

The VIBE with Kelly Cardenas
Kelly Cardenas
Welcome to The VIBE with your host entrepreneur, speaker, CEO, author, husband and father Kelly Cardenas. On this podcast you will enjoy engaging raw interviews, wisdom based commentary and live events. Kelly will make you laugh, think and sometimes tear up as he taps into the concept that your VIBE is not the energy that you bring into the room, it is the way that people feel when you leave.
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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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

Jul 18, 2025 • 25min
#683 SCIENCE VS FAITH - INCHSTONES
THE VIBE with Kelly Cardenas presentsSCIENCE VS FAITH - INCHSTONESCheck out Greg Glassman https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-broken-science-podcast/id1694857858?i=1000618703912A 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/

Jul 18, 2025 • 24min
#682 PLANT SEEDS - INCHSTONES
THE VIBEwith Kelly Cardenas presentsPLANT SEEDS - 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/

Jul 4, 2025 • 26min
#681 POPS - INCHSTONES
THE VIBE with Kelly Cardenas presentsPOPS - 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/

Jul 2, 2025 • 21min
#680 THE UNPOPULAR ANSWER - INCHSTONES
THE VIBEwith Kelly Cardenas presentsTHE UNPOPULAR ANSWER - 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/

Jun 30, 2025 • 18min
#679 THREE BAGS LEFT - INCHSTONES
THE VIBE with Kelly Cardenas presentsTHREE BAGS LEFT - 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/