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Living Out Loud: Autism, Advocacy & Finding Your Voice

Hola a todos, I hope this note finds you well! Finalmente, salió el sol, the sun is finally out and my spirit feels a little brighter. I am back with a brand new podcast episode that talks about Autism. For this episode, my guest Liz Michaels shared her life with autism, using social media platform as a way to advocate and teach others about autism. While I have no “official” diagnosis, I have…

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Not Your Sample Size: Why Fashion Still Isn't For All Of Us

Let’s be real, Fashion has come a long way, but true inclusivity still feels like a fantasy, una fantasía. From size exclusivity to colorism, many of us have grown up feeling unrepresented and invisible. Especially if you’re fat. In the latest episode of “Cipota Colocha Says,” I am joined by Heather Reese. She’s an attorney, plus-size model and influences breaking the mold. In our conversation,…

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Bicultural & Proud: How We Reclaim Our Raíces With Isabel

Ni de aquí, ni de allá… or maybe we’re from both? If you’ve ever struggled with your identity, feeling not quite enough for one culture but never fully belonging in another, you’re not alone. Being bicultural comes with challenges– but also a unique strength. In this episode of “Cipota Colocha Says,” I sat down with Isabel Vazquez-Rowe, a proud bicultural Latina, and she talks about owning…

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Entrevista con Melissa Saavedra: Romances y Literatura

Hola Mi Gente, Si so yo, I am back It is not a ghost… I didn’t die… I have just ignored this space. Go ahead…. throw those tomatoes! I am happy to say that we are back with a brand new podcast episode. We launched season four yesterday. Si! Season four, can you believe it. Yes I am going to get a little sappy here… I am thankful to each and every one of you who have supported me in this…

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Morenita Mia: Rockin Huaraches with Pride

Maritza, a Mexican American, shares her journey of starting her own show company and the cultural value of Huaraches. In this episode, she shares about her parent being from the region where Huaraches are made, the cultural significance and why they represent such a cultural importance to her heritage. She also shares the importance of how her small business also helps better the lives of the…

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Hablemos Sobre Tarot

Hola a todos! Thank you so much for coming back to check in on a brand new episodes. This week, I am joined by a fellow podcaster, bruja who also happens to have their very own podcast as well. Angelia Santiago is a super bruja who works with the ancestral realm. Raise you hand if you’ve been curious about tarot? Now, raise your hand if you’ve heard of oracle decks and manifestation cards? Are…

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Lets Talk About Finances

Hello Everyone, I hope you guys had a fabulous February! I launched season three of “Cipota Colocha Says” podcast and we began with a bang! The very first episode is all about Finances. If you’re feeling the heat because perhaps you went over budget during the holiday shopping season or getting ready to do your personal taxes, this episode is for you! I was lucky enough to have connected with a…

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That's A Wrap

This is a special post because it is the end of Season 2 on “Cipota Colocha Says.” I can’t believe we’re at here already. I feel like this year has flown by. This season started back in February. I want to say thank you to all of the guests who have been featured on the podcast this season, to all of my audience who have stuck around day in and day out. To all of you who discovered the podcast…

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Una Carta de Amor Para El Salvador

Hola a todos! Feliz Mes de la Hispanidad! I did a very special episode on the podcast. It made me a little nervous because it was the first time that I uploaded a new episode and included video. It was also the very first time, in the entire season, where I sat down to do a solo episode. Creating this was important to me, to fully express my love and just how proud I am of being Salvadoran. It…

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Your Wellness es Tu Derecho!

Your Wellness Es Tu Derecho – Cipota Colocha Says Hello Mi Gente! Grab your cafecito, tea, water or you drink of choice and buckle down for this new episode. I was joined by the fabulous, Kathy Rivera. She has created her very own business, which focuses on your wellness and getting a much needed break.. We chat about her journey, going back into an ancestral practice and creating safe spaces…

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Madre Belleza y Salud: A Line Created For Latinas

https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/shnwMBewWBb Hola a todos! Alguna vez, han caminado down the wellness aisle at your favorite grocery store, and just haven’t felt seen or that the products talk to you? I present to you, Madre Mia Belleza y Salud! In this episode I had the opportunity to chat with a badass chingona entrepreneur, Lizette Linares. A mother of 5, she launched her dream wellness…

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Con Sabor With Vanessa Mota

Hola a todos Here is my fun conversation with the award-winning food photographer, nationally recognized content creator, and cookbook author, Vanessa Mota! We talk about her brand new book: “The Dominican Kitchen”y de su amor for cooking traditional Dominican recipes. She takes us down her journey of starting a food blog, to publishing her book, to cooking the recipes with her mom. Vanessa also…

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Traveling Por Todo El Mundo With Bianca Alba

Hello Everyone, Here is my new episode with the creator of “This Latina Travels.” She shares some tips on how you can travel to your dream destination!

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Make Space & The Rest Will Follow

Make Space & The Rest Will Follow

Take a pause. Deep breath for a count of four….Hold it in and in 4…3…2…1 let it go. How do you feel? Good? A little more alert? Perhaps awake? Amazing isn’t it. Perhaps you feel as if you’re lighter. Maybe you released a bit of tension you had no idea you were holding. That one single breath just added a whole lot of goodness to your body. Imagine if you just took a pause for even just a minute…

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Just Take A Pause

Just Take A Pause

The fall season is finally here. Mercury is in retrograde and instead of being fearful of how it may impact my life, I’ve been pretty freaking excited. I am kicking off a new project. I am so grateful to be out of the funk. I am so happy for the new month. Each day is such a blessing. The opportunity of a new beginning. It’s the most exciting time of the year for me. I love Halloween and Día De…

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In A Funk

Getting out of a funk is hard but it can be done. Last week, I had quite a low period. I noticed old patterns return. In the middle of all of it, I asked myself “what can I do to pass this period gracefully?” The answer of course was not just linear. I was called upon going back to meditating. With everything going on, I would try and squeeze in a few meditation practices. I committed time out…

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Sometimes, Things Are Just Not Okay

Sometimes, Things Are Just Not Okay

This is weird. Coming on here to write a post when I energetically I don’t feel ok. I feel like I have this big dark cloud and I just want to sleep. I’ve noticed old patterns resurfacing and last week I had a panic attack. People have this concept that those who are in their spiritual journey have it all together. How many of you have seen a guru when they’re down? At the end of the day, I don’t…