“We sabotage the great things in our lives because deep down we don’t feel worthy of having great things”- Taressa Riazzi

We’re all victims of self sabotage, whether you believe it or not. In fact, at most times, our greatest self sabotage is when we are closest to reaching new opportunities and blessings. 

It holds us back from pushing us towards our goals and trying to level up in life. We become our own worst enemies by creating fake scenarios and adopting toxic behaviors that halt our progress. 

Here’s a breakdown of what Eddie and I discussed… 

• Are you your own worst enemy? (11:19)
• Some classic symptoms of self-sabotage (15:02)
• How avoidance is a form of self-sabotage (18:14)
• Why people unknowingly choose to self-sabotage (23:01)
• Low self-esteem and lack of confidence will lead to self-sabotage (25:33)
• Negative thought pattern and negative beliefs are holding you back (27:20)
• How fear of success sabotages our progress...

Do you ever wish we were given a handbook on HOW to live life??? I definitely do! 

Unfortunately, life isn’t supposed to be that easy. In fact, life is more like playing a game and it’s our job to figure out what “game” we’re trying to play in whatever season we’re in. 

Here’s a breakdown of what Eddie and I discussed… 

• You gotta use it or lose it (09:10)
• Life is unfair (13:16)
• Learn how to play the game of life (17:41)
• Don't look to have your dreams validated (24:53)
• Friends are relative to where you are in life (30:17)
• Your potential on increases with age (34:30)
• There are no wrong decisions (36:39)
• Life is not supposed to be comfortable (39:32)
• You'll spend the bulk of your life wasting time (44:29)
• Anything worthwhile takes practice (48:21)

When you get old it’s like the only thing people ask you is if you have any regrets. You start to think about everything you’ve accomplished and the experiences...

It’s ELECTION DAY! And we decided enough is enough...

Why is it that as people we’re so filtered all the damn time! 

We’re so worried that we’re gonna piss someone off because of our own opinions. We avoid certain topics because it’s gotten to a point where relationships fall apart, family members don’t speak, and division becomes more and more of a “normalcy”. 

So today Eddie and I decided, to F* the haters and just say the sh*t you aren’t supposed to say! 

Here’s a breakdown of what Eddie and I discussed…

• Why as a society we have become so politically polarized (12:31)
• Cognitive dissonance and doubling down on our political choices (15:13)
• Showing empathy to people who struggle with things you haven't experienced (17:07)
• Voting on values and positive change (18:13)
• How to talk with your children about politics (20:26)
• Listening to different perspectives to understand where someone is coming from...

Okay, I know what you’re thinking… 

WHAT THE HELL is this episode about?

I know it sounds sexual but trust me it’s 100% NOT! 

If you’ve been following me and social media then you know that we recently started doing MAJOR  renovations on our house that we’ve saved and prayed for 15 years! What a blessing right!

You can read more about my post HERE!

Through this home renovation, I was inspired for the title of this week’s episode and it made me realize that sometimes in order to grow you have to strip down everything you know to the foundation and be FULLY EXPOSED. 

Here’s a breakdown of what Eddie and I discussed…

• Stay in faith and stay in action even when you feel discouraged and helpless (08:01)
• Are you triggered when you see other people winning (09:50)
• How being fully exposed can lead to tremendous growth (11:15)
• You have to be completely vulnerable to grow (18:24)
• Comfort kills you (22:13)
• Successful people...

Friend, let me tell you… 

I have decision fatigue!!! 

And it is so real!! I talk ALL about why in the most recent episodes of the Podcast! 

Through all these decisions I’ve had to make, I’ve learned a few things! 1)Each decision produces an outcome or consequence that requires us to make the best of it and 2) The decisions are neither good nor bad; it's what you do with them that makes the difference.

Here’s a breakdown of what Eddie and I discussed… 

• Decision fatigue is a real thing (03:25)
• Every decision you make has some type of consequence (07:04)
• Sometimes the universe makes decisions for you (17:52)
• Why you need to learn to make adjustments, changes, and compromises (18:28)
• There's no wrong decision you learn to live with the decisions you make (28:50)
• Assessing all your options to make the best decision (33:44)
• Making the most out of your decisions (37:13)
• Learning from your decision making (38:26)

Sometimes, you...

Fun Fact: Back in 2009, I started my business in the middle of a recession. Fast forward 11 and ½ years later and I’m officially closing that chapter and moving forward with coaching and consulting fellow entrepreneurs to create their dream businesses and I’m so READY and freaking excited to get GOING! 

And friend, if you have a passion or business idea that you’ve been thinking about NOW is the time to act and it comes down to two things: necessity and opportunity. 

Here’s a breakdown of what Eddie and I discussed… 

• Why Necessity and Opportunity during a recession make it the best time to start a business (04:36)
• Successful people find a workaround to optimize available opportunities (08:56)
• Don’t listen to people who discourage you from starting a business during a recession (11:13)
• If necessity is missing, you’ll miss the opportunity (13:24)
• Desperation can bring out the best in us if we allow it (14:44)
• What is...

These past few weeks have been crazy to say the least. A lot of life changing shit has happened including closing my business of 10 years to help other entrepreneurs build their dream businesses! 

Let me reassure you this isn’t a sad thing. I’m so EXCITED for this next chapter of my life and can’t wait to fully commit to this new business. 

If you’ve been following me recently then you know The Cake Mamas had a huge garage sale to liquidate all our equipment and tons of fellow bakers and supporters came out which was amazing but after interacting and observing some of them I’ve noticed some important lessons that I want to share. 

Here’s a breakdown of what Eddie and I discussed…

• Stop making yourself small (12:28)
• People are not watching your every move (17:07)
• Don’t hold onto things (19:54)
• Always ask for the sale (24:22)
• Why you shouldn’t expect a lot of support from friends and family in...

You are WORTH so much more SIS!! 

Since being a coach, being a mother of three daughters, and employing tons of young females during my time as a business owner I’ve seen so many women struggle with knowing their worth and being able to articulate it to others. 

Not only when it comes to relationships but also when it comes to being in the workforce. 

Here’s a breakdown of what Eddie and I discussed…

• Taking responsibility and not outsourcing it (12:01)
• What are you doing to be in practice of something that will make you better (15:01)
• How to negotiate your value and sell yourself (18:47)
• An interview is a two-way street (22:02)
• Value is invisible; you have to name your price (34:19)
• You have to outperform your role to be in line for more responsibilities (46:50)
• What are you willing to do to have the things that other people don’t have (48:06)
• Keep adding tools to your tool belt to increase your value (50:26)
• It...

Sometimes life gets really really hard, and we’re here to tell you that you’re not alone. 

To be honest, life for us has been really difficult over these past couple of months and we’ve hit our breaking point. So we decided that this was our opportunity to share a vulnerable part of our life with our listeners and give a look into what we’ve been coping with as a family for the past couple of months. 

Here’s a breakdown of what Eddie and I discussed… 

• What’s been going on with us, behind the scenes (01:42)

• Finding common ground with friends and family (06:21)

• What makes you go from knowing to doing (13:02)

• Life isn’t promised so let’s avoid regrets and guilt (19:03)

• What do you value enough to ship it across the ocean (28:27)

• You share your scars, not your wounds (36:48)

We’re not sharing these stories with you to seek sympathy or “sorry’s”. We’re sharing...

In this episode I’m sharing my MUST-HAVE 3 ingredients to starting a business and HOW to be successful throughout the process! 

After being a successful business owner of 10 years, having MULTIPLE businesses, and being a full-time coach and mentor, you can say I’ve learned a thing or two through the life experiences and challenges I’ve faced. 

Through those 10 years, the knowledge I gained centers around three things. Sales, Marketing, and Improving my craft! 

Here’s a breakdown of what Eddie and I discussed… 

• How to overcome the fear of not being good enough (01:27)
• Don’t be afraid of sucking when starting a business; nobody expects perfection (05:28)
• Businesses are about momentum and evolving, not perfection (07:09)
• Sales are the most important thing to a business (10:58)
• Marketing is the lifeline of a business (11:29)
• How to perfect your craft after you have started your business (12:02)
• You don’t have to wait for...