Chats with the Castanedas

Happy New year NL friends! We made it to the others side and ANYTHING is possible. Lets apply these 10 principals and watch greatness unfold! 

Its the final countdown to Christmas yall and we get to choose how we will spend these days.  Whos for peaceful, powerful and postive?  Enjoy this short and powerful Monday Motivation that will set you up to succeed this week.  Much love and blessings friends. Lets do this Christmas thing well ok? If you know someone that needs this message or you want an accountability partner please share!  

Its the little things that really matter. Holidays are packed, bustling and can feel overwhelming.  There is pressure to create memories , buy all the things and be all the things.  Sometimes we underestimate what really matters and how simple things have big impacts.   Im sharing some of our families traditions that won't stress you or leave you broke. Know that Im praying for you during this tim...

Its the most wonderful time of the year.... its also the time our culture pushes tire, stressed and broke and we say NOPE!!! Im sharing ten ways I stay centered and you can too friends. Lets commit our month to being slow, sacred, thankful, present and peaceful.   

What we focus on becomes greater.  Lets make love, care, giving and serving LOUD and BIG! Motivation Monday is here and is short, powerful and relevant as always. Cheers to finishing this month strong.  To the next level,   Chrissy

Happy Thanksgiving to each of you. Today is a short sweet blessing and prayer as you prepare, gather, travel & enjoy all this holiday holds.   Much love, Chrissy

Disclaimer: this is a very short micro episode on this important topic. Im quickly sharing 5 ways to find your tribe & 5 ways to love them well. We will dive more into this in the New year.  Its important to remind and align ourselves daily.  Sending you all love, peace & positivity, Chrissy

A positive mind is a positive life. The power of our thoughts, feelings & words are highly underestimated. Lets talk about the benefits of positivity as well as the cost of negativity today. This is shared from a keynote I shared at a local corporation.  I can't wait for you to hear this message and share it with three friends that are ready to put their positive pants on and end this year strong!...

Nobody owes you anything. - everyone against entitlement When you drop the sense of entitlement nd the idea that everyone owes you something suddenly you empower yourself to go out and make it happen! Lets talk ideas and ways we can help our homes become more grateful and less entitled. Its not going to be easy but we can't stand by and watch a generation be swallowed up by entitlement.  What bett...

Lets commit to have the healthiest holiday yet. Today Im going to share about simple swaps in the kitchen as well as 7 ways to decrease stress this season. Impossible you say? NO way! It takes intention, wisdom and discipline! Friends you can feel well, be well and love well every season of the year. Lets do this!  Send this to 3 friends you know what to commit to mind , body, spirit health!    Ch...

If you're not where you want to be in life, then why you chillin so much?  Its a question.. and we are gonna talk about it today.  Please forgive my voice in the name of consistency! Wasn't gonna miss an episode yall! To the next level, Chrissy  

Its time for our monthly interview and I can't wait for you guys to be inspired as Chris transparently shares his story, wisdom and strategies for whole living. Chris is a next level leader & influencer with an incredible podcast  & great resources on (Win Today)  You guys are going to laugh, cry & definitely hit subscribe on his podcast!  Cheers to a strong start to November!   

Prayer is the key of the morning and the bolt of the evening. - EMB You can't pray for someone and hate them at the same time. - BG No prayer is every wasted. - CH    Prayer is powerful! Prayer works! Prayer heals! I felt strongly today I needed to declare this and touch on the power of prayer.  Your breakthru could be one prayer away my friends.  xoxo Chrissy  

Loyalty isn't a word its a way of life.  lets talk about loyalty. Is it something you learn? Something that is taught? Why do some struggle to be loyal more than others? This is another great subject not taught in school isn't it? Im excited to dive in and can't wait for your feedback.    Cheers to the loyal ones, Chrissy

"Too many of us are not living our dreams because we are living our fears."—Les Brown Never underestimate the power of BELIEF. Believe in yourself, in miracles, in others, in your dreams, your power and your purpose to name a few. You can put energy into fear or energy into faith. Can  you guess which one has a better ROI?  Today I want to remind you that anything is possible, you matter and your...

We're not here to make an impression, we're here to make an impact. - AV So many are caught up in whats pretty & popular vs whats powerful and peaceful. Not us my friends, we are committed to self evaluation, growth & discipline so we can not only live our best life but leave our best legacy.  What we do matters, why we dod it matters even more. Thank you for letting me share with passion, truth &...

Im sharing some of favorite things this month with you and speaking a word of blessing, power and truth over your life. Buckle up I get all Kirk Franklin on yall today! Sharing is caring, so spread the word to 3 friends that need a blessing! 

THERE IS NO PASSION TO BE FOUND PLAYING SMALL-IN SETTLING FOR A LIFE THAT IS LESS THAN THE ONE YOU ARE CAPABLE OF LIVING. -NELSON MANDELA I've got a secret sauce to share and your going to LOVE it.  I found SEVEN places the magic is at to keep you productive, powerful and successful. Are you ready for this?? Time to level up, Chrissy

"If you don't invest in yourself, you've unconsciously decided that you personally have no future."—Brian Tracy Let that sink in a moment! That quote had me running a Lap shouting AMEN yall. Who is ready to invest in themselves today? There are hundreds of ways to do so but in the spirit of short and powerful Im sharing my top ten today. I want you to think about your 3 next level people and share...

New month, new week.. new mindset!  Mindfulness: focusing your full attention on the present.  Lets talk about the basics and power of mindfulness today and set ourselves up to level up! Cheering you on, Chrissy

This interview is going to bless you good friends. Terces is a dear friend, owner of cafe gratitude and be love farms. She brings wisdom, light & love to todays episode. I truly believe this message carries breakthru and healing for many. Don't just listen but share it and live it.  My favorite quote from today was " opposition is opportunity"  POWERFUL!!! Leveling up, Chrissy

" And even though you're fed up Huh, you gotta keep your head up"- Tupac   The only song that runs thru my mind is this classic when I hear the phrase keep your head up. Just me?! Todays Monday Motivation is a reminder we can do hard things, we will get thru the storm and we can have joy despite pain. There is always hope, Chrissy 

Everyone thinks about changing the world but no one things of changing himself.-leo Tolstoy All impact and power starts with me, myself and I.    Have you ever been curious about why people struggle to change or engage? Maybe you have wondered why its hard for yourself to engage or change?  Im giving you ten reasons WHY because knowledge is power. Sometimes knowing is all we need to do better and...