Middle Finger Happiness
122 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsWash your dirty hands - grab a snack. This ain't your daddy's podcast. This is MIDDLE FINGER HAPPINESS. {work hard. live well. don't fuck with me.}
The come-back is always stronger than the setback
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Sharon Lee Zapata, award-winning speaker, writer, artist, author of Middle Finger Happiness and CEO [chief energy officer] The Zapata Group - - She has no eminence front just earbud paraphernalia you crave.
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Ever been at the fork in the road? ...Where you think, "F*ck it, I have to improve my life; make choices to do things differently, better?!"
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Crack on!
Let's go!
xoxo,
Sharon
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Episodes
Cancer sucks on many levels. Meet 3 amazing cancer survivors on a mission to do something bigger
September 10, 2020 02:08 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MBCo-founders of “CANCER CARTEL” Kelly, Shelly, and Katy (Seattle, WA) have personally experienced the mayhem cancer produces. As cancer survivors, their bad-assery vision and mission to bring financial resources to help those fighting the battles of cancer - is taking on another level so many people need: ‘CLEANING UP THE COST of cancer’
What defines you in 2020? How your reparative solutions make life fucking better? -
September 04, 2020 00:35 - 17 minutes - 16.5 MBLearn 2 dirty secrets on how to deal with getting over things in 2020 that are F.U.B.A.R. (it's a WWII Acronym for: fucked up beyond all recognition)
A-Z List for a ‘Fuck Yeah Life’ - Sharon records this podcast whilst on a 10 mile bike 🚲 ride
August 21, 2020 17:23 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBKeeping things light, tight. and bright AF. Today Sharon is doing something BIG in a SMALL way. Hey, this is for grownups & smarty-ass juveniles earbuds only. - - - This is not for the kiddy winks- www.SharonLeeZapata.com
That’s not my normal. That’s not your normal. Sometimes you have to chuck it in the f•ck it bucket
August 06, 2020 00:30 - 15 minutes - 14 MBTonight’s podcast is an evening with Sharon as she opens up and tells you how to chuck it in the fuck it bucket and MoveOn — because life is not going to wait for you. DON’T be committed to your doubt . - - Unfortunately, our lives don’t come with a drivers manual - - like the one you have in your glove compartment of your car. - - -Get your new FREE 📚 ebook from her “10 THINGS YOU NEED BETWEEN COURAGE AND ABUNDANCE”
Live from London awesome guest Gareth Riddy! Put ear buds on - not for kiddos -Shit ton of real talk
July 18, 2020 19:39 - 43 minutes - 40 MB1st International remote podcast guest: From the U.K. (London) Gareth Riddy, author of “HOW TO UNDO THE SH!T THE MODERN WORLD DOES TO US” (available on Amazon) - self-destruction/self-discovery/self-value/self-repair. Fuck Yeah! We all know this and we all need this. Gareth is a movement therapist ➡️ “I fix people. I write stuff. I swear a lot and I do it all with love.” Follow Gareth on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn Also, check out GARETH RIDDY MOVEMENT THERAPIST Website ht...
'How to Undo the Shit the Modern World Does to Us' Live from London guest Gareth Riddy!
July 18, 2020 19:39 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MB1st International remote podcast guest: From the U.K. (London) Gareth Riddy, author of “HOW TO UNDO THE SH!T THE MODERN WORLD DOES TO US” (available on Amazon) - self-destruction/self-discovery/self-value/self-repair. Fuck Yeah! We all know this and we all need this. Gareth is a movement therapist ➡️ “I fix people. I write stuff. I swear a lot and I do it all with love.” Follow Gareth on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn Also, check out GARETH RIDDY MOVEMENT THERAPIST Website ht...
Millennial CEO, Female Latina owned IT Company - great convo w/Nancy Sabino of SabinoCompTech
July 08, 2020 21:17 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MB•••The IT Industry ••• continues to explode. All communities, businesses, and infrastructures would not be able to function without “IT” internet technology. ••••• My awesome guest •••••recognized as one of CRN’s 2020 Women of the Channels, Nancy Sabino, CEO & Co-Founder SABINO COMP TECH- has a fab convo on all the moving parts of IT from the traditional growth to the deficit of diversity, overseeing data security, hackers, the dark web, social engineering- - and more
Explore Your Creativity | Make Money-Awesome GUEST! Dave Conrey, Artist|Designer (YouTube🕶)
July 01, 2020 20:32 - 37 minutes - 35 MBFrom Long Beach, CA. - Guest: Dave Conrey - Motivating humans to explore their creativity. >> www.DaveConrey.com << - - Kickass advice & inspiration on how to put your creative work out there! - - How to get over your fear about getting your work on social media - - And his TikTok @davecmakesthings Follow Dave INSTAGRAM @daveconrey TWITTER @daveconrey YOUTUBE CHANNEL
What are ways to make progress? combat racism? fear & trauma? Kickass guest: Dr. Watson; PositiveAF
May 28, 2020 20:26 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MBFrom Washington, DC - My first remote podcast. So cool to have Dr. Watson, author, documentary filmmaker, podcast host of KORE Women, Dr. of psychology. - - - We talk: responding vs. reacting to racism, trauma, COVID19, adjusting to a clear way to make progress. - - - she shares her experiences with racism growing up and how to reduce a distressing event... more🌻
The wine drinking during Friday night's episode is like 2-months of therapy. This is not for the sheeple. Guest Leo Phoenix, the notable author, illustrator, artist
May 25, 2020 01:51 - 59 minutes - 55.3 MBWe had a blast in the studio - I was hesitant to post this episode because the wine was flowing heavily and the truth talking is evident about how people are dealing with life, overcoming struggles, persevering when things get tough, COVID19 and so much more. Join me and my guest Leo Phoenix, the notable author of Lucy's Dream, illustrator, and paper cut pop artist who knew Stan Lee of Marvel Comics. Leo shares some words of wisdom that he received from Stan Lee. Lots of laughs on the mic...
COVID19. Creative Survival.Coffee. Quarantine convo w/Hector Garcia, Entrepreneur & Owner Oso Coffee
April 10, 2020 16:33 - 1 hour - 65.3 MB•••COVID10 (coronavirus)••• fast-changing pandemic has businesses, communities, creative survival, and the world turned upside down. - - My guest and good friend, Hector Garcia, owner of Oso Coffee & Neue Creative (boutique design agency) - - has a ‘fab convo’ on how everyone is facing challenges, from disruption in their ability to have‘normalcy’ - - AND how local businesses and events, are feeling the brunt of social distancing - - great episode while we drink coffee + plus one tiny tequila...
“PROJECT YOU" Social Distancing & COVID-19. Get more. Be more. Unfuck Your Struggles. Accomplish awesome unimaginable shit now
March 26, 2020 23:48 - 16 minutes - 15.7 MBPodcasting from my bathroom (thank you Social Distancing & COVID-19) YESSS! She washed her glorious hands. Sharon has a confab (fabulous convo) on how the strong and creative survive in times likes these. Never stop believing and working on “PROJECT YOU” - do not listen to the twot-waffle fuckers because you might give up on “PROJECT YOU” -(enjoy this truthful talk with Sharon from her #StayAtHome shituation)
Sharon’s Bedtime story - happily interrupted by the well-known Leo Phoenix
March 25, 2020 21:50 - 1 hour - 85.8 MBTonight’s podcast started out with Sharon reading a bedtime story for adults from her book: It's a New Day, Don't Be a Shithead As she' is reading, Sharon got a knock on her studio door... it is her studio neighbor Leo phoenix. The well-known comic book writer and author of Lucy’s Dream and the Sun Blokkers So tonight's podcast turned into a fun interview. We drank some tasty hard seltzer. laughed and talked about how artists struggled. Leo shared his experience on what he has done to...
We’re living in pretend every day -Georgie Holbrook, International Emotional Wellness Coach 20+yrs.
February 23, 2020 21:33 - 1 hour - 92.6 MBLet’s unfuck ourselves... This is so far... the deepest podcast interview I’ve done. Meet Georgie Holbrook, 4-Time Author, International emotional wellness coach. We talk about the human landscape of stress, trauma, loss, psychological and physical abuse, and the internal quiver. How to find peace within? How to avoid the patterns of emotional destruction? Using the tools to prevent repeating hidden hurts. Sound healing and guided imagery to heal body memories... and so much more.
Comedians: Marz (Latin Kings of Comedy) & Lani (former stripper)
February 18, 2020 19:19 - 1 hour - 90.1 MBLaugh your ass off! We drank margaritas for 2-hours before we started recording - - Find out how Lani accidentally started her stripper career with her church shoes. - - How she got her stage name?! - - laughing hard Marz’s Grandma getting her dress for her funeral - - We talk grown ups wearing diapers at Madi Gras - and so much more!
I Struggle But I Don’t Fucking Quit- Best Podcast Tonight
February 14, 2020 23:42 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MBTonight I go deep on Valentines Day❤️ about your “Future-Self” and the ‘Lock-In’ -
“This ain’t got shit to do with me” & “Meditation on the fly”
January 18, 2020 00:58 - 8 minutes - 7.61 MBFriday night from my car... dropping in to share some knowledge nuggets (no chicken nuggets) How I got high in Walmart at the check out line
What are the stories we tell ourselves?Start 2020 w/clarity, awareness, letting go, and action-
January 08, 2020 04:34 - 43 minutes - 40.3 MBLet’s get clear on what we want in 2020. Are you joy-full or running on empty? Have you ever told yourself, “I have to make some positive changes in my life.” 🌻Welcome Elizabeth Haysom Pudwill, Vanessa Cassini, and 4-time author Georgie Holbrook; 3 kick-ass specialist who can help you to learn what works and what doesn’t work when it comes to transformation, learning how to let go and how to create abundance in YOUR life. Join Live Abundantly boot camp on Facebook ❤️
check out my youngest guest 11-year-old Zack Jackson Zapata (I am fucking proud of this kid!)
January 04, 2020 05:36 - 29 minutes - 27 MBHow did the band 21 pilots get their name? Why would a Gen Z listen to Nirvana or Jimi Hendrix? He’s had a phone in his hand since he was 2-years old raised on the Internet.... check out my youngest guest 11-year-old Zack Jackson Zapata (I am fucking proud of this kid!)
No Shady Shits Allowed 👍 Cheers 🥂!! 3 tips for Stress-Less holidays🎄
December 22, 2019 15:57 - 9 minutes - 8.69 MBIt’s no mystery it’s no surprise: Let’s make “unpopular” decisions and take fucking actions so we can enjoy these last few weeks of 2019. - - - No more shady shits allowed - - - Life doesn’t get easier so let’s make ourselves stronger, better, even kinder - but have boundaries like a mother fucker!
Middle Finger Happiness (Trailer)
November 22, 2019 17:56 - 59 seconds - 947 KBRoaming the streets for Houston’s ONLY Legal Rum Distillery?! Look no further! Let’s take a peek inside the multi-faceted mind of Ian Mook, Owner of Grateful Dan Distillery [Candy for Adults!]
November 21, 2019 00:45 - 43 minutes - 40 MBIan Mook owns Houston’s first and only Rum Distillery. His dream began as a kid to have a factory [influenced by the movie Willy Wonka and The Chocolate Factory] LOL! He now makes candy for adults #Rum Listen to this ingenious ‘artist’ who creates the highest quality [small batch] rum made my hand from infused organic ingredients. Ian shares failures and success; his love of working on vintage cars. He talks about prohibition and so much more! “Grateful Dane is a distillery; described as ...
Badass triathlete, Immigrant, U.S. Veteran, New Author! Meet Sergio Flores
November 07, 2019 22:26 - 15 minutes - 14 MBWhile working in the studio with my friend, Sergio Flores - we decided to produce today’s podcast! Enjoy this short power punch interview with him! A kickass, sharp guy who shares a “snippet “ of his life as an Immigrant, U.S. Veteran, and Triathlete and New Author! Meet Sergio Flores
Failure Doesn’t Give a Fuck. It’s Not 10 Yrs. Ago It’s Today
October 25, 2019 00:51 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBTonight , Sharon tells it straight up how to do things you’re fucking scared to do. We are delicate mother fuckers. Sensitivity and Strength are powerful. We are all good at repairs. What will you repair today and how will you get shit done?!
Forbidden carnal knowledge w/Anna, Sex Educator;Romance Dealer
October 15, 2019 19:40 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MBDid you lose your libido!? Sexual health is part of self-care. This podcast episode with sex educator Anna Jennings. She opens up Pandora’s box on sex, lubes , confidence, Masturbation having better sex with your partner, and more!
The taboo on mental health; unf*ck the hardships. Super Guest Sol Salgado, MA, LPC, NCC
September 27, 2019 17:49 - 58 minutes - 54.4 MBStraightforward and sincere discussion on how do we repair the 'brokenness' inside our head? How do we unf*ck our negative wiring inside our head? It takes super strength to seek out counselling even in today's society. Meet, Sol Salgado, M.A., LPC, NACC, Mental Health expert and National Certified Counselor, and one of the few bilingual counselors. Her practice is here in Houston, Texas. Sol talks about the taboo on mental health, especially in the Latino culture, domestic abuse for men, ...
From Strength to Strength. Get Unstuck. Tell Fear to Fuck-Off. Mitch Gonzalez, Biz Coach & More
September 25, 2019 20:03 - 58 minutes - 54.3 MBAt only 12-years old, marketing maven, Miami native; Cigar Lineage (family) meet Mitch Gonzalez. His amazing human ambitions are contagious. Life is happening now people!! Learn how to ask the right questions. Hustle smarter. Grab a drink and your note pad! Let’s go!
Creativity, Intimidation, and Working Your Ass off
September 22, 2019 23:43 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBA short evening with Sharon’s mapping out why we can experience intimidation. How to turn it into fuel for our creativity! First, Be helpful. Bring value. Become necessary. Don’t be a shithead.
Sunday funday ! Live at Velvet Taco on Washington St. with Evan & Sharon👍
September 08, 2019 23:42 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MBAfter working 11 fucking hours, drinking wine... we do a live Podcast at Velvet Taco!
Sink or Swim! Woman Who Hustles!- 🔥Accidentally inherited a SPICE business!
September 05, 2019 16:41 - 44 minutes - 41.6 MBPure inspiration when you need it most! Death of her husband and the tenacity to keep going.. Ms Pat is funny and real! She is a firecracker! #womenwhohustle
Laugh your ass off because Marz Larios is my special guest! She’s a standup comedian + we had vodka!
August 26, 2019 01:35 - 57 minutes - 27 MBMy friend, special guest Marz (Marcie) Larios will crack you up! We talk about plumbing experience and dirty hoes, Gus’s Fried chicken, Jimmy Dean Sausage, the 99 cents store, and how she accidentally got high at a concert 🔥 how she started creating beautiful jewelry after her grandma passed away... and much more! Cheers!🥂
Badassery Back to School interview with kickass Professor & Counselor Laura Ramirez, M.Ed
August 21, 2019 15:28 - 1 hour - 64.2 MBThe low-down on triggers & back to school anxiety (Parents, Kids, Teachers) Everyone should have a badass counselor & educator like Laura Ramirez! Real talks on fucking bullying/self esteem/depression/PTSD/Overload on Testing. Great advice on how to deal with the bullshit and turn things around to have a more positive new school year!
80 years from now, everyone listening to this will be fucking dead🔥
August 06, 2019 22:30 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MB730 hours in one month WTF are you doing?👍 Be a "transmitter" of goodness & valuable shit. Why it’s important to have boundaries and limitations like a motherfucker👍 Why creative organized chaos is great?!👍
5 people + cocktails = Conversations (Uber driver, comedy, sex, dating, and more!)💕
August 02, 2019 16:47 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBAnother 'on-the-fly' podcast [unedited] Grown-ass conversations! 5 people sitting around the Podcast studio w/drinks + attending my Podcast Workshop... Basically intelligent little booze monkeys on the mics... (unedited) Cheers 🥂
How To Get Up When Life Knocks Your Ass Down 🔥w/Kimberly Star Azpeitia
July 26, 2019 16:47 - 1 hour - 60.8 MBGet inspired. Dreams temporarily crushed... Death, Family Challenges, Marriage, Kids, Entrepreneurship... Kimberly comes back swinging - her multi-purpose talents and her energy is contagious💕
WTF? Why that’s fantastic... drinking w/anesthesiologists
July 14, 2019 00:20 - 8 minutes - 8.24 MBOff-the-cuff podcast tonight in the art studio with anesthesiologist and a heart surgeon all consuming cocktails! #austineastciders
Vol. One WTF is Rage 🧘♀️🔥Yoga!?
July 07, 2019 19:41 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MBAshley Duzich is the only certified RAGE YOGA 🧘♀️ instructor in the U.S. - welcome to the free judgment zone. Liberate yourself with head banging fucking foul language and 🍺 beer! Cheers! bitches
WTF have I been up to? 🔥 Good vs. Evil Now that Sumer is here!
June 21, 2019 03:48 - 37 minutes - 34.8 MBIt’s summertime and I’m a bad mom... sometimes. I don’t “entertain” my kid because I’m not fucking Bozo the 🤡 clown
US Veteran turned - Digital Filmmaker🔥 Meet Chris Davis
June 07, 2019 20:49 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MBSo, If you’re thinking about becoming an independent filmmaker?!... listen up & get inspired. AND Learn why Australians don’t like “Outback Steak House”?! 😁
Ready or not! 🔥 Brain Martin from Scotland 🏴 his energy is a vessel that positively kicks ass! ✌️
May 21, 2019 01:21 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MB🔥Meet Brain Martin from Scotland 🏴 he’ll have you grinning from ear-to-ear as he traces his Scottish boyhood motives to go to the pub... And how he took up photography. Broaden your outlook on your own creativity as he shares his distinctive talent as a kickass photographer... and so much more 🔥!! (Thank you Brian for the awesome author photography you did on my book MIDDLE FINGER HAPPINESS!)🖕
Just Fucking Do It w/Juice Caboose On Cinco de Mayo
May 05, 2019 20:08 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBThe side effects of having Marissa & Rome on today’s podcast: 😁 laughing your ass off, with these two kickass entrepreneur shape shifters who are bringing their own fucking awesome ‘GROW-IN’ business opportunity to one of Houston’s Food desert areaS. Today, on Cinco de Mayo meet Juice Caboose!🔥
Meet Susan Graham! Cover-Girl of my Book Middle Finger Happiness
April 15, 2019 22:04 - 48 minutes - 22.7 MBNo f*cking fear from the cover-girl: my book Middle Finger Happiness! Susan Graham! Her sense of adventure for life is a must listen to episode... We should all be ‘more Susan’ 🔥❤️
Laura Laureles, Shear Beauty, 💋Travel, Lubricants & Nail Clippers
April 11, 2019 01:44 - 58 minutes - 54.4 MBToo good tonight! Thank you Laura Laureles, Founder of Shear Beauty 🔥for your intake on Guido, Buzz Feed and so much more!😜
Tiffanie Wilkerson talks! 🐶 People, Pets & PawzUp😎 and dog 💩 poop
April 09, 2019 17:32 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBCatch up with Tiffanie! Single kickass mom, and her passion for 🐶 dogs, community and her new endeavor PAWZUP
Connie León-🔥Filing in the f*cking gaps - strong & capable even when you’re not
April 07, 2019 19:11 - 39 minutes - 36.8 MBConnie, Founder of Houston Latina Bloggers & Creator of Momma of Dos.. real talk on real life🔥
What You Pay Attention to Will F*cking Improve 🔥
April 04, 2019 15:36 - 10 minutes - 10 MB💥 how to #HulkSmash a bad day - how to create great days 💥 without losing your damn mind👍
Behind the scenes... Crystal gets off Isolation Island 🌴 and created a kickass tribe 🦄
March 31, 2019 23:18 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBHave you ever been down, depressed? Learn how Crystal turned her shit around- - positively moving forward to a bigger & better life💥 with passion , sausage and wine 🍷
Baller time with Ballin’ Sportswear 🔥The savvy , kickass Elizabeth Roy💋
March 31, 2019 18:09 - 41 minutes - 38.5 MBElizabeth is in the studio with coffee conversation... sharing her business speed bumps, life stories... Listen to her and get inspired to Smack down adversity👏 p.s. she loves dogs 🐶
Jill Garrett’s big wave of energy is contagious🔥 She is Houston’s sought after Dogtographer!
March 29, 2019 17:08 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MBDrinking coffee & Bailey’s Irish ☘️ Cream with Jill Garrett! She is here to share her big wave of energy for “Muscles & Mutts” Montrose Adoption Day - and dole out her passion for her KICKASS Dogtography!
. Podcast take over! 2 fuckers and Lady🔥
March 14, 2019 21:40 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MB. Podcast take over! 2 fuckers and Lady🔥