Smart Women Talk Radio with Katana Abbott

Katana will interview Online Business Strategist - Creator of the BOOM! Formula and Online TV Pro, Jody Jelas. Join us as we’ll discuss: How creating an online TV show can be one of the most cost effective marketing strategies you'll ever do. What is the "sitcom" strategy and how it can be used to grab interest. Where to funnel them into buying clients. Jody Jelas is often referred to as: “The most transparent and authentic personal brand marketer in the business.” Jody is the Author of “LadyBalls” which hit best seller on the first day it hit Amazon. She helps Coaches, Teachers & Entrepreneurs create an authentic online brand, through video, by being their 100% non-filter selves! She then helps them to extract their best knowledge and turn it into an online leveraged program with her proven BOOM! Formula system! Over the last 16 years she has helped top business folk and online marketers grow their brand globally and develop online leveraged offers that bring in millions of dollars a year for her clients. To learn more about Jody Jelas go to jodyjelas.com

Katana will interview Owner and Managing Member of PTS Compliance Consulting, LLC, Pam Smith. Join us as we’ll discuss how you can: The definition of a Woman Business Enterprise (WBE) The definition of a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) The criteria necessary to become certified as a WBE and an MBE Pam Smith worked 8 years as the Certification Program Manager and Director at the Great Lakes Women’s Business Council (formerly known as CEED), she retired in March 2015 and started PTS Compliance Consulting, LLC. PTS provides certification documentation review for minority business owners seeking contracts with corporations that have supplier diversity initiatives. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and 18 years of experience working with compliance issues. The certifications she holds are for a WBE through Great Lakes WBC and an MBE through Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council, as well as, having memberships in the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) and the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC). To learn more about Pam Smith go to www.ptscomplianceconsulting.com

Katana will interview Owner and Managing Member of PTS Compliance Consulting, LLC, Pam Smith. Join us as we’ll discuss how you can: The definition of a Woman Business Enterprise (WBE) The definition of a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) The criteria necessary to become certified as a WBE and an MBE Pam Smith worked 8 years as the Certification Program Manager and Director at the Great Lakes Women’s Business Council (formerly known as CEED), she retired in March 2015 and started PTS Compliance Consulting, LLC. PTS provides certification documentation review for minority business owners seeking contracts with corporations that have supplier diversity initiatives. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and 18 years of experience working with compliance issues. The certifications she holds are for a WBE through Great Lakes WBC and an MBE through Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council, as well as, having memberships in the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) and the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC). To learn more about Pam Smith go to www.ptscomplianceconsulting.com

Katana will interview The Inspiration to Creation Coach and 9x Amazon bestselling author, international speaker, and award-winning blogger, Nina Amir. Join us as we’ll discuss: Creative ways to use your mind to manifest your desires. The habits of high performers in every industry. How to take inspired action toward your goals and dreams. Nina Amir is an award-winning blogger, international speaker and a nine-time Amazon bestselling author of such books as How to Blog a Book and The Author Training Manual. As the Inspiration to Creation Coach, she helps creative people combine their passion and purpose so they move from idea to inspired action and achieve their potential and fulfill their purpose. To learn more about Nina Amir go to www.ninaamir.com

Katana will interview The Inspiration to Creation Coach and 9x Amazon bestselling author, international speaker, and award-winning blogger, Nina Amir. Join us as we’ll discuss: Creative ways to use your mind to manifest your desires. The habits of high performers in every industry. How to take inspired action toward your goals and dreams. Nina Amir is an award-winning blogger, international speaker and a nine-time Amazon bestselling author of such books as How to Blog a Book and The Author Training Manual. As the Inspiration to Creation Coach, she helps creative people combine their passion and purpose so they move from idea to inspired action and achieve their potential and fulfill their purpose. To learn more about Nina Amir go to www.ninaamir.com

Katana will interview licensed clinical social worker; relationship coach & energy intuitive, Kimberly Brenner. Join us as we’ll learn simple techniques that will help you: Communicate and be heard Stop Fighting Bring Understanding Kimberly Brenner is a psychotherapist and relationship coach, author of 7 Conversations to Make a Good Marriage Great, founder of #Directional Mantras and #Negativity Clearing. To learn more about Kimberly Brenner go to www.kimberlybrenner.com

Katana will interview licensed clinical social worker; relationship coach & energy intuitive, Kimberly Brenner. Join us as we’ll learn simple techniques that will help you: Communicate and be heard Stop Fighting Bring Understanding Kimberly Brenner is a psychotherapist and relationship coach, author of 7 Conversations to Make a Good Marriage Great, founder of #Directional Mantras and #Negativity Clearing. To learn more about Kimberly Brenner go to www.kimberlybrenner.com

Maddy Dychtwald author, regular contributor to the Wall Street, and co-founder of Age Wave on “The Secret to Your Successful Future”. Join us as we discuss: Why is longevity suddenly a big issue? And why is it more important for women than men? What are the 3 things women can do right now to prepare successfully for longevity in terms of their health? What are the 3 things women can do right now to prepare successfully for longevity in terms of their finance? In a word, it would be “longevity.” And the real secret to a successful future would be to prepare for it, especially in terms of your health and your wealth. What makes this even more complicated for women is they live longer than men, yet their retirement savings is about half that of men and they’re often the one’s caregiving their loved ones. How can women change the game so that they will live long AND well? Maddy is a nationally recognized author, co-founder of Age Wave, and leading expert on the changing demographic trends shaping the marketplace, the workplace and our lives. Having spent almost 30 years investigating and forecasting implications of the age wave, she has also emerged as an authority on the economic ascent of women. Maddy is the author of three books and has been regularly featured in prominent media, including: Bloomberg Businessweek, Forbes, Newsweek, Time, U.S. News & World Report, Fox Business News, CNBC and NPR. She is a contributor to The Wall Street Journal’s Retirement Expert Panel, The Huffington Post, thirdage.com, and caring.com. She is also one of the co-founders of Women Against Alzheimer’s and on the Board of the Bright Focus Foundation. To learn more about Maddy Dychtwald go to www.maddydychtwald.com

Maddy Dychtwald author, regular contributor to the Wall Street, and co-founder of Age Wave on “The Secret to Your Successful Future”. Join us as we discuss: Why is longevity suddenly a big issue? And why is it more important for women than men? What are the 3 things women can do right now to prepare successfully for longevity in terms of their health? What are the 3 things women can do right now to prepare successfully for longevity in terms of their finance? In a word, it would be “longevity.” And the real secret to a successful future would be to prepare for it, especially in terms of your health and your wealth. What makes this even more complicated for women is they live longer than men, yet their retirement savings is about half that of men and they’re often the one’s caregiving their loved ones. How can women change the game so that they will live long AND well? Maddy is a nationally recognized author, co-founder of Age Wave, and leading expert on the changing demographic trends shaping the marketplace, the workplace and our lives. Having spent almost 30 years investigating and forecasting implications of the age wave, she has also emerged as an authority on the economic ascent of women. Maddy is the author of three books and has been regularly featured in prominent media, including: Bloomberg Businessweek, Forbes, Newsweek, Time, U.S. News & World Report, Fox Business News, CNBC and NPR. She is a contributor to The Wall Street Journal’s Retirement Expert Panel, The Huffington Post, thirdage.com, and caring.com. She is also one of the co-founders of Women Against Alzheimer’s and on the Board of the Bright Focus Foundation. To learn more about Maddy Dychtwald go to www.maddydychtwald.com

Join us as we’ll discuss: Why money doesn’t equal happiness and how to discover what does How to quit your job and start a business at home (as a mom of two!) How life setbacks and health scares can be positive influences on your life story Born and raised on the East Coast, Jocelyn Mozak attended Cornell University, graduating C** Laude with a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering and Stanford University, where she obtained a Master’s in Electrical Engineering. While her education in engineering certainly refined her technical and analytical skills, it is Jocelyn’s passion for what she does that makes her an outstanding WordPress web designer. She is an expert in thinking outside the box and filtering out the key points amidst all the noise. Jocelyn loves spending time with her family—her husband and two sons—and being active. To learn more about Jocelyn Mozak go to www.mozakdesign.com

Join us as we’ll discuss: Why money doesn’t equal happiness and how to discover what does How to quit your job and start a business at home (as a mom of two!) How life setbacks and health scares can be positive influences on your life story Born and raised on the East Coast, Jocelyn Mozak attended Cornell University, graduating C** Laude with a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering and Stanford University, where she obtained a Master’s in Electrical Engineering. While her education in engineering certainly refined her technical and analytical skills, it is Jocelyn’s passion for what she does that makes her an outstanding WordPress web designer. She is an expert in thinking outside the box and filtering out the key points amidst all the noise. Jocelyn loves spending time with her family—her husband and two sons—and being active. To learn more about Jocelyn Mozak go to www.mozakdesign.com

Join us as we’ll discuss: How to set young colleagues up for success on your team The power of please and thank you in a trophy world Mutual mentorship – creating positive two way mentor relationships that benefit your team Lee Caraher is the CEO of San Francisco-based Double Forte and is an acclaimed communication strategist known for her practical solutions to big problems. This is not her first rodeo – she’s worked at highly regarded companies big and small throughout her career, and she's learned a lot along the way that she shares in her book and in her keynote speeches and workshops in the hopes that everyone can reduce the drama in the workplace. Lee is active in the community and currently serves on the Board of KQED Public Media Grace Cathedral’s Board and on the Board of Trustees of Menlo College, Atherton. Lee lives on the San Francisco Bay Peninsula with her husband, two sons and blind cat Al. To learn more about Lee Caraher go to www.leecaraher.com

Join us as we’ll discuss: How to set young colleagues up for success on your team The power of please and thank you in a trophy world Mutual mentorship – creating positive two way mentor relationships that benefit your team Lee Caraher is the CEO of San Francisco-based Double Forte and is an acclaimed communication strategist known for her practical solutions to big problems. This is not her first rodeo – she’s worked at highly regarded companies big and small throughout her career, and she's learned a lot along the way that she shares in her book and in her keynote speeches and workshops in the hopes that everyone can reduce the drama in the workplace. Lee is active in the community and currently serves on the Board of KQED Public Media Grace Cathedral’s Board and on the Board of Trustees of Menlo College, Atherton. Lee lives on the San Francisco Bay Peninsula with her husband, two sons and blind cat Al. To learn more about Lee Caraher go to www.leecaraher.com

Join us as we’ll discuss: The 6 common (and paralyzing) blocks in the way of career happiness for thousands of professionals worldwide. How to identify your specific obstacles to more happiness, and learn where they came from and what they mean. How to chunk down and address your core fears around money, success, and power so you can move through them. The importance of embracing the idea that you CAN have what you want in your professional life, and that you deserve to. Kathy Caprino, M.A. is an international career success coach, writer, and speaker dedicated to the advancement of women in business. The author of Breakdown, Breakthrough, and Founder of Ellia Communications, Inc. and the Amazing Career Project, Kathy is a Forbes, Huffington Post and LinkedIn contributor and top media source on women’s careers and workplace issues.

Join us as we’ll discuss: The 6 common (and paralyzing) blocks in the way of career happiness for thousands of professionals worldwide. How to identify your specific obstacles to more happiness, and learn where they came from and what they mean. How to chunk down and address your core fears around money, success, and power so you can move through them. The importance of embracing the idea that you CAN have what you want in your professional life, and that you deserve to. Kathy Caprino, M.A. is an international career success coach, writer, and speaker dedicated to the advancement of women in business. The author of Breakdown, Breakthrough, and Founder of Ellia Communications, Inc. and the Amazing Career Project, Kathy is a Forbes, Huffington Post and LinkedIn contributor and top media source on women’s careers and workplace issues.