In this episode, I’ve invited three women on the show who also happen to be my dear friends — they don’t know each other, but I’ve known them for decades. And in this past year, I’ve watched each of them explode with creativity. Carolyn Blank Cary published a cookbook, which became a mini memoir; Beth Huddleston developed an app introducing infants and toddlers to the sounds of languages and music from around the world; and Amy Meyers pivoted from a lifetime of executive recruiting and political consulting and started her own business, Mrs. Meyer’s Etiquette.

All of these women are over 60, which on its own is inspirational. But more importantly, they’re using their creativity for connection — to create a world where people are kinder to one another, understand one another, and break bread with one another.

Takeaways:

• your childhood interests will likely turn out to be your adult passions
• no one will have as much excitement for your project as you do, so take ownership of it if you want it done well
• you may feel overwhelmed pushing yourself out of your comfort zone, but you’ll also feel alive
• and either go big or go home.

Resources:

• Follow Carolyn Blank Cary on Instagram @cbc233 or at @carolyncooksandsocanyou -- DM her if you'd like a copy of her cookbook!
  
• Learn more about Beth Huddeston and download her firstSounds app at firstSounds.com
  
• And discover Amy Meyers and her services at mrsmeyersetiquette.com.
  

Vince Gill is a music icon, winning armloads of awards over his 50-year musical career, including 22 Grammys, 8 Academy of Country Music Awards, and 18 CMA awards. He’s collaborated with every possible country music great like Dolly Parton and Reba McEntire, but also music legends in other genres like Sting and Barbra Streisand. Along with his unforgettable tenor voice, Vince is an extraordinary guitar player, and has shared the stage with guitar legends like Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, B. B. King, and Carlos Santana. He’s been playing with his good pal Joe Walsh and the Eagles for the past nine years, stepping in for the late Glenn Frey. But I asked Vince to be on the show because he continues to make courageous choices not only for his career but also for all of us, using his music to make the world a better place.

At 68, Vince believes he’s making the best music of his career. No matter where you are in your artistic journey, you will leave this conversation inspired.

Takeaways:

• Growth comes from stepping out of your comfort zone — something Vince continues to do
• The sure thing is not necessarily the right thing
• Don’t ever be the best musician in the band
• Stand by your beliefs even if everyone else is going in a different direction
• Success is not defined by charts or sales, but by respect from peers; and
• Kindness could solve every problem we have

Resources

Learn more about Vince and check out his tour schedule here.

Follow him on instagram @vincegillofficial.

Watch Vince perform:

• March On
• Go Rest High on That Mountain with Patty Loveless
• Every Breath You Take with Sting

See his vintage guitar collection here.

Find out more about Vince's friend Keb' Mo', an award-winning blues musician.

Learn more about The Sphere and go see Vince play with the Eagles!

And listen to Amy and Vince’s daughter Corrina sing her song Too Much.

Devin Finigan, chef owner of Aragosta at Goose Cove in Maine, is an award-winning chef who never attended culinary school. In our conversation, she shares her unconventional journey into the culinary world, highlighting her passion for cooking, the artistic process behind plating a dish, and the importance of mentorship and travel in her growth as a chef. With unmatched enthusiasm, she discusses the challenges and lessons learned from opening her first restaurant, the importance of nature and seasonal ingredients in her cooking, and her determination to create a unique dining experience. Frankly, Devin could have written the No Time to be Timid Manifesto herself. Prepare to be inspired!

Take Aways

• Persistence is key in pursuing your dreams.
• Community support can make a significant difference.
• Courage is needed to embrace change and growth.
• The journey of entrepreneurship is filled with learning opportunities.
• Dreaming big can lead to unexpected adventures.

Resources

• Learn more about Chef Finigan and Aragosta at Goose Cove here.
  
• Follow them on instagram.
  

And other resources of note:

• Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)
  
• Eliot Coleman of Four Season Farm
  
• Dan Barber, Stone Barns
  
• Thomas Keller, Per Se