MediatorPodcast.com - Mediation, Negotiation & Collaboration

Hi, welcome to MediatorPodcast.com, a podcast and video series about mediation, negotiation strategies and collaboration. My name is Melissa Gragg, and I'm a valuation expert and divorce financial mediator in St. Louis, Missouri. 

Today we are speaking with Leah Marie Mazur about her personal insights from her first and second divorce and how this journey helped her gain clarity and self-awareness. Leah is a certified Divorce Recovery Coach in Buffalo, New York and founder of Mindfully Ready LLC. She specializes in helping her clients heal after divorce so they can create a healthy, happy, and fulfilling new chapter for themselves and their kids. 

Hi, welcome to MediatorPodcast.com, a podcast and video series about mediation, negotiation and collaboration. My name is Melissa Gragg, and I'm a valuation expert and divorce mediator in St. Louis, Missouri – specializing in divorce and partner disputes. 

Today we are speaking with Amy Adler, a CPA, Certified Fraud Examiner, and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst about creating post-divorce budgets to secure a stable financial future. She is based in Austin, Texas and brings a unique blend of financial expertise and personal experience to divorce support. With a background in public accounting, internal audit, fraud investigation, and corporate accounting, she now uses her skills to help others navigate divorce. Her mission is to minimize the stress, time, and cost of divorce, ensuring clients are well-prepared for a brighter future.  

Melissa Gragg  
CVA, MAFF 
Expert testimony for financial and valuation issues  
Bridge Valuation Partners, LLC  
[email protected]  
http://www.BridgeValuation.com  
http://www.ValuationPodcast.com  
http://www.MediatorPodcast.com  
https://www.valuationmediation.com  
Cell: (314) 541-8163

Amy Adler CPA, CFE, CDFA
Adler Divorce Financial Consulting
https://yourdivorceasset.com
512-484-2020
[email protected]

On this episode of MediatorPodcast.com, we talk about divorce, narcissism, and reclaiming your life back with Narcissist Divorce Coach, Victoria McCooey. Victoria is a motivational speaker and she created a system called Reclaim Your Power. She's based in New York, but she services clients around the world, and she's helping people not only in the divorce process, but anytime they're in a relationship with a narcissist.

Want to speak with Victoria? Use this link to schedule an appointment: https://victoriamccooey.17hats.com/p#/scheduling/dfcbgrdtsbbtfvvcpwbvzxfncgdnfnnf

Hi, welcome to MediatorPodcast.com, a podcast and video series about mediation, negotiation, and collaboration. My name is Melissa Gragg, and I'm a valuation expert and divorce mediator in St. Louis, Missouri. I specialize in divorce and partnership disputes, but today we're gonna discuss overcoming financial abuse and insights from a financial analyst with Leah Hadley. She's a CDFA or Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, and an accredited financial counselor. Leah is based in Cleveland, Ohio, and she's committed to working with people in a very compassionate fashion, offering them financial guidance through different life issues, such as divorce. 

Welcome to MediatorPodcast.com, a podcast and video series about mediation, negotiation and collaboration. My name is Melissa Gragg, and I'm a valuation expert and divorce mediator in St. Louis Missouri – specializing in divorce and partner disputes.  

Today we will discuss Creating Clarity and Confidence Through Meditation with Cristin Terri. Cristin is based in Cape Town, South Africa She is a certified divorce coach, co-parenting specialist, holistic counselor, and meditation teacher and offers valuable support to individuals going through the challenging process of divorce. 

Hi, welcome to MediatorPodcast.com, a podcast and video series about mediation, negotiation, and collaboration. My name is Melissa Gragg, and I'm a valuation expert and a divorce mediator in St. Louis, Missouri. Today we'll discuss the divorce journey with the founder of Foundations Divorce Solutions and Foundation's Coaching Group, Caroline Pak. Caroline is a certified divorce and transitions coach, a life coach, a mediator, and a certified divorce financial analyst based in Seattle, Washington.

1. What is the very first step someone should take when they've decided to file for divorce?
2. What common challenges do you see your divorcing clients going through and how do they overcome them?
3. What advice do you have for someone going through the divorce process?
4. What is the difference between short-term and long-term planning for someone going through a divorce?
5. How does someone redefine their life post-divorce? 

Melissa Gragg  
CVA, MAFF, CDFA  
Expert testimony for financial and valuation issues  
Bridge Valuation Partners, LLC  
[email protected]  
http://www.BridgeValuation.com  
http://www.ValuationPodcast.com  
http://www.MediatorPodcast.com  
https://www.valuationmediation.com  
Cell: (314) 541-8163

Caroline Pak
Divorce Mediator | CDFA®️ | CDC®️ | Certified Divorce & Transitions Coach
www.foundationsdivorcesolutions.com
855-707-6277
[email protected]

Welcome to MediatorPodcast.com, a mediation podcast and video series where we discuss mediation, negotiation, and collaboration. 

Today we will discuss lessening anxiety around divorce with Miss Olivia Summerhill. Olivia is the founder of a financial consulting company helping affluent women maintain their lifestyles and thrive post divorce by educating and empowering them financially. Having over a decade of experience in wealth management and private banking, Olivia dedicates her time to protecting women. Her niche serves famous and high profile women who need help navigating the financial complexities of divorce. She also consults with financial advisors and family offices to help their clients avoid divorce mistakes. 

1. What are common misconceptions about divorce that can contribute to anxiety?
2. What are some practical steps that individuals can take to prepare themselves for a divorce in order to minimize anxiety and uncertainty?
3. How can communication with a soon-to-be ex-spouse be managed to reduce conflict during a divorce process?
4. What resources and support systems are available to people going through a divorce?

Melissa Gragg  
CVA, MAFF, CDFA  
Expert testimony for financial and valuation issues  
Bridge Valuation Partners, LLC  
[email protected]  
http://www.BridgeValuation.com  
http://www.ValuationPodcast.com  
http://www.MediatorPodcast.com  
https://www.valuationmediation.com  
Cell: (314) 541-8163

Olivia Summerhill CFP®, CMC®
Divorce Financial Consultant
www.summerhillfirm.com
Podcast: Divorce for Wealthy Women

Hi, welcome to MediatorPodcast.com, a podcast and video series about mediation, negotiation and collaboration. My name is Melissa Gragg and I'm a valuation expert and mediator in St. Louis, Missouri. I specialize in divorce and partner disputes. 

Today we're actually going to talk about something that I really enjoy talking about, but we're gonna tap into our intuition. So how do you tap into your intuition and increase your EQ or emotional intelligence with mediator? Alice Shikina, she's based in California and she has a ton of emotional intelligence, which helps her mediate these cases.

Melissa Gragg  
CVA, MAFF, CDFA  
Expert testimony for financial and valuation issues  
Bridge Valuation Partners, LLC  
[email protected]  
http://www.BridgeValuation.com  
http://www.ValuationPodcast.com  
http://www.MediatorPodcast.com  
https://www.valuationmediation.com  
Cell: (314) 541-8163

Alice Shikina
Shikina Mediation and Arbitration
415-793-8729
[email protected]
www.shikinamediation.com

Hi, welcome to MediatorPodcast.com, a podcast and video series about mediation, negotiation and collaboration. My name is Melissa Gragg, and I'm valuation expert and mediator in St. Louis, Missouri. I actually specialize in divorce and partner disputes, but today we'll discuss divorce, mediation and parenting plans or child custody with Michelle Weinberg. 

Michelle's a licensed marriage and family therapist with over 20 years of experience, but now focuses her practice specifically and solely on divorce mediation in New Jersey. In 2011, she co-founded Westfield Mediation with an attorney Randi Albert, and she's also a member of the New Jersey Association of Professional Mediators and volunteers at several organizations in her spare time. 

1. What is a parenting plan?
2. How is a parenting plan used in divorce?
3. What is the difference between legal custody and physical custody in a divorce?
4. What is 50/50 custody, shared custody, and joint custody - what is the difference between them?
5. What are the logistics to a parenting plan?
6. How to deal with power dynamics and cooperation when creating a parenting plan.
7. What are the top 3 polarizing issues you see debated in the parenting plan process?
8. What is nesting? 
9. What is a MOU or memorandum of understanding?
10. About Michelle Weinberg


Melissa Gragg  
CVA, MAFF, CDFA  
Expert testimony for financial and valuation issues  
Bridge Valuation Partners, LLC  
[email protected]  
http://www.BridgeValuation.com  
http://www.ValuationPodcast.com  
http://www.MediatorPodcast.com  
https://www.valuationmediation.com  
Cell: (314) 541-8163  

Michelle Weinberg
Westfield Mediation, LLC
1812 Front Street
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
Phone: 908.913.0373
Text: 908.913.0648
Fax: 908.789.8738
[email protected]

Hi, welcome to MediatorPodcast.com, a podcast and video series about mediation, negotiation and collaboration. My name is Melissa Gragg and I'm a valuation expert and mediator in St. Louis, Missouri. I specialize in divorce and partner disputes. 

Today we will discuss issues around mediation, settlement negotiations, and dealing with emotional stress. In the mediation, I'm going to be speaking with another mediator and negotiation coach, Alice Shikina, who's based in California. She has a tremendous amount of emotional intelligence and empathy that she uses to successfully mediate case after case. She also has a very unique background with over 20 years of theater experience. 

1. How do you tune into clients’ emotions to produce a successful negotiation outcome?
2. How do you handle parties who are very pessimistic about settlement?
3. What do you do when parties seemingly want very different things?
4. Perspective is very important. Tell us more about this.
5. What part do emotions play in settlement?
6. What are clear communication strategies used in dispute settlements?
7. How does a negotiation coach prepare clients before a settlement dispute or negotiation?
8. About Alice Shikina and mediation - mediator and negotiation coach focusing on emotional stress
9. What should clients look for in a mediator or negotiation coach?

Melissa Gragg
CVA, MAFF, CDFA  
Expert testimony for financial and valuation issues  
Bridge Valuation Partners, LLC  
[email protected]  
http://www.BridgeValuation.com  
http://www.ValuationPodcast.com  
http://www.MediatorPodcast.com  
https://www.valuationmediation.com  
Cell: (314) 541-8163

Alice Shikina
Shikina Mediation and Arbitration
415-793-8729
[email protected]
www.shikinamediation.com