Sir Ric | Ricardo Acosta, 74
Born and raised in San Antonio, Texas, Ricardo Acosta is a proud son of Hispanic parents whose strong family values shaped a life rooted in discipline, curiosity, and perseverance. A Columbia University graduate with a degree in Biology, Ric’s early ambition reached as far as the stars—he even applied to NASA’s astronaut program in the 1970s.
His professional journey spans more than four decades in the beverage alcohol industry, where he built iconic brands like Sauza Tequila, Maker’s Mark, Jameson, Absolut, Kahlúa, and more. From retail to corporate management, Ric developed a reputation for detail, hustle, and heart.
Ric’s life has been marked by resilience—navigating personal loss, health challenges, and the highs and lows of four marriages. In 2025, after the passing of his wife and mother in close succession, Ric found a new purpose: to radically transform his health, well-being, and outlook on aging. Now prescription-free, training with functional health experts, and diving into yoga and Tai Chi, Ric is living proof that it’s never too late to turn things around.
With Just Ripe, Ric brings his personal transformation and professional rigor to a growing conversation on how to age consciously, powerfully, and joyfully. His mission? To inspire fellow seniors to reclaim vitality, discover resources, and thrive in the stage of life where everything is, in his words, “just ripe.”
Sir Ric brings the “what it looks like when you get there” wisdom from experience lived and lessons earned.
Dr. Rob | Robert Olivares , 51
Born to immigrant parents and raised on the southside of San Antonio, Robert Olivares, PhD grew up with a deep respect for hard work, community, and culture. A lifelong learner, Rob has navigated life’s triumphs and challenges—including multiple surgeries and personal reinvention—with grit, humor, and heart.
Rob blends 30+ years of senior leadership in CPG, tech, non-profit, and consulting with a commitment to personal growth and holistic development. Today, as a certified professional coach and consultant, Rob helps people align who they are with how they live and lead. His work is grounded in a personal philosophy: that we all carry wisdom, and that clarity, compassion, and connection are the real markers of a meaningful life.
With a background that includes advanced degrees, executive roles, and community service, Rob brings a rare blend of experience to Just Ripe, but it’s his curiosity, soulfulness, and honesty that shape every episode. For Rob, aging isn’t about decline; it’s about awakening. It’s the season where life’s richness deepens, and when we have the chance to become the most authentic version of ourselves.
Just Ripe is Rob’s invitation to others on the journey—to reflect, laugh, grow, and explore how to live fully at every stage. Dr. Rob offers the “what’s happening to me now” perspective as he navigates the first wave of midlife change.