In this episode I interview Tony Steuer. Tony is an internationally recognized financial wellness advocate, award winning author, top ranked podcaster.  He is  dedicated to changing the way we think about money so people can be empowered to make better financial decisions. He also is regularly featured in media including ABC’s Seven on Your Side, Cheddar TV, New York Times, the Washington Post, Fast Company, Chicago Tribune, CNBC, and Fox Business News, as well, as being a frequent guest on podcasts. Here are some of the key topics we discuss: What are some ways toward financial we ..read more

Today I interview Stacy Francis,  President and CEO of Francis Financial a boutique, wealth management and financial planning firm dedicated to improving women’s lives through financial and personal empowerment. The firm provides ongoing comprehensive advice for individuals and couples and specializes in helping widows and divorcing or divorced women. Stacy is also the founder of the non-profit, Savvy Ladies https://www.savvyladies.org/ which helps and provides resources to all women. Key financial steps for widows in the conversation:   Key financial musts for the first year of wi ..read more

Today's podcast I am interviewing Megan Kopka, CFP, owner and founder of Kopka Financial, LLC specializing in comprehensive financial planning and investment management. Megan is passionate about helping women especially those suddenly single- divorced women and particularly widows, find financial security and eventually freedom to be able to live full lives through planning and investing. Her experience as a former math teacher, wife, mom, widow, solo parent, caregiver, medical advocate, business owner, and feminist give her unique perspectives when it comes to integrating money with your un ..read more

In this episode I had the privilege to talk with Melissa Pierce.  She is and author, podcast host and the founder of Filled with Gold website where she advocates for widows moving forward.  She shares her widowhood journey while raising two sons and learning to move forward.  Self care, putting her needs first and choosing what gives her purpose were keys to her growth.  She is a delight to know and her message for other widows is helpful and inspiring.  Cheers to you Melissa ..read more

This episode is about play, it's definition, examples and benefits.  Playfulness is an attitude, a practice and a habit that cues more joy, energy, happiness in the everyday. Play for adults is essential whether you are transitioning to your next act, working on self improvement, recovering from a setback or change.  A playful mindset can be the key to unlocking abundant pathways to joy ..read more

This episode is a snapshot of my life and how play was a common thread in my life, my challenges and building a future of joy.   ..read more

Loss and grief are a see-saw of emotions.  You may find yourself happy or sad, good day or bad day or completely energized or completely exhausted.  This all or nothing polarized type of thinking is normal, yet not helping you.  Life is not an on/off button.  Life is not ALL bad or ALL good.  In today's episode I talk about learning to honor your emotions yet guage your thoughts, words and actions in a non-polarized way.  You will learn 3 ways to stop having an all or nothing type of day.  Hope you enjoy! Catch the latest episodes and more https://www.kathiba ..read more

In this episode we talk about aligning actions and habits to who you want to become.  You are no longer a coupled wife and everything is now your responsibility in the every day, week and long term.     Things don't seem natural because life changed, your situation changed and there is a sense of not knowing if you are doing things right.   Hope and healing are fueled by action.  Today there are 5 action steps for you to take to start to uncover your true self and who you want to become.  You only have power over yourself and your choices. #widow #selfim ..read more

Today I interview Roni Rumsey, International Coach & Trainer of NLP, Hypnosis, Timeline Therapy & NLP Coaching, Author and Entreprenuer.  She is an expert coach in Neuro-Linguistic Programming empowering women to bust through the crap that is holding them back from achieving what they say they want.  She has so many take-aways that can help you and I highly encourage you to hire her as a coach and break through to your BEST life!  I appreciate her insight, humor and professionalism in helping others!  Cheers to you Roni! Her website: https://www.empoweringmindfulch ..read more

In this episode, I interview Rachel Donnelly the CEO of https://www.blackdressconsultants.com/ .  We discuss the volume of to do lists tasks and the paralyzing paperwork trail that takes people into overwhelm.  She creates a service to help organize your life during this sad transition so that you have the space to grieve.  Thank you Rachel for your contribution to people in a time they really need it.  Cheers ..read more