Warning: In this episode, we discuss topics related to kidnapping and sexual abuse, which may be distressing for some listeners. The content includes detailed recounting of the kidnapping experience, emotional trauma, and other sensitive issues. Listener discretion is advised. In part 2 of my conversation with Carla Shellis, we explore breaking the…

Warning: In this episode, we discuss topics related to kidnapping and sexual abuse, which may be distressing for some listeners. The content includes detailed recounting of the kidnapping experience, emotional trauma, and other sensitive issues. Listener discretion is advised. On today’s vulnerable episode, I sit down with my lovely guest Carla, as…

In this solo episode, I’m giving big sister advice to tackle some of your hard questions. From the pressure to always be “on” in social scenarios and learning to give yourself grace to navigating your internal dialogue during challenging times and growing through the failures, we dig in deep. I also give my opinions on how to thrive in this new era…

In today’s solo episode, I share my journey of building self-confidence, emphasizing the importance of cultivating it from the inside out. As you begin to work through your personal roadblocks and negative self-perceptions through therapy, journaling, and movement, you start to heal and fuel your self-love. I also talk about the importance of curat…

On today’s episode, I sit down with Terri Cole, licensed psychotherapist and author of “Boundary Boss” and “Too Much”, to discuss the nuances of codependency. Terri first breaks down what codependency actually means and how it can interact with every sector of our lives, from career to intimate relationships. Her work being geared towards successfu…

On today’s episode, I am pleased to meet with my good friend, Angel Alzona, a multifaceted creative and all around incredible human being. We first explore the start of our friendship and are honest about the misjudgment that can happen when meeting people in LA but thankfully, later developing a bond over the pandemic and getting to truly get to k…

In today’s solo episode, I break down and examine the myriad of transitions we all experience in this life, from career shifts to relationships to interpersonal connections. As we go through life, being able to recognize when it’s time to jump ship or take a calculated risk is so powerful. I share the times in my life when I’ve had to embrace my fe…

In today’s episode, we welcome Sam de Castro, a marketing and influencer expert known for her impressive career and pivotal roles in shaping brands like e.l.f. Cosmetics, Fenty Beauty, and Naturium. Sam shares her journey from discovering her passion for marketing in college to navigating the chaotic world of ad agencies, ultimately finding her nic…

In today’s episode, I sit down with Cavanaugh James, a new friend and a significant influence on why I started this podcast. Cavanaugh and I delve into the tumultuous and transformative decade that was our 20s. Cavanaugh shares his journey of moving from Texas to NYC, auditioning for Juilliard, and finding his footing in his career. Meanwhile, I re…

On today’s intimate solo episode, I begin to peel back the layers behind my put-together exterior to reveal my truth, my experiences, and my trauma. Born from a sense of feeling misunderstood from an early age, I want this podcast to truly highlight who Yanina is, both the good and the uncomfortable. In the midst of coming from Venezuela to my tumu…

In this episode of Similarly Different, I got to sit down with my friend Liane V and talk about how she and I have navigated through the changes in our lives up to now. Whether it’s self, career, relationships, new responsibilities, etc. knowing how to navigate through the changes that we experience is so important. It’s not always easy or a smooth…

So… today's the big day — I decided to go and take a jump (why am I nervous? lol) I’m finally launching my new podcast, Similarly Different… eeek! There’s been trials, errors, I’ve put it away and finally took the idea back out of the drawer and did it. I’m excited yet nervous, but also a sense of calmness. There’s so many layers to me that the wor…