Speak the Secret

Jessica Rivera is a Business and Mindset Coach based in New York. She helps entrepreneurs and their teams elevate their leadership and communication so they can increase productivity and performance. Prior to starting her business, she climbed the corporate ladder in a competitive male-dominated industry for a top-five international bank. During her tenure, her team brought approximately 4 billion dollars in originations, year after year, which was by far the largest of any team. She is extremely passionate about empowering people and helping them to evolve their mindset, which results in positive impacts on business goals and life as a whole. Her passion has led her to become certified in several Franklin Covey programs such as 7 Habits of Highly Successful People, Leading at the Speed of Trust, 6 Critical Practices for Leading a Team, to name a few, as well as becoming a certified mentor. 

You can find out more about Jessica @coachjessicarivera and jrcoaching.net

In this episode Dr. Elise Sanchez interviews her Co-Author of "Latinas Who Boss Up" available on Amazon 12/14. We discuss how she navigated being a single teenage mom and feeling like she couldn't ask for help. She discusses the challenges of raising her boys and how that led her to seek therapy. She discusses her obstacles and breakthroughs and how at 40 years old investing in a coach and herself changed her life. She also gives a sneak peak on what she discusses in her chapter of the book. 

I give an update on what I've been doing during the month of March. I share some exciting news that I share HERE for the FIRST TIME. I also discuss the future of the podcast. 

Here are my social media accounts for you to follow me if you feel called :)

IG https://www.instagram.com/drelisesanchez/ and https://www.instagram.com/speak_the_secret_/

TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@drelisesanchez

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/speakthesecretpodcast

My website is speakthesecret.co I will be rebranding and upgrading this SOON. Stay tuned! I'd love to stay connected with you!

In our season finale Rachel shares her story and passion for raising awareness and helping survivors of human trafficking. Rachel discusses misconceptions regarding trafficking and offers tips for parents. This is a taboo topic that needs to be discussed more as it is misunderstood and victims are labeled and do not receive the help they desperately need and deserve. 

A graduate of UCLA and a personal survivor of human trafficking, Rachel has extensive experience teaching, training, curriculum writing, public speaking and mentoring. Rachel is the author of the nation's most widely used Sex Trafficking Intervention Curriculum, Ending The Game and a powerful new fun Sex Trafficking Intervention Series for Teens called The Cool Aunt Experience. Recently, Rachel was appointed to the United States Advisory Council on Human Trafficking for a term of 2 years.

For more information you can find Rachel at https://www.thecoolauntseries.com/ https://endingthegame.com/ https://www.facebook.com/rachel.thomas.967 https://www.instagram.com/rachelthomaswashere/

Marcella shares her experience with therapy and how she had to change her mindset and challenge the stigmas to give it another chance after a failed attempt. She discusses being matched with the wrong therapist and how she quit "cold turkey" because she didn't feel like she was benefitting anymore. She reflects on another time in her life where she went through a breakup and experienced multiple deaths within a 2 week time frame. She now advocates for mental wellness and shares her stories to encourage others to give therapy a try.

Marcella Rodriguez is the Founder & CEO of Latinx en Academia, which aims to provide resources and community to Latinx individuals in the academic space, both as learners and educators. In addition to an online community, Marcella hosts a weekly podcast that explores the Latinx community’s complicated relationship with academia and highlights their personal experiences. Marcella earned her Bachelor’s Degree from UC Irvine in Psychology and Criminology with a minor in Education. She went on to earn her Master’s in Education from Azusa Pacific University and is currently pursuing her Doctorate of Education from USC.

For more information she can be reached at Website: www.latinxenacademia.org Instagram: @latinxenacademia Twitter: @latinxenacademi Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/latinxenacademia LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/latinx-en-academia

Destiny shares how getting dressed led her to practice more gratitude, self compassion and deal with grief/loss. She shares her mental health journey and how therapy has benefited her. She also discusses how she used her pain to birth her company Honey and Lemon.   

Destiny Zaremba is the owner and founder of Honey and Lemon, a company that empowers women to feel good in clothing. She has been married to her husband Michael since 2010. They share 3 beautiful girls together Mia 12, Madison 9 and Maxine who is here with us in spirit. She was born and raised in Riverside CA before moving to San Bernardino at age 9. This is the same year she met her husband. As a young woman she has faced many challenges, from dysfunctional family dynamics, job loss, bankruptcy, pregnancy loss, and loss of close family members both physically and emotionally. Depression and anxiety were taking over her life and she wasn't the woman she was capable of being.  With the encouragement from her husband, something as little as getting dressed gave her the power and confidence to work through these losses. She came to realize that she had to take care of herself from the inside out, to bring out her potential. Slowly as she committed to getting dressed daily, she noticed the impact it had on her energy level, confidence, and willingness to be present. Each day that she got dressed an emotional shift started to take place in herself and in her home. She was more patient and loving with her husband and children because she felt good about herself! With the realization that there was a direct connection to a woman's confidence and the mood in the home, she felt inspired to share this respite with the world, and boom... Honey and Lemon was born. Just as we take Honey and Lemon to cure the common cold, she felt there was a need for women to put on clothing and have the opportunity to be a part of a culture and community that was healing as well. Although mental health is a journey and there is no one size fits all approach, It's her belief that something as little as getting dressed can give women that little boost of energy that makes them feel good and more energized to do life.   

For more information she can be reached at [email protected] or on Instagram and Facebook @honeyandlemonclothing

Adrian shares where his passion for investing started and how it grew over time. He discusses the importance of mindset and not getting stuck with analysis paralysis and waiting until everything is perfect but taking action even if you're scared/nervous. He discusses his own obstacles and those other investors struggle with. Adrian offers advice and tips for someone interested in becoming a real estate investor. He also shares a great free resource to get you started www.biggerpockets.com. If you would like more information or have further questions after listening he can be reached at [email protected] or Instagram @brrrrminator.

Adrian Nolasco grew up in La Puente, Ca, but lives in Colorado Springs with his beautiful wife and two sons. He graduated from Grand Canyon University with a B.S. in Psychology and is completing his MBA with an emphasis in Human Resource Management at Louisiana State University Shreveport. A buy and hold real estate investor, Adrian has properties in Kansas, Colorado, and California. Utilizing the BRRRR method (buy, rehab, rent, refinance, repeat) and describes a strategy and framework used by investors who wish to build passive income over time.his real estate company plans to add rental properties in Ohio, Illinois, and Arizona in the next couple of years. When he is not dealing with real estate Adrian can be found enjoying all things Notre Dame and hanging out with his family. 

In this episode Dr. Johnson and Dr. Sanchez dispel myths that impact people's pleasure. You don't want to miss this episode and learn new ways to connect and be intimate with your partner.

Dr. Jeshana Avent-Johnson is the Founder of The Intimacy Seminars™ and Psychological Services, a private practice located in the Inland Empire area of Southern California. She is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in the state of California, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, Professor and Yoga Instructor.    Dr. Avent-Johnson specializes in Couples and Sex Therapy. Using a culturally meaningful systems-based therapy, Dr. Avent-Johnson helps individuals, and couples identify their LOVE BLUEPRINT in efforts to process and metabolize their unhealed wounds.  Her clinical experience has been significant in helping individuals and couples develop and evolve within the therapeutic process.  Her approach will provide you with a window into yourself, your partner, and your relationship, thus, causing personal growth and a higher level of differentiation.  Dr. Avent-Johnson is warm and supportive, yet challenging and direct. Dr. Avent-Johnson will assist individuals and couples in “holding onto self while maintaining relationships with others”. Dr. Johnson’s Intimacy Seminars has been requested and given in many Churches, organizations, and homes across the county. She is happily married to her high school sweetheart and lives locally with her husband of Twenty-six years. Dr. Avent-Johnson has two adult children who are supportive and proud to call her “mom.”

She can be reached on Instagram @theintimacyseminars and Facebook The Intimacy Seminars and her website is theintimacyseminars.com

In this episode Dr. Eric Bishop shares his personal story growing up. We briefly discuss our education experience and dealing with imposter syndrome. He offers advice for anyone seeking a mentor and deciding on their career path. We have a discussion regarding chivalry vs. chauvinism and ponder whether chivalry is still relevant today. We discuss the importance of questioning social constructs and analyzing our thoughts and behaviors. We chat about gender roles and how they continue to evolve and change generation to generation. 

Eric Bishop is Superintendent/President of Ohlone College in Fremont, California. He has served more than 30 years in higher education. Prior to joining Ohlone in July, Dr. Bishop served as associate superintendent of student services and legislative engagement for Chaffey College, in Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., where he worked 13 years.

He also served on the executive board of the California Chief Student Services Officers Association. In his experiences he has overseen the plurality of student services offices while being an advocate for access. He has facilitated government relations, working with local, state and federal officials on behalf of the college

Prior to joining the community college community Dr. Bishop served as associate dean of academic support and retention at the University of La Verne and taught journalism and mass media studies there full time for seven years. He continues to serve as adjunct faculty member for the University of La Verne, as well as in the doctoral program at San Diego State University. He also sits as the Chair on the Bethany Theological Seminary Board of Trustees in Richmond, Indiana.

Dr. Bishop has a doctorate in organizational leadership (Ed.D.), master’s in communications and bachelor’s in journalism all from the University of La Verne. He grew up in Los Angeles and lives in Pomona with his wife and daughter.

For additional questions/comments he can be reached at [email protected]

Dr. Elise Sanchez shares what to expect in therapy. She discusses what typically happens in the first session and offers suggestions and resources on how to find a therapist. She also talks about big trauma and little trauma and how important it is to feel safe and connected to your therapist before sharing anything deeply personal. Dr. Sanchez talks about suicidal ideation and offers resources for those who may be struggling. In any case seeking help from someone you trust when you feel isolated, lonely, sad or confused will benefit you. Also therapy can be a place where you grow and learn more about yourself and your patterns. Many use it as a form of personal and professional development, you can always improve your mindset and work on getting yourself to the next level...whatever that may be for you. Do you want to be a better partner? Therapy. Move up in your career? Therapy. Find the courage to change careers? Therapy. Have deeper more meaningful relationships? Therapy. Be a better parent? Therapy. You get the point...I know I am biased but give it a try and watch your life change once you put in the work to heal yourself :) 

Resources 

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-8255 

Crisis Text Line text the word HOME to 741-741 USA and Canada, 85258 for United Kingdom, 50808 for Ireland

Therapy Directories 

https://latinxtherapy.com/

https://openpathcollective.org/

https://providers.therapyforblackgirls.com/

https://www.melaninandmentalhealth.com/directory-therapists/

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists

Online Therapy 

https://www.talkspace.com/

https://www.betterhelp.com/

Valeri discusses the pros and cons in her deciding to quit her job and travel. She is now a dual citizen of the US and Australia and has lived in Brisbane for 8 years. We talk about the major cultural differences between the US and Australia. She shares her struggles in finding a job out in Australia but persevered until she made it work. She also talks about how Covid has kept her from seeing her family and offers advice for people that are unfulfilled in their lives. 

Valeri Fonseca is a passionate, creative and ambitious leader in optimizing organizations through health and wellbeing. Born and raised in Los Angeles and now a dual citizen residing in Australia, Valeri is no stranger to taking personal and professional risks that have led to big adventures, new opportunities and discovering the optimal balance to live a healthy and rewarding life. A respected leader, adviser and enthusiast in driving impact and change in health and wellbeing, she nurtured her creative and artistic talents with a Bachelor of Arts in Dance and cultivated her business acumen with an MBA. Her passion is people and challenges them to ask questions, push boundaries and never give up in aligning their skills and zest with their purpose. With an entrepreneurial flare and a determined spirit, Valeri is paving the way to being a powerful source of insight and strategy in corporate health and wellbeing. Whether you work in a corporate environment, run your own business or are a dedicated caregiver, Valeri is a constant reminder to always value the importance of our own authentic wellbeing – mind, body and soul.

She can be found on LinkedIn Valeri Fonseca and on Instagram @valeri.fonseca.