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Bause It Up28. Self-Love Part 2: Healing, Growth & Lessons in Your 20sThe re-launch of Season 3 of Bause It Up is officially here, and we're starting with a deep one. In this episode, Yessi and guest Verquise Masters get real about what self-love actually looked like throughout their 20s the healing, the heartbreaks, the patterns we had to break, and the identity shifts that forced us to grow. If you haven't listened to the first episode in this series "The Gift of Self Love and Relationships" check it out by clicking here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-gift-of-self-love-and-relationship-advice/id1526785933?i=1000550480808 Recorded four years after Part 1, t...
2025-11-201h 17
Bause It UpMamá Didn't Raise a Pendeja: Latina Empowerment, Tough Love, and Game-Changing Entrepreneurship with Carolina Acosta and Aralis MejiaIn this episode of Bause It Up, we are thrilled to feature Latina entrepreneurs, game creators, and authors, Carolina Acosta and Aralis Mejia. Known for their successful ventures—Carolina as the founder of Tragos, the card game that celebrates Latino culture, and Aralis as the founder of Silara Marketing, a creative marketing agency—the duo dives deep into their new book, "Mamá Didn't Raise a Pendeja," set to release on October 29th. They take us on a journey through their upbringing, discussing the influence of their mothers and abuelas, the challenges and rewards of navigating the world as La...
2024-10-2245 min
Bause It UpOvercoming and Destigmatizing Mental Health with Juliana LondoñoIn this episode, we delve into the topic of mental health within the Hispanic community, highlighting the importance of destigmatizing therapy and embracing mental wellness. Licensed mental health therapist Juliana Londoño joins the conversation to share her insights on overcoming cultural barriers and fostering open discussions around mental health, particularly in Latino/BIPOC communities. Connect with Juliana Londoño! Instagram - @juliana.londono_ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/juliana-londono18 Website www.juliana-londono.com Email: juliana@juliana-londono.com Newsletter: https://julianalondono.substack.com Stay connected and receive exclusive content by signing up for our newsletter! You'll...
2024-09-1849 min
Bause It UpHow to Thrive in Real Estate with Anna SwiechIn this episode, Anna shares her inspiring journey into the world of real estate and how she leveraged social media to grow her business and brand. From building a strong personal brand to developing a content strategy that resonates with her audience, Anna's insights are packed with actionable tips that you won't want to miss! Connect with Anna Swiech! • Anna Swiech Instagram To stay in touch and receive exclusive content make sure you sign up to the newsletter! Please make sure to rate and review this episode to bring more awa...
2023-04-2525 min
Bause It UpCarving Your Own Identity, Belonging, and ImpactIn today's episode we dive deep into the conversation of identity and belonging, survival mode and owning your power at work. Listen to Daniela's advice on ovecoming obstacles and breaking barries while also building your confidence muscle and more! Daniela Pierre-Bravo is a New York City-based Reporter for MSNBC's "Morning Joe". She is also a best-selling author, speaker, contributor and producer for NBC's "Know Your Value" platform. A former Cosmopolitan magazine columnist, Pierre-Bravo has written on career advice, mental health, and financial wellness with an emphasis on women of color. Her work has been featured on the...
2023-03-1431 min
Bause It UpCreating an Authentic Voice on Social MediaIn this episode teaches you to advocate for yourself when it comes to negotiating, boundaries that need to be set out for yourself, finding your voice on social media and the power of networking. Listen to Kimia's advice on starting out as a content creator and more! Kimia Kalbasi is a CA-based lifestyle content creator who specializes in all things food, travel, and everything in between intertwined with puns and positivity. She has worked with a multitude of household names from Uber to American Express Instacart, Maker's Mark, Gaiam, and Charmin to name some notable ones on major...
2023-03-0723 min
Bause It UpThe Gift of Self Love and Relationship AdviceWe are talking about self-love and relationships, but highlighting the most important relationship which is the one you have with yourself. We hope that us sharing our own personal experiences will inspire you and reassure you that navigating self love is something that we all need to embrace. Connect with Amaury Rivera! • Amaury Rivera Instagram • Amaury Rivera Snapchat Connect with Aileen Hsu! • Aileen Hsu Instagram To stay in touch and receive exclusive content make sure you sign up to the newsletter! Please make sure to rate and review this episode...
2022-02-081h 19
Bause It UpWhat You Need to Get Started on YouTubeThis episode teaches you how to be confident in front of the camera, observe you own behavior when it comes to consuming content and learn how to create content that is of a service for others. Listen to how XayLi breaks down on how to be intentional, impactful, and profitable within your video marketing content. XayLi Barclay is a Video Sales & Marketing Coach, and Thinkific Expert for Online Course Creators. She specializes in helping entrepreneurs effectively stand out and make a genuine impact in the digital space. Through educational video content and online courses, she teaches others...
2021-08-1729 min
Bause It UpBuilding Global Partnerships For Your BusinessThis episode provides an understanding of why is growing a global audience for your business important, creating space for other women when it comes to navigating the corporate space, and breaking it down to generate revenue. Afua Osei is a Partnerships Strategist helping digital entrepreneurs build the skills, systems and confidence to work with their dream brands. As a Co-Founder os She Leads Africa, Afua built the team and relationships to generate nearly $1M in corporate revenue through innovate brand partnerships with global brands such as Facebook, Google, Unilever, Visa and L'Oreal. Connect with Afua...
2021-07-3031 min
Bause It UpHow to Overcome Limiting Beliefs That Hold You Back from SuccessIn this episode we will give you a snippet on how to challenge your mindset from the self limit beliefs you set yourself up for, own your potential and advice on how to brand position for starting a business. Andrea Mora is a Digital Marketer, Brand Expert and CEO at Gen Z-focus agency We Shape This. Throughout her career, Andrea has had the opportunity to help companies like Tiësto, Tencent, Adobe, TikTok, Amazon, PTTOW!, WORLDZ, and more. Her experience within social media strategies, content production, and curation have led her to reach larger audiences and tell t...
2021-06-2229 min
Bause It UpBeating the Fears That Are Holding You BackIn this episode we will give you a snippet on how the lack of action is holding you back from greatness, and advice on how to successfully balance a 9-5 and entrepreneurship journey. Jaya Bolden is an Entrepreneur, Mentor and Founder of Crowning Queens. Her drive for mentorship for aspiring entrepreneurs came from her start as an entrepreneur by the age of 16 branching into the beauty industry with no guidance on how to become a successful business owner. Connect with Jaya Bolden! Jaya's Instagram crowningqueensmentoring.co makeupbyjaya.com To stay in touch and r...
2021-05-0439 min
Modern ImmigrantBreaking Barriers As a Latina And as an Immigrant with Yessi BauseHow are you breaking barriers?? We are back! Yessi is a first generation college graduate student, a Latina and an immigrant that is breaking barriers. Yessi gained full understanding of her legal status when she was a teenager. When others were starting to get jobs and drivers licenses, she couldn’t. When others were applying for colleges and scholarships, she didn’t know she had options.What's most powerful about this story is that Yessi NEVER stopped moving forward. Even when she had to go b...
2021-04-1254 min
Bause It UpHow To Find Fulfillment Within YourselfIn this episode we talk about on how to become the best version of yourself, feeling burnout in a career & what to do about it, and overcoming imposter syndrome. Neha O'Rourke is an award-winning Career & Energy Coach and Founder of Somewhere In Between Coaching, a company dedicated to empowering career-driven women to discover their purpose and realign with their definition of happiness, intentionality, and fulfillment —and bring it to the forefront in ways that advance her personal and professional endeavors. Connect with Neha O'Rourke! Neha's Instagram https://sibcareercoaching.com/ To stay in touch an...
2021-03-2423 min
Bause It UpHow To Showcase The Entrepreneur within Yourself with Bobbie Riley In this episode we talk about on the importance of representation that needs to be seen in the beauty industry, how you need to use your Instagram as a canvas + learn how to paint it with your creative experiences, and how success doesn't happen overnight. Bobbie Riley is a makeup artist and entrepreneur. With a 10+years experience working in the beauty industry. Not only has her work involved with prestigious brands, productions and talent such as BET, VANITY, Teen Vogue, pop sugar and the list goes on! She's Bausing up the industry by having the only program B...
2020-12-2945 min
Bause It UpHow to Be Your Authentic Self on Social Media In this episode we talk about the goal setting you need to set out when it comes to social media and blogging, the best practices to build an authentic community on social media, and learn how to negotiate your worth in front of brand partnerships. Jennifer Worman is a full-time influencer and a mom to two boys. She shares her life daily on her Instagram @redsolesandredwine and blogs about real issues in her life, style, travel, and interiors. CPA to corporate fashion merchandiser to full-time influencer, she believes in pursuing your passions and hustling every day.
2020-12-2248 min
Bause It UpHow to Build A Profitable 6-Figure Business In this episode we talk about why effective branding is vital for entrepreneurs, how to become an expert in your own business and niche that you go into, and learn how you can lead with passion in order to impact. Milan P. Mobley is a Serial Entrepreneur, Publicist, Author and Public Speaker from Washington, DC. She is the CEO of Umanagement Public Relations Agency, Founder, and Creator of the EntrepreneuHERs Brunch and the Host of the popular "Your Bossiest Friend" Podcast. She is better known as the millennial powerhouse! Milan is a self-motivated, goal-oriented, and creative Entrepreneur...
2020-12-0154 min
Bause It UpHow You Can Use LinkedIn to Build Brand Awareness In this episode you'll learn to understand why NOW is the time to be on LinkedIn–even if you don't think it's for you. Also learn how LinkedIn can drive results for your brand and business without requiring hours spent on the platform. You'll also learn most common LinkedIn mistakes that are hurting your personal brand growth. Kendall Rankin is a Customer Success Analyst at LinkedIn where she leverages her technical background and client-facing experience to ensure LinkedIn's largest, most strategic clients maximize their value from the solutions. She is also the Founder and Executive Director a non pr...
2020-11-2429 min
Bause It UpYour Formula to Negotiate Paid Brand Collaborations In this episode you'll learn to understand the client based relationship between a brand and influencer, why your content has is valuable and how you can start learning to negotiate your price today when it comes to brand collaborations ! You'll also learn the key to building and understanding your audience needs. Emma Cortes is a Seattle content creator. Her blog and Instagram Emma's Edition aims to inspire the modern woman to create, travel, and live life with style. As a fashion and lifestyle blogger, Emma share's everything from fashion trends to try each season to content creation tips. E...
2020-11-1751 min
Bause It UpHow to Establish a Unique Brand Voice on Social Media In this episode you'll learn why a brand voice matters, pitching through email to understand a brand's language, and how you can develop it too! You'll also learn the career advice when it comes overcoming the expectations of what people have when you are a recent grad in the real workforce. Rema Sweis is the Social Media Manager at AKIRA. Rema is responsible for curating all fashion worthy content and the latest fashion trends. By night she is a fashion blogger where she loves showcasing closet pieces and styling trends in her unique way. Connect with Rema!
2020-11-0334 min
Bause It UpThe Future of Public Relations, Influencers, & Content Creators Do you want brands to see the value you bring to the table and by that we mean paid brand deals? Listen to @katherinesmcdermott break down the negotiation process when it comes to brand campaigns, the future predictions of what the influencer industry should be educated on, and how to educate brands about the value you bring to them as a marketing channel. Listen Now! Katherine McDermott is a Public Relations and Influencer Marketing Strategist. She started out her career in public relations by running the marketing department of a multi-million dollar tech startup to working as the...
2020-10-2036 min
Bause It UpMake A Change Through Voting When you do your research you become more aware! Listen to Quinne Welter as she gives an insight on why your vote matters, how to normalize the conversation to talk about politics and seek out career experiences when you have no experience or don't know where to start. Listen Now! Quinne Welter is the District Director for State Senator Melinda Bush. Her interest in politics began while she was a student at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), where she pursued a Bachelor's degree in Political Science. She still actively works with LCDW during her free t...
2020-10-1344 min
Bause It UpTips to Building An Engaged Community On Social Media Want to build an engaged community on Instagram? Learn to shift the focus to building social relationships on social media to grow your audience in an authentic way, listen to @kellyn_mcmullan break down her pitching and negotiation with brands, and how to stop the comparing game and stop being scared by just going after what you want even if that means switching careers. Listen Now! Kellyn McMullan is a content creator living in New York City. She works full-time in the fashion industry by day as a fashion buyer, and is an influencer by night. She loves...
2020-10-0632 min
Bause It UpBreaking Down Barriers for Women in STEM What if your passion could benefit people wanting a space where they can relate and connect with you? An online community perhaps? Tune into this episode to hear how Diana is helping the community that she built on social media through her passion. Listen Now! Diana Iracheta is a first-generation Mexican immigrant. She is a recent Mechanical Engineering graduate from Northern Illinois University (NIU) after beginning her STEM studies at a community college. She currently works as a Manufacturing Engineer at Methode Electronics in the Chicago Suburbs. She shares her experiences as a minority in engineering, creates educational con...
2020-09-3030 min
Bause It UpHow to Make An Impact Through NetworkingWant to learn how to build a strategic network to support your career? Ever wondered how to conquer your fears and make your dreams turn into reality? Wait until you hear the secret advice our chica Jackie is sharing in regards to make an impact on networking. Listen Now! Jackie Diaz is a Latina entertainment reporter, host, content creator & producer in Miami, Fl. Jackie's TV experience began at WSVN Channel, 7-Miami's highest rated news station. Jackie eventually landed her dream job as a contributing entertainment journalist for an online digital website for young latinos. Jackie has covered major red...
2020-09-2258 min
Bause It Up5. Embrace Your Unique Path to Inspire OthersDid you know that when you start to embrace the place you are in you'll embrace your purpose? Ever had a career opportunity present itself, but you didn't expect it? Want advice on using your own experiences to tell stories and how to embrace your unique path to inspire others? Then this episode is for you! Listen Now! Sandra Torres is a bilingual journalist where she currently works as a morning and midday reporter for NBC 5 and Telemundo Chicago. Born and raised in Cali, Colombia, she moved to Chicago's Northwest suburbs with her family when she was a...
2020-09-1534 min
Bause It UpThe Ingredients to Become a Social Media ManagerDid you know your own personal brand matters when it comes to working in the social media space? Want advice on handling negative comments when putting yourself out on social media, as well as bringing your creativity and passion together in your career. Then this episode is for you! Lindsey Simon is based out in Chicago, IL. Lindsey currently serves as the Social Media Manager at DineAmic Hospitality by day she oversees the entire social media department, where she runs all the creative content that you may see for 11+ top chef affiliated and popular restaurants. S...
2020-09-0839 min
Bause It UpBringing Representation To The Entertainment IndustryHave you ever thought about the representation of what is possible for someone who looks like you? Have you ever had imposter syndrome when it comes to offering the value you bring to the table? As Publicist of the iconic and trusted PEOPLE, PEOPLE En Español, and Entertainment Weekly brands, Paula Ngon generates widespread and impactful coverage for these leading entertainment brands' print and digital content as well as their event franchises. In addition Paula also serves as Chair of :BLACKPRINT, the Black Employee Business Group. Her passion for diverse storytelling and positive representation of people o...
2020-09-0130 min
Bause It UpHow to Build Experience & Not Lose FocusWant to improve your photography skills, but you think you lack the knowledge or experience? Ever wonder what it's like to be a court-side photographer at an NBA game? Well, Get'cha Head in the Game because Lanez who is currently the Chicago Bulls Photographer is spilling all the knowledge you need. Listen Now! I had the pleasure of talking with Lani Tons "Lanez" a creative mind specializing in sports photography, video, and an advocate for eating disorder awareness. Lanez is currently the Chicago Bulls photographer. Lanez has also worked with a range of clients, which include the...
2020-08-2525 min
Bause It UpWays to Shift Your Mindset & Overcome ObstaclesRomans 8:28 Have you ever lacked motivation and feel like your obstacles are overpowering you? How to create your own opportunities? Then this episode is for you. Listen now! I had the pleasure of talking with Delilah Dee about all things motivation, overcoming struggles, and how she used her e-commerce business to bring awareness to a cause that is close to her community. PS. Insider secrets to working in the entertainment and music industry. Listen now! Episode Notes:In this episode, you'll learn about why shifting your mindset is important, the importance of a...
2020-08-1839 min
Bause It UpWelcome to the Bause It Up PodcastAn introduction to the podcast, and meet your host Yessi Bause. Bause It Up is an online platform for creatives, career-driven bauses & entrepreneurs. A resource to navigating through life. By bringing you behind the scenes of many different industry change-makers who are breaking barriers within their respective fields. Don't forget to subscribe to the show!
2020-08-0705 min