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...

“You are who you choose to be” - anonymous 

The idea of “truth” is a delicate thing. To you “truth” may mean one thing and for me it may mean something completely different. 

As individuals we take on things that may ultimately mean something different for us than they would for someone else. It’s a belief system that's unique to us. Whereas, facts, are solid proof. There’s physical data, video, statistics, etc. So why are we talking about truth versus facts? 

Because the truths we choose to believe determine so many crucial aspects of our lives. From parenting, to politics, to goals; the truths we believe are impacting our day to day life. 

However, the problem is when we have to make excuses for “our truth” or “our beliefs” as individuals because we are seeking validation for the actual truth. 

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

• Men need to go to the...

Let’s talk about currency! 

I truly believe there are three types of currency in our lives! 

1. Time
2. Quality 
3. Money!!! 

Sure we all value money. When we grow up we turn our wild “wanna be” dreams into what “dreams” will make us the most money. Am I right to think this? 

Look at this way…

When we ask kids what they want to be when they grow up they always say something crazy like a superhero. And then when reality hits them and they start to grow up, their dreams start to become more realistic. 

But when we’re younger we don’t think about the other types of currency cause we’re so programmed to think about the big picture; MONEY! 

So we’re here to offer a different perspective. What if we eliminate money from the picture and instead we choose to value time and quality!

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

• Why time is important for us because you can never get it...

One of our greatest enemies in life is time. People always complain that we never have “enough” time. Or we wait for the “perfect” time? But really we do have enough time, we just don’t use it wisely enough and to be honest, there is no such thing as a “perfect” time; you just have to decide when. 

To be blunt, time isn’t always on your side. Which means that you just have to roll with it and do it anyway. Hence, showing up when your back is against the wall! Just show up and show out. 

We got into this idea and more in this week’s episode of the PUSH Podcast! 

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

• Decision making when you are under pressure (08:15)
• Intentionally putting your back against the wall when time is not on your side (15:22)
• Once you make a decision, keep moving (16:54)
• Shifting your perspective; you might be magnifying the problem (19:25)
• Perfection...

When was the last time you broke a commitment? 

I’ll tell you, mine was a few days ago. 

If you follow me on social media then you know that at the beginning of this month I started a 30-day Yoga challenge. Not because I wanted to lose weight or become healthier (although those are HUGE pluses). I did it because I wanted to show up for myself and prove that I could stay committed to something not because I had to but because I was determined to show myself some self-love and build confidence. 

I wasn’t angry with myself that I broke that commitment. I wasn’t disappointed either. Instead, I was more eager to get back on track and finish out the challenge. 

As humans, specifically women, we get so down on ourselves whenever we “break” a commitment. It cruses our self-esteem and we immediately beat ourselves up to the point where we’re practicing negative self-talk. 

I’m here to tell you...

Hopelessness is a theme that keeps recurring especially during this time of uncertainty. But what do you do when you fall into hopelessness? 

There’s so many self-help tips and tricks out there but everyone is different. Which begs the questions, what tip and trick is right for you? 

In this episode, we’re giving you our top 20 ways to help you regain hope. 

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

• Reach out, do not suffer in silence (11:34)
• Take inventory of your habits, thoughts, beliefs, and perspectives (13:00)
• Where attention goes, energy flows. Do not focus on the problem (14:30)
• Exercise and sleep will make you feel better (16:53)
• Be of service to others (18:32)
• Activate your faith and also have a conversation with your creator (21:10)
• Journaling is really helpful. Express those feelings on paper (22:16)
• Acknowledge your feelings which leads to radical acceptance (23:50)
• Quiet your mind through...