Savvy Sisters & Cocktail Conversations

Savvy Sisters & Cocktail Conversations

By Julie Flowers & Yvonne Rocha ContrerasBusinessEducationSelf-ImprovementCareers
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Savvy Sisters & Cocktail Conversations episodes

  • Still Their Daughter, Now Their Caregiver
    In this SSCC episode, Julie & Yvonne get real about the role nobody prepares us for: caring for aging parents while still managing careers, families, relationships—and ourselves.
    From role reversal and family dynamics to guilt, anticipatory grief, asking for help, and learning to simply be present, this conversation is a reminder that you don’t have to navigate this season perfectly.
    Check us out on our websites:
    https://elevateyoucoaching.org/
    https://program.yourpathprogram.com/
    30 min
  • Before You Decide Who She Is.
    In this SSCC episode, Julie & Yvonne unpack the stories we create about other women—whether we’ve never met them, just met them, or have known them for years.
    From confidence and appearance to social media posts and everyday behavior, we can quickly turn an observation into an assumption about who she is or what she intended.
    But what if the story isn’t true? This conversation challenges us to separate facts from assumptions, recognize our own triggers, and replace judgment with curiosity. Because the greatest gift we can give another woman is the chance to be known instead of assumed. After all, that’s what sisterhood is all about!
    Check us out on our websites:
    https://elevateyoucoaching.org/
    https://program.yourpathprogram.com/
    32 min
  • Metacognition-Your Thoughts Aren’t Facts
    If you’ve ever believed a thought just because it showed up in your mind… well, this episode is your wake‑up call. Julie and Yvonne break down metacognition — the grown‑woman power move of thinking about your thinking — and why it’s the secret sauce behind better leadership, better decisions, and a better relationship with yourself. They expose how old stories, mental shortcuts, and unchecked thoughts run your life on autopilot… and they teach you how to pause, question, and flip the script.
    This is where you stop believing every thought and start owning the ones that actually serve you.
    Check us out on our websites:
    https://elevateyoucoaching.org/
    https://program.yourpathprogram.com/
    29 min
  • The New 4 Letter Word…Busy
    “Busy” has become the most overused, over‑glorified word in a woman’s vocabulary — and Julie and Yvonne are done with it. In this episode, they unpack how “busy” turned into a badge of honor, an identity armor, and a socially acceptable way of saying our lives are running us instead of us leading them.
    They dive into why exhaustion has become normalized, how busyness masks avoidance and misalignment, and why so many high‑achieving women tie their worth to productivity instead of clarity, boundaries, and intention. Through humor, truth‑telling, and real‑life examples, they explore how to shift out of autopilot, reclaim your time, and answer “How are you?” without defaulting to the B‑word.
    Check us out on our websites:
    https://elevateyoucoaching.org/
    https://program.yourpathprogram.com/
    32 min
  • What If Wealth Isn't a Number?
    What if true wealth has less to do with money and more to do with freedom? In this episode, Julie & Yvonne challenge the traditional definition of success and explore why today's wealthy woman is redefining luxury, enoughness, and financial freedom. They discuss how to move beyond chasing more and start building a life rich in purpose, choice, and experiences that truly matter.
    Check us out on our websites:
    https://elevateyoucoaching.org/
    https://program.yourpathprogram.com/
    30 min
  • Title or Not — You’re Leading
    You don't need a fancy title to be a leader. Julie & Yvonne unpack why influence matters more than authority, why so many women underestimate their leadership, and how to confidently own the impact they're already making. Because the best leaders don't wait for permission—they lead first, and the title catches up.
    Check us out on our websites:
    https://elevateyoucoaching.org/
    https://program.yourpathprogram.com/
    29 min
  • Exceptionalism and When It’s Time to Quit!
    In this episode, Julie and Yvonne call out the moment every high‑achieving woman eventually hits: when “being exceptional” stops feeling empowering and starts feeling identity‑tired. They break down the emotional fatigue behind always outperforming, proving, and being the woman who never drops the ball.
    They expose how women confuse being needed with being valued, how corporate and cultural norms reward overfunctioning, and how other expectations (societal, culture, etc) stack until you’re drowning in responsibility you never asked for.
    Then they flip the script with bold reframes, beginner‑energy challenges, and aligned‑living tips to help women choose ease, authenticity, and enoughness.
    ✨ This episode is your permission slip to stop performing and start becoming.
    Check us out on our websites:
    https://program.yourpathprogram.com/
    https://elevateyoucoaching.org/
    32 min
  • June Sip, Sit & Reflect - Burnout as a Badge
    We’re wrapping up our June Sip, Sit & Reflect series — a month designed to help you breathe, reset, and get honest about how you want to show up for the rest of the year.
    As we close out this intentional pause, we’re inviting you to take your June aha moments and turn them into aligned action for the next six months.
    This final episode, chosen by Yvonne and it challenges the BS belief that burnout equals worth and encourages you to step into the second half of the year with boundaries, clarity, and a whole new standard for yourself.
    Check us out on our websites:
    https://program.yourpathprogram.com/
    https://elevateyoucoaching.org/
    30 min
  • June Sit, Sip & Reflect Series: Joy as a Rebellion
    As part of our June Sit, Sip & Reflect series—a month dedicated to slowing down, gaining perspective, and reconnecting with what matters most—we're revisiting and re-releasing Joy as a Rebellion.
    A reminder that joy isn't something you earn after you've accomplished everything on your list. Sometimes choosing joy—especially in demanding seasons—is one of the most powerful acts of self-leadership.
    Check us out on our websites:
    https://program.yourpathprogram.com/
    https://elevateyoucoaching.org/
    31 min

About Savvy Sisters & Cocktail Conversations

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Pour yourself a glass and join the banter with "Savvy Sisters and Cocktail Conversations: Empowered Women's Journey to Purposeful Success." Hosted by Julie Flowers of Elevate YOU Coaching and Yvonne Rocha Contreras, a seasoned HR career professional. This is not your average podcast. It's where bold women unite for an empowering happy hour like no other, filled with wit, wisdom, and the occasional clink of glasses.