A motivational podcast for the career-driven, business go-getter, modern Latina, with the purpose of helping you engineer a life you love. You will hear about Motherhood and parenting, career (STEM stories), business, entrepreneurship, and creativity! As mami says, "Nunca es Tarde para Aprender"! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pongaselaspilas/support
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Master classes and interviews with writers & poets. The International Writers' Collective is an Amsterdam-based learning community. We offer creative writing courses locally and online.
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Best-selling author and IWC instructor, Ellen Keith speaks about her latest novel The Dutch Orphan and shares insights on researching a historical novel, working with multiple POVs, outlining, and giving characters purposeBy International Writers' Collective
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5 Steps to Use Creativity to Prevent Overwhelm
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Stress and Overwhelm affect all of us and it is very important to find ways to regulate our emotions and manage that stress to prevent illnesses. In this episode, Laura invites you to explore how creativity can help you prevent that overwhelm. Listen to these 5 steps that will help you use that creativity that is within you to help you relax. Thank…
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5 Pasos Para Usar la Creatividad Y Prevenir El Agobio
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El estres y el agobio son cosas que nos afectan a todos y es muy importante encontrar formas de regular esas emociones para prevenir enfermedades. En este episodio Laura te invita a explorar como la creatividad te puede ayudar a prevenir ese agobio. Escucha 5 pasos que te ayudaran a usar esa creatividad que esta en ti para relajarte. Gracias por es…
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Nigerian author Lola Shoneyin speaks with IWC teacher Karen Kao about her award-winning novel, The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives, which is soon to be a Netflix series. They cover using multiple points of view, tackling social issues, enriching dramatic scenes with humour, Lola's best advice for aspiring writers and more.…
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Join Laura as she shares updates about her career, and family and shares some of her struggles as a working mom and also some tips that she has found useful along the way! This episode is intended to encourage you and help you feel seen and heard. Are you a working mom? What other struggles would you like to add? Connect with Laura over on Instagra…
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Acompaña a Laura en este episodio completamente en Español, en el cual habla sobre algunas de las dificultades que vive como Mama e Ingeniera y algunos de sus consejos para ti! Eres una mami trabajadora? Conectate con Laura! Ahora puedes dejar comentarios o notas de voz por la aplicacion de Spotify o por mensaje directo en Instagram @pongaselaspila…
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Laura returns to the podcast and is excited to celebrate 4 years of sharing her life and thoughts with you! Listen to find out the topics that will be covered in this new season and a re-introduction to the essence of this podcast and how it can be helpful for you. -Motherhood -STEM/career -Entrepreneurship -Creativity -Mindset Connect with Laura o…
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Lauren Groff Master Class Recording
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New York Times-bestselling author Lauren Groff gave a master class for our students on 25 February 2023 at Huis de …By International Writers' Collective
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American author & biographer Julie Phillips speaks to IWC teacher Karen Kao about her latest book, The Baby on the Fire Escape and offers some insights on the relationship between motherhood and creativityBy International Writers' Collective
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American novelist Jenny Offill speaks to IWC teacher Karen Kao about her latest book, Weather, and offers some insights on her writing process and influencesBy International Writers' Collective
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Listen to check in with Laura as she comes back to the podcast after 6 weeks postpartum. New baby, new perspectives, and new announcements. Connect with Laura over on Instagram @pongaselaspilaspodcast. Thanks for listening! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pongaselaspilas/messageSupport this podcast: https://podc…
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[Replay] Is Asking for Help a Sign of Weakness
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Pilosas, Asking for help is not always easy but that doesn't mean we should feel ashamed to ask for it when we need it. Join Laura as she describes her journey relating to asking for help and how she has overcome the limiting beliefs and negative thoughts around asking for help. As always, connect with Laura on IG @pongaselaspilaspodcast and share …
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Pilosa, do you have a blog? Have you been wanting to start a blog? In this episode, Laura dives into the five lessons she has learned through her blogging journey and how they can be applied to starting a new project, job, or career. Join Laura as she spills motivation to keep pushing past mindset issues and prepare you to achieve your goals. Make …
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Pilosa, are you scared of failing? What is a failure for you? We all experience feelings of failure throughout our lives and most times they block us, they cause a certain pressure in our lives that just doesn't feel right. Join Laura as she spills motivation to keep pushing past mindset issues and prepare you to live a happier life.Make sure to co…
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Venezuelan writer Liz Prieto speaks about her collection 'My Broken Cornuco' and offers some great tips for self-publishing and author marketingBy International Writers' Collective
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[REPLAY] From Engineer to Coach with Alvina Nadeem- You CAN be Both!
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Listen to the very first interview on Pongase la Pilas and get motivated to follow your dreams! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pongaselaspilas/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pongaselaspilas/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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[REPLAY] Limiting Beliefs Defined and How to Overcome Them
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Are you familiar with limiting beliefs or "creencias limitantes"? Have you identified having any limiting beliefs? In this episode, I dive into what they are, I share some of my own limiting beliefs and teach you ways to overcome them so you can be one step closer to reaching your dreams! As always you can connect with me on IG @pongaselaspilaspodc…
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What I am Packing in my Hospital Bag for Baby #2
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I am so excited to bring you all my very first video podcast!! It is something I would love to do more of, so let me know what you think of video podcasts?! By the time you hear/watch this episode, I will hopefully already have given birth or be at the hospital in the process! Let me know if you are enjoying these motherhood type of episodes and if…
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20 Baby Products I will be Using Again with Baby #2
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Pilosas, if any of are expecting a baby or have been invited to a baby shower, here are my favorite 20 baby products that I will be using again with Baby #2, to help you get a practical and awesome gift! Nose Frida for mucus control Brestfriend for holding baby during breastfeeding sessions, i even bought the inflatable one for travel Coconut oil f…
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In this episode, I talk about community over competition, which lately I feel is a term that is used a lot, and believe me I am all for it, but it has been hard to get to a point where I genuinely feel it for other women and vice versa. Join me to listen to some of the real-life stories that I have lived through regarding this feeling of competitio…
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Going to a Site Visit while 9 Months Pregnant
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As a woman in a STEM career, there are many challenges that we face and even more when we are part of a male-dominated industry, however, there are ways to embrace those challenges and make the best of your career! In this episode, I will be sharing some tips about going to the field as a woman almost 9 months pregnant! These tips will work even if…
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Quick question for all of you pilosas: Do you check work email outside of office hours? Do you make yourself available 24/7—to solve any problem that might arise? Will you pick up work outside of your job description at a moment’s notice? I am sure you have done at least one of those things throughout your career, I know I have, but I have learned …
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If you are looking for a new job or even an internship then this is the episode for you!! In this short and sweet episode, Laura shares her perspective on the #1 thing that you should have when applying for a new job! After some experience looking at other people's resumes, conducting interviews, and making hiring decisions, Laura wants to share he…
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In today's episode, Laura talks about ways to increase your self-confidence and debunks the myth that we are either born with or without confidence! Take notes during this episode so you can work on increasing your self-confidence and feel ready for whatever situation you are facing. The 4 Simple steps covered are: 1. Write down your own story 2. M…
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You go to school and work towards your career goals, and give it your all, and as the years go by you realize that you have let your career define who you are because you can't fathom leaving your career or changing it!! If this sounds at all familiar to you, or you are intrigued by it, then listen to this week's episode that will help you reflect …
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Happy Tuesday!! Listen to Laura's lessons learned from potty training her daughter. These lessons can transcend to so much more than just potty training! Connect with Laura at www.instagram.com/pongaselaspilaspodcast Thanks for listening! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pongaselaspilas/messageSupport this podcas…
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How to Incorporate Vision into Our Every Day
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Join Laura as she interviews Rebecca Contreras about infusing vision in our everyday lives. Rebecca lives in the Austin Texas area, she owns her own company and nonprofit (the company is www.avantgarde4usa.com; nonprofit is www.launchpadthecenter.org). She has two adult kids and 2 grandchildren; she also recently launched a book, Lost Girl (www.reb…
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In this week's episode of Pongase las Pilas podcast, Laura welcomes the new year by sharing some of her experiences from her last trip to Colombia, seeing her family, and saying goodbye to someone very special. Laura also introduces a new idea she has and asks for your feedback on it, so make sure to email her at pongaselaspilas2day@gmail.com to le…
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Join Laura as she recounts a summary of how Pongase las Pila podcast began 3 years ago and what led to the idea behind creating a podcast in the first place! Connect with Laura on Instagram at www.instagram.com/pongaselaspilaspodcast Leave a review for the podcast to help reach more Pilosas Send a note to Laura at pongaselaspilas2day@gmail.com --- …
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How to Take More Risks to Get What you Want
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In this episode, Laura brings an episode full of motivation to help you take more risks and ultimately achieve those dreams and goals that you want! Listen to learn ways that will help you get rid of self-doubt and help shift your mindset. As always connect with Laura on IG @pongaselaspilaspodcast or email her at pongaselaspilas2day@gmail.com Thank…
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Fears of Being Pregnant in a Male-Dominated Industry
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Hey Pilosas, join Laura as she discusses her internal conflicts around being pregnant in a mostly male-dominated industry and the fears that she had during her first pregnancy in hopes of helping any of you that are thinking of having kids or perhaps are also pregnant. Connect with her on Instagram @pongaselaspilaspodcast --- Send in a voice messag…
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5 Things that Intimidated Me when Starting out as a Civil Engineer
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In this episode, Laura shares 5 things that intimidated her when first starting out as a Civil Engineer. Listen to learn from her experiences and get a bolt of motivation as she recounts each memory and extracts the lessons learned that can help you if you are starting out in a new STEM career! Connect with Laura on Instagram at https://www.instagr…
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Serving the Comunidad Latina in an Unexpected Field
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As women, we are blazing through different industries and professions that were not very popular among women for many years, and what a great time to make our mark wherever we may find ourselves. As Latinas, it is so important to have a seat at the table and be that example for other Latinas to be able to see that it is possible, and more than ever…
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How to Negotiate Your Salary Strategically
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As a Latina growing up and seeing her parents' efforts every day to give her and her sister a better future, Laura knew her responsibility was to make them proud by having a profitable career with a high-paying job that would enable her to help them financially later on and that was one of the reasons she became an Engineer! What she never knew unt…
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How to Be Intentional When Starting Your Business
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On this episode Laura talks to Jennifer Dopazo who started her business during a recession and shares some tips about how she niched down and took note of the actions in her business that really energized her in order to be more intentional with how she grew her business. Jennifer shares her family's immigration story and how society and culture ha…
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After a long break, Laura is back with this mini-episode re-defining the direction of this podcast and asking all of you for help to make this podcast a resource for all of you as Latinas! DM her on Instagram @pongaselaspilaspodcast or email her at pongaselaspilas2day@gmail.com with your questions or topics you would like for her to cover on the po…
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Asking for help is not always easy but that doesn't mean we should feel ashamed to ask for it when we need it. Join Laura as she describes her journey relating to asking for help and how she has overcome the limiting beliefs and negative thoughts around asking for help. For being a loyal listener you can enjoy 20% off Laura's shop using the code PO…
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Laura Wetherington Master Class Recording
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In this master class, award-winning poet Laura Wetherington and Wende Crow discuss using fake translations for inspiration, the power of epistolary poems and confessionals, and much more.By International Writers' Collective
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Papi Segment: El Negocio que Cambio Nuestras Vidas
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Join your host Laura as she interviews her dad in this new segment of Pongase las Pilas podcast! In this episode, Laura and her dad Edgar talk about moving to the United States and how the decision was made. Edgar introduces the story of the business that changed their life and provides some practical tips for anyone looking to start a new business…
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Join Laura as she does a quick 2020 recap and shares an important announcement about the podcast and also shares with all of you some motivation when it comes to setting goals. Make this year unforgettable and be intentional with how you set your goals. Let's connect on IG @pongaselaspilaspodcast!! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.sp…
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A short episode but full of motivation and the close of a great season! Join Laura as she shares how to dream as big as a Five Year Old because they are just the wisest! Stroll through memory lane and really hone in on your dreams and use that motivation to start whatever you have been wanting to start! Stay tuned until the end for a super exciting…
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Are you ready to see growth but not sure how to balance #allthethings? In this episode, I interview Mayda Poc, a life and career coach that brings us actionable tips and shares with us how we can push boundaries to see growth! She breaks down the links to community beliefs around money and boundaries and how we can handle it all! Let's connect on I…
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Pilosa, are you scared of failing? What is a failure for you? We all experience feelings of failure throughout our lives and most times they block us, they cause a certain pressure in our lives that just doesn't feel right. Join Laura as she spills motivation to keep pushing past mindset issues and prepare you to live a happier life. Make sure to c…
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Navigating College Life with Maria Paula Carranza
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Navigating college life is exciting and can also be very stressful but as with anything, mindset plays a huge role in how you deal with the challenges that come with pursuing higher education. Join Laura as she interviews one of her dear primas, Maria Paula, a Computer Science Engineer pursuing her Master’s degree in New York City. Maria and Laura …
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Pilosa, do you have a blog? Have you been wanting to start a blog? In this episode, Laura dives into the five lessons she has learned through her blogging journey and how they can be applied to starting a new project, job, or career. Join Laura as she spills motivation to keep pushing past mindset issues and prepare you to achieve your goals. Make …
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From Engineer to Coach with Alvina Nadeem - You Can Be Both!
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Hey Pilosas, get ready to be motivated with the very first interview of this season! My guest is Alvina Nadeem, a Mechanical Engineer who fell in love with the world of Coaching and is now pursuing both fields and combining them to reach her dream of being a public speaker. You will be inspired by this conversation into starting that new project th…
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S2 Ep. 01 Looking Back to Start Something New
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Hey everyone, Pongase las Pilas is back! In this episode, you will learn about how Pongase las Pilas started and what you can expect for this upcoming season. Laura wants to provide motivation and encouragement to help you change the things you are not enjoying in your life. As always you can connect with Laura on IG @pongaselaspilaspodcast, DM her…
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Do you consider yourself a Pilosa? Have you ever heard of the term Pilosa? Well, join Laura in this episode where she dives into what it means and how to determine if you would consider yourself one. This is a short episode but full of motivation, Pongase las Pilas Style! As always you can connect with Laura on IG @pongaselaspilaspodcast, DM her, a…
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S2 Ep. 03 Limiting Beliefs Defined and How to Overcome Them
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Are you familiar with limiting beliefs or "creencias limitantes"? Have you identified having any limiting beliefs? In this episode, Laura dives into what they are, shares some of her own limiting beliefs and teaches you on ways to overcome them so you can be one step closer to reaching your dreams! As always you can connect with Laura on IG @pongas…
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Guess who's back??!! Pongase las Pilas podcast will be coming back to your ears next month!🎧 Mark your calendars for the launch date, Sept. 1 and check out stories for more details on this new season! 🎤Hace un rato que no tenemos nuevos episodios pero les aseguro que valió la pena la espera. 💃 La nueva temporada de Pongase las Pilas llega el próxim…
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