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✧ Watch this conversation with Jose on YouTube! Melanie is joined by special guest Jose, an operational manager for Big T’s Pizza based in Southern California—diving into money mindset, burnout, balance, identity, and the reality of becoming different versions of ourselves over time. Together, they reflect on staying disciplined when motivation fades, finding moments to slow down, and how perspect...

Melanie just chatting about how love is blind and beautiful—sharing where she’s been in her self-love journey y más, all while driving (responsibly, of course). Qué piensan? 🤍 What do y’all think of these Mini Solo episodes? ✧ LISTEN & FOLLOW HOLA LET'S CHAT Spotify: spoti.fi/3Q1chnY Apple Podcasts: apple.co/48BOJNX Amazon Music: amzn.to/3RH85en YouTube: bit.ly/3MmZ6vJ RSS Feed: bit.ly/3Q1lNaH In...

✧ Watch this conversation with Jose on YouTube ! Melanie is joined by special guest Jose, an operational manager for Big T’s Pizza based in Southern California, for an honest and grounded conversation about discipline, work ethic, entrepreneurship, and personal growth. Jose shares what it’s really like working day-to-day in operations, managing people, and navigating responsibility in the food and...

Melanie is back with the first solo episode of 2026, looking back on 2025 and reflecting on how it shaped her personal growth journey. Through affirmations, journaling prompts, and thoughtful reflections, this episode invites you to pause, realign, and step into the new year with intention.✨💫 ✧ EPISODE TIMESTAMPS 0:00 – Hola 2026 2:22 – Bittersweet 5:06 – 2025: Year of the Snake 6:10 – 2026: Yea...

✧ Watch this conversation with Michael on YouTube ! Melanie is joined by special guest Michael Butorac , an entrepreneur and creative strategist, for a real conversation about creativity, career paths, and building connection through work and life. At the time of recording, Michael was working on marketing and creative projects with companies like Adobe and Disney, while also exploring music and p...

Melanie is back with a solo episode—this time reflecting on the real, behind-the-scenes journey of rebranding her social media agency, MelCreations @melcreations After two weeks of diving deep into creative direction, clarity, and business growth, she’s sharing what it’s really like doing it all as a one-woman team. If you’re figuring things out, building something from scratch, or learning to tru...

Melanie is joined by special guest Albert Salmeron —Cal State Fullerton alum, accountant, creative, and aspiring entrepreneur—for a fun and deep conversation about relationships, breakups, creativity, and embracing life’s lessons. At the time of recording, Albert was working as an accountant and planning to launch future business ventures. He shares how he balances a structured career with creativ...

Melanie is joined by special guest Natalia Ramirez —Cal State Fullerton alumna, Public Relations intern at Disneyland, and first-generation Latina creative—for an inspiring and honest conversation about navigating career paths, personal growth, and identity in your 20s. At the time of recording, Natalia was still a senior at CSUF working a different job—but as of the episode release, she’s proudly...

Melanie is back with a solo episode, diving into signs, self-awareness, and the power of slowing down. She’s been seeing angel numbers everywhere—especially on license plates. While she doesn’t take them too seriously, she enjoys reading into their meanings for fun and reflection. In this episode, she shares the top five angel numbers that keep showing up, what they represent, and how they’ve conn...

Melanie is back with a solo episode—reflecting on her first dates era. Before being in a relationship, she said yes to a  lot of first dates, and at times, she felt embarrassed about it. She breaks down the biggest misconceptions about women who date often, shares how she moved past judgment, and offers advice from her own experiences. If you’ve ever felt weird about “dating too much” or need a re...

After a few unexpected months off, Melanie returns with a fresh solo episode. Life hit pause—including on the podcast—and in that stillness came clarity, healing, and a new perspective. Perfect for anyone going through a season of reflection, transition, or trying to find their way back to themselves— con mucho amor. ✧LISTEN/FOLLOW HLC:  Spotify:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://spoti.fi/3Q1chnY⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠         App...

In this solo episode, Melanie reflects on her ongoing journey of personal growth, love, and self-discovery. She opens up about her relationship, what it means to be “high value,” and the importance of staying true to yourself— even when your mind won’t stop overthinking . From journaling habits to tapping into creativity, this episode is full of grounded insight and heart-centered realness. ✨ ✧LI...

Host Melanie is back and catching you up on all the things in this solo episode—where she’s been (hint: puro traveling), what it’s like deleting dating apps, her thoughts on how love is out there, and why staying true to yourself always wins. A little reflection, a little chisme, y mucho más. 💌 Whether you're in your soft girl travel era, figuring out dating, or just want some real talk from...

Shop the Stoned Genie for glassware, accessories, and other dope goods—and make sure to let Rahul know Hola Let’s Chat Podcast sent you. ;) In this special guest episode, Melanie chats with Rahul , CEO of Stoned Genie , about his business journey—from launching on eBay to running a successful online smoke shop. He dives into the realities of building a brand in the cannabis space , the struggles o...

In this heartfelt episode, Melanie chats with Evelyn —a creative soul, wife, and storyteller—about her unique journey from being a full-time career woman to embracing life as a housewife while still honoring her creative expression. Evelyn opens up about marrying her high school sweetheart, the importance of choosing each other every day , and why therapy has become one of her favorite forms of se...

In this solo episode, Host Melanie gets real about where she’s currently at with her fitness journey—from diving into CrossFit, practicing more self-discipline this year, and how she’s holding herself accountable (even when it’s hard). Whether you’re in the middle of a fitness journey, trying to reset your habits, or just need a little nudge to stay consistent—this episode is for you. Real talk, s...

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✧ ⁠SUBSCRIBE⁠ to our ⁠⁠ Hola Let’s Chat YouTube channel ⁠! :)) In this solo episode, Melanie shares a recent “date” meetup experience —and how it quickly turned into a major reflection moment. She dives into her personal takeaways, red flags she can’t ignore anymore, and the dating advice she wishes she had sooner. From trusting your gut to knowing when to walk away, this one is for anyone navigat...

In this week’s episode, Melanie sits down with special guest Brenée —a self-proclaimed “adversity alchemist,” young mother, and bold soul navigating life, love, and growth. Based in SoCal, Brenée opens up about her journey through early motherhood, dating as a single mom, healing from heartbreak, and embracing personal evolution through all the highs and lows. Melanie and Brenée also dive into dee...

In this week’s special guest episode, Melanie chats with Moritz —a multi-passionate creative balancing two seemingly different worlds: physical therapy and music production. Originally from Switzerland and now based in SoCal, Moritz dives into what it’s like pursuing a career in health while following his deep love for music, drumming, and producing tracks with a distinct European flair. Plus—live...

Melanie chats with Yolanda —fashion influencer and content creator—about her journey in the industry, working with brands, and how social media has shaped modern beauty standards. From thrifting vs. fast fashion to feeling pressure from the Kardashians' influence, Yolanda keeps it honest about what it’s really like behind the scenes. They also touch on the challenges of being a Latina creator, the...

Melanie chats on her reflection of turning 22 y mucho mas in this solo episode. ✧ LISTEN & FOLLOW Hola Let’s Chat Spotify: spoti.fi/3Q1chnY Apple Podcasts: apple.co/48BOJNX Amazon Music: amzn.to/3RH85en YouTube: bit.ly/3MmZ6vJ RSS Feed: bit.ly/3Q1lNaH Instagram: @holaletschat ✧ Enjoying the show? Leave a rating and review—your feedback means the world! Gracias for tuning in to Hola Let’s Chat...

Melanie is joined by Sam —host of Let’s Be Friends Again —for an open and hilarious conversation on love, dating, and relationships. From Tinder dates and high school memories to being in a long-term relationship and planning future MILF energy, this episode covers it all. Sam reflects on being friends first with her partner, navigating awkward early dates (yes, even one with peanuts thrown), and...

In this (very short but iconic) episode, Melanie sits down with special guest Sam —host of Let’s Be Friends Again —for a fun conversation… that sadly got cut short when the recorder died ! 😭 Though this episode is brief, it’s just a taste of what’s to come. Make sure to stay tuned for the full convo next time and check out Sam’s podcast in the meantime! ✧ FOLLOW SAM & HER PODCAST Let’s Be Fri...

Melanie chats with Dr. Tara on her journey as a sex and relationship coach based in Los Angeles, being a sex-positive social media influencer, funniest to worst dating stories, sexual debut, building sexual confidence y mucho más in this special guest episode. ✧ EPISODE TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Intro01:01 – Growing up in Thailand03:14 – Let’s all get naked04:30 – Why study relationships?05:43 – How I gr...