"Adulting" con ganas

I applied to PhD programs back in December and didn't get into a single one. With aspirations to become a neuroscientist in the field of research, I speak on what my plans are now and how I still intend to get there. I'm here to tell you that life goes on after not getting into your dream school, securing that job, or things working out with that friend or lover. 

¡Bienvenidos! Today I am reviewing Dr. Joe Dispenza's best seller "Becoming Supernatural: How Common People Are Doing The Uncommon". After taking months to fully finish this book, it left a major impact on me. A merge between science and spiritual mysticism, I go in-depth about what stood out to me, critiques about the book, and some gem lines straight from the pages. This one is for any of my lis...

Welcome back to another episode! Today, I am talking about my life lately and why it is so important to remember that rejection is redirection. This season of my life has forced me to pivot and ackowledge that everything happens for a reason. Besos, your Favorite Latina

In theme with Valetine's Day, I've decided to give my listeners an update on my dating life. Hopefully this gives you a little push to put yourself out there, even if it's not on any dating apps. Besos and catch you on the next one, Your Favorite Latina.

Happy 2024! For anyone looking to make their goals a reality and interested in learning about manifestation, look no further. Now is the best time to start your journaling, affirmations, and bringing your vision boards to life. Hope this episode resonates and see you on the next one!

Welcome back for another episode con Your Favorite Latina and the last one of 2023! Thanks for all your support thus far and I hope you enjoy this episode as I talk about quirkey traditions, delicious foods, and religious foundation of my favorite Latino holidays.

The year is almost over and now is the time to reflect. 2023 has been full of ups, downs, and many opportunities for growth. Tune in as I run through my year and share a love letter to my first apartment. As mentioned, my Spotify Wrapped for any interested listeners: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1Fa1IIVtEpGUcU?si=a9cb2936447f4c80  

Welcome back to another episode con Your Favorite Latina. In the holiday sprirt, I give a short history lesson on the origins of Thanksgiving and talk about things I'm so thankful for. Hope this inspires your gratitude as we finish out the rest of 2023.   As mentioned in the episode, below are some references for my history section to view at your leisure. https://www.potawatomi.org/blog/2020/11/2...

Welcome back to another episode! Today I'm covering some unexpected forms of therapy that will heal parts of you in the most subtle ways. Enjoy besties and see you on the next one ;)     Here is the link for my childhood playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7tVANGQ4wJ2C3AaXa1PFgj?si=1d9f7df6ebdd40f5   Here are some resources on the situation in Gaza and Sudan: https://reports.unocha.org/en/...

Happy spooky season! Thought it would be fun to talk about some of our favorite female villains and what they taught us about being iconic. Hope you have a completely feral Halloweekend and stay slaying in your best costumes! Enjoy and I'll see you on the next episode. Besos!

On this week's episode, we are talking all sorts of trials and tribulations of adulting. Sometimes life throws you punches and it's up to you to figure that shit out. From misinformation during application season to misfortune with car trouble, tune in as I go all in on the chisme.    PSA to all: if you don't own jumper cables, do yourself a favor and buy some!

Dun Dun Dunnnn. Application season is finally upon us, so let the stress begin. Tune in as I talk about where I'm at in the process of applying to graduate programs, the overall timeline, tips & tricks I've learned thus far, and some words of encouragement from one student to another. Besos, Your Favorite Latina   **Edit: After the realization that I have been misinformed, the general timeline for...

Welcome to another episode on Adulting con ganas! Today, I address the end of year burnout that starts to creep up on us now in the fall and how to keep up with your aspirations. Tune in as I talk about what I'm striving for as the last quarter of the year begins, remind you to re-evaluate your goals, and talk about the secret to maintaining motivation in a segment that goes into the science of ho...

Hola mi gente! Your girl has been a little MIA with travel, sickness, and getting settled back in to my routines. Because fall is coming whether we like it or not, so best be prepared. I recently made the realization that I'm an empath, so tune in as I talk about this realization as well as some hot tips I've been picking up in my latest read. The book is linked below at your convenience. Besos! h...

Today's episode is about all things entrance exams! Listen in as I discuss: My experience preparing for the GRE A breakdown of entrance exams: what to expect, how to study, how long to plan ahead, & more Some final thoughts and words of advice to remember if you are in this process It may seem overwhelming or scary, but you can do this!

Today's episode was inspired by my own family's experiences with erasure from history, so I wanted to share my grandmother's story as well as other forgotten stories by other people of color. It's important to make sure these narratives don't get lost and we empower the modern generations as well. Stay tuned if you want to learn something new.   As mentioned, provided below are links to the differ...

Hola mi gente and welcome back to another episode. This time, I will be covering some issues involving the climate crisis but offering some very inspiring stories from around the world. While the title might be misleading, I hope you leave this episode feeling inspired and motivated to get involved yourself.   Links to websites/articles about climate change efforts: https://www.brightvibes.com/sky...

Today's episode has been inspired by a series of events in my life and parents' lives. I personally speak on how spirituality and religion played a role in my upbringing, a psychic reading that both my mother and myself received, my father's recent family reunion, and books I've read that just make everything click. Stay tuned to this episode and I dive into deeper topics and other themes than hav...

On today's episode, I get into some feelings about outgrowing people and places. As someone who has personally undergone a lot of change in the past year, I wanted to share what my experiences have taught me about accepting life's changing seasons. Enjoy!

Hola mi gente and welcome back to another episode! Today, I'm relfecting on a recent trip to Puerto Rico and discuss the feeling of community as una caribeña. Spending some quality time with family and a nice day at the beach can really get you in your feels. Reminds me of my childhood in Miami, FL. Hope you enjoy this short episode and take it as a reminder to connect with your culture.

Welcome back to another episode con Your Favorite Latina! Today, I decided to share with you some poetry and a short excerpt that were inspired by water and how the ocean makes me feel. Being the cancer baby that I am, the beach is the place I am the happiest and I wanted to convey some of the thoughts and feelings in my mind to you as my audience.

Ya girl just celebrated her birthday! Listen in as I speak on what has changed in the past year, what hasn't changed, and finish out the episode with a verbal letter to my future self. Here is your reminder to stay open to opportunities and enjoy your life because your youth is only lived once. Besos, Your Favorite Latina

Welcome back to another very special episode with the show's first guest, mi madre! Tune in as we talk about what it was like in her 20s, the major impact of traveling and exploring in your youth, and some words of advice to all the young adults listening. With her evolving identity, our guest has made an impact on how I view my identity and hopefully, made an impact on you too.

The Supreme Court has beef with America. On today's episode, I talk about their ruling to overturn affirmative action in college admissions and what that means for minorities in higher education. More importantly, as a Latina going into STEM, I speak on the necessity of representation in areas where systemic racism still remains.   If you want to take a deeper look at the effects of removing affir...

Today, I talk about learning how to thrive in your single girl era! After some weeks exploring and having fun solo, I speak on how spending time alone can be so important in living your best life. Tune in and take notes on this episode con Your Favorite Latina.