The Level Up Latina Podcast

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.

Live Level Up Latina Podcast, Episode 124

To celebrate Halloween last month we did a very special LIVE episode! Guests could listen, chat, and even call in real time! Thanks to all who joined in on our goofy holiday-inspired live show. It was our fanfavorite random show! Take a listen and let us know if we should do more of these. Did you join the live show? Had fun... tell us all about it. We love hearing from you!

Living On Your Own, Episode 123

The decision to move out of your parents home can feel overwhelming, scary, exciting, or something altogether unknown.

If you're anything like us three first-gen Latinas there was also a lot of guilt that made up part of the process. In the show, we discuss why we moved out of our family of origin's homes, how and why we made that choice, and what it all turned into once it was said and done.

Our parents' advice included lots of wisdom and a few mistakes and today we share those tales with you!

Like, listen, and share this episode! And if you moved out many moons ago, listen anyway. There's something so fun about a walk down memory lane! 

The Great Resignation, Episode 122

Today on the show we discuss what's being referred to as THE BIG QUIT!

Record numbers of individuals are resigning and we have so many thoughts on this very subject. As we coach women we hear from more and more of them eager to make their next career move with many wondering how to quit with intention and a solid plan.

We share some of our best tips and advice on moving on to brighter careers and better days in a post-COVID-19 world. Are you too grappling with the idea of quitting your job? Need the advice to land the next one? Unsure of where to start? Or are you a boss trying to find great employees during what feels like a shortage of employees?

Don't miss this show! It's sure to fire you up whether you're quitting or not!

Putting YOU First with Special Guest: Actress Angel Aviles, Episode 121

In the early 90s, Angel Aviles boldly decided to pursue her dream of becoming an actress. The Bronx native moved from New York City to Hollywood, and landed roles on projects with up-and-coming directors like Quentin Tarantino, Robert Rodriguez, Michael Patrick King, and many others. In 1993, she nabbed a starring role in the cult classic “Mi Vida Loca,” directed and written by award-winning filmmaker Allison Anders. Her big break in the role of “Sad Girl” cemented Aviles legacy in Chicano culture.

Following her acting career, Aviles became an entrepreneur. Today, she is a transformational coach, a motivational speaker, and an advocate for social justice, leading workshops and masterclasses and encouraging others to live their best lives. The former actress-turned-life coach is the author of “Too Happy to Be Sad Girl,” The title is a nod to Aviles’ most famous role in “Mi Vida Loca.”

Today, she's dropping gems of knowledge and sentiments of healing! This show is going to FIRE you up! So, get ready as we prepare you to put YOU first, live authentically, and when needed, enjoy a guilt-free mental health day!!!

Showing Up In Pain, Client Stories and More on the Random Show, Episode 120

It's been one hell of a month; on this show, the women of LUL open up about hard times, self-care, and client experiences. We showed up for today's chat a little drained, a little pained, and in the beautiful company of empowering amigas.

Don't miss the random show - our monthly dose of real talk on a whole lot of nothing and a whole of something! It's a deep one because we've just been going there these days.

Also, this week we partnered with Impression Derma. Learn more about their Let's Face It product line because let's face it... we all need to take care of the skin we are in!

Making Major Money Moves with special guest Jannese Torres-Rodriguez, Episode 119

Who doesn’t want money baby?!?! Today our very special guest, Jannese Torres-Rodriguez, from the wildly successful podcast, Yo Quiero Dinero is dropping mics and wisdom on making major money moves! She’s candidly covering everything from growing multiple streams of income, to building a thriving business as she gladly shows personal receipts, from gaining financial independence to retiring early! Her concepts will fire you up and get you thinking about making the right money moves that transform your life and success mindset. Rid yourself of limiting beliefs and play this one on repeat! No more hush, hush draining your spirit “we-don’t-talk-about-money-in-our-family” vibes… today we talk and we talk a lot! Listen now and share with everyone you know que quiere dinero, dinero, dinero!!!!

A War on Women‘s Rights: A Candid Conversation, Episode 118

🚨: this conversation contains deeply personal experiences that could be triggering to some.  We couldn't be prouder to bring you our podcast week to week. There are weeks where we laugh and laugh and other weeks where we surely cry. Then there are shows like this one where we laugh and cry.   With everything happening in today's world, it's hard not to believe there's a war on women going on. A war that is alive impeding women’s rights to decide what's right for their bodies and lives, the right to just treatment in the workplace, and the right to simply be themselves: scars & all. Today, we share deeply personal experiences exercising our right to choose. We hope you'll listen with open minds and gentle hearts as we bring you this very candid conversation!