Former Duncanville Pantherette and Oklahoma State guard Destanie Owkumabua shares how a winning mindset is forged in loss, why identity must be rooted in who you are not what you do, and how ego quiets down when you choose to lead by following. We trace her path from a state title run to the hard reality of a college program in a losing season, then to modeling in New York where rejection was routine and confidence had to be learned. She opens up about motherhood, leadership, journaling that reframes the story, and a health scare that reset her perspective. 

If you are a competitor in a rough stretch, this conversation will help you recommit to discipline, community, and the inner work that changes outcomes.

Guest links: Instagram: @destanieo_

What’s the one thing that makes every relationship, every sale, every leadership moment, and every team work? Trust.

In this solo episode, I break down the Trust Triangle—three key components you must have to build lasting trust in your life and business:

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  Authenticity: people experience the real you.
  
  
  
• Logic: people believe you can do it and that it makes sense.
  
  
  
• Empathy: people know you care about them.
  
  
  
  

I’ll show you how each side of the triangle works, what happens when one is missing, and how to strengthen the areas that may be holding you back.

Whether you’re leading a team, building client relationships, or strengthening your personal life, trust is the foundation. Strengthen it, and you’ll grow your influence everywhere.

Your mindset sets the ceiling on your success. In this episode of TheUPside, Theresa Flood shares a transformational framework for shifting from scarcity to abundance thinking—no matter your current circumstances.

Learn how to:

• Identify the hidden scarcity language stealing your peace
  
  
  
• Rewire your thinking through gratitude, generosity, and faith
  
  
  
• Attract more of what you want by changing the way you see
  
  
  

If you're ready to live bigger, think better, and lead stronger—this episode is your reset button.

What do you do when life throws its hardest punch—right in the middle of leadership, parenthood, and purpose?

In this honest and hope-filled episode of TheUPside, Theresa Flood sits down with her husband, Tommy Flood, to revisit the year everything changed: the moment he was diagnosed with cancer in 2014. With twin toddlers at home and a demanding new leadership role at Keller Williams, Tommy chose to keep showing up—not perfectly, but powerfully.

You’ll hear:

• The chemo brain moment that almost cost him a recruit
  
  
  
• How faith and humor shaped his healing
  
  
  
• What it means to lead transparently through crisis
  
  
  
• Why community was the secret weapon he didn’t see coming
  
  
  
• And the truth about juicing, bell-ringing, and hot tub excuses
  
  
  

This isn’t just a cancer story. It’s a story about choosing life, choosing people, and finding joy—even in change.

Struggling to stay focused in a world full of distractions? You’re not alone. In this episode of TheUPside, Theresa Flood helps you cut through the noise and regain clarity by distinguishing what you can control from what you can’t. You’ll learn how mental focus creates momentum, reduces anxiety, and leads to better decisions and results. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed or stuck, this episode will show you how to take your power back—starting today.

Get ready to laugh, learn, and level up your productivity in this fun and practical episode of The Upside! Theresa is joined by her friend and fellow powerhouse Michelle Ozymy to share real-life productivity hacks that actually work—for moms, business owners, and anyone juggling all the things. From the two-minute rule to the power of one more, from prepped breakfasts to permission to quit that book you're just not feeling—this episode is packed with tips you can implement today to reclaim your time and energy.

Whether you're folding fitted sheets (or not), managing a top-producing business, or just trying to keep the house somewhat clean—these hacks are for you.

Is motivation really the secret to success? Or is it the myth keeping you stuck?

In this powerful episode of TheUPside, Theresa Flood dismantles the myth of motivation and offers a truth that will shift the way you move through your day: action creates motivation—not the other way around.

You’ll learn:

• Why your feelings aren’t facts (and how to stop letting them run your life)
  
  
  
• How to use the P-T-F-A-R model to rewire your thinking and spark momentum
  
  
  
• What to do when you don’t feel like doing anything
  
  
  
• How commitment, identity, and character are more powerful than waiting to "feel ready"
  
  
  
• Why discipline, not mood, is the path to consistency and confidence
  
  
  

Whether you're trying to build better habits, become more consistent, or finally break through a rut, this episode gives you the tools to act now—and let the motivation follow.

🔗 Sign up to grab the free teaching guide at theresaflood.com, and use it to teach your team, coach your clients, or dig deeper for yourself.

In this powerful and deeply moving episode of TheUPside with Theresa Flood, we sit down with powerhouse real estate leader and entrepreneur Sarah Layson of The Layson Group. From running a four-location business and raising two young children, to serving as the primary caregiver for her father in his final months, Sarah opens up about the raw, real, and often unseen side of leadership and loss.

Together, we explore:

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  Sarah’s unconventional path from Six Flags sales to a multimillion-dollar real estate empire
  
  
  
• What it really takes to lead through personal crisis without losing yourself—or your business
  
  
  
• How grief reshapes your values, time, identity, and legacy
  
  
  
• Practical tools for staying grounded: faith, family, discipline, and radical prioritization
  
  
  
• Why success isn’t about the scoreboard, but how you show up when it matters most
  
  
  
  

This episode isn’t just about real estate or entrepreneurship—it’s about resilience, grace, and the kind of fierce love that shows up every day, even when life is at its hardest.

Whether you’re navigating your own personal storm or simply want to lead with deeper integrity, this is a story you need to hear.

Is it possible that the reason you feel stuck, frustrated, or misaligned… is because you’re showing up for the wrong season?

In this powerful episode of The Upside, Theresa Flood invites you to reframe how you think about time—not by the calendar, but by the seasons of life. From the newness of spring to the grit of summer, the reflection of fall, and the stillness of winter, each season holds a purpose. The key is learning to identify it, adjust to it, and fully embrace it.

You’ll discover:

• What it means to live in rhythm, not speed
  
  
  
• Why every season (even winter) holds beauty and meaning
  
  
  
• How to stop comparing your timeline to someone else’s
  
  
  
• Five truths about navigating life’s transitions
  
  
  
• What to ask yourself when you feel out of sync
  
  
  

Whether you’re in a season of harvest or a quiet stretch of pruning, this episode will help you find clarity, contentment, and forward motion.

➡️ Subscribe at theresaflood.com for the free teaching guide that goes along with this episode. And don’t forget to share this one with someone in the middle of a hard season who needs the reminder: it won’t last forever.