What happens when the qualities you spent a lifetime apologizing for suddenly make you famous? That’s the story of Annie Korzen, an actor, writer, and now an accidental influencer who skyrocketed to social media fame in her 80s. You may recognize her from Seinfeld, but today, she’s captivating millions with her unfiltered wisdom, humor, and brutally honest takes on life, aging, and saying “Yeah, why not?” to unexpected opportunities.

In this episode, Annie shares how she went from bit-part actress to viral sensation, the lessons she’s learned about storytelling, rejection, and reinvention, and why she believes embracing your true self is the key to success. We also dig into her new book, The Book of Annie: Humor, Heart, and Chutzpah from an Accidental Influencer, and her thoughts on aging, money, and why everyone needs a little rebellion in their lives.

Whether you’re 25 or 85, this conversation will leave you laughing, inspired, and maybe even rethinking your own next big leap.

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• Annie Korzen’s Website: AnnieKorzen.com

• Buy The Book of Annie: Amazon

• YouTube Channel: Annie Korzen Videos

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1. [00:00] Introduction – Meet Annie Korzen and her unexpected journey to viral fame.

2. [03:00] Embracing Change in Your 80s – How TikTok transformed Annie’s career.

3. [07:00] The Power of Saying “Yeah, Why Not?” – Why taking risks leads to unexpected rewards.

4. [12:00] Life Lessons from Hollywood and Seinfeld – How Annie’s iconic TV role shaped her career.

5. [18:00] Storytelling, Rejection, and Resilience – The craft of storytelling and why persistence matters.

6. [24:00] Ageism, Social Media, and Finding Your Voice – Annie’s take on how older voices are gaining traction.

7. [31:00] The Book of Annie – What inspired Annie’s memoir and the stories inside.

8. [37:00] Breaking Free from Society’s Expectations – Owning who you are at any age.

9. [42:00] Final Thoughts & Where to Find Annie – Links, social media, and how to get the book.

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