Amiga, Handle Your Shit

Have you ever thought the reason behind your success is just luck?

Not fitting into what society understands as being smart can make people doubt their intelligence, capacity to succeed in life, and even the merits of their accomplishments. 

In today's episode, I'm excited to welcome Patty Arvielo to the show. Patty is a Forbes 50 over 50 award-winning entrepreneur, co-founder, and president of New American Funding. She is a first-generation Hispanic, who started in the mortgage industry at 16, owner of such a strict work ethic, that she went from an entry-level position to branch manager and assistant vice-president. Patty also champions female entrepreneurs and promotes diversity and inclusion; New American Funding is almost 60% female and 43% minorities employed. 

Tune in to Episode 106 of Amiga, Handle Your Shit, and learn how Patty, who has an attention deficit disorder that runs in her family, can't focus, and doesn't see numbers, runs one of the largest independent mortgage lenders in the United States. Patty talks about how not being book-smart led her to hold on to impostor syndrome, thinking her business success was a byproduct of being in the right place at the right time. She also talks about the hundreds of mistakes that helped her build self-confidence, her fears, the small and huge wins, and so much more. 

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• About Patty's upbringing and her innate go-getter mentality (5:10)
• Seeking alternative routes to success. Patty's first steps in corporate America (8:59)
• How early mistakes can save us tons of future headaches (12:10)
• Patty's realization: I'm smart, not lucky (21:25)
• Once you get momentum, why not use it to compete with the rockets in the industry? (26:27)
• Find your tribe, and thrive (32:58)

Connect with Patty:

• LinkedIn
• Instagram

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• Facebook
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• LinkedIn
• Jackie Tapia Arbonne website

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Whereas astrology has become a popular practice for many people worldwide, especially in recent years, there is still a lot of skepticism around it. Many skeptics tend to correlate the word astrology with horoscope, its most publicized practice, but this is only a tiny part of it. Numerous astrological methods, like natal charts, are complicated and embedded with years of traditions. Humans have been mapping patterns in the sky for centuries. Ancient Babylonians first carved the heavens into the Western zodiac we recognize today. Astrology was once a vital part of Western European culture, considered a science with the same integrity as astronomy. It was the advent of science in the 17th century that denigrated astrology as a pseudoscience. Nevertheless, its popularity is soaring, even thanks to social media, and people have started using it for many aspects of their lives. 

Today’s guest, Ilona Pamplona, will tell us about her background in college education, how Walter Mercado and her mom introduced her to magic and astrology, and why she decided to become the Postmodern Oracle. 

Ilona Pamplona is an astrology-informed life coach. She is an MA wellness coach and has a book called The Chronicle Books. Ilona is a chief community-visionary officer, and she is also a believer in magical realism. She's helped dozens of women reconnect with their inner worlds, harness the magic of their emotions, and transform their most important relationship, the one they have with themselves. 

Some Questions I Ask:

• Where'd you grow up? (4.32)
• What are human design and astrology? (22.56)
• Which programs do you offer? (33.42)

In This Episode, You Will Learn: 

• How Walter Mercado and her mom introduced Ilona to astrology (7.12)
• From working in education to becoming the Postmodern Oracle (14.33)
• The five of Human Designs (27.15)

Connect with Ilona Pamplona: 

• Instagram
• Tiktok
• Book an appointment with Ilona

Let's Connect!

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• Facebook
• Instagram
• LinkedIn
• Jackie Tapia Arbonne website

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How has your background as a Latina inspired your dreams today?

Our cultural history is something that should be celebrated and there are so many ways we can share it with the world. There are some  incredible amigas that we can all look up to who have intertwined their passions, their background as a Latina, and their creativity to the projects that they share with the world. 

In this episode, I am excited to be joined by Kayla Castañeda. Kayla is an inspiring amiga, as the CEO of Agua Bonita and a place on the Forbes 30 under 30. Kayla grew up in central California where the majority of the nation's produce is grown and her grandfather would bring home fruit and create delicious aguas frescas for the family. After her grandfather passed away, Kayla was inspired to create the same delicious blends for every one. 

Tune in to Episode 104 of Amiga, Handle Your Shit, and hear Kayla’s experience creating her company, Agua Bonita. She talks about why she decided to leave her corporate job to start Agua Bonita, what the challenges have been for her as a Latina entrepreneur, what the future has in store for Agua Bonita, and her advice for amigas to handle their shit. 

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• What inspired Kayla to build her company, Agua Bonita  (4:55)
• The learning curve Kayla experienced when starting Agua Bonita (7:25)
• The challenges Kayla faced as a Latina entrepreneur (12:30)
• What’s next for Kayla and Agua Bonita (16:19)
• Kayla’s advice for amigas to handle their shit (20:18)

Connect with Kayla

• LinkedIn
• Agua Bonita Website

Let's Connect!

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

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When it comes to writing, whether it is journaling or writing a book, or a screenplay, the most important thing is that it needs to come from within yourself without any restrictions or mental filters. How often did you hear something like, you should journal about your problems? This is standard advice when it comes to journaling. The idea that you have to write specific topics for your writing to have a purpose is widespread, but it can’t be more hurtful because it prevents your mind from being creative and expressing its true self. To fully express yourself through writing, you need to write whatever you want it to be, without fear or filters. Just write what you feel about writing, and start from there. 

Today’s guest, Christina Igaraividez, will tell us about her decision to quit her marketing career and move to Los Angeles to pursue her passion for acting and storytelling and the power of writing whatever we want it to be. 

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 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 Teatro 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 I Ask:

• Where are you from? (6.58)
• What's next for you? (34.12)
• How can people find you? (43.29)

In This Episode, You Will Learn: 

• How Christina learned to take risks by doing improv (9.00)
• Christina’s transition from marketing to storytelling (32.30)
• Laughing and Journaling: Christina’s tips on how to handle your shit (36.01)

Connect with Christina Igaraividez: 

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

 Let's Connect!

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

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Are you interested in going into the entertainment industry?

Growing up as a minority in America, it’s not common to see someone that represents you and your living experience on TV shows and in movies. However, it is in our hands to advocate for representation and support those that are fighting for us in the industry. 

In this episode, I am excited to be joined by Fanny Grande, an amazing Venezuelan American award-winning filmmaker. Throughout her 20 years working as an actor and a director in the entertainment business, Fanny saw the need for more representation of Latinos like her in the industry. This led her to create Avenida Productions, an independent movie studio, where Fanny provides filmmakers with tools and resources while also creating opportunities for Latinos in Hollywood. Fanny is a three-time Imagen Award nominee and she has received several recognitions for her work both in front and behind the camera. 

Tune in to Episode 102 of Amiga, Handle Your Shit, and hear how Fanny is making real change towards more representation for Latinos in Hollywood. Fanny talks about her upbringing as a Venezulan American, why she decided to go into the entertainment industry, why there is a gap of Latino representation, what inspired her to start Avenida Productions, and so much more. 

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• About Fanny’s upbringing as a Venezulan American (3:49)
• Why Fanny was drawn to the entertainment industry (5:55)
• About the gap of Latino representation in entertainment (8:40)
• What inspired Fanny to create Avenida Productions (10:10)
• About an incredible project Fanny worked on  (18:23)
• How to support Fanny’s work (30:25)

Connect with Fanny Grande

• Instagram
• Website

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

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On February 24th, 2022, the entire world braced itself, watching Russian forces break into Ukraine’s borders in what is considered the most extensive military invasion in Europe since World War II. Now, more than six months later and after the death of thousands of innocent people, the outlook of the war lies uncertain in front of us. Despite failing its initial plan, Russia doesn’t seem to back down. On August 24th, Ukraine celebrated its Independence day in grim and surreal circumstances. Nevertheless, despite the pain and suffering, its people don’t give up. Ukrainian people rise daily to fight for their country and the future they believe in.

Today’s guest, Nelya Zhovnerchuk, will tell us about her upbringing in Ukraine, her decision to move to the United States, and her effort in supporting her country and family during these months of the war. 

Nelya Zhovnerchuk was born and raised in Ukraine. She received her Bachelor of Science from the Khmelnitskij University in Ukraine. After moving to the United States, she completed a Bachelor of Arts from the Art Institute of California fashion design, graduating valedictorian. Currently, she is a real estate agent on The Jordan Team of Keller Williams Whittier.

Some Questions I Ask:

• How did you go from fashion design to real estate? (10.41)
• When did you decide to back to Ukraine? (19.28)
• What can we do now? (32.08)

In This Episode, You Will Learn: 

• Nelya's upbringing (7.25)
• How Nelya raised money to help the Ukrainian people (15.23)
• Nelya’s recent trip to Ukraine (19.33)

Connect with Nelya Zhovnerchuk: 

• Instagram
• Facebook

 Let's Connect!

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

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Have you ever met someone and immediately knew they were a forever friend?

There’s a saying that goes “People come into your life for a reason, a season or a lifetime.” The people that are meant to be in our life will show up, support us, and stick by our side through the triumphant and challenging seasons of life. 

In this episode, I am excited to be joined by my soul sister, Michelle Sorro. She is the host of the Fire + Soul Podcast, co-founder of the Podcast Accelerator, and is a 7-figure entrepreneur. When Michelle and I met, I knew that she would be someone who would change my life in the best way possible. Michelle approaches everything with unwavering authenticity that is admirable and inspiring. Through her podcast and her mastermind classes, she is  helping people awaken around the world and shift their state of consciousness. 

Tune in to Episode 100 of Amiga, Handle Your Shit, and hear how Michelle and I became friends, ways that we have both inspired one another, why Michelle bravely changed the content of her podcast, how she is helping others on their awakening journey, and what her advice is for amigas. 

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• The unlikely way that Michelle and I met and became friends (7:53)
• About Michelle’s successful TV career (13:55)
• Why Michelle was called to shift the content of her podcast (33:57)
• How Michelle is working to help others evolve their state of consciousness (45:00)
• Michelle’s advice for amigas to handle their shit (48:17)

Connect with Michelle

• Podcast - Fire + Soul
• Website
• Instagram

Let's Connect!

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

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There are a lot of misconceptions behind Cannabinoids. Most people associate them only with recreational use, putting them on the same level as other more dangerous and addictive drugs. Whereas some consumers use cannabinoids just for fun, this is far beyond the spectrum of their use and benefits. Recent scientific studies indicated that Cannabinoids are highly beneficial for our health. Not only can they help with insomnia, anxiety, and pain, but they can also be very helpful in helping people reduce the cravings for certain drug addictions, like, for instance, opioids, painkillers, and nicotine. While these are all highly addictive drugs, Cannabinoids don’t create a dependency in the brain, so people have the power to use them and stop as their own judgment. 

Today’s guest, Carolina Vazquez Mitchell, will tell us about her move to the United States to study pharmacology, her passion for chemistry and drugs, and why she decided to open her own cannabis company. 

Carolina Vazquez Mitchell, MS, is a researcher, science entrepreneur, and top cannabis scientist. She uses Chemistry, Biology, and Pharmacology to study and improve human health. Carolina developed products for Quaker, Gatorade, Taco Bell, Doritos, and Pepsi. She has served as Laboratory Director for a cannabis testing lab and Chief Scientific Officer for a larger cannabis product manufacturer. She is a co-founder of the Institute of Food Technologists’ Cannabis Section and speaks at scientific conferences around the country on cannabis science. Carolina is the founder of Ciencia Labs and has developed over 50 cannabis products, including several of the industry’s top-selling edibles. 

Some Questions I Ask:

• In what areas do you see cannabis playing and helping people? (21.42)
• Where can we find your product? (37.58)
• If someone does not live in California, can they get access to these products? (42.49)

In This Episode, You Will Learn: 

• Carolina’s career in chemistry and pharmacology(9.09)
• The benefits of cannabis (21.47.)
• How to buy Carolina’s products (41.31)

Connect with Carolina Vazquez Mitchell: 

• LinkedIn
• Website

 Let's Connect!

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• Facebook
• Instagram
• LinkedIn
• Jackie Tapia Arbonne website

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How are you celebrating National Hispanic Month? 

I am so proud of my culture and I couldn’t be more grateful for the amazing Hispanic women that I have met through this podcast. They are each trailblazers in their own way and I hope you are inspired by their stories. 

In this episode, I am excited to share with you three interviews from previous episodes that provide evergreen wisdom, heart-warming stories, and motivation for any amiga out there. The amazing ladies you will hear from in this episode are Lupita Garcia-Rugerio, Vera Jimenez, and Dr. Maylin Gonzalez. 

Tune in to Episode 98 of Amiga, Handle Your Shit, and hear some incredible stories, pieces of advice, and lessons learned from Lupita Garcia-Rugerio, Vera Jimenez, and Dr. Maylin Gonzalez. These women are just a few of many incredible amigas that have overcome many hardships to get to where they are today. Don’t forget to celebrate National Hispanic Month and embrace the people who are leading the way for the next Hispanic generation!

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• About Lupita Garcia-Rugerio’s family background moving from Mexico to America (6:41)
• Dr. Maylin Gonzalez’s experience as a Cuban-American (18:21)
• Vera Jimenez’s career journey that led her to working in TV (35:28)
• Dr. Maylin Gonzalez’s journey to becoming a doctor (48:48)

Let's Connect!

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• Facebook
• Instagram
• LinkedIn
• Jackie Tapia Arbonne website

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As many of you may know, September is National Hispanic Heritage month as a time to recognize and celebrate the many contributions, diverse cultures, and extensive histories of the American Latino community. Many of those who came to this country had one clear endgame: to accomplish the American Dream. To celebrate all the Latinos' accomplishments in the United States, I decided to bring back an episode that has a special place in my heart, my father’s story. Now that we are about to celebrate Mexican Independence Day on September 16, I wanted you to hear his story of how he was able to manifest his dreams and create a successful life not only for himself but for his children. 

Today’s guest, Raul Tapia, will tell us why he decided to leave Mexico and come to the United States, his first job as a truck driver, and how, from there, he was able to build his own profitable business. 

Raul Tapia began his career in the food service industry in 1972 as a truck driver. In 1978 he was promoted to a sales position in which he worked to become the top sales executive for Vincent Arranaga Foodservices. In 1980, Raul bought his restaurant Casa Gamino, and after 27 years of proprietorship, he sold it to his long-time manager. In 1985, he founded Tapia Brother with his two brothers, which has become a very successful business today. Raul negotiated many contracts and block buys for the company and continues to be the cornerstone of Tapia Brothers Co.

Some Questions I Ask:

• Where were you born? (7.16)
• How do you make decisions in your business? (21.07)
• Did you ever think you would be in this position when you were a kid? (32.11)

In This Episode You Will Learn: 

• Raul’s first job in the United States (10.14)
• The making of Tapia Brothers and Kitchn Cuts(16.34)
• What’s next for Raul Tapia (23.16)

Resources:

• Tapia Brothers Co website
• Tapia Brothers Co Instagram
• Tapia Brothers Co Facebook
• Tapia Brothers Co email: [email protected] 

Let's Connect!

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• Facebook
• Instagram
• LinkedIn
• Jackie Tapia Arbonne website

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