"What's Next? Conversations with Boomers"
What’s Next? Conversations with Boomers is a candid, cross-generational dialogue exploring life after the milestones—career shifts, retirement, relationships, family, reinvention, and everything in between. Hosted by Barb Desmarais, a retired family & parenting coach and public speaker, each episode dives into honest stories and lived wisdom from Boomers navigating their “what’s next?” moments, offering insights that resonate across generations. Thoughtful, curious, and sometimes funny, the show bridges perspectives and sparks conversations about how we age, adapt, and continue to dream.
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"What's Next? Conversations with Boomers"
Pride Special: Coming Out, Coming Through – A Conversation with Candace Macpherson
In this special Pride Month episode, Barb sits down with her dear friend and neighbour, Candace Macpherson, a proud lesbian and advocate for authenticity, visibility, and love. Candace shares her personal journey of coming out and living openly in a time when being LGBTQIA+ was far less accepted than it is today.
Candace and Barb reflect on the evolution of the language we use to refer to the LGBTQIA+ community. They speak on what’s changed, what still needs to change, and what it means to grow older as part of a community that’s still fighting for full equality.
Whether you’re LGBTQIA+ yourself, an ally, or simply curious about how far we've come, this episode is a powerful reminder of the resilience, courage, and love that have fueled decades of change.
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