Straight Talk No Sugar Added Podcast

Today, Neena is joined by retired professional fighter, personal trainer, and coach, Clifford Starks. He shares why he made it his passion to help others live happier, more fulfilled lives by working on their mind, body, and spirit. He also shares his challenges and adversities after his biological father left, how he got into MMA, and the six core values he shares with his clients.   Clifford Sta...

In today’s episode, Neena is joined by Epic, a motivational speaker. They talked about his journey from being a shy child to being a motivational speaker focusing on the youth. He also shares how he does his speeches so well despite being an introvert and how they are all based on his four important rules of life.    Epic Sbu, born and raised in Lydenburg, South Africa, was raised by a single moth...

In today’s episode, Neena chats with the Trauma Healer and Founder of Finding Feathers Wellness, Denise Lamoureux. They talk about their lives as children of trauma, relating to what each of them went through and everything that happened between trying to cope with and eventually overcoming their own traumas. Denise also shares her experiences when she first tried to deal with her trauma, how she...

In today’s episode, Neena is joined by Kristen Donnelly, an empathy educator and Founder of Abbey Research as they talk about what radical inclusive hospitality is and how it can help change the world that’s fractured by people’s tolerance of each other. Kristen also shares the importance of having “the conversation” by asking questions and listening to change the mindset in terms of the diversity...

In today’s episode, Neena is joined by Jan Raeder, a Wellness Educator who uses her experiences and research and help people manage stress, find joy, and be positive daily. She also shares her personal story about weight loss, weight gain, and everything she went through in between that helped her discover her passion and life goal — to empower people to do the work for their own well-being.   Jan...

We discuss real life topics, tools and tips on how to challenge and transform your thinking with no sugar added. Hope you will go on the journey with us as we grow, fail and get back up. Life is about challenges and learning how to overcome those challenges together. https://linktr.ee/Neenaperez #inspire #straighttalknosugaradded #straighttalk #transform #positivemindset #positivethinking #thinkin...

Here are some tips that can help you become who you want to be right now: It’s time to step out of the box and believe for more increase, more growth, more spiritual Growth, more vision, more ideas, more boldness, more creativity, more love, less fear. Feel gratitude. When you concentrate on the big picture, it's easier to exhibit feelings of gratitude. When you're grateful, you remain pos...

Got bullied for being nerdy and dyslexic, depression, suicide attempts; these are just a few things Sylvester went through in his youth. These struggles may have made him go into a downward spiral, but by the strength of his faith and his loved ones, he was able to change his mindset and overcame everything. In this episode, Neena is joined by author, motivational speaker, and musician Sylvester L...

Today Neena is joined by Business owner, Author, Mentor, and Coach Brian Penso. He shares how being broke, getting on the wrong path, and experiencing difficulty while living in a small town in Ohio made him realize he needed to get out and make his dreams come true. He also talks about how making one mistake after another made him get to where he is now - owning multiple businesses with his trust...

In this episode, Neena is joined by Coach, Speaker, and Consultant Brandy Hollaway. Listen in as Brandy shares her life story and what exactly got her to where she is today. She also shares her experiences that made her stronger and more determined to continue on with her life goal. She also talks about how she helps girls and women get back on their feet with Fire Network. This is such an empower...

Where Is your mind at? Mind Flow and Mindset Both Are Important!! Your mind-flow is key to getting things done and keeps you curious about life and what may be coming next... Mind flow means that you are going to enjoy the process, be productive, focused, and successful on what needs to be done. Allowing the knowledge, you are gaining to flow through your mind, create and sustain your energy and d...

In today’s episode, Neena is joined by successful entrepreneur and business executive, Mike Malatesta. He shares his early beginnings from the time he sat on the curb outside his house at four years old to his first business endeavors, up until he became who he is now. They also talk about how he discovered his life goals, what it took to be the entrepreneur he is, and the trajectory he wants to t...

According to a study, women spend 17 years of their life dieting and go on at least two diets a year.   In this episode, Neena is joined by wellness guru Nicole Hopkins. They talk about how she coaches women aged 30 and over to have a healthy relationship with food and exercise. Nicole teaches women to enjoy and love the process of weight loss, becoming stronger and healthier. She also shares what...

In this episode, Neena is joined by Brenda Blais Nesbitt as she shares her journey as a life coach, patient advocate, entrepreneur, and caregiver to her daughter Nikki. She also shares how something that was said helped her discover her purpose in life, which is to advocate for her daughter and many others in need.   Brenda Blais Nesbitt has been the caregiver and the voice of her daughter, Nikki,...

Reframe the way you speak to yourself in the middle of the issue. Instead of going towards a negative rout and talking to yourself like, “Why am I having such a hard time getting through this?” or “Why does this always happen to me?” or “How evil of this/that person” “This is so unfair”   Instead, try, looking at the discouragement as something that is happening for your benefit. “What is the reas...

Neena is joined today by Forbes contributor, Author, and podcaster, Kelly Cardenas.   Kelly shares about his life growing up in a double-wide mobile home with almost nothing but his parent’s love and encouragement, and how he shares that same encouragement he got from them to build up people for success in business or in their personal lives.   Kelly Cardenas is a FORBES contributor, Author, Podca...

Do you have trouble getting yourself unstuck in certain areas? what do you say to yourself? How can you move forward? Reframe your brain! Get Unstuck! Let’s face it, negatives thoughts and the feelings that come with it can paralyze you. You get stuck in a pattern of behavior and its super difficult to get out of it. Or is it difficult? And difficult compared to what? If you are under the impressi...

In this episode, Neena is joined by Life Coach, Best Selling Author, and supporter of entrepreneurs in recovery, Tamar Medford. Listen in as they talk about Tamar’s childhood, her struggle with addictions, how she fought through and overcame them, and how she uses everything that she went through to help others be on their road to recovery.   Tamar is a Neuro Change Practitioner, the Founder of Th...

In this episode, Neena is joined by author and course creator, Matt Zinman. They talk about his book, Z-isms: Insight to Live By, and his courses that would help you get on the track to self-discovery, self-awareness, and self-kindness. Matt also shares how he got through the toughest of times in life, how he defeated depression, and how he made it his life goal to instill greater presence, passio...

Neena is joined today by Art Life Coach Raquel Alger as they talk about how Raquel incorporates art with therapy in her job in social work. They also talk about how she struggled with depression and OCD after she was bullied as a child, and how she overcame all that and made it her life’s mission to impact one life at a time with her story. Be inspired to strengthen your faith, speak up, stand up...

Are you looking for people who offer a heart-driven but no BS approach to educating and inspiring you to become next level? These are the exact kind of people that Neena needs and wants to surround herself with. She is joined by the Next Level Universe duo, Kevin Palmieri and Alan Lazaros. Together they share their stories and vulnerable sides, their turning points, and inspirations. They also tal...

Today, Neena is joined by the millennial millionaire, Jeff Badu as they talk about his endeavors towards helping the youth gain financial literacy through his foundation, Jeff Badu Foundation. He also shares how a life-changing trip to Ghana helped him discover his purpose: to help people, especially youths in low-income communities, break the cycle of poverty.   Jeff Badu is a parallel entreprene...

"You get it done and you move on." - Leslie E.   In this episode, we are joined by someone called “better than therapy,” “a rock star,” “ass-kicking,” “a force of nature,” and even “a witch.” Leslie Ehm is a former TV host, and advertising Creative Director turned training guru. We talk about her journey and how she decided to move to a different country to follow her dreams. We also chat...

Neena is joined today by Monique De Leon, a worship leader, author, speaker, influencer, and abstinence advocate. She talks about her book Pursuing Purity Under Pressure and how she stands firm in her vow to remain a virgin while living in an over-sexualized culture. Tune in as she encourages people walking the same journey to not give in to the pressures of society and figure out the “why” to the...

Your mindset plays a huge part in how you view yourself and everything around you. You wake up sometimes with so much on your mind and you essentially talk to yourself more than anybody else. Because our mind runs full speed everyday it can effect our emotions, worries, our anxious feeling, and that kind of thinking will holding you back from reaching our full potential. Because this can spiral in...