One of the kindest people I've ever met is Anna - she is filling the world's greatest need - more good people.
Hello Fabulous!
Here’s an episode of Fabulous Over Fifty that will leave you inspired, empowered, and maybe even reaching for a tissue or two. Hold onto your seats, because today we’re talking about none other than the marvelous Anna Russell, the recent recipient of our Good Human Guilt award!
Now, let me tell you, Anna is truly something special. This incredible woman has been married for a jaw-dropping 63 years and has a beautiful, bustling family. But guess what? Despite juggling numerous responsibilities, Anna still manages to find the time to bring joy and love into the lives of those around her. Through songs, emails, texts—she’s always there, spreading warmth like a radiant sunbeam.
If there’s one thing this fast-paced world needs more of, it’s people like Anna. She’s the embodiment of what the Fabulous Over Fifty community strives to be: a beacon of support, strength, and unwavering kindness. Anna reminds us that even in the midst of our own struggles, we can choose to uplift and embrace others. Anna comes from a family of powerful supporters, with her grandmother selflessly raising her sister’s children after her untimely passing. Understanding firsthand the importance of being there for those in need, Anna’s made it her mission to look out for the underdogs, the ones feeling left out or excluded. A childhood experience of not being invited to a college picnic left a lasting impression on Anna, fueling her commitment to reaching out to those who feel invisible.
Anna and her husband know a thing or two about opening their hearts and home too. With a remarkable 63 years of marriage under their belts, they’ve spent a mere two years without company. That’s right, folks, their home has been the epitome of welcome and warmth, shining as a safe haven for friends and family alike. Now that’s impressive!
As we near the end of this episode, we wrap up with a heartfelt message of love and gratitude, not only towards Anna but also towards all of you, our fabulous listener. Time – it’s a precious commodity, and we recognize and appreciate that you’ve chosen to spend yours tuning in to the Fabulous Over 50 podcast.
But wait, there’s more! Jen extends an invitation for you to join a group of like-minded women seeking a better life. It’s a chance to connect, grow, and learn together. Head on over to our website, JenHardy.net/gold-circle, for more information and to find your tribe.
Oh, and don’t be shy – I want to get to know you. Send me a message through the website, and who knows? You may just become the next Good Human Guild award nominee!
In closing, let me say this: thank you, fabulous listeners, for being here with us today. Your support means the world to me, and I promise you an absolutely delightful next episode. Until then, keep embracing the Anna Russells of the world, because together, we can make it a more fabulous place to be!
Remember, always look for the good and recognize it in the world. And hey, don’t forget to nominate those phenomenal individuals who deserve a Good Human Guild Award. It only costs $7, but the impact is priceless. You can be the change, let’s change the world together!
Stay fabulous, my friend!
Jen
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TRANSCRIPT for The World's Greatest Need is more people like Anna
Jen Hardy [00:00:02]:
Welcome to the fabulous over 50 podcast where we encourage, inspire, and empower women to find their fabulousness and live the life of their dreams. I’m your host, Jen Hardy. And today, we’re going to do that by giving away our monthly Good Human Guild award. Today’s recipient is such a phenomenal person Her name is Anna Russell, and Anna has been married to her husband Ron for 63 years. Together, they have 5 children 22 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren. And even though she has all these people to take care of, when I’m having a rough time. Anna will record a song and text it to me, or she’ll send me an uplifting email or text. She is the most incredible woman. She has so many other people to be taken care of, but she’ll take the time for me and not just me. As you’re going to hear, Anna set out early in her life on a mission to make everyone feel loved and included. And, you know, if every one of us could just be a little bit like Anna, what a better place the world would be? It’s so amazing. And all it takes is a little bit of kindness and goodness. If you’ve got somebody that you like to be nominated for the award, Go to jennhardy.net/gilled because all the information’s there, you can join the guild for free. And all that means is you’re saying I wanna be a Good Human. I am a Good Human, and I want the world to know. And then you can nominate people to get the award. They’ll get a certificate and everything That costs $7, which is not a lot of money, to have them just know how incredibly special they are because isn’t it time that we start looking for the good and recognizing it when we find it? Yes. It is. And to help you see the good in the world, here is Anna Russell. Oh, okay. So, Anna, and a wrestle. I would like to give you this week the Good Human Award.
Anna Russell [00:02:26]:
Thank you.
Jen Hardy [00:02:27]:
Because you have been the most amazing, amazing support for me. And I think you’ve gone above and beyond, and I just think you’re the kind of person that the world needs to have more of. You have been so amazingly supportive, and I just think that the world needs more ins.
Anna Russell [00:02:49]:
Thank you. I come from a family of supporters. my mother’s mother had 7 children, and, her sister died and left. I think it was 4 kids. And, so she and her family took her hammers and nails and divided rooms and added rooms and She raised some of them. Others went to family members, because of the death in the family and, alcoholic father. And then, I’ve just always look for an underdog. You know why that is? One time, we were at a meeting of college students out on a lake. It was a picnic. And, they’re a group of women chatting, and I wasn’t, quote, invited. Maybe it was my responsibility to walk up to them. At any rate, I decided, never again, would I feel that way? And I always would go looking for the person who was left out and talk with them. And that made me happy, and I’d like to thank you. Help them. And then we have Always had our home open. 63 years of marriage, and we’ve had 2 years by ourselves. So if that gives you any idea,
Jen Hardy [00:04:39]:
You know, I’ve had some struggles over the last couple of years that I’ve known you and you have been there. And, yeah. And so I think the the decision you made to do that for people is something that I wish everybody would would do because if we were all doing that for each other, the world would be such a better place.
Anna Russell [00:04:55]:
Right. Right. Our own environment and that, the Caribbean away from us. Yeah.
Jen Hardy [00:05:04]:
Absolutely. So thank you very much just for being you. And, and I just wanted to show you what the world.
Anna Russell [00:05:13]:
Thank you. I appreciate that.
Jen Hardy [00:05:17]:
She’s just so amazing. And I love you, Anna. I love you so much. And I love you, my listener. Thank you so much for taking the time out of your day. Thank you so much because Time is valuable. It’s the one thing that we have that is the most valuable thing. And you chose to spend some of that with me, and that means a lot And if you would like to spend more time with me, there’s a group. We’re having a group for everyone who wants to just hang out and be with a bunch of women who are all finding their fabulous, living their fabulous, and just seeking out living a better life and being good people. So jennhardy.net, you’re gonna find it there. You’re going to love it. And that way, I get a chance to actually get to know you because I would love to get to know you. That’s why I’m here. So join us, and you can send me a message if you have something to say, jennhardy.net/contact. There we go. Thank you so much for listening. You are going to love the next episode. So stay tuned and stay fabulous.
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