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Me in the Making

by Lisa Valenzuela

Me in the Making is a podcast with brutally honest stories about my past, my messed up present and bring you along the journey through my future! I hope that somehow "Me in the Making" will leave you inspired, with a little more faith, encouraged to press on though life’s storms and at the bare minimum... amused and entertained.

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Episodes

  1. 35 Late Delivery

    2006 was a chapter in my life story to remember. A very special someone was conceived on a camping trip.... he ended up being late to his own birthday... the baby that made me a mom turned 15 this week. My little Ducka. www.meinthemakingpodcast.com

  2. 34 Pee a Little

    Happy Thanksgiving from Me in the Making! Make sure you are taking care of one another ... especially those that may be sick ... they may need a change of pants. www.meinthemakingpodcast.com

  3. 33 Whirlpool

    On this episode, find out who's been making me dinner! Also, sometimes my life is going great and sometimes it slaps me in the face and I need to take a mental time out... it happened to me and if it happens to you... we just need to make sure we get back up, set some goals and keep pressing...

  4. 32 Me Again

    It has been a while... I'm sorry... but sometimes it is hard to be real and raw.... it is hard to know what to say, how to say it, and when is the right time?? Head talk is real. I'm back though! Every day is still.... Me in the Making.

  5. 31 Bad Mom

    A Mother's Day edition of Me in the Making Podcast!! Isn't it lovely to have children? I kind of think we should get the day off! There isn't a parenting manual for sure... on this episode listen to some of my mom fails... and who ever is perfect can cast the first stone.... at the end I have a...

  6. 30 Fly on a Wall

    I'm back!! After taking a few week long hiatus, I'm here with an update about my new job!! Also, a story of me going into my old house and my new fitness journey. Updates, stories, fear, life... all in one episode! www.meinthemakingpodcast.com THANK YOU to VAUDEVYLLE for the featured song, "Mr....

  7. 29 Don't Be Dinner

    Uggg! I have faced a few heart wrenching trials these past 2 weeks! Listen to these real raw stories and see how the power of the Lord is working through me to overcome trials even when I want to give up hope. Plus a job update!! =) www.meinthemakingpodcast.com THANK YOU to VAUDEVYLLE for the...

  8. 28 Attitude of Gratitude

    A visit to my Grandma who is a collector of things (to put it kindly).... she reminded me to be thankful for the little things, let bitterness go and life is short, you never know when the last will be the last. I'm also processing this week with big decisions- trying to keep looking up when I'm...

  9. 27 Agape Love

    Agape Love is an episode talking about the feels of agape love with an update on my marital situation, I reminisce about my trip to Cali, Colombia, I even share an exciting update on my job search! THANK YOU to VAUDEVYLLE for the featured song, "Mr. Blue Bird". www.meinthemakingpodcast.com Follow...

  10. 26 Work It

    Struggle Bus has been driving in full force! I'm trying to keep the faith, but when the mountains seem to move out of the way and then they move back it makes it hard to stay focused. I have been updating my resume and on this episode I will take you on a trip down my work memory lane. THANK YOU…

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  11. 25 Deadly Escape of Roselly Genao

    Relationships are sometimes full of love and sometimes full of toxic behaviors, many times both. Roseally Genao, the creator and host of The Good News Podcast, shares her story about escaping a toxic relationship that almost ended her life. Where she was and where she is today, it is like Night…

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  12. 24 Spiteful Heart

    In this episode, I talk about my reaction to heartbreak that actually pushed our relationship snowball into momentum downhill. No matter what happens to us, we are still responsible for our reactions and decisions. Consequences to choices made could last a lifetime... www.meinthemakingpodcast.com...

  13. 23 Classroom Hip Hop ft. ATK

    Teacher to Hip Hop Artist! Listen to ATK share about his hip hop journey and passion for giving new lyrics to the next generation. Listen to a preview of the track BRAVE from his new album Lifestyle at the end of the episode! ATK's latest album: Lifestyle ATK on Instagram ATK on Facebook...

  14. 22 In the Spotlight

    I grew up in the theater but eventually I out grew the on stage spotlight and focused on technical theater, which I loved! This week I'm trying not to flip out over a trip to the dentist while also continuing my self development journey of speaking the truth. Thanks for listening!...

  15. 21 Truth in Love

    Me in the Making welcomes Angela Hines with The Seasoned Single! Tune in to hear about Angela's story about her call to starting the Seasoned Single and get to know her beautiful soul. Angela has been an instrumental friend and mentor over this last year, I am lucky to call her my friend. She is…

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  16. 20 Never Give Up

    The year 2020 in reflection has been a challenge for most people! In my life, it was a year of pruning, a year of change, a year of loss but also year of growth! I end the episode with a very special surprise guest from Episode 03 you won't want to miss!!! www.meinthemakingpodcast.com Music by…

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  17. 19 The Soul Truth

    In this episode of Me in the Making you will hear about my first weekend with the kids at their Dad's house and also I share with you a vision I had about our souls. Thanks for listening!! www.meingthemakingpodcast.com Music by: www.vaudevylle.com

  18. 18 Ghost of Christmas

    In this episode, you will hear some laughter, some tears but bring on the cheer because Christmas is coming! Or is it? What does knowing that Christmas is coming mean for you? It has meant many things for me over the years... I have had the Christmas spirit... I have also not wanted to hear the...

  19. 17 Be Radiant

    Me in the Making is about my Past, Present, and Bring you along the journey to my future! This episode, I talk about an online seminar I attended this past weekend that gave me tools to plan & dream for my future! Also, we have Covid in our house and that has actually given me the opportunity to...

  20. 16 Loving Battles

    Everyday we face decisions, battle feelings... right and wrong... good and bad... it's like there is a war going on, sometimes we win and do what's right and sometimes we lose. The fact is, no one is perfect... especially me. This episode talks about those types of battles and how to win!

  21. 15 Flutes & Batons

    Middle school years are tough for most people... it was for me. I share about my middle school times and a prank that my own kid pulled on me. You'll also hear an update on the youth group beginnings and my new found passion and excitement for this next generation. www.meinthemakingpodcast.com...

  22. 14 Smoke Signals

    This episode on Me in the Making, I talk about my new spare time, financial stability and the slow fade journey from no substance to substance use to substance abuse. Hindsight is 2020 and 2020 was my breakthrough year. How I did it and why. Clean mind is a clear mind. Music by Vaudevylle...

  23. 13 The Struggle is Real

    This week is Halloween... one of my favorite holidays! I was a theater kid, so I get to unleash my inner creative monster! This Halloween, we also have to be out of out house. The Lease-back is up and it's time to get finished moving out. All of the feels, heart strings, and passive aggressive…

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  24. 12 Foot Wash

    I'm typically Fugal Fran and never buy myself things but... this week I splurged and bought myself something that brings me pure joy! You know what else brings joy? Acts of service. Kindness not only brings joy to others... but even yourself! Also in this episode, you can find out what I'm going…

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  25. 11 Sword and the Tongue

    I've been thinking a lot lately about what goes in might come out... not about eating corn..... about information that we are fueling our eyes and ears with.... what is coming out of our mouths? Are we lifting others up or cutting others down? www.meinthemakingpodcast.com Music by Vaudeville:...

  26. 10 Guns in the Night Light

    Listen to find out how I went from No Guns to Pro Guns, the story that changed everything for me. Also, hear an update on my "Cocoon" and how I met my "step"-daughters. Podcast Music if performed by Vaudevylle!

  27. 09 New Cocoon

    This week I finally figured out where I'm moving to and another big mistake was made in my household... Like Me in the Making Podcast? Listen. Share. Review. www.meinthemakingpodcast.com Music by Vaudevylle

  28. 08 Scarlet Letter

    Episode 08 I discuss that this actually isn't our first separation … there was one more a long time ago... which was a monumental the start of my journey from athiest to believer... the journey had some judgmental jerks, great PPJ's along the way and your not so average Meal Train experience....

  29. 07 Keys in the Crossroad

    I get to tell you about going on a date with myself, I'll tell you how I made a big mistake.... talk about preparing to move by myself ....and going back and forth on if I want to run to a town where I will be all by myself or stay in the town I'm in. It is a big decision to make and I don't want...

  30. 06 Grand Jury

    In this episode, I dive into why at age 17 I decided to turn atheist. I tell a story about cussing at a teacher and also my journey with shame, anger and resentment. Grandma always says, "Resentment is like Drinking Poison and Waiting for Someone Else to Die". Anger. Shame. Resentment. Will…

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  31. 05 Repo Man

    It's Closing Day! Our house officially sold and it's time to get some new wheels! We went without cars of our own for almost 6 months! Hear the repo experience and more on this episode of "Me in the Making!" Enjoy the song "Date You" by Vaudevylle! For Episode Pics Follow "Me in the Making" on...

  32. 04 M-A-S-H

    In this episode of Me in the Making... I think back on the experience of purchasing our home, how I had no faith that it could happen but my husband did. He took the baby steps necessary while I lived in fear. I also remember some 5th grade shenanigans with my buddies... good times for sure!…

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  33. 03 Handcuffs and Killer Carnitas

    This is a story about parenting fails... or the fact that you can do the best you can but just like all humans people make mistakes. Kids make mistakes, adults make mistakes but it is what we do with what we learn that really matters. Are we going to continue to be fools or learn from our…

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  34. 02 Walking the Cat

    How did I become the 36 year old with a failed business, defeated marriage, troubled kids, facing foreclosure, no cars… but more importantly where am I going from here? That I don’t know... Let's take a small step backwards into my past. Enjoy the song "Keep it Simple" by Vaudevylle!...

  35. 01 Judge Me

    In the first episode of Me in the Making, I’m going to tell you a few things about who I am & what my life looks like today.... Enjoy the featured song "Paper Planes" by Vaudevylle!

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    Me in the Making is a podcast with brutally honest stories about my past, my messed up present and bring you along the journey through my future! I hope that somehow "Me in the Making" will leave you inspired, with a little more faith, encouraged to press on though life’s storms and at the bare...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Me in the Making is a podcast with brutally honest stories about my past, my messed up present and bring you along the journey through my future! I hope that somehow "Me in the Making" will leave you inspired, with a little more faith, encouraged to press on though life’s storms and at the bare minimum... amused and entertained.

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Lisa Valenzuela

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Me in the Making is a podcast with brutally honest stories about my past, my messed up present and bring you along the journey through my future! I hope that somehow "Me in the Making" will leave you inspired, with a little more faith, encouraged to press on though life’s storms and at the bare...

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Me in the Making has 36 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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Me in the Making is created and hosted by Lisa Valenzuela.
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