In this finale episode of season 2, we have a chat about our character. We open up about our fears and share about what keeps us going. We are so grateful to have made it to this season 2 closer. If you are a faithful lister to HOTM, you know that it has been a roller coaster of a ride for us but we still show up. even if that means we caught the late train. Thank you for ride with us through this joyful journey.

We all know that there are some conversations that are uncomfortable to have. Leading important things to the unknown. In this episode, I talk with my mom about a mental break that she experienced. Through sharing her story she continues to show how she’s a resilient pastor’s wife, mom, sister, friend and so much more.

This week we welcomed our friend Marcel Smith to talk about the social justice movements we are seeing take place and what it all means to him personally. Marcel brings a conversion packed with insight and knowledge that help shed a light on the injustices POC deal with everyday and so much more! He gets real about what it was like growing up in Philly, dealing with racism, moving across the county and how he came into relationship with God.

This week we welcomed our friend Marcel Smith to talk about the social justice movements we are seeing take place and what it all means to him personally. Marcel brings a conversion packed with insight and knowledge that help shed a light on the injustices POC deal with everyday and so much more! He gets real about what it was like growing up in Philly, dealing with racism, moving across the county and how he came into relationship with God.

Vanessa Arvallo sits down with her foster sister Carina Carpio. Carina is an educator who has a heart for our future generations. She opens up about how her upbringing has paved the way for the path she is on now. She is passionate about her classroom being a safe and healthy environment for the kids she teaches since she grow up in a dysfunctional household.

Vanessa Arvallo sits down with her foster sister Carina Carpio. Carina is an educator who has a heart for our future generations. She opens up about how her upbringing has paved the way for the path she is on now. She is passionate about her classroom being a safe and healthy environment for the kids she teaches since she grow up in a dysfunctional household.

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Vanessa Arvallo sits down with her foster sister Carina Carpio. Carina is an educator who has a heart for our future generations. She opens up about how her upbringing has paved the way for the path she is on now. She is passionate about her classroom being a safe and healthy environment for the kids she teaches since she grow up in a dysfunctional household.

Vanessa Arvallo sits down with her friend Sheryl Nguyen. Sheryl is a photographer, author, eco mom and boundary-breaking creator. She opens up about her upbringing and talks about experiences as a child that have shaped who she is today. After being brought up in a home without out much freedom to express her creativity, she spends most of her time doing just that in her adulthood. Sheryl is committed to educate our current and future generations about the importance of growing together.

Vanessa Arvallo sits down with her friend Sheryl Nguyen. Sheryl is a photographer, author, eco mom and boundary-breaking creator. She opens up about her upbringing and talks about experiences as a child that have shaped who she is today. After being brought up in a home without out much freedom to express her creativity, she spends most of her time doing just that in her adulthood. Sheryl is committed to educate our current and future generations about the importance of growing together.

In this episode, our guest Gemma Garcia shares about her upbringing as a young Latina in a single parent household. Having to learn as a child how to take care of her younger siblings, it came very natural for her to sacrifice what she earned to provide for her family. She talks about how her responsibilities as child affected her relationship with her mom into adulthood. Listening in as she openly shares her background and how she overcame the many obstacles she has faced.