AW Confidential

Dr. Dusan Sajic is a Board Certified Medical & Cosmetic Dermatologist with 22 years of experience in the field. He is also the Visionary Director of Derma Skin Institute in Ontario, Canada, and the Founder of Sajic Skin Care. He has served as an Expert for major platforms such as The Cut, NBC News, Bustle, Elle, Forbes, Insider, Times of San Diego, and many others. In this episode, Dr. Sajic talks...

According to a 2023 Nielsen report, our beauty and personal care industry grew to $25 billion in the second quarter of 2023, showing no signs of slowing down and neither is Ydelays Rodriguez, the CEO and Founder of Golden Dream Beauty. The Venezuelan Influencer has truly connected with fans, growing her community to 1 million subscribers. The mom and entrepreneur has reached over 60 million views...

According to a 2023 Nielsen report, our beauty and personal care industry grew to $25 billion in the second quarter of 2023, showing no signs of slowing down and neither is Ydelays Rodriguez, the CEO and Founder of Golden Dream Beauty. The Venezuelan Influencer has truly connected with fans, growing her community to 1 million subscribers. The mom and entrepreneur has reached over 60 million views...

Growing up, I did not see anyone like me on film or television. Change takes time and Latinos have finally earned a place in the industry but not without challenges. Despite this progress, we are still fighting for spaces where we can share our stories. Tinabeth Piña saw a void in the industry and decided to do something about it. The Emmy Award-winning Multimedia Journalist has a long list of acc...

Growing up, I did not see anyone like me on film or television. Change takes time and Latinos have finally earned a place in the industry but not without challenges. Despite this progress, we are still fighting for spaces where we can share our stories. Tinabeth Piña saw a void in the industry and decided to do something about it. The Emmy Award-winning Multimedia Journalist has a long list of acc...

Warning: Some of the topics discussed in this episode may be triggering or upset persons sensitive to content related to trauma. One of my mother's favorite sayings was "Lo que pasa en la casa, se queda en casa." Meaning, that whatever happens at home, stays at home. She valued the truth and expected honesty from everyone, even if sharing it, hurt. However, that didn't mean we had permission to ta...

Warning: Some of the topics discussed in this episode may be triggering or upset persons sensitive to content related to trauma. One of my mother's favorite sayings was "Lo que pasa en la casa, se queda en casa." Meaning, that whatever happens at home, stays at home. She valued the truth and expected honesty from everyone, even if sharing it, hurt. However, that didn't mean we ha...

The topic of sex or sexual health can trigger embarrassment, alarm, or delight. Reactions vary, depending on culture, upbringing, and experiences. Men are perceived to be more confident when talking about it, while women, may prefer, more privacy. However, modern times are changing the landscape and encouraging an open dialogue. We are increasingly, less intimidated to discuss the things that long...

The topic of sex or sexual health can trigger embarrassment, alarm, or delight. Reactions vary, depending on culture, upbringing, and experiences. Men are perceived to be more confident when talking about it, while women, may prefer, more privacy. However, modern times are changing the landscape and encouraging an open dialogue. We are increasingly, less intimidated to discuss the things that long...

Johanna Ferreira is a Latinx Writer, Journalist, Digital Creator, and Content Strategist. She has bylines in high-profile media outlets such as Refinery 29, Allure, Byrdie, Oprah Magazine, InStyle Magazine, Travel & Leisure, and many others. This trailblazer is creating dynamic content that celebrates modern Latinx culture that's relevant across our diverse communities. AW had the amazing opportun...

Johanna Ferreira is a Latinx Writer, Journalist, Digital Creator, and Content Strategist. She has bylines in high-profile media outlets such as Refinery 29, Allure, Byrdie, Oprah Magazine, InStyle Magazine, Travel & Leisure, and many others. This trailblazer is creating dynamic content that celebrates modern Latinx culture that's relevant across our diverse communities. AW had the amazing opportun...

Do you ever wonder what girls talk about behind closed doors? What type of conversations spark up when we are in our comfort zone with our friends? Female friendships are some of the most important relationships women will ever have, they offer support, comfort, and certainly, laughter. In this special episode of AW Confidential, we get real about life, love, family, and everything in between whil...

Do you ever wonder what girls talk about behind closed doors? What type of conversations spark up when we are in our comfort zone with our friends? Female friendships are some of the most important relationships women will ever have, they offer support, comfort, and certainly, laughter. In this special episode of AW Confidential, we get real about life, love, family, and everything in between whil...

Where does the phrase Gaslighting come from? The term derives from a 1940s movie called "Gas Light." The premise involves a husband who distorts his wife's reality to make her feel crazy. Current day, the phrase is being used to describe psychological manipulation . This behavior is damaging, it can trigger ⁠mental⁠ health issues like anxiety and depression. Also, you can be gaslight...

Mental Health has been a hot topic for the last few years. Cases of anxiety and depression have been on the rise since the beginning of the CoVid-19 pandemic. In 2022, the WHO (World Health Organization) reported a 25% increase in people affected by the disorders. This is an important subject that will not go away. Many are in therapy or taking medication, others are considering therapy, while the...

Mental Health has been a hot topic for the last few years. Cases of anxiety and depression have been on the rise since the beginning of the CoVid-19 pandemic. In 2022, the WHO (World Health Organization) reported a 25% increase in people affected by the disorders. This is an important subject that will not go away. Many are in therapy or taking medication, others are considering therapy, while the...

Actress, Andrea Navedo says that "Our otherness is not an obstacle to overcome, it is a strength." Andrea has a long list of acting credits including CBS’s "The Good Fight" (opposite, Christine Baranski) and Amazon’s "Leverage." She played the beloved Xiomara Villanueva on the Golden Globe-nominated television series, "Jane the Virgin" for five seasons. Most recently, she was Valerie Sandoval in t...

Actress, Andrea Navedo says that "Our otherness is not an obstacle to overcome, it is a strength." Andrea has a long list of acting credits including CBS’s "The Good Fight" (opposite, Christine Baranski) and Amazon’s "Leverage." She played the beloved Xiomara Villanueva on the Golden Globe-nominated television series, "Jane the Virgin" for five seasons. Most recently, she was Valerie Sandoval in t...

Nikki Boyer is the Host of the "Dying for Sex" for which she won an Ambie Award, Podcast of the Year. If you think you know what it's about, you have no idea. She has also hosted The Daily Smile and Call Me Curious, now she is back with another out-of-the-box production called "Near Death." In this show, she is joined by Chaplain Peggy and they discuss dying, sometimes have gin martinis and some l...

Nikki Boyer is the Host of the "Dying for Sex" for which she won an Ambie Award, Podcast of the Year. If you think you know what it's about, you have no idea. She has also hosted The Daily Smile and Call Me Curious, now she is back with another out-of-the-box production called "Near Death." In this show, she is joined by Chaplain Peggy and they discuss dying, sometimes have gin martinis and some l...

If you were raised in a Dominican, Puerto Rican, or Cuban household, chances are that you've had some exposure to the spirit world. Maggie Santos is an angelic medium, who I recently met through a friend. I thought it would be fun to get a live mini-reading on this episode and dig a little deeper into the mysterious world of mediums. There are different types of mediums, Maggie communicates with t...

Cuban Actor, Nelson Ascencio is best known for his role, as Flavius in the film “Hunger Games.” He has also been seen in the Netflix hit, Manifest, as well as, MAX “White House Plumbers” and was a series regular on Mad TV series. Listen as we leave it all on the table in this episode. Real talk about early beginnings, odd jobs before acting career took off - one of them took me by surprise but he...

Lit Hub has nicknamed her “The Goddess of Indigenous Mexican horror." The two-time Bram Stoker Award-nominated author, V. Castro has an impressive list of horror books. The list includes Mestiza Blood, Alien Vasquez, and Queen of Cicadas. Her most recent title, "The Haunting of Alejandra was published by Penguin Random House and is getting all the buzz! Most of society perceives women, as soft and...

The solo episode with the Host, AW Confidential Podcast is a video and audio podcast. Listen as Yvette shares some of the personal experiences that have shaped her life over the past few years. Between 2019 and 2023, the author dealt with empty nest syndrome, illness, death of a parent, and depression, again but she is stronger, wiser, and learning to build resilience. Sharing our stories is a way...