How do I create my passion project?Imagine waking up to an email from your dream organization saying they’d like to collaborate.Or receiving messages on a weekly basis from your community saying how an episode of your podcast changed their life.Finally, imagine getting recognized on the street for what you love to do!Senior Living Expert Lori Williams has accomplished all of the above with her podcast, Aging in Style. Her producer, Ana Xavier of The Podcast Space, joins her to discuss the journey of starting this podcast back in April 2020!Much has changed since then, from navigating the pandemic to personal setbacks, with Lori’s husband suffering a stroke on Christmas Day in 2022. Along the way, they had to adapt to new circumstances and find ways to release content in a sustainable way. Sometimes it’s a raw, emotional recording on the phone. Other times there’s a fun plan to chat about the Golden Girls.It would have been easy to throw in the towel, but some fateful collaborations (like with the Alzheimer’s Association) and a desire to document her journey with her husband’s stroke has kept her going. The goal always remains the same: provide education and guidance to those who are aging or caring for those who are. And especially nowadays, she can relate what many of her clients and help them avoid the obstacles she has faced with her husband's stroke care.Learn more about the people behind this relatable, educational resource.   Topics discussed: - Perseverance - Committing to goals- Podcast strategy- Topics for seniors- Pursuing your passion project- Inspirational seniorsTakeaways from this episode:· It takes time to build good things and reap the benefits of your work.· Lori has years of experience helping others. Not only has she seen everything, she has also walked in many of her clients’ shoes – and shares tips prevent them from going through the same obstacles.· When life presents setbacks, find ways to work around them – never give up!Resources mentioned in this episode:Join our fun during our Golden Girls special episode. Get inspired by listening to Doug's story, and learn more about how seniors are still skydiving, and cycling from Alaska to Panama.Subscribe to Ana's Podcast, The Podcast Space, and check out her resources for podcasters.To suggest a topic, be a guest or to support the podcast, please email Lori@Loriwilliams-seniorservices.com For more senior resources and to sign up to the newsletter, please visit:https://www.facebook.com/LoriWilliamsSeniorServices/https://www.instagram.com/theloriwilliams/https://www.linkedin.com/in/theloriwilliams/https://loriwilliams-seniorservices.com/aging-in-style-podcast/