Professor P’s Podcast - Entrepreneurship - Empowerment - Energetics

Ep 65 The Truth Table - Compound Grief #truthbetold

Welcome, everyone, to the 65th episode of Professor P's Podcast. In this episode, I bring listeners to what I call the TRUTH TABLE. After nearly four years of consistent episodes, I recorded a podcast that simply didn’t feel right and chose not to release it. That moment made me pause and take an honest look at what has really been happening in my life. I realized I have been carrying compound grief, multiple layers of loss and change happening at once. Moving away from the home I lived in for 26 years, losing my father, leaving a long-time church community, and the painful realization that someone I trusted spiritually was not who I believed them to be, have all impacted many areas of my life at the same time.
In this episode, I share what it means to keep showing up even when life feels heavy. I talk about how success is not a secret but a system, and how sometimes even the best systems require grace when we are in difficult seasons. Through faith, honesty, and reflection, I remind listeners that strength and vulnerability can exist at the same time. Life isn’t about maintaining perfect streaks. It’s about staying in the game. My encouragement to you is simple: take care of yourself, give yourself grace, and remember that seasons change, even the hard ones.
Jump into today’s episode to hear more. Remember to connect with me on social media. My handles are below. And I would love for you to subscribe, leave me a review, and share this podcast with everyone you know.
Also, if there is a topic you want me to talk about, if you have an empowerment story, or if you are an entrepreneur and would like to be on the show, please send me an email!
Thank you in advance! 
 
Contact with Professor P
Websitewww.natashapalumbo.com
www.calempowered.com
Emailnatasha@natashapalumbo.com
Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/natasha_m_palumbo/  
Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/LdyBug
LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/natasha-m-palumbo-mba-entrepreneurship-empowered/

Ep 64 Identity, The Energetic Blueprint #elixir

Welcome, everyone, to the 64th episode of Professor P's Podcast. I am coming with another dose of Elixir, that energetic fire. My topic is IDENTITY, The Energetic Blueprint #exlixir
In this episode, I talk about identity and why it sits at the root of empowerment. A lot of people are living inside identities they didn’t consciously choose. Roles get inherited, expectations get absorbed, labels stick, and survival strategies slowly turn into personality. Over time, those adaptations start to feel like the truth. Identity isn’t just personality; it’s an energetic blueprint. It shapes what feels possible, what feels safe, what feels deserved, and what gets tolerated. If empowerment is the goal, identity has to be examined honestly.
Identity forms in layers. Some of it comes from biology, some from the environment, and some from the spiritual core that existed before the world started naming things. The issue isn’t that identity forms. It’s that most people never pause to question it. A powerful shift happens when the question becomes: is this who I truly am, or who I learned to be in order to survive? That distinction opens the door to real transformation. It separates essence from conditioning.
There’s a difference between false identity and true identity. False identity is built around protection and performance. It ties worth to approval and mistakes to character. True identity is rooted in intention and design. Through faith, identity becomes something uncovered rather than earned. Mistakes stop being definitions and start becoming experiences. Approval stops being oxygen and becomes optional. That shift stabilizes the inner world.
Signs of an unhealthy identity show up as comparison, people-pleasing, validation chasing, and constant self-doubt. Those aren’t personality flaws; they’re fractures. And fractures can heal. Identity strengthens through small acts of integrity. Keeping promises, setting boundaries, choosing alignment over approval, and allowing stillness instead of constant performance. Each honest action reinforces who is actually present underneath the noise.
The episode closes with a reminder that identity isn’t invented; it’s revealed. Empowerment is the courage to live from the truest version instead of the safest version. The homework is simple: write down the labels that were given, then write down the identity that feels true beneath them. The space between those two lists is where growth lives. Identity doesn’t need force. It needs honesty. And honesty is where empowerment begins.
Jump into today’s episode to hear more. Remember to connect with me on social media. My handles are below. And I would love for you to subscribe, leave me a review, and share this podcast with everyone you know.
Also, if there is a topic you want me to talk about, if you have an empowerment story, or if you are an entrepreneur and would like to be on the show, please send me an email!
Thank you in advance! 
 
Contact with Professor P
Websitewww.natashapalumbo.com
www.calempowered.com
Emailnatasha@natashapalumbo.com
Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/natasha_m_palumbo/  
Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/LdyBug
LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/natasha-m-palumbo-mba-entrepreneurship-empowered/
 

Ep 63 Entrepreneurial Growth Strategies (That Also Grow You) #entrepreneurialtip #empoweredlife #palumboprinciple

Welcome, everyone, to the 63rd episode of Professor P's Podcast. This week, I am bringing an entrepreneurial tip, and you always know I cross over into the empowered life and make it a Palumbo principle, too. The topic for this episode is Entrepreneurial GROWTH Strategies (That Also GROW You) #entrepreneurialtip #empoweredlife #palumboprinciple
In this episode, I talk about growth, but not just business growth, personal growth, identity growth, and the capacity we build to hold bigger lives. I share that growth starts with honest measurement. I have to be willing to look at what’s actually happening in my habits, my patterns, and my decisions instead of hiding behind the idea of being “busy.” Awareness is where growth begins. From there, I talk about consistency. Real growth isn’t dramatic. It’s small daily actions repeated long enough to compound. The boring reps are what change everything.
I also reflect on feedback and how uncomfortable it can be. Growth requires me to separate my identity from my performance. I’m not my last result. I’m the learner inside the process. Every outcome is information, and if I’m strong enough to use it, feedback becomes fuel instead of a wound. I connect that to expanding capacity. Opportunity means nothing if I don’t have the emotional and mental space to hold it. Growth asks me to regulate my reactions, strengthen my communication, and build tolerance for discomfort. Capacity is the real growth strategy.
A big part of this episode is pruning. I talk about how growth isn’t just about adding more. It’s about removing what drains energy without producing purpose. Boundaries, endings, and letting go are part of expansion. And then I go deeper into identity. My capacity to grow is built into who I am. What I can hold is connected to how I identify. For a long time, I felt like an anomaly, like I never fit. I eventually realized that not fitting wasn’t a flaw. It was design. Some of us are built to stand out because we’re built to carry more. The pressure I’ve experienced wasn’t punishment; it was preparation.
I close by reminding you that growth is a rhythm, not an event. It’s a daily decision to measure honestly, act consistently, use feedback, expand capacity, prune what no longer fits, and step fully into identity. When I stop trying to shrink myself and start asking what I was built to hold, growth becomes less about chasing success and more about becoming the person who can sustain it.
Jump into today’s episode and be ready for some fire, dropping of knowledge, and you know I always have homework, the good kind.
Remember to connect with me on social media. My handles are below. And I would love for you to subscribe, leave me a review, and share this podcast with everyone you know. Thank you in advance! 
Contact with me, Professor P!
Websitewww.natashapalumbo.com
www.calempowered.com
Emailnatasha@natashapalumbo.com 
Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/natasha_m_palumbo/  
Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/LdyBug 
LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/natasha-m-palumbo-mba-entrepreneurship-empowered/ 

Ep 62 The Power of Intentions and The Keys to Master Them #metaphysics

Welcome, everyone, to the 62nd episode of Professor P's Podcast. And the launch of the Spring 2026 semester. I am coming with another dose of Elixir, that energetic fire that I love to bring to you all. Our topic is The POWER of INENTIONS and the KEYS to MASTER Them. #metaphysics
I want to begin by saying thank you to everyone who continues to listen, share, and support this podcast. This summer will mark four years of podcasting for me, and I don’t take this space lightly. I’m grateful to be able to pour into others with encouragement, wisdom, and truth.
In my first-quarter newsletter, I began a conversation around intentions and shared that I would continue it here. By the way, if you would like to be added to my email list to receive my quarterly newsletter, my email is below this transcript; just send me a message.
Intention is more than a wish or a goal. It’s an aim, a direction, and even a process of healing. When we approach intention through faith, it becomes a spiritual discipline and a partnership with God. Faith isn’t blind, and it isn’t disconnected from responsibility. It invites us to show up intentionally while trusting God with the outcome.
We were made in the image of the Creator, which means we are designed to build, create, and participate in what unfolds. Our thoughts, our words, and our actions matter. Scripture reminds us that what we sow bears fruit, and intention helps us stay aligned as we plant with care and integrity.
Mastering intention requires a few key practices: clarity about what we desire, action that aligns with our faith, gentle time frames that help us stay focused, surrender of outcomes, and gratitude throughout the process. Not everything unfolds the way we imagine, but faith allows us to trust that God delivers the vision, or something even better.
As you move through this week, I invite you to write a few intentions for your life, take small aligned steps, and practice gratitude along the way.
Jump into today’s episode to hear more. Remember to connect with me on social media. My handles are below. And I would love for you to subscribe, leave me a review, and share this podcast with everyone you know.
Also, if there is a topic you want me to talk about, if you have an empowerment story, or if you are an entrepreneur and would like to be on the show, please send me an email!
Thank you in advance! 
 
P.S. As mentioned in this episode, I am co-hosting an empowerment event with Sara Rosales, who joined me as my guest speaker for my final Fall 2025 episode. If you are in the San Diego area, we would love for you to join us at Money, Mirrors, and Mimosas. Below is the link to learn more about the event and register. We hope to see you there!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/money-mirrors-mimosas-tickets-1980402697780
 
Contact with Professor P
Websitewww.natashapalumbo.com
www.calempowered.com
Emailnatasha@natashapalumbo.com
Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/natasha_m_palumbo/  
Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/LdyBug
LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/natasha-m-palumbo-mba-entrepreneurship-empowered/
 

Ep 61 Guest Speaker Sara Rosales; From Humble Beginnings to Building Your Empire. The Power of Belief! #entrepreneurspotlight

Welcome everyone to the 61st episode of Professor P's Podcast and the finale Fall 2025 Semester episode. I am bringing you another GUEST SPEAKER, Sara Rosales, with Mujerex Enterprise LLC. Our theme is from humble beginnings to building your empire. The POWER of BELIEF! #entrepreneurspotlight  
Sara Rosales is the Founder and CEO of Mujerex Enterprise LLC. She is a proud Latina, born and raised in Oceanside, California. She came from humble beginnings where there was no exposure, resources, or opportunities for entrepreneurship. But from an early age, she knew the cultural power of collective community support. In 2020, she had the vision to create a company that would invest in, encourage, support, and lift her community by empowering other women and minority business owners and entrepreneurs with the tools used by large corporations to succeed in the business arena. Having managed legal corporate compliance for companies with assets of over 5 million dollars, she learned that large corporations are winning because they play by a different set of rules, and she believes all business owners deserve a piece of the pie!
Her mission is simple! To elevate women and minority business owners to the next level of their business through empowerment, education, and creating a supportive community. She seeks to provide like-minded business owners with the resources, support, and information to make strategic business decisions and invest back in their communities.
In 2011, Sara Rosales graduated from the University of California, Berkeley with a B.S. in Legal Studies. She received her Juris Doctorate from Thomas Jefferson School of Law. Her dream is to pay it forward, one small business at a time.
You can connect with her at:
IG: @mujerex1
FB @mujerexenterprise
Email: sara@mujerex.com 
Website: www.mujerex.com
And be sure to connect with me too! Thank you in advance for all your love!!
Contact with Professor P
Websitewww.natashapalumbo.com
Emailnatasha@natashapalumbo.com
Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/natasha_m_palumbo/  
Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/LdyBug
LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/natasha-m-palumbo-mba-entrepreneurship-empowered/

Ep 60 Beta to be Better #entrepreneurialtip #empoweredlife #palumboprinciple

Welcome, everyone, to the 60th episode of Professor P's Podcast. This week, I am bringing you an Entrepreneurial Tip and an Empowered Life/Palumbo Principle. The topic for this show is BETA to be BETTER! #entrepreneurialtip #empoweredlife #palumboprinciple
“Beta to be Better”, the power of testing, trying, and putting things out into the world before you feel ready. So many of us get stuck waiting for the perfect moment, the perfect idea, the perfect version of ourselves… but perfection is a trap. Progress happens in the beta stage. That’s where clarity, direction, and confidence come from.
In this episode, I break down what it really means to create a Minimum Viable Product, an MVP, and why every entrepreneur needs to learn how to test their ideas early and often. I talk about how to build the simplest version of your concept, how to get real feedback from your market, and how to use data, not fear, to guide your next steps. But this isn’t just about business. Testing applies to our lives, too. When we allow ourselves to try new things, experiment, stretch, learn, and grow, we become stronger, clearer, and more aligned with who we’re becoming.
I also share why being open to testing is a form of empowerment. So many people never start because they’re afraid to fail, but the truth is this: failure is feedback. Movement is medicine. Action is activation. You grow as you go. And the moment you release the pressure to be perfect, you give yourself the freedom to evolve.
My hope is that this episode encourages you to take that next small step, to test your idea, test a new habit, test a new season of your life, and trust that every version you build is preparing you for the person you’re meant to be. Beta is not a weakness; it’s your superpower.
Remember to connect with me on social media. My handles are below. And I would love for you to subscribe, leave me a review, and share this podcast with everyone you know. Thank you in advance! 
Contact with Professor P
Websitewww.natashapalumbo.com
www.calempowered.com
Emailnatasha@natashapalumbo.com
Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/natasha_m_palumbo/  
Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/LdyBug
LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/natasha-m-palumbo-mba-entrepreneurship-empowered/

The Heart of Service #truthbetold

Welcome, everyone, to the 59th episode of Professor P's Podcast. I am coming with another dose of Elixir. My energetic fire is still there, but to be very honest, my heart is very real and raw in this week's episode. Our topic today is The HEART of SERVICE #truthbettold.
This past weekend has been heavy for me. My daughter’s been struggling, and I’ve been holding her up while trying to keep myself steady. In the middle of it all, the Holy Spirit whispered, “This is the heart of service.” And that hit me deep. Because service isn’t glamorous, it’s sacrifice. It’s praying through tears, showing up when you’re tired, and loving when it hurts. Real service costs something.
I thought about all who serve: parents, teachers, caregivers, veterans, and ministers. People who give even when they’re running on empty. God sees that. He sees you. The enemy may try to shake the servant, but the Word says, “No weapon formed against you shall prosper.” If you’re weary, remember, your service matters. God hasn’t forgotten you. The same hands that serve others are the hands He will strengthen. So, this week, I’m praying, “Lord, steady my heart and remind me why I said yes.” Because the heart of service is the heart of Christ, and that’s where I want to stay.
Jump into today’s episode to hear my very real and raw moment with you as I share my heart of service. Remember to connect with me on social media. My handles are below. And I would love for you to subscribe, leave me a review, and share this podcast with everyone you know.
Also, if there is a topic you want me to talk about, if you have an empowerment story, or if you are an entrepreneur and would like to be on the show, please send me an email!
Thank you in advance! 
Contact with Professor P
Websitewww.natashapalumbo.com
www.calempowered.com
Emailnatasha@natashapalumbo.com 
Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/natasha_m_palumbo/
Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/LdyBug 
LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/natasha-m-palumbo-mba-entrepreneurship-empowered/ 
 

Ep 58 The Confidence to Get Started #entrepreneurialtip #empoweredlife #palumboprinciple

Welcome, everyone, to the 58th episode of Professor P's Podcast. This week, I am bringing you an Entrepreneurial Tip and an Empowered Life/Palumbo Principle. The topic for this show is The CONFIDENCE to get STARTED! #entrepreneurialtip #empoweredlife #palumboprinciple
Big shoutout to my Business Promotions class at MiraCosta College for helping me out with today’s topic. I was so inspired today with all the different topics they gave me, and in this episode, I touch on a few, but the one that really resonated was inspired by one of my students who said, “Professor, my friends are so talented, but they don’t have the confidence to put themselves out there.” That hit me hard because I’ve been there too, full of ideas, full of potential, but unsure if I was ready.
This episode is here to activate your belief and remind you of the power you already possess. Confidence isn’t something you wait to feel. It’s something you build through action. You grow as you go. I’ll share how taking up space, learning as you grow, and believing in your purpose can completely shift your mindset and your momentum.
I also want to give you some practical tools to get started, because confidence grows when you’re moving. I talk about free resources through the SBA (www.sba.gov), online workshops, and the next simple steps you can take right now to start building your business. I am also gifting you all with a free 1:1 session with me. For whatever you need. I am here for you. Just email me. I want you to understand that we collaborate more than we compete in this world, and that what you are called to create, only you can create.
This episode is all about activating your power, sharpening your faith, and taking that first bold step toward your goals. I want you to believe in yourself, in your ideas, and in the impact you are meant to make. Because the next level of your life is waiting, and it starts with the confidence to begin.
Remember to connect with me on social media. My handles are below. And I would love for you to subscribe, leave me a review, and share this podcast with everyone you know. Thank you in advance! 
Contact with Professor P
Websitewww.natashapalumbo.com
www.calempowered.com
Emailnatasha@natashapalumbo.com
Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/natasha_m_palumbo/  
Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/LdyBug
LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/natasha-m-palumbo-mba-entrepreneurship-empowered/

Ep 57 The Power of Faith #Mastery

Welcome, everyone, to the 57th episode of Professor P's Podcast. I am coming with another dose of Elixir, that energetic power you all love so much! Our topic today is The POWER of FAITH #mastery.
Faith is the spiritual force that not only moves mountains but anchors our souls in both this life and the eternal one to come. Faith isn’t just believing in what you can see, it’s believing because you know who God is. In this episode, I remind you that faith is not passive; it’s active, alive, and essential for every believer who desires to walk in divine alignment and purpose.
Through real talk, scripture, and heart activation, I invite my listeners to lift their hands, those waiting on promises, breakthroughs, and open doors, and receive a fresh wind of faith. You’ll be reminded that while faith may not always make sense, it always makes way.
This episode will stir your spirit, strengthen your trust, and reignite your belief that what God promised, He will perform.
And you know, I love to give homework!  So, every day this week, speak by faith over something you’re believing for. Don’t just wish for it, work your faith. Write one declaration of faith daily, thank God in advance, and take one small action step toward it. Remember: Faith without works is dead.
Jump into today’s episode to hear more. Remember to connect with me on social media. My handles are below. And I would love for you to subscribe, leave me a review, and share this podcast with everyone you know.
Also, if there is a topic you want me to talk about, if you have an empowerment story, or if you are an entrepreneur and would like to be on the show, please send me an email!
Thank you in advance! 
Contact with Professor P
Websitewww.natashapalumbo.com
www.calempowered.com
Emailnatasha@natashapalumbo.com 
Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/natasha_m_palumbo/  
Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/LdyBug 
LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/natasha-m-palumbo-mba-entrepreneurship-empowered/ 
 

Ep 56 The Cost of Doing Business and Your Number One Investment #entrepreneurialtip #empoweredlife #palumboprinciple

Welcome, everyone, to the 56th episode of Professor P's Podcast. This week, I am bringing you an Entrepreneurial Tip and an Empowered Life/Palumbo Principle. The topic for this show is The COST of doing BUSINESS and the number ONE INVESTMENT. #entrepreneurialtip #empoweredlife #palumboprinciple
In this episode, I unpack the real cost of doing business and reveal the deeper truth about your number one investment: YOU! I share practical insights on the hidden expenses every entrepreneur must plan for, such as insurance, cash flow, and monthly overhead, reminding us that while you don’t need to start big, you do need to start with wisdom.
But I don’t stop at business. I draw a powerful parallel to life itself, teaching that personal growth also carries a cost, and the greatest return comes when we consistently invest in ourselves. From professional development and spiritual growth to health and rest, I challenge my listeners to recognize the price of mastery, honor themselves as their greatest asset, and build a legacy that ripples into future generations.
This empowering episode will leave you inspired to treat yourself like the empire you’re building. So, jump in now and remember to reach out if you are interested in a topic or if you want to be a guest speaker.
Also, remember to connect with me on social media. My handles are below. I would love for you to subscribe, leave me a review, and share this podcast with everyone you know. Thank you in advance! 
Contact with Professor P
Websitewww.natashapalumbo.com
www.calempowered.com
Emailnatasha@natashapalumbo.com 
Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/natasha_m_palumbo/  
Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/LdyBug 
LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/natasha-m-palumbo-mba-entrepreneurship-empowered/