Ride To Independence: business growth with current and cultural bonus shows senior living advise

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Ride to Independence is a bold, real-life podcast hosted by entrepreneur, life coach, and media personality Trish, blending entrepreneurship, business, reinvention, longevity, and honest conversations about life.

With a growing national audience, the show is becoming a trusted voice for men and women navigating purpose, health, relationships, confidence, and independence in today’s changing world.

Each week her show is structured around three distinct pillars:

💼 Business Monday

Every Monday, Trish shares real-life entrepreneurial experience — from launching her senior concierge service to navigating growth, pivots, and purpose-driven business building.

She covers topics like:
• Fear vs. Courage
• The 3 C’s of Business
• Motivation as Movement
• Momentum
• Direction — What Direction Is Your Business Actually Going?

Through honest storytelling and practical insight, she motivates listeners to take small, consistent steps toward starting and growing their own businesses.

🎬 Live With Trish (Special Feature Episodes)

When opportunity strikes, Trish brings in voices from current events, culture, film, and entertainment.

These special Bonus Shows feature conversations with producers, actors, executives, and cultural leaders — exploring reinvention, creativity, and the business behind entertainment. She recently interviewed, actress Tara Reid about producing, and staring in, Dreamer Cinderella which was release in February.

Bonus episodes are released when meaningful conversations arise — making each one timely, relevant, and dynamic.

🔥 Healthy LivingThursdays – Bold conversations about longevity, relationships, health, and living your best years right now — at whatever age you are. This segment highlights strength, resilience, and the reality that independence doesn’t stop at retirement — it evolves.

As the founder of a senior concierge service, she interviews professionals, thought leaders, and dynamic people who are redefining what aging looks like.

Featured conversations include:

Dierdre Wolownick, who at 66 became the oldest woman to climb El Capitan — proving bold dreams don’t expire. She is also the mother of renowned climber Alex Honnold.
Medical experts discussing prevention, education, dementia specialists, and compassionate care
End-of-life doulas, reinvention stories, and seniors building purpose-filled second chapters.

Ride to Independence is a platform for entrepreneurs, creatives, and dynamic people who refuse to be defined by age or circumstance.

For men and women creating their next chapter and stepping fully into their prime.

If you’re ready to grow, reinvent, and build life on your own terms —
you’re in the right place.

New episodes every Monday and Thursday, with special Wednesday Bonus features when the moment calls for it.

✨ Keep driving your dreams to reality — one step at a time.

If you’re ready to help your man (or yourself!) get moving again, grab my Strength Training for Seniors Over 70 booklet on Amazon: https://a.co/d/4ywuq1T

Website: www.Ridetoindependence.com
YouTube.com/@ridetoindependencepodcast
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trishnycfitness
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/trish.manzo

With a growing national audience, the show is becoming a trusted voice for men and women navigating purpose, health, relationships, confidence, and independence in today’s changing world.

Each week her show is structured around three distinct pillars:

💼 Business Monday

Every Monday, Trish shares real-life entrepreneurial experience — from launching her senior concierge service to navigating growth, pivots, and purpose-driven business building.

She covers topics like:
• Fear vs. Courage
• The 3 C’s of Business
• Motivation as Movement
• Momentum
• Direction — What Direction Is Your Business Actually Going?

Through honest storytelling and practical insight, she motivates listeners to take small, consistent steps toward starting and growing their own businesses.

🎬 Live With Trish (Special Feature Episodes)

When opportunity strikes, Trish brings in voices from current events, culture, film, and entertainment.

Bonus episodes are released when meaningful conversations arise — making each one timely, relevant, and dynamic.

As the founder of a senior concierge service, she interviews professionals, thought leaders, and dynamic people who are redefining what aging looks like.

Featured conversations include:

Dierdre Wolownick, who at 66 became the oldest woman to climb El Capitan — proving bold dreams don’t expire. She is also the mother of renowned climber Alex Honnold.
Medical experts discussing prevention, education, dementia specialists, and compassionate care
End-of-life doulas, reinvention stories, and seniors building purpose-filled second chapters.

Ride to Independence is a platform for entrepreneurs, creatives, and dynamic people who refuse to be defined by age or circumstance.

For men and women creating their next chapter and stepping fully into their prime.

If you’re ready to grow, reinvent, and build life on your own terms —
you’re in the right place.

New episodes every Monday and Thursday, with special Wednesday Bonus features when the moment calls for it.

✨ Keep driving your dreams to reality — one step at a time.

Podcast

🎙️ Ride to Independence with host Trish Montoya brings you inspiring weekly episodes across three themes: Business Mondays (entrepreneurship & growth), Bonus Wednesdays (current events & culture), and Senior Living Thursdays (care, aging, and community). Real stories, expert insights, and authentic conversations designed to empower independence at every stage of life.

Episodes

Jan 5, 2026

Start at 80%: Why Now is the Perfect Time To Start A Business

Jan 5, 2026

9 min

In this episode, host Trish encourages listeners to stop delaying their business dreams and start taking action. She emphasizes that waiting for the perfect moment or perfect plan is a trap. Instead, beginning when you feel 80% ready is key to gaining momentum. Trish shares her own experiences of starting a podcast and a senior concierge business without everything fully figured out. By taking the first step and learning along the way, clarity and confidence will naturally follow. Trish provides practical steps for overcoming fear and emphasizes that every small action can lead to significant progress.

Website: www.Ridetoindependence.com
YouTube.com/@ridetoindependencepodcast
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trishnycfitness
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/trish.manzo
https://www.facebook.com/zoomridesNJ/

Dec 15, 2025

Tapping into Resilience: Your Secret Weapon in Business

Dec 15, 2025

4 min

In this episode of Ride to Independence, host Trish delves into the theme of resilience in business and life, emphasizing how setbacks are integral to growth. She shares personal experiences, highlighting the common misconception that resistance means failure. By viewing delays as part of the process rather than personal faults, Trish learned that resilience often reveals itself in unglamorous ways, like persisting despite low engagement or rejection. She encourages listeners to reframe challenges as opportunities for learning and growth, underscoring the importance of emotional independence and the power of resilience in turning obstacles into stepping stones.

email: trishridetoindependence@gmail.com for more information about starting your own senior concierge service. One-on-One Call.

Website: www.Ridetoindependence.com
YouTube.com/@ridetoindependencepodcast
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ridetoindependence/#
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trishnycfitness
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/trish.manzo
https://www.facebook.com/zoomridesNJ/

Dec 9, 2025

Bonus Show: Minivela’s Rise in Micro-Dramas Entertainment!

Dec 9, 2025

36 min

Bonus Show: In this podcast episode, Manny Ruiz, CEO of Minivela TV, shares his inspiring journey from surviving bullying in a private school to becoming a media innovator. He discusses how journalism saved his life by exposing the truth around him and igniting his passion for storytelling. Ruiz's relentless pursuit of justice and truth spearheaded his career and ushered him into pioneering 'vertical shorts.' At Minivela, he combines the telenovela format with the rapid-fire pace of TikTok, aiming to engage a young, dynamic audience and push Latino stories into the mainstream narrative.

Follow MinivelaTV: @MinivelaTV and @NuestroStories

Instagram: @Manuel.Ruiz.Barrera

Dec 3, 2025

Transforming Uniforms into Art: A Veteran’s Healing Journey

Dec 3, 2025

34 min

In this compelling podcast episode, host Trish converses with Walt Nygard, a Vietnam veteran and studio manager at Frontline Paper. Walt shares his journey from serving in the Marine Corps to becoming an artist dedicated to helping fellow veterans. At Frontline Paper, veterans transform military uniforms into handmade paper, using art to process their experiences and share their stories. Walt discusses the powerful blend of discipline and creativity inherited from his parents, which shaped his life. He highlights the importance of art in healing and recounts the challenges and insights gained from military service, advocating passionately for veteran support.

Website: www.Frontlinearts.org

Location: Frontline Art Studio-440 River Rd, Branchburg, NJ

YouTube: Youtube.com/@ridetoindependencepodcast

Nov 25, 2025

Empowering Voices: CASA’s Impact on Foster Care

Nov 25, 2025

37 min

Bonus Show: In this podcast episode, Trish and Jennifer Heit explore the transformative role of CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) in the foster care system. Through her experience transitioning from a corporate environment to a mission-driven organization, Jennifer highlights how CASA volunteers provide vital support for children in foster care. These advocates ensure children's voices are heard in court and work tirelessly to secure stable homes. By offering guidance and aid, CASA volunteers help foster children navigate life's challenges, from financial literacy to educational support. Jennifer shares her path of meaningful contribution and invites others to join CASA’s life-changing mission,

Website: www.bergencasa.org

https://www.instagram.com/bergencasa/

https://nationalcasagal.org/

Website: www.Ridetoindependence.com
YouTube.com/@ridetoindependencepodcast
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ridetoindependence/#
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trishnycfitness
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/trish.manzo
https://www.facebook.com/zoomridesNJ/

Nov 24, 2025

Stop Dreaming, Start Doing: The Art of Execution

Nov 24, 2025

5 min

In this episode of Business Monday, host Trish highlights the critical step that differentiates dreamers from achievers: execution. While dreams, plans, and ideas are abundant, execution turns them into reality. Motivation might kick-start your journey, but persistence through action, even when motivation wanes, ensures progress. Trish encourages listeners to abandon perfectionist tendencies. If you're 70 to 80 percent ready, it's time to act. Using personal stories, like opening a preschool music school with more courage than certainty, Trish illustrates the importance of starting small and learning along the way. Remember, clarity and growth often follow action, not the other way around.

If you’re ready to help your man (or yourself!) get moving again, grab my Strength Training for Seniors Over 70 booklet on Amazon: https://a.co/d/4ywuq1T
YouTube: Youtube.com/@ridetoindependencepodcast

Website: www.Ridetoindependence.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ridetoindependence/#
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trishnycfitness
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/trish.manzo
https://www.facebook.com/zoomridesNJ/

Nov 20, 2025

From Isolation to Connection: Stitch’s Global Impact

Nov 20, 2025

40 min

In this podcast episode, Andrew, the founder of Stitch, discusses how his platform is enhancing lives by addressing loneliness among seniors. Stitch is the world's largest social community for people over 50, focusing on fostering real friendships and meaningful connections. Andrew highlights the platform's organic approach, allowing members to suggest activities and join interest groups, emphasizing that friendships are formed through shared experiences. The platform is available globally, with new communities continuously emerging, supporting members in finding companionship and purpose across the globe, from the United States to Australia.

For sharing, the main links are:

Stitch website: https://www.stitch.net
https://www.instagram.com/stitchdotnet/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stitchcompanionship
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@stitchcommunity

Nov 12, 2025

Unpacking Desire: Breaking the Chains of Sexual Shame

Nov 12, 2025

46 min

In this episode of Ride to Independence, Dr. Tina Schermer Sellers dives into the effects of abstinence-only education and sexual shame in conservative environments. She shares insights from her books, highlighting the need for comprehensive sexual education that celebrates desire as a natural and divine part of human experience. With nearly five decades in education, Dr. Sellers discusses her circuitous journey through fields like family therapy, clinical sexology, and the shifts in cultural narratives that led to her research. Her work aims to help individuals reclaim their bodies and unlearn ingrained shame around intimacy.

https://www.tinaschermersellers.com/