My Story Is Not Unique

What happens when the hosts become the guests? In this special episode of My Story Is Not Unique: Stories You Know from Voices You Don’t , Latisha and Marlenne turn the conversation inward. Six months into the podcast journey, they pause to reflect on their own stories, the seasons of change they are navigating, and what it means to give themselves permission to be new. From starting new jobs and...

What happens when you trust your gut and take the leap? In this episode of My Story Is Not Unique , we sit down with Caroline, whose story is filled with friendship, sports, unexpected pivots, and the courage to keep choosing what feels right even when it means changing course. From growing up in Cincinnati to moving across the country, Caroline reflects on the communities that shaped her, the les...

What happens when the stories you've been told about yourself no longer fit? In this episode of My Story Is Not Unique , we sit down with coach and empathy advocate Cecilia Kremer to explore family, identity, power, people-pleasing, and the courage to question inherited narratives. From growing up in Rio de Janeiro to building a life in the United States, Cecilia shares how empathy became both...

What happens when becoming yourself costs you everything you thought would always be there? In this episode of My Story Is Not Unique , we sit down with Donna for a deeply honest conversation about identity, courage, leadership, family, loss, and belonging. From therapist to leadership consultant, Donna reflects on the emotional realities behind executive leadership, burnout, loneliness, authentic...

What happens when the life you worked so hard to build no longer feels like your own? In this episode of My Story Is Not Unique , we sit down with Alex former corporate leader, creative, and founder of Latine Theater Lab — to talk about crossroads, identity, therapy, fear, and the courage it takes to start over. From navigating family expectations and corporate America to reconnecting with creativ...

In this episode of My Story Is Not Unique , we sit with Ambar as she shares a deeply personal journey from childhood loneliness and cultural disconnection… to discovering her voice through art, photography, and radical self-expression. This is a conversation about what it means to feel like an outsider and how that feeling can become a doorway. A doorway into creativity. Into vulnerability. Into c...

In this episode of My Story Is Not Unique , we sit down with Caitlin as she shares her journey of self-discovery, mental health, and resilience. From navigating life as the “strong one” in her family to being diagnosed with OCD in her 30s, Caitlin opens up about the realities of anxiety, misdiagnosis, and learning to advocate for herself both emotionally and physically. Through loss, healing, and...

The Power of Courage in Leadership with Julian Vasquez Heilig What does courage really look like in leadership, especially when it comes at a cost? In this episode of My Story Is Not Unique , we sit down with Julian Vasquez Heilig to explore the quiet, defining moments that shape who we become as leaders and as people. Through powerful personal stories, Julian reflects on what it means to stand up...

In this episode, Bruno Basso shares his journey of overcoming childhood trauma, navigating identity, and learning to rewrite his story with authenticity and resilience. From his roots in rural Brazil to moments of deep self-discovery, Bruno reflects on the power of choice, self-acceptance, and the courage it takes to change your narrative. This conversation explores healing, personal growth, and w...

In this episode, we sit with Rebecca a courageous voice sharing her story with honesty, strength, and purpose. Her journey is a reminder that so many stories go unheard, overlooked, or silenced and yet, they matter deeply. Rebecca’s story invites us to reflect on what it means to pursue your truth, to honor your voice, and to keep going even when the path isn’t easy. But this conversation doesn’t...

In this episode, Kimberly shares her journey not just into the beauty industry, but into herself. We talk about what it looks like to navigate mental health, to trust your path when things don’t feel clear, and to keep choosing yourself over and over again. If you’re not already, go check out Kimmy at Kimberly Nailed It LLC on Instagram. Her work is beautiful, her energy is real, and you can just...

In this episode of 'My Story's Not Unique,' hosts Marlenne J. and Latisha D. welcome Jess, who shares her journey from the Dominican Republic to the United States. Jess reflects on her early life, the challenges of immigration, and the importance of acceptance in her personal growth. The conversation delves into family dynamics, mental health struggles, and the impact of friendships on...

In this episode, Jess opens the door to a story that is both deeply personal and profoundly universal. She shares what it means to navigate identity, relationships, and self-awareness in a world that often misunderstands quiet strength. Her story isn’t dramatic in the way headlines are dramatic. It’s layered. It’s honest. It’s the kind of truth that many people carry silently. Jess reminds us that...

In this episode of "My Story is Not Unique," hosts Latisha D. and Marlenne J. welcome Kessa, who shares her deeply personal journey of love, loss, and self-discovery. Through candid reflections, Kessa reveals how she navigated the challenges of motherhood, emotional turmoil, and the eventual realization that she needed to prioritize her own well-being. Kessa's story is a testament to...

In this special edition of My Story Is Not Unique , Marlenne and Latisha come together in the midst of unfolding tragedy in Minneapolis, not as experts, not with answers, but as two people trying to make sense of what it means to hold hope while the ground feels unsteady. They talk about the strange emotional space of being both here and far at the same time, physically present, yet processing eve...

In this episode of My Story Is Not Unique , we sit with Yogi as we explore what it means to grow up between identities, navigating mixed-race identity, belonging, and the quiet question many carry: Where do I fit? Yogi shares the layered experience of living between cultures, expectations, and perceptions, and the emotional work of understanding yourself when the world keeps trying to define you f...

This is the beginning. On New Year’s Eve, between what was and what could be, My Story Is Not Unique came into being. In this first episode, Latisha and Marlenne talk about how this podcast found them and why they chose to say yes. It’s a conversation about starting before you feel ready, creating a space that didn’t exist yet, and trusting that some stories are meant to be shared.