Live from Killarney (Irish coffee included), Mindy, Natalie, and Kelly get real about luck vs. grit, layoffs, reinvention, private money, and building multiple income streams - without the victim mindset. Books: Grit (Angela Duckworth), Who Moved My Cheese? Chapters in show notes. New here? Hit Follow and drop a 5-star review if this helped you re-light your fire.

What’s your next gritty move this week?

Chapters:

00:00 Cold open & greetings 00:40 Name flub (Mobley → Williams) + travel setup 01:20 Mindy’s Irish Coffee taste test (fire in a mug) 03:25 Natalie’s Root Beer + Coconut Rum confession (no ice!) 04:45 Kelly’s poolside Watermelon Margarita & VIP handbag detour 06:35 Luck stories, giveaways, and “being in the room” 07:40 Downsizing → reinvention: Kelly’s pivot playbook 11:20 Natalie: Manifesting is cute - execution wins 13:40 Luck vs. grit + faith + good energy (and Mexico tease) 14:40 The flood joke: “God sent a police car, firetruck, helicopter…” 16:20 Smiles, grace, and de-escalating bad days 16:55 Grit (Angela Duckworth): why practice beats talent 20:35 Audible vs. paperbacks; car-ride kid mentorship 22:00 No victim mindset: own it, fix it, level up 24:30 Buying your life back: private money & multiple streams 26:55 Kelly’s 25-year side hustle = retirement cushion 29:15 Charisma won’t save you - learn AI & trends 31:10 Gen-Z/Younger pros: hungry to learn (mentor them) 33:10 “20 on the Rise” vs. “60 and Sliding” (tech gap laughs) 34:30 Rapid wrap: Mentors, multiple streams, and showing up

Q: What’s one action you’ll take in the next 7 days to move from “praying on it” to “acting on it”?

Welcome back to the Sugar, Spice & Spirits Podcast! In this episode, hosts Natalie Pilkinton, Mindy Price, and Kelly Williams explore the world of real estate investing — from buying your first rental property to scaling into multifamily, flipping, and passive investing.

If you’ve ever wondered how to escape the 9–5 grind, create cash flow, and build generational wealth through real estate, this conversation is for you.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode: 🍸 Sip of the Day: Our take on the Orange Moscow Mule (recipe in the newsletter!) The difference between being a Realtor vs. being an Investor How real estate builds cash flow, equity, appreciation & tax benefits Must-read books for real estate beginners (Rich Dad Poor Dad, Think and Grow Rich, Grit) Real stories: going from zero properties to financial independence Warnings about bad operators & how to avoid losing your money in syndications The power of mentorship, networking, and attending meetups How real estate allows you to “buy your life back” from corporate America

Why This Matters: Real estate isn’t just about houses - it’s about freedom, family, and creating options for your future. Whether you’re:

• Looking for passive income

• Building wealth for retirement

• Escaping the corporate grind

• Or just curious about how real estate works...

This episode will show you that it’s possible to start with little to no money, leverage partnerships, and build wealth strategically.

Resources & Mentions in the Show: Rich Dad Poor Dad – Robert Kiyosaki Think and Grow Rich – Napoleon Hill Grit – Angela Duckworth

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Timestamps (for chapters & SEO boost): 00:00 – Intro & Sip of the Day 🍸 Orange Moscow Mule 02:00 – What Real Estate Means to Us 05:30 – Escaping the 9–5 Grind with Rentals 09:00 – Stories of Financial Independence Through Investing 15:00 – Passive Investing & Syndications Explained 20:00 – Creative Investing: Room Hacks, House Hacks & More 25:00 – Why Mentorship + Networking Changes Everything 28:40 – Real Estate Lessons Learned (Mistakes & Wins) 29:50 – Hot Take Wrap-Up & Call to Action

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The ladies of Sugar, Spice & Spirits are back—and this time they’re recording live from Galveston Island. With their Sip of the Day (the Old Fashioned, thanks to Simply Twisted ), they dive into a raw and refreshing conversation about aging gracefully—or sometimes not at all.

Highlights include: The double standard of aging (gray hair: sexy for men, aging for women). Real stories on menopause, hot flashes, hormones & mood swings. Why heart health is the #1 killer of women—and how to protect yourself. The role of friendships—are your friends supportive or critical? Candid takes on anxiety, depression, and mental health stigma. Holistic vs. medical approaches to hormone replacement therapy.

This episode blends humor, honesty, and heartfelt advice—reminding you that taking care of yourself is not selfish, it’s survival.

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