Episodes

Guest: Ana Hebra Flaster Episode Theme: Immigrant stories, family legacies, and the bravery it takes to start over. In this powerful and eye-opening episode of Mature Allure, host Sherri O. sits down with award-winning writer Ana Hebra Flaster to ex...

Guest: Rebecca “Becky” Galli Episode Theme: Love, Loss, Healing & Rethinking What’s Possible After 40 This week on Mature Allure, Sherri O. sits down with author and columnist Rebecca Faye Smith Galli, whose extraordinary life journey redefines c...

In this deeply moving and surprisingly funny episode of Mature Allure , host Sherri O. sits down with Amy Weinland Daughters — keynote speaker, sports journalist, satirist, and award-winning author of Dear Dana: That Time I Went Crazy and Wrote All 580 of My Facebook Friends a Handwritten Letter. Amy shares the extraordinary story of how one handwritten note to a childhood friend turned into a two-year pen-pal relationship and ultimately inspired her to write 580 handwritten letters to every one...

In this inspiring episode of Mature Allure , Sherri O. sits down with Kevin Murphy, professional artist, educator, and founder of Evolve Artist, to explore what it truly takes to master art, creativity, and life. Kevin shares his journey from humble beginnings to creating a life of purpose and generosity through art, emphasizing the importance of hard work, systems, and understanding the fundamentals. Kevin breaks down his unique approach to art education, including his four-step system for mast...

What if one photo shoot could completely change the way you see yourself? In this empowering episode of the Mature Allure podcast, host Sherri O. sits down with Liz Hansen, owner and photographer of Chicago Boudoir Photography (https://chicago-boudo...

In this heartfelt and empowering episode of the Mature Allure Podcast , host Sherri O. welcomes back acclaimed author and executive ghostwriter Cheril N. Clarke for a deep dive into her newest novel, Before I Am Erased , part of her acclaimed Keyhole Chronicles series. The novel follows a 64-year-old Ethiopian-American woman living with Parkinson’s who refuses to be silenced or erased by age, illness, or society’s expectations. With wit, honesty, and emotional depth, Cheril explores sisterhood, ...

What if cleaning your closet could transform more than just your wardrobe? In this inspiring episode of the Mature Allure podcast, host Sherri O. welcomes back Paola Arencibia, founder of Serious Style, for a heartfelt conversation about fashion, ide...

What if the key to peace, purpose, and resilience isn’t about doing more — but getting quiet? In this calming and powerful episode of Mature Allure, host Sherri O. sits down with Elaine Glass — personal coach, author, and creator of Get Quiet — to e...

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, host Sherri O. sits down with survivor, advocate, and poet Laura Reutter for a deeply moving conversation about resilience, healing, and finding strength through creativity and community. Laura opens the episode with her original poem “Whispers of Resilience” —a powerful reminder of worthiness and wholeness beyond diagnosis. She shares her personal journey from breast cancer diagnosis to life after treatment, including the heartbreak of reconstruction l...

What if the peace you’ve been searching for in the world has been within you all along? Welcome to Mature Allure. Today I’m joined once again by the incredible Udo Erasmus—renowned health educator, creator of Udo’s Choice, and author of the bestsellin...

Have you ever looked in the mirror and wondered what happened to your skin overnight? If you've ever felt like your skincare routine needs a complete revolution—today's conversation is exactly what you need to hear. Today, I'm joined by Dr. Kyle Landry, an esteemed scientist who accidentally stumbled into the skincare world while working on bioterrorism defense and NASA projects. As co-founder and president of Delavie Sciences, he has created something truly out of this world—literally. His Aoni...