Straight Up Sisters The Podcast

Join us as we sit down with the self proclaimed Ese to Master Jefe himself, Raul Ramos. From his life as a gang member at the young age of 11 to his ascension in the US Navy, his story of perseverance, self reflection, resiliency and tenacity will surely inspire you! Raul opens up about what life was like for him that lead him to the streets, his reason for getting out and the struggles that he's...

This week we got to chat it up with our girl Toni Jones. We manifested her in our studio and here she is. We had the BEST conversation with her about life, love, lessons, narcissistic behavior, who she was before she became an artist, and how life divinely will put you in situations and places that will prepare you for your grand moment. What a Joy to chat with with such a self awakened woman in o...

Today we sat down with America's coach, Micheal Burt and talked about his new book, FLIP THE SWITCH! He talks about how to ACTIVATE your "Prey Drive"- which is the instinctual ability that allows you to "Flip the Switch" to achieve Massive Success! He drops gems throughout this episode that you do not want to miss out on because this man charges thousands of dollars to coach people. During this ey...

LET'S BE HONEST…The glow up journey can suck sometimes! And when it comes to letting go, the odds are you won't be happy about it. You may have to grieve who and what you're leaving behind. It's okay to be sad as we say "goodbye" to people, places, and situations that no longer align with us. It's also important to grieve our old selves as we work on our new emerging self. Remember, people who fea...

International best selling author, Humble The Poet, stopped by the show to drop some gems and share his new book with us. From an elementary school teacher to now author, Humble the Poet, breaks down his writings and philosophies in simplest forms which is truly appreciated. Listen to this conversation, absorb the gems,  and appreciate the beauty of a man breaking things down the way he does.   Fo...

Have you ever stopped to consider just how powerful WORDS actually are? We use them daily and many times we don't think of the impact our words have on those on the receiving end (good or bad), BUT what's worse is knowing how destructive our words can be and saying it anyway OR knowing how healing our words can be and refraining from using them for good.   "Intentionally negative words can lower s...

We are back with Season 13 and we have definitley UPGRADED everything! Our studio, our lives, our mentality, our businesses, and so much more. Sometimes time off to REFRESH is necessary to come back with a BANG. On this episode we come back with some much needed catching up time and RaqC is getting a bit more vulvnerable and sharing a BIG PIECE of her heart with all of us. Did she finally meet the...

On today's episode RaqC & La Susie cruise down memory lane. We have had 12 full seasons of such dope, informative, and inspiring content that it was hard to pick and choose favorites. We did our best and reminisced on so many different guests and special momemnts we have had, what a journey it has been. It has been done with love and from the heart. One thing we sisters remain is, CONSISTENT, to o...

On today's episode RaqC & La Susie cruise down memory lane. We have had 12 full seasons of such dope, informative, and inspiring content that it was hard to pick and choose our favorites. We did our best and reminisced on so many different guests and special moments we have had, what a journey it has been. It has all been done with love and from the heart. One thing we sisters remain is, CONSISTEN...

Today, we have special guest, Ana Rivera, on the show! We have known Ana Rivera for 8 years. We have witnessed her GLOW UP! She is th epitome of:  PUT IT INTO PRACTICE!  Application is one of the key elements that will allow us to turn our knowledge into power. Leaders must be committed to application. But application takes time. In order to be successful, you can't just acquire the knowledge and...

We all carry around an invisible mental weight.  A few classic signs would be :  growing dependency, insecurity, commitment issues, and emotional unavailability. And sometimes the company we keep, the jobs we keep around, or the traumas we allow to grow contribute to the emotional baggage. As humans, we respond to experiences emotionally and carry out perceived views of the consequences with us in...

Financial trauma is a financial wound or injury that can cause disruptive behaviors with money.  Growing up in a financially volatile household – especially if your family barely scraped by – can leave a deep imprint and influence how you handle money in adulthood, no matter how financially successful you become. Every day is an emergency when you're poor. You're always like one bad bill away from...

Today, we discuss the most unimportant things you'll never need to know, LOL! We wanted to give you a very funny and light show and we thought, "why not do a show on the most random facts you could probably could care less about" BUT actually some of these facts are pretty interesting and they may blow your mind. You may find yourself sharing these random facts with your friends and family. Hope y...

Everyone tells you wedding planning is going to be emotionally exhausting, but no one tells you it's that much more so if you have a deep-seated, seemingly unshakable need to be liked by everyone you encounter. It's an exhausting way to go through life, for that matter.  Many people connect their self-worth with the number of people who like them, rather than how they feel about themselves. It's a...

When it comes to building a happy, abundant life all we hear is that if you wake up at 5 am and hustle for several hard years, you can build a 7-figures business. We've all heard pithy phrases like "just do the work". Well, Paden Hughes believed that if she hustled more and more every day, her kids would be happier, her company bigger, her husband prouder, and her life simply perfect. Suddenly som...

These 24 sentences will CHANGE YOUR LIFE when applied to your life. The article was intended for people in their 20's and 30's BUT we think these 24 sentences will put you ahead of the game wherever you're at in your life. Listen and apply these small tips and watch your life catipult drastically. We are not put on this planet to please the world, you are placed on this planet to align with your p...

"No" is a word most of us use too infrequently. And, what's worse, when we say "No" we usually add on all sorts of unnecessary   explanations to ease the equally unnecessary feeling of guilt that come along with it. But let us all remember that "No" is a complete sentence. In simple terms saying "no" is basically about creating personal boundaries that allow you to focus YOUR time doing the things...

Today, we answer your emails! We love receiving emails from you guys and once a month we dedicate a show to anwering them. When you write to us keep it short, sweet, and the to point and we will always take the time to give you the best feedback/advice we have for you. We speak from the heart so we hope it lands in the heart.  Email us: StraightUpSistersThePodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @raqcsworld...

Love it or hate it, you can't ignore it. Social media has become an integral part of our lives, especially for generations Y and Z. In 2017, 81% of Americans had a social media profile, and the number of users worldwide is expected to reach 2.5 billion this year. That's a lot of people sharing their private lives online. And that can create problems if they don't get the balance right. Join us as...

On today's show we have a special guest, Robbie Kramer, who has been guiding men to accomplish their goals with women, health, fitness, and career since 2009. He founded Inner Confidence to show men exactly how to create the lifestyle of their dreams in a away that actually works. No quick fixes. No magic pills. No bullshit. Just tested, proven and easily implementable advice that works. Robbie br...

Traveling is IMPORTANT for human happiness and mental health. Studies show that traveling can be great for mental health.   Living in a world where individuals are constantly slammed with the stress of work, relationships, and maintaining a family, it's important that they take time to relieve all that stress, so they can continue to function normally and TRAVELING will do thats for you.  @straigh...

Guess what defines a Human? Yes, you are right, Human's are the creature of habits. Do you know that your habits decide your destiny? Good habits give you motivation and help you to achieve goals and succeed in life, quite in reverse, bad habits will hold you back from achieving success in life. What are your daily habits? Is there room for change? What can you begin to change beginning today? The...

Communication is vital in any relationship. As it allows you to effectively share feelings, opinions and expectations . Many people fail to communicate due to a fear of rejection or the fear that they'll end up upsetting or even losing their partner, family members or friends. And the truth is the vast majority of relationships fail to work because of the LACK of communication or the lack of knowl...

Have you always wanted to be an entrprenuer but don't know where to start and don't have the money to start? Today, we are joined by, Nadia Lee, Founder and CEO of Kollectin, who is also our jewelery partner with our hoop collection. She has an incredible story and passion to help all women start their own side hustle. She has done the foot work for all of us and now she is making it easy for wome...

On today's show Susie's rant was SOOOOO long! But we love it and are for it.  Today, we dedicated the show to answering your emails. We absolutely love when you guys write to us with questions and situations you need clarity on. Remember, when you write to us we are gonna give it to you, STRAIGHT UP! Just like you like it! Remember, continue to email us so we can feature your email on the show.  E...