Quarter before Noon: Recent Episodes
Elizabeth Sotelo
Hello everyone! It’s been a loooong minute since my last recording. I will be taking a break from podcasting to focus on my life. This could be a few days, months or for good. I don’t know what’s next but wanted to at least update you all and give a proper see you later since I just went MIA. You all have been amazing and we did this together. Thank you for showing up for me and being the real stars of the show.
Hello Everyone, this is the next episode with my students. They have a lot to say on various topics, so give them a listen. Thanks to their teacher and my friend for letting us do this.
Today I have the Career class speaking about what they’ve learned from class. They also talk about the topic of cheating and childhood trauma. I love them and hope you learn from them.
Today I tell you all the updates of my life including getting rid of my car, and my process with everything. Momma T joins with some wisdom tea. Make sure sup on this! ☕️
Sometimes everything happens all at once. That’s what’s happening in my life right now. So much change, but also so many blessings. If you are going through a lot remember to breathe and reach out to a friend. Those who love you make overwhelming situations a little less overwhelming
This week I start season 4! Wow! Thank you so much for getting me to this place. I couldn’t have done it without you. I wasn’t sure I was going to make this episode apart of the new season but felt like it’s time for a new season. What’s been your favorite episode of the last three seasons?❤️4️⃣
Back at it again with Ms. A’s teens. We discuss topics and share some conspiracy theories . Take a listen. What’s your opinion on these topics?
Hello everyone! I’m back at it with a another episode from my teens in English class. They voted the topics and will share about them. They have a lot of great insights on the topics. Thanks Ms. A for letting them share & all the love to you/r class.🫶🏽❤️
Today I’m talking to you about living in a space where compliments are normal and competition is overrated. Give out the compliments and let’s hype each other up!❤️
This week I talk about my Golden, 31st birthday and the things I learned from chapter 30. My big takeaway CELEBRATE EVERYONE EVERYWHERE however wherever you can. All the love!❤️
Today we team up with the one and only Clean with Maleifua, Maleifua. We talk about finances and try to teach you what we learned later on in life. Hope this helps with your dough and the future bread 🍞. Enjoy!
As we end Black Bistory Month, we now head into Women’s history month. (Shout out to all the black people holding it down in their places and spaces🙏🏽🙏🏾🙏🏿). I talk about my experiences being a woman in leadership and where it’s taken me. Let me know what you think about this topic. Support and Empower the women in your life, including yourself!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Hello everyone!❤️ Malei comes back on as we answer the question of would you date yourself, enoughness and so much more. We dove deep today. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Happy early love day! Today I have the lovely, amazing and beautiful roommate, sis and best friend Malei with me. We talk about how we feel about Valentine’s Day and where we at. We end it with would you date yourself? Well would you??--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Hello everyone, I feel like I have been M.I.A. So here is my January update. Nothing crazy has happened, but still some minor updates. I appreciate all the love always! (Even when I don’t show up for a few weeks)
Happy 2023 everyone! We made it another year! This episode talks about new years and my word for the year. What is your word for the year?❤️--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
This week I talk about the follow-up of what happened last episode with the racial profiling. Remember to stand up for yourself even when you are unsure of the outcome. Merry Christmas and let’s be kind and caring always!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Warning: Heavy Topic Alert This week I talk about my life updates and about racial profiling. My takeaway to you —-is don’t do it! Let’s be Kind humans. Those are my kind of humans.👏🏼--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
This week, my mom and I talk about Thanksgiving and giving thanks. What are you thankful for? I’m thankful and grateful for you all!❤️
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This week I update you on my life and give you my take on doing things slow. It doesn’t always have to be fast and furious. You feel me?
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This is the last episode of our teen perspective series. This one you won’t hear a lot of back and forth dialogue because we had more students, but they do give you their honest and true perspectives. Thank you for listening to our students. They are amazing and are changing the world. Thank you Mrs. Ali for letting your students do this. ❤️ will do more of this in the future as well.
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We are back at it with the teen perspectives again. They have a lot of wisdom. Be open to catching something they have to say. I want to thank Ms. Ali for letting her ELA class do this. A big Thank you to our students !❤️
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This is the start of a three part series about all things teens. My wonderful and thoughtful teens are lending their perspectives on what it’s like being a teen in these crazy days. Thank you Mrs. Ali for allowing your students to do this. Thank you students for being transparent.❤️🙏🏽Please listen and gain some eye opening perspectives.
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This week I talk about the beauty of Hispanic Heritage month and what it means for me. Support some local businesses!
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Hi! I’m back! It’s been a moment so I thought I would dive back in with a lighter topic that everyone can get on board with. We are talking about fixing the crowns of those who need it. Co-hosted by my momma. ❤️
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This week I talk about going speed dating. I lay out my whole scenario and tel you what I learned. Tune in!
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This week I catch you up on my life and talk to you about having a teachable moment with my students and moments where they teach me. We should all be willing to learn since we are in the SCHOOL OF LIFE. Enjoy!
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This week we talk about how some people even though they have the best intentions don’t always have your best interest in mind. Listen to the ones who really know you
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This week I have the joy of talking to my good friend Jardae. She shares what she’s learned from past relationships and how it’s helped her in her current one, so take a listen. ❤️
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This week I talk about my week and the things I learned. We are halfway through the year, there’s still time to do what you need to because it’s only a quarter before noon!❤️
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This week I talk about the things I’ve learned and my treasure nuggets I took from them. What was your treasure nugget from your week?
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This week Malei and I have a book club talk. We read chapter 1 of Singled out In a Couple’s World by Christa Smith. Hear our thoughts and unedited responses to this chapter and how it applies to our lives. Hope you enjoy !
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Hello everyone! We made it to season 3!!!🎉👏🏼 This is me sharing my current creative block and life updates. Let’s make season 3 even better. Tell me what you want hear about/from this season. I love you all!
The seniors takeover and I’m completely here for it. They talk about the unknown variables of the future and the ways they have overcome. If you know any high schooler this may be good for them to learn from. To the Class of 2022, you did it! Keep pressing on!
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It’s been almost two years since Quarter Before Noon was started. I talk about what I’ve learned and the things that still remain the same. I love you and you all are the best! Happy AAPI MONTH!🌺🌴
Hello lovely people! This week I have the beautiful opportunity to share my mom with you all. She offers some life lessons and wisdom. If you don’t have a mom you can adopt her. Happy Mother’s Day to ALL the mothers out their and even the fathers who play the mother role.
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Today I talk about hearing the still small voice to repair the broken bridges or broken hearts. We are alive so we have time.
This week I talk about those Text Convos that get you in your feels. Sometimes the way you want to react and how you should respond are two different things. Think about it. Guest Co-Host: @CleanwithMaleifua
Hello my people! Today I talk about how you can be grown (mature) but still have areas of immaturity. Let this be a time for you to maybe look at some areas of your mature life that might be immature.
This week we do a collab with @cleanwithmaleifua and we took about our 20s’ and the unmet expectations we had and what we learned. You don’t want to miss out. You want to hear more good content,listen to cleanwithmaleifua
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This episode I talk about what I’ve learned from the 29th year of life and what I hope to gain in the next decade of my life. I’m ready for a transformative thirty. LETS GO!!
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I have the privilege of having my friend, Mrs. A co-host with me as we talk to the students about their life experiences and what it looks like to be a teen these days. I learn so much from them. I hope you take something from their experiences. Much love to you ladies! ❤️
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This week I had the opportunity of speaking to my friends, and coworkers. They have been in the education field a long time. They talk about the joys and struggles of being women educators. You don’t want to miss this class!
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Happy International women’s day! Today we talk about what it’s like to be a whole woman and the rest that you can find in that. We have my co-host and host of @clean with maleifua, Maleifua M sharing her wisdom with us. Don’t forget to celebrate women everywhere!
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This episode is for all my body lovers who sometimes, it just ain’t it and you have to try to love yourself a little bit more. Even if you don’t love your body, you or someone you love can point out something they love about you. I love you and I love your body!❤️
This week I had the privilege of speaking to my students about being seniors, having to learn in the midst of the pandemic and their advice for youth. They approach the topics with sincerity and transparency. Take notes as they are the leaders of tomorrow. Thank you M,V,L, & A.❤️
Hello friends and loved ones, this week we talk about how we have grown since last Valentine’s Day❤️ We have different stories but growth is similar. We hope that no matter what happened last year that you have a deeper love for the Lord and yourself. Happy ❤️❤️LOVE day!
Today I talk about Black History Month. Where it started and where we are now. May this inspire you to reach out to the black individuals in your life who have shaped you. “If they don’t give you a seat at the table, bring a folding chair”.-Shirley Chisholm (I think I said it wrong on the pc)
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This week I talk about what it means to be sunshine in the desert and I’m not just talking about being in AZ. Sometimes we go through metaphorical “deserts”.
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Hello beautiful listeners! Today my cohost and I talk with our dear friend Karina to share about which character in Encanto we related to the most. If you watched it let us know who you related to if any.
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This week I talk about working with the youth of today. They have so much to say, so listen closely to those young people around you. You might learn something new and gain a deeper perspective on issues of today.
This week my co-host and I talk about movies we recently watched and our takeaways from each one. Don’t just take our word for, see for yourselves.
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Every year, I have a word for the year. This year it was Enough, but I got caught up in the word FOCUS that I wasn’t even focused on the actual word. Also, I share about the 2022 word. Cheers 🥂 to the New Year!
Wham said it best “Last Christmas…” This episode I’m sharing where I was at this time last year and where I’m at (physically and mentally) this year. Merry Christmas to ALL and to all a good rest of 2021
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This week we have a special guest, my mother and our co host (Mele) back to talk about taking care of people and what that looks like. Listen to their nuggets of wisdom if you or someone you know is taking care of someone. Note: remember to care for yourselves as you care for others
I have been sleigh-cking 🛷 lately. Anyways this is a short one filled with tidbits about how to handle this holiday season. I’m hoping to give you some tips for this season. I’ve been in a daze but let’s cheers 🥂
This week I talk about how I am moving to a new job, but what I have learned from this past job. You can always learn something from the places you’ve been.
Legacy has always been seen as something you think about when you die, but it’s so much more than it. It’s about how you live. What kind of legacy are you leaving?
This weekend I had the chance to reflect on almost being 30 and what that might look like for me. But in the mean time I’m embracing my last few months as a gal who’s in her late 20s😜
I talk about honoring your body and what that looks like for me. Your body is important, so listen when it speaks. Sometimes it’s just a whisper, sometimes it’s a yell!
This episode I talk about doing the things I want to do, even touching on things need to be done in my life. As I reflect on almost 30
This is part two of the friendship series. In order to have friends, you have to show yourself friendly. This week I talk about what are good qualities in friendships. Whatever we are looking for we should also be that to our friends. Te amo mis amigos!❤️👯♀️🕺🏻💃💃🏼
This week I talk with my longest friend, Bianey. She talks about what has kept our friendship going through the years. We also discuss friendship breakups and how that effects us. Take a listen. Much love everyone!
This week Malei and I talk about the concept John Maxwell talks about as adding value to others. It’s a simple concept but it does wonders for others. Take a listen! How are you adding values to others?
This week I talk about relationships with others, myself and even my work. Relationships are a part of life and what are we doing to keep them healthy? Also, Updates on my life 🤪
This week I talk about my undating season. I know you are trying to keep up and so am I, so here’s the skinny: I am now not dating . I was and now am not. Here are some lessons I’ve learned in like and loss.
Today’s podcast I talk about all the things I have been processing. Oh or should I say August song. I love you guys and thanks for always listening even when I’m not on my A game
Today we talk about being a safe place vs. being an authentic place for people. What does this mean to us? You’ll find out. Btw- WE ARE NOT PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS!
Today on QBN we have another couch conversation, where Malei and I talk about purity, sex, communication and boundaries. All the tough topics in one. Don’t miss it!
ROOMMATE TAKE OVER!!! I’ve yield the mic, choose to sit on the Hot & cold seat for the night. Hear me answer some real questions about myself, relationship status & etc. My roommate wants to know the deets. P.S Listen to podcast on instructions on how to win $10 Starbucks gift card.
Mele is back again. This week we talk about cultural misconceptions of Polynesians/ being from Hawaii. 🌺 You all ready for this cultural lesson by professor Mele?
Today I talk about adulting and how ultimately how it has everything to do with our personal growth. 🪴 This week I have a special guest, friend and now roommate, Mele.❤️
Season 2👏🏼❤️🙌 I’m talking about being your own sexy. You should always be able to look at yourself and say “yasss, 👑 Queen/ King “!👸🤴🏻
May is Mental Health Awareness month. It’s important to be aware of your mental health and the folks around you! It’s okay to have Jesus and a therapist!❤️
Today I’m talking about how it’s important to be consistent in all areas of life, but also how accountability comes into play. I believe there are moments they walk hand in hand.
Today I talk about how I’ve learned to hug my culture, which is Mexican 🇲🇽 and American 🇺🇸. We should all give our cultures that have made us a giant group hug! ❤️
It’s been 4 years since I graduated. Reliving my days and the things I learned. Take a 🎧
Today I’m talking about double standards and things that one gender can get away with, while the other can’t. Ps don’t touch people’s hair without their consent!
Bring Your Own Best. Today I’m talking about bringing your best to work and life in general. Your best allows others to bring their best. If you could be the best, why be anything else?❤️
This week I talk about some first adventures I had. Painful, but learned from all of them. Maybe you can relate!
This is the episode where I talk about the 28 things I’ve learned since last March. I’m sure there’s more than 28, but these were the ones that stuck out.
Today I talk about relationships or my lack thereof 😜and the ways I’ve grown in self love. I hope something is a take away for you. You can always grow in self love as you grow in relationships.
This week I’m talking about how forgiving and releasing go hand in hand. It’s nice to be forgiven and it’s beautiful to be the one who forgives
This is the one where we talk about self-awareness. The more of it you have the better you’ll be. It’s something that you can never get enough. I explain what this psychology term means and how we can be more self aware.
We all have had setbacks in life, but how will we get up for our COMEBACK. We decide how that will look. Let’s give it all we got
Sweetie, you are awesome, so why do you doubt yourself? I talk about the reasons we doubt and how to overcome that weird little voice that says we can’t!
This week is about HOPE In midst of disappointment. It’s like the sequel from last week. There’s always hope we just have to go around the corner to find it.
Today I’m talking about disappointment. It happens to all of us, but we don’t have to live there. I share why disappointment can be a GOOD thing.
Today I’m talking about having our weirdness at the table. We are all a little weird, and that makes us normal. 🤪🤪
This week I talk about vision and what it truly looks like. I’m not talking about Thats so Raven either;) I share my vision for 2021. I have an honored guest on here, neighbor and friend, Madeline, who also happens to be the coolest science teacher you’ll meet. 👩🏻🔬
This episode I am talking about what it looks like to be assertive and how I’ve grown in it. Like all good things it doesn’t happen over night.
This episode I’m answering some questions you had for me. Hopefully you learn something about me and maybe it will get you to think about the answers for your own life.❤️ ps HAPPY NEW YEAR!
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This episode is what we can do in 2021 & that’s to be humble. There’s enough room for you/your talents at the table, while making space for others. Let’s all get full on that delicious humble pie🥧
It’s almost Christmas! Buddy the elf would be so happy. This week I talk about what Christmas means to me now vs. when I was a little girl. Remember that your love is a gift to everyone. Christmas can be any day of the year!
This episode is all about what I’ve learned this year. This year has been unlike any other year and even in the midst of the crazy, I’ve learned some things. Here’s to all that’s in store in our year to come. 🥂
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This week parental guidance is suggested as I have mother Teresa on the podcast. She shares about holidays, heartbreaks, and happiness. You don’t want to miss what this woman of wisdom has to say.
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Today I’m talking about being flexible in a world always changing. Hopefully, you are given out as much or more grace than you’ve received.
Pixar said it best “ just keep swimming”. In life we have to persevere in order to reach our goals. It’s not easy, but it’s so worth it!
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Gratefulness is not just for the season of food and family (Thanksgiving), but EVERYDAY!! It has so many benefits, so why not be grateful?🤷🏽♀️
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This episode is all about what it looks like to be a servant leader and YES it’s exactly what you think it is!
Family is usually the people that you have had for your entire life but the other view of family are the ones you create for yourself.I’ll be talking about the importance of all of it!
It’s so easy to speak negative, but try doing the harder better thing of speaking kindly. You never how your words can change a persons’ their day let alone their life
Talking about traits we look for in friends and why friendship is important to our love for so many reasons.
This is the episode where I talk about advice I would give to myself. Life lessons I’ve learned along the way
This episode is all about my love for thrifting. It’s good for recycling, but also doing my part to help with slave labor. Hope you enjoy and send me your favorite thrift stores or ethical brands !!
Let the words flow and the colors show. This is the episode we are talking about being creative because you my friend are Creative Being!🧑🏻🎨👨🏻🎨👩🏽🎤🧑🏽🎤
This is episode on body love and body positivity. Your body is temple, so treat it with love!❤️ *Not a expert on the topic, just a friend who cares🥰
Today I talk about supporting your local girl gang. Women are powerful, but we are even more powerful when we band together. What does sisterhood look like?
We are talking about work hard, play hard. It’s hard navigating work and life but hopefully these tips and tricks and lessons I’ve learned can help you out a little.
This is me talking about FAITH. For me it’s important to believe in someone that’s bigger than me. I am attempting to handle this tough topic with gentleness and love!❤️ Send me your questions or comments! * not an expert on the topic
This is the episode where I want to tell you about myself . Grab a blanket and some tea because I want you to get comfy, as if we were getting to know each other in person. Let me know a fun fact about you after you listen to it!❤️
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Let the expectations you have of others fall to the ground. Stop expecting YOU from others. This is just one of few things I have been learning lately! ❤️
Today I dive in with my cohost, Allie Q. We talk about personality types/tests including Myers-Briggs, the 5 love languages and the Enneagram. We hope you enjoy it!!❤️
I can’t speak for everyone’s experience in being in Essential worker, but here’s mine working at a Food Bank
This is my journey with singleness and what I have learned from it. * Not a relationship expert/counselor.
Today I talk about inspiring people/ celebrities we appreciate. Then, the challenge is placed to even see be your own inspiration. Do THE DANG THING!!!
In the Words of Demi Lovato, “what’s wrong with being confident?” And to that I would say NOTHING! Let’s believe in ourselves as much as we believe in others.
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Today I’m talking about the happenings of now, the person of the Present. Reminding all of us that today is a 🎁, so let’s treat it like that. There’s value in today!
We all experience different grief and loss in life. When we do, how are we caring for our family/ friends ? Let’s say what we need to say and just be present with folks...
This episode is a reminder as your friend to go after the things that you want in this life. YOU have the power to make them happen, so take the first step!!
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Some of us have moved too many times to count, while others have lived in the same pad their whole life. I’m here to give you my journey with moving boxes and the lessons I’ve learned along the way!❤️
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Life lessons with Lizzy Liz! This week had a lesson in learning that I am enough for...
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