The Level Up Latina Podcast

Episode 48 is for everyone considering marriage or hoping to stay in it! You might think you've heard it all, but we've got our best advice (learned sometimes the hard way) covered in this one. Couples today are under more stress than ever and if you're considering a big commitment, such as marriage or cohabiting, there's a lot to think through before the big day and beyond! Don't miss this juicy...

Nothing about life is normal at present. Catch up with the #LUL ladies as we bring you our monthly installment of the random episode: COVID-19 edition. Be warned we drop f-bombs when needed and reference sex and food, like always. We just can't help it, as we are completely comfortable among amigas de toda la vida. We hope this episode inspires you to be you, too! Listen, comment and share... and...

Episode 46 is slam-packed full of great content... Whether it's effectively landing the job, gracefully losing it, or wisely transitioning careers at any age, this is the show you don't want to miss. From winning resume tips, to interview skills, and the best advice everyone needs in their professional lives! Making smart and essential career transitions during the highs & lows of life will make y...

Growing up Latinas means we witnessed a lot of machismo in our culture. We're now mothers and wives defining gender roles on our own terms. What's your take on fitting a gender role deeply influenced by culture, generational patterns, and history? In episode 45, we talk about how our upbringing impacts our marriages to Latino men and what it means to live true to ourselves in spite of comparisons,...

What is your new normal? As the world grapples with a global pandemic so much has changed. The women of Level Up Latina continue to shelter in place, work from home, homeschool our children, and do our very best to remain sane during scary and uncertain times. Listen to our positive spin on how we manage this new normal, appreciate those on the front lines and keep ourselves productive in trying t...

Episode 43 is a special edition of the Level Up Latina podcast. In one we never expected to record, we talk about our new normal as we oddly adjust to what has turned our entire world upside down. As the Covid-19 global health crisis ravages our communities, we three are working from home, counting our blessings, and coping as best we can.  We share our thoughts on this scary time, our best advice...

Our monthly random episode is here. In it, we discuss all things kinky, novel, and guilt-free when it comes to sex. As women, and specifically Latinas, we often get put into boxes that may fill us with doubt, shame, or insecurity when dealing with sexual exploration. Listen as we share juicy details about our own sexual experiences in the hopes that more women will feel free to liberate themselves...

In this episode, we recount our labor stories (there's 6 of those between us with one new story DUE today... come on baby Gudiel #3). There's nothing quite like giving birth. Women all have unique journeys, and while there's no right way, learning from each other is invaluable. We impart all of our lessons in this one. The details may get messy but this episode is definitely full of warm and fuzzy...

In episode 40 of the #LUL podcast, we talk about the pressures and stigma from the Latino community as women who've stepped up to solely provide for ourselves, and in some cases, our entire families as major breadwinners. Mixed feelings and a whole lot of stereotypes later we work through what it feels like to go against tradition as Latinas and Key Breadwinners!

Break-ups are tough and ending one's career is no exception. In this episode, we talk about the journey of making the decision to move on, waiting too long to do so, toxic workplace environments, what it's like from the boss' chair, and more! Whether you're new to the work force, mid-career, or a veteran, there's so many lessons to take from this robust topic. Also, you just never know what you'll...

Episode 38 has all of our random thoughts on Mexican Vacation spots, quinceñeras, schooling toddlers and teens, FOOD (duh!), road trips, Netflix and celebrating Vday! Don't miss it. We wrap the month and share exciting travel plans for one of our three partners as her sabbatical abroad comes to a close. 

In episode 37 of the Level Up Latina podcast, we cover all the ins and outs of DIY self-care including our mommas and grand-mommas homemade remedies and wild wives'-tales! Some tips include the use of urine on our face as well as raw egg all over one's body! Try these at your own risk. Keeping in mind, we are NOT doctors advising you to try this at home. Listen to learn about the useful do-it-your...

We've all been there. We've balanced it all before... schooling, hobbies, a social life, work, marriage, and/or kids, but then suddenly it all comes crashing down. Overwhelm creeps in and if we're not careful: BOOM, we crash! Are you capable of Asking For Help before you hit a wall? Listen in as we chat along with Vero's almost 1 year old son (who insisted on chiming in too) on the many ways askin...

Episode 35 is near and dear to us. Recorded in Mexico City with our powerhouse friend, and incredible business owner, Lissette Padilla. Journey with us as we all feel inspired by this amazing woman's drive to do it big as an expat living full-time in Mexico though having lived all of her life in the US. After moving abroad, she diligently made a way building a successful business from the ground u...

Be warned: episode 34 is The Random Episode where once a month we talk about anything and everything... and boy do we mean ANYTHING. This one is a bit risqué or as we like to say... REAL, so listen with headphones on! We are in Mexico City TOGETHER as we discuss everything from love to children and sex, plus our favorite topic: food or maybe our favorite topic is friendship! Yes, friendship is our...

It's that time of year where everyone is thriving, tanking, or simply no where in between meeting new year goals and/or resolutions! Listen in as we inspire everyone with our "keeping it simple can-do formula" and stretch visions by sharing our very own "Big Audacious Scary Goals." This is definitely a must listen to episode if you want to level up your LIFE this decade, and beyond! Be warned the...

Need tips navigating home, work and life balance? Episode 32 of the Level Up Latina podcast, The Balancing Acts of Life, is full of our best tips for avoiding the stress, burnout, & chaos of imbalance. Learn from our do's and don'ts to find the inspiration to make this year your most fulfilling yet. Remember, we can have it all, it just won't look perfect all the time! Listen now to avoid the pitf...

Our monthly episode about everything and anything that comes to mind, is now live! This fan favorite is filled with our personalities inside and out, daily stories, struggles, and laugh out loud madness. Amigas, tune in now. Be warned:  we talk food (per usual, you'll get hungry so have a torta handy please), relationships & sex, family & holidays, and so, so much more! Listen now! 

Talking all things finances on episode 30 of the #LUL podcast! As the holidays approach, it's easy to throw budgets out the window, accumulate debt, and mean well in doing so! Listen to this cautionary tale of why we should manage income and expenses ALL YEAR LONG! We vulnerably share from our financial mishaps to help other women avoid the same pitfalls. Whether you're newly entering the working-...

This one is dedicated to our better halves... our husbands, what makes us the same, different, and oh so imperfectly, perfect for each other. Listen for relationship inspiration whether married or not. Lessons a plenty on episode 29 of the #lul podcast all about Husbands and Marriage on our Terms! 

Making Difficult Decisions & Having Tough Conversations is episode 28 of the Level Up Latina Podcast. In it we cover juicy work topics and even juicier relationship tales on making tough decisions, having difficult conversations, and even the aftermath of avoiding both! We've all been there and the stories we share in this episode are real, raw and relatable. Tune in for some inspiration. Comment,...

It's that time of the month where we chat about anything and everything! Listen in as we give our best holiday advice to survive the tough stuff. Plus, our tip of the day includes challenging your happiness in the workplace. It's a fun one! Listen in and comment on your highlights. We hope you'll enjoy The Random Episode, 3rd Edition, as much as we love bringing it to life for you!

As many gear up to celebrate Thanksgiving, or the now popular Friendsgiving, we decided to chat all things Friendship Making and Breaking on episode 26 of the Level Up Latina Podcast. Listen in as we go off the rails a bit enjoying candy nerds (Vero), receiving best friend kisses mid-show (Irene), and talking about the friendships we were promised (Cecy)... it's a fun one and we know you'll love i...

Don't you ever wish you could give the younger you sage advice? On this, the 25th episode of the Level Up Latina podcast, we fill it with advice we'd give our 25-year-old selves! We are looking back on what we lived in our 20’s, what we learned, loved, and failed in! So much to learn from after almost 15 years!  Tune in to hear our cautionary tales because hasn't thought: What I Know Now That I Wi...

We can't talk parenting without marrying our past with our present. Listen to this heartfelt episode where we discuss motherhood survival, our first-gen. upbringings reminding us our parents survived us too, and even catch us mid-rant yelling at our own kids... can't make this stuff up. Don't miss all the juicy Tips and Tricks of Surviving Parenting! You get so many perspectives in one episode, fr...