The Level Up Latina Podcast

Spanglish Vibes and Code Switching, Episode 134

There's so much that comes with being bilingual and proud of it. On today's show, we discuss our journeys speaking Spanglish, code-switching, and even what it's like to raise bilingual and worldly kids.

We dig into what it feels like being raised in the middle of two generations and cultures, what that means in the professional world, and how we strive to erase the self-consciousness brought on by shamers attacking our less than perfect grammar, humble upbringings, occasional accents, and everything in between! Don't miss this great show... 

How A Book Breaks You Open to Heal, Episode 133

Today we are excited to share so many of our "aha" moments from our Guilt-Free Squad book club. The inaugural book: For Brown Girls with Sharp Edges and Tender Hearts: A Love Letter to Women of Color by Prisca Dorcas Mojica Rodriguez cracked us open and we can't wait to share...

In this chat, we cover only a few of the incredibly profound details of this work of art. From religion to relationships, racism to colorism, belonging to rebelling, there is simply so much to unpack, and more important, so much to empower!  

You don't have to have read this book to be transformed by its topics and depth. Join us on this journey of retelling how our lives as women of color have evolved from generational chaos, pain, and resiliency. 

Checking-In for the New Year, Episode 132

Welcome 2022! As we take on a new year we bring you a bit of a random episode.  While checking in with each other, we hope to check in with you! How's 2022 treating you so far? Share in the comments - we'd love to hear from you!

In this week's show, we cover coping in the aftermath of a Covid diagnosis, simplifying your new year's inspiration, and adjusting expectations in uncertain times. Check it out! 

Crushing Your Goals Once and For All, Episode 131

In this, our last episode of 2021, we bring you a life coach's guide to hacking your new year's resolutions. With years of experience coaching clients to level up, we've learned so many essential lessons and strategies along the way. Let this upcoming year be the one that transforms your life once and for all. Get the inspo. to prepare you to set any goal at any time of year. More importantly, understand what it takes to change your mindset as you achieve new heights both personal and professional. This holiday season give the gift of growth starting with your own! 

 

 

Normalizing Therapy with Employers and Beyond, Episode 130

Are you considering asking for consistent time-off for therapy? Unsure where to start? Not certain your office culture will embrace it? Don't miss this episode. You know how it is at LUL we talk therapy conversations in the workplace, but couldn't leave out covering it in our homes with old-school parents or partners. Normalizing therapy and its value can't come soon enough and this topic of discussion matters more than ever before!

Listen in and get comfortable talking about mental health needs, time-off for therapy, and overall cultural shifts that embrace the pursuit of self-care in all forms!

Struggling to Communicate, Episode 129

This week's episode was brought to us by an avid podcast listener. We are covering communication and improving it with those from generations before us, in the workplace, in love, and everywhere in between.  We simply cannot live without proper communication. However, let's keep it very real. Great communication is hard.

Confrontation, conflict, even just misunderstandings add to communication challenges, and when it involves parents and family... this stuff feels even harder. Today, we share our take on achieving better communication skills beginning from simple tactics, to honest expectations, and in the end, boiling it down to the ASK! Don't miss this important topic!

Tip of the Year (on the Random Show), Episode 128

We love bringing you our tip of the day. Today, we bring you our favorite TIPS OF THE YEAR! Who are we kidding though? This is the random show, so while talking about all things tips, life, and success, we also delve into milestone birthdays, Paris vacations, client competitions, and more. Be warned this might be a tipsy Tip of the Year since wine was flowing!

In all seriousness, this is a show that will make you reflect on the last 12 months, and more importantly, life in the now and all that's to come as you LEVEL UP YOUR LIFE in 2022.

Don't miss this feel-good, super sincere episode... you'll be glad you listened!

What it‘s like to be a trailblazer with California State Senator, Monique Limón, Epiosde 127

In yet another super inspiring episode of the Level Up Latina podcast, today we have California State Senator Monique Limón as our guest. Monique is a native of our beloved Santa Barbara, our hometown during our college years at UCSB. Like us, Monique was also a member of Hermanas Unidas during such a formative time in our lives. 

She is only the 2nd woman and 1st Latina to hold this seat in office. 

We are excited to have Senator Limón, our friend and Hermana, cover a few topics of interest; such as, her trailblazing journey which includes becoming a mother in a fast-paced career, taking up space in rooms where no one looked like her, and leveling up her life from humble beginnings to policymaker and public servant. Stream this one now, you’ll be ready to lead, grow, and possibly sing & dance once it’s all said & done. 

Resistance and Using Your Why to Break Through It, Episode 126

Today, we bring you another important and honest conversation all about how to handle the resistance life throws our way! Sometimes resistance shows up as people, situations, or even our own limiting mindsets and negative self-talk. Whatever the source, it sure holds us back, and we want it to hold us back NO MORE!

In our usually candid way, we talk strategies and tips from our own journeys, and so many from our countless clients, all of who've persisted in the face of adversity and struggle. Do not miss the words of wisdom that include a special brand of resistance that only Latinos relate to! Stream it, listen, and share to find the inspiration you need to keep pushing with your "why" or goals on the horizon and resistance in the rearview!

Experiencing Infertility with Special Guest, Emily Aguirre, Episode 125

In today's show, we hear from a longtime friend and academic educator, Emily Aguirre.

Her vulnerable and candid conversation inspires transparency in all of us. LUL and Emily settle in discussing everything from college to career, online dating to marriage, and finally, infertility to motherhood. This is a beautiful conversation among friends who didn't have the kinds of upbringings where women discussed life struggles such as troublesome periods or hard to come by pregnancies.

This is one you cannot miss.