The Art Of Living With Zest & Positivity At Any Age

— With zest, positivity, and a whole lot of moxie, Diane Gilman is a fashion legend who inspires women to embrace their "third act."

"Jean Queen" Diane began her career as a serial entrepreneur at just 16, but she did not reach her stride until she was 60. At that point, she finally achieved the success and respect she dreamed of as a young girl aspiring to become a famous fashion designer. From overcoming obstacles such as her parents not supporting her ambitions to a late-life breast cancer diagnosis, Diane epitomizes resilience and tenacity, and hopes that by sharing her stories other women will be motivated to live their lives to the fullest.

Currently, she is dedicated to bringing her "cool girl" energy to a generation that has the potential to thrive in later life. Diane's latest book, "Too Young to be Old," along with advice she now offers on this website and @TheDianeGilman, is filled with her trademark knack for fashion, fitness, and fortitude.

Essentially, Diane's mission is to normalize a positive and productive view of aging, with the belief that age should never hold women back, but rather propel them forward.

Valeria interviews Diane Gilman — She is the author of "Too Young to Be Old: How to Stay Vibrant, Visible, and Forever in Blue Jeans: 25 Secrets from TV's Jean Queen."

A fashion rule-breaker with millions of loyal fans, the charismatic pearl-haired, "Queen of Jeans," Diane Gilman is 77 years young and embracing aging instead of fighting it. An inspiration for women embracing their third act, Diane is The top Tele retailing brand globally who is just getting started, and not unlike many women's stories, recognition for Diane came later in life with the launch of her DG2 Jeans line on HSN which has become the top tele-retailing brand globally, over $100 million dollars a year in retail sales domestically, could be seen on QVC UK, Italy, Germany, France, Australia & Canada. Her latest book, "Too Young to be Old," is another compelling take on conquering life's challenges and harnessing one's own power to live a "third act" filled with dream-catching and fulfillment. In 2021 Diane was chosen for "50 over 50"-'Know Your Value' movement (Mika Brezinsky).

To learn more about Diane Gilman and her work, please visit: thedianegilman.com

— This podcast is a quest for well-being, a quest for a meaningful life through the exploration of fundamental truths, enlightening ideas, insights on physical, mental, and spiritual health. The inspiration is Love. The aspiration is to awaken new ways of thinking that can lead us to a new way of being, being well.