The Person I Had To Become: One Year, One Podcast, One Completely Different Life

What Quietly Destroys Workplace Culture

Tetika discusses the importance of workplace culture and the factors that can destroy it. She emphasizes that while building a great culture is crucial, maintaining it is equally important. She highlights seven key culture killers: leaders who don't live their values, broken trust that isn't repaired, toxic high performers, avoiding difficult conversations, people feeling invisible, inconsistent accountability, and fear replacing honesty. She stresses that culture is experienced daily through actions and reactions, not just words. Leaders are encouraged to self-reflect and address these issues to foster a positive and trustworthy work environment. Listen in! Thank you for listening to this episode of The Rise Of You: A Truth Discovered

Can Confidence Be Learned?

Tetika discusses the misconception that confidence is innate and instead defines confidence as a memory of courage. She emphasizes that confidence is built through facing challenges and keeping promises to oneself. She shares personal experiences, such as overcoming cancer and moving to a new country, to illustrate how courage leads to self-trust and confidence. She argues that confidence is not about avoiding fear but about trusting oneself to handle difficult situations. She also encourages you to reflect on your own courageous moments to build self-trust and confidence. Listen in! Thank you for listening to this episode of The Rise Of You: A Truth Discovered

What If Happiness Isn’t The Goal?

Tetika discusses the societal pressure to achieve happiness through milestones like graduation, marriage, and career success. She argues that happiness is fleeting and not a sustainable goal. Instead, she emphasizes the importance of living authentically, being present, and recognizing one's worth beyond accomplishments. She shares her personal journey, highlighting the shift from seeking external validation to self-discovery and inner peace. She encourages you to value ordinary moments, prioritize presence, and embrace your true self, suggesting that true fulfillment comes from living a meaningful life rather than constantly chasing happiness. Listen in! Thank you for listening to this episode of The Rise Of You: A Truth Discovered

The Next Chapter Of Motherhood

Tetika discusses the emotional journey of motherhood, focusing on her daughter's recent engagement. She reflects on the lifelong process of letting go, from her daughter's first daycare to her move for grad school. She emphasizes the importance of trusting her daughter's choices and the values she has instilled. She acknowledges the bittersweet nature of motherhood, where love evolves from need. She also encourages parents to embrace new roles, feel gratitude and grief simultaneously, and trust their children's paths, even if they differ from their own. Listen in! Thank you for listening to this episode of The Rise Of You: A Truth Discovered

What Cancer Could Not Take

Tetika shares her personal journey of being diagnosed with breast cancer at age 32. Despite being healthy and active, she discovered a lump during a shower, leading to a series of medical tests and eventually a diagnosis of stage one ductal carcinoma. She underwent a lumpectomy and chemotherapy, fearing more for her daughter's future than her own. The treatments were grueling, causing significant physical changes and side effects. Twelve years later, a genetic test revealed a family history of cancer. She recounts choosing preventive surgeries, embracing the lessons of resilience, strength, and the power of love and support from friends and family. Listen in! Thank you for listening to this episode of The Rise Of You: A Truth Discovered