In this episode Dahlia Hanin interviews host Marissa Kennerson about why she started Age Thoughtfully. Marissa shares why she was inspired to start the pod after watching her father fight a long battle with illness after having two brain tumors removed. The show is really a love letter of sorts to him. Learn more about Marissa's training as a therapist, her career as a novelist and more. To learn more about Age Thoughtfully and Marissa's groundbreaking work around aging, visit the Age Thoughtfully website. Find out. more about Marissa's novels, The Family and TAROT here. You can find on Instagram @marissa.kennerson . Dahlia Hanin's primary focus is helping professionals find their paths as leaders. To help them develop skills evoking positive change within themselves + their work environment. From the age of 5, she knew that she wanted to become a psychologist. After pursuing a BA in Communications Theory and Research Psychology degree, she  pursued a Masters in Counseling Psychology. At the time it wasn’t her calling…but something didn’t feel quite right. Dahlia spent 25 years in the Advertising/Marketing field, but always felt there was something missing. After some soul seeking, research and coaching, she returned to her roots and trained to become an International Coaching Federation trained COR.e Energy Coach and Energy Leadership Index Master Practitioner. She currently holds a dual role as a Managing Director for KUZMA& Creative Agency and a Leadership and Development Coach. Dahlia loves helping individuals who seek more fulfillment and success within their current role… and beyond.