From Chaos to Clarity: Kendra Cooke’s Transformations in Business, Money, and Mindset

Get ready for a transformative episode of The Amberly Lago Show! In this inspiring conversation, Amberly Lago welcomes powerhouse guest Kendra Cooke, TEDx speaker, business consultant, and best-selling author of Embrace Empower Evolve. Together, they dive into what it really takes to achieve unstoppable success as a woman entrepreneur and leader.

In this episode, Kendra shares her powerful journey from living a double life of overworking and people-pleasing to finding balance, financial freedom, and organizational peace. Learn Kendra’s top strategies for overcoming work addiction, building healthy boundaries, mastering your finances, and eliminating chaos from your business and personal life. Discover why her Daily Well planner is a game-changer for ambitious women who juggle multiple roles, and why it’s more important than ever to track, delegate, and prioritize the right things.

Amberly and Kendra also discuss the importance of sacred pauses, breaking the cycle of comparison, finding authentic connections, and building a legacy you’re proud of. Whether you’re a coach, business owner, or on your own journey of personal growth, this episode is filled with actionable tips, heartwarming stories, and wisdom to help you thrive.

 

We Discuss:

 

Overcoming addiction to work and hustle

Financial literacy and money management

Building authentic connections and trust

Importance of organization and planning

Setting boundaries and saying no

Embracing vulnerability and journaling

Women supporting and uplifting each other

Timestamps:

 

00:00 Overcoming Overwhelm with Kendra

05:07 Overworked and Out of Balance

09:10 Realizing Coaching Revealed True Issues

11:40 From Overspending to Breakthrough

15:03 Unexpected Sales Pitch Encounter

18:51 Creating The Daily Well Planner

21:00 Organized Note-Taking for Productivity

22:42 Entrepreneur Wellness Essentials

25:57 Overcoming Comparison and Acceptance

30:32 Journaling: A Safe Haven

34:23 Women Supporting Women Proactively

37:22 Meeting Her: A Candid Reflection

40:45 Key to Focus: Three Jobs

41:48 Intentional Living and Joy

45:37 Outsourcing and Simplifying Tasks

49:34 Teaching Kids Financial Literacy

52:57 Missing Your Retreat Moments

About Kendra Cooke:

A trailblazer in the real estate industry since 1988, Kendra’s journey began as an entry level receptionist at one of the largest brokerages in Nashville, Tennessee.  From there, she rose to become the owner of a boutique brokerage, filling every role along the way.  This hands-on experience has given her an unparalleled perspective on building a profitable and sustainable business to thrive in any economy.

Kendra is not just an industry expert; she’s a sought-after speaker, consultant and branding guru who has coached elite professionals nationwide for over 17 years.  The innovative systems and structures she developed for her own business are now used across various industries to streamline operations, implement effective processes, and build profitable and winning teams. 

She is also a best-selling author of Embrace Empower Evolve: A Practical Guide to Embracing Change, Empowering Growth, and Evolving into Your True Self and the founder of E3 Women’s Retreats, helping women slow down, dream big, and create the lives they desire in a supportive community.

Kendra and her husband, Greg, reside in Tampa, FL and they spend their spare time soaking up some rays on the beach, golfing and learning to play pickleball.  They are the proud parents of two grown children, Kory who lives in Nashville, TN and Chloe who is a US Marine reservist. 

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