Heart on the Mic

Whoops.. I just realized that I keep referring to this new season as season 5 yet we haven't even started season 4. As we kick off season 4 I just wanted to share a thought about goals and distractions that accompany them. Don't allow burnout to keep you from investing time into your passions. Be consistent and confident through the process. You'll get to what you're working on in due time.

We all get stuck in a funk sometimes and don't even know how to get out of it. Someone times we just have to take a new approach and do exactly the opposite of what we've been doing to navigate through the chaos. 

This week I wanted to share with you about what faith looks like for me in this season. I share my thoughts about a devotional I recently read and how it encouraged me to continue to trust in God for his provision. 

I can't believe it, just like that we are closing out Season 4. Crazy that we finally made it here because it has been an interesting season from going back to school to stepping into motherhood. Thank you for joining me this season and showing up each week to listen to what I share. I'm excited to get Season 5 started for you. Let’s do this!

The President of Broken English Productions, Jolene Rodriguez, shares about the start of her career and her journey as she chased her dream to work in the entertainment industry. In this episode, she shares about a few experiences that brought her to where she is today in life and as a producer. I hope this episode reminds you that your dreams are not to far out reach. 

I'm sure I'm not the only one who has heard the term 'passion project'. Making a little bit of time to do what you love after taking care of your obligations. In this weeks episode, Seena shares about how she started a business by pursuing something she felt so passionate about. Instead of putting it on hold until she had her career figured out, she made a career out of her passion. 

This week I was reminded of a time when I absolutely hated my job but I was to afraid to quit. Not quitting my job led me to getting fired within 3 months. Forcing me to make a career change.

Recently I caught myself being so ungrateful because I felt inconvenienced. In the midst of my negative feelings I had to put myself in check and remember that I should not overlook the opportunity I was given. Ingratiate in anyway is a very hindering behavior.

When I pressed record for this episode I had no outline about what this episode was going to be about. We just went with the flow an things immediately got real. In this episode, Julie share about her experience being abused as a child and blocking it out for about 20 years. Leaving her to process the trauma as she stepped into motherhood. She also touches on navigating through grief during the pa...

I'm dropping in with a little reminder to be unashamed about feeling those emotions that aren't fun to process. Remember that your not the only one who feels them. You're not alone in it.

Sometimes we all need a little reminder that it’s not about you. Everyone goes through things and we need to acknowledge that we’re all going to encourage someone who is having a hard day. Don’t make the encounter all about you.

Before we recorded this episode the last time I seen Jazmine, in person, was about 10 years ago. Let me say I did not perceive her in a positive manner at the time. She became my friend over the years as I’ve watched her journey on Instagram. She caught my attention because she was clearly transforming right before my eyes. She went from dancer to coffee shop girl to business owner. Coming from an...

I’m dropping in with a bonus episode share a bit of something I thought about this week. Don’t overlook the opportunities that are in front of you be intentional.

If you listened to last weeks episode, thank you for tuning in today for the second half. I’m proud of my sister for opening up and sharing about these experiences that she’s never really talked about. I would like to start out by saying that this episode does talk about sensitive topics. We continue the conversation regarding her anxiety attacks. We also get into depth about other things she's na...

Host, Vanessa Arvallo, sits with two of her sisters, Priscilla and Yolanda, as they discuss critical events from their upbringing. They open up about a specific life changing event for their family and how it has changed their relationships with their mom. They bring a conversation packed with candid perspectives and get real about being the daughters of a mother with mental health challenges. 

Host, Vanessa Arvallo, sits with two of her sisters, Priscilla and Yolanda, as they discuss critical events from their upbringing. They open up about life changing events as teenagers and share about their transitions into adulthood. They bring a conversation packed with candid perspectives and get real about being the daughters of a pastor. 

If you've been listening for awhile, you know that I have been flying solo as the host of Heart On The Mic episodes for the last year. How is that even possible? Time just flys by way to fast. No wonder I've been sooooo nervous to get behind the mic with a guest. No better way to shake my nerves than to invite my sister to be my first guest as a solo podcaster. Let me just say this episode gets su...

In this weeks episode I fill you guys in on what life has been like these days.

And this weeks episode I’ll share about the importance of mindset.

In this weeks bonus episode of LNWN, I share about how fast my newborns behaviors are changing and what my new norm looks like as I figure things out.

In this weeks bonus episode of LNWN, I give an update about what life as a mom has been like this past week and share about experiencing the baby blues. 

In this weeks bonus episode, I’m launching a mini series that I record while I’m rocking my baby to sleep after her late night feedings. I will be sharing about what being a mom looks like for me each week.

In this episode I share about the final days of my pregnancy, which were spent in the hospital. I did not have any health concerns my entire pregnancy so to have concerns arise as babygirl and I reached the final stretch was overwhelming. I am grateful that all the doctors worst case scenario concerns did not occur. A special thank you to all my friends and family who have offered support along th...

A major topic in my life right now, besides being pregnant, is school. It's definitely been a roller coaster of a ride for me. In this episode I share about what going to college has looked liked for me over the years.

I know our faithful HOTM listeners have been waiting to hear details about my pregnancy for the past few months. Pregnancy has been such a beautiful experience accompanied by many adjustments. Some of those deals about my pregnancy are finally here. This episode was recorded back in late June, when I was 6 months pregnant. A special thank you to the listeners who submitted questions to help make t...