From Teen Mom to Transformational Coach: Neena Perez on Overcoming Trauma & Building Self-Worth

Are you tired of playing the victim and ready to reclaim your power? 🌟

In this episode of Rise & Tell with Sheekha, transformational coach, author, and podcast host Neena Perez shares her incredible journey from teen pregnancy, domestic violence, and poverty to becoming a culinary expert and empowering women worldwide through her Wisdom to Wealth program.

Neena's story is raw, real, and deeply inspiring. She opens up about overcoming trauma, finding self-worth, breaking free from victim mentality, and building a life of purpose through faith and resilience. If you've ever struggled with burnout, self-doubt, or feeling stuck, this conversation will give you the tools and mindset shifts you need to transform your life.

👉 What you'll learn in this episode:
✅ How to shift from a victim mentality to a survivor mindset and reclaim your power
✅ Neena's journey from teen mom to culinary expert and transformational coach
✅ Practical tips to recognize and prevent burnout in your daily life
✅ Why self-worth is the foundation of success and how to build it
✅ The power of pausing: how to avoid overwhelm and create sustainable habits
✅ How to overcome trauma and turn your pain into purpose
✅ Why building self-worth matters more than hustling 24/7

Key Takeaways on Building Self-Worth & Beating Burnout:
Focus on 1 main goal and 3 sustainable habits, stop overcomplicating your life
Recognize your life's rhythm: there are seasons for grinding and seasons for rest
Signs of burnout: poor sleep, constant irritation, crying for no reason, and mental exhaustion
The power of pausing: give yourself permission to rest without guilt
Feel it to heal it: sit with your emotions instead of fighting through them

Neena also shares the courageous story behind her book Hit Me With Your Best Shot, how writing helped her heal from domestic violence and childhood trauma, and why she chose to tell her truth even when it meant risking family relationships.

If you've been holding yourself back, struggling with self-worth, or wondering if your story really matters, this episode will inspire you to own your voice, set boundaries, and step into your power.

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CONNECT WITH NEENA PEREZ:
📖 Book: Hit Me With Your Best Shot
🎙️ Podcast Host & Transformational Coach
💼 Wisdom to Wealth Program

🎙️ ABOUT THE PODCAST
Rise & Tell is where real stories meet personal growth. I talk to creatives, founders, and change-makers about the moments that changed everything.

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