HERMANAS.

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Welcome to Hermanas, a space grounded in sisterhood, storytelling, and lived experience. I’m Melissa Camacho and as a first generation Mexican- American I’ve had to learn many lessons on my own, and though I’m still learning, I want to create this space to honor the women who’ve helped shape me and to pass their wisdom forward. hermanas.substack.com

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Ep. 7 - "Somos de Rancho" with Cristina Zavala, PART 1 07.09.2025 1:04:11

Ep. 7 - "Somos de Rancho" with Cristina Zavala, PART 1 Cristina Zavala is a local real estate agent, networking master mind, mother, wife, and friend who immigrated to the United States well into her teens. She discusses the why behind the move, how she adapted, and the community that supported her in Ogden. Cristina also discusses moving to Southern Utah and where her dream of becoming a real est...

Ep. 6 - "Boy Band Craze" with Nadia Castaneda 24.08.2025 1:00:18

Join me as I chat with my childhood friend, Nadia Castaneda about boy bands we obsessed over, high school troubles, dental assisting, and balancing multi-generational living. We hope you enjoy it as much as we did! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hermanas.substack.com

Ep. 5- "Take action" with Emilia Diana, PART 2 17.08.2025 39:45

We close out Emilia's interview with Palomas, advice on how to build your confidence, how she found love again, and a plea for all of us to TAKE ACTION. Thank you for your vulnerability, Emilia! We wish you all the success and happiness in the world. Here are the resources she mentions in the episode: Planned Parenthood: https://www.plannedparenthood.org/ The Dove Center: https://www.dovecenter.or...

Ep. 4- "Let me give life one more shot" with Emilia Diana, PART 1 10.08.2025 56:54

Ep. 4- "Let me give life one more shot" with Emilia Diana, PART 1 Emilia Diana tells the story of how her business Tiny's Botanas was born from a place of rock bottom. She recounts the horrors of domestic violence, the support from her friends and family, and gives advice for those in similar situations. Thank you Emilia for being here and showing tremendous vulnerability! Stay tuned for Part 2 ne...

Ep. 3- "I ain't right" with Emily Camacho | HERMANAS 03.08.2025 44:16

Ep. 3- "I ain't right" with Emily Camacho | HERMANAS Listen to my baby sister Emily Camacho chat about her first trip to Mexico, her favorite books, sisters being pinned against each other, perspective changes, and what competing in Miss USA taught her. Books mentioned: - The Denial of Death by Ernest Becker - The Birth and Death of Meaning by Ernest Becker - The Myth of Sisyphus by Albert Camus -...

Ep. 2- "Are we...Mexican?" with Melissa Camacho | HERMANAS 21.07.2025 36:43

Growing up, survival mode served me well until it didn’t. In this episode I discuss a pivotal moment in my childhood where I understood that I was different from the majority of my community. I touch on how I struggled to find an identity between the two cultures, learned to become a raging people pleasing and how to lie to protect those I love. At 28 years old I hit my rock bottom but from it, I...

Ep. 1- "She was doing her best for us" with Stephany Bucio | HERMANAS 15.07.2025 39:23

Listen to one of my dearest friends discuss childhood, spirituality, ADHD, and entrepreneurship. Thank you to Stephany for being vulnerable and sharing this with us! She will be back to discuss motherhood and her birth story. Love you all! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hermanas.substack.com