Smart Women Talk Radio with Katana Abbott

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 go to www.evolutionarycollective.com or www.patriciaalbere.com

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 passion The blessing (and curse) of being impassioned about something Explore your talents and don’t be afraid to use them for the greater good Pierette 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 internationally with the “Piemontese Leadership” and “Honorary Citizen” titles. Currently, she is writing a screenplay for a Short film on the shipwreck, hoping to have it made into a feature film for 2016, the 60th anniversary. Ms. Simpson currently lives in Novi, Michigan. To Learn more about Pierette go to www.pierettesimpson.com

Join us as we discuss: What are some of the hospital hazards and what can be done to avoid them Hospital/healthcare acquired infections The need for an advocate How to stand out in a positive way Pat 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 discuss Facing your fears about money Framing new beliefs Making the next play Molly 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

Katana will be interviewing Family Law Attorney, Henry Gornbein. Join us as we’ll discuss: The impact of social media on divorce Same sex marriage issues Hacking computers in a divorce Henry S. Gornbein specializes in family law for over 45 years. He has written and lectured extensively on divorce, child custody, and other matters. He is a partner at the law firm of Lippitt O’Keefe Gornbein, PLLC where he heads the family law division. To learn more about Henry go to http://familylawformichigan.com, www.lippittokeefe.com, www.divorceonline.com

Katana will be interviewing Author of “Get the Picture?! Conscious Creation Goes to the Movies”, Brent Marchant. Join us as we’ll discuss: How movies illustrate the principles underlying the conscious creation process How movies can inspire us to be our truest best selves How movies can provide cautionary tales on how to avoid the pitfalls of conscious creation gone awry. Brent Marchant is the author of Get the Picture?!: Conscious Creation Goes to the Movies, recently released in a new edition, and Consciously Created Cinema: The Movie Lover’s Guide to the Law of Attraction, books that examine how conscious creation (also known as the law of attraction) is illustrated through film. He’s also Featured Contributor, Arts & Entertainment, for VividLife magazine and Featured Contributor for Smart Women’s Empowerment. His additional writing credits include contributions to Library Journal and BeliefNet. He holds a B.A. in magazine journalism and history from Syracuse University. Follow him on Facebook, Google+, Pinterest and Twitter. To learn more about Brent go to http://www.BrentMarchant.com

Katana will interview President and Ceo of THE LIFE CHEST, Donna Yost. Join us as we’ll discuss: How to understand, support and even influence a CEO How to follow your passion in pumps! How to take an idea to a thriving business — THE LIFE CHEST Donna Yost is the CEO of The Life Chest. After a successful career in dental sales and creating her own line of children’s toys, Donna found herself in a brand new role when her husband’s position as CEO of Art Van Furniture took them from Canada to the United States. Through a series of synchronistic events Donna found herself taking the helm of her husband’s passion project. She quickly found her own passion for the venture, brought it to new heights no one could have imagined, while maintaining her essence of self amidst all the potential entanglements of life. To learn more about Donna go to www.thelifechest.com

Katana will be interviewing author and internationally acclaimed meditation teacher, Ajayan Borys. Join us as we’ll discuss: -All about the traditional Indian view of the energetic body -Practical techniques they can do at home to activate and clear the energetic body -How to use this knowledge to deepen meditation and increase the benefits of meditation. Ajayan Borys (aka Henry J Borys) is an internationally respected meditation instructor and founder of Effortless Mind® meditation. He is author of Effortless Mind: Meditate with Ease (New World Library, 2013), The Way of Marriage (Purna Press, 1991; HarperCollins, 1993), The Sacred Fire (HarperCollins, 1994), and numerous articles on meditation and relationships as a spiritual path. He is also host of Mind Matters Radio on KKNW 1150 AM, and is a Reiki Master, hypnotherapist, and certified Enneagram teacher To learn more about Ajayan go to www.ajayan.com

Katana will be interviewing TV Personality, Speaker, and Comedian, Cyndy Bragg. Join us as we’ll discuss: Ways to use humor to deal with painful, hurtful, or difficult situations. Why laughter is important to your health and how people who find humor in day to day life live longer. Laughing matters to deal with your inner critic. Cyndy Bragg is a TV PERSONALITY, SPEAKER, AND COMEDIAN on a mission to encourage women to make life a joyriding adventure, even with bumps along the way. Cyndy’s Whoop-power Your Life franchise consists of an online and social media community, Ask Cyndy - a video advice series, Daily Dose of Whoop Pow words-of-wisdom on social media, and an upcoming interview series - Women with Whoop POW. For Tips to whoop it up, live the sweet life, and to learn more about Cyndy visit whoopiequeen.com

Katana will be interviewing co-founder of the DEEPER Healing Institute, Wendy Bauerschmidt. Join us as we’ll discuss: Why “midlife crisis” is practically inevitable for women today Why it’s an opportunity How to create your next chapter with meaning, vitality & joy Wendy Bauerschmidt, CPC, MBA is co-founder of the DEEPER Healing Institute. After years as a hard driving international finance professional, Wendy had an “energy crisis” diagnosed as severe adrenal fatigue. This led Wendy on a journey of health and spiritual self-discovery to uncover why, despite all her hard work and achievements, she had become so unfulfilled and her body had betrayed her. Along the way Wendy has met and worked with 100’s of women over 40 from all walks of life who were experiencing similar challenges with their energy, feelings of dissatisfaction and lack of meaning. It has become her mission to help women over 40 discover their own unique path to life-long health and fulfillment. To learn more about Wendy go to www.rechargeandreboot.com

Katana and Vicky will be interviewing Author, Speaker, Coach, and Developer of Whole Body Intelligence, Steve Sisgold. Join us as we’ll discuss: How to use a body-first approach vs. mind-first approach More self-awareness about how your body responds to your visions Inspiration to design and execute a plan for 2015 Steve has appeared on major radio and TV shows including PBS TV and Oprah radio and blogs for Psychology Today, Owning Pink and other sites. 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 applied the principles he teaches in the business world. He was #1 of 500 salespeople with a Fortune 500 Corp, plus a breakthrough coach tobest-selling authors, sports teams, entertainers and business leaders. Recording artist Kenny Loggins says “Steve Sisgold is one of the best facilitators of change I know” To learn more about Steve go to www.WholeBodyIntelligence.com

Katana and Vicky will be interviewing the President of Detroit Public Schools Foundation, Glenda Price. Join us as we’ll discuss: Listeners will learn of opportunities to get involved Learn about the work of the DPS Foundation Better understand the vitality of Detroit schools Dr. Price retired from the presidency of Marygrove College in 2006, following eight years in the position. Since her official retirement, she has held positions as interim president of the Michigan Colleges Foundation, and now president of the Detroit Public Schools Foundation. In addition she serves on the Boards of Focus: HOPE, Detroit Receiving Hospital, The Jewish Fund, Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, Detroit Symphony Orchestra, The YES Foundation, and the Council of Michigan Foundations. To learn more about Glenda go to www.detroitpsfoundation.org

Katana and Vicky will be interviewing Modern Relationship Expert, Dana Corey. Join us as we’ll discuss: Some immediate practices to strengthen all the relationships in their lives: romantic partnerships, colleagues, employees/employers, friendships, family, etc. That impacting the quality of our lives depends on the quality of our relationships and that starts with us. How to determine whether a specific relationship is serving us or keeping us from being our best selves and how to cut ties with grace. Dana Corey’s passion is working with women entrepreneurs and business owners to step into their full power through accessing love and connection in their professional and personal relationships. She sees relationships with others as the heart of who we are as humans. When we can be completely ourselves, authentic and deeply connected to others, we have a safe and supported place, a springboard from which to do great things in the world. Dana has mentored hundreds to entrepreneurial success, facilitated personal growth seminars and trained others to do the same since her 20’s. Dana coaches women in her Business Relationship Transformation Program – a system that teaches how to embody your most confident self and play full out! Her clients fall madly in love with themselves and with everyone around them and as a result they make more money, receive more love and experience 360° of happiness. To learn more about Dana go to http://modernrelationshipexpert.com