EPISODE · May 28, 2025 · 10 MIN
001 - The Story Behind Dear Babygurl
from Dear Babygurl: Notes on Life, Leadership, and Liberation · host Carmen Aceves-Iñiguez
EPISODE 1: The Story Behind Dear BabygurlWelcome to the very first episode of Dear Babygurl: Notes on Life, Leadership & Liberation.This is the origin story—the why behind the mic.This episode is for my niece, Lianna, who just became the second woman in our family to graduate from a four-year university. It’s for my younger self, who had to navigate so much with so little roadmap. And it’s for you—the brilliant, big-hearted, queer, BIPOC, first-gen soul learning to live and lead on your own terms.In this episode, I share:🌺 What it means to carry a legacy and rewrite it at the same time🛠️ How 16+ years of coaching and therapy work have shaped the stories and tools I’ll share with you🔥 And why it’s time we told our stories in our own voices—with tenderness, truth, and a little bit of side-eyeThis isn’t just a podcast. It’s a love letter. A balm. A place to rest and rise.Every episode is rooted in lived experience, ancestral wisdom, and the hundreds of coaching and therapy conversations I’ve held with women of color, LGBTQ+ leaders, first-gen changemakers, and visionaries like you.Whether you're breaking cycles, setting boundaries, recovering from burnout, or dreaming a new life into being—I'm so glad you’re here.✨ Let’s stay connected. Find me on IG @_colibricoaching for reflections, behind-the-scenes updates, and gentle reminders that you are not alone.
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EPISODE 1: The Story Behind Dear BabygurlWelcome to the very first episode of Dear Babygurl: Notes on Life, Leadership & Liberation.This is the origin story—the why behind the mic.This episode is for my niece, Lianna, who just became the second woman in our family to graduate from a four-year university. It’s for my younger self, who had to navigate so much with so little roadmap. And it’s for you—the brilliant, big-hearted, queer, BIPOC, first-gen soul learning to live and lead on your own terms.In this episode, I share:🌺 What it means to carry a legacy and rewrite it at the same time🛠️ How 16+ years of coaching and therapy work have shaped the stories and tools I’ll share with you🔥 And why it’s time we told our stories in our own voices—with tenderness, truth, and a little bit of side-eyeThis isn’t just a podcast. It’s a love letter. A balm. A place to rest and rise.Every episode is rooted in lived experience, ancestral wisdom, and the hundreds of coaching and therapy conversations I’ve held with women of color, LGBTQ+ leaders, first-gen changemakers, and visionaries like you.Whether you're breaking cycles, setting boundaries, recovering from burnout, or dreaming a new life into being—I'm so glad you’re here.✨ Let’s stay connected. Find me on IG @_colibricoaching for reflections, behind-the-scenes updates, and gentle reminders that you are not alone.
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