Location:
United States
Genres:
Entrepreneurship
Description:
Chanel Sonego is a tenured digital marketer and founder of national networking group, LEVEL, who always blocks out her calendar for happy hour. Better known as Cha Cha by her inner circle, Chanel created Cha Cha Sips to explore the struggles that a group of entrepreneurs would talk about over several cocktails with little inhibition. The thing about being an entrepreneur is, there is no off switch. Entrepreneurship is messy and it spills into every aspect of life. Chanel and her guests will explore work and dating, work and making friends, work and marriage, work-work-and more f***ing work. But let's have a drink first. This isn't a "how I built this" podcast. It's a "how I dealt with this" podcast. New cocktails and episodes every Thursday.
Language:
English
Episodes
38. How I'm Coping And Growing After The Pandemic Nearly Took My Business
4/1/2021
38: I feel really vulnerable in this solo episode. Today, I’m sharing with you how I’ve been coping with my feelings of doubt, shame and uncertainty as the pandemic almost took my business, LEVEL, which is an event-based networking community that serves entrepreneurs. A lot of these thoughts have been weighing heavy on my heart and it’s therapeutic to be sharing them all with you. “Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying 'I will try...
Duration:00:21:21
37. Living With Purpose And Doing Things Worth Doing feat. Writer Corey McComb
3/25/2021
Corey McComb is a long time friend of mine who I am so excited to welcome back to Cha Cha Sips. We’re talking about his new book, Productivity Is For Robots, and society’s robotic output race and reconnecting with what it means to be human.
We also talk about:
BurnoutHow social media plays a role in this “output race”Productivity without purpose versus productivity with purposeDisconnecting from work through hobbiesConnecting to your own message and projects that you put out into the...
Duration:00:54:47
36. JUST THE SIP: Do you miss him or are you just a lonely bitch?
3/18/2021
36: Loneliness comes at many different times, and whether you’re single or in a relationship, you can still feel lonely. Today, Jazzy J and I talk about the different times and ways that loneliness creeps into our lives. Some days of the week are worse than others, some times of the day are worse than others. It’s all about how we manage this loneliness to keep us going!
AND we have a special announcement! “Just The Sip” is officially breaking away from the Cha Cha Sips podcast and will...
Duration:00:38:29
35. Inheriting A Restaurant Empire feat. PJ Busalacchi of Barbusa San Diego
3/11/2021
35. PJ Busalacchi comes from an old school Italian family who came to America with a dream to open a classic Italian restaurant. Fast forward years later, PJs family has opened numerous restaurants in San Diego, one of them being today’s popular Barbusa. PJ tried numerous career paths, but always came back to realize that his passion was working in restaurants. As the youngest son of the family, he definitely had to earn his stripes, but now, he is leading this already successful business to...
Duration:00:53:28
34. The Rise Of Wine feat. Certified Sommelier Sam Capaldi
3/4/2021
Samantha Sommelier is well, just that, a certified SOMM. And today, she and I had such a fun conversation talk about two of my favorite things, business and BOOZE. Sam started her business at just 23 years old and has built it into a thriving in-home wine tasting and wine club venture. We talk about the rise of the wine industry and wine becoming a part of pop culture, as well as the constant paranoia we face as entrepreneurs, always asking ourselves, “Am I doing enough? Am I making...
Duration:00:56:09
33. JUST THE SIP: Dating (App) Fatigue And Other Side Effects
2/25/2021
33: Are you the type of girl to go on one date a week, or do you have an entire lineup of dudes taking you to dinner M-F? I am definitely more like the former but either way, dating and dating app fatigue is a real thing and I am feeling it lately. Jazzy J joins me for this episode and we get into this topic much deeper, plus...
We also talk about:
Focusing on yourself firstLooks vs personalityThird & fifth wheelingSpending enough time with yourselfBeing too “picky” and what that really...
Duration:00:48:27
32. JUST THE SIP: Paranormal Sexual Activity - Casper Returns!
2/18/2021
32: SINGLE LADIES! Take up golf as a hobby, you will absolutely find someone to date, f*** or marry. Today, Jazzy J and I give you updates on our personal lives; for me, Casper returns, we bone, and then he ghosts me again. Time to break out the infrared thermometer and track this ghost down. Jazzy J updates us on what it’s like hanging out with her boyfriend, his ex-wife and his ex-wife’s boyfriend. In light of the recent holiday, we also talk about how expectations can totally kill a...
Duration:00:52:16
31. Daily Non-Negotiables, Mental Health, and Overcoming Intimidation feat. Scout Sobel, Co-host of Okay Sis Podcast and Founder of Scout's Agency
2/11/2021
31: Scout Sobel is the founder of Scout’s Agency, Co-host of Okay Sis Podcast and fellow San Diegan! Scout didn’t start out with an entrepreneurial mindset, struggling with her mental health and quitting every commitment she had made. So how did she overcome this and start on her path to becoming a serial entrepreneur?
We also talk about:
How she manages her mental health on a daily basis with non-negotiablesChanneling your struggles with mental health through entrepreneurshipWhy...
Duration:00:57:33
30. JUST THE SIP: Defying Society's Sexual Expectations of Us feat. Greg
2/4/2021
30: Jazmin and I welcome our friend Greg to the podcast today. He gets REAL candid and honest with us and I think it’s just what all of us ladies need to hear. Meaning, you need to find someone like GREG. Greg puts pleasing his women in the bedroom first, before his own needs and satisfaction, and what woman wouldn’t want that?? May also mean he’ll open the car door for you, and pull your chair out at dinner. Sounds like chivalry to us!
We also talk about:
Round trip ticket...
Duration:01:00:48
JUST THE SIP: Finding Confidence in the Bedroom
1/28/2021
29: Today’s episode is all about finding confidence in the bedroom, whether it’s for a one night stand or with a partner you’ve had for a while. So many areas of our life––mental, emotional, physical––affect how we feel in the bedroom and we touch on it all, including our personal experiences.
We also talk about:
A few terms from the “Dick”-tionaryConfidence in the bedroom and with sexWorrying about how you look during sexHaving sex with a guy who isnt confidentHow to introduce toys and...
Duration:00:55:02
28. JUST THE SIP: A Guide To Watching Porn By Yourself feat. Jazmin Cornejo
1/21/2021
28: It’s a new year and we have our FIRST Just The Sip episode coming at you. Jazzy J is back and we are talking about some WEIRD SH*T today haha. You are in for it. We also catch you up on one of my recent dates with an older guy, which of course segways into the topic of relationships with age gaps.
We also talk about:
20-something men dating teenagersWe revisit the “boomerang”Chanel watched porn for the first time by herselfVirtual reality sexDating guys that your friends have dated...
Duration:00:50:46
27. New Year, Do You feat. Me Myself and I
12/31/2020
27: It’s been a f****ing hard year, guys. But I really don’t need to tell you that. With one of my businesses, the bad news never seemed to end. It took one of my siblings to call me out and ask me if I’m happy for me to really evaluate how I was spending my days. With that, I began to realize what else is important, and those areas of my began to bring a lot of positives. This episode is full of reflection, and it was super therapeutic to record actually. Happy New Year to you and here’s to...
Duration:00:29:07
26. JUST THE SIP: Christmas Edition feat. Jazmin Cornejo
12/24/2020
26: Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays bitches!! It’s a Christmas edition of Just The Sip with Jazzy J. Today, we’re talking all about Christmas, going home for the holidays, being single over Christmas, going to your significant other’s family home, how you have sex in their family home discreetly.... You know, all the usual first-world holiday hurdles.
We also talk about:
Holiday traditions and travelingThe fucked up concept of Santa ClausAnd we recap our amazing recent trip to Mexican...
Duration:01:04:11
25. Finding Your Passion and Purpose with Krista Williams and Lindsey Simcik of Almost 30
12/17/2020
25. I feel like I have so much in common with Lindsey and Krista just from a professional standpoint, having experience working with a partner and running a community-based business. On top of that, they are just so much fun and we all had such a great time together doing this podcast! Krista Williams and Lindsey Simcik are the hosts and founders of the Almost 30 Podcast and the brand. They have created a business out of a small, up and coming niche, but it wasn’t an easy ride to get here....
Duration:01:02:43
24. JUST THE SIP: The Best Ships Are Friendships feat. Jazmin Cornejo
12/10/2020
24: It’s another “Just The Sip” episode with Jazzy J on the other mic and we’re talking all about friendships. With women. And with men. While dating someone and while not dating someone. What’s appropriate? Who knows but we talk through it all and hopefully you’ll get some answers!!
We also talk about:
Our recent vacays to Tulum and Portland (quite the opposite locations lol)That friend radar you gain as a 30-something womanWhen your friends get pregnantFriends and the level of...
Duration:00:59:00
23. From Hostess to Marketing Maven feat. Whitney Eckis, Founder of Eckis Marketing
12/3/2020
23. Whitney Eckis is a San Diego BOSS. LADY. Her and I have been friends for quite some time and we just talk like we’ve known each other in the womb lol. Whitney is the founder of Eckis Marketing, a full service marketing agency specializing in brand development and growth strategy. She has worked with top brands such as Marriott, Hilton, Red Bull, SoulCycle, SUJA, Kopari, Kendra Scott and more. We weigh in on what it’s like being social media managers and how to unplug, as well as personal...
Duration:01:08:09
22. JUST THE SIP: A Lesson On Pheromones feat. Jazmin Cornejo
11/19/2020
22: What a show we have for you today. Chanel and Jazmin are talking about some STANKY stuff. Like anal as a wedding gift, and stinky butts during doggie. Ha! To start, Chanel and Jazmin do a little Bachelorette recap for the first time ever (it’s short, promise) and Chanel updates us on how she reconnected with Casper (reference episode 20) after she was a little tipsy and feeling herself. Pour a shot of tequila for this one because 2020 is hard and you need a drunken laugh!
We also talk...
Duration:00:39:26
21. Aligning Your Passion and Purpose feat. Founder of The Sparkle Bar, Alex Bradberry
11/12/2020
Alex Bradberry is an entrepreneur and founder of The Sparkle Bar, a popular hair and makeup studio in the Phoenix area. Alex was one of my closest friends when I moved to Phoenix for a short time, but I learned so much from her. We both can relate to business partner breakups, so we get into more details about our experiences about that, as well as being intentional about the relationships you form in your local business community. We also talk about:
Being intentional about making...
Duration:00:49:12
20. JUST THE SIP: Chanel’s First Run-In with Casper feat. Jazmin Cornejo
11/5/2020
20: It’s been awhile but we are a back with another Just The Sip episode featuring my frequent honorary co-host, Jazzy J. She’s been on a few trips, I’ve been on a few dates, and we’re here to talk about it all, beginning with my first “ghosting” experience ever. Ugh. Plus, our thoughts on hair on men in all the nooks and crannies. **Peep the Ranch Water cocktail recipe in the show notes**
We also talk about:
“Hearing” from exes through some sort of tech medium and it totally wrecking...
Duration:00:49:27
19. Turning Passion Into Non-Profit feat. Artist and Storyteller Ramel Wallace
10/29/2020
19. Ramel Wallace is an artist and entrepreneur who has created a career out of combining the two together. He truly does good work for the San Diego community, and really anyone his music and non-profit touches. In this episode, we talk about growing up in non-traditional families and dealing with abandonment issues at a young age. Ramel is an incredibly talented hip-hop artist, so we also talk about our world’s social, political and economic issues, how they inspire his music and why he...
Duration:00:50:53