The Brave In Her: Recent Episodes
Anel Aguirre
I created this podcast to share the amazing stories of women and the many times they had no choice but to be brave. These stories are meant to inspire, give hope, and empower other women. I believe that by sharing our stories, we allow ourselves to heal and also help others. Everyone's story matters and by sharing it you just never know who you will inspire to keep pushing through. We were all made on purpose for a purpose.
Hey girl, thank you for being here. In this episode, Monica shares her story of how she lost her baby girl and her grieving journey. Monica and her husband were pregnant with their first baby, when the baby was born, she was born with a rare genetic condition and passed away within hours of being born. A couple of years later, they welcomed their second baby, a baby girl. Through the hard times and their grieving journey, she has depended on God and trusting His promises. I hope her story gives you hope.
Hey girl, thank you for being here for this episode. In this episode, I have a conversation with Pat and Jessica, who happen to be my mentor mom and table leader (MomsNext) respectively, about motherhood and mental health. The lies mothers believe such as expectations we have for ourselves, and expectations from others. I hope this episode serves as encouragement to you as a mom and that you know you are not alone. You are doing an amazing job. whoever you decide to parent your kid(s). God made you your kid's mom because He knew they needed you just as you are.
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Hey girl, thank you for being here! In this episode, Nicole shares a little bit of her journey in the fashion industry. We also talk about clothes and mental health. Nicole is a mom of three kids. She has been in the fashion industry for a very long time, and owned a successful fashion boutique for over 10 years. Currently, she coaches other small business owners while enjoying her family.
Listen to her podcast, More Than Clothes:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-than-clothes/id1470395540
Follow Nicole on IG: @morethannicolej
To get more information on her coaching, check out her website:
www.nicolej.com
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Hey girl, thank you for being here! In this episode 3 part episode (this is part 2 of 3), Michelle shares her journey of infertility and how she has found purpose through her pain. Michelle is a wife and a mom to a beautiful boy. She grew up in a christian home in whittier, graduated from Biola University, and was a 7th grade world history teacher. Michelle and her husband have been married for 22 years, and had tried for many years to get pregnant. Her story is very tough but is also full of hope. I hope her story gives you hope.
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Hey girl, thank you for being here! In this episode 3 part episode (this is part 2 of 3), Michelle shares her journey of infertility and how she has found purpose through her pain. Michelle is a wife and a mom to a beautiful boy. She grew up in a christian home in whittier, graduated from Biola University, and was a 7th grade world history teacher. Michelle and her husband have been married for 22 years, and had tried for many years to get pregnant. Her story is very tough but is also full of hope. I hope her story gives you hope.
Are you following me on IG? @thebraveinher
Hey girl, thank you for being here! In this episode 3 part episode (this is part 1 of 3), Michelle shares her journey of infertility and how she has found purpose through her pain. Michelle is a wife and a mom to a beautiful boy. She grew up in a christian home in whittier, graduated from Biola University, and was a 7th grade world history teacher. Michelle and her husband have been married for 22 years, and had tried for many years to get pregnant. Her story is very tough but is also full of hope. I hope her story gives you hope.
Are you following me on IG? @thebraveinher
Hey girl, thank you for being here for this episode. In this episode, I had the pleasure in having Jodi in my podcast and speaking about growing through heartbreak. Jodi Rosser is a mom of teenage boys, author of the book Depth, and podcast host of Depth. She shares her story of 3 very specific times when she went through heartbreak, which led her to write her book, Depth. I hope you feel inspired by her story.
You can learn more about Jodi:
Instagram: @jodi.rosser
Website (where you can buy her book and find other resources):
www.jodirosser.com
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/depth-podcast/id1477636973
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Hey girl,
Thank you for being here for this episode. In this episode, I share what happened to me in November/December 2022, when I got really sick. Even through the hard times, I keep trusting God. Don't think that I haven't had moments of doubt or panic, I am human, but overall, I am trusting God that He has healed me. My purpose for sharing this experience is to help others who are going through a similar situation not feel so alone. We all go through very hard times but the times we highlight the most are the good times. I think we should show more of our vulnerable times because it shows how human we all are.
P.S. I am not a doctor, or healthcare provider, or work in the health industry. I am only sharing MY experience.
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Hey girl, thank you for being here for this episode! In this episode, I had a conversation with Halee Wayne, owner of Emi & Rae Boutique, about her journey in juggling family, career, and owning a small business. Halee launched her boutique on January 2021 and since then she has been trying and learning new ways to go after her dream without compromising her family time. She shares some tips that have helped her stay sane while juggling her full-time job, raising her littles ( 4 & 6-year-olds), being a wife, and owning an online boutique.
I hope her story inspires you to follow your dream!
Follow Halee's business, Emi & Rae Boutique on Instagram:
@shopemiandrae
Check out her website:
www.emiandrae.com
Remember, you are BRAVE!
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Hey girl, thank you for being here for this episode. This episode is very special to me because I got to interview my friend Micaela Deegan. We spoke about her becoming a published author and about her book, Dear Fearless Mujer You Were Created For More. I was fortunate to be chosen by Micaela to be one of the first women to read her book. Let me tell you, its a MUST read! I will leave all those details below.
I hope you enjoy our chat and feel inspired by her story!
Follow Micaela on Instagram: www.instagram.com/thefearlessmujerpodcast
Listen to her podcast:
https://thefearlessmujerpodcast.buzzsprout.com/1533835 Buy her book, Dear Fearless Mujer You Were Created For More https://www.amazon.com/Dear-Fearless-Mujer-Were-Created/dp/1685566316/ref=sr_1_1?crid=B7TCTHG1EGLX&keywords=dear+fearless+mujer+you+were+created+for+more&qid=1662530962&sprefix=Dear+fearless+mujer+%2Caps%2C159&sr=8-1 Remember, you are BRAVE! Follow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/thebraveinher
Hey girl, THANK YOU for being here for this episode. This episode is EXTRA special for me. I am celebrating 26 years since my kidney transplant AND 2 years since I launched The Brave In Her. I am honoring my kidney donor and all he has gifted me!I hope you enjoy this episode.
Please consider leaving me a review. THANK YOU!
Remember, you are BRAVE!
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Hey girl, thank you for being here. In this episode, I want to chat with you about being your own advocate. I shared examples in which I was not advocating for myself and how I learned the hard way to speak up. If you are struggling with advocating for yourself, I want to encourage you to keep pushing! You are worth the fight.
Remember, you are BRAVE!
Lets connect on IG? @thebraveinher
Hey girl, thank you for being here for this episode. Our guest for this episode is Melissa Hadley. She is a wife, mom, certified personal trainer, certified health coach, MS warrior, and host of The Happy Party Podcast. Melissa shares her journey with getting healthy and her diagnosis with MS. I hope you enjoy this conversation and feel inspired!
Follow Melissa on IG: @melissa.hadley.fitwithms
To listen to The Happy Party Podcast, click the link below:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-happy-party-podcast/id1626727099 Follow me on IG: @thebraveinher
Hey girl, thank you for being here for this episode. In this episode, Felicia and I chat about what its like to have a chronic illness and how that affects our body image. Felicia suffers from vasculitis and was put on prednisone for a few years. She is now a very active advocate for vasculitis and works hard in raising awareness of the disease. Her podcast name is Team Vasculitis podcast (the link will below). Go check out her podcast and instagram and follow her journey. I hope this episode gives you hope and inspires you to be advocate for yourself!
Check out Felicia's podcast and instagram:
IG: @teamvasculitis
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/team-vasculitis/id1530311551
Are you following me on IG? @thebraveinher
Hey girl, thank you for being here for this episode. In this episode, Kimberly shares her journey of leaving her stable job to follow her passion. She is the owner of Born In A Barn Boutique, and teaches others skills she has learned throughout the years on how to refinish furniture. We had a great conversation about how your current job doesn't have to be miserable to want something more, something different. I hope you enjoy our conversation. Please see below where to follow her journey.
Follow Kimberly on IG: @borninabarnboutique
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BorninaBarnBoutique
Website: https://www.borninabarnboutique.net/
Book mentioned: Fear Is Not The Boss Of You by Jennifer Allwood
Link: https://www.amazon.com/Fear-Not-Boss-You-Your/dp/0310359066/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1658945086&sr=8-1
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Hey girl, thank you for being here for this episode. In this episode, Tammy from The Path To Tranformation podcast shares her journey through grieving the loss of her mom. Tammy's mom had been sick since 2009 and suddenly passed away in 2019. Tammy was having a hard time finding the time to grief but found herself forced to grief when the pandemic hit in 2020. Everything shutting down in 2020 forced Tammy to slow down and deal with her grief. Grieving is not a linear process but everyone goes through the journey in their own way. Tammy shares what has helped her with her grieving process.
Follow Tammy on IG: @tammyu_wellness
Listen to her podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-path-to-transformation/id1605888625
Are you following me on IG? @thebraveinher
Hey girl, thank you for being here. In this episode, I have a great conversation with my friend Krysta Amos about the stereotypes, challenges, and everything in between on being a stepmom. Krysta has been in her preteen stepdaughter's life for about 4 or 5 years. She met her when she and her husband were dating over 4 years ago. I have been in my preteen stepdaughter's life since she was about 9 months old. We talk about our similar but very different journeys. The challenges in raising our stepdaughters in two different homes, with different rules and different cultures. The consistency and adjusting that happens when raising step kids. Lastly, we also speak about the stereotypes and our advice for anyone who is dating someone with kids. I hope you enjoy our conversation.
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Hey girl, thank you for being here. This is episode 2 of 2, where my friend Irma and I chat about finding our freedom by setting boundaries and taking care of ourselves. We continue the conversation on finding our freedom but also talk about topics such as raising our kids in a different culture that we grew up in, how to deal with forgiveness, and setting boundaries.
Hola! gracias por estar aqui. Este es episodio 2 de 2, en donde mi amiga Irma y yo hablamos sobre encontrar nuestra libertad y como establecer limites para protejer y cuidarnos a nosotras mismas. Continuamos nuestra conversacion y hablamos de crear a nuestros hijos en una cultura diferente a la que nosotras crecimos, y como lidear con el perdon. Espero y te guste nuestra platica.
Where to follow Irma/Donde puedes encontrar a Irma:
IG: @irma_miramontes1
Link to the church conference "Tiempo de Florecer":
https://youtu.be/CIslbQiBYzc
Irma's blog: https://www.rediscoverme.net/single-post/2020/08/07/Brave
Lets be friends on Instagram: @thebraveinher
Hey girl, thank you for being here. This is episode 1 of 2, where my friend Irma and I chat about finding our freedom by setting boundaries and taking care of ourselves. Irma also shares an amazing poem she wrote for a women's event at her church. It is a very powerful poem filled with words of encouragement. I hope you enjoy our chat!
Hola! gracias por estar aqui. Este es episodio 1 de 2, en donde mi amiga Irma y yo hablamos sobre encontrar nuestra libertad y como establecer limites para protejer y cuidarnos a nosotras mismas. Irma tambien comparte un hermoso poema que escribio para un evento en su iglesia. El poema esta lleno de palabras de aliento. Espero y te guste nuestra platica.
Where to follow Irma/Donde puedes encontrar a Irma:
IG: @irma_miramontes1
Link to the church conference "Tiempo de Florecer":
https://youtu.be/CIslbQiBYzc
Irma's blog: https://www.rediscoverme.net/single-post/2020/08/07/Brave
Lets be friends on Instagram: @thebraveinher
Hey girl, thank you for being here today! In this episode, Audrey shares her experience with burnout and her journey to feeling better.
Follow Audrey on Instagram: @helloaudreyrose
Listen to Audrey's podcast: Ready to Rise Podcast
Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ready-to-rise/id1541500424
Are you following me on Instagram? @thebraveinher
Hey Girl, In this episode Elena shares her journey being a foster parent. She shares her struggles and rewards of opening her home to kids in the foster system. I hope her story gives you hope.
You can follow Elena on her Instagram: @elenabentley_
And on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elena.bentley.1
Are you following me on IG? @thebraveinher
Remember, you are BRAVE!!!
Hey girl, thank you for being here! In this episode, Marissa Boyd, Bold(ish) podcast host, shares with us her story about having to be brave and leaving a toxic relationship. It was especially hard for her to leave the toxic relationship because she has a child. But she decided that even if she was scared, she needed to make a change for a better quality of life for her and her son. She has then found a job that is amazingly flexible and she is able to take care of her son.
I hope her story inspires you to make that BOLD move that you have been scared to do.
Follow Marissa on Instagram @boldish_apodcast
To listen to Bold(ish) podcast click the link below:
https://open.spotify.com/show/0GExJcgogovneDtKm1SVeC?si=4hofjL8FQbCgG7nEfMptxQ Are you following me on Instagram? @thebraveinher Please don't forget to share on social media and tag me @thebraveinher and/or leave a review! Thank you! Remember, you are BRAVE!
Hey girl, thank you for being here! In this episode, Michelle and I chat about our chronic illnesses and how our daily lives are affected by them. I hope that this episode inspires you to open up and speak up about your own chronic illness struggles. Because even though living with a chronic illness (or multiple) may feel isolating, I guarantee you, you are not alone! Enjoy the conversation and please go to my Instagram and let me know in the DM if you have ever felt the way Michelle and I described in our chat.
Go check out Michelle's YT channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/MichelleLouise
Michelle's Instagram: @michellelouise.ig
Michelle's podcast: https://anchor.fm/themumslounge?fbcli...
Remember, YOU ARE BRAVE!
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Hey girl, thank you for being here for this episode. In this episode, Stefanie talks about the events in her life that shaped who she is. But also, she talks about how she discovered that she needed to gain her own identity. I hope her story inspires you to gain your identity and pursue what fills your heart!
You can find Stefanie on Instagram: @stefanydixie
Link to her Girls Positivy Club is: https://girls-positivity-club.mykajabi.com/offers/88FGfAzd/checkout
You can also find more information on other Girl Positivity Club on Instagram: @girlspositivityclub
Hey girl, thank you for being here! In this episode, I talk about my recent break and why I took it and why it's important to take them. I hope my story inspires you to take breaks as much and as many as you need!
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Hey girl, thank you for being here for today's episode.
In today's episode, Melissa Jones, Founder of Girls Positivity Club shares her story on why she started the club. Girls Positivity Club was created to empower girls and boost their confidence. To equip them with the tools to be leaders in their communities and inspire others to have the confidence in themselves. Melissa's plan for Girls Positivity Club is for women, who are leading the groups, to inspire girls and hopefully cause a ripple effect in where the girls go out to their family and community and inspire them to also have a positive mindset.
You can find Melissa and Girls Positivity Club:
IG: @girlspositivityclub
Website: www.girlspositivityclub.org
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Hey girl, thank you for being here for this episode.
In this episode, my dear friend Natalia Llovera, is a mom of 3, two girls and one boy, and loves to cook and do DIY projects. Natalia Llovera shares her journey of dealing with lupus. Her diagnosis and how her life changed since experiencing the symptoms. She also shares what it is like to have good and bad days. Lastly, we discussed the importance of sharing our stories.
You can find Natalia:
IG/Tiktok: @natysbeautifuldisaster
Website: www.natysbeautifuldisaster.com
Are you following me on IG? @thebraveinher
Hey girl, thank you for being here for this episode. In this episode, we have Michelle Askin talking about her experience in being married to a person with Parkinson's. Her husband, Shaun, was diagnosed with Parkinson's at the young age of 35. There are 10 million cases worldwide with 60k new cases each year, and about 5% of those cases are diagnosed on people younger than 40. There are medicines that help but no cure.
I hope Michelle and Shaun's story inspires you. If you are someone who is dealing with a chronic illness, please know that you are not alone.
Here are some of the ways to learn more about Parkinson's and ways to support.
IG: @shakeitoff4pd
Amazon Smile - select the Michael J Fox Foundation
Where to keep up with Michelle:
IG: @_michelle.christine_
IG: @bloomdailyplanners
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Hey girl, thank you for being here for this episode. In this episode, we have Megan Eddinger sharing her story about her experience being a teenage mom. Pregnant at 17 years old, she often felt alone because as she was trying to figure out how to support her newborn, most of her friends were moving away for college. Megan mentioned that the hardest part of being a teen mom is that she didn’t have the chance to get to know herself before taking care of the needs of her baby. A positive of being a teenage mom is that she had the energy to play and do a lot of things with her kids. She created the Unlocking Your Ambition podcast for other moms to share their experiences and make a community.
Advice to teen moms: Find a community! Beware of other people trying to tell you how to raise your child(ren).
Follow Megan on Instagram: @megan.eddinger
To listen to her Podcast “No BS Mama”:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-no-bs-mama/id1521762861
Hey girl, thank you for being here. In this episode, we have my friend Ebony Parry talk to us about pivoting and about her journey working in the corporate world to becoming her own boss. Ebony is originally from Indiana but moved to Los Angeles in 2001. Her background is in Environmental Science, which she has a chemist degree. Throughout the years she explored many different career paths, including pilates instructor, massage therapist, music, and ending with her last job as Director of Marketing and Operations for a restaurant company. Like most people who go from working in the corporate world to being entrepreneurs, she struggled with the anxiety of leaving her job, which offered financial security. But she decided to follow God's lead and to be obedient to His plans for her. And now she is the owner of Rock Sugar Style in where she helps women by providing style and make-up tips.
Please go check her out on IG: @ebonyparry & @rocksugarstyle
Please go follow my IG @thebraveinher
Hey girl,
Thank you for being here! In this episode, Krista Marie, the host of the She Calls Her Shots podcast, talks about her podcast and business, which empowers women to find their inner confidence to achieve their goals. Krista Marie went from working at a tech corporate job to an entrepreneur helping women.
Link to her podcast, She Calls Her Shots podcast:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/she-calls-her-shots/id1530321171
Follow her on social media:
IG: @heykristamarie and @shecallshershots
Website: www.shecallshershots.com
Don't forget to follow me on Instagram @thebraveinher
Hey girl,
Thank you so much for being here. In this short episode, I am sharing some updates and what to expect in season 2. Also, I am celebrating 25 years since my kidney transplant.
I cannot wait for you to listen to all the amazing stories in season 2.
Here is the link to my first episode in where I read a letter I wrote to my kidney donor:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-brave-in-her/id1529523044?i=1000489350410
Also, don't forget to follow me on IG @thebraveinher
Hey girl, thank you so much for being here for this episode. This is a super short episode but I know it's important. I wanted to let you know that I will be taking a short break from posting new episodes but I will be back soon with more incredible women's stories of bravery. In the meantime, please go and follow me on IG @thebraveinher
Remember, you are BRAVE!
Hey girl, thank you for being here for this episode!
In this episode, Sara host of It's Good Enough Mama podcast shares with us her postpartum journey and the inspiration behind her podcast.
You can find Sara on IG and listen to her It's Good Enough Mama podcast, links below.
website: www.saraolszewski.com
IG: @saraolszewski
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/its-good-enough-mama/id1545374614
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Hey girl, thank you for being here for this episode. In this episode, Andrea Chaves, founder of Pineapple Women, talks to us about her inspiration behind Pineapple Women. While working in a high school, she noticed that the girls were having limitations in dreaming big. The issue is that there weren't many women role models they could look up to. Andrea decided to launch Pineapple Women to search for and feature women role models around the world.
Link to her website:
www.pineapplewomen.com
Follow her on IG: @pineapple.women
Are you following me on IG: @thebraveinher
Hey girl, thank you for being here for this episode!
In honor of Donate Life Month, I am sharing with you my kidney transplant journey and how this kidney transplant saved my life. Here is a small portion of that journey. Kidney disease is really tough, heck, dealing with any chronic illness is tough! I hope that my story inspires you and gives you hope.
This episode and The Brave in Her podcast are dedicated to my donor!
To become an organ donor, you can register at https://www.donatelife.net or visit your local DMV.
Are you following me on IG? @thebraveinher
For more on my kidney journey @amaclife2884
Hey girl, thank you for being here for this episode. In honor of Donate Life Month, I wanted to share the beautiful stories of donors, donor families, and recipients. In this episode, Becky shares with us the story about her dad and how he became an organ donor. Becky and her family had to make the tough decision, whether to donate her dad's organs or not. They decided that by donating his organs they would be honoring him and doing something that he himself would have done. All his life, he cared about other people but most importantly he was a loving father and husband. He saved 8 lives!
Thank you, Becky! Because I know that sharing your dad's story was not easy. Thank you for making the decision to save lives!
Please consider registering to be an organ, eye, and tissue donor. Go to www.donatelife.org or in Spanish at www.donavida.org
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Hey girl, thank you for being here for this episode. In this episode, Micaela and I talk all about purpose. What is your purpose, how do you know what your purpose is, and why it is important to follow your purpose?
I hope you enjoy it!
Here is how you can find Micaela:
IG: @thefearlessmujer
The Fearless Mujer podcast:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fearless-mujer-empowering-each-latina-mujer-to-step/id1543647236
Are you following me on IG? @thebraveinher
Hey girl, thank you for being here for this episode. In this episode, I have a very special guest, my husband, who is telling us his perspective on being married to someone with kidney disease. It is important for me to not only show the perspective of the patient (me) but also show the perspective of the caregiver. When someone deals with a chronic illness, it is not just the patient suffering but the entire family. Kidney disease is very hard on the patient and it also takes a toll on those who are caring for the patient. I hope you enjoy listening.
Please leave a comment below and share this episode if you like it.
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Hey girl, thank you so much for being here for this episode. In honor of Kidney Disease Awareness Month, I am sharing part of my kidney disease journey. Some of the details will be really personal for me but it is important to me to give as much detail as I can to help others. For many years I refused to speak about my journey because I didn’t want to be seen as a victim of kidney disease or for people to feel bad for me. Because I certainly do not feel that way about my journey, in fact, the complete opposite. It makes me feel proud that even though I have gone through so much physically, mentally, and emotionally due to my illness, I am able to say that I have never given up on goals or dreams, like this podcast. That I continue to fight every day! Yes, it might have taken me longer than other people, but I do not give up.
If you or anyone you know has kidney disease, please know you are not alone. Please reach out to me or to a kidney disease community for support. I am here for you!
Are you following me on IG? @thebraveinher
Hey girl, thank you for being here for this episode. In this episode, I talk to Nayris about what it means to rediscover oneself. Nayris is a wife, mom, and creator of A Moment for Mom. She shares her journey through postpartum depression and how she rediscovered herself.
You can find Nayris podcast, A Moment for Mom:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-moment-for-mom/id1482703807
and follow her on IG: @momentformom.1
Are you following me on IG? @thebraveinher
Hey girl, thank you for being here for this episode. In this episode, I talk about the importance of sharing your story and using your journey as a tool to help others. Enjoy!
Please leave me a review. :) and share this podcast with your friends and family!
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Hey girl, Thank you for being here for this episode. In this episode, Felicia Distad, a wife, mom of 2, and fellow podcaster. She shares with us her story on how she was diagnosed with her chronic illness and all the challenges she has faced.
You can follow Felicia's journey on Instagram:
@feliciadistad and @fightlikeamama
Link to her Fight Like A Mama podcast:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fight-like-a-mama-podcast/id1530311551
Are you following me on Instagram? @thebraveinher
Hey girl, thank you for being here for this episode. In this episode, Courtney Bussard is sharing her journey with Ulcerative Colitis. Courtney is the host of the Journey to Limitless podcast (link below), an advocate for mental and physical health, an ulcerative colitis warrior, and adventurous. She shares her experience through the symptoms she felt before being diagnosed and how she has been able to cope since diagnosis.
You can follow Courtney's journey on social media:
Instagram: @journeytolimitless_
Apple Podcast:
Journey to Limitless Podcast
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/journey-to-limitless/id1545515070
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Hey girl, thank you for being here for this episode. In this episode, I talk about the importance of self-care and also share some of my self-care tips.
Remember, that your body is your temple, treat it like it. I want to challenge you to do something that makes you happy every week. Take care of YOU!
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Hey girl, thank you for being here for this episode. In this episode, Asta Carvalho shares her journey through infertility. She shares the emotional and mental rollercoaster she has experienced trying to get pregnant. If you are experiencing infertility, I hope this episode gives you hope and strength to keep going.
Asta word of strength is: HOPE
You can follow Asta's journey on Instagram: @asta.m.carvalho
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Hey girl, thank you for being here for this episode. In this episode, my friend Leslie Martinez, owner of Your Joyful Order, talks to us about setting goals and how to achieve them. I hope you are ready for 2021 and this episode helps you in setting your goals. Grab a notebook and pen/pencil because you will want to take notes. Enjoy!
Quotes:
"Your dream is more powerful than your excuses"
Bible verse:
"For I know the plans I have for you" declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." (Jeremiah 29:11)
How to follow Leslie:
website: https://www.yourjoyfulorder.com/
Instagram: @joyfulorderstyle
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Hey girl, thank you so much for being here for today's episode! Happy New Year! If you are listening to this episode later in 2021 or in 2022 or a later year, just know this is the first episode of 2021!
In this short episode, I am talking about vision boards and I give you examples of some goals that I set for myself, with my family, and with my husband. I hope that you make 2021 a year where you went for it and took that leap of faith!
How you start the year will determine how you end the year... Don't let 2021 be a year of regret but let it be YOUR YEAR!
Hey girl, thank you so much for being here! In this week's episode, we have Micaela Deegan. Micaela is a wife and mom of 3. She is the founder of Coffee, Jeans, and Jesus podcast and blog. Recently, she also launched The Fearless Mujer podcast. Micaela shares her journey through dealing with depression, anxiety, and feeling not good enough. Her life changed when she found Jesus. Her journey has not been an easy one, but she is determined to share her story to inspire and give hope to other fearless women!
I hope you enjoy this episode!
You can find Micaela:
Instagram: @coffeejeansandjesus
@thefearlessmujer
Podcasts:
Coffee Jeans and Jesus podcast:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coffee-jeans-jesus-podcast-truth-hope-for-healing-to/id1522993965
The Fearless Mujer podcast:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fearless-mujer-podcast-empowering-each-mujer-to-stop/id1543647236
Blog:
https://coffeejeansjesus.com/
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Hey girl, thank you for being here today. Our guest today is my friend Katia Lopez. She is a mom of 2 and currently has her own business in the finance industry offering financial education to Latinos. Katia was born and raised in El Salvador and came to the United States at the age of 11 years old. In this episode, Katia shares her journey coming to the United States, a country that was foreign to her. She shares her struggles and victories.
You can find Katia on Instagram:
Personal: @katt.m15
Business: @secureyourwealth
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Hey girl, thank you so much for being here for today’s episode. In today’s episode, Viviana talks to us about her experience with cultural identity and the struggles that come with it. Her parents were born and raised in Mexico and moved to Texas where Viviana was born. At the age of 9 years old, Viviana and her family moved to Nebraska due to her parents’ missionary work. Throughout the years Viviana has faced criticism for wanting to play sports and not speaking Spanish at school. Viviana was questioned about her identity as a Latina all her young adult life. Now, she is the founder of “The Jefa Life”, a blog that she created to inspire Latinas to take control of their careers.
I hope you enjoy our conversation!
Quotes
“Look within yourself and be okay with your own identity” – Viviana Maldonado
“The ones that are crazy enough to think they can change the world are the ones that do.” – Steve Jobs
“Being comfortable with not being comfortable” – Viviana Maldonado
How to find Viviana
Instagram: @thejefalife
Blog: https://thejefalife.com/
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Hey girl, thank you for being here today. In today's episode I want to share what I am grateful for and my perspective in having a grateful heart. I am so grateful for you! Thank you for allowing me to share my story and the stories of other women with you. I hope our stories have inspired you to share your story. Remember, your story matters and someone out there needs to hear it. You are BRAVE!
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Hey girl, thank you so much for being here for today’s episode. In today’s episode, Reyna Marrufo talks to us about social media. Reyna is a FaceBook Ads Manager and Business Marketing Coach for Latina entrepreneurs. She started her journey of empowering women at the age of 15. Reyna has offered workshops for girls in high school and today she shares some of her tips to share our own stories on social media.
I hope you enjoy these tips!
Quotes
“The moment you take responsibility for everything in your life is the moment you can change anything in your life.” - Hal Elrod
“Listen to the person you want to be like.”
Below are ways you can find Reyna
Reyna’s Instagram
http://bit.ly/2op4C8B
Latinas Leveling Up Workshop:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/latinas-leveling-up-business-and-marketing-workshop-tickets-128255733351
Social Media E-Course:
https://reynascourses.teachable.com/p/level-up-your-network-on-instagram-for-start-up-entrepreneurs
Reyna's Podcast:
http://www.reynamarrufo.com/podcast
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Hey girl, thank you so much for being here for today’s episode. In today’s episode, Becky Whelchel talks to us about her podcast, Relatable Much, and the reason behind creating this podcast. Becky has been married and divorced and is a mom of 3 kids, 13, 7, and 6 years old. She comes from a business background but now is a host of her own podcast, Relatable. Becky talks about being tired of going into social media and not feeling relatable, which became one of the reasons she created her podcast.
I hope you enjoy listening to our conversation!
Quotes
“No matter what you say, some have an opinion.”
“God doesn’t need your best version, HE already tells us We are enough.”
“What if we gave ourselves the right to not be perfect.”
“You are the leader you are looking for.”
“In a world where we are divided all we want is connection.”
Below are ways you can find Becky
Instagram: @beckyisrelatablemuch
Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/relatable-much/id1524581130
Spotify podcast:
https://open.spotify.com/show/6y809yTRQ7t8sPq4pmF8Dp?si=N1OSQp9UROeAIedRk6yHkw
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Hey girl, thank you so much for being here for today's episode. In this episode, we have Kaylyn Minix, Co-Founder of Bloom Planners. Kaylyn shares her painful journey through her divorce from a 9-year relationship. She also shares how she turned that pain into something positive. Throughout her healing, she relied on her family and friends and stayed focused on the good. She is now engaged to her fiancé Billie.
Thank you, Kaylyn, for being vulnerable and sharing your story.
Quotes
“Turn to your pain and ask what can you teach me?” – Kaylyn Minix
“I was an advocate for myself and did everything I could to invest in myself and my recovery.” – Kaylyn Minix
“I was happy to be vulnerable to help others.” – Kaylyn Minix
Below are ways you can find Kaylyn
Instagram: @bloomdailyplanners
Her blog post: https://bloomplanners.com/blogs/plantobloom-1/how-to-turn-challenges-into-blessings-my-healing-journey-by-kaylyn-minix
Bloom Planners website: bloomplanners.com
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Hey girl, thank you so much for being here today for this episode. In today's episode, we have Lydia Amrandi, she is 19 years old and has a podcast called The MINDset Enthusiast where she serves young girls by inspiring them to live their purpose.
Quotes:
"How do you expect to be good if you don't practice?"
"Scared? Do it anyway"
"You will improve with time, enjoy the process"
Social Media
You can find Lydia on Instagram @lydiamrandi
Her podcast: The MINDset Enthusiast on Apple Podcast & Spotify
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Hey girl, thank you so much for being here today for this episode. In this episode, we have Lyndsay Hoag sharing her story. Lyndsay is an endometriosis warrior who has also been dealing with infertility due to endometriosis. She has gone through a couple of surgeries to get endometriosis under control. Currently, she is on the journey to get pregnant. Her story is the story of many women. I hope Lyndsay’s story inspires you and gives you hope.
Advice
“Seek help, get 2nd, 3rd, 4th opinion until you get an answer”
“Keep open communication with your partner”
“Don’t be afraid to seek therapy”
“Your story is important”
Below are ways you can find her.
Instagram: @lynsayhoag
Are you following me on Instagram? @thebraveinher
Hey girl, thank you so much for being here for today's episode. In this episode, we have Kim Trevino sharing her story on anxiety.
Kim Treviño is an avid spoken word artist, whose passion in life is to help others through the art of storytelling. She’s the creator and founder of @las_narradoras - A Mental Health healing group - dedicated to helping others heal through sharing their stories. She has lived with Anxiety for most of her life and is a mental health advocate for all who suffer. She is currently an EndoWarrior, dealing with Stage 2 endometriosis - and striving to give voice to the silenced. Above all, she loves connecting with others and being the fiery Latina she is.
I love how open and brave Kim is by sharing her story. While talking to her, I learned so much about her and about the anxiety, I myself, have dealt with for so long.
Follow her on Instagram: @las_narradoras
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Hey girl, thank you so much for being here today for this episode. In this episode, we have my friend Stacy Trujeque. She is a mom of a 2-year-old, fiance, founder of Exalt Her, and author of the book Exalt Her 12 Ways to Unleashing Your Unstoppable Beauty. Stacy shares with us about her journey in finding her inner beauty and owning her power. She is dedicated to showing other women how to find their inner beauty by sharing her own story of how she gained self-confidence, and beauty tips.
I am proud to call Stacy my friend. She is so brave in sharing her story. I hope you are inspired by her story just like I have.
Quotes:
"A powerful woman is admirable but a woman who has regained her power is unstoppable"
"We repeat what we don't repair." - Unknown
"This is your life, your power, and you can decide the meanings and lessons you will take away from your experiences."
"Forgiving yourself is powerful."
Below are ways you can find her.
Instagram: @exalt_her
Website: https://exalther.com/
Are you following me on Instagram? @thebraveinher
Hey girl, thank you for being here for today's episode. In this episode, we have my friend Ariana Allen. She is a wife, mother, grad student, and founder of Educated Latina. Ariana talks about the importance of higher education, especially in the Latino community. Educated Latina serves to help women of color with the pursuit of higher education. It is the #1 magazine for Latinas in college.
Follow Educated Latina on Instagram: @educatedlatina
website: http://educatedlatina.com/
Hey girl, thank you for being here for this week's episode. In this episode, I talked to Paulina Vera. She is the daughter of two immigrants, her dad came to the United States from Peru and her mom came here to the United States from England. Paulina is a practicing immigration attorney, and has also created an amazing community on Instagram, Hermanas in the Law, where she provides many resources and tips for aspiring Latina law students, current law students, and practicing Latina lawyers. Hermanas in the law is about transparency and talking about the real struggles in law school and the legal profession as a woman and as a Latina. Paulina shares with us about her experience through law school and how she has dealt with imposter syndrome even as a practicing attorney, one of the reasons why she decided to create Hermanas in the Law. She is dedicated to helping her clients as an immigration lawyer, but also, passionate about helping other Latina women and building a community in the law profession.
Please follow her on Instagram @hermanasinthelaw
Hey Girl, in this episode I talk to Haley Brown-Woods from The Price of Avocado podcast, about her journey to gain financial freedom. Haley is a wife, mother, and educator. Haley and her husband are on their journey to paying off student loan debt and gaining financial freedom. Along the way, they have made mistakes in where they have learned from. You can have a 6 figure paycheck and still live paycheck to paycheck. She shares 5 tips on finding financial freedom and plan for the unexpected.
Hey Girl, In this episode we have Morgan Mitchell talking about her experience in working in a toxic environment. Morgan is a wife, mother, and teacher. She worked in a toxic work environment for 10 years. Like many of us, she felt that if she left she would let down many people, especially her coworkers. Her coworkers were like family to her. Until one day, she knew her life was out of balance, so she decided to leave the toxic work environment and focus on her happiness. Check out her podcast, Recipes for Happiness.
Hi girl, thank you for being here! In today's podcast, we have my dear friend Irma Miramontes. She is a wife, mother of 3, and a God warrior! I met Irma at a Girl's Night Out event at a time when I was dealing with anxiety and depression. She has an amazing blog called Rediscover Me, where she writes and posts her poems. In this episode, we talk about the importance of self-care and how to stay encouraged. It's okay to have a pity party but the key is to not stay there, get up and push forward. Remember, you are BRAVE!
Link to the poem she wrote for this episode:
https://www.rediscoverme.net/single-post/2020/08/07/Brave
Hey Girl, Thank you for being here for my first episode! I am so excited to share my story and the stories of other women who have had no other choice but to be brave. In this episode, I will be sharing a little bit of my journey with kidney disease and why I created this podcast. I hope you enjoy it. Remember, You are BRAVE!