Smart Women Talk Radio with Katana Abbott

Join us as we’ll discuss: How to find and use your innate creativity to heal your relationship with money. Luna's mission to inspire women to embrace money as a powerful tool that can be used to make a difference in the world, starting with your own life. The key to transforming your mindset and your current financial practices (or lack thereof) is to leverage your creativity and be willing to practice new skills. Luna Jaffe is the Founder and CEO of Lunaria Financial, Ltd, a boutique advisory firm providing holistic money management and financial planning for clients with portfolios ranging from $500k to $10+ million. Luna is the author of Wild Money: A Creative Journey to Financial Wisdom; Wild Money: A Financial Field Guide and Journal and Zguide to Money: A Sassy Woman's Visual Financial Field Guide. After years working for a traditional, male-dominated financial services firm, Luna wanted to create a firm where that integrates compassionate guidance, financial wisdom, and a creative spirit into financial planning and money management where clients receive clear advice and support to live the life they desire. The heart of Luna’s work is based in her pioneering process that integrates creativity into financial planning, drawing on her experience as a visual artist, entrepreneur, and psychotherapist. This approach to personal finance honors the unique learning and money management styles of creatives, and in doing so builds financial confidence and wisdom. Luna earned her Master’s degree from Pacifica Graduate Institute in Depth Psychology, her BA from University of California at Santa Cruz in Bilingual Education, and holds the distinguished CFP® designation. Advisory and Financial Services offered by KMS Financial Services, Inc. To learn more about Luna go to www.lunajaffe.com.

Join us as we’ll discuss: How to get clear on your WHY. Hit the pause button & Choose Powerfully. Your Powerful Persona Formula. Valery Satterwhite provides advocacy, mentoring, life planning and personal empowerment for people who want to stay on top efficiently managing fame and dealing with the unique challenges that come with a high-profile. She helps her clients manage the stress and pressure that comes with their fame, celebrity, privilege and success. She inspires, motivates and galvanizes people like you into the highest version of themselves – no matter what – in a fast paced high pressured environment. Valery is a Certified Master NLP Practitioner, Certified Emotional Intelligence Facilitator and author of books including Money Moxie: How to Transcend the Paradox of Privilege and Liberate Your True Worth and her latest book to be published early in the fall, The Fame Game: How to Slay the Dragon. She’s the host of Blog-Talk Radio’s 50 Shades of Fame and Fortune that airs live Tuesdays at 2pm Pacific. The high-profile guests share the unique challenges they face and offer tips for those who follow in their footsteps. To learn more about Valery go to www.FameMentor.com.

Join us as we’ll discuss: An important distinction between teams and families. How to better understand team member’s communication styles to foster trust, cooperation and results. Well defined Roles and Responsibilities promote accountability. Allison Tabor is a Certified Professional Coach, Licensed DISC and One Page Business Plan Consultant and Facilitator with over 23 years of firsthand business ownership expertise, specializing in Communications and Strategic Planning. Allison empowers CEO's, Senior Management and Business Owners to achieve and maintain greater success through the use of practical and effective assessments, customized executive coaching, powerful and provocative consulting in various challenge areas. Assisting clients from start-up’s to multi-million dollar established companies, Allison is a highly regarded "thinking partner" empowering executives and their teams by bringing out the best in their communication, performance and satisfaction. Allison is also the Women Presidents' Organization (WPO) Diablo Valley Chapter Chair, facilitating a peer advisory group of Bay Area multi-million dollar entrepreneurial women presidents and CEOs in order to bring the "genius out of the group" and accelerate the growth of their business. To learn more about Allison go to www.coppiacommunications.com

Join us as we’ll discuss: The Power of Collaborating. The Power of Women in Business. How to stay strong and avoid burnout, overwhelm and stress, in order to generate your life’s dream. Kim Boudreau Smith is a Business Consultant, Speaker and International Best-Selling Author. Her company is dedicated to support women entrepreneurs to start living their Life’s dream! Through “Power UP” she provides the resources to encourage achievement and get the wanted results-Success & Freedom! Helping over 1,000 people successfully achieve healthier lifestyles with her first business, Kim is taking this extensive business knowledge and paying it forward. Helping women entrepreneurs avoid the pitfalls and enjoy the successes. Kim is a passionate believer and has a desire to motivate and support others to achieve their best through taking action and achieving extraordinary results. To learn more about Kim go to www.powerupinsideout.com

Join us as we’ll discuss: How to become very clear about what you want for your retirement abroad. How to take time to research your first choice AND alternatives. See if other places will better meet your needs. It is important that you don’t just visit a location, but that you visit it with an eye for how it would be to live there. Ann Hoffman took her first trip when she was six weeks old and grew up a military brat. She lived in Japan for three years, explored Marrakesh and camped on the banks of the Yukon. Ann's spent over four months in Australia, lived like a local for three months in Ecuador, seven in Mexico and one in Paris. She's rambled through over 30 countries and her bucket list includes horseback riding in Mongolia, a river trip on the Mekong, and walking the ice in Antarctica. Ann's joy comes from sharing her love of living internationally and how it’s possible to have the retirement of your dreams. To learn more about Ann Hoffman go to http://www.enjoylivinginternationally.com.

Join us as we’ll discuss: 3 Steps to increase your sports knowledge and sound credible in just 5 minutes a day. How to define a productive conversation – and make better use of your time. How sports conversations help women play bigger and increase their influence. Jen Mueller, America’s Expert Talker is rarely at a loss for words. She pursued a career in sports broadcasting after repeated comments of “talks too much” from teachers and family members. She’s spent more than a decade honing her speaking skills as a sports broadcaster and sideline reporter. You can see her throughout Mariners season on ROOT Sports and hear her on the sidelines of Seahawks games on 710 AM radio is Seattle. Jen founded Talk Sporty to Me in 2009 after identifying a communication void in the workplace that could be filled with sports conversations. To learn more about Jen Mueller go to http://TalkSportytoMe.com.

Join us as we’ll discuss: 3 Steps to increase your sports knowledge and sound credible in just 5 minutes a day. How to define a productive conversation – and make better use of your time. How sports conversations help women play bigger and increase their influence. Jen Mueller, America’s Expert Talker is rarely at a loss for words. She pursued a career in sports broadcasting after repeated comments of “talks too much” from teachers and family members. She’s spent more than a decade honing her speaking skills as a sports broadcaster and sideline reporter. You can see her throughout Mariners season on ROOT Sports and hear her on the sidelines of Seahawks games on 710 AM radio is Seattle. Jen founded Talk Sporty to Me in 2009 after identifying a communication void in the workplace that could be filled with sports conversations. To learn more about Jen Mueller go to http://TalkSportytoMe.com.

Join us as we’ll discuss: A list of ‘Gender mistakes.’ The cultural link between violence against women and warring nations. How women repress themselves by attracting the ‘macho man.’ In the Spring of 1981, Liz Lewinson encountered a young American Buddhist teacher at a classroom at UCLA. Rama’s teachings on feminism inspired her to embark on a lifelong study of the root causes of feminism and the power of women. Over the years, she has shared her findings and observations with numerous students. In Independence Ring, she presents the core of empowering feminist teachings for girls and women. She has conducted strategic planning for some of the largest companies and governmental agencies in the world; managed complex, multi-million dollar projects/programs in information technology and business process improvement; gained renown for public relations expertise in mass media; and created and executed communications plans that build, motivate and galvanize constituencies. To learn more about Liz Lewinson go to http://www.independencering.com.

Join us as we’ll discuss: Why staying centered helps you balance your Life and also evolve your Soul. Ways to stay centered by nourishing your own body, mind, heart and Soul. How evolving your Soul and enjoying your Life impacts everyone in your life and beyond. As a Certified Hypnotherapist, Advanced Akashic Records Teacher, and Life & Soul Balance Coach, Barbara Schiffman excels at translating scientific theories, New Thought perspectives and ancient wisdom into supportive tools to help people experience more balance, peace and joy in their lives. A highly-regarded Hollywood script consultant turned author and speaker, Schiffman is an insightful and gifted teacher whose specialty is balanced, successful living. Her books and coaching programs -- especially “Living in Balance for Boomers: Secrets to Making the Most of the Second Half of Life” -- are empowering life improvement manuals for people of every age and interest. To learn more about Barbara Schiffman go to http://www.BarbaraSchiffman.com.

Join us as we’ll discuss: Don’t hesitate - Recalibrate. Don’t think your life is set – you can change it. Easy technique to see how far away from living your purpose you are now. Allen Vaysberg is a successful entrepreneur who within the IT consulting industry built several multi-million dollar businesses. Although he was living the "American Dream", deep inside he knew something needed to change because even with all his successes, he still felt unfulfilled. He discovered that in order to live a fulfilled life he needed to pursue his soul’s purpose. By taking charge of his destiny and following his dreams Allen finally found peace and felt complete. Today he inspires individuals to live their essence and assists them to re-calibrate their lives. He does so through many different mediums including his coaching practice “Recalibrate Your Life” To learn more about Allen Vaysberg go to www.recalibrateyourlife.com. 06/11/13

Join us as we’ll discuss: Grandmothers today are nothing like grandmother stereotypes. Grandmothers are changing the world. Grandmothers can help. Photojournalist Paola Gianturco has documented women’s lives in 55 countries and created five books as philanthropic projects. Her images have been exhibited at the United Nations, UNESCO, The US Senate, The Field Museum/Chicago, and The International Museum of Women. Paola has been a guest on The Oprah Winfrey Show, CNN, NPR and Voice of America programs plus many other TV and radio shows. Her pictures have appeared in the New York Times, Washington Post, Marie Claire and more. Paola was a principal in the first women-owned advertising agency in the U.S.; co-developed and taught executive institutes on Women and Leadership at Stanford University; and served on the board of The Association of Women's Rights in Development. She chaired the Board of The Crafts Center/Washington DC (which worked with low income artisans in 79 countries), serves on the Board of International Nature and Cultural Adventures, is an advisor to Global Grandmothers, and a member of International Women’s Forum. To learn more about Paola Gianturco go to www.globalgrandmotherpower.com.

Join us as we’ll discuss: How to identify and overcome self-limiting beliefs. How to break through negative programming NOW. Master the “Power of 5” to accomplish your goals and objectives with velocity. Lisa Jimenez has helped thousands of people break through fear and self-limiting beliefs to get into ACTION and achieve their goals. Her programs help people build belief, retrain the brain, and create the mind-set they need to win in business and life. Lisa’s best-selling books Conquer Fear! and Don’t Mess With the Princess! have sold over 100,000 copies and are published in 7 languages. Through her doctoral studies in Psychology, growing a successful business herself, and her matchless experience of being a single mom of three children, Lisa offers a dynamic, real-world program that your people will love and relate to! Lisa’s programs teach your people how to develop the self-view they need to instantly overcome any objection, challenge or set back. They’ll learn how to stay focused, fired up, and in action in their business. To learn more about Lisa Jimenez go to www.Rx-Success.com

Join us as we’ll discuss: How men can “get in the game” and become active allies and advocates for women in leadership roles. Anne’s perspective on Sheryl Sandberg’s LEAN IN movement. Her top five recent moments that show women are gaining momentum. Anne Doyle has been on the front lines of women’s progress for decades – as a journalist, auto executive, elected official, mother, and author of POWERING UP! How America’s Women Achievers Become Leaders. She began her career as a TV news and sports broadcaster. Inducted into the Michigan Journalism Hall of Fame for leadership role in opening sports locker rooms. As Ford Motor Company executives was named one of the “100 Leading Women in the Auto Industry.” Anne is a single Mom who took an early retirement from the corporate fast track and began working on her book and ran for office. Today, she is an Auburn Hills City Councilwoman, global traveler and keynote speaker who is passionate about women and girls – everywhere -- achieving their full potential. To learn more about Anne Doyle go to www.annedoylestrategies.com.

Join us as we’ll discuss: How to Compound your Gains. Protect your assets in a debt world. And Thrive! (instead of being buried alive in bills and struggling to survive) Natalie Pace is the author of the Amazon bestsellers, The ABCs of Money and You Vs. Wall Street. She has been saving homes and nest eggs for more than a decade, while at the same time earning her the prestigious ranking of #1 stock picker. Natalie Pace is a blogger on HuffingtonPost.com and a repeat guest on national television and radio shows such as Good Morning America, Fox News, CNBC and NPR. As a strong believer in giving back, she has been instrumental in raising tens of millions for public schools, financial literacy, the arts and underserved women and girls worldwide. To learn more about Natalie Pace go to www.NataliePace.com. The ABCs of Money is available FREE in May on her website! .

Join us as we’ll discuss: Abuse is widespread from all walks of life. There is more hope now for women to overcome all types of abuse. Wounded? Survive! Thrive! book gives support and answers to help women do this. There is open adoption that was not available back when Ellen was born in 1953. This is becoming a HUGE mission to help women on a global basis.