Today I am sharing the four types of stories that create instant connection and lots of conversation. Listen in, take notes, and let me know if you have any questions on Instagram @catdelcarmen.

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Today I am sharing a transparent behind the scenes of where my business is at and where I plan to take it in the next year.

2024 gave me so much reflection, it helped me see what I really want in my life and business. Today's episode I am bringing it back to my old school podcasting days, sharing my truest thoughts and tough moments and sharing the goals that scare me.

I hope this gives you all the permission to start over again, begin again, and let yourself be that person you so badly want to become. Cheers to 2025, let's do this! PS. 1:1 coaching is open and will be closing next week. If you want to learn how to scale your coaching business, manage your mindset, and get clear on where you want to be -- book a sales call with me here: https://calendly.com/catdelcarmen/consultation-call?month=2025-01

Today I am talking with Carolina Acosta and Aralis Mejia, from Tragos Games. They share their inspiring journey of creating Tragos, a cultural drinking game that celebrates Latino heritage. The duo also reveals how they successfully broke into major retailers like Walmart and Target, emphasizing the significance of community and cultural identity in their business. In this conversation, Aralis Mejia and Carolina Acosta discuss the intricacies of running a business, emphasizing the importance of third-party logistics (3PL) in maintaining operations and the challenges of sustaining growth after initial success.

They share insights on the entrepreneurial journey, including the process of writing a book that connects with Latino culture and the significance of collaboration over competition in business. The discussion highlights the need for long-term vision and continuous effort in both business and personal growth. To learn more about them, visit:

Connect with Carolina: Instagram: @tragosgame TikTok: @tragosgame LinkedIn: Tragos Games Facebook: Tragos Games

Connect with Aralis: Business: @silarainc (Instagram & TikTok) Personal: @silara

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In this conversation, Maggie Reyes and Cat talk about coaching, marriage, and hyper-independence. Maggie shares her perspective on what makes a quality coach, hyper-independence and the struggle to allow yourself to be taken care of. In this conversation, Maggie Reyes discusses the challenges of accepting help and support in relationships. She explains that our society values independence and self-reliance, which can make it difficult to ask for and receive assistance. She shares insights on making a marriage work, including maintaining a loving detachment, viewing challenges as a team, and regularly reassessing the reasons for staying together. Visit Maggie at https://maggiereyes.com/

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In this episode of Show Up Real, Cat discusses the concept of Instagram breaks, emphasizing that they often stem from unhealthy relationships with social media. Instead of taking breaks, Cat offers three solutions for you to practice instead including setting boundaries, creating signature content series, and connecting with the community to enhance content creation and marketing efforts. The episode provides actionable steps to help listeners enjoy their content creation process and engage more effectively with their audience. Show Up Real: Learn more about my Content Marketing Group Program: https://catdelcarmen.com/show-up-real

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In this episode, Cat is sharing how to use Instagram Stories as a tool for business growth and personal branding. Cat shares insights on how to effectively use Stories to nurture your audience, build trust, and engage with your community. She shares six ways to use IG Stories, including behind-the-scenes content, showcasing personality and humor, teaching valuable lessons, and using Stories as a platform for reminders and updates. The conversation emphasizes that while Instagram Stories may not directly grow your following, they are essential for creating a loyal and engaged audience. Doors to Show Up Real are open now. Learn more about my Content Marketing Group Program: https://catdelcarmen.com/show-up-real Follow @catdelcarmen and @showuprealpodcast on Instagram. Learn more at catdelcarmen.com.

In this episode of Show Up Real, Cat discusses the critical difference between human content and business content, emphasizing the importance of authenticity in content creation. The conversation explores how to engage audiences effectively by treating marketing like dating, ensuring that content resonates on a personal level. Cat provides actionable strategies for creating genuine connections through content, encouraging listeners to practice being themselves and lead with value rather than sales. Show Up Real is open for enrollment right now & closes this Friday. To learn more, visit: https://catdelcarmen.com/show-up-real

In this episode, Cat introduces the Cringe Challenge - an intro to what it feel like when you post 10 pieces of content in three days. Throughout the episode, Cat shares the mindset shifts that happen when you take action with content during the challenge and why everyone needs to join. Want in? Join us below!

I am hosting the most popular, most impactful, most in-demand challenge to the public - The Cringe Challenge.

This is the no-fluff challenge, the “f**k Canva slowing me down” challenge. This is the scrappy but impactful challenge.

You will challenge yourself to post more pieces of authentic content in 3 days than some of you do in a month.

I want these three days to be the biggest middle finger to all the marketing rules that are slowing you down.

This challenge is all about embracing the ~cringe~ that happens after publishing something real, something honest, something imperfect.

For 3 days, I dare you to play, to have a little fun, and let the fucking perfection go.

REGISTER FOR FREE HERE: https://catdelcarmen.com/cringe-challenge

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