Better Late with Mariela Segovia

This week’s episode is  The Birthday Episode  🎂 A slightly unhinged, very honest birthday check-in. I start by talking about Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show and why it hit me right in the soul. The storytelling, the intention, the pride, and what it means to see your culture centered on a global stage when you come from somewhere else. Then I get into my complicated relationship with birthda...

I’m back. And no, I’m not doing New Year’s resolutions. In this short reset episode, I talk about why I don’t believe the year really starts until February (Aquarius so iykyk), how last year challenged me in ways I didn’t expect, and why spending too much time online finally caught up with me. I open up about information overload, social media burnout, and what it’s been like watching Venezuela do...

En este episodio de  Better Late con Mariela Segovia  hablamos de una de mis mayores pasiones: la salud mental. Comparto mi historia personal con la terapia desde los 6 años, cómo ha transformado mi vida y por qué creo que nunca es tarde para empezar a cuidarnos por dentro. Entre anécdotas, risas y reflexiones, conversamos sobre romper el tabú, encontrar el terapeuta adecuado y aprender a poner lí...

This one’s for my independent souls, late bloomers, and anyone who's ever wondered:  Wait... where’s my village?  In this solo episode, I’m unpacking what it’s like to chase your dreams without a cheering squad, how to build community as an adult, and why being alone doesn’t mean being lonely. I also get into backgammon, Hinge heartbreaks, ghosting during the pandemic (rude), and the magic of...

In this episode of Better Late, I dive into the small, everyday things that shook me when I moved from Venezuela to the U.S. From avocados that were basically free (because someone always had a tree), to tipping culture that went from optional to absolutely crucial, everything felt a little upside down. Why are oysters so expensive here? Why do bathrooms have ventilators instead of windows? Why do...

En este episodio de  Better Late en Español  me fui por el camino espiritual... y terminó siendo uno de los más honestos hasta ahora. Hablé de mi crianza católica, mis años en un colegio del Opus Dei, y cómo fue vivir en una residencia religiosa siendo una payasa de vocación (spoiler: no duré mucho ahí). También reflexiono sobre mi relación con Dios, con la fe, con los rituales… y cómo todo eso ca...

En este primer episodio en español de  Better Late , te cuento la historia del primer  late night show  que creé en la universidad, también llamado “Más vale tarde”. Hablamos de los comienzos, de las ideas que se siembran sin saberlo, del Nestea de Venezuela (sí, lo extraño) y de cómo terminé haciendo mi propia versión de un Arnold Palmer tropical. También te comparto momentos que me cambiaron y p...

Welcome to Neverland, where no one’s ready, emotionally available, or divorced  yet . Dating these days feels like casting for a reboot of  Peter Pan , except none of the Lost Boys are cute anymore. In this episode, I break down the new dating archetypes: 🧸 The Manchild — emotionally unavailable with just enough self-awareness to be dangerous 🧚‍♂️ Peter Pan — hot, fun, and forever boy-coded 💔 T...

This episode wasn’t planned. I wasn’t even going to record today…But something happened. Something that shook me. I got pushed out of a situation I knew deep down wasn’t right for me — and somehow, the universe made the decision for me. In this vulnerable, unfiltered episode, I share what happened, how I’m choosing to trust the detour, and why I believe I’m being protected, even when it hurts. I a...

In this episode, I dive into the “what if”s that haunt us—and why it’s better to go for it than wonder forever. I share a TikTok story about a meet-cute that never happened because  he  didn’t make a move (and the comment section? unhinged). Spoiler: I  am  the type to shoot my shot when I feel a vibe. I also open up about my time on  Chica E! Venezuela , the damage of Venezuela’s beauty standards...

This week on  Better Late , I dive into the beautiful, awkward, hilarious mess of living (and loving) in translation. I share how American pop culture helped me learn English—thanks,  America's Next Top Model ,  Lizzie McGuire and Gilmore Girls —and how speaking a second language has shaped everything from my dating life to my identity as an actress in LA. We talk about what it’s like to start ove...

In this heartfelt second episode, Mariela gets candid about the struggle to hit “record” again after a successful first episode. From procrastination to vulnerability, Mariela dives into the very real fears that come with putting yourself out there—before anyone’s even seen the show. She takes us back to Miami, where her journey in the U.S. began, celebrating her sister’s graduation and reflecting...

In this very first episode, I’m setting the tone for what Better Late is all about — a space for honest conversations, big sister advice, and stories about finding yourself on your own timeline. I share a bit about who I am, why I started this podcast, and what it means to embrace life’s detours, delays, and delicious late blooms. Whether you’re starting over, starting late, or just feeling a litt...