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Elena Out Loud
by Elena Valle
This is a space where real stories live to challenge one dimensional narratives of what it means to be a person of color, a woman, a mother, a creative, and a human being.
Episodes
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Episode 46: The Power of Community with V Suazo
In this heartfelt interview, Veronica Suazo shares her journey of self-discovery, the power of community, and her inspiring work as a therapist, podcaster, and coach. Discover how vulnerability, authenticity, and taking bold steps can transform lives and empower women to choose themselves.…
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Episode 45: The Messy Middle: What Building From Scratch Actually Looks Like
Five months after leaving real estate, Elena gives the honest update she wishes more people would share — the fear, the faith, the confusion, and the burning desire to keep going anyway. No highlight reel. Just the real messy middle of building something from scratch, out loud and imperfectly on...
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Episode 44: Bad Bunny, Latina Identity & Reclaiming Our Roots
The Bad Bunny concert was more than a performance — it was a cultural moment. In this episode, I reflect on what it meant for me as a Latina woman navigating identity, language loss, and generational assimilation. Growing up, I didn't speak Spanish. I felt disconnected from my Latina roots and...
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Episode 43: I Believe in You (Even When You Don't): Navigating Self-Doubt, Rest, and New Beginnings
In this episode, I share a raw and honest reflection on self-doubt, rest, and what it really feels like to start something new before you feel ready. Recorded from my car after a week of illness and missed plans, this conversation is for anyone who feels like everything falls apart the moment…
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Episode 42: Overwhelmed but Grateful: The Life I Chose and the Life That's Hard
In this episode of Elena Out Loud, I'm getting honest about something many of us feel but don't always say out loud: being overwhelmed while also deeply grateful for the life we're living. I talk about the emotional complexity of a full and busy life and what it's like to hold the tension between...
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Episode 41: Stepping into the Flame: My Journey to Launching a YouTube Channel
In this episode, I'm sharing something that feels both exciting and vulnerable: the story of how I finally decided to start my YouTube channel. This didn't happen overnight. For a long time, I let self-doubt, procrastination, and fear keep me stuck. I questioned whether I had anything useful to...
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Episode 40: Good Grief! Navigating Grief with Compassion and Honesty
In this deeply personal episode, I open up about a recent loss in my family and the waves of grief that have followed. This isn't a polished story — it's real, raw, and honest. I share what it's been like to sit with my emotions, give myself permission to not have it all together, and allow space...
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Episode 39: Boundary Backlash - Learning How to Hold Boundaries as a Latina Parent
In this episode, I share a real-life story about a recent playdate that turned into a powerful lesson on boundaries, communication, and cultural expectations. When another parent reacted negatively to a boundary I set, it forced me to reflect on how I uphold my values — especially as a Latina mom...
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Episode 38: My Perimenopausal Journey Pt. 1
In this episode I'll tell you about my perimenopausal journey and the lack of support I've been getting from my medical team. I'll also tell you changes I've been making in how I communicate and interact with medical professionals.
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Episode 37: The Me I Used to Be
Well that was a long break! When I first started this podcast in 2025 (5 years ago!), it started because I've been a long time writer, and vlogger. I in fact have never stopped writing, journaling, or vlogging, I did however stop sharing all of my thoughts with you. So, welcome back. In this...
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Episode 36: Creating a New Reality with Chantel Rodriguez
In this episode I get the amazing chance to speak with artist, wellness entrepreneur, and over all game changer, Chantel Rodriguez. She shares her beautiful family story and talks about how those early experiences impacted how she lives her life, loves her family, and builds her business.
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Episode 35: Healing Your Body Through Hypnosis with Nicole Hernandez
In this episode I speak with certified Hypnotherapist, Nicole Hernandez. We talk about her journey to hypnotherapy and how she healed her own body from a chronic illness through the power of hypnosis and meditation. I can't wait for you all to hear this amazing interview!
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Episode 34: What Is a Life Coach Anyway
I'm so honored and proud to be speaking with my friend and Life Coach Lauren Brollier. As many of you already know I thought the idea of having a life coach was a bit silly, when I met Lauren, I could tell she had information that could lead me into a more fulfilling and joyful life. I can't wait...
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Episode 33: Brown Eyes, Caramel Thighs, and White Privilege
I was so excited about this collaboration with two dynamic Latinas who are paving the way for other young, professional women of color to have interesting conversations. As we talked about our lives and our work, the conversation took an interesting turn and we started to talk about the things…
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Episode 32: Breaking Barriers with Your Marketing Homegirl
I met a new friend! She's a fellow podcaster and also from the Bay Area. Christina Rodriguez is a marketing and business expert, a mom, podcaster, and a fierce fair housing advocate. She runs her own organization teaching underserved communities the basics of fair housing. She shares some of her...
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Episode 31: Bouncing Back From Financial Failure
In this episode I'll tell you about a time in my life when I faced a really tough financial situation (it happened more than once) and how I took that experience to get through finding myself without any active income during this pandemic.
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Episode 30: When Positivity Is Not Working
There's so much advice to be positive and remain calm, but what happens when we ignore all the real emotions we are feeling? In this episode I talk about why it's hard for me to stay positive during times like these.
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Episode 29: Panic, PMS, & Parenting
This is not a good time for my hormones on a normal day, but with all that's going on around it, let me tell you the extra measures I've been taking each day to make sure I don't lose my sh*t!
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Episode 28: Start Where You Are
In this episode I'll talk about what is really confusing me about this whole CoronaVirus epidemic we are facing, and how that relates to some important life lessons about being resourceful.
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Episode 27: Birth Stories
This is my first interview of 2020 and we are talking about giving birth! I talk with Doula and Birthing Expert Mama Elena about what it's like to help mamas in the birthing process. I'll also share my own birth story.
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Episode 26: Find Your Tribe and Grow
It's this podbaby's half birthday! I'm so grateful for this community. In this episode I talk about how creating a community has helped me to realize other goals and projects.
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Episode 25: To All the Haters
In this episode, I'll tell you about what I do with all those haters out there. And I even share a jealousy confession of my own.
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Episode 24: When You Are At A Crossroads
I'm dealing with a crossroads situation. Find out how I'm dealing with it.
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Episode 23: Sexy or Serious?
In this episode I'll tell you my thoughts on women as sex objects and what it means to women who want to be taken seriously. I can't wait to hear your thoughts!
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Episode 22: My Morning Routine
In this episode I'll talk about the science of living your best life and why my morning routine is so important to me.
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Episode 21: Is This TMI?
Sometimes I worry about how much information I'm sharing. Well for the first time I share somethings that might just make you stop listening to this podcast all together! (I hope not though!)
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Episode 20: The Balance Myth
In this episode I'll tell you about what I really think about life balance. I went to a workshop recently and the speaker told me there's no such thing as balance. I'll tell you about how that interaction shaped how I feel about finding balance in my own life.
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Episode 19: Your New Year Starts Today
In this episode I'll tell you why I love the New Year and how keep that new year motivation all year long.
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Episode 18: The Q&A Episode
In this last episode of 2019, I answer the questions you sent in with my very best friend. We talk about everything from family to salsa dancing. Happy New Year to you all! I'll talk to you in 2020!
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Episode 17: Setting Your Intention for 2020
How do you feel about New Year's Resolutions? In this episode I talk about why I don't quite agree with those who say New Year's Resolutions don't work. I"ll also tell you why I didn't want to record this episode.
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Episode 16: Trouble In Paradise?
In this episode I open up about my new business venture with my husband Jose and express some concerns about our marriage.
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Episode 15: On The Red Carpet
In this episode I'll share with you my night on the red carpet, and how I really felt about not winning the best actress award.
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Episode 14: Bullying and Toxic Masculinity
As someone who experienced bullying in my youth, it is something I worry about with my children. In this episode I talk with Bully prevention expert Dali Rivera on how to prevent bullying and what to do when it happens to your child.
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Episode 13: Rejection Sucks
I can't believe this is my 13th episode! In this episode I'll talk about my favorite subject (just kidding) REJECTION! I was recently rejected by a director for a role and I talk about how I was surprised by how this made me feel.
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When Good Enough Is Good Enough
In this episode I talk about feeling overwhelmed. I don't know about you, but I tend to be a "YES" person. By that I mean, a person who loves to say yes to everything and doesn't want to miss an opportunity. Listen to how I started to feel overwhelmed with all of the projects I've been taking on...
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Episode 11: My Bad Parenting Moment and Unsolicited Advice
In this episode I'll tell you all what happened when I got some unsolicited advice from a stranger about my parenting.
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Episode 10: Survivor Series - Stepping Out From Behind Shame
In this episode I'll share how I got through one of the hardest times in my life and what I learned about myself.
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Episode 9: Survivor Series - Breaking The Wheel Of Sexual Abuse
This is the second episode of the 3 part survivor series. I'm talking with consent educator and sexual literacy advocate Rosalia Rivera. We talk about how she navigated her own traumatic experiences to provide empowerment to survivors and parents. This is a topic I am very passionate about as a...
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Episode 8: Survivor Series - Sleeping In The Cold
These next three episodes will highlight the journey of 3 women who have overcome extraordinary hardships and are now committed to changing the lives of many through their own traumas. This first episode of the series is the story of a young woman whose instagram post of her and her parents...
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Episode 7: Wonder Woman Pressure & Imposter Syndrome
This episode gives me all the feels. I got the chance to talk to a woman I was friends with in high school and found out she started a coffee roasting business. We talk about what it's like to be a woman of color in a white male dominated business and how hard it is to be that Wonder Woman mom so...
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Episode 6: Actor Life at 40
Starting something new can be scary, especially when you are doing it with a bunch of people you've never met before. Theresa is a mother, wife, professional, and an acting student. We met in class and she has become part of my creative family. She had a hard start to life, but she's taken what...
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Episode 5: Sex, Postpartum Depression, and Snapback Culture
This is a milestone for the EOL podcast because it's my first interview! I'd like you all to meet Tiffany Cheung! She's a legit social media influencer, author, mother, and filmmaker who is dedicated to empowering and inspiring women to be the truest version of themselves. Listen in as she talks...
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Episode 4: How Do You Define Success?
Sometimes when I think I'm on the right track and I feel proud of the work I am doing, something happens to completely disrupt any ideals I hold as true. Listen to how I broke down my own success and all the things I am aspiring to create.
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Episode 3: Why I Am Such a Quitter
In this episode I'll talk about why I have started and quit so many things and the shame that I've felt for not following through.
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Episode 2: What I Learned From My Divorce
In this episode I get real about what I learned from my divorce and I'll share five things I do to get through any obstacle.
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01 The Real Me
In this first episode I tell the truth about my life, my vision, and my fears. I'll talk about why being a creator and a mom is hard and vision to inspire others to raise their belief in themselves.
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This is a space where real stories live to challenge one dimensional narratives of what it means to be a person of color, a woman, a mother, a creative, and a human being.
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Elena Valle
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