Renegade Femme for the Revolution

Life doesn’t follow a perfect script. There are twists, turns, and unexpected shifts, but that doesn’t mean we’re off track—it just means we’re living. In this episode, I reflect on the past year, the lessons it brought, and how learning to move with life (instead of against it) has changed everything.

The world is loud—full of opinions, expectations, and distractions. But when you tune out the noise and tune in to yourself, your in...

Welcome to 2025! We’re not just marking a new year but stepping boldly into a new season. I want to set the tone for the year ahead, grounded in gratitude, reflection, and intention.

Because let’s be honest—a new year doesn’t magically wipe the slate clean. We carry pieces of the past with us. But here’s the thing—we get to choose. With every step, we decide what we pick up, what we put down, and what we leave behind.

We’re diving ...

So here we are—champagne season. That time of year when we’re all a little nostalgic, a little hopeful, and maybe just tipsy enough to start asking big questions about life and love.

I wanted this episode to be fun and flirty—because let’s be honest, we could all use that right now. But somewhere between talking about being hit on at Publix by the man with an oxygen tank and suddenly catching the eyes (and smiles) of dangerously ch...

The holidays have a way of making us pause and reflect. What really matters? Are we living the life we want—or just going through the motions, waiting for the right time?

In this short but powerful episode, we explore the question: What if you only had six months to live?

What would you prioritize? Who would you spend your time with? What dreams or ideas would you finally chase? And most importantly, how can we carry that mindset i...

For anyone who’s been lost in the questions, the what-ifs, and the ache of heartbreak. The moments when you feel blindsided, discarded, or just utterly confused by how something you held close slipped away.

This episode could be deeply relatable for anyone who’s felt the sting of betrayal, loss, or disappointment. It’s a story of transformation, where heartbreak becomes a catalyst for rediscovering yourself.

I’ve been there. I know...

This episode feels like it’s going to be such a heartfelt and resonant one because love, in all its forms, shapes who we are and how we experience life. It’s the energy that fuels connection, growth, and joy, but it’s also where we confront our deepest fears and desires.

The inspiration for this conversation came from realizing how much love influences everything—from the way we see ourselves, to how we interact with the world, to...

“What’s your life’s blueprint?” It’s the big question about creating a life with intention, purpose, and clarity. Your blueprint is your commitment to yourself—a declaration of how you choose to show up in the world.

Inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s timeless 1967 speech, What’s Your Life’s Blueprint?, we bring his pillars—self-worth, determination, and service—into a framework for personal growth that feels just as relev...

This Thanksgiving, I’m sharing something deeply personal—a reflection on the weight and beauty of the holidays, the grief we carry, and the joy we can still choose to find.

Recorded in the middle of laughter and love with the friends who feel like family, this episode is a heartfelt invitation to embrace the messiness of this season. Whether you're grieving, lonely, overwhelmed, or simply trying to make sense of it all, I hope t...

Have you ever felt like you're running out of time? Or maybe you're stuck, waiting for a breakthrough that just won’t come? In this episode, we dive deep into the art of trusting the timing of your life. It’s about letting go of the pressure to have everything figured out and leaning into the belief that everything happens exactly when it’s meant to.

This episode is a reminder that your timeline is uniquely yours, and trusting it i...

This conversation feels like we’ve tapped into something deeply human and timeless—this yearning for connection, love, and being truly seen. It’s about relationships in every sense—how we engage with life, with others, and with ourselves. That kind of universal theme has the power to resonate, whether you’re seeking romance, self-discovery, or just a little more meaning in your day-to-day.

“Let all that you do be done in love”—not ...

In this first episode of what turned out to be a mini series on Cabo Verde culture, language, food, geography, and random thoughts; I'm joined by my very good friend, Emaline Centeio, who helps me turn up the shenanigans as we try, but fail, to introduce the show. Emaline and I are both women of Cabo Verde so we thought it'd be a fun experience to get together and talk about culture, the immigrant experience - then and now, family,...

This is going to be such a treat! This mini episode is a short teaser and a little insight into the liveliness and fun of having a friend who shares your culture, language, and sense of humor. 

Mentioned in this episode: Here's the very funny video by Mr. Kuze on the subject of Cape Verdean women. https://youtu.be/UkBKmdYexok

If you enjoyed this episode, let me know on Instagram or Facebook. And, as always, thanks so much...

Sometimes, I find myself in this weird space of aloneness; whether in the car, in the shower (hold the giggles), some of use do our best thinking there. It's in these moments that we can most clearly hear ourselves. A quiet place where we can give into the challenges and finally admit our truths. Our fears. Our challenges. Worst of all, our demons. Sometimes. Our ambitions.

Sometimes, it's in the hollow that we hear the loudes...

How do we better understand and address homelessness in our communities and beyond? On episode 3 of Renegade Femme for the  Revolution™, LaToya Gamble, owner of Heaven in Your Home Catering, talks with Zuleica about her lived experiences of homelessness and how that shaped her vision in creating her own movement with One Body Many Members, a registered nonprofit working on homelessness as a healing space for the community.&nbs...

In this episode of Renegade Femme for the Revolution™, Zuleica, gets very introspective and vulnerable about feeling uninspired and lacking creativity to how she came to launching a podcast so aptly named. Our self-worth can mirror our self-image, and what does that mean if we don't have agency over our identity? Zu is again joined by featured guest, author and social scientist, Naomi Wolfe. This discussion ranges from struggles an...

What is it that stops us from taking action on the ideas we have or doing the things that will move us closer to becoming that version of ourselves we would most like reflected in the mirror? Is it fear - our brain's design to help keep us from getting eaten by a sabertooth tiger - or something more sinister? 

In this episode, Zu is joined by featured guest, Naomi Wolfe, social scientist, happiness coach, and founder of New Er...