Think Piece

What Does Connection Look and Feel Like in 2026? | Part 3 It’s finally here… Part 3 of my conversation with Carlos and the final episode of Season 2. What a journey this season has been. In this episode, Carlos and I continue exploring what genuine human connection looks and feels like in 2026. We dive into the complexities of emotional expression, the societal conditioning surrounding men’s emoti...

Think Piece turns one this month, and I wanted to take a moment to catch up with all of you. In this short update, I share what’s coming up in Season 3, reflect on the past year of podcasting, and talk about what it’s been like living in a World Cup host city during such a unique moment in time. Mostly, this is a thank you. Thank you for listening, supporting, and being part of this journey. I cou...

We’re back for Part 2. As it turns out, we couldn’t fit everything this topic explores into just two episodes. So yes, there will be a Part 3. You really can’t go wrong with a good trilogy. In this conversation, Carlos and I explore the evolving nature of love, relationships, and connection in the modern world. We discuss the impact of social media, cultural influences, emotional vulnerability, an...

In this episode of Think Piece, I sit down with director and cinematographer Carlos Juárez for an honest conversation about love, dating, and human connection in 2026. Together, we explore how relationships are shifting in a world shaped by social media, dating apps, AI, and an increasing sense of disconnection—while also reflecting on the very real human desire to still be seen, understood, and l...

In Part 2, Julia and I talk about what happens when healing is put to the test. We talk about the unexpected triggers that remind us the work is never really over—and how being triggered doesn’t mean you’re going backwards. This is an honest conversation about boundaries, self-protection, and choosing yourself in moments that once would have pulled you back. Spoiler alert: we both cried. Because h...

What happens when the oldest child stops being the child? In this episode, Julia and I talk about what it really looks like to grow up in chaos—and how, for many of us, that meant stepping into roles we were never meant to carry. We get into the quiet weight of being the “responsible one,” the protector, the one who holds everything together… and how those patterns don’t just disappear when childh...

In Part 2 of Life Through Millennial Hues, we explore the emotional landscape of the millennial generation. From therapy language and burnout culture to loneliness, dating apps, and redefining relationships, this conversation looks at how millennials are navigating love, work, and identity in a rapidly changing world. We also talk about creativity, purpose, and the quieter ways this generation is...

What did it really feel like to grow up millennial? In this episode of Think Piece, Francisca sits down with Asheka for a thoughtful, wide-ranging conversation about the realities of coming of age between generations. Drawing in part from her legal studies and lived experience, Ashika brings sharp insight to the emotional and economic pressures millennials face, from the aftershocks of COVID-19 to...

Part 2 shifts the focus outward—from individual response to collective care. In this episode, Matt and I talk about how connection, community, and shared support become even more important during times of uncertainty. We explore what strength really looks like when people are exhausted, grieving, or trying to find their footing again, and how showing up for one another doesn’t always require big g...

In this episode, we revisit a conversation that feels especially relevant right now. Recorded earlier this year with my good friend Matt, Part 1 of Fight or Flight explores what it means to notice when we’re pushing too hard, when we’re pulling away, and when our nervous systems are simply trying to protect us. We talk about stress, overwhelm, and the very human instinct to move into fight, flight...

A short message before the episode to share why this conversation felt important to revisit right now, and to offer a little grounding in the middle of it all.

A New Year reflection on the space between endings and beginnings—where grief, hope, and growth coexist, and where we choose change without hardening.

Join Francisca and Dee in Part 2 of Love Unfiltered as they dive into love, heartbreak, and the messy magic of figuring it all out. Along the way, they unpack why Carrie Bradshaw is the ultimate chaotic “Me Girl,” celebrate Samantha being the forever GOAT, and confess Francisca’s aspiration to become Moira Rose. (Also: cheese. Always cheese.)

Love is rarely simple. In this episode of Beauty Unfiltered, Dee and I explore what love really feels like — the warmth, the opening, the fear, the timing, the loss, and the unexpected ways it changes us. It’s raw, gentle, and honest. If you want to go deeper, the companion blog post is here: New Moon: The Song Is Love https://thegirlwithkaleidoscopeyes.com/so/aaPgbViQ9?languageTag=en

This week’s episode is a rewind to my conversation with Chet Tucker, The Artist’s Way—a heart-forward exploration of creativity, inspiration, and the soul food that keeps us going. Thanks to the incredible work of Buddy Peace, this flashback is infused with new edits that bring our conversation into even sharper focus.

In Part 2, Francisca and Dee continue the conversation, unpacking code-switching, invisibility, and the quiet revolution that begins when we embrace authenticity and redefine beauty on our own terms.

Welcome to Beauty Unfiltered Part 1 — where Francisca and Dee, two veteran makeup artists with over two decades behind the brush, get real about beauty, aging, and identity, the rules we never agreed to, and the freedom that comes when we stop performing and start becoming.

After a six-week break (and a battle with COVID brain fog), I’m back behind the mic—Post-its everywhere, no script, just me talking straight from the heart. In this short episode, I share what it’s like to hit reset, the messy side of creativity, and why sometimes the only answer is to stop overthinking and "just do the thing."

Storytelling has always been my happy place, and in this episode, I turn to The Lion King to make sense of where we are right now. From Mufasa’s fall to Simba’s return, it serves as a reminder of how reinvention—both personal and collective—can transform even the darkest times. Think of this one as a mix of childhood nostalgia, Hans Zimmer feels, and a call to imagine the world we actually want to...

In Part 2, we move beyond survival mode and into the question: What does it take to thrive — together? Picking up where Part 1 left off, this conversation explores how our fight, flight, freeze, or fawn responses can shape not only our personal lives but also the way we connect with others. We talk about the role of community in creating safety, the small actions that make a big difference, and ho...

📼 If this episode had a mixtape, it would start with “Pressure” by Billy Joel… and end with “And She Was” by Talking Heads. 🎶 Because here’s what was happening behind the scenes: I thought I’d silenced all my notifications. But mid-recording, I got one telling me that a publication interview I did — gone. My son was calling in pain because now his top wisdom teeth need to come out. My elect...

Life Is Lifing. So instead of a full episode this week, I’m sending you an update. No polished edits. No studio finesse. Just me — in the middle of the mess — showing up with my whole heart. This one? It reps me completely. Because my janky is like: A scratched-up mixtape that still makes you cry.  A favorite pair of Chucks with holes and a soul. Unfiltered. Unscripted. Unapologetic. Let’s go...

What happens when one person dares to follow the thread of their imagination—and what ripple effects does that choice send out into the world? In this episode of Think Piece, we sit down with Chet, an artist whose creative path is marked by courage, curiosity, and a refusal to conform. This isn’t just a conversation about art—it’s about the creative force within all of us. The kind of thinking tha...

This episode wasn’t the plan—but it was the moment. Cracked Wide Open is my first solo episode, recorded in the wake of a shift I didn’t see coming. What was supposed to be a guest feature became something else entirely—an invitation to speak from a place of raw truth, vulnerability, and alignment. In this episode, I share how Think Piece came to be, what it means to reclaim your voice, and why so...

In this episode of Think Piece, Francisca is joined by indie podcasting pro and Podtastic Audio creator, Chris Smith, for an honest, encouraging, and practical conversation about what it really takes to start a podcast. From $20 headsets and “figuring it out as you go” to the deeper reason why so many people feel called to create something of their own, this conversation goes beyond gear talk—it’s...