The Dating Game - Dating Over 50

Bridging the Gap | Legacy, Leadership & Showing Up With Intention

In this episode of 50 & Fine, I sit down with educator, activist, and leadership strategist Andre Brantleyfor a powerful conversation about generational responsibility, access to opportunity, and what it means to show up with intention as we move through life. Andre has spent decades working at the intersection of education, leadership, and community impact. He is a former Director of Admissions at Young Harris College, Clark Atlanta University, and Georgia State University, and previously served as a Dual Enrollment Coordinator with West Georgia Technical College and a Career Counselor at Wiregrass Technical College. Prior to his work in education, he retired from CSX Transportation where he served as a manager and training instructor. Today, Andre is the CEO and founder of BNB Strategy Group LLC, a speaker, education consultant, leadership coach, and mentor to many young Black students. He also hosts The Silent Partner Podcast, where he curates conversations designed to increase intellectual and working capital in both rural and urban communities. Together we explore: • What Andre is seeing on the front lines with today’s youth • Why access truly changes outcomes for students and families • The role of the Black man across generations • Why history remains our greatest teacher • The power of one voice and one vision to shift a life’s trajectory • What it means to age with purpose and intention after 50 This conversation is about bridging the gap between generations—honoring what we’ve learned, sharing wisdom with those coming behind us, and understanding the responsibility we still carry to shape the future. If you enjoy thoughtful conversations about life, relationships, culture, purpose, and thriving after 50, you’re in the right place. Connect with Andre Brantley Instagram & TikTok: @the.silentpartner Facebook @founderbrantley Subscribe for more conversations that inspire reflection, growth, and intentional living.

Intimacy from a Married, Single, Divorced Lens Part 2

Love, Sex & Intimacy After 40 | Married, Single & Divorced Perspectives (Part 2 – It Gets Real ) If you thought Part One was honest… Part Two goes deeper. In this second hour of our conversation with Lateefa Mosley (@the_teefa) and Thomas Blake (@blakevision) of @lovefestatl, we take the gloves off and lean into the juicier side of love, sex, and intimacy from three different lived experiences — married, single, and divorced. We talk about: Libido shifts and mismatched desire Body changes, aging, and sexual confidence Masculinity, femininity, and emotional availability Kinks, fantasies, and taboo conversations Compatibility vs. chemistry Choosing peace over passion — or can you have both? This isn’t surface-level relationship talk. This is grown-folk honesty about what we want, what we tolerate, what we’ve learned… and what we refuse to settle for anymore. Because after 40 (and definitely after 50), intimacy isn’t just physical. It’s mental. Emotional. Spiritual. And sometimes… experimental. 👀 If you’re navigating marriage, dating, divorce, or rediscovering yourself — this episode will challenge you to rethink what intimacy really means now. Drop your thoughts in the comments. Subscribe for more bold conversations from 50 & Fine. #50AndFine #LoveFestATL #SexAfter40 #IntimacyMatters #GrownLove #DatingOver40 #MidlifeConversations #UnfilteredTalk #BlackLove

Intimacy from Married, Single, & Divorced Lens

Love, Sex & Intimacy After 40 | Married, Single & Divorced Perspectives (Part 1) The conversation we should’ve been having all along… In Part One of this powerful two-part series, 50 & Fine sits down with the visionary founders of LoveFestATL, Lateefa Mosley (@the_teefa) and Thomas Blake (@blakevision), to unpack the real, raw, and unfiltered truths about love, sex, and intimacy in this season of life. One married. One divorced. One single. Three perspectives. Zero filters. We dive into: ✨ How love and desire evolve with age ✨ The fears we don’t admit out loud ✨ Body changes, libido shifts, and sexual confidence ✨ Mental and emotional health in relationships ✨ Compatibility vs. chemistry ✨ And whether being single is freedom… or self-protection This is grown-folk dialogue. Honest. Forward-thinking. Sometimes uncomfortable. But necessary. If you’ve ever wondered: * Does intimacy get better or more complicated with age? * How do men and women experience aging differently? * Can we truly be vulnerable after heartbreak? Part One sets the foundation for a conversation that only gets deeper in Part Two. 💬 Drop your thoughts in the comments. ❤️ Like, share, and subscribe to join the 50 & Fine community—where we age boldly and love intentionally. #50AndFine #LoveFestATL #LoveAfter40 #SexAndIntimacy #MidlifeConversations #DatingOver40 #BlackLove #UnfilteredTalk #GrownFolkConversations

The Dating Game - Dating Over 50

Dating Over 50: Swipes, Suitors & Second Chances | 50 & Fine Podcast What does love look like after 50? In this episode of 50 & Fine, we dive into the ever-evolving world of dating with grown folks’ wisdom, real talk, and a little humor. From handwritten love notes in the ‘90s to today’s swipe-right culture, we explore how the art of courting has changed—and what women and men over 50 are really looking for now. We get into everything: * Dating apps vs. old-school romance * Why younger men are dating older women * Whether marriage is still the goal—or if partnership is enough * What red flags (and green lights) look like at this stage * And how our wants, needs, and non-negotiables have grown with us Whether you're newly single, long-time married but curious, or just cheering from the sidelines—this episode is for anyone navigating love, lust, and companionship after 50. 🔔 Subscribe for more grown folks conversations on love, life, and legacy. 🎙️ Listen. Laugh. Reflect. Repeat.

Travel Slaying at 50

See the World – The 50+ Traveler w/ Kyra Little-DaCosta ✨🌍 In this episode of 50 & Fine, we’re joined by the radiant Kyra Little-DaCosta—renowned Broadway and film actress (Dreamgirls, Aida, Baby It’s You!, Grey’s Anatomy)—who shares how a life spent performing around the world sparked her passion for global exploration and inspired a powerful pivot into the travel business. Kyra opens up about the transition from center stage to curated travel experiences, and how traveling not only changed her career but transformed her soul. We talk sisterhood, reinvention after 50, and how seeing the world helps us see ourselves more clearly. 🎭 From Broadway lights to boarding flights… this is one episode you don’t want to miss. 🔑 In this episode: • How performance opened the door to travel • Why Kyra pivoted into the travel business with Travorium • The impact of global travel on mindset, healing, and purpose • Her favorite destinations and travel stories • Advice for women over 50 ready to see the world • Living with purpose and passion in your next chapter 💬 Have you been dreaming of travel but unsure where to start? Drop your dream destination in the comments and tag us using #50andFineTravels! 🧳 Subscribe, like, and share with a fellow explorer in their fabulous 50s and beyond. 🎧 Listen to more episodes at: www.50andfinepodcast 📲 Follow us on IG + TikTok: @50andFinepodcast