July 18, 2024

EP 20 Art, Aging, and Embracing New Experiences

“I think everybody has a little secret of something they may have always wanted to do, but didn’t do, and perhaps this is the time to try it!”

Meet Laurie Raskin, age 72, an extraordinary artist and designer from Los Angeles, who proves that creativity is boundless and ageless.

From being one of the artists who designed an official poster for the 1984 Summer Olympic Games, to designing a carpet line that premiered at the Cube Art Fair in Brussels, to exhibiting her fine art in galleries and museums around the world, Laurie’s story is a vibrant tapestry of saying yes to life's opportunities.

During our delicious conversation, Laurie and I explore so many wonderful pro-aging topics, including:

•Forget Retirement—Embrace What You Love
•A Book Born of Love and Fun: Help! We Can’t Stop Aging – co-authored with Laurie’s dear friend and poet Joyce King Heyraud, 84, during the COVID pandemic.
•Adventures and Inspirations
•Embrace New Experiences and Seek Help When You Need It

Laurie's spirited journey through art and life is a testament to the endless possibilities that exist when we stop letting age define us.

Please visit https://www.helpwecantstopaging.com to purchase your copy of this fun, witty and wise book!

And follow Help We Can’t Stop Aging on Instagram here.
 
You can connect with Laurie via her website https://www.laurieraskin.com or on Instagram @laurieraskin.

Laurie loves hearing from folks, so please reach out to her!

If you found inspiration from this conversation, we’d love to hear your thoughts, so be sure to hop on over to Don’t Be Caged By Your Age on LinkedIn or Instagram. Or leave a message on the website here.

Listeners, please remember – you have so much to give – don’t let those internalized ageist beliefs prevent you from pursuing new dreams and opportunities – no matter your age.

Tune in and let's crush ageism together!

Waving from Boston – cheers!

Ande ♥

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Laurie Raskin

Help! We Can't Stop Aging

LAURIE RASKIN is an Artist, Designer , Creator who shows her works in galleries and museums international. Her art has been translated for products ranging from a Rug Line in Brussels to Fashion in London to a label for a micro-brewery in Michigan. She was on of the 12 artist chosen to do one of the official Signature Series Posters for the 1984 Summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles. Recently she is the Co- Creator of the book Help! We Can't Stop Aging. Wit and Wisdom on the Art of Aging.