In this episode, our Executive Editor Maria Garcia reflects on the legacy of Soraya Montenegro, her favorite telenovela villain of all time. Maria explores what Soraya’s legacy reveals about being labeled an evil woman, and even, human evolution. 

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In the season finale of ‘Connections’, Eva reflects on her year of analyzing and strengthening every connection in her life. What does it mean to feel connected? For so many, it comes back to community and inclusion. This week, Eva is joined by Dr. Stacy Smith, who founded USC’s Annenberg Inclusion Initiative  and has been working alongside Eva for years to disrupt inequality in the entertainment industry. In this thought-provoking conversation, the two break down the tangible ways we can improve inclusion, strengthen community, and the pursuit to never go back to “normal” – but to move forward and connect better.

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How can music help us connect to culture—and to each other? This week, Eva is joined by singer, actress, and entrepreneur, Becky G, to break down these ideas and how they intersect. Eva and Becky connect about their shared Mexican heritage, the many ways their culture has influenced their work, and what it’s like to be a part of the “200% club” – 100% American and 100% Mexican.

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Hypnotherapy may sound woo-woo, but it can be an effective tool for many things – including stress, anxiety, and strengthening our inner connection. This week, Eva talks to fellow actor and certified hypnotherapist, Peter Facinelli, about the power of positive self-talk and being present in the moment, and how hypnotherapy can reinforce these ideas to help us better connect with ourselves.

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How can we build resilience against life's challenges? And how can embracing our most difficult emotions actually help us do just that? This week, Eva is joined by Physician, Counselor, and co-founder of Mettle Health, Dr. BJ Miller, to talk about connecting to all of our emotions—especially during difficult times.

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This week, Eva is joined by fellow Latina, entrepreneur, and mother, Star Lash Extensions founder Yris Palmer, to talk about the connection between work and motherhood. Yris talks about how she grew her booming business as a young mom, and the two connect on staying present at work and at home. Eva and Yris also explore what they want to teach their children, and why it’s so important to give back to the Latinx community – especially the working mothers.

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What does it truly mean to be happy? This week, Eva is joined by Yale Professor of Psychology and happiness expert, Dr. Laurie Santos, to explore the idea of happiness—including what we get wrong about it, the proven strategies to be happier, and why connection is so important in leading a happy life.

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This week, Eva is diving back into the world of spirituality and inner connection with one of the most renowned thought leaders of our time – Toltec spiritualist and bestselling author, Don Miguel Ruiz. Eva and Don Miguel explore self-love, self-awareness, and reality – and what we can learn about these pillars of inner connection from ancient Toltec wisdom and Don Miguel’s celebrated work, The Four Agreements.

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Cultural identity is so important to our sense of self, but it can be challenging to feel connected to it if you live away from your home country. How can we maintain our connection with our cultural heritage? And how can we hold onto multiple cultures at once? This week, Eva is joined by fellow actor and star of ‘The Gordita Chronicles’, Diana Maria Riva, to explore what it means to be American while maintaining the cultural identity from another country at the same time -- and how being connected to your cultural heritage can help you better connect to other people and their cultures.

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What is Web3? And how can we connect to and understand this new digital space? This week, Eva is joined by artist and World of Women founder, Yam Karkai, to explore the ever-changing world of Web3 and NFTs. Eva and Yam break down these terms, and Yam shares her mission to build a connected community celebrating representation, inclusion, and equal opportunities for all – and how she’s thriving in a male-dominated space. Eva also talks about her favorite NFT that she purchased from Yam’s company, World of Women. This episode is for informational purposes and is not intended as financial advice.

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