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You've Set the Big, Hairy, Audacious Goal. Now What? with Katana Abbott, CFP® and Colleen KilpatrickJoin Colleen and Katana as they discuss:- What to do when the stars align with your goal before you're ready.- How to think/be/act bigger to achieve bigger.- 3 keys to staying focused until fruition.Katana Abbott, CFP®, is a Midlife Millionaire® Coach, founder of the Smart Women Companies, and the host Smart Women Talk Radio with over a million subscribers. For over 30 years, Katana has shown women how to take charge of their life and finances and believes it's never too early to plan for expected and unexpected events like retirement, encore careers, moving abroad, or preparing for long-term care. She has written several books, created a financial literacy course, and is a popular speaker. Katana has been honored by NAWBO as one of Detroit's Top 10 Business Women, receiving the Breakthrough Award. To learn more about Katana, visit katanaabbott.com.Colleen Kilpatrick is a speaker, creative collaborator, and the owner/host of the Red Maple Retreat, a vacation rental in Milford, MI. In her work with other entrepreneurs, Colleen draws upon her unique and varied background in marketing, business innovation, personal development and spiritual teachings to inspire people to bring their best gifts to the world. The creator of Business Brainstorming Sessions and numerous business and personal development programs and events, Colleen is known for her ability to turn complex concepts into simple, step-by-step solutions that can be understood and implemented with ease. For her 3rd Act, Colleen has joined forces with an international financial training academy to empower and enrich the lives of millions of people by teaching them the new rules of money.To learn more about Colleen's Red Maple Retreat, visit www.facebook.com/redmapleretreat.

4 Smart Strategies to Creating Retirement Income with Katana Abbott, CFP®& Colleen KilpatrickJoin Colleen and Katana as they discuss:- How much you need to retire- The best time to start taking Social Security.- How to protect your money in a turbulent market.Katana Abbott, CFP®, is a Midlife Millionaire® Coach, founder of the Smart Women Companies, and the host Smart Women Talk Radio with over a million subscribers. For over 30 years, Katana has shown women how to take charge of their life and finances and believes it's never too early to plan for expected and unexpected events like retirement, encore careers, moving abroad, or preparing for long-term care. She has written several books, created a financial literacy course, and is a popular speaker. Katana has been honored by NAWBO as one of Detroit's Top 10 Business Women, receiving the Breakthrough Award. To learn more about Katana, visit katanaabbott.com.Colleen Kilpatrick is a speaker, creative collaborator and the owner/host of the Red Maple Retreat, a vacation rental in Milford, MI. In her work with other entrepreneurs, Colleen draws upon her unique and varied background in marketing, business innovation, personal development and spiritual teachings to inspire people to bring their best gifts to the world. The creator of Business Brainstorming Sessions and numerous business and personal development programs and events, Colleen is known for her ability to turn complex concepts into simple, step-by-step solutions that can be understood and implemented with ease. For her 3rd Act, Colleen has joined forces with an international financial training academy to empower and enrich the lives of millions of people by teaching them the new rules of money.To learn more about Colleen's Red Maple Retreat, visit https://www.facebook.com/redmapleretreat.

Creating Income for Your Next Act with Katana Abbott and Colleen KilpatrickJoin Colleen and Katana as they discuss:• How much do you need to retire?• How to fund your next act.• The art of manifesting.Katana Abbott, CFP®, is a Midlife Millionaire® Coach, founder of the Smart Women Companies, and the host Smart Women Talk Radio with over a million subscribers. For over 30 years, Katana has shown women how to take charge of their life and finances and believes it's never too early to plan for expected and unexpected events like retirement, encore careers, moving abroad, or preparing for long-term care. She has written several books, created a financial literacy course, and is a popular speaker. Katana has been honored by NAWBO as one of Detroit's Top 10 Business Women, receiving the Breakthrough Award.To learn more about Katana, visit www.katanaabbott.comColleen Kilpatrick is a speaker, creative collaborator and the owner/host of the Red Maple Retreat, a vacation rental in Milford, MI. In her work with other entrepreneurs, Colleen draws upon her unique and varied background in marketing, business innovation, personal development and spiritual teachings to inspire people to bring their best gifts to the world. The creator of Business Brainstorming Sessions and numerous business and personal development programs and events, Colleen is known for her ability to turn complex concepts into simple, step-by-step solutions that can be understood and implemented with ease. For her 3rd Act, Colleen has joined forces with an international financial training academy to empower and enrich the lives of millions of people by teaching them the new rules of money.

We are excited to welcome the Chairman of Birthing of Giants Fellowship Program, Lewis Schiff, this month on Smart Women Talk Radio.Lewis and Katana will discuss :- Examples of business models that are well-positioned for post-COVID. - Why capital likes the new business model.-Why the new entrepreneurs are treated better in the new business models.Lewis Schiff is the Chairman of the Board of Experts for Birthing of Giants Fellowship Program. He is the executive director of Moonshots and Moneymakers, the Oxford Innovation Conference for American Entrepreneurs. He is the author of 4 books on success and has built two start-ups that were sold to publicly traded companies.To learn more about Lewis, go to www.birthingofgiants.com.

We are thrilled to welcome Founder, 1 Vision Advisors, LLC, Leadership Team Coach and EOS Implementer™, Mike Gruley, this month on Smart Women Talk Radio.Mike and Katana will discuss :- Establishing calm, clarity, and confidence to enable a move forward toward greater things. - How reality leads to optimism.- How COVID-19 is an opportunity when you choose to see it as such.Mike Gruley, is a serial entrepreneur and has built several businesses from start-up to national scale. He likes to tell people that after graduating college, he got a 35-year post graduate degree in entrepreneurship. Mike is a leadership team coach and guide, and an EOS Implementer™. He works with privately-owned businesses whose owners and leaders have built highly successful companies but that success has created chaos and stress.To learn more about Mike, go to www.1visionadvisors.com.

We are excited to welcome career transition and business development specialist, Dolly Garlo, to Smart Women Talk Radio.Join Dolly and Katana as they discuss:How science and law support creating your exceptional life.What it takes to truly ‘have it all’ and the one thing that stops us.The importance of doing your great work.Dolly Garlo is a first generation American nurse attorney, and professional coach. As a Career Transition and Business Development Strategist, she helps clients discover and express their unique brilliance through work they love, along with full lives they truly enjoy. Her program, Masterful Life Redesign, provides a system, resources, and coaching to make it all happen faster and easier. Dolly knows the path well. She sold her successful (conflict and stress-filled) healthcare law firm and left active practice in her mid-40’s for her own ideal work and life including a happy marriage, fitness, travel, environmental advocacy, and philanthropy.To learn more about Dolly, go to www.dollygarlo.com

We are thrilled to welcome CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional, financial therapist, and author, LUNA JAFFE, this month on Smart Women Talk Radio.Luna and Katana will discuss :Why you are not broken when it comes to money. How to become masterful with money.Strategies for how you can change your world.Luna Jaffe never bought the common notion that one must sacrifice passion or forfeit creativity to get serious about money. As a Certified Financial Planner and psychotherapist, Luna strongly believes that true wealth embraces your values, not just the numbers on your ledger. Entrepreneurial from a young age, Luna was the president of her own wearable art company, LunaSilks, at 23. She owns Lunaria Financial in Portland, Oregon, and is the award-winning author of Wild Money: A Creative Journey to Financial Wisdom. She is also the CEO and co-owner of Sacred Money Studios, a retail location dedicated to financial education, community and empowerment. Luna offers security and advisory services through KMS Financial Services, Inc. To learn more about Luna, go to www.lunajaffe.com.

We are excited to welcome CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional and retirement coach, KATANA ABBOTT, this month on Smart Women Talk Radio.Katana and guest host, Chris Lewandowski-Freer, will discuss :The 5 biggest money mistakes women make and how to avoid them.How clarity leads to confidence.Simple steps to improve your financial situation NOW! Katana Abbott, CFP®, is a Retirement Coach, founder of the Smart Women Companies, and the host Smart Women Talk Radio with over a million subscribers. For over 30 years, Katana has shown women how to take charge of their life and finances and believes it's never too early to plan for expected and unexpected events like retirement, encore careers, moving abroad, or preparing for long-term care. She has written several books, created a financial literacy course, and is a popular speaker. Katana has been honored by NAWBO as one of Detroit's Top 10 Business Women, receiving the Breakthrough Award. To learn more about Katana, go to www.katanaabbott.com.

We are delighted to welcome six-time best-selling author, RUTH KLEIN, this month on Smart Women Talk Radio.Join Ruth and Katana as they discuss :The formula for living in the Miracle Field.Why the best time of your life starts NOW!How to tell if you're a part of the Generation Why Not®?Ruth Klein is one of the most creative Integrative Brand Strategists and Productivity Coaches for Small Business, Entrepreneurs, Authors and Professionals today. She is the president of the award-winning firm, Expert Celebrity™ Branding, a results-oriented performance strategic branding and marketing firm. Ruth helps experts, authors & entrepreneurs to become Expert Celebrities™ through the process of writing, launching & marketing their books & businesses.To learn more about Ruth, go to www.RuthKlein.com.

We are excited to welcome Attorney and Author, DANIELLE MAYORAS, this month on Smart Women Talk Radio.Join Danielle and Katana as they discuss :The reasons you need to work with an elder law attorney instead of estate attorney.How to protect your family and your assets during estate planningWays to protect your assets from long-term care costs.Danielle Mayoras is an estate, elder law, and special needs attorney who is passionate about helping people plan for future generations. She applies her knowledge and experience to help clients across the country and is a trusted advisor to celebrity and high-profile heirs. Danielle is the author of the best-selling book, Trial & Heirs: Famous Fortune Fights! and host of the TV show Fortune Fights. She is also a dynamic keynote speaker who delights audiences across the country. Danielle lends her expertise and analysis to hundreds of media sources, including ABC News, The Wall Street Journal, and The Washington Post, among many others. She has appeared on the Rachael Ray Show, CNN, NBC Nightly News, and FOX and NBC affiliates. To learn more about Danielle, go to www.brmmlaw.com and www.danielleandandy.com

We are delighted to share Master Certified Leadership and Performance Coach, SARAH PAPP, this month on Smart Women Talk Radio.Join Sarah and Katana as they discuss :•Why ease is important in creating a happy life.•Breaking the myth about effort, struggle, and sacrifice.•The formula for creating ease.Sarah Papp is a Master Certified Coach with a BA in Sociology from Sarah Lawrence College. She is the creator of the program, Unstoppable Ease, publisher of Ease magazine, and is on a mission to help women leaders stop hustling and instead lead with heart and live with ease. To learn more about Sarah, go to sarahpappcoaching.com

We are excited to welcome Midlife Courage Coach, SHEREE CLARK, this month on Smart Women Talk Radio.Join us as Sheree and Katana discuss :•How to get in touch with what you actually want next.•The very first step that precedes all acts of courage.•Practical tips for facing down fear.Sheree Clark is a Midlife Courage Coach, TV show host, inspiring speaker and accomplished author. Sheree has written and presented on topics ranging from finding your passion to overcoming career burnout. She appears in a weekly segment on KCWI channel 23 called Fork in the Road with Sheree Clark, while maintaining a busy practice coaching clients one-on-one and in groups on creating an authentically fulfilling life. In her personal time, Sheree and her cat Lotus work on their yoga poses.To learn more about Sheree, go to www.fork-road.com

Multiple streams of income, side gig, side hustle, I am sure you have heard the terms. I share on this episode what I learnt from my now husband, he was years a head of the game. Have you thought about superannuation, holiday pay, sick leave and the future? After listening to Katana Abbot of Smart Women Talk Radio www.smartwomensempowerment.org podcast, this opened up some thoughts, ideas and practical ideas for thinking ahead for your financial future and the here and now. Why should women be embarrassed or feel like they are failing because they are picking up some extra employed hours along side their business? It's just how you look at the situation and which one is your side hustle or side gig? Turn those tables! www.connecther.com.au --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/connecther/message

We are delighted to welcome the founder of Feminine Mastery, host of Feminine Shift Podcast, and author CYNDIE SILBERT, this month on Smart Women Talk Radio.Cyndie and Katana will discuss how to :•Discover the feminine way to attract abundance.•Prosper and flourish with Feminine Mastery.•Deepen your connect with yourself and money.Cyndie Silbert is your host for the Feminine Shift Podcast and founder of Feminine Mastery. She is the creator of the Feminine Mastery Archetypes, and author of True Calling, Awaken the Power of Your True Self. She has mentored women for more than 10 years through online programs, private mentoring, events and her Maui women’s retreat. Cyndie’s transformational body of work centers around her five original feminine mastery archetypes – the Chameleon, Butterfly, Dragonfly, Hummingbird and Honeybee AND the three feminine shifts of Feminine Freedom, Feminine Power and Feminine Mastery. She designed Feminine Mastery as a path that guides a woman to flourish in the new feminine paradigm by becoming expressed, embodied and exalted as the woman she was born to be. Cyndie has grown Feminine Mastery into a global community and is extending Feminine Mastery’s presence overseas through upcoming events in 2019 including her signature women’s retreat on Maui.Begin your feminine shift by taking the Archetype Quiz and discovering the Blueprint for the woman you were born to be.

We are excited to welcome CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional and retirement coach, KATANA ABBOTT, this month on Smart Women Talk Radio.Katana and guest host, Chris Lewandowski-Freer, will discuss :•Why you want to retire to something -- not from something.•How to create a midlife millionaire lifestyle without a million in the bank. •The 5 biggest mistakes women make with their retirement.Katana Abbott, is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL ADVISOR™ professional and Retirement Coach. She began her financial planning career over 30 years ago because of her personal experiences with financial abuse, death, disability, divorce, and caregiving. Today, she teaches women to create a secure and wealthy retirement lifestyle by taking charge of their finances, getting organized and preparing for expected and unexpected life events. Katana is an author, inspirational speaker, and the host of Smart Women Talk Radio. She is the founder of the Designated Caregiver® program and the Smart Women Companies™.

We are excited to welcome author, DR. CATHERINE SANDERSON, this month on Smart Women Talk Radio.Dr. Sanderson and guest host, Christ Lewandowski-Freer, will discuss :•The link between longevity and a clear and positive mindset.•Ways to gain clarity and become more positive.•The impact of clarity positivity on our health.Dr. Catherine Sanderson is the Manwell Family Professor in Life Sciences (Psychology) at Amherst College. She received a bachelor’s degree in psychology, with a specialization in Health and Development, from Stanford University, and received both masters and doctoral degrees in psychology from Princeton University. Professor Sanderson’s research examines how personality and social variables influence health-related behaviors such as safer sex and disordered eating, the development of persuasive messages and interventions to prevent unhealthy behavior, and the predictors of relationship satisfaction.

We are delighted to welcome author, career coach, speaker, KATHRYN SOLLMANN, this month on Smart Women Talk Radio.Join us as Kathryn and guest host, Chris Lewandowski, discuss:•Why women should ALWAYS work in some flexible way for long-term financial security.•Asserting your own brand of ambition and “leaning in between.”•How and where to find the six different kinds of flexwork. Kathryn Sollmann has created and led hundreds of conferences and workshops that help women sustain and advance careers as they blend work and life. She is a frequent media resource on women’s work vs. family issues, active participation in long-term financial security, and encouraging all women to be creative, realistic and unstoppable when it comes to blending work and life. Kathryn is a mother of two adult daughters, and she has worked non-stop since age 16. She coaches women with insights from her own flexible work experience—as a full-time and part-time employee, a business owner, a marketing consultant, a telecommuter, a freelancer and a recruiter.

We are excited to welcome retirement coach, columnist, and author, NANCY COLLAMER, to Smart Women Talk Radio this month. Nancy and Katana will discuss:•The three steps to design a Second Act .•Why it pays to plan for your Second Act.•Fun ideas for creating your Second Act.Nancy Collamer is a semi-retirement expert and the author of Second-Act Careers: 50+ Ways to Profit From Your Passions During Semi-Retirement. She writes a monthly blog on work and purpose for NextAvenue.org, a PBS site for people 50+, and Forbes.com. She also publishes a free bi-monthly newsletter about second-act careers through her website. Nancy has been in private practice since 1996, and she holds a MS in career development from the College of New Rochelle and a BA in psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.To Learn more about Nancy, go to MyLifestyleCareer.com

“Managing Credit, Debt, and Bankruptcy” with LYNNETTE KHALFANI-COXWe are delighted to welcome The Money Coach®, LYNNETTE KHALFANI-COX, this month on Smart Women Talk Radio.Lynnette and Chris will discuss :•Ways to effectively manage credit•Identifying when debt is too much and the difference between good debt vs. bad debt.•What to do when bankruptcy is your only feasible option.Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach®, is a personal finance expert, television and radio personality, and the author of 12 books, including the New York Times bestseller Zero Debt: The Ultimate Guide to Financial Freedom. Lynnette is a former financial news journalist, who now teaches individuals nationwide how to better manage their finances. She has appeared on hundreds of TV programs, including Oprah, The Talk, Dr. Phil, Dr. Oz, The Steve Harvey Show, Good Morning America, The Today Show and more. She is the CEO and co-founder of AskTheMoneyCoach.com, a free financial education site. In 2017, Lynnette launched a video-based learning platform called Money Coach University.

We are delighted to welcome bankruptcy experts, JULIE TEICHER and LISA MULLEN, this month on Smart Women Talk Radio.Julie, Lisa, and Katana will discuss :•The types of bankruptcies that are available for businesses.•The types of bankruptcies that are available for individuals.•How having knowledge about bankruptcy can assist you in making financial decisions going forward.Julie Teicher specializes in Creditor’s Rights, Bankruptcy and Insolvency matters, with particular emphasis on business-related insolvency and bankruptcy. Her clients include debtors, creditors, receivers, purchasers and parties in interest in bankruptcy and receivership matters in both state and federal courts. Julie is a member of the State Bar of Michigan, the American Bankruptcy Institute and the Federal Bar Association. She has been recognized by Best Lawyers® and was named Best Layers® Detroit Lawyer of the Year for 2019 in Bankruptcy and Creditor/Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization, as well as being recognized as a Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent lawyer. In March 2019, Julie will be inducted as a Fellow of the American College of Bankruptcy. Lisa Mullen has been a Staff Attorney for the Chapter 13 Trustee, David Wm. Ruskin for the last 16 years. Prior to becoming a Staff Attorney, her practice consisted primarily of the representation of both debtors and creditors in Chapter 7, 11 and 13 bankruptcy cases. She is a frequent speaker on bankruptcy topics and is a member of the State Bar of Michigan, the American Bankruptcy Institute, the NACTT Mortgage Committee, the Local Bankruptcy Rules Advisory Chapter 13 Subcommittee and the Consumer Bankruptcy Association, where she previously served on the Board of Directors.

We are delighted to welcome health and wellness expert, AMBER BODILY, this month on Smart Women Talk Radio.Amber and Katana will discuss :•Quick and easy foods that will fuel the busy woman.•The importance of "filling our own well" in order to quench the thirst of others. •The ways health can either empower or de-power your life.Amber Bodily is a sought-after medical intuitive who has helped tens of thousands of people to regain their optimal health. She is a Master FootZonologist and Instructor, Master Herbalist and Certified Aromatherapist. Along with an extensive understanding of the human body, her keen intuition pinpoints the root cause of symptoms & illness. Amber is a triathlete with three beautiful sons. She loves great food, the power of essential oils, and studying the fascinating human body. Her passion and greatest desire is to empower you to heal and thrive not only physically, but also emotionally and spiritually.To Learn more about Amber, go to AmberBodilyHealth.com.

“The Food Revolution” with OCEAN ROBBINSWe are excited to welcome author of 31-Day Food Revolution, OCEAN ROBBINS, this month on Smart Women Talk Radio.Ocean and Katana will discuss :•How to heal your body from toxic food habits.•Why eating lower on the food chain helps the planet.•His grandfather’s and father’s epic stories of healing.Ocean Robbins is CEO and co-founder of the 500,000-plus-member Food Revolution Network—one of the largest communities of healthy eating advocates on the planet. He has held hundreds of live seminars and events that have touched millions of lives in 190 nations. He’s served as adjunct professor for Chapman University and is the recipient of many awards including the national Jefferson Award for Outstanding Public Service and the Freedom’s Flame Award.To Learn more about Ocean, go to 31dayfoodrevolution.com.

We are delighted to welcome the founder of Sklar Center for Restorative Medicine, DR. SUSAN SKLAR, this month on Smart Women Talk Radio.Dr. Sklar and Katana will discuss :•Alzheimer’s as a preventable disease.•What lifestyle changes we need to make to prevent Alzheimer’s. •The impact hormones have on cognition. Dr. Susan Sklar is a nationally recognized Harvard-trained physician and a fierce health detective who believes that you can age gracefully and feel great while doing so. She believes that that hormonal and other biochemical deficiencies cause humans to age and decline in ways that are not necessary or inevitable. She utilizes the cutting edge science of functional medicine to support the body to heal itself through the restoration of hormones, proper nutrition, lifestyle and appropriate supplementation. After more than 25 years of experience as an OB-GYN, Dr. Sklar started the Sklar Center in 2007 as a response to the unmet needs of men and women who are looking for answers to the questions of how to feel good in midlife and maintain optimum health long term. She is certified in the Bredesen Protocol for slowing and reversing cognitive decline. Dr. Bredesen’s protocol is the most well-known approach for successfully tackling the problem of dementia. She sees private patients at her center in Long Beach, California.To Learn more about Dr. Sklar, go to Sklar Center for Restorative Medicine.

We are delighted to welcome NY Times bestselling author and integrative medicine pioneer, DR. KENNETH R. PELLETIER, this month on Smart Women Talk Radio.Dr. Pelletier and Katana will discuss :•The definition and impact of ‘Gene Penetrance’ on our health.•Why medicine should not be a ‘one size fits all.’ •The importance of advanced blood tests plus other assays of biomarkers which are already available but underutilized.Dr. Kenneth R. Pelletier has an extensive medical background that includes his role at the University of California School of Medicine, San Francisco as Director of the Corporate Health Improvement Program (CHIP) which is a research program between CHIP and 15 of the Fortune 500 corporations including Cisco, IBM, Dow, Prudential, Cummins, Ford, and Pepsico. He serves as a Vice President with American Specialty Health (ASH). He is also a business and medical consultant to such organizations as the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the World Health Organization. Dr. Pelletier is a New York Times bestselling author of 13 books and is an integrative medicine pioneer.To Learn more about Dr. Pelletier, go to www.drpelletier.com.

We are thrilled to welcome author, Feng Shui expert, and clutter consultant, TISHA MORRIS, this month on Smart Women Talk Radio.Join us as Tisha and Katana discuss :•How changes to your home can cause a ripple effect – aka how Feng Shui works.•Strategies to declutter your office.•The power of decluttering and the impact it can have on your life.Tisha Morris is a best-selling author, Feng Shui expert, and business coach. Tisha holds a degree in Law and a Fine Arts degree in Interior Design. She combines Feng Shui techniques, design aesthetics, coaching, and intuition to turn challenging spaces into supportive environments. Tisha facilitates workshops and works one-on-one with people and businesses to identify blocks and to make desired changes. Tisha is the host of Feng Shui Your Life podcast and the founder of Earth Home School of Feng Shui.To Learn more about Tisha, go to TishaMorris.comTune in here >> https://www.ctrnetwork.com/smartwomentalkradio

We are delighted to welcome author, TRACY McCUBBIN, this month on Smart Women Talk Radio.Tracy and Katana will discuss :•Why we have emotional attachments to items that clutter our space and mind.•How to move through your cluttering stumbling blocks.•Breakdown of steps to eliminate clutter for good.The child of a hoarder, Tracy McCubbin knows firsthand that the grip “stuff” can have over some people is very real. In 2007, while working as an assistant for a major television director, Tracy discovered she had the ability to see through any mess. Ten years later, dClutterfly is Los Angeles’ #1 Home Organization company, serving clients like Mindy Kaling and Ray Romano, as well as countless producers, directors, and executives. Tracy’s book Making Space Clutter Free: The Last Book of Decluttering You'll Ever Need (Spring 2019), reveals the seven emotional blocks we have with regard to our "stuff" - and how to cure them while creating permanent change for a happier, healthier, and clutter-free life.To Learn more about Tracy, go to TracyMcCubbin.com

We are excited to welcome Ford Motor Company’s first female engineer with an advanced degree, DAMYANTI “RANI” GUPTA, this month on Smart Women Talk Radio.Rani and Katana will discuss :•Rani’s life in India and the inspirational story of her journey to America.•What it was like to be the first female engineer with an advanced degree at Ford Motor Company.•The role family plays in creating a legacy.Damyanti “Rani” Gupta was born and raised during a very volatile time in India. Forced to leave everything they had worked so hard to achieve, Rani’s family fled to Mumbai. Her mother, who had only a fourth grade education, informed Rani the only thing that couldn’t be taken away was an education. And with those wise words, her mother promised that she would ensure Rani received an education. Rani first heard of engineering when she was 13 years old. It was at this time that Rani declared her desire to become an engineer. Rani was the first female to study engineering at her Indian college, and after graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, she began work in Germany. Rani later moved to Oklahoma where she was the first female to receive a Master’s degree in mechanical engineering from Oklahoma State University. After graduation, she moved to Detroit where she became Ford Motor Company’s first female engineer. Rani is the mother of two prominent sons, neurosurgeon and CNN’s chief medical correspondent, Sanjay Gupta, and attorney, Suneel Gupta.

“Why Elder Law Planning Is More Important Than You Realize” with NICOLE WIPPWe are excited to welcome lead attorney and founder of Family and Aging Law Center, NICOLE WIPP, this month on Smart Women Talk Radio.Nicole and Katana look forward to discussing :•Why estate planning is not enough in today’s world.•How to protect your money in the event you or a loved one needs care.•Ways to avoid being in “probate during life.”Nicole Wipp is the founder and lead attorney of the Family & Aging Law Center, a family estate planning and asset protection firm. Nicole is frequently sought out for her expertise, and she has appeared on radio shows nationwide and in such publications as Forbes, Inc., and the Huffington Post.To Learn more about Nicole, go to miestatelawyer.com

“Creative Mortgage Solutions for Retirement” with JASON YOUROFSKYWe are thrilled to welcome founder of Atlantis Mortgage, JASON YOUROFSKY, this month on Smart Women Talk Radio.•Why a reverse or forward mortgage might be something to explore before or during retirement.•With rates rising, how to make the best choice when looking at mortgage options.•Common mortgage mistakes people make.Jason Yourofsky began his career in the mortgage industry in 1997 fresh out of Michigan State University’s Eli Broad College of Business. He learned the ins and outs of the mortgage industry at a “small lender” for four years before founding Atlantis Mortgage in 2001 where it was formed under the premise of “No Closing Cost Purchase or Refinance” because Jason noticed people were looking for an alternative to the big banks fees and cost, so he created the no cost, no fee purchase or refinance. Jason and his team have closed $2 billion dollars in mortgages within the state of Michigan and another $250 million in refinances and purchases outside of Michigan. To Learn more about Jason, go to atlantismortgage.com

“It’s Medicare Shopping Season!” with JO MURPHYWe are thrilled to welcome the Executive Director of Michigan Medicare/ Medicaid Assistance Program (MMAP) and Michigan’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP), JO MURPHY, this month on Smart Women Talk Radio.Join Jo and Katana as they discuss :•Ways to save money on health care benefits.•How to choose the best health benefits that fit your needs.•Where to go to get your health care benefits questions answered.

We are excited to welcome CPA and Founding Partner of AMDG Financial, WAYNE TITUS, this month on Smart Women Talk Radio.Wayne and Katana will discuss :•The top three questions to ask yourself when choosing your benefits.•HSA? HRA? FSA?: Which is right for you?•The most important tax-planning steps to take before the end of the year

Motiv8: 8 Ways to Rock Your Own World” with SHEIRA BRAYERJoin us as award-winning songwriter and author, SHEIRA BRAYER, appears this month on Smart Women Talk Radio.Don't miss Sheira and Katana as they discuss the impact mothers have on daughters in:•Improving the relationship we have with ourselves.•Developing skills to combat negative thoughts.•Reducing stress and increasing mindfulness.Sheira Brayer is an empowerment speaker, coach, multiple award-winning songwriter, and the author of a new book Motiv8: 8 Ways To ROCK Your Own World. Motiv8 offers 8 skills to help women and girls increase awareness, reduce stress, improve decision-making, and overall, feel better in their own skin. The book also features a companion album of original songs. Sheira has presented her live Motiv8 program across the country and has written hundreds of songs for television and stage. Her charitable work includes writing custom songs for sick children through the “Songs of Love” Foundation as well as the theme song for the Wounded Warrior Project.To listen, go to https://www.ctrnetwork.com/smartwomentalkradio

“The Power of Perception: Why We Don’t See More Women Leading (and what we can do about it)” with DR. SHAWN ANDREWSWe are excited to welcome founder and CEO of Andrews Research International, DR. SHAWN ANDREWS, this month on Smart Women Talk Radio.Shawn and Katana will :•Examine the barriers to success that limit women’s career advancement.•Identify emotional attributes and their power on leadership.•Explore how gender differences impact perception and promotion.Dr. Shawn Andrews is a keynote speaker, organizational consultant, and the founder and CEO of Andrews Research International. She serves as adjunct professor at Pepperdine Graziadio Business School, where she teaches courses on Organizational Behavior, Women in Leadership, Diversity in Organizations, and Leadership and Ethics. She was the 2017 Diversity & Inclusion columnist for Training Industry Magazine, and is the author of the book, The Power of Perception: Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, and the Gender Divide.To listen to this show, go to https://www.ctrnetwork.com/smartwomentalkradio

Join us as CEO and Founder of MET Edge Media , MARYELLEN TRIBBY, appears this month on Smart Women Talk Radio.Don't miss MaryEllen and Katana as they discuss:•How to turn anything you are passionate about into a business.•How to come up with a successful idea and create your very own platform.•How to make money and create multiple channels for monetizing your platform.

We are thrilled to welcome best-selling author, ERNIE ZELINSKI, to Smart Women Talk Radio this month. Ernie Zelinski is an international best-selling author who helps adventurous souls to live prosperous and free. He is also a prosperity life coach, professional speaker, and unconventional career expert. Ernie has dedicated his life to helping individuals create a better work/life balance in their lives and to help them pursue their dream careers. Some of the topics Ernie and Katana will discuss include:· Why retirement can be the beginning of life, not the end.· Why money, although important, does not guarantee happiness in retirement.· The essentials for a happy retirement. Ernie J. Zelinski is an international best-selling author, prosperity life coach, innovator, speaker, and unconventional career expert. Ernie has helped thousands of individuals from all walks of life in their major career transitions and retirement planning through his life-changing books. Ernie’s fifteen creative works — published in twenty-two languages in twenty-nine countries — have sold over 997,000 copies worldwide. Ernie speaks on the topics of retirement, leisure, and creativity. He recently made a keynote speech about The Joy of Not Working to 1,200 career experts at the National Career Development Association convention in Orlando, FL.To learn more about Ernie Zelinski, visit www.erniezelinski.com

Katana is delighted to welcome money coach, speaker, author, and founder of Budget Wise Consulting, ROBIN THOMPSON, to Smart Women Talk Radio on Tuesday, April 24th at 3:00 pm ET/12:00 PT/8:00 GMT.Don't miss Robin and Katana as they discuss:Uncovering how unchecked emotions can lead to debt.Helpful strategies to transform your debt into wealth.One of the most important secrets to staying out of debt.

Katana is excited to welcome financial therapist, mentor coach, mama-preneur, and author, BARI TESSLER, to Smart Women Talk Radio on Tuesday, Katana and Bari look forward to discussing:The biggest issues women have with money.Smart tips to change your relationship with money.How to get started with this money stuff.You definitely don’t want to miss this fun and informative show!

Join Katana as she welcomes the foremost expert on women and money, Barbara Huson (formerly Barbara Stanny) to Smart Women Talk Radio on Tuesday, January 30th at 3:00 pm EST/2:00 CST/12:00 PST/8:00 GMT for this on-demand show or check in at Smart Women’s Empowerment.Katana and Barbara look forward to answering your questions about:· Overcoming fear of change.· What makes a woman smart.· How to get clarity for making 2018 a powerful and prosperous year.

Vicky interviews Katana Abbott about the ‘Six Pillars of Awakened Prosperity System™’. Katana Abbott, CFP®, is a Life and Legacy Coach™, and founder of the Six Pillars of Awakened Prosperity System™, the proven step-by-step process that shows you exactly how to create wealth, make a difference and live the life you love. She is the host of Smart Women Talk Radio with over 350,000 subscribers and the author of three books, Thank God I, Breaking Through and Stepping Stones to Success.She is the founder of The Smart Women Companies™, a global online coaching, networking and resource center for soul centered entrepreneurial women. Katana lives her coaching philosophy daily by working virtually from her lakefront home as well as leading transformation retreats in Costa Rica and Panama. She is currently writing her newest book, Midlife Millionaires®: How to Retire To Something Not From Something. www.katanaabbott.com

Speaker Topic - True Prosperity Katana Abbott is a Certified Financial Planner, Life and Legacy Coach and the Founder of the Smart Women Programs, a global community and resource center. Katana is the host of Smart Women Talk Radio with over 300,000 subscribers and the author of two books, Thank God I and Stepping Stones to Success. Rising from a life of adversity, she was able to build a successful financial planning practice where she managed over 100 million dollars in assets. At 48, she found her true calling and retired financially independent with the mission of helping women identify their unique gifts and passions so they can create a life of financial freedom doing what they love while making a difference in the world. Katana lives her coaching philosophy daily by working virtually from her lakefront home as well as leading transformation retreats in Costa Rica and Panama. Visit KatanaAbbott for more information.

How do strong women work together to create something really magnificent? Meet the co-hosts of Smart Women Talk Radio: Vicky Trabosh, executive coach, international speaker, author and founder of Itafari Foundation, a non-profit organization to change and support the country of Rwanda and Katana Abbott, Certified Financial Planner and founder of Smart Women's CoachingR where women learn to transform their lives, their finances and their businesses. Katana Abbott is a Prosperity Coach who built a successful financial planning business, managing over 100 million in assets and help hundreds create prosperity.  Retiring at 48, financially independent, she created Smart Women Coaching Program®, an online global community guiding women to clarity in their lives, their finances and their businesses.   Victoria Trabosh has 35 years of corporate and entrepreneurial experience in manufacturing, banking, and finance.  She's an author and featured columnist. Victoria is passionate about changing the world in everything she does. In 2006, she had the honor of speaking at the United Nations.

Victoria Trabosh is an International Speaker, Author and Executive Coach who focuses on leadership & communication. Her background includes sales trainer, consultant & columnist. She's coached such groups as law firms, City Council, hospital staff & Board of Directors. With  35+ years of business experience as an entrepreneur and executive in corporate America, she works with clients who want to become their personal best and change the world. Victoria supports Rwanda through a foundation she co-founded called the Itafari Foundation. She's been honored to speak at the United Nations & knows that our deepest passions must be given voice through our actions. Her first book, Dead Rita's Wisdom, Simple words to help you live an extraordinary life reminds each of us of the wisdom that lies within us.  Victoria also co-hosts a weekly radio show, Smart Women Talk Radio.   

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