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Smart Women Talk

Smart Women Talk
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Mental Health
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Financial Goals
Investing
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Roth IRA
Decluttering
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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 purp... more

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Latest Episodes

What happens when the life you thought was secure suddenly isn't?

For Karin Kusano, starting over meant facing a reality she never expected. After discovering that she didn't have the financial independence she thought she had, she found herself re... more

What if the pieces of your life that didn't go according to plan were actually leading you somewhere better?

Amy Peterson had a dream. From the age of 14, she wanted to become the first female general manager of a Major League Baseball team. She bu... more

What if your best years are still ahead?

For many women, getting older comes with an unspoken expectation that it's time to slow down, play it safe, and accept that certain adventures belong to a younger version of ourselves.

Dr. Peggi Tabor has a ... more

What if the best investment you could make isn't in things—but in experiences?

So many of us dream about traveling "someday." Someday when life slows down. Someday when the kids are older. Someday when retirement finally arrives.

But what if someda... more

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Recent Guests

Karin Kusano
Crypto market strategist, educator, and financial autonomy advocate
Cryptomommi; Nasdaq policy work; National Cryptocurrency Association (education)
Episode: Starting Over, Taking Financial Control with Karin Kusano aka "Cryptomommi"
Amy Peterson
Founder and CEO of Rebel Nell
Rebel Nell
Episode: Reclaiming the Pieces, Building Beautiful Futures with Amy Peterson
Peggi Tabor
Wellness coach, former Peace Corps volunteer, educator, lifelong learner and adventurer
Self-described through discussion; Peace Corps alumna
Episode: Living with Adventure: Why Curiosity Keeps Us Young with Dr. Peggi Tabor
Mary Beth Franklin
Certified financial planner, veteran journalist, and expert on Social Security and Medicare
Mary Beth Franklin / Independent
Episode: Maximizing Social Security: What Every Woman Needs to Know Before Claiming Benefits with Mary Beth Franklin
Sweta Singh
Portfolio manager and co-founder of City Different Investments
City Different Investments
Episode: Growing and Protecting Wealth in a Changing World with Sweta Singh
Shannon Russell
Second-act career coach
Episode: Second Act Success: How to Change Your Career and Create a Life You Love with Shannon Russell
Corinne Goble
CEO of Association of Women's Business Centers
Association of Women's Business Centers
Episode: Reinventing Work: How Women are Leading the New Economy with Corinne Goble
Maddy Dychtwald
Author, award-winning speaker and thought leader on aging, longevity, and the new retirement industry
Age Wave
Episode: Thriving in the Second Half of Life with Maddy Dychtwald
Jerrold Weinberg
OB-GYN and author of Menopause Mended
Private practice; author
Episode: Reclaiming Your Vitality with Dr. Jerrold H. Weinberg

Host

Katana Abbott
Host of Smart Women Talk

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars from 27 ratings
  • Sound Podcast

    Thus far, every episode I've turned into has been excellently produced, offering valuable insights on significant subjects.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lei_B
    Philippines2 years ago
  • Just love this one!

    I love Katana and this podcast! If you’re a smart woman, you’ll definitely listen in!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HeatherLarson
    United States4 years ago
  • Fabulous podcast I have listened to for years!

    Katana Abbot is an amazing and gifted woman, and I am grateful that she has shared her knowledge through her podcasts! First and foremost, it was by listening to Katana that I overcame my fear of learning how to create wealth and invest money. She also has been very encouraging as a coach for businesses in my Third Act. it seems like I learn something new on each podcast. Her guests are phenomenal! She gives back to her community through an amazing nonprofit program… So anyone who wants to lear... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mt Third Act
    United States4 years ago
  • It’s hard for me to say what I love most about Smart Women Talk. The host, Katana Abbott, brings on such a fabulous array of guests and has an endless supply of topics. I have learned so much from this podcast! Plus, the conversations feel as if I’m having coffee with my girlfriends. Thanks for an awesome and informative podcast, Katana!

    Audible
    5
    Lynn Abbott-McCloud
    United States5 years ago
  • Great Guests, Great Host, Great Conversations

    It’s hard for me to say what I love most about Smart Women Talk. The host, Katana Abbott, brings on such a fabulous array of guests and has an endless supply of topics. I have learned so much from this podcast! Plus, the conversations feel as if I’m having coffee with my girlfriends. Thanks for an awesome and informative podcast, Katana!

    Audible
    5
    Lynn Abbott-McCloud
    United States5 years ago

Listeners Say

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Episodes repeatedly highlight empowerment and tangible steps, which resonates with the audience.
Some feedback notes desire for precise name pronunciations or book mentions to be accurate.
Guests are consistently stellar and cover a wide range of practical topics for midlife women.
Listeners praise high production quality and actionable insights.
The host asks thoughtful questions and keeps interviews engaging.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Starting Over, Taking Financial Control with Karin Kusano aka "Cryptomommi"
Q: What advice would you give to women who want to start over financially but feel overwhelmed by the process?
Start with a plan, seek knowledge, involve partners in key financial meetings, and remember that reinvention is about reclaiming power and moving toward stability, not becoming someone else.
Starting Over, Taking Financial Control with Karin Kusano aka "Cryptomommi"
Q: What did you do to begin reclaiming financial footing after separating from a financially unstable situation?
She started by educating herself, using free resources and podcasts, and focusing on small, actionable steps to put away money, understand credit, and take control of household finances.
Starting Over, Taking Financial Control with Karin Kusano aka "Cryptomommi"
Q: Let's get started. Tell us what happened when you realized the financial life you thought you had wasn't really what you believed it to be.
Karin describes realizing she had limited access to capital and financial information, which led her to research, learn, and gradually rebuild sovereignty from her kitchen table, ultimately leading to a career in crypto education and advocacy.
Living with Adventure: Why Curiosity Keeps Us Young with Dr. Peggi Tabor
Q: How do you approach aging while staying active and purposeful?
By combining small daily practices—gratitude, consistent movement like swimming, mindful breathing, and meaningful connections—I stay energized and focused on contributing to family, community, and personal growth.
Living with Adventure: Why Curiosity Keeps Us Young with Dr. Peggi Tabor
Q: You've had those experiences. Is there anything you took from Peace Corps that you still use today?
The Peace Corps changed my worldview, showing me the value of community, resilience, and shared responsibility; it reinforced the idea that wealth isn't only material, and that meaningful service and relationships are central to well-being.

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A practical, empowering show focused on midlife women aiming to grow wealth, health, and purpose. Episodes center on financial strategies, career pivots, entrepreneurship, health optimization, and purposeful living, often featuring women-led businesses, investors, and practitioners who share actionable guidance. Noteworthy is the mix of practical how-to content (Social Security planning, wealth preservation, bone health) with inspirational stories of midlife reinvention and leadership, making it useful for listeners seeking expertise, community, and real-world steps to improve their lives.

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Recent guests on Smart Women Talk include:

1. Karin Kusano
2. Amy Peterson
3. Peggi Tabor
4. Mary Beth Franklin
5. Sweta Singh
6. Shannon Russell
7. Corinne Goble
8. Maddy Dychtwald

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