True Talk Cafe Podcast
Welcome to the True Talk Cafe Podcast! We're looking forward to discussing everyday topics and getting real about some of the most common challenges for many of us, all the while enjoying a few laughs along the way. Join Anna Garcia, Karla DeCuir, Lollie Ramirez-Bennett and Renee Stewart Tuesday mornings @ 10:00 am CST starting September 7th. Talk soon!
Episodes
59 episodes
S5 Ep. 18 - Strategic Work vs Office Housework
In today's micro-episode we're talking about 'Strategic Work vs Office Housework'.One that hits especially hard for working moms and women in leadership. Because let’s be real—being “busy” is not the same as being valued....
S5 Ep. 17 - Confident Communication
In today's micro-episode we're talking about 'Confident Communication'.I found the timing of this topic a bit hilarious, but that’s a different podcast altogether, so let’s get right into it, because you may be experiencing this ri...
S5 Ep. 16 - The Visibility Gap with Host: Renee
In today's micro-episode we're talking about 'The Invisibility Gap'.Most professionals don’t have a performance problem. They have a visibility problem.You’re delivering results. Solving issues. ...
S5 Ep. 15 - Leadership Identity in Times of Change w/Host: Dr. Karla
Let’s talk about something that doesn’t get enough attention—leadership identity.Not your title. Not your role. But who you are when the pressure hits.Because here’s the truth: leadership today is changing fast. Between s...
S5 Ep. 14 - Choice with Host: Renee
This week’s TTC micro-episode with Renee is all about 'Choice'Choice isn’t just a word, it’s your leverage.Every day, you’re choosing:• Growth or comfort• Accountability or excuses• Speaking up or staying silent<...
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S5 Ep. 13 - Fear and Money w/Host: Renee
This is your True Talk Cafe micro episode, designed to start your day with intention, not noise.Today’s topic: “Money and Fear"Let’s talk about something you’re probably dealing with right now— and have avoided dea...
S5 Ep. 12 - Avoidance with Host: Anna Garcia
This is your True Talk Cafe micro episode, designed to start your day with intention, not noise.Today’s topic: “Avoidance"Let’s talk about something you’re probably dealing with right now— and maybe hoping it’ll ju...
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S5 Ep. 11 - Draining Relationships w/Host Lollie
This is your True Talk Cafe micro episode, designed to start your day with intention, not noise.Today’s topic: “Draining Relationships"Relationships should not be perfect, but they should feel supportive more often than ...
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S5 Ep. 10 - People Pleasing w/Host: Anna Garcia
This is your True Talk Cafe micro episode, designed to start your day with intention, not noise.Today’s topic: “People pleasing"People pleasing doesn’t always look like someone who says yes to everything.Sometimes it...
TTC S5 Ep. 8 - Family Expectations w/Host Dr. Karla
This is your True Talk Cafe micro episode, designed to start your day with intention, not noise.Today’s topic: “Family Expectations"Here’s the question:"Whose expectations are shaping your choices?”Whose v...
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TTC S5 Ep. 9 - Guilt Detox w/Host: Lollie
This is your True Talk Cafe micro episode, designed to start your day with intention, not noise.Today's Topic: Guilt Detox - Releasing What Was Never Yours to CarryLet’s talk about guilt. Not accountability. Not growth. Gui...
S5 Ep. 7: Summary Recap Weeks 1-4
Title: The Pattern Beneath the Pressure Description: This wasn’t a “quick recap” episode. This was a leadership audit.Over the past four micro-episodes, we challenged professionals to stop coast...
S5 Ep. 6 - Leadership Reality w/Renee
This is your True Talk Cafe micro episode, designed to start your day with intention, not noise.Today’s topic: “Leadership RealityHere’s the question:What Do You Need from Leadership That You’re Not Getting?”...
S5 Ep. 5 - Burnout Check w/Renee Stewart
This is your True Talk Cafe micro episode, designed to start your day with intention, not noise.Today we’re doing a Burnout CheckHere’s the question: What’s costing you more energy than it’s worth?Let...
S5 Ep. 4 - Power & Politics w/Dr. Karla DeCuir
This is your True Talk Cafe micro episode, designed to start your day with intention, not noise.Today we’re talking about Power and Politics.Here’s the question: What truth are you avoiding at work?Le...
S5 Ep. 3 - Work Boundaries w/Lollie Ramirez-Benett
This is your True Talk Cafe micro episode, designed to start your day with intention, not noise.Today we’re talking about work boundaries - not as a buzzword, but as a workplace skill.Boundaries help people protect focus, r...
S5 Ep. 2 - Awareness - Anna Garcia
This is your True Talk Cafe micro episode, designed to start your day with intention, not noise.Today we’re talking about awareness.Here’s the question: What have you been tolerating that’s draining you?...
S5 Ep. 1 - Re-Introduction to the Pod Crew!
Title: S5 Ep. 1: Re-Introduction to the Pod Crew!Description: Let’s be honest—most advice sounds good but doesn’t actually work. At True Talk Café, we don’t do surface-level conversations or feel-good fluff.
S4 Ep. 2 - Fireside Chat: Acknowledge, Adjust, Align
Title: S4 Ep. 8: Acknowledge, Adjust, AlignDescription: Join host Karla Hernandez DeCuir and the True Talk Cafe crew as they dive into the "Acknowledge, Adjust, Align" series. This episode features Dr. Sarah David, a certif...
S4 Ep. 7 - Align: Executing & Sustaining Progress
Welcome to the True Talk Café Podcast S4 Ep. 7 - Align - Pt. 3 Executing & Sustaining ProgressShow agenda:We’ve reached the final step, Pt 3 in our Acknowledge, Adjust, Align series - Align) It’s time to take...
S4 Ep. 6 - Adjust: Pivoting for Change
Send us a textWelcome to the True Talk Café Podcast S4 Ep. 6 - Adjust - Pt. 2 Pivoting for ChangeShow agenda:Today, we’re diving into t...
S4 Ep 5. - Fireside Chat: Think, Try, Thrive Series
Welcome to the True Talk Café Fireside Chat: Think, Try, Thrive SeriesShow agenda:Today, we are kicking off our inaugural Fireside Chat discussing our Think, Try, Thrive Series. We invited guests: McClain S...
S4 Ep. 4 - Acknowledge - Pt 1 Identifying Gaps
Welcome to the True Talk Café Podcast S4 Ep. 4 - Acknowledge - Pt. 1 Identifying GapsShow agenda:Today, we are kicking off our Acknowledge, Adjust, Align series with step one: Acknowledge. We’re diving i...
S4 Ep. 3 - Taking Care of You - Pt 3 Review & Assess
Welcome to the True Talk Café Podcast S4 Ep. 3 - Taking Care of You - Pt. 3 Review & Assess!Show agenda:Today, we are wrapping up the Think Try Thrive series with the third episode which is all about reviewing and ass...
S4 Ep. 2 - Taking Care of You - Pt. 2 Taking Action
Welcome to the True Talk Café Podcast S4 Ep. 2 - Taking Care of You - Pt. 2 Taking Action!Show agenda:Today, we are diving into the second episode of our "Think, Try, Thrive" series, and it’s all about taking action on yo...
