ENCUENTRAS YOUR VOICE

First Gen Latinas lead a whole different life where the burdens of adulthood start really young. The carefree, silly life of our little niña gets overshadowed by responsibility and hard work. Thankfully, women like Hope Lopez have made it their mission to bring humor back into our lives by highlighting the absurdity of being human. Gone are the jokes tearing down marginalized identities and here to stay are the insights of using to see yourself through a kinder lens and heal past trauma. This is a Pod Club episode, a 15 min spotlight of the gems discovered in last week's full length episode, Absurdity of Life: Hope Lopez Uses Humor to Empower.No worries if you are not caught up with our amazing Latinas, this one stands alone. Takeaways:How humor was intended to hold power over othersCreating kinder humor Realizing the intensity of a First Gen Latina lifeLearning to view yourself through a kinder lensTraining yourself to find humor in everyday lifeUsing humor to heal past traumaNext week's full length episode is with Carin Luna-Ostaseski, the only woman ever to found and market her own Scotch brand, Sia Scotch Whiskey. It's not your abuelo's Scotch. Think warm vanilla, salted caramel and buttery toffee flavors.... yes, the Latina way!Listen to the heartwarming and mesmerizing journey of this brilliant Cuban American Latina, from honoring her parents sacrifice to distributing $350,000 grants for Under Served Entrepreneurs. Learn Carin's business acumen for taking big risks and centering success for the benefit of the greater good on next week's episode. Consuelo is a First Gen Peruvian, structural engineer, mother and Scorpio fired Latina out to hold the mic and shine the light for amazing Latinas and advocates who share their journey from ancestry to authenticity in their most genuine voice. Connect with Consuelo on IG @Consuelo_Ends_in_ODiscover Encuentras Your Voice podcast on IG @EncuentrasYourVoice and join the comunidad of amazing Latinas!Listen to every episode on Spotify, Apple Podcast or any of your favorite streaming platforms. Watch the full videos on our YouTube channel @EncuentrasYourVoice

Hope Lopez shares her experiences of navigating a culturally diverse upbringing, shining a light on the challenges she has overcome. Colorism in Society | Machismo in the Cultura | Bias Within La FamiliaFrom advocating for representation to amplifying marginalized voices, Hope delves into her exciting journey in the film industry driven by her passion for writing scripts. Writing Stories to Share Her Truth | Creating Inclusive Spaces in Film | Finding Strength to PersevereLeading Moonlight Comedy Productions, she promotes genuine and diverse humor, demonstrating that laughter is a powerful remedy for the soul. View Ourselves With Grace | Find Humor in Everyday Life | Disrupt Using Humor For OppressionHope is all about injecting humor and absurdity into our lives, using it as a tool to transform our self-perceptions. By breaking away from societal norms, she creates environments where authenticity thrives in a state of vulnerability. Authenticity Requires Vulnerability | Living with Sexual AssaultPlease note, this episode contains reference to sexual assault. Stated authentically yet without detail, this recording may evoke responses. Please take agency to protect yourself in well being. Fab work created by Hope: a short film called A Rose’s Thorn (2022) and she also co-wrote/produced a short film, SuperNed (2023). Connect with Hope on her Socials: Instagram Threads LinkedInSupport Moonlight Comedy Productions grassroots fundraising to be part of the inclusive stage of finding humor in everyday life. Consuelo is a First Gen Peruvian, structural engineer, mother and Scorpio fired Latina out to hold the mic and shine the light for amazing Latinas and advocates who share their journey from ancestry to authenticity in their most genuine voice. Connect with Consuelo on IG @Consuelo_Ends_in_ODiscover Encuentras Your Voice podcast on IG @EncuentrasYourVoice and join the comunidad of amazing Latinas!Listen to every episode on Spotify, Apple Podcast or any of your favorite streaming platforms. Watch the full videos on our YouTube channel @EncuentrasYourVoice

Today's Pod Club episode is stuffed full of the gems we learned from last week's full length episode with Latina author, Annette Chavez Macias. We focus in on the one thread that all of us can resonate with: the little voices in our heads trying to block us from achieving our dreams. Imposter syndrome, la cultura, la familia... so many opinions, even our own, that have us doubting ourselves and stopping us from go after our wants!No worries if you haven't caught up yet, this one stands alone and will fire you up to listen to Annette share her journey in her own words. Takeaways:Overcoming self-doubt and societal expectations is crucial in pursuing our dreams.Listening to our hearts and acting for the greater good can have a profound impact on ourselves and others.Representation of Latinas in literature and media is important for creating a sense of belonging and empowerment.Supporting and championing Latinas who are making a difference in the world is essential for building a thriving community.Quotes:"Annette teaches us to not get hung up on our own fears.""Listen to your heart and soul. They know you best.""Annette's story is a testament to the power of perseverance."Consuelo is a First Gen Peruvian, structural engineer, mother and Scorpio fired Latina out to hold the mic and shine the light for amazing Latinas and advocates who share their journey from ancestry to authenticity in their most genuine voice. Connect with Consuelo on IG @Consuelo_Ends_in_ODiscover Encuentras Your Voice podcast on IG @EncuentrasYourVoice and join the comunidad of amazing Latinas!Listen to every episode on Spotify, Apple Podcast or any of your favorite streaming platforms. Watch the full videos on our YouTube channel @EncuentrasYourVoice

Becoming a published author was relatively easy. Quieting the voice telling her she wasn’t Latina enough to write her own story was the biggest hurdle.Latina author Annette Chavez Macias always loved writing stories, never really knowing they would one day be filled with her Mexican American heritage.A voracious reader since childhood, Annette would pick up any book she could, including her mother’s romance novels. The romance genre gave her almost immediate success in short stories writing under the alias, Sabrina Sol. Still, Annette had a story in her head, heart and soul that wanted to be told. Turning 40 was the catalyst to either do it or leave it all behind.But when it came to writing the fiction novel she developed for decades from her own life, imposter syndrome set in. The little voice inside her head told her she wasn’t Latina enough to write her own story. Yet, even after taking decades to write it and facing 13 rejections from publishers, Annette forged ahead to memorialize her abuela and Wuelita, las reynas de su familia, and forever hold the story that had to be told. Fast forward to today and Annette is thriving from her soul having published not 1 or 2 but 3! Novels since the time she told herself, “Just Do It”! Learn more about this amazing Latina on this episode capturing:✨ Living the First Gen Oldest Daughter Life✨ Writing to Express Emotions✨ Discovering the Romance Genre… but not Novelas✨ Imposter Syndrome of not being “Latina Enough”✨ 40 years and 13 Rejections Later… Writing the Story In Her Soul ‘Big Chicas Don’t Cry’✨ Power of Family and Time to Hone Your Story✨ What brought Annette to sudden tears on the show✨ Annette’s favorite binge worthy genreBUZZFEED QUIZ: WHICH PRIMA ARE YOU? (Erica, Mari, Selena and Gracie are the Garcia cousins from the women's fiction novel "Big Chicas Don't Cry.Follow Annette on her SocialsInstagram for Annette Chavez Macias Instagram for Sabring Sol TikTok WebsiteLinkTree

It's Pod Club episode time where we pull the gems from last week's full length episode with Latino Filmmakers, Director Miguel Angel Caballero and Actor Luis Antonio Aldana, Co-Founders of Cabaldana Alchemy production company. These gems are the tasty morsels that speak to all of us. Life lessons that help us avoid burnout by learning how to have inexhaustible fuel. These brilliant filmmakers detail their inspirations, emphasizing the influence of their mothers on their storytelling and the importance of embracing authenticity. They implore us to seek deeper within ourselves to find our values and "tether to something greater" than ourselves. The episode also teases the upcoming episode featuring Annette Chavez Macias, author of 'Big Chicas Don't Cry,' and encourages listeners to subscribe, share, and engage with the podcast.Consuelo is a First Gen Peruvian, structural engineer, mother and Scorpio fired Latina out to hold the mic and shine the light for amazing Latinas and advocates who share their journey from ancestry to authenticity in their most genuine voice. Connect with Consuelo on IG @Consuelo_Ends_in_ODiscover Encuentras Your Voice podcast on IG @EncuentrasYourVoice and join the comunidad of amazing Latinas!Listen to every episode on Spotify, Apple Podcast or any of your favorite streaming platforms. Watch the full videos on our YouTube channel @EncuentrasYourVoice

Grab your seat for today's guests heralded as the top screenwriters to watch in 2024 by the International Screenwriter’s Association (ISA)! In an industry lacking representation, these two highly awarded Latino Filmmakers are breaking all the rules. Director Miguel Angel Caballero and Actor Luis Antonio Aldana are the soulful screenwriting filmmaker team bringing authentic stories of the comunidad to life on the big screen. Growing up Miguel and Luis, independently, envisioned becoming the actors they never saw represented on TV and movies. Discovering each other at UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television was the catalyst for a partnership that would upend Hollywood. Soon, they had a greater mission: To take the reins of filmmaking to fully represent the cultura and comunidad. The perfect blueprint for Cabaldana Alchemy Productions.Doing so would require trusting their authentic voice, honoring their heritage and embracing their self identity as core pieces of a story needing to be told. Listen to the Behind the Scenes snippets of Acuitzeramo and The Ballad of Tita and The Machines , both showered with awards for their authenticity. Consuelo is a First Gen Peruvian, structural engineer, mother and Scorpio fired Latina out to hold the mic and shine the light for amazing Latinas and advocates who share their journey from ancestry to authenticity in their most genuine voice. Connect with Consuelo on IG @Consuelo_Ends_in_ODiscover Encuentras Your Voice podcast on IG @EncuentrasYourVoice and join the comunidad of amazing Latinas!Listen to every episode on Spotify, Apple Podcast or any of your favorite streaming platforms. Watch the full videos on our YouTube channel @EncuentrasYourVoice

Get ready for an exciting new Pod Club episode showcasing the gems of last week's full length episode with the incredible Jessica Bejarano, Queer Latina Founder of the San Francisco Philharmonic. Get ready for an insightful discussion on overcoming life's challenges with finesse. Be prepared for a wave of inspiration and discover the key to propelling yourself forward. Jessica's empowering message resonates deeply, "Never let anyone take away your dreams. They're yours."If you missed last week's full length episode of Jessica Bejarano no worries! This episode stands on its own. Plus, a teaser on who is coming up next week! This dynamic duo is hitting big on the film festival circuit for their short film, "The Ballad of Tita and The Machines". Discover what motivated them to get into filmmaking and wind up on the Big Screen. It's not anything like you expected. Step into your truth, ladies!Consuelo is a First Gen Peruvian, structural engineer, mother and Scorpio fired Latina out to hold the mic and shine the light for amazing Latinas and advocates who share their journey from ancestry to authenticity in their most genuine voice. Connect with Consuelo on IG @Consuelo_Ends_in_ODiscover Encuentras Your Voice podcast on IG @EncuentrasYourVoice and join the comunidad of amazing Latinas!Listen to every episode on Spotify, Apple Podcast or any of your favorite streaming platforms. Watch the full videos on our YouTube channel @EncuentrasYourVoice

She shattered family patterns, crushed academic barriers, and now she's busting classical music out of its elite bubble, ushering in an era where everyone gets a front-row seat, especially those historically left out of traditional concert halls and symphonies!Today’s guest goes way out to the stratospheric reaches of the universe for what she has been through to pursue her passionate dream as an international orchestral conductor, only to realize, that is wasn’t her dream alone, but for every person who felt left out, pushed out, unseen, allowed in but never accepted.Jessica Bejarano, Mexican-American Queer Founder and Conductor of the San Francisco Philharmonic, talks about rising out of East LA threats, academia adversity and societal bias by finding the silver lining in every experience. Her dream of becoming an orchestral conductor was both for herself and for others: living passionately by creating music that would one day bring her mamá a life of ease. But, when a Maestro in her Masters program told her to "go back to your country, you won't be one in mine", Jessica realized she had a universal purpose: securing diversity through representation in the audience, orchestra and epically, the podium. Jessica never wanted anyone to feel that devastation, so she founded her own symphony where everyone feels welcome, accepted in authenticity and excited to become a part of the orchestral music scene. An iconic feat in a major cosmopolitan city!She has changed the face, audience and sound of symphony halls forever! Bravo!Please support Jessica and the San Francisco Philharmonic by donations arranged and attendance to their performances at the Herbst Theater in San Francisco. Catch this episode on YouTube @EncuentrasYourVoice and more heartwarming stories of Jessica on Instagram and on our website. Watch the amazing Tecate Alta video highlighting her journey and creation of the Tecate Alta Sinfónica with Latino urban beats performers. Consuelo is a First Gen Peruvian, structural engineer, mother and Scorpio fired Latina out to hold the mic and shine the light for amazing Latinas and advocates who share their journey from ancestry to authenticity in their most genuine voice. Connect with Consuelo on IG @Consuelo_Ends_in_ODiscover Encuentras Your Voice podcast on IG @EncuentrasYourVoice and join the comunidad of amazing Latinas!Listen to every episode on Spotify, Apple Podcast or any of your favorite streaming platforms. Watch the full videos on our YouTube channel @EncuentrasYourVoice

It's Pod Club time! Pod Club episodes pull the gems from last week's full length episode that speak to all of us.Ever feel like you're caught between two worlds and not good enough for either? That feeling is exactly what launched Latina filmmaker, Chloe Caudillo, into a world of art and Sci-Fi storytelling to express her emotions as a little niña struggling with her Mexican heritage in a Chicago suburb.But this small town girl didn't let that stop her. She took a big leap of faith and hit the Big Apple with nothing but a dream. Chloe's resilience and positivity opened hearts and doors, building a community of life long friends and a tribe of supporters to help nurture her creative writing, ultimately landing a Netflix funded fellowship to create her short film, 'Development', that changed her life forever. In this episode, we highlight Chloe's resilience and positivity to teach us all how to deal and heal struggles and pain towards an unimaginably successful life, using positivity as a compass. This is a feel great, I-can-do-it episode that will put a smile on your face, determination in your heart and pride in your vibrant Latina soul. If you missed last week's full episode with Chloe Caudillo, catch it here to fully appreciate today's episode. No worries though, this episode stands alone and introduces Chloe to your amiga list. PLUS, big surprise at the end of the episode! You need this link to purchase tickets! for the San Francisco concert on March 2, 2024. Consuelo is a First Gen Peruvian, structural engineer, mother and Scorpio fired Latina out to hold the mic and shine the light for amazing Latinas and advocates who share their journey from ancestry to authenticity in their most genuine voice. Connect with Consuelo on IG @Consuelo_Ends_in_ODiscover Encuentras Your Voice podcast on IG @EncuentrasYourVoice and join the comunidad of amazing Latinas!Listen to every episode on Spotify, Apple Podcast or any of your favorite streaming platforms. Watch the full videos on our YouTube channel @EncuentrasYourVoice

Latina Filmmaker, Chloe Caudillo, joins us this week for an amazing, uplifting episode of going after your dream and loving every step along the way. Chloe shares how the difficulty of not fitting in completely to either culture, her Mexican heritage or American society, led to her vibrant, unique Sci-Fi storytelling, honed on expressing how she felt as a child through stories and art.Her love of storytelling kept encouraging Chloe to take chances on herself and discovering the communities that supported her vision, nurturing lifelong friendships and ultimately, a chance at the Big Screen. ‘Development’ is the story of a First Gen Latina striving to make it in corporate America only to realize she has to become a clone of a privileged nepo baby. Sound familiar? The movie takes on many of Chloe’s own experiences, even using her real parents names for the lead roles filled by epic stars, Haskiri Velazquez and Sal Lopez. Chloe draws on her own friendships to ensure full representation for the hard of hearing community, creating a role specifically for actress, Even after this big win, Chloe stays true to herself with her mantra, “let go of what it looks like, or what it’s supposed to look like or what it’s supposed to be and just be present in your life and on your path”.We can’t wait to see more of what Chloe Caudillo has in store for us movie goers! Remember it’s up to us, the audience, to support the Latine creatives and their teams if we want full representation on the Big Screen. So get your snacks ready and slide into your cozy seat to cheer on this amazing mujer, Chloe Caudillo, in her story of self discovery, empowerment and the success that came from sharing her most authentic self. Connect with Chloe on IG @coco.loca Check out her film, 'Development' on IG @development_film and on her website at www.coco-loca.com And check out her favorite cafecito place Picaresca Barra de Cafe in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, for her chosen Cafe de Olla! Thank you, https://www.instagram.com/picaresca.cafe/ for keeping our Latina filmmakers happy!Consuelo is a First Gen Peruvian, structural engineer, mother and Scorpio fired Latina out to hold the mic and shine the light for Latinas defining today's cultura in their authenticity. Connect with Consuelo on IG @Consuelo_Ends_in_ODiscover Encuentras Your Voice podcast on IG @EncuentrasYourVoice and join the comunidad of amazing Latinas!Listen to every episode on Spotify, Apple Podcast or any of your favorite streaming platforms. Watch the full videos on our YouTube channel @EncuentrasYourVoice

Encuentras Your Voice podcast, formerly known as the Life Lnxx Podcast is launching today! Taking Latina Representation to a whole other level, this is where you belong, where you are understood and supported to succeed on your terms. Join us as we share why we started the Life Lnxx Podcast over 2 years ago, why we are making the change now and what we want to create for the Latina comunidad worldwide. Join us every Wednesday at 5pm California Time (PT) to hear empowering stories from our guests and learn how you can feel seen, understood and part of the 100% Latina comunidad. Consuelo is a first gen Peruvian, structural engineer and mother who encourages Latinas to authentically speak their truth by embracing their cultural identity, a source of fiery strength and profound joy. Connect with ConsueloFollow us on Instagram and Twitter at @LifeLnxx and subscribe to our YouTube channel @LifeLnxxOur social media will change over to Encuentras Your Voice this week so keep an eye out for more changes ahead!

In case you were having so much fun during the Holidays that you missed our last episode of 2023, the epic round up of Season 5! and the spill the tea of what's coming February 2024, we are spilling the tea again! Even though Consuelo is supposed to be on break until the Gigante change, she is here today to share the big big news coming next month. So be sure to catch our first episode of this new year and dash your FOMO fears of missing out on the big changes coming for the Life Lnxx Podcast. You won't want to be left behind as we make our big move for even more of the amazing Latina stories that are creating the true narrative, in our own words and in our own time. No history missing here, just history in the making! 🎙 🎙 🎙 🎙 🎙 🎙 🎙 🎙 🎙 🎙 🎙 🎙 🎙 🎙 🎙 🎙 🎙 Consuelo is a first gen Peruvian, structural engineer and mother who encourages Latinas to authentically speak their truth by embracing their cultural identity, a source of fiery strength and profound joy. Connect with ConsueloFollow us on Instagram and Twitter at @LifeLnxx and subscribe to our YouTube channel @LifeLnxxCatch up at TheLnxx.com to read the articles about each guest on the podcast and a chance to share your story.

We've reached the finale of our show for this year and Wow!, what a year it's been with so many firsts leading us into the new year for even more empowering stories of discovering authentic cultural identity to contribute to the true narrative of today’s cultura!Let's take a quick trip down memory lane and bask in the awesomeness of our incredible guests. Each one brought their unique yet relatable stories of conquering generational, cultural barriers and the power of love that transcends even death.We embarked on a sun-kissed journey to Medellin, Colombia, where courageous Angelika Vega shared her heart-wrenching story of familial rejection for coming out to them. And broke new ground with our first bilingual episode, featuring the incomparable Yaqueline Martinez, Native Cuban chef, and Founder of Yaqueline y Su Sabor Cubano, coming to the US with nothing but a big dream.We can't forget our first Latino guest, Vega Montañez, a masterful filmmaker, director and producer, powerfully illuminating our cultura and creating space for our comunidad in the film industry.Now, for the grand finale! Brace yourselves for a HUGE announcement that'll leave you spellbound and yearning for 2024!Don't worry, if you miss it, just follow us on Instagram and Facebook @LifeLnxxPodcast to stay in the loop. We're all about sharing knowledge in our comunidad! No gatekeeping here!🎙 🎙 🎙 🎙 🎙 🎙 🎙 🎙 🎙 🎙 🎙 🎙 🎙 🎙 🎙 🎙 🎙 🎙 🎙 🎙 🎙 🎙 🎙 🎙 🎙Consuelo is a first gen Peruvian, structural engineer and mother who encourages Latinas to authentically speak their truth by embracing their cultural identity, a source of fiery strength and profound joy. Connect with Consuelo on Instagram and at the Life Lnxx websiteFollow us on Instagram and Twitter at @LifeLnxxPodcast and subscribe to our YouTube channel @LifeLnxxPodcast💖 Your story deserves to be known 💖  

Bored with streaming the same old, same old? Forget Hollywood's predictable narratives. Vega Montañez, the Dominican-Puerto Rican filmmaker with heat, is here to ignite your streaming experience.His stories are a vibrant tapestry of cultura, shattering tired stereotypes that just don’t resonate with our comunidad. Prepare to be empowered, inspired, and left feeling more confident than JLo on the red carpet because all of us belong there. Vega is no solo act. He is all about building up community and sharing the spotlight with entrepreneurs, creatives and you, the audience! Learn his powerful advice for major entrepreneurial success and consider getting your products placed on the big screen. Highlights: ✨ Straddling multiple cultures towards self identity✨ Latino leadership bringing self respect to the set✨ Speaking the unspeakable in cultura centric narratives and films✨ Badass tips for major entrepreneurial success✨ Where to find more Latina Filmmakers✨ Product placement for Latine businessesThis isn't your abuela's telenovela. This is a revolución with Wi-Fi access. Hit play and let's make some noise!Takeaways for Supporting Latina FilmmakersVega's a beacon of hope, proving that Latine stories deserve the spotlight. But he needs your support.Subscribe to platforms like Tubi and actively seek out Latine content. Every click, every watch, sends a powerful message to Hollywood: our stories matter.Amplify the voices you discover. Share your favorite films with your network, write reviews, and champion the next generation of Latine cinematic talent. ️Together, we can rewrite the narrative. Let's make Vega's success a stepping stone for countless Latine filmmakers to come.🎥 🎥 🎥 🎥 🎥 🎥 🎥 🎥 🎥 🎥 🎥 🎥 🎥 🎥 🎥 🎥 🎥 🎥 🎥 🎥 🎥 🎥 🎥 🎥 🎥Consuelo is a first gen Peruvian, structural engineer and mother who encourages Latinas to authentically speak their truth by embracing their cultural identity, a source of fiery strength and profound joy. Connect with Consuelo on Instagram and at the Life Lnxx websiteFollow us on Instagram and Twitter at @LifeLnxxPodcast and subscribe to our YouTube channel @LifeLnxxPodcast💖 Your story deserves to be known 💖

In this Pod Club and Bi Lingual episode, we cull the gems from last week's full length episode with Yaqueline Martinez, author, chef and Founder of Yaqueline Y Su Sabor Cubano catering business. Yaqueline shares the not so secret advice for starting your own business and the step by step on where to start. The best part is the encouragement to increase your monetary goals with 2 invaluable assets so be sure to listen for the free guidance on setting your mindset towards big goals and how to cash in on them. Highlights:💵 Turning Ideas into Products💵 Leaning on Professional Resources to Start Your Business💵 Add 2 zeros to your projected income goal💵 Easy tips to start your own businessIf you want to further your Spanish understanding, then hop over to our YouTube channel at Life Lnxx Podcast for the English translation and see for yourself the sassy beauty of Yaqueline Martinez. See who’s coming up next on our last full length episode of the year! Here’s a hint: He is in the film industry!Check out our Link Tree on the Link in Bio of our Instagram profile where you can easily listen to the latest episodes on your favorite streaming channel and view the most recent video on our YouTube channel at Life Lnxx Podcast. Plus don’t miss the chance to schedule some chat time with me to share your own self discovery journey, barriers overcome and successes to celebrate. Read more about starting your own business in this article on our website, LifeLnxx.com. Follow Yaqueline Martinez on IG, Facebook and LinkedIn @YaquelineYSuSaborCubano💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰Consuelo is a first gen Peruvian, structural engineer and mother who encourages Latinas to authentically speak their truth by embracing their cultural identity, a source of fiery strength and profound joy. Connect with ConsueloFollow us on Instagram and Twitter at @LifeLnxx and subscribe to our YouTube channel @LifeLnxxCatch up at LifeLnxx.com on all our special guests and consider sharing your own journey. Encuentras Your Voice and Step into Your Truth.

Whether your are a Latina feminista, a first time cook or a professional chef ready to take on your own business, this one is for you! All those qualities and more are wrapped up in Yaqueline Martinez, Cubana chef and owner of Yaqueline Y Su Sabor Cubano catering here in the San Francisco Bay Area. Yaqueline Martinez took a leap of faith by immigrating to the US, fueled by her desire for a grander vision of life. Who knew that her life-changing moment would involve a tasty twist? Before tying the knot, Yaqueline wasn't much of a chef, but a sudden yearning for her Cuban roots sparked a desire to write her memoir.As she penned her story, sprinkled with memories of her mother's cooking and the soulful tastes and smells of Cuba, Yaqueline never imagined that her mom's recipes would be the key to her destiny. With a fiery passion for cooking ignited, Yaqueline went on to create her own company, Yaqueline Y Su Sabor Cubano, and she's now savoring her dream life!Yaqueline provides a step by step plan for starting a business based on intelligence, passion and determination for success and shout out to the organization that got her dreaming bigger than breaking even: Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center Highlights of this episode: ✨ Cuba's fall after the revolution ✨ Yearning for home inspired her to write her memoir that became a cookbook ✨ Hilarious stories of cooking catastrophes: Burning Down the House ✨ Step by step advice for starting a business ✨ Yaqueline's Secret Side ✨ Shout out to SF cafecitos at Radio Habana Social Club and Creative Ideas CafeRead more about Yaqueline in this article on our website, LifeLnxx.com, her social media links and links to what you heard here today. 🍦🍦🍦🍦🍦🍦🍦🍦🍦🍦🍦🍦🍦🍦🍦🍦🍦🍦🍦🍦🍦Consuelo is a first gen Peruvian, structural engineer and mother who encourages Latinas to authentically speak their truth by embracing their cultural identity, a source of fiery strength and profound joy. Connect with ConsueloFollow us on Instagram and Twitter at @LifeLnxxPodcast and subscribe to our YouTube channel @LifeLnxx💖 Your story deserves to be known 💖

Is la cultura silencing you from coming out? Are you afraid of being rejected or pushed out? Facing rejection for coming out to the familia takes courage. Believing you are worthy of love takes a comunidad. Listen to today's Pod Club episode as we reflect on how we as a comunidad are responsible for creating a modern cultura that celebrates individuality and our LGBTQ comunity. Step out of your silence and stand up for any one being oppressed and silenced.

In a cultura still struggling to accept the LGBTQ community, embracing who you truly are can be an overwhelming experience, especially when our community places a strong emphasis on traditional gender roles and family values.Sadly, many fear rejection, discrimination, and even the possibility of harm when we take the courageous step of coming out.Today's special guest, Angelika Vega, native Colombian, shares her heart wrenching experience of coming out to her mother only to face rejection, disappointment and shame. She reached her darkest moment, yearning not to wake the next morning. Instead, she courageously faced years of struggle to come to the moment captured in this episode. The moment when she deeply believed she is worthy of love for being her true self. Highlights:Spirituality of the Costeñas of ColombiaBelieving in the powers beyond this worldFinding courage to come out to the familia, in a machista culturaLearning to discover who you truly are and loving herReveling in freedom from releasing the burden of secrecyTakeaways:You are worthy of being loved for your true selfIt's up to the comunidad to create a loving environment🇨🇴🇨🇴🇨🇴🇨🇴🇨🇴🇨🇴🇨🇴🇨🇴🇨🇴🇨🇴🇨🇴🇨🇴🇨🇴🇨🇴🇨🇴🇨🇴🇨🇴🇨🇴🇨🇴🇨🇴🇨🇴🇨🇴🇨🇴Listen on Apple, Spotify, Amazon and at LifeLnxx.com or any of your favorite streaming platforms. Episodes drop every Wednesday*************************************************Consuelo is a first gen Peruvian, structural engineer and mother who encourages Latinas to authentically speak their truth by embracing their cultural identity, a source of fiery strength and profound joy. Connect with Consuelo @Consuelo_ends_in_oFollow us on Instagram and Twitter at @LifeLnxx and subscribe to our YouTube channel @LifeLnxxCatch up at LifeLnxx.com to take your life to the next level and share your story.

We are back after my 60th birthday revelry in Colombia that fueled my soul so that I could share with you the secrets behind our cultura. We forget here in the U.S., that life is not about things, or how much you earn or what position you hold. Many of us feel that burden because our immigrant parents ventured here in hopes of change for their family. But what they left behind was the joy and happiness that each person carries as part of the cultura, making each burden seem lighter. So let's reignite the cultura in our every day, living it out loud as our priority, greeting each other with genuine interest and shared happiness. Today’s Highlights Why do we feel burned out?Why do we keep people at arms length?How to feel more seen and appreciatedKey TakeawaysDisruption from our cultura causes isolationSimple changes to create more energyGreet every person with an Hello, How are you and wait for a response... even if they don't give one, you have changed the world. Plus big shout out to the amazing mujeres that made me feel seen and understood for the first time in my 60 years. They are the fire of our cultura that warm our hearts so let's keep stoking their success and happiness. Listen on Apple, Spotify, Amazon and at LifeLnxx.com or any of your favorite streaming platforms. Episodes drop every Wednesday*************************************************Consuelo is a first gen Peruvian, structural engineer and mother who encourages Latinas to authentically speak their truth by embracing their cultural identity, a source of fiery strength and profound joy. Connect with Consuelo @Consuelo_ends_in_oFollow us on Instagram and Twitter at @LifeLnxx and subscribe to our YouTube channel @LifeLnxxCatch up at LifeLnxx.com to take your life to the next level and share your story.

Didn't get enough last week of our fab guest, Yasmín Ramírez, and her memoir, ¡Ándale, Prieta! ? Perfect, because she's sharing more today on how Latina writers can get published. This is part of the same conversation that was pulled out especially for this episode. It gets to the points quick:Highlights:✨ What to consider as you're writing your story✨ Have others read your drafts to ensure your story is translating to page✨ Create a list of publishers that print books you love and align with✨ Be ready to negotiate through the editing process✨ It's done! Now what?If you missed last week's full episode with Yasmín Ramírez, no worries! This episode stands on its own. Get more of the story behind the story at the full episode, Episode 111, Prieta Linda, published October 11, 2023. ¡Ándale, Prieta! is Yasmín's memoir recounting the beautiful relationship with her abuelita, Ita, who raised her, protected and healed her. Treasure the moments that we all can relate to and be in awe with the ones that are off the charts! For the love of all abuelitas... 💖Step into your truth, ladies!Consuelo is a first gen Peruvian, structural engineer and mother and even abuelita now!, who encourages Latinas to speak their truth, live authentically and find belonging in the comunidad. Connect with ConsueloFollow us on Instagram and Twitter at @LifeLnxx and subscribe to our YouTube channel @LifeLnxxCatch up at LifeLnxx.com to discover this comunidad, more amazing mujeres and share your story.

Her abuelita took her to bars while her single mother worked to sustain the family; taught her to box for protection and massaged her leg to heal the damage after falling. She was laden with the scars of a lifetime of struggle, yet lovingly cared for her little Prieta. Today’s guest, award winning author, Yasmín Ramírez, shares the story behind the story of “¡Ándale, Prieta! : A Love Letter to My Family”, a loving memoir of her abuelita, Ita. Yasmín reveals how Ita’s resiliency and love protected her as a child. But ultimately, it was Ita’s sudden death that prompted Yasmín to step into her authentic self and find her voice to write the memoir.Yasmín’s raw yet tender voice hits a chord in us listeners, finds commonality in our Latinidad, and prompts tears of compassion for our powerful mamas and abuelas who gave us the space for self reflection and grace. This episode is a beautiful tribute to the love between an abuelita and her granddaughter, who wield a powerful story of resilience and self-discovery. If you are looking for an inspiring and uplifting listen, then be sure to check out this episode.Today’s Highlights Yasmín’s relationship with her abuelita, Ita - survivor, protector, healerBuilding community and strength as Prietitas y MorenitasBreast cancer warriors- from Ita to NordstromsYasmin’s journey to self discovery after Ita’s sudden deathHow Yasmín found her writer’s voiceYasmín’s secret lifeKey TakeawaysHave gratitude for life without comparisonsEmbrace la cultura for empowermentFind community for authenticityLeaving a safe place prompts self discovery and truthRecord family stories before they are goneSharing your story creates powerful inclusion Connect with Yasmín on Instagram at YasminRamirezWritesListen on Apple, Spotify, Amazon and at LifeLnxx.com or any of your favorite streaming platforms. Episodes drop every Wednesday*************************************************Consuelo is a first gen Peruvian, structural engineer and mother who encourages Latinas to authentically speak their truth by embracing their cultural identity, a source of fiery strength and profound joy. Connect with Consuelo @Consuelo_ends_in_oFollow us on Instagram and Twitter at @LifeLnxx and subscribe to our YouTube channel @LifeLnxxCatch up at LifeLnxx.com to take your life to the next level and share your story.

It's Pod Club week and it all about intuition and intent that will lead you to your authentic self and may even save your life! So let's take a deep dive into the gems that we heard last week, with Melissa Sandoval, Emmy Award winning journalist and TV personality whose intuiciòn led her back to her beloved Medellin, Colombia. It's all about that moment in her episode, that hair rising, goosebump causing moment that you don't want to miss. And how about the jaw dropping story of the Colombian indigenous children, ages 13 to 11 months, who survived a plane crash and 40 days in the Amazon Rain Forest, alone. How did they survive? Listen to discover the power of intuición and intent in your life. Today's highlights:✨ Discover how Melissa Sandoval fueled her intuition✨ Learn the intertwine between intuition and intent✨ A message sent 30 years later, in perfect timing✨ 4 Colombian indigenous children survive 40 days, alone, in the Amazon Rain Forest✨ Colombian and Mexican Eats at Creative Ideas Cafe in SFToday's Takeaways✨ Intuition leads you to authenticity✨ Intentionally living authentically takes courage and strength✨ Don't hesitate to act on intution, it impacts someone decades from now✨ Modern era loses out to ancient knowledge and intuition✨ Arepas, tamales in banana leaves and empanadas, Oh My!!

Listen to the "Kitchen Confidential" version of the coffee industry where we spill the, er, café behind the cafecito we all live for. Melissa Sandoval, Emmy award winning journalist, shares her journey of fleeing from her beloved Medellin, Colombia at 10 years old, to live in Miami, fulfilling her dreams before she turned 30 only to realize there was a more important story to tell: the plight of the Colombian coffee growers and a country locked out of enjoying their own product by corporate entities. Melissa took it one giant leap further by starting her own coffee company, Intuición Café, to buy directly from Colombia's coffee growers, sell online in the US, nationwide, and give back a percentage of the proceeds. Now that's a Latina business model!Highlights: ✨ Torn between immigrant success and emotional/physical well being✨ Colombia's World Renowned coffee reveal✨ Corporate coffee companies' dirty secret✨ Inspiration behind Intuición Café✨ Business model based on intention and spiritualityTakeaways:💖 Understand expectations versus personal well being💖 Stay in the present moment rather than a checklist💖 Learn importance of excellent coffee traits and process💖 Colombia coffee finca tours💖 Buy coffee sold by native coffee growers and small businessesConnect with Melissa on Instagram at Intuición CaféListen on Apple, Spotify, Amazon and at LifeLnxx.com or any of your favorite streaming platforms. Episodes drop every Wednesday🇨🇴 🇨🇴 🇨🇴 🇨🇴 🇨🇴 🇨🇴 🇨🇴 🇨🇴 🇨🇴 🇨🇴 🇨🇴 🇨🇴 🇨🇴 🇨🇴 🇨🇴 🇨🇴 🇨🇴 🇨🇴 🇨🇴 🇨🇴 🇨🇴 🇨🇴 Consuelo is a first gen Peruvian, structural engineer and mother who encourages Latinas to authentically speak their truth by embracing their cultural identity, a source of fiery strength and profound joy. Connect with Consuelo @Consuelo_ends_in_oFollow us on Instagram and Twitter at @LifeLnxx and subscribe to our YouTube channel @LifeLnxxCatch up at LifeLnxx.com to take your life to the next level and share your story.

Today's episode is all about the little things you can do to comfort and empower yourself when facing big unknowns or even those little movements out of your comfort zone. It's all about creating your comunidad to remind you that you've got what it takes to go after your dreams, even if it means leaving your country. Sound familiar? Valeria Aloe from our June 14 episode, shared her journey from Argentina to Dartmouth and today's Pod Club episode follows up on a modern day Latina doing the same. Frances Vazquez Souchet, native Puertorriqueña left her beloved country and moved to Bowling Green State U on a full ride scholarship for Masters in Accountancy to fulfill the vision she has for herself. Talk about leap of faith!In her full length conversation last week, Frances Vaszquez Soucet shared her adventures, dreams and goals to take life by the horns. Today, we highlight Frances' words of encouragement to go after your dreams and face the unknowns without fear. Ok, a little fear but here's what you will learn today on facing those fears for yourself: ✨ Trying something new and not liking it is better than never trying at all✨ Place yourself first when designing your dreams, not the opinions of others✨ Starting something new and unknown is full of possibilities✨ Mindset is everything! Positive mindsets see opportunity, negative mindsets see failures.What's your big dream and have you started it? Are you feeling any hesitation? Then listen to this episode for those words that will make you go after what you want, without doubt, knowing you have a comunidad cheering you on.What do you do to create the feeling of comunidad all around you?If you missed last week's episode with Frances Vazquez Souchet, no worries! This episode stands on its own to encourage you to jump on that train of opportunity!Step into your truth, ladies!Listen on Apple, Spotify, Amazon and at LifeLnxx.com or any of your favorite streaming platforms. Episodes drop every Wednesday🇵🇷 🇵🇷 🇵🇷 🇵🇷 🇵🇷 🇵🇷 🇵🇷 🇵🇷 🇵🇷 🇵🇷 🇵🇷 🇵🇷 🇵🇷 🇵🇷 🇵🇷 🇵🇷 🇵🇷 🇵🇷 🇵🇷 🇵🇷 🇵🇷 🇵🇷 🇵🇷 🇵🇷Consuelo is a first gen Peruvian, structural engineer and mother who encourages Latinas to authentically speak their truth by embracing their cultural identity, a source of fiery strength and profound joy. Connect with Consuelo @Consuelo_ends_in_oFollow us on Instagram and Twitter at @LifeLnxx and subscribe to our YouTube channel @LifeLnxxCatch up at LifeLnxx.com to take your life to the next level and share your story.

What do Carol Umanzor and Amayrani Villegas have in common? Practically everything when it comes to their high school and college experiences and the determination to make life better for the next generation of Latinas in STEM, especially Science. Today's Pod Club episode highlights both of these amazing Latinas as they mirror each other unexpectedly yet genuinely. This is why you love this comunidad... Listen how these 2 mujeres, 20 years apart, walk in the same footsteps without knowing each other's stories, yet lived a similar experience with the same powerful outcome to support others. Coincidence? Not a chance! It's the power of Latinas living true to who they are and building community to recognize our stories are more common than we may realize. Highlights: ✨ Carol shares how to break the feeling of isolation in rooms of no representation✨ Carol emphasizes joining organizations for support and community✨ Amayrani stresses the importance of not taking on too much, alone✨ Amayrani creates a comunidad who understands Latina values, circumstances and culturaTakeaways:💖 You are not alone in your journey💖 Find la comunidad that supports your values💖 Change may not be immediate, but it will happen, thanks to your dedication💖 Prioritize emotional well being and mental health above all other demandsConnect with Carol on IG @btobseen and Amayrani on IG @AmayraniVille🔬 🧬 🔬 🧬 🔬 🧬 🔬 🧬 🔬 🧬 🔬 🧬 🔬 🧬 🔬 🧬 🔬 🧬 🔬 🧬Consuelo is a first gen Peruvian, structural engineer and mother who encourages Latinas to authentically speak their truth by embracing their cultural identity, a source of fiery strength and profound joy. Connect with ConsueloFollow us on Instagram and Twitter at @LifeLnxx and subscribe to our YouTube channel @LifeLnxxCatch up at LifeLnxx.com to take your life to the next level and share your story.

Feeling like you have to change who you are in scenarios lacking representation? Not sure how to handle difficult situations? Self doubt creeping in and blocking your success?You're not alone! Fortunately, there are steps towards a happier, more welcoming life doing what you love.This week's guest, Carol Umanzor, a First-gen Salvadoran Scientist, Teacher, Founder, NSF Grant recipient and Emotional wellness coach, highlights how the past 20 years of life experiences shaped her emotional wellness journey.She dealt with stereotype stress in college and Grad school, imposter syndrome in Research Labs and aggravating classroom scenes as a Science teacher.Her personal strength and yes, stubbornness, got her through but she soon realized they also took a hard toll on her life and wellbeing. All the years of research had given Carol huge amounts of data to help other women avoid burnout and stay true to themselves. So, Carol started her own business and Podcast, Born to Be Seen, to help others practice self celebration, love and compassion by building a toolkit of actions to prepare before, during and after tough situations. ✨ Listen as she illuminates how:Her mother's influence on becoming a scientistIdentify bias and isolation for Women of Color in ScienceOvercome Stereotype Threat and Imposter SyndromeReparent Yourself to feel worthy through compassion and forgivenessBuild a Safe Haven to nurture emotional well being for yourself and by othersEmotional wellness tools for before, during and after difficult situationsTakeaways:You are not alone in your feelingsOvercome Imposter Syndrome by celebrating your accomplishmentsUse this power to create an inclusive and supportive work communityNurture your wellbeing through self love and compassion toolsStay true to who you are, regardless of the situationConnect with Carol on IG @btobseen🔬 🧬 🔬 🧬 🔬 🧬 🔬 🧬 🔬 🧬 🔬 🧬 🔬 🧬 🔬 🧬 🔬 🧬 🔬 🧬Consuelo is a first gen Peruvian, structural engineer and mother who encourages Latinas to authentically speak their truth by embracing their cultural identity, a source of fiery strength and profound joy. Connect with ConsueloFollow us on Instagram and Twitter at @LifeLnxx and subscribe to our YouTube channel @LifeLnxxCatch up at LifeLnxx.com to take your life to the next level and share your story.

Tired of playing by the rules and feeling invisible for who you truly are? Yes, we hear you!This is a Pod Club episode that gives us insight to what we listened to last week with our featured guest, Victoria Blumenfeld, Latina artist , whose immense talent in colored pencil technique will blow your mind.But, it doesn't end there. We dive into the gems that Victoria brought out into the light to encourage anyone feeling unseen and dismissed to grab onto and fiercely stand in love of self.Her compassionate insights will wrap you in comfort and fuel you to get up and get going to live the life you always wanted. Here's some highlights for today:Break free from the rules that are holding you backImportance of self love and how to find courage to be your authentic selfNever give up on yourself regardless of what others sayTake baby steps in trying out the real youLearn to be loved for who you are, not who others want you to beCelebrate the real you by living your dream and feeling joyfulIf you are struggling to find your authentic self, remember you aren't alone! Living multiple cultures is a journey of self discovery. Don't give up on yourself! Victoria's story will give you hope and inspiration to discover self love to live your authentic self. Keep fighting for you dreams.Read more about Victoria in this article on our website, LifeLnxx.com, her social media links and links to what you heard here today. 🔑 💖 🔑 💖 🔑 💖 🔑 💖 🔑 💖 🔑 💖 🔑 💖 🔑 💖 🔑 💖 🔑 💖 🔑 💖 🔑 💖 🔑 💖Consuelo is a first gen Peruvian, structural engineer and mother who encourages Latinas to authentically speak their truth by embracing their cultural identity, a source of fiery strength and profound joy. Connect with ConsueloFollow us on Instagram and Twitter at @LifeLnxx and subscribe to our YouTube channel @LifeLnxxCatch up at LifeLnxx.com to take your life to the next level and share your story.

Drawing inner strength is literally what Victoria Blumenfeld relied on to escape a traumatic cult and heal her inner niña through art. Victoria is an immensely talented colored pencil artist who turned to her innate artistic talent to create her own beautiful life.Her Mexican and Salvadoran culture were whitewashed from the blanket of cult conformity. Even so, she was burdened with keeping the family together by taking on adult responsibilities as a child.Victoria experienced losing both her Latina cultura and herself until that moment when she screamed, "Enough!" and fought to regain her self identity.She took a courageous stand against a religious cult to begin her journey of self discovery and healing at the age of 21, taking a plane for the first time and reveling in the freedom of choice.It's amazing how this soft spoken, yet fierce, Latina fought for her authentic self and now wants to help others heal from their traumatic childhoods through art.Highlights from this episode with Victoria Blumenfeld: Deep insights into a Religious Cult's oppressive life Heart Wrenching choice between Self and those you love Power of hope to keep dreams alive Victoria explains how her new collection, "Rebirth", is healing her inner niña Discover how Victoria is helping Latinas heal from traumatic childhoods by revisiting childhood dreamsRead more about Victoria in this article on our website, LifeLnxx.com, her social media links and links to what you heard here today.Consuelo is a first gen Peruvian, structural engineer and mother who encourages Latinas to authentically speak their truth by embracing their cultural identity, a source of fiery strength and profound joy.Connect with ConsueloFollow us on Instagram and Twitter at @LifeLnxx and subscribe to our YouTube channel @LifeLnxxCatch up at LifeLnxx.com to take your life to the next level and share your story.

Remember last week, how excited Claudia Valenzuela described her true success by going out in the world? How taking the risk into the unknown turned her life into something she had never even imagined? Good thing this is a Pod Club episode that draws on everything we learned last week and bring it all forward to affect our lives today.Claudia must have manifested the same for the Life Lnxx Podcast because Consuelo jumped on a plane to Tarragona, Spain, to answer a surprising Call to Action. It doesn't end there, though. Consuelo ventured up into the mountains to learn about the newest and most successful wine region, Priorat. But, what she learned was shocking, not surprising, but still shocking. The experiences of Claudia, Consuelo and the Priorat region all collide, coincide and explode into their wildest dreams. That's not coincidence, that's the culturaFind out what happened on the road in Spain that will make you jump out of your seat and start living a life you never dreamed of... Get into the unknown, take risk, seek opportunity to live your wildest dreams!✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨Consuelo is a first gen Peruvian, structural engineer and mother who encourages Latinas to authentically speak their truth by embracing their cultural identity, a source of fiery strength and profound joy. Connect with ConsueloFollow us on Instagram and Facebook at @LifeLnxx and message us there to hold the mic and share your story, celebrate la cultura and find belonging in la comunidad. Catch up at LifeLnxx.com , discover more articles about our amazing guests, the information they share and how to reach out to them to connect with your new amiga.

Listening to Claudia Valenzuela makes you feel like she lives in another universe, one where joy is endless, beauty is everywhere and there are no limits in life. Her vivacious personality is infectious and perfect as a Latina Business Coach guiding Latinas to break down limiting mindset block to achieve their dreams. Coming from Durango, MX to a small agricultural town in Eastern Washington wasn't too different. But, hitting the "Big City" of Seattle made her realize she had a whole world to explore and life would never be the same old, same old. No more cultural limitations, no more "que va a decir la gente", no more "seek security". Instead, Claudia inspires the next First Gens to take big risks for big rewards, just like their parents did. Claudia talks about: ✨ Going from a small ranchito in Durango, MX to the University of Washington, population of 40,000 with only 3% Mexican students ✨ How taking the plunge to study abroad motivated her to live in Spain ✨ Her passion to make friends from strangers and learn their story ✨ Discovering the world inspired her to become an entrepreneur, a digital nomad, and quit her day job ✨ Encouraging Latina Entrepreneurs to break free from limiting mindsets ✨ What no one would ever guess about herRead more about Claudia in this article on our website, LifeLnxx.com, her social media links and links to what you heard here today. Connect with Claudia Valenzuela through Instagram and her website!🇲🇽 🇲🇽 🇲🇽 🇲🇽 🇲🇽 🇲🇽 🇲🇽 🇲🇽 🇲🇽 🇲🇽 🇲🇽 🇲🇽 🇲🇽 🇲🇽 🇲🇽 🇲🇽 🇲🇽Consuelo is a first gen Peruvian, structural engineer and mother who encourages Latinas to authentically speak their truth by embracing their cultural identity, a source of fiery strength and profound joy. Encuentras Your Voice! Speak your hard truths so they get out of your head and into our hearts. Connect with ConsueloFollow us on Instagram and Twitter at @LifeLnxx and subscribe to our YouTube channel @LifeLnxxCatch up at TheLnxx.com to take your life to the next level and share your story.

Starting Season 5 today and our 100th episode with a reintroduction and a spoiler alert of the amazing Latinas coming up! This is the Latina podcast for the modern cultura. Find out who escaped a cult and uses art to heal past trauma, and who is changing how Latinas and women of color are received (Not!) in the science fields based on her Masters thesis and next week, who is breaking cultural narratives by throwing aside "Que va a decir, la gente?" to do her own thang and encouraging young Latinas to do the same. Listen to how it all got started and how it morphed into a safe place for Latinas to share their truth, embrace la cultura and find belonging in the comunidad. Feel like you are in your favorite place with amigas you always needed, speaking like no one is listening. It's the hard truth that feels so good to be out of our heads and into your hearts.So much gratitude to the first amiga that said, "I know exactly how you feel" and gave the power to reach 100!! And tons of love to all the new listeners that are growing this comunidad into your favorite place to be understood and loved. ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨Consuelo is a first gen Peruvian, structural engineer and mother who encourages Latinas to authentically speak their truth by embracing their cultural identity, a source of fiery strength and profound joy. Connect with ConsueloFollow us on Instagram and Facebook at @LifeLnxx and message us there to hold the mic and share your story, celebrate la cultura and find belonging in la comunidad. Catch up at LifeLnxx.com , discover more articles about our amazing guests, the information they share and how to reach out to them to connect with. your new amiga.

This is the last of our summer refresh of highlights from our brilliant amigas of Season 2 from last year. These amazing guests are just what you need to live your best self. Today's episode is based on the full length interview in Ep. 70, Get To The Root Cause and Yank It Out, with Brenda Amiel, a master certified N L P, Hypnosis and Timeline therapy coach.Brenda is the founder of High Vibes Consulting, providing powerful breakthroughs to entrepreneurs to help them eliminate personal blocks and create transformational paths to clarity. And let me tell you, by the end of this episode, you will have mind-blowing clarity unless you've already been graced by Brenda's talents.This was a first for me. Now, you may think she stepped right into this career, but her romantic relationships cycled through the familiar pattern of volatility, instability, and people pleasing, eventually leading to Brenda having traumatic episodes, and that's when she discovered N L P and hypnosis. And within a year she quit her nine to five job to become a master certified N L P, Hypnosis and Timeline therapy coach.Reach out to Brenda through her website and IG links in this article. Consuelo is a first gen Peruvian, structural engineer and mother who encourages Latinas to authentically speak their truth by embracing their cultural identity, a source of fiery strength and profound joy. Connect with ConsueloFollow us on Instagram and Twitter at @LifeLnxx and subscribe to our YouTube channel @LifeLnxxCatch up at TheLnxx.com to take your life to the next level and share your story.

We are on our summer refresh, taking some time to chill with highlights from past episodes, giving our new listeners a cool intro to the podcast and our long time subscribers a refresh on the amazing amigas we have had on the show.Today's highlight will add the chill vibes into your summertime because that is what our fab guest, Dawn Toledo Walsh is all about: taking time away from the intensity of life, from screen time and distractions to just spend time together, or even alone, to tap into that calm healing we need regularly.Dawn shares her cultural struggles of rising through corporate life at a time when diversity was basically zero and ultimately, let her beautiful, curly hair down in reclaiming her cultural identity.After rising to VP of her division before 40!, the pandemic gave her a hard stop. She took the opportunity to start her new business, Puzzle Culture, a thematic subscription box company. Each box is filled with gorgeous jigsaw puzzles, based on artwork from women artists, and goodies that flush out the theme.Listen to her full episode here, Episode 67 Building A Joy Company, One Puzzle Piece at a Time and the article, Start the Company of Your Dreams, sharing all the resources.Consuelo is a first gen Peruvian, structural engineer and mother who encourages Latinas to live their truth out loud, feel empowered by their cultural identity because that is the superpower.Connect with ConsueloFollow us on Instagram and Twitter at @LifeLnxx and reach out to be part of the conversation and Latina narrative because every story is valuable to the comunidad. Feel seen, understood and loved.Catch up at TheLnxx.com to learn about the powerful Latinas and share your story.

Catch a refresh of highlights from Ep 62, Transformation Travel for First Gen Latinas, with Latina Founders, Ana Gaona and Sandy Correa, of Two Peacocks Travel to carry you over our summer break. These brilliant Latinas first came on the podcast in October 2022, just as they were starting their business. And now you can find them all over the world, leading Latinas through exciting, first time traveling experiences.Ana and Sandy remind us how vital traveling can be to open up our minds, build confidence and nurture self love. Ana reminds us that moving through the world is a journey, not a checklist of tourist destinations and selfie moments, although while in RomeSee where they are now on their Instagram reels and get ready to plan your travel adventure with these vivacious Latinas.Resources for today's showConsuelo is a first gen Peruvian, structural engineer and mother who encourages Latinas to live their truth out loud, feel empowered by their cultural identity because that is the superpower.Connect with ConsueloFollow us on Instagram and Twitter at @LifeLnxx and reach out to be part of the conversation and Latina narrative because every story is valuable to the comunidad.Catch up at TheLnxx.com to learn about the powerful Latinas and share your story.

Catch a refresh of highlights from Ep 52, with Olga Espíritu, Financial Planning for Latinas, by Latinas, to carry you over our summer break. Soul sister, telling it like it is and still creating a "spa experience" for Latinas to learn how to navigate their financial security.Women may experience life stages much differently. Divorce, economic instability, single parenting have affected women's earning power for decades. Learn the power behind a woman financial planner in meeting women's needs, for financial security, in all stages of life.Featured guest, Olga Espíritu, shares her journey from growing up in Queens, New York, the daughter of Ecuadorian immigrants, to founding her own wealth advisory group, Tree of Life Wealth with a specialty branch just for women, Women's Financial Planning Boutique.After listening to this episode, you will be eager to book a free session with Olga on her Women's Financial Planning Boutique website to learn how to secure life wealth.Resources for today's showConsuelo is a first gen Peruvian, structural engineer and mother who encourages Latinas to live their truth out loud, feel empowered by their cultural identity because that is the superpower.Connect with ConsueloFollow us on Instagram and Twitter at @LifeLnxx and reach out to be part of the conversation and Latina narrative because every story is valuable to the comunidad.Catch up at TheLnxx.com to learn about the powerful Latinas and share your story.

On this first day of Summer in the Northern Hemisphere, we celebrate everything simple and ordinary beyond other's expectations of us! This is a Pod Club episode that gives us insight to what we listened to last week with our featured guest, Valeria Aloe, Author of 'Uncolonized Latinas: Transforming Our Mindsets and Rising Together. We take time to really sit in the valuable gems that she brought forward and what it means in living the #FirstGenVida. There are two real gems: First, identifying the conflicting messages we receive from our Latina culture and the US society. Both these narrative create expectations that we feel obligated to meet but really, may have nothing to do with what we really want. Are you trapped trying to meet expectations that have nothing to do with your dreams? Second, the realization that happiness is rooted in our true self, as we were born, with our own dreams, curiosities and desires. It's the "ordinary" life away from the insanity but really, it's an extraordinary way to live.If you missed last week's episode with Valeria Aloe, no worries! This episode stands on its own. Plus, this is the Season 4 ending episode and Life Lnxx will be stepping off for a month long break but no worries! We aren't really gone. A new 15 minute segment pulled from Season 4 episodes will drop every Wednesday. Now is the time to catch up on your favorite listening!Step into your truth, ladies!Consuelo is a first gen Peruvian, structural engineer and mother and even abuelita now!, who encourages Latinas to disregard conformity so their true personalities and talents will make this world a sassy musical rather than a monologue. Viva! Want to tell your story and join the comunidad? Connect with Consuelo on our website at TheLnxx.com and on Instagram.Follow us on Instagram and Twitter at @LifeLnxx

Get your tissues out because this episode strikes to the heart and opens you up to all the difficulties of living the #FirstGenVida. You will feel all the feels of struggle, isolation, and overworked but wait for it.... by the end you will be jumping out of your cushy sofa and cheering!Today's fabulous Latina shares her journey from her beloved Argentina to Dartmouth for an MBA, distraught from the culture shock. Yet, she never gave up until the Universe took her down.In this episode, we do a deep dive into sassy Latina, Valeria Aloe, awarded author of Uncolonized Latinas and Founder of the Rising Together movement. Valeria was on a fast rising corporate career track to prove success while also listening to her cultural messages to raise her children on her own. It all came tumbling down in a moment of utter collapse.But like the Phoenix Rising, Valeria learned to trust her inner niña and find her way back to the amazing women she was born to be with a Masters in Spiritual Sciences. She shares insights from her book and teachings of how to shed cultural messages, find your true soul and create the life of your dreams by living, yep, an ordinary life, rooted in your essence.Valeria speaks towards: Culture shock taking her identity away US definition of success mixed with cultural narratives is no bueno Learning to sit with yourself in silence to discover your soul Healing your sense of self to believe you deserve all good thingsRead more about Valeria in this article on our website, TheLnxx.com, her social media links and links to what you heard here today.Consuelo is a first gen Peruvian, structural engineer and mother who encourages Latinas to authentically speak their truth by embracing their cultural identity, a source of fiery strength and profound joy.Connect with ConsueloFollow us on Instagram and Twitter at @LifeLnxx and subscribe to our <a...

It's Pod Club time when we dive into last week's episode and focus on the real gems of what we learned from Stephanie De La Cruz, Founder of De La Creamery ice cream, with flavors inspired by her Mexican heritage. Just like your favorite book club, you'll want to sit back, grab your favorite bevvie and join in the discussion. If you missed last week's episode with Stephanie De La Cruz, no worries! This episode stands on its own. This week is all about leaning into cultural identity to discover true success on your terms. We are taught to aspire to what we see around us. But, it's a different culture than our DNA, so we end up just copying behaviors and not living our true identity. Stephanie had a great career, hitting all the marks, but she knew she had more to give than what her roles required. Then, she received the catalyst that lit her up and guided her back to her cultural identity and with that, real success.It's all about learning to live WHO you are, rather than, WHAT you are. And she's not alone as I discovered at the 2023 NCCWSL event at University of Maryland where I presented my workshop, Cultural Identity: Authenticity is Your Superpower. The exciting discovery is that we are all together in this journey, with support and kindness to help each other find their true identity. Plus, a sneak peek into next week's episode with award winning author of 'Uncolonized Latinas', Valeria Aloe. Her story gives grace to be easier on yourself and believe that your best life comes when living true to who you are.Step into your truth, ladies!Consuelo is a first gen Peruvian, structural engineer and mother (and even abuelita! now) who encourages Latinas to authentically speak their truth by embracing their cultural identity, a source of fiery strength and profound joy. Connect with ConsueloFollow us on Instagram and Twitter at @LifeLnxx and subscribe to our YouTube channel @LifeLnxxCatch up at TheLnxx.com to take your life to the next level and share your story.

Sweet, sweet Summertime is just around the corner and what's the #1 go to? Ice cream!Today's fabulous Latina ice cream maker has you grabbing some scoops all year long with her unique, Mexican inspired flavors, like Elote with Spicy Habanero ripple or Horchata, her very first flavor!In this episode, we do a deep dive into sassy Latina, Stephanie De La Cruz, the brilliant creator behind De La Creamery ice cream company. Stephanie rediscovered her Mexican heritage and the joy of la comunidad by leaving her successful career behind for an entrepreneurial adventure.Get to know Stephanie to appreciate her ice cream: Leaving LA chicana culture for the SF Giants How she went from broadcasting to ice cream maker Her personal story behind every flavor Discovering cultural identity and commitment to comunidadRead more about Stephanie in this article on our website, TheLnxx.com, her social media links and links to what you heard here today.Consuelo is a first gen Peruvian, structural engineer and mother who encourages Latinas to authentically speak their truth by embracing their cultural identity, a source of fiery strength and profound joy.Connect with ConsueloFollow us on Instagram and Twitter at @LifeLnxx and subscribe to our YouTube channel @LifeLnxxCatch up at TheLnxx.com to take your life to the next level and share your story.

Do you ever feel that something is missing in your life? Or, even, the life you are living feels foreign? Consider that you are may be carrying generations of trauma in your DNA that has yet to be healed. Emotional blockage can interfere with you living your true self!It may sound heavy and discouraging but truly, it's exciting!This Pod Club Episode has more sound bytes from last week's episode with Carina Ponce, Intentional and Ancestral Healer and Founder of Yo Soy Carina. We call out your inner niña to find her power to live the life she was intended for. You can be the nexus for healing your ancestral lineage to clear the way for yourself and generations forward. Bring the beautiful cultural knowledge of your ancestors to life and fill the void that once was pain and anxiety. If you missed last week's episode with Carina Ponce, no worries! This episode stands on its own. Step into your truth, ladies!Consuelo is a first gen Peruvian, structural engineer and mother and even abuelita now!, who creates this platform for Latinas to share their story, be heard and valued in their own right. Viva!Connect with ConsueloFollow us on Instagram and Twitter at @LifeLnxx. Subscribe to the LIFE LNXX Podcast on your favorite streaming platform to never miss an episode. Catch up at TheLnxx.com to take your life to the next level and share your story.

As First Gen Latinas, we often feel disconnected from our ancestral culture and family. But, wounds from the past may be showing up in our current life without any explanation where they come from. This void can even disrupt our most important relationship ~ the one with ourselves!Find a super comfy couch for this episode and a box of tissues because, woof!, listening to Carina Ponce, Intentional and Ancestral Healer, will have you sobbing in relief that there is an answer to all the emotions you have been feeling in your lifetime.Listen to Carina talk about:✨ Signs of disconnect with yourself and why it's crucial to mend the relationship✨ Emotional Intelligence isn't what you've heard✨ How physical and emotional ailments are rooted in emotional blockage✨ How to heal and live an intentional life of love and happinessDiscover all the links to Carina's hot topics in this article at TheLnxx.com.Consuelo is a first gen Peruvian, structural engineer and mother who encourages women, especially women of color, to disregard conformity so their true personalities and talents will make this world a sassy musical rather than a monologue. Viva!Connect with ConsueloFollow us on Instagram and Twitter at @LifeLnxx and subscribe to our YouTube channel @LifeLnxxCatch up at TheLnxx.com to take your life to the next level and share your story.

Wouldn't it be great if beauty companies were focused on raising our self confidence and self love? Well, if you listened to last week's episode with Melissa Polanco, Founder of Ring of Color beauty brand, you know that this dream really came true. If you missed it, now worries! This episode stands on its own.This is a Pod Club episode that gives us insight to what we listened to last week with our featured guest, Melissa Polanco. We take time to really sit in the valuable gems that she brought forward and what it means in living the #FirstGenVida. There are two real gems: Make the effort to step outside your comfort zone and create a community of support through camaraderie and mentorship to reach your goals. Remember, you are not alone and Latinas love supporting each other. Second, learn about leading with empathy, as a business owner, Founder or employee. Listening to Melissa, one feels the empathy and compassion she has for others and how that translates into leadership and company focus. Latinas are the powerful source for shifting business mindset, from small business owners to major corporations. Be the change, amigas!Plus, a special shout out for the AAUW National Conference of College Women Student Leaders that I am honored to present at with my 90 min workshop: Cultural Identity: Authenticity is Your SuperPower. And! a Sneak Peek of next week's guest, Carina Ponce, Mexican American Intuitive Healer who leads us through the power of healing and discovering your true path through energy and ancestral healing. Step into your truth, ladies!Consuelo is a first gen Peruvian, structural engineer and mother and even abuelita now!, who encourages Latinas to disregard conformity so their true personalities and talents will make this world a sassy musical rather than a monologue. Viva!Connect with ConsueloFollow us on Instagram and Twitter at @LifeLnxx and subscribe to our YouTube channel @LifeLnxxCatch up at TheLnxx.com to take your life to the next level and share your story.

Feeling unseen in the beauty industry as a women of color? Are you using beauty products intended to change your appearance rather than accentuate natural beauty? Most likely they were based on a model that didn't look like you.That all changes today as Melissa Polanco, Founder of Ring of Color beauty brand, shares her passion for celebrating diversity with products that bring out the best of you.Melissa shares her life journey of coming to the U.S., at 18, from the Dominican Republic and struggling to feel part of a culture that didn't look like her. Finding comfort and camaraderie in ESL classes, Melissa thrived in college earning a Bachelor's Degree in Zoology and a Masters in College Counseling, out of love of helping others.It's this intelligent curiosity and profound empathy that ultimately fired up her entrepreneurial spirit to start a Latina owned beauty brand that focused on people of color, who were overlooked in the industry. Melissa aimed to soften the struggle for anyone feeling left out and encourage self love by dedicating products that accentuate natural beauty.Her current lip products come in all shades and types to meet you on any given day. Melissa encourages self care and appreciation to emphasize that you are enough, with no need to conceal or cover up your emotions.She shared her story on Univision's 'Despierta America' last September, helping her realize that not only is she enough, she is going places. But, not without her friends and customers that she values for getting her to this point in her life.With makeup playing such an intimate role in expressing self, we need more owners like Melissa Polanco, who sell more than beauty products; she is gifting us self confidence to step out in the world and feel seen.Read more about Melissa Polanco, her Ring of Color beauty brand and the highlights of today's episode by clicking on this link._______________________________Consuelo is a first gen Peruvian, structural engineer and mother who encourages women, especially women of color, to disregard conformity so their true personalities and talents will make this world a sassy musical rather than a monologue. Viva!Connect with ConsueloFollow us on Instagram and Twitter at @LifeLnxx and subscribe to our YouTube channel @LifeLnxxCatch up at TheLnxx.com to take your life to the next level and share your story.

It takes a village... We hear those word often but don't always see the outcome. With the support of just 1 or 2 people, your life can change in ways you never would imagine.Find out how today's guest, Amayrani MaryLeen Villegas Parra, a cell and molecular biology grad student, did just that. Amayrani speaks of the support of her family, the cultura and her professors to rise above the feeling of imposter syndrome and believe in herself again. She highlights never giving up on yourself and learning to ask for help, a tough lesson to learn in the culture of Mande!But from who? There are more resources out there than you realize!Representation is everything so Amayrani, during her studies!, founded the Latinas in STEM (LSTEM) organization to assist high school and college students navigate the complex university system for funding, scholarships and programs. She would love to have Latinas working in STEM volunteer with LSTEM to work with students!There's also opportunity to donate to help Latinas offset tuition, books and living expenses so more time is given to studies to succeed.Discover the immense resources available for Latinas in STEM studies. Follow your curiosity and dreams by accessing the funding and scholarships available for you.Amayrani will fill you with hope and joy, empower you to go after your dreams and remind you there is help out there to get over the tough parts of life.Find out how you can help further Latinas in STEM by reading this article for all the links of what you heard here today!Consuelo is a first gen Peruvian, structural engineer and mother who encourages women, especially women of color, to disregard conformity so their true personalities and talents will make this world a sassy musical rather than a monologue. Viva!Connect with ConsueloFollow us on Instagram and Twitter at @LifeLnxx and subscribe to our YouTube channel @LifeLnxxCatch up at TheLnxx.com to take your life to the next level and share your story.

Calling all Latinas who thought they were just shy or didn't fit into their world! It's probably not you but the cultural rules you were raised in that muted your true personality. What's a great way to find out who you really are? By solo traveling, even a few hours away from home, to step out from the expectations and live freely. This Pod Club episode gives insight to last week's awesome episode with featured guest, Flavia Cornejo, solo travel expert and Founder of Latina Traveler. We take time to really sit in the valuable gems that she brought forward and what it means to live the #FirstGenVida. Flavia emphasized discovering your true self through solo travel and this week, we take it further to wondering what life you would live once you exploded on the scene, fully loving your real person. If you missed last week's episode with Flavia Cornejo, no worries! This episode stands on its own. Plus, a special shout out to Sylvia Hernandez McCallou, Mexican American owner of Nido's Backyard in Oakland, California, who shares her family recipes in a bougie, welcoming outdoor setting that feels like home.Step into your truth, ladies!Consuelo is a first gen Peruvian, structural engineer and mother and even abuelita now!, who encourages Latinas to disregard conformity so their true personalities and talents will make this world a sassy musical rather than a monologue. Viva!Connect with ConsueloFollow us on Instagram and Twitter at @LifeLnxx and subscribe to our YouTube channel @LifeLnxxCatch up at TheLnxx.com to take your life to the next level and share your story.

Have you always thought it takes lots of money to travel so you stayed home? Or, have the resources but no one to go with? Or, the worst, not allowed to go because what will the parents say? Trust me, they always have a say....Don't let that stop you from visiting the 197 countries of the World!Today's episode highlights Flavia Cornejo, a solo travel expert who has gone to 35 countries, plus 32 of the United States. Flavia, whose parents immigrated from Peru, is Founder of Latina Traveler and she is on a mission to lead women of color into the joys of solo traveling. This amiga is all about the fun and camaraderie of traveling the world, free from cultural rules or norms.Flavia shares her best secrets for traveling on a budget and the ultimate excitement of traveling solo that you don't see coming.You won't believe how old she was when she took her first solo international flight or the cultural trap that muted this vivacious and courageous amiga!Resources for today's showConsuelo is a first gen Peruvian, structural engineer and mother who encourages women of color, to disregard conformity so their true personalities and talents will make this world a sassy musical rather than a boring monologue. Viva!Connect with ConsueloFollow us on Instagram and Twitter at @LifeLnxx and subscribe to our YouTube channel @LifeLnxxCatch up at TheLnxx.com to take your life to the next level and share your story.

Are you one of those take your coffee and run people? Using coffee as a pick me up rather than a slow me down? This Pod Club episode is for you! Get the insights on last week's episode, with our featured guest, Gardenia Rosales, Founder of Cipota Coffee as we dive into the valuable gems she brought forward. Today's episode changes the American way of slamming coffee into the Salvadoran way of appreciating and savoring café as a way of life, rich with a deep relationship to the process and its people. They feel like family now! As they should, because we loooove our cafecito and now have more gratitude for each loving step of the process of coffee growing and roasting it to perfection. Change how you treat that treasured cup of coffee by carving out time to feel the love and warmth of the people who bring it to you. If you missed last week's episode with Gardenia Rosales, no worries! This episode stands on its own. But you don't want to miss Gardi's story of why she was inspired to quit her job, learn the coffee business in her ancestral land and start her own company.... all in a matter of months!Step into your truth, ladies!Consuelo is a first gen Peruvian, structural engineer and mother and even abuelita now!, who encourages Latinas to disregard conformity so their true personalities and talents will make this world a sassy musical rather than a monologue. Viva!Connect with ConsueloFollow us on Instagram and Twitter at @LifeLnxx and subscribe to our YouTube channel @LifeLnxxCatch up at TheLnxx.com to take your life to the next level and share your story.

Yes, you guessed it! This episode is all about the cafecito, your favorite beverage! This episode will blow you away, have you near to tears and full belly laughing at the end. All the feelz! Our featured guest, Gardenia Rosales, Founder of Cipota Coffee in Los Angeles, brings us through her early days with café. Her love of coffee started with both her parents, her father teaching her how to craft the perfect cup while her mother joined her with pan dulce. Now, Gardi has taken on new depths of coffee knowledge, exploring the Salvadoran coffee plantation volcano where she sources her coffee. By the time she teaches you the steps of the perfect cup, you will be your own favorite barista! Plus, learn the meaning behind the name. Her talent in describing El Salvador, its coffee and the power to overcome will have you ready to travel there and be immersed in the soulful coffee plantations of El Salvador.Resources for today's showConsuelo is a first gen Peruvian, structural engineer and mother who encourages women, especially women of color, to disregard conformity so their true personalities and talents will make this world a sassy musical rather than a monologue. Viva!Connect with ConsueloFollow us on Instagram and Twitter at @LifeLnxx and subscribe to our YouTube channel @LifeLnxxCatch up at TheLnxx.com to take your life to the next level and share your story.

It's Pod Club episode time! Listen to insights of what we learned last week with our featured guest, Damaly Gonzalez. We take time to really sit in the valuable gems that she brought forward and what it means in living the #FirstGenVida. It's all about the history this week. But not just any history! The valuable history of your ancestors that make you who you are and may not have even discovered yet. You are more than what your Ancestry results tell you. That's just scratching the surface of the complex, remarkable human you are. So take a deep dive into your ancestral history; the culture, history, people, and bring it all forward to the present day to discover not only who you are, but what it means to be you. View yourself in their power and love for you and today's problems will melt away. You already have everything you need to love life with your true self. If you missed last week's episode 80 with Damaly Gonzalez, no worries! This episode stands on its own. Step into your truth, ladies!Consuelo is a first gen Peruvian, structural engineer and mother and even abuelita now!, who encourages Latinas to disregard conformity so their true personalities and talents will make this world a sassy musical rather than a monologue. Viva!Connect with ConsueloFollow us on Instagram and Twitter at @LifeLnxx and subscribe to our YouTube channel @LifeLnxxCatch up at TheLnxx.com to take your life to the next level and share your story.

Talk about Puerto Rican pride!Being born in New York, or let's get real, Brooklyn/Williamsburg, couldn't keep the DNA from thriving in our featured guest, Damaly Gonzalez. Love of the Isla, love of culture, love of ancestors all came to the surface. And yet, her true identity called her to another country.Listen to Damaly share her life journey and immense knowledge of Puerto Rico, its history and the fight to keep it in the hands of it people. She shares her inspiration for writing her published piece, 'A Journey Back to Puerto Rico Before Maria' with the hopes that readers will respect the spirituality of Puerto Rico rather than viewing it as a commodity.This is an emotionally inspiring episode with a call to action for the Isla and yourself. Here's your chance to support the people of Puerto Rico, neglected by the U.S. after the hurricanes, and bring back the beauty of the island.And, we always through in some good love with Bad Bunny, honoring his authenticity, disruptor's success and love of country.Damaly is a published author in the NYU Latinx Project, writer of of opinion, analytical and idea pieces through stories of everyday life experiences to give rise to conscious minds.Resources for today's showConsuelo is a first gen Peruvian, structural engineer and mother who encourages women, especially women of color, to disregard conformity so their true personalities and talents will make this world a sassy musical rather than a monologue. Viva!Connect with ConsueloFollow us on Instagram and Twitter at @LifeLnxx and subscribe to our YouTube channel @LifeLnxxCatch up at TheLnxx.com to take your life to the next level and share your story.