Let's Just Be Real with Marissa Tonge

Fall is upon us! Let's embrace the change of season and tap into our more focused, intentional and fly girl energy in order to create a better life. **Join me on The Goddess Retreat in Greece on May 7-13, 2025 OR The Phoenix Rising Retreat in Arizona March 13-17, 2025. Details ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠** Want to work with someone REAL as your mentor? I'm looking to work with a small numbe...

Fall is almost here and that means most people will be running to the gym to get back on track with their fitness goals. While we love getting back into routine, it's important to consider how we can set realistic goals and build consistency with fitness to make it part of our lifestyle, not just a seasonal activity. In this episode Marissa sits down with Tarrant Anderson, a multi hyphenated e...

Burnout is real. Social media addiction is real. Exhaustion is real. But so is wellness & intentional daily choices. In this episode we sit down with life coach, fitness professional and business mentor Mary Massey to chat about: - creating healthy wellness routines & self care practices - listening to your body and taking rest - make decisions with intentions - working smarter not harder...

Friendship breakups can suck. But it's an inevitable part of life. Not everyone is meant to stay on our path with us, and some people are solely put into our lives to teach us a lesson. In this episode Marissa talks about: - how to deal with friend breakups - how to know when it's time to end a friendship - setting boundaries with friends - getting clear on what type of friends you want -...

We're excited to sit down with our first guest of season 3! We're chatting with musician, entrepreneur, sound engineer, and creative, Terrance aka Tee on Keys, about how he started a successful business right out of his living room. We also talk about - The challenges of entrepreneurship - Trusting God's timing and plan - Passing opportunities to others - Putting in the work and showin...

Let's get real about friendships, acquaintances and social circles. We've all heard that we are a reflection of the 5 people that we spend the most time around. In this episode Marissa breaks down the 5 types of people that we should avoid when elevating our lives. **Join me on The Goddess Retreat in Greece on May 7-13, 2025 OR The Phoenix Rising Retreat in Arizona March 13-17, 2025. Detai...

Let's get REAL in this episode! Marissa talks about her desire to take a big leap of faith and move out of state, and how she is using her intuition to guide her. She also talks about - why it's important to trust yourself - the benefits of listening to your intuition - why you should do more of what energizes you & lights you up - being uninterested in settling down in the suburbs - t...

Let's define what a high value woman is. You may have heard of this archetype, or maybe even consider yourself to be high value. You may even reference this as "your type" or ideal romantic partner. Let's explore what it means to be a high value woman and the qualities that can increase your value & self-worth. **Join me on The Goddess Retreat in Greece on May 7-13, 2025 OR T...

Welcome to season 3 of the podcast! In this episode Marissa gets real about her season of transformation and needing to make changes in her life. We also talk about: - getting clear on where you want to be in a year from now - being a self-starter and not waiting to be saved - what energy leo season is bringing - the benefits of attending a Real Hot Retreat **Join me on The Goddess Retreat in Gree...

**Join me on The Goddess Retreat on May 7-13, 2025. Details ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ ⁠⁠** In this episode we wrap up the Boss Era series for July with the topic of rest. Marissa discusses: - The importance of taking breaks - Why hustling isn't always the way to grow - How to regulate your nervous system - Reflecting on stressful situations - Why entrepreneurs should take advantage of travel, self-care days...

**Join me on The Goddess Retreat on May 7-13, 2025. Details ⁠⁠ ⁠here⁠ ⁠⁠** We're back with a solo episode and Marissa kicks off the episode with story time about her weird encounter with a stranger that had her shook. We also talk about: - Not being everyone's cup of tea - Detaching from expectations in your business - Finding your tribe to align with your brand - Feeling unsupported by fr...

I just opened up applications for Business Mentorship! I'm looking to work with a small number of individuals who are aspiring business owners, content creators, podcast hosts, fitness trainers, etc looking for mentorship & accountability this year. Fill out the application ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Let's connect: Podcast Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@letsjustberealpod_⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Marissa'...

Learning how to set boundaries is a necessary part of being an entrepreneur or business owner. Learning how to communicate in a way that doesn't leave you feeling anxious or rushed is important as well. In this episode we continue our Boss Era series for July. Marissa talks about: - Setting boundaries surrounding emails, client/customer communications, etc - Giving yourself space and time to r...

Let's talk about two important qualities that will change your life. As we continue the Boss Era series this month, Marissa talks all about having patience, grace, and kindness when dealing with our own mistakes. We talk about growing resilience, treating ourselves with kindness, and overcoming unforeseen circumstances. **Get on the GREECE WAITLIST for May 2025 here ** I just opened up applica...

We continue the Boss Era series this month, and in this episode Marissa dives into the topic of mental health. She gets REAL about her journey with therapy, journaling, and finding balance between business and personal self care. We also dive into: - Why entrepreneurs's success depends on their mental wellness - Struggles of owning a business or being the face of a brand - Why self-awareness i...

We continue our Boss Babe Era series with a new guest this week. We sat down with coach, entrepreneur, and business consultant, Jessica Rivera to get real about: - Dating as a successful ambitious woman - Being labeled as "intimidating" by men - Going 50/50 and dating men who make less - Healthy communication in business & any relationship - Being submissive and allowing men to lead...

Are you following a passion driven or creative career? Or are you feeling like it's time to bet on yourself? In this episode Marissa talks about the 5 main roadblocks that everyone has to overcome when choosing to go towards their dreams. We talk about the obstacles (mental, physical & emotional) that we must face and move past in order to become successful, confident and focused creatives...

It's shedding season! Summer is officially here and it's time to think about the second half of 2024. In this episode Marissa recaps her Summer Solstice retreat from the past weekend, gets real about struggles she's been dealing with this year, and talks about the importance of releasing old habits, people, situations, etc in order to build your dream life. If you've been feeling s...

Have you ever heard of a doula? Or have you thought about seeking one out for your birth or post-partum care? In this episode we sit down with doula, yogi and holistic practitioner Aja Humpries to get real about: - What doulas do & the difference between midwives - Supporting new moms before and after birth - Regulating hormones & effects of birth control - Natural water birth & birth...

We all need good people around us. Our relationships can have a big impact on our ultimate success and happiness, so it's important to choose the right people in your circle. Friends, family and associates can play different roles in our lives, and those roles should always be clear and mutually understood. In this episode Marissa talks about the five types of people to keep around and why eac...

How do you tap into your natural born talents and make a career using them? We're sitting down with musician, singer & songwriter Ashton G to chat about all things music, God-given gifts, spirituality and more. In this episode we cover: - How to move past creative blocks - Connecting with your inner child to identify your passion - Disconnecting from ego, hustle culture and career image -...

Let's talk feminine & masculine energy! We're diving deep into this topic to discuss what it looks like to be in your healthy or divine feminine and masculine energies. Marissa also discusses the importance of balance, within oneself, relationship, and in nature. The soft girl era may be trendy on social media but it truly is possible to soften & bask in your feminine if you're...

Marissa guides you through this calming & grounding meditation to help you create your best summer. In order to bring things into fruition, we must first visualize it. This meditation is intended to help you to relax, regulate your nervous system, and invite feelings of joy, gratitude & peace. 0:00-0:44: Introduction 0:45- 10:15: Meditation Let's connect: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Let's Just...

We've all heard the saying "age ain't nothing but a number". Well we're here to prove to you that it's true. In this episode Marissa sits down with her most loyal and longest running client, Nicole Critz. This conversation is all about: - Embracing age & living authentically - Getting out of your comfort zone & trying new things - The evolution of RRDF - How to co...

Feeling blah or need a boost of good energy during your day? In this episode Marissa goes over 5 simple and effective actions that we can take daily to raise our vibe and get into a better mood. If our moods are changing weekly or monthly, we want to make sure we are doing everything we can to stay in a good headspace in order to attract positive people & situations. Let's connect: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...