Watch Us Thrive

*Trigger warning: This episode mentions acts of domestic violence. Listener discretion is advised.* Meet Nilzara Rivera , a Trauma-Informed Intuitive Healer, Transformational Coach, and Light Language Practitioner. Nilzara has a passionate connection to God, which has helped to explore and fine-tune her skills in distant energy healing, healing meditations, and light language. Her real, raw, yet l...

Monica Rivera is a first-generation Latina from NYC who is a marketing professional, business coach and keynote speaker. After 15 years in Corporate America, she was feeling stuck. She devoured a plethora of self-help books and watched dozens of TED Talks looking for an answer, but every time an expert encouraged her to "follow your passion," she felt worse. A self-proclaimed multipotentialite, sh...

*Trigger warning: This episode mentions acts of domestic violence. Listener discretion is advised.* Originally from England, Cat came to Australia on a working holiday with an ex of 9 years. That relationship eventually became physically abusive. They broke up when traveling after he strangled her and was told if she didn't leave, he would kill her. After being single for a few months, Cat met som...

*Trigger warning: This episode mentions acts of domestic violence. Listener discretion is advised.* Kristina Meyer is a licensed clinical social worker & domestic violence survivor. She met her abuser at the age of 16. They were together for 11 years and married for 3. She underwent emotional, verbal, sexual and physical abuse in the relationship. She is now using her experience to support oth...

Back at it again with another surprise solo episode! This convo was inspired by TikToker @higherupwellness . I was so moved after listening to his message that I had to share it with y'all and add in my 2 cents! Some feathers might be ruffled with what is said, but I think some of us (myself included) need to hear it! If you've been feeling stuck and stagnant with where you're at in life, this epi...

This week, I sit down with Dr. Clarissa Castillo-Ramsey , an abstract artist and podcaster. We talk about her journey of rediscovering creativity and using it as a tool for personal development. Growing up in a practical and traditional family, she suppressed her artistic side. However, in her mid-20s, she attended a painting retreat that reignited her passion for art. Driven by a desire to help o...

This week, I sit down with Nicole as she shares her journey of healing & transformation. She opens up about her traumatic childhood, including experiences of abuse & addiction. We talk about the importance of speaking up, asking for help & setting boundaries. You’ll learn about various tools and resources for personal development. By the end of our convo, you’ll embrace your authentic...

*Trigger warning: This episode mentions acts of domestic violence. Listener discretion is advised.* In this week’s episode, I sat down with Tori Benitez , a survivor of domestic violence and founder of Onyx Arrow Consulting . Tori helps those escape abusive relationships who are forced to not only co-parent with their abusers, but navigate the family court system. She specializes in strategies to...

I'm back with a solo episode this week which was inspired by a TikTok video on my FYP. The video is courtesy of Ashley Taylor Maland & the minute I heard it, I was inspired to dive deeper into the message behind it. If you've been around for a while, you know about my past relationship history. If you're new around here... let's just say it's been ZERO STARS, DO NOT RECOMMEND 🫠 The most power...

*Trigger warning: This episode mentions acts of domestic violence. Listener discretion is advised.* This week, I sit down with Chelsea Guarriello , as she shares about her experience dealing with an abusive narcissistic relationship and how she's been able to thrive after leaving! Chelsea Guarriello is a former celebrity makeup artist turned 7-figure online business owner. She was sick of working...

GUESS WHO'S BACK? BACK AGAIN! LIANNE'S BACK! TELL A FRIEND🗣️ ( in my Slim Shady voice) Welcome to SEASON THREE of the Watch Us Thrive Podcast! Holy f*cking shit! I cannot believe this show is 3 seasons in🤯 Did y'all miss me!? Because let me tell you something... I MISSED Y'ALL SO F*CKING MUCH! This week's solo episode features yours truly as we enter into a New Year. It's the beginning of 2024 an...

WELCOME TO THE SEASON 2 FINALE OF WATCH US THRIVE! This week's guest is a 1st-time podcast guest & I couldn't be more honored to have her close out another amazing season of the show. The conversation Jen and I had focuses on how speaking up & using her voice ultimately changed her life. Growing up in a neglectful home filled with many types of abuse and addiction, along with experiencing...

SURPRISE! I have a bonus episode for your listening pleasure! This convo is courtesy of an amazing online summit I was asked to speak on, hosted by the inspiring Heather Dunlop . Heather held a 2 week long series during Domestic Violence Awareness Month💜 where she brought on 25+ speakers from around the world to talk about how they've been able to go from surviving to thriving and how you can do...

If you're a regular listener of the show, chances are you can relate to this week's guest. Being a POC, many times we hear stories of not growing up in the healthiest or safest enviornments. It can be difficult to not allow the circumstances you grew up in perpetuate the cycle of survival from one generation to the next. My guest shares her testimony as she defied the odds and rewrote the script o...

*Trigger warning: this episodes mentions acts of sexual violence. Listener discretion is advised* Breaking the cycle around generational trauma is a transformative journey that not only impacts your life, but generations to come. It's about recognizing the patterns and pain that have been passed down and actively work to prevent repeating the cycle. This week's guest shares her own journey around...

*Trigger warning: This episode mentions acts of domestic violence. Listener discretion is advised.* Closing out my #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth 💜 series is a childhood friend of mine who bravely shares her story of being in an abusive relationship with the father of her children for over a decade & how she's been able to THRIVE after leaving! Elisa Hernandez is a single mother of 3 amazing...

*Trigger warning: This episode mentions acts of domestic violence. Listener discretion is advised.* This week I sat down with motivational speaker & domestic abuse advocate Jess Patz as she shares her harrowing testimony of surviving a decade long abusive marriage. Jess may be a passionate philanthropist, courageous thought leader and disruptive motivational speaker, but back home in Ohio, she...

*Trigger warning: This episode mentions acts of domestic violence. Listener discretion is advised.* Continuing with my #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth 💜series, this week's inspiring guest shares her experience with domestic violence as a teenager and how she's been able to heal from such a painful experience. Moya Jimenez is an embodiment of love, energy, and fluidity. She is a Latinx creative wh...

*Trigger warning: This episode mentions acts of domestic violence. Listener discretion is advised.* This week's unique perspective for #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth 💜 shines the light on a survivor who fled her home country after living through the Islamic regime & escaping a violent marriage. Naz Meknat , born in Tehran, Iran, is a LA-based fashion stylist + author, working in the fashion...

*Trigger warning: This episode mentions acts of domestic violence. Listener discretion is advised.* I'm sharing a different perspective this week for #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth 💜. This week's guest talks about her viewpoint around DV that we don't hear about enough...coping with the loss of a loved one due to senseless violence. Danielle Leverett-Gallaspy is a wife, mom, nonprofit founder, p...

*Trigger warning: This episode goes into graphic detail around acts of domestic violence. This episode also mentions depression, suicide, sex & drug use. Listener discretion is advised.* October isn't just about Halloween, pumpkin spice & fall leaves; it's also #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth 💜, a time to acknowledge and address a serious issue that often remains hidden behind closed door...

*Trigger warning: This episode discusses hate crimes & violence aganist the LGBTQIA+ community. Listener discretion is advised.* The challenges faced by the LGBTQIA+ community are deeply complex & among them is the prevalence of hate crimes. Despite strides toward greater acceptance and equality, the persistence of violence targeting individuals based on their sexual orientation or gender...

*Trigger warning: This episode discusses acts of domestic violence/violence against women. Listener discretion is advised.* Becoming the CEO of your life after enduring trauma & abuse is a courageous journey of self-discovery and healing. It's crucial to recognize that you hold the power to reclaim control over your narrative. By harnessing the lessons learned from adversity as tools for growt...

I know you've heard the term before...it seems to be trending all over social media nowadays... narcissist . While this word is definitely overused, there are so many people in the world who are actually suffering in these toxic relationships. Navigating through this type of relationship is like treading through a minefield of emotional turmoil & self-doubt. It can leave you feeling like you'r...

In a world that often encourages us to seek comfort and avoid discomfort at all costs, this week's episode invites you to explore the transformative power of embracing the unfamiliar, the challenging & the uncertain. My empowering guest this week shares her own testimonies on how the discomfort she's experienced in her life has unlocked the most powerful version of herself. YoMarie "YoMo" Cast...