Katana's Corner
Monthly Reflections from Katana Abbott

HAVE YOU CAUGHT THE TRAVEL BUG YET?


“The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page."
– Saint Augustine
I don't know about you, but I cannot wait to travel this winter! My niece and I are leaving for a 10-day cruise together in February where we will be exploring Panama, Costa Rica, Columbia, Jamaica and Grand Cayman. We are so excited. I always say that anticipation is half the fun! 

I had a 2-week trip booked and paid for in April 2020, but as you can imagine we never got to go. We were all heartbroken. So that trip is now back on the top of my bucket list. 
8 THINGS TO EXPECT ABOUT EXPAT LIFE IN SPAIN
By Amalia Maloney Del Riego, SWT Guest

It’s been seven years since my husband and I left the United States and we are still in love with expat life in Spain. Does it ever get old? Not really.

Like its renowned culture, the local people are welcoming and friendly here, making it no surprise Spain continues to be one of the top countries for expats. From its picturesque cities and villages to delicious food and beautifully varied terrain, there seems to be a place here for every type of person.
9 CRITICAL ISSUES TO CONSIDER BEFORE MOVING ABROAD
By Kathleen Peddicord, SWT Guest

The first and perhaps most important step you must take to make sure that you arrive where you want to be in your new life overseas is to understand what you really want your new life overseas to be.

What’s important to you? What are your priorities ... agendas ... preferences? What are you not willing to give up from your current lifestyle… and what would make you miserable in your new one?
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January 10, 2023
THE BENEFITS OF MOVING TO SPAIN & HOW TO MAKE
IT HAPPEN!
WITH
AMALIA MALONEY
DEL RIEGO
Join Amalia and Katana as they discuss:
  • What makes Spain a desirous country to move to, whether one is still working or in retirement.
  •  Insight on the various areas/regions of Spain to consider for living.
  • Resources for making the move to Spain a reality.
January 24, 2023
HOW TO
RESTART YOUR TRAVEL LIFE ...
EVEN WHEN
SINGLE
WITH
PHYLLIS STOLLER
Join Phyllis and Katana as they discuss:

  • The top places to travel … even if you’re a single woman.
  • Why traveling as a solo woman isn’t unusual anymore.
  •  Packing strategies and how to deal with airline issues.
CHECK OUT LAST MONTH'S SMART WOMEN TALK GUESTS:

The decluttering guru, Tracy McCubbin, explained the 7 Emotional Clutter Magnets and how to tame them.

Intuitive and Mindful Eating Coach, Beth Basham, MS, RD, LD, shared how to get to your healthiest weight intuitively.

Check these and other Smart Women Talk episodes on Smart Women TV! And don't forget to WATCH, LIKE & SUBSCRIBE!
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ABOUT KATANA AND

Over ten years ago, Katana Abbott started Smart Women's Empowerment, a nonprofit online resource center where she hosts Smart Women Talk with over a million subscribers and leads free online courses at our Smart Women's Academy.

As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional, Retirement Income Coach, and founder of The Midlife Millionaire ® Solution, her mission for the last 30 years has been to inspire women to take charge of their lives and finances. She 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. To learn more and to connect with Katana, visit www.katanaabbott.com.

The Smart Women's Empowerment is a project of United Charitable, a registered 501(c)3 public charity EIN 20-4286082. Donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law.