Smart Women Talk

Smart Women Talk

Your energy, beliefs, and support systems will often affect your ability to attract vibrant wealth, health, and happiness into your life. Host, Katana Abbott, CFP® CSA, CSSCS, Retirement Income Coach, founder of The Midlife Millionaire® Solution and the Smart Women Companies is here to address cutting-edge topics and bring you bestselling authors and thought-leaders, so you can live with more purpose, passion, and prosperity! www.JoinSmartWomen.com Follow Smart Women Talk on your favorite podcast platform! You can also WATCH Smart Women Talk on Smart Women TV @ www.smartwomentv.com Website: http://www.smartwomensempowerment.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SmartWomensEmpowerment/ Twitter: @SmartWomEmpower

Episodes

September 21, 2025 38 mins
What if AI could give you back 30 hours a week—without sacrificing your voice or your brand?

In this episode, Smart Women Talk host, Katana Abbott, sits down with marketing strategist and AI expert Kendra Corman to unpack how she went from 14-hour days to building a smarter, lighter business with AI as her strategic partner. You’ll learn:
  • How to train AI to write in your authentic voice (Kendra’s “Voice Paragraph Method”).
  • Set gu...
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What if working less is the key to more freedom, impact, and income?

Dr. Nona Djavid—mindset mentor and author of Elevate Your Life—went from burnout to a seven-figure business while working just one week a month.

In this inspiring conversation, we unpack her four-step “quantum leap” framework, the power of an unreasonable vision, and why success takes both mechanics (systems, strategy) and energetics (identity, beliefs, emotional st...
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Do you feel like you’re constantly trying to control every aspect of your life—only to end up exhausted, anxious, or stuck?

In this powerful interview, Katana Abbott talks with Kute Blackson, transformational speaker and bestselling author of "You Are the One" and "The Magic of Surrender."

Kute shares deeply moving insights from his personal journey and his mother’s remarkable grace during her battle with cancer. You’ll learn how sur...
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August 9, 2025 31 mins
Heal from Within with Dr. Shannon South

In this powerful episode of Smart Women Talk, Katana Abbott sits down with Dr. Shannon South — also known as The Joy Doctor — to explore how you can tap into your own “inner counselor” to heal from trauma, release limiting patterns, and step into lasting joy and abundance.

Dr. Shannon shares her personal journey from anxiety and depression to profound healing, along with the transformative proc...
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In this episode of Smart Women Talk, host Katana Abbott sits down with the amazing Dr. Anna Cabeca for a powerful discussion on what it really means to live vibrantly after menopause.
Dr. Anna shares why balancing hormones isn’t just about taking hormones—and how food, mindset, and lifestyle play an even bigger role. From her Keto-Green® lifestyle tips to natural approaches to sexual wellness, Dr. Anna offers a refreshing perspectiv...
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Is midlife the beginning of the end—or the start of something powerful?

In this episode of Smart Women Talk, Katana Abbott welcomes Pam DeRose and Julie Fidel, co-authors of Midlife Upgrade: A Girlfriend’s Guide to Finding Power in the Pause.

Together, they challenge outdated beliefs about menopause, hormones, sex, and self-worth—and reveal why this season of life can be a profound opportunity for renewal. You’ll learn how to stop a...
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Ready to create your own miracles?

Dr. Mark Mincolla reveals the secrets behind extraordinary recoveries and profound health transformations by merging ancient energy healing methods with state-of-the-art nutritional science.

Dr. Mincolla teaches you practical tools to unlock your highest potential, reduce stress, and embrace miraculous health and well-being.

Tune in and start your journey to living in the miracle zone! During this sh...
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Are you craving more joy, purpose, and freedom—but feeling stuck in the wrong place? Join us as author and wellness expert Emily A. Francis shares her bold story of leaving behind the familiar to start over in Malta, a Mediterranean island paradise.

Discover how relocating for health, happiness, and alignment led Emily to not only rewrite her life—but to rediscover herself. From growing olive trees to working with local farmers and ...
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Why do bad things happen to good people?

n this deeply moving episode of Smart Women Talk, Rabbi Cantor Judy Greenfeld joins Katana to explore how adversity shapes purpose.

From personal tragedy to spiritual awakening, Rabbi Cantor Judy shares her journey of resilience, faith, and finding meaning. Discover how ancient prayers, movement, and daily practice can help you reconnect with your soul—and stand in your personal power no matte...
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Feeling stuck in a successful career? You’re not alone—and you’re not broken.  

This episode features Arivee Vargas, former Big Law litigator turned executive coach and author of Your Time to Rise. Arivee shares her powerful story of career reinvention and the mindset shifts that helped her—and now help others—escape the career trap.  

You’ll learn how to spot the red flags of misalignment, how cultural expectations and perfectionism...
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What if the root of your chronic symptoms isn't in your head—but in your immune system? In this powerful conversation, Dr. Tom O’Bryan joins Smart Women Talk host Katana Abbott to break down the truth about autoimmune diseases and what you really need to know to take control of your health. Together, they explore:
  • The 5 pillars behind the development of chronic inflammatory and autoimmune diseases
  • What autoimmune disease actually...
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What if the key to energy, strength, and independence in your second half isn’t more exercise—but the right kind? In this powerful episode, Debra Atkinson joins Smart Women Talk host Katana Abbott to bust myths about fitness after 50 and reveal how to master your metabolism at any stage of life. You’ll learn:
  • The #1 exercise priority that determines long-term independence.
  •  How to know if your fitness routine is actually working—...
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March 23, 2025 34 mins
Join Joanna and Katana as they discuss:
  • How to find hidden stories in your life.
  • Why it's never too late to reinvent yourself.
  • How authenticity and self-trust are your superpowers.
Joanna Klein, founder of Journey to Legacy, is a renowned speaker, writer, and transformational coach who became an entrepreneur at age 65.
 
Drawing on her Master's in Social Work and decades of experience creating personal development programs, she ...
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Join Shannon and Katana as they discuss:
  • How to embrace change as an opportunity.
  • How to recognize transferable skills for your next act.
  • How to design a roadmap from here to there.

Shannon Russell is a Television Producer turned Entrepreneur and Career Transition/Business Coach. She is also an Exit Strategy Expert, YouMap® Coach, Author, Speaker, and Host of the Second Act Success Career Podcast and the How To Quit Your Job a...
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Take Charge of Your Finances with Eva Moulton, CFP®

Join Eva and Katana as they discuss:
  • The first steps to building a healthy financial foundation for taking control of your money.
  • The best resources and strategies to help you manage and grow your finances.
  • The one simple step you can take today to make a lasting impact on your financial future.
Eva started her career with Ameriprise as a financial advisor over 25 years ago an...
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The Biggest Money Mistakes Women Make with Katana Abbott, CFP® and Colleen Kilpatrick

Join Colleen and Katana as they discuss:
  • Why many women often avoid dealing with finances and how to find the courage to take action.
  • How your money personality can sabotage your ability to create wealth.
  • Some simple tips you can take to immediately change your relationship with money.
Katana Abbott, CFP®, is a Midlife Millionaires® Coach and ...
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Mastering the Art of Letting Go with Colleen Kilpatrick  

Join Colleen and Katana as they discuss:  
  • Simple and effective techniques you can put into practice today to identify what's been been draining your energy.
  • The steps you can take to eliminate tolerations.
  • How to identify long-lost dreams and hidden passions you'll now explore with your energy and enthusiasm.  
Colleen Kilpatrick is a Speaker, Course Creator, and Author...
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Making Space for What Really Matters with Tracy McCubbin

Join Tracy and Katana as they discuss:
  • How five minutes of decluttering daily can make a tremendous difference in your life.
  • Why making space for what really matters is essential to creating a happy home.
  • Cracking the myth that your home has to be perfect. It doesn't!
Tracy McCubbin is the CEO and founder of dClutterfly, one of America’s top decluttering companies. In the...
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Purposeful Planning Makes for Joy-Filled Holidays with Ella Herlihy


Join Ella and Katana as they discuss:
  • What questions to ask to determine your to-do and not-to-do lists.
  • How to set boundaries that will guard what matters most.
  • How to love your family well with gifts that reflect their unique love language.
Ella is a mom to five thriving young adults and wife of 28 years to Steve. Over the last twenty-five years, she has accu...
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Join Joy and Katana as they discuss:
  • How taking on the role of caregiver offers new perspectives when planning for the future.
  • The significance of longevity and your health's role as you age.
  • Strategies for initiating the eldercare conversation.
Joy Loverde has a reputation for being a path carver and visionary. She is a keynote speaker, consultant, and author of the best-seller The Complete Eldercare Planner, 4th edition and ...
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