I am so excited to share this episode featuring the first guests to ever be on the show - my dear friends & talented, genuine souls - One Step Closer.

Los Angeles natives, Estefania Padilla & Miky Tayoba, are two great friends who met in college & who share a passion for performing & songwriting. 

Their love for music & spreading their light led to them forming an acoustic pop duo - now known as One Step Closer. 

In this episode, they go into depth on the meaning behind their music & the name “One Step Closer,” how they've persevered despite judgment & doubt, lessons from their upbringing, some fun tinder stories, & so much more.

Through vulnerability & light heartedness, we hope this episode will inspire you to keep trusting yourself & your vision.

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Sometimes, the hardest, yet most rewarding part of any experience is just showing up, despite any fears we may have.

In this episode, I discuss the importance of "showing up" (physically, mentally, & emotionally) in all aspects of life - career, relationships, self love, & more.

You never know what new opportunities, people, &/or experiences are on the other side of the door. So, how are you going to "show up" in your life?

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I turned 24 this week & have been reflecting on what I've learned in my 23rd year of life - one lesson has been to stop taking things personally.

Why waste energy on the opinions of someone who most likely doesn't even know you?

Be open to feedback & growth, but don't let the comments or actions of others affect you more than they should.

Trust me - most of the time, it's not even personal.

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Today marks three years with my boyfriend - my first relationship ever - so I decided to share what I've learned within these past few years.

We often compare our relationships to fairytales, rom coms, highlight reels of other couples - creating a fantasy of unrealistic expectations.

In this episode, things get raw & I share how I may have fallen into the trap of these unrealistic expectations, instead of appreciating what IS.

In addition, I discuss the importance of knowing your worth & how feeling complete as an individual is helpful in creating a more healthy, loving relationship.

Once again, I am not a relationship expert - just a woman in love, sharing her personal experience :)

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In this episode, I share my thoughts on why I believe an inflated ego can be very harmful to relationships, opportunities, and our sense of self.

I explain the major difference between ego and self-esteem.

In 2019, I plan to be even more self-aware and not get caught in an ego web.

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In this episode, I share some past embarrassing moments that I now realize, looking back, weren't as bad as I maybe made them seem. 

Everyone messes up and makes mistakes - don’t be so hard on yourself.

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We all make mistakes, but how do you choose to view yours?

We can either dwell on what we've done/should've done and let that hold us back, or we can use our experiences as an opportunity to grow.

In this episode, I share my thoughts on why I choose to live without regrets and why being in tune with what YOU want can drastically change your mindset on regrets.

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In this episode, I share a personal story from my college years - a time in which I experienced a roller coaster of emotions and developed a stronger sense of self.

I explain why I believe we must, more than anything, practice self-compassion and love ourselves - as opposed to depending on external validation to make us feel worthy. 

Over time, I've learned to appreciate my strengths and make use of them, instead of dwelling on what I "lack." From doing so, I've been much happier.

If there's one thing you take away from this episode, I hope it's the reminder that:
You are worthy. 

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Here's your reminder that you are not your past. You are not that decision you made years ago or that experience that hurt you. You are so much more than that.

You have the power to create the life you want NOW, despite what you've been through and who you were before. Realize that you are in control of your narrative moving forward.

A few other topics covered in this week's episode include the importance of self-reflection, forgiveness, making friends with change, and letting go of limiting beliefs that may be holding you back.

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How often do you practice gratitude? Many of us easily get caught up in wanting more and we forget to appreciate the simple things in life.

I truly believe that practicing gratitude attracts more abundance. It is hard to attract opportunities and positive energy into our lives if we aren't grateful for what we have and where are right now.

I share a few personal experiences that, in the moment, were difficult for me, but I realized how much worse they could have been. For that alone, I feel grateful.

We're all human and we struggle; but overall, we must train our minds to practice gratitude to keep us grounded at the end of the day.

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