Straight Talk No Sugar Added Podcast

Neena Perez

We find the best humans on the planet to grow, challenge and transform our thinking!! Raw, Speaking, and Seeking Truth! We discuss real-life topics, self-development, business, and more!! 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

  1. FEB 14

    Ep. 573 How She Turned Loss Into a Luxury Wine Empire

    From loss to luxury, Kora Franco's inspiring journey will leave you feeling empowered! In this episode of "Straight Talk, No Sugar Added" with Neena Perez, Kora opens up about overcoming profound personal loss, navigating life as a young single mom, and transforming adversity into ambition. As the founder and CEO of Aesthetic Wine, Kora shares how she redefines luxury—not as a price point but as a powerful mindset of resilience and purpose. Learn how she built a modern wine brand that celebrates progress and empowers women to live unapologetically. https://aestheticwines.com/ https://www.instagram.com/aestheticwines/ Plus, hear about her bold mission to create a community for women entrepreneurs, creatives, and leaders through her social club, Aesthetic for Her. Get ready to be inspired by Kora's determination, vision, and unwavering belief in the power of perseverance. Don't miss this incredible story of triumph and transformation! #luxurywine #aestheticwines #femaleempowerment #resiliencejourney #womenempowerment CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro 02:11 - Overcoming Circumstances for a Better Future 06:55 - Discovering Your Biological Father 09:12 - Impact of Experiences on Personal Growth 10:24 - Personal Transformation Through Challenges 12:17 - Launching Your Wine Business Journey 14:42 - Understanding Luxury as a Mindset 16:07 - Lessons from Male-Dominated Industries 17:45 - Introduction to Aesthetic for Her 19:44 - Importance of Community and Support 21:00 - Building and Claiming Your Confidence 22:04 - Exploring Aesthetic Wines 25:25 - Father's Perspective on Your Wine 26:00 - Wine Market Availability Update 27:50 - Where to Find Kora's Products ---------------------------------------------------------- 💟 Welcome to Straight Talk No Sugar Added with Neena Perez If you're a purpose-driven human ready to take control of your life and business, you’re in the right place. I’m Neena Perez — mindset coach, author, and host of the Straight Talk No Sugar Added podcast. This channel is where real conversations, unfiltered truth, and powerful strategies collide to help you break barriers, build bold coaching businesses, and lead with purpose. 🎙️ Expect transformational episodes with real talk about mindset, faith, entrepreneurship, and personal growth — without the sugarcoating. 🎯 Subscribe & Turn On Notifications So you never miss a mindset shift, a breakthrough moment, or a coaching gem. 📢 Love what you hear? 👉 Like, comment, and share to support the movement 👉 Buy me a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/neenaperez to help fuel the mission! 🍽️ New Channel: The Purpose Filled Kitchen: https://www.youtube.com/@Chefneenaperez Where food meets faith, family, and fulfillment. 👩‍🍳 Subscribe here → @Chefneenaperez ⚡ Follow & Connect 🔗 YouTube: @StraightTalkNoSugarAdded 📸 Instagram: @straighttalknosugaradded 🌐 Websites: https://neenaperez.com | https://straighttalknosugaradded.com 💼 LinkedIn: Neena Perez 📩 Email: hello@straighttalknosugaradded.com Let’s build a life and business you don’t need a vacation from.

  2. FEB 7

    The Study Coach's Secret to Passing Exams Without Stress

    In this episode of Straight Talk, Study Coach founder Tom Vorselen reveals the science‑backed methods that turned his own academic failure into A‑average grades and now help students and busy professionals crush procrastination, master time‑management, and retain information without burning out. Stay tuned for a free “Study Breakthrough Bundle” you can claim at the end of the show. 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼 Get your FREE study Breakthrough Bundle!!! - PACE your study blueprint, Learn more in less time! - Anti-Procrastination video training and workbook. 👉🏻 Tomvorselen.com/straight Links:  IG: https://www.instagram.com/the_studycoach/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@the_studycoach LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-vorselen/ What you’ll learn - Why schools don’t teach “how to learn”– the missing curriculum that leaves students overwhelmed, the impact of the planning fallacy and Parkinson’s Law, and how this gap fuels chronic procrastination. - Active‑recall & question‑driven studying– concrete steps to convert passive note‑taking into self‑generated quiz questions, the PACER Study Blueprint, and proven memorization tricks that boost retention. - Smart AI usage– how to avoid letting AI do the thinking for you, and how to program AI to challenge you with recall prompts, generate practice questions, and reinforce concepts instead of simply summarizing content. - The psychology behind procrastination – uncover the internal dialogue that stems from past failures, how cognitive‑behavioral insights reshape beliefs, and three practical tactics to break the avoidance cycle instantly. - Customizable time‑blocking & Pomodoro systems – detailed guidance on setting “when, where, how, what” blocks, adjusting intervals for ADHD or high‑focus work, and using weekly reviews to fine‑tune your schedule and eliminate decision fatigue. Tomvorselen.com ---------------------------------------------------------- 💟 Welcome to Straight Talk No Sugar Added with Neena Perez If you're a purpose-driven human ready to take control of your life and business, you’re in the right place. I’m Neena Perez — mindset coach, author, and host of the Straight Talk No Sugar Added podcast. This channel is where real conversations, unfiltered truth, and powerful strategies collide to help you break barriers, build bold coaching businesses, and lead with purpose. 🎙️ Expect transformational episodes with real talk about mindset, faith, entrepreneurship, and personal growth — without the sugarcoating. 🎯 Subscribe & Turn On Notifications So you never miss a mindset shift, a breakthrough moment, or a coaching gem. 📢 Love what you hear? 👉 Like, comment, and share to support the movement 👉 Buy me a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/neenaperez to help fuel the mission! 🍽️ New Channel: The Purpose Filled Kitchen: https://www.youtube.com/@Chefneenaperez Where food meets faith, family, and fulfillment. 👩‍🍳 Subscribe here → @Chefneenaperez ⚡ Follow & Connect 🔗 YouTube: @StraightTalkNoSugarAdded 📸 Instagram: @straighttalknosugaradded 🌐 Websites: https://neenaperez.com | https://straighttalknosugaradded.com 💼 LinkedIn: Neena Perez 📩 Email: hello@straighttalknosugaradded.com Let’s build a life and business you don’t need a vacation from.

  3. 12/27/2025

    Ep. 567 How Near-Death Experiences Transformed My Life

    How do near-death experiences shape a life? In this inspiring episode of Straight Talk No Sugar Added, we dive into Yusef Marshall’s incredible journey of transformation 🙌. From heart-pounding moments of survival to becoming a voice for faith, leadership, and personal growth, Yousef shares how life’s toughest trials turned into pivotal conversion stories that rebuilt his purpose and passion 💡. Webpage: https://theycallmemistayu.wixsite.com/they-call-me-mista-y Podcast links: https://oneononewithmistayu.buzzsprout.com tiktok.com/theycallmemistayu We talk about building strong families 💕, creating thriving communities 🌍, and empowering men to rise above challenges. Yousef’s wisdom as a high-performance coach, best-selling author, and top-ranking podcaster is packed with insights for anyone seeking a breakthrough 🚀. Whether you’re navigating adversity or searching for direction, this conversation will uplift and motivate you to take action. Join us for authentic Straight Talk 💬—no sugar added! Hit the subscribe button 🔔, share this powerful message, and let’s inspire positive change together. 💪✨ #personaltransformation #faithjourney #leadership #StraightTalk #NoSugarAdded #empowerment #growth Let us know your thoughts below! We’re in this together. ❤️ #strongfamilies #lifetransformation #mentalhealthformen #highperformancecoaching #buildingstrongfamilies   💟 Welcome to Straight Talk No Sugar Added with Neena Perez If you're a purpose-driven human ready to take control of your life and business, you’re in the right place. I’m Neena Perez — mindset coach, author, and host of the Straight Talk No Sugar Added podcast. This channel is where real conversations, unfiltered truth, and powerful strategies collide to help you break barriers, build bold coaching businesses, and lead with purpose.   🎙️ Expect transformational episodes with real talk about mindset, faith, entrepreneurship, and personal growth — without the sugarcoating. 🎯 Subscribe & Turn On Notifications Where food meets faith, family, and fulfillment. 👩‍🍳 Subscribe here → @Chefneenaperez ⚡ Follow & Connect 🔗 YouTube: @StraightTalkNoSugarAdded 📸 Instagram: @straighttalknosugaradded 🌐 Websites: https://neenaperez.com | https://straighttalknosugaradded.com 💼 LinkedIn: Neena Perez 📩 Email: hello@straighttalknosugaradded.com Let’s build a life and business you don’t need a vacation from.

    41 min
  4. 12/20/2025

    Ep. 566 From Foster Mom to Whistleblower: A Hero’s Journey

    From Foster Mom to Whistleblower: A Hero’s Journey 🚸💪 This week on Straight Talk, No Sugar Added, we’re diving into an inspiring conversation with Elizabeth Norton Gray—a courageous wife, mom, author, podcaster, and future lawyer fighting for justice and advocating for children. 🙏 Her journey from fostering 23 kids to exposing child trafficking rings is a powerful story of relentless faith, resilience, and transformation. 👏 website: https://elizabethnorton.com Elizabeth shows us that even in the face of darkness, light shines brighter. 🌟 Her story reminds us that love is never wasted, and every act of courage can spark hope. We talk about faith, family, justice, and how we can all take steps to protect the most vulnerable among us. 🛡️✨ And yes, she’s also a pro at making sourdough bread—because transformation can happen even in the kitchen! 🥖💕   Don’t miss this heartfelt episode of Straight Talk—where we keep it real, raw, and full of purpose. 💬 If you’re ready to be inspired and empowered, hit that subscribe button, share this episode, and let’s keep the conversation going. 🙌   #StraightTalk #NoSugarAdded #Empowerment #Faith #PersonalGrowth #ChildAdvocacy #Transformation #Inspiration #ElizabethNortonGray 🌍   So you never miss a mindset shift, a breakthrough moment, or a coaching gem. 📢 Love what you hear? 👉 Like, comment, and share to support the movement 👉 Buy me a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/neenaperez to help fuel the mission!   🍽️ New Channel: The Purpose Filled Kitchen: https://www.youtube.com/@Chefneenaperez Where food meets faith, family, and fulfillment. 👩‍🍳 Subscribe here → @Chefneenaperez ⚡ Follow & Connect 🔗 YouTube: @StraightTalkNoSugarAdded 📸 Instagram: @straighttalknosugaradded 🌐 Websites: https://neenaperez.com | https://straighttalknosugaradded.com 💼 LinkedIn: Neena Perez 📩 Email: hello@straighttalknosugaradded.com Let’s build a life and business you don’t need a vacation from.

    42 min
  5. 12/17/2025

    Ep. 565 Fake Positivity Is Holding You Back! Here's the Truth

    Are you ready to uncover the truth about fake positivity and how it's holding you back? 🚫✨ In this empowering episode of Straight Talk No Sugar Added, we dive deep with Craig Sotkovsky—a true warrior, 9/11 responder, lung cancer survivor, and entrepreneur—on how to ditch toxic positivity and embrace your authentic self! 💪👊   Craig shares his incredible journey of turning trauma into unstoppable purpose and drops powerful insights on breaking free from negative thought loops, facing your true self in the mirror, and tapping into the quantum field for REAL growth and transformation. 🌟💡 Follow Craig: https://www.facebook.com/myyucatan/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-sotkovsky-001/ We’re talking real talk about sitting in the hard stuff, shedding the old version of you, and shifting your mindset for lasting change. It's time to stop living in the highlight reels of others and start creating YOUR best life. 🛑💭💥 💬 Join us for this inspiring convo filled with raw truths, actionable steps, and a whole lot of energy! Share the love, give this video a thumbs up, and subscribe for more Straight Talk that uplifts and transforms! ✨💯 #StraightTalk #NoSugarAdded #FakePositivity #PersonalGrowth #Empowerment #Transformation #Authenticity   Let’s grow together, party people! 🥳🌱 #authenticliving #authenticliving #personalgrowth #mindsetshifts #epigenetics -----------------------------   💟 Welcome to Straight Talk No Sugar Added with Neena Perez If you're a purpose-driven human ready to take control of your life and business, you’re in the right place. I’m Neena Perez — mindset coach, author, and host of the Straight Talk No Sugar Added podcast. This channel is where real conversations, unfiltered truth, and powerful strategies collide to help you break barriers, build bold coaching businesses, and lead with purpose. 🎙️ Expect transformational episodes with real talk about mindset, faith, entrepreneurship, and personal growth — without the sugarcoating. 🎯 Subscribe & Turn On Notifications So you never miss a mindset shift, a breakthrough moment, or a coaching gem. 📢 Love what you hear? 👉 Like, comment, and share to support the movement 👉 Buy me a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/neenaperez to help fuel the mission!   🍽️ New Channel: The Purpose Filled Kitchen: https://www.youtube.com/@Chefneenaperez Where food meets faith, family, and fulfillment. 👩‍🍳 Subscribe here → @Chefneenaperez ⚡ Follow & Connect 🔗 YouTube: @StraightTalkNoSugarAdded 📸 Instagram: @straighttalknosugaradded 🌐 Websites: https://neenaperez.com | https://straighttalknosugaradded.com 💼 LinkedIn: Neena Perez 📩 Email: hello@straighttalknosugaradded.com

    51 min
  6. 12/13/2025

    Ep. 564 Erase Emotional Baggage for True Freedom

    Ready to erase emotional baggage for true freedom? ✨ In this powerful Straight Talk episode, we dive into how shifting your thinking can lead to permanent emotional freedom. 🧠💥 Join Neena Perez as she talks to Bogdan Micov, creator of the Be Relentless Method, who shares his journey of overcoming challenges, surviving a stroke, and walking away from a $50M career to discover the truth: you don’t need more mindset hacks—you need deletion! 🚀 💡 Bogdan breaks down how to unlock calm power, rewrite outdated beliefs, and embrace your authentic self without the hustle burnout. From actionable insights to thought-provoking ideas about rewiring your mind, this no sugar added conversation will inspire you to take control of your emotional well-being and transform your life. 🌟 👉 Let’s grow, learn, and empower each other—because YOU are not broken. You’re just running outdated software, and it’s time to update. Share this video with someone who needs this message, hit that subscribe button, and let us know your favorite takeaway in the comments. 🔥 #EmotionalFreedom #StraightTalk #PersonalGrowth #Empowerment #NoSugarAdded #Transformation #overcomeanxiety #personalgrowth #burnoutrecovery #mindsetshift #mentalclarity --------------------------------------------------------- 💟 Welcome to Straight Talk No Sugar Added with Neena Perez If you're a purpose-driven human ready to take control of your life and business, you’re in the right place. I’m Neena Perez — mindset coach, author, and host of the Straight Talk No Sugar Added podcast. This channel is where real conversations, unfiltered truth, and powerful strategies collide to help you break barriers, build bold coaching businesses, and lead with purpose. 🎙️ Expect transformational episodes with real talk about mindset, faith, entrepreneurship, and personal growth — without the sugarcoating. 🎯 Subscribe & Turn On Notifications So you never miss a mindset shift, a breakthrough moment, or a coaching gem. 📢 Love what you hear? 👉 Like, comment, and share to support the movement 👉 Buy me a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/neenaperez to help fuel the mission! 🍽️ New Channel: The Purpose Filled Kitchen: https://www.youtube.com/@Chefneenaperez Where food meets faith, family, and fulfillment. 👩‍🍳 Subscribe here → @Chefneenaperez ⚡ Follow & Connect 🔗 YouTube: @StraightTalkNoSugarAdded 📸 Instagram: @straighttalknosugaradded 🌐 Websites: https://neenaperez.com | https://straighttalknosugaradded.com 💼 LinkedIn: Neena Perez 📩 Email: hello@straighttalknosugaradded.com   Let’s build a life and business you don’t need a vacation from.

    57 min
  7. 12/12/2025

    Ep. 563 Transform Your Life Through Resilience & Accountability

    💥 Transform your life through resilience and accountability with Justin Walker’s powerful story! 💪 On this episode of "Straight Talk, No Sugar Added," we dive deep into Justin's journey from chaos to clarity—overcoming addiction, trauma, and near-death experiences to find purpose and lead with authenticity. 🌟 Justin’s testimony reminds us that growth is not a straight path—it’s about showing up, embracing accountability, and rewriting your story, one step at a time. 🚶‍♂️ If you’ve ever felt stuck or struggled to find meaning, this conversation is packed with insights to help you break cycles of pain and lead with purpose. 🙌 https://iteecmd.net/ We explore topics like personal transformation, leadership through suffering, and the power of building systems for real change. 🛠️ Justin’s unique approach even bridges IT and humanity, proving that resilience can transform not just lives but businesses too. 💻❤️ 🔥 Don’t miss this inspiring chat—it’s real, raw, and full of heart. If you're ready to step into your best self, let this be the spark you need to start your journey. 🚀 👉 Hit LIKE, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE to join the Straight Talk community! Let’s keep the conversation going—drop your thoughts below and tag a friend who needs this message. 💬✨ #PersonalGrowth #Resilience #StraightTalk #Transformation #Accountability #Empowerment #Inspiration #authenticliving #lifepurpose #mindsetshift #healingtrauma #healingjourney  So you never miss a mindset shift, a breakthrough moment, or a coaching gem. 📢 Love what you hear? 👉 Like, comment, and share to support the movement 👉 Buy me a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/neenaperez to help fuel the mission! 🍽️ New Channel: The Purpose Filled Kitchen: https://www.youtube.com/@Chefneenaperez Where food meets faith, family, and fulfillment. 👩‍🍳 Subscribe here → @Chefneenaperez ⚡ Follow & Connect 🔗 YouTube: @StraightTalkNoSugarAdded 📸 Instagram: @straighttalknosugaradded 🌐 Websites: https://neenaperez.com | https://straighttalknosugaradded.com 💼 LinkedIn: Neena Perez 📩 Email: hello@straighttalknosugaradded.com   Let’s build a life and business you don’t need a vacation from.

    29 min
5
out of 5
194 Ratings

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We find the best humans on the planet to grow, challenge and transform our thinking!! Raw, Speaking, and Seeking Truth! We discuss real-life topics, self-development, business, and more!! 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