Smart Women Talk

Katana and Vicky will be interviewing Anne Doyle, Author, Journalist, Speaker and Engaged Global Citizen and former auto industry executive and elected official.

Join us as we’ll discuss:

Why It’s Time to Stop Fixing Women
What Growing Numbers of global male leaders are doing to tackle the gender leadership gap
What is Womaninity and why it is a strength for aspiring women to start leveraging
Examples of recent “women’s breakthroughs”

Anne Doyle, is the Author of POWERING UP! How America’s Women Achievers Become Leaders and a speaker whose work takes her all over the world. She’s been on the front lines of women’s progress for four decades. As a TV news and sports broadcaster ….She played a leadership role in opening sports locker rooms. Anne also served as a global business executive at Ford Motor Company. She is a single mom and advocate for women running for office. Recently she just completed a 4-year term on the Auburn Hills, MI City Council. As a global speaker and voice for the empowerment of women and girls, Anne has traveled to four continents, including speaking in Saudi Arabia, Trinidad & Spain. This month, Anne is the Keynote Speaker at the U.S. State Department – for Women’s Equality Day.

To learn more about Anne go to www.annedoylestrategies.com

Katana and Vicky will be interviewing John Dankovich,

Wealth Coach and Founding Partner at MKD Wealth Caoches.

Join us as we’ll discuss:

Financial advisors are not created equally- there are different types of advisors fro different types of people. We coach our clients, others prescribe, others just do what they're asked.
There are things you can look for in order to get a sense of who is trustworthy.
There are different things all of us can do at different points in our lives that will make a difference- and they are not all the same things.

In his 25 years as a financial professional, John Dankovich has seen a lot of change. Through every market shift and economic high and low, he has been there…the consistent voice of wisdom in the lives of hundreds of families.


As a pioneer in the field of values-based planning, John has helped build remarkable lives for automotive executives, physicians, owners of private companies, and established families. He has spent his life making a difference in the lives of the clients he serves and in our community. John and his wife Sue have two grown children and reside in Clarkston, Michigan.

To learn more about John go to http://www.mkdwealthcoach.com/

Katana and Vicky will be interviewing 'The Expert of Experts', Debbie Allen.

Join us as we’ll discuss:

Move miles past your competition with the new expert business model
Education based marketing positions you as an authority
Develop high-end coaching/consulting programs and your own events as an expert
Debbie Allen, ‘The Expert of Experts,’ is a business and brand strategist, bestselling author of six books, a motivational film star and a mentor to business owners around the globe. She is an expert strategist in the fields of business growth, marketing and branding. She is also an award-winning entrepreneur who has presented before thousands of people in 28 countries around the world.

Debbie possesses the unique ability to instantly solve any business problem and leverage solutions and marketing trends that earn you “authority domination” around your brand. With over four decades of business building wisdom, she easily understands the dynamics of making BIG money in any economy or with any business reinvention.

To learn more about Debbie, visit www.TheHighlyPaidExpert.com

Katana and Vicky will be replaying their interview with Camille Jayne, change agent, branding expert and President & CEO of The Community House.

Join us as we’ll discuss:

Expert secrets to the strategic planning process
How to create innovative ideas to break apart from the competition
Personal Branding tips which are critical to your success

Camille Jayne is a well-known and successful businesswoman, having been one of the less than 3% of women CEOs of a U.S. public company. She has an excellent reputation in business and on Wall Street. She is a strategic visionary and inspirational leader, who understands how to quickly propel businesses to profitable and sustained success. She is well known as a dynamic and entertaining public speaker on the educational and business lecture circuits.
Former Chairman & CEO Universal Electronics Inc. (NASDAQ: UEIC)
Acting CEO Specialized Marketing Services
Chief Management Consultant for J. D. Power III (founder JD Power & Associates)


To learn more about Camille visit:
www.tchserves.org

Katana and Vicky will be interviewing, Dr. Charlene M. Proctor, author, minister, blessing giver, empowerment coach.

Join us as we’ll discuss:

A step towards personal growth is releasing the past and staying in the present moment.
You can create the life you choose. It takes clarity and passion. Be consistent.
Practice life as a joyful exercise in the present. You’ll be glad you did.

The Rev. Dr. Charlene M. Proctor is an ordained Minister of Spiritual Peacemaking and a Deeksha facilitator trained by the oneness guides from Fiji and India. She is the bestselling author of Let Your Goddess Grow! 7 Spiritual Lessons on Female Power and Positive Thinking and The Women’s Book of Empowerment: 323 Affirmations That Change Everyday Problems Into Moments of Potential. Her Midwestern sensibility and spiritual approach to self-empowerment has helped thousands awaken to their Divine magnificence within. She is the founder of The Goddess Network, an on-line educational resource for topics on spiritual growth, positive thinking, consciousness, and unity. Charlene inspires people to rediscover their own ability to lead authentic lives. Charlene is a subject matter expert for Self Growth.com and Beliefnet.com, the world’s largest personal growth websites. Your Empowerment Zone, a 13 week series on Lifetime Television’s The Balancing Act reached millions of viewers searching to improve their lives. Her affirmations, lectures, and electronic programs reach a worldwide audience daily. She is a frequent media guest and among the Top 100 Thought Leaders of 2007 (The Warren Bennis Leadership Magazine).


To learn more about Charlene, visit www.charleneproctor.com

Katana and Vicky will be interviewing, Melissa Darnay, relaxation expert, and author of “Panama Uncorked: Everything You Need to Know to Visit, Live and Invest in Panama”

Join us as we’ll discuss:

Why people are buzzing about Panama.
How you can make your dollar stretch further by retiring in Panama.
Why Panama is a safe investment.

Melissa Darnay is a relaxation expert and Panama Relocation Concierge. She helps people discover Panama. If it’s a good fit, she helps them relocate to Panama. She moved to Panama 2 years ago as a single woman with 2 small dogs. She’s now married to a beautiful Latin man, owns a condo in a 5-star resort right on the beach, runs a business, and spends an hour every day in deep relaxation. Her favorite relaxation technique is to swing in her hammock with a glass of wine while she watches the ships enter the mouth of the Panama Canal.


To learn more about Melissa go to www.MyMoveToPanama.com

Marlise’s scientifically researched Simplicity of Stillness Method accesses inspired solutions, greater clarity, and deep inner peace for cohesive wellness in 3 essential areas:

BRAIN: Imprints new neural pathways
BODY: Releases blocked cellular memory
SPIRIT: Activates Energy of higher consciousness

Marlise Karlin has pioneered research in the mind/body field for over 25 years. Recognized as an Inner Peace Expert, Marlise is the Founder of the groundbreaking Simplicity of Stillness® Method (SOS), endorsed by Dr. Wayne Dyer, William Tiller PhD, and Wade Davis. She has been interviewed by NBC and Fox News and spoken at global events with Cesar Milan, Gregg Braden and Dr. Eric Pearl. Her latest book, THE SIMPLICITY OF STILLNESS: 3 Steps to Rewire Your Brain & Access Your Highest Potential, integrates Epigenetics, DNA, and Neuroplasticity with over a decade of her case studies in a compelling and relevant manner that immediately impacts your life.

For more information about Marlise, visit www.marlisekarlin.com

Katana and Vicky will be interviewing the Owners of Inspired Apps, Inc., Michelle Hutchinson and MJ Schwader

Join us as we’ll discuss:

Mobile Apps: The next big marketing wave.
The Difference between a Mobile Website and a Mobile App
How to own your niche in the app stores now!

Michelle and MJ came together through their mutual friend Katana Abbott. Michelle went to MJ needing help with publishing an eBook but the conversation quickly shifted to mobile apps. MJ had founded Inspired Apps, Inc. and was looking for someone with app development experience. Michelle had app development experience and was looking to start a business. That conversation led to a partnership that has taken Inspired Apps, Inc. on quite a journey. Working with coaches, speakers, authors and business owners, this duo has over 30 years experience in coaching and developing to make your mobile app success.

To learn more about Michelle and MJ, visit www.InspiredAppsInc.com

Katana and Vicky will be interviewing Denise Wakeman, Online Visibility Expert.
Join us as we’ll discuss:
Why Use Google+ for Your Business
How Google+ Helps You Create Connection
10 Ways to Use HOAs for Your Business
Denise Wakeman is an Online Business Strategist, Founder of The Blog Squad and Co-Founder of The Future of Ink. Denise is the host of the popular Hangout show Adventures In Visibility, focused on helping small businesses and online entrepreneurs to optimize, leverage, and strategically use social marketing tools to gain visibility, build credibility and make more money selling their products and services. Denise is passionate about Adventure travel and how it can inspire you to think bigger and go for what’s possible in your business and life. She’s currently planning a new Adventure for entrepreneurs in Peru and another in India.

For more information about Denise visit http://DeniseWakeman.com

Katana and Vicky will be interviewing, Dr Debora Sepich, Assistant Professor of Marketing and Management.
Join us as we’ll discuss:
Time for Oneself is essential for rejuvenation and epiphanies
Understand there is something you were “Born to do”
Understand the essential nature of your support network and keeping that support network informed about your needs
Professor Debora Sepich joined the George Fox University School of Business in April 2005 as director of MBA programs and assistant professor of management and marketing. She joined George Fox after spending 25 years in the high tech business, 12 of the last years as cofounder and executive vice president and board member of Dolphin Software.
She teaches courses on both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Upon leaving Dolphin, Debora felt called to help others learn by sharing her experiences in business creation and development. Debora is also involved in the local business community as a business advisor with a specialty developing go-to-market strategies. While at George Fox University, Debora has helped lead three groups of graduate students in a study abroad program in Brazil and China.
Debora and her husband, Gordon, love to travel and have been married for 30 years. Along with traveling, Debora enjoys reading, skiing and backpacking with her family which, in addition to her husband, includes a son and daughter-in-law, a daughter, and a Havachon puppy.
To learn more about Debora, visit www.georgefox.edu