Show Notes
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Most people are told to pick one. The marriage, the family, or the empire. Elena Cardone built all three at once, and she says the thing that finally made her powerful was giving up her independence. The "Build an Empire" author and 10X Ladies founder breaks down the 2008 collapse that nearly wiped them out, why she walked away from acting to support Grant Cardone, and how she and Grant found a purpose big enough to hold a 22 year partnership together. She explains the decision she made to never love again and how she got rid of it, why she refuses to let anyone invalidate her or her daughters, what she learned about money that most women get wrong, and who you actually have to become before billionaire is even on the table. Watch to learn how to build a partnership that takes you past your own ceiling.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN How to stop invalidating yourself and the people closest to you Why the version of power most people chase is the wrong one Why holding cash in the bank quietly costs you money every year When independence stops making you powerful and starts capping you
CHAPTERS
00:00 How Elena Cardone built marriage, family and an empire 01:05 The 2009 crisis that changed everything 05:18 Why independence can limit your growth 07:52 Why marriage should be 100 and 100 09:59 How Elena transformed the way she communicates 11:19 Understanding the mind changed her life 13:13 The analytical mind vs the reactive mind 15:39 The belief that kept Elena from love 19:30 How personal growth changes your presence 22:26 Why choosing the right mentors matters 26:09 The biggest misconception about marriage 30:31 Redefining success through impact and influence 33:16 What real power actually looks like 35:55 Why Elena refuses to invalidate herself 40:06 Raising confident, self-determined children 45:03 Building a family around shared goals 46:05 Why the Cardones made their legal battle public 53:16 Why principles matter more than the money 58:35 The mistake women make with wealth 01:01:32 Why earning money is not enough 01:03:18 How Elena built her own investment income
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