Smart Women Talk Radio

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...

Debbie and Katana will discuss : •How to get clear on what you actually want in your career and how you’re going to achieve it. •Tools to make the right choices for focus, productivity, and momentum. •How to build the community that will help you get to where you want to go in your career because success doesn’t happen in a vacuum. Debbie Peterson helps professionals get extreme clarity on what it takes to create career success on their terms! As a business keynote speaker, author, trainer,...

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...

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...

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...

“Managing Credit, Debt, and Bankruptcy” with LYNNETTE KHALFANI-COX We 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...

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...

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...

“The Food Revolution” with OCEAN ROBBINS We 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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

“Why Elder Law Planning Is More Important Than You Realize” with NICOLE WIPP We 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...

“Creative Mortgage Solutions for Retirement” with JASON YOUROFSKY We 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...

“It’s Medicare Shopping Season!” with JO MURPHY We 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 BRAYER Join 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...

“The Power of Perception: Why We Don’t See More Women Leading (and what we can do about it)” with DR. SHAWN ANDREWS We 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...