Welcome to DTP: Thousand Oaks, CA
PLEASE NOTE: THIS MEETING IS IN PERSON, WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA
Welcome to the Divorce Transition Professionals (DTP)
DTP was founded in 2017. Our primary Mission Statement that still holds true today is:
Making Divorce Just a Little Bit Easier™
We believe that this can be accomplished by bringing together amazing professionals all of whom have expertise in the divorce landscape and all of whom understand what it means to collaborate.
At each chapter meeting we bring you a top-notch speaker or program, providing on-going education, and an opportunity to network and collaborate with some of the best divorce professionals in your community. Our meetings are typically an hour. We respect that you are a busy professional and are sure to provide a compelling, productive meeting, the ultimate results of which will meet our goal of supporting folks as they go through divorce and in growing your business, concurrently.
This event is completely free to all FIRST-TIME attendees. It is an opportunity to learn more about the Divorce Transition Professionals. If you are a professional with divorce expertise, please check us out.
There is nothing like DTP!
This Month's Program

Patti Smith
Certified Life Coach, Author, Speaker, Reinvention Strategist

https://www.pattismithcoaching.com/
Patti@PattiSmithCoaching.com
Patti Smith is a seasoned professional who has carved a path of success across diverse industries, from the dynamic world of fashion and publishing to the intricacies of the luxury market and healthcare industry. Her exceptional achievements including multiple sales awards and executive positions, reflect her remarkable ability to excel in various fields and continually reinvent herself.
Patti’s journey has been marked by a commitment to personal growth and transformational success principles. Following profound personal loss, she embarked on a journey of self-discovery that led her to become an entrepreneur, life coach, motivational speaker and reinvention strategist.
Patti’s conviction in the boundless power of human potential radiates through her work. Her latest achievement, the publication of her book “WHAT AM I TO DO NOW? – Simple Strategies to Navigate the Unknown and IGNITE What’s Next in Your Life”, is a testament to her expertise in guiding individuals through life’s uncertainties.
Patti’s work in personal development and her book demonstrates her unwavering dedication to empowering individuals to lead more fulfilling and purpose-driven lives.
Patti lives in southern California with her husband and sweet dog, Blue. Their daughter recently graduated Summa Cum Laude, earning a bachelor’s degree in Entertainment Business, while landing her first career job at her dream company two weeks before graduation.
Patti believes in the power of leading by example as she continues to be a role model of evolution and impact to those around her.
DTP Thousand Oaks Chapter Leader

Luba Milgram
Starla Consulting
Phone: (805)827-5323
eMail: luba@starlaconsulting.com
Luba is a Tax Advisor and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA) with over 20 years of experience in the tax and accounting industry. As a Certified Tax Strategist and NTPI Fellow, she combines her expertise and empathy to guide clients through life’s toughest transitions—such as divorce or the loss of a spouse. Luba offers money coaching and empowers her clients to make confident decisions, providing the clarity and guidance they need to avoid costly mistakes and secure a stable future.
'I believe financial decisions should empower, not overwhelm, especially during life’s toughest transitions. My mission is to give clients the clarity and confidence they need to secure their financial future, no matter the challenges they face.
Luba served as a Treasurer on the school board and local volunteer organization. She has also volunteered for the IRS Tax Assistance Program which aids low income individuals with their tax filings. She is an Enrolled Agent, Certified Tax Coach, Certified Tax Planner, Certified Tax Strategist, Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, National Tax Practice Institute Fellow, and a co-author of "Thinking Outside the Tax Box" book published in 2020.
DTP President & Founder

Neil Palache
The Wealth Creator Company For Women
Phone: (818) 606-7327
eMail: neil@thewealthcreatorcompany.com
Neil Palache is dedicated to empowering women as is shown by his involvement in many community and business organizations such as the National Association of Women Business Owners Ventura County, Women’s Economic Ventures and the International Women’s Festivals Santa Barbara. He has also started several groups such as the Money Mastermind for Women™ and the Divorce Transition Professionals™. Neil has been married to Stacie since 1987, has three beautiful children and lives and works in Westlake Village, California.