Smart Women Talk Radio

Betsy Chasse is an mom, author and film maker most notable as the producer, director, writer of the hit film “What The Bleep Do We Know”, in 2014 she produced “Song of The New Earth” and is currently in production a new documentary about the world of coaching. Her book is called Tipping Sacred Cows. To learn more about Betsy go to www.betsychasse.net

Dr. Keesha Ewers is the founder of the medical field known as functional sexology. Her doctorate in sexology and her board certification in functional medicine and Ayurvedic medicine have led her to understand that most illnesses have an emotional or spiritual root cause, hence her education as a psychotherapist AND a medical provider. Dr. Keesha has published in professional journals, has a book pending publication, and offers a functional sexology health coaching certification program for anyone who is passionate about helping others. Her Libido Cure webinar empowers women to cure the root causes of low libido…otherwise known as low energy. To learn more about Keesha go www.functionalsexology.com

Anne Doyle is a Global Speaker, Journalist and Mother. Her book, POWERING UP! How America’s Women Achievers Become Leaders is for women have already “leaned in” and are “powering up” to leadership roles. Doyle has been on the front lines of women’s progress for over four decades. As a respected advocate for women and girls, she has raised awareness on five continents, including work for the U.S. State Department in Saudi Arabia, Trinidad and Spain. She has just returned from a global leadership conference in South Africa – and a Mom/Son trip to Ireland.To learn more about Anne go www.annedoylestrategies.com

MaryEllen Tribby is an entrepreneur, CEO, international speaker, top business consultant, a best-selling author, a wife and mother of three. Her calling is to help others live lives of passion, purpose and financial independence.Her website and inbox magazine www.WorkingMomsOnly.com is the world’s leading resource for Working Moms. It provides tools for a healthier, wealthier, more blended lifestyle. Her more recent inbox magazine The CEO’s Edge, found at www.MaryEllenTribby.com gives ALL entrepreneurs the tools to build a stronger more profitable business. Her proprietary online business model called Inbox Empire helps anyone launch their own online business. To Learn more about MaryEllen go MaryEllenTribby.com

Author, Speaker, Trainer, and Executive Coach, Steve Sisgold has spent the past 25 years studying and teaching the relationship between beliefs held in the body and success, how the body “billboard” sends micro messages that affect authentic communication and how self-awareness lowers stress and boosts peak performance. He has appeared on major radio and TV shows including PBS, Oprah and Montel and blogs for Psychology Today. Steve holds an M.A. in marketing, a B.S. in business and a certification in body-centered psychotherapy. His book, What’s Your Body Telling You? launched at number 7 on the S.F Chronicle Bestseller List and # 1 on Amazon.com in several categories. Steve is also the breakthrough coach to many best-selling self help authors, Grammyand Oscar winners, CEO’s, a Major League baseball President, as well as Wellness and Business leaders. Prior to being a successful author, speaker trainer and executive coach Steve Sisgold applied the principles he teaches, in the business world. He owned and di

A former criminal lawyer and psychotherapist, Jeff Brown is the author of Soulshaping: A Journey of Self-Creation, Ascending with Both Feet on the Ground, Love it Forward and his new release- the already best-selling 'An Uncommon Bond'. Jeff is also the author of the viral blog Apologies to the Divine Feminine (from a warrior in transition) and the key journeyer in the award winning spiritual documentary, Karmageddon, which also stars Ram Dass, Seane Corn, Deva Premal and Miten. He has written a series of inspirations for ABC’s Good Morning America and appeared on over 200 radio shows. Jeff is also the founder of Enrealment Press and the creator of a new online school, Soulshaping Institute, which launched in January, 2015. He is presently in Toronto, working on another book of quotes and a book that reflects his lens on spirituality. To Learn more about Jeff go to www.soulshaping.com, www.enrealment.com, www.soulshapinginstitute.com

Jean Slatter is the founder of the Higher Guidance Life Coach certification program. She is an accomplished author and inspirational speaker who is helping thousands to receive clarity, direction and purpose through their direct access to Higher Guidance. In 2005 Jean published her landmark book Hiring the Heavens which introduced a unique perspective on connecting with the power of the heavens to fulfill your daily and life goals. Hiring the Heavens is inspiring people all over the world to create their world in tandem with the workforce of the celestial realm. Jean’s materials have been featured in noted publications such as First for Women magazine, Science of Mind, New Age Journal, Conscious Living Magazine, and was featured on the cover of Truly Alive magazine. She had been on dozens of radio and blogtalk programs and was a featured presenter for the Conscious Media Network and GaiamTV. To learn more about Jean go to www.CreativeMystic.com or www.JeanSlatter.com

Lou Bortone is a Video Marketing expert and online branding consultant who helps entrepreneurs and service professionals build breakthrough brands on the Internet, so they can have more visibility, credibility and profitability. Lou delivers innovative online branding strategies, including video marketing coaching and consulting. Lou is a former television executive who worked for E! Entertainment Television and Fox in Los Angeles. He is also an author and ghostwriter of six business books, a Certified Guerrilla Marketing Coach and a Book Yourself Solid Certified Coach. To Learn more about Lou go to www.loubortone.com

Katana will be interviewing Founder of The House Of Promise, Shari MontgomeryJoin us as we’ll discuss:What does Sex trafficking look likeWhat we can do if we identify someone being traffickedWhat is The House of Promise purpose Shari Montgomery has been a Lansing residence most of her life. She has been a business owner since 1997. Shari is now going into the next chapter of her life opening a home for sex trafficked girls. Shari is Married with 2 step children and 6 grand children. To learn more about Shari go to www.thehouseofpromise.com

Katana will be interviewing Wealth Coach and Founding Partner at MKD Wealth Caoches, John Dankovich.Join us as we’ll discuss:How will you know if you can answer “Yes” to the question “Will you have enough money to live life on your terms during retirement?”What are the primary distinctions between 401 (k) plans and IRAs?Is it too late to start using these retirement capital accumulation plans?In his 25 years as a financial professional, John Dankovich has seen a lot of change. Through every market shift and economic high and low, he has been there…the consistent voice of wisdom in the lives of hundreds of families. As a pioneer in the field of values-based planning, John has helped build remarkable lives for automotive executives, physicians, owners of private companies, and established families. He has spent his life making a difference in the lives of the clients he serves and in our community. John and his wife Sue have two grown children and reside in Clarkston, Michigan. To learn more about John go t

Katana will be interviewing interviewing Author and Small Business Owner, Ian Finn.Join us as we’ll discuss: Why you need to pay attention to LinkedIn, whether you are looking for a job or not.Why you need to dress for success, even if you work from home.The importance for entrepreneurs to set attainable goals.Ian Seamus Finn majored in the newly developing field of information systems management at the renowned Jack Baskin School of Engineering at the University of California, Santa Cruz. He started his career as a business strategist, helping clients grow their companies using cutting-edge solutions that work across different industries and business sizes. Finn specialized in business growth, online customer retrieval and marketing, and the newest ways to drive growth and prosperity. Finn owns and operates a successful courier business which has increased its revenue by over 25% in the first few years. He is available for guest lectures and short term consulting projects. To learn more about Ian go to www.g

Katana will be interviewing the Writer of PEARLS~ 52 Contemplative Insights, Suzie Daggett.Join us as we’ll discuss:How to hear the soul’s whispersWhy soul/ego balance is importantHow to share your innate wisdom Suzie Daggett writes, speaks and teaches about Source energy and soul ~ human interactions sharing musings for everyday living. She writes a question and answer column with Clare, her inner soul & Posey, her ego mind to understand that lovely intersection between soul needs and ego wants. Her book, PEARLS ~ 52 Contemplative Insights offers practical life advice and timeless spiritual wisdom. Suzie is an Intuitive Business & Life Consultant. To learn more about Suzie go to dearsource.com

Ruth Klein is CEO of her firm, Expert Celebrity ™ Branding, and is a best-selling author of six books which have been translated into Mandarin, Portuguese, Chinese and Russian. She has been interviewed in O:The Oprah Magazine, CNBC, Prevention Magazine, Washington Post Online, ABC, NBC, Fox and CBS as well as many others. Ruth is a Creative Brand Strategist and Productivity Coach and works with conscious entrepreneurs, authors and experts to help them gain much more visibility and become a thought leader in their industry, so that they can do their “magic” and attract their Ideal Clients and the Media….no longer being the “best kept secret.” Ruth holds a Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology and a Master’s Degree in Spiritual Psychology with an emphasis in Consciousness, Health & Healing.She is currently CEO of a new project called Universal Mom,™ where certified Universal Moms around the world help children and teens uncover their brilliance and gifts through the art of writing. Ruth is the mother of Na

David Christopher is an award-winning author who brings life to the scientific study of the Universe, transforming it into a lyrical narrative of our collective story of Creation. The dialogues in his book, The Holy Universe, tell this new story of creation, and then explore how this story might help us through the global crises of our age—and why these crises might be the best thing to happen to each of us and to humanity. David also hosts an “alumni” call for the “The Game Changer Intensive” program, a program that helps fellow Seekers express their spiritual callings as they face the challenges of our turbulent times. To Learn more about David go to www.theholyuniverse.com

Patricia Albere is at ground zero of an evolutionary stream of spiritual awakening. One in which we learn to go beyond individual psychology and transformation into a new space of mutual awakening or ‘inter-being’ or ‘we-mysticism’.She is the founder and director of the Evolutionary Collective and an internationally known contemporary spiritual teacher and author. Her unique discovery of the essential components that create an awakened ‘we space’ is transforming our understanding of what it possible in the space between us and in creating new fields of higher collective consciousness. Her work creates a powerful field of shared consciousness that reveals previously unimagined potentials for human development that can and is moving humanity far beyond the limits of personal growth. She has worked with over 150,000 people in groups in the last 40 years. Her mastery as a transformative teacher is now innovating a new field of ‘inter-subjective awakening’ and post-personal development.To Learn more about Patricia

Katana will be interviewing Retired foreign language teacher now author, documentarian, and screen writer, Pierette Domenica Simpson. Join us as we’ll discuss:The importance of being financially prepared to retire to another passionThe blessing (and curse) of being impassioned about somethingExplore your talents and don’t be afraid to use them for the greater goodPierette Domenica Simpson was born in northern Italy and immigrated to the U.S. on the last voyage of the luxurious ocean liner, Andrea Doria. She studied foreign languages at Wayne State University in Detroit. As an educator, Ms. Simpson was recognized as “Michigan Foreign Language Teacher of the Year of 1996”. She retired after 37 years, to become an Andrea Doria historian, working with marine scientists, divers, and survivors. In 2012, she was named honorary member of the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers for her scientific expertise on the Andrea Doria shipwreck. By her region of Italy, the Piedmont, Pierette was honored internatio

Join us as we discuss:What are some of the hospital hazards and what can be done to avoid themHospital/healthcare acquired infectionsThe need for an advocateHow to stand out in a positive wayPat Rullo is known nationally as a speaker and coach in the insurance industry and has served on the advisory boards of some of the top insurance companies. She is recognized through Consulting Psychologists Press as a certified administrator and interpreter of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, an assessment instrument that provides in-depth insights into personality type and behavior. She is the author of numerous business magazine articles as well as the books and is the founder of the charity Sewport Our Troops. To Learn more about Pat go to http://www.speakupandstayalive.com

As a first generation Iranian, Koorosh Ostowari saw his single mother overcome great obstacles to provide her family with the American Dream. Following in her footsteps, Koorosh retired early from a successful 25-year career in real estate, then became a Meditation - Dharma Leader and certified somatic therapist. He was recently honored with the 2015 Certificate of Special Recognition by the U.S. Congress, and a Certificate of Recognition by the California State Legislature in part for his public service work within the Northern California prison system, as well as for his work with the public sector, helping clients and students cultivate mindfulness, alleviate anxiety and achieve work/life balance and financial wellbeing. To learn more about Koorosh go to moneyanxietycure.com

Katana will be interviewing Cancer Survivor and CEO of The Pink Fund, Molly MacDonald.Join us as we discussFacing your fears about moneyFraming new beliefsMaking the next playMolly MacDonald was transitioning between jobs when she learned of her breast cancer diagnosis. She wondered what happens to women and men who are too ill to work and whose jobs might be in jeopardy if they take off too much time for treatment and recovery. She began asking questions of her healthcare providers and learned that while indeed this is a problem, they were not aware of a solution. The Pink Fund was formed in 2007, and has helped breast cancer patients focus on healing, raising their families, and returning to the workplace. The Pink Fund provides short term financial aid for breast cancer patients in active treatment. To learn more about Molly visit http://thepinkfund.org/

Katana will be interviewing Author, Speaker and Women Empowerment Advocate, Crystal Andrus.Join us as we’ll discuss:What is the Emotional Age and how can we become more empowered?How to live from Woman Energy rather than Daughter or Mother Energy.How to set new healthy boundaries with others- and your self.Crystal Andrus is a 3 time Best-Selling Author, Speaker and Women Empowerment Advocate. Founder of the S.W.A.T Institute (Simply Woman Accredited Trainer) -The World’s Premier Coaching Certification exclusively for Women, Crystal is a dynamic speaker and has shared the stage with leaders such as Dr. Phil, Naomi Judd, Suze Orman, Louise Hay, Sarah Ferguson and many more. To learn more about Crystal go to www.swatinstitute.com