Smart Women Talk Radio

Think Globally, Act Locally with Sandy BaruahJoin 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 MulterJoin 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.o

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 NewmanJoin 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/a

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 mo

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

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-win

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 Crytocurrency.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 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 en

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 ClarkJoin 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 o

3 Ways to Monetize Your Non-Fiction Book…Before It’s Published with Ruth KleinJoin 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

 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