Best Paola Soares Podcasts (2025)

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132. 5 Must-Have Digital File Folders for a More Organized Life & Business with Organizational coach Tracy Hoth 32:15

7d ago32:15

32:15

Do your digital files feel like a chotic mess? The mess at home or in your work space overwhelming and you have no idea how to organize it? In this episode, host Paola Soares chats with 17-year veteran professional organizer and certified life coach, Tracy Hoth. Tracy is on a mission to empower coaches to create streamlined and organized businesses…

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131. How To Adapt To AI Like a Boss & Future-Proof Your Career with Latinas In Tech CEO Nikki Barua 30:18

14d ago30:18

30:18

In this episode of the But First, She Failed Podcast, host Paola Soares welcomes Nikki Barua — serial entrepreneur, bestselling author, keynote speaker, and Interim CEO of Latinas in Tech — for a powerful conversation on thriving in the age of AI. As artificial intelligence continues to rapidly transform the workforce, it’s no longer a question of …

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130. How to Overcome Discouragement: 7 Steps to Combating Discouragement and Building Resilience 26:31

21d ago26:31

26:31

In this episode of the But First She Failed podcast, Host Paola Soares tackles a topic that many of us face but few talk about openly—discouragement. Drawing from her own experiences, Paola unpacks how discouragement can silently impact our careers, businesses, dreams, and mental well-being. She discusses the dangers of discouragement and reminds u…

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129. The Power of Waiting Seasons with Dawncheré Wilkerson 40:48

28d ago40:48

40:48

In this episode of But First, She Failed, host Paola Soares sits down with her pastor Dawncheré Wilkerson to talk about her newly released debut book Slow Burn:The Work and Wonder of the Wait. A renowned international pastor, speaker, singer, songwriter, and now author, DawnCheré has encouraged countless people to keep moving forward, even in seaso…

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128. Breaking Barriers: Executive Producer of Univision's Primer Impacto Yuri Cordero Shares Keys To Success 40:27

1M ago40:27

40:27

In this inspiring episode of But First, She Failed, host Paola Soares sits down with Yuri Cordero, Vice President and Executive Producer of Univision’s iconic news show Primer Impacto. A trailblazer in Spanish-language media, Yuri shares her remarkable 30-year journey, how she broke barriers in a competitive industry, rose to the top, and built a l…

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127. How To Revolutionize An Industry with Shoott.com CEO Jennifer Tsay 28:40

1M ago28:40

28:40

In this episode, Host Paola Soares speaks with Jennifer Tsay, co-founder and CEO of Shoott.com, a fast-growing photography platform that’s transforming the way people book professional photo sessions. Jennifer shares her incredible journey from working in the corporate space to acting and into entrepreneurship, and how she leveraged her transferabl…

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126. 7 Ways Perfectionism Can Hinder Your Business, Career and Professional Growth 23:56

2M ago23:56

23:56

In this episode, host Paola Soares talks dives into the hidden dangers of perfectionism and how it can silently sabotage your career, business, and professional development. Over the past few weeks, we’ve explored perfectionism’s grip on our personal lives, but now it’s time to take a closer look at its impact on our professional worlds. From procr…

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125. What Causes Perfectionism and How To Combat it 31:31

2M ago31:31

31:31

In this episode, host Paola Soares talks about the root causes of perfectionism, is it genetic or environmental? What are developmental things in your childhood that could cause someone to be a perfectionist? And how to combat perfectionism when it pops up? In this episode Paola continues the deep dive into the complexities of perfectionism and its…

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124. Are You A High Achiever or a Perfectionist? How To Know The Difference 21:45

2M ago21:45

21:45

In this episode, host Paola Soares talks about being a high achiever vs. perfectionism and how to know the difference. In this episode she goes over the various traits of a high achiever vs. a perfectionist and juxaposes them side by side so you can see which category you fall into. It’s always wise to reflect and see what’s healthy vs. unhealthy a…

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123. Are You Self-Sabotaging Through Perfectionism? 36:45

2M ago36:45

36:45

In this episode, host Paola Soares talks about how perfectionism is actually a form of self-sabotage. She dives into the unexpected truth about perfectionism and how it may be silently sabotaging your life, career, and dreams. You might think of perfectionism as a pursuit of excellence, but in reality, it’s often a form of self-sabotage that keepin…

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122. 7 Reasons Why It's Crucial To Start Your Personal Brand in 2025 27:34

3M ago27:34

27:34

In this episode, host Paola Soares chats about 7 reasons why it’s crucial to start your personal brand in 2025. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, freelancer, or professional or stay at home mom, building a personal brand can open doors to new opportunities, enhance your credibility, and help you stand out in a competitive world. Tune in to discover w…

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121. How to Figure Out Your Perfect Side Hustle in 6 Steps 26:02

3M ago26:02

26:02

In this episode, host Paola Soares breaks down 6 ways to figure out your perfect side hustle.Whether you are over your 9-5 or looking for something that’s more flexible and will lead to the life you want? Or maybe you are a stay at home mom or a part time work from home mom but you’d love to eventually have your own business… Maybe you are ok with …

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120. Leaving Your 9-5 Confidently with Financial Coach Michelle Velasquez 36:17

3M ago36:17

36:17

In this episode, Host Paola Soares speaks with financial coach, author and trainer Michelle Velasquez, to discuss how to confidently leave your 9-5 job and take control of your finances. Michelle shares invaluable insights on making more money, building financial confidence, and becoming a financial powerhouse—both as an individual and as a couple.…

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119. 6 Ways To Achieve Your Quarterly Goals Like A Boss 23:25

3M ago23:25

23:25

In this episode, host Paola Soares breaks down 6 powerful strategies to help you set and crush your quarterly goals like a true boss. Whether you're looking to supercharge your career, business, or personal life, these actionable tips will give you the framework to plan, execute, and stay on track every quarter. Tune in to learn how to stay focused…

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118. Supercharge Your 2025: 5 Steps to Your Most Productive & Fulfilling Year Yet 34:28

4M ago34:28

34:28

In this episode, host Paola Soares 5 powerful steps to help you supercharge your year and set yourself up for success. From goal-setting strategies to staying focused and motivated, you’ll learn actionable tips to take control of your time, productivity, and personal growth. Whether you're aiming for big career moves, personal development, or simpl…

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117. How I Failed Again: A Year of Growth, Lessons, Challenges and What's Next 29:40

4M ago29:40

29:40

In this episode, host Paola Soares opens up about her time away from the podcast over the past year. It hasn’t been a break, but a period of growth, healing, and deep reflection. From navigating the challenges of maternity leave and expanding her family, to evolving as a wife, mother, and woman. She’s grown in ways she never expected, and is sharin…

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116.SZN Finale: 100K Downloads Celebration & Maternity Leave & How I Felt like I "Failed" & Reframed It 20:13

1+ y ago20:13

20:13

In this Season finale episode, we are celebrating 100k Downloads for the podcast!! Host Paola Soares shares her journey in this season as she pauses the podcast for 3 months for maternity leave. She also shares moments when she felt like she failed in this season and how she reframed it and why I made the counter cultural decision to completely pau…

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115. How Reconnecting With Your Roots Could Become Your Superpower with Author Johanna Rojas Vann 36:59

1+ y ago36:59

36:59

In this episode, Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month Host Paola Soares speaks with the author of the newly released book “An American Immigrant” That recently hit the Amazon’s Best Sellers List, Johanna Rojas Vann Johanna is a professional writer whose work can be found online and within numerous publications. She is a second-generation Colombian A…

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114.How To Go From Creator To Leader In Your Industry with Fractional CMO Eugenia Woo 44:57

1+ y ago44:57

44:57

In this episode, Host Paola Soares speaks with her podcast bestie Eugenia Woo, the Host of the newly launched and buzzed about, Creator To Leader Podcast. Eugenia is a seasoned Digital Marketing Strategist who helps established entrepreneurs become thought leaders so they can scale their impact and revenue. She specializes in developing comprehensi…

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113. How Systemizing Your Life & Business Will Completely Transform It with Chelsi Jo Moore 41:24

1+ y ago41:24

41:24

In this episode, Host Paola Soares speaks with Chelsi Jo is the host of the top podcast Systemize Your Life with over 2 million downloads, a top ten ranking podcast in her category with over 350 episodes.. Chelsi Jo helps moms and business owners go from overwhelmed to organized with systems through her time and task management systems… Whether you…

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112. The 3 Different Types of Limiting Beliefs That Could Be Keeping You Stuck and Stifle Your Growth REWIND 16:39

1+ y ago16:39

16:39

In this episode, Host Paola Soares continues diving into the topic of limiting beliefs. She discusses the 3 types of limiting beliefs, limiting beliefs about yourself, others and the world that could be keeping you stuck. We discuss how limiting beliefs could become self-fulfilling prophecies and why it’s important to know what these unhealthy beli…

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111. How To Claim Your Confidence with Auctioneer & Best Selling Author Lydia Fenet 29:40

2y ago29:40

29:40

In this episode, Host Paola Soares speaks with bestselling author and highest grossing charity auctioneer Lydia Fenet. Lydia Fenet is the founder and CEO of the Lydia Fenet Agency, a boutique agency representing best in class charity auctioneers. Over her two-decade long career, Lydia served as the Global Managing Director of Strategic Partnerships…

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110. How to Supercharge your Business By Leveraging A Virtual Assistant with Belay CEO Tricia Sciortino 29:06

2y ago29:06

29:06

In this episode, Host Paola Soares speaks with the CEO of Belay, a remote staffing company that offers fractional U.S. based virtual assistant, accounting, social media services that are flexible, cost-effective, and scalable. Tricia’s story is remarkable, having been hired on as Belay’s first employee, a virtual assistant and rising up the ranks t…

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109. 5 Steps To Overcoming Limiting Beliefs REWIND 19:05

2y ago19:05

19:05

In this episode, Host Paola Soares continues diving into the topic of limiting beliefs. She discusses the 5 steps to combating and overcoming limiting beliefs. If you’ve ever struggled with limiting beliefs this episode is for you. Whether you are a woman entrepreneur or a career boss woman this episode is for you. Interested in the BUT FIRST, SHE …

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108. 7 Common Limiting Beliefs That Could Be Subconciously Holding You Back REWIND 18:15

2y ago18:15

18:15

In this episode, Host Paola Soares dives into the topic of limiting beliefs. She discusses what are limiting beliefs and how they could subconsciously affect you. She also goes over where limiting beliefs come from and goes over 7 common core limiting beliefs that affect most people. She also discusses some signs that you could be dealing with limi…

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107. 5 Ways Limiting Beliefs Could Be Affecting Your Career or Business REWIND 12:16

2y ago12:16

12:16

In this episode, Host Paola Soares continues diving into the topic of limiting beliefs. She discusses 5 ways limiting beliefs could be affecting your career and business. Whether you are a woman entrepreneur or a career boss woman this episode is for you. We discuss the ugly ways that limiting beliefs could be popping up in your actions without you…

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106. Part 4: How To Overcome a Major Setback That Feels Like a Failure 12:50

2y ago12:50

12:50

In this episode, Host Paola Soares discusses how to overcome a major setback that feels like a failure pt. 4 : Taking Action and Serving How do you know if you are struggling with this? Well the truth is this topic probably hit you like a ton of bricks because you know that this is something you have been struggling with internally and most likely …

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105. Part 3: How To Overcome a Major Setback That Feels Like a Failure 20:08

2y ago20:08

20:08

In this episode, Host Paola Soares discusses how to overcome a major setback that feels like a failure pt. 3 : Dreaming and Inspiration How do you know if you are struggling with this? Well the truth is this topic probably hit you like a ton of bricks because you know that this is something you have been struggling with internally and most likely q…

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104.Part 2: How To Overcome a Major Setback That Feels Like a Failure 21:59

2y ago21:59

21:59

In this episode, Host Paola Soares discusses how to overcome a major setback that feels like a failure pt. 2 How do you know if you are struggling with this? Well the truth is this topic probably hit you like a ton of bricks because you know that this is something you have been struggling with internally and most likely quietly.. for others of you …

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103.Part 1: How To Overcome a Major Setback That Feels Like a Failure 12:50

2y ago12:50

12:50

In this episode, Host Paola Soares discusses how to overcome a major setback that feels like a failure pt. 1 How do you know if you are struggling with this? Well the truth is this topic probably hit you like a ton of bricks because you know that this is something you have been struggling with internally and most likely quietly.. for others of you …

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102. 3 Things That Could Be Keeping You “Stuck” & Stopping You From Crushing Your Goals 23:46

2y ago23:46

23:46

In this episode, Host Paola Soares discusses 3 Things That Could be Keeping You Stuck. Summer is a time when so many of us pick up new projects whether that is new business projects, side hustles, personal wellness or family projects. It’s time to start new things. So often we want to start new things but there is something holding us back and it c…

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101. Summertime Wellness: How Your Relationship With Food Affects Your Family Including Possibly Causing Picky Eaters 35:49

2y ago35:49

35:49

In this summer time wellness focused episode, Host Paola Soares chats with Ashley Smith, MPH, RD, LD, is a Christian wife, mama of three littles, registered dietitian nutritionist, and owner of Veggies & Virtue. She is also the host of a top ranked podcast for Nutrition, The Veggies & Virtue Podcast. Ashley equips moms with the know-hows they need …

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100. 100th Episode Celebration! A Surprise Announcement + A Raw Behind The Scenes of the Podcast & Business 36:35

2y ago36:35

36:35

In this episode, Host Paola Soares shares some exciting big news!! She celebrates the 100th episode of the podcast by sharing big news, a raw behind the scenes of the podcast and business 100 episodes in. She discusses the lessons learned as well as the challenges she’s facing. She also dives into a brand partnership with Belay that has been a game…

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99. The #1 Thing Stopping Entrepreneurs From Moving The Needle On Their Big Goals with Amanda McKinney 26:52

2y ago26:52

26:52

In this episode, Host Paola Soares chats with Amanda McKinney a recognized thought leader and coach on Accidental Entrepreneurship, author of Why Not You? An Accidental Entrepreneur’s Guide To Success and host of The Unapologetic Entrepreneur Podcast. As a coach she can help any Accidental Entrepreneur navigate self-doubt so that they can take acti…

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98.How To Grow Your Business Using SEO, Keywords & Blogging with Faith Hanan 29:42

2y ago29:42

29:42

In this episode, Host Paola Soares chats with SEO expert, content strategist, copywriter and the Host of the Simple SEO & Marketing Podcast, Faith Hanan. On her podcast she shares practical tips on how to Scale your online business using SEO, Keywords, and blogging. In this interview she shares why SEO is something you need to prioritize now, the c…

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97. 5 Steps To Make This Your Most Productive Summer Yet 26:14

2y ago26:14

26:14

In this episode, Host Paola Soares shares from the heart, she dives into 5 Steps To make this your most productive summer yet. Summer is right around the corner. This is an exciting time of year as the weather gets warmer, vacations are being planned, schedules change and adjusts whether Summer Fridays are something you do or whether that means the…

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96. How To "Network" The Right Way: The Do's & Don'ts with Ellen Poole 42:30

2y ago42:30

42:30

In this episode, Host Paola Soares chats with the author of the new book “Network” is not a Verb— Ellen Poole…. In her book she explains networking's mythical value in our culture and what to do instead to grow your professional network. As someone who still dreads “networking” herself and has made plenty of relationships building failures… A Forme…

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95. How To Heal Your Relationship With Food & Body Image with Victoria Yates 35:16

2y ago35:16

35:16

In this episode, Host Paola Soares chats with former nurse turned intuitive eating and body image coach Victoria Yates. Victoria is dedicated to helping women stop struggling with food and their bodies for good by relearning how to listen to their body’s cues with eating and heal their relationship with food and their body so they can live free and…

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94. How To Effectively Grow Your Business Using Social Media in 2023 with Mandy Emerson 36:02

2y ago36:02

36:02

In this episode, Host Paola Soares chats with Social Media Strategist Mandy Emerson. Emerson is a social media strategist teaching female entrepreneurs how to scale & grow their business with effective strategies! She started her business in August of 2020 & had has had great success since then she has hosted Reels workshops, spoken at conferences …

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93. 5 Ways To Know If It's Time To Start a Podcast with Stefanie Gass 30:36

2y ago30:36

30:36

In this episode, Host Paola Soares breaks from the normal format of the show and rather than an interview style she invites her former coach and now a friend Stefanie Gass on to take the floor and share her heart. Stefanie shares how podcasting works to grow an audience and build a business… how it allows you to save time and energy by not having t…

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92. How To Thrive At Getting Mentors As an Introvert with Stacy Brookman 27:08

2y ago27:08

27:08

In this episode, Host Paola Soares chats with Stacey Brookman is a resilience coach and performance coach. She helps women leaders who want to eliminate imposter syndrome leverage through her resilience coaching to mobilize their power skills and master their seat at the table. Stacy is the founder of Real Life Resilience. So many have imposter syn…

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91. 3 Quick Steps To Take When You Are Feeling Uninspired and Unmotivated in Your Career or Business 12:16

2y ago12:16

12:16

In this episode, Host Paola Soares shares 3 quick steps to take when you are feeling uninspired and unmotivated in your career or business. Are you in a season where things feel stale and mundane? Are you feeling uninspired and unmotivated in your career or business? In this episode Paola dives into 3 quick steps she takes whenever she is feeling u…

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90. How To Know If Money Trauma Is Holding You Back with Luzy King 26:04

2y ago26:04

26:04

In this episode, Host Paola Soares chats with Luzy King, a Latina Certified trauma informed financial & business coach, contributing author, community leader, and founder of Say Hola Wealth. Luzy is on a mission to destigmatize the idea of wanting more money to help women build a legacy through stock market investing and entrepreneurship. Luzy laun…

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89. How To Build An Engaged Email List; The Do’s and Don’ts with Email Strategist Liz Wilcox 30:28

2y ago30:28

30:28

In this episode, Host Paola Soares chats with Email Strategist and Keynote Speaker, Liz Wilcox. Wilcox shows small businesses how to build online relationships, package up their “magic” and turn it into emails that people want to read and (more importantly) purchase from. In the span of 5 years, Liz grew and sold a successful blog, got bought out o…

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88. How to Get Yourself As a Guest on Podcasts to Promote Your Business with Scout Sobel 35:44

2y ago35:44

35:44

In this episode, Host Paola Soares chats with Scout Sobel, the CEO of Scout’s Agency. Scout Sobel is a trailblazer in the media industry for utilizing Podcast Tours™ as a powerful form of PR. She founded Scout's Agency in February of 2019 after recognizing the power of podcasting as a long-form, intimate medium for founders to tell their stories an…

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87. 2 YEAR Celebration!! A Behind The Scenes: A Deeper Look Into The Podcast & Business 32:55

2y ago32:55

32:55

In this episode, Host Paola Soares is celebrating the 2nd year anniversary of the Podcast!!! New Artwork and all to commemorate 2 years since launching this podcast. In this episode we pull back the curtain a bit on the podcast and all things on the business side of things. She shares the backstory and what life looked like when she launched this p…

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86. Do You Love To Travel? Acclaimed Travel Advisor Rosyln Ranse Shares How To Create A Work From Business Around Travel 29:29

2y ago29:29

29:29

In this episode, Host Paola Soares speaks with Australia-based Roslyn Ranse, a travel advisor and business strategist who’s been in the travel industry for over 15 years. She is the founder of Travel Agent Achievers, where she educates and mentors other travel consultants to grow their business and put in place systems and processes that will accel…

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85. 3 Truths About Fear of Failing That You May Not Know 20:03

2+ y ago20:03

20:03

In this episode, Host Paola Soares discusses the fear of failing and some truths about it you may not know. She covers growth mindsets vs. fixed mindsets and how the fixed mindset of fear of failing can hinder your life in a big way and keep you from living the life of your dreams. She also discusses her new revamped coaching program Pivot to Purpo…

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84. How To Create Your Version Of The Rich Life with Scarlett Cochran 34:19

2+ y ago34:19

34:19

In this episode, Host Paola Soares speaks with the author of the newly released book IT’S NOT ABOUT THE MONEY: A Proven Path to Building Wealth and Living the Rich Life You Deserve Scarlett Cochran. Scarlett has an incredible career trajectory with many accolades along the way. Today Youtube Channel One Big Happy Life has over 218,000 YouTube subsc…

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83. How To Navigate a Career & Business Through Heartbreak with Break Up Recovery Coach Tal Yardeni 24:32

2+ y ago24:32

24:32

In this episode, Host Paola Soares speaks with Break Up Recovery Coach Tal Yardeni, founder of the Break Up to Badass Formula 3 Month Coaching Program.. Having gone through her own heartbreak and being on the other side of it, she is super passionate about helping women let go of their ex, learn to love the heck out of themselves, and be ready for …

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