Shows
Quarter before NoonThe Colors of Hispanic Heritage 🇲🇽🇵🇷🇨🇺🇬🇶🇦🇷🇨🇷💃🏽💁🏽♀️This week I talk about the beauty of Hispanic Heritage month and what it means for me. Support some local businesses!
2022-09-2328 minQuarter before NoonWho’s fixing your crown? 👑❤️Hi! I’m back! It’s been a moment so I thought I would dive back in with a lighter topic that everyone can get on board with. We are talking about fixing the crowns of those who need it. Co-hosted by my momma. ❤️
2022-09-0722 minQuarter before NoonSPEED datingThis week I talk about going speed dating. I lay out my whole scenario and tel you what I learned. Tune in!
2022-08-1227 minQuarter before NoonTeachability 👩🏫🧑🏻💻This week I catch you up on my life and talk to you about having a teachable moment with my students and moments where they teach me. We should all be willing to learn since we are in the SCHOOL OF LIFE. Enjoy!
2022-08-0320 minQuarter before NoonRelation-SHIP WRECKedThis week we talk about how some people even though they have the best intentions don’t always have your best interest in mind. Listen to the ones who really know you
2022-07-2028 minQuarter before NoonSailing on the Relation-SHIPThis week I have the joy of talking to my good friend Jardae. She shares what she’s learned from past relationships and how it’s helped her in her current one, so take a listen. ❤️
2022-07-1039 minQuarter before NoonHalf Way ThereThis week I talk about my week and the things I learned. We are halfway through the year, there’s still time to do what you need to because it’s only a quarter before noon!❤️
2022-07-0122 minQuarter before NoonTreasure Nuggets of the WeekThis week I talk about the things I’ve learned and my treasure nuggets I took from them. What was your treasure nugget from your week?
2022-06-2421 minQuarter before NoonBook Club week 1This week Malei and I have a book club talk. We read chapter 1 of Singled out In a Couple’s World by Christa Smith. Hear our thoughts and unedited responses to this chapter and how it applies to our lives. Hope you enjoy !
2022-06-1650 minQuarter before NoonSeason THREE 3️⃣🎶Hello everyone! We made it to season 3!!!🎉👏🏼 This is me sharing my current creative block and life updates. Let’s make season 3 even better. Tell me what you want hear about/from this season. I love you all!
2022-06-1014 minQuarter before NoonSenior Takeover 👩🏻🎓2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣2️⃣The seniors takeover and I’m completely here for it. They talk about the unknown variables of the future and the ways they have overcome. If you know any high schooler this may be good for them to learn from. To the Class of 2022, you did it! Keep pressing on!
2022-05-2222 minQuarter before NoonYou are STILL ENOUGH 💁🏻♀️It’s been almost two years since Quarter Before Noon was started. I talk about what I’ve learned and the things that still remain the same. I love you and you all are the best! Happy AAPI MONTH!🌺🌴
2022-05-1618 minQuarter before NoonMother for ALL SeasonsHello lovely people! This week I have the beautiful opportunity to share my mom with you all. She offers some life lessons and wisdom. If you don’t have a mom you can adopt her. Happy Mother’s Day to ALL the mothers out their and even the fathers who play the mother role.
2022-05-0326 minQuarter before NoonCaught in the Reconciliation NetToday I talk about hearing the still small voice to repair the broken bridges or broken hearts. We are alive so we have time.
2022-04-2724 minQuarter before NoonDon’t Send it !🛑✋🏽🙊This week I talk about those Text Convos that get you in your feels. Sometimes the way you want to react and how you should respond are two different things. Think about it. Guest Co-Host: @CleanwithMaleifua
2022-04-2042 minQuarter before NoonImmaturity in MaturityHello my people! Today I talk about how you can be grown (mature) but still have areas of immaturity. Let this be a time for you to maybe look at some areas of your mature life that might be immature.
2022-04-1320 minQuarter before NoonWhat are 20s’ DID NOT tell usThis week we do a collab with @cleanwithmaleifua and we took about our 20s’ and the unmet expectations we had and what we learned. You don’t want to miss out. You want to hear more good content,listen to cleanwithmaleifua
2022-04-0752 minQuarter before NoonIt’s a new day, Heck it’s a new Decade🥂This episode I talk about what I’ve learned from the 29th year of life and what I hope to gain in the next decade of my life. I’m ready for a transformative thirty. LETS GO!!
2022-03-3020 minQuarter before NoonThe Challenges they FaceI have the privilege of having my friend, Mrs. A co-host with me as we talk to the students about their life experiences and what it looks like to be a teen these days. I learn so much from them. I hope you take something from their experiences. Much love to you ladies! ❤️
2022-03-2224 minQuarter before NoonClass is now in Session 👩🏫This week I had the opportunity of speaking to my friends, and coworkers. They have been in the education field a long time. They talk about the joys and struggles of being women educators. You don’t want to miss this class!
2022-03-1524 minQuarter before NoonThe WHOLE and RESTED WOMANHappy International women’s day! Today we talk about what it’s like to be a whole woman and the rest that you can find in that. We have my co-host and host of @clean with maleifua, Maleifua M sharing her wisdom with us. Don’t forget to celebrate women everywhere!
2022-03-0845 minQuarter before NoonBody Love Even when you don’t Feel itThis episode is for all my body lovers who sometimes, it just ain’t it and you have to try to love yourself a little bit more. Even if you don’t love your body, you or someone you love can point out something they love about you. I love you and I love your body!❤️
2022-02-2820 minQuarter before NoonTeachable Moments from the YouthThis week I had the privilege of speaking to my students about being seniors, having to learn in the midst of the pandemic and their advice for youth. They approach the topics with sincerity and transparency. Take notes as they are the leaders of tomorrow. Thank you M,V,L, & A.❤️
2022-02-2016 minQuarter before NoonValentine’s Present 💝 and Past 💔Hello friends and loved ones, this week we talk about how we have grown since last Valentine’s Day❤️ We have different stories but growth is similar. We hope that no matter what happened last year that you have a deeper love for the Lord and yourself. Happy ❤️❤️LOVE day!
2022-02-1438 minQuarter before NoonBLACK HISTORY MONTHToday I talk about Black History Month. Where it started and where we are now. May this inspire you to reach out to the black individuals in your life who have shaped you. “If they don’t give you a seat at the table, bring a folding chair”.-Shirley Chisholm (I think I said it wrong on the pc)
2022-02-0722 minQuarter before NoonSunshine in the Desert 🏜 🌵This week I talk about what it means to be sunshine in the desert and I’m not just talking about being in AZ. Sometimes we go through metaphorical “deserts”.
2022-01-3120 minQuarter before NoonI was in The Movie Encanto!Hello beautiful listeners! Today my cohost and I talk with our dear friend Karina to share about which character in Encanto we related to the most. If you watched it let us know who you related to if any.
2022-01-2356 minQuarter before NoonThe Youth and Everyone ElseThis week I talk about working with the youth of today. They have so much to say, so listen closely to those young people around you. You might learn something new and gain a deeper perspective on issues of today.
2022-01-1517 minQuarter before NoonFlick time TakeawaysThis week my co-host and I talk about movies we recently watched and our takeaways from each one. Don’t just take our word for, see for yourselves.
2022-01-0532 minQuarter before NoonTell me what’s the WORD?Every year, I have a word for the year. This year it was Enough, but I got caught up in the word FOCUS that I wasn’t even focused on the actual word. Also, I share about the 2022 word. Cheers 🥂 to the New Year!
2021-12-2822 minQuarter before NoonLast Christmas 🎄Wham said it best “Last Christmas…” This episode I’m sharing where I was at this time last year and where I’m at (physically and mentally) this year. Merry Christmas to ALL and to all a good rest of 2021
2021-12-2115 minQuarter before NoonTo Care with CompassionThis week we have a special guest, my mother and our co host (Mele) back to talk about taking care of people and what that looks like. Listen to their nuggets of wisdom if you or someone you know is taking care of someone. Note: remember to care for yourselves as you care for others
2021-12-1242 minQuarter before NoonHoliday Daze🤪🤪I have been sleigh-cking 🛷 lately. Anyways this is a short one filled with tidbits about how to handle this holiday season. I’m hoping to give you some tips for this season. I’ve been in a daze but let’s cheers 🥂
2021-12-0614 minQuarter before NoonMoving on upThis week I talk about how I am moving to a new job, but what I have learned from this past job. You can always learn something from the places you’ve been.
2021-11-2426 minQuarter before NoonLegacy LeavingLegacy has always been seen as something you think about when you die, but it’s so much more than it. It’s about how you live. What kind of legacy are you leaving?
2021-11-1119 minQuarter before NoonThinking on 30This weekend I had the chance to reflect on almost being 30 and what that might look like for me. But in the mean time I’m embracing my last few months as a gal who’s in her late 20s😜
2021-11-0216 minQuarter before NoonHonoring the bodI talk about honoring your body and what that looks like for me. Your body is important, so listen when it speaks. Sometimes it’s just a whisper, sometimes it’s a yell!
2021-10-1917 minQuarter before NoonDo what’s peace for YOUThis episode I talk about doing the things I want to do, even touching on things need to be done in my life. As I reflect on almost 30
2021-10-0728 minQuarter before NoonFriendship LessonsThis is part two of the friendship series. In order to have friends, you have to show yourself friendly. This week I talk about what are good qualities in friendships. Whatever we are looking for we should also be that to our friends. Te amo mis amigos!❤️👯♀️🕺🏻💃💃🏼
2021-09-3024 minQuarter before NoonFriendship SeasonsThis week I talk with my longest friend, Bianey. She talks about what has kept our friendship going through the years. We also discuss friendship breakups and how that effects us. Take a listen. Much love everyone!
2021-09-2230 minQuarter before NoonAdding ⬆️➕Value to Others ❤️This week Malei and I talk about the concept John Maxwell talks about as adding value to others. It’s a simple concept but it does wonders for others. Take a listen! How are you adding values to others?
2021-09-1532 minQuarter before NoonUpwards and Onwards ▶️🔼⬆️➡️This week I talk about relationships with others, myself and even my work. Relationships are a part of life and what are we doing to keep them healthy? Also, Updates on my life 🤪
2021-09-0925 minQuarter before NoonUndatingThis week I talk about my undating season. I know you are trying to keep up and so am I, so here’s the skinny: I am now not dating . I was and now am not. Here are some lessons I’ve learned in like and loss.
2021-09-0125 minQuarter before NoonThe August UpdateToday’s podcast I talk about all the things I have been processing. Oh or should I say August song. I love you guys and thanks for always listening even when I’m not on my A game
2021-08-2417 minQuarter before NoonSafe and Authentic Place 💯 🏡Today we talk about being a safe place vs. being an authentic place for people. What does this mean to us? You’ll find out. Btw- WE ARE NOT PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS!
2021-08-1128 minQuarter before NoonRelationship Crockpot 🥘🫕Today on QBN we have another couch conversation, where Malei and I talk about purity, sex, communication and boundaries. All the tough topics in one. Don’t miss it!
2021-07-2842 minQuarter before NoonHot & Cold Seat!!! I’m a guest on my own show.ROOMMATE TAKE OVER!!! I’ve yield the mic, choose to sit on the Hot & cold seat for the night. Hear me answer some real questions about myself, relationship status & etc. My roommate wants to know the deets. P.S Listen to podcast on instructions on how to win $10 Starbucks gift card.
2021-07-2038 minQuarter before NoonCulture misconceptions 🌺 🌴Mele is back again. This week we talk about cultural misconceptions of Polynesians/ being from Hawaii. 🌺 You all ready for this cultural lesson by professor Mele?
2021-07-0648 minQuarter before NoonAdulting through Personal GrowthToday I talk about adulting and how ultimately how it has everything to do with our personal growth. 🪴 This week I have a special guest, friend and now roommate, Mele.❤️
2021-06-2345 minQuarter before NoonBringing SEXY back!Season 2👏🏼❤️🙌 I’m talking about being your own sexy. You should always be able to look at yourself and say “yasss, 👑 Queen/ King “!👸🤴🏻
2021-06-1127 minQuarter before NoonMental Health Awareness MonthMay is Mental Health Awareness month. It’s important to be aware of your mental health and the folks around you! It’s okay to have Jesus and a therapist!❤️
2021-05-2630 minQuarter before NoonConsistency and accountabilityToday I’m talking about how it’s important to be consistent in all areas of life, but also how accountability comes into play. I believe there are moments they walk hand in hand.
2021-05-2023 minQuarter before NoonCulture Hug 🫂 🤗Today I talk about how I’ve learned to hug my culture, which is Mexican 🇲🇽 and American 🇺🇸. We should all give our cultures that have made us a giant group hug! ❤️
2021-05-1226 minQuarter before NoonCollege DazeIt’s been 4 years since I graduated. Reliving my days and the things I learned. Take a 🎧
2021-05-0528 minQuarter before NoonOh the trouble with doublesToday I’m talking about double standards and things that one gender can get away with, while the other can’t. Ps don’t touch people’s hair without their consent!
2021-04-2826 minQuarter before NoonB.Y.O.BBring Your Own Best. Today I’m talking about bringing your best to work and life in general. Your best allows others to bring their best. If you could be the best, why be anything else?❤️
2021-04-2124 minQuarter before NoonPain, Needles, and WaxingThis week I talk about some first adventures I had. Painful, but learned from all of them. Maybe you can relate!
2021-04-1422 minQuarter before Noon2️⃣8️⃣ things I’ve learned this yearThis is the episode where I talk about the 28 things I’ve learned since last March. I’m sure there’s more than 28, but these were the ones that stuck out.
2021-03-3132 minQuarter before NoonSelf Love and RelationshipsToday I talk about relationships or my lack thereof 😜and the ways I’ve grown in self love. I hope something is a take away for you. You can always grow in self love as you grow in relationships.
2021-03-1722 minQuarter before NoonFORGIVENESSThis week I’m talking about how forgiving and releasing go hand in hand. It’s nice to be forgiven and it’s beautiful to be the one who forgives
2021-03-1021 minQuarter before NoonKnowing Thyself is to be Self AwareThis is the one where we talk about self-awareness. The more of it you have the better you’ll be. It’s something that you can never get enough. I explain what this psychology term means and how we can be more self aware.
2021-03-0327 minQuarter before NoonThe Setback that turned into THE COMEBACK💪🏽👊🏼🙌🏿🙌🏽We all have had setbacks in life, but how will we get up for our COMEBACK. We decide how that will look. Let’s give it all we got
2021-02-2422 minQuarter before NoonTo doubt thyself, but don’t!🤩💁🏻♀️Sweetie, you are awesome, so why do you doubt yourself? I talk about the reasons we doubt and how to overcome that weird little voice that says we can’t!
2021-02-1725 minQuarter before NoonThe 🌈 after the 🌧This week is about HOPE In midst of disappointment. It’s like the sequel from last week. There’s always hope we just have to go around the corner to find it.
2021-02-1024 minQuarter before NoonWell that was a DISAPPOINTMENT ☹️👎🏼🙀Today I’m talking about disappointment. It happens to all of us, but we don’t have to live there. I share why disappointment can be a GOOD thing.
2021-02-0324 minQuarter before NoonInviting our weird to the table🤪❤️🙌🏽Today I’m talking about having our weirdness at the table. We are all a little weird, and that makes us normal. 🤪🤪
2021-01-2725 minQuarter before NoonVISION❤️This week I talk about vision and what it truly looks like. I’m not talking about Thats so Raven either;) I share my vision for 2021. I have an honored guest on here, neighbor and friend, Madeline, who also happens to be the coolest science teacher you’ll meet. 👩🏻🔬
2021-01-2052 minQuarter before NoonTo be or not to be assertive... ALWAYS be ASSERTIVE !This episode I am talking about what it looks like to be assertive and how I’ve grown in it. Like all good things it doesn’t happen over night.
2021-01-1317 minQuarter before NoonNew Year🥳, Same me🤪🥰❤️This episode I’m answering some questions you had for me. Hopefully you learn something about me and maybe it will get you to think about the answers for your own life.❤️ ps HAPPY NEW YEAR!
2021-01-0626 minQuarter before NoonYo, in 2021 let’s be HUMBLE🥧🥧This episode is what we can do in 2021 & that’s to be humble. There’s enough room for you/your talents at the table, while making space for others. Let’s all get full on that delicious humble pie🥧
2020-12-3021 minQuarter before NoonChristmas Past 🎁and Christmas Current🎄It’s almost Christmas! Buddy the elf would be so happy. This week I talk about what Christmas means to me now vs. when I was a little girl. Remember that your love is a gift to everyone. Christmas can be any day of the year!
2020-12-2322 minQuarter before NoonLessons from Chapter 2-0-2-0 📚 📖This episode is all about what I’ve learned this year. This year has been unlike any other year and even in the midst of the crazy, I’ve learned some things. Here’s to all that’s in store in our year to come. 🥂
2020-12-1624 minQuarter before NoonAdvice from Mama T👵🏽❤️🎄This week parental guidance is suggested as I have mother Teresa on the podcast. She shares about holidays, heartbreaks, and happiness. You don’t want to miss what this woman of wisdom has to say.
2020-12-0921 minQuarter before NoonFlexibility in the unpredictable 🦾🧜🏻♀️Today I’m talking about being flexible in a world always changing. Hopefully, you are given out as much or more grace than you’ve received.
2020-12-0219 minQuarter before NoonJust keep swimming🐠🐡🐟Pixar said it best “ just keep swimming”. In life we have to persevere in order to reach our goals. It’s not easy, but it’s so worth it!
2020-11-2516 minQuarter before NoonGratitude 🙏🏻🙌🏽❤️- it’s a way of lifeGratefulness is not just for the season of food and family (Thanksgiving), but EVERYDAY!! It has so many benefits, so why not be grateful?🤷🏽♀️
2020-11-1827 minQuarter before NoonServant LeadershipThis episode is all about what it looks like to be a servant leader and YES it’s exactly what you think it is!
2020-11-1123 minQuarter before NoonFamily- ones we chooseFamily is usually the people that you have had for your entire life but the other view of family are the ones you create for yourself.I’ll be talking about the importance of all of it!
2020-10-2818 minQuarter before NoonSpeak 🗣 KindlyIt’s so easy to speak negative, but try doing the harder better thing of speaking kindly. You never how your words can change a persons’ their day let alone their life
2020-10-2121 minQuarter before NoonF•R•I•E•N•D•S•H•I•P👯♀️👯♂️Talking about traits we look for in friends and why friendship is important to our love for so many reasons.
2020-10-1419 minQuarter before NoonDear Little Younger Lizzy LizThis is the episode where I talk about advice I would give to myself. Life lessons I’ve learned along the way
2020-10-0718 minQuarter before NoonPopping tags 🏷, Recycling ♻️and spreading Love ❤️This episode is all about my love for thrifting. It’s good for recycling, but also doing my part to help with slave labor. Hope you enjoy and send me your favorite thrift stores or ethical brands !!
2020-09-3019 minQuarter before NoonCreativityLet the words flow and the colors show. This is the episode we are talking about being creative because you my friend are Creative Being!🧑🏻🎨👨🏻🎨👩🏽🎤🧑🏽🎤
2020-09-2320 minQuarter before NoonBody love for Every BodyThis is episode on body love and body positivity. Your body is temple, so treat it with love!❤️ *Not a expert on the topic, just a friend who cares🥰
2020-09-1620 minQuarter before NoonSisterhoood💁🏻♀️💁♀️💁🏼♀️💁🏿♀️💁🏾♀️💁🏽♀️👱🏻♀️👩🏻👩🏾🦱🙌🏽❤️Today I talk about supporting your local girl gang. Women are powerful, but we are even more powerful when we band together. What does sisterhood look like?
2020-09-0925 minQuarter before NoonWork💼 Life 💆🏻♀️Balance⚖️We are talking about work hard, play hard. It’s hard navigating work and life but hopefully these tips and tricks and lessons I’ve learned can help you out a little.
2020-09-0231 minQuarter before NoonFAITHThis is me talking about FAITH. For me it’s important to believe in someone that’s bigger than me. I am attempting to handle this tough topic with gentleness and love!❤️ Send me your questions or comments! * not an expert on the topic
2020-08-2616 minQuarter before NoonWho is #ElizabethAmySotelo?This is the episode where I want to tell you about myself . Grab a blanket and some tea because I want you to get comfy, as if we were getting to know each other in person. Let me know a fun fact about you after you listen to it!❤️
2020-08-1921 minQuarter before Noon🛑 with the EXPECTATIONSLet the expectations you have of others fall to the ground. Stop expecting YOU from others. This is just one of few things I have been learning lately! ❤️
2020-08-1218 minQuarter before NoonVolunteerismThis week we have a special guest who will talk about the importance of volunteerism.
2020-08-0522 minQuarter before NoonPersonality TalksToday I dive in with my cohost, Allie Q. We talk about personality types/tests including Myers-Briggs, the 5 love languages and the Enneagram. We hope you enjoy it!!❤️
2020-07-2931 minQuarter before NoonBeing an Essential Worker During a PandemicI can’t speak for everyone’s experience in being in Essential worker, but here’s mine working at a Food Bank
2020-07-2219 minQuarter before NoonTo ALL the Single Ppl❤️🥰🌸This is my journey with singleness and what I have learned from it. * Not a relationship expert/counselor.
2020-07-1516 minQuarter before NoonBe your own INSPO!Today I talk about inspiring people/ celebrities we appreciate. Then, the challenge is placed to even see be your own inspiration. Do THE DANG THING!!!
2020-07-0815 minQuarter before NoonSelf-confidenceIn the Words of Demi Lovato, “what’s wrong with being confident?” And to that I would say NOTHING! Let’s believe in ourselves as much as we believe in others.
2020-07-0108 minQuarter before NoonThe PRESENT timesToday I’m talking about the happenings of now, the person of the Present. Reminding all of us that today is a 🎁, so let’s treat it like that. There’s value in today!
2020-06-2415 minQuarter before NoonIn the midst of Grief and LossWe all experience different grief and loss in life. When we do, how are we caring for our family/ friends ? Let’s say what we need to say and just be present with folks...
2020-06-1712 minQuarter before NoonWrite, speak, or act BUT, JUST DO IT!This episode is a reminder as your friend to go after the things that you want in this life. YOU have the power to make them happen, so take the first step!!
2020-06-1010 minQuarter before NoonMOVING DAY📦😬❤️🙌🏽Some of us have moved too many times to count, while others have lived in the same pad their whole life. I’m here to give you my journey with moving boxes and the lessons I’ve learned along the way!❤️
2020-06-0311 minQuarter before NoonYou R ENOUGH!❤️Life lessons with Lizzy Liz! This week had a lesson in learning that I am enough for...
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