Creating Connections with Magdalena

Ever wonder if working in a startup is for you? Adrian, co-founder of Spark, is making it easier and better for you to find out. Discover how "Spark" is all about leveling the playing field for professionals of color (POC) when it comes to job applications and startups. We'll explore how Spark not only provides solutions but also tackles the mental hurdles POCs often face, like turn...

Can't get past the starting phase? This might do the trick.  #MadMondayz are motivational episodes that help you clear your mind before a productive week! 

In this powerful episode, I sit down with Gabriella, who shares her deeply personal journey of making the tough decision to walk away from her life as a D1 athlete. She takes us back to the crossroads of choosing her college path and navigating the maze of uncertainties. We dive deep into her journey from being a D1 athlete, the emotions and thoughts that came with considering a life beyond sports...

Join me for an inspiring conversation with indie artist, filmmaker, and actor, Bertrand Best. Born and raised in "The SWAT" in Houston, Texas, Bertrand's journey is a captivating blend of cinema and personal growth. Discover how he transformed his passion for filmmaking into a serious endeavor during his time at Sam Houston State University. Bertrand co-founded a black film society,...

A check in with yourself inspired by Barbie and my latest conversation with my therapist. 

If you've been struggling with why things haven't been working out for you lately, this is for you. 

In this deeply personal episode, I want to share with you how a recent YouTube video by the incredible Bessel van der Kolk sparked a profound shift in my perspective on healing trauma without medication. Inspired and motivated, I decided to embark on a 30-day journey, crafting my own version of what I learned from the video, with a special focus on embracing body acceptance. Join me as I open up a...

Join me as I dive into the whirlwind of societal pressures and expectations that come knocking with age, love, and career choices. In this candid episode, I share my recent visit home, where I found myself bombarded with well-meaning questions about marriage, kids, and future plans. It took me right back to my high school days, when everyone wanted to know which degree I'd pursue, where I&apo...

Join me on an introspective journey as we explore the enchanting territory of the "messy middle" in life. In this episode, I delve into the exhilarating yet bewildering phase where we're inundated with countless interests, leaving us grappling with the question of what truly ignites our soul. In this episode, I'll guide you through a powerful exercise that will help you navigat...

In this introspective episode of Creating Connections, we'll challenge a common misconception perpetuated by movies - the belief in a single, grand AHA moment that validates our entire existence. Inspired by a powerful scene from the Rocky movie, we'll dive deep into this notion and uncover the real secret to finding true fulfillment. 

Join me as I explore the essential elements needed to reignite progress and turn things around. Through candid self-reflection, I emphasize the significance of discipline and understanding the underlying "why" behind our endeavors. I delve into the misconception that motivation is the sole factor holding us back, revealing how it's often a matter of prioritizing conflicting motivati...

In the first episode of my "Grow Through What You Go Through" series, I have the privilege of sitting down with Sydney, the incredible founder of SP Health, a health and wellness brand. Sydney graciously opens up about her own healing journey, which proved essential in her pursuit of her dreams and building unshakeable self-belief. Throughout our heartfelt conversation, Sydney shares the...

In this episode, I open up about my ongoing struggle with self-trust and confidence. Through heartfelt storytelling, I share three powerful approaches that have been instrumental in my journey: recognizing that no one else's opinion matters but my own, incorporating a transformative morning routine, and liberating myself from the constraints of past successes or failures. By embracing these p...

Sometimes you have an idea, and you're not exactly sure how to execute it. You don't know how much to pursue it, and who you should take along for the ride. Alan shares his unique story about the origin of Trendi, a platform that is educating content creators in Latin America, and how he was able to make it his full time gig. Find Trendi here: https://www.jointrendi.com/?utm_source=linke...

As we continue to "chase that feeling", I talk to the Readi team, who brought something to life with that feeling. Ale, Jacqueline, and Damien came together with a shared mission of creating safe hangout spaces. Motivated by a pattern they noticed during COVID, they put their heads together to create what Readi is today.  Today they are raising funding for their app, but we will dive int...

hello! I'm back, and super excited to kick off my new segment "chasing that feeling". In this new series you can expect to her from community builders who are tackling on something bigger than themselves. These individuals are motivated by an internal passion that they will dive deeper into within each episode. If you are someone who is looking to uncovering your passion or understa...

If you've ever woken up early, got your lift in, drank your morning cup of coffee and your day still didn't turn out like you'd hope...this is for you.

Hi guys, I know it's been...months lol. But we're here! and we're talking rejection, divine timing, knowing your strengths, and a little recap of this year.

I cannot believe it's been two months..lol. But I'm back friends! And with some news to share. I hope you all are looking forward to this rebranding of my Creating Connections. If you are interested in the newsletter piece feel free to email me at mrmadrigal04@gmail.com! 

Always striving for perfect? Andie and I used to, too. We dive into perfectionism in this episode and discuss how much it can really inhibit you. Andie opens up about how perfectionism appears in her life by sharing her personal experiences like being a young manager at her job, choosing her friend group, and some tips shared by her therapist. 

We spend or lives pursuing becoming something and in the process experience self judgement, doubt, lack of motivation, and I think this all can affect our self worth. In this episode I discuss my experience with self value and what I'll be practicing moving forward.

It's no secret we all care what people think of us to a certain extent, and social media has only added to this. Cody Lopez, founder of Basement Wine, and the Get Better Everyday podcast. Cody and I discuss how he's learned to care less about what other people are thinking in order to see success in what he does. You can check out Cody's podcast Get Better Everyday on Spotify or App...

In this episode I talk to Cobi Robertson from Nashville about his experience with the ego; how it influenced his past, what he's learned about it, and how he has actually befriended it in present day. 

Christina Sladowski joins me for another episode in my Unlearning series, where she shares some big news (psstt it's in the episode title). So what did she unlearn? Sometimes when we make these big decisions in our lives it can be hard to accept that a break off is necessary. Christina shares her thinking process that led up to this decision and how she ultimately unlearned to view this break...