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What happens when you build, scale, and sell multiple companies… only to realize success doesn’t equal fulfillment?

In this powerful episode of Sugar, Spice & Spirits, we sit down with Eddie Wilson — entrepreneur, investor, philanthropist, and host of Impact Podcast — to unpack:

• The truth about money and happiness
• Why chasing success can leave you empty
• The real meaning behind “King of Exits”
• Lessons from David Goggins, Martha Stewart & more
• Fatherhood, regret, redemption, and legacy

This is not your typical business podcast. This is about alignment, purpose, and what really matters when the spotlight fades.

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00:00 – Why We Call Him the “King of Exits” 01:20 – The Impact Podcast & Shedding Corporate Identity 02:40 – A-Grade Coffee & Why Standards Matter 05:45 – The Famous “Salad Bar” Hiring Story 09:22 – How Eddie Finds Elite Talent 13:39 – The Moment Philanthropy Became Personal 16:02 – His Brother’s Story & Protecting Those Without a Voice 20:01 – Advice for 20–30 Year Olds Feeling Lost 23:58 – Removing “Good” to Make Room for “Great” 26:57 – Why Chasing Money Always Eludes You 28:53 – The Photo That Changed His Parenting Perspective 33:59 – Making Time vs. Making Money 38:30 – Stillness Is the Key to Better Decisions 42:19 – Behind the Scenes of Aspire Tour 43:07 – Martha Stewart, David Goggins & Raw Moments On Stage 47:10 – Why Regret Is Data, Not a Life Sentence 48:53 – Final Thoughts on Fulfillment & Legacy

You can build wealth, sell companies, and still feel empty if you aren’t aligned with purpose.

“As long as you’re chasing money, it will always elude you.”

Financial IQ is important. Financial EQ is life-changing.

You won’t regret missing a deal. You will regret missing the game.

Don’t live in regret. Process it. Learn from it. Move forward.

Whatever is in your heart; chase it with reckless abandon. You’ll only discover purpose by exhausting ego.

• David Goggins
• Martha Stewart
• Kevin O'Leary
• Mark Cuban
• Shaquille O'Neal
• Kendra Scott
• Cody Sanchez

What hit you hardest?

• The fatherhood moment?
• The money lesson?
• The regret conversation?
• The hiring story?

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You’ve got three 50-year-old women, Epcot, margaritas, Viking coffee, and a mic. If that doesn’t hook you… we need to talk. This episode is light, fun, slightly tipsy, and sneakily deep. It’s about birthdays, joy, maturity (or lack thereof), corporate grind, inner child energy, and why chasing success without living is a bad investment.

In Episode 30 of Sugar, Spice & Spirits, we celebrate milestone birthdays at Walt Disney World’s Epcot drinking around the world, people watching, and having a few honest conversations about joy, maturity, and not waiting for “someday.” From margaritas in Mexico to Viking coffee in Norway, this episode is full of laughter, real-life reflections, and one big takeaway: Stop chasing success at the expense of living. Make your own joy. Take the trip. Create the memories. Whether your happy place is Disney, the beach, the mountains, or Mexico, the lesson is the same. Don’t wait until you “arrive” to enjoy your life. This one is fun, lighthearted, and unexpectedly powerful.

EPISODE TIMESTAMPS

00:00 – Welcome to Epcot: Birthday Celebrations Begin 00:20 – Turning 50 & “Half a Century” Energy

01:05 – Why Disney Brings Out the Inner Child

01:45 – The Joy of Watching Others Experience Joy

02:07 – Sip of the Day: Margaritas, Viking Coffee & Dragon Tea

02:47 – If You Don’t Have Fun Here… It’s On You

03:30 – Letting Go of Work & Real Life Stress

04:03 – Sacrifice vs. Shared Joy

05:19 – “How Do I Mature?” (We’re Still Working On It)

05:45 – Chasing Wealth vs. Enjoying the Journey

06:23 – Conspiracy Theories & Underground Tunnels (Of Course)

06:56 – The Eddie Lesson: Don’t Regret What You Didn’t Do

07:29 – The Real Reason We’re Here 08:16 – Final Thoughts: Follow Your Heart & Create the Memories

08:22 – Cheers to 50 & Living Fully

KEY TAKEAWAYS Success without memories is a bad trade. You don’t “arrive” at happiness. You create it. Watching others experience joy can be just as powerful. Maturity doesn’t mean losing your inner child. Stop waiting for the perfect time. women over 50 lifestyle turning 50 life lessons find your happy place women entrepreneurship podcast real estate women podcast mindset and success work life balance advice celebrating milestone birthdays drink around the world Epcot personal growth after 50 enjoying the journey stop chasing success sugar spice and spirits podcast

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We start with a margarita we may or may not be calling the “Baby-Making Margarita” (and yes… it might also be the “Call an Uber” margarita).

Then we go deep into a conversation a lot of people avoid:

how our beliefs about having kids change over time, why more people are choosing childfree, what infertility is really like emotionally, how faith plays into the waiting, and the very real “is it too late?” panic.

This episode may be triggering for some. We’re not doctors—if this topic hits close to home, please talk to your physician or a licensed professional.

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💬 Question for you: Have your feelings about kids changed as you’ve gotten older?

Resources mentioned (for show notes):

BetterHelp (Online therapy platform) https://www.betterhelp.com Mentioned as an option for finding mental health support if the episode brings up difficult emotions.

Talkspace (Online therapy platform) https://www.talkspace.com Mentioned as an online option for connecting with a therapist.

Psychology Today Therapist Directory (Online directory) https://www.psychologytoday.com Mentioned as a place to search for and find a therapist.

Pew Research Center (Research organization)

https://www.pewresearch.org Cited as the source for statistics about adults who are unlikely to have children and reasons why.

Waiting in Hope (Faith-based nonprofit/charity) https://waitinginhope.org

Referenced as a church-connected resource offering support and materials for people on an infertility journey.

RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association (Organization) https://resolve.org Mentioned as a resource for infertility support and information.

Pregnancy After Loss Support (Organization) https://pregnancyafterlosssupport.org Mentioned as a resource for support after miscarriage or pregnancy loss.

Cheers to you—whatever your journey is.

Chapters / timeline (based on your transcript)

00:00 Welcome back (Mindy, Kelly, Natalie)

00:08 “Baby-Making Margarita” + newsletter tease

01:42 Disclaimer + why this topic matters

03:00 How perspectives shift: from “everyone should” to “it’s okay not to”

06:30 Kelly’s pregnancy experience (no glam photos 😂)

09:00 Natalie: pregnancies, delivery trauma, and “bonus baby”

13:20 Kelly: worry, legacy pressure, choice vs. “can’t”

16:50 Support resources + validating the feelings

17:30 Pew stats: reasons people don’t want children

21:32 Kids in public + the headphones PSA rant 🎧

25:13 New mom on a plane story + grace

30:49 “Maybe baby… is it too late?” and options today

34:44 Reading a friend’s infertility journey (faith + heartbreak)

40:39 Faith-based support resource: Waiting in Hope

42:38 Nutrition tangent: keto/fasting + fertility talk

48:44 What NOT to say: unsolicited advice that hurts

54:50 Solo parenting + support systems

57:39 Role models and mentorship (strong people around kids)

1:00:52 You’re not alone

1:01:11 Cheers + wrap

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