The Señora Pulse Podcast

We continue the conversation with my guests Deissy Ayala and Ole Thomas Mosnes and my husband Rusk talk about the difficulties of communicating in the modern era.  From texting to calls, to emails we delve into the reasons why so many people either connect or disconnect.  We can't place the blame solely on social media and instant gratification, we can however talk about how our response to others...

Listen as my guests Deissy Ayala and Ole Thomas Mosnes and my husband Rusk talk about the difficulties of communicating in the modern era.  From texting to calls, to emails we delve into the reasons why so many people either connect or disconnect.  We can't place the blame solely on social media and instant gratification, we can however talk about how we can work on communicating better with other...

So many of us have heard about the generational battles between Boomers and Millennials, right? But have we considered the generational battle between Gen X women and Millennial women? In one corner Alicia represents Generation X, born in 1975 she is hard driven to push beyond workplace boundaries and time. She was raised to show up and shut up, work-life balance what?? The grinder is her middle n...

Happy Birthday to me! Join me to celebrate by listening to this birthday episode and sharing it!  I don't know if I've mentioned it, but this week is my birthday week 🤣 so in true #Leo form, I'm doing a mini-episode called, "A Birthday Check-In".  It's a brief chat with myself and my listeners as I reflect on the last year as a 46-year-old and what I'm manifesting for 47.  It starts with gratitud...

The panel discusses the power of building community through podcasting. Moderated by Jhonu Alicia with panelists Alicia Elatassi and Benjamin Yaker. Check it out and let’s talk about community. Follow Pod Houston at @podhouston Jhonu Alicia @creativesoulrtl Alicia @vibesbyalicia Benjamin @greatestthingpodcast

The Rise Of Women In Podcasting In this episode, we're celebrating the rise & power of women in the Houston podcasting community. A panel-style event curated by Alicia in which we discuss the current and future trends in podcasting. Guest Podcasters include Deissy Ayala @lifeisfullofdeissys Ashley Adams @thepurplecoffeepodcast Britney Crosson @SocialSunshinePodcast Panel Discussion Questions inclu...

This week we are introducing one of our sponsors the Vanguard Agency.   In 2004 Humberto Garcia started as an Insurance Agent.  Right away, he saw a need in his community that was not being met. There was a lack of education and understanding of what insurance was and the value that it could bring to families and businesses. It is with that hope to educate that we bring you this chat.  This episod...

We love sharing stories of women in leadership, and this week I'm excited to present Michelle Mendiola.  Michelle is the Regional Head Of Coaches for Orange Theory in Houston.  We spoke about setting fitness goals and staying motivated and active. How going from student to coaching and her background in Human Resources helps her role as a leader in Orange Theory.  Why do we believe in the adage th...

Welcome to our Fathers Day Episode! We are celebrating young fathers! My two guests, my brother Jose Araujo Jr and dear friend Matthew Mitchell were very young when they became dads. In this sweet episode, we discussed the challenges that young fathers face in today's world.  Listen in to a sweet and thoughtful conversation with two dads doing their best to give their kids the best possible dad. ...

Even the small things add up! Thrifting has long been seen as a timeless way to stay fashionable while on a budget.  In this episode, I am joined by fellow "thriftfluencer"  Andrea Daniela. We talk about the rising tide of thrift-savvy women pushing against fast fashion and we are encouraging our listeners to find their own style by buying pre-loved clothing. We hope to create a consciousness that...

This week we bring you one of my favorite local business owners of CycleBar West U, Guillermo Leal.  Living by the motto of building a vibe, Guillermo believes that positive energy is immensely contagious. In business, being nice sells, the simple gesture of a smile can be a mirroring effect. It's one of his selling strategies and why I wanted to share  CycleBar West U with you all!  As we build o...

We are talking about the latest trends in Travel! Travel is no longer just about ‘going somewhere, coming out of such a long period of covid restrictions, 2022 will be the year we try to get every bit of meaning out of our experiences. We talk about travel restrictions, local quarantines, and our feelings toward mask mandates, vaccination cards, and all kinds of travel testing requirements.  Find...

In this Season Opener, I have a heartfelt conversation with my personal practitioner Dr. Sonia Singh.  I detail how my life was run down at the end of 2021 with a host of health issues that brought me to finally consider getting care from a doctor.  This conversation dives into how there are many more women like me who put their health care last, who work non-stop without breaks, and who ultimatel...

Big Changes and big moves are coming for all of us in the new Season! Season 7 will be different, irreverent, and more authentic to me.  I can't wait to share all the things I have planned for you as we grow and build on this community.  Follow me at @vibesbyalicia for Instagram updates and my website https://tbbyalicia.com/

An unconventional episode. Behind the scenes with me, the sandwich. My life lately has been put on hold as I manage parents, family, and work. Straddling two worlds, that as daughter and that as mother. I’m in constant pull and push, but lately it’s been overwhelming and has taken toll on my enthusiasm and motivation. If you’re also a sandwich and need tips for managing it all. I’m working on a he...

Meet powerhouse music mogul DJ Gracie Chavez! DJ Gracie Chavez is an ambassador for the Texas music scene. She’s doin it real big (DIRB!) pushing the crossover of music genres, playing a spectrum of sounds, and winning folks over. And this mami is the perfect act with a pedigree heavy enough to handle any party. We talk origins of her love for music, we discuss how her dad was an initial inspirati...

Alicia is a guest on Fatherhood & Fitness with Everything in Between podcast where she talks all things fathers to daughters, parenting teenagers, and fitness after 40! Enjoy this unique episode where Alicia goes into John and Matt's podcast home and is welcomed with open arms.  Conversations are heartfelt and deep.  The job of a parent is the hardest and we are all doing the best we can. Let's ke...

In this episode, I would love to introduce to you my guest Sheri Jacobs author of  The Friendship Diet: Clean Out your Fridge, Get real, and Fill Your Life with Meaningful Relationships that Last. Sheri shines a light on the reasons people often feel unfulfilled in their intimate relationships and how to practice proper care and feed those connections. No one wants to suffer the consequences of em...

This cliche rings so true, "age is so much more than just a number". As our guest, Katia says it's a mindset and a way of life.  We think that many women have yet to embrace aging as a natural progression for their lives. We want to think we will one day find the fountain of youth, but how wonderful can it be if we accept it as part of our human condition and embrace it to the fullest.   And embra...

One of the most fun conversations Rusk and I ever have is when we go deep into our favorite fictional television relationships. Y'all we go in with our tweezers and dissect! In this fun and off-the-cuff episode, we get to go in deep on some of our favorite TV couples. We talk about what makes them a good couple if they have a good life, their money, their family dynamic dealing with kids, work, an...

There is no right way to self-love.  As women we take that directive as a selfish act, we think that if we do something to show love to ourselves that we are denying everyone else. This episode is about exactly the opposite, it's about giving ourselves the opportunity to chase the dreams we desire, studying the type of medicine we want, and doing it for the sake of helping others love themselves m...

Craft the Life you Wish To Live! Kick-ass Today with Visualization Tips from Alicia!  Increase those daily vibes by learning a few visualization techniques. We don't all wake up every day ready to hit the road running, there are days when we don't have the fortitude to confront a challenge or a difficult conversation. I'm sharing some tips I use to get me going on my toughest days. Come back to th...

In this episode, I have the pleasure of presenting to you someone that I've been following for a while online and at local events. I've attended his workshops and live events in an effort to learn how to better humanize my message, something that can be applied to almost any business or project.  Welcome my colleague and fellow podcaster Ozeal DeBastos.  Ozeal is a podcaster, podcast consultant, a...

Happy New Year Viberz! I'm so thrilled to start off the year with a fun and fabulous episode opener!  Come along and join me and my guest, Amanda Payan Farris, as we talk about the evolution of HBO's Sex and the City and the reboot And Just Like That. Our mutual obsession started back when we were both single girls and continued through marriages and motherhood.  We have loved discovering new fash...

Ending the year and the season by being saying Thank YOU! Taking the lessons of 2021 and reflecting on the year as it ends, realizing how fortunate we are to reach your ears and heart!  We recap this year's episodes and the guests that made an impact on our podcast.  Thank you for Vibin' with Us! Let's Kick Ass in 2022! This Podcast is sponsored by SNR-Creative - From your Idea to Reality in the m...