We’ve been talking about it, and now we just went ahead and did it. We were curious what would happen if we actually put our feline friend on the mic…because she always has a lot to say. Meet Shadow, a 17-year-old gray tabby who recently looked death in the face and defied it. You’ll hear straight from the cat’s mouth her expressions on comforts, hardships, friendships and animal relationships.

Shadow is someone very special. She was found abandoned as a kitten, huddled in the snow next to her sister. Her cat-Dad David rescued them, and she has been the queen of the household with my friends Annie and David ever since. She enjoys eating and sleeping, sunbathing on the patio furniture when the weather is nice and snoring mightily when deep in slumber.

Shadow is deaf, but she loves to talk and listens with her whole body. Her wide, green eyes command treats; she has a fabulous, chunky stomach that sways when she walks...er... waddles. Her turnout would lead you to believe she was a ballet dancer in her former life. She'll announce her entrance into a room like a diva, especially at 4am when she might spend the rest of the morning sleeping on your face or walking your body like a plank. Her purr could heal the whole neighborhood, and her sweetness will melt your heart. She is 84 years young in cat years and has been there for Hilary during many difficult times. A steadfast friend.

Please enjoy our tribute to Shadow the cat.

(Wait...does that make her our podcat??)

And Just Before We Go…season two is coming soon!

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Well, we cried at least 4 times during this one! Dakota is one heck of an inspiring person. In this episode, Myra and Hilary get the inside scoop on Dakota’s path to becoming a pro boxer, what it takes to get inside the ring, her journey with mental health, her perspective on her fights with Christy Martin (and other powerhouse boxers!) and the healing power of community at her boxing gym, Solid Stone.

You will be ready to don your own pair of gloves after this one! Either metaphorically or for real…

Dakota Stone is a national champion boxer. She won a gold medal at the first international women’s boxing competition in Finland and was one of the top 10 women boxers in the world for a decade. Her win against world champion, Christy Martin, was broadcast on HBO. When she retired from boxing, she transitioned into full time coaching. Dakota started Solid Stone Boxing gym in 2012 which she operates with her wife Lauren. Their goal is to give back to their community, and the gym includes specific classes for women only (& non-binary folks) and people diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. Solid Stone offers a safe space for people of all genders, physical abilities and goals for personal improvement.

Learn more about Dakota and train with her at Solid Stone Boxing Gym and connect with her on Instagram

Just Before We Go is produced by ⁠Myra Mae Studios⁠ and ⁠Real Girl Athletics⁠

SUPPORT the production of content for women over 40 by ⁠buying Hilary and Myra a coffee⁠ and FOLLOW Just Before We Go on Instagram

Theme song is written by Dave Ellis and performed by ⁠Dave Ellis and the Hopeless Sinners

Get inspired to take your own creative journey! In this episode, Hilary and Myra interview each other, divulging how and why this podcast came to be and sharing insight from their individual life experiences. This snapshot of their journey to create content with an impact is full of humor and perspective. Their mission to expand the narrative for women over 40 is ever at the forefront of their ambitions!

Anyone out there starting their own entrepreneurial journey? If so, you know that starting a business or creative venture is hard…and so badass! Whether you are creating by yourself, alongside a creative partner, or just thinking about creating something new and beautiful in this world, we celebrate you. We celebrate your friendships. And today, we invite you into ours. And into our recording fort! (You’ll know what we mean once you listen to the episode…).

We hope you enjoy getting to know us a little better! And we’d love to get to know you and see your faces on our Instagram and Buy Me A Coffee pages 😊

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Just Before We Go is produced by ⁠Myra Mae Studios⁠ and ⁠Real Girl Athletics⁠

Support the production of content for women over 40 by ⁠buying Hilary and Myra a coffee⁠!

Theme song is written by Dave Ellis and performed by ⁠Dave Ellis and the Hopeless Sinners