From Tahoe Calm To Paris Praise: A Journey Of Gratitude, Food, And Community

A holiday that began with quiet mornings in Lake Tahoe and ended with unexpected recognition on the streets of Paris changed how we see our work, our community, and our reach. We open up about what rest taught us, why presence matters more than performance, and how truth can outpace any marketing plan when it’s carried by people who feel seen.

We start with gratitude and a simple promise: access stays open. Tahoe gave us a slower rhythm—warm breakfasts, long dinners, and conversations that outlived the plates—which reset the way we show up. Then Paris flipped the script. Listeners stopped us mid-walk to share stories, ask for advice, and say the show feels like family. That surge of love was moving and, at times, overwhelming, but it revealed something essential: when you speak with integrity and consistency, your voice travels farther than you think. We explore how community grows through small, steady choices—returning messages from hotel rooms, honoring questions between meals, and protecting the honesty at the core of the show.

We also highlight the craft behind great food and great work. From flaky pastries and patient sauces to neighborhood hospitality, we draw a line between careful making and meaningful connection. Our spotlight features Murray’s Caribbean Foods—Jamaican jerk sauces and pickled peppers rooted in family tradition—showing how heritage can flavor every dish and every story. And our Coat Pull offers a clear takeaway: do not underestimate your reach just because it feels normal to you. What feels casual to you may be life-changing to someone else, across an ocean or across the street.

We’re back, the inbox is open, and the conversation continues. If this resonated, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs encouragement, and leave a review to help others find us. Your voice keeps this community alive—tell us where our words met you.

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Chapters

• 0:00 Welcome Back & Gratitude
• 0:36 Calls To Action & How To Connect
• 1:10 Tahoe Reset: Presence And Pace
• 1:58 Paris Recognition And Community
• 2:49 Food, Fellowship, And Intentional Time
• 3:23 Spotlight: Murray’s Caribbean Foods
• 4:17 Coat Pull: Your Reach Is Bigger
• 4:46 Closing Thanks & Next Steps

Transcript

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Hey family, it is Baby Doll, and we are finally back home. First, let me say this clearly: we missed you. The inboxes were full, the voicemails stacked up, the messages did not slow down for one second. Even while we were away, we still tried to answer questions, return messages, and stay connected. Because this podcast is built on trust, access, and real conversation. We do not disappear on our listeners. This episode is a quick update, a thank you, and a way to bring you with us on a holiday that turned into something unforgettable. Before I go any further, here is your call to action. Visit LetMepullYourcoat.com, leave a voicemail, submit your questions, check out the reviews page and the video page, and make sure you are following us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and YouTube. Your voices are the heartbeat of this show. This trip was not just a vacation. Master Silk surprised the entire podcast crew and took us with him as a holiday gift. No cameras, no pressure, just experience together. That alone speaks volumes about leadership, loyalty, and appreciation. We started in Lake Tahoe, quiet mornings, clean air, snow-covered views, luxury without noise. We ate real comfort food, warm breakfasts, long dinners, good bread, good wine, and conversations that lasted longer than the meals. Tahoe slowed us down, it reset us, it reminded us to breathe and to be present with each other. Then we landed in Paris, and everything changed. Let me say this honestly. We are more popular over there than we are here in the States. That is not ego, that is experience. Everywhere we went, we were recognized, on the streets, in cafes, in restaurants. People stopped us mid-walk. They asked for advice. They shared stories. They thanked us for the podcast. Some people said the show felt like family, like wisdom passed down, like someone finally telling the truth. At times it almost felt overwhelming. Crowds forming, conversations stacking, gratitude pouring in. Paris showed us that truth travels farther than marketing ever could. And the food? Fresh bread still warm inside. Pastries made with patience and skill. Seafood, sauces, small neighborhood spots where the owner treats you like family. We ate slowly, together, with intention. Even with all of that, we never stopped thinking about you. We answered questions from hotel rooms, between meals, late at night. We missed our listeners, and we never stopped listening. Now it is time for the spotlight of the week. This week's spotlight goes to Murray's Caribbean Foods, Inc. Founded in 2001, Murray produces his own Jamaican jerk sauce, mild and hot, along with Murray's pickled peppers, all based on a family recipe handed down through generations. These products can be used on vegetables, fish, meat, and more. With a little imagination and a touch of Murray's Jamaican jerk sauce, you can add something special to any dish. You can find Murray's Jamaican jerk sauces at Sabars in New York at Broadway and 80th Street, and at Lincoln Market at Frederick Douglass and 121st Street with more locations coming soon. Support real businesses, real families, real flavor. Check it out at MurraysCaribbean.com. Now for your Coke pull of the week. Do not underestimate your reach just because it feels normal to you. What feels casual to you may be life-changing to someone else. What you say without effort might be exactly what someone needed to hear across an ocean. When you walk in truth, consistency, and integrity, the world will find you. Sometimes louder and farther than you ever expected. We are back. The inbox is open, the voicemails are waiting, and the podcast resumes stronger than ever. Thank you for riding with us. Thank you for trusting us. Thank you for waiting. Much love, much respect.