Coffee, Cocktails, and Clarity: Real Women, Real Talk for Personal and Professional Development
Join me for candid and inspiring conversations that dive deep into the real issues we as women face like our career challenges, personal struggles, navigating invisible illnesses, and learning how to effectively lead and communicate from every seat at the table. We'll explore everything from overcoming challenges to celebrating successes, all with a relatable and authentic touch.
I’m here to support, inspire, and connect. Think of it as a conversation with your girlfriend, where you can be yourself, share your experiences, and find support, inspiration, and practical advice all over a coffee or cocktail – you choose.
Whether you're an entrepreneur, a working professional, or simply looking to grow and connect with other women, “Coffee, Cocktails, and Clarity” is your go-to podcast for honest, inspiring, and empowering conversations.
Coffee, Cocktails, and Clarity: Real Women, Real Talk for Personal and Professional Development
When You’re the One Holding You Back
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In this episode, I’m sharing the truth I had to swallow myself: when we make excuses for our problems, we keep those problems alive. Inspired by a line in Why Did I Get Married? and a recent conversation with friends, I take you through the moments that made me face my own excuses — from my health to my workload to the habits I’d been justifying instead of changing.
I talk through how accountability really feels, how overworking myself knocked me out, and why some of the things we’re carrying (from weight to relationships to business struggles) trace back to choices we’ve been avoiding. This episode is your invitation to stop holding on to what’s hurting you and start focusing on what you can control with honesty, grace, and clarity.
Grab your drink, take a sip, and let’s chat.
TL;DR
We talk about the hard truth that when we make excuses, we keep our problems. I share how accountability showed up in my own health, habits, and hard decisions — and how shifting from excuses to action can change everything. This episode is an invitation to be honest, choose differently, and take back control.
TIME STAMPS
00:00 – Opening Thoughts: Tyler Perry, Movie Lessons & Excuses
01:00 – Welcome Back & Coffee Chat
02:20 – “If We Make Excuses, We Keep the Problem.”
03:45 – The Excuse Patterns We Don’t Notice
06:00 – My Real Reason for Getting Sick
08:20 – Burnout, Boundaries & Overworking Myself
10:40 – Weight, Food, Habits & Hard Truths
12:50 – Trauma Weight & What My Therapist Told Me
14:40 – What We Can Control vs. What We Can’t
15:30 – One Small Step Toward Accountability
16:40 – Closing Reflections & Clarity Moment
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RESOURCES
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Mental Health Resources
Ph: 988
National Institute of Mental Health
Sexual Violence Resources
Ph: 800.656.HOPE (4673)
Substance Abuse Resources
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
CREDITS
Podcast Editor: Payton Cross Productions
