Chats with Yvonne

Using Data to Make Decisions with Confidence Meet Evelyn Cates, a Sr Data Analyst who loves to make the process of working with data approachable by translating complex terms into everyday language by creating informative data content. From Evelyn: My goal is to help break down the barrier to working with data. It can be an intimidating field, and by sharing educational content and breaking down c...

I started watching MLM content a couple of years ago because it came up on my fyp. If you’re not familiar with what an MLM is, it stands for multi-level marketing, some call it a scam, others call it time freedom. And you’re likely a little more familiar with companies like avon, mary kay, porque no falta la tia en la familia que lo venda. I dive into the “Motivational Speaking’ aspects of this bu...

Dr. Marina Serna Pulido on Legacy Dr. Marina Serna Pulido is a dedicated higher education professional passionate about first-generation college students with over seven years of experience in community college student services. Growing up in the Inland Empire of Southern California, her academic journey started at Crafton Hills College, a local community college. She then graduated from CSU San B...

Hola everybody! This week's episode is a read-aloud and very improvised. I read a couple of excerpts from the book "Speech: How to Use it Effectively" by Xanthes and give you my live reactions and interpretations. Old literature so often misses the mark as far as inclusivity, but even then it's a valuable part of understanding ourselves within the art of public speaking.

Hola everybody! In this episode, we delve into the root causes of public speaking anxiety. I wanted to provide you with some research on the topic so that we can understand this aspect of the public speaking experience. Whether you're a seasoned speaker or someone who has never really taken the stage,  this episode will provide insights and practical tips to help you understand some of the anx...

Motherhood as a First Gen Patricia Hernandez, LCSW (She, her, ella) I am a licensed clinical social worker and facilitator. She has 9 years of experience working with our community in a variety of settings supporting local community members with mental health services, resources, education, and empowerment through meaningful and trusted connections. Patricia has been working as a mental health the...

Hola, everybody! In this episode I walk you through how I crafted questions for a 30 minute panel recently at Closet Detox San Diego. I walk you through my top tips, the types of questions you could be asking, and provide you the exact questions and context I used during the panel I hosted. Enjoy & be sure to join me at an upcoming ¡Latina, Presente! virtual and in-person public speaking event...

Lessons From Finding my Purpose Meet Luz Nazario, the creator and founder of NEDA’s Coquito and a veteran educator with more than 25 years' experience preparing and educating the future game changers. I am an amiga, wife, hija and hermana. Her Speaking style is self-described as: Spanglish chismeando with the chicas. Connect with Luz & support her business: @nedascoquito

I lead with the fact that I'm an Introvert because I truly believe it's what makes me a better public speaker, but it hasn’t always been that way. We’re dedicating today’s episode to Public Speaking for Introverts and the 3 things you must to keep in mind as an introverted public speaker.  Join the upcoming ¡Latina, Presente! virtual workshop : Proudly Introverted: Public Speaking for Intr...

Dismantling 'Calladita Culture™️ Pam Covarrubias became the coach her immigrant mom needed. She is an Alignment Coach, Speaker, Podcaster, and Recovering Procrastinator. Grounded in liberation principles, she employs trauma-informed practices that nurture her clients' nervous systems. Pam's creation, The Aligned Compass Methodology, guides her clients to tap into their intuition, ampli...

Meet Hady Mendez, a Latina speaker and ERG coach based in NYC that works with newly formed ERGs and ERGs looking to take their efforts to the next level. She is the founder and CEO of Boldly Speaking LLC , a company that is transforming the professional experiences of women and people of color by empowering underrepresented employees with the skills to self advocate, self-promote, and capitalize o...

In this episode we explore why our well-being is a huge part of our public speaking journey and why not intentionally planning for it, could cost us more than we want it to. I share some resources shared by Healthline and Calm in this episode and you can fully check them out here: Effects of Anxiety in the Body How to calm your nerves: 10 ways to stay calm under pressure Stay Connected with all th...

Create More Reach, Revenue, and Rest Through a Visibility Tour Meet Steph, a Leadership + Visibility Coach and Speaker on a mission to help underrepresented folks realize they can transcend past the rules and shoulds that folks in the online space perpetuate. How? By confidently embracing your thought leadership and speaker identity to amplify your impact. You get to step into a reality where you...

On top of thinking ( & maybe overthinking) our message and attempting to ease the public speaking nerves, there are so many other factors to consider in our journey. Over the course of the next couple of weeks, we'll be exploring "hidden costs". Up first, the outfits. When I started my public speaking journey, all of my outfits were thrifted. I share a part of my story and point...

Meet Cristal Acosta a Chicana, bilingual (border Spanish speaking) Licensed Professional Counselor, Texas Board Supervisor, and Nationally Board-Certified Counselor. In this episode of the Chats with Yvonne podcast we cover topics like: Public speaking for the very first time The importance of humanizing therapists Therapists having therapists And, so much more! Check out: https://www.clarityelpas...

Turning the Personal Into Something Powerful. Period. Yessica goes by Jess and we are blaming this on the Mexican registros de actas. She was born and raised in Chihuahua, Mexico, is a virgo and middle child, was the first to graduate from her family and the first to build a business, and loves musica regional mexicana hasta los huesos. Having been raised in a home full of women, her two sisters,...

Why is audience understanding so important and how does it lead to deep connections with those listening to you? I chat about why getting clarity on who your audience is & a way for you to dive deep into the art of connection. Register to the Wednesday, May 15th ¡Latina, Presente! workshop where we'll dive deep into audience understanding and provide you a toolkit to implement learnings. h...

Jennifer Borrero is an award-winning, first-generation, Latina entrepreneur. Her work as a United Nations Ambassador has allowed her to lead projects around the world; from opening a public health clinic in Nicaragua to developing affordable housing communities in the US. She has run programs in the private and public sectors that focus on creating social change. Jennifer has been recognized as an...

People won’t know that we’re incredible public speakers if we don’t actively talk about it. Today's episode is dedicated to bragging where I share why it’s so important to do in your journey as a speaker. I end the episode with some brags of my own and give you a challenge to help you brag, too. Thank you for tuning in & in the spirit of bragging, I'd love for you to check out my websi...

Grieving Life Before Cancer Diagnosis Meet Rosalina, a 31-year-old first-generation Latina based in Los Angeles. Diagnosed with hormone-positive breast cancer at 28, she became the first in her family to navigate this disease, experiencing a profound sense of isolation. Motivated by a desire to help others, Rosalina founded and co-hosts the Too Young For This Shit Podcast —a project initiated duri...

Thank you to Tadin for sponsoring this episode. Today, I am joined by Vanessa Santos, Soul-Led Entrepreneur, Community Builder, & Speaker. We have a conversation about what happens when the “spotlight turns off”, when you deliver your speech and step off of the stage, or when you have a full day of being an entrepreneur. Our central theme: What is essential in the day to day, to be able to sho...

Building Something to Be Proud of Meet Rosie, a Life and Business coach. Her passion is to empower women to establish or expand their own service-based business. Rosie shares the story of how she went from being the "perfect daughter" to someone who felt shame for many years. Through her inner work journey, she found ways to learn to receive love, honor her lived experiences, and go afte...

In this episode I share a short story that I haven't shared publicly before and it's one of the reasons I started the ¡Latina, Presente! Workshop Series. I shared this speech at the Storytelling like Our Abuelitas workshop and it's about how I learned about the power of storytelling as a means to preserve memories & experience moments even if we weren't physically there. My hop...

Creating Inclusive Wellness Spaces Inspired by Our Abuelitas Meet Klaudia, founder of Pink Means Go and a seasoned Bilingual Yoga, Meditation, and Sound Facilitator dedicated to nurturing holistic well-being. Klaudia shares the very first moment she recalls her abuelita taking that first deep breath after sharing Yoga with her in 2020 via WhatsApp and how that moment inspired her vision to create...

What could your hobbies teach you about public speaking & how can they help you improve? I cover some common hobbies like writing, traveling, dancing, and volunteering in this episode & connect it back to your public speaking journey. Thank you for tuning in! Related Episode: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chatswithyvonne/episodes/25--Training-for-a-Marathon-is-Exactly-Like-Public...