Empowered with Gina | An Empowerment Podcast with Gina Zapanta

In this episode of  @empoweredwithgina  Gina Zapanta sits down with Sam Hernandez Ortega — fellow partner at Alder Law, and Latina attorney who defied every expectation.Born and raised in Boyle Heights to parents who never finished high school, Sam didn’t know a single lawyer growing up. But after watching the OJ trial as a child, she decided she was going to be one—no matter what. Sam opens up about failing the bar exam, overcoming a traumatic brain injury in college, and navigating the legal world as a woman of color with zero connections.Gina and Sam also get real about what it meant to be promoted to partner while pregnant—and the backlash they heard from other women. This conversation is a masterclass in grit, leadership, and rewriting the rules for what success looks like in law—and in life.For every woman who’s ever been underestimated, this episode is for you.Interested in joining Empowered with Gina as a member? Check out membership opportunities here:https://www.empoweredwithgina.com/empowered-collective-membership Follow Gina on Social: IG: https://www.instagram.com/ginazapanta_/?hl=enTT: https://www.tiktok.com/@gina.zapanta

In this powerful episode of  ⁨@empoweredwithgina⁩  Gina Zapanta sits down with Alexis Ramos — Co-President of Sixteenth Sports and a true game-changer in the world of sports. From growing up in East County San Diego to becoming one of the youngest Latina agents to sign a first-round NFL draft pick, Alexis shares her bold journey of faith, hustle, and purpose. She’s not just helping athletes succeed — she’s teaching them to build generational wealth by becoming CEOs of their own brands.Gina and Alexis go deep on imposter syndrome, women in leadership, breaking industry norms, and what it really takes to dismantle systems that were never built for us. If you're ready to be challenged, inspired, and EMPOWERED — this one’s for you.

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Do you feel like you're constantly triggered by what people say, how they react to you, or even your own inner critic?

In this episode of  ⁨@empoweredwithgina⁩  Gina Zapanta breaks down the real reason we get triggered—and how to stop letting outside noise run your life.She dives deep into the science of your brain, your subconscious programming, and the power of language. Gina shares how to rewire the way you respond to negativity, judgment, and societal conditioning. This episode is a must-listen for anyone serious about living freely, building confidence, and choosing peace over reaction.✨ If you're tired of being at the mercy of your emotions—this one's for you.

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Ever dreamed of quitting your corporate job to travel the world with your amigas? Mariza Elizarraraz did just that — and built a thriving business doing it. In this episode of  @empoweredwithgina  Gina Zapanta sits down with the founder of Amigas on Tour to talk about how she went from Amazon HR exec to curating 28 international group trips a year for women who crave connection, culture, and community.They get real about walking away from “stability,” building something from scratch, and why there’s never a perfect time to chase your dream — just a decision to do it scared.Interested in joining the Empowered With Gina membership community? Check out opportunities here! 👇https://www.empoweredwithgina.com/empowered-collective-membershipDon't forget to follow Gina on Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ginazapanta_/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gina.zapanta#podcast #empowered #empowering #empower #smallbusiness #smallbusinessowner #latina #latinas #entrepreneurship #entrepreneur

In this inspiring episode of  @empoweredwithgina  Gina sits down with Veronica Pedersen, founder of Timeless Skincare. From growing up as a first-generation Latina, working odd jobs, and starting a beauty brand with just $400—Veronica shares how she built a multimillion-dollar skincare empire her way. They talk about the power of staying true to yourself, building a business without outside investors, and why transparency and resilience matter more than hype. If you've ever doubted your path or felt the pressure to follow society’s rules, this conversation will remind you: YOU define your success.Interested in joining Empowered with Gina as a member? Check out membership opportunities here: https://www.empoweredwithgina.com/empowered-collective-membershipFollow Gina on Social:IG: https://www.instagram.com/ginazapanta_/?hl=enTT: https://www.tiktok.com/@gina.zapanta#empowerment #empowered #success #personalgrowth #podcast #interview

What happens when you say yes to an unexpected opportunity? In this episode of  @empoweredwithgina  I sit down with two powerhouse women, Daisy Tornel and Yovy Daniels, who turned a simple DM into a life-changing journey of leadership, empowerment, and impact. We dive into their roles at Todo Wafi, a powerful media platform that's breaking barriers, amplifying Latino voices, supporting women-owned businesses, and building true community. We get real about imposter syndrome, self-belief, and why trusting your own path is non-negotiable. If you’re tired of waiting for permission to live your dreams — this conversation is for you. 🔥Todo Wafi: 🔔 Hit subscribe for more real, raw empowerment🌟 Follow Todo Wafi, Something Latina, and all the branches we talked about — links below!🎉 Mark your calendars: RevFest 2025 is coming to LA, Texas, Connecticut, and Miami!Interested in joining Empowered with Gina as a member? Check out membership opportunities here: https://www.empoweredwithgina.com/empowered-collective-membershipFollow Gina on social: IG: https://www.instagram.com/ginazapanta_/?hl=enTT: https://www.tiktok.com/@gina.zapanta#empowerment #empowered #empower #podcast #interview

In this episode of  @empoweredwithgina  Gina Zapanta sits down with Logan Doerries, founder of The School of Styling and host of the Motherheard Retreat, to talk about the real side of building a business while raising babies and refusing to play by anyone else’s rules. Logan opens up about navigating motherhood, burnout, and imposter syndrome—all while scaling a business that started with flat lays and turned into a full-blown movement.Gina and Logan dive into what it means to design a life and career that actually serve you, not the other way around. Whether you're a creative, a corporate escapee, or a mom trying to hold it all together, this conversation is the reminder you need: you don’t have to choose between freedom and success. You get to have both—and do it your way.Interested in joining Empowered with Gina as a member? Check out membership opportunities here:https://www.empoweredwithgina.com/empowered-collective-membershipFollow Gina on Social: IG: https://www.instagram.com/ginazapanta_/?hl=enTT: https://www.tiktok.com/@gina.zapanta

In this episode of  ⁨@empoweredwithgina⁩  Gina Zapanta sits down with Valerie Miller — a powerhouse Latina, mom of three, and founder of Nancy Valerie Photography. Valerie shares her journey from immigrating to the U.S. at 11 without knowing a word of English, to pursuing a career in dentistry, and ultimately walking away from comfort and certainty to follow her true passion: photography.Her story is one of faith, grit, and fierce self-belief — even when the world told her she wasn’t good enough. Gina and Valerie dive deep into what it means to start over, ignore the critics, and rewrite your life on your own terms. This episode is for any woman who's been waiting for permission to go all in. Spoiler: you don’t need it.

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In this powerful episode of  @empoweredwithgina  Gina Zapanta sits down with the incredible Adriana Alejandre — founder of Latinx Therapy and trauma therapist — to unpack the deep-rooted cultural stigmas around therapy, trauma, and healing. Adriana shares her raw journey from growing up in a hardworking immigrant family, becoming a teen mom in college, to building a nationwide directory of Latinx therapists from scratch. This episode dives into why therapy is not just for moments of crisis, how it can prevent generational patterns, and how we as parents and individuals can start healing, even in the middle of chaos.If you’ve ever thought “therapy isn’t for me” or felt the pressure of carrying your family’s burdens, this conversation is your sign to reconsider. Healing is brave. Healing is necessary. Healing is power. 💕Interested in joining Empowered with Gina as a member? Check out membership opportunities here! https://www.empoweredwithgina.com/empowered-collective-membershipFollow Gina on social: IG: https://www.instagram.com/ginazapanta_/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gina.zapanta#empowerment #podcast #relationship #empower #interview

In this powerful episode of  ⁨@empoweredwithgina⁩  Gina sits down with Lexi Hartman — a resilient, scrappy, and wildly optimistic entrepreneur who turned life's pivots into purpose. From chasing her dreams on horseback to unexpectedly building a bilingual marketing agency from scratch during the chaos of COVID, Lexi’s journey is anything but ordinary. She opens up about marrying her Venezuelan husband, navigating motherhood, surviving career shifts, and ultimately launching I Heart Content — a thriving, female-focused agency that tells stories the world needs to hear.If you’re a woman who’s ever felt like she had to choose between family and ambition, or if you’re craving the courage to realign your life and business with your values, this conversation is for you.Interested in joining Empowered with Gina as a member? Check out membership opportunities here!https://www.empoweredwithgina.com/empowered-collective-membership#empowerment #empower #personalgrowth #success