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Cat breaks down the intersectionality of the Afro-latina experience. She wants to bring attention to the deafening lack of representation of her fellow Afro-latinx's. She also challenges what it means to appear "acceptable" within the boundaries of Latin beauty standards. Inspired by Dominican singer Amara La Negra's recent defense of her unashamed Afro-Latina appearance, Cat proposes that this be the time all Afro-latinx's rise up to demand accurate portrayals across Latin mediums.

Quote of the Week

"As children of the diaspora, our identities have roots in the messy, complicated and ugly history of the Trans-Atlantic slave trade. Our memories are scattered across islands and oceans and continents. But in the struggle of finding who we are, we might be closer to finding we can be many beautiful, synchronized things all at once." -Jess Torre

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Cat turns 25 and confronts the expectation of "having it all figured out" by a certain age. She thinks back on what her plans were out of college and how different everything actually turned out. While most of her peers seem to be getting engaged and moving along into adulthood, Cat has taken a step back from it all and assessed what it is that she values most. For her, it's having the freedom to figure it out! For those on a path to discovering their true purpose, she encourages them to just work hard and ignore the noise. As long as you follow your soul's intuition, you're on the right path!

Highlights

2:30-Things are not going as planned

4:30-It's OK to not have things figured out

6:00-Digging deep is the most important thing you can be doing right now

Quote of the Week

"And in the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years."

-Abraham Lincoln

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HAPPY NEW YEAR! Cat shares her excitement for 2018's fresh start and is leaving all things negative behind and moving along manifesting greatness. Like many of you, she compiled a list of goals she'd like to accomplish this year, however, she acknowledged that unless she incorporates some new encouraging habits she won't be able to meet them. Cat shares 7 goals and habits she'll be sticking from here on out in order to reach her highest potential.

Make sure to grab a pen and paper or just open up your notes app because you'll likely want to include some of these into your goal list too!

Highlights

2:30-Keeping your eye on the prize

3:30-We've gotta work with the world so it can conspire in our favor

4:30-Unfollowing toxic people on social media

5:30-Asking people out on dates

6:30-Financial freedom to fund your dreams

7:40-Hope for the best first, and the worst last

8:20-Cooking at home boosts confidence

10:00-Reading 1 book per week

Quote of the Week

“Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself.”

-Rumi

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It's common for many of us to dislike some things about our bodies. We often compare our bodies to that of others and think that life would be so much easier if only we looked like "so and so". But what happens when it becomes too much? For Cat, what started out as disliking some parts of her body ballooned into self-hatred and loathing. Her body began to develop earlier than most girls, so she was being sexualized by older men while still in her teens. She was body shamed by dance teachers and constantly reminded how much she "needed to change" from those around her. It's no surprise that over the years, this has all amounted to an intense feeling of not being enough and feeding her mind with vicious self-talk.

Cat has finally begun to understand that this way of thinking is hurtful and self-limiting, and some changes have got to be made. There's NO WAY that Cat or anyone can expect to achieve the fullness of happiness and success with this kind of mindset. Along the way, Cat has discovered self-love boosters that have helped her tons during her lowest days and shares her TOP 5 faves with you! Reframing the mind to think positively when we look in the mirror after decades of only hearing the bad isn't easy, but as you'll soon hear, we can absolutely do it and each of us deserves that inner peace.

2017 was the year of honest reflection and acknowledgment of the things we've kept buried, but 2018 and beyond will be filled with wholesome changes and unapologetic living! BRING ON THE HEALING!

Highlights

4:30-Negative self-talk can become the default way of living.

6:00-2017 was the year I realized I wasn't OK.

7:30-The key is to equip yourself with the right tools to combat the nagging voice.

12:00- Top 5 tools that have helped me reshape my inner dialogue.

Quote of the Week

"We cannot live in a world that is not our own. A world that is interpreted for us by others. An interpreted world is no a home. Part of the terror is to take back out our listening. To use our voice. To see our own light."-Tara Brac

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Cat sat down to chat with Latin Grammy-nominated singer Manu Manzo! Manu is a singer/songwriter born in Venezuela and raised in the city of Miami. This inspiring young woman has fearlessly embraced her creative gifts which led her to study at Berklee College of Music in Boston and ultimately compose alongside artists like Alex Ubago, Tommy Torres, and Luis Enrique. Her sound is a combination of the genres that have influenced her life: from Latin music to Jazz, Hip-Hop to Neo Soul, as well as the Blues. Manu has embarked on the journey of finding the balance between old school and new school without losing the essence of who she really is. In September 2015 she was nominated as "Best New Artist" in the 16th edition of the Latin Grammy Awards and in 2016 she signed with Peer Music Publishing and Aquos Music Publishing. Throughout this interview, Manu walks Cat through her early life, relives the ups and downs that have led her to where she is today, and gives out encouraging messages to her fellow millennials. This episode is proof that we've gotta be okay with pivoting and changing course from time to time. As long as we grind and keep our vision intact GREAT THINGS will come out of it!

Guest Info

Manu Manzo's website

Twitter: www.twitter.com/manumanzo

Instagram: www.instagram.com/manumanzo

Latest EP Lo Sabes 

Highlights

3:00-The early life of Manu Manzo

8:40-The moment she knew I was going to be a singer

12:00-Getting put on academic probation for throwing parties

15:00-Gratitude for getting kicked out of college

21:00-Having 2 weeks to put a band together

23:00-The shift to writing songs in Spanish

26:00-Reliving the Latin Grammys

32:00-Branching out into fashion

34:30-Meaning behind "Lo Sabes" lyrics

38:00-Album release update

40:30-Favorite self-help books

43:40-Encouragement to go live your fullest life

Quote of the Week

"Failure is so important. We speak about success all the time. It is the ability to resist failure or use failure that often leads to greater success. I've met people who don't want to try for fear of failing.” - J.K. Rowling

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Cat chats about realizing that she's been slacking as an activist. A few recent experiences proved that she needed to analyze how much of an impact she was actually making, and after some deep reflection, she realized it wasn't much. During a time where so many gaps need to be bridged throughout, society Cat acknowledges that her hyper-emotional/angered approach to activism is not the best route to take if she wants to provide solutions. She shares where she's fallen short in the past, how she'll change in the future, and how this can be a lesson to all of those hoping to spread awareness to important social issues.

Quote of the Week

"Once we belong thoroughly in ourselves, true belonging is ours."-Dr. Brene Brown

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Cat chats about the importance of preserving your sacred energy and peace of mind by saying no to f*ckboys. It's clear that Millennial women are being exposed to fewer examples of healthy romantic relationships and as a result, many are settling for less than they deserve. Too many are lowering their standards because they don't think that others can meet their expectations, and Cat is no different, she was one of them too. She reflects on where her love life was just a few years ago and how starkly it compares to where she finds herself now. Throughout the episode, she reassures that there's no need to lower one's standards. The person you wish to meet is not a figment of your imagination. That person is real, and they are out there looking for you too.

Quote of the Week

'The truth is, everyone is going to hurt you. You just got to find the ones worth suffering for."-Bob Marley

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It's not every day that you hear a millennial say they love their day job, but Cameron Robert is living proof that it's possible! As a young boy growing up in D.C. Cam set his sights on making a career out of his love for film and photography, and he's actually doing it! Having already worked at publications like the San Francisco Chronicle and NPR, Cameron has now expanded his talents and collaborated with some of your favorite musicians at VEVO in New York City. Tune in to learn about his journey and to get insights on how to develop your creative passion with the company of your dreams.

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Cat chats about the confusing messages given out by society during the holiday season. On one hand, everyone seems to value family and being grateful for what they already have, and on the other, they're anxious to get out and buy stuff. The mixed messages prompted Cat to ask herself "what do I really need to be happy?". What she discovered was that it has nothing to do with material possessions and everything to do with health, creativity, and loving connections.

Highlights

6:00-What do I need to be happy?

8:00-Valuing my health

9:55-Importance of family relationships

11:33-Need for intimate connections

14:13-Alignment with creative outlets

17:52-Being financially free

Quote of the Week

“You have succeeded in life when all you really want is only what you really need.”-Vernon Howard

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Cat chats about the unfortunate prevalence of sexual violence in today’s society. She breaks down important terms, brings awareness to the power dynamic often found in cases of unsolicited sexual advances, and shares a story sent in by one of her listeners. She implores everyone to tap into their courage and take an active role in speaking out in unjust situations while putting out some ideas on how to make this issue a thing of the past.

Highlights

3:22-Defining important terms

4:52-Discussing Harvey Weinstein deplorable actions

7:30-Covering the history of normalized sexual assault in society

9:50-What society needs to do to bring an end to sexual violence

12:10-Cynthia's story

Quote of the Week

Everyone heals in their own time and in their own way. The path isn't always a straight line, and you don't need to go it alone.- Zeke Thomas

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