Chisme That Matters Podcast
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Chisme#64 Running away from your dream life - Juan Calderon| Entrepreneur, Dancer, Life coach.
Hola, Hello mi gente!
I was able to chismosear with someone who I re connected after years... the best part is that we re-connected at one of my favorite places-Puerto Rico.
We talked about his journey as a professional dance instructor, his home burning down and his decision of moving to Costa Rica during the Covid-19 pandemic.
You can follow Juan on
Dance Retreat | Dance Instructor Vacation » (dancewhispering.com)
Chisme#63: Self-empowerment and healing through Public Speaking |Yvonne Armenta- Public Speaker
Hola, Hello Mi gente Chismosa!
On this week's chisme we had the opportunity to talk with Public Speaking expert and speaker-Yvonne Armenta!
We talked about how public speaking is not only for extroverts, the healing and empowering effect of finding our voces and using it as a form of not only self expression but connection with our comunidad.
Quien es Yvonne?
Born and raised in San Francisco, CA, Yvonne Armenta is a Communications Expert & your host for all things Chats with Yvonne, a platform aimed at helping more Latinas reconnect with and master the art of public speaking. She is the host of 2 podcasts: Chats with Yvonne: Public Speaking con Cultura & the Ponte Perra Affirmations Podcast. Her hope is to continue creating opportunities for more Latinas to confidently take the stage.
As usual, thank you for listening and if you are enjoying the chismes please leave us a cute review of apple podcasts :)
Chisme#62: R.I.P parts of my old self & what has helped me get out of a low energy season.
Hola, hello Mi gente chismosa <3
The podcast is back and this episode is super personal. I hope it serves you in some way.
Los quiero <3
Chisme#61: Identity shifts as a Latina in her 30s | Kimflow your host
Hola, Hello Mi Gente!
We are back!
Just listen to this chisme, esta bueno :)
Chisme#60: Breaking Barriers as a First Gen | Lucia Ortega- Money & Business Coach
Hola, hello mi gente!
On this chisme, I had the amazing pleasure to chat with Money & Business Coach, Lucia Ortega. We talked about the struggles of not only being a first gen but also being the one to break barriers, the one who wants to take the unconventional route to become fulfilled.
Lucia is a first-gen Mexican American. She is the first-one in her family to attend college and become a professional. In 2018, when her paternal grandfather got sick, she noticed her dad struggled emotionally and financially. She quickly realized she had to gain control of her finances and also increased her income. She then started a Party Rental Business in Los Angeles. In 2020, she started to create content on personal finance and then became coaching others to gain control of their finances and start their businesses. She taught for 5 years and have recently quit and now started a food business with her mom in South Los Angeles. Her goal is to empowered other first-gens, women, BIPOC, and LGBTQ+ folks become empowered to build wealth.
You can follow Lucia on Instagram and her website.
Chisme#59 "Healing is Ghetto AF, sometimes. "| Lianne Torres- Watch Us Thrive Podcast
Yup, you read it right. Healing is ghetto sometimes... lol.
"Breaking cycles" sounds like a superhero task, which it is, but once you are actually doing the work to get there, it feels like shit sometimes. We talked about this with Lianne Torres, founder and host of the Watch Us Thrive podcast, where she talks about mental health, healing from trauma that keeps us stuck in sh*tty relationships & how we can reconnect with our inner magic.
If you are about to enter your healing journey or are in it, this is a must chisme to listen to.
Lianne is the creator and host of the Watch Us Thrive podcast, a personal development podcast that talks about mental health & healing from trauma that keeps us stuck in sh*tty relationships & how we can reconnect with our inner magic.
After overcoming a life-changing event of domestic violence in March 2021, Lianne now uses her voice to share her story to create change and normalize these uncomfortable conversations around taboo topics, like domestic violence, sexual assault, suicidal ideation & more.
Lianne is passionate about creating a safe space to talk about the trauma people have experienced and how we can turn our pain into power. She truly believes that you don’t need to let your trauma define who you are and you CAN heal from it. The first step is to talk about it.
She also features amazing guests she's met along the way of her own healing journey to share their stories of what they've gone through and how they overcame it. We all have a story to tell and the Watch Us Thrive podcast is a platform to normalize these uncomfortable conversations.
Be sure to follow Watch Us Thrive on Instagram, TikTok & Twitter to stay up-to-date!
Chisme #58: Awakening your self-worth after a dark moment | Yevette Bodden-author
Yvette is the Founder and Author behind Awakened-Woman, a digital platform designed to inspire and invigorate females. Her writing seeks to empower and encourage women searching for personal definitions of success to build strong communities through powerful storytelling. In just two years, Awakened Woman has amassed tens of thousands of followers, thanks to a combined 500+ articles centered around celebrity profiles, relationships, love, abuse, motherhood, and Latino culture, infused with a signature blend of Yvette’s pragmatism and compassion. Yvette is also a motivational speaker, channeling her own growth experiences to empower others.
Her debut book, A Journey to Becoming the Best Self (Black Rose Writing)—part memoir and part prescriptive fiction, inspired by Yvette’s own post-divorce path from devastation to joy—was published in 2019, and received praise from The U.S. Review of Books. In 2021, she was also named one of the “Bella Bosses We Admire” by Bella Magazine.
Chisme#57: Reflections on Showing up Authentically | KimFlow your host
Hola, Hello Mi gente!
On this chisme I get a little personal, when don't I? LOL
My born day just passed and wanted to share some reflections on my last chapter and how choosing to show up authentically had helped evolved as a human.
Gracias for listening!
If you would like to follow my personal journey, you can do so at @thekimflow
Chisme 56: Using Body Movement to heal from Body Shaming | Maria Paula Ahumada-Recocha Vibes
Have you ever been told growing up, " estas llenita" or "estas gordita" "you should lose a little weight",?
A lot of us did and it was quite traumatic. Body shaming is something that we experience since we were young and we carry on until adults. The world is cruel sometimes and negative comments will always exist but at the end of the day it is up to us to decide if we want negativity define us.
On this chisme I chatted with Maria Paula Ahumada, a confidence coach and the founder of Recocha Vibes, a movement/space that help women reclaim their bodies through dance. We spoke about how she has been body shamed since she was a young girl and even now as a confidence and body movement coach.
Thanks to dance and movement she has been able to heal from body shaming and help others do the same.
Maria Paula Ahumada is a dancer, confidence coach, content creator, influencer, and model. She is a former PhD graduate student from UC Davis where she graduated with her Masters once she realized she had a higher calling. She now empowers women to reclaim their bodies and tap in to their inner light through dance and confidence building. As a survivor of sexual assault and experiencing the trauma of loosing a parent, Maria Paula understands the power of healing through movement. Therefore, by empowering women to play and take up space through movement she helps them take their confidence to the next level. She loves to use dance as a way to honor her ancestors and let her inner child play and is passionate about sharing that with as many women as possible.
You can follow her on
Chisme #55 " The Importance of Breathwork as a form of self-healing| Kathy Rivera
One of the most basic things to do is to breathe and some of us don't know how to do it sometimes. When we feel angry, anxious or even stressed, our breath can be our self healing medicine but we are not using it properly. This is why it is important to have people like Kathy Rivera, whose work is to guide and give us the tools we need to live a healthier nd balanced life.
On this chisme we talk about her journey and how she started her work, and she gives us some breathing exercises to use on a daily basis and feel more grounded.
Kathy is a Trauma-Informed Wellness Practitioner, a heart-centered entrepreneur, and queer bruja who has an extensive background in healthcare and wellness. She’s a certified Yoga Teacher, Breathwork Guide, Behavior Change Specialist, and Reiki Healer, who’s taught a variety of yoga classes from Hatha/vinyasa, chair yoga for seniors, and SUP yoga, along with breathwork circles throughout Fort Lauderdale, FL, and Woodbridge, VA.
To follow Kathy and we work please go to:
Instagram: @tinywarriorwellness
Chisme 54: My experience with Covid and quarantining in another country.
HolA, Hello MI gente!
I have been MIA and for some good (or not so good) reasons. Here I tell you why and my experience with Covid while being on vacation.
This experience has taken metal and emotional toll on me but we are dealing with it!
Thank you for listening!
Chisme#53: Vinny's passion to create music and unite communities. |Vinny Rivera-Singer/Songwriter
Hola Mi gente!
I had the amazing pleasure to have a little chisme with the one and only Vinny Rivera, who is a singer and songwriter in the urban music world. He mostly sings Bachata and Kizomba songs, which are danced all over the world.
In this episode, he shares his artistic journey and how pursuing his passion for music, not only fulfills him but unites communities all over the world.
WHO IS VINNY?
Born in Boston, Massachusetts to Puerto Rican parents mentored by his Dominican stepfather, Victor Rivera also known as “Vinny Rivera” is one of the hardest working singer/songwriters. Being raised in the city’s melting pot, he was exposed to a variety of musical genres such as Reggae, Jazz, Soca, R&B, Kizomba and Pop, as well as the sounds of his native and neighboring island of Dominican Republic absorbing the sounds of Salsa, Merengue, and Bachata. As a DJ at 16, he began listening intensively and studied all types of music and later connected with friends and began recording and releasing songs, eventually opening shows with a self titled group called “Vinny Dinky & Crazy Joe” aka “Miwe Productions” for world renowned acts, such as Nicky Jam, Wisin & Yandel, Zion & Lennox, Ivy Queen, to name a few.
Vinny later joined the United States Air Force and his experience in Afghanistan had taught him many lessons about life and the value of time. After serving four years active duty, he focused on his music career working closely and learning from his friends and mentors such as DereVinci, Grammy winning Producer Richy Peña, Jowell y Randy, Ivy Queen, De La Ghetto, and long time friend Jorgie Milliano.
He eventually found his place as a pioneer of Latin Kizomba but focused his energy on a new sound that is “Bachata Sensual”, catering to a passionate audience of dancers and music listeners alike. His growing base of fans from all parts of the world have allowed him to tour in the United States, Mexico, Europe, and Russia, and the list of places continues to grow. Vinny Rivera’s singing and writing abilities have captured the respect and attention of audiences around the world and his passion for music only grows as he continues to give his best to his fans.
Chisme#52: "How Jully started her personal finance journey & had the investing "talk" with her family.|Jully-Alma Taveras
Chisme#51: How to embrace and thrive as a multi-passionate| Eliana Murillo- Entrepreneur
Chisme#50: Redefining Professionalism by empowering authenticity | Pabel Martinez- Founder of Plurawl/ Global Account Director at TikTok
Mi Gente!
I had the amazing opportunity to chat with Pabel Martinez, founder & CEO of Plurawl, Host of the 'Quien tu Eres?' podcast and Global Account Director at TikTok. We talked about the importance of redefining professionalism, specially at the workplace. A lot of us feel that we need to leave our authentic selves on a shelf in order to fit in or to be accepted at work, one of the reasons we might feel disconnected and tired.
We are in 2022, and we think is time to redefine what it actually means to be professional without jeopardizing our authenticity.
Pabel's superpower is uncovering the story behind the numbers; translating data to stories. He's been able to flex this skill at various technology companies such as Facebook (previous employer) and TikTok (current employer). Although he's been successful, he has met challenges along the way.
He experienced imposter's syndrome, micro-aggressions, and racism. He would often REPRESS parts of his identity inside & outside of work in an effort to feel more included and less judged. He isn't alone.
"According to a new study published by the Center for Talent Innovation, Latinos at Work: Unleashing the Power of Culture, most Latinos in the U.S. do not feel that they can bring their whole selves to the office. The study found the vast majority of Latinos (76%) repress parts of their personas at work.”
Please follow Pabel at:
website: www.plurawl.com
Podcast:¿ Quien tu eres?
Chisme#49 "How to follow that fear and start that thing you always wanted" Catalina del Carmen- Business Coach
Chisme 47: How to transform our finances and pay off debt while still enjoying life. | Melissa Jean-Baptiste-Millenial in Debt
I had an awesome chisme with Melissa Jean-Baptiste, personal finance coach and co-founder of Millenial in Debt, and we talked about dinero of course! We chatted about her personal finance journey and how she paid over $100,000 in student debt with a teacher salary without depriving herself form living life. She also shared some tips on how we can all start a healthier relationship with our finances.
Melissa is the co-founder and content creator of the Millennial In Debt brand. She has paid over 100,000
dollars in student loan debt on a teacher salary, and is currently teaching millennials how to get out of
debt, build generational wealth and earn financial freedom. She has currently transitioned from being a
teacher for 11 years into the tech space. Follow her for all things Millennial + money on @Millennialindebt
on Instagram and Millennialindebt.com
She is offering a masterclass "From Basic to Brand" on 1/25, click on it to register!
Chisme#47 : Como crear y mantener una vida con intencion? |Sadra Hinojosa-Ludwig
Hola, Hello mi gente!
Este es nuestro primer episodio en español y tenemos de vuelta a Sandra Hinojosa Ludwig, la autora del libro 'Chica, Why Not?' En este chisme hablamos acerca de como crear y mantener una vida con intecion y proposito, y la muchas barreras que nos ponemos para no vivir la vida que queremos. Este mensaje es perfecto para empezar el nuevo año y nos da una perspectiva diferente.Sandra es una coach de vida y tambien autora del libro "Chica, Why Not"? y da mensajes y seminarios acerca de la manifestacion y como crear una vida llena de plenitud y felicidad.
Si quieren contactar a Sandra, pueden hacerlo por su instagram @sandrahinojodaludwig
Chisme 46 "How To Befriend Fear & Start Making Money Moves" | Meli Tabares- Meli Moves Studio
I had the amazing opportunity to chismear with Meli Tabares, Ceo of Meli Moves Studio. We talked about the mindset around fear and how we can befriend it to push us to makes moves ,specially money moves, in our lives.
Chisme 45: How to identify & change your limiting beliefs and start a fulfilling life | Jenny Ramirez- She Alpha Co.
On chisme#45, I had an amazing chat with Jenny Ramirez, life coach and co founder of She Alpha Co. We talked about how growing up as a Latina, first child and immigrant parents impacted the limiting beliefs about success and happiness. Jenny shared part of her journey on how she started shifting her mindset and learned how to identify the beliefs that were blocking her from a happier and fulfilled life.
Jenny Ramirez is a Peruvian native who travels internationally to learn and develop concepts with women in business. She is the founder of She Alpha Co., a Tampa Bay company focused on empowerment and education for women leaders. She utilizes her skills to create collaborations aimed at achieving common goals and running successful business venues. Jenny proudly advocates for warriors with mental illness by sharing her own journey and empowers women struggling with self-confidence by teaching them how to tap into their inner alpha! Outside of business, you can find her breaking cultural barriers by traveling, dancing, mentoring, and collaborating with non-profits to give back to the community.
Please follow her and her journey on
IG:
@lifewithjenra
@shelalphaco
https://www.shealphaco.com/
Chisme#44: Redefining beauty in the latinx community & creating representation in the industry. | Leslie Valdivia- Co-founder of Vive Cosmetics
We had the amazing opportunity to chat with one of the co-founders of Vive Cosmetics, Leslie Valdivia.
We talked about the importance of creating spaces/business/brands that represent us latinos in all spectrums, specially in the beauty industry. I don't know about you, but all I saw and hear growing up was that "beautiful" looked one way, like the telenovelas' actresses. This is a narrative that we grew up with making us doubt and question our own beauty.
To listen more about this topic, listen to our chat with Leslie!
Vive Cosmetics is a Latina-owned and operated beauty brand created to celebrate our love for all things beauty and cultura in one place. Vive Cosmetics' story has become less and less about lipsticks and more about celebrating the diversity and power of the Latina and Latinx community.
Please follow Vive Cosmetics on:
website: www.vivecosmetics.com
Chisme#43: How To Take a Leap and Prepare for Life Transitions? | Carla Santamaria- Mindset & Career Success Coach.
Chisme#42: How To Navigate the Financial System & Help Others as a DACA Recipient.| Kevin Muñoz- Latinoamericaneo podcast
On Chisme#42, I had an awesome chat with Kevin Munoz, podcast host of Latinoamericaneo, The Latin American Educational Opportunities Podcast. We talked about his experience as a DACA recipient and how he has been able to navigate the financial and educational system as such.
We also discussed part of our upbringing and immigrant story and how it inspired us to create our podcasts.
Kevin Muñoz is a 25-year-old proud DACA recipient born in Guatemala. The numerous roadblocks and challenges he faced while navigating the financial system and business world in the U.S. as an immigrant inspired him to share these struggles and educate others through his podcast The Latin American Educational Opportunities Podcast a podcast in English and Spanish addressing finances, business, tech, and taboo subjects with the Latin American Community and those willing to listen. Kevin hopes to better educate a community unable to access financial advice and educational resources, both of which are common roadblocks in the Latin American community to purchasing and preserving assets as well as building wealth.
To follow Kevin's journey, please follow him on:
website: www.latinamericaneo.org
Chisme#41: How to start and maintain an intentional life? with Sandra Hinojosa Ludwig- Life Coach and author
Hola, Hello!
On this chisme, we had the amazing opportunity to speak with Sandra Hinojosa Ludwig, who is a certified Life Coach and author of the book "Chica Why Not?'' , and we talked about the process of living intentionally. everyone talks about it but how can one make it happen? How and where to start? and How to mantain it?
Sandra Hinojosa Ludwig is a certified life coach from the Transformational Arts College in Toronto, Canada and the best selling author of “Chica, Why Not? How to live with intention and manifest a life that loves you back” published by Hay House. Through her Facebook and Instagram communities, as well as her non-profit coaching program, her 1:1 coaching and her Chica Catalyst, she helps Latinas intentionally manifest a life that loves them back.
Through her work, Sandra has connected with women from all over the Americas.
After leaving her childhood home of Monterrey, Mexico, Sandra poured herself into a successful corporate career that took her to live in Germany, the United States, the United Kingdom, and ultimately to Canada, where she now resides. Tired from trying to unsuccessfully chase happiness, she turned to therapy and spirituality for help, eventually becoming a certified life coach, Reiki practitioner, and a certified angel card reader.
Chisme#40: How to Shift Your Mindset, Deal With Judgement & Start Building Wealth |The Donis Brothers
Hola, Hello!
We had an awesome chisme with Kerwin, Jeff and Kenneth, also known as the Donis Brothers, and we talked about how they started their multifamily investment journey as such a young age (20 & 22 years old respectively) and how they are planning to retire their mother. These brothers'story is such an inspiration because it show that not matter our age and upbringing, we can create and build a life that will bring us purpose and happiness.
Jeffrey, Kenneth, And Kerwin Donis are three young brothers, who built a portfolio of cash-flowing rentals and a six figure business as single family real estate investors. They are managing partners of the Donis Investment Group, in which they purchase and operate apartments. The Donis Brothers are passionate about helping others reach their financial goals through real estate investing.
You can check out Their podcast– the Real Estate Monopoly - where they interview professionals who are dominating the real estate industry.
You can follow their journey on:
Chisme#39: Body & Sexual Literacy = A Revolutionary Act | Cindy Luquin- Howl at the Womb.
I had so much fun chismeando with Cindy Luquin, certified sex educator and founder of @howlatthewomb. We talked about the stigmas about body and sex health education specially amongst Latinx families.
We also touched on the importance of educating ourselves about our own bodies. It sounds crazy because we think we know our bodies because school taught some cute reproductive class, but the reality is that our bodies are constantly changing so we need to get on our game to get to know it at every new chapter.
This will not only help us become more aware of our needs but also help with boundaries with partners.
Cindy Luquin (she/ella) is a Certified Sex Educator and Creator of Howl at the Womb. She dedicates her time to sexually empower folks through culturally responsive sex education courses, workshops and conferences.
You need to follow @howlatthewomb , Cindy is always putting some fun and educational stuff out there.
Chisme#38: Taking Breaks ≠ Weakness: How takings breaks can bring more self-awareness and clarity.
I am back better than ever..well at least that is what I think :)
On this chisme and in honor of Self-development month, I shared what I did during my break and how I decided to take this time to actually take care of myself; and we are not talking about massages or naps... I decided to do some thought work which has been crucial to allow me to actually live and create the life I deserve and want.
I am sharing my experience with therapy and some tips on how you can practice some self-awareness.
If you like this podcast, don't forget to leave a review on Apple podcasts and also share it with your loved ones.
You can also follow the podcast and my crazyness on IG: @chismethatmatterspodcast
Chisme#37: Chismes are on break :)
I decided to take the month of August and work on myself and on the podcast.
No worries, new chismes will be back on September 5th. In the meantime, follow the podcast on Ig @chismethatmatterspodcast. I will still do some lives and post any mini chismes that matter ;).
If you have any questions, suggestions please email me at chismethatmatterspodcast@gmail.com or DM :)
Chisme#36: How Vanessa moved abroad and builds wealth while traveling| Vanessa M.W- Wander Onwards
Hola, Hello!
We are back with some good chismes!
On chisme#36, we had an awesome conversation with Vanessa M.W from Wander Onwards and we talked about how she started her journey abroad, travel to 50 countries and build her business and life around what she calls it a "bad habit" and she gives some tips on how you can too!
Vanessa M.W is a travel tech professional and the creator of the wealth & wanderlust platform, Wander Onwards. Vanessa is originally from Los Angeles, California, she is a proud Chicana, and she has been living abroad for the last 7 years. Today, she helps people build better lives inside the US and abroad through her ‘Move Abroad’ Master Class and financial literacy digital products. She currently lives in Europe with her German Husband and Italian cat, Xiao Huang.
Vanessa offers many free resources and coaching services on her site https://wanderonwards.co/.
You can also follow her journey on IG and tiktok: @wanderonwards
Chisme#35: Chismes are back and 1 year anniversary reflections
Hola, hello everyone!
I am excited to be back!
Don't worry, I am fine.. I just decided to celebrate the podcast's 1 year anniversary by having more chismes but on Instagram live!!
It was a lot of fun but not I am back to our regular episodes :)
On this chisme, I am just sharing my experience doing lives almost every day and how I feel about the podcast's first year.
To watch the IG Lives, please go to our instagram @chismethatmatterspodcast
Chisme#34: Queer & in love: The importance of representation and creating safe spaces in the latino community.| Eden & Jay
Hola, Hello ya'll!
I had an amazing time being vulnerable and talking chisme with Eden & Jay, who are the beautiful souls and face of the page @edenxjay on instagram. They are both two beautiful women who are in love and whose sole purpose is to create a safe space where, not only queer latinos but anyone can feel represented.
We talked about how they met, their families judgement to their relationship and how they have both flourished individually and as a couple.
Eden and Jay, and are a queer couple who have decided to strike out on their own as social media influencers. They started thei page with only one goal in mind: to share our love and life with others and show that happy and healthy same-sex Latinx relationships do exist and are possible to have.
In a time when representation is at its most important, they build a dedicated audience that's feels inspired by their authenticity and relatability as businesswomen, a powerhouse couple, and a lifestyle brand. They strive to be the representation we all want to see in the world.
To follow their journey and cuteness, go to:
Instagram: @edenxjay
youtube: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Eden+x+Jay
Chisme#33: How Charlie Chooses Authenticity, deals with Transphobia & Makes Dinero their B*%!ch |Charlie Stoever-Non Binary Financial Coach
Chisme#32: "How Dra. Nicole Reinvented herself after Academia & Workplace trauma"| Dra. Nicole Cabrera Salazar- Movement Consulting.
Hola, Hello ya'll!
We had an awesome chismesito with Dra. Nicole Cabrera Salazar, CEO & Founder of Movement Consulting. We talked about her experience/trauma in academia & workforce as a woman in Science. She shares how she went from loving her career to despise it due to the systemic gender/racism still existing in academia and the work place. She had to make a painful decision to withdraw herself from this environment, in which she was becoming a person she couldn't even recognize, and reinvent herself and live in her truth.
Why does this chisme matter?
Well, a lot of us have and are there. We are killing ourselves in college and in a workplace that feels excruciating instead of fulfilling. We are developing physical and mental conditions in return of humiliation and non appreciation. Some of us have to constantly fight to get a "sit on the table" with people that don't look like us and don't understand us.
Dra. Nicole Cabrera Salazar is a Latina astronomer who is passionate about social justice in science and technology. After creating multiple initiatives in graduate school for marginalized students, she decided to shift her career away from research to focus on changing the culture of STEM through her company Movement Consulting.
Like many marginalized scientists, Dra. Nicole left her field due to a toxic work environment. Determined to make sure others never had to follow in her footsteps, she started Movement Consulting to improve scientific workspaces for people from minoritized groups. We believe the world of science can be better - not in six months or ten years, but now. A world where marginalized people can thrive. A world that values scientists as whole human beings. A world where many worlds fit.
To follow Nicole's journey, you can go to :
IG: @moveboldly
@doctora_nicole
www.dranicole.com
Chisme#31: Self Skin Love: How to embrace your skin's journey and caring for it without breaking the bank.| Clare Guarín-Beauty Traducida
Hola, Hello ya''ll!
I had the awesome opportunity to have some chismesito with Clare Guarin, founder of Beauty Traducida, and we talked all things skin and the journey of learning how to embrace it in all its seasons.
Our skin, specially the one on our face is one of the first things people see when they meet us, this is one of the reasons we tend to feel subconscious whenever our skin breaks out or doesn't feel smooth enough. We spend a lot of shmoney trying to fix it and start using products we see on social media in hopes it will give us the same skin those influencers have. sometimes these don't work and it doesn't mean that something is wrong with us but that our skin needs and deserves a different type of product. This applies specially for us Latinas and other WOC, our skin/texture is different and needs different products/ingredients.
Clare is an esthetician whose goal is to help POC with their Self SKin Love journey at an affordable price.
To follow Clare and her awesome skin care tips go to:
IG & Tiktok: @beautytraducida
website: https://beautytraducida.com/
Chisme#30: How Joanna paid off 100K in 19 months and build her side hustle| Joanna Muñoz- Painting by the Penny
On Chisme#30, I had the amazing opportunity to chat with Joanna Muñoz and we talked about how she was able to pay off 100K in debt and at the same time build her side hustle- Painting by the Penny, in which she does Interior Design, DIY and Refurnished Furniture.
Although Joanna and her life partner did have two good paying jobs, they did not realize how much in debt they were until they decided to sit down and create a budget and aggressively start paying off their debt.
Like many of us, Joanna and her partner, were avoiding to see how much they were in debt and their decision to be honest and disciplined with their finances helped them to become debt free in 19 months and start building generational wealth.
This chisme serves as inspiration and motivation for all of us who are in the journey of becoming debt free and build generational wealth.
To follow Joanna's journey, follow her on
IG: @paintingbythepenny
Chisme#29: How Karina found herself and true passion, by learning the power of boundaries.| Karina F. Daves- Life Coach
On Chisme#29, I had the amazing opportunity to chat with Karina F. Daves, a mama, entrepreneur, wife, Life Coach and so many other great things.
We talked about one of the easiest things to tell people to do but it is hard to apply it- Boundaries. How many of us have done things without really wanting to but because we think we have to fulfill someone else's expectations we do them. How many of us don't really understand our true worth or gifts, therefore, we settle for a mediocre life because that is what society expects to do?
Karina, dropped so amazing gems by sharing her experiences and how these led her to her true calling, which is helping other women find themselves and their true passions, as a life coach. She experienced some dark moments but thanks to God and her learning to set boundaries, helped to redefine herself and start doing the things she loves.
Karina is a Life coach, she helps women to develop practices and skills in achieving their GOALS in a bite-sized manner. She helps you dive deep into the things that are blocking you from you just killing it!
Her passion is to be there for women, specifically moms, that need tools and confidence to keep going, no matter where they are in life.
To follow Karina, please go to:
IG: @karinafdaves
website: https://www.karinafdaves.com/
Podcast:
https://www.karinafdaves.com/podcast
Chisme#28: Being a Green Bruja, The Power of Spiritual Hygiene and breaking ancestral curses| Yvette Montoya-The Bratty Brujita.
Hola Hello Everyone!
On Chisme #28, I had the pleasure to have some chisme with Yvette Montoya aka The Bratty Brujita and we talked about brujeria, limpias, spiritual hygiene and the connection with our ancestors.
Did you grow up thinking that brujeria was something del "diablo" and that was something taboo? Well, I sure did. Just a few years ago, I started to educate myself more about it and learned that these were our ancestors spiritual practices and that somehow my family also believed in it since we used to get limpias all the time.
Yvette shares her upbringing and how her inner bruja guided her to break free from toxic environments, heal from generational traumas and tap into her true calling. We also talked about the importance and power of spiritual hygiene in order to live a more authentic life.
Yvette is an intuitive medium, a Palera, and a green witch focusing on spiritual sexual wellness and hygiene. I’m a first generation LA native of Mexican and Chilean descent. I’ve written for HipLatina, Mitu, Teen Vogue, and ArtBound. I’ve been featured on Univision, Voyage LA, and the #WeAllGrow Latina conference.
To follow Yvette and book a Spiritual reading, go to:
IG: @yvetteactually @thebrattybrujita
https://brattybrujita.com/
Chisme#27: How Can Anyone Build Financial Wealth & the importance of Community Support.|Rita-Soledad Fernandez-Wealth Para todos
Soledad became a personal finance enthusiast after becoming debt-free while sick on medical leave. She is committed to talking dinero with anyone willing to listen so that we can all build wealth juntos.
To follow Rita-Soledad and her amazing content, go to:
IG: @wealthparatodos
Chisme#26:Shifting from Dreamer to Doer & How to to empower our community to break generational curses | Delilah Dee-SHFT WORLD
On Chisme#26, I chat with Delilah Dee, Founder & Ceo of SHFT World. We talk about the importance of shifting our mindset to go from Dreamer to Doer in all aspects of our lives, and how to help our community achieve the same. We also talked about the importance and healing side of crying, yes crying lol , and how liberated one can feel once we tap in our authentic selves.
Delilah Dee holds many titles, but is most known as a symbol of positivity and inspiration to her Philadelphia community. The proud Latina is a true definition of a 24/7 businesswoman. Delilah is the founder and CEO of SHFT World — a digital content & events agency focused on empowering communities of color to transition from dreamers into doers. She utilizes the SHFT e-commerce platform to donate thousands of dollars towards small grassroots organizations fighting for the uprising of Black + Brown communities. Additionally, Delilah is best known for her work in event curation and experiential marketing working with brands such iHeartRadio, HBO, Google, SalesForce, and many more bringing high quality events and opportunities to the City of Brotherly Love. Her work is fueled by a passion for creating meaningful experiences targeted towards under-represented communities and enterprising women.
Follow her journey of IG: @iamdelilahdee
and follow @shft.word
wwww.shft.world.com
Chisme 25: PTSD & Toxic Relationships: How to recognize it, heal and thrive after trauma. | Evie Prete - La Mala Mujer
On Chisme 25, I chat with Evie Prete, founder and mastermind of La Mala Mujer, a platform for mental health, personal finance and career resources, and we talk toxic relationships, PTSD and how to heal from trauma.
Why does this Chisme Matter?
Many people have heard of PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) And it is often connected with the veterans military but they are not the only group that can experience it. Anyone who has been through any traumatic experience can develop it. Some of us have experienced toxic relationships and we don't even know that we might be showing signs that we are suffering from PTSD. It is completely normal and there are signs that will help us understand this a little better and how to overcome it and thrive after it.
Evie is a first-generation college graduate with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. Her mother immigrated from Mexico and started a family in San Diego, CA where Evie was born. 29 years after her mother immigrated to this country, Evie is a successful engineer working in the commercial space exploration industry.
Her story is one of constant struggle and overcoming adversity in both her career and personal life. Her goal is to help develop and advocate for other individuals who are also “first in their families” to navigate areas like, college, career development, creating generational wealth, starting a white collar job and prioritizing mental health. She is one Mala Mujer. Evie is also a dedicated athlete training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and is excited to keep competing in tournaments.
Follow Evie on IG: lamalamujerblog
https://lamalamujer.com/
and also take a look at her cute shop on etsy:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/MalaMujerFightwear
Chisme#24: How to Travel while Paying off Debt & Building Wealth with a 9-5 income?| Cinneah El-Amin from Flynanced
On Chisme#24, Kim chats with Cinneah El-Amin and they talk travel during Covid times, paying debt and building wealth all the same time. Cinneah was able to pay over $23,000 in debt in 2020 all while living her dream of traveling around the world.
Why does this chisme matters?
Well, there is a misconception that in order for you to become debt free and build wealth you have to deprive yourself from the things you love. Yes, paying debt requires discipline but it doesn’t need to require depravation from happiness and living life. In orders words, you can have it all ;)
Cinneah is the founder of Flynanced, a travel and wealth blog in which she gives daily tips on how to travel and retire early at the same time.
She wants us to live our best lives, so she is showing us how to do so by providing an amazing course.
She is also hosting a Travel Hacking Workshop in Feb. 27th-28th, please see the link below to register.
https://www.crowdcast.io/e/finesse-flights/register
Follow Cinneah’s journey on IG @fly.nanced
Chisme#23: The Importance and Power of Genuine Self-Love: The real, the ugly and beauty that comes with it. | Kim Guerra-Brown Badass Bonita
On Chisme#23, Kim chats with Kim Guerra, Founder of Brown Badass Bonita- a brand and movement centered around inspiring and empowering Mujeres to give themselves wings through revolutionary self love.
This chismesito came just in time for Valentine's Day! We know that there might be a lot of people who feel "lonely" on this day so we wanted to give a little regalito and talk about the power that is within all of us when we learn how to genuinely love ourselves. Self-Love is a word that has become trendy and it is painted in a way that is not real. Yes, bubble baths are cute and a form of making yourself feel better but it is not what actually loving and accepting yourself mean. On this chat, we talked about our experiences and how it didn't always look pretty but it has been so worth it.
BBB products are meant to be worn and displayed as a statement and shield. I want people to feel like a walking and living revolution when they wear a Brown Badass Bonita tee. BBB was created to celebrate our culture and empower mujeres. Brown Badass Bonita includes revolutionary love letters, artwork, poems, and books that explore the complexities of being a Latinx, mujer, PoC, survivor, and guerrera. Brown Badass Bonita is dedicated to the community and badass mujeres.
Follow Kim at:
IG- @brownbadassbonita
https://brownbadassbonita.com/
Chisme#23: How To Tap Into Your Best Self & Transform Your Life Starting From The Root | Kayla Rodriguez-Curls Around the World.
Curls Around The World - A company targeted to helping women transform their hair and their life starting from the root. Through mindset coaching and courses, hair education programs and retreats CATW has been able to impact lives. She is passionate about helping women tap into the best versions of themselves, building their confidence and helping them achieve results. Whether it's mindset, brand building or curly hair Kayla makes sure her clients take action to accomplish their personal goals. Through her content and social media she shares her journey and gives tips on how she's gotten where she is so far. Kayla aspires to impact the Latina community, creating a space for them to learn, grow and win!
Follow Kayla and CATW on the following:
@ms.rodriguez_
@ curlsaroundtheworld
Chisme#22 "4 Key Steps to Make Manifestation Work & How I made Sh*t happen in 2020"
On Chisme#22, I am sharing a little bit about my favorite practice- Manifestation! I started practicing (the right way) a couple a years ago and let me tell you, I have reached everything I intended. The term "manifesting" is trendy and tends to be thrown around a lot and sometimes it is not practiced the right away. Some of us have read the "Secret" and although this book is great, it paints a cute and misleading picture of what the laws of attraction and manifestation actually works. We can't just think, believe it and Puff! it will become a reality...it doesn't work that way. On this chisme, I shared how I manifested into 2020 and how almost everything I manifested became a reality despite the mess the world was in.
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Have great week Chismosxs!
Bonus Chisme: "Shadow Work: What is it? & How 2020 pushed us to embark on this journey| Nadia from Self Love Astro & Kim
On the Bonus Chisme, Kim & Nadia from Self Love Astro share one of their most personal experiences of 2020- their Shadow Work Journey. Due to the already known events of 2020, our "regular" lifestyles changes and it forced us to stay in, stay still and hang out by ourselves in a sense.. this pushed us to face our demons/shadows and really get to know parts of ourselves we didn't really know existed. We wanted to dig deeper and found ourselves awakening parts of our psych we have either suppressed from our childhood or other traumatic stages of our lives. We discover the practice of Shadow Work and it has been life changing. Has it been easy? No! but it has helped us get to know a lot more and embrace side of us that we have been told are not good (shadow). This is helping us to be more authentic human beings and experience a little bit more of emotional freedom.
We are not therapists at all but we recommend this to anyone who is looking to live a more fulfilling and authentic life. We figured to release this episode just right before 2020 ends so we can share our experience and release what no longer serve us. We hope this episode inspire you. in some way <3
Thank you Nadia for sharing this chisme with me! And thank you of you Chismosos and Chismosas who have been listening so far. I appreciate you ALL. Have a blessed 2021!
Chisme #20 "First Gen Immigrant- the struggles and Influence on becoming an Emotional Intelligent Alpha Female " |Laura Pozo-SheAlpha Co.
On Chisme#20, Kim chats with Laura Pozo, co-founder of She Alpha Co. They talked about the advantages and struggles of being a first Gen Immigrant and how this experience has helped shaped their lives as Alpha Females. Today's society is slowly getting used to the idea of women being Alphas, however, there are some misconceptions or old narratives that portray Alpha Females as not only strong but emotionless. These are some of the narratives we would like to demolish by talking and acknowledging our emotions as part of our strength and journey.
She Alpha Co. mission is to empower and inspire women to obtain their goals and business vision by being a source of education and development. They are dedicated to providing the necessary pieces to help any woman with a vision to build and thrive in their business. Currently, She Alpha Co. is focused on building a community of strong leaders, educators, coaches, mentors, and educational resources for individuals looking to expand their business acumen.
To find out more about this amazing company please follow them or visit their site:
https://www.shealphaco.com/
IG: @shealphaco
FB: She Alpha Co. - Home | Facebook
Chisme #19 : The Latinx Money Culture & How to Make Credit and Debt Your Allies (Bonus: Money tips for the Holidays) | Carlos Hernandez from Crediverso.
On Chisme#19, Kim chats with Carlos Hernandez, CEO of Crediverso, the nation's first personal finance information website catered specifically to the US Latino community, and they talk all things credit, debt and how these can actually be healthy in our financial journey. They also discuss the importance of creating tools to help our Latinx community navigate the sometimes overwhelming world of personal finance, specially during these unprecedent times.
Bonus: Money saving tips during the holidays :)
Carlos grew up in a Mexican-American family in Los Angeles. He is an accredited attorney in California and holds three degrees from Harvard. He gave up a career on Wall Street to found Crediverso. Carlos is committed to helping the Latino community get more access to information about personal finance.
To find out more about Crediverso and the amazing things they are doing, please visit their website at
www.crediverso.com
IG: @crediverso
Chisme#18: Growing up Latinx- The influence of religion, novelas, machismo & emotional expression in our culture. | Pura Cultura Podcast
On Chisme# 18, Kim chats with Smiley and Lazy, the hosts of Pura Cultura Podcast, and they talk about their upbringing as Latinx- the impact and influence of religion, astrology and novelas, ha! They also touch on topics such as mental & emotional health conversations in a latinx household and how some of us grew up learning to hold our emotions, therefore developed emotions/conditions such as anxiety.
Where to follow the Pura Cultura Podcast?
IG: @puraculturapodcast
Chisme#17: The Journey of Motherhood: Unspoken Truths Including Post Partum Anxiety | Disnalda Vargas & Amanda Salvador
On Chisme#17, Kim chats with Disnalda and Mandy, and they discuss their journey as first time mothers. They open up about their experiences from pregnancy, giving birth and post partum journey and they talk about topics such as anxiety and depression. It is important to them to share this with others, specially women who are experiencing what they have experienced, because these are topics that people don't want to talk about. Yes, motherhood is a beautiful experience but at the same time it has a side that no one talks about and it needs light.
As usual, please leave us a comment or send us an email with any input, I would love to hear from you <3
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Chisme#16: The Emotional battle as a Latina Attorney Working at ICE & The Side of Immigration laws No One Talks About | Veronica Cardenas, Esq.
On Chisme#16. Kim chats with Veronica Cardenas, a Latina attorney working at the Department of Homeland Security. They discuss Immigration law and policy and the different sides mainstream media does not show. Veronica also shares how her love for her job has changed over the years and the constant battle she faces as a Latina lawyer working at ICE, specially during the current administration.
Veronica would love to hear from you and is willing to answer any questions you may have. Please feel free to email her at: cardenasv1@gmail.com