My American VIDA

In this episode, Leysa shares the amazing and impactful story of her journey to becoming a curly hair educator. She takes us back to where her story first began and gives insight into her life, her career, and her love for curly hair education. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and rate the podcast. Do you want to know more about Leysa and Forever Curls? Visit forevercurlsbyleysa.com

Welcome to the latest episode of My American Vida! In this episode, Leysa has a beautiful, moving, and fulfilling conversation with the one and only, Grecia S. Ordonez. Grecia is an incredible human being with many talents. She is the founder of the Madre to Mothers Foundation and the author behind Habana, Love for Sale, which she is raising donations for in order to publish the book in Spanish an...

Welcome to the latest episode of My American Vida! In this episode, Leysa has a heart-to-heart conversation with her close friend and one of her Forever Curls culture team, Yinnin Chacon, a successful entrepreneur, and hairstylist from Florida. Join them as they delve into deep topics such as spirituality, personal growth, and transformation. Yinnin and Leysa share their personal experiences in ov...

Happy New Year! Thank you all for all of your support in 2022. I am so lucky to be surrounded by such an uplifting and supportive community. Our first episode of 2023 is a compilation of my favorite moments from our 2022 episodes. I've compiled a ton of amazing, funny, and beautiful moments to reflect on the year past. I hope you enjoy this episode and I wish you all a joyful, safe, and healt...

Leysa is back with another episode but this time she's coming from Florida. In this episode, Leysa shares recent life updates including her move from Las Vegas after 18 years there, leaving her stable salon business, house behind, and how she is adjusting to her lifestyle in Miami. Leysa discusses how she deals with change, how to be okay with going through ups and downs, and what to do when you m...

This month, Leysa had the opportunity to sit down with her incredible friend, Rodolfo Diaz. Rodolfo is a professional photographer, creative director, choreographer, and pilates teacher. Rodolfo is also the show designer for Nuart Events in Italy. In this episode, Leysa and Rodolfo discuss his passion for various projects, they dive into conversation about the energy and motivation that...

In this episode of My American Vida, Leysa shares five important life lessons she lives by including being positive, giving to others, and showing forgiveness. Leysa shares how she learned these lessons, the impact they have had on her life, and why she chooses to live by them each and every day. Did you enjoy this episode? Subscribe to the podcast.

In this episode of My American Vida, Leysa sits down to talk all -things life and business with the one and only, Tenay Rogriguez. Tenay is the CEO of BR Insurance, a financial advisor, and a real estate agent with a passion for working in the entrepreneurial space. Tenay, like Leysa, immigrated to the United States and built a very successful business and life through hard work, dedication,...

In this episode of My American Vida, Leysa sits down with quintessential hairstylist and beauty artist, Queen Atapka to discuss building a successful business and life for yourself. Queen Atapka shares her expert advice for stylists and entrepreneurs who are looking to better understand their businesses. Queen Atapka also shares her passion for hair and for helpi...

In this episode, Leysa sits down to discuss what's going on in the world, how her perspective has been shaped by her experiences as a Cuban-American, and her take on how we can strive to be better people by remembering where we come from. Leysa also talks with her good friend, Oliva Smalley. Leysa and Olivia discuss confidence, the importance of developing a routine, and how you can make...

February is not only my birthday month but is also the month that we celebrate love & friendship. I decided that it only made sense to have my very best friend as our guest, Noamy Rojas. Naomy is one of my best friends, and her beautiful voice is the one on my podcast intro music alone with Mario. In this episode, Naomy and I reflect on moments we've shared together over the years an...

A New year reflexion episode. Hope this year is better for everyone but don't forget no matter what to, never give up, be brave, Make a habit, be a good loser and a good winner and please keep it "SIMPLE" is only one life enjoy every second. Don't forget to comment and rate the podcast, i do this for YOU!! Love you all, Leysa 

Closing 2021 with INTENTION, MINDSET, GRATITUDE, POWER, GROWTH. The other side can be terrifying but if you just jump somewhere alone the way you will figured out. Happy holidays to all my beautiful podcast family, your support this year with "my AMERICAN VIDA" had showed me a lot about myself. Don't forget what you can't see, you cant be. Open your eyes, and enjoy life with your clear vision on w...

Infertility can feel like a hopeless sentence for people dreaming of having a baby. But the support and camaraderie of people who are going through the same struggle can offer valuable perspective. On This episode I will share some insights about my infertility and how I made  “ lemonade from some lemons” With my 11 years old niece Roxana Hernandez. Don’t forget to share, you never know how “...

Fear helps protect us . It makes us alter to danger and prepare us to deal with it. but when FEAR is experienced in your mind , and triggers a strong physical reaction in your body , it can become a problem. i will be talking about it in this episode , because as soon as you recognize fear you going to be FINE🤍.

My guest today "Isa Hernandez"  crossed the Atlantic ocean with her 18 month-old son, to make it to United State in a boat that was not completely safe. I want to bring he story as an example of overcoming anything in life.  I'm beyond proud of her not only because her past, but because her bright present, she represent the overcoming the lowest and highest in life. Don't forget to follo...

Episode 5: My American Vida by Leysa Carrillo Hola Friends, I wanted to take a moment to invite you to tune-in and listen to a very special episode of my podcast that I hold dear to my heart. Do you ever find yourself in a the midst of someone's energy that is effecting you negatively and are unsure how to deal with it? Let me assure you that you are not alone... In Episode 5 of  My American...

I got Gifted with a second mom here in America and i can't wait for you to meet her through this episode.  Vicky was on my wedding day when my parents could not come from Cuba, she was there when i lost my babies. She was my first client at beauty school. You helped me move out when i got divorce. You, you and you and the list goes on and on with this incredible mom. Hope you enjoy one more e...

This podcast is my first intimate conversation with a very good friend, where we are both reveling how was moving to America at a young age. Born and raised in Pinar Del Río, Cuba and now living in the United States of America, @NoybelGorgoy is a gifted recording artist, musician, composer, producer, singer-songwriter, and entertainer. Noybel’s style is a unique blend of her Cuban and classical ro...

After traveling to 16 countries and performing to more than 3 million people over 4 years, the entire troupe decided to head to the United States. An amazing battle ensued over these 53 individuals who first attempted to come to the U.S. simply to do a tour and then return home. But politcal hostilities were amplified on both sides with the performers in the middle. "All we want to do is show peop...

Leysa Carrillo (born in Varadero Matanzas Cuba), is a leader of a flourishing generation of performers and musicals show in Cuba. This podcast episode is peek into her journey from Cuba, around the world and how she moved to Las Vegas in 2004! Listen, and follow, as Leysa tells her story of limitations to freedoms and what inspired her to keep going through adversity. 

My American VIDA Welcome to My American Vida! I’m Leysa Carrillo and this is my podcast where I’ll share the story of my life growing up in Cuba and how I came to live in America! I’ll share my journey to becoming a thriving entrepreneur, enter my world, and grow personally & professionally! I’ll challenge you to have an open mind, to stretch you out of your comfort zone… if you’re willing to...