Amiga, Handle Your Shit

Focusing on a single aspect of formal education and getting a degree was seen as the golden ticket to success for almost every first-gen immigrant. 

That belief created massive pressure on an entire generation of kids, who saw themselves forced to get a degree and then felt massively disappointed when reality showed them that "just a degree" isn't enough to succeed.

In today's episode, I'm joined by the fantastic Gabriela Cervantes. Gabriela is a go-getter, an unstoppable force who trailblazed and conquered dark places to become a social worker, write a book, host a podcast, and then make the leap of faith into entrepreneurship. She owns Postres Café, a warm-hearting coffee place where people can feel at home while enjoying delicious food and drinks. 

We had a fantastic conversation about how Latinas can step into their own journey and carve their own path to success, regardless of the desires and rules imposed by first-gen parents. Gabriela also talks about the mental health issues many Latino kids experience for being the first in the family to attend college, the blur between what's Mexican and what's Catholic, and how that misconception plays into our culture. 

In addition, we delve into Gabriela's background and upbringing, her transition from social worker to entrepreneur, her relationship with her family, and so much more. 

Tune in to Episode 126 of Amiga, Handle Your Shit, and learn how Gabriela built and cemented her unique path to success. 

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• A bit about Gabriela's background (6:26)
• Different generations of immigrants and different ways of seeing life (12:02)
• Don't meet the expectations; you're a failure. Meet them, and you are vain (20:16)
• The clear pattern Gabriela saw as a social worker in Latino culture and families of immigrants (24:24)
• From social worker to entrepreneur (26:11)
• Action breeds clarity (35:40)
• Gabriela tips on how amigas can handle their shit (47:16)

Connect with Gabriela:

• LinkedIn
• Postres Café website
• Postres Café Instagram
• Postres Café Facebook

Let's Connect!

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• Facebook
• Instagram
• LinkedIn
• Jackie Tapia Arbonne website

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Success is a journey, not a destination. 

Nowadays, more than ever in human history, the pressure to become successful is at a maximum high. Every time we open our social media apps, we see apparent successful people trying to teach others how to become successful, creating a sense of inadequacy in us. We often need to remember that the measure of success is not univocal, but it changes and varies because every one of us is different. We shouldn't feel the pressure to bring ourselves or our own business to the next level just because we see other people doing it; We should embrace our own journey. Remember, the key to success is not to arrive there but to be ready for it. 

In this episode, I am joined by Xitlalt Herrera, the Founder, and CEO of X Level Inc. Xitlalt is a multi-talented & inspirational entrepreneur dedicated to reinventing the fashion and entertainment industry through diversity, empowerment, and positivity. She is a taste-maker who guides people and brands while keeping their essence. Xitlalt has over 22 years of experience in the Entertainment and Fashion Industries, such as 15 years with the Luxury Fashion Retailer Neiman Marcus. She is a sought-after Creative Director for private and non-profit worlds for projects or brands that need reinvention. Xitlalt is also a Public Speaker, Award-Winning Producer and has extensive experience in media and public relations. Her true passion is philanthropy, and she is involved in different organizations in San Antonio, New York, LA, and Latin America.

Tune in to Episode 125 of Amiga, Handle Your Shit, and learn more about Xitlalt’s background, how she started working for Neiman Marcus, and the inspiration behind her successful company, X Level Inc. 

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• Xitlalt’s background and the meaning of her unique name (5:56)
• How Xitlalt was recruited by Neiman Marcus (12:19)
• Xitlalt’s divorce and how it lead her to bring her company to the next level (21:54)
• The meaning behind Xitlalt’s company logo (27.52)
• The three branches of X Level Inc. (29.10)
• Why Xitlalt decided to donate 3% of her profit to charity (33.49)

Connect With Xitlalt Herrera:

• Instagram
• X Level Inc Website
• X Level Inc Instagram
• X Level Inc Facebook

 Let's Connect!

• Website
• Facebook
• Instagram
• LinkedIn
• Jackie Tapia Arbonne website

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How would you know it is time to radically shift your career? What would it take for you to stop living a micro life and start building a macro version of your life? 

After more than 17 years as a lawyer, I realized the success, the comfortable life, and the money weren't enough to compensate for the sleepless nights, the stress, and the lack of joy. 

In today's episode, I share my conversation with Torund Bryhn on her podcast, Become Famous For What You Do. Torund is a Publisher, a Master Brand Strategist, and a fellow podcaster. We had a fantastic conversation about my background, my relationship with my father, and the defining moment in my career as a lawyer that helped me gather the courage to switch careers. We also talked about the first time I realized I was famous for what I do, how to deal with fear and imposter syndrome, and more.

Tune in to Episode 124 of Amiga, Handle Your Shit, and learn more about how I unleashed my badass Latina side and why I decided to give a helping hand to the Hispanic community in America.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• About how the idea of Amiga, Handle Your Shit was born (4:37)
• About Jackie's father and her relationship with him (7:01)
• If it's in alignment with your life, go for it (17:06)
• The time Jackie realized she was famous for what she does (22:01)
• Becoming the person that taps into people's shoulders (28:11)
• The sense of community in every Latino household (33:59)

Connect with Torund:

• LinkedIn
• Twitter
• Instagram

Let's Connect!

• Website
• Facebook
• Instagram
• LinkedIn
• Jackie Tapia Arbonne website

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Moving on from something holding us back can be very hard and confusing. 

As humans, we are creatures of habit and routine. We don’t like change. We long for security and stability. If something in our life requires a change, our first tendency is to fight against it and re-establish our comfort place, even if this means we’ll continue suffering. How can we make real changes in our life if this is the case? The key is accepting the feeling of uncomfortability that change brings with it. Instead of fighting against it, choose to live through it and embrace all the new possibilities life will get your way. 

In this episode, I am joined by Karina Pacific. Karina is a savvy and seasoned luxury real estate. She was born in Mexico, and she understood the pride, honor, and security that owning property gave her single mother a sentiment. Karina also believes in the value of service and takes great pride in servicing her community. A fellow Rotary member, she supports young life and nonprofits that advocate for children. She also wrote a book called Choosing Magic, a memoir of her story from Mexico to the United States, her healing process in recognizing that everything happens for a reason. 

Tune in to Episode 123 of Amiga, Handle Your Shit, and learn more about Karina’s complicated relationship with her mother, how she ended up working in luxury real estate, why she decided to write a memoir, and much more.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• How Karina moved to the United States (7:41)
• What it was like growing up with a non-communicative mother (12:40)
• Karina’s inspiration for starting working in real estate (18:39)
• Why Karina decided to write her book Choosing Magic (27.52)
• How Karina gives back through volunteering (34.25)
• Karina’s advice on how to handle our shit (38.42)

Connect With Karina Pacific:

• Website
• Instagram
• Karina's Book: Choosing Magic
• Freebie: 12 Simple Tools to Enrich your Daily Life

 Let's Connect!

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• Facebook
• Instagram
• LinkedIn
• Jackie Tapia Arbonne website

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Have you ever thought that it is not that you can't find the answer but that you are looking in the wrong place? 

Some people feel out of place, forced into a societal role or structure that, deep inside them, they know they don't belong. It's like cutting the edge of a puzzle piece to make it fit. Yet sooner or later, they find their true calling; nature will always find a way to awaken their dormant information. 

In this episode, I'm joined by the modern-day mystic Stephanie DeLeonardis. She is a master in shamanic healing arts and plant-based medicine, a spiritual awakening coach, and an expert in amphibian medicine. After years of self-inflicted abuse and feeling lost, Stephanie found her true calling in the shamanic methods and, since then, has dedicated her life to opening hearts and spreading the message of Love. 

Tune in to Episode 82 of Amiga, Handle Your Shit, and learn about Stephanie's unique story, her struggle with substance abuse, how she got out of it, and her passion for helping others find their truth. She also talks about Ayahuasca and other plant-based medicine works, her experience with the Bufo Alvarius toad healing method, and so much more. 

In This Episode, You Will Learn

• A bit about Stephanie's upbringing and her rebellious nature (6:51)
• The moment Stephanie learned she was a co-creator of her existence (14:03)
• What is Ayahuasca? (17:01)
• The Buffo Alvarius toad chose Stephanie (23:15)
• Stephanie's training was her life experience (29:36)
• Practical tips for amigas to handle their shit from Stephanie (38:15)

Connect with Stephanie:

• Website
• Instagram
• YouTube
• Facebook

Let's Connect!

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• Facebook
• Instagram
• LinkedIn
• Jackie Tapia Arbonne website

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Have you wondered what it was like being a teenager during the covid pandemic?

We all know the teenage years can be challenging. Many changes happen in the body and mind, and peer pressure is stronger than ever. It’s proven that missing out on social interactions can be detrimental to kids’ development. We still don’t know what will be the long-term effects of the covid pandemic on the young generation, but most of them think they missed out on a crucial part of their life and development.

In this episode, I am joined by Madeline Saldana. Madeline is 15 years old and a sophomore at Warren High School in Los Angeles. In her free time, she enjoys playing tennis. Madeline is also a very skilled violinist and a girl scout. 

Tune in to Episode 121 of Amiga, Handle Your Shit, and learn more about why Madeline thinks she and her peers lost a year during the covid pandemic, why parents must be role models when it comes to self-esteem and self-love, and why teenagers don’t like when parents give them unrequested advice.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• Why Madeline thinks she lost a year during the Covid pandemic (7:26)
• What parents should know about their kids using social media (14:07)
• How parents should teach kids to love and accept themselves (21:08)
• Why parents’ unconscious behaviors can affect their kids’ development (24.24)
• If you are a parent, don’t give unrequested advice to your kids (34.51)
• Madeline’s advice about loving ourselves (40.45)

Connect With Madeline Saldana:

• Instagram

 Let's Connect!

• Website
• Facebook
• Instagram
• LinkedIn
• Jackie Tapia Arbonne website

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Have you ever listened to what your intuition told you and followed that path without looking back? 

The universe is constantly communicating with us. For some people, the messaging seems unclear and challenging to isolate amidst the much louder voices of social mandates, family expectations, or ego-driven actions. For a few others, their intuition and connection with nature are so on point that the universe's voice is virtually impossible to ignore. 

In this episode, I'm joined by the incredible Vanessa Codorniu, the Biz Bruja. Vanessa is an Argentinian American psychic medium, clinical hypnotherapist, astrologer, international intuition trainer and soul business mentor, and Host of The Biz Bruja Podcast. Growing up in a very spiritual family, where readings and cleansing were habitual practices, certainly helped Vanessa embrace her gifts as a psychic medium when she accidentally discovered them at 16. 

Tune in to Episode 120 of Amiga, Handle Your Shit, and learn more about Vanessa's spiritual journey, her constant communication with the universe, and her transformation after walking off a massive car accident without a scratch. The Biz Bruja shares fantastic tips for amigas to handle their shit, how she reacted when life forced her to face her biggest fear, and the life-changing moment when she clearly heard the universe's voice telling her: it was not personal. 

We also talk about the cultural and religious barriers Latinos find when connecting with ancestral knowledge, why it sometimes seems complicated to listen to nature's calling, and so much more.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• A bit about Vanessa and her upbringing surrounded by spiritualism (4:50)
• As Latinos, we are taught everything in life is either or (11:31)
• Never go back. Vanessa's life-changing decision after the car accident (14:37)
• The tough teachings the pandemic had planned for Vanessa (22:47)
• Our birthright is to connect with nature (39:22)
• Reclaiming what we've lost as Latinos (42:17)

Connect with Vanessa:

• Website
• The Biz Bruja Podcast
• Instagram
• Facebook
• Twitter

Let's Connect!

• Website
• Facebook
• Instagram
• LinkedIn
• Jackie Tapia Arbonne website

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After months of writing, I have finally completed my first book. It hasn’t been an easy road, I had to face a few challenges on the way, but I finally reached my goal. I decided to share this with all of you amigas out there because I genuinely believe that everything is possible if we set our mind to it, work hard, and believe in our capabilities. For most of my life, I lived with the impostor syndrome that I couldn’t be a writer, and I believed that. When I finally challenged this belief and allowed myself to write a book, everything changed, and I discovered a part of myself that I didn’t know I had inside me. Rember, sometimes we find out who we are when we are being challenged, and these are the hardships that make us unique, special, and amazing altogether. 

Finishing my first book was a great accomplishment for me, but I couldn’t have done it without the help of my fantastic amiga and writing coach, Christina Igaraividez. Christina was there with me every step of the way, and I couldn’t be more grateful for this. 

In today’s special episode, Christina asks me some questions about the coming of my book, how I was able to fit writing into my schedule and why I decided to write a book in the first place. 

Christina Igaraividez is a writer, performer, producer, and storytelling coach. Whether it's an ensemble production or a digital short, she is constantly working on how to get people to laugh and sometimes cry. She has trained in comedy across Chicago, New York, and Los Angeles at places like Second City, Iowa, and UCB. Her YouTube channel has received notoriety from outlets such as Huff Huff Post, Paris Hilton, and le weekly Upworthy, and she was a finalist for the Sundance YouTube new voices lab. Christina has a strong passion for storytelling and has performed across various stages in LA. With Yatra Luna West, the LA chapter, she Co-produced a new audiobook of short stories that is an audible original titled talking while female and other dangerous acts that feature 25 stories from Latinas across the US on themes of risk and resilience.

Some Questions Christina Asked Me:

Do you have a writer's background? (7.38)

How did you maneuver your regular schedule and set aside time to write? (15.14)

Why was it important for you to write this? (24.42)

In This Episode, You Will Learn: 

My childhood imposter syndrome (9.01)

Why it’s so important asking for guidance when writing a book (20.07)

My writing process (42.19)

Connect with Christina Igaraividez: 

• Instagram
• Website

 Let's Connect!

• Book your seat for the upcoming Amiga Movement Event
• Website
• Facebook
• Instagram
• LinkedIn
• Jackie Tapia Arbonne website

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Here's some advice for those working with sales, what makes a salesperson successful is not the numbers they bring in but the problems they solve for their clients. Sales are not about selling; it is about being at service. 

This week, in the last episode of the vault series, I revisit my conversation with Veronica Franco, my sister from another mother, and with Ashley Gonor; in the episode where we reversed roles, and she interviewed me on my own podcast. Veronica is the Vice President at Provident Title Company; she is a relentless Latina with over 20 years in the Title Industry and a beautiful and inspiring story to share about the courage needed to reinvent ourselves. 

Ashley is an Empowering Mindset Coach, a powerhouse of a woman Creator of the Raising Confidence Course, and Host of the Uncover Your Magic Podcast. 

Throughout our conversation, we dive into Veronica's journey, her upbringing going back to Mexico with her family and the return to America with her mother, her moment of clarity about what she wanted for her life, and her first years in the Title Industry. We also talk about her unique approach to sales, networking, and the true meaning of being at service. With Ashley, we explore the power of surrendering to what is to come with the only certainty of trusting the process. 

Tune in to Episode 118 of Amiga, Handle Your Shit and learn about Veronica's unique approach to sales and networking and the unlimited power of trusting yourself. 

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• A bit about Veronica's upbringing (4:59)
• Moving to Tijuana and coming back to America (8:04)
• Veronica's first setback and the humbling experience of being forced to start over (12:07)
• The importance of investing in improving yourself (21:01)
• The debilitating experience of being a lawyer (28:26)
• Change the way you look at things, and the things you look at will change (34:24)
• Trust and surrender to the outcome (39:13)

Connect with Veronica: 

• LinkedIn
• Executive Leadership Development Program 
• Instagram

Connect with Ashley: 

• Website
• Facebook
• Instagram
• Raising Confidence Free Masterclass
• Uncover Your Magic Podcast

Let's Connect!

• Website
• Facebook
• Instagram
• LinkedIn
• Jackie Tapia Arbonne website

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It’s time to step into your own power. If you don’t like your career, this is the moment to take control of your destiny and follow the path you are meant to be in. Don’t settle for something comfortable. Become the bold you and chase your dreams!

In this new episode, I revisit my conversation with Angie Correa. Angie is an Executive Coach with over twenty years of experience leveraging digital content to build and engage audiences for brands. Having made a significant impact in both the US and Hispanic markets as a brand strategist and sales marketer, Angie has proven that communication is her strong suit. She has also worked with an incredibly diverse client base, from military veterans to leaders in corporate industries, and has helped them achieve personal and professional success. 

Angie will tell us what first inspired her to ignite a cultural change within her industry, why education is our most valuable asset, and the importance of looking inwards to address our own limiting beliefs. 

Some Questions I Ask:

• When did you know you were ready to leave the corporate world? (10:52)
• How do you ‘create access’ for women? (12:02)
• What is the first thing you guide your clients through in your sessions? (18:01)
• Are your clients primarily from corporate industries? (30:05)
• What is one piece of advice you can share with my listeners today? (38:16)

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• Some background on Angie Correa (5:15)
• How company layoffs have impacted women of color in the business sector (15:03)
• Angie’s holiday plans post-COVID-19 & Her love for traveling the world (20:25)
• Angie’s philosophies on ingrained thought patterns and the effect they have on us later in life (19:56)
• Why having the willingness to shift your mindset is so beneficial to your own personal growth (25:31)
• The responsibility we have now to create and educate ourselves within the digital sphere (33:04)

Connect With Angie Correa:

• Website
• LinkedIn
• Instagram

 Let's Connect!

• Website
• Facebook
• Instagram
• LinkedIn
• Jackie Tapia Arbonne website

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