Minding Her Own Business

Welcome back to Minding Her Own Business! Today, I’m excited to sit down with Ashley Lopez, an actor, speaker, and the powerhouse behind Life Curious Women. Ashley founded this platform to empower Millennial and Gen Z women like us to lead purpose-driven lives. Through events, workshops, retreats, and her podcast, she provides ambitious women with a space and the tools they need to thrive in their careers and beyond. Her mission? To help us all connect more deeply with our purpose and build a network of support that lets us pursue every passion with confidence.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• Ashley’s journey in founding Life Curious Women and the experiences that shaped her vision.
• Her perspective on navigating the acting industry as a Latina woman.
• The Life Curious Women formula for taking action, even when starting from scratch.
• Practical advice on networking and curating the content you take in to help nurture your mind.

Thank you for listening! Be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with anyone who could use a little extra inspiration. Want to be a guest on the show? Email us at [email protected].

Want to connect with Ashley?
Follow her on Instagram: @ashleynadinelopez
Discover more about Life Curious Women: @lifecuriouswomen

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Website: https://www.victoriamariscal.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_mindingherownbusiness/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-m-mariscal/

Welcome back to Minding Her Own Business! This week, I am beyond excited to invite Jennifer Morilla to the podcast. Jennifer is an accomplished entrepreneur, speaker, and mentor with a heart for creating impactful change in both business and the world. As a TedX speaker and business mentor, she holds a BA in Business Marketing and Promotions and a Masters in Social Entrepreneurship. She has a powerful story of founding Social Girl Traveller, where she traveled the world delivering clean water filters to developing communities. Now, as the founder of Jennifer Morilla LLC, she helps entrepreneurs build strong, impactful brands. Jennifer is passionate about empowering women to scale their small businesses to six- and seven-figure ventures. Her mission? To help women become leaders and make a lasting impact in the business world.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• How Jennifer stays consistent on social media and what the optimal approach to posting looks like.
• Tips on building content creation into your daily schedule.
• How to shift your mindset and view your content from a fresh perspective.
• Strategies for making content that aligns with the different seasons of your business.
• How she has built a business that fits her life and her passions.
• Her journey to landing her first Ted Talk and the advice she offers to aspiring TedX speakers. 

Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a 5-star rating, and share this episode with anyone who needs that extra dose of business inspiration. Want to be a guest on the show? Email us at [email protected]!

Want to connect with Jennifer?
Check out her website: jennifermorilla.com
Follow her on Instagram: @jennifer.morilla
Watch her Ted Talk: Jennifer Morilla TedX

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Website: https://www.victoriamariscal.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_mindingherownbusiness/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-m-mariscal/

Welcome back Minding Her Own Business! This week I’m inviting Jacqueline Relke to the podcast! Jacqueline is the founder and CEO of JW Consulting and is also the visionary behind revolutionary platforms like Million Dollar Ventures, Million Dollar MBA and Millions Dollar Workspace. She teaches female founders how to play the game like they own it, giving them the power of a CEO and the confidence of a billionaire, which is exactly why I wanted to have her as a guest to share that wealth of knowledge with us! If you’ve ever felt intimidated as a female founder, especially in a male dominated industry, let this be your boost of confidence and remind you how you can show up proudly!

In this episode you will hear:
• What is the capitalization gap and why is it important for us to know about it.
• Perception bias and where this translates in the workplace.
• How to find that balance of female confidence when facing a room full of men.
• Learning how to take control of your boundaries and show up in the capacity you are currently at.
• How to discover what your non-negotiables are surrounding self care and what lights you up.
•Leaning into your intuition and not trusting the highlight reel you see on social media.

Want to be a show guest in the future? Send an email to [email protected] and kindly leave a 5 star rating or review of this podcast if you enjoyed this episode!

Jacqueline’s Instagram: @lilrelks https://www.instagram.com/lilrelks
Million Dollar Ventures Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/milliondollarventures
Jacqueline’s email: [email protected]
JW Method Consulting Website: https://thejwmethod.com/  

Let's Connect!
Website: https://www.victoriamariscal.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_mindingherownbusiness/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-m-mariscal/

I am beyond excited to invite my next guest and dear friend to the podcast, Gigi Robinson! Gigi is such an amazing multi-hyphenated woman, being a content creator, entrepreneur, women’s health advocate for mental and chronic illnesses, founder of Hosts of Influence, author, and model- just to scratch the surface! In this episode we’ll chat all about exploring full-time content creation, working for yourself, discovering what you're passionate about and ultimately finding out what works for you in all aspects of life. Gigi shares inspiring and insightful words on seeking perseverance throughout her journey, and it’s one you are not going to want to miss!

In this episode you will hear:
• Gigi’s journey as a content creator, how she shared her chronic illness and becoming an advocate for creator economy fair pay.
• How to communicate boundaries surrounding your audience, your inner support system and when you choose to make content or take sick days while working for yourself.
• 3 actionable tips and advice for anyone wanting to start in content creation and monetize it.
• Staying true to yourself, your intuition, and learning to take a step back for some support or inspiration when you feel like giving up.

If this episode resonated with you, share it with a friend who might love it too! Connect with myself and Gigi using the links below!

Gigi’s Instagram: @ItsGigiRobinson https://www.instagram.com/itsgigirobinson
Gigi’s Tiktok: @ItsGigiRobinson https://www.tiktok.com/@itsgigirobinson
Gigi’s Puppy Account: @ItsMrZeke https://www.instagram.com/itsmrzeke
Website: https://www.gigirobinson.com
Hosts Of Influence: https://hostsofinfluence.com/

Let's Connect!
Website: https://www.victoriamariscal.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_mindingherownbusiness/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-m-mariscal/

Welcome back Minding Her Own Business with this week’s guest, Kolby Tracy! Kolby is co-founder of Rogue, a boutique creative house building brands for early stage tech companies. Her team brings beautiful, thoughtful work to often saturated markets, and this is the core of what they provide for clients. ​​Join us as we discuss the challenges and rewards of entrepreneurship, co-founder partnerships, and the value of radical honesty in business relationships. Colby also explains the potential of blockchain technology and the importance of purpose-driven branding.

In this episode you will hear:
• Kolby’s background and origin story of her co-founded company, Rogue, a boutique creative house.
• The importance of maintaining a strong personal and professional relationship with your co-founder when starting a business together.
• Kolby's explanation of crypto and web3 technology, plus her excitement about the innovative ideas in the crypto community.
• The role of purpose and values in building a successful business, and how Rogue uses this as a vetting mechanism for clients.
• Learning how to trust your intuition and take risks, especially in the early stages of entrepreneurship.

I hope you are continuing to enjoy these episodes as much as I have loved recording them thus far! Help get this podcast to other like-minded women by sharing it with a friend on socials or leaving a quick review or rating!

Kolby’s Links:
Instagram: @kolbytracey https://www.instagram.com/kolbytracey

Let's Connect!
Website: https://www.victoriamariscal.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_mindingherownbusiness/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-m-mariscal/

I’m delighted to introduce my next guest to the podcast and friend, Maci Parr! Maci is an entrepreneur and online business manager, committed to helping entrepreneurs streamline their operations, optimize their freetime and free up the mental space they need to run an efficient business. Combining her love of wellness and mental health along with her expertise in client management, operations and systems, she supports entrepreneurs in building a business and life of their dreams! Maci has been such an integral part of my community and growth journey, so join us in this episode as we talk about tips for adding structure and avoiding burnout as a business owner, inputting healthy boundaries, building confidence and exploring what works best for you!

In this episode you will hear:
• Why mental clarity and setting boundaries with clients is so important as a business owner.
• What led Maci to starting her own business and getting her first client.
• Staying true to yourself, relying on your strengths and avoiding comparison in moments of doubt.
• The power of open communications and having hard conversations as an entrepreneur and leader.
• How having a community can help you on your mental health and business journey.

I hope you get some great takeaways from this wisdom-filled episode and feel encouraged! Want to be a show guest in the future? Send an email to [email protected] and kindly leave a 5 star rating or review of this podcast if you enjoyed this episode!

Maci’s Links:
Website: www.maciparr.com
Instagram: @MaciParr 

Book Mentioned: Nonviolent Communication by Marshall B. Rosenberg

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Website: https://www.victoriamariscal.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_mindingherownbusiness/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-m-mariscal/

I am so excited to welcome my very first guest to Minding Her Own Business, Michelle Ehrensaal! Michelle is a copy writer and launch strategist for wellness entrepreneurs and coaches, with a passion for helping sell out their digital offers, programs and courses! With a background in English and Business, Michelle found the perfect combo of marketing and writing, eventually taking the plunge in starting her own business after struggling to believe in her prior sales job. Join us as we chat about Michelle’s journey, finding your own unique happiness and taking imperfect action!

In this episode you will hear:
• How to find and live with purpose, peace and balance.
• Michelle’s decision to leave her 9-5 and tips on how she navigated starting her own business.
• Learning that a playful mindset can actually help your business.
• The significance of filling your cup and making authentic connections.
• Owning your individual path and dropping the comparison game.

Thank you for tuning in and I hope you feel inspired to take your own leap into what truly aligns with you, especially if you’ve felt nervous to make that first move! If you are interested in being a guest on the show, send an email to [email protected] and be sure to leave a 5 star rating or review from your preferred listening platform if you enjoyed this episode!

Michelle Link’s
Website: https://michelleanncopy.com
Instagram: @Michelle.Ehrensaal

Let's Connect!
Website: https://www.victoriamariscal.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_mindingherownbusiness/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-m-mariscal/

Welcome to the very first episode of Minding Her Own Business with Victoria Mariscal! This podcast has been a long time coming and I am excited to dive into this space with you! In this initial intro episode, I’ll be sharing my passion behind starting this podcast, what you can expect to hear in future episodes and my journey with business, self-discovery and trusting my instincts.

In this episode you will hear:
• My background in business, entrepreneurship, leaving my job and starting over.
• Realizing the power of networking, human connection and exploring new opportunities.
• Where the idea for “Minding Her Own Business” came from.
• The kinds of inspiring guests and authentic conversations in future episodes to come.

Thank you for joining me! Remember, we get to decide what is possible for ourselves! You are not alone and I am here to support you on whatever path you might currently be on!

If you are interested in being a guest on the show, send me an email at [email protected] or share this episode with someone you think might enjoy it too!

Let's Connect!
Website: https://www.victoriamariscal.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_mindingherownbusiness/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-m-mariscal/