Age. It’s a thing
Collaborating with you to cultivate new perspectives
Sharing the Impact of Women 40+ and the Power of Age Diversity
You’re looking to give your conference guests an entertainingly educational speaker where they walk away powered up with tools in hand, feeling as if they belong and ready to take on the world. Or perhaps you're on the hunt for an age-positive educator to share information that leads to new ideas and inspiration for a team.
Barbara Brooks is your age diversity expert, spokesperson, and thought starter sharing the effects of age inclusion.
Impactful Age-Positive Talks that Spark Collaboration
Barbara bursts with energy on stage (and off), and with her unique blend of vision, savvy, heart, and humor, she’ll leave your guests with knowledge bombs, stats, and practical tools to supercharge their success—whatever that looks like to them.
“Aging is just leveling up in our game of life, unlocking new quests, challenging others, and gaining new perspectives!”
-Barbara Brooks, SecondAct|Women
Hello, I'm Barbara!
I’m happy you’re here. I’m your advocate for age positivity, championing women, and rallying allies everywhere. I’m on a mission to help change the narrative on age and aging today. In my action-packed talks and training, I reframe aging and emphasize the richness of multigenerational diversity—and owning who you are regardless of age. After all, age discrimination against Americans aged 50-plus cost the U.S. economy $850 billion in 2018. Can you imagine how high it could go if ageism continued? And there’s also reverse ageism, too! Ageism is a bad thing all around.
Oh, and a little background: I’m as real as you get on stage and leave guests thinking. I’m also a savvy entrepreneur, a 20-year corporate woman who has worked for global companies like IHeartMedia, Gannett, and Simon Property Group. And yes, I have a podcast, too. Who doesn’t these days?
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7 Reasons to Book Barbara for Your Event
She’s on the front lines, literally.
Barbara gives actionable talks — bringing tools to activate.
She’s focused on your guests (and not herself).
Barbara is upbeat, engaging, and quick-witted.
She’s efficient with clear communication — that’s the marketing and PR in her.
You’ll gain the most value for her fee.
Your guests will rave about your choice.
Bonus! She’s kind of funny.
Inquire about having Barbara.
Let’s work together. She’s not a cookie-cutter speaker, that’s for sure. Her direct email is Barbara@bloomcopresents.com. Complete the info, and we will contact you shortly!
Check out Barbara’s Television Appearances
Get a little hint of Barbara’s style. Watch her in a few interviews. Plus, on top of TV appearances, she was designated an Influencer in Aging by PBS's Next Avenue digital publication. Barbara has had stories in Forbes, MarketWatch, Fast Company, and Colorado Public Radio, to name a few. She's presented at Denver Startup Week five years in a row, and in 2023, she was awarded Denver's Top 25 Most Powerful Women in Business by the Colorado Women's Chamber of Commerce and this year, 2024’s Leader in Diversity from the Denver Business Journal. A proud Ram, Barbara graduated from Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado
Top 25 Most Powerful Women in Business by the Colorado Women’s Chamber of Commerce media appearance.
The Kathie J Show with former business partner (and friend) Guadalupe Hirt.
She’s Got a Show
Yeah, yeah. Everyone has a podcast these days, but like a good mixed tape, Barbara’s shows are like a podcast party blending entrepreneurship, career, and life at 40+ talks, tips, and tools with a dash of pop culture. She’s a self-proclaimed Bravo-holic.