From Tourist to Local: Reinventing Yourself

What if you're crushing it in your business but completely not okay behind the scenes?  Christine Coughlin, founder of YVR Creatives and community builder for female entrepreneurs, went full tilt in spring 2025—hosting multiple events a week, showing up everywhere, looking like the definition of success.  Then she hit a wall. Hard.  In this episode, Christine shares what entrepreneurial burnout ac...

What happens when you're supposed to feel grounded but instead feel like a complete tourist in your own life? This episode features Rosa Sasges of Koquetta Accessories, who shares her journey from pandemic flower crowns to a thriving jewelry business—and more importantly, her philosophy about not waiting for "special occasions" to take care of yourself. From an earthquake in Guatemala that destroy...

Ever feel like you need to be somewhere else to unlock the next version of yourself? What if I told you there's actually a map for that? In this episode, I sit down with astrologer Jess Ellen to dive deep into astrocartography—the practice of using your birth chart to find locations around the world that can activate different parts of your personality and support your goals. Whether you're planni...

Ready to stop waiting for perfect clarity? Send me a voice note on Instagram @MafeSalazar and tell me what permission you're still waiting for that you could just give yourself. I was supposed to come to you with 36 perfectly packaged truths for my 36th birthday, channeling my inner Grandmother Willow energy. But here's the thing - I don't have 36 neat little wisdom nuggets for you. What I do have...

What if I told you someone is pet-sitting in a Paris penthouse, has traveled to 38 countries, runs their own business, and has never made more than $47,000 a year? Charly Stoever is a formerly undocumented, Latinx, queer, non-binary money coach who completely changed my perspective about wealth building. While most of us are waiting to make six figures before we can "start living," Charly reverse-...

🎁 Want to get first dibs on my upcoming offers?! Slide into my DMs and get ALL the details https://www.instagram.com/mafesalazar/ 🎁 In this solo episode, Mafe gets real about what it's like to be "officially homeless" and navigating a major life transition. From missing her dog Abby (who she calls her true home) to living in a full house after years of having one human roomie, she's learning wha...

This week I sit down with Christiane Witt from Soul Soothing Co to explore how entrepreneurs can use AI to scale their businesses without losing their soul. Christiane - who has never been employed, calls this her “last season” of entrepreneurship, shares revolutionary insights about treating AI like training wild horses and why most people are using these tools completely wrong. ✨ Mentioned in t...

What if working just two days a week while making 58 new memories in six months wasn't a just a crazy dream? Steph Wharton, founder of the Speaker Movement and fellow Latina entrepreneur, completely rewrote the rules of business success. Steph went from seven years of corporate burnout to building a thriving community for underrepresented speakers - all while prioritizing family time and sustainab...

Big life changes can feel like stepping into a new city without a plan... but what if staying "comfortable" is actually keeping you small? In two weeks, I'll be technically homeless, and I've never been more excited. After months of ignoring the universe's whispers about travel, life got LOUD and forced my hand. Now I'm taking my podcast management business on a 6-month adventure across the world...

Alitzel Guerrero is the author of No Fear To Shine, a book about leaving behind the “Nice Girl” and unleashing the wise woman within. Mafe and Ali chat about finding your voice, healing your feminine energy, and self-publishing your first book as a Latina immigrant. Alitzel shares how moving from Mexico to Hungary helped her reconnect with herself, overcome the fear of speaking up, and step into h...

In this raw, stream-of-consciousness episode, Mafe opens up about her deeply personal journey from feeling like she didn’t belong anywhere… to realizing that she is her own home. After leaving Venezuela — not just because of political instability, but also because she couldn’t fully be herself in a culture that felt performative — Mafe spiraled into survival mode. Working obsessively in the servic...

In part 2 of our conversation with Dante Deeper, we dive into the juicy stuff - performance, embodiment, sexuality, and what it really means to move at your own pace in a world obsessed with speed. Dante shares their journey from being too shy to sing in middle school chorus to performing drag, burlesque, becoming an erotic artist and OnlyFans creator. But this isn't just about performance - it's...

What happens when the spiritual path you were raised on no longer fits who you're becoming? In this deeply personal conversation, I sit down with artist Dante Deeper to explore their journey from Christian household to queer oracle creator - and why they never had to choose between spirit and sexuality. ⚡Mentioned on this episode: From New York's rigid scheduling to Puerto Rico's flow state How "...

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Ever feel like you're following all the "right" steps but something still feels off? Like you're living someone else's version of your life? Esti Garcia, is here to help you discover your unique energy blueprint and finally get permission to be authentically you. Esti is a human design expert who burned out trying to fit into traditional molds before discovering her true calling as a guide for oth...

What if I told you that dating doesn't have to feel overwhelming or terrifying? What if there was a way to approach it that felt as natural as... networking at a business event? What if there was a mindset shift that you could implement today? This mindset shift is brought to you by a random, funny comment, I made to my best friend while I was getting ready to go on a networking event. A random co...

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⭐ **Join the Latinas In Podcasting Community | https://www.latinasinpodcasting.com/list/** ⭐ What if the life you were supposed to want never actually fit you? In this episode, I sit down with Paulette Erato , a fierce, funny, child-free Latina. She’s a speaker, mentor, a true advocate of diversity in media. But our convo goes way beyond that. We talk about what it really means to create a “vida...

When you become a local, life can slip into a routine—so automatic, it starts to lose its magic. Today’s episode is a reminder that the most powerful thing you can do is hit pause, zoom out, and audit your life. ⚡Mentioned in this episode: The 3 unofficial goals I had for April Reigniting my creativity (and getting out of the house) Visibility, alignment, and what happens when you stop surviving...

📣 The Podcast Reset ➡️  https://subscribepage.io/podcast-reset 📣 When was the last time you looked at your podcast like the CEO you are? Not just the downloads. Not just the content calendar. The  bigger picture : Does it still light you up? Is it working  for  you, or  against  you? In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on how  The Podcast Reset  was born—and the exact 4-step framework...

📌 Grab The Podcast Reset ➡️  https://subscribepage.io/podcast-reset Is your podcast just cute ... or can it actually pay your bills? Because, I don’t know about you, but I’d rather have my pod fund my lifestyle than keep shouting into the internet void. In today’s episode, I’m spilling the tea on how a dance floor disaster with a rhythm-less finance bro turned into the perfect metaphor for commit...

🚨 Grab The Podcast Reset ➡️  https://subscribepage.io/podcast-reset 🚨 What do Taylor Swift, Romantasy books fandoms, and your podcast have in common? A lot— when you know how to spark obsession! This episode is all about transforming casual listeners into devoted fans who quote your intro in the group chat. Because the secret about a successful podcast is not how many downloads you get, it’s abo...

🚨 Grab The Podcast Reset ➡️  https://subscribepage.io/podcast-reset 🚨 Let’s be honest—sounding perfect is overrated. In this episode, we’re talking about what really makes people stick around: your voice. Not the polished one. The real one. The one with Spanglish slips, chisme energy, and way too many details about your café con leche. I’m sharing how to stop editing out the best parts of yourse...

🚨 Grab The Podcast Reset ➡️  https://subscribepage.io/podcast-reset 🚨 After being screamed at on a Medellín sidewalk, Mafe realized her silence had cost her dignity—and a year’s worth of therapy bills. This episode is a firestarter for anyone who’s ever been told they’re too much . She opens up about the emotional scam that cracked her open, and the slow, intentional journey back to confidence....

🚨 ENTER THE GIVEAWAY or Grab The Podcast Reset ➡️  https://subscribepage.io/podcast-reset 🚨 Is the podcast market really saturated? Or have your people just not found you yet? Truth is, the world doesn’t need another podcast... it needs  yours.  In this fiery episode, we torch the lies of saturation with receipts, rebel energy, and Swiftie-level ambition. Learn why niches aren’t ‘full’ (they’re...