Hidden Julz

In Episode 26, I talk to Sarita, the founder of Sarita Wellness. We talk about how she experienced being adopted and shifting from life in El Salvador to living in Missouri with her white American mother. She opens up about the effects of the experience. Through her identity struggles, she was eventually led to her coaching business that helps others recognize shifts in their identity. We end on tips that Sarita has in regards to being a coach, how she started and advice she has for others wanting to coach.

In Episode 25, I speak with Tianny, one of the co-founders of Gracious Wealth. Tianny is currently a licensed financial professional seeking to open her own financial firm. She talks about how she got involved in finance and tips she recommends. She dropped out of college to be in finance full time. We end on her giving my listeners financial advice.  

In Episode 24, I talk to Mylee, the owner of Bub-lee Web & Graphic Design. She mentions to us how she is currently in classes to help her improve her graphic skills. She mentions her experiences while working with her mom’s boutique. Even though she is barely a month into her business, she provides us with an important insight of what those first steps are.

In Episode 23, I talk to Carla, the owner of Casita Candles. We have a really great conversation about where she came from. She was born in El Salvador and migrated with her family to Canada and she now lives in San Diego. She opens up about how she is now correcting things of her past. We switch to how she went about starting Casita Candles. She ends up revealing a lot of tips that any future candle makers would love to hear!

In Episode 22, I speak to Nicolette, the owner of its Random, an affirmation-based stationary brand. She speaks about her experiences being from the east coast; being born in Maryland and traveling to study in New York. She talks about her career in acting and theater that led her there. Then, during the pandemic, she found herself propelled to remind people to affirm themselves. It set her on the purpose-driven journey that got her to begin its Random. That very same energy is what brought her to Los Angeles where we met. She expresses what being new to a city is like and what being a new business owner is like. She ends on talking about what she sees the future of itsRandom being. 

In Episode 21, I talk to Alejandro, the owner of Raised by Immigrants Clothing. He talks to us about the different paths he's pursued including music, customer service, and eventually owning his brand. He opens up about different topics like the discipline football taught him, the upsetting he learned in his previous jobs and even legal aspects to his brand now. Overall, Alejandro gives us a look behind the meaning of his brand and all the experiences it took to build him up to that point. 

In Episode 20, I talk to AngelBB; he is a musician. Angel and I talk about his experience being in a punk band while in high school. He also talks about the uncertainty he felt being a musician and the pressures that society placed on him to go to college. Being from the same generation, we understand each others’ frustrations. He continues and gives advice to other musicians out there, either aspiring to be or in their humble beginnings. If you’re passionate about it, do it.

In Episode 19, I talk to Trevor, the host of the Global Renaissance Podcast. We start off with his early years and he mentions a lot of cool insights on his take at being a student at Harvard. As a recent graduate, he talks about the different jobs he’s currently involved in. He mentions that he started his podcast while at school. When COVID hit, it halted his plans, put everything on pause but now he’s back at it! He reminds us that you can do whatever you want and if you’re the best at it, someone will pay for your skillset.

In Episode 18, I speak to Angel, the CEO of Angel Mobile Notary Services. He and I discuss his years during high school where we learn that his school was reconstituted and all his teachers fired. We then get into his post grad where he begins to tell us his journey towards becoming a notary. The most fascinating part was that to become a notary you only have to be 18, pass a literary exam and follow the protocol towards getting licensed. Angel also opened up about some of his future goals and gave amazing advice!!

In Episode 17, I talk to Jemila, the owner of Precious Charms by Jem. She opens up about the many changes of her past; she’s had the opportunity to move to a lot of different cities. We talk about many topics including perfectionism, beginner’s luck and temporary setbacks. She gives us such a cool insight into her process as a crystal miner. We end on her passion for being a doula. For those who don’t know, a doula is a healthcare professional who provides emotional, physical and informational help during pregnancy, childbirth, and even miscarriages.