Teddi Mellencamp Arroyave: Words Can Be Damaging

Here’s a secret— I wasn’t going to blog but after watching Secrets Revealed (what a fun episode!), I just have a couple of things left to say.

Yes, Edwin bought a Lamborghini. No, we haven’t decided which child doesn’t get to attend college yet.

I finally learned how to lock my car. Just kidding, still have no idea.

The moment with Dorit, PK and Boy George discussing my business — I can’t. I know Dorit probably thought she was making a joke, but as it goes so often with Dorit, she doesn’t think about what she’s saying. Can you imagine her reaction if it were the other way around? And I know whether they think it is legit or not shouldn’t matter, because I have over 500 women every day who share with me their accomplishments and how it has empowered them to make positive changes in their life. But words can be damaging. I respect what Dorit does because as a fellow female entrepreneur that’s what we (should) do. It’s just a bummer that Dorit doesn’t understand that. Also, aren’t businesses built on taking money from people? Isn’t that how businesses operate and survive? I mean, Dorit isn’t giving her swimsuits away for free, right?

Honestly, I left the reunion feeling like I did have work to do on my side of the relationship with Dorit. But now, I’m rethinking that.

Thanks again for reading these! Hope everybody has a great summer— but remember to be accountable and wear your sunscreen!

XX Teddi