Smart Women Talk Radio

Cryoablation in the Treatment of Breast Cancer with Dennis Holmes, MD, FACS  Join Dr. Holmes and Katana as they discuss:What is cryoablation?How cryoablation can be used to treat breast cancer.Who is eligible to receive cryoablation. Dennis R. Holmes, M.D. is an internationally renowned breast cancer, surgeon, surgeon educator, and cancer researcher specializing in the management of breast cancer. Dr. Holmes is medical director of the Sam and Grace Carvajal Comprehensive Breast Center at Adventist Health Glendale in Los Angeles, CA. He is also Co-Founder and CEO of XpediteMD, Inc., a digital health technology company working to improve the efficiency, quality, and value of cancer care. Dr. Holmes is a board-certified Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He has also served as department head of several academic breast cancer programs and program director of two breast surgery fellowship programs. His has also played a pivotal role in several breast cancer treatment innovations, including intraoperative

Understanding Medicare with Danielle RobertsJoin Danielle and Katana in this encore show as they discuss:How to understand the Medicare maze.The tools for becoming confident in your health care choices.The roadmap to understanding Medicare.Danielle Kunkle Roberts is a founding partner at Boomer Benefits, a national insurance agency specializing in Medicare since 2005. She is the author of the best-selling book 10 Costly Medicare Mistakes You Can’t Afford to Make and is a frequent source for major news outlets such as CNBC, FOX, Yahoo Finance, Kiplinger, and MarketWatch.Danielle has appeared on more than 200 podcasts, radio shows, and TV segments to educate the public about Medicare. Danielle serves on the NAHU Medicare Advisory Group where she advocates for Medicare beneficiaries at a national level to government organizations including CMS.To learn more about Danielle, visit boomerbenfits.com.

Join Colleen and Katana as they discuss:  Why it's important to understand how planning for retirement has changed.Unique challenges women face in retirement planning.Ways to optimize your Social Security strategy for more income with less taxes.  Katana Abbott, CFP®, is a Midlife Millionaires® 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 busin

How to Dig Yourself Out of Debt and Repair Your Credit Score with Howard Dvorkin, CPAJoin Howard and Katana as they discuss:Simple steps to take charge of your credit card debt now.Smart tips to improve your credit score.When filing bankruptcy may be your best option.Howard S. Dvorkin, CPA, MBA, is one of the most highly regarded debt and credit experts in the United States. His success in the financial industry has allowed him to be interviewed by countless media outlets over the years, including The New York Times, Fortune, Entrepreneur, The American Banker, and Investor’s Business Daily. He has also appeared as a finance expert on programs, including CBS Nightly News, ABC World News Tonight, The Early Show, Fox News, and CNN.Howard has played an instrumental role in drafting both state and federal legislation, served as a former consultant to the Board of Directors for the Association of Credit Counseling Professionals, and was president of the Association of Independent Consumer Credit Counseling Agencies

Is Owning a Home the Right Choice for You in This Market? with Marla PenningtonJoin Marla and Katana as they discuss:Renting vs. Buying in today's house market.Government and local programs to help first-time home buyers with down payments.Ways to pay off your home more quickly.Marla Pennington worked in the corporate environment for about 20 years before she became an entrepreneur. In June 2007, she got her real estate license (right when the market began to tank). Her resolve was to remain positive, affiliate with a successful company, and grow a solid business. Her efforts paid off in a terrible real estate downturn. She is a past Director of the Memphis Area Association of Realtors and a lifetime member of the local Multi-Million Dollar Club. She is now the Director of Training for her company. She is also a member of the Coldwell Banker national Star Trainer network. Marla lives in Memphis with her blind rescue dog, Clark. She is currently in what she calls her 3rd Act and walks 4 miles daily, and she en

Millionaire Success Secrets with Mike GruleyJoin Mike and Katana as they discuss:Why your current success may not leave you as happy as you expected.Habits you can develop to create more peace and time freedom.And simple action steps you implement immediately to truly shine.Mike is a 35+ year entrepreneur who has successfully built businesses from start-up to national scale. Mike is a Certified EOS Implementer™ who works exclusively with privately-owned businesses whose owners and leaders are successful and growth-oriented but frustrated. Frustrated that their success has created complexity and chaos that is slowing or stalling their growth, limiting their profits, and generally making life less fun.Having used EOS® in his own companies, Mike now assists teams with implementing a simple, proven, organizing framework that enables them to get team clarity and alignment and go from chaos to control – to running their business again, instead of it running them.To learn more about Mike, visit eosworldwide.com/mike

The Power of Mindset in Creating Wealth with Joumana KayrouzJoin 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 was born in Beirut, Lebanon, and emigrated to the United States in 1986 at the age of 22 with only $1000. She attended the prestigious Yale University, where she obtained a Master’s degree in Ethics, with a concentration in Medical Ethics. She later moved to Michigan to study law at Wayne State University School of Law and graduated in 1997 with a Juris Doctorate in law.Today, Joumana Kayrouz is the founder and owner of the Michigan Center for Personal Injury and the Law Offices of Joumana Kayrouz PLLC and has been recognized as one of the largest personal injury law firms and the largest woman-owned law firm in Michigan.Dubbed “Queen Of The Legal Ads,” Kayrouz’s face has appeared on the covers of over 750 buses, 250 billboards, and television. In 2014, Kayro

Finding Your Super Power with ADHD with Alyssa BlackwellJoin Alyssa and Katana as they discuss:How to access the hidden super powers of ADHD.What makes ADHDers uniquely powerful.How to let go of the shame from being different.Alyssa Blackwell is a highly-trained life and business coach with 6 years of experience, specializing in mindset work, ADHD, spirituality, and leadership. With a focus on empowering leaders and entrepreneurs to overcome challenges, discover their flow state, and find fulfillment through their unique strengths, Alyssa offers personalized strategies and tailored support for ADHD, embracing neurodiversity. Through the integration of spirituality and expert guidance in leadership development, Alyssa helps clients achieve personal and professional growth to reach their next level of success and happiness.Learn more about Alyssa at Alyssablackwell.com.

Finding Your Voice with Mary Beth OrrJoin Mary Beth and Katana as they discuss:How to live your purpose.Why there is no greater benefit to your creativity and fulfillment than being brave, vulnerable, and authentic.How to balance ambition while experiencing true joy.Mary Beth Orr is a classical hornist/folk vocalist who was recently a finalist for The American Prize. Currently 3rd Horn of the Grand Rapids Symphony, she has been first prize winner of the International Horn Competition of America, International Women’s Brass Conference, Sound Espressivo Music Competition, Golden Classical Music Awards, and Charleston International Solo Competition. She made her European premiere at the Beethoven Haus in Bonn, Germany ’21, and Carnegie Hall ‘22. As a featured performer for Vox Novus' Fifteen Minutes of Fame, she traveled to NYC to perform and record works commissioned specifically for her. Her current project is finishing her debut album with multi-Grammy-winning label PARMA Recordings.Learn more about Mary Beth

The 3-Step Strategy to Get Off Sugar...Even if You've Tried Everything with Nagina AbdullahJoin Nagina and Katana as they discuss:Why women have sugar cravings.The 3-step strategy to get off of sugar and no longer have sugar cravings.Simple alternatives for sweets that are delicious and satisfying.Nagina Abdullah is a weight-loss coach for women in midlife and founder of the website MasalaBody.com. She teaches women to boost their metabolism, especially when what worked before, no longer works. She focuses on natural formulas to combine and time metabolism-boosting foods to reduce belly fat and overall weight gain in midlife. Nagina has a degree in Molecular and Cell Biology from UC Berkeley and has helped over 1,500 midlife women successfully lose weight permanently and create a lifestyle change.Learn more about Nagina at MasalaBody.com.

Ageless Aging: A Woman's Guide to Increasing Healthspan, Brainspan, and Lifespan with Maddy DychtwaldJoin Maddy and Katana as they discuss:How to create a holistic action plan to thrive in the second half of life.Cutting-edge information on the impact of fitness, food, sleep, and hormones for living longer.The body’s role in the recipe for longevity.  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 fundamentally transforms 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.To learn more about Maddy got to agewave.com.

Is it Time to Eat More Plants? Join Vicki and Katana as they discuss: Why eating more plants is a good idea for your health.Which plant foods are most nutritious.Where to begin when trying to increase your plant consumption.    Vicki Brett-Gach is a Master-Certified Vegan Lifestyle Coach, Plant-Based Culinary Instructor, Certified Personal Chef, and author of The Plant-Based for Life Cookbook, published by Brooklyn Writer’s Press. She earned a Wellness Counseling Certificate through Cornell University, a Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate through the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies, and a Culinary Coaching Certificate through the Harvard Medical School and The Institute of Lifestyle Medicine. Vicki's recipes have been featured in several publications, including Forks Over Knives Magazine, Health Science, VegWorld Magazine, and Global Vegan Magazine. Vicki coaches individual clients transitioning to a plant-based diet and teaches a broad range of whole-food, plant-based cooking classes to groups

The Food Controversy with Joanna Klein, Marla Pennington, and Colleen KilpatrickJoin Joanna, Marla, Colleen, and Katana as they discuss:The ways our childhood eating habits influence our adult eating habits.How to navigate the world of dietary options.Food choices beyond pleasure or health.Katana welcomes three vibrant friends, Marla Pennington, Joanna Klein, and Colleen Kilpatrick, who all agreed to share openly what they eat and why they eat that way.  Marla, for example, grew up on a farm with cows, hogs, and chickens and regularly eats steak and a glass of wine.  She also walks nearly 4 miles daily, following the steps of her mother, who is in her 80s and still walks daily (her mom recently married a man in his 70s!).  All have different experiences and relationships with food. You will enjoy hearing about their journeys.

She Believed She Could, So She Did with Molly MacDonaldJoin Molly and Katana as they discuss:The power of belief.How to create a committed, competent, and caring culture.Why a nonprofit organization needs to be run like a for-profit business.Molly MacDonald is an almost 19 year breast cancer Survivor, co-founder of Pink Fund with her husband Tom Pettit. She holds a degree in journalism from The University of Michigan and has a background in event planning, marketing, and public relations.  Following her 2005 breast cancer diagnosis, Molly experienced the side effect of financial toxicity, a term that was not coined until 2013. Her personal experience led to identifying a gap in services for men and women in active treatment for breast cancer.To date, Pink Fund has delivered $7.8 million in financial assistance to the patient's creditor for housing, transportation, utilities, and insurance.Molly is a keynote speaker and moderator for various national healthcare conferences. She is a Director on the board of th

Meditation for Empowerment with Julia GriffinJoin Julia and Katana as they discuss:How to tap into the universe for energy and a better life.Ways we become disempowered by our false beliefs.Strategies for using energy work, meditation, and visualization to overcome blocks and create confidence.Julia Griffin is an intuitive healer who has successfully healed and transformed the lives of thousands of clients. She sees and reads energy to find its resonance with the inner self. She gently guides you through this process so you can easily resolve life's challenges, ranging from enterprise issues to highly personal ones, as well as developing a skill set to transform negative thoughts and emotions into positive ones. Your health, energy, prosperity, and relationships improve as you better understand yourself and your life.To learn more about Julia, go to onetrueself.com.

The 3 Keys to Living Your True Power with Debra PonemanJoin 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

From Fear to Flow with Dr. Andria CorsoJoin Andria and Katana for this encore show as they discuss:How to discern real fear from false fear and know if you’re living in false fear.How to move through fear so it can stop driving your decisions and your life.What it means to live life in the flow and why this is so important to us as individuals and as a society.Dr. Andria Corso is passionate about helping individuals work through their trials and challenges to create a life where they thrive and live to their fullest potential. Her primary focus is creating a safe and trusting space for clients to fully express their emotions and explore the most effective ways to deal with their challenges. She also uses evidence-based practices that enable individuals to successfully work through and manage these challenges.Dr. Corso has a Ph.D. in Psychology, a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and a Master’s in Organizational Psychology. She also has over 25 years of experience working with individuals and org

How Your Stuff is Keeping You Stuck with Tisha Morris Join Tisha and Katana for this encore show as they discuss:How changes to your home can cause a ripple effect – aka how Feng Shui works.The guilt involved in decluttering.The power of decluttering and its impact on your life. Tisha Morris is a best-selling author, Feng Shui expert, and business coach. Tisha holds a degree in Law and a Fine Arts degree in Interior Design. She combines Feng Shui techniques, design aesthetics, coaching, and intuition to turn challenging spaces into supportive environments. Tisha facilitates workshops and works one-on-one with people and businesses to identify blocks and make desired changes. Tisha is the host of Feng Shui Your Life podcast and the founder of Earth Home School of Feng Shui. Learn more about Tisha at tishamorris.com.

Why 90% of New Year's Resolutions Don't Work and What to Do Instead! with Colleen Kilpatrick and Katana Abbott, CFP® Join Colleen and Katana as they discuss: What is Quitter's Day?Why it's so hard to keep those New Year's resolutions.How to change your resolutions to habits. 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 creating lifetime income, optimizing their Social Security benefits, launching an encore career, and 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 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 mu

It Takes Guts: Finding the Courage to Live Your Life for YOU! with Sheree ClarkJoin Sheree and Katana during this encore show as they discuss:How to get in touch with what you actually want next.The very first step that precedes all acts of courage.Practical tips for facing down fear.Sheree Clark is a Midlife Courage Coach, TV show host, inspiring speaker and accomplished author. Sheree has written and presented on topics ranging from finding your passion to overcoming career burnout. She appears in a weekly segment on KCWI channel 23 called Fork in the Road with Sheree Clark, while maintaining a busy practice coaching clients one-on-one and in groups on creatingan authentically fulfilling life. In her personal time, Sheree and her cat Lotus work on their yoga poses.To learn more about Sheree, visit https://fork-road.com/.