Cautious Coffee

On the latest episode of Cautious Coffee, DeRae and Austin discuss the importance of finding and articulating one’s voice. Simply put: Your life depends on articulating your abilities.

Navigating our mental wellness takes work – and it’s increasingly difficult to do it on our own. On this week’s episode of Cautious Coffee, DeRae and Austin are joined by Jeremy Paxton, a licensed professional counselor, and delve into the intricacies of mental health, anxiety, and the impact of traumatic experiences.

DeRae and Austin ignite a powerful conversation on mastering life in the new year. On the latest episode of Cautious Coffee, they zero in on pivotal themes: robust personal health, savvy financial planning, and the art of networking.

This episode is more than just talk; it's an energizing call to action for personal evolution, blending insightful life hacks with real-life stories, all aimed at propelling you towards a more fulfilling and balanced year.

You went for it and it didn’t work out. Now what? In the latest episode of Cautious Coffee, DeRae and Austin return after a long hiatus and dive deep into the themes of failure, resilience, and goal-setting.

Life, sacrifice, and fighting for yourself and those you love β€” both inside and outside the ring. On this episode of Cautious Coffee, Austin Staton sits down with DeRae Crane to hear more on his journey to become the oldest qualifier to make the U.S. Olympic Boxing team ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

β€œDon’t strive to be the best, strive to be the only.” This is an episode you won’t want to miss.

There are over 1.5 million nonprofit organizations in the United States representing 5.7% of our economy. However, the U.S. boasts about 15% of the world’s nonprofits. Why do people start nonprofits? Is it for the greater good, attention-seeking behavior, or something different?

Is love enough to get married or stay together? Why break up a happy home? In the latest episode of Cautious Coffee, DeRae and Austin examine the cultural taboo of extramarital affairs and why some have historically found refuge in a β€œmister” or β€œmistress” to help navigate complex relationship issues.

Poverty has many faces, changing from place to place and across time, and has been described in many ways. Most often, poverty is a situation people want to escape. Join Austin and DeRae for a nuanced exploration of the complex issues surrounding poverty, how societies respond to it, and whether it can be a blessing or an automatic curse.

DeRae and Austin end season one of Cautious Coffee with a conversation about habits. For the most part, we all know we should do certain things that will benefit us over the entirety of our lives (sleeping a healthy amount, exercising, eating nutritious foods, hydrating, saving for retirement, etc.), but often we don’t do these things on a consistent basis, developing bad habits and spiraling downward. One bad habit often leads to another.

Austin and DeRae sit down with Tony Colunga, an entrepreneur and financial planner by trade to discuss the topic of financial literacy once again. Tony shares how he got involved in the finance industry and what influenced him to finally set out on his own and found his own wealth management firm.

DeRae and Austin share some of their financial experiences, personally, or through friends and family. For money to be such an important part of our lives, the trio explores why it’s so taboo, and a framework that can be used to optimize your financial life.