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Chats with Yvonne93. Thriving in Tech as a Latina: Identity, Leadership & Bold MovesLatinas make up just 2% of tech roles in the U.S., despite being a powerful and growing part of the workforce. In this episode, we’re joined by Carrie Peralta, Founder of Peak State Coaching and former recruiter at companies like Verizon, Google, and Netflix. Her mission is to empower women and underrepresented individuals to not just survive, but thrive in tech. Topics discussed: Carrie’s upbringing and the family roots that shaped her leadershipHow she pivoted from tech recruitment to purpose-driven coachingTips for underrepresented professionals navigating corporate tech2025-07-2844 min
Show Up RealHow to Use Your Story for Business with Yvonne ArmentaIn this engaging conversation, Catalina Del Carmen and Yvonne Armenta explore the journey of public speaking, authenticity, and personal growth.
They discuss the importance of simplifying business goals, the challenges of public speaking, and the significance of storytelling in effective communication.
Yvonne shares her background, experiences in the tech industry, and how she found her voice as a Latina speaker.
The conversation emphasizes the need for practice, reflection, and embracing one's essence as a speaker to connect with audiences effectively.
In this conversation, Yvonne Armenta and Catalina Del Carmen explore the...2025-06-1058 min
Grad School Femtoring: Inclusive Grad School Stories, Personal Development, and Productivity Tips for First-Gen BIPOCs321: Public Speaking as Advocacy with Yvonne ArmentaIn this episode of the Grad School Femtoring Podcast, I am joined by Yvonne Armenta, a public speaking consultant and founder of Latina Presente, to discuss public speaking as a form of advocacy. We discuss the way public speaking can be a powerful advocacy tool for first-gen, Latina, and introverted individuals. Yvonne shares her personal journey from being a tech professional to becoming a public speaker and consultant, highlighting the particular challenges and strengths of introverted speakers. She also shared practical strategies for improving public speaking and storytelling skills. Whether you're apprehensive about public speaking or eager to become...2025-05-2356 minChats with Yvonne85. Recharging & Resetting After Public Speaking as an IntrovertHola everybody! In this episode of the Chats with Yvonne podcast, I am *Introverting hard af*. I share details about the back to back speaking engagements I had, how each one impacted my energy, & take some time to do what I do best: reflect & give myself time to deep think. I pick random pages on books that I have on rotation & share reflections that are tied to our speaking journey. 🔔 Subscribe & Review!If you found this helpful, subscribe to Chats with Yvonne and leave a review—it helps more speakers find us!2025-03-0445 minChats with Yvonne84. Auditioning for Shark TankHola everybody! In this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of my audition experience—what led me to apply, how I prepared, and what really happens when you pitch your idea to the producers.We cover: - Why I decided to audition for Shark Tank- What the audition process was like- How public speaking played a key role in my pitch- The biggest takeaways from the experience🔔 Subscribe & Review!If you found this helpful, subscribe to Chats with Yvonne and leave a review—it helps more speakers find us!2025-02-2544 minChats with Yvonne83. Finding Support: Building Community as a SpeakerHola everybody! In this episode ofChats with Yvonne: Public Speaking con Cultura, I share how to find and build community as a speaker, what our cultura can teach us about belonging, and why having the right people around you makes all the difference. I'll also leave you with reflection prompts to intentionally think about the role of community in your speaker journey, as well as your role as an individual in your community. We cover: Lessons about community that my cultura taught me My tips for finding your community as a speaker A profile...2025-02-1832 minChats with Yvonne82. How to Develop Your Speaker Rate CardHola everybody!In this episode ofChats with Yvonne: Public Speaking con Cultura, we're diving into a topic that too many of us shy away from—money. Specifically, how much speakers should charge and why having a speaker rate card is essential.We cover:General speaker fee ranges based on experience and speaking type (corporate, conferences, panels, workshops, etc.).The key elements of a speaker rate card and how it helps you communicate your value with clarityHow you "raising your prices" helps create an entire ecosystem where our communities are paid equallyA new way of th...2025-02-1133 min
The First Gen Coach: Career Development for Latinas and First Gen Professionals116. Grow Your Career through Public Speaking with Yvonne ArmentaIn this episode, I welcome back Yvonne Armenta, a public speaking consultant and podcaster. Yvonne shares her journey from a shy child who was too scared to ask for a bottle of ketchup, to the confident public speaker and public speaking consultant she is today. Yvonne, who is naturally an introvert, talks about the unique strengths that introverts have when it comes to public speaking, and how we can all lean into our strengths to grow our careers through public speaking skills.
We also talked about:
The connection between public speaking and self-advocacy
Def...2025-02-0355 min
Cafecito Con JefasMeet Jefa: Yvonne Armenta Latina Presente + Chats With YvonneTell us what you think about the episode!!Discover how public speaking can be a transformative tool for self-expression with Yvonne Armenta, a public speaking consultant and founder of Latina Presente. Yvonne shares her unique journey, from her beginnings in the tech industry of San Francisco to becoming a beacon of empowerment for introverts and Latinas in the public speaking realm. Through practical strategies and personal narratives, Yvonne reveals how she has made public speaking more accessible and less intimidating for those who may shy away from the spotlight.Unlock the secrets to enhanced productivity...2024-12-141h 12Chats with Yvonne79. The Introverted Latina Experience & Redefining IntroversionHola, everybody!
In this episode of Chats with Yvonne, I get real about my introversion—sharing how I’ve learned to lead with it and how it intersects with the deep-rooted costumbres of our culturas.
I explore how cultural expectations have shaped my journey as an introvert and how they might be influencing yours too.
I also invite us to redefine how we think about introversion, offering strategies for managing our energy and openly expressing who we are, without feeling the need to fit a mold.
Plus, I’m excited to introd...2024-12-1135 min
BeabosscoachingTwo Introverts Discuss Public Speaking Con Cultura: A Conversation with Yvonne ArmentaIn this episode of the Be A Boss Coaching Podcast, I am thrilled to introduce you to Yvonne Armenta, a speaker, public speaking consultant, podcaster, and founder of !Latina Presente! Yvonne is passionate about guiding introverts and Latinas in mastering the art of public speaking. We discuss her unique approach to embracing lived experiences, the importance of time, opportunity and practice, and her journey from UC Berkeley to becoming a sought-after consultant. Yvonne shares insightful strategies for becoming a confident public speaker and the impact it can have on your entrepreneurship journey. Tune in to learn how to harness...2024-11-251h 10
Money Through Ease075 Introverted Public Speaking with Yvonne ArmentaJoin me for this amazing conversation with my guest, Yvonne Armenta. She is a public speaker and a self- reported introvert. We chat about socialization, marginalization, and public speaking “con cultura” (“with culture” in Spanish). Yvonne shows us how public speaking is actually perfect for introverts, and that being an entrepreneur requires you to set good boundaries and have a self-care plan for everything you do.
Mentioned in the episode:
Mexican Gothic by Sylvia Moreno-Garcia
Ciarra – DEI Consultant whose TikTok handle is @
theGardeningTheologian
Connect with Yvonne here:
https...2024-05-1051 min
Chats with Yvonne57. Public Speaking Through the Eyes of a TherapistMeet Cristal Acosta a Chicana, bilingual (border Spanish speaking) Licensed Professional Counselor, Texas Board Supervisor, and Nationally Board-Certified Counselor.
In this episode of the Chats with Yvonne podcast we cover topics like:
Public speaking for the very first time
The importance of humanizing therapists
Therapists having therapists
And, so much more!
Check out: https://www.clarityelpaso.com/
And Follow Cristal on IG: @throughtheeyesofatherapist and @clarityep 2024-05-0833 min
Hood Girls Travel Too The PodcastMeet Yvonne ArmentaYvonne Armenta is the Founder of Chats with a Yvonne, a podcast and community created to help Latinas & Introverts reconnect with and love the art of public speaking.Yvonne is a first-generation college graduate, she received her Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies and Native American Studies from UC Berkeley and her Masters in Business Administration from San Jose State University. The public speaking workshop series, ¡Latina, Presente! is Yvonne’s brainchild, in the series she brings affordable public speaking lessons to her community, in an introvert-friendly environment.Yvonne’s approach to public speaking is ce...2024-05-0256 minChats with Yvonne43. Telling Your Story - A Step by Step GuideToday's episode is dedicated to providing you all a step by step guide for creating a speech and telling your story.
Like I mention in the episode, check out my website to learn how you can be a guest on my podcast as a part of the Speaker Spotlight Series.
Thank you for your support. It means the world to me! 2024-03-1210 min
Chats with Yvonne42. Speaker Spotlight: Salena Davila-SchillingEmbracing Efficiency: The Journey of Learning to Leapfrog
Meet Salena Davila-Schilling, the powerhouse Project Manager and founder of The Traveling Project Manager. As a Latina and first-generation business owner, Salena brings a rich tapestry of experiences and perspectives to her work.
With a dual Masters in Clinical Counseling and Behavioral Psychology, complemented by a Project Management Certification, she's adept at merging diverse disciplines into her approach.
Specializing in guiding digital projects within creative agencies, Salena's journey as a solopreneur is both inspiring and illuminating. Join us as we explore her unique path, insights...2024-03-0831 minChats with Yvonne41. Is Self-Doubt Inevitable?Today’s episode is going to cover self doubt. I experienced a pretty severe case of it recently and I want to share it, not to propose a solution, but to hopefully remind all of us that we’re here, together. And that I can almost guarantee it happens to all of us to some extent.
Is it inevitable? Does it stem from us or pressures from the world around us? 2024-03-0513 minChats with Yvonne40. Improv Resurfaces the Stories We Don't TellToday's episode is all about Improv. I start off sharing what improv is, the benefits of engaging in improv, and then I improvise the rest of this episode.
I looked up random prompts (with no prep) and the stories that came up, reminded me that we all have many, many stories to tell that have taught us lessons or impacted the way we approach life, but we haven't been given the space to bring them back to life.
2024-02-2731 minChats with Yvonne39. Exploring Anxious IntroversionToday’s episode is the last of our mini series where we explore the 4 types of introversion. We’ve chatted about social, thinking, and restrained introverts and today’s episode is dedicated to exploring what it means to be an anxious introvert.
Sources:
https://psychcentral.com/stress/how-introverts-deal-with-stressful-situations#how-to-deal-with-stress-as-an-introvert
https://medcircle.com/articles/types-of-introverts/
2024-02-2018 minChats with Yvonne38. Restrained Introverts - You Need Space & QuietToday’s episode is dedicated to exploring what it means to be a restrained introvert & how it can be your strength as a speaker. As a part of this mini series, I talked about social and thinking introverts in previous episodes. So, if you haven’t listened to those and you’re interested, go check them out.
Sources:
https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/types-of-introverts
https://www.diaryofanintrovertng.com/blog/restrained-introvert2024-02-1318 minChats with Yvonne37. Thinking Introverts: The Stage is Your Creative OutletToday’s episode is dedicated to exploring what it means to be a thinking introvert & how it can be your strength as a speaker. Last episode I talked about what it means to be a social introvert, so if you haven’t listened to that one and you’re interested, go check it out.
Sources:
https://www.cnbc.com/2023/02/07/neuroscientist-shares-coveted-skills-that-set-introverts-apart-their-brains-work-differently.html
https://matthewpollard.com/theintrovertsedge/4-types-of-introverts
2024-02-0611 minChats with Yvonne36. I'm a Social Introvert, Not an AmbivertAre you an introvert that gets confused as an extrovert or ambivert?
You might be a social introvert!
I’ll briefly go through each type of introvert, but spend most of the time talking through social introversion. I’ll look into the differences between a social introvert and ambivert, and I’ll end with some insight into how to use your social introversion as a speaker and what it might say about you as speaker in general if you do identify as one.
Podcast Article sources:
https://www.mindbo...2024-01-3133 minChats with Yvonne35. How to Get Paid to SpeakToday I’m talking about how you can start getting paid to speak.
I share the first time I ever got paid to speak and what that process was like, how much you can expect to be getting paid even as a beginner, and what things should be included in your speaker portfolio to ensure you’re ready to go when opportunity comes knocking.
Note: I mention my upcoming workshop Build Your Public Speaking Toolkit happening on Wednesday, January 17th from 6-7pm Pacific Time. If you'd like to attend, head over to chatswithyvonne.com to l...2024-01-1620 minChats with Yvonne34. Do I Have to Say That I am Latina?In today’s episode I reflect on something that I have gone back and forth on for many years. Do I need to say that I am Latina?
I’m going to share some key moments in my life that have shaped my ever changing, often contradicting perspective on this as well as some thought leadership in this topic of identity from literature that I think discusses it really well.
Thank you so much for being here. If you enjoyed today's episode, use your beautiful voice and let me know. Rate this podcast, share your comm...2024-01-1020 minChats with Yvonne33. I'm Forever Changed as a Speaker: 2023 Reflections of a Public SpeakerThe goal of this podcast is for us to reflect on our lived experiences and use them to form the foundation for how we show up as speakers. In today’s episode, I’m doing a look back on 2023, the lessons I’ve learned (and in some cases still learning) that have shaped me into the current version of myself as a Public Speaker.
And, because our comfortability with public speaking is mostly in our practice of the art, I’ll outline some of the practices I want to bring with me into the new year. I hope that...2023-12-3113 min
Chats with Yvonne32. The Goal is Not Confidence, but Stability in Our VoiceIn today's episode we chat with Daisy Lopez, Founder of The Liberated Latina®️ brand, Marketing Creative Strategist, Somatic Vocal Healer, and host of The Liberated Latina Podcast.
We explore authenticity in our voices and in our marketing as Latinas, the power in understanding our voice's (literal) strength and its vibrational power, and we redefine what our goal should be. Listen to learn how we go from confidence to stability, rooted in cultura.
Subscribe now to The Chats with Yvonne Podcast for a genuinely liberating discussion on redefining marketing, authenticity, and confidence with Daisy Lopez.
2023-12-1347 min
The Liberated Latina Podcast - Marketing, Energetics, & Visibility for Women of Color CoachesEmbracing Your Style as a Public Speaker (Even as an Introvert) w/ Yvonne ArmentaThe amazing Yvonne stopped by the show to share how we can embrace the art of Public Speaking and increase Latina representation on stages…all while doing it con cultura!
Yvonne Armenta is a Public Speaking Creative and Founder of Chats with Yvonne, a community that helps Latinas & Introverts reconnect with and love the art of public speaking.
Beyond the skills required to be a great speaker, Yvonne also challenges you to reflect on your experiences to create a map for your public speaking journey that is unique to you.
2023-12-1341 min
Vida, I Wish I Knew ThenPublic Speaking Authentically with Yvonne ArmentaIn this episode of Vida I Wish I Knew Then, Jess and Yvonne Armenta explore the powerful intersection of culture and public speaking.
Yvonne, a passionate advocate for the art of public speaking, shares her journey and insights. She emphasizes the importance of authenticity and cultural authenticity when taking the stage. The
conversation dives into the captivating nature of storytelling within
various cultures and how these stories can enhance public speaking.
Listeners will gain a fresh perspective on the role of culture in
effective communication and discover how to leverage their cultural backgrounds for impactful public speaking.
Connect with Yvonne:
...2023-09-2250 min
Ponte Perra AffirmationsFollowing Your InterestsToday's affirmations encourage us to keep dreaming, to keep chasing after the next thing that will make our life joyful.
If we don't hear something enough, we may forget about it or maybe we subconsciously start to believe that we don't have permission to do it. While some things may be out of our immediate control, we can control how often we honor our passions and interests.
Here, in this space, you have permission to explore your interests.2023-06-2607 min
Chats with Yvonne31. Changing What Academia Looks, Feels, and Sounds likeIn today’s episode titled: Changing what academia looks, feels, and sounds like. We’re talking with Jennifer Cabrera about how she’s doing just that with her platform Academic Latina. We’ll hear about her upbringing, how her sense of community started at home, and we’ll get a behind the scenes into one of her recent speaking engagements.
Jennifer Cabrera is a first-generation Latina and proud daughter of immigrants from Sinaloa, Mexico. She is currently enrolled in a Sociology PhD program where she is pursuing her doctorate degree with an emphasis in Chicano/Latino Studies. As a resear...2023-06-2342 minPonte Perra AffirmationsI am Calm, Estoy TranquilaToday's affirmations are inspired by a sound healing session I went to where the lead asked us to inhale saying the words "I am" and exhale saying the word that described the feeling we wanted to feel. Hoping that today you can feel how amazing you are, take time when you need it, and be incredibly proud of yourself. 2023-06-1210 min
Ponte Perra AffirmationsI Love All Versions of MyselfToday’s affirmations are for those of us on a self love journey. Where we don’t have to self care as a result of being exhausted, but we do it because we care for ourselves, because we love ourselves. Don’t wait too long before showing yourself love. That’s how we make the world better. These are affirmations we can recite in those moments when we’re sitting with ourselves and need that love that only we can give ourselves.2023-05-2509 minPonte Perra AffirmationsThe Art of Being StillToday’s affirmations are inspired by those of us who too often, don’t take the time to rest. It’s okay to take time for yourself. Thank you so much for being here. I hope these affirmations find you exactly where you need them to.2023-05-0811 min
Chats with Yvonne30. Public Speaking at the Intersections of Culture & CommunicationsHola, Everybody! Thank you for tuning in. In this episode, we chat with Melissa Aguilera, an Assistant Professor of Speech Communication at El Paso Community College.
Topics covered:
How we create meaning from our cultures to inform our communication styles
Navigating your career & interests as a First Gen college student & professional
The importance of inclusivity in public speaking
Humanizing the public speaking experience through laughter
Activities to do in the classroom to help students with their public speaking skills
Student agency
If you enjoy this episode, leave a review...2023-04-2137 min
The Dream Lab Series56. Becoming a powerful public speaker with Yvonne ArmentaAudrey Diaz chats with Yvonne Armenta about public speaking and falling in love with it. Public Speaking is a power we have the ability to do and it's part of all our lives. From a presentation at work to a stage keynote, it's part of how we can communicate with power. Yvonne and Audrey share how being an introvert is a superpower and how it an advantage to public speaking.
Follow Yvonne to learn more on IG: @chatswithyvonne
& follow at @the.dreamlab to chat with Audrey and Sabrina.
2023-04-0731 min
Chisme That Matters PodcastChisme#63: Self-empowerment and healing through Public Speaking |Yvonne Armenta- Public SpeakerHola, Hello Mi gente Chismosa!
On this week's chisme we had the opportunity to talk with Public Speaking expert and speaker-Yvonne Armenta!
We talked about how public speaking is not only for extroverts, the healing and empowering effect of finding our voces and using it as a form of not only self expression but connection with our comunidad.
Quien es Yvonne?
Born and raised in San Francisco, CA, Yvonne Armenta is a Communications Expert & your host for all things Chats with Yvonne, a platform aimed at helping more Latinas reconnect with and...2023-03-1553 min
Chats with Yvonne29. Public Speaking for Educational Transformation Part 2This episode is part 2 of my conversation with Abby Benedetto, Educational Consultant and Founder of Core Shifts. https://core-shifts.com/ We chat public speaking, anti-racism in the classroom, and how she is changing the education game.
Abby Benedetto has taken on designing and changing systems for the last two decades from a wide variety of roles and perspectives - honing her skills around deep listening, collaborative innovation, and equity-centered learning design, and driven by the purpose of working to ensure that ALL young people (and adults) have access to the type of deeper learning they deserve so t...2023-03-0124 min
Chats with Yvonne28. Public Speaking for Educational Transformation Part 1This episode is part 1 of my conversation with Abby Benedetto, Educational Consultant and Founder of Core Shifts. https://core-shifts.com/ We chat public speaking, anti-racism in the classroom, and how she is changing the education game.
Abby Benedetto has taken on designing and changing systems for the last two decades from a wide variety of roles and perspectives - honing her skills around deep listening, collaborative innovation, and equity-centered learning design, and driven by the purpose of working to ensure that ALL young people (and adults) have access to the type of deeper learning they deserve so th...2023-02-2230 minPonte Perra AffirmationsA Love Note to Latina Public SpeakersToday's affirmations are my love letter to our community of Latina Public Speakers, creatives, and "corporate baddies".
Thank you so much for being here. #PontePerra 2023-02-1308 minPonte Perra AffirmationsHolding Space to Dream, Believe, & CreateToday's affirmations are inspired by an event I recently attended hosted by We All Grow and Capital One: amigas in business bootcamp. It made me think about how often I've repressed my dreams because I prefer to stay in the comfortable, which actually ends up not being comfortable at all. I want to hold space for us to dream, to believe, and to create. #PontePerra
The first half of this segment is dedicated to those of you who would like to listen in English, and the second half of the segment is translated into Spanish.
2023-02-0609 minPonte Perra AffirmationsTaking Action is An Act of Self-LoveToday's affirmations are meant to help us take action towards our goals, dreams, and passions because taking action is an act of self-love.
The first half of this segment is dedicated to those of you who would like to listen in English, and the second half of the segment is translated into Spanish. 2023-01-2311 min
Chats with Yvonne27. How I Started Public SpeakingIn this episode, I share my story. I tell you how I got started in public speaking and what I did to start getting paid for it. I also offer ways for you to start getting booked.
Thank you so much for being here. If you enjoyed today's episode, use your beautiful voice and let me know. Rate this podcast, share your comments with me on my social platforms, or send this episode to someone you think wants to hear it. 2023-01-1216 minPonte Perra AffirmationsLeading with IntentionToday's affirmations are based on intentions and sentiments that I want to bring with me in the new year. The first half of this segment is dedicated to those of you who would like to listen in English, we then transition to the translated Spanish version of our affirmations.
Enjoy, affirm, & reflect! #PontePerra 2023-01-0212 minPonte Perra AffirmationsBeing Powerful, Fragile, & a Bad Ass All At Once - Día de La Virgen de GuadalupeThank you for being here today!
Our affirmations are inspired by what the Virgen of Guadalupe represents to me, power, fragility, and a bad ass all at once. I hope that these affirmations find you exactly where you need them to. Enjoy.
2022-12-1211 minPonte Perra AffirmationsYou Have What It Takes to Reach The Finish LineThank you for tuning in! I wrote today's affirmations before running the California International Marathon. After months of training, the pressure & nerves were getting to me and I needed to remind myself of how hard I worked for this and just how strong I am. I will listen to these whenever I'm afraid of a challenge or when I doubt my ability to do hard things. I hope that these affirmations meet you exactly where you need them to, too. 2022-12-0606 min
Chats with Yvonne26. Being A First Gen Latina, Paving the Way in Media with Wendy Barba, VP of Brands at mitúIn this episode, we sit down with Wendy Barba, VP of Brands at mitú to learn about her career in media as a First Gen Latina. We tap into leadership, the role of community, and her upbringing to learn how it plays a role in how she navigates her career. Of course, this wouldn't be a Chats with Yvonne episode if we didn't tap into her public speaking journey. We'll hear about how she feels about the art as an introvert herself.
About Wendy:
Wendy is the VP of Brands at mitú where she leads the Com...2022-11-2339 minPonte Perra AffirmationsYou Are More Than The Work You DoThank you for tuning in to today’s episode. I hope these affirmations find you exactly where you need them to.2022-11-2107 minPonte Perra AffirmationsWhen Things Aren’t Going as PlannedThank you so much for being here! Today’s affirmations are for those days when it seems like nothing is going our way. This episode is both in English & Spanish.2022-11-1410 minPonte Perra AffirmationsStay Present & Let Go of WorryThank you for being here today. I hope these affirmations meet you where you need them most.2022-10-2405 min
Chats with Yvonne25. Training for a Marathon is Exactly Like Public SpeakingHola, everybody! I am currently training for a marathon and I've realized a couple of things along the way in my process. I share some of the lessons I've learned and how you can use those to inform your own public speaking journey.
Here's a sneak peek:
Getting started is always the hardest.
Practice is essential, but you have to find the type of practice that works for you.
No pain, no gain, but too much pain isn’t normal.
I never regret going for a run.
Stretch after every run, even the short ones.
Find someo...2022-10-2028 minPonte Perra AffirmationsYou Are Deserving of Good ThingsThank you for being here today. I hope today’s affirmations meet you exactly where you need them to.2022-10-1711 minPonte Perra AffirmationsIt’s Your Turn to ShineThese affirmations are for all of us who are too humble sometimes. It’s your time to own the spotlight.2022-10-1010 minPonte Perra AffirmationsVive Tu Vida, de ColoresThis episode is inspired by my relationship to time & wanting to live my life to the fullest…de colores. Thank you for tuning in!2022-10-0309 min
Chats with Yvonne24. Is There Such a Thing As Too Much Prep? Interview & Resume Prep with Alejandra VelascoYou've created various versions of your resume, you've had friends look over it, and now you're ready to apply to jobs and prepare for interviews. This entire experience can be nerve-racking, but you don't have to do it alone.
We chat with Alejandra Velasco, a Cyber Security Consultant for a Big 4 firm and an alumni from the University of California, Berkeley. Having graduated during the Covid-19 pandemic and a job freeze, Alejandra realized the importance of marketing her experience and how to tell her story during the job application process (especially when pursuing a career outside of h...2022-09-2931 minPonte Perra AffirmationsPrioritize YourselfThank you so much for being here today. I hope that these affirmations find you exactly where you need them to.2022-09-2609 minPonte Perra AffirmationsAffirmations for OverthinkingThank you for being here. Today’s affirmations focus in on those of us that overthink. We walk through some affirmations and end on a reflection prompt that I hope will help you identify how and why we overthink. Ponte Perra/x!2022-09-1310 minPonte Perra AffirmationsCareer Affirmations - You Are on the Right PathThank you for stopping by today. Our affirmations today are meant to guide and reassure us in our career paths. Wherever that may be for you. I hope these affirmations meet you exactly where you need them to.2022-09-0608 min
Chats with Yvonne23. Tu Cultura es Tu PoderYou're not a public speaker like them. You're a public speaker like you. In this conversation with Karina Mora, we hear her story of the time she decided she was no longer going to assimilate to the white "standard" and instead amplify and honor her cultura in all spaces. We learn about what that turning point was for her and why today her work focuses on helping people move past assimilation to reclaim their cultural legacies, and about how she elevates her Mexican culture through photography and spoken word.
Follow Karina:
Website: karinamora.com & elevatinglacultura.c...2022-08-2439 minPonte Perra AffirmationsYou Deserve Great FriendshipsFriendships are such an important part of our well-being, at least I think so. This episode asks us to consider how our friendships make us feel & affirms our needs in current and future friendships.2022-08-2210 min
Chats with Yvonne22. Public Speaking as Activism: Cual es tu "granito de arena"?What can we do to make the world a better place for everyone?
In this episode, we explore public speaking as activism. I get real about some things that have been on my mind and bring in the best person I could imagine to talk to: Ari C aka Decolonized Puta. She walks us through what it means to decolonize, how important community is, and what we can do to find our strength in the movement. We end the episode with tips for things to keep in mind when you're writing a speech to activate your community...2022-08-1759 minPonte Perra AffirmationsTu Eres Capaz - You are CapableToday’s affirmations are meant for those days when self-doubt creeps up on us. We all go through a cycle of it, maybe even daily. Let’s affirm ourselves of everything that we are: powerful, unique, & loved.2022-08-1510 min
Chats with Yvonne21. Career Reflections, Career Mindset, & Public SpeakingIn this episode, I take us down memory lane and I share my career trajectory thus far, lessons learned on the job, & how my jobs have shaped me to be the public speaker I am today. Throughout the episode we'll hear career insights from Dr. Norma Reyes, Career Mindset Coach, as a way to elevate our understanding of where we are in our careers and where we want to go. Are we passionate or just really good at what we do? Both?
You can follow Dr. Norma Reyes on Instagram: @manifestyourcareer & don't forget to join our community o...2022-08-101h 02Ponte Perra AffirmationsMovement is Healing: You Are Stronger Than You ThinkOur affirmations will focus on movement. It can be difficult for us to incorporate movement into our daily routine, but maybe if we change how we approach it, we can learn to use movement as an act of self-love. You are stronger than your mind likes to make you believe you are. Thank you for being here. I hope today’s affirmations find you when you need them most.2022-08-0809 minPonte Perra AffirmationsSay Yes to Yourself, Even if It Means Saying NoI am a people pleaser. I dig deeper everyday to uncover why & bring myself back to me. We deserve to prioritize our feelings and it’s okay to say no. Thank you for being here today. I hope this meets you exactly where you need it to.2022-08-0109 minPonte Perra AffirmationsWhy Do We Procrastinate?We all have our reasons. If you’re like me: an over thinker, someone that has great ideas, but doesn’t always get to them, or grew up feeling like every decision you made could impact someone else, take a listen.2022-07-2508 minPonte Perra AffirmationsBirthday Special: A Love Letter to MyselfThank you for being here. I wrote this on my birthday, July 18th, and I wanted to share with you. Let’s recite these affirmations together & remind ourselves of the love we have for our bodies.2022-07-1909 minPonte Perra AffirmationsYou Are Deserving of PraiseIt takes a community! Sometimes it’s hard to see what others see in us, in ourselves. Today’s affirmations are meant to help us internalize that we are amazing & deserving of the compliments we receive from the people closest to us.2022-07-1107 minPonte Perra AffirmationsAffirmations By You, For YouThis country may not be worth celebrating, but you are. Today’s affirmations were submitted by many of you when I asked “What is your most used affirmation?” Thank you for being here.2022-07-0411 minPonte Perra AffirmationsAffirmations Inspired by Jenni Rivera (English version)We’re back with the English version of affirmations inspired by Soy Una Mujer by Jenni Rivera. Please excuse some of the audio. I hope you will be able to connect with these affirmations deeply.2022-06-2706 min
Chats with Yvonne20. Let's Talk: NetworkingNetworking and public speaking are one in the same. I'd say networking is a great way to practice your public speaking!
I tell you about a recent networking event I went to & give you some tips for networking based on what I learned.
2022-06-2030 minPonte Perra AffirmationsAffirmations in Spanish Inspired by Jenni RiveraWelcome back to the Ponte Perra affirmations podcast! I’m so excited to share this one with you all. It’s inspired by the one and only Jenni Rivera and her song “Yo Soy Una Mujer”. I wanted to start with the Spanish version and an English version is coming soon.2022-06-1609 minPonte Perra AffirmationsAffirmations for IntrovertsI don’t think that it’s a secret that sometimes the spaces we’re a part of, favor extroversion; the loudest most ‘people’ person in the room. Being an introvert is beautiful and it has it’s strengths. These affirmations are for all of my introverts! May we continue speaking to add value, may we find the courage to put our needs first, and may we continue to embrace our introversion.2022-06-0609 minPonte Perra AffirmationsOn Simply BeingWelcome to the Ponte Perra Affirmations Podcast! First things first, new episode every Monday from now on. Second, this is something I wrote a while back and I wanted to share with you all. Thank you for being here.2022-05-3110 min
Chats with Yvonne19. The Written History of Public SpeakingThis segment covers the written history of public speaking and we tap into how, though our abuelita's forms of storytelling aren't necessarily documented, they are valid and empowering ways of public speaking that we can tap into to inform how we want to show up on stage.
I will walk through the written history of public speaking and where it started, but also draw connections to the history of spoken words in our communities, that haven’t necessarily been officially documented.
Thank you for being here. You're one step closer to loving the...2022-05-1041 min
Chats with Yvonne18. ¿Calladita Me Veo Mas Bonita? I don't think so!This episode is so special to me!
People in my community share what the phrase "Calladita Te Ves Mas Bonita" has meant to them. Our cultures are beautiful, but where do we draw the line and unlearn the things that don't benefit us? How does growing up with this sentiment, impact how we show up in the world and what does it do to our relationship with the art of public speaking?
Thank you to everyone that participated in this segment. Your lived experiences help us see that we're not alone in our feelings & that we...2022-03-2539 min
Chats with Yvonne17. Exploring Safe SpacesIn this week's episode of the Chats with Yvonne Podcast, we explore Safe Spaces. Where does the term originate, what does it feel like, and how can we use safe spaces to practice our public speaking skills?
Thank you for tuning in. If you liked this episode be sure to leave a review. I would really appreciate it! 2022-03-0742 min
Here Comes the SunImproving Your Public Speaking Skills with Yvonne Armenta, Founder and Creator of Chats with Yvonne and Ponte Perra Affirmation PodcastYvonne Armenta, MBA is a Public Speaking Creative from the Bay Area, and your host for all things Chats with Yvonne, across social platforms that aims to make everyone love, enjoy, and engage with the art of public speaking.
Yvonne officially started her own public speaking journey 8 years ago and understands how and why public speaking can oftentimes be so intimidating. She shares her love and tips for public speaking in hopes that it’ll inspire more people to use their voices to become bad ass public speakers.
Oh, & her favorite affirmation before taking the st...2022-02-0953 min