This week on How Did You Find Out, Alba sits down with Grace Castillo for an inspiring conversation about resilience, personal growth, mentorship, and discovering purpose through life's challenges.

Grace shares her journey from battling depression as a teenager to finding healing through retreats, self-discovery, and doing the inner work. Through those experiences, she learned to appreciate life in a completely new way, rebuild her confidence, and create an identity rooted in purpose instead of pain.

Today, Grace empowers entrepreneurs by helping them build structure, systems, and confidence in their businesses. As a mentor and business strategist, she believes that sustainable success starts with personal growth.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Finding hope through seasons of depression
• How retreats and self-discovery transformed Grace's life
• Building an identity rooted in purpose
• Appreciating life through every season
• Creating structure and systems for business success
• Why mentorship can accelerate both personal and professional growth
• Turning life's hardest moments into opportunities to serve others

Grace's story is a reminder that your greatest struggles can become the foundation for your greatest purpose. Healing isn't just about overcoming your past... it's about using your experiences to help others build a better future.

Whether you're an entrepreneur, navigating personal growth, or searching for more purpose in your life, this episode will leave you encouraged to keep growing.

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This week on How Did You Find Out, Alba sits down with her friend Norma for a deeply honest conversation about reclaiming your power, leaving abusive relationships, discovering your worth, and finding strength through faith. Norma opens up about the life experiences that shaped her, the difficult decisions she had to make, and the journey of rebuilding her confidence after surviving an abusive relationship. Together, Alba and Norma explore what it means to choose yourself, heal from trauma, and believe that your past does not define your future. Today, Norma has transformed her pain into purpose. She now dedicates her life to helping women find their voices, reclaim their confidence, and recognize the strength that has been within them all along.In this episode, we discuss:

• Recognizing the signs of unhealthy and abusive relationships

• Finding the courage to leave and start over

• Reclaiming your self-worth and personal power

• How faith became an anchor through life's hardest moments

• Turning pain into purpose by helping others heal

• Learning to trust yourself again and speak your truth

• Why every woman deserves to know her worth Norma's story is a powerful reminder that healing is possible, your past doesn't define your future, and your greatest purpose can often be born from your deepest pain. Whether you're navigating your own healing journey, supporting someone you love, or searching for hope, this conversation will remind you that your voice matters—and that there is life on the other side of fear.✨

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S1:E15 - How Did You Find Out…What Success Really Means? | Ft. Nick Rogers

This week on How Did You Find Out, Alba sits down with friend Nick Rogers for a conversation about building a career, learning from life experiences, finding joy in the process, and redefining what success truly means.

Known today as one of San Diego’s top luxury real estate agents specializing in La Jolla and the surrounding coastal markets, Nick has built an incredible career through discipline, innovation, and a relentless commitment to growth. As the #1 Realtor at Coldwell Banker La Jolla from 2021–2025 for closed sales and recognized among the top performers globally, his success speaks for itself.

But this conversation goes far beyond real estate.

In this episode, Nick opens up about the experiences that shaped his career path, the lessons he learned from both success and setbacks, and how faith, perspective, and personal growth have helped him better understand what fulfillment actually looks like.

Because success isn’t always what the world tells you it is.

We dive into what it means to build something meaningful while staying connected to joy, purpose, and the people around you.

In this episode, we discuss:
• Building a career through consistency and long-term vision
• Lessons learned from past experiences and setbacks
• The relationship between joy and success
• Why faith plays an important role in navigating life and business
• Redefining success beyond money and achievement
• Growth, perspective, and learning to appreciate the journey

Nick’s story is a reminder that achievement means very little if you lose sight of what truly matters—and that the path to success is often really about discovering yourself along the way.

Whether you’re building a business, navigating career growth, or trying to define success on your own terms, this episode will leave you thinking differently about what it means to truly win.

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This week on How Did You Find Out, Alba sits down with longtime friend Efrain Chacon for a powerful conversation about leadership, service, and what it truly means to help others grow. Efrain’s story is rooted in discipline, resilience, and a commitment to serving something bigger than himself. Today, Efrain is the Founder & CEO of The Legacy Group, leading a multimillion-dollar real estate operation, while also serving as COO of DART, a veteran-led nonprofit deploying disaster response teams nationwide. But at the core of everything he does is one thing: helping others grow. This episode dives into how life experiences shaped Efrain’s belief in servant leadership and why he’s passionate about mentoring people who are hungry to learn, willing to work hard, and bring the right attitude to the table.In this episode, we discuss: Growing up learning the value of hard work; Lessons learned serving in the United States Marine Corps; Leadership under pressure in military and federal law enforcement; Building a successful real estate business rooted in service; Why attitude matters more than talent; The importance of mentorship and helping others grow; What servant leadership really looks like in practice. Efrain’s story is a reminder that true leadership is about creating opportunities for others, leading with humility, and building a legacy bigger than yourself. If you’re an entrepreneur, leader, veteran, or someone looking to grow into your next level, this episode is packed with lessons worth hearing.🔥 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations about the moments that shape who we become.

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In this special Pride Month episode of How Did You Find Out, Alba sits down with her longtime friend Marlaina for an open, honest, and heartfelt conversation about self-discovery, identity, and the journey of understanding who you are.

Marlaina shares her personal story of how she realized she was attracted to women, the experiences that shaped her understanding of herself, and the challenges and growth that came with embracing her truth.

This episode isn't just about sexuality—it's about authenticity, self-acceptance, and having the courage to live as your most genuine self.

In this conversation, we discuss:
🌈 Marlaina's journey of discovering she liked women
🌈 Navigating identity and self-acceptance
🌈 The role of friendships, family, and community
🌈 Challenges, growth, and embracing authenticity
🌈 What Pride Month means on a personal level
🌈 Learning to trust yourself and your own story

Whether you're on your own journey of self-discovery, supporting someone you love, or simply interested in hearing real stories from real people, this episode is a reminder that everyone's path is unique—and worthy of being heard.

Thank you for joining us for this Pride Month conversation. ❤️

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In this raw and honest conversation, Alba opens up about navigating situationships, heartbreak, divorce, and the complicated emotions that come with starting over. From learning hard lessons in relationships to rebuilding your sense of self after things fall apart, this episode dives into the realities so many people experience but rarely talk about openly.We talk about attachment, self-worth, healing, and what happens when you finally stop settling for relationships that leave you questioning yourself. Alba shares her personal experiences, the mindset shifts that helped her move forward, and why sometimes the hardest endings can lead to the most important growth.If you’ve ever struggled with modern dating, felt stuck in an unhealthy relationship dynamic, or are trying to rediscover yourself after heartbreak, this conversation will resonate deeply.Sometimes losing what you thought you wanted is what finally makes room for what you truly deserve.

This week on How Did You Find Out, we sit down with Alex Montoya, an inspiring author, speaker, and host of the Alex Montoya Podcast whose life is a true example of resilience, gratitude, and purpose. Born in Medellín, Colombia, Alex came to the United States as a child in search of life-changing medical care and has since built a remarkable life while navigating the world with physical disabilities.What could have become a story of limitation became one of possibility. Alex has earned advanced degrees, carried the Olympic torch, written multiple books, and dedicated his platform to encouraging others to overcome adversity and see the good in life.In this episode, Alex shares how mindset can transform challenges into opportunities, how humor and gratitude have shaped his journey, and what it means to keep moving forward with faith and determination. This is a powerful conversation about overcoming adversity, finding brightness in difficult seasons, and creating a life filled with meaning and hope.Subscribe to Alex's Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@AlexMontoyaPodcastCheck out his newest book, Welcome to Paradise, and the lessons it offers on perspective, perseverance, and embracing life fully.Buy his book: https://www.amazon.com/WELCOME-PARADISE-Alex-Montoya/dp/B0GM7TVHDM/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2VXI01ISMTRM0&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.z9F3o8pBIez6mBjk4GriSw.ZDpQLRwwhzVfGIuhKT9kIeJ3HD-vixjvk7jF0lcBZiA&dib_tag=se&keywords=welcome+to+paradise+alex+montoya&qid=1777322238&s=digital-text&sbo=RZvfv%2F%2FHxDF%2BO5021pAnSA%3D%3D&sprefix=welcome+to+paradise+alex+montoya%2Cdigital-text%2C169&sr=1-1

------I started this because everyone deserves to feel heard and understood. Mental health is still a touchy subject, especially when it comes to the moments that fundamentally change your world.I help people go from “what the hell just happened” to healing out loud, owning their story, and taking their power back.Join us every other week as we dive into the raw, unfiltered moments people found out the truth about their relationships, their families, and themselves.#podcast #podcastclips #stories #women Follow Along:Youtube: @HowDidYouFindOutPodcast(https://www.youtube.com/@HowDidYouFindOutPodcast/podcasts)Spotify: How Did You Find Out(https://open.spotify.com/show/3aN1qb08RLq8ETPOZQhPIh?si=-g2WC_bnTIGUEntkmfkCNQ&nd=1&dlsi=e17d8de2d7734d88)Apple Podcast: How Did You Find Out(https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-did-you-find-out/id1860437562)Instagram: @howdidyoufindoutpodcast(https://www.instagram.com/howdidyoufindoutpodcast?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr)Facebook: How Did You Find Out Podcast(https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581364963625&mibextid=wwXIfr)Tik Tok: @howdidyoufindout.podcast(https://www.tiktok.com/@howdidyoufindout.podcast?_r=1&_t=ZP-927SdwfSJ6k)

What happens when loss becomes the doorway to your true purpose?In this episode of How Did You Find Out, Alba sits down with Andrea, a psychic medium, energy healer, and akashic records reader, to talk about the moment grief cracked her open and what she found on the other side.This is not a story about having it all together. It is a story about falling completely apart and discovering that the ashes were exactly where her power was waiting.Andrea shares the raw truth about her grief journey, how she discovered her gifts, what it means to read the akashic records, and why the most painful moments of her life became her greatest teachers.If you have ever lost someone and felt like you lost yourself too, this episode is for you.In this episode:-Andrea's story of grief and loss-The moment everything changed-Discovering her gifts as a psychic medium-What akashic records reading actually is-Coming into her true power-What she wants women to knowConnect with Andrea: https://www.seralma.life/https://www.instagram.com/seralma.energy/How Did You Find Out has been a true passion project, something I’ve poured my heart into for months.Talking to beautiful, courageous women who were willing to share the hardest moments of their lives has been life-changing. Their honesty, their strength, their stories… they’ve moved me.I started this because everyone deserves to feel heard and understood. Mental health is still a touchy subject, especially when it comes to the moments that fundamentally change your world.I help women go from “what the hell just happened” to healing out loud, owning their story, and taking their power back.Join us every other week as we dive into the raw, unfiltered moments women found out the truth about their relationships, their families, and themselves.#podcast #podcastclips #stories #women Follow Along:Youtube: @HowDidYouFindOutPodcast(https://www.youtube.com/@HowDidYouFindOutPodcast/podcasts)Spotify: How Did You Find Out(https://open.spotify.com/show/3aN1qb08RLq8ETPOZQhPIh?si=-g2WC_bnTIGUEntkmfkCNQ&nd=1&dlsi=e17d8de2d7734d88)Apple Podcast: How Did You Find Out(https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-did-you-find-out/id1860437562)Instagram: @howdidyoufindoutpodcast(https://www.instagram.com/howdidyoufindoutpodcast?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr)Facebook: How Did You Find Out Podcast(https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581364963625&mibextid=wwXIfr)Tik Tok: @howdidyoufindout.podcast(https://www.tiktok.com/@howdidyoufindout.podcast?_r=1&_t=ZP-927SdwfSJ6k)#howdidyoufindout #psychicmedium #griefjourney #akashicrecords #energyhealer #selfDiscovery #womenempowerment #spiritualpodcast #healingjourney #podcastforwomen

This week on How Did You Find Out, we sit down with Chuck La Flair, Top 1% Loan Officer Mentor and leader in the mortgage space.

In this episode, we go beyond titles and talk about the life experiences that shaped Chuck into the mentor, coach, and leader he is today.

From pivotal moments to hard-earned lessons, we unpack how real-life events led to his realization that he was meant to lead, teach, and elevate others.Because leadership isn’t something you just step into...it’s something you grow into.

We break down what it actually takes to succeed at a high level. What really matters?

• Coachability

• Hunger to grow

• A great attitude

• Discipline

If you’ve got the mindset... he’ll give you the moves.

In this episode, we dive into:

• The life events that shaped Chuck’s path into leadership and mentorship

• How he knew he was meant to coach others

• What separates top-performing loan officers from the rest• The mindset and habits required for long-term success

• What it really means to be coachableWhether you’re a loan officer, entrepreneur, or someone stepping into leadership, this episode will challenge you to reflect on your own path...and step into your next level.

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This week on How Did You Find Out, we’re joined by Jolene Marquez, owner of Bay Park Flowers in Mission Bay, San Diego 🌸Jolene shares her journey as a small business owner and what leadership really looks like behind the scenes. From building a business rooted in creativity to navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship, this conversation dives into the balance between structure and intuition—and how following your creative instincts can shape not only your work, but your life.We talk about:• What authentic leadership actually looks like (beyond the highlight reel)• Building and running a creative small business• Letting creativity guide decision-making• The realities of entrepreneurship in a local San Diego community• Trusting your vision—even when the path isn’t clearJolene’s story is a powerful reminder that leadership isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about showing up, staying aligned, and creating something meaningful.If you’re a creative, entrepreneur, or someone figuring out your next step, this episode is for you.✨ Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more real stories about the moments that change everything.