Straight Up Sisters The Podcast

"The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man that lives fully is prepared to die at any time"- Mark Twain.  Most people in our culture are so riddled with fear that they dont even recognize when the emotion has overtaken their lives. Fear can be sneaky and it can show up in all kinds of disguises. Today's conversation is all about how we OVERCOME fear based living. Let the fear go and g...

We all want to build something that lives on long after we are gone, a legacy for our kids and loved ones. We want to think that the financial stability we achieved can open doors for those we leave in our wake, and that there was a purpose to everything we did on this planet. BETTY PORTO, owner of Porto's Bakeries, embodies all this and then some. This conversation will sure motivate you, inspire...

Regardless of what you've heard, every woman needs a bestie! Because the truth is WE cannot make it in the world without a couple good, good girlfriends in our corner. We NEED that HEALTHY girl power! Why do you think our podcast  is thriving? We are those good, good girlfriends for so many. But the trick is to build these bonds in our everyday life with real women we can do daily life with. Havin...

Today we keep the show light. We're playing a game that you should all play with your family called "How well do you know your family", its so FUNNNNNNN, so random, and hilarious. You may be surprised as to how well you know them, or don't know them at all, LOL! _________________________________________________     For FULL EPISODE in Audio & Video subscribe to our podcast Patreon.com/straightupsi...

There are 5 real shitty ways to communicate in any relationship: Criticism, Contempt, Defensiveness, Stonewalling and Over communicating. And it's amazing just how little we pay attention to these things when we engage with folks in conversation or conflict. So much can be resolved OR avoided if we just learn to master our tongue! In today's episode we dive deep into this topic of conversation. __...

Only the bold will be able to go from ordinary to extraordinary. The larger part of society will never experience true success. Why? Because the majority of people are unwilling to become the CEO of their life — they'd rather someone else call the shots. The more you evolve into the best version of yourself, the more you'll be required to give up. To be extraordinary is no easy task and not for ev...

It's human nature to seek contact and relationships, to seek love, support, and comfort in others. In fact, the "need to belong" is one of the main forces that drives individuals. From an evolutionary perspective, cultivating strong relationships and maintaining them has both survival and reproductive advantages. After all, most of us do "need to belong" and do want closeness and intimacy in our l...

The babyyyyy is back! After honoring her 40 day postpartum leave, RaqC is back a whole ass mommy. From preparing for labor, pre-labor, the drive to the hospital, her birth plan, to pushing her baby girl out! RaqC is dishing out all the details to such an unforgettable day. If you're a mommy you will relate and if you aren't you will definitely pick up a few pointers. ______________________________...

"There's no way to be a perfect mother, and a million ways to be a good one." - Jill Churchill Today we close out ANOTHER season of your FAVORITE podcast/talk show (the power of words!) AND today officially ends RaqC's maternity leave too ✨🙌🏽 What better way to wrap up another dope season of Straight Up Sisters The Podcast than to have a heart to heart with our own momma - Cece! Susie sits and...

Birth order is the theory that claims that the order in which a child is born into their family helps shape their development and personality. For example: Are you the oldest bossy one? Maybe you're the middle distant one? Or perhaps you're the carefree baby of the bunch? Although not scientifically backed, it cannot be a coincidence that most of us will display the same or similar qualities regar...

"The man who says he can and the man who says he cannot are BOTH correct." - Confucious Imagine if every time someone judged your ideas, your attitude, about life and business your response was to simply smile and say "OH YEAH... just watch me!"  Well once you understand "Magical Thinking" and how you can tap into it, you become unstoppable! Sit back as the Queen of magical thoughts breaks down th...

Life is a tricky muthafukka! One minute you're winning, thriving, inspiring the world and the next you're confused, sad and dimmed. Like WTF right?! But there's a silver lining! We ALL GO through it, but we can (and should) also GROW through it. The name of the game: KEEP going, KEEP growing! ______________________________________________________ For full episode in AUDIO & VIDEO subscribe to our...

Soooo this episode was lost for a bit and never uploaded, but we found it and it couldn't have been better timing! Thank you Squad for taking the time to send some much need advice and heartfelt wishes to our new momma on the block - RaqC! It's been beautiful to read and even more beautiful to share some of them out loud with all of you. Besitos 💋, RaqC + LaSusie _________________________________...

Squad!   Why is it that sooo many of us know the things we should be doing but don't do them? We read about the things, we learn about the things, we do all the research about the things BUT we just cannot DO the things?!   If this is you, you maybe asking yourself... self, I've researched, I've read, I've studied, I've learned - soooo whyyyyyy can't I just take ACTION?   Well lets unpack this top...

Hey Squad Hey! Let's have some fun! Sit back and have a chuckle with us as we try to answer questions about each other. Let's see who knows each other best!  Disclaimer: Listen in public at your own risk becase we will have you loling for sure! ____________________________________ For FULL EPISODE in AUDIO & VIDEO subscribe to our podcast on Patreon.com/straightupsisters Follow us on IG: @straight...

In the words of the famous poet Oscar Wilde "To live is the rarest thing in the world. Most people just exist." And that is the sad reality. Lean into this conversation as we unpack the differences between living and existing, which often times get confused because while both terms mean to remain alive - they are often used in different content as it pertains to life. For example: EXISTING is ofte...

Staying flexible is the key to longevity, not just in terms of the body, but also in mind and spirit. Flexibility- the ability to move naturally, change directions easily, and compromise when appropriate -FLEXIBILITY is a wonderful quality to posses. True flexibility isn't forced upon us (though sometimes we learn to be flexible the hard way). Flexibility is a natural quality that comes from withi...

What is BREATHWORK DETOX? It is a healing modality that was created by founder and facilitator, Kurtis Lee Thomas. It helps CLEAR OUT emotional and mental blockages. You must experience it to fully understand it. Kurtis, is a corporate mindfulness trainer and founder of Breathwork Detox. He's the #1 best-selling author of The World is Yours: The Secrets Behind The Secret and his latest book, Breat...

Showing up for you means being mindful and present with each moment, opportunities and/or experiences. Showing up to our daily life is all about giving ourselves permission to LIVE, learn, correct course and THRIVE without regret or fear of doing it wrong. Too many of us spend the day worried about the what if's. Over thinking the things that haven't even happened. Faces buried in social media exp...

We hear a lot about what's bad in relationships, or about the so-called red flags. But what's important is to have relationships that go the distance. The positive indicators, or green flags, to look for that tell us that we are in a safe and healthy relationship. Red flags tell us it might be time to end a relationship, while green flags are positive signals that a relationship will make it throu...

Your favorite type of show is BACK! It's been a minute that we have answered your emails. These type of shows are fun because you never know what our responses will be. Some emails are more serious than others and other emails are WILD AF, none the less we keep it STRAIGHT UP with our responses. It's our specialty! We love to receive your emails so definitely keep sending them our way, remember ke...

What is Etiquette? The customary code of polite behavior in society or among members of a particular profession or group. Are we practicing proper etiquette enough these days? The answer is NO! Manners are important because they outline the basics of how we should behave and how we expect others to behave towards us. All manners traditionally convey one or more of the 3 Principles of Etiquette: Re...

What happens when we PAUSE? Have you ever considered how that would change your life and the interactions you would have if you simply took the time to pause versus react. Giving yourself permission to pause will open the door for you to respond (empowering your future) vs. react (empowering your past). We usually want to react because we've been triggered. This conversation gets real GOOD! ______...

Today's episode is all about "DIVINE DETOURS." What we may think of as something that is getting in the way, a loss, or a failed relationship, may actually be a divine detour. A step to getting you to the actual place where you belong, where you were meant to be. We may not always understand "divine detours" but we need to learn to flow with them. They are disguised blessings and once we understan...

Today's show is personal and very near and dear to Susie's heart. We have her baby boy, Robert, on the show. The vulnerability of this episode is heartfelt and we loved being in the conversation as much as we hope you love and appreciate the openness of this conversation. Susie gets real with her questions and honesty about her as a mother, to her divorce from her son's father, and everything in b...