Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, was fatally shot during a university appearance. The suspect, Tyler Robinson, faces capital murder charges. In this Janette’s Take On…Janette explores not only the facts of the case but also what it means for Savvy Women 40+—women who balance careers, caregiving, and civic responsibility while navigating today’s polarized media climate. We look at: Key updates on the investigation and motives How misinformation spreads within hours and why it matters to women making daily choices for families, businesses, and community What this violence tells us about free speech, political division, and how to stay informed without succumbing to fear This is a call for women of influence and experience to model calm leadership and demand facts over frenzy.
Janette Burke
Online Media Personality, TV Show/Podcast Host, Red Carpet Correspondent, MC/Speaker
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Being a journalist with a disability shouldn’t mean missing the biggest events, red carpets or press rooms. Yet, too often, disabled media pros face barriers—physical, logistical, and systemic—that shut them out. In this Janette’s Take On…I share real experiences from my own career and industry stories that reveal: How outdated accreditation rules and inaccessible venues keep talented journalists on the sidelines. Why inclusion matters for media coverage and for audiences who deserve diverse voices. Practical solutions festivals, PR firms, and networks can implement today to fix the problem. Let’s spark change so every journalist can cover the events they—and their audiences—deserve. 👉 Subscribe & Share to help this message reach decision-makers.
When pop icon Taylor Swift and NFL star Travis Kelce recently got engaged, the world celebrated the romance, the pageantry, and the mutual admiration. But for women over 40, there’s more here than celebrity sparkle. In this Janette’s Take On…, Janette reflects on the engagement not just as a romantic moment—but as a mirror for ambition, self-worth, partnership, vulnerability, reinvention, and embracing joy at every stage of life. We’ll explore what we can learn from Taylor & Travis about: owning your narrative stepping into vulnerability (yes, even in love) balancing career, visibility, and private life the power of saying “yes” to new chapters, no matter your age how relationships can reflect and reinforce internal growth It’s not about becoming someone else—it’s about leaning into who you already are, celebrating the wins, admitting the soft spots, and being unafraid to love, hope, and build something new. For women over 40, that message is gold.