The Power of Positive Aging: Overcoming Ageism with Mariann Aalda

Mr. Biz Radio

Mariann Aalda is an accomplished actress, comedian, and age disruptor. She has had a successful career in Hollywood, starring in sitcoms and soap operas. Marianne is also an AARP age disruptor and is actively fighting against ageism. She has given a TEDx talk titled "Ageism is a Bully. Stand Up to It" and has a solo show called "Getting Old is a Bitch" Mariann Aalda, an actress and age disruptor, joins Mr. Biz to discuss her journey in Hollywood and her fight against ageism. Mariann shares her experiences in the entertainment industry and how she has navigated the changing landscape as she has gotten older. She emphasizes the importance of treating oneself as a product and understanding the market and audience. Mariann also talks about the power of the subconscious mind and how self-deprecating jokes and negative beliefs about aging can impact one's mindset. She encourages individuals to start with a positive mindset and take care of their personal health to prepare for getting older. Mariann shares her tips for becoming a pro age activist, including challenging ageist beliefs, getting involved in organizations that promote age positivity, and advocating for better representation of older individuals in media. Key Takeaways: -Treat yourself as a product and understand the market and audience. -Challenge ageist beliefs and avoid self-deprecating jokes about aging. -Start with a positive mindset and act as if you can achieve your goals. -Get involved in organizations that promote age positivity and advocate for better representation of older individuals in media. -Take care of your personal health and prepare for getting older.