Shows
The Avanti WomanGot Medicare? Let’s talk about Drugs, Cash and the new Law in town!Got Medicare? Let’s talk about Drugs, Cash and the new Law in town! Barely out of a 2- year pandemic, we are hit by inflation, and high prices almost on everything. We are now undoubtedly headed into a recession and some experts even foresee a depression. 58 million of you Americans out there (or your loved ones) are Medicare beneficiaries and by 2030 there will be 90 million of you! You are hit the hardest by these dire economic times. Yet, you are paying an arm and a leg for your Medicare premiums and prescription dr...2022-11-1746 minThe Avanti WomanWomen Warriors: Breast Cancer Was Not Their Death Sentence (Part II)Women Warriors: Breast Cancer Was Not Their Death Sentence (Part II) October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We remember and honor all the women who fought and lost and we celebrate the millions who fought and conquered. Two brave, courageous women with unwavering faith; Ramona Kies and Sima Hovannessian, each share their unique story of their journey battling breast cancer from its inception to treatment, victory and where they are with it today. We celebrate these brave women and aim to raise awareness about breast cancer and stress the importance ab...2022-10-2048 minThe Avanti WomanWomen Warriors Breast Cancer Was Not Their Death Sentence (Part I)Women Warriors: Breast Cancer Was Not Their Death Sentence (Part I) October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We remember and honor all the women who fought and lost and we celebrate the millions who fought and conquered. Two brave, courageous women with unwavering faith; Sara Citak and RoxAnne Triche, each share their unique story of their journey battling breast cancer from its inception to treatment, victory and where they are with it today. We celebrate these brave women and aim to raise awareness about breast cancer and stress the importance about education...2022-10-1340 minThe Avanti WomanStories of Success: 4th in a series of female entrepreneurs. Andrea Thiele: Creative Force, Filmmaker, Visionary, EntrepreneurStories of Success: 4th in a series of female entrepreneurs. Andrea Thiele: Creative Force, Filmmaker, Visionary, Entrepreneur From fashion model turned Entrepreneur, Andrea’s a creative force of nature with a huge purpose. We all know that women have great powers of creativity and resilience. In these series we speak with women who have identified their purpose and have extraordinary faith in their dream. From ordinary 9-5 jobs that no longer fulfill purpose and ignite passion, these tenacious female entrepreneurs have made their move: some bold, some strategic and calculated but always with th...2022-09-2929 minThe Avanti WomanStories of Success: 3rd in a series of female entrepreneurs. Maryam Siahatgar: SIA Brands, Inc.Stories of Success: 3rd in a series of female entrepreneurs. Maryam Siahatgar: SIA Brands, Inc. The success story of a young, immigrant girl from Iran with Big Dreams. We all know that women have great powers of creativity and resilience. In these series we speak with women who have identified their purpose and have extraordinary faith in their dream. From ordinary 9-5 jobs that no longer fulfill purpose and ignite passion, these tenacious female entrepreneurs have made their move: some bold, some strategic and calculated but always with that one common ingredient uniting them all...2022-09-2230 minThe Avanti WomanStories of Success: 2nd in a series of female entrepreneurs.Stories of Success: 2nd in a series of female entrepreneurs. We all know that women have great powers of creativity and resilience. In these series we speak with women who have identified their purpose and have extraordinary faith in their dream. From ordinary 9-5 jobs that no longer fulfill purpose and ignite passion, these tenacious female entrepreneurs have made their move: some bold, some strategic and calculated but always with that one common ingredient uniting them all...the LEAP. The leap they all had to take: The Leap of Faith. Today...2022-09-1528 minThe Avanti WomanStories of Success: 1st in a series of female entrepreneurs.Stories of Success: 1st in a series of female entrepreneurs. We all know that women have great powers of creativity and resilience. Our first in a series of podcasts just dropped as we speak with these women who have extraordinary faith in their dream and purpose. Females are working tirelessly to structure their thoughts and use their superpowers regardless of any struggle they may have to meet and fiercely create history for themselves, for others and even within a community of cultures. From ordinary 9-5 jobs that no l...2022-09-0928 minThe Avanti WomanWomen and Entrepreneurship 3rd in a three-part series: Support and AccountabilityIn the last few episodes, coach Rayana explained what it means to be an entrepreneur, the science of entrepreneurship and 3 fundamental elements and characteristics every entrepreneur should nurture and develop to be successful. We learned about the first two; Mindest (how everything starts with and is influenced by your mindset) and, Habits and Routine. In this 3 rd and last episode of the series, coach Rayana, founder/CEO of Catalyst Coaching Solutions, talks about the unparalleled importance of Support and Accountability. Entrepreneurship can feel like a lonely business but we must remember, no...2022-06-2327 minThe Avanti WomanWomen and Entrepreneurship 2nd Episode in a three-part Series: Habits and RoutineHabits and Routine are core elements every entrepreneur must master on their journey to success. In this 2 nd in a three-part series episode, business coach, Rayana Starre, dives in deep and explains the anatomy of habits and how using triggers/cues lead to behavior and action. She believes in befriending your calendar and using it as a tool to be your boss; if you make this a routine she says, you’ll see that it is a very effective method in building a habit around. No wonder highly successful entrepreneurs rave about their specific daily hab...2022-06-1639 minThe Avanti WomanWomen and Entrepreneurship 1st episode in a three-part Series – MINDSETEverything starts with Mindset. Perception is projection. What you perceive and believe is what you will see in the world. In this episode, Rayana Starre, founder/CEO of Catalyst Coaching Solutions, LLC explains why mindset is one of the most fundamental elements to work on and refine on our journey to success. Fears and limiting beliefs will unequivocally impact our reality. Rayana shares one of her techniques she uses as a coach, and she calls it: Chase the Fear by having a dialogue with it! Her message to fellow women entrepreneurs: Fe...2022-06-0930 minThe Avanti WomanWomen and Entrepreneurship The Science & the Art of EntrepreneurshipEntrepreneurship is a big-vision act of creativity. It is one that has an experienced felt impact – both for entrepreneurs and those they serve. An entrepreneur creates opportunities for self and others, jobs, economic stimulus, products, culture, and services. This is why many call it “The Science or the Art of entrepreneurship”. In this episode, serial entrepreneur and founder/ CEO of Catalyst Coaching Solutions, LLC, Rayana Starre explains the Art & Science of Entrepreneurship and what it really takes to be a successful entrepreneur. Can anyone become an entrepreneur or are you born with that intrinsic, God given talent? An a...2022-06-0237 minThe Avanti Woman‘And Now What?’ : COVID and All, Moms Juggle it AllThe pandemic has been difficult for all of us. We’ve all had to adjust to a new way of life, finding creative ways to do things and ‘life’ differently. Moms, however, particularly ‘working moms’ have had the greatest of challenges. They had no choice but to wear multiple hats, juggling dozens of roles, striving and working hard to keep the day-to-day operation of their careers, family and kids’ lives as smooth as possible. In this episode, we hear from 3 amazing women share from their experiences and how they found the strength and courage to juggle it all throughout t...2022-04-1436 minThe Avanti WomanAnd Now What? BurnoutDo you feel exhausted and worn out? Perhaps you have become super reactive, edgy, and numb all at the same time? Do you find yourself completely depleted and nothing left in you to give to yourself or anyone else? Listen in to our second podcast in a 3-part series: And Now What? addressing this most important, critical, and timely topic: Burnout. The pandemic has brought upon us unprecedented change as well as uncertainty. We have all had to adapt to a new way of life while having to simultaneously manage numerous responsibilities with our jobs, f...2022-04-0734 minThe Avanti Woman’And Now What?’ Balance is a Myth with Sarah RodgersAnd Now What? Balance is a Myth ~ It’s been two crazy long years living with the COVID-19 Pandemic. We’ve all been going through unprecedented change, trying to understand, cope and find balance in everything that’s been happening to us and around us. Many of us are confused and simply no longer understand or know how to find balance and order in our lives. Now that we are slowly coming out the height of the pandemic, we have new changes coming our way. What changes have we all gone through? We have establ...2022-03-3133 minThe Avanti WomanThe Avanti Woman #012 - Women and Medicare: Understand Medicare with Hana Eicher and Ingrid Van EckertThis week on The Avanti Woman Podcast, Nairy is joined by friends & experts, Hana and Ingrid, to talk about the importance of Medicare. We also cover all the information you need to know about selecting the right plan, the best insurance broker and where you can find resources to make the whole process easier. Women and Medicare (Why women should understand Medicare?) Medicare is a federal health insurance program that funds basic healthcare services for over 62.6 million individuals over 65 and with those who have certain disabilities. This number is increasing by 11,000 baby boomer beneficiaries per...2021-11-0840 minThe Avanti WomanThe Avanti Woman #011 - Breast Cancer Awareness with Dr. Karin KazanjianBreast Cancer Awareness Month, something that is very personal to us here at The Avanti Woman, and something that so many of us are effected by. Dr. Karin Kazanjian is a board-certified radiologist with subspecialty training in Breast Imaging. She completed her undergraduate education at UCLA. She subsequently attended the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine where she earned her MD in 2007. After completing her medical internship at UCSD, she pursued her residency training in Diagnostic Radiology at Loma Linda University Medical Center followed by a fellowship in breast imaging at the same institution. Dr. Kazanjian served...2021-11-0135 minThe Avanti WomanThe Avanti Woman #010 - The Pandemic And Our Mental Health with Dr. Catipon and Silva KarageozianEmpower, Connect, Build. Today we have on Dr. Christine Catipon and Silva Karageozian to talk about the struggles with Mental Health during Pandemic, finding the right therapist, and being the expert on YOU! We believe the world needs more strong women who inspire and build each other up. By providing a platform that helps women learn, grow, and connect with other successful women, we empower them and help them build the life they want. By building up women to be successful and self-sufficient, we help build up society. Tune into The Avanti Woman Podcast and join your...2021-10-0450 minThe Avanti WomanThe Avanti Woman #009 - Understanding Menopause and Women‘s Health with Maryon StewartEmpower, Connect, Build. Today we have on Maryon Stewart to go in depth about Menopause and women's health topics they need to know!! We believe the world needs more strong women who inspire and build each other up. By providing a platform that helps women learn, grow, and connect with other successful women, we empower them and help them build the life they want. By building up women to be successful and self-sufficient, we help build up society. Tune into The Avanti Woman Podcast and join your host Nairy Ghazourian. #theavantiwoman #avanti #women #woman #empower #build #connect #enterprising #branding...2021-09-2037 minThe Avanti WomanThe Avanti Woman #008 - Employment Law and Business with Durdana Karim and Patil DerderianEmpower, Connect, Build. Today we are excited to have part three of our business and entrepreneurial series with Durdana Karim. This time around, Durdana Karim joins us again, along with Patil Derderian of Derderian Law, to discuss the nuances of Employment Law, hiring employees, and other Business questions we all wonder! We believe the world needs more strong women who inspire and build each other up. By providing a platform that helps women learn, grow, and connect with other successful women, we empower them and help them build the life they want. By building up women to be successful...2021-09-1330 minThe Avanti WomanThe Avanti Woman #007 - Understanding Healthcare and Insurance for Women with Dawn McFarlandEmpower, Connect, Build. Today we are excited to explore healthcare and insurance with Dawn McFarland! Dawn McFarland is the Founder and President of M & M Benefit Solutions Insurance Services. She has found a passion as an agent who helps individuals, especially Medicare eligible, navigate choosing how they receive their health care. Dawn currently serves as the VP of Legislation for the State of CA Association of Health Underwriters, on the Medicare Advisory Council for NAHU, the National arm of the Association of Health Underwriters, and is currently a member and Past President of the LAAHU board of directors. Dawn...2021-08-1028 minThe Avanti WomanThe Avanti Woman #006 - Trademarks and Enterprising With Durdana KarimEmpower, Connect, Build. Today we are excited to have the amazing return of Durdana Karim. This time around, Durdana Karim shares with us a wealth of knowledge about trademarks, branding, enterprising, and more! We believe the world needs more strong women who inspire and build each other up. By providing a platform that helps women learn, grow, and connect with other successful women, we empower them and help them build the life they want. By building up women to be successful and self-sufficient, we help build up society. Tune into The Avanti Woman Podcast and join your host Nairy...2021-08-0226 minThe Avanti WomanThe Avanti Woman #005 - The Power of Fasting For Aging Women In Its Many Forms With Dr. SeddighEmpower, Connect, Build. Today we are excited to have the amazing return of Dr. Maryam Seddigh Tonekaboni. This time around, Dr. Seddigh shares with us her several forms of fasting that when implemented properly can help offset the lack of production of Estrogen in aging women, as well as other incredible health and wellness secrets! We believe the world needs more strong women who inspire and build each other up. By providing a platform that helps women learn, grow, and connect with other successful women, we empower them and help them build the life they want. By building up...2021-07-0541 minThe Avanti WomanThe Avanti Woman #004 - Durdana Karim Joins The Avanti Woman Podcast To Discuss Entrepreneurship and LawEmpower, Connect, Build. Today we are excited to have the amazing Durdana Karim. In this episode, Nairy and Sara talk with Durdana Karim, who studied Business Law focusing on corporations, about whether entrepreneurs know how easy it is to start a business and some of the many variables that can come up. What is an entity? What is an LLC? Questions like these we aim to answer for you today! We believe the world needs more strong women who inspire and build each other up. By providing a platform that helps women learn, grow, and connect with other successful...2021-06-2840 minThe Avanti WomanThe Avanti Woman #003 - Saving Lives, One Woman At A Time with Maro MatosianEmpower, Connect, Build. Today we are excited to have the amazing Maro Matosian. In this episode, Nairy and Sara talk with Maro Matosian about her role at the Women Support Center in Armenia and the major impact it made over the last year during the violent conflict between Azerbaijan and Artsakh. We talk about the Christmas Kindness Project and fundraiser, specifically the young entrepreneurs that contributed in a surprising way! We believe the world needs more strong women who inspire and build each other up. By providing a platform that helps women learn, grow, and connect with other successful...2021-05-3147 minThe Avanti WomanThe Avanti Woman #002 - Women in Medicare: Purpose & Entrepreneurship with Jane Reese WilkinsEmpower, Connect, Build. Today we are excited to have the amazing Jane Reese Wilkins. She talks about the aspects of being a Woman in Medicare and Entrepreneurial environments! We believe the world needs more strong women who inspire and build each other up. By providing a platform that helps women learn, grow, and connect with other successful women, we empower them and help them build the life they want. By building up women to be successful and self-sufficient, we help build up society. Tune into The Avanti Woman Podcast and join your host Nairy Ghazourian. B...2021-05-2428 minThe Avanti WomanThe Avanti Woman #001 - The Miracles of Anti-Aging with Dr. Maryam Seddigh TonekaboniEmpower, Connect, Build. Today we are excited to have the amazing Dr. Maryam Seddigh Tonekaboni. She shares some of her information with us about Anti-Aging and many need to know things to maintain a healthy Avanti woman! We believe the world needs more strong women who inspire and build each other up. By providing a platform that helps women learn, grow, and connect with other successful women, we empower them and help them build the life they want. By building up women to be successful and self-sufficient, we help build up society. Tune into The Avanti Woman Podcast and j...2021-04-0900 minThe Avanti WomanThe Avanti Woman #000 - Introduction and WelcomeMeet Nairy and her dear friend Sara. They discuss what it means to be a part of the Avanti Woman network, what it stands for and the future of women's empowerment. They talk about how when women Empower, Connect, and Build each other up, they can accomplish anything. We believe the world needs more strong women who inspire and build each other up. By providing a platform that helps women learn, grow, and connect with other successful women, we empower them and help them build the life they want. By building up women to be successful and self-sufficient, we...2021-03-1830 min