The VIBE with Kelly Cardenas

Kelly Cardenas
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Aug 13, 2025 • 19min

#693 WHY DO LEADERS FAIL FASTER THAN THEIR TEAM? INCHSTONES

THE VIBEwith Kelly Cardenas presents Why Leaders Fail Faster Than Their Teams — Wisdom’s Plan for Sustainable LeadershipMost leaders don’t burn out because of their teams… they burn out because they don’t stick to the plan. In this episode, Kelly Cardenas breaks down timeless, battle-tested leadership principles from Proverbs 28 that will keep you winning for the long haul.You’ll learn:Why asking the right questions (and showing vulnerability) is a leader’s secret weaponThe 3,000-year-old leadership plan that still works todayHow boldness and confidence come from doing what’s right — not chasing resultsWhy discernment + knowledge = sustainability in business and lifeThe difference between kindness and just being “nice”How great leaders follow greatly and surround themselves with wise counselWhy sustainable growth beats rapid “hockey stick” spikesThe simple formula: Be good to people + do good business = long-term successHow to celebrate your people and earn their loyalty in returnSponsor: This episode is brought to you by Byrd Gang Golf — premium golf apparel that makes you look like a pro, even if your swing says otherwise. Visit https://byrdgang.com/A HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORSINCHSTONES PLAYBOOKhttps://a.co/d/hil3nloSUBSCRIBE TO MY NEWSLETTER⁠https://thevibebykellycardenas.substack.com?r=4nn6y5&utm_medium=ios⁠BUY THE VIBE BOOK ⁠⁠https://a.co/d/6tgAJ4c⁠⁠ BUY BLING ⁠⁠https://shop.kellycardenas.com/products/kelly-cardenas-salon-bling⁠⁠ CARDENAS LAW GROUPhttps://www.cardenaslawgroup.com/THE BEST MEXICAN FOOD ON THE PLANEThttps://www.lulusmexicanfood.com/EXECUTIVE PRODUCER - BROOKLYN CARDENAS ⁠⁠https://www.brooklyncardenas.com/⁠⁠
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Aug 8, 2025 • 20min

#692 GIVE UP!!! - INCHSTONES

THE VIBEwith Kelly Cardenas presentsGive Up! What If the One Thing You Were Told Never to Do Was the Missing Ingredient?Description:We’ve all heard it: Never give up. It’s stitched into jerseys, posted on classroom walls, and echoed in motivational speeches. But what if never giving up isn’t always the answer? What if the key to true power, peace, and purpose… is actually learning when to give up and give in?In this soul-stirring episode of The VIBE with Kelly Cardenas, we challenge one of the most sacred personal development mantras and ask: What happens when we surrender—not to defeat, but to divine wisdom?Guided by Proverbs 8, we explore how giving up—on pride, control, and our own timelines—can unlock a level of wisdom, purpose, and peace that hustle culture can’t deliver. Kelly breaks down the chapter verse-by-verse, revealing how godly wisdom offers:Prudence, discretion, and truth (v.1–12)Protection from arrogance and foolishness (v.13)Sound judgment and divine insight (v.14–16)Riches far greater than wealth (v.17–21)A foundation forged before time itself (v.22–31)A call to seek, listen, and apply wisdom daily (v.32–36)This episode isn’t about quitting—it’s about redefining surrender. It’s about letting go of control and embracing a deeper kind of trust that leads to transformation.If you've been grinding, striving, and wrestling to make things happen, this episode might just be your permission slip to stop forcing and start flowing.🎧 Listen now and discover why “Give Up!” might be the best advice you've never taken. A HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORSINCHSTONES PLAYBOOKhttps://a.co/d/hil3nloSUBSCRIBE TO MY NEWSLETTER⁠https://thevibebykellycardenas.substack.com?r=4nn6y5&utm_medium=ios⁠BUY THE VIBE BOOK ⁠⁠https://a.co/d/6tgAJ4c⁠⁠ BUY BLING ⁠⁠https://shop.kellycardenas.com/products/kelly-cardenas-salon-bling⁠⁠ CARDENAS LAW GROUPhttps://www.cardenaslawgroup.com/THE BEST MEXICAN FOOD ON THE PLANEThttps://www.lulusmexicanfood.com/EXECUTIVE PRODUCER - BROOKLYN CARDENAS ⁠⁠https://www.brooklyncardenas.com/⁠⁠
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Aug 8, 2025 • 1h 42min

#690 CHRIS CARDENAS - CARDENAS LEGACY TEQUILA

THE VIBE with Kelly Cardenas presents CHRIS CARDENAS - CARDENAS LEGACY TEQUILAChris CardenasPresident & FounderOriginally from Southern California Chris moved often, splitting his time between California and New Mexico, where his paternal family is originally from. After migrating up to Northern California for high school and college, he made the life-changing decision to join the US Air Force, where he served as an Aerospace Propulsion Specialist for over 4 years and called Alaska his home for the next 17.While living in Alaska, an opportunity arose for him to pursue his dream of being involved in the music industry. He became a concert promoter for indie bands such as Portugal the Man, Daughtry, 3OH3, Falling in Reverse, Fuel, Lit, and many more. It is there he met who would eventually become his wife, and took Chris south of the border to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Now, the big question: Why Tequila?Like many of us, Chris’ experience with drinking low-quality, high-additive tequila was not a good one. However, while living in Mexico for over 3 years and becoming immersed in the culture, he took the time to learn the art of making a high-quality sipping tequila that was truly enjoyable.In 2017, Chris decided to retire from the music industry and relocate his family to Santa Clarita, CA. As a thank you to all his music industry supporters, he wanted to offer a quality tequila personalized and branded with his promotion company logo, Anger MGMT. He found a company in Guadalajara, Mexico that not only made the bottles but introduced him to what would eventually become the journey to his own tequila brand.Upon tasting that tequila, Chris was convinced this was what he was meant to do. Finding who made this amazing tequila was not an easy task, but after months of missing leads and relentless persistence, he was introduced to Francisco Gonzalez Jr, currently our master distiller and member of one of the most prestigious families in the tequila world. This is how Cardenas Legacy Tequila was born.Chris now resides in Santa Clarita, CA, with his wife and their three daughters, the oldest is currently attending the Coast Guard Academy. Chris combines his airline job and his passion for premium tequila by educating and sharing Cardenas Legacy Tequila with the world. A HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORSINCHSTONES PLAYBOOKhttps://a.co/d/hil3nloSUBSCRIBE TO MY NEWSLETTER⁠https://thevibebykellycardenas.substack.com?r=4nn6y5&utm_medium=ios⁠BUY THE VIBE BOOK ⁠⁠https://a.co/d/6tgAJ4c⁠⁠ BUY BLING ⁠⁠https://shop.kellycardenas.com/products/kelly-cardenas-salon-bling⁠⁠ CARDENAS LAW GROUPhttps://www.cardenaslawgroup.com/THE BEST MEXICAN FOOD ON THE PLANEThttps://www.lulusmexicanfood.com/EXECUTIVE PRODUCER - BROOKLYN CARDENAS ⁠⁠https://www.brooklyncardenas.com/⁠⁠
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Aug 7, 2025 • 52min

#691 SPEECH - ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT - ADULT CONTEMPORARY HIP HOP

THE VIBE with Kelly Cardenas presentsSPEECH - ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT - ADULT CONTEMPORARY HIP HOPTrue Hip-hop trailblazers since 1991, Arrested Development has been culturalchampions of consciousness and empowerment across the planet. Theirrepresentation of eclectic and vibrant African sounds and clothing has produced aunique clash of rhythms and style that continue to contrast the expected look andsound of Hip-hop culture.Arrested Development have been supporters of important groups and movementslike the National Coalition of The Homeless, and the African National Congress(ANC).With numerous album releases, and world tours, Arrested Development has beenground-breaking in Hip-hop culture. Their album, “3 Years, 5 Months and 2 Daysin the Life of…”, earned them two Grammy awards for Best New Artist and BestRap Single (Tennessee), 2 MTV awards, a Soul Train Music Award, and theNAACP Image Award. Rolling Stone magazine named them Band of The Year in1992, while VH-1 named them one of the greatest Hip-hop artists of all time! TheRock and Roll Hall of Fame even named the AD smash “Tennessee” one of the 500Songs That Shaped Rock and Roll. Sharing the stage with such important figuressuch as Nelson Mandela, Minister Louis Farrakhan, Hilary Rodham Clinton andBarack Obama, AD are the categorical definition of legends.The band continues their forward march of curating incredible music that is aboutself reflection and revolution. Their 2024 double album, ‘Bullets in the Chamber’(http://bit.ly/BITCalbum) was no exception. Featuring legendary artists like: ChuckD, Sky Zoo, Canibus, Diana King, Ras Kass, O'hene Savant, Twan Mack, MRKSX, Do it All Dupree, Grandmaster Caz, Sol Messiah & Sa-Roc. With specialfeatures by: Montsho Eshe & Rasa Don.But now, all that matters for the group is their newest project, “AdultContemporary Hip-Hop” Executively produced by Speech for VagabondProductions and Configa for Configaration Records. The singles, “All I See IsMelanin” & “Pack It Out”, released July 4th, is OUT NOW and bringsincomparable lyricism, soulful storytelling and cognizant awareness delivered in afashion only Arrested Development can carry throughA HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORSINCHSTONES PLAYBOOKhttps://a.co/d/hil3nloSUBSCRIBE TO MY NEWSLETTER⁠https://thevibebykellycardenas.substack.com?r=4nn6y5&utm_medium=ios⁠BUY THE VIBE BOOK ⁠⁠https://a.co/d/6tgAJ4c⁠⁠ BUY BLING ⁠⁠https://shop.kellycardenas.com/products/kelly-cardenas-salon-bling⁠⁠ CARDENAS LAW GROUPhttps://www.cardenaslawgroup.com/THE BEST MEXICAN FOOD ON THE PLANEThttps://www.lulusmexicanfood.com/EXECUTIVE PRODUCER - BROOKLYN CARDENAS ⁠⁠https://www.brooklyncardenas.com/⁠⁠
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Jul 29, 2025 • 20min

#689 DON'T PUT THE FISH ON THE VAN

THE VIBE with Kelly Cardenas presents DON'T PUT THE FISH ON THE VANA HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORSINCHSTONES PLAYBOOKhttps://a.co/d/hil3nloSUBSCRIBE TO MY NEWSLETTER⁠https://thevibebykellycardenas.substack.com?r=4nn6y5&utm_medium=ios⁠BUY THE VIBE BOOK ⁠⁠https://a.co/d/6tgAJ4c⁠⁠ BUY BLING ⁠⁠https://shop.kellycardenas.com/products/kelly-cardenas-salon-bling⁠⁠ CARDENAS LAW GROUPhttps://www.cardenaslawgroup.com/THE BEST MEXICAN FOOD ON THE PLANEThttps://www.lulusmexicanfood.com/EXECUTIVE PRODUCER - BROOKLYN CARDENAS ⁠⁠https://www.brooklyncardenas.com/⁠⁠
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Jul 26, 2025 • 20min

#688 PLAYING TO WIN - INCHSTONES

THE VIBEwith Kelly Cardenas PresentsAre you playing to win… or just trying not to lose?In this bold and soul-stretching episode of The VIBE with Kelly Cardenas, we explore a question that could completely reshape your life, leadership, and legacy:Are you showing up to succeed—or simply trying not to mess it all up?It all started with a quiet moment in the kitchen: Brooklyn Cardenas—this year’s #1 wedding hairdresser in San Diego—walked in with nerves before a wedding. What could possibly shake a woman at the top of her game? Kelly’s honest reflection turns into a full-blown masterclass in high performance mindset, drawn straight from Proverbs 26 and packed with practical wisdom that speaks to the heart.But this isn’t just a personal story—it’s a framework for overcoming three of today’s biggest challenges in business and life:🚩 Top 3 Challenges Solved in This Episode:Performance Anxiety in High Achievers➤ Learn how to reframe anxiety as misdirected love—proof you care deeply. You don’t need less nerves. You need more perspective.Fear-Based Decision Making➤ Stop living in defense mode. Fear of failure is robbing your genius. Discover how to shift from playing not to lose… to playing to win.Mental Fatigue from Overthinking Outcomes➤ Tired of spinning your wheels? This episode brings clarity through the VIBE Method™—aligning your Heart (belief), Mind (intentions), and Skills (actions) so you can lead with wisdom, not worry.🎯 Proverbs 26 lays out the blueprint:Verses 1–3: The only loss you’ll ever take is not showing up to winVerses 4–5: Stop negotiating with fools—especially the one in your own headVerses 6–11: Playing not to lose is addictive... and foolishVerses 12–22: Wisdom protects you from gossip, laziness, and distractionsVerses 23–26: Playing to win gives you an unfair advantage—and it can’t be fakedVerses 27–28: Both strategies yield results... but only one fuels freedomSo, here’s the moment of truth:Are you going to celebrate your nerves as proof that you care deeply… or let them crush you under the weight of "what if"?You already know what to do.Now it's time to choose:Play to win. Every single day.💥 Tap in now and unlock the wisdom that can shift your entire VIBE.📘 Want to learn how small steps > big leaps? Start with Inchstones.This edition of The VIBE with Kelly Cardenas is proudly sponsored by SUBSCRIBE TO MY NEWSLETTER⁠https://thevibebykellycardenas.substack.com?r=4nn6y5&utm_medium=ios⁠BUY THE VIBE BOOK ⁠⁠https://a.co/d/6tgAJ4c⁠⁠ CARDENAS LAW GROUPhttps://www.cardenaslawgroup.com/THE BEST MEXICAN FOOD ON THE PLANEThttps://www.lulusmexicanfood.com/EXECUTIVE PRODUCER - BROOKLYN CARDENAS ⁠⁠https://www.brooklyncardenas.com/⁠⁠
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Jul 25, 2025 • 2h 1min

#687 WINN CLAYBAUGH

THE VIBEwith Kelly Cardenas presentsWinn Claybaugh is the author of Be Nice (Or Else!), host of the popular MASTERS by Winn Claybaugh podcast, and “one of the best motivational speakers in the country,” according to CNN’s Larry King, who wrote the foreword for Winn’s book. A national speaker for major corporations, Winn has helped thousands of businesses build their brands and create successful working cultures. His clients have included Southwest Airlines, Hyatt Hotels, the Irvine Company, Vidal Sassoon, Entertainment Tonight, Mattel, For Rent magazine, and many others. Winn’s numerous awards and accolades include the prestigious Ellis Island Medal of Honor, whichrecognizes individuals who have made it their mission to share their knowledge, courage, compassion, talents, and generosity with those less fortunate. A business owner for over 40 years, Winn is the founder, co-owner, and dean of Paul Mitchell Advanced Education, a franchisor of more than 100 cosmetology and/or barbering schools throughout the United States. Recognizing his immense contributions to that industry, American Salon named Winn one of the five “Industry Leaders Who Helped Revolutionize Education.” For his leadership of the Paul Mitchell School network’s annual FUNraising campaign, which has donated countless volunteer hours and raised more than $26 million for multiple charitable organizations, Winn has been honored with Friendly House’s Humanitarian of the Year award, Thirst Project’s Vision Award, the Coalition to Abolish Slavery and Trafficking’s (Cast) Visionary Leadership Award, and No Limits’ Ambassador and Champion of Children awards. For more information, visit www.winnclaybaugh.com.A HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORSINCHSTONES PLAYBOOKhttps://a.co/d/hil3nloSUBSCRIBE TO MY NEWSLETTER⁠https://thevibebykellycardenas.substack.com?r=4nn6y5&utm_medium=ios⁠BUY THE VIBE BOOK ⁠⁠https://a.co/d/6tgAJ4c⁠⁠ BUY BLING ⁠⁠https://shop.kellycardenas.com/products/kelly-cardenas-salon-bling⁠⁠ CARDENAS LAW GROUPhttps://www.cardenaslawgroup.com/THE BEST MEXICAN FOOD ON THE PLANEThttps://www.lulusmexicanfood.com/EXECUTIVE PRODUCER - BROOKLYN CARDENAS ⁠⁠https://www.brooklyncardenas.com/⁠⁠
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Jul 21, 2025 • 23min

#686 EXCITED AND GRATEFUL - INCHSTONES

THE VIBEwith Kelly Cardenas presentsEXCITED AND GRATEFUL - INCHSTONESA HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORSINCHSTONES PLAYBOOKhttps://a.co/d/hil3nloSUBSCRIBE TO MY NEWSLETTER⁠https://thevibebykellycardenas.substack.com?r=4nn6y5&utm_medium=ios⁠BUY THE VIBE BOOK ⁠⁠https://a.co/d/6tgAJ4c⁠⁠ BUY BLING ⁠⁠https://shop.kellycardenas.com/products/kelly-cardenas-salon-bling⁠⁠ CARDENAS LAW GROUPhttps://www.cardenaslawgroup.com/THE BEST MEXICAN FOOD ON THE PLANEThttps://www.lulusmexicanfood.com/EXECUTIVE PRODUCER - BROOKLYN CARDENAS ⁠⁠https://www.brooklyncardenas.com/⁠⁠
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Jul 19, 2025 • 1h 3min

#685 YOU HAVE TO MEET MY FRIENDS- WILL SIMMONS & PAUL LONG

THE VIBEwith Kelly Cardenas presentsYOU HAVE TO MEET MY FRIENDS- WILL SIMMONS & PAUL LONGA HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORSINCHSTONES PLAYBOOKhttps://a.co/d/hil3nloSUBSCRIBE TO MY NEWSLETTER⁠https://thevibebykellycardenas.substack.com?r=4nn6y5&utm_medium=ios⁠BUY THE VIBE BOOK ⁠⁠https://a.co/d/6tgAJ4c⁠⁠ BUY BLING ⁠⁠https://shop.kellycardenas.com/products/kelly-cardenas-salon-bling⁠⁠ CARDENAS LAW GROUPhttps://www.cardenaslawgroup.com/THE BEST MEXICAN FOOD ON THE PLANEThttps://www.lulusmexicanfood.com/EXECUTIVE PRODUCER - BROOKLYN CARDENAS ⁠⁠https://www.brooklyncardenas.com/⁠⁠
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Jul 19, 2025 • 32min

#684 "NEVER LOSE IT, KID!" - INCHSTONES

THE VIBEwith Kelly Cardenas presents"NEVER LOSE IT, KID!" - INCHSTONESA HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORSINCHSTONES PLAYBOOKhttps://a.co/d/hil3nloSUBSCRIBE TO MY NEWSLETTER⁠https://thevibebykellycardenas.substack.com?r=4nn6y5&utm_medium=ios⁠BUY THE VIBE BOOK ⁠⁠https://a.co/d/6tgAJ4c⁠⁠ BUY BLING ⁠⁠https://shop.kellycardenas.com/products/kelly-cardenas-salon-bling⁠⁠ CARDENAS LAW GROUPhttps://www.cardenaslawgroup.com/THE BEST MEXICAN FOOD ON THE PLANEThttps://www.lulusmexicanfood.com/EXECUTIVE PRODUCER - BROOKLYN CARDENAS ⁠⁠https://www.brooklyncardenas.com/⁠⁠

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