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

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Platonic soulmates 24.02.2024 27:40

Platonic soulmates represent the idea that our deepest relationships and our strongest bonds don’t have to be romantic, sexual, or based on attraction, they can be between us & our friends. This idea of platonic soulmates has been on the rise, however it’s not a new phrase. There is so much to dig into from understanding why we feel this way towards certain people, the impact these relationships h...

Birthday special, what I’ve learned at 20 17.02.2024 28:40

20 was a year full of discovery, mental growth, learning about boundaries, and choosing myself. 20 has taught me so much, I’m excited to share what some of those lessons & what I’m looking forward to next. I hope you enjoy this birthday special. Growing up is so beautiful. Happy 21st!

Breaking away from the parentified role as a first gen eldest daughter 10.02.2024 30:04

On todays’ episode I shared my current experience shifting my identity and breaking away from the caregiver/parentified role as a now adult, and how setting boundaries helped me build a stronger relationship with my siblings and parents. This honest conversation opens up a lot about having to take on extra roles and how it’s impacted my adult life. This is also a pep talk type of episode for those...

My current obsessions 03.02.2024 1:00:30

New episode is now out! As a girl, I feel like my obsessions are on a constant rotation but I’m here to share what I’ve been using on a daily basis or what I simply am just in love with! Go listen!

Importance of solo dates & why you should go on them! 27.01.2024 31:27

Today’s episode is all about the importance of solo dates & how to navigate them. Sometimes they can be nerve racking but I break down why you should go on them & how in the end the solo dates teach you so much about yourself.

My ins & outs of 2024 20.01.2024 31:27

First episode of The Meraki Podcast is here!! Tune in to listen about my Ins & Outs for 2024 🖤 it’s never too late to pick up new habits & set out new intentions. I hope this weeks episode resonates with some of you. I can’t wait to have more mindful moments here on the pod. Let me know your thoughts! If you feel inclined to do so, please leave a rating/ review… it would mean the world! Thank you...

Trailer 14.01.2024 0:55

Welcome to the MERAKI podcast! ♡ I’m so happy to be here & to be sharing this with all of you. What better way to share my thoughts than a podcast? I chose the name “Meraki” because I truly choose to live everyday with a purpose and passion. Meraki comes from the Greek language “something done with one’s soul, creativity, & lots of love”. This is a very big moment for me & truly a fresh start. I’m...