In 2020 I moved to Jacksonville, FL. In 2021 I moved back to Chicago, my hometown. In 2023, I moved to NYC. Each city had it's own meaning to me and it was much needed for that season in my life and I could not be more grateful. At the end I get a little into what my second summer in NYC has been like compared to my first. 

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While change is a natural part of life, it isn't always easy to deal with. Today we talk about growing pains and some of the strategies I've utilized to work through change in situations that leave me feeling disoriented, confused, sometimes even hurt.

If you are recently going through a big change in your life then this is definitely the episode for you!!

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We often hear that our thoughts manifest our reality, but is that really true? In this weeks episode we dive into that question through a visualization exercise to learn more about how may be interpreting the world around us.

This episode includes a step-by-step-process of how identify negative thoughts, begin to address them, and also be intentional about how we choose to plan into the future.

Lastly, I am kicking off 31 days of how to up level your life starting 7/1 on my Instagram broadcast channel so go join if you're interested in taking part.

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Relationships can be some of the toughest, yet most fulfilling things that we have. These are 5 of the biggest lessons I learned in relationships that I wish I could go back and tell my high school self. These aren't just for romantic relationships, but are applicable across all areas of your life. They are my North Star, how I choose to show up as my best self while also providing ample growth for myself and others.

So tell me...what relationship lessons would YOU tell your younger self?

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We can pray, journal, visualize all day every day, but what do we do when we don't see any of our desires coming into fruition? In this episode we dive into what is happening behind the scenes, the lessons we need to learn in the meantime, and how to keep the hope in moments of rejection.


I am so happy and blessed to be back recording and sharing with you all. If you like this episode, please give me a rating and give me a share on your social media. Any listens and shares are always much appreciated!!

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From going to a mostly Latino elementary school to a predominantly white school for 8 years this is my story.  Latinidad, for me, has felt like a constant ebb and flow...a balancing act between being "too white" and "too ethnic" for the spaces I find myself in. 

I am incredibly proud to be Latina and have been an advocate for greater representation in the corporate world, however it doesn't mean that identity has always come easy to me, especially as a Latina trying to navigate the US (education system, higher education, and corporate world) for the very first time. So join me on my very imperfect journey and on a path to further explore my Latinidad.

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It's no secret that fear can hold us back from making decisions in our life and expanding our current existence in ways we can't even dare to imagine. In this episode, we dive deeper into the fear of success and the fear of failure. We talk about what each of these is, how they manifest in your life, and what you can do to overcome them.

Working through these sorts of limiting beliefs is crucial to begin living the life of your dreams. Pop some headphones in, go for drive, or sit back and listen because this podcast episode is sure to have you thinking and setting up an action plan.

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In this week's episode we talk about all things manifesting; from what it is to what it is not,  to tips that you can you use to start incorporating manifesting into your daily practice. Regardless of if you're a believer or a skeptic there is something in here for YOU!

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Life is inevitably full of change; both change that we seek out and change that is brought on by the forces that be. Unexpected change, especially can get us feeling in a bit of a rut spiraling into feelings of imposter syndrome, unworthiness, and more.

In this episode, we talk about how to start getting over a rut by balancing treating ourselves with grace and acknowledging our raw and authentic feelings and also looking ahead.

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In the moment it can be hard to know if a decision is the right you. You might way pros and cons, talk to your friends, or watch YouTube videos of people who’ve made similar decisions.

The truth is, in the moment you will never know if a decision is 100% the right one, however I have discovered a life hack to tell me if I'm on the right path and that is…

Join me this week as I let you on how I've made some of the biggest decisions of my life; from taking an internship in Honduras to joining the circus and everything in between. Listen until the end for how you can take action TODAY to begin your growth trajectory.

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