Latina millennials, Jessica Molina & Yarel Ramos try figuring out life - through experts, homegirls and others trying to get their ish together.
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Ep. 93 - Meditation for Healing Your Heart (w/ Irene Vizcarra)
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These days, it's so important to slow down and take a moment to check in on your well-being. We're bombarded with graphic news and challenging real-life circumstances that take away any peace we try to attain. This meditation is perfect for re-centering, prioritizing yourself, and giving your heart the levity it seeks. Follow Irene: @spiritandmatte…
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Ep. 92 - Changing the Narrative on Reggaeton (w/ La Gata)
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Katelina Eccleston says reggaeton saved her life and now, she's committing her work to educating people on the genre that means so much to her. Through her media company, Reggaeton con La Gata, she's out to change the narrative on reggaeton and also, hold the genre accountable for its own shortcomings when it comes to race and gender. If you're a f…
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Ep. 91 - A Meditation for Self-Forgiveness
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Have you ever thought that the way you speak to yourself, you'd never speak to your friends or loved ones? We can harbor so much pain, guilt, and anger toward ourselves. As part of our first installment our Soul Care Series, we're dropping a powerful meditation, that's worth putting on repeat. This meditation by pranic healer, Marcela Arrieta is a …
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Ep. 90 - When Will I Be Happy With My Body?
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As we've gotten older, we've fortunately gotten wiser, but there are still areas we struggle to heal. And for us, that's our body image issues... the age-old, bull-shittery of picking apart our bodies and not appreciating them for all the amazing work they do daily. In this cozy convo, we unpack our internal conflicts and frustrations. As you'll he…
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Ep. 89 - Reclaiming Your Curls (w/ Julissa Prado)
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We love when we see our homegirls win! Rizos Curls recently joined the Ulta family, as the first Latina-owned curly haircare line. In honor of this incredible milestone, we're re-airing the episode with Rizos' founder and CEO, Julissa Prado. In this episode we hear all about Julissa's journey to embrace her curls and how she started her growing emp…
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Ep. 88 - It's Time to Claim Being a Bruja (w/ The Brujas of Brooklyn)
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Doctoras Miguelina Rodríguez and Griselda Rodríguez-Solomon are changing the way women connect to their divine feminine and their personal power in a patriarchal culture. Known as the Brujas of Brooklyn, these Afro-Dominican twins are challenging all the societal norms and expectations placed on women and creating space for others to do the same. I…
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Ep. 87 - How to Deal with Intense Pressure to Succeed (w/ Melissa Barrera & Leslie Grace)
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We've got Melissa Barrera and Leslie Grace, two of the leading ladies of "In the Heights" on the podcast this week! This convo, immediately turned into four homegirls chatting as we discussed their roles in this INCREDIBLE film, how they manage the pressure to succeed, honor their culture, and take care of their mental health. It's so dope to see t…
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Ep. 86 - Healing the Parent Wound (w/ Josie Rosario)
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We get it, family dynamics are hard - especially the older we get. But just because they're hard, doesn't mean we can't find healing. In this powerful episode with licensed therapist Josie Rosario explains how we can work to identify generational trauma, parent wounds, and how we can start the process toward healing. Plus, she breaks down boundarie…
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Our girl, Yarel is engaged so you know she had to share all the details on her man and their recent exciting news. In this episode, you'll hear why Yari thought she wasn't the marrying type, but how her boo changed all that for her. Plus, we end the episode shouting out some of the most annoying things people ask after you get engaged. Did we miss …
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Ep. 84 - How to Put Your Money to Work for You (w/ Linda Garcia)
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Linda Garcia was born to help people reach their maximum potential. Previously, she's helped women with their spiritual growth, but these days she's helping people spiritually and financially! In this conversation, the woman behind In Luz We Trust and the beginner stock market course, Wealth Rules Everything Around Me, details her path to financial…
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Ep. 83 - "Why Am I Letting Myself Suffer Like This?" (A Conversation on Depression)
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This is probably one of our most personal episodes to date. Jess opens up about her experience with depression and making the decision to take anti-depressants. She shares, when she realized she needed medical help, the effects of the medication, and personal details about her mental health journey. We are not medical experts so please seek profess…
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Ep. 82 - Work-Life Balance Is BS + Other Life Lessons from Meena Harris
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We love Meena Harris (best-selling author, founder of Phenomenal Woman's Action Campaign and Kamala Harris' niece!) for her candor, activism, and dope content she puts out into the world. There were too many questions and too little time, but during our convo we did get to hear about what it was like being raised by badass women (and how that's imp…
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Ep. 81 - Using Womb Work to Create Real Change (w/ Anabel Vizcarra)
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Womb shaman Anabel Vizcarra wants every woman to live into our fullest potential. In this episode, she shares the way that women with wombs can go inward to connect, create, and rediscover our internal wisdom. We're all born with the power to be great - Anabel helps us all see past the BS and access the work we need to do, to live into who we're me…
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Ep. 80 - Protecting Puerto Rico's Land & Future (w/ Bianca Graulau)
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When journalist, Bianca Graulau started researching the situation around private, protected land being sold to big investors, she never imagined the story would become personal, so quickly. But that's exactly what happened when she found out the land behind her house had been sold for the development of luxury convos. She took the story to TikTok a…
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Grind culture has got us all messed up. Even during a pandemic, so many of us have had an impossible time slowing down and cultivating stillness. In this week's Cozy Convo, Jess & Yarel talk about feeling burned out and how they're trying to find rest in a society that glorifies the hustle. Share your thoughts on today's episode! Email us hola@wait…
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Ep. 78 - How to Manage Your Student Loans (w/ Tanya Menendez)
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We know student loans aren't sexy, but it's something we gotta talk about. Combined millions of Americans owe more than $1.5 trillion, and women owe the most! We sat down with Tanya Menendez of Snowball Wealth, a resource designed to help women get out of debt and begin their journey toward financial freedom. She shares tips for managing your loans…
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Ep. 77 - Is Cannabis Just Grossly Misunderstood? (w/Jazmin Aguiar)
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Safe to say, cannabis is having *quite* a moment in the spotlight. Advocates continue pushing for legalization in more states while dispensaries and growers make their way through existing regulatory red tape. Now, even Mexico has joined the movement. Just this week, the country passed a landmark bill to legalize marijuana. With all that's going on…
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Ep. 76 - The Biggest Lies About Love (w/ Mirtha Michelle)
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Best-selling author, Mirtha Michelle has learned A LOT from loves ups and downs. Through each experience she finds a new lesson, one that she shares with readers around the world through her poignant poems and fortunately for us, through this podcast episode. In this convo, Mirtha shows us how we can all be more vulnerable and go deeper in love and…
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What makes a good friend? What happens when friends change and how do we even make friends as we get older? Yarel and Jess tackle a listener question about how to nurture friendships as we get older. Tune into this week's cozy convo all about the nuances of friendship. Follow the pod: @waitholduppod | @yarel_ramos | @heyjessmolina…
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Ep. 74 - Embrace the No's in Your Career (w/ Lilliana Vazquez)
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Lilliana Vazquez is an Emmy-award winning host and TV personality. She's got impeccable style and knows the ins and outs of the fashion industry. But it always wasn't that way. Growing up in Texas, Lilliana was a far cry from the glitz and glam of celebrity culture, but through grit, determination, and her fierce spirit - she created a career that …
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Ep. 73 - Don't Let Fear Hold You Back (w/ Patty Rodriguez)
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Patty Rodriguez is a trailblazer in the Latinx community. If you don’t recognize her voice from when she joins Ryan Seacrest on his morning radio show, then maybe you know her as the founder of Lil Libros, the collection of bilingual children’s books in English and Spanish. We’re big fans of Patty, not just because of her accomplishments, but becau…
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Ep. 72 - Don't Underestimate Being Street Smart (w/ Rosa Clemente)
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The inspiring activist Rosa Clemente is known to be on the frontlines speaking out against racial and ethnic injustice and in this conversation, we get to learn about how her upbringing influenced her path today. As a PhD candidate, Rosa also shares her experience in higher ed and offers sound advice for those climbing the ranks in academia and why…
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Ep. 71 - Is it the Right Time to Move in with Your Boo?
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Yarel and Jess talk about the truth behind moving in with your S.O. For some it's a simple process, but we found some complications along the way. We worked through past traumas, internal fears, and daddy issues to get to the next, important step in their relationships. Have an experience you want to share, email us at: hola@waitholduppodcast Follo…
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Ep. 70 - How Are You Showing Up for Yourself? (with Devi Brown)
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Devi Brown is a force in the spiritual and mindfulness world. She's the Chief Impact Officer at the Chopra Center and the author of the book, Crystal Bliss. But beyond that, she's one elevated woman who you can tell is vibrating on a high frequency. You want to be in this woman's presence, but in the time of social distancing, hearing from her on t…
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Ep. 69 - Approaching a New Year With a New Attitude
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2020 has been one of the most challenging years and we're so ready for 2021. To kick off the new year we're changing up our perspectives and approach to how we're living life. We're so thankful for all your loyalty and support. See you in the new year!By Jessica Molina & Yarel Ramos
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Ep. 68 - Can We Have a Normal Thanksgiving?
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There's nothing normal about Thanksgiving this year, but we can still make it special. Yarel and Jess talk about their own traditions and how things are going to look different this year. And of course, we share what we're thankful for, including you, our amazing listeners! Stay grateful. We love you all! Follow the pod: @waitholduppod | @heyjessmo…
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Ep. 67 - Confronting Anti-Blackness in the Latinx Community (w/ Janel Martinez)
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Janel Martinez is an author and the founder of Ain't I Latina, a site dedicated to celebrating Afro-Latinx womanhood. Her work as a journalist and speaker has challenged and educated many in the Latinx community to examine the racism and colorism engrained in society. In this conversation, she shares her insight on the work non-Black Latinx folk ca…
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Ep. 66 - How Frida Kahlo Can Teach Us to Live Our Best Life (w/ Arianna Davis)
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This episode we got to chat with Arianna Davis, Digital Director of OprahMag.com and author of the recently released, What Would Frida Do? (Yes y'all, that Frida). We all know, love, and admire Frida Kahlo: she's a badass who has cemented herself as an icon and it seems that every year her fame and relevance continue to grow. And in What Would Frid…
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Ep. 65 - How to Have Flawless Skin (w/ Elizabeth Palomares Michaels)
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This week's episode is all about SKINCARE. Esthetician & Piel Peel founder, Elizabeth Palomares Michaels stopped by the pod to give us the ultimate scoop on the best way to care for our skin and the products everyone should own. Plus, she shares all we need to do for our faces during cold, dry months and pollution and smoke-filled days. Elizabeth i…
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Ep. 64: How to Own Your Story (w/ Julissa Arce)
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If you've heard Julissa's story before, we promise, you haven't heard it like this! In our first episode back, (after an extended hiatus - our bad!) Julissa shares insights how you can own (and start to craft) your own story, the importance of self-promotion, and how she's embracing her constant evolution as a woman and agent of change. Plus, we he…
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Ep. 63 - Do I Have to Put My Life on Pause?
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Hey loves! We want to know – is there anything that has had to be canceled or postponed because of the Coronavirus? In this episode Jessica shares what it's like to be a bride-to-be with no clear picture of what the future holds or how long social distancing is going to last. And we know this is the case for so many of you out there. No matter what…
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Ep. 62 - The Power to Heal Through Breathwork (w/ Ana Lilia)
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When was the last time you took a deep breath from the pit of your belly and let all the air out? Chances are, it's been a while. Breathing is the thing we do all the time and think about the least. But there's power in our breath - especially if we know how to harness it. In this episode, Ana Lilia introduces us to breath work, it's healing potent…
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Hey loves! We hope y'all are safe and healthy right now! Since the Coronavirus pandemic broke out, we've all been trying to figure out what our new lives look like while we're social distancing. So this episode is a quick catch-up, just seeing where we're both at and how we're coping with our jobs, personal lives, and social isolation. Also, we're …
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Ep. 60 - Serving Up Health for Her Entire Community (w/ Jocelyn Ramirez)
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When Jocelyn Ramirez and her father faced major health concerns, she turned to food for solutions to improving their well-being and found the medicine she'd been looking for. Armed with new information about the power of food and the lack of resources in inner cities, Jocelyn started the vegan food service, Todo Verde. Since she started her busines…
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Ep. 59 - Processing Grief (w/ Dr. Lydiana Garcia)
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No one is ever prepared for death, and when it's a tragedy that seems to come out of nowhere it's even harder to process. Following the death of Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna, and 7 others, we felt the need to talk about death, grief, and loss with Dr. Lydiana Garcia. She talks us through what these moments trigger in us and how we can process t…
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Ep. 58 - You've Got to Show Yourself Grace (w/ Zoila Darton)
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There's no denying it – Zoila Darton is a force of nature. She is the founder of WORD, a creative agency based in L.A., which creates iconic events while fostering community. But while many may know Zoila the entrepreneur, this episode dives into the multi-faceted woman she truly is. In this conversation, Zoila gets candid about the reality of crea…
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Ep. 57 - We're BACK! New Year, New Intentions.
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Happy 2020 loves and welcome back to Wait, Hold Up! Thank you all so much for your patience as we got our lives together. We've missed y'all and are so happy to be back with a new episode! In this chat, we share why we're not big fans of resolutions, but prefer to take the new year as an opportunity to approach life from a new perspective and creat…
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Ep. 56 - When Do We Stop Trying to Change Ourselves?
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Hola loves! Get ready because this episode is probably the most vulnerable we’ve gotten in a while. It’s just the two of us talking about a major ‘wait, hold up’ moment :: dealing with unrealistic or unfair expectations being forced upon us. Yarel shares the battle of being constantly told she needs to change herself because of her profession. And …
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Ep. 55 - Creating a Path in Media on Her Own Terms (w/ Karli Henriquez)
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Karli Henriquez is one of the most versatile women in media [period]. She's worked in radio, TV, digital start-ups, and more. The brilliance of Karli isn't just that she's incredibly talented or always going hard for her culture (which she is), but also that she's all about making sure her progress creates opportunities for more women of color. Tun…
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Ep. 54 - Let's Talk About Sex (w/ Rebecca Alvarez Story)
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A huge component of our overall physical and emotional well-being. Both of us didn't grow up feeling comfortable talking openly about sex - and even as grown women, we still find ourselves dealing with shame on the topic. But in an effort to liberate ourselves and others, we're going for it and having our first and long overdue episode on SEX. In t…
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Ep. 53 - Changing Toxic Relationship Patterns (w/ Christine Gutierrez)
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If there's one person who knows about constantly self-destructing in relationships - it's Christine Gutierrez. And the truth is, we all know she's not the only one. Whether you're in a relationship or looking for "the one" chances are you're still working on breaking through bad habits to have a successful love life. In this episode, therapist and …
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Ep. 52 - Brown Badass Bonita (Interview w/ Kim Guerra)
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Hola! We are so excited for you to listen to the episode where we interview our girl Kim Guerra. She is the creator of Brown Badass Bonita a brand and movement she considers a revolutionary act of self love and love for our Latinx community. We discuss how her fuego apparel brand is empowering our culture and mujeres in our community. This episode …
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Ep. 51 - Finding Your True Voice (w/ Mariana Atencio)
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Tune into Mariana Atencio's interview who is a correspondent for MSNBC and NBC News, a TED speaker and an overall powerhouse. Every minute of this episode is gold! Join us for this casual convo and check out how one woman’s roots within the Latino community helped her magnify the culture and world that media seemed to keep missing. Atencio also she…
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Ep. 50 - Making Jefa Moves (w/ Patty Delgado)
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Hola boos! We have an exciting new episode with the founder of Hija de Tu Madre, Patty Delgado. Patty’s business interweaves artistic design with spirited identity statements such as apparel, jewelry, office supplies, and even phone cases. Yarel and Jessica chat with Patty about what drives her creativity, what she’s learned, and how she keeps that…
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Ep. 49 - A Leading Voice for Immigration Reform (w/ Sara Mora)
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Be ready to get fired up in this interview with Sara Mora who is the leading voice for immigration reform. She is an organizer and DACA recipient who does not hesitate to stand up for her community. You will learn more about how Sara got started in her journey and shares ways how we can also create change within our local communities. Have a questi…
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Ep. 48 – Out With the Old, In With the New AKA Spring Cleaning!
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Hola boos! What are your spring rituals? With the new season do you do a deep clean or is it same ol'? Today Yarel and Jess talk about welcoming the new season, the perks of traveling with parents (yup! that's a thing!), and answer a listener question on self-care. Have a question for us? Email: waitholduppodcast@gmail.com Follow the podcast: @wait…
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Ep. 47 – Investing in Your Future (w/ Eva Macias)
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Truth is, when it comes to saving and investing our money, many of us don't know where to start, which is why we're so happy to be joined by financial advisor, Eva Macias. In this convo, Eva talks retirement (yes y'all, we need to think of that now!), shares her tips for investing for the big picture and how our mindset and abundance mentality is c…
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Ep. 46 - Fighting Imposter Syndrome (w/ Adriana Alejandre)
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We have been wanting to sit with the brilliant host of Latinx Therapy, Adriana Alejandre for a long time and we FINALLY made it happen. Adriana is such an important voice in the mental health space and she's advocating for POCs to break the stigma surrounding mental illness. In this episode we chat about her work as a therapist, the critical work s…
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Ep. 45 - What's to love about a meditation retreat? Apparently, everything!
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Truthfully, does the idea of a 10 day silent meditation sound awesome or terrifying to you? For Jessica, it sounds like torture, but Yarel started her year with a Vipassana retreat and absolutely loved it. We're back with our first episode where she shares what made this experience so special and gives us all some insight on how we can become more …
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Hey boos – this is our last episode of the season! Since the new year is fast approaching we talk about our personal plans for 2019 and overcoming the doubt that creeps in when we try and set new goals for ourselves. And we get into how we deal with being around family during the holidays and getting all the questions about our romantic relationshi…
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