Becoming Badass

What's your sign? We have Miami-based Astrologer and Soul Coach, Valerie Mesa on the Podcast breaking down what Astrology can tell you about the badass qualities you can tap into as a boss babe! Valerie share's what you need to know beyond your Zodiac sign that will help you understand yourself even better, and breaks down each of the signs superpowers as they show up in life and business. We're talking about spirituality, astrology, which sign is the perfect steamy match for you in the bedroom, and how to manifest your goals!

02:30 Life Updates!

08:40 Your sun sign is just scratching the surface of what astrology has to offer!

11:40 Is there a specific event that drew you to astrology?

15:30 How you can learn more about yourself through astrology?

19:00 What are boss babe qualities that are unique to each sign?

20:10 The bold.

22:00 The money-minded.

23:00 The connector.

23:40 The fiercely strong.

26:15 The unapologetic.

27:50 The methodical.

29:40 The balanced.

31:20 The powerful.

32:30 The adventurer.

34:30 The action taker.

37:20 The visionary.

39:10 The rebel.

40:20 The creative.

42:30 What signs are the most sexual?

45:30 What does your Mars sign tell you about who you are most attracted to?

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It might sounds cliche, but your friends are some of the most important people you will surround yourself with. The people you spend the most time with will dictate the amount of drama, or lack of it, that you have in your life. In this episode, our hosts Liz and Astrid are sharing their own experiences with betrayal, and how they handled the situation through forgiveness or moving TF on! Listen in to hear ways you can set boundaries, non-negotiables, and attract the kind of badass women who are more interested in growth and lifting each other up than tearing others down.

01:30 Before we talk betrayal and relationships, let's talk life updates!

05:00 Who are you choosing to spend your time around?

09:00 The importance of setting boundaries and non-negotiables!

11:30 Are your friends there to support you and your growth?

13:20 What are dead giveaways for identifying toxic traits?

17:30 When is it time to move TF on?

20:40 How do you heal and overcome betrayal?

25:00 How do you attract the kind of friends you want in your life?

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You know we don't hold back here on Becoming Badass, and this episode is no exception! We're talking to Psychologist and Sex Therapist, Dr. Kate Balestieri. Sex is such a taboo topic and Dr. Kate Balestieri is breaking down why that is, the shame around women's sexual desires, and how you can embrace your sexuality and spice things up in the bedroom. Of course, our hosts Astrid Bavaresco and Liz Lugo share how they have felt empowered and some life updates too!

00:20 Life Updates!

07:00 Meet Dr. Kate Balestrieri!

08:30 Why is sex such a taboo topic?

13:00 How are women being affected by the double standard around sex?

15:50 Why is there so much shame around women fully embracing their sexuality?

20:30 Do men lack an emotional connection to sex?

24:40 What do you say to women who know they aren't "the one" but the sex is so good?

25:30 If you don't feel that sexual chemistry at first, is that something that can improve?

28:15 What are your thoughts on sex toys?

31:10 What advice do you have for people who want to spice up their sex life?

36:30 What misconceptions are being perpetuated in Hollywood and porn?

Follow Dr. Kate Balestrieri on Instagram | @drkatebalestrieri

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Follow Astrid Bavaresco | @astridbavaresco

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Stephan Labossiere is on the podcast today giving us perspective as a man and relationship expert. He doesn't hold back in sharing the ways we as women step into our masculine, and how that could keep us from connecting with the men we want to attract. Tune in as our hosts Lis and Astrid talk about relationships, red flags, and why we should stop defining ourselves as independent women, and see it as a skill!

00:30 Life Updates!

02:20 Diving into relationships.

06:00 The power of loving yourself and not giving in to others' expectations of your life!

10:45 What are men looking for in a relationship?

12:40 How to balance feminine and masculine energy in your relationship?

16:50 The disconnect that can happen when we don't have balance energetically.

19:00 How do women use masculine energy be a defense mechanism?

23:00 How soon into a relationship should you set boundaries?

24:30 What are red flags and signs that someone isn't the right one for you?

27:40 How many chances do you give someone when they keep breaking boundaries

32:00 Way's to communicate in effective ways so it is received.

34:15 What is your advice for independent women searching for the right partner?

Follow Stephan on Instagram | @stephanspeaks

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Follow Astrid Bavaresco | @astridbavaresco

Follow Liz Lugo | @lizlugoofficial

Are your actions in alignment with the goals you have for yourself? Our lives have changed completely as we've become obsessed with growing ourselves, and our businesses! Keyword being OBSESSED! We're sharing questions you should ask yourself, and the work ethic it takes to walk the walk of a true Boss Babe from our own experience of living it day-in and day-out! Check out this episode to hear how we changed our mindsets to become the Boss Babes we are, and why we love watching people fail.

02:00 How does surrounding yourself with other Boss Babes uplevel your life?

03:00 If you're calling yourself a Boss Babe, are you really making Boss Babe moves?

04:00 Life updates, and not needing anyone else to buy me drinks.

08:20 How building my business has led to building my dream home!

11:00 The power of being obsessed when growth - business and personal!

14:30 What did it REALLY look like when I committed to building my business full-time?

17:00 Are the things you are prioritizing in alignment with your goals?

20:00 Why do you love watching people fail?

22:00 How important is your mindset in creating a plan to reach your goals?

25:00 Do your mentors need to be someone close to you that you know?

30:15 Forbes 5 rules to be a successful entrepreneur!

33:40 What do you do to push past fear and excuses to do the work?

38:00 How can I find my "Why" that will help drive me to build my business?

42:30 How important is it to surround yourself with people who are taking action?

45:20 The power in being willing to grow, fail, and learn!

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Connect with us on Instagram | @becomingbadass_

Follow Astrid Bavaresco | @astridbavaresco

Follow Liz Lugo | @lizlugoofficial

In a world where it's "cool" to not give a f@ck, we're talking about the power of living and sharing gratitude. We are so honored to have Lu Urdaneta, Director of Gratitude at Monat. Along with some vulnerable life updates, we talk about how we stay grateful, especially when you're facing challenges, checking who you are surrounding yourself with, and how vulnerability is NOT weakness.

00:20 Life updates, heartbreak, and good friends.

03:30 How I'm navigating grief and anxiety.

06:15 How can we see the good even through the hard times?

08:30 Meet Monat's director of gratitude, Lu Urdaneta!

09:15 What does gratitude mean to you?

12:20 How I've learned to embrace life's lessons and stay grateful.

16:20 How can you make gratitude a habit?

18:00 Do you find it's harder to stay grateful during hard times?

23:00 How choosing gratitude doesn't mean denying your emotions.

28:40 If you audited your close circle, are they openly share their gratitude?

30:50 What advice would you give people that struggle to be vulnerable and express gratitude?

33:30 How can you get to know yourself, to get to another level of your life?

38:20 How confidence in yourself can help you not give a fuck in the best way.

42:15 What is the gratitude program at Monat?

45:00 As your family created Monat, how have you infused gratitude into the many ways Monat changes lives?

Follow Lu on Instagram | @luurdaneta

Check out these books mentioned in this episode

Atomic Habits by James Clear

The Subtle Art of Not Giving A Fuck by Mark Manson

Check out this affirmation App | I Am - Daily Affirmations

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Connect with us on Instagram | @becomingbadass_

Follow Astrid Bavaresco | @astridbavaresco

Follow Liz Lugo | @lizlugoofficial

What does Badass mean to you? We're here to challenge what success is "supposed" to look like, help you define what being a Badass means to you, and help you become the Badass woman you are meant to be! We're not holding back! Whether it's money, sex, relationships, or business, we are here to share our real, raw experiences. Tune in for our stories, how we have built ourselves and our careers from the ground up, and what you can expect on Becoming Badass!

01:00 Meet your Badass hosts, Liz Lugo and Astrid Bavaresco

02:30 Moving from Cuba at 9, to becoming a 7-figure earner.

04:30 Immigrating from Venezuela, being on reality TV, and changing lives through Network Marketing.

06:30 How we're challenging what "success" looks like, and helping you become a badass!

08:40 What will we be sharing here on the podcast?

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Connect with us on Instagram | @becomingbadass_

Follow Astrid Bavaresco | @astridbavaresco

Follow Liz Lugo | @lizlugoofficial

What does the best, most badass version of you look like? How does that person show up in life, relationships, and business? We're here with REAL conversations, to help you become the Badass you are meant to be!