Sisterhood Over Scarcity

Sip of the Week: In this rich conversation, Cecilia shares how rare it actually is for women to support each other without competition - and how transformative it can be when we do. Her insight about the difference between jealousy ("I want what you have and I don't want you to have it") versus envy ("I want what you have but I'm happy you have it") completely reframes how we can approach other women's success. What struck me most was Cecilia's journey from hoarding information to sharing everything - and how giving abundantly actually made her more successful, not less. But the key insight? People-pleasing is actually a setup for disconnection because you're not showing up authentically. When you're clear about who you are - your likes, dislikes, boundaries, and values - you create space for genuine connection rather than performative relationships. More on all of this in this weeks episode- Listen now!

Let it Brew: The most revolutionary act women can engage in might be supporting each other without competition. As therapist and business coach Cecilia Manella shared in our conversation, authentic female friendships where women share business insights and cheer each other on are surprisingly uncommon - and that reality should make us all pause. The shift from scarcity to abundance thinking isn't just a nice concept; it's a practical business and life strategy that transforms outcomes. Cecilia's journey from hoarding information to sharing everything illustrates this perfectly - when she stopped gatekeeping knowledge and started mentoring generously, her practice flourished rather than suffered. Perhaps most importantly, she highlights how people-pleasing masquerades as connection but actually creates distance. When we contort ourselves to fit others' expectations - pretending to like football, agreeing to plans we don't want, or staying silent about our needs - we rob relationships of the opportunity for genuine intimacy. The alternative requires courage: being clear about who we are, what we like, and what we need. This clarity might initially feel uncomfortable, but it creates the foundation for relationships where we're loved for who we actually are rather than who we're pretending to be. As Cecilia reminds us, the energy we put out always comes back - choosing abundance over scarcity, mentorship over gatekeeping, and authenticity over performance creates the very connections we're all seeking.

Post-Tea Pursuits:AUDIT YOUR RELATIONSHIP ENERGY this week.

Inspired by Cecilia's wisdom, take 15 minutes to examine your connections:

• Identify one relationship where you've been people-pleasing instead of being authentic
• Notice when jealousy or competition shows up with other women - can you shift it to envy or curiosity?
• Think about how you mentor or support other women - are you gatekeeping or sharing abundantly?

Commit to one act of authentic connection this week. Maybe it's being honest about what you actually like instead of agreeing to please someone, asking a successful woman how she achieved something instead of feeling threatened, or sharing knowledge with someone coming up behind you. Remember Cecilia's reminder: envy can be a magnifying glass showing you what you want - use it as motivation rather than competition. WRITE DOWN how it feels to show up authentically in your relationships!