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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Keywords for Podbean: aging gracefully, menopause podcast, women over 50, heart health, hormone therapy, midlife podcast, women’s empowerment, lifestyle podcast

Today on Sugar, Spice & Spirits, we bring you a special episode recorded inside one of Natalie’s flip homes — complete with laughter, raw honesty, and a fall-inspired Spiked Apple Cider cocktail.

This week’s conversation is a little heavier. We reflect on:

• How to have civil conversations in a divided world

• Why empathy, respect, and compassion matter more than ever

• Personal stories of shifting political views and lessons learned

• The role of social media, AI, and misinformation in fueling division

• Protecting your peace while staying true to your beliefs

At Sugar, Spice & Spirits, we believe you can sip, laugh, and still tackle life’s toughest topics — with grace, a little humor, and always respect.

Sip of the Day Recipe: Spiked Apple Cider (recipe available on our website) Subscribe to our newsletter for cocktail recipes, behind-the-scenes content, and upcoming events → SugarSpiceAndSpirits.com

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Welcome back to Sugar, Spice & Spirits with Mindy Price, Natalie Pilkinton, and Kelly Williams - where cocktails meet conversations about business, real estate, and life. Today Mindy checks in live from Las Vegas (NAA Apartmentalize) while Natalie and Kelly beam in from Texas. We’re talking when to roll the dice on yourself, how to balance bold action vs. smart preparation, and why waiting to be “ready” may be the biggest risk of all.

Sip of the Day: Mindy’s vodka soda (Tito’s + soda); Natalie tries vodka + Topo Chico Blueberry; Kelly’s riff: blueberry vodka + club soda + lime + a squeeze of lemonade.

What you’ll learn:

• Action vs. readiness: when to jump, when to slow down, and how to avoid skipping critical steps.

• Regret math: why the regret of not trying can sting more than mistakes you learn from.

• Mentors & systems: building support so risks become calculated - not chaotic.

• Entrepreneur mindset: perfectionism, ADHD energy, and practical ways to keep momentum.

• Real estate angle: why “quitting your job to invest” needs a plan, not just hype.

• Community invite: topics you want; awkward JCPenney pics if subscriber goals are met

Chapters 00:00 Cold open & welcome 00:37 Hosts check-in (Vegas & Texas) 01:04 Spirit of the Day (vodka soda) + NAA Apartmentalize context 01:37 Everyone’s drinks (Topo Chico blueberry, blueberry vodka riff) 02:10 Conferences, mocktails, and networking without the next-day headline 03:04 Mindy’s NAA National Supplier Council chair note (2025) 03:29 Theme: Rolling the dice / betting on yourself 04:18 Regrets vs. taking the shot (sales, dating, interviews) 05:32 “Learned regrets” “never tried” 06:27 Challenge: you’ll never feel fully ready - take action anyway 07:14 “Just do it”… with a bestie sanity check 08:11 Remote episodes & figuring it out on the fly 09:01 Apologies, mending bridges, being the bigger person 10:00 Life is short; grab the opportunities 10:48 Song reference & why the message hits (no long lyrics) 12:52 Bet on yourself - but lean on support when needed 13:29 Why we started this podcast & listener feedback ask 14:26 Send topic ideas; subscriber milestone jokes 14:52 “Don’t be reckless” - have reserves, training, a mentor 15:44 Counterpoint: move fast; learn as you go; enlist help 17:19 Perfectionism vs. progress; real estate cautionary tale 18:57 Don’t be an “ask-hole”: take action on advice 19:29 Mentors, homework, and enthusiasm with structure 20:49 Final thoughts + “put a chip on black 11” 21:06 Outro + website CTA (sugarspiceandspirits.com)

What’s one move you’ve been putting off because you don’t feel “ready”? Drop it below and tell us the first tiny action you’ll take today. We’ll cheer you on.

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In this episode of Sugar, Spice & Spirits, Mindy, Kelly, and Natalie unpack what to do when technology lets you down—email outages, ATM skimmers, debit-card fraud, ransomware—and how analog backups (binders, printed contacts, offline exports) keep life and business moving. We also break down real-estate wire-fraud safety and practical ways to use AI without losing your voice.

• Build a one-page continuity plan: printed contact tree, binder with key processes, offline exports of CRM/invoices/P&L, simple “restore” steps

• Wire-fraud safety at closings: always verify by phone with known numbers; don’t rely on email alone

• Phishing tells to spot fast: odd sender domains, “USD $” formatting, urgent tone, strange links; when in doubt, freeze/cancel the card and call the institution via a verified number

• Backups beat ransoms: versioned backups (including an offline/off-site copy) and a one-page restore playbook

• Analog for retention: handwritten to-do lists, journaling, and why many classrooms are returning to textbooks/handwriting

Keywords: mentorship, collaboration, entrepreneurship, support, competition, teamwork, personal growth, women in business, lifting others up, podcasting

Summary: In this episode of Sugar, Spice, and Spirits, the hosts discuss the importance of lifting others up in both personal and professional settings. They emphasize that supporting others does not dim one's own light and that collaboration and mentorship are key to success. The conversation touches on overcoming competition, the illusion of limited opportunities, and the value of teamwork. The hosts share personal anecdotes and insights on creating a supportive environment where everyone can thrive.

Takeaways

Don't be afraid that you're gonna dim your light by lifting others up.

Helping others makes me super happy.

Life is too short to work with negative people.

You are not dimming your own light by lifting others up.

There's room in the world for everyone to shine.

It's self-limiting to think there's only one seat at the table.

Invest in people who will invest in you.

If my coworker is shining, that means I'm shining.

The sun doesn't apologize for letting the moon glow.

You don't know what you're doing, I'm going to show you a few things.

In this episode of Sugar, Spice, and Spirits, the hosts discuss the importance of lifting others up in both personal and professional settings. They emphasize that supporting others does not dim one's own light and that collaboration and mentorship are key to success. The conversation touches on overcoming competition, the illusion of limited opportunities, and the value of teamwork. The hosts share personal anecdotes and insights on creating a supportive environment where everyone can thrive.

Don't be afraid that you're gonna dim your light by lifting others up. Helping others makes me super happy. Life is too short to work with negative people. You are not dimming your own light by lifting others up. There's room in the world for everyone to shine. It's self-limiting to think there's only one seat at the table. Invest in people who will invest in you. If my coworker is shining, that means I'm shining. The sun doesn't apologize for letting the moon glow. You don't know what you're doing, I'm going to show you a few things.

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