Creating Connections: Recent Episodes
MadMagz
I am convinced that the key to happiness is in manifesting your own ingenuity. Through self love, creating connections, and a dash of vulnerability this can be achieved. Host Magdalena Madrigal shares her own insight as well as has conversations with peers about entrepreneurship, personal growth, and culture.
Ever wonder if working in a startup is for you? Adrian, co-founder of Spark, is making it easier and better for you to find out.
Discover how "Spark" is all about leveling the playing field for professionals of color (POC) when it comes to job applications and startups. We'll explore how Spark not only provides solutions but also tackles the mental hurdles POCs often face, like turning personal experiences, into resume-worthy assets.
In this episode, we'll take a deep dive into Adrian's background and the unique journey that inspired him to launch Spark. Following that, we'll provide you with a comprehensive overview of what you can anticipate as a user of the Spark platform
Connect with Adrian: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriantovalin/
#creatingconnectionswithmagdalena #Entrepreneurship #creativity #startups #motivation #personaldevelopment #DiversityinTech #POC
Can't get past the starting phase? This might do the trick.
MadMondayz are motivational episodes that help you clear your mind before a productive week!
In this powerful episode, I sit down with Gabriella, who shares her deeply personal journey of making the tough decision to walk away from her life as a D1 athlete. She takes us back to the crossroads of choosing her college path and navigating the maze of uncertainties. We dive deep into her journey from being a D1 athlete, the emotions and thoughts that came with considering a life beyond sports, and the courageous leap she took to redefine her identity.
Tune in to uncover the key factors that drove her decision, the positive self-discoveries post-athlete life, and the profound lessons she's learned about herself along the way. This episode is all about resilience, adaptability, and how transformation shapes your perspective on personal growth and identity. 🎧🎙️🌟
Join us for an inspiring conversation with indie artist, filmmaker, and actor, Bertrand Best. Born and raised in "The SWAT" in Houston, Texas, Bertrand's journey is a captivating blend of cinema and personal growth.
Discover how he transformed his passion for filmmaking into a serious endeavor during his time at Sam Houston State University. Bertrand co-founded a black film society, facing challenges that tested his leadership and communication skills.
Explore Bertrand's journey of self-improvement, driven by the need for better collaboration and communication within his team. Learn from a specific instance where a lack of effective interpersonal communication prompted introspection and positive change.
Listen as Bertrand shares the strategies and resources that enhanced his interpersonal communication skills and contributed to the success of BARB Productions.
Tiktok: @bertrandbest_
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pYn7qwHz3pg
A check in with yourself inspired by Barbie and my latest conversation with my therapist.
If you've been struggling with why things haven't been working out for you lately, this is for you.
In this deeply personal episode, I want to share with you how a recent YouTube video by the incredible Bessel van der Kolk sparked a profound shift in my perspective on healing trauma without medication. Inspired and motivated, I decided to embark on a 30-day journey, crafting my own version of what I learned from the video, with a special focus on embracing body acceptance. Join me as I open up about my experiences, struggles, and breakthroughs, and let's explore the transformative power of holistic healing together
Join me as I dive into the whirlwind of societal pressures and expectations that come knocking with age, love, and career choices.
In this candid episode, I share my recent visit home, where I found myself bombarded with well-meaning questions about marriage, kids, and future plans. It took me right back to my high school days, when everyone wanted to know which degree I'd pursue, where I'd study, and what my life's grand plan was.
Let's explore the delicate balance between societal timelines and our genuine aspirations. Together, we'll break free from the hold of external expectations and uncover what truly holds meaning for us
Join me on an introspective journey as we explore the enchanting territory of the "messy middle" in life. In this episode, I delve into the exhilarating yet bewildering phase where we're inundated with countless interests, leaving us grappling with the question of what truly ignites our soul.
In this episode, I'll guide you through a powerful exercise that will help you navigate the noise and prioritize your passions in the messy middle of life. But before we dive into the exercise, I'll provide you with essential tools and perspectives to prepare you. By the end of this episode, you'll gain a newfound understanding of how to uncover your true essence, find clarity amidst the chaos, and discover what truly matters on your personal journey.
In this introspective episode of Creating Connections, we'll challenge a common misconception perpetuated by movies - the belief in a single, grand AHA moment that validates our entire existence. Inspired by a powerful scene from the Rocky movie, we'll dive deep into this notion and uncover the real secret to finding true fulfillment.
Join me as I explore the essential elements needed to reignite progress and turn things around. Through candid self-reflection, I emphasize the significance of discipline and understanding the underlying "why" behind our endeavors. I delve into the misconception that motivation is the sole factor holding us back, revealing how it's often a matter of prioritizing conflicting motivations. Together, we confront the fears and self-doubt that keep us trapped in our own minds, hindering progress. Additionally, I share a valuable tip on how I'm personally staying true to my purpose and shedding light on unhealthy habits that may be undermining my growth. Get ready for a journey of self-discovery, as we uncover the keys to reclaiming motivation and forging a path towards success rooted in discipline and a crystal-clear sense of purpose. Hope you enjoy!
Con Amor, Magz
In the first episode of my "Grow Through What You Go Through" series, I have the privilege of sitting down with Sydney, the incredible founder of SP Health, a health and wellness brand. Sydney graciously opens up about her own healing journey, which proved essential in her pursuit of her dreams and building unshakeable self-belief. Throughout our heartfelt conversation, Sydney shares the pivotal moments where she had to confront and overcome a survival mindset passed down from her parents. Together, we explore her transformation from playing the victim to embracing personal ownership, offering a powerful testament to the resilience and growth that comes from facing life's challenges head-on. Prepare to be inspired as Sydney's story illuminates the path towards self-discovery and empowerment. #GTWYGT #Creatingconnectionswithmadmagz
In this episode, I open up about my ongoing struggle with self-trust and confidence. Through heartfelt storytelling, I share three powerful approaches that have been instrumental in my journey: recognizing that no one else's opinion matters but my own, incorporating a transformative morning routine, and liberating myself from the constraints of past successes or failures. By embracing these practices, I am gradually rebuilding trust in my abilities and finding the courage to push my boundaries. Join me on this episode as I inspire you to embark on your own path of self-discovery and reclaim the unwavering trust in yourself!
Con Amor, Magz
Sometimes you have an idea, and you're not exactly sure how to execute it. You don't know how much to pursue it, and who you should take along for the ride. Alan shares his unique story about the origin of Trendi, a platform that is educating content creators in Latin America, and how he was able to make it his full time gig.
Find Trendi here: https://www.jointrendi.com/?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=bio&utm_campaign=bio
As we continue to "chase that feeling", I talk to the Readi team, who brought something to life with that feeling. Ale, Jacqueline, and Damien came together with a shared mission of creating safe hangout spaces. Motivated by a pattern they noticed during COVID, they put their heads together to create what Readi is today.
Today they are raising funding for their app, but we will dive into how they even came about defining what it is, and what it'd look like, as well as tuning into their individual strengths to make this happen. Follow @getreadi on Instagram to keep up with the team!
hello! I'm back, and super excited to kick off my new segment "chasing that feeling". In this new series you can expect to her from community builders who are tackling on something bigger than themselves. These individuals are motivated by an internal passion that they will dive deeper into within each episode.
If you are someone who is looking to uncovering your passion or understand how to bring it into action...this series is for you! As always, feel free to email me at madmagz.cc@gmail.com with any questions you may want to include in the next segment.
In this episode you'll get to know Lyanne Alfaro. A friend I had the pleasure of meeting just earlier this year. Lyanne started her platform Moneda Moves back in 2015, with the intention of bringing to journalism a new light to latinos in media. Tune into her podcast Moneda Moves here.
Moneda Moves can also be found on all socials as: @monedamoves
If you've ever woken up early, got your lift in, drank your morning cup of coffee and your day still didn't turn out like you'd hope...this is for you.
Hi guys, I know it's been...months lol. But we're here! and we're talking rejection, divine timing, knowing your strengths, and a little recap of this year.
I cannot believe it's been two months..lol. But I'm back friends! And with some news to share. I hope you all are looking forward to this rebranding of my Creating Connections. If you are interested in the newsletter piece feel free to email me at mrmadrigal04@gmail.com!
Always striving for perfect? Andie and I used to, too. We dive into perfectionism in this episode and discuss how much it can really inhibit you. Andie opens up about how perfectionism appears in her life by sharing her personal experiences like being a young manager at her job, choosing her friend group, and some tips shared by her therapist.
We spend or lives pursuing becoming something and in the process experience self judgement, doubt, lack of motivation, and I think this all can affect our self worth. In this episode I discuss my experience with self value and what I'll be practicing moving forward.
It's no secret we all care what people think of us to a certain extent, and social media has only added to this. Cody Lopez, founder of Basement Wine, and the Get Better Everyday podcast. Cody and I discuss how he's learned to care less about what other people are thinking in order to see success in what he does. You can check out Cody's podcast Get Better Everyday on Spotify or Apple and follow Basement Wine @basementwine.
In this episode I talk to Cobi Robertson from Nashville about his experience with the ego; how it influenced his past, what he's learned about it, and how he has actually befriended it in present day.
Christina Sladowski joins me for another episode in my Unlearning series, where she shares some big news (psstt it's in the episode title). So what did she unlearn? Sometimes when we make these big decisions in our lives it can be hard to accept that a break off is necessary. Christina shares her thinking process that led up to this decision and how she ultimately unlearned to view this break off as a set back.
Being the organized, structured person that I am, change and spontaneity can be hard to do. But sometimes that's just how things flow, and you have to adapt in order to make progress. This is how I plan on doing that moving forward!
Sometimes it feels like you haven't made any progress towards your ideas. I've been in that situation before and this is how I've grown to seize it!
Sometimes it's hard to not see instant results when we've grown up in an era with instant gratification at the CORE of our social interaction. But I would be lying if I didn't say that the most growth I've had in MY platform, happened as a result of me putting in the work months before. So here we go again..let's plant some seeds!
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How many times do you think about the quality of your thoughts? Neha shares how she has grown to reflect on what goes on in her head and has learned techniques to switch any negative self talk into something much more empowering.
In pursuit of establishing her future skincare line with her cousin and assisting her boyfriend Cole with @coleavestreetwear, Monni shares empowering tips and tricks in efforts to leave behind bad habits like perfectionism and overthinking. Monni would like to shout out Ayanna from @honeyandcocoaskin for the help she's provided in her pursuit of her skincare line.
I think part of living a freeing life is not caring what others think. This is SO much easier said than done. So that's why I invite YOU to join this journey. If you've read the Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck, I encourage you to still join. I listened to the audible version of this book a while back and till this day I remember feeling inspired at the time but now I think I've reverted back to caring too much about what people think. I'm not someone who really thought I DID care, but being off of social media has taught me otherwise. Let's learn to move away from judgement friends, this life we have is only here once.
Doctor by Day, Dancing Doc by night: Nathan shares how he became an internal medicine doctor and how he also managed to become a social media influencer who goes by the name of Dancing Doc. Nathan's story is an amazing example of how you really can put your mind into whatever it is you want to be, and that can be involve many roles that you never thought could mix!
How a kid from the south side of Chicago made it to Wall Street and everything in between! Orlando's first exposure to Wall Street was through a program called Youth about Business at his high school. He shares how he struggled when it came to good grades, his first job experience as an assistant store manager at Walmart, and how he eventually made it to Wall Street.
In this episode I share with you what my 45 minute indoor workout plan is as well as share my opinion on consistency and how it can really work.
From a young age Bryan knew he liked graphic design. Self taught through YouTube, Bryan shares how he chose to go with a job offer over completing his college degree and how he is in pursuit of opening a creative consulting agency.
Have you ever written a paper really late for a class assignment? Like started writing it on the morning that it's due? Didn't you feel like writing any papers in the future, on the night before would become way easier now that you have experienced the worst? Yeah, same. Here's how to tap into that.
Have you ever noticed how some environments pose more challenges than others when it comes to your goals? It's totally normal, but here's what to do
What if you only had today? Not 75 days, but you only had to tough it out for today. You'd give it your all because you deserve nothing less.
Challenges are meant to spurt moments of growth. If the long term effects of starting a challenge yield positive results, what's stopping you from interrupting a blimp in the time span of your life?
Do you say "yes" to things often? When was the last time you gave something your UNDIVIDED attention? A lot of us neglect establishing our boundaries and this could be why we neglect progress in some of our goals.
Do you ever catch yourself scrolling on your phone when you should be working on a project? I used to do this all the time in school - it came in the form of procrastination. But then it continued after school. I saw myself distracting myself from accomplishing some of my own goals because I'd get to a hard point. Why did this happen? You can't break a bad habit if you're not putting in the work.
Why I'm doing it, why i'm off social media, what 75 hard is, and why you should join me :)
From an equine studies degree, to recently graduating with her M.A. in Counseling and Career Development, Christina's unique story involves being the daughter of two Ukrainian immigrants, and growing up in a household where mental health was rarely talked about. Today, Christina is a mental health advocate and has ambitions of doing research for mental health in the future. If you are in need of talking to someone and need professional help, Christina let me know to I could share her email so that she could assist you :) christinasladkowski@gmail.com
In this episode I talk to Enrique who shares his journey in getting to know himself. His story is truly a rollercoaster, and includes him spontaneously moving to LA, living out of his car, and skipping school. His journey involves his relationship with his parents, both who are from Mexico and came to the US for more. Today he is more in tune with himself, and shares an exciting endeavor he is pursuing!
We talk about the physical pains growing up like sore backs, weak knees, etc., but what about the mental maturing that happens?
From Medical Interpreter, to now working her dream job at CashDrop, Betsy Brewer shares her journey to what she wanted to be be when she grew up. She shares a life changing experience that reminded her to not take life for granted, and encourages others to not play into the comparison game that exists in our social media world today.
Mo Santiago, a spoken word artist, and I discuss her journey as a Teaching Artist. Before this conversation, I had never known about this profession and I think it's something a lot of people would be interested in learning more about! We also discuss the relationship she has with her parents, who mother who is of Irish decent, and her father who is of Puerto Rican decent and the role they have played in her journey in pursuing her career.
Should you pursue your passion or purpose? Initially inspired by passion, Adrian shares how his journey changed as he began to self reflect.
Sometimes the world feels way to big and our contribution feels unimportant. I'm here to remind you how you play a part in the bigger picture and your voice/actions do matter!
Let's start off on the right track! A reflection on 2020 and a reminder that you create your timeline.
Like with many things in life, fear is disguised and a big reason why we aren't able to just "do it". In this episode I address some of the fear I believe lies behind not being able to trust the process.
And the journey continues in learning how to ENJOY the journey, and not just live for the end result. This episode covers the second tool in the box that I think is required to make enjoying the journey a life long habit. Enjoy and I'll catch you on Monday with the next ep!
I'm constantly learning so many things in life, and some things have become clearer than others. One thing I've heard over and over again by people I'd deem as successful is that the journey is the most rewarding part of the process and not the destination. I've been convinced this is true, and so instead of just hearing about it I want to incorporate it now into my life. Follow me in this 5 part series to better understanding how to enjoy the journey. This episode is focused on Timing.
My lovely boyfriend Jay interviews me in this episode where I answer the question to my own series!
Once president of a Chamber of Commerce and State Representative, Monica Bristow, who I got the pleasure of working for, shares her journey in discovering what she wanted to be when she grew up.
From bubble baths, to heartbreak, Stella shares how she practices self care and disconnects from the world.
Michelle is a recently licensed yoga instructor who began her practice just briefly before COVID hit. Our conversation highlights how elements in yoga such as the 8 limbs have given her the tools to better practice self love. Follow Michelle @mantrasbymichelle on IG to get involved in her practice!
In this episode I learned a whole new meaning to FOMO that just blew my mind. Jaime and I discuss how self help books have impacted our self love journey and he specifically talks about how he's learned to not care about what other people think.
Self love is something I've consciously been putting an effort into. This episode kicks off my self love series #SLS with me sharing my battle with perfectionism, imposter syndrome, and how I view my self image.
Ashley shares how her college experience and involvement in the hospitality industry led her to her current position as Executive Director back at her old stomping grounds.
What I enjoyed about this conversation with George Castro were the simple steps he took accompanied with a relentless drive to discover what path is for him that I hope every listener can apply to their own life.
Featuring The Hoss himself, Nick Albanese kicked off his cologne brand, Hoss, earlier this year and this is what he has to share.
Cancer survivor, owner of her own marketing and public relations firm, and now a pilot (#pilotina) Jackie Camacho Ruiz shares her journey in discovering what she wanted to be when she first answered the question "what did you want to be when you grow up".
A lot of us make the mistake of thinking we have to share our story when it's complete, or when we have a definite answer to life. This is why you need to throw that assumption out the window and start sharing your story more!
From pediatrician to one day owning his own production company.. in this interview I got to ask the very person who inspired me to do his daily minute vlog challenge - Enrico Incarnati (@rico.incarnati) what he wanted to be when he "grew up"! Tune in to hear how his journey has taken him to where he is today.
Monday blues? Don't know her. But if you do, this is how I've ultimately made Monday's my favorite day of the week.
From wanting to be a professional cheerleader, to dolphin trainer, Raquel Salinas, otherwise known as @chingonafitness on Instagram, shares her response and takes us through her unique journey to answering what she ultimately wants to be in life. Her story in the pursuit of happiness includes immense faith and gratitude when taking new steps in her life.
Sometimes it all makes sense, and sometimes you question your path. All of it is part of the process.
In this episode I interview Shamir Johnson, owner of ShamFit. Throughout his personal journey in finding out what he wants most in life, he shares how his pursuit of happiness has led him to the career choices he's investing in today.
Do you strive to wake up really early because it's what "successful" people do? Do you purposefully cut into sleep because it's a sacrifice you need to make for your dream? If it hasn't started working for you yet, this episode is worth hearing.
Podcasts are going to be as big as YouTube, Insta, Twitter, you name it. Starting a podcast is the next step but I want to evolve that into something bigger.
Persuaded by the hype, I caved and watched the Social Dilemma. This was my biggest takeaway.
(the answer should be Y O U)
For so long I've had aspirations of writing a national best seller, making it in Forbes 30 under 30 - placing a huge value on those awards and feeling like "I finally made it" once I got there. That mentality is out the window!
Are you a person who thrives off routines? Like drinking more water in a day, eating healthier, journaling, meditating, reading a book? I was recently exposed to a book that explains why this is a thing.
Role models, and mentors are great but your story has a voice of it's own. Keep it that way!
From D2 baseball athlete to future caterer and food truck owner, in this episode I interview Jay Roberts who is on a mission to bring his food to people all over the country. Throughout his journey you'll hear how he discovered his passion for food, and how he has used resources we all have at our fingertips to further fulfill his dream.
In this episode I interview young and ambitious Paulina Nicole, who shares her story with how she first got asked this question. The conversation feels nostalgic as we travel back to those good old days when you'd take a career survey that would come out with the traits you embody and what career you should pursue because of it. Paulina shares her test results, what she took from them and how she moved forward. You can follow Paulina's journey on Youtube at Paulina Nicole or her IG pauliina.aa
In this episode I interview Marquell Oliver and ask him the million dollar question we were all asked as teens - "what do you want to be when you grow up?". The conversation dives deep into Marquell's life story from starting a mentor group in high school to now, where he has founded a non profit called Pure Alchemy that focuses on positive cultural change. Marquell shares his insight on perspective speaking, how he found his mentor, and the people he's met along his journey that have helped him get to where he is today.
What'd you fail at most recently? How did you react? Honestly, I've heard so many entrepreneurs talk about failure and change and how it's necessary to succeed but I rarely ever get to see them express those failures in that very process because I'm usually following them at the point where they've already made it. So let's dial it back a bit, and welcome change and failure to allow for what needs to happen.
You can either CHOOSE to care what other people think about you, or not. It's more easier said than done but when there is a choice THERE IS A LIGHT AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL. And that's what I want you to see.
We're all on our own timeline. But it's easy to compare your "successes" in your timeline to other people's timelines and that's when we need to redirect our focus. I'm no master at this but that's the KEY. It's all progress. This episode is me practicing that honesty with myself, to hopefully encourage you to do the same.
When you create a goal, do you also create a timeline for it? A timeline that includes the last day being the day you FINALLY made it? I think that's setting us up for failure. The gold isn't at the finish line.
I'm on a journey of changing the way we ask the daunting, suffocating question of "what do you want to be when you grow up?". The first piece to that process involves sharing stories, exposing that many of us don't have a linear trajection between the moment we answer that and our end goal. In this episode I interview Marelle Bailey, who shares insight on how confidence, a support system, and being honest with yourself will allow for you to end up in a job you truly enjoy.
morningmagz will be me sharing a thought to start your day. Typically motivational. Always thought provoking.
In light of my last episode on "I feel like I chose the wrong degree" I wanted to share individual's stories on how they answered that question the first time around. My hope is that those who are currently being asked this question for the first time realize that the answer they first give can and will change and that is expected. My first guest, owner of Consciously Choreographed Community, Brenda Perez De Tejada tells the audience what she originally wanted to be when she was asked this million dollar question in her younger years. She discusses the experiences that led her to starting her own business, and what those experiences have taught her.
If you knew what you wanted to do for the rest of your life at 18, this episode is not for you. But, if you still struggle with what your dream career may look like, or sometimes get down on yourself for not pursuing another degree - this one is for you.
How often do you prioritize your dreams? More than your 9-5? I know it isn't possible to match those 40 hours at your 9-5 (just yet) but you need to start making the transition possible. Here's how.
A little bit of motivation, life lessons, entrepreneurship, with a WHOLE DASH OF personality..this episode lays out what the future of Creating Connections looks like!