HIY Coaching & Consulting

HIY Coaching & Consulting Menopause & Wellness Coach | Author | Speaker ➡️ ✨BIO✨
Hello! My name is Katina. I'm a wellness coach, organizational health consultant, author, and speaker. A. T.

With over 20 years of experience enhancing the performance and impact of diverse programs and operations, I have spearheaded projects in various business functions. My leadership in human resources includes roles as an assistant and a manager. I bring a versatile background, having successfully partnered with both private and public sectors.

✨HOW WE CAN SUPPORT YOU✨
Private Coaching: After facing

my own struggles with stress and burnout, I made it a mission to support professional businesswomen in managing and recovering from stress and burnout, using tailored nutrition and lifestyle plans to help them restore balance and well-being in their lives. Corporate Services: With years of experience working alongside leaders and executives, I have seen first the challenge of inefficient processes, leadership development, talent retention, and team building. This is why I work with mid- to large-sized companies to streamline operations, increase productivity, reduce costs, and elevate leaders.

✨CLIENT SUCCESS✨
In just 6 weeks, my coaching clients achieve powerful results, including increased energy, confidence, and better time management. They experience greater balance, improved health, mental clarity, reduced stress, and a renewed sense of enjoyment in life. For my corporate clients, I've helped companies strengthen policies, streamline processes, optimize internal operations, and align their mission and values with organizational goals for clearer communication and cohesive teamwork.

✨PROGRAMS AND SERVICES✨
• One-to-one and Group Coaching
• Organizational Health Consulting

✨BOOKS & FEATURES✨
• SICK WORKPLACES: WHAT EMPLOYERS ARE MISSING WHEN IT COMES TO WORKPLACE WELLNESS
• Brainz Executive Contributor: https://www.brainzmagazine.com/executive-contributor/katina-smith

✨AWARDS AND RECOGNITION✨
• 2025: Alignable Local Business Person of the Year
• 2024: Brainz Magazine CREA Global Award
• 2022: Audit Excellence Award Committee Honoree, USPS, OIG

✨PAST ORGANIZATIONS AND COMMUNITIES I HAVE SERVED✨
• CB STRAT
• Department of Health and Human Services
• Department of Environmental Quality
• USPS, OIG
• DeVry University

✨SPEAKING TOPICS✨
• The E. Growth Model
• How to Lead Without Burning Yourself Out
• How to Avoid Stress and Burnout

✨FOCUS AREAS & AREAS OF INTEREST✨
• Podcast Guest
• Keynote Speaker
• Leadership Coaching

Let's connect: 🗓 SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT: https://calendly.com/katinasmith321holisticwellness/15min

05/01/2026

When was the last time you truly paid attention to what your body was telling you?

In Episode 18 of Menopause Breakthrough, I talk about one of the most overlooked keys to better health during menopause.

Before you reach for another supplement or try another trend, pause and come back to the basics.

Every system depends on it.

And during menopause, your body’s ability to regulate this important fluid begins to shift.

Sometimes what feels like hormones is something simple your body is asking for …

This episode will challenge you to think differently about your daily habits and remind you that small, consistent choices can create real transformation.

Listen in and ask yourself

Am I giving my body what it truly needs?

https://www.buzzsprout.com/2532444/episodes/19081526

04/16/2026

You don’t want to miss this episode with our special guest Angie Ceroli, Green Health First who brings many years of experience in the wellness space!

In this episode of Menopause Breakthrough, we uncover hidden remedies that many women overlook.

This conversation gently reminds us that small, intentional shifts can create meaningful change.

If you have been navigating hot flashes, restless nights, or emotional ups and downs, this episode will meet you with understanding and practical insight.

You will hear how supporting your body naturally can bring a sense of balance without pressure or overwhelm.

One truth stands out. You are not alone in this season.

There are ways to feel better, think clearer, and live with more ease.

Take a moment today to ask yourself

What is one small step I can take to support my body?

Listen to Episode 17 now:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2532444/episodes/19007796

03/31/2026

Something feels different…
and you cannot quite explain it

Men… you may feel like you are losing the woman you once knew

Women… you may feel like you are losing yourself

And no one is really talking about it

This season can quietly impact your connection
with your spouse
your children
even how you see yourself

On this episode of Menopause Breakthrough

I am joined by Telishia Johnson (TJ), Marriage and Family Therapist Associate

We talk about navigating menopause
without losing connection

Because this is not just about hormones
it is about identity, relationships, and feeling whole again

Whether you are in perimenopause
menopause
or beyond

This conversation will meet you where you are

Listen here:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2532444/episodes/18936207

If this conversation speaks to you, take a moment to download, leave a review, and share it with someone who may need it

Every time you share, you help another woman feel seen, understood, and supported in this season

03/18/2026

Are you a woman in your 40’s or older struggling to make ends meet and wondering if you will have to work past 65?

Well, join our conversation where Dr. Thembi Aquil and I discuss your finances, career, and health.

Click the link below to listen to the podcast:

https://www.buzzsprout.com/2532444/episodes/18491844-15-midlife-menopause-money-clarity.mp3?download=true.

Don’t forget to download, review, and share.

When you do this, it will reach more woman that need support in this season of life.

03/05/2026

If you are begging for a good night’s sleep, struggling with low energy, or finding it hard to focus, you are not alone.

Millions of women are walking through perimenopause and menopause without fully understanding what is happening in their bodies.

In Episode 14 of the Menopause Breakthrough podcast, we talk about a hidden piece many women overlook. Stress.

Many women say, “I am not really under stress,” yet their body may be telling a very different story.

In this episode I walk you through the different types of stress and how they can impact your sleep, focus, energy, and overall well being.

Listen to Episode 14
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2532444/episodes/18461581

If this episode encourages you, leave a review and share it with the women in your circle.

Your share may reach a woman who is quietly struggling and needs support.

Two New Episodes!Just in case you missed episode 12 How Our Thoughts Can Make Menopause Easier. It is available now.I di...
02/17/2026

Two New Episodes!

Just in case you missed episode 12 How Our Thoughts Can Make Menopause Easier. It is available now.

I discussed reframing menopause from a season of decline to a season of influence, reminding women that mindset directly impacts hormones, energy, and overall well being.

By renewing your thinking and focusing on movement, sleep, nourishment, and stress care, you can move from simply surviving menopause to intentionally supporting your body and thriving through it.

In this weeks episode (13) of Menopause Breakthrough, I explore the difference between happiness and joy and why understanding both matters, especially during menopause.

Happiness is often tied to circumstances and can change quickly, while joy runs deeper, rooted in meaning, faith, and identity, allowing you to remain steady even in difficult seasons.

Through personal stories and client experiences, I share how intentional choices, self awareness, and reconnecting with what brings fulfillment can restore happiness, while joy provides lasting strength through life’s transitions.

As you move through menopause and beyond, remember this is a season, and seasons change.

You can equip yourself with knowledge, take ownership of your health, and create a life that holds both happiness and enduring joy.

Don’t forget to download, like, and share this with your friends and family because it helps others that need my assistance find me.

Help this message reach the women who need it most. Download the episode, leave a review, and share it within your circle.

Episode 12
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2532444/episodes/18461265
Episode 13
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2532444/episodes/18461265

01/20/2026

Why You Feel Like a Different Woman and No One Prepared You

This message is for men and women!

Many women are quietly struggling with irritability, emotional distance, low desire, and feeling unlike themselves.

Husbands feel confused. Children feel the shift. Work relationships feel strained.

And the woman at the center often cannot explain what is happening in her own body.

This is why these conversations matter.

In Episode 11 of the Menopause Breakthrough podcast, we talk about how perimenopause and menopause can affect mood, patience, memory, connection, and relationships at home, at work, and within ourselves.

Not because women are failing, but because our bodies are changing and no one prepared us for the impact.

Menopause is rarely the cause of relationship breakdown. More often, it shines a light on what was already there and intensifies it.

Fatigue, anxiety, irritability, brain fog, and low libido can make communication harder and closeness feel distant.

In this episode, I share my own journey of sensing something was different before I had the words for it, and how journaling and prayer helped me find my way back to myself.

We also talk about advocating for your health, understanding labs as one part of the picture, and choosing support and counseling when needed.

Menopause is not permission to mistreat others. It is an invitation to slow down, learn your body, and respond with intention.

You are not powerless in this season. With awareness, support, and care, you can lead your emotions instead of being led by them.

Listen to Episode 11 and know this. You are not alone, and understanding changes everything.

Listen now:

https://www.buzzsprout.com/2532444/episodes/18461193

I want to pause and acknowledge the conversation happening around the updated food pyramid tied to the federal dietary g...
01/13/2026

I want to pause and acknowledge the conversation happening around the updated food pyramid tied to the federal dietary guidelines.

This is a meaningful shift, and for those of us in health and wellness, it represents progress.

In my professional view, there is still room for refinement, but it is a strong and encouraging start.

This change invites a different way of thinking. It asks us to reconnect with a simple truth. Food is meant to nourish.

Food is one of the most powerful tools we have to support healing and resilience.

Many of the chronic health challenges we see today did not happen overnight.

They developed over time as we normalized foods that strain the body, then looked for medications or quick fixes to manage the symptoms that followed.

This is not about blame. It is about awareness.

The same perspective applies to menopause. Every woman’s experience is different.

Some transition with mild symptoms while others face more intense challenges.

Nutrition and lifestyle play a meaningful role in how the body navigates this season, even though they are often overlooked.

This is not a message of condemnation.

It is an invitation to reflect on how deeply food marketing and industry influence have shaped what we eat and what we accept without question.

Awareness creates choice, and choice creates empowerment.

I hope more women begin to see that no pill alone can correct what the body is communicating, especially during the profound transition of perimenopause and menopause.

This season calls for leadership over your own health and discernment about who you seek guidance from.

I am noticing many women reaching for popular menopause supplements without asking important questions about sourcing, quality, or whether they are truly appropriate for their unique body.

We are not the same. What causes hot flashes, brain fog, or fatigue in one woman may have a very different root cause in another.

My hope for you in this season is curiosity.

A willingness to ask better questions and to seek answers from people who look at the whole picture, not just the symptoms.

Care for yourself with intention. Prioritize your health with compassion.

The choices you make now shape how you show up at work, in your family, and in your everyday life.

They also shape the quality and vitality of the years ahead.

Your body is always communicating. Learning to listen is an act of self respect.

I invite you to take a moment and reflect.

’sHealthMatters

01/06/2026

Menopause is tough enough so your food shouldn’t make it harder.

Ladies, what if I told you that just one small food change could help calm hot flashes, improve sleep, and boost your energy?

In Episode 10 of Menopause Breakthrough, we dive into simple diet eliminations that can make a big difference during this season of life.

This isn’t about restriction or perfection. It’s about listening to your body and giving it what it truly needs. Even one small shift can create noticeable relief.

Listen now and pick one food to experiment with this week. Notice how your body responds.

https://www.buzzsprout.com/2532444/episodes/18460163

You might be surprised at the difference.

💌 Share your wins by direct messaging me. I want to celebrate every small victory

Your body is smart and it just needs your attention. Let’s give it the relief it deserves.

Detoxing is not about buying a product off a shelf or jumping into a fad cleanse.It is about understanding what your bod...
12/23/2025

Detoxing is not about buying a product off a shelf or jumping into a fad cleanse.

It is about understanding what your body has been exposed to over time.

*Environmental toxins.
*Stress.
*Inflammation.
*Lifestyle patterns that quietly overload your system.

Your body already has detox pathways.

When these pathways are supported properly, the body can do what it was designed to do.

When they are overwhelmed, inflammation builds and symptoms increase.

In this episode, I break down:

*Why detoxing during menopause requires a thoughtful approach
*How inflammation and detox are connected
*Why supporting detox pathways matters more than extreme cleanses
*And natural, realistic ways to support your body without stressing it further

If you are heading into the new year tired, inflamed, or unsure where to start, this episode is for you.

This is not about a quick fix.

It is about wisdom, consistency, and working with your body instead of against it.

🎧 Episode 9 is now available.

Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5NWU2vHY4cVOkQnDf7SUx6?si=XjILfXm9STmcTzxTGNFUVQ
Apple:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/9-detox-demystified-supporting-your-body-through-menopause/id1840230433?i=1000742451018

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As we close out this year, may your next season be guided by understanding, not misinformation.

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