Alexis Chavez - Podcast Details

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I’m Being SeriouslyTattoos w/ Gabriel GonzalezSend us a textGabriel is the owner of Golden Heritage Tattoos in Gardena CA. We talk about how Gabriel started tattooing. We reflect on the past and present of tattoos. We talk about apprenticeships, marketing, advice and tattooing as a lifestyle. 2025-02-1752 min

I’m Being SeriouslyRoz is Back!Send us a textInterview with Roz the founder of the Chingona Community reintroducing Roz (from Ep. 82)volunteer program honoring Roz's dadsaying sorry as a parentmental health goals (postpartum, menopause, divorce all types of grief)building friendships from volunteeringnew partners for the Chingona Communityhow can you be nicer to yourself?2025-02-0353 min

I’m Being SeriouslyGrowth w/ Helen SierraSend us a textSome banter with Helen and we mostly talk about Growth!-Forcing self reflection-I had an existential crisis.-People that won't let you be a better version of yourself.-Ego death.-Reinventing yourself.-Finding people on your wavelength.-Mourning the old you.-Letting shit go.2025-01-2057 min

I’m Being SeriouslyDeath and PerspectiveSend us a textA conversation about death and mourning. 2024-12-0253 min

I’m Being SeriouslyI Need Help! w/ Irene VelasquezSend us a textIrene is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. In this episode we talk about the benefits of therapy. Irene teaches me grounding exercises. We talk about her skincare business Familia Organix. We talk about how and why mental health is really important in our lives. We talk about disorders, narcissists, people pleasers and more!2024-09-301h 12

I’m Being SeriouslyBaby Got BackSend us a textBantering with my favorite person in the world. 2024-09-1644 min

I’m Being SeriouslyAlexis and Jasmin back at it againSend us a textJasmin stopped by!2024-09-0241 min

I’m Being SeriouslyFinding Sane Relationships w/ Cynthia M RuizSend us a textInterviewing @cynthiamruiz Cynthia is a spiritual healer, professor and author. We talk about her book “Finding Sane Relationships in a Crazy World”, it’s the 2nd edition she’s written. The book is a self help book and it’s intended for people who are working on personal development. We talk about working on yourself in order to build healthy relationships. The book also provides exercises to practice. We talk about repeating patterns in toxic relationships and more! 2024-08-191h 01

The Fact CheckThe Carnivore Diet: Myths, Benefits & Risks ft Dr Adrian Chavez - Part 2In part 2 of this episode, Eliud and Alexis interview Nutrition PHD and clinician Dr Adrian Chavez regarding the recent surge in the popularity of the carnivore diet.Is the carnivore diet a good diet? Why do some people swear by it? What does the data say? What are the mechanisms behind it and are there safer ways to adopt its principles for better health, performance and longevity (there are, we discuss them here).Listen to this episode for a skeptical (and scientific) look at all of these questions!2024-08-1552 min

The Fact CheckThe Carnivore Diet: Myths, Benefits & Risks ft Dr Adrian Chavez - Part 1In part 1 of this episode, Eliud and Alexis interview Nutrition PHD and clinician Dr Adrian Chavez regarding the recent surge in the popularity of the carnivore diet.Is the carnivore diet a good diet? Why do some people swear by it? What does the data say? What are the mechanisms behind it and are there safer ways to adopt its principles for better health, performance and longevity (there are, we discuss them here).Listen to this episode for a skeptical (and scientific) look at all of these questions!2024-08-151h 01

I’m Being SeriouslyBack to School w/ Yefree MontoyaSend us a textInterviewing @yefreemontoyaaYefree is a real estate agent based in Highland Park. Yefree is going back to school and he mentions that at some point he thought it was too late for him to go back. He shares his perspective on how he changed his mind and why it makes the most sense for him to go now. We focus this conversation on habit making and why a lot of us tend to self sabotage. We also talk about our past mistakes of wasting time, procrastinating and self doubt. R...2024-08-0556 min

I’m Being SeriouslyCh*ngona w/ Rozalyn Lucero CoronaSend us a textInterviewing Rozalyn Lucero Corona IG: @chingonacommunityRoz is the founder of the nonprofit Chingona Community. In this interview we talk about her background and how she built the nonprofit. I asked her what the name represents and why she chose the name. We talk about the challenges and learning lessons since starting the Chingona Community. Roz gives her best advice for anyone looking to start a nonprofit. She also mentions her reasoning to start a woman’s empowerment organization and why it’s needed. We talk about the expectations of friendships and...2024-07-2256 min

I’m Being SeriouslyIts Science w/ Jamie TijerinaSend us a textInterviewing @jamie.tijerina Jamie is a scientist at Caltech, community advocate, and president of the Highland Park heritage trust. In this interview we talk about Jamie’s background and how and why she decided to get involved in her community. We talk science, redlining, neighborhood council, and Covid. 2024-07-081h 26

I’m Being SeriouslyWorking in Film w/ Javier KistteSend us a textInterviewing Javier @javier_kistteJavier works in the film industry. In this episode we talk about how he got started working in film. We talk about the writer's strike, failing in LA, nepotism, working on set, being a person of color in the film industry, DACA, and transplants that give people from LA the ick. 2024-06-241h 18

I’m Being SeriouslyCodeswitch in the WorkplaceSend us a textWe’re talking about:-job hopping -workplace red flags -resume tweaking -code switching-interviewing 2024-06-181h 04

I’m Being SeriouslyUnc SteveSend us a textSteve’s back just in time for pride month! 🌈(Coincidentally scheduling worked out that way).Steve’s the former owner of Holy Grounds Coffee Shop. There’s a lot of storytelling in this episode. We talk about men, the younger gay generations, dating apps, death, saving, being resourceful, hitchhiking, being a hippie, and growing out your hair. 2024-06-101h 18

I’m Being SeriouslyWhat’s Your Podcast name?Send us a text-If you had a podcast what would you name it?-who’s over hyped? -Jesse jerks it.-People hate JLO 2024-06-0356 min

I’m Being SeriouslyGet Money w/ Arthur ArabatlianSend us a textInterviewing Arthur Arabatlian IG: @the.art.in.wealthArt likes helping people with their finances. We talk about investing, finance terms that confuse me, we talk about our shared trauma in the workplace. The difference between Roth and Traditional IRA. High yield savings accounts. Stocks. Life insurance. Living within your means. Believing in yourself. Overcoming your fears of speaking. Being positive. **Shout out to Ruzan for supporting us during recording!2024-05-271h 03

I’m Being SeriouslyHighland Park History w/ Foo HowserSend us a textInterviewing Foo Howser aka Javier Servin IG: @CaliforniographyFoo Howser is our history homie teaching us the history of California and more! In this episode I asked him to teach us some history about my hometown, Highland Park. We cover some of the mom and pop shops that have managed to stay in business through gentrification. We talk about the preservation of signage and building. Galco’s, Delicia’s, Folliero’s, Mr. T’s, Lodge Room, Chicken boy and more! 2024-05-131h 02

I’m Being SeriouslyI Hate The Way You WalkSend us a text-Shit has hit the fan with our lives, jokes on us.-Drake and Kendrick just need to kiss-Don’t stop the music -Latina MedSpa-Dune-There was a scary guy on the plane -Meatball subs-The dark arts of marketing/advertising-Are protests effective anymore?-The gentrification of working class items-I was homophobic with a gay dog once-Don’t give up on your OfferUp items 2024-05-061h 01

I’m Being SeriouslyNeurodivergent w/ Tina ArroyosSend us a textInterviewing Tina Arroyos IG: @__tinalatina__ Tina is a self taught Queer Chicana artist from Santa Ana, Orange County. In this interview we talk a lot about her upbringing. Being a teen mom, realizing she’s gay, and partying at a young age. She talks about not realizing she was an artist until later on in life. Being a bully. Getting herself into therapy and evolving. We also discuss her recent diagnosis with ADHD in her 50s. 2024-04-2957 min

I’m Being SeriouslyFucketSend us a textWe’re in Phuket Thailand and dance is life!2024-04-2255 min

I’m Being SeriouslyCommunity Artist w/ Andrea Ramirez (Mextica)Send us a textInterviewing Andrea Ramirez IG: @MexticaAndrea is a community taught artist based in Los Angeles. In this interview we talk about her journey of becoming an artist. We talk about how she created her artist name. She explains some of the history, traditions, and culture behind her art. We talk about “the rules” of becoming an artist. How sometimes we self sabotage and need to figure out how to unlock those barriers for ourselves. Andrea teaches yoga so we also get into the benefits and some history of yoga and the expl...2024-04-101h 21

I’m Being SeriouslyCan I Have $20?Send us a text-We talk $20 an hour-Nickelodeon and that documentary..-Generational wealth -People using their culture as the only source for content 2024-04-0842 min

DestacadosDESTACADOS #76 - LUPILLO GONZALEZ | DEL PUEBLO A TELEVISA | ENTREVISTE A JULIO CESAR CHAVEZBienvenido a destacados episodio 76, en este episodio tuvimos de invitado a Lupillo Gonzalez, hablamos de su proceso en la radio, como se fue del pueblo a buscar el sueño, como entro a televisa, como fue la experiencia de entrevistar Julio Cesar Chavez, Hay que tratar igual a los musicos nuevo igual que los grandes.2024-04-0655 min

I’m Being SeriouslyOn the Radio w/ Garth TrinidadSend us a textInterviewing Garth Trinidad IG: @garthtrinidadGarth is a Los Angeles based dj, radio personality and overall a music lover amongst many of his other roles. Garth is well known for his previous music supervisor/dj role at KCRW. KCRW (89.9) is a public radio station based in Los Angeles. In this episode we talk about how Garth began his career, what he thinks about the future for radio and journalism. I ask him questions about artists that have changed his mind. Why he left KCRW. What he thinks about Drake and Anderson...2024-04-011h 15

I’m Being SeriouslyCheater CheaterSend us a textFlirting vs CheatingGuys and girls being friends Having friends that you’ve slept with Staying friends with your ex Following your ex on social media Who moves on faster?Anxious attachment and avoidant attachment Texting another girl when he was drunkFetishesBeing offered to get enhanced..Going to sleep madLIB reunionCan you go deeper? Marry Fuck or Kill Casper the friendly ghost 2024-03-251h 02

I’m Being SeriouslyMangos in LA w/ Yesika SalgadoSend us a textInterviewing Yesika Salgado IG: @yesikastarrYesika is a Los Angeles based Salvadoran poet and author of Corazón, Tesoro and Hermosa. In this interview we talk about a little of everything. We talk about gentrification in both of our hometowns, being diagnosed with bipolar II as a teenager, being fetishized by men online, the latest Love is Blind Gossip and the symbolism behind those 27 floors of graffiti. Additionally, (since this is a 2hr episode lol) we talk about people buying into trends and hype when you’re not from LA...2024-03-181h 48

I’m Being SeriouslyMangos in LA w/ Yesika SalgadoInterviewing Yesika Salgado IG: @yesikastarrYesika is a Los Angeles based Salvadoran poet and author of Corazón, Tesoro and Hermosa. In this interview we talk about a little of everything. We talk about gentrification in both of our hometowns, being diagnosed with bipolar II as a teenager, being fetishized by men online, the latest Love is Blind Gossip and the symbolism behind those 27 floors of graffiti. Additionally, (since this is a 2hr episode lol) we talk about people buying into trends and hype when you’re not from LA. She tells me about people plac...2024-03-181h 48

I’m Being SeriouslyLove is BlindSend us a textJust going on rants in this episode. Ariana Grande, Logic, Smashmouth and Love is Blind conversation. 2024-03-1159 min

I’m Being SeriouslyM.A.D.D. w/ Georgina AvilezSend us a textInterview with Georgina Avilez IG: @iamgeorginaavilezGeorgina Avilez is the senior program director for Mother's Against Drunk Driving and is also one of the co- organizers for a monthly community mixer that takes place at La Placita Olvera. Georgina is in the process of writing her own books, one being dedicated to her dad's recent diagnosis with dementia. In this interview she talks about how she started her career, overcoming loss, being an introvert with an alter ego, the importance of storytelling and community organizing. Prior to this interview Georgina had...2024-03-041h 09

I’m Being SeriouslyYou Should Go to TherapySend us a textThere's some changes in this episode and theres changes to the podcast overall! In this episode we were supposed to cover Disney Channel original movies (I think they're pretty good movies!) but yeah we ended up talking about our favorite deep conversation topics, people that talk down on therapy or people that invalidate you by telling you you should go to therapy. How people screw up our names and at one point wanting to change our names. We did end up talking a little about Disney Channel original movies y mas!2024-02-261h 13