If you’re feeling stuck, just be honest. Honesty is one of the hardest things to come by it seems. It seems even more difficult to truly trust oneself. To be raw and vulnerable and seen. There has been some hesitation on my part to show up more in social media, to create videos again, to share what I’m currently working on (besides the highlight reel), because in some way, I still feel like I don’t have things “figured out.” I’m quickly realizing, however, it must be an ego thing to get caught u...
May 13, 2025•30 min
In this week’s podcast episode, I dive into 3 signs that you may be headed for burnout. As a creative entrepreneur, there is often this push to just keep on at it because you want IT really bad, BUTTTT perhaps there are contributing factors to the burnout that can be taken care of so that you don’t experience a big crash. Speaking from real personal experience, I just underwent a mini burnout last week that left me bed-ridden for 3 days straight! The body does not lose count no matter how strong...
May 06, 2025•21 min
In today’s podcast episode, I am being very raw and vulnerable sharing about how I got rejected from something that I REALLY REALLY WANTED. This is something that I felt I was called to, gave my best effort for, and started to visualize what this opportunity could do for me. But I got rejected. And even with getting rejected, I choose to celebrate because there is always a positive side to things (if you choose to see it). What I am most proud of from this setback is how I was able to reframe an...
Apr 15, 2025•24 min
Ever feel like you’re not where you should be? Social media comparison makes you feel like you’re behind, or perhaps you feel like there’s something else you want to pursue in life, but how do you even get started? In today’s podcast episode, I am sharing 3 key reasons why feeling stuck is actually a really good thing. As someone super familiar with this stuck feeling, I have learned that there really are two sides to this coin. On the one hand, it can disable you and leave you feeling less than...
Apr 08, 2025•20 min
Do you have patience when it comes to trusting the road ahead? When it comes to creating your path, such as taking the road of entrepreneurship or following your passion, delayed gratification is almost a pre-requisite for being able to “make it.” The amount of work, sacrifice, understanding, grit, and heart that it takes to stick with your path can easily result in burnout or a feeling of “not being enough” when the reward doesn’t come quickly. So here is a little reminder that in order to trul...
Apr 01, 2025•20 min
As a retired workaholic, life has never felt so good. I have never felt quite so at peace with myself, and a huge part of it has been releasing this idea that success is achievement-based. Instead, I’ve adopted the viewpoint that success is happiness, and on a day to day basis, I’ve been consistently happy as of late. In today’s podcast episode, I share a perspective shift when it comes to measuring success, including being aware of marketing traps which promise financial success as a means of f...
Mar 25, 2025•24 min
When it comes to creating your path, the importance of having quality relationships in your life is not talked about enough. There’s a saying that the road to the top is a lonely one, and as a former workaholic who was constantly on the grind, I can relate to sacrificing quality relationships for the sake of obtaining a goal. On the flip side of the coin, I’ve also experienced what it’s like when the quality of relationships falls short and it can feel very transactional to interact with people,...
Mar 17, 2025•19 min
Happy new podcast, y’all. Here are 3 things that you can start doing for yourself so that you are as happy as freakin’ possible. And yes, this podcast was recorded whilst on a huge happiness high! Call me an optimist, but I do believe that we have a CHOICE when it comes to how happy we get to be. It truly is all about perspective. As life has shifted quite a lot for me over the last year, I’ve really been in tune with myself, what I want, who I am, and how best to handle my emotions on a day to ...
Mar 10, 2025•30 min
In today’s Create Your Path podcast, I’m sharing my 5 step process to finding a mentor. Personally, I have seen the true impact of having someone in my corner. I don’t think we have all the answers when setting out to create our path, and it can make a world of difference to have someone who already has the experience. The tricky thing is, however, how does one go about finding the right mentor? Especially if you’re brand new to an industry? Or if you’re just going based off of what you see port...
Mar 03, 2025•21 min
In this episode, I get real vulnerable talking about not being afraid to take up space and go after what you truly want for yourself, even if it seems out of the norm or out of the blue. I personally am in the pursuit of something right now, and the fear has shown up again. So I wanted to come on and share how I face the fear and get to the truth of what the fear is actually telling me. I share some tips to keep in mind when fear comes around, so that your relationship to fear can change. Taking...
Feb 25, 2025•21 min
Bold statement/big ah-ha moment I learned recently: if you want to know what your greatest strength is, look at what your greatest weakness is. I am currently part of a coaching grant program for Positive Intelligence, a science-backed and research-backed approach to increasing Positive Intelligence as a means of reaching one’s full potential. There is a heavy emphasis on understanding what one’s main form of self-sabotage is, and how to reframe it into an ultimate super-power for growth. Learni...
Feb 17, 2025•15 min
Happy February! Kicking off the first podcast episode of 2025 by catching up on all things I’ve currently been doing since last year’s episode. The shift from chocolatier and solely chocolate coaching into more of the mental health space is one that I have been embracing more fully. There has been so much that I have learned in this field and about myself ever since studying NLP, psychology, and now, Positive Intelligence that I do believe can benefit anyone who’s really trying to improve themse...
Feb 10, 2025•25 min
When it comes to making a hard decision for yourself or your business, the weight of what a big pivot could mean is a lot to carry. Stress, fatigue, emotional and physical toil…is this right or what about all the work put in up to this point? It’s A LOT. In today’s episode, we discuss what making the hard decision to pivot is really about and what we should be celebrating INSTEAD of dreading and tolerating if we are feeling stuck or tied down to something that frankly, maybe isn’t really working...
Dec 16, 2024•23 min
Hey friend, it’s been a minute. On this episode of Create Your Path, I am diving right into a topic that we all deal with in life, especially as high-achievers, and especially if you’re on a creative endeavor or entrepreneur, and that is self-doubt. By tuning in, I will share with you a tangible technique to reframe self-doubt so that you are not crippled by anxiety, AND how this has played out in my own personal life. Lastly, if you’re an OG and came to me first from the chocolate world, rest a...
Dec 09, 2024•21 min
What do you do when you feel called to different things? How do you know what the right path is? Man oh man, what a topic! In this podcast episode, I talk about all the different interests I have held over the last year since stepping away from chocolate, and where I’m at now after having explored, invested, and put time into those different interests. Remember this: if it is your calling, it will keep calling you. PS While summertime has been my OFF season, I am currently accepting new applican...
Jul 22, 2024•27 min
You may have heard that you need systems in place for your business, but what does that even mean? On today’s Create Your Path podcast, I have my friend and systems expert, Diane Lam, break it all down. She defines what a system truly is, how to start if you’re a solopreneur, what is important to focus on first as your build out your system, and how not one system fits all. I met Diane through a marketing group coaching program that we’re both part of, and we instantly clicked. I always find it ...
Jun 24, 2024•29 min
"I want my business to be sustainable." Yo, like what does that even mean?? In this episode of the Create Your Path podcast, let's focus on actually CREATING/curating a business that fills us up with joy, has the support it needs to run and function smoothly, AND can actually support the LIFE that we WANT. Many deep things to think about, but I am not about to riff on a topic that so many people try to preach on without taking into account how you actually FEEL about the business which you are t...
Jun 17, 2024•18 min
Can we get really deep for a moment? Trusting yourself…fully. Are you there yet? Are you not? I realize, that for me, the ability to start trusting myself had to start with the realization that I had the biggest difficulty doing so because it wasn’t exemplified to me. ”Don’t do that, do this.” “What you’re going to do is…” “bahala ka” (Tagalog for “you take care of it” but in a negative connotation) followed by heated conversations, a series of family blow-ups, unresolved issues rearing their ug...
Jun 10, 2024•26 min
What do you do if the path is not clear? What about alternative paths? Should you consider them? How do you know what's right for you? In this week’s podcast episode, I share with y’all a chapter of my life that went towards pastry. Yeahhh…I know 😱 Btw, nothing against pastry chefs but chocolate will forever have my heart ♥️ What did taking that alternate path look like? Why did I take it? What did it eventually lead me to? Let’s get vulnerable! #tinacodinha #createyourpath #codinhachocolate ✨A...
Jun 03, 2024•20 min
Ever notice that we are responsible for creating and making things more stressful than they need be? Is it really as simple as changing our thoughts? Being a business owner has a lot of challenges, and in this episode, I’m sharing some tips to help you take back what you can control so that you can create the business you truly love with less stress and less attachment. Sounds like a tall order to live up to, right? It may feel like a challenge at first but I promise you that if you start incorp...
May 27, 2024•20 min
New podcast alert! Man oh man, after taking a bit of a podcast hiatus, I am back! And opening up the podcast more to all creatives who feel a certain calling to do something with their passion but not really sure how to go about it. In this first episode, I want to talk about releasing the pressure. I think we can get so stuck in this box and timeline of who we need to be and when we need to accomplish things, and life never works out that way, right? So rather than force ourselves to mold into ...
May 20, 2024•21 min
In this podcast episode, I want to talk about trusting your own process, regardless of what anyone else thinks or says, if it seems like things aren't working out, and keeping to what genuinely lights you up. As I find myself in a bit of a transition phase myself, I recorded this when I was not in the best spirits because oftentimes the discovery process and the creative process has its fair share of frustration and what feels like a bajillion thoughts to sort through. Alas! One step at a time. ...
Apr 05, 2024•12 min
What makes for a successful business? A phenomenal product, excellent customer relationships, a genuine enjoyment of what you are doing, and an understanding of what people are asking for, therefore offering a solution to their problems. In this I Heart Chocolate Podcast episode, I am joined by Chef James Parsons, the creator of SoSaSe Chocolat. Chef James has been in the industry since the young age of 16, and today, shares his wealth of knowledge through weekly Chocy Chats (which he hosts on F...
Mar 25, 2024•48 min
I truly believe that each and every person is capable of having success, whatever that definition means to you. However, if there were a way to hack your way to success, here are some of the most common traits I see amongst those who truly make it. Enjoy! ✨To connect more: https://www.instagram.com/codinhachocolate ✨To learn more: https://www.codinhachocolatementorship.com ✨Join the waitlist for next Best Dang Strategy group coaching program: https://www.codinhachocolatementorship.com/bestdangst...
Mar 01, 2024•12 min
his quick podcast episode was inspired by the podcast episode between Jay Shetty and James Corden, in which James talked about letting go of something familiar to be open for something new...wherever life's next great adventure takes him.... I thought it was a very powerful message that can be applied to any entrepreneur, or any person really who is just kind of going through life and finding themselves resisting or feeling scared of what's to come next. A huge part of everything I ever teach or...
Feb 23, 2024•12 min
What is it like running a chocolate business with your spouse? In this week's I Heart Chocolate Podcast, I (Tina) and Bruno share our experience. How we ended up working together, the challenges we faced, the truth of growing and running two businesses at once in the face of all life's challenges, and the ultimate decision to put an indefinite pause on the chocolate side. I do believe that everything happens for a reason and if you cannot accept or understand that and constantly resist or try to...
Feb 16, 2024•30 min
Something I used to struggle with a lot was really getting a grasp on the numbers in my business. I knew I needed to generate revenue, and I'd have expenses, BUT beyond that, my knowledge was pretty limited. After taking business courses, accounting courses, working with a coach ON my business, and reading books on the matter, I finally feel like I really understand the ins and outs of how my business flows AND how to shift things around so it can be a profit-making machine. In this I Heart Choc...
Feb 02, 2024•20 min
How do you go about deciding what to prioritize in your business? Especially when there just seems like there's a million things to work on in your business, or perhaps you're stressed from financial worries, or stressed out from being overworked. Sound familiar? Two quick things: You don't know what you don't know, and secondly, if you do NOT make the time and put in the effort to make any actual changes to what needs prioritizing in your business, you will either burn out or cash out. Let's no...
Jan 26, 2024•18 min
Hey chocolatiers, in this week's podcast episode, I'm sharing 5 quick tips to increase your chocolate sales for the new year. Sales is often the thing that chocolatiers struggle with, and my aim is to help make them easier- easier to understand and to make! Let me know which tip you found most helpful! ✨Send me a DM: https://www.instagram.com/codinhachocolate ✨Watch and Subscribe to my YouTube for more chocolate business content: https://youtu.be/81KHMyhw56k ✨To learn more about Best Dang Strate...
Jan 19, 2024•24 min
Happy New Year, chocolate friends. In this week’s I Heart Chocolate Podcast episode, I’m riffing about how I’m currently feeling for 2024, and sharing what the shift I’ve been working on for the last few months has done for me. As you listen to the episode, consider it an invitation to check-in with yourself and really go deep on WHY it is you’re doing what you’re doing…to construct your life, to build your business, and does it ALIGN with who you actually want to become? You’ll start noticing a...
Jan 12, 2024•18 min
