Platinum Pearls

About Platinum Pearls

Host: Neva Hill The calendar might say 50‑plus, but your next chapter is just cranking up the volume. Platinum Pearls is the unapologetic podcast for women who refuse to fade into the wallpaper—hosted by Donna Izard, unstoppable force behind Unstoppable Black Woman. Every week Donna pulls up a chair with bold, brilliant sisters who’ve slammed the brakes on “play it safe” and floored the gas on reinvention. CEOs who launched empires after the kids left home. Artists who found their real voice when their hair went silver. Wellness warriors, activists, and everyday heroines who tossed society’s tiny box and built spacious, joy‑soaked lives. You’ll get raw, laugh‑out‑loud stories, plenty of witty side‑eye, and actionable gems you can swipe today to reboot your career, relationships, health, or purpose. The vibe is mature wisdom laced with edgy swagger—because life experience plus a little attitude makes pure platinum. Press play and claim your courage party‑favor. The world’s been sleeping on you long enough. Your reinvention era starts right here, right now—fear‑free and fiercely fabulous.

Publisher

Platinum Pearls

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

2 May 2025

Latest episode

13 Feb 2026

Latest episodes

295 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   13 Feb 2026

   Building Bridges: Systemic Peace and Prosperity in Houston Inspired by Venilla Rajaguru

   Discover how systemic peacebuilding can transform even the most prosperous cities as we explore key insights from Venilla Rajaguru, CEO of The Peacebright Institute. Learn why proactive dialogue, community-led initiatives, and inclusive governance are essential for lasting peace and prosperity in Houston. This episode challenges Black professionals and entrepreneurs to become bridge builders in their own neighborhoods, fostering resilience and meaningful legacies through everyday conversations and collective action.

2. 

   1 Feb 2026

   Transparency in Storytelling: Inspired by Alnette Matthews

   In this episode, we discuss the importance of transparency in storytelling and the ethical responsibility to base narratives on authentic, verifiable experiences. We explore the challenges of creating meaningful content without adequate source material and highlight the value of honesty when sharing stories that inspire and inform.

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   30 Jan 2026

   Erasing the Hard Drive: Resetting Your Mindset After 50 Inspired by Sharmaine Smith

   Get ready to reset your mindset and walk boldly in your purpose after 50. In this episode, Sharmaine Smith shares her journey of erasing generational programming, overcoming family-fed lies, and stepping into her anointing. Discover how to identify and delete the subconscious “viruses” holding you back, rebuild your self-worth, and create a legacy of light and prosperity. If you’re ready to fight for your future and reclaim your brilliance, this episode will empower you to debug your brain and live the life you were always meant for.

Who has been a guest on Platinum Pearls

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Karen Knight
• Felicia Horton
• Elizabeth Cheatham
• Elizabeth Simons
• Neva Hill

Podcast Authority Score: 39 / 100

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