5.3 Claiming Your Voice: Identity, Authenticity and Becoming Whole with Gabriela Ulloa

Send in a question or feedback! In this expansive and soul-stirring episode, Ashley sits down with Gaby Ulloa—a Cuban-American journalist, writer, and host whose work has appeared in The New York Times, Architectural Digest, Glamour, Refinery29, and more. Through her storytelling and her podcast Irregardless, Gaby creates thoughtful spaces where depth, culture, and human honesty can breathe.Gaby opens up about her personal journey of identity, creativity, and reinvention. She shares how trusting her evolving voice became the foundation of her career.Together, Ashley and Gaby dive into what it truly means to follow your curiosity, honor your lived experience, and forge your own opportunities when the traditional path doesn’t fit. They explore the beauty and challenge of visibility, the courage required to build a nonlinear life, and the transformative power of representation in expanding what feels possible for others.This episode is an invitation to question old narratives about success, to embrace the fluidity of personal evolution, and to remember that your voice—and your story—are worthy guides toward a more authentic life.✨In This Episode, You'll Learn:How Gaby has continually reinvented herself creativelyWhy writing became her grounding practice and gateway into journalismWhat led her to shift from traditional editorial work to independent storytellingWhy representation matters—especially for Latinas in mediaHow authenticity can redefine the way we show up, connect, and belong✨Mentioned in this episode:Irregardless Podcast🌐Connect With Us:LCW Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@LifeCuriousWomen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LCW Tik Tok: ⁠⁠⁠@LifeCuriousWomen⁠⁠⁠Ashley Nadine Lopez Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@AshleyNadineLopez⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ashley Nadine Lopez Tik Tok: ⁠⁠⁠@AshleyNadineLopez⁠⁠⁠Sign up for ⁠⁠⁠our newsletter.⁠⁠⁠🔗 LinksSupport the pod by ⁠⁠⁠⁠buying us a coffee!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠To Be Magnetic⁠⁠⁠              Use code "LIFE" for 15% off monthly or yearly membership⁠20 % off Premium Female Sexual Wellness Products by FORIA® ⁠⁠10 % off Snibbs - Sustainable, Slip Resistant Work Shoes for Professionals ⁠⁠⁠⁠Flodesk email marketing management 50% off ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Audible 30 day free trial ⁠⁠⁠🎧 Subscribe and Stay Curious! Don't miss out on future episodes filled with inspiring stories and practical insights. Subscribe to the Life Curious Women podcast on ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠Spotify.⁠⁠Support the show