An Empire State of Mind with Empress Patta. Were you having trouble answering life's great questions that all 20 somethings who just finished school or started a new job, switched careers, or any other kind of impactful decision? And while you were trying to figure it all out, were your plans thrown even further into chaos by the unprecedented times caused by COVID-19? If you're someone with an idea who wants to start your own business, a small business owner, or an entrepreneur trying to fulfill your dreams and get your projects off the ground during these stressful, unprecedented times; or if you simply haven’t stopped feeling overwhelmed in what feels like a long time; do not worry, you are not alone!In this podcast Patta shares the beginnings of her empire-building, as well as shares all the ways she had to get creative in order to overcome her own hardships caused by the pandemic. After she first moved to the United States from Thailand at age 19 for schooling, she found herself facing taking a leap of faith and forging her own new path that would eventually be the foundation of her own unique and thriving empire. Having forged so much success so early in her life, while at the same time balancing motherhood and being a role model to her four young children, being a business owner, a community member, a wife, and a boss, she wanted to share some of her business principles that helped her get to where she is now. Her desire is to show others that through the perfect combination of strong leadership, perseverance, vision, dedication, commitment, and a little bit of belief in herself and her vision, her story shows that what you need to begin building an empire of your own, are things you already possess, no matter what stage of development your business plan is in.
Empress Patta’s infectious enthusiasm has been an enormous benefit to her progress. As any business owner can attest to, countless problems show their ugly heads when you are trying to work. Patta, however, doesn’t see these as ugly. Instead, she recognizes them for the opportunities that they are. Maybe it is simply a learning experience, or perhaps it is an ulterior path that would lead to more significant business and personal growth. Join Patta as she shares her thoughts and stories on this topic.
Everyone who knows Patta knows that she loves being a mother. The way she raises her kids resembles the core values of her Business: consistency, accountability, Result oriented, etc... You'll hear some stories about raising her kids and some of the funny and heartwarming moments they've had.
Drop-out - to homeowner by age 20: Miss Kayce talks about how she met Empress Patta and the growth that has happened since. When Kayce first met Patta, she was young and didn’t always make the best choices. Kayce and her mother have been with Patta and Kim on their journey in Seaside. From being a babysitter for her kids to knowing the restaurant inside and out, they have both seen each other grow so much. Now Kayce is closing on a house at 20 years old. It just shows that through hard work, you can accomplish anything.
Opening restaurants in the middle of covid presents many unique challenges for a business. Employee shortages, food shortages, and employees walking out. It may appear from the outside that Empress Patta has everything together, but that’s not always the case. She faces problems with a smile and can-do attitude, which has helped her overcome any issue. There is no get rich quick scheme for making it big; nothing replaces putting in the hard work. Don’t be a duck; find what you’re good at and repeat it, and you will be bound for success.
Don't Bullshit - Empress Patta talks about how important it is to be upfront and real. Don't make excuses, be on time and tell it just like it is. There was a time in her life when she was a "bullshit person," once she took accountability, that all changed. Being honest will get you further in life than making up stories and situations ever will. So show up as you are and be ready to work hard.
As you can expect from an Empress, Patta has a high standard for food. She has to love it. She talks about how Kim makes the best food that doesn’t only nourish your body but also the soul. She says that she will go through 1000 Pad Thai recipes until they come up with the perfect dish for her and her customers. Her striving for excellence is inspiring.
The Empress Patta meets with Talmage, her podcast manager from Utah. They talk about the perception of being perfect, losing your way and taking accountability. No one is perfect, even when raised with a happy family, anyone can lose their way. Talmage lived a super clean life with a mission and then found himself feeling lost. We all make mistakes but by taking accountability and being honest with the ones we love we can begin to receive the support we need to move forward. Don't let the fear of rejection stop you from taking action.
The Empress Patta talks about how we all have the same 24 hours in a day and how important it is to see the opportunities around you. By using time management and being present in the moment she explains that you truly can accomplish anything. Mark Zuckerberg and even Oprah accomplish what they do in the same 24 hours. Famous or non famous and with any obstacles in our path we can overcome if you choose to let go of excuses and stay disciplined. The crown wasn't simply handed to The Empress Patta , she picked it up and hasn't looked back since.
Only an empress could handle bringing four beautiful babies into this world with the grace that Patta did. She shares stories about her pregnancies and raising four young kids, all close in age. You might find it overwhelming, but Patta assures us that they are her motivation. She even says she wants four more babies! She's Super-Mom!
Her entire life, Patta was taught about how food is medicine. Her family and her culture taught her if there was something wrong, there was a type of food that could fix it. After listening to this episode, you will be intrigued to use food as medicine, just like Empress Patta does.
👉 Empress Patta takes a lot of pride in everything she does and that includes the foods she eats and makes for others. All recipes are made by her super Kim to insure they meet the highest standards possible. If she wouldn't eat ... She wouldn't serve it to you either! Great food is her passion ✔️ through great food she will change the world 🌍
**In the episode Patta interviews Katie Camberg. Katie is a local to the Oregon coast, in 2007 she jumped off young's river falls, a 75 ft waterfall. She shattered many of the bones in her body but despite that she has a positive attitude and is grateful for her experience.
We only have one life to live - a positive attitude will change your life. We all face challenges, YOU can overcome! ✔️**
The Empress Patta talks about how accountability will change your life and help you reach success. Making excuses will hold you back and create unnecessary failure in all areas of your life. Cut the BS, cut the excuses and watch your self succeed like never before! Take action, take accountability, and do better!
So often we are in a rush to be somewhere else, to get further in life, to be older. We forget that here and now is just as important. Be present... Enjoy being a kid while you can! Teenagers you only get this time once 🙌 living according to your age will make a huge difference, give yourself time to grow up.
In the episode The Empress Patta shares her enthusiasm for learning. Most people will do everything they can to avoid mistakes, even if that includes not trying. On the Other Patta sees mistakes as an opportunity for growth and a challenge. She pushes herself to always do better, take accountability and embracing mistakes!
The Empress Patta talks about the value of life and how important it is to have a positive outlook even in hard situation.
.She shares a personal story of an accident that hurt her daughter. As any mother would, she was very upset but both her and her daughter decided to come together and have a new perspective. They used it as a learning experience and looked on the bright side.
The Empress Patta tells the story of one of her most impressive achievements. At the beginning of covid Patta had 1 restaurant. She knew that it was very likely that business could go under, so she got busy. As you listen to her story about how she grew from 1 restaurant to 4 during a worldwide pandemic, it will make you ask yourself, “What opportunities are out there while the world seems to be falling apart?” #stayhumble #stayhungry
Empress Patta speaks on the value of motherhood. She shares stories of her kids, watching them develop, and finding strength and motivation through them. This podcast will help you think of those loved ones in your life and find support through them in everything you do.
What should you do if you have a dream, but no money? The Empress Patta is here to tell you. She shares about how she went from nothing to owning and running 4 successful restaurants. At the end of this episode you will realize how asking for help is one of the greatest ways to get started, even when your wallet is empty.
The **Empress Patta has Talmage Thayne, her podcast manager, as a guest.
Talmage talks with Patta about her experience in USA, her mindset as an immigrant, and how that mindset has helped her succeed. No matter who you or where you are from - you have opportunity!**
**How did Patta learn to balance being a mother, wife and entrepreneur?
Her kids are her biggest motivation and always pushed her to not give up. Being a mother has made her a better business owner.
She uses perspective and communication to understand her employees better. She teaches her kids and employees to be proud of who you are and what you do!
Everyday has meaning!**
It's so important to hire the right people for your team and to set them up for success. We use core values so our employees know at the heart what matters to us. It's okay to make mistakes as long as you have accountability and learn from your mistakes. The Empress Patta not only wants to achieve her dreams but wants to help her employee meet their dreams as well. 🙌
The Empress Patta tells about how she chose each dish and how her super Kim created each recipe. As a foodie what matters to her is a meal she can be proud of and the way she expect a great meal to taste. Real authentic Thai food without compromises, she once had to travel hours to get ingredients she needed. It is worth it to make it right!
Patta has her husband Super Kim on the podcast. They Discuss their family and business dynamic. While their responsibilities vary, their goal for providing a great life for their family is the same. While Patta and Kim don’t follow traditional gender roles surrounding family and business, they utilize their strengths for the best outcomes.
The Empress Patta's shares her story about what brought to her to America the land of opportunity. She got here and went right to work! It wasn't long before her Empire was under way. Follow along as she tells about the building of her Empire, the attitude and work ethic that changed everything!
Success is simple! No excuses, work hard and have patience 🙌