The Power of Words: What You Say Shapes Who You Become
Entrepreneur Parents - Pretty & Punk Podcast | Family Success, Business Tactics, Relationship Goals
Release Date: 03/31/2025
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EP 229 The Truth Bomb About Burnout! Entrepreneur Parents; Pretty and Punk Podcast Hosted by Dan Caldwell & Ildiko Ferenczi In this episode of the Entrepreneur Parents Pretty and Punk Podcast, Dan and Ildiko have a raw conversation about a subject that doesn’t get talked about enough, burnout. Not just the kind that leaves you tired, but the deep, emotional kind that shows up when you’re trying to scale a business and raise a family at the same time. They open up about the moments where they felt like they were failing at both, living in two...
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Letting Go of Who You Used to Be, to Become Who You Are Meant to Be!
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EP 225 Busy Doesn’t Mean Better!
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In this episode of the Entrepreneur Parents, Pretty and Punk Podcast, hosts Ildiko Ferenczi and Dan Caldwell jump into a powerful and often overlooked topic, the impact of our words. From the things we say to ourselves to the words we speak over our children, our spouses, and in our businesses, language shapes our reality. As an entrepreneur and a parent, Ildiko knows firsthand how crucial it is to speak with intention. This episode explores how words can either nurture growth and confidence or quietly tear down the people we love most.
Through personal stories and real-life experiences, Ildiko shares how she and her husband have learned to use their words to create a home and business culture built on encouragement, clarity, and strength. The conversation touches on how spoken words influence identity, mindset, and even the direction of a family or company. Whether listeners are parenting young children or building a legacy-driven business, this episode offers a heartfelt reminder that the words we speak today will shape the lives we lead tomorrow.
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