Welcome back to The Not Old Better Show! Today’s episode is for anyone who has ever felt overlooked, underestimated, or misunderstood simply because they weren’t the loudest voice in the room. If that sounds familiar, you’re in for something truly special.

Our guest is Joanna Rawbone, the inspiring founder of Flourishing Introverts, who is on a mission to empower introverts—especially midlife and older adults—to own their strengths, step into their power, and embrace their quiet brilliance. Joanna doesn’t just talk the talk; she’s a living example of what it means to thrive as an introvert in a world that often favors extroverts.

At 65, Joanna is proof that it’s never too late to follow your passions. From her work helping individuals rediscover their value to challenging organizations stuck in an extrovert bias, Joanna’s insights are truly life-changing. She has even graced the TEDx stage—yes, as an introvert—to amplify her message of inclusion and empowerment.

In this episode, we’ll dive into Joanna’s entrepreneurial journey and the challenges she’s faced as a woman in midlife. We’ll explore her vision to impact one million introverts worldwide and hear practical advice for anyone looking to embrace their quieter side and thrive in their careers, relationships, and personal lives. Joanna shares invaluable insights into how introverts can reclaim their confidence, manage their energy, and step into their power, proving that quiet strength is just as powerful as the loudest voice in the room.

Whether you’re an introvert yourself or you love someone who is, this conversation is a celebration of the value that introverts bring to the world. Joanna is here to show us that aging and introversion are not limitations but opportunities to thrive, pursue passions, and make a meaningful difference.

My thanks to Joanna Rawbone for her generous time and excellent work with Flourishing Introverts. Please visit our website to learn more about Joanna’s resources, her TEDx talk, and the incredible work she’s doing to challenge extrovert bias and empower introverts everywhere. My thanks as well to the Smithsonian for their continued support of our show and to HenHouse Consulting for helping make this episode a success. And, of course, my heartfelt thanks to you, our wonderful audience, for tuning in to The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast.

Be well, be safe, and remember—Let’s Talk About Better™. Thanks, everybody. We’ll see you next time.

Embracing the Quiet Strength of Flourishing Introverts with Joanna Rawbone

01. Do 4 Luv [prod by Watson Vision Beats]

Ur Not My Master Performed and Recorded by Harley of The Album YOU WANNA PLAY WITH ME

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Not My Master

[Intro]
Yeah
This shit feel heavy…
I don’t even know what to say no more
But I gotta say sum

[Verse 1]
I lost my girl, I lost my friends, I lost my mind in order
I got a call, they took my brother, now he locked behind that border
My pops died, I ain’t cry, just sat in silence with that pain
I ain’t got no tears left inside
This that hurt you can’t explain, I just mask it with these flows
But lately when I hit record, It dont feel the same
Writer’s block been killin’ me, I stare at beats and I zone
Used to rap to heal the wounds, now it just feel like I’m gone
Told my shawty I was broken, she just left me in the rain
Now she postin’ with my dawg like that shit don’t bring me pain
I got secrets in my chest that I can’t tell a fuckin’ soul
Had to cut some people off, they was prayin’ I would fold

[Hook]
Real situations, this ain’t no make believe
Lost it all, now it’s just me and this Hennessy
Tryna cope, but this pain won’t let me breathe
If I told you how I felt, would you even believe?
Got my brother facin’ time, and I can’t do shit
My daddy in the ground, now my heart too stiff
Music used to save me, now I’m lost in the mix
I don’t even know what to say on this shit

[Verse 2]
Remember nights we had dreams, now I’m haunted by the past
I can’t trust nobody close, I seen betrayal move fast
They say pain make you stronger, I just feel more cold
How the fuck I’m still here with no hand to hold?
I done gave too much love, got nothin’ in return
Now I’m sippin’ on this pain ’til my chest start to burn
I see my ex out in public, she don’t even look my way
And the ones I used to ride for got nothin’ left to say
I be talkin’ to the sky, hopin’ my pops hear this verse
Man, I hate that he ain’t see me get this money out the dirt
Told my brother on that jail phone, “Keep yo’ head high”
But how I’m ’posed to stay strong when I break down every fuckin night?

[Hook]
Real situations, this ain’t no make believe
Lost it all, now it’s just me and this Hennessy
Tryna cope, but this pain won’t let me breathe
If I told you how I felt, would you even believe?
Got my brother facin’ time, and I can’t do shit
My daddy in the ground, now my heart too stiff
Music used to save me, now I’m lost in the mix
I don’t even know what to say on this shit

[Bridge]
So much pain, I could write a book
But even when I try, the words don’t look
Like how I feel inside — I’m numb, I’m stuck
I just pray one day, I get back up

[Outro]
Real situations…
I ain’t cappin’ on no songs, this real tribulations
If I ever get to smile again, it’s gon’ be patience
If I die today, just know I gave it all in stages…

Real Situations

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Life keep going [Trap pop beat]

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Obstruct

Eyes Bleed

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INDOMINUS AND CO. - NUESTRO DESTINO [ALBUM CIERRO LOS OJOS]

Paul Taylor Vogelzang is an award-winning blogger, podcaster, writer, producer and style fanatic, known for his down to earth accessible reporting and advice for men and women 50 + age, and their families. Paul was one of the founding editors of MommyCast & MommyCast Latina, the wildly popular, very first mom podcasts in audio and video, and its producer from 2004 to 2009. Paul’s current, but also award winning podcast, The Not Old - Better Show launched in 2014. Paul continues to share vibrant, focused, entertaining content on the show, and writes frequently about the subjects of fashion, grooming and the “senior man.”  Paul lives just outside of Washington DC, with his lovely wife, Gretchen (also a MommyCast founder), and where the two of them are active in many arts, business and philanthrophic organizations, love to feed the Northern Wren, and are the parents of two sons.


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