TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains explicit language about sexual, physical, and verbal abuse, drugs use, and domestic violence that might be triggering for some people. Listeners' discretion is advised. 

Have you ever felt that being a woman is exhausting? Being flashed, receiving unsolicited explicit pics, and being catcalled are some of the "benign" violent experiences a woman faces daily. These situations, like the extreme ones, carve a wound and traumatize us beyond what our conscious minds can process. 

In today's episode, I'm joined by the inspiring Marissa Alma Nick, Founder of the Alma Dance Theater, where she is also a Choreographer. She is also the Director of ScreenDance Miami, a Public Speaker, and the Author of "Rebel In Venus," a semiautobiographical story told in a brutally honest voice that depicts sexual revelations, high-school humiliations, unwanted pregnancies, unwavering friendships, sex work, divorce, and loss.

We had an impactful and profound conversation about sexual abuse, domestic violence, rape, the reality of sex workers, and the naturalization of the sexual violence every woman suffers throughout their life. We also talk about trauma and how Marissa dealt with it to reunite with herself again, how "Rebel In Venus" came to life, and so much more. 

Tune in to Episode 140 of Amiga, Handle Your Shit, and learn more about this brave Latina that dared to face and find a way around her trauma.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• A bit about Marissa's family and upbringing (4:10)
• The transition from dancer to writer (8:00)
• Why do kids blame themselves for the things adults do to them (13:20)
• How sexual violence dictated Marissa's relationship with sex and her own body (18:50)
• How it really is to work at a strip club (26:00)
• Don't shame yourself for shaming yourself (33:10)

Connect with Marissa:

• Website
• LinkedIn
• Alma Dance Theater Instagram
• Book: Marissa Alma Nick - Rebel In Venus

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• Jackie Tapia Arbonne website

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Happy 4th Of July, Amigas!

As we celebrate today’s holiday with our families and enter this July, it’s the perfect occasion to look back at the first part of the year and assess our goals for the second half. In the spirit of this mid-year self-reflection, I would like you to ask yourself, are you in a financial revolution, or are you in a financial stunt? If you’re in a financial revolution, then congratulation on your hard work. Keep it going, Amiga! If you’re not, do not despair, we’ve all been there at some point. Use this time to refocus your direction, realign with your core values, and recreate a cultural and financial revolution. I guarantee you that all your financial wishes will come true at the end of this journey.

If you want to learn more about how how to unlock your financial revolution, stop whatever you’re doing right now and buy my new bestselling book, The Amiga Way, on Amazon using this link: https://www.amazon.com/AMIGA-Way-Cultural-Limiting-Transform/dp/B0C6BQJ8MZ

In This Episode, You Will Learn: 

• Happy 4th of July (2.13)
• Buy My New Book The Amiga Way (3.19)
• Unlocking Your Financial Revolution (4.32)
• Dr. Dispenza’s Thoughts About Wealth (9.11)
• Recreate Your Life (12.25)

 Let's Connect!

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• Jackie Tapia Arbonne website
• Buy The Amiga Way Book

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What's the role and influence of social media on young Latinos in college?

Those who got accepted into college right before the pandemic started had a bizarre and dysfunctional relationship with the education system. Things were figured out on the way, with improvised restrictions and education programs adapted to the new reality, so students had to rely on social media not only for educational purposes but also to nourish their social life. 

In today's episode, I'm joined by Izabella Ortega, born and raised in Pasadena, a Senior Law student from the University of California in Santa Cruz. Izabella is the daughter of two successful Latinos, Dr. V and Dr. Ortega, both Ph.D. graduates and good friends of the show.  

Tune in to Episode 138 of Amiga, Handle Your Shit, and learn about Izabella's experiences in College during Covid and her thoughts on the effects of social media on students' personal life and academic performance. Izabella also talks about how social media helped her mitigate the solitude of social distancing, why it's crucial to address social media's lack of boundaries, her views on screenagers' future, and much more.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• A bit about Izabella (5:50)
• The pressure of having two Ph.D. graduate parents (9:00)
• Izabella talks about some of the changes the pandemic promoted in the education system (13:20)
• How was it to start college right before the pandemic hit (20:40)
• The positives of social media during Covid (23:20)
• Izabella's thoughts on the negatives of social media (28:10)
• About the lack of boundaries of social media (33:40)

Get a copy of Jackie's new book! The AMIGA Way: Release Cultural Limiting Beliefs to Transform Your Life

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Start investing in yourself right now; the wait time is over.

I spent most of my adult time believing that being a lawyer was my only identity, the only thing I could be, although it was causing me a lot of stress and anxiety. Everything changed when I realized that, as I decided years ago to become a lawyer, I could now choose to be something else. This was the moment I decided to believe in my passion for helping other Amigas achieve their life goals; this was the moment when I decided to invest in myself. The biggest lesson I learned? That is never too late to live the life you want and invest in yourself. 

After months of hard work, I am proud to say that my first book, The Amiga Way, is finally out in the world and available for you to buy and discover. Not only was it a very successful book launch, but it also became a bestseller book in 11 Amazon categories. I could not have ever done it without you. From the bottom of my heart, I am so grateful for you and everything you have done to support me.

In today’s second book launch special episode, I share why I decided to write my book in the first place, my writing process, and some instrumental lesson you can find in the book. This is an unfiltered conversation as real as it can be. Joining me in this second part is Janie Marquez.

The hard copy of my book, The Amiga Way, is now available! Buy it on Amazon today!

Connect with Janie Marque: 

• LinkedIn
• 1st Century Bank

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As a Brown Latina from the Bronx, the feeling of not belonging was so dense that Andrea Navedo could almost touch it. Yet instead of letting that sense of otherness break her, she used it as fuel to chase her goals; Andrea turned not being part of the mainstream into her strength. 

In today's episode, I'm thrilled to welcome the Award-winning Actress, Director, Keynote Speaker, and Author Andrea Navedo. The star from "Jane The Virgin" joins us to talk about being a Latina in New York, overcoming and healing from abuse, and the sense of otherness many Latinos experience living in America. 

Throughout this episode, you'll hear about Andrea's first encounter with domestic violence and how those experiences would mold her idea of adult relationships. Andrea also talks about how Brooke Shields and her jeans campaign motivated her to pursue a career in Hollywood, the tools she relied on to recover from the trauma she experienced as a child, and what inspired her to write her book. 

Additionally, Andrea shares advice on how amigas can handle their shit, talks about letting the Latino mandate of working ourselves to exhaustion aside, the importance of granting ourselves permission, and much more.   

Tune in to Episode 136 of Amiga, Handle Your Shit, and discover how you can turn the otherness of being a Latina in America into your superpower.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• Andrea talks about how working on "Jane The Virgin" changed her life on so many levels (5:20)
• Be the captain of your ship (10:10)
• Andrea's advice for amigas struggling to get out of a toxic cycle in their lives (14:00)
• Andrea gets inspired by Brooke Shields (19:50)
• There are multiple ways of expressing our "Latinidad" (26:30)
• Andrea talks about the process of writing her book (30:10)

Resources:

• Book: Andrea Navedo - Our Otherness Is Our Strength: Wisdom from the Boogie Down Bronx

Connect with Andrea:

• Instagram
• IMDb

Get a copy of Jackie's new book! The AMIGA Way: Release Cultural Limiting Beliefs to Transform Your Life

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• Jackie Tapia Arbonne website

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Your tragedies can become your treasures.

When I was first diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, I thought that it was a tragedy that would have marked my life permanently. What I didn’t know was that that tragedy would have allowed me to help Amigas worldwide and write my first book, becoming a precious life treasure indeed. When something bad happens to you, don’t let it take control, but transform it into something you can use to change yourself and the world around you. 

After months of hard work, I am proud to say that my first book, The Amiga Way, is finally out in the world and available for you to buy and discover. Not only was it a very successful book launch, but it also became a bestseller book in 11 Amazon categories. I could not have ever done it without you. From the bottom of my heart, I am so grateful for you and everything you have done to support me.

In today’s special episode, I share the first part of my book launch conversation with amazing Amigas, which supported me throughout my entire writing process. This is an unfiltered conversation as real as it can be. Joining me in this first part are Christina Igaraividez and Ilona Pamplona.

Buy my book, The Amiga Way, on Amazon today!

Connect with Christina Igaraividez: 

• Instagram
• Website
• Storytelling Coaching
• Audible Original: Talking While Female & Other Dangerous Acts

Connect with Ilona Pamplona: 

• Instagram
• Tiktok
• Book an appointment with Ilona

 Let's Connect!

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• Jackie Tapia Arbonne website

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Although the Latino community in Fresno, California, plays a central role in the world's biggest economic force, agriculture, the economic disparities between them and other communities are massive. As Theresa Gonzales grew up, she became aware of this issue and realized she could either roll with it and see where life would take her or do something to break the cycle. She chose the latter. 

In this episode, Theresa Gonzalez, Founder and Podcast Host, joins us to talk about diversity in the tech industry, how to break the cycle of poverty in the Latino community, her journey in the tech industry, AI, and entrepreneurship. Theresa is the Founder of 5-E Leadership & Marketing and the Host of Latinas: From the Block to the Boardroom podcast. 

Throughout this episode, you'll hear about Theresa's background and upbringing, the moment she realized she had to take action to break the cycle of poverty, and how and why she joined the tech industry. We learn about Theresa's experiences at Google and Facebook, her discomfort with the lack of diversity and opportunities for people of color in those companies, and what she decided to do about it. 

Additionally, Theresa shared her unique perspective on entrepreneurship, education, AI, the importance of tech professionals for business growth, and so much more. 

Tune in to Episode 134 of Amiga, Handle Your Shit, and learn about Theresa's impressive journey in the tech industry and how you can use data to transform your business.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• About how and why Theresa got into tech (3:10)
• Breaking the cycle of poverty (9:00)
• How going overseas changed Theresa's mentality (17:50)
• Theresa's realization of the lack of Latino representation in tech (25:20)
• What happens when you realize you can't change anything from where you are (35:40)
• Latinos must help each other; it is the only way (45:10)
• Theresa's tips on how amigas can handle their shit (51:00)

Resources:

• Latinas From The Block To The Boardroom podcast
• Get a copy of Jackie’s new book! The AMIGA Way: Release Cultural Limiting Beliefs to Transform Your Life

Connect with Theresa:

• Website
• LinkedIn
• Facebook
• Instagram

Let's Connect!

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• Facebook
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• LinkedIn
• Jackie Tapia Arbonne website

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Do you price your services or items correctly?

Giving yourself and your products the correct value is the foundation for a successful business. Theoretically, this is a simple thing to do. However, if you look around, many people devalue themselves and their products, choosing to lower prices with the open to attract clients. This practice is even more predominant in the Latino community and among women. You must stop devaluing yourself to grow as a professional and business owner. Choose the price of your services based on your worth and not on the fear of what other people may think about it. The right clients will understand your value and be happy to do business with you.

In this episode, I am joined by Theresa Gonzales-Lobaco, the founder and host of Latinas B2B Marketing and Podcast. Theresa has worked within Silicon Valley's largest technology companies on strategic sales initiatives, technology partnerships, and new product marketing. Her consulting, business, and podcasting production is focused on providing the guidance, skillset, and strategy to help women-owned businesses struggling to build stronger customer engagement in online marketing.

Tune in to Episode 133 of Amiga, Handle Your Shit, and learn more about Theresa’s career in the tech world, what it was like being the only Latina working in her company, and why she decided to start her own company to help women of color succeed in their business.  

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• Theresa’s Journey from Fresno to San Francisco (6:36)
• How Theresa’s Started Working in the Tech World (15:48)
• Being the Only Latina in a Tech Company (27:01)
• Why Theresa Decided to Leave the Tech World to Sart Her Own Business (31.04)
• Teaching Women of Color How to Elevate Their Game (42.21)
• Why Pricing Item Right is Key (44.57)
• Becoming a Person of Influence Through Your Business (49.23)

Connect With Theresa Gonzales-Lobaco:

• Latinasb2b Website
• Latinasb2b Instagram 
• Latinasb2b Facebook

 Let's Connect!

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• Facebook
• Instagram
• LinkedIn
• Jackie Tapia Arbonne website

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The construction industry is probably the mecca of the "jobs that can't be done by women," which is a massive part of the conversation about gender equality. However, feminine presence in the trades has increased recently due to society's rejection of outdated biases and tech evolution.

In this episode, I'm joined by a true legacy builder, Louis "LJ" Fisher III. He is the Vice President of Operations at Cell-Crete Corporation, a third-generation family-owned construction business. Louis was lucky enough to work with his father and his grandfather, Cell-Crete's founder. Putting together the best of the two worlds, Louis added his fresh and renewed energy to the company, focusing on safety, implementing new technology, and using diversity and inclusion to bring new perspectives and a variety of skill sets.

Throughout our conversation, Louis shares his thoughts on how it is to run a third-generation family business, the changes that took part in the company and the construction industry throughout the years, and the labor shortage. We also discuss the increase of women working in the construction industry and debunk the myths about the jobs that "women can't do" in construction. 

Additionally, we talk about legacy; Louis shares advice on how to use journaling to handle our shit and much more. 

Tune in to Episode 132 of Amiga, Handle Your Shit, and learn more about the possibilities for women in the construction industry and Louis's extraordinary perspective on legacy.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• A bit about the beginning of Cell-Crete back in 1956 (7:20)
• Louis talks about some of the changes he has seen in the industry (9:10)
• The construction industry and the opportunities for the younger people (14:20)
• The increase of women in the construction industry (22:30)
• The construction industry is all about legacy (33:10)
• Louis's advice on how amigas can handle their shit (37:00)

Connect with Louis:

• Website
• LinkedIn

Let's Connect!

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• Facebook
• Instagram
• LinkedIn
• Jackie Tapia Arbonne website

Preorder The AMIGA Way

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Have you invested in yourself yet?

If you haven't, this is the time to do it. Stop finding excuses and stop listening to your fears. Investing in yourself is the best decision you can ever make. I was terrified and uncertain about my future when I decided to transition from being a lawyer to becoming a transformational life coach. Nevertheless, I decided I was worth the investment. I put aside my fears and believed in myself. If I was able to do it, you can too. Invest in yourself today, and make your dreams come true.

In this episode, I am joined by Gina DeVee, a globally renowned speaker leading women's empowerment worldwide. Gina brings decades of experience speaking on stages worldwide with her charismatic, unapologetically glamorous presence and hilariously relatable storytelling. She permits women to be queens and the tools to create epic careers and lifestyles of their design. Beloved for her unique philosophy on feminine leadership and her spiritual yet product-eagle approach to moneymaking, Gina is one of the most exciting and thought-provoking influencers in the transformational life space. Audiences can look forward to having their old-school thinking shattered as Gina introduces what's possible for a woman who makes spirituality her superpower and dares to do life as a queen. 

Tune in to Episode 131 of Amiga, Handle Your Shit, and learn more about Gina's decision to invest in herself and change her life for good, what's the inspiration for her book The Audacity To Be A Queen, and how she manifested her first in-person event.

Download now the complementary freebie to Gina's book.

Join Gina's upcoming luxury retreat in Tuscany.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• How I manifested Interviewing Gina DeVee  (3:35)
• Gina's decision to Invest in Herself and Change Her Life (7:31)
• We All Have Been Created for Something Bigger (12:02)
• Why You Should Invest In Yourself Right Now (14.43)
• The Inspiration Behind Gina's Book The Audacity To Be A Queen (16.43)
• How Gina Manifested Her First In-Person Event (23.46)
• Gina's Tips On How To Handle Your Shit (45.40)

Connect With Gina DeVee:

Website

Instagram

Get Gina's Book: The Audacity To Be Queen

 Let's Connect!

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• Facebook
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• LinkedIn
• Jackie Tapia Arbonne website

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