Neena Perez blends over 20 years of culinary expertise with transformational coaching to help women rediscover their passions and live purposefully. A survivor of immense hardship, she integrates faith, life coaching, and her chef’s creativity to guide clients beyond victim mentality toward fulfillment and success. Neena creates tools like her reflective journal “CEO Meetings with God” to inspire healing and clarity. Passionate about serving others, she also teaches culinary skills to underserved communities, blending leadership with compassion in every step of her journey. In this episode, you’ll learn: → How to break free from the victim mentality that stalls your success → The power of reflection, surrender, and gratitude in personal transformation → How to align your unique talents and passions with a purpose-driven life and business ✦✦✦ CONNECT WITH NEENA 🌐 Website: https://neenaperez.com/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neenaperez/ 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neenaperez 👤 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/neena.perez 📹 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@straighttalknosugaradded ✦✦✦ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Introduction and Nina’s Unique Client Code 03:00 - Nina’s Journey from Survival Mode to Purposeful Living 06:00 - Writing Her Book and Breaking Free from Shame 09:00 - The Importance of Pausing and Self-Care as an Entrepreneur 11:30 - Nina’s “CEO Meetings with God” Journal Practice 15:00 - Letting Go of Toxic Busyness and Cultivating Gratitude 18:20 - Overcoming Victim Mentality and Choosing Forgiveness 21:00 - Helping Clients Discover Their True Callings 24:50 - The Myth of Perfectionism and Embracing Your Strengths 27:30 - Serving Others Through Your Gifts and Passions 29:50 - Final Thoughts: Choosing Yourself and Living Authentically