The Cake Is Gone: What a Family Tradition Taught Me About Change, Legacy & Letting Go

In this special Thanksgiving episode, Elizabeth shares the story of the cake: a 14-layer Southern masterpiece that became legend in her family. More than just dessert, this cake was a symbol of tradition, connection, and the stories that tie us together. From family feuds to cross-country cake deliveries (yes, really), this episode is part nostalgia, part reflection, and all heart.

But this year, for the first time in decades, there will be no cake.
What does it mean when a tradition ends?

What are we really grieving?

And how can we honor what’s been… while making space for what’s trying to come next?

Whether you’re holding onto a beloved ritual or letting go of a part of your leadership style you’ve outgrown, this one’s for you.

Listen in as we explore:

• The 14-layer cake that became a family legend
• The infamous cake feud that nearly tore us apart (kidding… sort of)
• What happens when the tradition ends — and you’re left with memories instead of frosting
• The truth about change, continuity, and creating new meaning
• Why letting go is sometimes the most sacred thing you can do

Elizabeth’s Invitation to You:

This week, as you gather around your own table —

• Grieve what’s gone.
• Give thanks for what remains.
• And open to what’s trying to be born next.

Share this episode with someone who’s navigating change, honoring legacy, or just really loves cake.

About the Host
Elizabeth Brett is a former NBC reporter turned modern-day priestess, mama, activator & guide. She’s been interviewed on The Today Show, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Shape Magazine, and Cosmo Radio, has changed countless diapers along with her career multiple times, and now guides women to remember who they were before the world told them who to be. She believes this is the key to wild abundance & soul-level fulfillment.

Her work is an invitation—one that challenges the rules of womanhood and motherhood as we know them, offering a new paradigm where success isn’t just measured by achievement but by the depth of one's aliveness.

Elizabeth lives in Austin, TX, with her beloved husband and two magical kids. She's known to show up in the school pick-up line wearing a unicorn horn, and loves a spontaneous dance party.

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