Amiga, Handle Your Shit

The Coming of My First Book with Jackie Tapia & Christina Igaraividez


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After months of writing, I have finally completed my first book. It hasn’t been an easy road, I had to face a few challenges on the way, but I finally reached my goal. I decided to share this with all of you amigas out there because I genuinely believe that everything is possible if we set our mind to it, work hard, and believe in our capabilities. For most of my life, I lived with the impostor syndrome that I couldn’t be a writer, and I believed that. When I finally challenged this belief and allowed myself to write a book, everything changed, and I discovered a part of myself that I didn’t know I had inside me. Rember, sometimes we find out who we are when we are being challenged, and these are the hardships that make us unique, special, and amazing altogether. 


Finishing my first book was a great accomplishment for me, but I couldn’t have done it without the help of my fantastic amiga and writing coach, Christina Igaraividez. Christina was there with me every step of the way, and I couldn’t be more grateful for this. 


In today’s special episode, Christina asks me some questions about the coming of my book, how I was able to fit writing into my schedule and why I decided to write a book in the first place. 


Christina Igaraividez is a writer, performer, producer, and storytelling coach. Whether it's an ensemble production or a digital short, she is constantly working on how to get people to laugh and sometimes cry. She has trained in comedy across Chicago, New York, and Los Angeles at places like Second City, Iowa, and UCB. Her YouTube channel has received notoriety from outlets such as Huff Huff Post, Paris Hilton, and le weekly Upworthy, and she was a finalist for the Sundance YouTube new voices lab. Christina has a strong passion for storytelling and has performed across various stages in LA. With Yatra Luna West, the LA chapter, she Co-produced a new audiobook of short stories that is an audible original titled talking while female and other dangerous acts that feature 25 stories from Latinas across the US on themes of risk and resilience.


Some Questions Christina Asked Me:

Do you have a writer's background? (7.38)

How did you maneuver your regular schedule and set aside time to write? (15.14)

Why was it important for you to write this? (24.42)


In This Episode, You Will Learn: 

My childhood imposter syndrome (9.01)

Why it’s so important asking for guidance when writing a book (20.07)

My writing process (42.19)


 

Connect with Christina Igaraividez: 

  • Instagram
  • Website


 Let's Connect!

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  • Jackie Tapia Arbonne website

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