The Modern Latina

In this episode, I'm unpacking the weight of hustle culture—especially how it shows up for first-gen Latinas like me. That constant pressure to be productive, to prove we belong, to carry our families and represent our communities—it’s heavy. And let’s be honest, it can burn us out. I talk about what it feels like to be emotionally tied to expectations we never signed up for, and how I’m learning to redefine success in a way that a...

In this episode, I talk about the weight of fear and uncertainty that has recently affected our Latino community, especially with the political challenges we are facing. I share my personal experiences as a first-generation Latina and highlight the strength of immigrant families. The conversation touches on the importance of self-care, community support, and the need to confront the internalized biases we sometimes carry with us. I...

In this conversation, I explore the concept of closure in relationships, true closure comes from within rather than from external conversations or apologies. I discuss the importance of self-reflection, understanding the lessons I've learned from past relationships, and the detrimental effects of holding grudges. I encourage you to embrace change, let go of what no longer serves us, and make space for personal growth and new beginn...

In this episode, I share my journey as a first-generation Latina, focusing on the importance of reparenting myself, understanding self-care, and navigating cultural expectations. I emphasize the need to prioritize mental health, embrace my emotions, and redefine societal and cultural norms while celebrating my individual journey and experiences.

Chapters

(02:21) Prioritizing Mental and Emotional Health

(06:00) The Importance of Sel...

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In this conversation, I discuss the importance of protecting your energy and peace. It's time to be selective about where you give your attention and not to waste energy on things that are out of your control. I chat about the 'let them' theory, which encourages letting go of trying to control others and accepting that people will be who they are. I also highlight the importance of setting boundaries within t...

Hello Modern Latinas!

We've all heard "If he wanted to, he would." But the truth is, amigas, if YOU wanted to, YOU would! In this episode, I'm all about ditching excuses and diving headfirst into our dreams. I'm here to remind you that if something truly lights a fire in your soul, it's time to commit and put yourself first. Do NOT dwell on past slip-ups; instead, own your actions and move forward. Oh, and...

This episode of the Modern Latina Podcast discusses the importance of implementing healthy habits and creating a routine to achieve personal goals. I share my own experiences of not having a routine and how it affected my life. In this podcast episode I also emphasize the significance of daily habits and how they can lead to positive changes in the future.

I discuss three key habits to incorporate into a routine:

1. Getting enough ...

Almost 30? Are you starting to feel lost, stuck, and unfulfilled as you navigate your late 20's and approaching your 30's?

In this episode, I discuss the concept of Saturn returns, which occur between the ages of 27 and 31. I share my personal experience and the four main things that people might experience during their Saturn return: feeling stuck and frustrated, feeling unfulfilled in their career, realizing that their li...