Vanessa De Jesus Guzman, shares her insights on mindful living, what it is, and what it isn't. With her experience in education and mental health, Vanessa brings a unique perspective to working with youth and their families. Vanessa is the founder and owner of Free to Be Mindful - a private practice focused on providing counseling, mindfulness education, educational consultations and speaking engagements for children, parents and educators. She is the host of the Free to Be Mindful Podcast which brings bite sized mindfulness education to busy parents and educators. Vanessa is also the founder of Amiga Moms, a supportive network focused on providing educational events to 21st century mothers focused on mindfulness and mental wellness.

I'm joined by Gina Zapanta for our premiere episode. Gina is an extraordinary mom and business woman, who lives by the motto - No crying over spilled milk. She is known as a lawyer and advocate, launching a law firm, Zapanta Alder Law, in the midst of the pandemic, she is also an entrepreneur, philanthropist, and one of the most BAD ASS moms I know.

When I became a mom, I had no idea what was coming and I got through it, honestly, with the help of other moms. At a glance, Gina seems like it's all roses and lives a glamorous life with no obstacles. She opens up and puts it all on the table, we discuss, mom life, starting over, divorce, surviving cancer, and mourning the loss of her father.   She talks about how she faces hardships and makes lemonade out of lemons. She is living her best life with radical joy and a few kick ass tik toks with her daughters here and there. 

You can find Gina on IG at @zapantagm_ and @zapanta_alder_law and you can always find me on IG at @TheSabrinaCastillo and @Momthrive