This week is definitely a "cool topics" episode!  We are speaking with Simon Napier Bell, music manager for bands including Wham and the Director of the recent documentary, THE REAL GEORGE MICHAEL: PORTRAIT OF AN ARTIST.  Simon shares personal stories of George Michael from the beginning of his career until his tragic death at 53.  He also talks about his professional partnership and personal friendship with Andrew Ridgeley.  If you are GenX or an 80's music fan, you don't want to miss this episode. CONVERSATIONS WITH PRIME WOMEN EVENT: Join us on October 8th at the Nashville Graduate Hotel to celebrate women in midlife and beyond with celebrity and expert panels, shopping, an aesthetics room, giveaway and spectacular gift bags.  Use promo code FF15 for 15% off! Eventbrite Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hot-flashes-cool-topics-conversations-with-prime-women-tickets-627388093677?aff=ebdshpsearchautocomplete Show Notes and Links: www.hotflashescooltopics.com FOLLOW US ON: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotflashesandcooltopics/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6ssWfO0qeZYEIs6TzrKBHQ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/657557054765087   Want to Leave a Review for Hot Flashes and Cool Topics? Here’s How: For Apple Podcasts on an iPhone or iOS device: Open the Apple Podcast App on your device. Click on the “search” icon Type into the search bar “Hot Flashes and Cool Topics” and click on the show Towards the bottom, look for “Ratings and Reviews” Click on “Write a Review” and leave us your thoughts and comments! For Apple Podcasts on a computer: On the Apple Podcasts website, go to the search bar and type “Hot Flashes and Cool Topics” After clicking on the show, find the “Listen on Apple Podcasts” button and click on it The “Hot Flashes and Cool Topics” podcast should open on the Apple Podcasts application Keep scrolling on the page until you see “Ratings and Reviews” Click on “See All” If you want to give us a five-star rating, hover over the empty stars! If you want to leave your thoughts and comments, click on “Write a Review”!