Two seniors, Debbie (67) and Yuko (62), met in a Senior Planet class and bonded over their love for museums, photography, and walking. They decided to put their tech skills to use by launching a podcast on YouTube.
Aging with Grace and Purpose is an interview-based podcast where seniors connect, challenging aging misconceptions and enriching their lives with experience and wisdom.
How did the idea of starting a podcast together come about?
Debbie: Yuko mentioned taking coding classes at the New York Public Library, where they had a professional studio available. We saw an opportunity to create content for seniors on YouTube and connect with new people.
Yuko: The technical skills we learned at Senior Planet, like Google Suite and Canva, have been crucial for creating the podcast.
Debbie: We are also learning new tools like GarageBand for audio editing and iMovie for video editing. Collaborating on editing has been a great experience for us.
Did you know Senior Planet hosts its own podcast? Check out the latest “Aging Rewired” podcast with Joan Price and Virge Randall – and all our podcasts – here.
Do you have any goals for the podcast?
Yuko: Our goal is to keep growing the audience gradually and maintain a strong connection with our guests.
Debbie: Meeting new people and hearing their stories has been a rewarding experience.
What does aging with attitude mean to you?
Yuko: Aging with attitude is about staying visible and not giving up.
Debbie: Embracing each day as a new adventure and being open to what life brings.
You can listen to the Aging with Grace and Purpose podcast on YouTube or your favorite podcast platform.
Pam Hugi is Senior Planet’s Community and Advocacy Manager. Based in Brooklyn, she is a contributing writer for this site.
