Margs and Mindset

Barlyssa Lopez

Barlyssa have been taking on life's challenges side by side, discovering what works and what doesn't. We're not just addressing past wounds, but also picking up handy skills and strategies along the way to steer our journey forward. We're convinced that no one should have to pilot through these experiences alone. With a common objective, we pondered the most impactful way to extend out support to women of color tackling generational traumas and experiences in solitude. It turned out that launching a podcast is the best conduit to build a supportive community that engages in raw, real and open dialogues that yield authentic growth. But, add tasty margaritas and some laughs for a good time because a good laugh can overcome more difficulties and dissipates more dark clouds than people realize.

  1. 36M AGO

    Life In Review

    Send us a text The pause finally arrived—and with it, clarity. After a relentless run of projects, we sat down with our margs, looked honestly at the past year, and turned a messy pile of effort into something simple and strong: intention, consistency, and proof. That proof showed up in the best way possible when our accountant confirmed what we’d been grinding toward all year—we ran a profitable business. Not vibes. Not almost. Real profit that changes how we plan, spend, and dream. We pull back the curtain on what shifted, from tightening operations and pricing to leaning on coaches and staying painfully consistent when motivation dipped. The win sparked something bigger than numbers: once your brain sees evidence, you stop apologizing for wanting more. That confidence spills into life at home, too. We talk about cohabitation as a shared project, planning with kids in mind, and the unexpected growth that comes from doing renovations and relationships the same way we do strategy—step by step, with rest built in. Of course, we celebrate. This time it involved a next-level burger and a milkshake that could power a small city, followed by a hilarious sugar crash and a humbling reminder that bodies keep the score. We unpack what smarter celebrations might look like, why frequent recognition beats year-end blowouts, and how to keep momentum without sacrificing health. There’s also a detour through a surprise eye scare, a telemedicine shrug, and the ongoing practice of meeting chaos with humor and gratitude. If you’re hungry for a practical, heart-forward roadmap—set a clear intention, do the work even when it’s boring, collect evidence, and then aim higher—you’ll feel seen here. Hit play, then tell us: what’s the intention you’re willing to back with action this year? Subscribe, share with a friend who needs the nudge, and leave a review to help this community grow. Music Track: Building Dreams by Aylex Source: https://freetouse.com/music Copyright Free Background Music

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Barlyssa have been taking on life's challenges side by side, discovering what works and what doesn't. We're not just addressing past wounds, but also picking up handy skills and strategies along the way to steer our journey forward. We're convinced that no one should have to pilot through these experiences alone. With a common objective, we pondered the most impactful way to extend out support to women of color tackling generational traumas and experiences in solitude. It turned out that launching a podcast is the best conduit to build a supportive community that engages in raw, real and open dialogues that yield authentic growth. But, add tasty margaritas and some laughs for a good time because a good laugh can overcome more difficulties and dissipates more dark clouds than people realize.