Ressa’s Take

Taressa Diaz
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Navigating life can be a challenging journey, and often, we're the biggest obstacle standing between who we are today and who we aspire to be. Join your host, Taressa, as she candidly explores the common hurdles we encounter in our friendships, self-image, and careers and more. Think of her as your reliable confidante, ready to offer practical advice and insights. On 'Ressa's Take,' we'll navigate the complexities of life together, unlocking our best selves, one conversation at a time.

  1. 01/03/2025

    How do I look? Keeping up appearances in a social media addicted world.

    In this episode, we dive into the pressure to keep up appearances in a world where social media is everywhere. With our feeds full of picture-perfect moments, it’s easy to feel like we have to look amazing all the time. Ressa talks about how social media can make us obsessed with comparing ourselves to others, and how that affects our mental health and self-esteem. It’s important to use social media in a way that feels authentic and true to who we are, without stressing about living up to everyone else’s highlight reel. Whether you’re hooked on scrolling or just feel the pressure to have the perfect image, this episode is a reminder that we don’t need to “try” we can just “be”. Want to chat further? Follow us on Instagram @RessasTake.

    17 min

  2. 12/20/2024

    Successful or lucky? Ignore doubt, you EARNED that.

    In this episode, we dive into the tricky feeling of doubting your own success. Even when things are going great on the outside, a lot of people still wrestle with thinking they don’t really deserve their achievements. We talk about what’s behind that self-doubt, from imposter syndrome to the pressure to always be perfect. Ressa shares some of her own experiences and a few Ressa-pes for how to tackle self-doubt when you feel it and embrace that you EARNED your success – it’s not just luck. Want to chat further? Follow us on Instagram @RessasTake.

    14 min

  3. 12/08/2024

    Unfinished goodbyes: Navigating grief of an estranged loved one

    Ressa’s Take is back! Welcome to the first episode of season 2! This season we will continue having real conversations about topics that many of us experience but may not get talked about enough. In this episode, we explore the unique and often unspoken challenges of grieving an estranged loved one. How do you navigate the complex emotions of loss, regret, and unresolved feelings? Ressa will talk through her own experience. Whether you’ve experienced this yourself or want to better support someone who has, this episode provides some insights and perspective on this difficult topic. Want to chat further? Follow our Instagram @RessasTake.

    19 min

  4. 07/21/2024

    Success at any cost? Have I been too ambitious?

    Ressa is back for a short episode during her summer "hiatus" to talk about a topic that has been on her heart lately. If you are like her and have big dreams for yourself - have you ever questioned if you may have "bit off more than you can chew"? Well, Ressa certainly has. Join us for this brief episode that is a bit of live self-discovery as our host, Ressa, talks through some of her recent feelings on the cost of high ambition and balancing the desire to slow down.

    16 min

  5. 04/26/2024

    Keep it real: Discovering your authentic self

    People often say they want others to keep it real - but do they really? In this week’s episode we talk about the challenges many of us experience with feeling like we can truly be our authentic selves. Ressa shares some of her own stories and tips on how to take steps to embrace your own authenticity. From dealing with outside expectations to finding your inner confidence, we've got you covered. Tune in for a dose of inspiration and empowerment!Want to chat further? Follow our instagram @RessasTake

    22 min

  6. 04/12/2024

    Balancing Act: Working to live, not living to work

    In this episode, we delve into the age-old debate of work-life balance, exploring why it's crucial to prioritize working to live over living to work. We talk through the importance of carving out time for all aspects of your life as well as things that can make it hard to do that. Ressa even goes on a slight tangent on the unfair misperceptions of Millenials and Gen Z when it comes to their desire for balance in life. Tune in as Ressa shares some of her own experiences and some tips to help you get started on finding more harmony between work and life. Want to connect further? Follow our Instagram @RessasTake

    16 min

  7. 03/29/2024

    Embracing the now: Learning to live in the moment

    Are you guilty of getting caught up in “busy culture”? It’s so easy to get wrapped up in our to-do list and miss truly embracing the moment. In this episode, we talk through learning to live in the present and take it easy in our crazy world. Join Ressa as she talks through her own struggles with slowing down and shares some practical tips to learn to be more present. Want to talk further? Follow our Instagram @RessasTake.

    19 min

  8. 03/22/2024

    Ready or not? Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

    In this week's episode, we chat about the importance of overcoming that nagging feeling of not being good enough. We'll talk about what imposter syndrome is, the impact it can have on us, and Ressa shares some of her own experiences and practical tips to start tackling this issue. Whether you are a seasoned pro or just starting out, imposter syndrome can creep up on all of us. It's time to kick imposter syndrome to the curb! Want to connect further? Follow us on Instagram @RessasTake. Sources for this week’s episode: “What we know about Imposter Syndrome the psychological phenomenon making people doubt their success” by Connor Murray, Forbes, May 2023 “Stop Telling Women they have Imposter Syndrome”, by Ruchika Tulshyan and Jodi-Ann Burey, Harvard Business Review, February 2021

    18 min
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Navigating life can be a challenging journey, and often, we're the biggest obstacle standing between who we are today and who we aspire to be. Join your host, Taressa, as she candidly explores the common hurdles we encounter in our friendships, self-image, and careers and more. Think of her as your reliable confidante, ready to offer practical advice and insights. On 'Ressa's Take,' we'll navigate the complexities of life together, unlocking our best selves, one conversation at a time.

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  • Creator
    Taressa Diaz
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    16
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Taressa Diaz
  • Show Website
    Ressa’s Take