Amiga, Handle Your Shit

Your tragedies can become your treasures. When I was first diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, I thought that it was a tragedy that would have marked my life permanently. What I didn’t know was that that tragedy would have allowed me to help Amigas worldwide and write my first book, becoming a precious life treasure indeed. When something bad happens to you, don’t let it take control, but transform...

Although the Latino community in Fresno, California, plays a central role in the world's biggest economic force, agriculture, the economic disparities between them and other communities are massive. As Theresa Gonzales grew up, she became aware of this issue and realized she could either roll with it and see where life would take her or do something to break the cycle. She chose the latter. ...

Do you price your services or items correctly? Giving yourself and your products the correct value is the foundation for a successful business. Theoretically, this is a simple thing to do. However, if you look around, many people devalue themselves and their products, choosing to lower prices with the open to attract clients. This practice is even more predominant in the Latino community and...

The construction industry is probably the mecca of the "jobs that can't be done by women," which is a massive part of the conversation about gender equality. However, feminine presence in the trades has increased recently due to society's rejection of outdated biases and tech evolution. In this episode, I'm joined by a true legacy builder, Louis "LJ" Fisher III. He is the Vice President of Operati...

Have you invested in yourself yet? If you haven't, this is the time to do it. Stop finding excuses and stop listening to your fears. Investing in yourself is the best decision you can ever make. I was terrified and uncertain about my future when I decided to transition from being a lawyer to becoming a transformational life coach. Nevertheless, I decided I was worth the investment. I put aside my...

Sometimes, opportunities in life will only show up if we dive into the pool's deep end and say: I can swim.  Coming from a family of serial entrepreneurs, Dora Herrera soon learned that risk and success were two sides of the same coin. Seeing her mother turn into a tailor in one night and create a fabulous dress from a pattern made with newspaper certainly influenced her approach to entrepren...

Did you know that Latinas won't achieve equal pay until 2197 at the current rate of change? This is not science fiction. This is a real finding from a scientific report by Latina & Power, a global network created to inspire, motivate and enable Latinas to succeed as influential leaders and advocates. According to this report, despite Latina being an economic powerhouse with over 12.9 million w...

"When you decide to do something, the universe conspires to help you." Most Latino parents coming to the States expect better living conditions and opportunities for themselves and their children. They believe it is the price they pay for leaving their beloved country, family, and friends behind. That belief puts much pressure on their kids, who must at least become lawyers, doctors, or engineers...

Speaking up for ourselves and the causes we love is something we all need to face in life. However, many people avoid doing it because of the feeling of stress and anxiety that can come with it. How can we overcome the fear of speaking up while making our voices heard simultaneously? One of the best ways to accomplish this is through practice. You can start with something small in your everyday li...

Focusing on a single aspect of formal education and getting a degree was seen as the golden ticket to success for almost every first-gen immigrant.  That belief created massive pressure on an entire generation of kids, who saw themselves forced to get a degree and then felt massively disappointed when reality showed them that "just a degree" isn't enough to succeed. In today's episode, I'm jo...

Success is a journey, not a destination.  Nowadays, more than ever in human history, the pressure to become successful is at a maximum high. Every time we open our social media apps, we see apparent successful people trying to teach others how to become successful, creating a sense of inadequacy in us. We often need to remember that the measure of success is not univocal, but it changes and v...

How would you know it is time to radically shift your career? What would it take for you to stop living a micro life and start building a macro version of your life?  After more than 17 years as a lawyer, I realized the success, the comfortable life, and the money weren't enough to compensate for the sleepless nights, the stress, and the lack of joy.  In today's episode, I share my conve...

Moving on from something holding us back can be very hard and confusing.  As humans, we are creatures of habit and routine. We don’t like change. We long for security and stability. If something in our life requires a change, our first tendency is to fight against it and re-establish our comfort place, even if this means we’ll continue suffering. How can we make real changes in our life if th...

Have you ever thought that it is not that you can't find the answer but that you are looking in the wrong place?  Some people feel out of place, forced into a societal role or structure that, deep inside them, they know they don't belong. It's like cutting the edge of a puzzle piece to make it fit. Yet sooner or later, they find their true calling; nature will always find a way to awaken thei...

Have you wondered what it was like being a teenager during the covid pandemic? We all know the teenage years can be challenging. Many changes happen in the body and mind, and peer pressure is stronger than ever. It’s proven that missing out on social interactions can be detrimental to kids’ development. We still don’t know what will be the long-term effects of the covid pandemic on the young gener...

Have you ever listened to what your intuition told you and followed that path without looking back?  The universe is constantly communicating with us. For some people, the messaging seems unclear and challenging to isolate amidst the much louder voices of social mandates, family expectations, or ego-driven actions. For a few others, their intuition and connection with nature are so on point t...

After months of writing, I have finally completed my first book. It hasn’t been an easy road, I had to face a few challenges on the way, but I finally reached my goal. I decided to share this with all of you amigas out there because I genuinely believe that everything is possible if we set our mind to it, work hard, and believe in our capabilities. For most of my life, I lived with the impostor sy...

Here's some advice for those working with sales, what makes a salesperson successful is not the numbers they bring in but the problems they solve for their clients. Sales are not about selling; it is about being at service.  This week, in the last episode of the vault series, I revisit my conversation with Veronica Franco, my sister from another mother, and with Ashley Gonor; in the episode w...

It’s time to step into your own power. If you don’t like your career, this is the moment to take control of your destiny and follow the path you are meant to be in. Don’t settle for something comfortable. Become the bold you and chase your dreams!   In this new episode, I revisit my conversation with Angie Correa. Angie is an Executive Coach with over twenty years of experience leveraging dig...

Sometimes, the best way to handle our shit and deal with our insecurities and doubts about what we can do or where we belong as Latinas is as simple as showing up.  In another flashback from the vault this week, I revisit the interviews with Azucena Maldonado, the golf Queen, and Danay Escanaverino. Azucena, an immigrant from northern Mexico, inspired a movement that has taken over the world...

Most people who start a new business do not succeed on the first attempt. Nevertheless, this doesn’t mean you must give up on your dreams. It just means you must find a new strategy and never stop trying.  In this first episode of 2023, I revisit my conversation with Karla Sandoval. Karla is the director of the Latina leadership academy's entrepreneur program at the University of Southern Cal...

Exploring your divine feminine intuition is as necessary and powerful as connecting with your intuition.  This week, for the last episode of 2022, I revisit my conversation with Sandra Williams and Laura Marcos. Laura is renowned in intuitive education, sacred relationships, and indigenous healing. With over 17 of experience as a school counselor, educator, interfaith minister, and guardian o...

What did you learn in 2022, and what are your resolutions for the new year? As 2022 is coming to a close, it’s finally time to reflect on our takeaways and find new resolutions for the upcoming year. 2022 it’s been a year of transition from the pandemic to a new way of life. Whereas we were able to finally bring back some of our old habits and passions, we also had to adjust to a new way of life....

When did you realize you had no choice but to learn how to handle your shit? Whether or not our relationship with our parents was the best we could wish for, it'll always be a reference for what we want to achieve as individuals.  Today, in this flashback episode, we revisit our conversation with two powerful amigas, Josie Padilla and Nora Guerra. These strong women had diametrically opposite...

How often did you hear people labeling each other according to their physical appearance?  Unfortunately, this is a very commonplace and widespread bad habit among people. Even more nowadays, with the popularity of social media among the new generations, it's essential to make sure we stop judging people for how they look. I struggled with weight and food for most of my life. I have been call...