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MILDRED'S MINDSET: WISDOM FROM A WOMAN CENTENARIAN

Mildred's Mindset unveils the extraordinary life lessons of Mildred Kirschenbaum, a vibrant centenarian whose global travels, mental agility, and candid advice defy age, offering readers a roadmap for a fulfilling and enduring life.

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100 Year Old  Author Mildred
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MEET AUTHOR & INFLUENCER MILDRED

Mildred Kirschenbaum, a spirited centenarian, has gained renown as a viral life advisor and social media influencer, offering straightforward yet profound insights for a gratifying life.
 

Originating from humble beginnings in Brooklyn, NY, to immigrant parents, Mildred's academic excellence coexisted with the need for employment. At nineteen, she married, and upon her husband's return, four years later from WWII service began a family. While assuming volunteer leadership roles in non-profit organizations, Mildred's fervor for exploration led her to establish a travel agency, enabling her to traverse the globe.

Turning 100 marked the commencement of Kirschenbaum's literary journey with her debut book, Mildred's Mindset: Wisdom from a Woman Centenarian.

Within its pages, she imparts insights on longevity and embracing life to the fullest. Mildred's infectious positivity and social charm resonate with many, embodying her belief in relishing each day.

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Gayle Kirschenbaum, instrumental in disseminating her mother's wisdom, has played a pivotal role.

 

Mildred has been featured widely in the media including NBC’s Today Show Hoda & Jenna, CBS, and Fox. Publications like the Daily Mail, Next Avenue, AARP, Yahoo News, and The Sunday Paper also highlighted her inspiring story.

Mildred's extraordinary odyssey and distinctive outlook on life promise to inspire and uplift readers across generations.

WHAT'S IN THE BOOK?

When Mildred Kirschenbaum celebrated her 99th birthday, her daughter Gayle shared a video of her on Instagram, setting off a viral sensation. Gayle, initially using her account for photography, redirected the spotlight to showcase her mother's wisdom and the unique bond they share. The attention grew as Maria Shriver and other major media outlets, including NBC Today’s Jenna & Hoda, CBS, and Fox, featured Mildred. Publications like the Daily Mail, Next Avenue, AARP, Yahoo News, and The Sunday Paper also highlighted her inspiring story.
 

In Mildred's Mindset: Wisdom from a Woman Centenarian, readers embark on a journey through the extraordinary life lessons of a centenarian whose vitality and wisdom defy age. From global travels to fostering mental agility through games and reading, Mildred imparts invaluable insights on nurturing an active mind and leading a vibrant life. Through engaging anecdotes of her adventurous travels and active social life, she reveals the art of savoring every moment, and making new connections, even in the golden years.

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With candid advice on understanding limitations, adapting lifestyles, and building community, Mildred’s unmatched perspective offers a

roadmap for a fulfilling and enduring life. Gain wisdom from a woman who, at 100, appears 20 years younger, maintains a sharp intellect, and skillfully manages her financial portfolio. Mildred's Mindset stands as a testament to the power of embracing life's joys, fostering connections, and approaching each day with unwavering zest.

 

This book not only delivers life-tested tips but also presents a gallery of photos spanning Mildred's remarkable 100 years of living life to the

fullest. Explore the pages for an inspiring glimpse into the mindset that celebrates the richness of life.

WHAT THEY ARE SAYING ABOUT MILDRED

“Mildred Kirschenbaum is radically reframing how we think about aging. Along with her daughter Gayle, Mildred exemplifies the timeless power of love, forgiveness, and an infectious spirit.”

          — Maria Shriver’s Sunday Paper

Mildred has the youngest spirit of anyone I've ever met. She is so authentic, and hilarious and her book is exactly what the world needs right now.

     –Jax, Billboard Top 40 singer/songwriter

Mildred's sharp mind and hilarious antics will have you laughing out loud and tips will arm you with ah-ha moments from a woman who has lived 10 times her 100 years.

   –Monica Adams Quentin, Award Winning T.V. and Radio Talk Show Host

It took a hundred years to write, but Mildred's Mindset is definitely worth the wait! It's amazing how many smart, common-sense insights this century-old firecracker of a woman delivers."

  –Sid Meltzer, author of Murderer from Moscow

MEET GAYLE, DAUGHTER & ACCOMPLICE

Called the Nora Ephron of documentaries, Gayle Kirschenbaum is an Emmy award-winning filmmaker/TV producer/writer/speaker/photographer, and forgiveness coach. She is the creator of several reality shows. Her critically acclaimed film LOOK AT US NOW, MOTHER! is about the transformation of a highly charged mother/daughter relationship from hatred to love. It’s Gayle’s story. It has screened globally, premiered on Netflix, and is credited with transforming lives. This is the “larger version” of her humorous short film, MY NOSE, in which we follow her mother’s relentless campaign to get her to have a nose. Both festival award-winning favorites played worldwide to rave reviews from The Washington Post, “Dazzling self-confidence,” to The New York Times, “Heartwarming story of forgiveness and acceptance.” Kirschenbaum’s TEDx talk, NO MORE DRAMA WITH MAMA, is focused on forgiveness.

Another notable film, A DOG'S LIFE: A DOGAMENTARY, premiered on HBO, telling a heartwarming story about the bond between dogs and humans through Gayle's own experiences with her Shih Tzu.

Gayle's writings have been published in many outlets, including The Huffington Post, Parade, Shondaland, Next Avenue, The Ethel (AARP), and The Los Angeles Times.
 

Gayle's photographs have been exhibited in both solo and group shows in the US and Europe, have appeared in several journals, and are in many private collections. Gayle has been featured widely in the media, including The New York Times, NBC’s Today Show, and Psychology Today.


Gayle is actively involved in various industry organizations, including the Producers Guild of America (PGA), and serves as a judge for the Emmys and PGA.

PHOTOS- EVENTS
PRESS (select list)
PRESS ARTICLES

PALM BEACH POST 
"Queen of the one-liners"


WOMEN'S WORLD

"How a 100-Year-Old Woman Became a Social Media Sensation: The Inspiring Centenarian’s Story"

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TRAVEL & LEISURE

"100-year-old Traveler Discovers Hilarious TSA Glitch That No One Knows How to Fix"

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THE GUARDIAN
"The People Started Again in their 90s. . ."


BREAKING NEWS
"100 Year Old Makes Fun of her Longevity: Train My Mouth"


UNTAPPED NEW YORK
NYC-Born Centenarian Shares Advice for a Happy Life in MILDRED’S MINDSET


NBC TODAY.COM  

"Sassy 100-year-old trades stocks online, still drives ..."

 

NEXT AVENUE
"This 100-Year-Old Influencer Shares Her Secrets"

 

THE SUNDAY PAPER

"Meet the 'Granfluencers'"

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NY POST

"Florida woman, 99, goes viral on Instagram . . ."

DAILY MAIL

"Look at the positive side of life: 99 year old goes viral"

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MSN.COM"Better than a Kardashian: 99-year-old Boca TikTok star"

THE ETHEL (AARP)"How my 99 year old mom became a social media influencer"

PROJECT INDEPENDENCE - NPR

 

ABC - WPBF

"Florida Granfluencer "
 

SUN SENTINEL

"Centenarian Mildred Kirschenbaum shares her journey"


SCOOP/UNWORTHY

"100-year-old traveler experiences an unusual but amusing TSA glitch"

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VIE MAGAZINE

"The Accidental Influencer "

PEOPLE.COM

"Birthday mix-up leads airline to mistake centenarian for infant "

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ABC NEWS

"100 Year Old Traveler Discovers Hilarious Aviation Glitch"

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NewsNation TV

"100 Years Old and Going Strong"
 

Haaretz

"100 Years Old and Going Strong"

 

iHeart.com KOST1035

"99 Year Old Gives Advice and Goes Viral"

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NBC TODAY.COM  

"How to live a long live . . . "

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THE JC

"No more drama with Mama . . . "

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CBS

"Woman Celebrates 100th Birthday. . . "

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News.com.Au
"Sassy 100-year-old goes viral"

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The New York Times
"'Look At Us Now, Mother' family journey to forgiveness"

 

LIVE HAPPY

"The Power of Forgiveness."

 

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