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Traveling to GREECE? Wanna ONE DAY go to Greece?

Then this is a MUST READ, full of lots of information to help you have a wonderful time, AND start your vacation with the right mindset.

I originally wrote THIS POST on April 7th 2021… It explains a little about how and why we decided to vacation in Greece. 

https://www.instagram.com/p/CNYo9gFJHK8/?utm_medium=copy_link

I had a little breakdown a few weeks ago.. 

We have all of our kids home with us for another 5 months, and then 2 will be gone, and off to college. And just like that, our family of 5 will shrink down to 3. (I’m gonna start crying again just typing this…) 

 We were planning on focusing on our backyard this year (landscaping, pool needs resurfacing, new patio/deck, etc.).. But when I realized with everyone’s hectic schedules and new changes were right around the corner, I thought: “What’s the MOST important thing to focus on this year, with such a big shift looming?” BUILDING MEMORIES WITH OUR GIRLS BEFORE ...

It’s crazy to think how fast time flies… 

I woke up to a Facebook memory (thanks Facebook) from August 27th, 2020 when Eddie and I celebrated my retirement and the last day The Cake Mamas was in business. 

Being reminded of that day brought back so many memories. From building the business from nothing, to expanding it too two locations, to pivoting into coaching in 2017, to eventually retiring in 2020. 

It brought on a ton of emotions… but looking back, I’m so glad I made the decision I did. The reality is, my passion for baking and creating was gone. I found myself feeling full and excited when it came to coaching and serving others in the small business space. So that’s what I did. 

Once I retired from the bakery, I devoted my full-time to my coaching business with Eddie and now with over a thousand students and four years later, we’ve learned so much from them that we want to share with you. 

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

-10 problems business owners have...

In the last few episodes, we’ve been talking about our amazing trip to Greece and all the sh*t that went wrong. 

Well today we decided to bring on our amazing friend, Brianna Glen, who was part of the reason this trip, even though sh*t went wrong,  was one of the MOST beautiful destinations we could have ever dreamed of visiting. 

REAL TALK... this beautiful experience was 💯 due to Brianna.

She is a luxury boutique travel agent and happens to own a boutique travel agency, called Milk + Honey Travels. 

She’s sharing with us her TOP REASONS for why travel should be a priority in your life and HOW to make it possible for you and your family. 

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

What in the world! (03:03)

Turning your passion into a business

Vacation mode vs. Travel mode: what’s the difference

Top 7 reasons why people don’t travel (22:55)

The 5 reasons why everybody should experience travel (24:13)

Challenges of planning travel during a pandemic (36...

Don’t let Instagram fool you friends… 

It is just a highlight reel after all. 

If you’ve kept up with us on social media then you know that we’ve been on a dream vacation the last week celebrating and making memories as a family. 

The truth is, although this vacation honestly was a DREAM, there was also a lot of SHIT that went wrong… and we’re sharing all the tea on this week’s episode! 

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

• International travel logistics can be tricky (03:38)
• You don’t have tickets for your flight (13:25)
• The city of Athens vibes (23:39)
• Hiking the Acropolis in 105°F heat (32:16)
• The quicker you can let go, the better you can adapt (35:12)
• Greek people take their coffee very seriously (45:12)

Let this episode be a reminder that nothing you see on social media is the full story! There’s always a back story and we hope that by sharing ours with you that you’ll start to consume social media with a grain of salt. 

On my Instagram, I posted TO...

Do you have a good relationship with money? 

This is a question that can be difficult to answer for some because they don’t even know what their relationships with money is like. 

They may be like me and Eddie back in 2005 when we were both bringing home six figures, overspending, and not saving. 

Or they might be hoarding their money with the fear that they’ll never have enough to cover the life they want to live. 

The reason we’re bringing this up is because your mindset around money is either propelling you or halting you in life. 

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

• Eddie’s gold chain (01:18)
• How’s your relationship with money? (09:10)
• How filing for bankruptcy was the turning point for us (16:56)
• What did your parents teach you about money? (23:17)
• Set specific financial goals (26:09)
• Every dollar has a job (30:09)
• Discipline is the ultimate freedom (33:24)
• Learn how to earn money (34:06)
• Leverage your credit (42:10)
• Start your kids off early (46:...

We made it friends! 

It’s officially episode #100 and what a journey it has been! 

Eddie and I are so happy to have reached this important milestone in our podcasting journey and can’t believe it’s finally here! 

We are so grateful for all the Pushers out there who tune in every week, we celebrate you and thank you for being part of this amazing journey.

We are always humbled when we meet people out there who tell us how much of an impact the PUSH Podcast has on their lives and we want each one of you to know we do this for you! 

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

• The journey to 100 episodes podcasting milestone  (01:15)
• You survive more than you give yourself credit for (05:02)
• A message that made Janelle cry (07:12)
• The Guide to Thrive Journal (21:00)
• What in the world (26:37)
• You need friends that push to a higher level (36:20)
• Why you need to join the pusher society (38:43)
• Importance of personal development (42:00)
• What would you do with $10 milli...

We’re so excited to welcome back our special guest this week, ex NFL player, speaker, and now author, Anthony Trucks! 

If you’ve been listening to the podcast for awhile you may remember Anthony back when we had him on episode 30! Just as the pandemic was starting, we welcomed Anthony on the PUSH podcast to talk about making Shift Happen in our lives to achieve happiness, success, freedom, and fulfillment. Now that life is starting to shift to a sense of normalcy, we decided to bring Anthony back to discuss how he pivoted during the pandemic and what he learned about human identity; including his own.  

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

• What in the world - The interwebs of craziness (02:41)
• Developing confidence through action (15:27)
• Leveraging your network to launch something new (21:14)
• How to navigate through discomfort to acquire a new identity (24:57)
• Do the work in the dark, so that you can shine in the light (29:16)
• Why you need Pinky finger...

Question: 

What level are you at in your business? What’s your goal when it comes to your business? And what’s going to result in the biggest return on your investment as far as time and money? 

These are all questions you should ask yourself BEFORE expanding what you offer in your business! 

If you’re working from home? 

Then you might want to limit your assortment. Why? For most home-bakers you’re likely still a one man/woman show, may be limited on space, and may not be fully committed to this new business! 

If you have a brick and mortar… 

Then you may want to consider having a menu with options to serve the needs of your community. 

Torn on which one suits you? Let’s talk Pro's & Con’s! 

Let me share my story just in case you're new here….

The Cake Mamas started off as a custom cake and cookie bakery. We wanted to focus specifically on the ART of decorating. We were inspired by The Cake Boss so no surprise there! 

When we outgrew our home and moved into a brick and morta...

Haters are ALWAYS gonna hate… but you can’t let them convince you that your message isn’t one worth sharing. 

This week we’re so excited to welcome our new besties, Ashley and Steven Evans! Eddie came across the Evans on TikTok and once we heard their story we knew we just had to bring them on the podcast! 

Ashley and Steven have a community of 800K followers on TikTok where they share behind-the-scenes moments of their mixed-race family. Considering the racial climate right now in our world, we found their message and platform so inspiring and we hope you guys fall in love with them just like we have! 

Here’s a breakdown of what Eddie and I discussed with Ashley and Steven...

• Meet Ashley and Steven Evans (05:00)

• Struggling with infertility and deciding to go for adoption (07:53)

• What in the world is wrong with people (13:45)

• That baby ain’t yours (16:26)

• How amazing having a multicultural and multiracial family is (22:44)

• The reality of raising a bl...

Let’s talk about EVENTS!!!

Y’all wanna sign up for ALL KINDS of EVENTS! But listen up...not all events are worthy of your time! Let’s be real...MOST people want to participate in EVENTS & POP-UPS to simply make money. SHOW ME THE MONEY!!

I get it! BELIEVE me I do. BUT what some people don’t understand is EVENTS & POP-UPS are an opportunity to put YOUR BRAND’S best foot forward! I mean, when you realize that the point of participating in ANY event is the gain of FUTURE CLIENTS, not only will you put some thoughtfulness and energy into how you present your business and products, but MONEY (and customers) will FOLLOW TOO!

OK! So is your next pop-up or event worth it? Let’s figure this out together!

QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF

Who’s attending? Are they my ideal client? What type of event is it (indoor, Farmers Market, Trade Show, Community Event, Industry Show, Concert? Location of event? Would my product be a good fit there? What would they want me to bring? 

It’s so important to ask ...