AW Confidential

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...

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...

In 2022, a study published by the Journal of Neuroscience reported that mother-daughter relationships are the most powerful of all parent-child bonds, particularly as it relates to the usual way in which our brains process emotion. In other words, we share inherent chemistry that keeps us synchronized. Whether you have a daughter or are a daughter, you can appreciate this finding.

Mexican-American, Naibe Reynoso has been able to do all of the above. The 4-time Emmy award-winning Journalist, Host, and Producer achieved greatness in the areas of investigative reporting, hosting, entertainment reporting, radio, and TV production. She has been a board member of the distinguished Peabody Awards since 2015, the same year she was cited with a BIBO Award for "Outstanding Work in Me...

Loren Escandón graduated with a degree in Theatre from Universidad del Valle in Colombia. Instead of staying put in her native country, she made a bold move. The fearless Latina moved to the US to pursue dreams of making a splash in the entertainment industry without so much as speaking the English language. There were plenty of roadblocks on the path she chose for herself, none of which dissuaded...

The LA-based Celebrity Stylist has worked with some of the biggest names in Hollywood, including Sterling K. Brown and Jeannie Mai. She has been featured in People and InStyle Magazines. In 2021, she authored a memoir, 7000 Miles to Freedom to tell the world her story of survivorship.    Naz was born in Tehran, Iran. At 23, she came to the United States as a refugee. Her journey has been filled wi...

Lara Everly is part of NBCU's Female Forward Directing Program. She is an award-winning director, skilled at bringing comedy to unexpected topics. Her recent political short "Always & Forever" went viral with 26 million views. Recently, she directed an impactful episode of NBCU's "American Auto." Its plot revolved around one of the character's conflicting views about women's rights in the workplac...

Every episode of the AW Confidential Podcast is special. In some way, I am left inspired or empowered by each guest. Sasha Merci's interview hit differently because I can see myself in her, as will many others. As the daughter of Dominican immigrants, raised in New York, I connected with the Comedian-Actress. I'm grateful for the opportunity to have her on our platform. The Bronx native ha...

Jaina Lee Ortiz is best known for her roles on ABC's Station 19 and Grey's Anatomy , FOX's Rosewood , USA's Shooter , and the film Girls Trip . On March 10th, audiences will see her in "Righteous Thieves ," as, Lucille. More than a tech-savvy badass, she brings explosive energy to the screen. The movie stars a cast of dynamic actors including Lisa Vidal , Sasha Merci, Cam Gigandet ("Twilight"), Da...

Karen Swensen is an award-winning journalist with multiple Emmys, Gracie’s, Gabriel Awards, Associated Press, and Press Club Awards.   She walked away from a successful career as WWL-TV-New Orleans anchor on Eyewitness News at 5p and 6p to fulfill a purpose.  Karen started her company "Life's About Change" to help others find joy.    In 2000, six years before her wedding, she was operated on for a...

Esoteric Esa is an Astrologist and Psychic with bylines in Cosmopolitan, Popsugar, and Hip Latina. The expert has been featured in E! News and US Weekly. Now, she has teamed up with "Chispa," the #1 dating app for Latino singles which has received over 7 million downloads to bring us the 2023 Love Predictions. AW sat down with Esoterica Esa to discuss her journey to becoming an Astrologist and wha...

Adrian Hernandez (Ugly Primo) is the Founder and Creative Director of Need Pastel.   Primo began expressing his creativity while still in high school, as a DJ of Quinceaneras and backyard parties. He is a self-taught Mexican artist from Los Angeles who combined his love for music, art, and humor to make the world smile. The journey began at the age of 15 years old and it has taken him the same tim...

The road to our dreams is never easy. We get discouraged by rejection, delays, people, and all the challenges presented along the way. Eilyn Jimenez says, "With tenacity, dedication, and hard work, anything is possible."   About 5 years ago, Eilyn dreamed about where she is today, and the experiences she is living. The Netflix series, "Designing Miami" is a hit! Her career, as Founder and Cre...

Spicy Mari is a powerhouse. She is a prominent Relationship Expert, Matchmaker, CEO, and Founder of The Spicy Life,  who focuses on helping individuals and couples unlock the power to attract their purpose-mate and find love. She is knowledgeable, strong, confident, and fearless when it comes to giving you the truth about relationships. Her expertise has been featured on ABC's the Tamron Hall...

Bevy Smith walked away from a successful career in fashion advertising to find her authentic and happiest self. By the age of 55, she was a well-known media celebrity , an Award-Winning Television & Radio Personality, Co-Host of Bravo’s “Fashion Queens,” Host of Sirius XM's, Bevelations  on Radio Andy, Ted Talk Speaker, and Bestselling Author of Bevelations: Lessons from a Mutha, Auntie,...