Amiga, Handle Your Shit

What TV shows or movies have  helped you feel less alone throughout your life experiences?

As amigas, and especially immigrants, it’s so important to see characters just like us in the mainstream media and on the big screen. Through these characters, the events and experiences we go through in our life, both inspiring and challenging, are validated. 

In this episode, I am joined by my friend, the incredible Teri Weinberg. After working as an NBC Entertainment Executive Vice President and launching her own production company, Teri has had a wildly successful career in Hollywood. She was the executive producer of Ugly Betty and the co-executive producer of The Office. Terri was nominated for two Emmys in July 2007, as both The Office and Ugly Betty were nominated as Outstanding Comedy Series. She is also the producer of Gentefied, The Tutors, and has some exciting projects currently being created. 

Tune in to Episode 86 of Amiga, Handle Your Shit, and learn about Teri’s journey to Hollywood and the passion and purpose behind some of her biggest projects! 

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• How Teri’s journey led her to Hollywood (10:03)
• What led Teri to producing Ugly Betty (15:55)
• The projects that Teri is currently working on (24:00)
• Teri’s reflection on her career in a male-dominated industry (32:36)
• Teri’s advice for amigas to handle their shit (39:16)

Resources Mentioned:

• Tickets - The Empowered Amiga Movement 

Connect with Teri 

• LinkedIn

Let's Connect!

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

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How important is free will in your life? We live our lives day after day, but we rarely stop to think about the power of our own free will. We can choose everything, from the clothes we wear to the job we want or the people we want to have around. Making free choices has become second nature to us, and we rarely think how lucky we are for that. Having free will is a gift, and not everyone has it. This is why we should not take our freedoms for granted. We get to fight for free will for ourselves and our communities. Take a moment to honor this blessing today, my friends. 

Today’s guest, Stef Mariani, will tell us how she got free of a religious cult, found freedom in her music career, and decided to create the Stay Gold Movement. 

Stef Mariani is a singer-songwriter. She started an internationally inclusive movement founded in Hawaii based on her recent Na Hoku Hanohano award-winning album, Stay Gold. The Stay Gold movement’s goal is to help people live a life of meaning and purpose by learning and implementing the eight pillars of the state gold principle. Stef recently released her newest single, called Use My Imagination. This song is a part of her latest project under the Stay Gold movement. Stef shares with over 1000 members from Hawaii to Kenya to Europe how to stay gold or true to themselves in an ever-changing world. Her outstanding results caught the attention of Huffington Post's Deepak Chopra and other various national media outlets. Stef also currently sits on the Forbes musician coalition.

Some Questions I Ask:

• Were you influenced by someone to be a singer? (7.22)
• What inspires your music? (20.00)
• What is the Stay Gold Movement? (25.32)

In This Episode You Will Learn: 

• How Stef broke free from a Religious Cult (10.31)
• The inspiration behind the Stay Gold Movement (25.47)
• Stef’s advice on how to handle our shit (31.55)

Connect with Stef Mariani: 

• Website
• Instagram
• Facebook
• Stay Gold Movement

 Let's Connect!

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• Facebook
• Instagram
• LinkedIn
• Jackie Tapia Arbonne website

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When was the last time you advocated for yourself? 

As women, we are often undervalued, taken for granted, and expected not to say anything when we experience something that feels wrong or inappropriate.  Self-advocacy is a superpower that we can utilize to stand up for ourselves, show others that we know our worth, and discover new possibilities.

In this episode, I am joined by the incredible Maria Mastrodicasa. Maria is a former Wall Street broker, international speaker, self-advocacy coach, and author of the book "You'll Never ...": The Journey to What is Possible Through Self-Advocacy. After experiencing harassment and abuse in both the workplace and at home, Maria came to a breaking point and knew she had to stand up for herself. This led Maria to go through an amazing transformation by rediscovering her confidence and knowing her worth. Today, Maria’s life long commitment is that all women feel safe and valued in school, work, and home. 

Tune in to Episode 84 of Amiga, Handle Your Shit, and learn how Maria has overcome the hardships in her life through self-advocacy! 

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• About Maria’s childhood and background (3:41)
• Maria’s journey to working as a Wall Street broker and the sexism she faced  (13:14)
• The domestic harassment that Maria suffered from her husband (21:50)
• What Maria has turned to for healing  (27:58)
• Maria’s tips for how an amiga can handle her shit (32:18)

Resources Mentioned:

• Tickets - The Empowered Amiga Movement 

Connect with Maria  

• Book - "You'll Never ...": The Journey to What is Possible Through Self-Advocacy
• Website
• LinkedIn

Let's Connect!

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

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What would you do if you found out you've been canceled? This is not just a random question. When I discovered my podcast was canceled from Spotify for an alleged "music distribution violation," I was shocked and didn't know what went wrong. I am not a music podcast, so this seemed like a huge misunderstanding and an unbelievable mistake. Then, it hit me. I felt like my fundamental right to express myself freely was utterly taken away from me. I felt violated of my own constitutional rights. 

In this episode, I will share how I found out my podcast was canceled from Spotify, what I did to figure out why, and my thoughts about freedom of speech. 

As you know, I am not doing this podcast for profit, but only for my passion for helping and supporting all my Amigas out there. For this reason, reviews are vital for the success of Amiga Handle Your Shit. Would you like to show me your support? Write a five-star review on Apple Podcast. This week, I decided to gift a $25 gift card to the first five people who will send me the screenshot of their five-star reviews on Apple Podcat. 

In This Episode You Will Learn:

• How I discovered my podcast disappeared from Spotify. (3.39)
• Why Spotify removed my podcast from their platform. (6.04)
• How you can win a $25 gift card by reviewing my podcast. (11.43)

Let's Connect!

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

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What life events have helped you build the strength you have today? 

Difficult moments are inevitable, and in our life we can either let them make us or break us. The only thing we can control when challenges arise, is how we respond. Using the challenges in your life as stepping stones for strength will turn you into the incredible amiga you are destined to become. 

In this episode, I am joined by the inspiring Janie Marquez. Janie is a Vice President and Senior Relationship Manager at 1st Century Bank in Small Business Banking & Commercial Lending, based in Downtown LA. She has over 19 years in the banking industry and her  philosophy is to build long term relationships based on trust and a high-standard of service with uncompromising integrity.

Tune in to Episode 82 of Amiga, Handle Your Shit, and learn about the hardships and turning points in Janie’s life and how they have impacted who she has become today. Janie shares the defining moment of her childhood, her experience balancing going to college as a young mother, and how she has built an amazing career in banking. 

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• About the event in Janie’s childhood that changed her life forever (06:39)
• How becoming a mother as a teenager changed Janie’s life (20:53)
• Janie’s journey to her successful  banking career (28:42)
• A turning point in Janie’s banking career (44:09)
• Janie’s tips for amigas to handle their shit (1:01:06)

Resources Mentioned:

• Tickets - The Empowered Amiga Movement 

Connect with Janie 

• LinkedIn

Let's Connect!

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

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Happy Mother’s Day, my listeners! Being a mother is an incredible experience. Nothing is more rewarding than seeing your kid become an independent and strong person. As mothers, we know that it’s not always as easy. There are a lot of challenges we have to face in our everyday lives, and sometimes it can be very stressful and demoralizing. Today, I want to celebrate the strength of resilience of us mothers and say to all of you that you’re doing a fantastic job! Don’t forget to take some time in your day to appreciate your hard work and the mighty women you all are. You are unstoppable!

Today’s episode is special for me because my guest is my daughter, Alexia Rojas. I can't wait for you all to know her and have an insightful perspective from a 10-year-old about life.

Alexia is 10 years old and attending the last few weeks of 4th grade. Not only is she beautiful, but she is also strong, intelligent, and kind. She plays violin and likes spending time on YouTube. Her favorite subject is math, and she is very good at it. Her ultimate dream is to get a good job and go to Stanford. 

Some Questions I Ask:

• What exercise do we do in the car before going to school?  (4.19)
• What do you like to do on the weekend? (10.19)
• What are your future goals? (16.48)

In This Episode You Will Learn: 

• Which are Alexia’s daily affirmations (4.24)
• How Alexia started playing the violin (6.29)
• Alexia’s plans for the summer (12.53)

Let's Connect!

• Website
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• Instagram
• LinkedIn
• Jackie Tapia Arbonne website

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How do you show up for yourself and take responsibility for the future you dream of? 

If you are a first-generation American, it’s likely that you feel pressure to make the most of the sacrifices your family took to get here - either self-inflicted or felt by others. Creating more opportunities for yourself and the future of your family begins when you show up for yourself and honor your dreams. 

In this episode, I am joined by the wonderful Erika Cardenas. Erika is a first-generation American, as the daughter of Mexican parents who immigrated to the United States in the 1960s. She has worked with Farmers Insurance for the past 22 years, in which she has helped establish an insurance agency for 16 years through a partnership. Today, Erika is the proud sole owner of a thriving Farmers Insurance Agency in Westlake Village, California and she can’t wait to expand and collectively build more opportunities within her agency. 

Tune in to Episode 80 of Amiga, Handle Your Shit, and learn about how Erika has shown up for herself, built the career she always dreamed of, and what lessons she has learned along the way! 

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• About Erika’s background growing up (3:40)
• Erika’s explanation of her role within Farmer’s Insurance (7:05)
• Why Erika has embraced being guided by her spirituality (12:46)
• How visualization led Erika to owning her own agency (17:55)

Resources Mentioned:

• Tickets - The Empowered Amiga Movement 

Connect with Erika 

• Farmer’s Insurance Profile
• Email

Let's Connect!

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

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Do you dream about the opportunity to change your career or further your education, but you are scared you are not smart enough to make it? Most of the time, these fears come from cultural or social limitations internalized from childhood. As women, and in particular Latinas, we have been taught that certain professions are unsuitable and to silence our dreams and aspirations to the point that we believe we are not good enough or smart enough. This stigma needs to be broken, and we are the only ones who can do it. Stop listening to these old voices and start believing in yourself and your aspirations. It’s never too late to change your life trajectory.

Today’s guest, Dr. Veronica Estrada, will tell us about her journey, her goal of healing students through education, and the various opportunities we have to connect and empower one another as women as Latinas in this multicultural space. 

Dr. Veronica Estrada is a doctor and a core faculty member of the School of Human Development at Pacific Oaks College. She’s also currently serving as faculty council secretary at the college. Dr. Estrada has 14 years of experience teaching in higher education at community colleges. She completed her EDD in higher education, administration, and leadership at the University of Southern California. She's also completed her MS in counseling specializing in student development in higher education from Cal State University Long Beach and her bachelor's in science and development psychology from California Polytechnic University in San Luis Obispo.

Join me for a free masterclass on April 26, 28, or 29, and I will provide you with hands-on hacks to successfully break free from old limitations and start living your epic life at full potential. Reserve your seat here: https://living-macro.aweb.page/Cultural-Limitations

Some Questions I Ask:

• What’s your family background? (9.44)
• How can we heal through education? (23.13)
• What leadership plans do you have for yourself? (34.41)

In This Episode You Will Learn: 

• How Dr. Veronica’s father inspired her to pursue higher education (10.47)
• Dr. Veronica’s goal of healing through education (18.20)
• Why it’s never too late to give yourself a second chance (48.07)

Resources:

Free Masterclass

Connect with Dr. Veronica Estrada: 

Linkedin

 Let's Connect!

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

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What skills have you learned from your upbringing and early career that laid the foundation for who you are today?

For many of us amigas, we have had to work extremely hard to make progress towards our goals. Despite how daunting your dreams may seem, it is possible to accomplish them when you make sacrifices, work hard, and relentlessly pursue them. 

In this episode, I am joined by the amazing Lupita Garcia-Rugerio. Lupita was born and raised in Mexico City. As the daughter of an attorney / judge,  Lupita learned stellar leadership skills, honest work ethic and experience at an early age that she currently uses to look out for the best interest of her team, agents and clients. Lupita has been a Real Estate producing and managing broker for 18 years which has given her valuable skills that she uses daily in assisting her agents, but most importantly she encourages her team to never stop learning and loves to help them grow. 

Tune in to Episode 78 of Amiga, Handle Your Shit, and learn about Lupita’s journey from Mexico to how she built her successful Real Estate career! 

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• About Lupita’s upbringing (7:22)
• Lupita’s determination to support her family (20:06)
• How Lupita decided to go into real estate (31:14)
• Why Lupita has maintained a growth mindset (42:36)
• Lupita’s tips for amigas to handle their shit (57:05)

Resources Mentioned:

• Tickets - The Empowered Amiga Movement 

Connect with Lupita 

• Business Profile
• LinkedIn

Let's Connect!

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

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Emotions are powerful tools of expression, but if misused, they can cause problems and misunderstandings. One of the easiest ways to misuse them is through an overreaction, letting your emotions take over. The moment when you slow down, recognize your emotions, and ask yourself what’s the best way to react, that’s when you’ll be at your highest self. 

Today’s guest, Geordoni Y. McKoy, will tell us how her grandmother mostly shaped her strong personality, why she decided to pursue a career in nursing, and her emotional endurance coaching business. 

Geordoni Y. McKoy is a professional nurse who transformed her passion for helping people into a successful coaching business. With a specialization in emotional endurance, Geordoni helps people catch up to their emotional chronological age and live a more intentional life. 

Some Questions I Ask:

• I know that you are a registered nurse. How did that come about? (12.35)
• What do you teach your students in your coaching business? (29.22)
• How can people find you, coach Donnie? (33.57)

In This Episode You Will Learn: 

• How Geordoni’s grandmother influenced her life (6.59)
• Why Geordoni decided to become a nurse. (12.54)
• What does it mean to be an Emotional Endurance coach. (29.29)

Resources:

Summit: Reclaiming Self Confidence

Connect with Geordoni: 

Facebook

 Let's Connect!

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

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