Straight Up Sisters The Podcast

The delicate balance between privacy and vulnerability is a REAL thing. And with social media it makes it easy for people to put all their business out there. There are definitely 2 types of people, people that honor privacy and people that are a bit more vulnerable. Which one are you? How do you move? What do you find more important l, vulnerability or privacy or do u practice the balance of both...

Blame it on the internet, or blame it on the misogynistic culture we live in, one things for sure… we can't escape the sexualization of just about everything these days it seems. Is it that the access to sex has become easier over the years? Maybe it's the instinctive fear and panic that we feel when we think about our children (or any children) getting hurt by a predator? Or maybe it's our own pa...

Outside of the obvious benefits of taking a break and relaxing, traveling is actually proven to have actual health (both mental and physical) benefits that make for a better, more well rounded you! From learning about different cultures and customs to gaining confidence for navigating a land sometimes thousands of miles from home, traveling enriches your life tremendously. So the next time you're...

There is a BIG difference between trauma bonding and bonding over shared trauma, they are not the same. On today's show we get into the difference between the both of these. So many times we refer to things as we think we understand them but it may in fact not be the correct way to refer to it when you don't fully understand the true definition of something. You know we love to break things down a...

On today's episode we wanted to keep things light and fun. We are aware that we get new listeners of our podcast's evolution on a weekly basis and with that being said we needed to take a moment to allow the new followers and OG followers of our podcast to get to know us a little bit better. Hope you laugh and enjoy these questions we asked one another and hopefully you can ask your loved ones som...

Today we sat down with ex cult member Sochil Martin. Her incredible story of survival from the church La Luz del mundo will blow your mind. How it started, how was she so blind sided, how long did this go on for, and so much more is what we discuss in today's show. Her incredible story of survival is one of a kind and one that all women should hear. Sochil Martin is true warrior and we applaud her...

Families have been investing into tropical hardwood trees for years, why are Latinos barely being exposed to this? Why is tropical timber a desirable asset? Why is it the perfect investment for people who are not risk takers? Why is timber well-suited for individual investors? Securing our financial future is super important for us and we hope it is for you too. This show is packed with informatio...

The delicate balance between privacy and vulnerability is a REAL thing. And with social media it makes it easy for people to put all their business out there. There are definitely 2 types of people, people that honor privacy and people that are a bit more vulnerable. Which one are you? How do you move? What do you find more important l, vulnerability or privacy or do u practice the balance of both...

Today we stay on track with the show 😂😂 BUT be honest tho how many loved the Randomly RaqC show? IT WAS HILARIOUS if we may say so ourselves, but back to our regularly scheduled program. BLENDED, today we dive deep into the challenges of blending a family. Some people do it effortlessly and other not quite. It's challenging, not always smooth sailing and more importantly POSSIBLE! Let's dive int...

This episode was hi-jacked by RaqC's random thoughts and of course we were here for it. We touched on a little bit of everything and dove into the possibility of what if and why not. Shoutout to all the random, out of the box thinkers of the world. It's ok to question things and wonder why or why not, it's doesn't make you weird, it makes you curious! Who can relate to random thoughts and question...

RaqC reveals her ancestry results she received from 23andMe. The facts that she feels like she was Asian in a past life might make more sense now more than ever. She goes through her results page by page and the commentary and feedback from La Susie is second to none hilarious. Genetics don't lie. Would you or have you taken one of these ancestry tests yourself? Please share in the comments if yes...

Ok... so what does it REALLLYYYY mean to be/feel sexy, confident and empowered?   Welcome! To another episode of "What our momma's never told us..." LOL - JK Not but really. Is it a number on a scale? A pay raise? A personal accomplishment?   We're going to break this down because Sexy is complex and Sexy is a mixture of things for different  people at different times and it's always changing as w...

MAN OH MAN! Let's talk about this thing called Men-O-Pause! Everyone may not relate, but I promise you'll circle back to this conversation at one point before you know it. Sooo first and foremost, Menopause is categorized as the time that marks the end of your menstrual cycle, also known as "Shark week" LOL! It's diagnosed after you've gone 12 consecutive months without a period. Menopause can hap...

Who is MIRTHA MICHELLE?   Mirtha Michelle Castro Mármol is a Dominican-born poet, author, actress and artist. She wrote the bestselling poetry book Letters, to the Men I Have Loved, which spent over two years in the Top 20 Bestselling Love Poems category on Amazon. She has authored Elusive Loves; Amores Esquivos, a bilingual compilation of love poems, and Letters, to Women Like Me, a compilation o...

Here's a problem that affects a LOT of people … a lack of energy!   Before the pandemic, the number of people who said they often felt tired was around 43% … and during the pandemic that number shot up to 60%.   I thought it would be helpful to list some things you can do to cut out a few sneaky drains on your energy.   Because the truth is, many everyday habits can actually leave you feeling tire...

Today we literally just wanted to shoot the shit with ya'll about life, Robert (Susie's son) getting baptized, who's gotten married and who still ain't married 😂 we also talked about toungue slip ups. Have you ever had one? Ohhhh the conversation gets GOOD! Be a fly on the wall and join us _________________________________________________________ Follow us on IG: @straightupsistersthepodcast @raq...

The world saw the tape of diddy laying hands on Cassie and many were triggered. Why do women stay when this happens? Is this happening more often than not? What do we really think about Diddy? We get into it and try to really understand the WHY oh why so many women like Cassie choose to stay so long. _________________________________________________________ Follow us on IG: @straightupsistersthepo...

How smart are you?  It's a deceptively simple question, because the truth is there are many different forms of intelligence. The two primary types are crystallized intelligence which is your level of knowledge and fluid intelligence, which is your ability to understand concepts and complex reasoning processes.  So what are the signs that you're much mentally sharper than the average person? Join t...

Ever feel just fed up? Stuck? Maybe even a little depressed? WELL - join the club lol! WHY? Because we're human and ALL of us are having a human experience. There are TONS of things that can make us feel this way: - A Breakup - Loss of a job or opportunity - A misunderstanding with a friend or family - A disappointing outcome - A series of bad/emotional choices And YES - It sucks. Every single tim...

For many of us it's an instinctive reaction to jump in and rescue our kids whenever we feel they are in danger or hurting. But at what point does that help become a hinderance? Today we'll dive in a little deeper and face some uncomfortable truths about the way we are either helping our children's growth or stunting it. Hang on tight squad… this conversation gets spicy! ___________________________...

This week RaqC had a few things to get off her chest. We discuss everything from cloud seedings to TikTokers sudden passing to colorism towards her daughter and soooo much more! This convo gets good Squad! Let us know your thoughts, opinions and experiences on these topics below. We love to hear from you! _________________________________________________________ Follow us on IG: @straightupsisters...

Complaining is a natural part of human communication . It is often a response to problems or a way to communicate dissatisfaction. Sometimes, however, people might find themselves wondering if they complain too much. In such cases, knowing how to stop complaining can help you manage your stress in more adaptive ways. Why Do People Complain?  It can be helpful to better understand what causes this...

Today on the podcast we are joined by Yvonne "Spoiled Latina" Guidry who is a trailblazing entrepreneur, creative visionary, and empowerment advocate, renowned for her out-of-the-box thinking and brand partnership expertise. As the founder of "Spoiled Latina," she has redefined brand affinity, collaborating with top-tier brands while fostering an authentic and dedicated community. Yvonne's crownin...

Today, we sat down with Gigi, a financial educator and bestselling author of Cultura & Cash! She's on a mission to empower first-generation students and young professionals of color entering the workplace to confidently manage their money, pay off debt, build generational wealth, and gain financial freedom. The first-generation and BIPOC experience often comes without a roadmap aka guidance, insig...

On today's episode we simply have FUNNNNNN with a round of "what would you rather" get ready to laugh your ass with our responses. These questions really do make you think hard. Feel free to ask your closest people these questions as well, they make great conversation starters. _________________________________________________________ Follow us on IG: @straightupsistersthepodcast @raqcsworld @lasu...