Meraki

The Meraki podcast

Education EN ↓ 57 episodes

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

Author

Meraki

Category

Education

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Latest episode

Nov 23, 2025

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Episodes

How Opposites Attract/ Ying & Yang 12.10.2024

I’m excited to have zoemy back on for another episode of The Meraki Podcast! Today we break down our idea of ying & yang and how our differences balance each other out in our friendship. We acknowledge how important it is to nurture, listen, and be aware of the concept of understanding because it is far more meaningful than being loved. Enjoy

A Reminder To Cycle Breakers: Why Showing Up Matters 05.10.2024

Hello everyone! Today’s episode serves as a reminder to all my cycle breakers that showing up does matter. Breaking cycles is a journey within itself and it can get discouraging if you’re the only one on this path. I will be sharing my experience with being present and ways that you can show up as well. My social media platforms: Instagram: themerakipodcast

Your Skin’s One True Soulmate 24.09.2024

Today I welcome, Kira, licensed esthetician and owner of Solfulskinstudio! We talk about her journey to becoming an esthetician & what led her down this path. Her unmatched uplifting energy & advanced education in skincare creates the perfect opportunity to enhance the benefits of receiving any service from her. Solfulskin’s tranformation is something you won’t want to miss out on! As always don’t...

Inside The Mind of ADM Co-host Cristal 14.09.2024

Today I welcome Cristal, Co-founder of Adose Of Media! Cristal is pursing a degree in Business Administration with a focus on Marketing and Human Resource Management which makes her perfect for ADM! Cristal shares her expertise in brand strategy & how important it is for her to empower other women around her in the professional world so that they’re able to achieve their goals.

Welcoming New Beginnings 07.09.2024

Sneak peek for what is to come during the month of September! Welcoming the new seasoning means highlighting Hispanic heritage month. I hope you’re all excited to see who will be on the pod this month. Stay tuned!!

Girlhood Transitioning into Womanhood with Zoemy & Aaliyah 31.08.2024

On this episode of The Meraki Podcast I welcome two lovely guests, Zoemy & Aaliyah…two of my closest friends. We talk on about the transition from girlhood to womanhood where your priorities shift and you want to start cultivating sisterhoods instead of surface levels friendships, cooking more, valuing a clean environment, prioritizing rest & asking for more advice. As always don’t forget to follo...

The Power Behind Adoseofmedia 17.08.2024

Today I welcome Melissa Moreno, founder of ADM! The collab of my dreams…✨ Melissa shares memories as a creative child, her experience working 9-5, where her interior design interest came from, & overall shares the development of her very own social media agency. Melissa shares how life isn’t always a clear path & sometimes you have to let go of what is dragging you down to fully commit to your dr...

The Real Reason You Obsess Over People That Aren’t Good For You 10.08.2024

On this week of The Meraki Podcast I break down the real reason you obsess over people that aren’t good for you & how partial reward systems play a role. We all deserve to lead with our self worth & respect. I’m here to tell you that you can break away from the cycle of obsessing over people who aren’t good for you as long as you understand that it’s happening.

Reality Of Uncertainty & How To Make It Work In Your Favor 03.08.2024

On this week’s episode of The Meraki Podcast I dive into why there is absolutely no reason why you need to keep trying to control everything. Accepting the reality of uncertainty is one of the best things you can ever practice. Control is an illusion…everything beyond this moment right now is completely uncertain. Tune into @themerakipodcast ig for behind the scenes!

The Muse Era 27.07.2024

On this week of The Meraki Podcast, I explain the concept of “being your own muse”. You’re the art and prize possession. There is so much creativity and inspiration in learning how to love all the sides of you. It’s all about believing that you have a style which is unique to you. Don’t forget to follow the ig @themerakipodcast

Madre e Hija (Spanish edition) 13.07.2024

So blessed to be here another week. For this week’s episode I welcome a very special guest…my mom, Karina. We get real personal, we talk about our faults, why we believe we struggled to connect as mother daughter, what my breaking point was, & SO MUCH MORE!

The Secrets To Living Out Your Dreams & Making It Happen with Zoemy 06.07.2024

Is the Meraki podcast getting a new co host?? In this episode I’m joined with my lovely Zoemy. We hear about how she manifested her moving out at 21 and how that has improved her mental health. Tune in as we dive into topics of societal pressures, dreaming of motherhood, embodying healthy platonic and romantic love, and the effects of stress on the body.

Man enough 29.06.2024

On this episode of The Meraki podcast, I welcome JC and Miguel as we highlight Men’s mental health awareness month. They share their personal stories, toxic & positive masculinity, and their advice for healthy coping mechanisms. A reminder that struggling does not make a man weak, showing emotions is more than okay, and asking for help is normal. Tune in to hear their testimonies and a few words o...

Why dating high quality men matters 22.06.2024

Are you ready to learn to rest in your femininity, release control of the outcome, and have clear standards from a place of identity? On this special episode on The Meraki podcast, I introduce why dating high quality men matters and what that could look like. A reminder to set your non- negotiables in place so that meeting new people don’t waiver based on your emotions.

Problems with our generation! 08.06.2024

Here comes my first “hot take” episode… tune in to hear my thoughts on what I think our bigger problems/ things we could work on in our generation are. We have all contributed & I myself am working on improving some of these aspects in life.

Soft girl/ hot girl summer 2024 01.06.2024

Summer is right around the corner & it’s that time of year again, hot girl summer or should I say “soft girl summer”. Today I’m talking about how to prepare for this upcoming season & how to romanticize your summer even in the smallest ways. “Hot girl summer” has so many meanings which is why I wanted to add my own twist of “soft girl summer”. Tune in on Spotify & apple podcast

Speaking up about our SA stories & owning our power 18.05.2024

On episode #15 I have invited two lovely guests Zoemy & Valeria and we decided to bring the topic of sexual assault in our city to light. Tune in to listen to our stories, how we have handled the wave of emotions, how to be there for a loved one, how not to be afraid to use your voice, and why the individuals that hurt women should not be praised (link to YouTube video https://youtu.be/OTQJmkXC2EI...

Advice sesh #2 11.05.2024

One thing about me… I will give advice when I’m asked about it. Take everything that I say with a grain of salt, takes what resonates with you or don’t. Tune in for a little bit of everything.

Alone time & Self discovery 20.04.2024

Life can get hectic, busy, & overwhelming that sometimes we forget to nurture the most important relationship in our life…the one with ourselves! Around 2021, I’ve made it a point to have intentional alone time. It’s not away easy, it isn’t always spontaneous, & you definitely do not have to spend money to discover more parts of yourself. In turn, I’ve grown my relationship with myself, gained mor...

How to become a morning person 13.04.2024

Are you trying to become a morning person and develop better habits to improve your morning routine? It’s definitely not easy but it’s so worth it once you have figured out what works for you. These are my topics on how to enjoy your morning and wake up earlier!

How to actually stop caring what people think 06.04.2024

We’ve all been there where we get caught up in the opinions of others and let the outside noise get to us. But the tables have turned and we are no longer allowing that to manifest and unfold into our lives. Today I wanted to share my advice and tips on not letting the noise or negatively control you.

Random advice sesh | how to be more charismatic & more!! 23.03.2024

On this week’s episode, I’ve steered into a bit of an advice sesh hoping it will resonate with someone. I’m chatting about everything from creating better routines to how to have natural charisma. Take what you want & what you need from this episode

Let’s talk about it…forgiving when it’s hard 16.03.2024

On this week’s episode I welcome one of my besties Zoemy! Nothing is off limits for this episode. This episode was just like one of our regular one on one conversations… it’s truly Yap city when we get together. We talk about how we have forgiven those who have hurt us, why we are scared to become mothers & MORE!

Navigating motherhood with Frida 09.03.2024

For this week’s episode I welcome my first guest, my lovely cousin Frida. She recently became a mother to a beautiful baby boy & I reflected on how important it would be for me to highlight this blessing along with touching on the topic on how she has personally been navigating mother hood. Tune in to hear more about her story, what she has struggled with, how having a helpful partner has been, et...

Radical self responsibility 02.03.2024

On this week’s episode, I introduce the topic of self responsibility & accountability! This enlightening discussion breaks down what might be stopping you from living to your full potential & reflection can be a powerful tool.

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