GrowthWithCiara

🎂 CAPÍTULO 41: FABULOSA A CUALQUIER EDAD 🥂✨ Cumplir años es un privilegio, pero aprender a disfrutar cada etapa de la vida es un regalo. Hoy celebro mis 41 años con un episodio muy especial de Growth With Ciara, acompañada de Nelsy (@nelsyfabflowhair_), para conversar sobre algo que muchas mujeres vivimos, pero pocas veces hablamos abiertamente: envejecer con gracia, abrazar los cambios y senti...

What happens when you believe in a vision before there’s any proof it can become reality? In this episode of Growth With Ciara, I’m joined by Marvin Perdomo, owner of Bravery Studios, visionary, creative entrepreneur, and someone who’s been part of my podcast journey since day one. Raised in Paterson, NJ, as one of six children in a Dominican family where creativity wasn’t a traditional career pat...

ALIGNED TO RISE | Wellness, Purpose & Giving Back 🤎 What happens when you stop chasing what looks successful and start aligning with what truly fulfills you? In this special mini episode of Growth With Ciara, I’m joined by Liz Barrera (@solshine_liz), founder of Sol Spirit Studios, for a powerful conversation about transformation, awakening, and finding alignment with your true calling. From...

In Part 2 of Grow With Henny, Genesis “Henny” Marte joins me for a powerful conversation about visualization, clarity, boundaries, and the kind of discipline rooted in self-love. We explore how getting clear on your vision changes the way you show up for yourself, why pouring into your own cup isn’t selfish, and how protecting your energy allows you to show up more fully for the people you love.**...

What happens when discipline becomes more than just showing up? In this two-part conversation, Henny joins Growth With Ciara to talk about the intersection of discipline, healing, confidence, and self-trust—and how becoming disciplined helped her release shame and step more fully into who she is. We get into bodybuilding as a path to owning your confidence, why real transformation is about more th...

Everybody wants to build a brand… but nobody talks enough about what it actually takes to turn influence into a business. 🌱In Part 2 of my conversation with Vanessa Contreras, we get into the real highs and lows of entrepreneurship, content creation, personal branding, and building something from the ground up. We talk about the business behind being an influencer—from believing in your vision wh...

Growth is So’Nessasary | Vanessa Contreras | Growth With Ciara S2 Ep. 2 Part 1What happens when two Dominican women sit down to talk about growth? 🇩🇴🌱 Somehow we go from being a little delulu to generational healing, relationships, motherhood, marriage, and breaking the parenting patterns we grew up with. In Part 1 of Growth is So’Nessasary, I sit down with Vanessa Contreras for an honest, funny,...

This description will be used on YouTube and all podcast platforms this episode is uploaded to. We talk a lot about having the courage to do the hard sh*t… but what about having the courage to FEEL it? In Part 2 of my conversation with Eileen Hernandez (@skydalimit), we go deeper. This time, the conversation turns to motherhood, vulnerability, emotions, and what happens when the women who are used...

What does it really take to grow when growth requires you to do the hard shit? Welcome to Season 2 of Growth With Ciara! 🎙️ In Part 1 of the premiere, I sit down with Eileen Hernandez (@skydalimit) for a real conversation about motherhood, entrepreneurship, fitness, discipline, and the trade-offs that come with becoming the person you say you want to be. We get into building a business as an esthe...

What happens when an EcuaRican, a Dominican, and an Ecuadorian walk into Madame? A great meal, honest conversation, and a reminder that some of life's best moments happen around the table. In this special pop-up episode of Growth With Ciara, Tony Parrales, Chris Garcés, and I sit down at Madame to sample incredible food and cocktails while talking about the conversations that matter most. We d...

En este episodio hago algo que nunca había hecho — le abro el micrófono a la mujer que me formó. Mi mamá llegó a este país en 1990 con un sueño que nadie más podía ver todavía. Sin dinero, sin red de apoyo, siendo la única de sus hermanos en emigrar. Perdió a su madre de pequeña, nos crió a mi hermana y a mí sola, se graduó de NYU con su doctorado en odontología, abrió su propio consultorio — y cu...

In this episode of Growth with Ciara, “Showing Up Without Losing Yourself,” we sit down with Sheila, a bilingual Marriage and Family Therapist, to explore the balance between identity, relationships, and personal growth. Whether you’re single, dating, or in a long-term partnership, this conversation is a reminder that you don’t have to disappear to be loved. We unpack how cultural expectations, fa...

Some people shrink to fit the room. Chris Garces? He built his own. In this episode, I sit down with Chris Garces (@thechrisgarces) — unapologetic fashion lover, healthcare worker, and content creator with over 200K followers — for one of the most honest conversations I’ve had on this mic. We’re talking about what it actually looks like to take up space, own your identity, and stop performing for...

What does it really take to grow a family business from the ground up? In this episode of Growth With Ciara, we sit down with the founders of Simple Marriages to talk about what happens when vision, heart, and family come together to build something meaningful. From learning how to find a gap in the market to understanding the importance of good customer service, this conversation dives deep into...

In Part 2, we go deeper into what it really takes to keep going—the mental fortitude, discipline, and self-belief required to build lasting success. This conversation unpacks how to tackle self-doubt, dream bigger, and stay committed even when it’s uncomfortable—because your consistency has the power to inspire others. We also explore the role of mentorship, leveraging the right resources, and app...

What does it really mean to lead with vision, purpose, and authenticity in corporate America? In Part 1 of this conversation, we dive into leadership beyond the title—what it looks like to honor those who paved the way before you, step fully into who you are, and show up unapologetically… curly hair and all. This episode explores the power of working in environments that embrace your authenticity...

What happens when you stop waiting for the “right time” and start taking your power back? In this episode of Growth With Ciara, we sit down with Meliza Fernandez — dancer, personal trainer, wife, mother, and retreat facilitator — who is helping women step into their power, embrace fearless action, and build a life they don’t need permission to live. This conversation dives deep into what it really...

Welcome back to Growth With Ciara 🎙️ In this solo episode, I’m answering your Ask Me Anything questions — and we’re getting real about what this season of life actually looks like. We talk about: ✨ what peace means and how to protect it ✨ balancing motherhood, corporate life, and entrepreneurship ✨ discipline when motivation isn’t there ✨ letting go and evolving into your next version ✨ and t...

Everybody loves an underdog story… but what does it actually take to live one? In Episode 12 of Growth With Ciara, Ciara sits down with Sugar Banch — the first Latina Councilwoman to serve in Garfield and the city’s first female Director of Parks and Recreation. A mother, leader, and trailblazer, Sugar is redefining what modern local politics looks like. In this powerful conversation, we dive into...

What does it actually take to experience job joy in your career? In this episode of Growth with Ciara, Ciara sits down with Talent & Acquisition Leader Ashley Suncar for an honest conversation about building a career that feels aligned, fulfilling, and sustainable. From the inside perspective of hiring and recruiting, Ashley shares what truly stands out to recruiters, how candidates can positi...

Growth isn’t always about adding more. Sometimes it’s about surrendering. In this episode of Growth With Ciara, I sit down with Melanie Santos, multidisciplinary sacred artist and guide for intentional living, to explore what it truly means to outgrow an identity, mindset, relationship, or version of yourself — and release it gracefully. We talk about: ✨ The power of surrendering to your evolutio...

In this powerful conversation, we dive deep into consistency over motivation, discipline as momentum, and what it truly takes to stay aligned with the life you say you want. Bryan shares how surviving the odds shaped his mindset and why sustainable fitness regimens — not quick fixes — create lasting transformation. We unpack body image, the power of exercise as a tool to hear your own voice more c...

Episode 8: Yes, You Are a Good Mom | Releasing Perfectionism in Modern MotherhoodIf you’ve ever questioned whether you’re doing enough as a mom, this conversation is for you. In this episode of Growth With Ciara, we sit down with Tara Clark, founder of Modern Mom Probs, to talk about modern motherhood, mom guilt, perfectionism, maternal mental health, and learning to find humor in the chaos. We ex...

In this episode of Growth With Ciara, Ciara sits down with photographer and creative entrepreneur Viviana Cardenas for an honest conversation on self-value, confidence from the inside out, and honoring your worth in life and business — especially at 40 and beyond. As eldest daughters who came to the U.S., Ciara and Viviana reflect on what it means to honor your culture while pursuing your dreams,...

We are better together and this episode is a reminder of exactly why. In today’s conversation on Growth With Ciara, I sit down with Alexandra Mahairas, coach, keynote speaker, retreat facilitator, and community builder, to talk about the power of community in business and everyday life. Alexandra shares how she helps women move past overwhelm, create clarity, and build a vision for a life they tru...