The Level Up Latina Podcast

This episode is so wacky it's like: "we fell asleep at the wheel". We recorded a whole 30 mins, lost that content, and of course started over. Don't miss this very important topic... enjoy this moment among amigas with us chatting, laughing, literally crying, and praying for sleep in this relatable AF episode. Listen & share! And until then.... get your rest mujeres because we ALL NEED and DES...

Today, we talk about all the ways we are like our parents and some of the ways we are nothing alike! This episode is sure to make you feel seen if you're feeling misunderstood by the generation that came before you. This is an episode for first-gen. women identifying as the first navigating life in the U.S., college, or an American workplace... hear about our journeys feeling different than our pa...

We are so excited to talk all things community, networking, and stepping outside of your comfort zone. While we use this weekend's 2nd Annual Breakthrough Bunch as our backdrop for the conversation, there's so many gems in this one that will resonate for women all year long. Listen to this show if you're feeling in need of more connection, frankly feeling lonely, or if you're wanting a breakthroug...

It's the Sept. random show... don't miss this all-over-the-place, but very fun, and uplifting show. We chat about concert wear, pink hair, and of course FOOD! It wouldn't be the random show if not. Catch up with your favorite Level Up Latina comadritas and get yourself fired up and enthused about our upcoming breakthrough brunch! Don't miss this routine show full of friendship, laughs, and the oh...

In this quick feel-good show, we talk about our pride in our Latinx roots! In the midst of another hispanic heritage month, what better time than now to share with our listeners what we treasure most about our culture in our everyday lives. Clearly, we live with an immense pride for our traditions and upbringings! Naturally, there's so much to be proud of and we want to hear all about your pride t...

If you grew up in the US and didn't learn Spanish as a native speaker then perhaps you've been considered a "no sabo" aka "I don't know" kid. Today, it feels everyone knows what one means when we refer to a "no sabo kid." No one knows this better right now than the musical group, Yahritza y Su Esencia (YYSE) an American trio from Washington state's Yakima Valley who specialize in regional Mexican...

Welcome to another episode of the Level Up Latina podcast. Today we have the honor of having author Julissa Arce as our guest. Julissa is a Mexican-American writer, speaker, business woman and advocate for immigration rights. She’s been named one of People En Español’s 25 Most Powerful Women of 2017 and 2022. About a year ago we read her book “You Sound Like a White Girl” as part of our Guilt-Free...

Do not miss our monthly show where we spread positivity, laughter, and a dose of "comadre-appreciation day". Yes, we make up holidays on the podcast! Join the conversation as we like to say and share your answers from our chat... what did you DO for YOU this summer? Any fun back to school traditions in your home? How full is your fall calendar? We talked all things summer/fall and gear up for the...

You cannot miss this episode of the Level Up Latina Podcast. In this week's show, we had the honor and privilege of connecting with the one and only, Nely Galán, and we were blown away. Nely Galán hosts the Money Maker/Mi Mundo Rico podcast. She is also a New York Times bestselling author, an Emmy award-winning producer, and the former President of Entertainment for Telemundo. Nely was also the st...

In conversation, the women of LUL started chatting about social norms. TBH we were talking all things bad habits like nail-bitting and scab-picking. We know, we know, TMI!! That convo. per usual led us to think about how we show up professionally and what norms we keep or break in the workplace. Don't miss this easy discussion on how to navigate social norms in the workplace and while you're at it...

Ever wondered what life coaching is like? It's a truly unique experience for all women, but one thing's for certain coaching almost always involves a need for more motivation for our clients (and sometimes even for us as coaches)! This is a great episode if you're interested in learning about the client-coach experience, or better yet, you're lacking MOTIVATION in your daily life. This show will s...

This is a classic LUL podcast where we talk about lowlights and highlights from this summer! Summer isn't quite over so if you're looking to max out yours this is a must-listen-to episode. There's inspo. for all looking to enjoy everything summer has to offer!  What the episode includes: slam-packed travel adventures, date night ideas, milestones with our babies, and tears because one of us has no...

Back to our regularly scheduled podcasts answering a THIS OR THAT with the founders of LUL. Listen in for fun... from music to food to general awesomeness with sunsets versus sunrises, the ladies of LUL reminisce about a lot during this heartfelt random show. It's a wonderful way to ease back into our podcasts after a short summer hiatus. If you need  a reason to smile or appreciate friendships in...

The last of our summer series episodes is here. We hope you've enjoyed these short and sweet shows. Today we tackle a topic covering professions and how to stay engaged over the summer months. After all, sun and fun can be very distracting. Don't miss the last of our summer series episodes! AND as teased on the show our 2nd Annual BREAKTHROUGH BRUNCH info. is now live at leveluplatina.com! Join us...

Summer is in full swing and we love making memories and reminiscing about some fun ones. Pull up a seat with your favorite summer view and cue up this show! It's sure to make you feel good and inspire you to make new and exciting summer memories as you remember those in the rearview fondly. And before the season ends please don't forget about our summer sale for the  Breakthrough Brunch on Oct. 7t...

Short and sweet and very deep. For a good cry and a place that fully accepts emotions... listen to this show. As Latinas many of us have grown up being shamed for our tears. No more of that amigas! Stream this one and together let's embrace emotions, tears, and showing exactly what we feel with a GOOD OLD-FASHION CRY because sometimes you need it! In fact, for inspiring cry join us on Sat., 10/7/2...

Talking all things stress and bodies on this short and sweet episode. Very on brand for a summer series blitz. One of our loyal and longtime listener's asked us about our take on cortisol levels so we went there... from stress hitting us as adults, to how it manifested, and how we finally coped! There's a bit of TMI but a whole lot of truth in this one. Don't miss it! 

We are covering a short and sweet topic on family similarities. Good or bad... we all get our personalities, quirks, and looks from somewhere? Today, we talk about how that pans out for each of us, what we love, like, and don't like about the comparison. Don't miss this silly one. In it, we also mention the up and coming BREAKTHROUGH BRUNCH and tease to info. on this amazing event being live on ou...

On this episode of the LUL podcast we chat relationships with a sprinkle of date night Q&A, solo date ideas, the best time for quickies & why. It's a sweet and simple feel-good show to brighten any day this summer. We hope you'll stream and get to know us even if there's moments of TMI, cute cooing babies, and whatever the heck else can happen on the show!  And while you're listening don't...

The LUL Summer Series is back! Every summer we do short and sweet shows about random topics. It's a great way to get to know the Level Up Latina podcast if you're new here. With over 200 episodes, there's something for everyone in our podcast. But this summer, we will cover it all with simple shows that make streaming fun and easy. Covering topics on love, mental health, family, and for this one:...

The May random show is here. In it, we talk everything and anything that comes to mind on the most random things.... delicious Greek cuisine, bumming it in public, when's the best age to have kids, hot TV shows, and more. Don't miss this monthly sure-to-make-you-feel-good show. And if you're new around here (welcome!) the random show is a great place to learn more about about our hosts' likes, dis...

Know what it means to be part of the sandwich generation? It means being divided between aging parents and your own young children... somehow managing to care for both. Being first-gen complicates this dynamic even further and so today we talk about maintaining our boundaries in our relationships with our parents (all over 65) while also parenting our children (all under 18) in new and different w...

Welcome to another episode of the Level Up Latina podcast. This week in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, we have Evelyn Mejia as our guest. Evelyn is a bilingual & bicultural Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT) and the founder of La Mariposita Healing. Within her practice, Evelyn helps first-gen folks unpack early childhood wounds & intergenerational trauma. Her goal is to give her pa...

What a milestone! Today, LUL drops its 200th episode and with it we celebrate 3 seasons of the Level Up Latina podcast. Two hundred shows full of laughter, friendship, tears, confessions, learning and leveling up. If you're new to our show or someone that's seen us evolve over the years, this feel-good show is for YOU! It'll inspire you to go after your dreams and stick to them with the utmost con...

Don't miss this fascinating show where we talk with founder of CLO INTIMO, a lingerie line owned and designed by Claudia Ochoa of Medellin, Colombia. Claudia's a successful designer paving the way for other lingerie designers across New York City. Her brand was created with Latinas in mind and today you can shop CLO INTIMO at Victoria Secret, Anthropolgie, CLOstudio.com, and more. So much to learn...