The Level Up Latina Podcast

From Vacationing Broke to Savvy Travel Hacks, Episode 265

If you know LUL, you know we TRAVEL! We are not only casual vacationers... but travel experts! Traveling on the cheap or splurging for nomad memories, this episode is full of great money-saving advice!

We have done it all... from studies abroad, to sabbaticals, and entire summers immersed in new cultures. Now, we've even got 1/3 of us having moved her son across the country for college; so with all that, we've learned A LOT! In this episode, we share our travel hacks from college 20 years ago to today... there's so much to learn about seeing the world on your terms with young kids, solo, and even while collecting credit card perks and loyalty rewards! Travel enthusiasts new and old MUST listen to this one, you'll be so glad you did! 

Random Show, Episode 264

It's our first random show for the fall so of course we chatted about all things end of summer like wrapping up vacations and kicking-off football season. We talk about everything from now being "those" tias at quinceañeras, to Spanglish that is anything but, & what it's like to feel like we are entering a new era of adulting! Don't miss it!

Mourning Life's Transitions, Episode 263

In this show, the women of LUL shared tales of grief in traditional and non-traditional forms and they made space for all of it! What the episode sadly missed we will tell you about here to round out a very heartfelt podcast...

Coach Vero shared how soon she's returning to the workforce and how being home with her kids for 6 years has been a true blessing. Now that blessing is something she is beginning to deeply grieve as she prepares to return to work leaving behind her most important role yet as a stay-at-home mom! Fighting through many tears, Vero shared so candidly about how much she will miss this time in her children's lives. She's ready for the next chapter in her career, but the whole transition also includes sadness as this part of her motherhood journey ends! 

This story led to Coach Irene sharing in the episode how she's managing non-traditional grief as she approaches the realities of soon becoming an empty-nester and Coach Cecy so beautifully shared how she continues to mourn the loss of her beautiful mother!

Be warned you won't hear much from Coach Vero throughout his one as she cried her way through, but you WILL feel all her love and her co-hosts' love to as they continue to show up for each other on the show, and in real life, as they navigate milestones, loss, and the sadness that comes with life changing! 

Failed Vacations, Episode 262

Sometimes we see the Instagram posts and think those people are having a blast on their vacation! We see the couples, the families, the milestones and the FOMO really kicks in. But, have you ever thought about all the stories you don't hear? Not every vacation is what it seems on social media. Today we talk about 3 unique trips that were unexpected and what we learned from it all. For some of us, we'd go so far as to call them vacations from hell because at least one boyfriend got dumped right after their trip with our co-host!

There are great pieces of advice throughout this show. so don't miss it!

Random Show on Childrearing Craziness, Summer Series #9, Episode 261

On this, the last random show, of our summer series we discuss our crazy adventures in childrearing. It's been a fun summer bringing you short episodes on life whether it was chatting about sending kids to college, accountability partners, divorce, career transitions, self-care, or raising babies, we've tackled a lot, and wow are we so glad we did! We were happy to have you along for our summer ride! Enjoy this last show with rapid-fire thoughts on a topic that makes us think about our own first-gen. Latina childhoods, our journeys as mommas, and more.

Self-Care and Aging, Summer Series #8, Episode 260

We are at it again talking about what it takes to better ourselves as "Cuarentonas Y Buenonas!" We've aged as best we can as beautiful Latinas striving for long lives and big health; and, while we are not perfect, here we are trying.

Check out the many ways we are taking care of ourselves, the ways we can surely improve (doctor's orders), and our thoughts on the hilarity of bodies changing as the decades fly by!

This is a great show among friends that all women will relate to! Don't miss it.

Accountability Buddies, Summer Series #7, Episode 259

Accountability partners work! Come to this episode to get inspired and learn how to use a community of one or many to help you reach your goals. Goals can be as simple as getting more organized or as complex as tackling your limiting beliefs and finally getting out of your own way. No matter the goal, at LUL, we use the accountability buddy method both in the guilt-free squad group mentoring space we provide, and as coaches. Learn the difference by streaming this inspiring episode. This is an especially important episode for women seeking to finally mix it up and get some major goals accomplished!

Leaning In or Stepping Back from Your Career After Kids, Summer Series #6, Episode 258

Today, we bring you another listener-requested topic for the summer series. If you've had a kiddo or plan to, you know life will soon change. As those changes occur, mommas often question if it's time to step back from their careers or lean more into them! Each of our co-hosts has experienced the end of maternity leave, and all went on three unique journies adjusting to motherhood. Today, we share those experiences, doubts, and challenges with our listeners.

This is a wonderful show to listen to with or without children of your own. Listening may even give you insights into how to support coworkers and direct reports venturing into motherhood under your leadership or with your support! 

The Random FOOD Show, Summer Series #5, Episode 257

You know at LUL we love to eat! So much so we began this show munching away. We discuss all things yummy and yucky when it comes to treats during our monthly random episode! Don't miss this fun and funny show. And by the way, you've been warned... you'll leave this one feeling hungry!

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Sending A Firstborn To College, Summer Series #4, Episode 256

 In this deeply personal episode, our co-hosts share what it was like as they ventured off to college, sent their first-born nieces and nephews off, and for the first time... one of their children to college for the first time! The emotions get real with Coach Irene’s son moving away this Fall. As we talk about the transition we share what it means to feel all the feels and how to support our family members as they go through this inspiring and sad milestone of life! Don't miss this one and make sure to like, comment, and share... especially for those mommas going through the same! It takes a village of amigas to get through the happy sadnesses of life... and this is definitely one of those moments!