Dez and Tammy talk about keeping your cool when you're waist-deep in the Holiday season, whatever Holiday that means to you. Making time for yourself, working with your industry's schedule, and just saying no.

Dez and Tammy talk about keeping yourself confident, utilizing your cheering section, and dismantling your stress so it's small enough to push away.

Dez and Tammy talk this week about how to take (or give) criticism and feedback and stay professional. Also, working on a team with different work styles, plus a quick message from Noelle with MyInterviewBuddy.

Dez chats with Noelle this week, talking about how to network in person without feeling awkward AF, making the most of online opportunities, and how they can help you stand out like no one else!

What makes your heart sing? If "my job" wasn't your first answer, then you're not alone, and even if it was, maybe it shouldn’t be. Dez and Tammy sit down to talk about how work is work, even when you're doing what you love. When do you know that it's time to look at the possibility of doing something new? Spoiler: the answer is "it depends."

Also, Noelle from MyInterviewBuddy.com pops in with some info about what to do if it is time to transition to a new job or a new company.

Dez and Tammy discuss the new season of Sugar + Spikes, including a refreshed format, a new look at why they're doing this whole podcast thing, and a continued look at personal and professional development in this crazy world we live in.

This week, Dez and Tammy sat down to chat with Jay Johns, Game Designer and owner of 3r Interactive, about designing for a customer rather than yourself, when to quit a project, and whether you should be happy with your first draft.

Check out 3rinteractive.com for more info!

Also, go to desireew.com for more from Dez.

This week marks ONE YEAR of the Sugar + Spikes Podcast!

In this stripped-down episode, Dez sat down for a chat with Daniele Driusso, Vocal Coach and host of the Unleash Your Voice Podcast, about vocal styles and types of energy associated with them, plus her history in the entrepreneurial realm.

Lauren Eliz Love (Badass Business Babe) joins Dez and Tammy to talk about her history with trauma, entrepreneurship, and learning when and how to work (or not work).

Check out badassbusinessbabe.com for more about Lauren!

Also, check out desireew.com for more from Dez!

Payton Dale is back to talk about her history with body image and mental health, and whether you really need those pancakes (spoiler: the answer is yes).

Go check out thepaytonproject.com for more about her!