Bestie Bestie Bom Bom Podcast

By Diana Pinedo and Elvia Sornoza

A Selena inspired podcast hosted by best friends, Elvia & Diana who have known each other for over 15 years. They go together como cafe con leche, agua con chocolate, and add a little spice to each other's lives. In this podcast they will share all the things they wish they would have learned growing up from career to relationships to wellness. Tune in to learn from them and their expert amigas as they help you dance into adulthood by adding a little bidi bidi bom bom to your life.

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Episode 22: Therapy is my JAM

Bestie Bestie Bom Bom PodcastNov 21, 2020

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Episode 22: Therapy is my JAM

Today's episode features the incredible Jordan A. Madison, a Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist. She is originally from Brooklyn, NY but currently lives in Silver Spring, Maryland. She received her B.A. in Psychology from Spelman College, & M.S. in Couple & Family Therapy from UMD-College Park. Since receiving her degrees she has been working at Friends in Transition Counseling Services as a couple and family therapist. She also works with the Together Program, a grant funded program that provides free 6-week workshops to couples around stress management, communication, and financial management, as a Couples Facilitator. When she is not working, she practices self care through having a wash day, listening to 90s R&B, lighting candles, journaling, and creating her own hair masks. She is passionate about reducing the stigma around mental health and going to therapy in the Black community. She aims to promote conversations and educate others on building and maintaining healthy relationships, as well as taking care of yourself. You can follow her and all her amazing couples advice on IG @therapyismyjam and find more info including her super cute merch at https://www.therapyismyjam.com

Nov 21, 202056:39

Episode 21: Empowering Latinas to Invest

Jully-Alma Taveras is the founder of Investing Latina, a 4x Plutus Award nominated online community for financially powerful women. She is a writer, and producer and you can find her on Youtube where she creates videos to educate women about personal finances, investing, and entrepreneurship. She hosts the @askmemoneythings show on YouTube where she answers questions from her viewers on how to manage their money more efficiently. She is contributing editor at Next Advisor in partnership with Time where she writes about personal money stories from the lens of an immigrant Latina and was listed as a Money Expert to follow along with Suze Orman, Ramit Sethi, and Tiffany "The Budgetnista" Aliche. Jully is a speaker and facilitator. She's spoken for financial service companies such as Flourish Savings, digital media company Time+Next Advisor and for events at Google. Youtube link: Investing Latina www.youtube.com/investinglatina Instagram: www.instagram.com/investinglatina/ Twitter: twitter.com/investinglatina

Nov 17, 202048:03

Episode 20: Look & feel Confident AF while Eating con Sazon

Diana Rodriguez holds a Master's degree in Nutrition and Dietetics and is a licensed Registered Dietitian with Dominican roots residing in NYC. She is the founder of Latina Nutritionist and focuses on helping Latinas reach their health and wellness goals and empower them with tools and strategies about weight loss/management, practicing portion control and mindfulness while adding exercise/movement that doesn’t disrupt their daily lives in their journey to a sustainable lifestyle that will bring back their confidence and sexy!
You can follow Diana on IG @Latinanutritionist.

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Nov 06, 202042:16

Oct 17, 202001:04:37

Episode 16: Advice about Personal Finance for Immigrants!

Adina is an immigration attorney and expert on personal finances for immigrants. She runs ImmigrantFinance.com, a personal finance website for immigrants. Adina has taught dozens of webinars and seminars on personal finances for the immigrant community and been featured in Crazy Sexy Dinero Podcast, the Debt Free Guys Podcast, the Money Matters Radio Show, Fundera, Forbes, Aspiration, Camino Financial, Voz de Americas, Nova Credit, among other media outlets. She is a graduate of Georgetown University Law Center and Washington University in St. Louis.
Adina became passionate about helping immigrants develop financial stability after personally experiencing the challenges and frustrations of navigating the U.S. financial system with her husband who is an immigrant. When he immigrated to the U.S., it was terrifying for them to try to figure out basic personal finance steps on their own. They didn’t know if he could have a bank account or credit card with his visa. Or what would happen if he lost his visa and ability to work. Could he have a mortgage or health insurance as an immigrant? What taxes did he need to pay? There were no books or websites available to figure out the answers to any of these questions. They were overwhelmed, scared, and felt alone. They had to figure it all out on their own, but they don’t want you to struggle like they did. Immigrant Finance School is exactly what they wish they had during this time – a community for learning and support on personal finance for immigrants, and a place to learn about this topic.
As an immigration lawyer, Adina was also inspired to create Immigrant Finance after representing and working with hundreds of immigrant and refugees in Egypt, Ecuador, the U.S.-Mexico border, and the Washington, D.C. region, many who face detention and deportation. She has seen how people’s lives could change from access to personal finance information and the empowerment, options, and control that financial stability can provide for immigrants and their families.

Oct 09, 202059:24

Episode 15: Showing up for yourself as a Latina + BIPOC

In this episode we catch you up on our Palm Springs Photoshoot and all the funny drama that went on, but also how incredible it was to slay with your bestie. We highly recommend it to all friends. We also have the incredible Erinne Brown as our guest, She is a Chicago-based Well-Being Coach who started her healing journey while in an intense management consulting career, in which she experienced unprecedented stress, fatigue, and poor physical health. The overachiever in her decided to channel her energy into nourishing herself unconditionally, and she went on to earn health and life coaching certifications so that she could help other high achieving women do the same. Through her one-on-one and group coaching programs, she helps her clients design a lifestyle of abundant well-being without sacrificing the parts of their lives that matter most. You can follow Erinne @livewellwitherinne and check out her website at www.livewellwitherinne.com/blog

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Oct 02, 202001:08:29

Episode 14: Money Talks with Moira

Moira Ozuna is a financial advisor, originally from Paraguay who is specializing in guiding women, especially Latinas, to achieve financial independence through strategic planning. In this episode she provides amazing knowledge and clarifying the misconceptions around Financial Advisors/Planners being only for the rich (or white, lol). This episode is jam packed with tips and advice to get your money right for the futuro. You can follow Moira on IG @moiraozuna.nm or visit her website at http://moiraozuna.nm.com/ even connect with her on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/moiraozuna/. Bestie Bestie Bom Bom Follow us IG @bestiebestiebombom @msinformedlatina TW @bestiebestiebb Email BestieBestieBomBom@gmail.com Website https://themisinformedlatina.com/podcast/

Sep 25, 202054:04

Season 2: Diana & Elvia Catch Up

Hola Amigas! It's been a few months since we caught you up on whats been going on this summer in quarantine dealing with some life stuff. In this episode we catch you up on what we have been up too and why we delayed the launch as well as missed a few catch ups. If you want to get in on the chisme listen up.

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Sep 23, 202043:29

Episode 13: A Latinas Life of Leisure

We are joined by a new cohost, and other bestie Elsa in this episode. We had the honor to chat with the incredible Luz Cadena Writer & Founder of Life of Leisure – a wellness movement to help creative women reclaim their time (and humanity!) during the age of busyness + burnout so they can live more holistically and intentionally. Luz is on a mission to help women transcend the culture of toxic productivity through the art of leisure. She is one the most intelligent, insightful and truly knowledgeable Latinas on what it means to live a life holistically and intentionally by creating practical habits in your everyday life. You can follow her @lifeoliesure and also check out her amazing blog and tips at https://www.lifeoleisure.com. Bestie Bestie Bom Bom: IG: @bestiebestiebombom FB:@bestiebestiebombom TW:@bestiebestiebb Website: https://themisinformedlatina.com/podcast/

Sep 19, 202055:23

Episode 12: Latinas Get Money w/First Gen Money

Season 2 is here! We kick it off with fellow Ecuadorian Dannielle, the founder of First Gen Money, a personal finance platform, that focuses on the first-generation population, those who are first to graduate from college or build wealth in the U.S. Dannielle hopes to empower and educate Latinas in their money journeys.

Born and raised Jersey girl with Ecuadorian immigrant parents, Dannielle graduated from Rutgers University in 2015 with a Political Science and Women’s and Gender Studies Degree, along with over $30,000 in student loan debt. As of December 2019, Dannielle lives debt-free, having paid off $26,385 in 26 months while building her net worth.
She breaks down all the ways we need to think about money management, debt payment and investing in ourselves. You can check her out on IG @firstgenmoney or her website www.firstgenmoney.com/.

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Sep 02, 202038:14

BONUS Episode: #GirlDad- Lessons from our Padres

BONUS EPISODE!!!!! This is the real Season Finale to Season 1 of our Podcast. Since we gave you a little glimpse of the lessons we learned from our Madre's we had to also make sure we spotlight our Padres. Both of us love, adore and respect our Dads so much and have learned a lot over the years. Thanks to these men that have set the bar & standards high for our future partners. We even got a glimpse of the new generation of Latino father's with Diana's older brother Adan who is raising a son of color in today's world and how he and his wife are giving him the education & skills to learn to love himself, and others. BESTIE BESTIE BOM BOM PODCAST: Follow us on IG: @bestiebestiebombom Website: https://themisinformedlatina.com/podcast/ Twitter: @bestiebestiebb Email: Bestiebestiebombom@gmail.com

Jun 29, 202055:47

Episode 11: 401(k) Que? Back to Basics

Amigas, it's our last episode of season 1, can you believe it? We are so grateful for all the incredible guests who joined our us and our Amigahood to share their stories, knowledge and advice about how to live your best life. Season 2 will begin in August 2020 and we are excited about the guests to come, stay tuned. In this episode we saved the best for last, our official first guest of the season that we held off on due to covid and everything surrounding what was happening, but now that the economy is getting back on its feet we figured this would be a great time to talk all about dinero, specifically about 401(k)Que? You'll hear the incredible, intelligent, multidimensional mujer, Jannese Torres-Rodriguez. This badass woman does it all, she is the definition of a hustler/entrepreneur. She is a Quality Engineer by day for the world’s largest healthcare company & Food Blogger/Photographer/Writer/Business Owner/Podcaster/Zumba Instructor and Financial Nerd by night. She is the founder and CEO of Delish D’Lites, a food blog that specializes in Puerto Rican & Latin inspired recipes. She is a self-taught cook, web designer, photographer, writer & blogger. Over time, she's become an expert on topics like running a successful internet based business, investing with a purpose, and generating sustainable, generational wealth. Now, she's sharing her entrepreneurial and financial knowledge through a podcast called Yo Quiero Dinero. She is passionate about educating women, and especially Latinas, about the powerful ways that money can be used to manifest the life of your dreams, build a multi-generational legacy, and secure financial freedom and independence. Please be sure to go and check out her blogs and follow her on IG @YoQuieroDineroPodcast for some educational but entertaining and hilarious content. Website: DelishDlites.com YoQuieroDineroPodcast.com Social Handles: IG: @delishdlites @yoquierodineropodcast FB: https://www.facebook.com/yoquierodineropodcast https://www.facebook.com/DelishDLites/ TW: @delishdlites @yoquierodineropodcasy Others: https://www.pinterest.com/delishdlites/ Bestie Podcast: Follow us Website: https://themisinformedlatina.com/podcast/ IG: @bestiebestiebombom TW: @bestiebestiebb

Jun 19, 202001:12:25

Episode 9: Let's Talk About Sex Baby!

Wow do we got a juicy, spicy, hot, & wet episode for you. This was a really fun and informative conversation all around Sex. We got a chance to sit down and talk to the incredible Dr. Shannon Chavez is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and AASECT Certified Sex Therapist with a private practice, SHAPE (Sexual Health and Pleasure Enhancement) Center in Beverly Hills, California where she provides individual and couples therapy, sex and relationship coaching, and workshops on sexual health and wellness. Her work focuses on adult sex education, integrating sexuality and spirituality, and sexual discovery towards personal growth. She frequently appears on national news, radio, and media as a sexual health expert. Want more information? You can reach her at her information below

Website: www.drshannonchavez.com

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Jun 06, 202051:05

Episode 8: Alicia, The Bidi Bidi BOM-BA

Wow do we have a Multi-Dimensional Mujer for you on this episode. We got a chance to interview the triple threat, ambitious, driven, Selena fanatic Mujerona, Alicia-Monique Blanco. She is a NBA in-arena host for the Phoenix @suns. A Former red carpet host for Beverly Hills Live. A Miss Arizona US, Reina. A business women, Owner & Founder of The Lettering Latina and most of all she is BIDI BIDI BOMing BOMing all over the place! I mean this girl embodies everything that our Podcast represents and stands for and we were so excited we got a chance chismear together. You can follow her @thealiciamonique personal page or @theletteringlatina for her business page. Either way, we promise you will get all the Selena-ness, positive vibes, wholesome familia, and some chistes along the way.

May 23, 202001:12:15

BONUS Episode: Lessons from our Mama's

It's our Mother's Day BONUS episode which happened to fall on the same day as Mexico/Latin America Mother's Day May 10, 2020. We decided to dedicate this episode to our queens and matriarchs of our family our mama's. You will get to learn a little more about them and hear the advice they would have given to their younger selves along with the advice they would give to us along with current and future grandkids all around motherhood.
To the women that created us, raised us, educated us, mothered us, and continue to unconditionally love us......... te queremos mucho. This is for you!

May 18, 202001:08:30

Episode 7: Smart Money Moves, Para Todos!

We are back with another incredible mujer, to talk all things Dinero and how to navigate personal finances. In this episode you will hear us share our stories and hopefully learn from our own mistakes and lessons learned during and after college. We are joined by the incredible and badass mujer, Rita-Soledad Fernandez Paulino aka Soledad, from the LA Barrio of Echo Park, she not only shares the guest chair but is also our co-host as we talk all things Monay Honay. With a background in teaching, she like us, believes in the power of educating & empowering young Latinas to make better financial choices and ensure they are set up for a successful future.

Soledad describes herself as a sleep deprived Mexican-American incredible millennial mother of two committed to creating generational wealth while smashing the patriarchy. She is currently the Chief Financial Officer for a small start-up aka her family of 4 (don't you just love that?) and is committed to making sure everyone has the confianza to talk all things dinero by openly discussing all of her financial mistakes and goals on IG. When she learns something finance related, she wants you to learn too. Join her on Instagram so you can build wealth juntos. You can follow her on IG @wealthparatodos or Twitter @wealthparatodos!

Soledad’s Graduation Money Moves Checklist:

1. Dream big visualize your life and then plan how to get there

2. Know your numbers, as soon as you graduate, know your debt, student loan debt, the providers, interest, and when its due

3. Know your income and know your employers benefits

4. Health Insurance, FSA, HAS

5. Retirement Accounts

a. Money you can save to spend on the things you want

6. Create a budget, track your budget and important to build your values, and understand where your money

7. Pay yourself first, set you budget put a line, whether that is contributing to your retirement and the contribute to a Roth IRA – allow compound interst to work for you

8. Start to tackle your debt, and don’t accumulate more debt

9. Care for your credit (Credit Karma, Annual Credit Report)

May 10, 202038:46

Episode 6: Let's Get WOKE Amigas!

Wow, amigas this episode is jam packed with some amazing tips about empowering our community about understanding our culture capital, and about changing the way we see our value and our hustle. You can't learn the hustles and resilience of our neighborhoods and in our stories from books and therefore we should not be afraid to share them. In this episode our incredible amiga, Stephanie Castellanos, provides incredible insights on how to navigate this space, job market, your community work, volunteer experience, landing your dream job and moving towards your purpose. She is an organizer, national recruiter, community-builder, and an Equity & Inclusion Strategist. Her commitment to racial equity stems from her experiences navigating higher education and professional spaces as the first in her family to graduate from high school & college (go Bruins!), as a daughter of Mexican immigrants, and as a product of Inglewood, California. Whether she leading one of her WOKESHOP trainings to students and families of color, mobilizing to increase the representation of Latinas in office, or recruiting and selecting top talent to transform the child welfare system, Stephanie’s lifework continues to be centered in creating room, access and opportunities for historically exploited people -- one table at a time. You can check her out at www.stephaniecastellanos.com or follow her on all social media platforms below. Social Handles: IG: @stephaniecastellanos_ @purposehustle_ FB: facebook.com/stephaniecastellanos13 TW: @purposehustle_

May 02, 202001:02:40

Episode 5: Confidence to Slay Your Career!

From Journalism to becoming a Bakery & Pastry Chef to being a Government Translator to a Video Game Producer and finally ending up a Program Manager, she is like the new Latina version of Olivia Pope meets Ms. Sega Genesis, lol, I mean this girl puts the B in BossBetch! Heidy was born in Dominican Republic and spent most of her life between Miami, FL and Atlanta, GA. She originally attended college as a Journalist major, but eventually ended receiving a degree in Baking and Patisserie from Le Cordon Bleu. She use to think her background was too diverse, and now she values that diversity more than anything….. we couldn’t agree more girl. She also loves helping and supporting Latina women and created her blog Career Latinas, because as a Latina, career-minded woman and mom, she was lacking support and therefore wanted to create a community where we, Latinas, can support each other. In this episode, she talks all about her pivots and career transitions and gives us some great advice about work ethic, drive, setting goals, but most importantly having confidence and believing in yourself which is how you are going to slay your career. Tune in to learn more about Heidy and hear her Whip and hear her Play Play. You can follow Heidy @careerlatinas or visit her website at https://careerlatinas.com/ to learn more about her resume writing services.

Apr 25, 202031:41

Episode 4: Consejitos de Consejeras, how to Navigate College and Graduate Successfully!

We know this an especially difficult time for college students as they enter an unknown economy and job market. As graduates of the class of 2009 and a recession underway, we can totally understand and relate to the anxiety and stress students are feeling today. In this episode we invited our incredible amiga, Deisy Escobedo, a fellow Academic Advisor at University of California, Riverside (similar to our host Elvia), to talk about all things college life and graduation especially for Latinx & 1st gen students. She earned her B.A. in Psychology/Law & Society from UC Riverside and her M.S. in Educational Counseling from CSU San Bernardino all while working in various student affairs settings. She firmly believes in finding innovative ways to best support students as they work towards their educational goals.

In this episode we offer not one but two incredible Academic Advisor perspectives from Deisy & Elvia. We unpack our own college journey's and lessons learned and provide insights on how to navigate your college journey, learn how to leverage resources and academic advisors, how to deal with imposter syndrome, peer pressure, student loans and finances, anxiety around decision making, and especially how to navigate the current COVID19 climate as remote students and specifically those that are graduating this year. Amigas, we cover it all and provide some really great tips and advice to help reassure students that you got this. Remember to stay proactive and as Deisy says, “Todo tiene solucion, menos la muerte, no pasa nada, everything is figureoutable".

If you have any questions regarding navigating the higher education system, mentorship, networking, or just need some guidance you can follow Deisy on IG @la_deisy or reach her via email Deisyesco1@gmail.com. You can also reach out to us! Elvia is also an Academic Advisor and can help provide some great guidance, tips, and advice as you navigate college/post college life. If you would like to contact her, you can reach her on IG @l_v_ahhh or by email at elvia.sornoza@gmail.com. Don't be afraid to ask for help we are all in this together.

Don't be afraid to ask for help we are all in this together.

Tips for students graduating this year during #COVID19:

Tap into your resources. Do your research!
Do not give up, stay focused and stay proactive & engage
Make a Zoom Appointment with your Advisors
If you need help with tech, go online and see what ITS or how tech support can help you
Advocate for yourself (going to make you a better professional
Network, stay connected with them and reach out
Don't be prideful and ask for help (we know this is rooted in Latino culture, but let's break that cycle)