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From Tourist to Local: Reinventing Yourself49. Visibility, Vibes and Being a Tourist in my Own City: April RecapWhen you become a local, life can slip into a routine—so automatic, it starts to lose its magic.Today’s episode is a reminder that the most powerful thing you can do is hit pause, zoom out, and audit your life.⚡Mentioned in this episode:The 3 unofficial goals I had for AprilReigniting my creativity (and getting out of the house)Visibility, alignment, and what happens when you stop surviving and start actually living.Timestamps(00:00) Intro(02:00) Goal 1: Building visibility through real human connection(04:30) Goal 2: Reigniting creativity by leavin...2025-05-0716 min
From Tourist to Local: Reinventing Yourself48. [APRIL AMPLIFIED] The Quiet Shifts That Brought My Podcast Back to Life (And 30% Growth)📣 The Podcast Reset ➡️ https://subscribepage.io/podcast-reset 📣When was the last time you looked at your podcast like the CEO you are?Not just the downloads. Not just the content calendar. The bigger picture: Does it still light you up? Is it working for you, or against you?In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on how The Podcast Reset was born—and the exact 4-step framework that helped me grow my show by 30% without burnout.This is for the CEO who’s done forcing content and ready to:☑️ Reconnect with her...2025-04-2912 min
From Tourist to Local: Reinventing Yourself47. [APRIL AMPLIFIED] Boring Millionaires, Dance Floor Fails, and the Real Cost of Playing Small📌 Grab The Podcast Reset ➡️ https://subscribepage.io/podcast-resetIs your podcast just cute... or can it actually pay your bills?Because, I don’t know about you, but I’d rather have my pod fund my lifestyle than keep shouting into the internet void.In today’s episode, I’m spilling the tea on how a dance floor disaster with a rhythm-less finance bro turned into the perfect metaphor for commitment—yep, in love and in podcasting. You’ll also get a peek behind the scenes of what finally helped me stop treating my podcast like a sid...2025-04-2415 min
From Tourist to Local: Reinventing Yourself46. [APRIL AMPLIFIED] The Secret to Cult-Like Obsession: 3 Tactics to Turn Your Listeners into Raving Fans🚨 Grab The Podcast Reset ➡️ https://subscribepage.io/podcast-reset 🚨What do Taylor Swift, Romantasy books fandoms, and your podcast have in common? A lot— when you know how to spark obsession! This episode is all about transforming casual listeners into devoted fans who quote your intro in the group chat. Because the secret about a successful podcast is not how many downloads you get, it’s about the community your create⚡ Mentioned in this episode:The 3 core tactics to build a cult-like podcast following (without starting an actual cult, promise).How to spark obsession with your quirks, inside...2025-04-2219 min
From Tourist to Local: Reinventing Yourself45. [APRIL AMPLIFIED] Real Beats Perfect: 3 Ways to Stop Editing Yourself Out🚨 Grab The Podcast Reset ➡️ https://subscribepage.io/podcast-reset 🚨Let’s be honest—sounding perfect is overrated. In this episode, we’re talking about what really makes people stick around: your voice. Not the polished one. The real one. The one with Spanglish slips, chisme energy, and way too many details about your café con leche.I’m sharing how to stop editing out the best parts of yourself, what makes a podcast actually feel human, and why your accent, quirks, and side tangents are what make you unforgettable.⚡ Mentioned in this episode:My early podcasting days...2025-04-1721 min
From Tourist to Local: Reinventing Yourself44. [APRIL AMPLIFIED] Let Them Choke on Their Silence: A Local's Guide to Unshrinkable Confidence🚨 Grab The Podcast Reset ➡️ https://subscribepage.io/podcast-reset 🚨After being screamed at on a Medellín sidewalk, Mafe realized her silence had cost her dignity—and a year’s worth of therapy bills. This episode is a firestarter for anyone who’s ever been told they’re too much.She opens up about the emotional scam that cracked her open, and the slow, intentional journey back to confidence. Spoiler: silence isn’t peace—it’s self-betrayal. If you’ve been waiting for a sign to raise your voice, take up space, and stop shrinking… this is it.⚡ Mentioned in thi...2025-04-1519 min
From Tourist to Local: Reinventing Yourself43. [APRIL AMPLIFIED] Stop Waiting for Stadiums. Your First 10 Fans Want to Find YOUR Voice🚨 ENTER THE GIVEAWAY or Grab The Podcast Reset ➡️ https://subscribepage.io/podcast-reset 🚨Is the podcast market really saturated? Or have your people just not found you yet? Truth is, the world doesn’t need another podcast... it needs yours. In this fiery episode, we torch the lies of saturation with receipts, rebel energy, and Swiftie-level ambition. Learn why niches aren’t ‘full’ (they’re starving), how to build your own damn table (not beg for a seat), and why your first 10 fans matter more than chasing 100,000 ghosts.⚡Mentioned in this episodeThe 3 myths keeping you stuck.Why you should s...2025-04-1013 min
From Tourist to Local: Reinventing Yourself42. [APRIL AMPLIFIED] You Are Enough, and the World Needs Your Story🚨 Grab The Podcast Reset ➡️ https://subscribepage.io/podcast-reset 🚨What do Elaine Archeron (yes, that Elaine from A Court Of Thorns And Roses) and you have in common?Society has been feeding you the same 3 toxic lies to keep you quiet, and it’s time to call bullsh*t.In this episode, we’re stabbing the patriarchy (metaphorically… mostly) by dismantling these lies:1️⃣ "I’m not expert enough" – Expertise is earned by doing, not waiting.2️⃣ "No one cares" – Wrong. Your people are begging for your voice.3️⃣ "It’s too late" – Tell that to Vera Wang, Martha Stewart, an...2025-04-0819 min
The Space Cadet Sports Podcast - A Houston Sports ShowCOOGS BEAT DUKE. 70-67. Never give up!Let’s go, Houston! The Coogs stunned everybody by never giving up and playing their game and fighting back to a win against Duke last night. It was an incredible game and was such a once-in-a-lifetime-experience Carla and I had to wake up early to podcast. We talk all about the game (and still have Roberts locking up Flagg on repeat in our heads). We also talk Rockets to drum up even more Houston basketball excitement. But sadly, we do have to talk about the Astros 4th inning breakdown and tell you why you’re sounding like a fair weat...2025-04-0645 min
From Tourist to Local: Reinventing Yourself41. [APRIL AMPLIFIED] Stop Waiting for a Seat! Build Your Own Damn Table🌟 Grab The Podcast Reset for $7 HERE ➡️ https://subscribepage.io/podcast-resetWhat’s the real cost of silencing yourself? What’s the real cost of waiting to be seen, heard, or valued?In this episode, Mafe breaks down why playing small keeps you invisible—and how to claim your space in life, business, and podcasting. Whether you’re navigating a new country, business, or creative venture, this is your call to stop asking for a seat and start building your own damn table.This is your time to really have your voice as part of your legacy.⚡Menti...2025-04-0320 min
From Tourist to Local: Reinventing Yourself40. [APRIL AMPLIFIED] Uninterrupted Connection: Why Your Voice is The Connection We CraveWelcome to APRIL AMPLIFIED! This month, we're getting loud, reclaiming our voices, and tossing the car keys while screaming, "Fk the patriarchy!"** Because in a world where we have unlimited access to social media 24/7, your podcast shouldn’t be just another piece of noise—it should create deep, meaningful connections.In this episode, we explore why audio doesn’t make you feel numb—it makes you feel seen, heard, and understood. Podcasting is the antidote to content fatigue, and your voice is your most powerful asset in building genuine connections in a digitally overwhelmed world.If you'v...2025-04-0120 min
Breathe Underwater PodcastBreathe Underwater Ep. 12, Pt. 2, April & Whitney's final recordingIt is with a heavy, broken heart that we share the last recording with Whitney. She was selfishly taken by a drunk driver in the early morning hours of February 8, 2024. She was 39 years old.It has been a terrible year of loss and struggle where we find ourselves, ironically, learning to breathe underwater. It's ok to drown. For many of us life "just is." It's not right, and it's not wrong. It just is. And it's ok to respect the "is."Listen as April & Whitney share part two of April's journey and struggles...2025-02-2329 min
Breathe Underwater PodcastBreathe Underwater Ep. 11, Pt. 1, April and Whitney's last recordingIn the early hours of February 8, 2024, Whitney Weddel was killed by a drunk driver. This immense tragedy has left a void within all who knew her, including April. Now, a year later, April wanted the world to hear her voice and this untold story.Episodes 11 and 12 are the last recordings between the two of them.Listen as April shares with Whitney about her childhood and the struggles she endured.Since this episode does touch on abuse, please FIND HELP.National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233SMS: Text START to 887882025-02-1050 min
Inner GrowthHow Being RADICALLY HONEST Can Help You Become HEALTHIER & More Authentic | ft. April WhitneyOn today's episode of Inner Growth, Carolina chats with April Whitney, one of her Austin-based friends who is the founder of Petite PWR, a certified fitness trainer and nutritionist, and YouTuber.
In this conversation, we dive into April's tips for a better relationship with food, learning to make informed intuitive eating decisions, developing consistency and listening to your hunger cues. We also talk about RADICAL HONESTY and how becoming more real with yourself about where you're at, what you want and how to get there can transform your relationship to yourself, others and wellness.
✪APRIL'S PREVIOUS EPISODE ON INNER GROWTH: ht...2024-05-3039 min
Three Minute ModernistThe Death of Ruben SalazarEpisode Notes
Ruben Salazar. (n.d.). In Wikipedia. Retrieved April 26, 2024, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruben_Salazar
Pulido, L. (2015). The Death of Rubén Salazar: Surreptitious Specters, Hidden Histories, and the Disavowal of Mexican America. American Quarterly, 67(2), 309-331. https://doi.org/10.1353/aq.2015.0016
Rodriguez, G. (2014, August 29). How a Legendary L.A. Reporter Who Knew Too Much Met His Mysterious End. Los Angeles Times. https://www.latimes.com/local/la-me-ruben-salazar-20140830-story.html
Mujeres Muralistas. (n.d.). In Chicano Park Virtual Tour. Retrieved April 26, 2024, from https://www.chicanoparksandiego.com/muralists
Chicano Park Murals. (n.d.). In Digital Archive of M...2024-05-0703 min
The Space Cadet Sports Podcast - A Houston Sports ShowAstros Roster Moves and Off-Day-Goof-AroundSpace Cadet, Paul Salazar Jr, is here for some news and humor on this day off for die-hard Astros fans. (Watch the video version of this pod on the Substack!) It’s been a rough April, but what moves were made and what do we have to look forward to this series? While there is a lot to discuss, let’s still remember who the Astros are and have been. It’s still early in the season for us spoiled Astros fans! Let’s look forward to what this team can do and build a non-toxic home for the die-hand...2024-04-2716 min
The Space Cadet Sports Podcast - A Houston Sports ShowAstros Panic Meter Vol: II - It’s Late April. Do You Know Where Your Emotions Are?The Astros have dug themselves a hole and they are going to have to do some serious work to get back to the top of the division, but last we checked here it’s still late April. While the Astros have some issues to fix they are also frustratingly a decent team statistically and obviously were built to go to the playoffs…so what gives?! Good grief, Charlie Browns, what are we gonna do? In this episode Paul updates the official Astros Fan Panic Meter, talks about realistic first base options as the team needs to find wins and can’...2024-04-2627 min
The Space Cadet Sports Podcast - A Houston Sports ShowAstros Take Step Back In D.C./Need To Win In ChicagoIt sure does feel like late-April to be an Astros fan. While the whole of all media is licking their chops and racking up views and clicks by ranting about the Astros being done forever and will be shot out into space if they lose another game, it isn’t quite that bad. So here’s a look at what happened. What happened poorly and what has been happening decently. Space Cadet then looks ahead to Chicago and Wrigley Field to see what the pitching matchups are looking like. And a couple of keys to success! Keep your head up...2024-04-2335 min
Arroe Collins My Day Of Play This Is Raw PodcastingMy Day Of Play 6 Performers From NBC's The Voice Author Aida Salazar And Actor Stephan MoyerThe final product isn't always the best part of the interview journey. It's in the prep and the rawness of bringing the research together with high hopes of creating a moment. Tuesday April 2, 2024. Six conversations with the performers on NBC's The Voice. Author Aida Salazar and actor direction Stephan Moyer. 2024-04-021h 29
The Space Cadet Sports Podcast - A Houston Sports ShowAstros: Bad Bounce - A Video Pod! - Episode 4Good Afternoon Astros fans! The Astros golden era is over…April Fools! It’s just some awful March baseball we’re leaving the the rear view. Space Cadet Sports is excited to have it’s first video podcast and will hopefully do more during the season. Paul learns not only how hard it is to sports podcast but to video broadcast at the same time! Hurray for learning in the beginning of the season to make sure the middle and end are solid…Paul recaps the game, talks about Manager Joe Espada’s comments after the game and goes through his...2024-04-0234 min
Breathe Underwater PodcastBreathe Underwater Ep. 10, Pt. 2 Collier Landry ReflectionEpisode 10 shares our co-host's reflection upon Collier Landry's story about the murder of his mother, surviving the monster that killed her, and ultimately what they learned from him and his ability to breathe underwater.For more information about Collier please visit:https://www.collierlandry.comListen in on his podcast:https://www.collierlandry.com/podcastFollow him:https://campsite.to/collierlandryWe also spoke of abuse in this episode. If you or a loved one is experiencing any for of abuse, please FIND HELP.2024-01-1129 min
Breathe Underwater PodcastBreathe Underwater Ep. 9, Pt. 1 with guest, Collier LandryJoin us on this violent true crime episode where Collier Landry shares his unfortunate story of his mother's untimely murder at the hands of his father. Listen in as he details the story, dives into how he survived the monster behind the killing, and ultimately, how he's learned to breathe underwater.For more information about Collier please visit:https://www.collierlandry.comListen in on his podcast:https://www.collierlandry.com/podcastFollow him:https://campsite.to/collierlandry2024-01-0458 min
Breathe Underwater PodcastBreathe Underwater Ep. 8, Pt. 2 with guest, Sandy AguilarSandy continues her story with this part 2 edition where we learn about her childhood abuse at the hands of her mother, the trauma she endured after sexual abuse, and ultimately how she learned to embrace her trauma and remain a positive, strong, faith-based woman.If you or a loved one is experiencing any for of abuse, please FIND HELP.National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-7233SMS: Text START to 88788https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/safety/family-violence-program2023-12-1441 min
Breathe Underwater PodcastBreathe Underwater Ep. 7, Pt. 1 with guest, Sandy AguilarListen to the first part of this two part series where Sandy Aguilar shares part of her life's journey and the unfortunate series of events that she endured as a wife and mother. Find out how she began to cope, moved on, and how she finally learned to breathe underwater.If you or a loved one is experiencing any for of abuse, please FIND HELP.National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-7233SMS: Text START to 88788https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/safety/family-violence-program2023-12-071h 04
Breathe Underwater PodcastBreathe Underwater Ep. 6 with guest, Katelyn KeatonListen in as Katelyn shares her story and reaction to her unborn baby's lethal diagnosis. Share in her journey of the aftermath of his birth, the interactions with her doctors, and how she manages her difficult reality.For more information about Luke's story please visit:https://memorialhermann.org/patients-visitors/patient-stories/luke-heart-storyFor more information about treating hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS), visit:https://www.memorialhermann.org/services/specialties/childrens/heart2023-11-1549 min
Breathe Underwater PodcastBreathe Underwater Ep. 5 with guest, Jorge D. Salazar, MDJoin guest, Dr. Jorge D. Salazar as he shares the overwhelming reality of his special circumstance as a pediatric heart surgeon, with specific focus on the interactions with the baby's mother and the challenge of holding the baby's life in his hands.For more on what Dr. Salazar is doing in pediatric heart surgery visit:https://memorialhermann.org/doctors/pediatric-cardiothoracic-surgeons/dr-jorge-salazar-md-16593809702023-11-0857 min
Breathe Underwater PodcastBreathe Underwater Episode 4 Pt. 3 with guest, Whitney WeddelListen in to the final part of Whitney Weddel's 3-part series, where she shares the tragedies that struck her household, and when she ultimately learned to breathe underwater.For anyone suffering from depression or suicidal thoughts please reach out. You are LOVED.SMS: 988https://988lifeline.org/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=oneboxFor anyone experiencing abuse, please reach out. Help is ALWAYS available.National Domestic Violence HotlineHours: 24/7. Languages: English, Spanish and 200+ through interpretation service 800-799-7233https://www.thehotline.org2023-11-0123 min
Breathe Underwater PodcastBreathe Underwater Episode 3 Pt. 2 with guest, Whitney WeddelListen to the second part of a 3-part series as we continue through Whitney's journey, where she details the hardships of an abusive relationship that ultimately lead to her divorce. Unfortunately, her story doesn't end there...tune in now.For anyone suffering from depression or suicidal thoughts please reach out.SMS: 988https://988lifeline.org/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=oneboxFor anyone experiencing abuse, please reach out. Help is ALWAYS available.National Domestic Violence HotlineHours: 24/7. Languages: English, Spanish and 200+ through interpretation service 800-799...2023-10-2539 min
Breathe Underwater PodcastBreathe Underwater Episode 2 Pt. 1 with guest, Whitney WeddelListen in as our very own co-host Whitney Weddel shares the first part of her traumatic experience in this 3-part segment. Here, you'll learn where her journey began and relive the first chapter of her married life. For anyone experiencing abuse, please reach out. Help is ALWAYS available.National Domestic Violence HotlineHours: 24/7. Languages: English, Spanish and 200+ through interpretation service 800-799-7233 https://www.thehotline.orghttps://www.hcdvcc.org/resourcesforsurvivors/https://www.txabusehotline.org/Login/Default.aspx2023-10-1840 min
Breathe Underwater PodcastBreathe Underwater Intro Episode 1Get a sense for their personalities and style as you listen to hosts April M. Salazar and Whitney Weddel introduce themselves in their first episode. Listen as they elaborate on what it means for them to breathe underwater, as they span an array of topics and reflect on their decision to explore this platform.2023-10-1133 min
Breathe Underwater PodcastBreathe Underwater TrailerListen to the sneak peek of Breathe Underwater, Season 1, Stories Shared where co-hosts April M. Salazar and Whitney Weddel sit down with amazing individuals post trauma, adversity, or tragedy. The stories are ugly, and messy, and sad, but that's life sometimes. Find out how they have learned to breathe under water.2023-10-0202 min
Queer VoicesApril 19th 2023 Queer Voices - Mayoral candidate Amanda Edwards, 30th anniversary March on Washington Part 1, Sherlock Holmes at Alley TheaterSend us a textAmanda Edwards for Houston mayor -- March on Washington 1993 retrospect -- Sherlock Holmes at Alley TheaterWe speak with former city council person and now candidate for mayor, Amanda Edwards. Amanda Edwards is a native Houstonian and a former At-Large City Council Member. Her hands-on, results-oriented servant leadership is focused on empowering residents and obtaining results. Amanda is an accomplished attorney with extensive municipal finance experience, a grassroots public servant, and an effective community advocate. Amanda is also the founder of a community non-profit that empowers various groups ranging from seniors...2023-04-2058 min