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Chai and Achieve: Spilling the Tea on SuccessChai and Achieve - When Growth Hurts: Love, Power, and the People We Used to BeWhat happens when you realize the version of yourself that loved so hard… was also losing yourself? In this episode, we open up about power struggles in relationships, attachment vs. real love, and the healing that only happens when you finally stop people-pleasing.
Have you ever looked back and realized… you weren’t in love — you were just afraid of being alone?
We’ve been there too. And in this two-part conversation, we share the messy, beautiful, and necessary truths that helped us grow into the people we are now.
Part 1 is just the beginning.2025-07-031h 01Chai and Achieve: Spilling the Tea on SuccessChai and Achieve - Lover, Fighter, Trailblazer: The Road Less Traveled with MercedesWhat happens when passion meets precision, and artistry meets advocacy? In this electrifying episode, we sit down with the incomparable Mercedes — an award-winning fight and intimacy director who's redefining what it means to move with intention, power, and care.
Mercedes takes us behind the scenes of her unconventional journey: from choreographing conflict and connection on stage to launching her own company, The Gentle Blade — a revolutionary space for consent-driven creative work. We celebrate her recent Thea Award win in Canada, unpack the magic behind her rise in the industry, and get raw about the road less traveled that...2025-06-2648 minChai and Achieve: Spilling the Tea on SuccessChai and Achieve - Big Feelings Little PeopleIn this deeply personal episode, the hosts open up about the quiet but lasting impact of witnessing their parents argue while growing up. Even without constant conflict or divorce, those moments of tension left emotional imprints, shaping how they viewed safety, communication, and themselves during their tween and teen years.
They reflect on how these experiences, often minimized or brushed off, created internalized stress and confusion that still surfaces today. The conversation expands to explore how divorce and parental conflict affect young people differently, especially when they're old enough to understand what's happening, but too young to...2025-06-1950 minChai and Achieve: Spilling the Tea on SuccessChai and Achieve - Unspoken Strength: A Conversation on Men’s Mental HealthIn this deeply personal episode, your hosts Rita and Felipe open up about the vital yet often unspoken topic of men’s mental health. Felipe shares his experience seeking therapy early in life and how it helped him build emotional resilience and self-awareness.
Together, they unpack the social expectations that discourage vulnerability in men, and why conversations like these matter. From personal stories to practical insights, this episode invites listeners of all genders to rethink what strength truly looks like—and to honor the power of reaching out.
2025-06-1059 minChai and Achieve: Spilling the Tea on SuccessChai and Achieve - From Burn to Brilliance: Chantal's Secret to Inner FireWe’re thrilled to welcome back Chantal for her second appearance on Chai and Achieve! In this heartfelt and honest conversation, Chantal opens up about the many transitions unfolding in her life—from changing jobs to moving homes, and the emotional process of making big decisions and learning to detach from what no longer serves her.
Together, we dive into the realities of navigating change, the challenges of letting go, and how to stay grounded when life feels uncertain. We also touch on finances, mindset shifts, and the quiet wisdom that comes from honoring your own timing.
2025-05-291h 04Chai and Achieve: Spilling the Tea on SuccessChai and Achieve: Pouring Wisdom with MiaIn this powerful episode, we are honored to welcome Mia — a woman whose life story is nothing short of extraordinary. Her journey is packed with lessons and wisdom, but every golden insight came at a profound cost. Mia faced unimaginable challenges and traumas that would have broken many. Yet, somehow, she found a way not just to survive, but to rise stronger, wiser, and more connected to her inner truth.
Through the darkest moments, Mia discovered beautiful paths to healing — embracing the transformative power of Reiki, the grounding energy of crystals, and many other holistic methods. Each pain...2025-04-2951 minChai and Achieve: Spilling the Tea on SuccessChai and Achieve: Riding Through Life with Chantal’s Passion for Music, Cycling, and GrowthGet ready for an electrifying episode as we welcome the vibrant and unstoppable Chantal! A powerhouse cycling instructor and passionate life coach, Chantal brings her high energy and deep insights to the mic. She shares her journey growing up, her love for music—especially the trumpet—and how cycling became more than just a workout, but a way of life. We dive into her experiences, her wisdom on personal growth, and how she inspires others to push past limits and truly achieve. Tune in for an uplifting, high-energy conversation filled with motivation, rhythm, and of course, a little chai-spilled wisd...2025-03-271h 04Chai and Achieve: Spilling the Tea on SuccessChai and Achieve - Rising Strong: Mercedes’ Journey Through Cancer, Wisdom, and Overcoming Imposter SyndromeIn this powerful episode of Chai and Achieve, we are honored to welcome our wonderful guest, Mercedes. She opens up about her transformative journey through cancer, sharing the resilience, wisdom, and deep insights she gained along the way. Mercedes drops golden nuggets of inspiration on embracing life fully, finding strength in adversity, and creating a mindset that fuels success. We also dive into the topic of imposter syndrome—how it creeps into our lives and how we can overcome it with confidence and self-belief. Tune in for an uplifting and thought-provoking conversation that will leave you feeling empowered and in...2025-02-241h 22Chai and Achieve: Spilling the Tea on SuccessChai and Achieve: Hosting our amazing guest NikkiIn this heartfelt episode, we sit down with the amazing Nikki to explore the journey of growing up, facing abandonment traumas, and the path to healing. Together, we open up about our own struggles, the fears that once held us back, and how we’ve learned to embrace our inner selves. This is a conversation about courage—about allowing ourselves to be vulnerable, scared, and seen. Because through it all, we’ve discovered that the one person we can always count on is ourselves. Join us as we unpack the beauty of healing and remind each other: we are never...2025-02-021h 09Chai and Achieve: Spilling the Tea on SuccessChai and Achieve: Keeping Up with the HostsIn this heartfelt episode of Chai and Achieve we dive into the complexities of dealing with disrespectful family dynamics and the impact these relationships can have on our well-being. We’ll share how healing our inner child has empowered us—and our listeners—to set boundaries, embrace self-respect, and transform pain into growth. We also open up about our personal journey through grief, reflecting on the recent loss of a beloved family member and the emotional process that comes with it. Join us for a candid and compassionate conversation on finding strength amidst struggle, honoring loved ones, and rediscovering peace...2024-11-1456 minChai and Achieve: Spilling the Tea on SuccessChai and Achieve: Life ExperiencesJoin Rita and Felipe on a captivating journey in this episode as they share their transformative stories of connection and growth. Discover how their meeting has sparked profound changes in their lives, and delve into their current adventures and challenges. Tune in for inspiring conversations about healing, personal evolution, and the everyday steps they’re taking to become the best versions of themselves. Listeners will not only resonate with their experiences but also gain valuable insights and tools to navigate their own paths to self-improvement. It’s a heartfelt exploration you won’t want to miss!
2024-09-301h 03Chai and Achieve: Spilling the Tea on SuccessChai and Achieve: All about the hosts Part 2In this second part special episode of Chai and Achieve: Spilling the tea on success, get to know the voices behind the podcast. Join us as we dive into Rita's personal story, sharing the challenges she has faced, the lessons she has learned, and the successes she has achieved along the way. From overcoming obstacles to finding her passions, she opens up about the experiences that have shaped her and the journeys that have led her to where she is today. Tune in for an intimate and candid conversation as we spill the tea on our own paths to...2024-05-1953 minChai and Achieve: Spilling the Tea on SuccessChai and Achieve: All about the hosts Part 1In this first part special episode of Chai and Achieve: Spilling the tea on success, get to know the voices behind the podcast. Join us as we dive into Felipe's personal story, sharing the challenges he has faced, the lessons he has learned, and the successes he has achieved along the way. From overcoming obstacles to finding his passions, he opens up about the experiences that have shaped him and the journeys that have led him to where he is today. Tune in for an intimate and candid conversation as we spill the tea on our own paths to...2024-05-1550 min