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Side Note The Podcast: Business, Spirituality + Success for Women EntrepreneursSide Note The Podcast: Business, Spirituality + Success for Women Entrepreneurs28. The Artist’s Way, Writing & Finding Your Creative Flow with Vivian NunezThought leadership isn’t about having the hottest take—it’s about standing in your truth. In this conversation with writer and content strategist Vivian Nunez, we explore the power of storytelling, vulnerability, and alignment in creative spaces. Vivian shares how grief shaped her writing and thought leadership, and we discuss why authenticity—not performance—is what truly connects people.We also unpack the transition from journalism to thought leadership, how AI fits into content creation (without losing your personal fingerprint), and the importance of intuition in creative work. Plus, we talk about The Artist’s Way and our plan...2025-03-2551 minHappy To Be HereHappy To Be HereThese Questions Remind You To Live Like You Matter (with Rabbi Steve Leder)More than a conversation, this podcast episode is an experiment in answering Rabbi Steve Leder's questions. In his book, For You When I Am Gone: Twelve Essential Questions to Tell a Life Story, Leder walks us through legacy, managing grief, and dying how we live. I end up sharing who my first crush was, how my mom's death continues to impact me, and what vacation I would do over time and time again. This episode can calm the anxiety you feel around living while sparking motivation to maybe live more intentionally.  Full show notes: vivnunez.com  ...2023-01-1947 minHappy To Be HereHappy To Be HereMy Grief Journey (Lessons Learned In 20 Years Since My Mom Died)My mom died on January 10, 2003 — 20 years ago now. I was 10 years old. In this episode, I walk you through 3-4 of the biggest grief lessons I’ve learned in the last two decades. For those who want to follow along, I’ll be sharing weekly essays on the same topic on my new substack — vivnunez.substack.com 2023-01-1219 minHappy To Be HereHappy To Be HereNew Year, Same You: How To Vet Self-Care ProductsYou don't have set resolutions that will stress you out and you don't have to spend all your disposable income on self-care products if they aren't going to help you. On this episode, Amy Keller Laird, the founder of Mental, walks us through the expertly vetted products that may fit into your mental health toolkit and how to vet these products in the first place.  Full list: https://clubmental.com/best-of-mental-health-awards-2022/2023-01-0533 minHappy To Be HereHappy To Be HereGetting Ready for 30: Books, Challenges, And Things I’m Glad I Didn’t DoI turn 30 in just a few days and it’s got me reflective. I’m really proud of how my 20s turned out and as I was gearing up for this milestone of a birthday, I got to thinking — what did I want to bring with me and how did I want to prepare? I walk you through the 5 books that helped, the 5 things I did to challenge myself, and the new twist on a “30 things to do before I turn 30” list.2022-12-0825 minHappy To Be HereHappy To Be HereExperience Camps: How To Help Children Cope With Grief During The HolidaysJesse Moss is a part of the Experience Camps team, a nonprofit that transforms the lives of grieving children through summer camp programs and innovative, year-round initiatives. In this episode we talk about how grief impacts both adults and children, plus ways that adults can help the children in their life navigate grief. We walk through Experience Camps amazing work and I share a bit more about my own experience losing my mom at a young age. 2022-12-0141 minHappy To Be HereHappy To Be HereHoliday Season Prep: 4 Things You Can Do To Protect Your Mental HealthAs the holiday season approaches, I wanted to chat 1:1. I know this season can be difficult for many, whether you're navigating grief, infertility, outgrown friendships, or establishing a new definition for family. I walk you through how I tackle my holiday season and 4 tips I keep close to heart: The ehh-yes list The "What do I really want?" exercise Power hack: mini-holidays Group support 2022-11-1717 minHappy To Be HereHappy To Be HereNYT Bestselling Author Matthew Quick - On Silver Linings Playbook, Writing, And Mental HealthMatthew Quick, New York Times Bestselling author of Silver Linings Playbook, is the author of a new book — We Are The Light. Join us for a conversation on mental health, sobriety, writing, and reclaiming our true sense of being. He took the jump at 30 years old that kicked off his path as a writer and has learned many lessons since. EPISODE BREAKDOWN:  1:30 — Meet Matthew 3:30 — How twenty-something to thirty-something changed his career perspective 6 — Distinguishing between anxiety and intuition 8:40 — How to create separation between your stories and your...2022-11-1034 minHappy To Be HereHappy To Be HereTeen Mental Health Advocate Zach Gottlieb: How Teens and Parents Can Support A Teen’s Mental HealthZach Gottlieb is a teen mental health advocate and the founder of Talk with Zach, a global mental health community dedicated to teens. In our conversation we talk through questions that both teens and parents are interested in — how do you make it easier for teens to talk about mental health? What do healthy mental health coping mechanisms look like at 16? What can parents do to support their kids’ mental health?2022-11-0325 minHappy To Be HereHappy To Be HerePoderistas: Midterm Elections 101 (The Bare Minimum You Need To Know To Confidently Vote)The Midterms are Tuesday, November 8th. 435 seats (the majority) of Congress are up for re-election this year. Issues like abortion, immigration, and the economy are on the ballot, giving us a chance to truly have our voice heard. On this episode Charlotte Castillo, Poderista’s Managing Director, walks us through key questions — How do I know if I’m registered? What does it mean that issues are on the ballot? What do I need to know to confidently vote? The best quote from the episode — “If your voice and vote didn’t matter, why are people working...2022-10-2737 minHappy To Be HereHappy To Be HereFounder Ellen Bennett: Dream First, Details LaterEllen Bennett is an author, entrepreneur, and the founder of Hedley & Bennett, the apron empire we all have grown to love. Her book, "Dream First, Details Later," outlines the guiding vision and skillsets that helped her build H&B and trust herself throughout that process. We talk about entrepreneurship, the power of dreaming, owning your confidence belt, and so much more. 2022-10-2030 minHappy To Be HereHappy To Be HereKimberly Lee Minor: The Necessary CEO MindsetKimberly Lee Minor is the President of Bandier, an entrepreneur, a mom, and an innovator. While she knew from the beginning of her career that she wanted to one day be the President of a company, she credits her ability to adapt to how beautifully her career has unfolded. While our conversation touches on career lessons, the second half of the episode focuses almost entirely on the mental health mindset and toolbox you have to develop in order to build a healthy career and life.2022-10-1339 minHappy To Be HereHappy To Be HereDr. Ken Duckworth: You Are Not Alone, Answers To Your Mental Health QuestionsDr. Ken Duckworth is the Chief Medical Officer of the National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI) and the author of the You Are Not Alone: The NAMI Guide to Navigating Mental Health―With Advice from Experts and Wisdom from Real People and Families. In our conversation Dr. Duckworth shares answers to questions like, “What do I do after a mental health crisis?” “How do I get a loved one to go to therapy?” and “What if my parents don’t support getting mental health care?” Dr. Duckworth also walks us through the reason behind You Are Not Alone and what h...2022-09-2939 minHappy To Be HereHappy To Be HereMarta Tellado: Privacy Settings, Regulating Supplements, And Where To Place Your TrustMarta Tellado is the CEO of Consumer Reports and the author of the newly published book, Buyer Aware: Harnessing Our Consumer Power for a Safe, Fair, and Transparent Marketplace. I was so excited to have Marta on this episode because she’s an expert on all the big questions we’re sitting with right now - How do we know which period tracking app to actually use? What is going on with our privacy settings? How should you childproof your little one’s phones? How do I know the supplements that the influencer is promoting are actually safe? Mart...2022-09-2246 minHappy To Be HereHappy To Be HereMario Chamorro: Mental Health Knows No BarriersMario Chamorro has built a career on being a happiness activist and his most recent venture is OYE, a creative wellness app that’s set to improve the narrative of global mental health. Together with J Balvin, Chamorro has co-founded a bilingual and culture-inclusive take on mental wellness. The CEO walks us through how OYE got its start, how his own career and personal life have been transformed by mental wellness and happiness, plus so much more.2022-09-1543 minHappy To Be HereHappy To Be HereMarisa Renee Lee: If Grief Is Love Then Death Doesn't End RelationshipsMarisa Renee Lee is an Obama-administration alum, a consultant, and most recently, an author. Her book Grief Is Love is an exploration of her experience losing her mother and navigating adulthood through the lens of this loss and her grief. In our conversation we talk about grief, her writing process, and the power of connecting with others when in the depths of your grief. Most importantly, we dive into how even after death, our relationships with our loved ones continue. 2022-09-0836 minHappy To Be HereHappy To Be HereSerena Kerrigan: Do It For The PlotI was first introduced to SFK when a friend took me to her live show in NYC — I've been a fan ever since. I sat down with the social media powerhouse writer, creator of Let's Fucking Date, and the Queen of Confidence to talk about how she created SFK in the first place. We deep dive on building an online personality, how creators can safeguard their own mental health, and her current read.  Show notes: vivnunez.com 2022-08-2550 minHappy To Be HereHappy To Be HereDr. Sarah Oreck: A Therapist Explains What You’re FeelingFull disclosure, we're not giving personal medical advice on this episode, but we are unpacking what we may all be collectively going through given the news cycle (and life cycle) of the last few months. Dr. Oreck unpacks doomscrolling, our fear of apathy (and how we may be overcompensating), how to start breath work, and so much more.  Follow Dr. Oreck — @sarahoreckmd Follow Vivian — @vivnunez  2022-07-1234 minHappy To Be HereHappy To Be HereRebecca Alvarez Story: Sexual Pleasure 101I did not think that I would be putting out this episode on the other side of Roe v Wade being overturned, but here we are. I decided to share my interview with sexologist and founder of Bloomi, Rebecca Alvarez Story, because I think now, more than ever, it's an act of rebellion. We have a right to still assert our bodily autonomy and to decide that our individual pleasure is still on the table, even in the midst of uncertainty and pain. Rebecca answers questions about how to start masturbating, tips for those in the beginner/intermediate/expert...2022-06-3044 minHappy To Be HereHappy To Be HereCarly Riordan: Don't Shrink To Make Anyone Else ComfortableCarly Riordan has been an influencer since she was 19 years old, now at 32, she’s also an author (Business Minded) and a mom of an almost one-year-old! Our conversation is a call for a pause to think about how you’re managing your health, what your career passions actually are, or how you’ve changed since the last time you checked in on yourself. We also talk about the internet as a culture and where it’s headed next. TW: mention of self-harm at minute 47.  FOLLOW CARLY: @carly FOLLOW VIVIAN: @vivnunez2022-06-2359 minHappy To Be HereHappy To Be HereDavid Kessler: Grief Has No TimelineWe are in the wake of such shared grief, but also maybe you've just crossed the threshold for your own personal grief. This week I chat with David Kessler, author and grief.com founder, about the ins and outs of grief. We debunk myths, he shares powerful perspective shifts, and reminds you that no matter the definition for "prolonged grief," grief has no timeline.  FOLLOW David Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamdavidkessler/ FOLLOW VIVIAN: vivnunez.com instagram.c...2022-06-1629 minHappy To Be HereHappy To Be HereLittle Honey Money Founders: Centering Maternal Mental HealthThe founders of Little Honey Money, a new kind of registry, have different paths to motherhood. In this episode, I speak to Erica  and Jhoanna about everything from Erica’s birthing experience, Jhoanna’s journey with IVF, and how they’re hoping Little Honey Money will bridge the gap of maternal care (both physical and mental health). FOLLOW LHM Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/littlehoneymoney/ FOLLOW VIVIAN: vivnunez.com instagram.com/vivnunez2022-06-0933 minHappy To Be HereHappy To Be HereLori Gottlieb: On Therapy And The Power Of Name It To Tame ItLori Gottlieb is a psychotherapist, the New York Times bestselling author of “Maybe You Should Talk To Someone,” and the co-host of “Dear Therapists.” Our episode feels like the prequel to a really good therapy session. She sheds light on what you should expect from a therapist, how to engage your past and future without hurting your present self, and shares maybe my favorite podcast quote yet, “We always like to say: before diagnosing someone with depression, make sure they aren’t surrounded by assholes…” FOLLOW LORI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lorigottlieb_aut...2022-06-0229 minHappy To Be HereHappy To Be HereMental Health Check-in: How I'm Thinking About Uvalde, TexasIt felt right to pause all full episodes of the podcast until next week and instead to take a minute to reflect on how this week's horrific events have landed on our doorstep, what we can do on a personal level and also what we should call our government officials to act on.  There are no words to contextualize the unimaginable pain that the loved ones of the 21 victims are currently living through. This is not an attempt at that, instead it's 15 minutes of holding space and thinking about we can potentially do.  ...2022-05-2616 minHappy To Be HereHappy To Be HereVanessa Villela: The Soul of Selling SunsetSelf-discovery is a life-long process, Vanessa Villela, star of Selling Sunset, advocates for doing that work. Between losing her sister and navigating grief to figuring what life in a reality show in real time, Villela has turned to the power of her mindset even more. In this episode she speaks to what she’s learned, what she hopes to pass along, and how she wants to use her platform. 1:00 — Meet Vanessa 2:30 — Finding happiness within herself 3:00 — Navigating her sister’s loss 4:41 — The sign that changed her career 7:08 — Getting cast for Selling Sunset 9:27 — Bringing a life coach for Christine on...2022-05-2423 minHappy To Be HereHappy To Be HereElsa Massey: Own Your Comfort, Confidence Will FollowElsa Massey is a blogger and content creator that focuses on mid-size to plus-size style....and confidence. She uses her platforms to speak openly about her mental health and navigating fashion as a form of self-expression and confidence. On this episode she shares more about how she built her communities on TikTok + IG, as well as how she community manages, thinks about style, and prioritizes her mental health. 3:00 — The Before and After of Preppy Style 6:34 — Put your style on first 7:20 — Feeling like she wasn’t allowed to have personal style 11:34 — When confidence is the first thing people see 12:50 — You have to...2022-05-1230 minHappy To Be HereHappy To Be HereKarla Martinez: What Kind of Vogue Do You Want To Be?Style is more than the clothes you wear, it’s your personality and the confidence you work to carry yourself with. Karla Martinez de Salas, editor of Vogue Mexico, walks us through her definition of style and so much more. FOLLOW KARLA Karla Martinez: instagram.com/karlamartinezdesalas Vogue Mexico: instagram.com/voguemexico FOLLOW VIVIAN: vivnunez.com instagram.com/vivnunez SHOW NOTES: vivnunez.com/blog-index/2022/5/10/karla-martinez-de-salas-happy-to-be-here-podcast-show-notes 2022-05-1029 minHappy To Be HereHappy To Be HereMariela De La Mora: How To Pass The Mic To Your Higher SelfYour inner critic is going to criticize, it’s what it does, but you don’t have to listen to it forever. Leadership and Business Coach, Mariela De La Mora, shares her tips on how to pass the mic to your higher self. She defines terms like “unlearning” and “reparenting” and offers guidance on how to actually start loving yourself a bit more. FOLLOW MARIELA https://www.instagram.com/mariela.delamora/  https://www.marieladelamora.com/ FOLLOW VIVIAN: vivnunez.com instagram.com/vivnunez SHOW NOTES: https://vivnunez.com...2022-05-0526 minHappy To Be HereHappy To Be HereLiz Hernandez: Be Impeccable With Your WordsThe Power Behind Your Self-Talk Week  This week, Liz Hernandez, founder of Wordaful, kicks off our "the power behind your self-talk" week. Liz started her career in radio and entertainment with on-screen/on-air roles at Access Hollywood, E! News, and MTV. Now, she runs Wordaful — a content destination and event series for anyone looking to tap into the power of words. In this episode, we talk through the jump from radio to running her own brand, how she builds inner strength and navigates imposter syndrome, and more.  FOLLOW LIZ Wordaful: worda...2022-05-0333 minAmigas Get MoneyAmigas Get Money11: How to Add Creativity to Your Daily Routine with Vivian NunezToday on the podcast we're talking to Vivian Nunez, writer and content creator, about how to implement creativity into your daily life... Even if you don't have a "creative" job. Because creativity is for everyone and don't need to quit our 9-5s in search for a creative outlet.  We also talk about Viv's journey through entrepreunership and fostering friendships in adulthood.  Visit Viv's website: https://vivnunez.com/ Follow Viv on Instagram: @vivnunez Follow me on Instagram: @firstgenmoney ✨ Get Your FREE #GetTheRaise: Email Template: https://firstgenmoney.ck.page/78a0923880 2022-04-2229 minHappy To Be HereHappy To Be HereHappy To Be Here - TrailerThere's nothing Vivian loves more than deep conversations, bright spots, and mental health checkins. Consider this podcast a combination of all of the above. In this episode, she reflects on why she's starting a new podcast, the space she hopes this carves out for those who need inspiration or support, and a sneak peek of Season 1 guests.  Welcome home, we're happy to have you and hopefully by the end of each episode you'll be happy to be here. 2022-04-1503 minTo Write Love on Her ArmsTo Write Love on Her ArmsEpisode 501: “Grief: What’s Loved, Lost, and Left” with Vivian Nuñez, Megan Fernandes, and LMFT Eric AdamsIn the premiere episode of season five, we’re addressing the topic of grief. Contrary to popular belief, grief comes in many forms, it impacts people in varying ways, and it does not have to stem from the loss of a loved one. Grief is the thing that we feel and experience in the absence of something or someone we love—a pet, a relationship, a parent, a job, a home. To help us explore, identify, and even learn how to navigate grief through creativity, we’ll be joined by content creator Vivian Nuñez, reporter Megan Fernandes, and therapi...2022-02-221h 07The Modern IndependentThe Modern IndependentThe Launchpad: Grief, Mental Health, and Creative Graduations w/ Vivian NunezSend us a textWelcome to The Modern Independent -- a podcast dedicated to inspiring, equipping, and empowering top independent workers to supercharge their careers and lives.On this episode of The Launchpad, Jan will be joined by guest Vivian Nunez. Vivian is a Writer, Ghostwriter, and Content Strategist based in Stamford, CT. Her clients have included Option B, Women@Forbes, FreshBellies, HelloFlo, wellness companies and a slew of top creative female entrepreneurs. Through her work, Vivian helps her clients step into the power...2022-02-1553 minMillennial Women TalkMillennial Women TalkIt's OK to Grieve for Your Pet with Vivian NunezGrief is something we all go through but have you ever felt shame in grieving the loss of your pet? In today's episode of Millennial Women Talk we discuss pet loss and grief with the help of our dear friend and grief expert Vivian Nunez. After Mel lost her 15 year old pup Romeo in April 2021 she struggled with the feelings of overwhelming grief and shame to admit it. We hope this open and honest conversation brings comfort to anyone facing a season of loss.  https://www.instagram.com/vivnunez/ https://courses.vivnunez.com/p/the-artists-way-group-course2021-11-0934 minREIMAGINEMOS PodcastREIMAGINEMOS PodcastT02/02 | Reimaginando el impacto del ecosistema emprendedor en el mundo: Emprendedores que inspiran con Vivían García“¿Para que estas aquí? Ábrete a la posibilidad de arriesgar y aprender en el camino.” – LinkedIn Vivian García. Vivian es empresaria, emprendedora, mentora y entrenadora de empresarios y emprendedores. Fundó CCRSE.es  que es una Agencia de Comunicación y Marketing para España y Latinoamérica, y es creadora de la Metodología 2C2A, y los Programas de Entrenamiento: "Emprendedores que Inspiran", "Reinventantes", "Imparables", entre otros. Le respaldan +20 años de experiencia profesional internacional liderando equipos multidisciplinarios y gestionando proyectos y planes polivalentes orientados a incrementar la valoración de marca e implicació...2021-07-021h 00Voicenotes De MaternidadVoicenotes De MaternidadVivian- Mi historia de partoVivian no planeaba que su bebé naciera en casa pero así fue. En este episodio, Vivian nos platica la increíble y milagrosa historia de su parto en el que ella y su esposo literalmente recibieron a su bebé Oliver.2021-02-1214 minWhat Happened After?: Talks On Post-\What Happened After?: Talks On Post-"Life Happens" GrowthLaura Jimenez (National Latino Engagement Director for Biden 2020) — Why Your Vote MattersThis is a mini-episode leading up to the 2020 election. I sat down with Laura Jimenez, a NYC-native and the National Latino Engagement Director for Biden 2020 to talk through the importance of a single vote. More than though, we talked through how your belief in yourself and the power of your voice connects deeply with how you exercise that belief.  IMPORTANT LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: Text “Vote Joe” to 30330 https://joebiden.com/take-action/ https://joebiden.com/es/actua-por-joe/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/vivian-nunez/message2020-10-2200 minWhat Happened After?: Talks On Post-\What Happened After?: Talks On Post-"Life Happens" GrowthSarah Galvez (Director of Social + Audience Dev for Biden 2020) — How To Engage Your Community OnlineThis is a mini-episode leading up to the 2020 election. I sat down with Sarah Galvez and we talked through the reality of what “day to day” looks like on a campaign, how rapid the rapid fire response moment around the fly in the Vice Presidential debate actually was, but most importantly, how to make sure you feel empowered to GOTV this November. IMPORTANT LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: Text “Vote Joe” to 30330 https://joebiden.com/take-action/ https://joebiden.com/es/actua-por-joe/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/vivian-nunez/message2020-10-1500 minWhat Happened After?: Talks On Post-\What Happened After?: Talks On Post-"Life Happens" GrowthMe And You: The Mental Health Impact Of A Big MoveWe moved! We made the jump from NYC to Portland, but more than a jump it was a result of a series of baby steps that built up to this big move and the big shift that came with it. This week's episode is an update on our time in Portland so far and how it's impacted my mental health.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/vivian-nunez/message2020-10-1300 minWhat Happened After?: Talks On Post-\What Happened After?: Talks On Post-"Life Happens" GrowthClaire Bidwell Smith – An Honest Look At GriefGrief is a popular topic right now because of COVID, because of 2020, and because of how life is unfolding for us as individuals and as a collective. “Grief” as a universal concept is defined as deep sorrow, but on an individual level, it’s a constant, undeniable reality. It looks like sorrow sometimes and like laughter others. On this episode, I chat with Claire Bidwell Smith, an author and grief expert, who uses her own lived experiences with loss to draw connection points with others walking similar paths. Whether you’re hoping to understand more of your own grie...2020-10-0600 minWhat Happened After?: Talks On Post-\What Happened After?: Talks On Post-"Life Happens" GrowthMelissa Carcache — A Deep Dive Into Being A Creative And Having FaithLately I've been thinking about the importance of having faith in something outside of yourself, so call it synchronicity that Meli and I tried to answer how we've both been coping with these bigger questions. We look at faith specifically too as a pillar to hold onto as we navigate life as creatives.  Find Meli: https://www.instagram.com/melicarcache/ https://www.instagram.com/wearemillennialwomen/ Elevation Church podcast: https://elevationchurch.org/podcast/ Molly Beck: https://www.instagram.com/msmollybeck/ Reach Out book: https://amzn.to/3...2020-09-0147 minWhat Happened After?: Talks On Post-\What Happened After?: Talks On Post-"Life Happens" GrowthAlica Forneret: Being Vulnerable Doesn't Mean You're Sharing It AllFrom the minute I hit record, Alica brought her whole self to this episode and let us in. We talked about grief, how coping mechanisms can shift, and that belonging and connection can come from sharing the details of your lived experiences.  Most of all we landed on a very big truth — to be vulnerable online doesn't mean that you're sharing all of yourself, it means you're sharing the humanizing parts that you can put into words.  Find Alica: https://www.instagram.com/alica.forneret/ Find all th...2020-08-2547 minWhat Happened After?: Talks On Post-\What Happened After?: Talks On Post-"Life Happens" GrowthJen Pinkston — Good Things Come From Setting Your Own PaceGoing from content creator to entrepreneur may be new territory for Jen Pinkston in some ways, but definitely not in all ways. Through all of her career changes, Jen was turning to the same foundation and values to help guide her. Above all else, she wanted to make sure she was happy and that she was setting her own pace. During our conversation Jen shares how she went from stylist to content creator to now the founder and CEO of La Paloma, a children’s lounge and sleepwear company. Find Jen: https://www.instagram.com/jenpinkston/ ...2020-08-1834 minWhat Happened After?: Talks On Post-\What Happened After?: Talks On Post-"Life Happens" GrowthStephanie Carcache — Give Yourself Permission To Change Your MindThis is the podcast episode you want to listen to at the end of a hard day/week/month/year. Stephanie Carcache, a singer and co-founder of the podcast Millennial Women, shares all during this episode. We talk about how necessary (and hard) it is to give ourselves grace during this pandemic. She offers insight on what to keep in mind if maybe you aren't where you thought you would be, but also exactly where you need to be.  Stephanie Carcache IG: https://www.instagram.com/stephaniecarcache/ Millennial Women IG: https...2020-08-1432 minWhat Happened After?: Talks On Post-\What Happened After?: Talks On Post-"Life Happens" GrowthJessie Ruane — Your Mental Health + Decorating Your HomeI found Jessie on TikTok of all places. I was looking for some inspo to revamp our home in the middle of COVID-19 and her corner of the Internet @JessieFinds gave me everything I needed.  I invited her on the podcast because I want our rally call for the next few months to be — creating a safe space for ourselves no matter what's going on outside. Jessie shares home decor tips, behind-the-scenes on how she's grown on TikTok, and some hacks that will save you big money if you do plan to revamp your space.&nb...2020-08-0440 minWhat Happened After?: Talks On Post-\What Happened After?: Talks On Post-"Life Happens" GrowthMike McGregor — Building Through GriefMike went from a photography career to building Janesi Comfort, an apparel company focused on elevating comfort for patients. In the times of COVID,  a conversation around comfort, grief, and mission-oriented growth doesn't just feel relevant, it feels necessary.  You can find Mike on:  https://www.janesicomfort.com/ Let me know what you think of this episode over on:  https://www.instagram.com/vivnunez/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/vivian-nunez/message2020-07-2839 minThe Support Report with b-presentThe Support Report with b-presentVivian Nunez - Inside the Mind of a Young Adult Caregiver The Support Report with b-presentFor Mental Health Awareness Week, we go inside the mind of Vivian Nunez, a former young adult caregiver and the founder of Too Damn Young — a resource and community for teens and young adults who are grieving.2020-06-0145 minWhat Happened After?: Talks On Post-\What Happened After?: Talks On Post-"Life Happens" GrowthMe and You: Thriving, Not Just SurvivingListen, I’m a big words person and nothing has helped shift my perspective more than realizing that definitions shift by way of circumstance. We’re living through some strange and I carved out a few minutes to make sure we were touching base and being nice to ourselves. Share this episode with someone you love if you want to remind them what I’ll hopefully remind you of in 17 minutes — you’re thriving, not just surviving. Follow me: https://www.instagram.com/vivnunez/ --- Send in a voice mess...2020-05-1917 minWhat Happened After?: Talks On Post-\What Happened After?: Talks On Post-"Life Happens" GrowthBrittany Xavier: You Live, You Learn, You Work To Find JoyBrittany is an influencer, a trendsetter, and a mom. She's also a political science major, an alumnae of Nordstrom's retail floor, and someone who debated how life would change for her if she kept her baby when she got pregnant at 19.  I've been a fan of Brittany's for a bit, so this conversation was everything I was hoping for and more. We talk about social media just as much as we talk about the decisions that got Brittany to where she is now. Listen to the full conversation to find out just why the title of...2020-05-1249 minWhat Happened After?: Talks On Post-\What Happened After?: Talks On Post-"Life Happens" GrowthMichelle Poler: Right Now Is The Perfect Time To Find What Triggers Your HappinessI know that it doesn't feel like it, being in the middle of a pandemic and all, but right now is the perfect time to face your fears, yourself, and find what triggers your happiness. Michelle Poler, the creator of Hello Fears, joins me for a conversation on how she did just this. It all started with 100 fears and now in the midst of launching her first book and navigating COVID-19, Poler shares how learning lessons in the middle of fear can lead to some major growth.  Follow Michelle: https://www...2020-05-0539 minWhat Happened After?: Talks On Post-\What Happened After?: Talks On Post-"Life Happens" GrowthJasmine Star: Embrace The Suck, It Shows You Where To Go NextI open up the episode by saying so much had changed — in a good way. You see, we recorded this before Coronavirus was a present reality in the US and the biggest changes we were talking about involved a newborn and a trip to Vegas. While the changes (and wait) in this episode feel different than what we're all now dealing with the same lessons apply.  Embrace the suck. Don't think about what you could or should, but instead about what you will do. You have power whether your corner of the universe is...2020-03-1735 minWhat Happened After?: Talks On Post-\What Happened After?: Talks On Post-"Life Happens" GrowthJennifer Niven of All The Bright Places: It’s More Than Just Grief And Mental HealthSo here’s a crazy story — Jennifer and I actually met almost 6 years ago and somehow found ourselves on the same project just this past January. When I first read All The Bright Places I became deeply connected to the characters own experiences with grief. Since then I’ve built toodamnyoung.com up more, all while building my own writing career and presence as a mental health advocate. This is how I ended up filming a roundtable conversation with Netflix and Jennifer and the reconnection that led to this podcast. Listen as we talk about grief, mental...2020-03-0341 minWhat Happened After?: Talks On Post-\What Happened After?: Talks On Post-"Life Happens" GrowthAllie of Verb House Creative: You Can’t Run From The Hard StuffAllie and I have been friends (thanks to IG) for the last 3 years. We bonded over creative life and later found that we’d actually had a lot of life experiences in common. In this conversation, I wanted to talk about some of that very real stuff — like loss, infertility, and how to keep ourselves grounded through it all. Follow Allie: https://www.instagram.com/verbhousecreative/ Follow me: https://www.instagram.com/vivnunez/ vivnunez.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/vivian-nunez/message2020-02-2540 minWhat Happened After?: Talks On Post-\What Happened After?: Talks On Post-"Life Happens" GrowthGeraldine of Holy Matcha: Not Everyone Is Going To Get ItGeraldine Ridaura Schumacher walks us through her big before and after — it involves a contractor giving up her, her realizing she couldn't keep building her dream for everyone else, and almost renaming Holy Matcha something else altogether. The matcha care owner has had her series of ups and downs, but after three years her biggest lessons learned come down to reframing friendships, redefining your own wants, and accepting not everyone is going to get it.  Follow Geraldine + Holy Matcha: https://www.instagram.com/geraldiniiii/ https://www.instagram.com/holymatchaa/...2020-02-1836 minWhat Happened After?: Talks On Post-\What Happened After?: Talks On Post-"Life Happens" GrowthCassandra of Kitsch on What Happened After: You Stop Boxing Yourself In And Start Facing YourselfCassandra Thurswell is the founder and CEO behind IG-favorite, Kitsch. The hair accessary brand was built on what Cassandra herself is built on — pure grit, self-awareness, and an embracing of how hard work and vision can make magic. We talk about the power of being yourself even when it’s uncomfortable. Follow Kitsch: https://www.instagram.com/mykitsch/ https://mykitsch.com/ Follow me: https://www.instagram.com/vivnunez/ vivnunez.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/vivian-nunez/message2020-02-1138 minWhat Happened After?: Talks On Post-\What Happened After?: Talks On Post-"Life Happens" GrowthWhat Happened After: I Set BoundariesLet's be honest, setting boundaries isn't easy, but it is pivotal to you feeling safe (both emotionally and physically). In this conversation between me and you, we're talking through how you even start setting them and the important thing to keep in mind as you do. Hint: it has to do with expectations and others.  Follow me: https://www.instagram.com/vivnunez/ vivnunez.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/vivian-nunez/message2019-11-1922 minWhat Happened After?: Talks On Post-\What Happened After?: Talks On Post-"Life Happens" GrowthWhat Happened After: “I Stopped Living The Life Others Wanted For Me” w/ Ashli StocktonAshli Stockton is the founder of Sunday Forever, a brand that is dedicated to helping you fight off the Sunday Scaries and build a life you love, every day of the week. Over 30 minutes we talk about the guts it took to leave her corporate job to follow a passion that others judged her for, how to silence those outside voices, and how to turn up the voice of your own gut. Follow Sunday Forever: https://www.instagram.com/sundayforever/ https://sundayforever.com/ Follow me: https://www.instagram.com...2019-11-1233 minWhat Happened After?: Talks On Post-\What Happened After?: Talks On Post-"Life Happens" GrowthMoving Forward With ShameThis is a conversation between me and you and we're talking shame. I let you in on how I've been dealing with it lately, why it shouldn't be stopping you from moving forward, and two exercises (don't worry, not the physical kind) that can help you start taking your first step away from it.  Follow me: https://www.instagram.com/vivnunez/ vivnunez.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/vivian-nunez/message2019-11-0526 minWANTcast: The Women Against Negative Talk PodcastWANTcast: The Women Against Negative Talk Podcast086: Walking Through Grief With Vivian NunezToday's episode is all about navigating the complications of grief - your own grief, the grief of a loved one, caretaking as a millennial, and so much more. Vivian Nunez is a NYC-based writer, content creator, and the founder of Too Damn Young, an online community and resource site for grieving young adults. Vivian uses her content and Instagram to put words out into the universe that make people feel less alone as they navigate mental health realities, grief, and learning to find happy, new normals. Vivian has spoken with the United Nations and has...2019-11-0157 minWhat Happened After?: Talks On Post-\What Happened After?: Talks On Post-"Life Happens" GrowthOn The Power Of Online Communities With The Mighty’s Mike PorathOn this episode of What Happened After, Mike Porath (Founder of The Mighty) and I talk all things online communities and the true power they have in helping others feel less alone. Throughout our conversation you’ll learn how Mike’s own daughter’s journey inspired The Mighty and the ins + outs of growing an online community to reach its full potential. Follow The Mighty: https://www.instagram.com/themightysite/ https://themighty.com Follow me: https://www.instagram.com/vivnunez/ vivnunez.com --- Send in a voice...2019-10-2940 minWhat Happened After?: Talks On Post-\What Happened After?: Talks On Post-"Life Happens" GrowthIt’s Time To Let Go Of The Scarcity MindsetThere’s a first time for everything and this is one of those moments. In this episode I mostly talk to myself (and you) about the power of moving out of a scarcity mindset and embracing abundance. I wanted you to get to know me a bit more, so I also work in stories about how I grew up, what I’m trying to unlearn, and the book I’m currently reading. This is a first go around in what I hope will be a series of conversations between us. Follow me: https://www.instagram.com/vi...2019-10-2230 minWhat Happened After?: Talks On Post-\What Happened After?: Talks On Post-"Life Happens" GrowthMariana Atencio — How To Be Unapologetic About Your AfterIn the first episode of What Happened After? I sit down with Mariana Atencio, journalist and author, and we talk about how being assertive about taking up space could be the the answer to owning your next move. Our conversation branches out to include how the universe works in your favor so long as you let it and how having the right people in your corner can make all the difference. So, the kind of conversation that can set the tone for your week and your life. If you like what you hear, pass along the episode to someone...2019-10-1538 minWhat Happened After?: Talks On Post-\What Happened After?: Talks On Post-"Life Happens" GrowthWhat Happened After? TrailerMeet What Happened After? and me, Vivian Nunez. Every Tuesday, over the next 12 weeks, we'll be diving into life conversations and tackling the question - what was your before and after?. But until then, here's a snippet of what you'll have to look forward to.  Let me know what you think over on https://www.instagram.com/vivnunez/.  I'm excited to keep figuring life out together.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/vivian-nunez/message2019-09-2403 minMorado LensMorado LensThis Week's Episode Brings You An Entrepreneur + Writer And Overall Badass Latina Vivian NunezThis week's episode brings you an entrepreneur and overall badass Latina by the name of Vivian Nunez. She is the host of a Latina-driven podcast called Creating Espacios. She is also the founder of a community called Too Damn Young, a resource for teens who are grieving and figuring out life after loss. Viv opens up about her own personal loss as a teen and how she coped with it as well as how she hopes to inspire the future presidential candidate. You don't want to miss it!2019-07-2231 minComing Back: Conversations on life after lossComing Back: Conversations on life after lossIn the Meantime: Vivian Nunez Creates Space for Latina GriefLatina griever Vivian Nunez is actively working to normalize grief, anxiety, and conversations around mental health in the Latina community. Vivian Nunez's work, podcast, and community: http://toodamnyoung.com/ https://www.instagram.com/vivnunez/ Season 6 of Coming Back returns May 1, 2019! In the meantime... Enter my giveaway to win a copy of Now You See the Sky by Catharine H. Murray and Becoming Starlight by Dr. Sharon Prentice by entering your email address at  http://www.shelbyforsythia.com/giveaway-coming-back-podcast Ask Me Anything LIVE on Google Hangouts Monday 4/22 at 8:00pm Central when yo...2019-04-1007 minComing Back: Conversations on life after lossComing Back: Conversations on life after lossE72: Waiting for the Other Shoe to Drop with Vivian NunezVivian Nunez was Too Damn Young—too young to lose her mom at 10 and too young to lose her grandma at 21. Now, at 26, she's the founder and creator of Too Damn Young, a website that helps teens and young adults who have lost someone they love. We're talking about creating a personal vocabulary for grief when textbooks fail, coping with the anxiety of waiting for the other shoe to drop, what dating is like as a young grieving person, and how Vivian is making room for Latina grief in a space that is very, very white. Also this week, a...2019-02-2051 minCreating Espacios: Interviews with Self-Made Latinas Who Are Innovating in Their SpacesCreating Espacios: Interviews with Self-Made Latinas Who Are Innovating in Their SpacesLorena Garcia — Don't Let Superwoman Syndrome Stop You From Self-CaringLorena Garcia is a Latina entrepreneur, a mom, and a staunch advocate for self-care. The Arizona-based co-founder of Wela Creative, a creative studio, and Majka, a line of wellness products geared towards the new mom, uses this episode to share more about building up her hustles and how you should be viewing self-care.  Shownotes: https://www.creatingespacios.co/show-notes/2018/12/4/lorena-garcia-dont-let-superwoman-syndrome-stop-you-from-self-caring Majka IG: https://www.instagram.com/lovemajka/ Wela Creative IG: https://www.instagram.com/welacreative/  Lorena IG: https://www.instagram.com/callmelore/  Viv's IG: https://www.instagram.com/vivnunez/ 2018-12-0445 minCreating Espacios: Interviews with Self-Made Latinas Who Are Innovating in Their SpacesCreating Espacios: Interviews with Self-Made Latinas Who Are Innovating in Their SpacesRegina Merson — You Have The Right To Change Your MindRegina Merson went from lawyer to beauty brand founder and she wouldn't take any of her decisions back. Throughout the episode you'll learn more about how Regina navigated leaving a career that wasn't fulfilling her, how needle point helped open her mind to the possibility of doing something she loved, and why it's your right to change your mind.    Shownotes: https://www.creatingespacios.co/show-notes/2018/11/20/regina-merson-you-have-the-right-to-change-your-mind Reina Rebelde: https://reinarebelde.com/ Reina Rebelde's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reinarebelde/ Viv's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vivnunez/ 2018-11-2049 minCreating Espacios: Interviews with Self-Made Latinas Who Are Innovating in Their SpacesCreating Espacios: Interviews with Self-Made Latinas Who Are Innovating in Their SpacesSaskia Sorrosa — Following Your Passions Isn't Impossible, It's Just Hard WorkSaskia Sorrosa had her career made — she was a top executive in the NBA and was leading a department that allowed her to be entrepreneurial within the safety of a larger corporation, but over time her heart aligned elsewhere. So, she started Fresh Bellies, a baby food company. Throughout this episode we learn how the recipes grew from ones she made for her own to children to those that sit on grocery store shelves today. In the episode Saskia says, "Yes, I gave up something, but I gained so much more just by moving in the direction of...2018-10-2342 minCreating Espacios: Interviews with Self-Made Latinas Who Are Innovating in Their SpacesCreating Espacios: Interviews with Self-Made Latinas Who Are Innovating in Their SpacesLiz Flores: How People Feel About Your Decisions Is Not Your ResponsibilityLiz Flores is an artist, a dog mom, and the best person to talk about the ever present “you vs the unit” conversation that’s born when you grow up in a Latinx family. Based out of Chicago, Liz shares how she’s navigated setting boundaries with her family, leaving her corporate job for a creative hustle, and learning to say yes to herself by saying no to others.    Follow Liz: instagram.com/lizitto Follow Viv: instagram.com/vivnunez Shownotes: creatingespacios.co2018-10-1640 minCreating Espacios: Interviews with Self-Made Latinas Who Are Innovating in Their SpacesCreating Espacios: Interviews with Self-Made Latinas Who Are Innovating in Their SpacesDannie Lynn Fountain — To Pursue Your Passion, First Let Go Of How Others Define YouIn this episode Dannie Lynn Fountain shares something that so many individuals know to be true — owning your identity is layered. No matter how you self-identify, the process of arriving at that elevator pitch for yourself took hard work that was (hopefully) followed by a sigh of relief. Through this episode Dannie shares how her identity has played a role in her career and made her a more effective entrepreneur, intrapreneur, friend, daughter, and partner. 2018-10-0242 minLatinx TherapyLatinx TherapyBreak the Stigma: Vivian Nuñez - Too Damn YoungThis is the first season’s Break the Stigma segment!  Today will be hearing Vivian’s story with grief and loss. We talk about her losing her mom in elementary school, and later as a very young adult she lost someone that was like a mother to her, Vivian’s grandmother. She shares how she adjusted and her journey with therapy. Vivian Nuñez is a writer and founder of Too Damn Young, a community and resource for teens and young adults who have lost someone they love. She lives in New York, and one of the co...2018-09-2526 minCreating Espacios: Interviews with Self-Made Latinas Who Are Innovating in Their SpacesCreating Espacios: Interviews with Self-Made Latinas Who Are Innovating in Their SpacesDenise Soler Cox — On Being Latina, Being American And Learning To Choose YourselfDenise is the co-founder of Project ñ, a movement that is anchored in the many worlds first-generation Latinx-Americans live in. Throughout our conversation we dive into what it takes to put together a documentary for such a movement and how doing so helped Denise come out of her shell and really learn to tell her story. The episode does an amazing job of putting the cherry on top of a season that has unintentionally always focused on inspiring you to learn to put yourself first.   ---- @vivnunez on Twitter/Instagram Show notes: creatingespacios.co  2017-08-0849 minCreating Espacios: Interviews with Self-Made Latinas Who Are Innovating in Their SpacesCreating Espacios: Interviews with Self-Made Latinas Who Are Innovating in Their SpacesNatalie Boden — You Are The Architect Of Your Own LifeNatalie Boden is the mastermind behind BODEN Agency, an award-winning agency that has worked with everyone from Target to Pepsico. During our conversation we take a step back from Natalie's biggest wins and dissect how she got here. At the core of every story is the agency Natalie has always claimed as her own — she's the architect of her own life and it's a lesson she hopes to pass on to all CE listeners.  ---- @vivnunez on Twitter/Instagram Show notes: creatingespacios.co    2017-07-2537 minCreating Espacios: Interviews with Self-Made Latinas Who Are Innovating in Their SpacesCreating Espacios: Interviews with Self-Made Latinas Who Are Innovating in Their SpacesLeticia Gonzalez-Reyes — Beginning Makes The Conditions Perfect (So, No More Excuses)Leticia Gonzalez-Reyes is the co-founder of 109 World, an org that allows you to use your social media platforms to change the world (seriously!). She and her friends - Olivia and Rachel (who you may know as Yoga Girl) - execute trips around the world with specific goals in mind. On this episode we chat about what it took for her to leave her established career path for a startup, how important it is to trust your gut and why social good will never go out of style.    ---- @vivnunez on Twitter/Instagram S...2017-07-1136 minCreating Espacios: Interviews with Self-Made Latinas Who Are Innovating in Their SpacesCreating Espacios: Interviews with Self-Made Latinas Who Are Innovating in Their SpacesMichelle Herrera Mulligan — Learn To Get Out Of Your Own WayMichelle Herrera Mulligan is the former editor-in-chief of Cosmo for Latinas and a constant champion for Latinas and the power their stories have. Throughout this episode we talk about the current political state of the country, why (now more than ever) it's important for you to tell your stories and how the first step for any progress is learning to get out of your own way.  ---- @vivnunez on Twitter/Instagram Show notes: creatingespacios.co    2017-06-2755 minCreating Espacios: Interviews with Self-Made Latinas Who Are Innovating in Their SpacesCreating Espacios: Interviews with Self-Made Latinas Who Are Innovating in Their SpacesMitzi Gaitan — Being First Generation and Thriving Comes With Its Own Set of ResponsibilitiesMitzi is a twenty-something career woman, who lives in LA and balances her tech job with one of her other (big) passions - her family. This episode focuses on what it means to be first generation and no longer just surviving. For instance, disposable income...how do you make the most of it? We also touch on family guilt, moving away and learning to trust yourself.  ---- @mitzign on Instagram @vivnunez on Twitter/Instagram Show notes: creatingespacios.co    2017-06-1354 minCreating Espacios: Interviews with Self-Made Latinas Who Are Innovating in Their SpacesCreating Espacios: Interviews with Self-Made Latinas Who Are Innovating in Their SpacesCatherine Cuello-Fuente — Prioritize Wellness In Your Entrepreneurial CareerCatherine Cuello-Fuente is the founder of Inside Crowd and Greenhopping, an app dedicated to making healthy living more accessible. Throughout this episode we talk through the health scare that sparked her entrepreneurial career and tips on how Latinxs can embrace a healthier lifestyle. Bonus: she offers up PR advice you won't want to pass on! #CreatingEspacios ---- @catherinecuellofuente on Instagram @vivnunez on Twitter/Instagram  Show notes: creatingespacios.co    2017-05-3039 minCreating Espacios: Interviews with Self-Made Latinas Who Are Innovating in Their SpacesCreating Espacios: Interviews with Self-Made Latinas Who Are Innovating in Their SpacesGina Rodriguez — On The Importance of Being A Meaningful SpecificGina Rodriguez encourages Latinas to live life on their own terms and conditions because at the end of that path is where they can find happiness. On this episode of Creating Espacios she also dives into the importance of being a meaningful specific, why self-care needs to be taught and encouraged among Latinxs, and how to navigate your way through Latinx guilt. #CreatingEspacios ---- @hereisgina on Instagram @vivnunez on Twitter/Instagram  Show notes: creatingespacios.co    2017-05-1625 minCafe con PamCafe con PamThe Power of Vulnerability with Vivian NunezHello Episode 30! This time we talked to Vivian Nunez.Vivian the Founder of Too Damn Young, a resource and community for teens and young adults who have lost someone they love. She produces digital content for other creatives and entrepreneurs. Also, Vivian is the creator behind Creating Espacios, a resource for the next generation of trailblazing Latinas.During our conversation we talked about grief, how her life changed when her grandmother (who raised her) passed, mental health, and how important it is to remember our mothers even if they're not here with us, while enjoying a...2017-05-1044 minCreating Espacios: Interviews with Self-Made Latinas Who Are Innovating in Their SpacesCreating Espacios: Interviews with Self-Made Latinas Who Are Innovating in Their SpacesMarly Gallardo — Building Your Hustle Starts With Not Selling Yourself ShortMarly Gallardo is a RISD-educated artist based out of New York City, but more than that she's a creative driven Latina who understands the very common dilemma of how your family and your hustle sometimes pull you in different directions. In this episode we remind you why your dreams are important and that it's never a bad idea to remind people of your value.  ---- @marlygallardo on Instagram @vivnunez on Twitter/Instagram  Show notes: creatingespacios.co    2017-05-0248 minCreating Espacios: Interviews with Self-Made Latinas Who Are Innovating in Their SpacesCreating Espacios: Interviews with Self-Made Latinas Who Are Innovating in Their SpacesMarines Duarte — Why Latinas Are Princess WarriorsAs the founder of En Tus Zapatos, a one-stop shop for women who are conquering life at home, at work and in their relationships, Marines has created a safe haven for moms who want to embrace their careers and Latinas killing it at work who want to start a family. And, with her newest endeavor,Princesas Guerreras, she's taken her personal mission one step further. In this episode, Marines walks us through how she got the idea for Princesas Guerreras, what her career has taught her and how you can be a catalyst for change.  -- ...2017-04-1839 minCreating Espacios: Interviews with Self-Made Latinas Who Are Innovating in Their SpacesCreating Espacios: Interviews with Self-Made Latinas Who Are Innovating in Their SpacesFrancesca Kennedy — How To Act On Your Passions, Instead Of Your FearsFrancesca Kennedy is the founder of Ix Style, a socially responsible brand that produces huarache sandals and donates 15% of its profits to organizations that help bring clean water to Guatemala. In this episode she walks us through how to get your social business off the ground, why you shouldn't be afraid to cold email and how to trust your gut and your passions! #CreatingEspacios -- @ixstyle on Instagram @vivnunez on Twitter/Instagram  Show notes: creatingespacios.co2017-04-0441 minCreating Espacios: Interviews with Self-Made Latinas Who Are Innovating in Their SpacesCreating Espacios: Interviews with Self-Made Latinas Who Are Innovating in Their SpacesCreating Espacios Hour#CreatingEspacios goes live! A full hour with four stories you won't want to miss. You'll hear how I got my start and how it led to Creating Espacios. Francesca Kennedy will remind you you're brave enough to make big asks. Patty Rodriguez gives you the definition of impostor syndrome and then tells you how to remind it you're boss. Finally Beatriz Acevedo helps us get rid of the old saying, calladita te ves mas bonita.  -- @vivnunez on Twitter/Instagram  Show notes: creatingespacios.co2017-03-2157 minCreating Espacios: Interviews with Self-Made Latinas Who Are Innovating in Their SpacesCreating Espacios: Interviews with Self-Made Latinas Who Are Innovating in Their SpacesDenise Paredes: You Wanting It Is Enough Of A Reason To Follow Your DreamsDenise Paredes is the Founder of Equal Uprise, a lifestyle brand dedicated to producing handmade and ethically sourced products. During our conversation she shares how her career as an entrepreneur started by making the jump to follow her dreams and be a solo founder. Plus she sheds light on how important it is to have the right network of people around you. Especially as a Latina entrepreneur because when your family doesn't get it, your friends may. #CreatingEspacios -- @equaluprise on Instagram @vivnunez on Twitter/Instagram  Show notes: creatingespacios.co2017-03-0751 minCreating Espacios: Interviews with Self-Made Latinas Who Are Innovating in Their SpacesCreating Espacios: Interviews with Self-Made Latinas Who Are Innovating in Their SpacesBarbara Gonzalez - It's Okay To Pursue Your Own Version Of HappyBarbara Gonzalez kicks off Season 2 of Creating Espacios the only way she knows how, by not being afraid to be herself and speak her mind. The episode focuses on what's next for CE, how Barbara is pursuing her own version of happy and a reminder that it's more than okay to follow your own happiness too. #CreatingEspacios -- @ohhaibarbie on Twitter/Instagram @vivnunez on Twitter/Instagram  Show notes: creatingespacios.co2017-02-2127 minCreating Espacios: Interviews with Self-Made Latinas Who Are Innovating in Their SpacesCreating Espacios: Interviews with Self-Made Latinas Who Are Innovating in Their SpacesSoledad O'Brien: You've Earned Your Right To Be Exactly Where You AreAs an award-winning journalist and CEO, Soledad O’Brien is a woman who knows the significance of a good story. With her company Starfish Media Group and philanthropy The Starfish Foundation, she has truly championed every opportunity to uplift voices that may not otherwise be heard. In this episode she talks the importance of carving a space for yourself at the table and why being the most prepared person in the room is the best way to avoid imposter syndrome.2016-10-0424 minCreating Espacios: Interviews with Self-Made Latinas Who Are Innovating in Their SpacesCreating Espacios: Interviews with Self-Made Latinas Who Are Innovating in Their SpacesJessica Mendoza — The Balance Between Relentless and RealJessica Mendoza is an ESPN analyst, who just so happens to be the first woman to take on the role. Her resume is packed with Olympic medal wins, noteworthy ‘firsts’ at various sports broadcasting jobs and most importantly, the common theme through all of her achievements, an ability to connect with others in an authentic, powerful and vulnerable way. During her Creating Espacios episode, Jessica told us stories of growing up in a family of athletes, how fear shouldn’t stop you from making magic happen and why talking about the real things is the best way to even the pl...2016-09-2038 minCreating Espacios: Interviews with Self-Made Latinas Who Are Innovating in Their SpacesCreating Espacios: Interviews with Self-Made Latinas Who Are Innovating in Their SpacesPilar Pinel - Giving Back to the Communities The Raised UsAs the founder and CEO of ELLAS, Pilar Pinel has invested her life in mentorship. ELLAS creates clear pathways for young women, particularly high school students, to achieve their dreams. By pairing them with Latina role models, the girls learn that their goals hold value. In this episode we discuss the importance of understanding the cultural approach to mentorship and what it means to give back to the communities that raise us.2016-09-0637 minCreating Espacios: Interviews with Self-Made Latinas Who Are Innovating in Their SpacesCreating Espacios: Interviews with Self-Made Latinas Who Are Innovating in Their SpacesAna Flores — Deciding To Be Authentic Can Be The Launch Pad For GrowthAna Flores is the mastermind behind #WeAllGrow Latina Network, formerly known as Latina Bloggers Connect. As the first brand and blogger network in the nation for Latina digital creatives, #WeAllGrow has gone from connecting influencers with brands to hosting events across the nation. On this episode, Ana highlights how authenticity played a pivotal role in setting the tone for the LBC community and how you can apply her lessons learned to your own entrepreneurial endeavors.2016-08-2338 minCreating Espacios: Interviews with Self-Made Latinas Who Are Innovating in Their SpacesCreating Espacios: Interviews with Self-Made Latinas Who Are Innovating in Their SpacesCatalina Girald — On Building A Brand You Can Be Proud OfAs CEO and co-founder of lingerie company Naja, Catalina Girald has worked tirelessly to keep empowerment for all women at the root of her company. Throughout her episode she shares tips on how to build an empowering brand, why mentors are important and how being socially responsible could go a long way. All things she’s learned by strategically monitoring that Naja’s growth is in line with her own core values.2016-08-0936 minCreating Espacios: Interviews with Self-Made Latinas Who Are Innovating in Their SpacesCreating Espacios: Interviews with Self-Made Latinas Who Are Innovating in Their SpacesDior Vargas — Taking the Cultural Stigma Out of Mental IllnessDior Vargas is the Creator behind the People of Color & Mental Illness Photo Project, a social media campaign that took over Twitter and emphasized the importance of representation in the conversation around mental health. As a Latina who has successfully launched her career and embraced self-care, Dior sheds light on how prioritizing your mental health doesn’t have to go against having the career you want.2016-07-2634 minCreating Espacios: Interviews with Self-Made Latinas Who Are Innovating in Their SpacesCreating Espacios: Interviews with Self-Made Latinas Who Are Innovating in Their SpacesPatty Rodriguez: Bad Days Lay Foundation For Big AccomplishmentsAs a Senior Producer at “On Air for Ryan Seacrest,” owner of two businesses, and mother of two, it’s safe to say that Patty Rodriguez has a lot on her daily to-do. In this episode we talk to Patty about her Mexican-American upbringing and how her community has grounded her in the midst of chaos. Patty shares her wisdom on how in a world of stereotypes, defining yourself first is key and how bad days serve as strength training for the big accomplishments.2016-07-1232 minCreating Espacios: Interviews with Self-Made Latinas Who Are Innovating in Their SpacesCreating Espacios: Interviews with Self-Made Latinas Who Are Innovating in Their SpacesTiffany Vazquez — The Importance Of Having A Home Team Who Will Send Congratulatory GifsAs a Senior Editor at Giphy, Tiffany understands how one well placed gif can change an entire conversation. It’s why she strongly believes that Latinas can impact culture at large, if they just start embracing their big dreams. Embracing her own led her to a dream role as Turner Classic Movie’s first female host. Tiffany shares tips on how to make sure you’re cultivating the best support system, embracing your roots and not ignoring all the ways you can make your presence felt.2016-06-2844 minCreating Espacios: Interviews with Self-Made Latinas Who Are Innovating in Their SpacesCreating Espacios: Interviews with Self-Made Latinas Who Are Innovating in Their SpacesRamona Ortega — When Survival Is All You’ve Known, Managing Finances Can Be ScaryOftentimes being a Latina Millennial is synonymous with being a first-generation American. When it comes to finances, this means that we know both ends of the money spectrum  — the privilege of having and what it takes to survive. Ramona Ortega, Founder of Mi Dinero, Mi Futuro, caters to this reality. Through her website she is making financial literacy available for all Latinos, while elevating the notion of what savings, paying off your student loans, and budgeting mean.2016-06-1446 minCreating Espacios: Interviews with Self-Made Latinas Who Are Innovating in Their SpacesCreating Espacios: Interviews with Self-Made Latinas Who Are Innovating in Their SpacesGaby Natale - Don’t Make Your Side Hustles Pay The Bills Just YetAs the producer and creator of the SuperLatina Show, Gaby Natale knows what it means to put everything into a side hustle with the dream that it will one day turn into a full-time gig. For Gaby, the “some point” happened after many weekends of work, small steps and a lot of betting on herself and her dreams. Let Gaby convince you that small steps can definitely make big dreams come true.2016-05-3141 minCreating Espacios: Interviews with Self-Made Latinas Who Are Innovating in Their SpacesCreating Espacios: Interviews with Self-Made Latinas Who Are Innovating in Their SpacesAurora Anaya-Cerda — The Bravery in Quitting IntentionallyAurora Anaya-Cerda shows us how quitting can be an intentional part of success. As the owner of La Casa Azul Bookstore, she worked in New York City’s Spanish Harlem and built a dedicated community around the bookstore. After years of operating successfully, she realized her business plan needed to be revisited if she wanted to serve her customers and community in the most effective way. Anaya-Cerda shares how some advice from her mom propelled her dreams, why quitting doesn’t have to be a bad thing and the agency that comes from taking time for yourself. Keep listening for...2016-05-1740 minCreating Espacios: Interviews with Self-Made Latinas Who Are Innovating in Their SpacesCreating Espacios: Interviews with Self-Made Latinas Who Are Innovating in Their SpacesNathalie Huerta: How Guts and Google Can Move You ForwardNathalie Huerta sat down with us to talk about how vulnerability, community building and Google helped her build The Perfect Sidekick Gym, the first queer gym in the nation. Nathalie works tirelessly to create safe spaces for those in the LGBT community in a life-changing way, a hustle that seems almost second nature to her. Keep listening for our conversation and don’t forget to check in every other Tuesday for new episodes of Creating Espacios.2016-05-0334 minCreating Espacios: Interviews with Self-Made Latinas Who Are Innovating in Their SpacesCreating Espacios: Interviews with Self-Made Latinas Who Are Innovating in Their SpacesJanel Martinez - How To Get Paid For Being YourselfIn this episode of #CreatingEspacios we talk to Janel Martinez about how to make a profit while still being true to who you are, your culture and your passions. Growing up Afro-Latina, Janel immediately noticed the lack of representation of her identity in the media and so she started “Ain’t I Latina?” — a digital destination to highlight and uplift conversation about Afro-Latinidad in the media, society, and business world. In addition to “Ain’t I Latina,” Janel is also a full-time freelance multimedia journalist and Chief Content Officer at 2020 Shift.2016-04-1953 minCreating Espacios: Interviews with Self-Made Latinas Who Are Innovating in Their SpacesCreating Espacios: Interviews with Self-Made Latinas Who Are Innovating in Their SpacesAndrea Guendelman - Start Treating Your Culture As Your Alma MaterAndrea Guendelman knows that as a Latina it’s hard to build a network around yourself. This is why she helped start BeVisible.soy, a website that helps Latina millennials network both in real life and online. Their focus is mentorship, fostering lasting connections, and giving all community members a platform to be seen. In this episode we discuss how to embrace your Latinidad and use that to create a network that will help you in your next career step.2016-04-1232 min