What We’ve Been Waiting For. - unedited

About What We’ve Been Waiting For. - unedited

Ready for your true second act? Hosted by former corporate executive Tawnie Wolf, this podcast empowers leaders over 55 transitioning from the corporate world into their own private firms. As a growing entrepreneur, Tawnie breaks down the power plays of financial titans like BlackRock, Vanguard, State Street, and Fidelity to help you fund and secure your business venture. Blending her background as a philanthropy entrepreneur, real estate agent, and mother, she offers the candid wealth and stock insights you need to scale today.

Publisher

TAWNIE WOLF

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

14 Jan 2022

Latest episode

30 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

155 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   30 Oct 2026

   A Legacy of Innovation, Impact & Giving Back: And a Reminder to Dream Bigger in Our Second Act!

   Jam packed, unfiltered, and unstoppable! This special Thursday edition of The Second Act Executive proves that a severe wave of sleep deprivation is no match for true executive momentum. Host Tawnie Wolf gets completely candid about navigating late night exhaustion, pushing right through the fatigue, and delivering a powerful, high energy masterclass on what it means to lead with purpose. The Second Act Is the Best Act: Diving straight into the core of what this community is all about: knowing that when you have true experience, the right people by your side, and the proper support system, the world can genuinely change around you and those you love. It’s all about alignment and surrounding yourself with the right people to make your next chapter your best chapter. October Milestones & Special Birthdays: Honoring the vital significance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and Indigenous Heritage Month, alongside celebrating special personal and community milestones, including the birthdays of her daughter, her friend Marquis, and the brilliant Microsoft cofounder Bill Gates, as well as recognizing Melinda French Gates and her continued contributions. The Gaia Gate Wellness Spotlight: Exploring updates on architectural website transitions for gaiagatewellness.com (http://gaiagatewellness.com/) and seasonal offerings from the Harvest & Stroll community garden experiences. Reader Circle™ Insights: Diving into Sarah Wynn-Williams’ memoir Careless People, examining corporate culture, technology’s influence, and the balance between global scale and personal integrity. A Tribute to Sir Patrick Stewart: Pausing to offer heartfelt condolences and honor the late, legendary actor and his enduring cultural footprint, contrasting thoughtful, sophisticated influence with modern “microwaved” attention seeking. Digital Accountability & Online Culture: Engaging in a direct, no nonsense conversation addressing cyberbullying, online harassment, and the professional and personal responsibilities that come with holding a public platform. Make sure to subscribe, tune in every Wednesday at 9:00 PM PST, and get ready for a great episode!

2. 

   8 Oct 2026

   The Ballot, The Algorithm & The Accountability Gaps

   What happens when the people asking for your vote are also being asked to answer some very difficult questions about technology, privacy, public safety, and accountability? Tonight on The Second Act Executive, Tawnie Wolf takes a closer look at Virginia’s 2026 ballot, including the constitutional questions surrounding reproductive healthcare, marriage equality, and voting rights, as well as several of the races shaping the Commonwealth’s representation in Washington. We look at candidates including Senator Mark Warner and Bert Mizusawa, Congressman Rob Wittman and Shannon Taylor, and Congressman Eugene Vindman, while asking a much bigger question: What responsibility do elected officials have when technology is being used to threaten, intimidate, exploit, or harass ordinary people and their families? The conversation goes beyond politics. Tawnie examines the economics of attention, the monetization of outrage, social media, artificial intelligence, surveillance technology, data privacy, family safety, and the growing infrastructure demands behind AI. She also confronts an uncomfortable reality: there have been documented cases in which individuals have been prosecuted or held legally accountable for serious online threats, cyberstalking, sexual misconduct, and other abusive behavior. So what happens when similar conduct appears online today, while victims are left asking who is actually going to intervene? Where is the line between free speech and unlawful conduct? Who protects families when online harassment escalates? What responsibility belongs to social media platforms? And what responsibility belongs to the politicians asking for our votes? This episode is not about handing you a political conclusion. It is about asking better questions, reading beyond the headlines, examining the people and policies on your ballot, and demanding meaningful accountability from institutions with the power to act. Who has the power? Who controls the technology? Who pays the price? And who is protecting the people caught in the middle? Your second act is not about becoming quieter. It is about becoming more informed.

3. 

   1 Oct 2026

   Your Vote, Their Promises, Their Accountability

   In this episode of The Second Act Executive, Tawnie Wolf gets real about what it means to enter your second act with experience, knowledge, confidence, and the willingness to finally execute. Tawnie talks about digital privacy, data harvesting, device tracking, social media incentives, Big Tech, and the growing debate around data centers. She asks important questions about water usage, infrastructure, environmental responsibility, recycling and reuse, local jobs, and how communities can embrace technology without abandoning accountability. She also gets personal about identity, family, children, privacy, and what it means to refuse to let other people define you based on how you look or use your family for somebody else’s agenda. With the 2026 Virginia election approaching, Tawnie also takes a look at the people appearing on the ballot in the Williamsburg area, including: • Mark Warner and Bert Mizusawa in the U.S. Senate race. • Shannon Taylor and Rob Wittman in Virginia’s 1st Congressional District race. • Stacy E. Kern-Scheerer, Eino I. Korpela, and Carolyn A. Murphy in the Williamsburg City Council race for two open seats. (League of Women Voters Williamsburg (https://lwvwilliamsburg.org/content.aspx?club_id=252623&module_id=801304&page_id=22&utm_source=chatgpt.com)) The episode explores the kinds of questions voters can ask candidates about their priorities, policies, accountability, follow through, technology, families, small businesses, infrastructure, and their communities. Tawnie also talks about Gaia Gate Wellness, the Gaia Gate Readers Circle, and the books currently being discussed: “Careless People” by Sarah Wynn-Williams and “The 48 Laws of Power” by Robert Greene. She discusses her commitment to giving back through Gaia Gate Wellness, including support for the Avalon Center, and why October’s conversations around domestic violence awareness and breast cancer awareness are especially important. But underneath all of these conversations is one central message: Your second act is not about starting over. It is about taking everything you’ve learned, everything you’ve survived, everything you’ve built, and everything you now understand and putting it into action. This is your second act. This is your time. Now execute. Your second act may be your most powerful one yet.

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

2,104

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

10 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

9 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 63 / 100

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Quality

79

Social presence

0

YouTube

68

Engagement

51

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