Winging it and Winning

In this episode Candice opens up about her personal experience with teen dating violence in  high school and how she escaped it. Candice became a mom right after high school and knew that it was in the best interest of her son that she escape a situation that could have ended worse than it did. Candice pursued her dream of becoming a teacher and is now doing what she loves and living the life she always wanted.  About Winging It and Winning:   “Veronica Diaz: Winging It and Winning.” is a podcast/youtube channel highlighting people in society who are doing positive things and making a difference in their lives and the lives of others.  I want to highlight people who have gone through misfortunes but have risen above adversity to become successful. I will be discussing the key factors they used to help accomplish their dreams. I will also be discussing my journey through life and the mindset I used to create the life I want to live. I hope to inspire people through these stories and persuade my audience to follow their dreams as well.   https://wingingitandwinning.com/winging-it-and-winning https://anchor.fm/veronica-diaz54

In this episode, I discuss what teen dating violence is, red flags, and what parents can do to help their children recognize the warning signs. According to the CDC, 1 in 11 females and 1 in 15 male high school students have experienced physical teen dating violence. The key factor in helping teens recognize the difference between healthy and unhealthy relationships is education and communication.This is a two part series, in part two of Episode 10, my friend Candice shares her personal experience with teen dating violence and how she got out of an unhealthy relationship.   “Veronica Diaz: Winging It and Winning.” is a podcast/youtube channel highlighting people in society who are doing positive things and making a difference in their lives and the lives of others.  I want to highlight people who have gone through misfortunes but have risen above adversity to become successful. I will be discussing the key factors they used to help accomplish their dreams. I will also be discussing my journey through life and the mindset I used to create the life I want to live. I hope to inspire people through these stories and persuade my audience to follow their dreams as well.   https://wingingitandwinning.com/winging-it-and-winning https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/intimatepartnerviolence/teendatingviolence/fastfact.html https://anchor.fm/veronica-diaz54

In this episode I discuss my experience of starting my podcast and YouTube channel. I compare my expectations vs. reality of starting my own podcast and YouTube channel. I discuss how I currently winging it and winning.    About Wining it and Winning: “Winging It and Winning" is a mindset and an expression I live by. It has helped me achieve many goals that I may not have accomplished if I did not take the plunge or fall into self-doubt. According to statistics, I should have ended up being a high school dropout, in an abusive relationship, and suffer from substance abuse. Thankfully I did not experience those things, and I attribute my life success to my mindset.    At a young age, I believed that I was in control of my destiny, living every day to create a life that I always dreamed of. Despite the fact that I was not always academically inclined, I applied to college to pursue my dreams of becoming a licensed clinical social worker. I learned early on with hard work, sacrifice, and consistency, anything is possible.    Mistakes are inevitable in life; however, I do not accept them as setbacks instead of learning and growing opportunities. Life has its challenges, but here I am, winging it and winning. This year has taught me that life is short, and I have a moral obligation to share my experiences with those willing to listen. Thankfully I beat the odds; I want to encourage other people that they can too!    https://aidacosmetics.com https://wingingitandwinning.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbqt3pjCHGlgFVrOEk9eIcg https://anchor.fm/veronica-diaz54

My guest today is from my hometown of Riverside, California. He started a non-profit called Project 57 Inland Empire to help disadvantaged inner-city youth find a new way of living so they can reach their full potential. He encountered obstacles while growing up but he used the his life experiences to better help youth just like him.

https://project57ie.org

About Wining It and Winning

“Winging It and Winning" is a mindset and  an expression I live by. It has helped me achieve many goals that I may not have accomplished if I did not take the plunge or fall into self-doubt. According to statistics, I should have ended up being a high school dropout, in an abusive relationship, and suffer from substance abuse. Thankfully I did not experience those things, and I attribute my life success to my mindset.

At a young age, I believed that I was in control of my destiny, living every day to create a life that I always dreamed of. Despite the fact that I was not always academically inclined, I applied to college to pursue my dreams of becoming a licensed clinical social worker. I learned early on with hard work, sacrifice, and consistency, anything is possible.

Mistakes are inevitable in life; however, I do not accept them as setbacks instead of learning and growing opportunities. Life has its challenges, but here I am, winging it and winning. This year has taught me that life is short, and I have a moral obligation to share my experiences with those willing to listen. Thankfully I beat the odds; I want to encourage other people that they can too!

https://www.instagram.com/wingingitandwinning/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbqt3pjCHGlgFVrOEk9eIcg?view_as=subscriber

https://wingingitandwinning.com/winging-it-and-winning

“Winging It and Winning" is a mindset and  an expression I live by. It has helped me achieve many goals that I may not have accomplished if I did not take the plunge or fall into self-doubt. According to statistics, I should have ended up being a high school dropout, in an abusive relationship, and suffer from substance abuse. Thankfully I did not experience those things, and I attribute my life success to my mindset.

At a young age, I believed that I was in control of my destiny, living every day to create a life that I always dreamed of. Despite the fact that I was not always academically inclined, I applied to college to pursue my dreams of becoming a licensed clinical social worker. I learned early on with hard work, sacrifice, and consistency; anything is possible.

Mistakes are inevitable in life; however, I do not accept them as setbacks instead of learning and growing opportunities. Life has its challenges, but here I am, winging it and winning. This year has taught me that life is short, and I have a moral obligation to share my experiences with those willing to listen. Thankfully I beat the odds; I want to encourage other people that they can too!

In this episode we speak to Mellissa Lindsay the founder of The Mama Mentor and co-creator of Miracle mom. She has worked with several teachers, including New York Times Best Selling Author Gabby Bernstein. We discuss insecurities, anxiety, depression,  and the significance of taking steps towards a better life.

Melissa’s Website:

https://melissalindsay.life/?fbclid=IwAR3hLQ9zovNOyE3OlZSBaAK5P8iMT1kE8e1hsSa6AM9IHq7NtpKvwzoBsRI

The book:

https://www.amazon.com/Slight-Edge-Turning-Disciplines-Happiness

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Podcast:

https://anchor.fm/veronica-diaz54

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/wingingitandwinning/

YouTube:

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I was at a crossroads in my life... but this quote helped me make the decision that pushed me towards following my dream. No matter what your background is, you have the power to create the life you want to live. Chasing fear is where  growth happens.

I hope you enjoy this episode. If you have a story you want to share please message me at [email protected]

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My  brother Santiago and I Sat down and shared our experience growing up with a mother and brother addicted to drugs.  We discussed how our upbringing positively impacted our life. We shared the mentality that helped us forgive our mom and brother for the mistakes they made while on drugs.    

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In this episode my oldest brother, Steven opens up about his drug addiction and what factors helped him overcome his addiction. He offers advice to parents and family members on how to help a loved one who is addicted to drugs from a recovering addict's perspective. 

Marlon D shares his journey as a hip-hop artist and actor. Marlon has 10 albums out and has been featured on an independent film called,  The Year I did Nothing directed by Anna Barredo. Marlon D also has his own podcast called MD Podcast. Please see links below for more info.   Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/act-...Prime Video: https://g.co/kgs/pR28N1Podcast: https://mcmarlond.bandcamp.com