Forgiveness to Friendship and Why It's Never Too Late with Gayle and Mildred Kirschenbaum

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Is there an age when it’s too late to publish a book, forgive a person, or take a chance on yourself? Not if you’re Mildred Kirschenbaum. With the help of her daughter Gayle, Mildred is a 101-year-old Instagram sensation and debut author who is currently on a book tour. Join us as we discuss the challenges of mother/daughter relationships, how forgiveness turned Gayle and Mildred into best friends, and the secrets to lifelong learning and living vibrantly no matter your age.

Mildred Kirschenbaum, a centenarian from Brooklyn, NY, has captured hearts as a social media influencer with her viral life advice, drawing from her rich life experiences, including starting a family post-WWII and founding a travel agency. Her book, Mildred’s Mindset: Wisdom from a Woman Centenarian, penned at 100, encapsulates her secrets to longevity and a joy-filled life. Known for her positive outlook and social nature, Mildred, with the help of her daughter Gayle, offers a refreshing perspective on embracing life’s every moment, inspiring readers globally with her wisdom and vibrant spirit.

Gayle Kirschenbaum is an Emmy award-winning filmmaker, TV producer, writer, speaker, photographer, and forgiveness coach. She is the creator of several reality shows and has gained acclaim for her film Look at Us Now, Mother! which chronicles her journey to forgive her mother and transform their relationship. The film premiered on Netflix and has had a global impact. Her TEDx talk No More Mama Drama focuses on forgiveness. Another notable film, A Dog’s Life: A Dogamentary, premiered on HBO, portraying the heartwarming bond between dogs and humans through her own experiences with her Shih Tzu. Gayle's writings have been published in many outlets including The Huffington Post, Parade, Shondaland, and The Ethel (AARP). Her photographs have been exhibited internationally and are in many private collections. Kirschenbaum’s work has been featured widely in media outlets including The New York Times and NBC's Today Show.

In this episode:

• 1:32: The Challenges in Mother/Daughter Relationships
• 9:23: Becoming Best Friends Who Don’t Always Agree
• 16:23: How Age and Experience Change Our Perspective
• 21:46: The Pros and Cons of Self-Publishing
• 33:26: Why It’s Never Too Late

Resources Mentioned During This Episode:

• Look at Us Now Mother Documentary
• Mildred Apologizes to Gayle
• Gayle and Mildred on ABC News: https://www.wpbf.com/article/boca-raton-grand-fluencer-shares-her-secret-to-a-long-life-at-101-years-old/62070512
• Gayle and Mildred on the Today Show

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1. Forgiveness to Friendship and Why It's Never Too Late with Gayle and Mildred Kirschenbaum (00:00:00)

2. The Challenges in Mother/Daughter Relationships (00:01:23)

3. Becoming Best Friends Who Don’t Always Agree (00:09:32)

4. How Age and Experience Change Our Perspective (00:16:23)

5. The Pros and Cons of Self-Publishing (00:21:46)

6. Why It’s Never Too Late (00:33:26)