Meraki
The Meraki podcast
Welcome to The Meraki Podcast with Maria Perez — a heartfelt space where passion, identity, and honest conversations come together. As a first-gen Latina and eldest daughter from the Milwaukee community, Maria opens up about life in her 20s with honesty and intention. Through lighthearted chats, deep reflections, and inspiring guest interviews, she explores everything from mental health and building a balanced lifestyle to practicing empathy, navigating love, and embracing growth. Each episode invites you to slow down, listen, and live with more purposeInstagram: @themerakipodcast
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Episodes
Night Time Routine For The Girls With Anxiety & Bad Sleeping Habits 23.11.2025 36:50
Nighttime Routine for the Girls With Anxiety & Bad Sleeping Habits If your brain gets loud the moment the world gets quiet, this episode is for you. We’re talking gentle routines, cozy rituals, and the small habits that help you unwind instead of spiral. A soft reminder: you’re not “bad at sleeping” — your nervous system just needs safety, rhythm, and a little love. Press play, get cozy, and let’s...
Financial Self Care With Gisella 08.11.2025 44:29
This week on Meraki Podcast, we’re joined by the incredible Gisella to dive into a topic that should be on every young adult’s radar — financial self-care We’re breaking down money mindset, budgeting with intention, and building healthy financial habits that actually fit your life — no jargon, no judgment, just real talk. Recommended Articles/ Podcasts/ Books * https://www.ellevest.com/magazine/fi...
Your Nervous System is Not Your Enemy 01.11.2025 25:11
In this episode of The Meraki Podcast, we explore how to reconnect with your body, find safety within, and move from survival to self trust. LISTEN TO THE MERAKI PODCAST ON SPOTIFY AND APPLE PODCASTS: https://linktr.ee/themerakipodcast0?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=67732291-b8c1-486f-b964-268901d2683f WANT TO ASK ME QUESTIONS? NEED ADVICE? Follow me on IG and look out for submissions on...
Letter To The Person Who Feels Behind 26.10.2025 33:04
A letter to the girl who feels behind—who’s questioning her timing, her progress, or her purpose. This one’s a reminder that your pace is not a mistake. You’re not late. You’re learning. You’re becoming. You’re not behind. You’re blooming on time. new episode — a letter to the girl who feels behind LISTEN TO THE MERAKI PODCAST ON SPOTIFY AND APPLE PODCASTS: https://linktr.ee/themerakipodcast0?utm_...
Living Brave, Living Soft…Season 2 18.10.2025 30:23
Meraki Podcast – Season 2 Premiere Living Brave and Living soft We're back for Season 2! In this powerful opening episode, we’re diving deep into what it means to live both bravely and softly in a world that often demands we choose one or the other. How do you stay tender while standing strong? What does it look like to protect your peace without hardening your heart? Join me as we explore the bea...
Meraki Rebirth: Living With Intention Again 14.06.2025 41:38
After soul restoring pause, The Meraki Podcast is back. This season begins with a return to the heart of it all: choosing everyday to live with intention, even when it’s messy, uncertain, or quiet. In this episode, I reflect on the power of rest, the lesson in the stillness, and what it means to begin again. Available on Apple Podcasts & Spotify LISTEN TO THE MERAKI PODCAST ON SPOTIFY AND APPLE PO...
The Grass Is Always Greener Where You Water It 13.04.2025 36:14
On today’s episode #50, I will be talking about the shiny object syndrome & how often people look for the next big thing. People become to blinded on what they don’t have and become so focused on what everyone else does have. Instead of focusing on & being stuck in a vicious cycle, appreciate what you already have. The grass isn’t always greener on the other side. Good things take time and love. L...
Voices Of Dreamers With Iuscely 30.03.2025 49:18
On today’s episode I welcome iuscely a DACA recipient, a community mobilizer in the south side of Minowakiing, aka Milwaukee, a traditional Potawatomi, Ho-Chunk and Menominee homeland. She uses her voice and digital organizing skills to proactively write and generate events that focus on self determination and liberation. She is the Organizing Director for the Wisconsin Fair Maps Coalition and wor...
Moving On Without An Apology 22.03.2025 32:29
Hello everyone for today’s episode on “The Art Of Letting Go” series, I wanted to talk about moving on without an apology and how to reclaim your power and peace. Today’s mood: I’m okay with moving on without the apology Thank you for tuning in don’t forget to follow @themerakipod on IG if you want to see the behind the scenes or visuals! Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever...
Let People Miss Out On You 08.03.2025 38:21
On this episode of the Meraki podcast I introduce what it means to let people miss out on you. People are wants, people aren’t needs. We have to realize that we don’t own people, we experience people. If some people reject you, you help them close the door, not begging, they miss a blessing in disguise. Always going forward blessed with gratitude and love. Thank you for tuning in don’t forget to f...
Staying Sane, Unbothered, & Productive 02.03.2025 23:35
Hello everyone and welcome to the month of march where I’m introducing a new theme this month which is “The art of letting go”. I truly believe that moments & situations are not happening to us but happening through us and when we become the change we seek to experience, we will experience that change everywhere we go. The art of letting go teaches us that it had to happen so we could grow. Just r...
I Am Becoming The Best Version Of Myself With Vivi 22.02.2025 38:04
Hello everyone & welcome to the Meraki Pod! I’m super excited to be introducing my first guest of 2025!… my long time friend, Vivi! Truly the sweetest person ever! Today we dig into the history of our friendship & how we reconnected, our experience living in our 20s, our walk with Jesus, & her passion for nursing. Thank you for tuning in & as always don’t forget to follow @themerak...
Feeling 22! What I’ve Learned 16.02.2025 41:06
Hello and welcome everyone! Today is a special episode as I share what I’ve learned at 22 (birthday edition) happy birthday to all my fellow Aquarius’s. Thank you for all the love! Thank you for tuning in don’t forget to follow @themerakipod on IG if you want to see the behind the scenes or visuals! Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening. As well as rate &...
Hermana…I Need Your Advice! 08.02.2025 34:19
Hi everyone! Welcome to this week’s episode where we can take a break and have a more light hearted conversation. With that being said, I will be answering your advice questions or just questions in general coming from a big sister perspective. If you would like to participate and send in your questions for the future, make sure to follow the show’s ig @themerakipodcast as well as https://linktr.e...
I May Be Cringe But That Makes Me Free 02.02.2025 32:50
Today we will be talking about the amazing saying “To be cringe is to be free”. I realized that I wanted to talk about this not only because it is more of a light hearted topic but because as we all know Tik Tok was banned not that long ago for what about 12 hours and I’m sure most if not all people were devastated but then I realized that it truly is a unique app. The algorithm is different, the...
Honor Your Body 26.01.2025 45:03
In this weeks episode, we go over ways in which you can help spread body positivity to make our world a better place. We talk about how social media fits into this and how we can encourage inspiring thoughts. Caption for end of all episodes Thank you for tuning in don’t forget to follow @themerakipod on IG if you want to see the behind the scenes or visuals! Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcas...
Things Have To Get Messy Before They Get Better 18.01.2025 34:31
On this week of The Meraki Podcast, I introduce the idea that starting new things is exciting, just because you don’t know what the next step may be doesn’t mean that you have made the wrong decision. If you’ve been feeling like things are going left and you have no idea what may be going on…listen to this episode. Thank you for tuning in don’t forget to follow @Themerakipodcast on IG if you want...
It’s Okay To Change Your Mind 04.01.2025 45:46
I've noticed something about myself or others - in periods of self-reflection, the hardest things to address are contradictions and inconsistencies. It makes sense why this is so uncomfortable to address, it's because i feel like the consistency between our beliefs and our actions gives us a sense of emotional stability. When you find a contradiction or an inconsistency, it rattles that piece of o...
Thank You 2024 31.12.2024 25:24
Thank you 2024 In this episode of The Meraki podcast, we’re reflecting on the year and talking about what it means to finish off strong. As we close of this season, I’m sharing personal lessons that’s I’ve learned, encouragement to keep pressing forward and a reminder that all plans are still in motion whether that means spiritually, mentally, emotionally, or physically- no matter how the year sta...
How To Rest, Wellness Edition 21.12.2024 42:55
Hello everyone! On today’s episode I wanted to be intentional about focusing on slowing down, making space, and finding meaning during hectic times. I explore how varied understandings of rest can affect our ability to gain real benefits from it. Thank you for tuning in don’t forget to follow @themerakipod on IG if you want to see the behind the scenes or visuals! Don’t forget to subscribe to the...
The Power of Being Yourself 11.12.2024 45:46
Happy December! On this weeks episode of The Meraki Podcast I will be talking about The Power of being yourself and authenticity is the daily practice of letting go of who we think we’re supposed to be, and instead embracing who we are. Thanks for tuning in :)
Season of Self Care 23.11.2024 35:25
On this week’s episode of The Meraki Podcast, I wanted to introduce the topic of self care and how we can be intentional about when in seasons of sadness, uncertainty, change, etc. always remember that you can’t pour from an empty cup. Take care of yourself first. Sending so much love.
You Deserve Healthy Love 09.11.2024 31:24
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The Power of Gratitude 02.11.2024 38:56
On today’s episode of The Meraki podcast, I highlight the intention behind a grateful heart and why gratitude matters. Gratitude is a mindset that can be developed and cultivated. It is a simple habit that can help develop other area’s of one’s life…tune in to hear more.
Finding Balance in Life 19.10.2024 40:04
On today’s episode, I will be introducing the topic of work life balance & how balance shouldn’t be seen as something we find but something that we create. As much as consistency is key, rest can also be productive along with having fun in order to recharge our battery. Tune in to listen about the 7 types of rests
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