Adriana Vaccaro is the founder and CEO of Culture Redesigned, a data-driven culture and change management consulting company. With a deep expertise in people analytics, organizational behavior, and leadership development, Adriana helps businesses build high-performance cultures that drive engagement, innovation, and sustainable growth. She was born in Colombia and currently lives in Massachusetts with her husband and three sons.

In this episode, Adriana Vaccaro shares her journey from Colombia where she was born and raised and had her career, to coming to the U.S. and working as a Human Resources executive  and eventually starting her firm, Culture Redesigned. We explore what it takes to create workplaces where people feel recognized and supported–not just in theory but through daily behaviors and leadership practices.

We dive into organizational culture, and Adriana’s unique approach to measuring and improving culture through assessments that identify four levels of culture: from fixed and reactive, to evolving, and empowered. We talk about why one-off culture or DEI events fail to create lasting change, how direct managers shape team climate more than any program or policy, and the importance of trust, psychological safety, and meaningful relationships at work. She provides valuable insights and practical advice for leaders on how to cultivate a healthy work environment, the significance of introspection, and the importance of knowing oneself as a leader. 

This conversation is essential for anyone stewarding culture in their team or organization—or simply aspiring to work in a space that feels aligned, humane, and inspired.

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Ilhiana Rojas is a bestselling author, an executive coach and strategist with over 20 years of executive experience leading in Fortune 500 companies like P&G, Hasbro, and Hanesbrands and coaching professionals and businesses to success. 

As the founder of BeLIVE Coaching & Consulting and Co-President of UNITED LATINAS, Ilhiana is a certified expert in leadership and DEI best practices that help build resilient, collaborative, and high-performing leaders and cultures. She brings a grounded, real-world perspective to leadership, self-advocacy, and navigating change—and in this episode, she’s back on the podcast to help us meet this moment.

Right now, so many of us are feeling stretched thin—emotionally, mentally, professionally. The world feels heavy. Work feels nonstop. And showing up with intention can feel harder than ever.

In this episode, Ilhiana and I talk about: 🔹 Why emotional intelligence and engagement are dropping—and what we can do about it 🔹 How to advocate for ourselves in ways that feel real, not performative 🔹 The tension between humility and visibility (especially in communities of color) 🔹 How to take back control of our narrative 🔹 Practical ways to lead, speak up, and hold space for others—even when things feel hard

Whether you’re managing a team or managing your own energy, this conversation offers powerful reminders that how we show up—intentionally and courageously—can shift everything.

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United Latinas: https://www.unitedlatinas.com/

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Bizzie Gold is a pioneering force in the mental health world. She’s the founder of Break Method—a data-driven system for emotional rewiring—and the author of the upcoming book Your Brain is a Filthy Liar, which explores how subconscious programming hijacks behavior and keeps us stuck in painful cycles.

In this episode, Bizzie shares her own powerful story—from growing up with a parent diagnosed with borderline personality disorder to a “Fight Club moment” that changed everything. We talk about anxiety, ADHD, burnout, parenting, identity, and why traditional therapy often misses the mark when it comes to real, sustainable change.

If you’ve ever found yourself repeating the same patterns and wondering why, this conversation is for you. It’s disruptive in the best way possible, illuminating, and could very well change how you see your own behavior—and your healing.

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Website: https://bizziegold.com/bg-welcome

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Diana Maldonado is back on the podcast. Diana was a guest on episode 132 of the podcast so go back and listen to that episode to learn more about Diana’s background as a best-selling author, business strategist, founder of the Candidate School, and her journey to becoming the first Latina elected to represent Williamson County in the Texas state legislature. If you listen to that episode, you will also understand why she is so focused on helping women get elected to public office and how she’s doing it through her course the Candidate School. In the Candidate School, she shares everything she wished she’d known during her own campaign journey. From mastering your candidate identity to managing money, policy and power strategically and ethically, this program helps you navigate the political arena with confidence.

By completing Candidate School, participants gain the skills, strategy, and clarity to run a

successful, purpose-driven campaign – and win.

I brought Diana back on the podcast to delve into the exact process of running for office. We weren’t able to delve too deep into the process in our previous conversation.  In this episode, Diana and I talk about the nuts and bolts of running for office. We dive into essential steps, from understanding your 'why' to navigating the logistics and financial aspects of campaigning. Whether you're considering a bid for a local school board seat or aiming for Congress, this conversation is packed with practical advice and motivation. 

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Use code WOMEN150 for $150 off the current fee of $795.

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Join Arivee’s  women empowering women email community for inspiration, motivation, and actionable strategies from Arivee in your inbox. This community gets first access to all of Arivee’s coaching programs. We’re focusing on how to live that one beautiful precious life that you were meant to live- with meaning, joy, aliveness, and fulfillment.

Instagram: @ariveevargas

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ariveevargas/Grab more FREE resources and learn more about Arivee’s coaching programs: https://www.ariveevargas.com/

Diana Isern is a passionate assistant principal, financial educator, and presenter whose financial course seeks to transform how students think about wealth. Through nationwide presentations for educators, she equips teachers with inclusive, practical strategies to make financial literacy accessible and empowering. Drawing inspiration from her family stories, Diana believes generational wealth extends beyond money to include cultural values and resilience.

With nearly two decades in the New York City Public School system, Diana started as an ESL teacher supporting immigrant communities and has grown into a school leader who continues teaching because she believes being in the classroom with students is at the heart of leading with empathy. Her approach to financial education centers women and people of color, helping students envision themselves belonging in financial spaces.

Diana is an Accredited Financial Counselor, and her expertise has been recognized by Intuit for Education and the Council for Economic Education. She is currently writing a book for financial educators about making money topics more accessible. When not teaching or writing, she is traveling, boxing, and playing fútbol with her kids.

In this episode, Diana and I talk about the importance of addressing financial avoidance and gaining control over your personal finances. Diana shares her experiences working with clients and students, highlighting how confronting spending habits and understanding your own money stories–and your relationship with money– can lead to better financial health. 

We delve into overcoming the psychological barriers to financial planning, the aftermath of parental influences on money mindset, and the value of creating a budget that reflects your values. Diana also introduces her upcoming book aimed at financial educators and the practical strategies it offers. This conversation sheds light on actionable steps for financial independence and the critical role of mindset in achieving your money goals.

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Instagram: @dianadinero_edu

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In this episode of The Humble Rising Podcast, host Arivee Vargas delves into the concept of hedonic adaptation—the brain's tendency to normalize even the most positive changes in our lives, leading to a sense of restlessness or dissatisfaction despite external success. She explores why achieving milestones like promotions or new homes may not bring lasting fulfillment and offers three strategies to counteract this phenomenon:

1. Reignite inspiration: Identify activities or interests that energize you beyond productivity.

2. Redefine "enough": Establish personal benchmarks for success that align with your current values and season of life.

3. Expand your identity: Recognize and embrace aspects of yourself beyond professional titles and achievements.

Arivee emphasizes that feeling unfulfilled doesn't indicate failure but may signal a need for realignment with one's evolving self. She encourages listeners to gently disrupt autopilot modes and reconnect with what truly brings joy and meaning.

For more insights and resources, visit ariveevargas.com or follow Arivee on LINKEDIN or Instagram at @ariveevargas.

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Join Arivee’s  women empowering women email community for inspiration, motivation, and  actionable strategies from Arivee in your inbox. This community gets first access to all of Arivee’s coaching programs. We’re focusing on how to live that one beautiful precious life that you were meant to live- with meaning, joy, aliveness, and fulfillment. 

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In this episode of The Humble Rising Podcast, we’re shifting the conversation from traditional time management to something more powerful: alignment. If you're constantly feeling overwhelmed by everything on your plate—plus what’s about to be added—this episode is for you. Arivee explains why managing your time more efficiently won’t solve the root problem, and what will.

We dive into how clarity, boundaries, and priorities help you create more time freedom and reduce stress—without needing to overhaul your life.

You’ll walk away with a fresh, practical way of thinking about your time and energy—one rooted in alignment with what matters most.

Topics covered:

• Why time management won’t solve your overwhelm

• What real time freedom actually looks like

• How to define and protect your personal priorities

• What it takes to set boundaries that stick

• How your environment affects your energy—and what’s actually within your control

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Join Arivee’s  women empowering women email community for inspiration, motivation, and  actionable strategies from Arivee in your inbox. This community gets first access to all of Arivee’s coaching programs. We’re focusing on how to live that one beautiful precious life that you were meant to live- with meaning, joy, aliveness, and fulfillment. 

Instagram: @ariveevargas

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ariveevargas/Grab more FREE resources and learn more about Arivee’s coaching programs: https://www.ariveevargas.com/

Most high-achieving women don’t realize they’re burning out until it’s too late—because burnout isn’t always loud. Sometimes, it’s quiet. It creeps in while you're still performing, still holding it all together, still showing up for everyone else… except yourself.

In this episode, I share 5 subtle signs of burnout that many women—especially women of color—overlook or dismiss. These are the signs I missed in myself years ago. These are the same patterns I now see in the powerhouse lawyers and corporate leaders I coach.

We’ll talk about:

• Why numbness, not exhaustion, might be your biggest red flag

• How your “low tolerance” isn’t a personality flaw—it’s a signal

• The burnout-success paradox: when productivity is high but fulfillment is low

• What your body is trying to tell you (that your brain keeps ignoring)

• The internal voice whispering “I should…” and why it’s draining your energy

You’ll also get 3 powerful self-reflection questions you can use right now to reconnect with your body, your truth, and your boundaries—before burnout forces you to stop.

If you’ve been feeling off but can’t quite name it… If you’re crushing your goals but feel increasingly disconnected… If you’re tired of carrying it all in silence...

This conversation is for you.

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Join Arivee’s  women empowering women email community for inspiration, motivation, and  actionable strategies from Arivee in your inbox. This community gets first access to all of Arivee’s coaching programs. We’re focusing on how to live that one beautiful precious life that you were meant to live- with meaning, joy, aliveness, and fulfillment. 

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LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ariveevargas/Grab more FREE resources and learn more about Arivee’s coaching programs: https://www.ariveevargas.com/

If you’ve been moving fast—checking the boxes, handling the demands, but feeling like something’s off—this episode is your invitation to pause. We’re one quarter into the year, and maybe those fresh-start intentions have faded. But the pressure? Still very real.

In this short solo episode, I’m guiding you through a powerful mid-year reset with 3 reflection questions and one simple grounding practice to help you reconnect with yourself, your values, and your vision for the rest of the year.

We’ll explore:

• What’s working—and what’s not

• What you need to release to create more ease

• Who you want to be (not just what you want to do)

• And how to choose an anchor word or phrase to carry you forward

This isn’t about doing more. It’s about doing what aligns.So if you’ve been craving a moment of clarity, reflection, and intention—this one’s for you. Make sure to leave a review if you love the podcast and subscribe so you don’t miss next week’s episode on spotting the early signs of burnout—before it takes over.

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Join Arivee’s  women empowering women email community for inspiration, motivation, and  actionable strategies from Arivee in your inbox. This community gets first access to all of Arivee’s coaching programs. We’re focusing on how to live that one beautiful precious life that you were meant to live- with meaning, joy, aliveness, and fulfillment. 

Instagram: @ariveevargas

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ariveevargas/Grab more FREE resources and learn more about Arivee’s coaching programs: https://www.ariveevargas.com/

Diana Maldonado is a best-selling author, speaker, business strategist and former Texas state representative. As CEO of Maldonado Strategies, Diana’s sharp insight for pinpointing incongruencies, combined with her method for listening and collaborating, helps organizations design and implement innovative solutions to accelerate their big vision goals and become the leading edge.

As the first Latina elected to represent Williamson County in the House of Representatives, she advocated for education, business, and safe communities. In this role, she authored/co-authored 88 bills and was named “Freshman of the Year” by her colleagues. Through her collaboration with key stakeholders, she secured nearly $16 million for education, $10 million for road expansion, andadditional funds for renewable energy initiatives and walking trails in parks.

She served as Secretary for the Mexican American Legislative Caucus, Defense & Veterans Affairs, and on the coveted State Affairs committee.Today, Diana’s focus is helping women get elected to public office to bring parity, voice and representation to the halls of democracy.

Her uniquely curated daily lessons in The Candidate School will help unlock the secrets to becoming a powerful, persuasive, and authentic candidate, while winning over the hearts and minds of voters. Her unmatched expertise to empowering women in politics helps women plan their next move strategically. In this course, she shares everything she wished she’d known during her own campaign journey. From mastering your candidate identity to managing money, policy and power strategically and ethically, this program helps you navigate the political arena with confidence.

By completing Candidate School, participants gain the skills, strategy, and clarity to run a successful, purpose-driven campaign – and win.

Diana is a global marathon runner with races in Tokyo, Berlin, London, Paris and mom of two adult children, Alex and Denise, and spends time with her granddaughter, Camila where she taps into her greatest joy.

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/diana-maldonado/

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Join Arivee’s  women empowering women email community for inspiration, motivation, and 

actionable strategies from Arivee in your inbox. This community gets first access to all of Arivee’s coaching programs. We’re focusing on how to live that one beautiful precious life that you were meant to live- with meaning, joy, aliveness, and fulfillment. 

Instagram: @ariveevargas

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ariveevargas/

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