Watch Us Thrive

Step into a transformative journey of healing and personal growth as a First-Gen Latina, transcending the boundaries of generational trauma. In this episode, I sit down with Sandra Lucia Diaz as we embark on a path that acknowledges the unique experiences and challenges faced by First-Gen Latinas in breaking free from the cycles of inherited pain. Together, we'll explore empowering strategies, celebrate the strength of our heritage, and navigate the intersections of culture and identity.
Get ready to embrace your resilience, honor your roots, and embark on a healing journey that paves the way for a brighter future. It's time to rewrite the narrative and reclaim your power as a First-Gen Latina on the path to healing.
Sandra Lucia Diaz is a Colombian fashion illustrator who has collaborated with major brands. She has also created fashion illustrations and has given her the opportunity to launch various beauty brands internationally.
She's the founder Lucia Diaz LLC, a Latina-owned business that redefines simple stationery by empowering and celebrating authenticity within Latinx communities. Her collective personal and professional experiences became the foundation of her inclusive, empowering greeting card and stationery business. They are created with the intention of providing cultural representation and pride so that mujeres poderosas can see themselves represented in the world.
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Sandra is a ray of light and the minute we connected online last year, I felt like I found a long lost sister. It's very rare to come across someone so supportive, loving and caring like her in today's day & age. The energy she brings. The messaging she stands for. The tables she's creating for her community...She is truly a PODEROSA and I'm so honored to have her on the show. I know FOR A FACT she's gonna leave you feeling powerful AF by the end of this episode!
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Are you ready to unlock your full potential and embrace a life of limitless possibilities? In this episode, I sit down with the remarkable Geraldin Noemis Diaz as we embark on a journey of fearlessness, where we break free from the chains that hold us back and step boldly into the unknown.
Living without limits means defying self-imposed boundaries, silencing the doubts that whisper in our minds, and embracing the courage to pursue our passions. Together, we'll explore empowering strategies, cultivate a resilient mindset, and unleash the boundless potential that resides within us.
Let go of fear, embrace the thrill of the unknown, and embark on a path that leads to a life lived without limits. Get ready to ignite your spirit, push beyond your comfort zone, and embrace the exhilarating adventure of living fearlessly!
Geraldin Noemis Diaz is an Afro-Latina from Brooklyn, New York. By day she works with students and parents to help prepare them for college and life after graduation. By night, she works on growing her author and life coaching business.
If she could describe herself in a few words, she’d say she’s hilarious, truly the clown of the friend group, a light in others lives, and a pleasure to be around always uplifting those around her. She is of Dominican descent and takes great pride in this. Her life motto is Live Limitless and Be Fearless.
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The minute I connected with Geraldin online, I fell in love with her soul & spirit. Her authenticity and vulnerability really drew me in and I knew I wanted to feature her on my podcast. Listen this week as we have an open & candid conversation around so many topics that many of us experience on a daily basis. I know you're gonna feel motivated and inspired after meeting Geraldin and listening to her words of wisdom!
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Welcome to Season 2 of the Watch Us Thrive podcast! I can't believe we're in the second season🥹🙏🏼I have an amazing episode for y'all this week!
South Bronx bred and NYCHA raised, Vanessa Paula considers herself to be a Latina rose that grew from the concrete. She started out as yet another "negative statistic" from the South Bronx. As a teenage mom, Vanessa refused to accept her circumstances, so she hustled hard and made her heart strong to survive in a hood that was plagued by poverty, drugs, gang activity, and the elephant in the room no one wanted to address: the mental health of our people in our community.
Vanessa is a first generation Latina striving to change the narrative of her own story from surviving to thriving by breaking the cycle one day at a time. She's had limited access to resources which is the reason why Vanessa is so passionate about helping others heal. Her experience and walks of life are vast but she believes there is purpose to her pain. She wholeheartedly believes that people deserve to be seen, heard, loved and valued.
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Tune in this week to a real ass conversation with someone who I had the pleasure of connecting with last year. I loved the energy Vanessa brought to the show and the message behind her life stories, so I knew she would be a perfect guest.
She's a huge advocate for mental health in underserved communities. One thing she learned along her journey is that by sharing her story, she's helping at least one person know that healing and joy is possible for them. We all deserve to heal and once we get the tools and know how to apply them in our daily lives, we can begin that healing process.
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It's the final episode of my very first season🥹I cannot believe this show is turning 1 (on 1/1/23)🥳
First & foremost, thank you for rocking with me since the beginning. I had an idea to start this podcast in 2022 and to see that I've made it to the season 1 finale is literally mind-blowing!🤯
Take a listen this week of this solo episode as I reflect back on some of the major life changes I experienced in 2022 along with some intentions I'm setting for the New Year and beyond. I know y'all are gonna be able to relate to a lot of the things I share on this episode.
I'm beyond humble and grateful for each & every one of you who have gone on this journey with me. Just know...this is only the beginning😎See y'all in 2023!
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*Trigger warning: this episode discusses childhood sexual abuse, incest & domestic violence. Listener discretion is advised*
Duke Lott, Host of “The Duke Lott Show,” is a Certified Crisis Prevention Instructor, Motivational Speaker and Diversity Lifestyle Coach based in Michigan.
As a former collegiate tennis player, Duke learned how to communicate with people of all different races, creeds and colors, which he uses to inspire changes in how people view, deal with and discuss race relations.
As a motivational speaker, Duke is an inspirational personality that has worked in the Inner City for over a decade. Serving as Program Director for non-profits, Duke discovered his passion for Mentoring and Public Speaking. He’s also an author of “101 Steps To A Successful Interracial Relationship”.
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Duke was the third male guest I’ve ever featured on my show and I am SO grateful to have him come on to share a bit of his story. It takes someone brave & vulnerable to talk about this specific topic and I know hearing his story & how he’s been able to heal from his past life traumas will help someone else in need. We need more men, especially men of color, in these spaces and I’m so happy to have someone like Duke apart of my healing circle!
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*Trigger warning: This episode briefly discusses sexual assault. Listener discretion is advised.
Kateryn Ferreira is first-generation, Dominican-American, born and raised in Washington Heights, who is breaking generational curses and paving the way to bless our future generations. She currently advocates of mental wellness and self-discovery. She owns a business in self-discovery and transformation, Gem In Me that aims to inspire & empower all generations to find the gem in them.
As a Certified Travel Agent, she is able to travel the world and help others do the same. She received her education at the CUNY School of Public Health and earned a master’s degree in Public Health in community health education. She also holds a bachelor’s degree in health service administration.
Kathryn is also a is co-author of Today's Inspired Young Latina Volume 2 and Hispanic Star Rising: A New Face of Power Volume 1. She believes that what doesn't kill you makes you stronger. She loves to bring people together while helping them feel empowered & overcome any obstacle in their life.
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Kateryn & I met earlier this year thanks to a virtual summit called Manifiesta and I loved her energy. We instantly clicked and I knew I wanted her to come on the podcast to share her story.
Tune in this week as Kateryn shares her own experience around surviving sexual assault as a child and how she’s been on her healing journey to find the gem in her. Our conversation was honest, real & raw (y’all already know the vibes we bring to this show!) and I know that hearing her story and advice will help a listener begin the process to heal from your own challenging life experiences and look within to find your own gem!💎✨
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Native Angeleno and the daughter of comedian and entertainer Sinbad, Paige Bryan is born a natural performer. She’s embarked on a musical journey to create a sound and style that, as Paige states, “best reflects the vulnerabilities, complexities and joys of the woman and artist she is becoming.”
Throughout her career, Paige has opened for and/or shared the stage with some of today’s most notable artists including: Erykah Badu, Macy Gray, Jennifer Hudson, Eric Benét, Brian Culbertson, Eric Darius and Ledisi and more. Her television appearances include The Mo’Nique Show, The Today Show and her family's reality series Sinbad: It’s Just Family.
Viewing her talents as a gift and calling, Paige is driven by the hope that sharing the truths of her own life experiences will inspire and encourage others in the same manner music has inspired and encouraged her. Paige wrote and starred in Life and Times of a Single Angeleno (L & X); a web- series based around her dating exploits as a single black woman in Los Angeles.
You can follow Paige on Instagram & TikTok.
Tune in this week as Paige shares her own experience around surviving narcissistic abuse. She was engaged to someone she thought was her knight in shining armor, whom later turned out to be a sociopathic narcissist. The conversation we had will take you on an emotional rollercoaster🎢 , but I know that hearing her story will help someone who may also be a victim of narcissistic abuse & not even realize it.
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Nereyda is a mother and empowered woman. She's on a mission to be as real, raw and vulnerable about motherhood experiences so that the bad is heard just as much as the good. She's dedicated to supporting other mothers to come alive and honor their own lives just as much as they honor their children's lives. Above all, Nereyda hopes to ignite the fire in all mothers to go within, find what lights them up and be the women they want to be without any guilt, shame, or fear.
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Nereyda & I had such a real, raw & vulnerable conversation all around motherhood this week. Whether you're a new mama or a veteran in this world, this week's episode is MUST listen! We talked about:

• Growing up in a first-generation household & the challenges she faced
• The correlation of how her childhood affected her when she became a mom not once, but twice!
• The grieving process we experiences as moms
• Falling into the comparison trap on social media as mothers
• Accepting your new "mom body"
• Creating your own rules around parenting
• Overcoming the dreaded mom guilt

A huge thank you to Nereyda for sharing her full truth with my audience. These type of honest conversations are so necessary, especially when you're a mom. You can feel so alone with your thoughts, so we are here to say everything you've been thinking!
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Marissa Prieto is an anti-diet, Latina Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with more than 12 years of experience. She is committed to helping Latina women and Latina mothers improve their relationship with food and their body. She does this by helping them tune in to their own body and cultivate behaviors for long-term health.
That is to say, the goal is to pass down healthy behaviors onto their children, live a joyful life without the stress of dieting, and keep their cultural foods alive!
You can follow Marissa on her website, Instagram, Facebook, and her linktree.
Check out our conversation where we talk all things health...mental, physical, spiritual and emotional. If you're looking for tips and advice on how you can change the narrative around your own health, this episode is for you!
A huge thank you to Marissa for coming onto the show to share her own experiences of her journey. Food, nutrition and prioritizing our health is so overlooked, especially in communities of color, and it's time we shine the light on this narrative to make a change!
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Ana is a proud Latina and Certified Sex & Life Coach. She holds an MEd in human sexualities and is currently pursuing a doctorate in human sexualities studies. Her purpose in life is to sexually liberate women everywhere but she holds a special place in her heart for la comunidad Latina.
Ana’s work includes destigamatizing sexual pleasure and desire and encouraging Latinas to talk about sex just like they do with chisme. As the owner of Sex in Spanglish, she empowers Latinx women by coaching them through sexual issues and frustrations utilizing science-based sex education, her background in therapy and Spanglish. Ana's goal for her clients is to help them embrace, both, their culture and their sexuality sin vergüenza.
You can follow Ana on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and her linktree.
Ana and I are talking all things sex this week (which is definitely a taboo topic!). We chat about the importance of consent, why she decided to become a life & sex coach, why sex is such a taboo topic, how can we talk about sex to our children, why do so many women struggle with reaching an orgasm and more! I loved the conversation Ana and I had. It was so informative and I know you'll take a lot of good points from listening.
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