Smart Women Talk

The 3 Keys to Living Your True Power with Debra Poneman

Join Debra and Katana in this encore show as they discuss:

- What is preventing you from living your power.
- Why women tend to compromise themselves more than men.
- The steps you can take beginning today to live the life you are meant to live.

For over four decades, Debra Poneman, bestselling author and founder of Yes to Success Seminars, has shared her system, used by hundreds of thousands around the world to live lives of not only success and abundance, but true happiness and profound self-love. Debra's clients have used her formula to become mega-successful entrepreneurs, renowned transformational leaders, NY Times bestselling authors, impactful world-changers, millionaires, billionaires—even household names. Yet Debra feels her greatest accomplishment is not just that she has helped so many live their dreams but has helped them know how glorious they really are and how they can most powerfully contribute to a world that works for everyone.

To learn more about Debra, visit www.yestosuccess.com.

Ageless Aging with Maddy Dychtwald

Join Maddy and Katana as they discuss:

• Why women need to lead the longevity revolution.
• How to supercharge your immunity.
• How to prevent or delay cognitive decline.

Recognized by Forbes as one of the top 50 female futurists globally, Maddy Dychtwald has spent nearly four decades exploring all aspects of the age wave and the new era of longevity and how it is fundamentally transforming our lives.

Maddy is an award-winning author, acclaimed public speaker, and thought leader on longevity and aging, health, wellness, and the new retirement. A successful entrepreneur, she is also the co-founder of Age Wave, the world’s leader in understanding and addressing the far-reaching impacts of longevity and our aging population.

Learn more about Maddy at agewave.com.

Join Katana, former co-host Vickie Trabosh, and Barbara as they discuss:

- Why staying centered helps you balance your Life and also evolve your Soul.
- Ways to stay centered by nourishing your own body, mind, heart and Soul.
- How evolving your Soul and enjoying your Life impacts everyone in your life and beyond.

As a Certified Hypnotherapist, Advanced Akashic Records Teacher, and Life & Soul Balance Coach, Barbara Schiffman excels at translating scientific theories, New Thought perspectives and ancient wisdom into supportive tools to help people experience more balance, peace and joy in their lives. A highly-regarded Hollywood script consultant turned author and speaker, Schiffman is an insightful and gifted teacher whose specialty is balanced, successful living. Her books and coaching programs -- especially “Living in Balance for Boomers: Secrets to Making the Most of the Second Half of Life” -- are empowering life improvement manuals for people of every age and interest.

To learn more about Barbara Schiffman go to http://www.BarbaraSchiffman.com.

Live a Vibrant Life at Any Age with Dr. Anna Cabeca

Join Dr. Anna and Katana as they discuss:

· Strategies for living your best life during and after menopause.
· How to rebalance your hormones for weight loss.
· The importance of sexual health at every age.

Anna Cabeca, DO, OBGYN, FACOG, is the best-selling author of The Hormone Fix, Keto-Green 16, and MenuPause. Dr. Anna is triple-board certified and a fellow of gynecology and obstetrics, integrative medicine, and anti-aging and regenerative medicine. She holds special certifications in functional medicine, sexual health, and bioidentical hormone replacement therapy. She lectures frequently on these topics throughout the world to large audiences and is known nationally as The Girlfriend Doctor and is host of The Girlfriend Show. She has personally developed natural products to help women balance hormones and thrive through menopause including the highly acclaimed Julva® cream for the vulva and MightyMaca® Plus, a powerful superfood blend.

To learn more about Dr. Anna, visit dranna.com.

4 Smart Strategies to Creating Retirement Income with Katana Abbott, CFP®& Colleen Kilpatrick

Join 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 Retirement Income Coach and Certified Social Security Claiming Specialist, founder of the Midlife Millionaire® Solution, and the host of Smart Women Talk. For over 35 years, Katana has helped baby boomers plan for retirement, including how to create lifetime income, how to optimize their Social Security benefits, launch an encore career and prepare 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 Businesswomen, receiving the Breakthrough Award.

To download Katana's new retirement guide, Three Smart Strategies to Maximize Your Retirement Income, visit katanaabbott.com.

Colleen Kilpatrick is a multi-talented business owner, creative collaborator and author of the transformational book, “Eliminate What You Tolerate: A simple, proven way to regain focus, increase productivity, and liberate your energy for the more important things in life.” Colleen is the creator of Business Brainstorming Sessions and Toleration Elimination Virtual Parties as well as a range of other business and personal development programs. She is celebrated for her exceptional ability to break down complex concepts into practical, step-by-step solutions that can be understood and implemented with ease. With her extensive experience in marketing, business innovation, personal development and spiritual teachings, Colleen brings a unique perspective to her work with entrepreneurs inspiring them to unlock their full potential and courageously share their best gifts with the world.

To learn more about Colleen, visit https://www.facebook.com/colleen.t.kilpatrick.

The Benefits of Moving to Spain and How to Make It Happen! with Amalia Del Riego

Join Amalia and Katana as they discuss:

· What makes Spain a desirous country to move to, whether one is still working or in retirement.
· Insight on the various areas/regions of Spain to consider for living.
· Resources for making the move to Spain a reality.

Originally from Colorado, Amalia loves living in Denia, Spain and sharing about her travels. Her idea of a great time is ‘eating and drinking’ her way around a new place and meeting the people. As a certified Travel Consultant and Travel Writer, she specializes in custom travel planning for trips throughout Europe, as well as scouting trips for moving to Spain.

To learn more about Amalia, visit www.movetotraveling.com

Listeners receive 10% off a custom travel plan services with code SWTTravel10

Get to Your Healthiest Weight Intuitively with Beth Basham, MD, RD, LD

Join Beth and Katana as they discuss:

• Why ditching Keto, intermittent fasting, and other popular diets is the only way to sustainable weight loss.
• How reprogramming your relationship with food and body changes everything.
• Why eating without restriction helps you feel body freedom.

Beth Basham, MS, RD, LD is a Food Freedom Coach and Registered Dietitian with over 15 years of experience helping women achieve long-lasting success with their health goals and peace within their bodies.

To learn more about Beth, visit www.bethbasham.com

Your 7 Emotional Clutter Magnets with Tracy McCubbin

Join us as Tracy and Katana discuss:
- The upstream cause of clutter and how to fix it.
- How your shopping habits contribute to your clutter ... and those you shop for.
- Stuff won't fix you; learn what WILL.

Tracy McCubbin is the owner of dClutterfly, Los Angeles’s #1 Home Organization company, as well as the author of Making Space, Clutter Free: The Last Book on Decluttering You’ll Ever Need and the newly released Make Space for Happiness: How to Stop Attracting Clutter and Start Magnetizing the Life You Want. She is a regularly featured expert in major media, including the Washington Post, the Wall Street Journal, goop, Home & Family, Real Simple, mindbodygreen, NBC, The Doctors, and more.

When not “d’Cluttering,” she is the proud co-executive director of OneKid, OneWorld, a nonprofit that is building a strong educational foundation for children in impoverished communities throughout Kenya and Central America.

To learn more about Tracy, visit tracymccubbin.com.
To learn more about OneKid, OneWorld, visit onekidoneworld.org.

Protect Yourself and Your Loved Ones with Proper Estate Planning with Danielle Mayoras, JD

Join Danielle and Katana as they discuss:
- The type of estate planning you need to have in place.
- What you need to know for the holidays and your end-of-the year legal planning.
- How to have the estate planning conversation and motivate your loved ones to create a proper estate plan.

Danielle Mayoras is a nationally known attorney, author, and on-camera media expert. She is a shareholder in BRMM Law where she practices in estate, elder law, and special needs planning. In addition to her legal practice, Danielle authored the best-selling book--Trial & Heirs: Famous Fortune Fights!-- and has been a regular contributor for Forbes as well as presented on a variety of legal topics around the country for audiences ranging from financial advisors and attorneys to social workers and nonprofits. She has served as a legal expert for hundreds of publications and TV shows including, CNN, NBC Nightly News, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, The Huffington Post, ABC News, the Rachael Ray Show, Access Hollywood, and FOX, PBS and NBC affiliates.

To learn more about Danielle, visit brmmlaw.com or danielleandandy.com.

Financial Steps to Take Before the End of 2022 with Wayne Titus, CPA/PFS, AIFA®

Join Wayne and Katana as they discuss:
- Income planning to take advantage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act's reduced tax rates .
- How to make sure you have withheld enough taxes this year.
- Deduction planning to help you avoid a higher tax bracket.

Wayne Titus has been involved in the financial services industry since 1991. He served as the founding partner of AMDG Financial and AMDG Tax & Accounting from 2002 until it joined with Savant in 2021. He is a Certified Public Accountant and earned the Personal Financial Specialist credential, and he is an Accredited Investment Fiduciary Analyst® (AIFA®). He is past chair and member of the Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants’ Financial Literacy Task Force.

To learn more about Wayne, visit www.savantwealth.com.

NOTE: This discussion is intended to provide general information. Please consult your financial professional for guidance on your unique situation before implementing any of the ideas presented. Savant Wealth is a registered investment advisor with the SEC. Visit www.savantwealth.com for more information about the firm.

The Most Powerful YOU! with Kathy Caprino

Join us as Kathy and Katana discuss:

- Why women need more bravery and power to make the difference they long to make.
- The 7 most damaging power gaps that prevent women from thriving at work and what contributes to how they were formed.
- The first step to take if you want to make more of an impact today, and leverage your talents in more fulfilling, rewarding and successful ways.

Kathy Caprino, M.A. is an internationally recognized career and leadership coach, writer, speaker and educator dedicated to the advancement of women in business. A former corporate Vice President, she is also a trained marriage and family therapist, seasoned executive coach, Senior Forbes contributor, top media source and the author of Breakdown, Breakthrough and The Most Powerful You:7 Bravery-Boosting Paths to Career Bliss (HarperCollins Leadership, July 28, 2020). With her Finding Brave podcast and other key resources and services, Kathy’s core mission is to support a “finding brave” global movement that inspires and empowers women to close their power gaps, create more impact and make the difference they long to in the world.

To learn more about Kathy, visit KathyCaprino.com.

Wake Up, Your Life is Calling with Mike Jaffe

Join Mike and Katana as they discuss:

- How to create a Wake-Up Call for yourself…on demand.
- 5 Principles for Waking Up and Living Powerfully starting today.
- Easy and powerful tools so you will never be a victim to anything in your life again.

Mike Jaffe is president and founder of SAVIA Leadership, a global leadership development firm that unlocks the potential of individuals and teams through conscious communication, experiential learning and transformational conversations. He approaches every relationship as a trusted partner and is committed to building a culture of leadership in organizations.

Also a nationally-recognized speaker, executive coach and best-selling author, Mike has appeared as a featured expert on CNN and Fox News, and has been published and quoted in the Wall Street Journal, MSN, CNBC, US News & World Report, Crain’s NY Business, Entrepreneur Magazine Radio and other national and regional media outlets.

Prior to founding his company, Mike’s career experience includes business consulting, strategic planning, new product development, and client retention and loyalty for major global players.

To learn more about Mike, visit humanwakeupcall.com.

How to Get Clarity for the Next Level with Debbie Peterson

- What to focus on ... and it's NOT everything.
- Who can help you reach your goals faster and strategies to do it.
- What gets in the way and how to fix it.

Debbie Peterson runs a speaking and coaching business to help her audiences and clients leverage the power of the mind to create the next level in their business and life! Debbie travels the country, and as a result of her presentations, her audiences and clients have shared that they experience more clarity of direction to stay true to who they are as they move forward. As a result, they leave with an increased focus for clearer, consistent action; and create more momentum, keeping them motivated and achieving the next level of success on their terms.

She is the host of the Getting to Clarity Podcast, sharing tips, tools, and techniques for busy leaders wanting to create MORE Success with Less Sacrifice in their life.

She is the creator of The Clarity Community, a leadership community supporting professionals to the next level of leadership and life without sacrificing who they are.

Debbie is also an author with her book Clarity: How Smart Professionals Create Career Success on Their Terms.

To learn more about Debbie, visit DebbiePetersonSpeaks.com.

You've Set the Big, Hairy, Audacious Goal. Now What? with Katana Abbott, CFP® and Colleen Kilpatrick

Join 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.

Live Your Best Life with Pat Mussieux

Join Pat and Katana as they discuss:

- How to identify the three major causes of stress in your life and business.
- The #1 success technique to help you find your purpose and regain control of your life.
- Five easy habits that can bring you great joy.

Pat Mussieux is an internationally acclaimed speaker, award-winning business coach, former Radio and TV host, and author. Pat has won the STEVIE Award for Female Executive of the Year and Female Entrepreneur of the Year in Canada 4x!! Having transformed her life at age 57 and again at 68 has been a direct result of her expertise in the areas of mindset, marketing, and money. She is on a mission to help professionals get a grip on their health, wealth, and happiness. Pat is helping women to pivot and be proactive these days to create residual and leveraged income, so they can create the life of their dreams. Her mantra is it’s never too late and you’re never too old!

To learn more about Pat, visit www.patmussieux.com.

The 3 Keys to Living Your True Power with Debra Poneman

Join Debra and Katana as they discuss:

- What is preventing you from living your power.
- Why women tend to compromise themselves more than men.
- The steps you can take beginning today to live the life you are meant to live.

For over four decades, Debra Poneman, bestselling author and founder of Yes to Success Seminars, has shared her system, used by hundreds of thousands around the world to live lives of not only success and abundance, but true happiness and profound self-love. Debra's clients have used her formula to become mega-successful entrepreneurs, renowned transformational leaders, NY Times bestselling authors, impactful world-changers, millionaires, billionaires—even household names. Yet Debra feels her greatest accomplishment is not just that she has helped so many live their dreams but has helped them know how glorious they really are and how they can most powerfully contribute to a world that works for everyone.

To learn more about Debra, visit www.yestosuccess.com.

Clear Vision Naturally with Claudia Muehlenweg

Join Claudia and Katana as they discuss:

- Techniques to correct your vision naturally.
- Ways to keep your eyes healthy and ageless.
- The impact screen time has on your vision.

Claudia Muehlenweg is the founder of Holistic Vision, LLC and the creator of the Naturally Clear Vision Method. Claudia always hated wearing glasses, so she made it her mission to help others see clearly naturally … just as she has done. Claudia is a sought-after international speaker and workshop leader. She focuses on finding the root cause of her clients’ blurry vision rather than using symptomatic treatments such as glasses, contacts or surgery that can actually make their eyesight worse in the long term.

To learn more about Claudia, visit myholisticvision.com.

Natural Beauty with Nadine Artemis

Join Nadine and Katana as they discuss:

- Ways to safely enjoy botanicals in your beauty ritual.
- How the sun is beneficial for the skin and what sunscreen does to the body.
- The importance of using pure plant extracts as holistic body care.

Nadine Artemis is an author, aromacologist and green beauty-botanical formulator for over 25 years. She has pioneered the beyond organic luxury skincare and wellness brand, Living Libations. Nadine is the author of two books including Renegade Beauty and Holistic Dental Care.

To learn more about Nadine, visit livinglibations.com.

Staying Confident During Turbulent Market Cycles with Linda P. Jones

Join Linda and Katana as they discuss:
- How to handle market volatility with confidence.
- Why women are great investors.
- The joy of investing.

Linda P. Jones shares wealth building secrets, tips, and knowledge that made her $2 million at age 39. She teaches that financial freedom is about making the right choices and investing well and believes anyone can become wealthy, no matter how much or how little money they are starting with.

Her first book, You’re Already a Wealth Heiress, Now Think and Act Like One: 6 Practical Steps to Make It a Reality Now! is on the list of “All Time Best Wealth Books” by Book Authority, her latest book, 3 Steps to Quantum Wealth: The Wealth Heiress’ Guide to Financial Freedom by Investing in Cryptocurrency is a #1 International Best Seller, and and her award-winning podcast, Be Wealthy & Smart, is listened to in over 130 countries and has over 7 million downloads.

To learn more about Linda, visit lindapjones.com.

4 Smart Strategies to Creating Retirement Income with Katana Abbott, CFP®& Colleen Kilpatrick

Join 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.

An Alternative Approach to Healing with Gerarda Pizzarello

Join Gerarda and Katana as they discuss:

- How Gerarda put her MS into remission and has kept it there for the last 25 years.
- Why detox is the first step to creating a level playing field.
- Understanding the role nutrition and diet play in rebuilding and rebalancing the body.

Gerarda Pizzarello is a graduate of Rutgers University, Douglass College with dual B.A. degrees, in English and Sociology. She is also an alumni of the Juilliard School, NYC, where she studied theatrical painting and stagecraft. She spent her early career working on operas, plays and independent films in the NY, NJ and Washington, DC areas. Her film career began by working with Director John Sayles on his 1996 film Lone Star. As a member of United Scenic Artists, her professional career spanned across Broadway, opera at the Metropolitan Opera, network television and feature films. After more than a decade in show business, she turned her attention to work in the private sector and joined the team at Inferential Focus in 2010.

Healthy Bones for Life with Margie Bissinger

Join Margie and Katana as they discuss:

- Why an osteoporosis exercise program should include resistance training, weight-bearing exercises, and balance training.
- The vitamins and minerals that are necessary for healthy bones.
- The impact stress has on bone health.

Margie Bissinger is a physical therapist, integrative health coach, happiness trainer, and author. She oversees all the osteoporosis initiatives in the state of New Jersey.

Margie teaches an online program to give people the tools to naturally achieve optimal bone health. She is the host of the Happy Bones, Happy Life Podcast. Margie created The Happy Me, Happy Life online program to help people increase their happiness level, energy, and overall health. She has been featured in the New York Times, Menopause Management, OB GYN News and has contributed to numerous health and fitness books.

To learn more about Margie, visit margiebissinger.com.

The Autoimmune Solution with Dr. Tom O'Bryan

Join Dr. Tom and Katana as they discuss:

- The 5 pillars in the development of chronic inflammatory diseases.
- What exactly autoimmune disease is and why you NEED to know.
- How to recognize the role genetic and environmental triggers play in autoimmune and other diseases.

Dr. Tom O’Bryan is a recognized world expert on gluten and its impact on health. He is an internationally recognized and sought-after speaker and workshop leader specializing in the complications of Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity, Celiac Disease, and the development of Autoimmune Diseases, as they occur inside and outside of the intestines for the past 40 years.

To learn more about Dr. Tom, visit thedr.com.

Think Globally, Act Locally with Sandy Baruah

Join Sandy and Katana as they discuss:

- What Detroit is doing to fight climate change.
- How General Motors is leading the charge in electric vehicles.
- And some challenges we are facing to make it happen.

The Honorable Sandy K. Baruah is president and CEO of the Detroit Regional Chamber, the third largest chamber of commerce in the nation. He served President George W. Bush as administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration. He is a frequent commentator on local and national media regarding political developments, automotive industry matters, and Detroit and Michigan issues. Sandy and Lisa Baruah have one son, live in a household run by the family pets, and previously lived in Portland, Oregon and Washington, D.C.

The Importance of Soil with Brittany Multer

Join Brittany and Katana as they discuss:

- Why soil is important to life.
- Current land management practice that is degrading soil at an unsustainable level.
- Strategies that can be taken to improve soil health.

Brittany Multer received her bachelor's degree in civil engineering from The University of Kansas in 2018. After graduation, she worked at an engineering consulting firm in San Francisco as a civil engineer for 3 years. Brittany is currently pursuing her master's degree at The Ohio State University in the School of Environment and Natural Resources specializing in soil science. Her research focuses on concrete weathering in soil and its potential to sequester atmospheric carbon.

Join Anne Doyle and Katana Abbott as they discuss:

- The impact of the U.S. Women's Soccer victory for equal pay and the fight for equality in other sports.
- Ukrainian women on the front lines.
- The International Women's Forum this May and in 2023.

Anne Doyle is a Hall of Fame journalist, business executive, author of POWERING UP: How America's Women Achievers Become Leaders; host of the POWER UP WOMEN podcast, a global speaker, and a member of the Global Board of the International Women's Forum. She has been on the front lines of progress for nearly five decades and a passionate supporter of the importance of women helping to lift other girls and women. Her mantra, "Every woman for herself is a losing strategy."

To learn more about Anne, visit www.annedoyleleadership.com

Join Katana Abbott, CFP® as she shares:

- The key to true retirement portfolio diversification.
- Why you want to talk to your financial advisor now.
- The impact the stock market cycles and bubbles can have on your retirement plans.

Katana Abbott is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional and Certified Senior Advisor who began her financial planning career in 1987 with Ameriprise Financial Services. Because of her personal experiences with financial abuse, death, disability, divorce, and caregiving, she teaches women how to take charge of their finances, create wealth and prepare for expected and unexpected life events. Katana is an inspirational speaker, author and the host of Smart Women Talk with over a million subscribers. She is the founder of the Designated Caregiver® program and the Smart Women Companies. She has been married to DSO French hornist, Mark Abbott, for over 30 years and they have two daughters.

To learn more and connect with Katana, visit her at www.KatanaAbbott.com

Join Bobette and Katana as they discuss:

- How women can escape domestic violence and thrive.
- Organizations at the forefront of victim advocacy.
- The importance of empowering victims and survivors.

Bobette Schrandt has served as President & CEO of LACASA Center since 2008. LACASA, which is based in Livingston County, Michigan, provides critical services for victims and survivors of child abuse, domestic violence, and sexual assault. Under Schrandt’s leadership, this independent nonprofit organization has grown in breadth and scope to provide more than 30 programs and services that help victims recover from trauma and rebuild their lives. Throughout her four-decade career, Schrandt has served in numerous leadership positions at nonprofit agencies in Southeastern Michigan—all with a focus on empowering women, children and families. She earned her Master’s degree in Social Work from Wayne State University and her Bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University.

Learn more about LACASA Center at lacasacenter.org

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Join Smart Women Talk host, Katana Abbott, as she shares how women become empowered.

Katana Abbott, CFP®, is a Midlife Millionaire® Coach, founder of the Smart Women Companies, and the host Smart Women Talk 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 download her new retirement guide, Three Smart Strategies for a Midlife Millionaire® Lifestyle. visit www.katanaabbott.com

Ageless Aging with Ronnie Newman

Join Ronnie and Katana as they discuss:

•The six pillars that promote lifelong health and vitality of mind, body, and spirit.
•What ages our brains and bodies.
•Cutting edge science that shows it IS possible to reverse aging.

Professor Ronnie Newman is an award-winning Harvard trained researcher and published author in mind/body medicine and peak performance. Her team's pioneering research in the 70's shattered the existing paradigm of inevitable mental decline with aging, demonstrating that lifestyle choices like meditation could reverse mental decline and increase length and quality of life.

Ronnie has spoken at the U.N., World Bank, N.I.H. companies including Visa, Facebook, and appeared on NBC, PBS and CNN International. She’ s Director of Research and Health Promotion for Art of Living Foundation, faculty at Nova Southeastern University’s Lifelong Learning Institute and honorary faculty at SriSri University in India.

To learn more about Ronnie, go to https://yestosuccess.com/ageless/

Join Dr. Anna and Katana as they share:

•Ways to help nourish your body and spirit.
•How to embrace whole health.
•Strategies for living your better life – before, during, and after menopause.

Anna Cabeca, DO, OBGYN, FACOG, is the best-selling author of The Hormone Fix and Keto-Green 16. Dr. Anna is triple-board certified and a fellow of gynecology and obstetrics, integrative medicine, and anti-aging and regenerative medicine. She holds special certifications in functional medicine, sexual health, and bioidentical hormone replacement therapy. She lectures frequently on these topics throughout the world to large audiences and is known nationally as The Girlfriend Doctor and is host of The Girlfriend Show. She has personally developed natural products to help women balance hormones and thrive through menopause including the highly acclaimed Julva® cream for the vulva and MightyMaca® Plus, a powerful superfood blend. She now lives in Dallas with her daughters, horses, and dogs.

Go to www.drannacabeca.com to learn more about Dr. Anna.

Website Strategy & Design From Concept to Perfection with Lena Forrey & Holly Williams

Join Lena, Holly, and Katana as they discuss:
•Simple strategies to optimize website design and functionality for higher conversion.
•The crucial role that email plays in micro-conversion.
•And how to avoid making costly business mistakes.

Lena Forrey is a website strategist and brand expert. Lena blends brand strategy, UX, marketing, and design and packages it in a user-friendly way that won’t leave you with tech overwhelm.

Holly Williams is an email conversion copywriter who helps established personal brands connect with their audience and increase their bottom-line through storytelling and high-converting sales strategies.

Let Go of Imposter Syndrome So You Can Shine in the Media Spotlight with Susan Harrow

Join Susan and Katana as they discuss:

•What it takes to be booked consistently on national media shows ... and how to make them count.
•Ways to exude executive presence while relaxing and being yourself during media appearances and more.
•How to use your content management strategy to grow your business with media appearances.

Susan Harrow is a world-renowned media coach, marketing strategist, martial artist and author of the best-selling book, Sell Yourself Without Selling Your Soul® (HarperCollins). For the past 32 years she's helped thousands of CEOs, entrepreneurs and business leaders shine on Oprah, CBS’ 60 Minutes, The Today Show, Good Morning America, Fresh Air, Marketplace, NPR, CNN, and in the New York Times, Wall St. Journal, Inc., O, Parade, People, Vogue etc.—without selling their soul. Her course The Zen of Fame: Your Genius Gone Viral™ shows people how to promote themselves with integrity and spirit. What you might not know is that she's a black belt in Aikido, and was almost sold into slavery to a Bedouin Sheik for 10 camels and a mule.

Join Marci and Katana as they discuss:

•What is the #1 block to miracles showing up in your life.
•How you can be open to the happiness, love, and miracles you want.
•The key to raising your “desirability set-point” in order to live in the miracle zone.

Marci Shimoff is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, a world-renowned transformational teacher, and an expert on happiness, success, and unconditional love. Marci’s books include the runaway bestsellers, Happy for No Reason, Love for No Reason, and six titles in the phenomenally successful Chicken Soup for the Woman’s Soul series. Her books have sold more than 16 million copies worldwide in 33 languages, have topped all of the major bestseller lists, and have been on the New York Times bestseller list for a total of 121 weeks. Marci is one of the bestselling female nonfiction authors of all time. She is also the host of the national PBS television special called Happy for No Reason, is a featured teacher in The Secret, and is the narrator for the award-winning film Happy. Marci currently co-leads a world-wide program called Your Year of Miracles with thousands of participants from 72 countries – for living a life of miracles. Sge has inspired millions of people around the world and is dedicated to helping people live more miraculous, empowered and joy-filled lives.

To learn more about Marci, visit www.happyfornoreason.com

Join Mark and Katana as they discuss:
- How anyone can create miracles.
- The connection between food, emotions, and disease.
- The infinite field of untapped quantum potential.
Mark Mincolla Ph.D. is a Nutritional Therapist and Quantum Energy Healer who has transformed the lives of more than 60,000 people over the last 35 years. Through his innovative genius, he has integrated ancient Chinese energy healing techniques with cutting edge nutritional science in what he calls Electromagnetic Muscle Testing.
Dr. Mincolla was awarded the 2021 Divine Contribution to Humanity Award, and his new film The Way of Miracles was awarded the Best Health Awareness Film of 2021. He has authored 7 best-selling books and has appeared on Dr Oz, Better TV, and numerous national TV & radio shows.

Join Linda and Katana as they share:
• Why a tech revolution is underway.
• How to shave decades off investing time.
• Investing in Cryptocurrency.

Linda Jones shares wealth building secrets, tips, and knowledge that made her $2 million at age 39. She teaches that financial freedom is about making the right choices and investing well and believes anyone can become wealthy, no matter how much or how little money they are starting with.
Her first book, You’re Already a Wealth Heiress, Now Think and Act Like One: 6 Practical Steps to Make It a Reality Now! is on the list of “All Time Best Wealth Books” by BookAuthority and her award-winning podcast, Be Wealthy & Smart, is listened to in over 130 countries and has over 7 million downloads.
To learn more about Linda, visit www.lindapjones.com

Creating Income for Your Next Act with Katana Abbott and Colleen Kilpatrick
Join 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.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.

Join Joanna and Katana as they share:
• How your stories and your life matter - not just to you but to others.
• Why there is no better time than now to tell the story only you can write.
• Easy ways to stimulate memory and inspiration to make sure your stories are shared.
Joanna Klein MSW is an international speaker, writer and educator who knows the power of owning your personal story. At the age of 65, she was divorced three times, had no income stream, and was beginning to believe the best years were behind her. Instead of spiraling downward, she found a way to transform her life. And positivity followed: she started her own business, met the love of her life, and began to genuinely accept and believe in herself for the first time. She now shares her proven techniques and processes, helping women celebrate their stories of joy, strength, courage and resilience and leave a legacy of wisdom for future generations.
To learn more about Joanna, visit www.fromjourneytolegacy.com

Finding Courage When You’re at the Fork in the Road with Sheree Clark
Join Sheree and Katana as they discuss:
• Why courage sometimes feels hard to tap into, and what you can do to make it easier to access.
• Why doing “regrets work” can help you to move forward.
• How a coach or other professional ally can help make the process of change less daunting…and more likely!
Sheree Clark is a Midlife Courage Coach, television show host, inspiring speaker and accomplished author. Sheree has written and presented on topics ranging from finding your passion to overcoming career burnout. Her Fork in the Road coaching practice keeps her busy working with 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, visit www.fork-road.com

Join Ken and Katana as they share:
• The importance of leaving a legacy.
• What is Radical Curiosity?
• How our view on aging changes as we age.
Dr. Ken Dychtwald is a psychologist, gerontologist, and best-selling author of 18 books on aging and longevity-related issues, including What Retirees Want and Radical Curiosity.
Since 1986, Ken has been the Founder and CEO of Age Wave, a firm created to guide companies and government groups in product and service development for boomers and mature adults. His client list has included over half the Fortune 500.
To learn more about Ken, visit www.agewave.com.

Join the Phillip, Amanda, and Katana as they discuss:
 The new philanthropy.
 How to prepare the next generation.
 Why legacy begins in the heart.
Phillip Fisher is the Founder of Mission Throttle. The firm leads culture change to accelerate the evolution of philanthropy. As a capitalist and philanthropist, he is leading sustainable strategies to connect, collaborate and deploy effective market-driven solutions to accelerate community capital, human resources and impact.
Mr. Fisher’s experiences span both for-impact and for-profit organizations. He is a community advocate for social change and is Chairman of The Fisher Group, Chair Emeritus of the Max M. and Marjorie S. Fisher Foundation and the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. He and his wife Lauren are the parents of five incredible children and 2 grandchildren.
Amanda Fisher is an avid Detroit philanthropist and Residential Realtor at Max Broock Birmingham. Born and raised in the metro Detroit area, Amanda has an unwavering passion for helping families living in our Southeastern Michigan community.
After graduating from the University of Michigan with a specialized degree in marketing and communications, Amanda founded the public relations and event production company, Amanda Fisher Productions (AFP). AFP’s mission was to assist for-impact organizations or companies with their philanthropic goals, such as the American Cancer Society, Children’s Hospital of Michigan Foundation, Detroit Police Athletic League, and Gleaners Community Food Bank.
Amanda’s numerous philanthropic passions include leadership roles for organizations such as proud Board member of City Year Detroit, work with Child Safe, Starfish Family Services, and the Council of Michigan Foundations.
Amanda is a Trustee of the Max M. & Marjorie S. Fisher Foundation where she also serves on committees for Impact Investing, Early Childhood Development and as Chair of the Legacy Impact Area. Amanda’s growing social justice interests, as well as her growing professional success, continue to be fueled by her mission to help Detroit families succeed now and for many generations to come.
To learn more about the Fishers, visit missionthrottle.com

3 Ways to Monetize Your Non-Fiction Book…Before It’s Published with Ruth Klein
Join Ruth and Katana as they discuss:
• The #1 secret that you must have to monetize your message.
• Why your message needs three parts to make a financial impact.
• The main reason why most non-fiction books don’t have a strong message that sells.
Ruth Klein is an internationally known Brand Strategist, Best-Selling Author of 7 books, Speaker and Expert Celebrity™ Branding maven for leaders, CEOs and entrepreneurs. She has appeared in O: The Oprah Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, CNBC, FOX, CBS, ABC, NBC as well as dozens of other media. Ruth works with experts, conscious leaders and c-suite executives to help them become highly visible as thought leaders in their industry. She helps them create lucrative businesses and powerful personal brands, by honing their message and communicating it through writing books, signature speeches and purpose-driven brands. In 2019, Ruth launched her Generation Why Not® Podcast. You can subscribe on iTunes, iHeart Radio, Tune-in, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play, Spreaker, and is also available on Alexa. Ruth’s clients add multi-six and seven figures to their business or company; host PBS specials; are high five-figure international speakers; receive over a hundred media pick-ups with one press release, become best-selling authors, and have even become a $500 million dollar business brand.

 Why networking is NOT a lost art.
 How to determine your USP (Unique Selling Proposition) *P.S. Selling is NOT a 4-letter word!
 How to create your key messages, communicate your value; in other words, how to sell without selling.
Renée Ahee is a public relations and marketing professional with more than 40 years in the corporate sector and private practice. Her career has also included successful executive management of non-profit organizations.
In business since 1999, her company, In Other Words, LLC, provides public relations and marketing services to for-profit and non-profit clients like Marygrove College in Detroit, where she crafted and executed full marketing plans and told stories about the Marygrove experience in social and traditional media, through speech writing and media relations.
She co-founded the Arab American Women’s Business Council, a non-profit organization providing education, professional development and networking opportunities for Arab American business and professional women.
To learn more about Renée, visit www.inotherwords-llc.com

The Impact of Trauma on Hormones, Weight, and Happiness with Dr. Keesha Ewers
Join Dr. Keesha and Katana as they discuss:
• The impact of childhood trauma on your overall health.
• The role of hormones in creating happiness.
• Strategies for healing naturally.
Keesha Ewers is an integrative medicine expert, Doctor of Sexology, Family Practice ARNP, certified trauma informed therapist, a certified death doula, is board certified in functional medicine and Ayurvedic medicine and is the founder and medical director of the Academy for Integrative Medicine Health Coach Certification Program.
Dr. Keesha, the Mother of Functional Sexology, has been in the medical field for over 30 years. After conducting the HURT Study in 2013 (Healing Un-Resolved Trauma), she developed the HURT Model for understanding how past childhood trauma impacts adult health. This led to the creation of the You Unbroken and Healing Trauma Through the Chakra System online programs for patients to heal their own trauma and the Mystic Medicine deep immersion healing retreats she leads at her home on San Juan Island, WA.
To learn more about Dr. Keesha, visit Dr.Keesha.com

Join Dr. Bri and Katana discuss:
 Why the pelvic floor is the foundation of your “inner core.”
 The biggest misconception about Kegel exercises.
 The secret starting place to pelvic rehabilitation and how ONE simple step can help ANYONE.
Brianne Grogan is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, women’s health and nutrition coach, YouTube influencer, podcaster, and author. Her passion is to help people heal themselves naturally via healthful nutrition and safe and effective core fitness. This holistic way of living will change your body and your life, and it’s contagious! When you eat clean and move every day, you will shine brighter…and others around you will rise to your brilliance.
To learn more about Dr. Bri, visit www.femfusionfitness.com/

Join Joumana and Katana as they discuss:
• How to stay strong during adversity.
• Finding the courage to take a "Leap of Faith."
• The importance of knowing what you stand for - Your Why.


Joumana Kayrouz is the founder and owner of the Michigan Center for Personal Injury and the Law Offices of Joumana Kayrouz PLLC. Her firm is now recognized as one of the most respected and largest personal injury law firms in Michigan. She is the only woman attorney to own a major personal-injury law firm in the state of Michigan. Joumana was born in Lebanon where she experienced the ravages of war from an early age. This awakened her acute sense of justice. Joumana served on the Arab American Political Action Committee (AAPAC) and was an honorary adviser to the Arab-American Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC).

Having gained the esteem of her peers, she became an Executive Board Member of the Michigan Association for Justice (MAJ) and the Minority Delegate from the State of Michigan to the American Association for Justice (AAJ). In March of 2013, Joumana launched the Joumana Kayrouz Foundation with a $50,000 starting endowment that provided health and medical assistance to individuals in need in Lebanon. Since then, the Foundation has taken on numerous projects in the United States as well as in Lebanon. In 2014, Kayrouz served as the official Sponsor of the St Jude Children’s Research hospital’s 50th anniversary with a $50,000.00 donation. In 2018, Joumana Kayrouz was named “Top Lawyer of the Year for 2019” in a survey of more than 18,000 Michigan lawyers.
To learn more about Joumana, visit www.yourrights.com.

Join Sandy and Katana discuss:
 A simple strategy to attract abundance.
 Three tips to guarantee success.
 How to break through your money blocks.
Sandy Forster is an International Speaker, Bestselling Author and Multi-Award-Winning Entrepreneur. She’s transformed her life from welfare to millionaire, been featured alongside Nicole Kidman in ‘Oprah’s Aussie Secret’ and is recognized as one of the world’s leading Money Mindset Coaches; helping women in over 108 countries attract abundance and create a life that they are truly passionate about.
To learn more about Sandy, visit www.wildlywealthy.com.

Join Pamela and Katana discuss:
• Strategies for finding your purpose.
• Why it is important to listen to your heart.
• How the twists and turns along the journey can lead you to success and joy.
Twenty years ago, Pamela Good took the Joy Road highway exit to a struggling school in Detroit, delivering coats to kids who needed them. That trip turned into a revelation that the children needed much more than coats. This led her to cofound Beyond Basics to provide intensive one-on-one reading tutoring and literacy enrichment programs for students in Detroit. Their program achieves academic grade level movement in an average of six weeks. Beyond Basics’ proven methods unlock the miracle and power of reading and open a whole new world and future to those who need it most.
To learn more about Pamela, visit www.beyondbasics.org

Join Rhonda and Katana as they discuss:
• Why fear is the number one reason why anyone is stopped from doing anything.
• Strategies to master fear.
• What it means to live fearlessly.
Rhonda Britten –Emmy Award-winner, Repeat Oprah guest, Master Coach –has changed lives in over 600 episodes of reality television, is the author of four bestsellers including her seminal work, “Fearless Living,” and is the Founder of the Fearless Living Institute, home of the Ivy League of Life Coaching Training. Named “America’s Favorite Life Coach,” she brings the neuroscience of fear down to earth giving you a path out of “not being good enough” using the “Wheels” technology she developed that saved her own life.
To learn more about Rhonda, visit www.fearlessliving.org.

Join Debra and Katana discuss:
• What is preventing you from living your power.
• Why women tend to compromise themselves more than men.
• The steps you can take beginning today to live the life you are meant to live.
For over four decades, Debra Poneman, bestselling author and founder of Yes to Success Seminars, has shared her system, used by hundreds of thousands around the world to live lives of not only success and abundance, but true happiness and profound self-love. Debra's clients have used her formula to become mega-successful entrepreneurs, renowned transformational leaders, NY Times bestselling authors, impactful world-changers, millionaires, billionaires—even household names. Yet Debra feels her greatest accomplishment is not just that she has helped so many live their dreams but has helped them know how glorious they really are and how they can most powerfully contribute to a world that works for everyone.

To learn more about Debra, visit www.yestosuccess.com

Join Renée and Katana as they discuss:
• The rituals to switch gears to get in sync with your partner and family in order to have deeper love.
• The powerful influence of your tone of voice & body language.
• How to align the “parts” of you that may be sabotaging your success & your LOVE life!
Renée Piane, the Love Designer & Relationship Reinvention expert, is a master at connecting people and one of the top influencers in the love industry. She works with high powered executives and celebrities who are looking for their ultimate match or are going through transitions in their relationships. Her books Get Real about Love and Love Mechanics have transformed many lives. As the pioneer of Rapid Dating/Networking, Renée matched thousands of people for love and business over the last thirty years. She was featured on CNN, NBC, ABC, The Today Show, The Wall Street Journal, The Los Angeles Times & The New York Times.
To learn more about Renée, visit www.ReneePiane.com.

How to Eliminate Beliefs That Prevent You from Loving Yourself with Shelly Lefkoe
Join Shelly and Katana discuss:
• Why beliefs block change.
• The unlearning principle: The reason anything we learn doesn't have to last forever.
• How to unlearn a belief in 30 minutes.
Shelly Lefkoe is co-founder and President of the Lefkoe Institute, and the founder and Parenting the Lefkoeway. She has personally worked with thousands of individuals from around the world. Using The Lefkoe Method she has helped these people eliminate issues as serious as eating disorders, phobias and depression as well as everyday problems like procrastination, shyness, fear of public speaking and the inability to form healthy relationships. Shelly is a speaker, workshop leader, and author of Parenting the Lefkoe Way.
To learn more about Shelly, visit www.mortylefkoe.com.

Join Christy and Katana as they discuss:
- What the Principle of Alignment is, how to do it, and why it is important.
- The 5 common obstacles that stop you from manifesting your desires – and the secret to overcoming them all.
- What energy mastery has to do with manifesting physical things.
Christy Whitman is a Transformational Leader, Celebrity Coach and Law of Attraction expert, as well as the two-time New York Times bestselling author of The Art of Having It All and Taming Your Alpha Bitch. She is also the author of the international bestseller Quantum Success. Her forthcoming book The Desire Factor will be released April 21, 2021. Christy has appeared on the news, The Today Show, The Morning Show, Ted X, and The Hallmark Channel and her work has been featured in the media in various publications. She’s been featured in Goalcast, People Magazine, Seventeen, Woman’s Day, Hollywood Life, and Teen Vogue, to name a few.
To learn more about Christy, visit www.happyfornoreason.com.

Join Beth and Katana discuss:
• Why ditching Keto, intermittent fasting, and other popular diets is the only way to sustainable weight loss.
• How reprogramming your relationship with food and body changes everything.
• Why eating without restriction helps you feel body freedom.

Beth Basham, MS, RD, LD is a Food Freedom Coach and Registered Dietitian with over 15 years of experience helping women achieve long-lasting success with their health goals and peace within their bodies.
To learn more about Beth,
visit www.healthybydesignrd.com.

What is the #1 block that prevents miracles from showing up in your life.
 How you can be open to the happiness, love, and miracles you want.
 The key to raising your “desirability set-point” in order to live in the miracle zone.
Marci Shimoff is a #1 NY Times bestselling author, a world-renowned transformational teacher, and an expert on happiness, success and unconditional love. Her NY Times bestselling books Happy for No Reason, Love for No Reason and six titles in the Chicken Soup for the Woman’s Soul series have sold more than 16 million copies and are translated in 33 languages. She’s also a featured teacher in The Secret and narrator of the award-winning movie, Happy. She currently co-leads a global online program called Your Year of Miracles to help people live more miraculous lives.
To learn more about Marci, visit www.happyfornoreason.com

Tune in as Ruth and Katana discuss:
- How momentum strategies can easily become marketing strategies.
- How to use your inspired action to gain momentum that is sustainable.
- How the physics of momentum applies to business success.
Ruth Klein is an internationally known Brand Strategist, Best-Selling Author of 7 books, Speaker and Expert Celebrity™ Branding maven for leaders, CEO’s and entrepreneurs. She has appeared in O: The Oprah Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, CNBC, FOX, CBS, ABC, NBC as well as dozens of other media. Ruth works with experts, conscious leaders and c-suite executives to help them become highly visible as thought leaders in their industry. She helps them create lucrative businesses and powerful personal brands, by honing their message and communicating it through writing books, signature speeches and purpose-driven brands. In 2019, Ruth launched her Generation Why Not® Podcast. You can subscribe on iTunes, iHeart Radio, Tune-in, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play, Spreaker, and is also available on Alexa.
To learn more about Ruth, visit www.ruthklein.com.

Join Tina Abbate Marzolf and Katana as they discuss:

Why caregivers’ health matters.
The rainbow of respite resources.
Safe out of home respite options.

Tina Abbate Marzolf has dedicated her professional career to the development of programs and services that support older adults, adults with disabilities, and family caregivers. While working as a Community Planner for Area Agency on Aging, she began a partnership with the Founder of American House in 1995, when she spearheaded a federal Department of Housing and Urban Development program called the Michigan Model for Affordable Assisted Housing. Tina continues her work as a Corporate Strategist with American House Senior Living Communities and President of the non-profit American House Foundation.

The Long-Term Care Crisis
Join Cathy Sikorski and Katana as they discuss:
 Why it’s important to get caregiving documents in order.
 How to make a plan if Long-Term Care becomes a part of your life.
 The importance of having your lawyer and financial advisor work together.
Cathy Sikorski is an Elder Law attorney but has expanded her career to become a speaker, author and media guest to unravel the complex problems of caregiving and aging. As a caregiver for 8 different people, Cathy used her experience to author two books. Her last book Who Moved My Teeth? Preparing for Self, Loved Ones and Caregiving is a practical and legal guide that premiered as #1 on Amazon. Her first book, released by Humor Outcasts Press, Showering with Nana: Confessions of a Serial (killer) Caregiver, is a hilarious memoir. Cathy also has a blog, “You just have to Laugh,…where Caregiving is Comedy” at www.cathysikorski.com

Join Katana and the leading authority on women and wealth, Barbara Huson, as they discuss:
- What is wealth.
- Three easy steps to take to get smart and smarter about money.
- How wealth is created.

Join Katana and New Retirement author and motivational speaker, Jeri Sedlar as they discuss:
- How to make the most of your time.
- Strategies to identify what drives you.
- Ways to use your drivers to discover new possibilities.

The Four Pillars of the New Retirement
Join Maddy and Katana as they discuss:
• How the new retirement is being defined as “a whole new chapter of life."
• The holistic framework for living well in the new retirement.
• The effect of COVID-19 on retirement.

Maddy Dychtwald is the Co-Founder of Age Wave, the world’s leader in understanding and addressing the far-reaching impacts of our aging population. Recently recognized by Forbes as one of the top fifty female futurists globally, Maddy Dychtwald has been deeply involved in exploring all aspects of the age wave and how it’s transforming the marketplace, the workplace, our world, and our lives for more than 30 years. Along the way, she has become an internationally acclaimed author, public speaker, Wall Street Journal blogger, and thought leader on longevity, aging, the new retirement, and the ascent of women.
Visit www.agewave.com to learn more about Maddy.

How the SECURE and CARES Acts Changed Retirement Distribution Options
Join Denise and Katana as they discuss:
• How the SECURE Act changed distribution options for inherited retirement accounts.
• Ways to identify who is eligible for COVID-19-related distribution.
• Strategies for understanding the changes made to the Required Minimum Distribution rules for 2020.

Denise Appleby is CEO of Appleby Retirement Consulting Inc., a firm that provides IRA tools and resources for financial, tax and legal professionals. She has over 20 years of experience in the retirement plans field, which includes providing training and technical consultation. Denise writes and publishes quick reference guides, booklets, and marketing tools for advisors. She has also co-authored several books. Denise is a graduate of The John Marshall Law School, where she obtained a Master of Jurisprudence in Employee Benefits and has earned 5 professional designations in the field of retirement account rules and regulations.

Visit www.deniseappleby.com to learn more about Denise

Join Kathy Caprino and Katana Abbott as they discuss:
- Why women need more bravery and power to make the difference they long to make.
- The 7 most damaging power gaps that prevent women from thriving at work and what contributes to how they were formed.
- The first step to take if you want to make more of an impact today, and leverage your talents in more fulfilling, rewarding and successful ways.

Join Katie and Katana as they discuss:
•How being lit up and turned on in your life and business changes everything for the better.
•Why Radical Self Care is a "must" in leadership.
•Why it’s finally time to stop being the best kept secret and how to be the leader you know you are.
Katie Macks is a leadership trainer and coach for entrepreneurs and business leaders who are committed to changing the way they relate, which therefore changes the way they lead. Katie is a maverick leader who joyfully challenges the status quo. She’s changing the face of leadership by pivoting from the outdated patriarchal model – and its structure of “power over” – to a new paradigm of leadership that focuses on “power with.” Katie’s work is based in emotional intelligence, vulnerability, clarity, collaboration and courageous communication which is revolutionizing the way business gets done.

To learn more about Katie, go to www.katiemacks.com

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.