Providing inspiration to parents navigating the empty nest chapters of life as free birds!
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Episode 6: Guest Photographer Nancy Paiva, Founder Paiva Images: Go Cal Bears and San Marin Mustangs!!
Lynn and Joel Freedman welcome the talented and creative photographer Nancy Paiva (@PaivaImages) to the podcast as they navigate the empty nest chapter of life as free birds.
Nancy is a self-made photographic artist who brings new life to sporting events, particularly American football, as well as portraits and other events. Lynn met Nancy back in Novato, CA where they were both San Marin High School Mustangs. Her first career act was as a 911 operator in San Francisco before starting on her photography journey as the empty nest chapters began. She is an in-demand photographer for college football often working for the University of California Golden Bears, or with other teams when they play them. She has also covered a variety of Allstate Sugar Bowl games in New Orleans.
We will share stories, show some of her amazing photography and discuss the importance of giving back to the community in programs like Every 15 Minutes (E15M) where she is deeply involved in efforts to raise awareness about the consequences of impaired driving, personal safety, and responsible decision-making.
Nancy's content can be most easily found on Instagram @PaivaImages
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5 May 2026
Episode 5: Guest Renown Entertainment Journalist and Associate Professor Mary Murphy: TakeTwo
Lynn and Joel Freedman welcome the inspirational and insightful Associate Professor at the USC Annenberg School and renown entertainment journalist, Mary Murphy (Mary Murphy | LinkedIn) (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-murphy-1225988/) to the podcast as they navigate the empty nest chapter of life as free birds.
Mary has interviewed a Who's Who of A-list Washington (and world) leaders and Hollywood superstars throughout her career as a freelance journalist and in her work with ExtraTV, Entertainment Tonight and the New York Post. Mary stayed working and engaged throughout her child-raising years, but had to make some changes to balance work and life. As a Free Bird, Mary has some amazing examples of how she has redefined and jump started her career, willing to take chances and take on assignments in places like Rwanda when some of the earlier constraints were lifted. Mary takes us through stories and experiences with people like Matthew McConaughey, Jennifer Lopez and yes, even Fidel Castro. She graduated from Fordham University in New York with a degree in political science. Now she spends a lot of her time teaching the next generation of world leaders at the USC Annenberg School, where her students have been inspired by her teachings to begin programs such as Take Two, a new look at second chances.
Lynn and Joel thank Episode 3 guest Victoria Recaño for making the connection.
Photo Credit: Sascha Knopf: KNOPFoto email: sascha@knopfoto.com, www.knopfoto.com, Instragram/Twitter: @knopfoto.
A link to most of the wardrobe items worn by Lynn and Joel are from Nordstrom and can be found in the following link:
https://www.nordstrom.com/curation/2371973
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29 Apr 2026
Episode 4: Guest President and Founder MB Clark Companies Michael Clark: Fitness Powerhouse and 3:30am Club Dynamo
Lynn and Joel Freedman welcome dynamic and powerful President and Founder of MB Clark Companies, Michael Clark (www.mbclarkcompanies.com) as the first guest Dad to the podcast as they navigate the empty nest chapter of life as free birds.
Michael's Clark Kent facade is the leader of a rapidly growing employee benefit insurance brokerage enterprise that he founded after 10+ years as the Executive VP of Sales and Marketing for the Argen Corporation. But, don't let this fool you. He is a modern day Superman: An award-winning grandmaster body builder and fitness expert and a deeply devoted community contributor through his work at the Rotary Club. Michael shares his stories and his process (yes, he is not just a member of the 5am club, but the elite 3:30a club).
Joel had the privilege of working together with Michael on the Executive Team at The Argen Corporation in San Diego and has always been inspired by Michael's energy and dedication. He is now the 3rd generation of a 4 generation family tradition at The Ohio State University.
Michael's content can be most easily found on his website at https://www.mbclarkcompanies.com.
Michael was also featured in the Voices from the Bench podcast (Episode 319) where he shares other stories including much of his path and time at Argen and the dental industry.
A link to most of the wardrobe items worn by Lynn and Joel are from Nordstrom and can be found in the following link:
https://www.nordstrom.com/curation/2410706
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7 Apr 2026
Episode 3: Guest Inside Edition National Correspondent Victoria Recaño: Connector Extraordinaireo
Lynn Freedman welcomes the effervescent National Correspondent at Inside Edition, Victoria Recaño (@victoriarecano), to the podcast to discuss navigating the empty nest chapter of life as free birds.
Victoria is an Emmy Award-winning host, Gourmet Mom of 4 children and the co-owner of the podcast studio where we recorded this episode, Podcast Broadcast Central. Victoria and Lynn worked together for several years at ZDTV and TechTV. On a personal note, Victoria was responsible for introducing Lynn to her now husband (and frequent co-host), Joel Freedman nearly 27 years ago! She has a voracious appetite (and when we say this, we mean guard it at all costs or you will go hungry) for fine food, as well as travel and the luxury lifestyle. She has a passion for connecting people both in business and in her personal life.
Victoria is about a year from beginning the first flight from the nest and will share thoughts and ideas from this early stage in the freebirding journey, and she can't resist but to turn the tables on Lynn as well.
Chronologically, this episode was the very first one recorded, and we are happy to now have it ready to launch as our Episode 3!
Victoria's content can be most easily found on Instagram @victoriarecano, as well as @insideedition, @cbstv and @PBC.
#VictoriaRecano #EmptyNest #EmptyNester #EmptyNestMom #EmptyNestSyndrome #InsideEdition #Freebird #Parenting #SeniorLiving #ZDTV #TechTV #Podcast #NewPodcast #LifelongLearning #RootsAndWings #PodcastBroadcastCentral #PBC
10 Mar 2026
Episode 2: Guest Content Creator Catie Keogh: Chateau Mom and Dad
Lynn and Joel Freedman welcome the brilliant and hilarious content creator Catie Keogh (@catiekeogh) to the podcast as they navigate the empty nest chapter of life as free birds.
Catie is an Emmy Award-winning host turned digital content creator. Catie brings humor and heart to the empty nest experience. She shares the real and the ridiculous side of mid-life. Catie loves to create relatable content...and if she can make someone laugh...goal achieved!
We will share stories and solutions, explore her creative process. learn about her aspirations and how to make this chapter of life a great one.
Catie's content can be most easily found on Instagram @catiekeogh.
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Errata: A CG in the video misspells Catie Keogh's and Lynn Freedman's name. In the interest of speed, we moved forward but do apologize for the errors.
Join Lynn and Joel Freedman in their first episode of Freebirding Freedmans where we will navigate the empty nest chapters of life as free birds with renown author, Suzy Mighell, author of Empty Nest Blessed.
We will explore highlights from her book and her blog, and additional insights for parents who are soon entering the empty nest phase of life and want to have a great experience with life after raising children.
#EmptyNestBlessed #EmptyNest #Freebird #Parenting #SeniorLiving #SuzyMighell
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