Smart Women Talk

4 Smart Strategies to Creating Retirement Income with Katana Abbott, CFP®& Colleen Kilpatrick

Join Colleen and Katana as they discuss:

- How much you need to retire
- The best time to start taking Social Security.
- How to protect your money in a turbulent market.

Katana Abbott, CFP®, is a Midlife Millionaire® Coach, founder of the Smart Women Companies, and the host Smart Women Talk Radio with over a million subscribers. For over 30 years, Katana has shown women how to take charge of their life and finances and believes it’s never too early to plan for expected and unexpected events like retirement, encore careers, moving abroad, or preparing for long-term care. She has written several books, created a financial literacy course, and is a popular speaker. Katana has been honored by NAWBO as one of Detroit’s Top 10 Business Women, receiving the Breakthrough Award.

To learn more about Katana, visit katanaabbott.com.

Colleen Kilpatrick is a speaker, creative collaborator and the owner/host of the Red Maple Retreat, a vacation rental in Milford, MI. In her work with other entrepreneurs, Colleen draws upon her unique and varied background in marketing, business innovation, personal development and spiritual teachings to inspire people to bring their best gifts to the world. The creator of Business Brainstorming Sessions and numerous business and personal development programs and events, Colleen is known for her ability to turn complex concepts into simple, step-by-step solutions that can be understood and implemented with ease. For her 3rd Act, Colleen has joined forces with an international financial training academy to empower and enrich the lives of millions of people by teaching them the new rules of money.

To learn more about Colleen's Red Maple Retreat, visit https://www.facebook.com/redmapleretreat.

An Alternative Approach to Healing with Gerarda Pizzarello

Join Gerarda and Katana as they discuss:

- How Gerarda put her MS into remission and has kept it there for the last 25 years.
- Why detox is the first step to creating a level playing field.
- Understanding the role nutrition and diet play in rebuilding and rebalancing the body.

Gerarda Pizzarello is a graduate of Rutgers University, Douglass College with dual B.A. degrees, in English and Sociology. She is also an alumni of the Juilliard School, NYC, where she studied theatrical painting and stagecraft. She spent her early career working on operas, plays and independent films in the NY, NJ and Washington, DC areas. Her film career began by working with Director John Sayles on his 1996 film Lone Star. As a member of United Scenic Artists, her professional career spanned across Broadway, opera at the Metropolitan Opera, network television and feature films. After more than a decade in show business, she turned her attention to work in the private sector and joined the team at Inferential Focus in 2010.

Healthy Bones for Life with Margie Bissinger

Join Margie and Katana as they discuss:

- Why an osteoporosis exercise program should include resistance training, weight-bearing exercises, and balance training.
- The vitamins and minerals that are necessary for healthy bones.
- The impact stress has on bone health.

Margie Bissinger is a physical therapist, integrative health coach, happiness trainer, and author. She oversees all the osteoporosis initiatives in the state of New Jersey.

Margie teaches an online program to give people the tools to naturally achieve optimal bone health. She is the host of the Happy Bones, Happy Life Podcast. Margie created The Happy Me, Happy Life online program to help people increase their happiness level, energy, and overall health. She has been featured in the New York Times, Menopause Management, OB GYN News and has contributed to numerous health and fitness books.

To learn more about Margie, visit margiebissinger.com.

The Autoimmune Solution with Dr. Tom O'Bryan

Join Dr. Tom and Katana as they discuss:

- The 5 pillars in the development of chronic inflammatory diseases.
- What exactly autoimmune disease is and why you NEED to know.
- How to recognize the role genetic and environmental triggers play in autoimmune and other diseases.

Dr. Tom O’Bryan is a recognized world expert on gluten and its impact on health. He is an internationally recognized and sought-after speaker and workshop leader specializing in the complications of Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity, Celiac Disease, and the development of Autoimmune Diseases, as they occur inside and outside of the intestines for the past 40 years.

To learn more about Dr. Tom, visit thedr.com.

Think Globally, Act Locally with Sandy Baruah

Join Sandy and Katana as they discuss:

- What Detroit is doing to fight climate change.
- How General Motors is leading the charge in electric vehicles.
- And some challenges we are facing to make it happen.

The Honorable Sandy K. Baruah is president and CEO of the Detroit Regional Chamber, the third largest chamber of commerce in the nation. He served President George W. Bush as administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration. He is a frequent commentator on local and national media regarding political developments, automotive industry matters, and Detroit and Michigan issues. Sandy and Lisa Baruah have one son, live in a household run by the family pets, and previously lived in Portland, Oregon and Washington, D.C.

The Importance of Soil with Brittany Multer

Join Brittany and Katana as they discuss:

- Why soil is important to life.
- Current land management practice that is degrading soil at an unsustainable level.
- Strategies that can be taken to improve soil health.

Brittany Multer received her bachelor's degree in civil engineering from The University of Kansas in 2018. After graduation, she worked at an engineering consulting firm in San Francisco as a civil engineer for 3 years. Brittany is currently pursuing her master's degree at The Ohio State University in the School of Environment and Natural Resources specializing in soil science. Her research focuses on concrete weathering in soil and its potential to sequester atmospheric carbon.

Join Anne Doyle and Katana Abbott as they discuss:

- The impact of the U.S. Women's Soccer victory for equal pay and the fight for equality in other sports.
- Ukrainian women on the front lines.
- The International Women's Forum this May and in 2023.

Anne Doyle is a Hall of Fame journalist, business executive, author of POWERING UP: How America's Women Achievers Become Leaders; host of the POWER UP WOMEN podcast, a global speaker, and a member of the Global Board of the International Women's Forum. She has been on the front lines of progress for nearly five decades and a passionate supporter of the importance of women helping to lift other girls and women. Her mantra, "Every woman for herself is a losing strategy."

To learn more about Anne, visit www.annedoyleleadership.com

Join Katana Abbott, CFP® as she shares:

- The key to true retirement portfolio diversification.
- Why you want to talk to your financial advisor now.
- The impact the stock market cycles and bubbles can have on your retirement plans.

Katana Abbott is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional and Certified Senior Advisor who began her financial planning career in 1987 with Ameriprise Financial Services. Because of her personal experiences with financial abuse, death, disability, divorce, and caregiving, she teaches women how to take charge of their finances, create wealth and prepare for expected and unexpected life events. Katana is an inspirational speaker, author and the host of Smart Women Talk with over a million subscribers. She is the founder of the Designated Caregiver® program and the Smart Women Companies. She has been married to DSO French hornist, Mark Abbott, for over 30 years and they have two daughters.

To learn more and connect with Katana, visit her at www.KatanaAbbott.com

Join Bobette and Katana as they discuss:

- How women can escape domestic violence and thrive.
- Organizations at the forefront of victim advocacy.
- The importance of empowering victims and survivors.

Bobette Schrandt has served as President & CEO of LACASA Center since 2008. LACASA, which is based in Livingston County, Michigan, provides critical services for victims and survivors of child abuse, domestic violence, and sexual assault. Under Schrandt’s leadership, this independent nonprofit organization has grown in breadth and scope to provide more than 30 programs and services that help victims recover from trauma and rebuild their lives. Throughout her four-decade career, Schrandt has served in numerous leadership positions at nonprofit agencies in Southeastern Michigan—all with a focus on empowering women, children and families. She earned her Master’s degree in Social Work from Wayne State University and her Bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University.

Learn more about LACASA Center at lacasacenter.org

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Join Smart Women Talk host, Katana Abbott, as she shares how women become empowered.

Katana Abbott, CFP®, is a Midlife Millionaire® Coach, founder of the Smart Women Companies, and the host Smart Women Talk with over a million subscribers. For over 30 years, Katana has shown women how to take charge of their life and finances and believes it’s never too early to plan for expected and unexpected events like retirement, encore careers, moving abroad, or preparing for long-term care. She has written several books, created a financial literacy course, and is a popular speaker. Katana has been honored by NAWBO as one of Detroit’s Top 10 Business Women, receiving the Breakthrough Award. To download her new retirement guide, Three Smart Strategies for a Midlife Millionaire® Lifestyle. visit www.katanaabbott.com