In this eye-opening episode of the DaliTalks Podcast, Dali welcomes Theresa Lambert, a fractional CEO and business strategist specializing in human-centered systems and AI integration.Theresa shares how growing up before the internet shaped her relationship with technology, and how scaling a boutique hotel to eight figures taught her the power of systems, delegation, and structure.

When the pandemic forced her into the online space, she began exploring how AI and automation could support, not replace the human side of business.

The conversation explores why so many entrepreneurs feel intimidated by AI, how too many tools can create more work instead of less, and why clarity is the real starting point for automation.

Theresa explains the importance of building repeatable systems, training AI on your business context, and creating what she calls a “brain center” for your business so your content, marketing, and strategy remain aligned with your voice and values.

Together, Dali and Theresa unpack what it means to truly scale without burnout, how to preserve creativity while leveraging automation, and why AI should help you reclaim your time, not steal it.

This episode is both practical and empowering - a reminder that you don’t have to choose between growth and presence.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• Theresa’s journey from hospitality leadership to AI strategy

• Why entrepreneurs feel resistance and fear around AI

• How to avoid becoming a slave to tools and tech

• What it really means to systemize your business

• Why most people’s AI output feels generic

• How to train AI to sound like you

• Why prompts alone are not enough

• How AI can become a true team member

• Why scaling should feel lighter, not heavier

• How to build a business that supports your life

CONNECT WITH THERESA LAMBERT

🌐 Website: www.theresalambertconsulting.com

📸 Instagram: @theresalambertconsulting

💼 LinkedIn: Theresa Lambert

(Explore her AI Growth Team, Beyond Prompts guide, and custom AI systems)

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What does patriarchy have to do with bullying, inequality, and the way children learn who holds power?

In this episode, Dāli Rivera explores how patriarchy is reinforced through everyday beliefs, language, and parenting habits, often without harmful intent, and how those same patterns show up early through bullying.

Through personal stories, cultural reflection, and bullying prevention work, this conversation challenges listeners to think differently about power, strength, fairness, and human value.

This episode is not about blaming men or women. It is about understanding how power imbalances are taught, normalized, and passed down, and how awareness can interrupt harm before it becomes entrenched.

Listeners are invited to reflect on their own experiences, assumptions, and the lessons they may be unintentionally passing on to children.

• How patriarchy is learned, not inherited

• Why bullying is rooted in power imbalance, not difference

• How everyday language and “normal” habits reinforce inequality

• The connection between gender norms and bullying behaviors

• Addressing the “but biology” argument without denying science

• Why equality is about fairness, not sameness

• How parents and educators can interrupt these patterns early

Bullying is one of the earliest places where inequality is rehearsed and reinforced. When we interrupt bullying, we are not only protecting individuals. We are disrupting the systems that normalize harm.

This episode draws on lived experience and well-established social concepts, including teachings associated with Dr. Wangari (at Towson University) , whose work emphasized cultural responsibility and collective change.

• When you witnessed bullying growing up, who was expected to change their behavior?

• What messages did you learn about strength, fairness, and whose discomfort mattered?

• What beliefs or habits might you be ready to question or unlearn?

If this episode resonated with you:

• Share it with a parent, educator, or leader

• Explore Dāli Rivera’s bullying prevention workshops and resources

• Listen to related conversations on The DaliTalks Podcast

Awareness is not blame.It is the first step toward change.

What if your career doesn’t follow the plan you originally imagined-and that turns out to be your biggest advantage?

In this inspiring episode of the DaliTalks Podcast, host Dali Rivera sits down with sisters Nancy and Amy Harrington, founders of The Passionistas Project, to talk about their unconventional career journeys-from music and graphic design to television, Hollywood, and ultimately building a global online community for women.

Nancy shares how her dream of becoming a DJ led her into graphic design and entrepreneurship, while Amy opens up about her path into television, internships at MTV, and working in post-production and visual effects at Warner Brothers. Together, they reflect on the power of staying flexible, embracing unexpected opportunities, and recognizing that no experience is ever wasted.

This conversation is a powerful reminder for students, parents, creatives, and career-changers that success doesn’t require a straight path-it requires curiosity, courage, and the willingness to evolve.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:

• Why career paths rarely turn out exactly as planned

• How early interests can lead to unexpected opportunities

• The value of college experiences-even when plans change

• Why flexibility is one of the most important career skills

• How internships and early jobs often come down to timing and luck

• What working in Hollywood is really like behind the scenes

• When it’s time to walk away from a career that no longer fits

• Why women often have to fight to be heard in business

• How The Passionistas Project became a global women’s community

• Why you don’t need permission to pursue what you want

CONNECT WITH NANCY & AMY HARRINGTON

🌍 Website: https://www.thepassionistasproject.com/

📱 Instagram: @thepassionistasproject

CONNECT WITH DALI

📸 Instagram:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/dalitalks⁠

📘 Facebook:⁠ https://www.facebook.com/dalitalks⁠

🌐 Website:⁠ https://www.dalitalks.com⁠

If this episode gave you clarity or reassurance about your own career path:

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Your support helps normalize non-linear careers and amplify women’s stories.

What does leadership really look like for women of color navigating corporate America, the military, and executive roles?

In this powerful episode of the DaliTalks Podcast, host Dali sits down with Analiza Quiroz Wolf, an executive coach, Air Force captain, NYU Wagner adjunct professor, board member, author, and host of the Women of Color Rise podcast.

With over 20 years of experience coaching CEOs and C-suite leaders, Analiza shares her deeply personal journey as a Filipina American leader - from growing up as the daughter of immigrants, to serving in the Air Force, to leading organizations as a CEO, and now supporting women of color as they step into power.

This conversation dives into the unspoken challenges women of color face at the highest levels of leadership, including bias, imposter syndrome, inequitable expectations, and the pressure to shrink themselves to survive. Together, Dali and Analiza unpack what equity-centered leadership truly means, why mentorship and sponsorship matter, how to navigate corporate myths, and why claiming power is not selfish - it’s necessary.

This episode is a must-listen for women leaders, aspiring executives, veterans, parents, and anyone committed to building equitable organizations.

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN:

• What equity-centered leadership looks like in real-world practice

• How military leadership compares to corporate leadership for women of color

• Why women of color are often labeled “not tough enough” - and what that really means

• Common myths about success that keep women stuck or invisible

• How imposter syndrome shows up at the CEO and C-suite level

• Why asking for promotions, raises, and power is not selfish

• The role mentorship, sponsorship, and networking play in career growth

• Why representation at the top truly matters

• How AI may influence leadership, equity, and organizational culture

• How embracing cultural identity strengthens leadership impact

CONNECT WITH ANALIZA Quiroz WOLF

🌐 Website: www.Analizawolf.com

📘 Book: The Myths of Success: A Woman of Color’s Guide to Leadership (Available on Amazon)

🎙 Podcast: Women of Color Rise (available on all major platforms)

📱 Instagram / Facebook / LinkedIn: Analiza Quiroz Wolf

(Free chapter of the book available on her website)

CONNECT WITH DALI

📸 Instagram: @dalitalks

📘 Facebook: DaliTalks

🌐 Website: www.dalitalks.com

CALL TO ACTION

If this episode resonated with you:

✔ Leave a review for the podcast

✔ Share this episode with a woman leader or aspiring executive

✔ Subscribe for more conversations on leadership, equity, and impact

Your support helps amplify powerful stories that deserve to be heard.

In this insightful episode of the DaliTalks Podcast, Dali Rivera sits down with Irina Macare, a certified sleep coach and former IT engineer, to explore the deep connection between burnout, stress, and chronic sleep issues.

Irina opens up about her 16-year career in the tech industry, where repeated burnout led to persistent middle-of-the-night insomnia, extreme exhaustion, and difficulty functioning both at work and at home. After relocating countries and pushing through sleep deprivation with caffeine and willpower, a car accident caused by exhaustion became her wake-up call to prioritize her health.

Instead of turning to sleep medication, Irina immersed herself in sleep science-earning certifications in stress management, sleep coaching, cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I), and behavior change. Today, her coaching approach bridges the gap between traditional sleep medicine and real-life lifestyle support, focusing on personalization, nervous system regulation, and sustainable habits.

The conversation dives into why sleep problems are especially common among high achievers and neurodivergent adults, how light exposure and circadian rhythm affect sleep timing, and why bedtime is often when stress finally surfaces. Irina emphasizes that sleep isn’t something you “fix once,” but a daily practice that must align with your biology, lifestyle, and mental health.

This episode is a practical and compassionate guide for anyone who feels wired, exhausted, and stuck in a cycle of poor sleep-and is looking for a realistic, long-term path to rest.

• How burnout quietly damages sleep over time

• Why insomnia often starts with stress, not habits

• The role of circadian rhythm in falling asleep

• Why neurodivergent adults are especially prone to sleep issues

• How light exposure affects your sleep-wake cycle

• Why “tips and tricks” often backfire for insomnia

• The importance of personalized, long-term sleep strategies

• How sleep coaching complements therapy and medical care

(00:02:30) Irina’s background in IT and early burnout

(06:45) Middle-of-the-night insomnia explained

(10:30) Relocation stress and worsening sleep deprivation

(14:15) The car accident that became a wake-up call

(18:40) Choosing education over sleep medication

(24:10) Training in sleep science and CBT-I

(31:20) Sleep coaching vs therapy vs sleep medicine

(39:00) Neurodivergence, ADHD, and rumination

(47:30) Circadian rhythm misalignment

(55:10) Light exposure and sleep quality

(01:02:40) Why bedtime is when stress shows up

If this episode resonated with you, share it with someone who’s exhausted, burned out, or struggling to sleep. Don’t forget to follow the podcast, leave a review, and support guests like Irina who are helping people reclaim their health through education and compassion.

What happens when parents and children are speaking the same language, but not truly understanding each other?

In this powerful and honest conversation, Dr. Unnatti Jain breaks down how generational gaps show up in parenting, leadership, schools, and workplaces, and how to bridge them without guilt, shame, or control. From parenting teens and Gen Z to navigating divorce, cultural expectations, and self-growth, this episode reminds us of one core truth: everything begins with you.

Dr. Jain shares practical, real-life strategies for responding instead of reacting, building emotional safety with children, and breaking generational cycles through self-awareness, compassion, and intentional communication. This episode is especially impactful for immigrant parents, single parents, and anyone navigating change while trying to lead with connection.

If you have ever wondered:

• “Am I messing up my child?”

• “Why doesn’t my child talk to me?”

• “How do I parent differently than how I was raised?”

• “How do I stop generational misunderstandings at home or work?”

This conversation is for you.

• Why generational misunderstandings happen, even when intentions are good

• The difference between reacting vs. responding in parenting and leadership

• How self-awareness in parents creates emotional safety for children

• Why focusing on yourself improves your relationship with your child

• How immigrant parents can better navigate U.S. parenting culture

• How divorce, stigma, and cultural pressure affect parenting dynamics

• Why coaching is different from therapy, and when each is helpful

• How to bridge generational gaps by learning your child’s “language”

• Why children open up when they feel safe, not controlled

Dr. Unnatti Jain is a TEDx speaker, leadership coach, parenting expert, and author. She works with teens, parents, and adults across generations to move families and organizations from control to connection. Her coaching approach is rooted in self-awareness, clarity, and actionable growth.

📘 Book: A Parent–Teen Journey (Available on Amazon)📗 Upcoming Book: Everything Begins With You🌐 Website & Parenting Style Quiz: https://www.unatijain.com

If this episode resonated with you:

• Subscribe to The DaliTalks Podcast

• Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify

• Share this episode with a parent, educator, or leader who needs it

Because connection always beats control. Always.

In this episode, Carolyn Dowdy shares her deeply personal journey into caregiving and the life-changing experiences that led her to found Caregiver Mental Wellness.

She opens up about how many people become caregivers without realizing it, why caregiver burnout often goes unnoticed, and how long-term stress can quietly impact mental, physical, and emotional health.

This episode offers insight, validation, and practical support for caregivers, parents, and anyone caring for someone they love.

We explore:

• How Carolyn became a caregiver and what sparked her mission

• Why many caregivers don’t identify themselves as caregivers

• The early and long-term signs of caregiver burnout

• How caregiving affects mental, emotional, and physical well-being

• Why self-care is necessary, not selfish

• The impact of long-term chronic stress on health

• Support and free resources available through Caregiver Mental Wellness

• The importance of recognizing and supporting youth caregivers

• How non-caregivers can help and support the caregiving community

Tune in to gain awareness, reassurance, and practical tools to better understand caregiving and prevent burnout. Share this episode with anyone who may be caring for a loved one—or supporting someone who is.

Connect with Carolyn

Website: https://www.caregivermentalwellness.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/caregivermentalwellnessFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/caregivermentalwellnessLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/caregivermentalwellness

Connect with me

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dalitalksFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/dalitalksWebsite: https://www.dalitalks.com

Episodio en español para padres latinos e inmigrantes que quieren ayudar a sus hijos a llegar a la universidad en Estados Unidos, aunque sean la primera generación y no sepan por dónde empezar.

En este episodio del DaliTalks Podcast, converso con Carlos Ampuero, fundador de A Tu Alcance, una organización dedicada a acompañar a familias latinas e inmigrantes en el proceso completo para que sus hijos puedan cumplir el sueño de estudiar en la universidad en Estados Unidos.

Carlos comparte estrategias claras y prácticas sobre cómo navegar el sistema educativo estadounidense, cómo entender el GPA, el papel del liderazgo y el servicio comunitario, y cómo apoyar emocionalmente a los jóvenes cuyo rendimiento escolar puede estar afectado por dinámicas en casa o responsabilidades familiares.

Desmitificamos varios mitos comunes dentro de nuestra comunidad, incluyendo la idea de que solo los estudiantes con calificaciones perfectas van a la universidad, que el community college “vale menos”, o que el deporte por sí solo asegura becas. La conversación está llena de claridad, empatía y herramientas valiosas para cualquier familia de primera generación.

En este episodio aprenderás:

• Cuándo empezar a preparar a tus hijos para la universidad y qué pasos dar desde temprano.

• Por qué el GPA importa, pero no define el futuro de tu hijo.

• Qué atributos buscan hoy las universidades en estudiantes latinos.

• Cómo equilibrar deportes, estudios y actividades extracurriculares estratégicamente.

• Por qué el community college puede ser una opción inteligente, económica y de alta calidad.

• Cómo detectar cuando el bajo rendimiento escolar está relacionado con situaciones en casa.

• Estrategias reales para familias inmigrantes que enfrentan barreras de idioma, económicas o de información

  Quién debe escuchar este episodio

  • Padres latinos con hijos en middle o high school.

  • Familias inmigrantes con jóvenes de primera generación.

  • Estudiantes que creen que “sus notas no son suficientes”.

  Padres que quieren entender cómo funcionan las becas, FAFSA, el community college y el proceso universitario en EE. UU.

  Cómo contactar a Carlos

  Encuentra su información, recursos gratuitos y próximos cursos en la página web de A Tu Alcance, donde también podrás acceder a sus redes sociales y programar una consulta.

  Sobre nuestro invitado: Carlos Ampuero

  Carlos Ampuero es el fundador de A Tu Alcance, una empresa que apoya a familias en EE. UU. durante todo el proceso de ingreso a la universidad. Su equipo acompaña a estudiantes y padres paso a paso en:

  • Aplicaciones universitarias.

  • Solicitudes de apoyo económico estatal y federal.

  • Preparación para múltiples becas.

  • Estrategias personalizadas para jóvenes de primera generación.

  Su misión es simple y poderosa: hacer que el éxito universitario sea realmente alcanzable para todas las familias.
  Conecta con el DaliTalks Podcast

  Web: https://www.DaliTalks.com

  En redes sociales @DaliTalks

  Este episodio es un recurso vital para familias latinas. Si te aportó valor, compártelo con otra mamá, papá o joven que necesite escucharlo.

  Suscríbete, deja tu reseña y acompáñanos en cada episodio para seguir aprendiendo cómo criar, liderar y apoyar a nuestros hijos con confianza y claridad.

In this powerful episode of The DaliTalks Podcast, Dāli sits down with returning guest Kenneth Scott, former Division I athlete, NFL/CFL pro, educator, university instructor, speaker, social entrepreneur, and creator of the groundbreaking Social Health Brand Program.

Kenneth opens up about his non-linear career path, from dreaming of the NBA to becoming a nationally ranked football star, earning opportunities with the Los Angeles Rams and the CFL, and then pivoting into social work, corporate sales, authorship, university teaching, and youth empowerment.

This conversation is a masterclass in identity-rooted purpose, social capital, and how young people can build a fulfilling career by aligning what they love, what they’re good at, what they can get paid for, and what the world needs.

• How injuries, transitions, and “cut moments” taught Kenneth resilience and reinvention

• Why public speaking became his most valuable skill

• How Ikigai helps students map their purpose and choose careers intentionally

• Why versatility matters more than ever in sports, business, and life

• How Kenneth’s Social Health Brand Program empowers students, athletes, and professionals

• The truth about corporate sales and how it unlocked new opportunities

• How lived experience can matter just as much as formal degrees

• The role music played in Kenneth’s emotional development and storytelling

• How he turned his hobby into halftime stadium performances, royalties, and brand partnerships

• And why relationships,not credentials opened the door for him to teach at Rice University

Kenneth’s journey is a reminder that your path is allowed to evolve, experience is powerful, and purpose is something you build, not something that magically appears.

Instagram: @kscott_2

Website: https://www.kennethscott.me • Music + Books: Available on his website • Check out his track “Manifest,” featured in today’s episode!

If you found value in this episode (I know you did), share it with at least three parents or educators, leave a review, and make sure to follow Kenneth on Instagram.

Your referrals are the most powerful way to support change makers doing meaningful work in our communities.

What does it really take to build a career in broadcasting and media, especially when your path isn’t linear?

In this powerful episode of the DaliTalks Podcast, host Dali Rivera sits down with returning guest Yovy Daniels, a media professional with nearly two decades of experience in broadcasting, programming, and media planning.

Yovy shares her honest, behind-the-scenes journey from growing up in Panama to navigating education in the U.S., supporting herself through college, landing internships, and building a full media career by starting behind the scenes.

Whether you’re a student interested in media, a parent guiding your child, or a creative exploring broadcasting, this conversation gives real-world clarity about how media careers actually work, not just the polished version you see online.

• How Yovy first became interested in media and broadcasting

• How growing up in Panama shaped her mindset and resilience

• Why many media careers begin behind the camera

• What production assistants, producers, planners, and buyers actually do

• The truth about internships, entry-level pay, and early career trade-offs

• Why networking and relationships often matter more than job boards

• How salary ranges vary in media depending on role, market, and location

• Why non-linear paths are common and powerful in creative careers

• Key advice for students and parents exploring media and broadcasting

This episode is your practical guide to understanding the realities of media careers, how to navigate creative industries, and how persistence, adaptability, and curiosity can take you far.

CONNECT WITH YOVY DANIELS

🎙 Podcast: Chombita Chronicles (available on Spotify & major platforms) ▶️ YouTube: Chombita Chronicles 📱 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yovy.daniels

CONNECT WITH DALI

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dalitalks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dalitalks Website: https://www.dalitalks.com

 ✔ Like the video

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