We’ve all seen the programs promising to “fix” your money mindset. But are they truly helping women step into power, or just selling us the same story in a shinier package?

In this conversation with Suzanne Longstreet, master mindset coach, NLP trainer, and co-author of The Millionaire Codes, I ask the questions many of us are secretly thinking:

✨ Do women actually need more money mindset coaching, or do we need a new system altogether? ✨ How much of our struggle is “limiting beliefs” vs. systemic barriers like patriarchy and pay inequity? ✨ Why confidence often trumps competence in the workplace (and how that leads to narcissistic leaders). ✨ What it takes to stop apologizing, start owning your authority, and rewrite the rules of leadership.

This one gets real. I bring the spice, Suzanne brings the strategies, and together we unpack what it really means for women to lead, earn, and receive with clarity and confidence.

🔮 Plus: Suzanne shares insights from The Millionaire Codes, how NLP can shift trauma and phobias, and the one simple daily practice that can rewire your brain to receive more.

If you’ve ever wondered whether “money mindset” is a tool or a trap, this episode is for you.

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• Clear mental blocks with NLP to boost confidence.
• Confidence often outweighs competence in leadership perception.
• NLP enables fast transformation and bold action.
• Systemic barriers still limit women, often reinforced by other women.
• Practice receiving. Ask for help to prevent burnout.

Red flags. Green flags. And the invisible signs of a toxic workplace that too many of us ignore until it’s too late.

This episode brings you the powerful story of Kaitlyn Rios — her journey through burnout, the near-breaking point that changed everything, and the creation of Faced With Grace, her nonprofit dedicated to helping women navigate toxic work environments with courage and clarity.

🎧 Listen in as Kaitlyn and I dive into:

• The subtle red flags of a toxic workplace you might be missing
• The “green flags” and glimmers that point to healthy, life-giving environments
• Her deeply personal turning point that sparked Faced With Grace
• Practical tools to set boundaries, honor your values, and know when it’s time to leave

This episode is more than a conversation — it’s a call to pause, take inventory of where you are, and reimagine what’s possible when we lead from integrity and compassion.

If something in this episode resonates, let’s turn reflection into action:

✏️ Journal on your values — are you living in alignment?

🔗 Share this episode with someone who needs the reminder that they’re not alone

🧘‍♀️ Take one micro-step today to protect your energy and honor your worth

Your story matters. Your well-being matters. And together, we can create workplaces where people truly thrive.

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• Red flags aren’t always obvious, be sure to trust your gut.
• Green flags show up as safety, openness, and alignment.
• Boundaries protect energy and model healthy leadership.
• Values are the compass for career decisions.
• Exit with grace: protect your health and professionalism.

What if the parts of yourself you’ve spent years pushing away are actually the keys to your biggest growth? 🌱

Cari sits down with Stanford professor, executive coach, and therapist Henry Most for a deep yet playful dive into shadow work. Together, they explore Carl Jung’s framework for how we become our truest selves, why anxiety might just be a sign that hidden treasures are knocking at the door, and how leaders can move from constant “doing” to authentic “being.”

Henry gets real about his own story, from childhood dynamics to a life-shaking crisis that became a turning point, and shares how everyday practices like pausing, breathing, and listening to the body can transform the way we live and lead.

If you’re ready to start reclaiming the parts of yourself you’ve pushed aside, head to http://www.bravedirections.com/5daystotruth to sign up for ”Five Days to Truth”—a free guided meditation series to help you begin that process with clarity and care. It’s a powerful companion to this work, and my gift to you.

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• Shadow work reintegrates the parts of ourselves we’ve suppressed.
• The first half of life builds ego; the second seeks authentic Self.
• Anxiety can signal suppressed parts pushing to surface.
• Leadership growth means shifting from doing to being.
• Transformation can come through small daily practices.