In today’s episode I talk about finding ways to monitize our creative work. •How my creativity helped heal me emotionally & physically. • Looking at our creative work as medicine. • How our creativity helps grows our skills for a career or business. •Why our brain needs consistency in order to change our perspective on the way we make money. •Why w…

In this episode I talk about what a privilege it is to process our emotions. • My first therapy experience and what it taught me. • Different ways you may have processed in the past with out even knowing. • Why many of us suppress our emotions and how to start to process in healthier ways. Feeling stuck? Unsure of what to do next? Would you like so…

Transformation often requires aloneness. In this episode I speak on what my forced isolation taught me and how being alone (or feeling isolated) can often be a beautiful journey. Feeling stuck? Unsure of what to do next? Would you like some clarity and chance to start transforming your life? I created a course to help you do just that! Plus you can…

In this episode I talk about why I decided to change the name of the podcast. Where the inspiration came from. Meaning behind it. Podcast evolution. Womanhood, unworthiness, and jealousy. Feeling stuck? Unsure of what to do next? Would you like some clarity and chance to start transforming your life? I created a course to help you do just that! Plu…

Romance novels tell stories that range from mundane to zany to melodramatic to tearjerkers and beyond. Regardless of the plots, one of the reasons the genre resonates with readers is its everlasting element of hope. Every romance novel must end on a positive, optimistic note (cliffhanger serials notwithstanding). Love is eternal, and no fiction doe…

In this episode I talk about 3 ways I learned to stop negative self talk. Things discussed in episode: What I learned from an emotionally abusive relationship • The link between emotions & self talk • How EFT/tapping helped me move tuff emotions • why affirmations don’t always work Feeling stuck? Unsure of what to do next? Would you like some clari…

Can we manifest while in survival mode? Many feel it’s impossible if your in a low vibration. I think it’s absolutely possible. Learn how this has happened throughout my life. Things I talk about on episode: How anger helped with awareness. • How what you don’t want & desire help with manifesting • What I’ve learned about pain & visualization. And …

In this episode I talk about: How not to take things personal • Why we are always searching for “fairness” • Intergenerational trauma • How systems of oppression perpetrate bully behavior Feeling stuck? Unsure of what to do next? Would you like some clarity and chance to start transforming your life? I created a course to help you do just that! Plu…

In this episode I talk about: • Dealing with chronic pain for years. •Where have I been? •Family, Trauma, & Surrendering

Welcome to Season 5 of the podcast! I'm honored to have Gloria Lucas of Nalgona Positivity Pride to start the new season. She specializes in intersectional eating disorders education and provides resources that transform the lives of BIPOC individuals and expand eating disorders treatment models. Being the founder and CEO of Nalgona Positivity Prid…

In this last week of 2021 I reflect on how our money wounds can come up when ending a relationship. Why it's crucial to have a financial & mental health plan before a breakup. What becoming a single mother in my early 20s taught me and preparing for 2022. --Support the podcast: https://anchor.fm/jacqueline-diaz/support Books Mentioned: Atomic Habit…

In today's episode we have @SpiritualBlackSmith. She’s a Healer, Medium, Psychic, Medical Intuitive, Reiki Practitioner, Yoga Teacher and Intuitive Life Coach. I met @SpiritualBlackSmith after hearing her speak and then joining one of her group session. Her sessions allowed me to both connect to my intuition and spirit guides. The sessions are beau…

We’ve compiled a list of six sweet and sexy heroes from some amazing historical romances. These remarkable men will have you swooning with their devoted adoration for their women. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jacqueline-diaz-romance/message

For a while–except for maybe Jude Deveraux–there was no other mass-market romance author in the 1980s to 1990s whose prolific writing achieved such commercial success than Johanna Lindsey. Lindsey reached #1 on the New York Times Best Seller list with Defy Not the Heart. Here we at Sweet Savage Flame we review Defy Not the Heart, which we happily r…

These 15 Historical Romances published before 2000 either caused radical changes in the romance novel industry or they are so pivotal and unforgettable, they should be considered must-reads. Please note, at SweetSavageFlame.com we may not have reviewed all books on this list, yet. However, we recognize their importance to the genre. Our aim is to r…

Today's episode is an impromptu podcast inspired by our previous episode. Life transition can bring many challenges and it requires us to have courage while dealing with so much doubt, fear, and anxiety. I wondered what would have helped me stay inspired, focused, and hopeful while going though my own life transition. Then while listening to an ama…

In today's episode we talk all about what getting unstuck & gaining clarity. This is the 2nd part of a 4 part series on Life Transition. Where we talk about why we feel stuck, getting unstuck, gaining clarity, patterns and habits, improving our mental health, and ultimately living a life feeling more in tuned with our purpose and passions. Make sur…

Today, I'm doing a solo episode where I talk about how identity loss led me to my purpose. It was a long journey to say the least. A lot of breakdowns, breakthroughs, and healing. If you find yourself struggling with feeling stuck and unclear about what's next this episode is for you! Things we discuss in the podcast: What is Identity Loss What fee…

On April 25, 2021, Australian romance author, Valerie Parv, passed away at the age of 69, just one week shy of her 70th birthday. She joins her fellow Harlequin/Mills and Boon colleague, Emma Darcy, who predeceased her by 4 months, having passed on December 21, 2020. Sweet Savage Flame remembers these two romance legends whose combined sales totale…

In the first episode of my podcast Sweet Savage Flame, the topic is Discussing Bodice Rippers #1, where I talk about the origins of the modern romance genre: the much-maligned bodice ripper. Should we keep those un-politically correct books strictly in the past or take the best of what the genre had to offer to reignite a new movement in romance no…

Today we speak with Melissa of @meltifaceted on finding self-love through self-styled modeling, how to own our sexual power & sensuality, and combating toxic self talk through forgiveness. Melissa Instagram is full of beautiful and powerful images. I hope you’ll check them out and see your own power and uniqueness in them. Follow Melissa on Instagr…

In today's episode I talk about what it was like dealing with depression and coming out of it, what I learned from my own transitions and how it helped me deal with this quarantine, and more important some tips on how you can navigate it too. This episode was fun to record believe it or not. It gave me a chance to dive in and look back on what I've…

Today I talk with Naima Wodson of Beach Bum Wisdom Travels. In this episode we discuss what its really like to live your dreams, how she honors her need for rest especial as mompreneur (and now fiance), and what's its like to flow from your feminine energy. Naima's 1st episode back in 2017 is still one of our top 5 episodes. In this 2nd episode you…

Today we have Christina DeLosAngeles from The Therapy Things Radio podcast. Christina is a therapist who shares with us what its like for her to sit with it. Sit with the unknown. Sit with the uncertainty of what's next when things aren't panning out exactly as you planned. Christina really goes in on her process that she gives her clients and how …

In this mini episode I talk about my time off from social media, why its important to know ourselves and what we want, and of course what's next for Amigapreneur. Why I had such a hard time owning what I really wanted. Learning self worth and how I started to work on seeing myself past tittles and identifiers. Amigapreneur gave me purpose through s…

In today's episode we have Patty Delgado founder of Hija De Tu Madre. We talk cultural representation in fashion, her growth as a woman and entrepreneur, what her trip to Europe taught her, and why her self-care can include some reggaeton. Goddess Transcending // 28 Days To Transformation & Clarity: https://amigapreneur.wixsite.com/goddesstrancendi…

In today's episode we have Andrea of Ixiq Designs. Learn how this sculptress went from freaking out in her car for being fired for the first time ( in her 30s) to now designing jewelry. Not just any jewelry though. Custom made jewelry that represents her love of art and heritage. In this episode we talk representation, cultural appropriation as a W…

In today's episode we talk with Janelle from the Love And Justice podcast on vulnerability, motherhood, what the heck hybrid homeschooling is, setting healthy boundaries, and why she made the decision cut her mother out of her life. To Follow Janelle: @nellie_scales Guest Post Janelle wrote: https://www.scarymommy.com/alone-time-husband-kids-vacati…

In today's episode I talk about Visualization as a healing tool. Learn how visualization helped me heal and let go shame and guilt from Motherhood. Also, How I use it to connect to my desires and feminine energy. To Follow us: @amigapreneur Email us at amigapreneur@gmail.com To Join The 3-Day Getting Unstuck Challenge: bit.ly/The3-Day-Getting-Unstu…

Today we talk with Sha Roehm of Meditations With Sha on how meditation allowed her to really show up as herself, how WOC of color can hold space for one another, being ok with people walking away, and we even discuss launching a business as a spiritpreneur. To follow Sha: @meditationswithsha Website: https://meditationswithsha.com/ To Follow us: @a…

In today's episode we talk with Tonya Gonzalez of Brown Girls Who Bruja. She's a Tarot Life Coach, a born Psychic Medium, author of her upcoming book ' “The Sensuous Bruja.” A practical and useful playbook to add Sexy to your Magic!' and in 2012 was voted #3 psychic in the world. Today Tonya talks about healing the mind, her journey from single mom…

In this episode I talk about what an Awkward Goddess is. Healing tools I've used/use to heal past traumas and how they've helped me get more in tune with my feminine goddess energy. To watch the full video on my IGTV @amigapreneur In this video I talk EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) to learn more go here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4GMJncu-…

In today's episode we have Adri an artist, reiki healer, and intuitive portrait creator. Healing comes in many forms, today we learn how art helped Adri heal, what it really means when we outgrow our relationships, how to find joy even in the darkest places, and why she says we are intuitively always helping one another heal. and much much more. To…

Today's episode is a quick one from your host, Jacqueline, to remind all of us that we are ever growing and evolving. I wrote this quick note to myself after getting some inspiration while watching Spike Lee's 'She's Gotta Have It' on Netflix. I feel we all are artist in our own way. Whether writers, bloggers, podcaster, and hey even 9-5s. Listen t…

In this episode we talk with Kiah McBride a writer and self described storyteller. She is the writer and founder of WriteOnKiah a space where she shares her personal journey on "inspiring love and acceptance of self through sharing of personal experiences and life lessons". In this episode we discuss her journey from struggling writer in California…

In this episode Veronica, of Casa Mia Interior Design, talks to us how she used work and long hours to numb facing the pain of ending a 5 year relationship. That is until it started to affected her whole life and business. It also helped put a light on her unhappiness and changed her views on what success and meaning in your work meant. Veronica is…

In this episode I talk feminine energy and dive into the evolution of the podcast. How it started with wanting to feature more WOC in the podcast world to now (almost 6 years later) focusing on life transition, from that place of feeling stuck to taking action on your dreams. What are my plans for 2019, how does feminine energy play a part in our l…

Welcome back, welcome back! Never mind that it is early in the morning and my voice is raspy, or that its almost March and I just launch the first episode of 2019. Learn where I've been and why 2019 has been such a busy year already. In this episode I talk about purpose. Not in the traditional way of how-tos and prompts, but more so as a matter of …

In today's Solo Podcast I talk about my sit down with my father. Has there ever been a time you wanted speak with your parents from the viewpoint of the child you once were? Is there something in your past you wanted to know more about, get clarity, or put rest? Are you ready to forgive a parent, a partner, or a friend? Learn the one thing I did be…

What is the one thing you can do today to reflect the new you for 2019? In today's quick podcast I talk about the 3 things I've started to incorporate that have made such a difference in my life. How I keep the momentum going, how its helped me in my business, and how its even helped my creative process. Have you've been wanting to make real consis…

If you’re a lover (and follower) of all things Michelle Obama you may have heard her open up about having a miscarriage a few woks ago “I felt lost n alone. And I felt like I failed because we don’t talk about them. We sit in our own pain, thinking somehow we’re broken.” Today’s guest Wendy Amara talks about her struggles with getting pregnant and …

In today's' episode we have writer and author GG Renee Hill. I've know GG for a few years now and original fell in love with her writing because of how raw and honest she was about her journey. She recently wrote about growing up with a mother who struggles with schizophrenia in a very open piece for Shondaland.com entitled 'Choosing my Mental Heal…

Jessica Guzman is the founder of Pura Holistic Wellness. She's both a registered nurse and a health coach. This business owner, wife, and mother 2 said she felt like she was living her best life. "I was showing up as what I thought was the best version of a mother and a wife." Then came the realization that while her son was transitioning to adulth…

Koereyelle is a woman who tuned her $32K teaching salary into a six figure empire. She has a popular podcast, travel agency, and a super successful (and sold out) event WERK, PRAY, SLAY. No one would of thought that this inspiring and super motivated woman would get into an abusive relationship. You know who was more shocked, Koeryelle. She says af…

In today's solo episode I walk you through my 3 step process on getting over Impostor Syndrome. Why you need to figure out your #1 confidence killer. Also, how committing to a 21 day of no Netflix (tv) and very little social media changed the game in my life and business. Find me on all Social Media @amigapreneurAbout the host: I help women through…

Today's episode is a Solo Podcast. In this short episode I share my journey to podcasting through writing. How writing can become a vehicle for healing. How I found the courage to have a voice and why its important for you to find yours. How I'm able to get my guest to open up and why self intimacy is super important. Find me on all Social Media @a…

In this episode Arielle opens up about travel, motherhood, and how she abandoned being a workaholic as her identity. Why the work she has now is not her passion and why you don't need yours to be either. Ways to create spaces for both the inner work and fun. Also, how the election and her son pushed her to become a Nerd Nomad Mom. Plus she answer a…

In today's episode we have Jocelyn the co-founder of Hire-Women.com and the soon to launch Hire Women Agency. She is also the creator of the logo t-shirts Hire Women, Support Your Homegirls, and Orgullosamente Latina. This Multi talented and multi creative mujer teaches us how to believe in ourselves beyond the doubts and limitations of our communi…

In today's episode we talk about why therapy can still be taboo in the Latino community. Is therapy still only for "los locos" (crazy people)? How to approach the therapy convo with your girlfriends, how transition shows up in the body, and why being vulnerable is different when you come from trauma. She even gives me some tips on handling my own e…

Today's guest is Joy the creator of Part Time Exploradora, Joy talks conscious travel, why she says the world is brown, becoming a full time entrepreneur, tips on saving on travel, what country is the most dangerous, and why believing in yourself is so important, and much more. To find joy visit her website http://parttimeexploradora.com/ and follo…