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LOUD!

by Natalia

Life is like a pair of high heels—beautiful, painful and sometimes, downright dangerous. LOUD! Host Natalia Vargas discusses all of life’s trials and tribulations, from dating to making it big. Natalia interviews business owners, artists, and influencers, to show that we are all in this together. Unapologetic, candid and sharp-witted, this podcast is curated especially for even the shortest of attention spans. LOUD! will help you navigate through the modern world, forwards and backwards (in heels). Artwork by: Richa Patel @richawrites

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Episodes

  1. LOUD! About Love is Blind (feat. Rahsheen Fatemi)

    This week we are joined by the incredible Sheen Fatemi (@sheensworld). We do a full love is blind review because the tea from this season needs to be discussed. We also have a special announcement you don't want to miss.

  2. LOUD! About Generational Trauma and Cults (feat. Francis Mariano)

    This week I bring on my dear friend Francis Mariano. We play some games, talk about generational trauma, and debate whether or not we were in a cult for a period of time.

  3. LOUD! About Once A Pun a Walmart (feat. Reena Calm)

    Somebody pinch me because Reena Calm is in the house studio. She is a nationally touring headliner and the only woman in America who lives on the road as a full-time stand up comedian. We talk comedy, people pleasing, butt stuff, and other questionable life choices (with a side of tasteful puns)....

  4. LOUD! About the Borrowers (feat. Cameron Marin)

    This week we bring on Cameron Marin, the lead singer of The Borrowers, a rock band expanding across Arizona. Their name comes from the idea that we all borrow time, space, ideas, etc. These borrowed experiences bring us together and today they are bring us together for an episode about music…

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  5. LOUD! About Brain Chatter

    Ah spirals, how we love them. One minute you are all good and another you are overthinking your whole life. In this episode I talk about how we can pull ourselves out of them with kindness and realize that thoughts are just thoughts ya know?

  6. LOUD! About Dating Dos and Messy Dont’s (feat.@whyarewelikethispod)

    This week's episode features Ceci and Vanessa Diaz from the 'Why Are We Like This' podcast. Things get a little chaotic when we play red flag or deal breaker and would you rather but I love that for us. They are here to answer all your dating etiquette questions with a side of big laughs. You can...

  7. LOUD! About the Chipotle of Comedy (feat. Dacoda Miracle)

    This week we bring on comedy producer and stand up comic, Dacoda Miracle. We talk comedy in the desert, would you rathers, our chipotle experiences, and his upcoming projects. Much like chipotle, he provides us with a variety of choices when it comes to shows and double wraps it in laughs without...

  8. LOUD! About the Short Bitch Bible

    Ever since I moved to my new apartment I have noticed a lot of things requite climbing and hopping. As a short gal this got me thinking damn it is really is a tall person world and I'm just living in it. So let's talk short girl problems. Hope you can laugh and relate on this quick mini episode.…

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  9. LOUD! About Moving Cities

    Surprise! I got a uhaul and moved to Denver. We love a good life change. I talk about my experience, tips on making new friends, adjusting to your new life, and other good stuff. If you are thinking about moving. This is your sign!

  10. LOUD! About The Art of Tease (feat. Vivi Noir)

    This week we bring on burlesque performer and producer, Vivi Noir (@vivi_noir). Based out of New Orleans Vivi continues to take our breath away every single week with her groundbreaking shows. We talk about burlesque misconceptions, the importance of costumes, side show, most importantly the art…

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  11. LOUD! About a Dance and Mental Health Moment (feat. Stephanie Jones)

    For this week's episode we bring on Stephanie Jones (@golden_stephh). She is a professional dancer and mental health advocate. You can see her touring nationally and internationally in festivals such as Baja Beach Fest, Vibra Urbana Fest, and iheartradio’s Fiesta Latina, and most recently in her...

  12. LOUD! About The Hood Wit and Comedy Bits (feat. Alex Avila)

    For this week's episode we bring on a fellow comedian, Alex Avila. He is a host at the Hood Bar in Palm Dessert and was recently featured in Coachella's Brewing's Comedy Fest with over 30 comedians. We play some games, discuss what it's been like navigating the comedy scene, and he gives us a bit...

  13. LOUD! About Short King Spring

    Hello everyone ya girl is back from vacation for a solo episode before we dive into interviews in Los Angeles. In this week's episode I give you all a life update, talk about what it has been like to be a woman starting out in comedy, and lastly dive into the short king spring. Like is this a...

  14. LOUD! About Burning Bright (Feat. BARDZ)

    This week BARDZ joins us in the travel studio. He is a live electronic performer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer. With over 40k monthly streams it's safe to say he is winning us over with his music. If that wasn't enough his journey, creative process, and personality is about to...

  15. LOUD! About A Spicy Session (Feat. Harmonik)

    This week we have a podcast favorite, Harmonik become the host and ask me YOUR question submissions and let me just say....you kept it interesting, unexpected, and hilarious. I allowed him full creative freedom so things got a little weird. I may or may not have shot my shot with a boy on the...

  16. LOUD! About Art and the City (Feat. Rachel Berkowitz)

    This week we bring on award winning painter and photographer, Rachel Berkowitz to continue the LA series. We talked about her journey making it in the LA scene, how therapeutic art commissions are for her, and discuss some of her most interesting series and projects yet. On top of being very...

  17. LOUD! About a Date in LA (Mini Episode)

    Hello everyone I thought it would cute if we had a little one-on-one date before the next LA series guest. I tell you what went down in LA, a weird story or two, and basically describe the new podcasting style we are trying out. Let me wine and dine you. Press play already because the tea is hot.

  18. LOUD! About Wild the Coyote

    This week we kick off the LA series with Wild the Coyote. He is a rising star in Outlaw Country music, trailblazing his own lane with a dark and roaring sound rooted in country, blues, and rock n roll. You can find Coyote’s music on stages and screens worldwide, most notably featured in Paramount...

  19. LOUD! About Dropping Beats and Chasing Dreams (Feat. Spotlab)

    This week we have two of Spotlab's founding members: Jared Wooden and Robbie Pearson. Spotlab is a local event production company that started on the second floor of a sushi restaurant to now running stages in some of Arizona's biggest music festivals. I mean, the come-up is real. We talk about...

  20. LOUD! About Dark Places and Smiley Faces (Feat. Luis Avina)

    In this week's episode, we bring Luis Aviña (@haul_ass_prm) to get loud on the podcast. We talk about his journey of becoming a radio host, firefighter, and now stand-up comedian. Trigger warning, we dive into his battle with addiction, what he learned, and how he has come out on the other side…

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  21. LOUD! About the Mind-body Connection (Feat. Claire Coder)

    In this week's episode, I bring in Claire Coder, LMT to discuss the mind-body connection, spirituality, and how life-changing it can be in her massage therapy practice and people's lives. Healing your mind and body can open so many doors so let's get (tissue deep) into it.

  22. LOUD! About Talk Therapy

    In this week's episode, I talk about my personal journey with talk therapy, particularly when it became part of my weekly routine. I discuss my challenges with it, the demons I had to face, and how it ultimately changed my life. You may not think you need it because "nothing is wrong," but…

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  23. LOUD! About Spreading Love Through Music (Feat. Harmonik)

    In this week's episode, we have DJ and producer, Harmonik joining us to discuss his musical journey. We talk about the highs and lows of the music industry and its impact on mental health and how having the right mindset can give you the strength to follow your dreams. He uses music to make to...

  24. LOUD! About The Quarter-Life Crisis

    In this week’s episode, we talk about a little fun thing we like call the quarter-life crisis. Not where you thought you’d be in your career? in life? Because same. I talk about what a train wreck my life has been, tips on how we can work through these feelings, and how this is a natural part of...

  25. LOUD! About Ridin' Solo

    This episode is dedicated to anyone that is starting a new life journey on their own. This can be anything from a career change, starting over after a breakup, getting a house, moving to a new city, etc. It can be scary and a lot of times many of us are left with a feeling of loneliness even when...

  26. LOUD! About Being Strong, Fit, and Fabulous (Feat. Marisa Bartek)

    In this week's episode, we cover fitness and nutrition with F45 trainer, Marisa Bartek. We go over what a healthy relationship with food and fitness looks like, what kind of workouts and foods give us long-term results, and so much more. Press play and let's work on having gratitude for our…

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  27. LOUD! About What We Do in The Shadows (Halloween Special)

    Welcome to this year’s Halloween special! We will dive into the world of *drum roll please* vampires. I will shake you to your core with a Peruvian legend and a story of a famous NOLA vampire. We will also bite our fangs into the world of modern-day vampires that walk amongst us. That’s...

  28. LOUD! About Getting Back Out There

    Are you fresh out of a relationship? Does Single Town feel like a scary foreign place? Fear not, your fairy single godmother is here to help. In this week’s episode, I go over tips that can help you make this time meaningful and fun. From working on yourself, flirting, and dating again, I am here...

  29. LOUD! About Being "Too Much"

    This is a love letter to my fellow extroverts. We are the class clowns, the life of the party, and all-around a good time. Plot twist.... what a lot of people don't know is that oftentimes we feel like we are “too extra” or “too much". We can often carry a lot of shame, especially after social...

  30. LOUD! About Who Run the World? (Boss Girls) feat. Annie Brewer

    On this week’s episode I bring Annie Brewer, the owner of 22 Leroux. We talk about the sacrifices and rewards of being a business owner, her journey being a single mother, why more women need to take their seats at the table and so much more. Press play and let’s continue to run the world…

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  31. LOUD! About Hot Girl Stuntin'

    Hot Girl Summer? Yes please, but let's make it mental health. In this week's episode, I discuss the key to being summer-ready. I talk about the negative side effects of putting pressure on a "summer body", "living your best life," committing to too many plans, and much more. This is our first...

  32. LOUD! About Meme, Myself, and Social Media (Feat. Sheen Fatemi)

    This week Sheen comes on the podcast to take us on her social media journey from marketing master to content creator. What makes Sheen exceptional is that she is building a following while staying true to herself (and serving looks, honey). We discuss the importance of authentic representation…

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  33. LOUD! About Making Sustainability Fashion (feat. Margaret Harris)

    In this week's episode, Peg (@peggie_prints) shares how the fast fashion industry is negatively impacting our planet and what we can do to be responsible and sustainable consumers. She shares what her screen printing business is doing to reduce waste, her creative process, and the importance of...

  34. LOUD! About Doing More, Talking Less

    Do you talk too much and not do enough? That's right, I'm calling you (and myself) out. Planning and talking about our goals can be a good thing, but to what extent is it beneficial? This week's episode is about the advantages of talking less about your plans and simply jumping in and taking...

  35. LOUD! About Positive Body Image

    Society is obsessed with physical appearance. Thanks to subtle (and not-so-subtle) marketing tactics over time, we are trained to associate happiness with hotness. Unattainable beauty standards, unrealistic fitness trends and unsustainable diets illuminated by entertainment and social media have...

  36. LOUD! About Less Regretti More Spaghetti (Feat. Cori Wilbur)

    This week Cori joins me to reflect on the longest year of our lives, 2020. A lot of us are leaving 2020 with some regrets and feeling like we lost a lot this year. Cori and I discuss what we can learn from 2020, why it's important to goal set, and how we can turn things around. Only up from here…

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  37. LOUD! About Scary Hauntings and Super Creeps

    I'm back and spooky as ever with this year's Halloween special. This week I get you in the spirit by telling you stories about two of the most haunted places in the world: La Casa Matusita (Lima, Peru) and the Lalaurie House (New Orleans, LA). I also share a little bit about my haunting…

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  38. LOUD! About Toxic Positivity

    Are you a cup of sunshine? Same. There is nothing wrong with being positive, after all we are just trying to cheer on our friends and help them through a tough time. Sometimes phrases like "don't be negative or "everything happens for reason," can invalidate people's emotions which does the...

  39. LOUD! About Your Authentic Self

    In this week’s episode I discuss the million dollar question: Who are we? I dive into what it means to be our authentic selves. I talk about how we can start to let go of the inner and outer judgement that prevents us from tapping into who we really are. Once we find our essence and give…

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  40. LOUD! About Loneliness and Connection (Feat. Francis Mariano)

    This week Francis Mariano is back baby! We talk something we all experienced during stay at home orders: loneliness. We dive into what it means, what it reveals about us, and what we can learn from it. Francis and I also share our thoughts on connection and discuss our spicy experiences. Buckle…

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  41. LOUD! About Being Political Guerreras (Feat. Áurea Bolaños Perea)

    Being political is often be portrayed in a negative light. This week we dive into what it truly means to be political. Fellow podcaster and data analyst Áurea comes to breakdown common misconceptions and give us tips on how we can find your own political voice. We discuss activist burn-out, how…

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  42. LOUD! About Standing Up to Racism (Feat. Lauryn Robinson)

    We can learn and unlearn to create change. This week I bring in my friend Lauryn Robinson (@laurynrobinson) to discuss how we can stand up to racism via language, education, and self-reflection. Let’s continue to have these conversations together. List of resources so you can learn more: A Path…

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  43. LOUD! About Being Quaranqueens

    On this week's episode I talk about the only thing we can talk about these days: Being in quarantine. I talk about how we don't necessarily have to use this time to be productive, how we can adapt, keep dating, and what we can learn and appreciate about human connection during this time. Stay...

  44. LOUD! About Mindfulness, Meditation, and Mental Health (feat. Francis Mariano)

    This week Francis Mariano joins me to talk about the 3 M's: mindfulness, meditation, and mental wellness. With their experience working for Headspace, a popular application that specializes in meditation, they brings us insightful information we can use to improve our daily lives. We discuss the...

  45. LOUD! About the Differences Between Complacency and Contentment

    This week I discuss the differences between being complacent versus being content. Can you be happy to the point where you don’t notice that you are being complacent? What does complacent look like and can you avoid it? I will give some signs to look out for so you can self-reflect and live a…

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  46. LOUD! About The Valentine's Day Chime

    Do you hear that? Yes that's Valentine's days approaching. On this week's episode I talk about how this holiday should be about expressing love for one another whether it be romantic or not. I also talk about how it's ok to cancel the holiday all together (without being a Valentine's Grinch) if...

  47. LOUD! About Bad Bitches Only (feat. Abbi)

    This week Abbi and I talk about Bad Bitch Energy. We discuss what it means to be a confident woman and how everyone can channel their inner bad bitch to dominate in this world.

  48. LOUD! About Goal Setting and Lifestyle Changes

    Does the way you approach goal setting hinder you from achieving those goals? On this episode, I discuss how having the right mindset can actually help you accomplish the resolutions you set for yourself. I also dive into the benefits of focusing on overall lifestyle changes rather than short…

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  49. LOUD! About Holiday Cheer (and Some Fears) for All to Hear

    Welcome to LOUD! holiday edition. The Holidays are an amazing time of the year but they can also bring forth some stressful situations. I would never leave for the holidays without giving you a survival guide (duh). This week I give my favorite ho ho hos some advice on how to navigate through the...

  50. LOUD! About The Internal Narrative and other Lies We tell Ourselves

    This week I talk about the one-sided internal narrative we have in our heads and how these stories we tell ourselves hinder us from living our lives. I give you tips on how to shift your mindset from negative to positive and how to be self aware that the stories we tell ourselves are just that-...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Life is like a pair of high heels—beautiful, painful and sometimes, downright dangerous. LOUD! Host Natalia Vargas discusses all of life’s trials and tribulations, from dating to making it big. Natalia interviews business owners, artists, and influencers, to show that we are all in this together. Unapologetic, candid and sharp-witted, this podcast is curated especially for even the shortest of attention spans. LOUD! will help you navigate through the modern world, forwards and backwards (in heels). Artwork by: Richa Patel @richawrites

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Life is like a pair of high heels—beautiful, painful and sometimes, downright dangerous. LOUD! Host Natalia Vargas discusses all of life’s trials and tribulations, from dating to making it big. Natalia interviews business owners, artists, and influencers, to show that we are all in this together....

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