UNMUTED with Nina Chantele

Lizzie shares her inspiring journey from Mexico to becoming a U.S. citizen, highlighting the challenges of immigration, cultural identity, and perseverance. This conversation sheds light on the real struggles faced by undocumented immigrants and the importance of hope and resilience.

From teen pregnancy and marrying at 16…to divorce, healing, choosing love with clarity…to early menopause, hormone therapy, anger, libido changes, and advocating for yourself. This is what real grown woman conversations sound like. We talked about abuse, survival, co-parenting, modern family dynamics, choosing a partner with your brain instead of your wounds, and what happens when your body starts...

My stunning and incredibly talented sis @HiAbbydeLaRosa and I get into some deep, personal convos on Season 2, Episode 3 of @UnmutedwithNinaChantele We talk about family, friendship, relationships, faith, REAL life behind the scenes, and staying grounded through it all. Watch on YouTube and streaming on all platforms. Follow and subscribe 

This episode felt like two old friends pulling out the mental photo album. Amy and I went back to our early days in media, the tiny moments that shaped us, the friendship that held through every move and every life shift. We talked about career transitions and how they push you to grow even when you are scared. We talked about AI changing the industry and why staying curious keeps you alive in thi...

During my healing process, I knew it was time to fully open up. So I hopped on a plane to meet with  @DrMichaelScimeca  about losing my grandfather Teto, moving, and feeling unsure about a career I’ve loved for over two decades. We talked about staying grounded when life shakes you, holding your truth, and learning to trust the process and the journey. Watch the full conversation on UNMUTED with N...

Writing a caption for this post has been one of the most challenging things with an overflow of emotions. Saying goodbye to someone who meant so much to you throughout your entire life never feels real. Teto wasn’t just our grandfather. He was the heartbeat of our family. The calm in every storm. The laugh that made everything better. The man who showed us what love and faith really look like. He...

There’s a moment in life when you realize holding on is what’s been keeping you stuck. I didn’t expect moving out of the area I’ve called home for more than a decade to feel like this. It wasn’t just about leaving a place, it was about leaving versions of myself behind; the people, the moments, even the memories tucked into drawers and camera rolls. Letting go taught me that freedom isn’t about wh...

In this episode of UNMUTED with Nina Chantele , Nina reads and responds to powerful listener comments from Episode 12. From stories of feeling invisible at work to navigating the painful shift from essential to non-essential, Nina opens up about what these experiences really mean. She shares her own insight on healing, pivoting, and finding purpose when the world feels upside down. This conversati...

On National Radio Day, I stayed quiet while everyone else was posting memories and moments. Not because I don’t love radio, but because I love it too much to pretend it has not changed. Radio gave me my identity, it built me, it blessed me, and it will always be part of me. What I don’t love is what it has become, the corporate politics, the lack of respect for talent, and the way too many people...

Patience is not just about waiting, It is about how you carry yourself while you wait. Too many of us confuse silence with stillness, but silence never told the story. The waiting season has purpose, and it is often in that quiet, uncomfortable space where we discover who we are, what we value, and what we are truly being prepared for. This new episode of Unmuted with Nina Chantele is about learni...

Everybody's talking about this new "T" App. But before you "tell your truth," ask yourself, "who's holding your tea?" and can they be trusted? In this episode of Unmuted, I break down the danger of platforms that profit off your pain. Your story is Sacred, so Protect it.

Ever felt like you had to tone it down just so someone else wouldn’t feel uncomfortable? Nina shares how winning prom queen turned awkward because of a friend’s reaction, and how it taught her the importance of never shrinking her own joy. This is about holding your head high, owning your wins, and wearing your crown proudly… no matter who’s watching. Because silence never told the full story. Thi...

This one is close to my heart. It is about the people who keep showing up long after they have lost someone. The ones who linger at dinner, call at odd hours, stay just a little too long. Maybe it is not that they do not know how to leave, Maybe it is that they never stopped loving. This is episode 8 of Unmuted with Nina Chantele Because silence never told the full story.

This week, Nina opens up about something deeply personal, the kind of heartbreak that makes you question everything about yourself. After years of shrinking in the presence of someone who couldn’t see her value, she finally speaks on what it took to rebuild from the inside. From toxic self-talk to learning how powerful words really are, this episode is a love letter to every woman healing in silen...

This one is for the women who feel like the clock is ticking. For the ones who smile through family group chats while quietly wondering when it’s going to be their turn. After finding out her niece is getting engaged, Nina takes a hard pause… not out of jealousy, but out of reflection. In this episode, she opens up about what it feels like to be “the one who’s not married yet,” why timelines don’t...

After the emotional high of being heard, celebrated, and affirmed by her loved ones, Nina is met with a quieter, deeper feeling... what now. In this episode, she opens up about the pressure that creeps in once the excitement fades, the whispers of doubt that follow every bold move, and the challenge of staying consistent when nobody’s clapping. This is conversation is about purpose, discipline, an...

This one got emotional. After sharing my podcast with my mom and my best friend, I was hit with a wave I didn’t see coming. They didn’t just hear my voice, they felt it. And for the first time, they responded not just as people who love me, but as people who were inspired by me. In this episode, I reflect on what it meant to be heard in a new way, how it shifted the way I see myself, and why that...

In this raw and real episode, Nina shares what felt like the worst work trip ever; hotel issues, airport chaos, exhaustion, and a soul stretched too thin. But, somewhere between the rain, a broken key card, and a 5 a.m. flight, something shifted. What she thought was punishment turned out to be divine redirection. This week, she explores how even our most frustrating moments can hold unexpected gr...

Last week I told you how Unmuted got its name. This week, I’m telling you what almost made me give it all up. In this episode, I open up about the fear that shows up right before something big, what it really means to need freedom after years of comfort, and why doing something scared is still doing it. If you’ve ever stood on the edge of something new and thought, “What if I fail?” This one's...

For a long time, I played it safe. I stayed quiet to survive, I shrunk myself to fit into rooms that were never built for me. But not anymore. In this first episode of Unmuted, I’m sharing why I chose this name, what it really means to me, and the moments that pushed me to finally stop holding back. This isn’t just an introduction, It’s me, reclaiming my voice. Out loud For real!