The Year of Being 70
Lucy McCarraher and Lisette Schuitemaker are childhood friends. Born one month apart in 1954, they both hit 70 in 2024. In this podcast they take the long view of their experiences, the changes that have taken place through their 70 years of existence in their own lives, their families, their countries and the world. Lucy is British; Lisette is Dutch. Both are authors, eldest daughters and founders of businesses. Every week they check in on each other, recall their younger selves, discuss an important issue, and laugh a lot.
You'll love this podcast if you enjoy:
* Honest discussions between good friends
* Social history from the 1950s to present day
* Memories of growing up in the 1950s, 1960s, 1970s
* Living and working through the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s
* Hearing about families and relationships
* Entrepreneurship and business
* Writing and reading books
* A bit of politics from a personal point of view
* Women's issues and the changing face of feminism
* What it's like to be 70 in the 2020s
- Update frequency
- every 5 days
- Average duration
- 42 minutes
- Episodes
- 44
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
Two Friends Reflect on Feminism, Social Change & Self-Discovery
Welcome to The Year of Being 70 Podcast with Lucy McCarraher and Lisette Schuitemaker.
In this episode, Lucy and Lisette reflect on how the cultural shifts of the 60s and 70s influenced their identiti…
Eldest Daughters, Milestones & Life in the 1950s
Welcome to Episode 2 of The Year of Being 70 Podcast – Ep. 2: Eldest Daughters, Milestones & Life in the 1950s!
In this episode, hosts Lucy McCarraher (@lucymccarraherauthor) and Lisette Schuitemaker…
How Do We Dress to Be Cool, Stylish, and Sexy in Our 70s?
Welcome to another inspiring episode of The Year of Being 70 Episode 5: How Do We Dress to Be Cool, Stylish, and Sexy in Our 70s?
In this episode Lucy and Lisette are joined by @CerilCampbell, a celeb…
Achieving Goals, Writing Books, and Money Mindset at 70
Welcome to The Year of Being 70 - Episode 3 | Achieving Goals, Writing Books, and Money Mindset at 70 Podcast! In Episode 3, Lisette Schuitemaker and Lucy McCarraher dive deep into topics of achievin…