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Episode Summary:What do a pop star, refugee, and entrepreneur all have in common? In the case of Christian Ray Flores, they’re all him. In this powerful episode of The WealthWoman Podcast, Athena sits down with the multi-hyphenate creator, coach, and immigrant success story Christian Ray Flores—whose journey spans continents, coups, careers, and comebacks. From escaping political unrest in Chile and Mozambique to topping the charts in Russia and building a business empire in America, Christian unpacks the hard-earned lessons of resilience, purpose, and emotional mastery that fuel true, lasting success. This episode goes way deeper than strategy. We’re talking about how to win the day, battle stress and failure, build holistic success, nurture high-quality relationships, and why the Sabbath lifestyle might just change your life. Whether you're a creative, entrepreneur, leader, or dreamer, this conversation will reignite your spirit, challenge your mindset, and remind you of what really matters. 📌 Episode Breakdown & Time Stamps:00:00 Welcome to the WealthWoman Podcast + Meet Christian Ray Flores02:15 From refugee to Russian pop star to U.S. entrepreneur—Christian’s incredible origin story 06:45 Does early hardship build long-term success? The power of "mixed fuel"11:05 Success on Autopilot: What it means—and why you might be failing the same way16:30 Why most success is built on failure (and why most people quit too soon)20:00 Win the Day → Win in Life: How to master your mornings to control your future27:40 The Short-Term vs. Long-Term Mindset Trap: What’s really blocking your growth33:55 The inner game: Why high-achievers burn out—and how to create lasting fulfillment39:50 Why emotional nutrition matters more than money in the long run46:22 Real talk: Can success coexist with a thriving marriage and family life?51:10 Relationships, rugged individualism & the myth of "doing it alone"56:18 The magic of Sabbath: A radical strategy to recharge, refocus, and reclaim joy01:00:05 A love letter to America: Why Christian wrote The Little Book of Big Reasons to Love America01:01:50 Where to find Christian + Final reflections on life, love, and legacy🧠 Major Takeaways: How trauma and transformation can be the blueprint for your drive What “success on autopilot” is—and how to reprogram your mindset Daily rituals and rhythms to conquer anxiety and win the day Why significance is greater than success—especially when it comes to family and friendships The importance of fun, joy, and emotional community in your wealth journey A fresh, optimistic immigrant perspective on why America still matters📚 Mentioned in the Episode:The Little Book of Big Reasons to Love America by Christian Ray Flores The Magic of Thinking Big by David J. SchwartzChristian’s platform: Exponential.LifeJoin his newsletter: ChristianRayFlores.com🌐 Connect with Christian:📧 Newsletter: Subscribe Here💼 Coaching & Courses: Exponential.Life📲 Instagram: @crayflores👑 About WeWealth Women: Founded by CPA and wealth coach Athena Gardner, WeWealth Women is a transformative community that helps women elevate in wealth, wisdom, and womanhood. We blend financial strategy with emotional intelligence, helping you rewrite your money story and create a life of purpose, abundance, and freedom.💌 Join the Wealth Notes Newsletter: Click Here📍 Join the Waitlist: https://waitlist.wewealthwomen.com🎥 YouTube: @wewealthwomen📱 TikTok: @wewealthwomen📸 Instagram: @wewealthwomen🔗 All links: https://bio.site/wewealthwomen
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