As we all know, divorce is emotionally distressing. Jennifer Warren Medwin is the leading expert on conflict management and empowering women going through this tough process and is here to discuss:

- Empowerment Dynamic Theory and how humans always have a choice. (Victim vs. Creator)

-What to do when you have lost your voice and power in the relationship and how to gain control.

-How coaching can complement your divorce team and help you make the best decisions to reach your future goals.

Her website, which is full of helpful divorce resources: Seeking Empowerment: Clarity Through Partnership

Link to purchase her book:

https://www.amazon.com/Strategies-Tips-Divorce-Coach-Roadmap/dp/1736854410/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?crid=1ZIE7HY4WCGRZ&keywords=strategies+and+tips+from+a+divorce+coach&qid=1640285983&sprefix=strategies+and+tips%2Caps%2C231&sr=8-3

When needing an expert to help curate, revamp or spark new ideas in your collection, we turn to the one and only Marci Kroft. 

Today Marci is here to discuss her extensive knowledge around art, divorce, and the process of integrating new pieces into your life. 

Macklowe's divorce shows us that you do not want to leave it up to the court system to make decisions for you...having a team of experts guide and help protect you is key. 

You will learn all about: 

-Art, Divorce, high profile cases and what to do in divorce with your art collection, how to thrive post-divorce and how to build your new art collection, the process of buying art, and what is a Private Art Consultant's role in the process.

Reach out directly for a private conversation via her email at [email protected]

You might be wondering what are Valuations and Forensic Services? In simple to follow terms, these 'sexy' financial issues in high-net-worth divorce cases are addressed by the one and only Karolina Calhoun, CPA/ABV/CFF, Vice President at Mercer Capital. Karolina has been involved with hundreds of valuation and litigation support engagements in various industries on local, national, and international levels. She also provides forensic and valuation services for family law matters.

So, in a nutshell, she is one of the most qualified people to turn to if your spouse has a successful business. And you are divorcing. And you are scared and uncertain of where to turn or what to do.

She also provides expertise in the following:

-Lifestyle Analyses

-Alimony and division scenario analyses at a point in time and over life accumulation (Alimony Pay & Need Analyses)

-Division of marital estate and understanding liquidity of underlying assets

-Pension valuations

-Other forensic services like tracing, income determination, searching for hidden assets

-Business valuations

-Economic and financial damages studies

Some examples of situations Karolina explains:

1) Although the underlying facts and circumstances vary so much from client to client, it is great to have an expert overview of the more common issues that arise in High-Net-Worth divorces. For example, think about if the husband is a business owner and happens to pay himself through the business. How then do you determine actual income for alimony and child support?

2) If the business has an asset worth or merely a vehicle of compensation? (Think about an LLC, which is a flow-through entity for an MD's medical directorship pay. Is that worth anything, or is it just a vehicle by which the doctor gets compensated?)

3) Another significant consideration in divorce is the liquidity aspect, as many business assets are a majority of the total marital estate. Karolina discusses potentially creating equalizations of all other assets and, in turn, raising the question of liquidity while considering potential alimony needs and abilities too.

To learn more about her firm:

www.mercercapital.com

Valuation | Forensic Services | Litigation Support | M&A Advisory

If you have children and are thinking of divorce, this episode is for you to listen to. We have Kristin MacDermott who has done decades of research on resilience and is a licensed marriage and family therapist. Kristin is also the founder of a wildly successful online program called Parenting Through Divorce and is here to help you with bite-size skills you can use on your divorce journey. 

Some of the topics Kristin discusses today: 

What are the top three things that you see in your practice that causes children to resent their parents, and how can parents avoid these?

You have ten words that you say will stop an argument in its tracks. What are these ten words?

had to give parents one piece of advice about divorce, what would it be?

Why are conversations such an important part of raising resilient kids?

Reach Kristin's groundbreaking program on divorce and children: 

https://www.macdermottmethod.com/

https://www.kristinmacdermott.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristin-macdermott/

https://www.facebook.com/MacDermottMethod/

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Today's guest, Shauna Hovancsek with Sweeney Conrad, is here to discuss the wealthy's favorite topic: taxes. 

As a leader in her field across the Pacific Northwest, she provides tax compliance and planning services to affluent individuals. She is going to cover critical terms and tips about women divorcing, so listen in closely. She has experience in a broad range of industries including real estate, manufacturing, professional services, and is an expert at brainstorming and problem-solving with clients, especially when it comes to divorce and making sure the process is fair. 

You can reach her and her trusted colleagues at 425-629-1990 to identify key opportunities that minimize your present and future tax liabilities, whether or not you are going through a divorce. Her website link: Sweeney Conrad.

This episode revolves around the intricate world of college planning. If you think you can name a building and call it good, you are mistaken; especially when you add divorce into the mix. Vicki Vollweiler is here to discuss how she applies her analytical and coaching skills to work with clients on children planning for attendance at college or with a desire to acquire maximum scholarship dollars to reduce college costs. As with my work, all of her discussions are private and confidential, so clients find a relief that they do not need to worry about their family name and can have open and honest conversations. 

If you are years away, or if college is happening now? Reach out to Vicki at CollegeFinancialPrep

Double Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in the media (CNN, FOX, The Today Show, etc) for over one decade, Michelle Zweifler, MD is here to talk about women, divorce, and plastic surgery. She is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and General Surgeon specializing in facial rejuvenation as well as breast and body contouring. After successfully completing an Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Fellowship with John Q. Owsley, M.D., Dr. Michelle Zweifler established her plastic surgery practice in New York City. She is on the staff at the prestigious Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital, and Lenox Hill Hospital.

During her medical training, Dr. Michelle Zweifler received numerous honors and awards including the Samuel L. Kountz Award for Clinical Excellence in Surgery and the John O. Vieta Award for Professional Excellence and Compassionate Care. Dr. Zweifler strives to achieve each patient’s satisfaction and is truly committed and dedicated to excellent cosmetic results.

She talks to us today about the top procedures women get post-divorce, the importance of self-care, and how to ask the right questions to your plastic surgeon.

Learn more about Dr. Z and the procedures she performs: 

Michelle Zweifler, MD Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Objective. Non-judgemental. Confidential. These are words that Susan Kiernan uses over and over again when she works with her female clients during divorce as a Divorce Coach. As females going through a traumatic event, it is imperative to have a Divorce Coach by your side. In this episode, Susan brings her vast coaching experience into the room and challenges our ideas on how a divorce should be difficult. She also discusses the brain's role in divorce and how to combat triggers. 

Visit Susan's Site for more in-depth resources and to schedule a complimentary consultation:

Susan Kiernan's Coaching

If you think you cannot find love after your divorce, think again. Today's guest, April Davis, the founder of Luma, a luxury matchmaking service, is here to have a brief discussion about finding love post-divorce and the process of dating for affluent women. April has been featured in The Real Housewives, numerous television appearances including CBS and FoxNews, and is one of the fastest-growing Fortune 1000 companies. 

A few takeaways: 

-Having the right mindset. You get what you put out and you have to have an open mind when dating post-divorce. 

-If you have the highest standards, you will want the elite service of a team. (They help with the date coaching, date planning, millionaire matchmaking, and image consulting)

-Avoid repeating the same mistakes as you did in the last relationship! How do you avoid that? Personalized personality fitting and not getting on an app. 

Find more about April's Executive Matchmaking here: 

High-End, Professional Matchmakers | Luma Luxury Matchmaking (lumasearch.com)