Hot-Tub Truths: Owning Uncomfortable Situations (w/ 1800 Coconut)

Uncomfortable situations make the best stories—and the best growth spurts. Today we went FULL send: hot tub, bathing suits, and 1800 Coconut tequila. We talk about:

• Being the only woman in the room (and owning it)

• Failing publicly, learning loudly, and trying again

• Running for school board on principle, finding your voice, and handling heat

• Conference landmines (hello, drink limits & reputations)

• How to flip an awkward moment into an advantage

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Timestamps below. Like, comment with your most uncomfortable win, and share this with a friend who needs a pep talk in a swimsuit.

#Chapters 00:36 Cold open: “most uncomfortable” episode 00:40 Welcome + why we chose the hot tub 01:06 Sip of the Day: 1800 Coconut Tequila (cheers!) 02:52 Mindy: swimsuit + business = discomfort & mindset shift 04:37 Mentorship, first-time failures, and failing forward 05:56 Natalie: only woman in the room—do the job, do it well 06:45 Campaigning on principle; finding your voice under fire 10:54 Passion, purpose, and speaking hard truths 16:53 Kelly: private-jet to panic—powder-room pep talk to power move 21:00 Owning authority in front of “the white coats” 22:49 Conference cautionary tale: set your limits 24:47 Reputation > cocktails; avoid avoidable awkward 26:24 Choose your response: shine or belly-flop 27:15 Perspective reset: you woke up—fix it, move on 28:13 Cancel culture banter (and accountability) 29:35 CTA: topic/recipe submissions + newsletter 30:12 Sign-off: the “next hot-tub party” tease

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