The Humble Rising Podcast

Tinna Jackson is a nationally recognized executive strategist and leadership coach with over 28 years of experience in high-stakes political, nonprofit, and corporate arenas. As a former Deputy Chief of Staff in the U.S. Senate and C-suite executive at a national political committee, she brings unmatched expertise in emotional intelligence, power dynamics, and executive positioning. Today, she works with senior leaders and mission-driven organizations to drive clarity, influence, and results-delivering not just advice, but action. In this candid conversation, Arivee and Tinna explore what Tinna learned after more than two decades working in national politics. From her early days as an executive assistant to serving as Deputy Chief of Staff in the U.S. Senate, Tinna witnessed firsthand how leadership decisions shape workplace culture, team performance, and the careers of the people who serve under them. Tinna shares the leadership patterns she observed again and again: talented professionals being promoted without the emotional intelligence or self-awareness needed to lead people effectively. Together, Arivee and Tinna unpack why so many leaders avoid difficult conversations, how lack of self-awareness erodes trust within teams, and what authentic leadership actually looks like in practice. They also dive into the inspiration behind Tinna's book, The Power Play Journal, a reflection and strategy guide built around real-world leadership challenges and the lessons she gathered throughout her career. This episode is a powerful reminder that leadership isn't just about authority or results—it's about accountability, communication, and the ability to create an environment where people can do their best work. You'll learn: Why professional success doesn't automatically translate into effective leadership The hidden cost of leaders who avoid feedback and difficult conversations How self-awareness and emotional intelligence shape team culture and trust Why authentic leadership requires transparency, consistency, and humility Practical ways leaders can deliver feedback without damaging relationships The leadership lessons that inspired The Power Play Journal and its 32 "battle-tested" strategies This episode is especially valuable for executives, managers, and emerging leaders navigating the complexities of leading people—whether in politics, business, or nonprofit organizations. If you've ever worked for a difficult boss, struggled with giving honest feedback, or wondered what truly separates great leaders from ineffective ones, this conversation offers both clarity and practical insight. Because leadership isn't about having power. It's about how you show up for the people who trust you to lead. Show Notes: CONNECT WITH TINNA [email protected]  https://tinnajackson.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/tinna-jackson/  https://www.instagram.com/iamtinnajackson  Pivot to Power Group Coaching Program: https://www.pivottopower.live/welcome Book - The Power Play Journal: https://thepowerplayjournal.com/ GET ARIVEE'S BOOK: Your TIme to Rise: Unlearn Limiting Beliefs, Unlock Your Power, and Unleash Your Truest Self  GET A SIGNED COPY AT H.O.L.A. BOOKS: https://www.hola-books.com/products/your-time-to-rise?_pos=1&_sid=e3d7f9db4&_ss=r   Grab your FREE Boundary Toolkit: 3 Proven Strategies to Reclaim Your Time, Boost Your Energy and Feel in Control in just 7 Days. Click here to get it now. Grab more FREE resources and learn more about Arivee's programs: https://www.ariveevargas.com/ Instagram: @ariveevargas LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ariveevargas/

  What if history is not just something we inherit, but something we actively shape? Dominique Luster is a storyteller and advocate dedicated to illuminating the rich narratives of the Black diaspora. With more than a decade of experience in cultural heritage and archives, she works at the intersection of history, memory, and justice. After serving as the Teenie Harris Archivist at the Carnegie Museum of Art, Dominique founded The Luster Company in 2021 to help ensure that Black stories are not only preserved, but celebrated. Through her consulting and speaking, Dominique helps organizations uncover and share hidden histories while amplifying the voices of the Black community. Her clients have included The King Center, the J. Paul Getty Foundation, Denver Public Library, and numerous nonprofits. She is also known for her widely viewed TED Talk on the power of archives and is a sought-after keynote speaker at women's leadership conferences. In this conversation, Dominique and I unpack the true power of storytelling, memory, and legacy. What begins as a discussion about archives expands into a rich dialogue about identity, entrepreneurship, cultural narratives, and the courage to claim your own story. Dominique shares how she stumbled into archival work while working at the University of Kentucky, and how history is shaped by who tells the story. From oral histories with Black elders in the U.S. South to challenging the narratives we were taught in school, she explores the tension between fact, memory, and interpretation, and why critical thinking matters now more than ever. Together, the conversation moves beyond documentation into something even deeper. The "dash" between your birth date and death date represents the story you live and how it will be remembered. You will also hear an honest exploration of entrepreneurship, including the messy middle that no one talks about. Dominique opens up about doubting her own entrepreneurial identity, leaving her job, crashing, returning to traditional work, and building again with clarity and resilience.  This episode weaves together archives, business, legacy, and mindset into one powerful reminder. If you do not participate in writing your story, someone else will. You will learn: Why history is more interpretation than we realize The difference between documented facts and lived memory How oral histories preserve dignity, identity, and truth Why critical thinking matters more than memorizing history The emotional weight of preserving stories from marginalized communities What entrepreneurship actually looks like behind the scenes How limiting beliefs disguise themselves as facts Why consistency, not intensity, creates real momentum The importance of protecting your incubation season as a founder How to intentionally shape your legacy before someone else does This episode is especially for: Women of color reclaiming and documenting their narratives Founders and aspiring entrepreneurs navigating self-doubt Leaders thinking about impact beyond titles and roles Anyone questioning the stories they were taught and the stories they tell themselves History does not just live in textbooks. It lives in recipes, protests, kitchen tables, contracts, businesses, and brave decisions. And the dash between your dates is yours to write. Show Notes:    CONNECT WITH DOMINIQUE-   Website: https://www.thelustercompany.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-luster-company  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelustercompany?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==  Books: https://www.betterworldbooks.com/product/detail/relentless-pursuit-of-me-upending-the-unicorn-effect-9781967071982/new https://www.betterworldbooks.com/product/detail/brave-women-at-work-lessons-in-letting-go-9781737275190/new   GET ARIVEE'S BOOK: Your Time To Rise: Unlearn Limiting Beliefs, Unlock Your Power, Unleash Your Truest Self https://www.amazon.com/Your-Time-Rise-Unlearn-Limiting/dp/B0D7FNPHS2   Grab your FREE Boundary Toolkit: 3 Proven Strategies to Reclaim Your Time, Boost Your Energy and Feel in Control in just 7 Days. Click here to get it now.   Join Arivee's community to get inspiration, motivation, and actionable strategies to your inbox. This community gets first access to all of Arivee's programs. We're focusing on how to live that one beautiful precious life that you were meant to live- with meaning, joy, aliveness, and fulfillment.  Grab more FREE resources and learn more about Arivee's coaching programs: https://www.ariveevargas.com/   Instagram: @ariveevargas LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ariveevargas/

What if the version of you that feels most aligned is also the one that requires the most courage? Simone Knego is an international speaker, award-winning author, and confidence expert who helps high achievers reconnect with their worth and lead more meaningful lives. Her best-selling book, The Extraordinary UnOrdinary You and her globally ranked podcast, Her Unshakeable Confidence, which she co-hosts with her daughter, have inspired audiences around the world. A two-time TEDx speaker featured on ABC, NBC, CBS, Entrepreneur, and Yahoo News, Simone is also the creator of the REAL Method—a framework for building lasting confidence from the inside out. Her second book, REAL Confidence, launched in February and offers a practical guide to quiet self-doubt and lead with clarity and self-respect. From summiting Mt. Kilimanjaro to raising six children and navigating the beautiful chaos of everyday life, she brings authenticity, perspective, and heart to everything she does. In this heartfelt and transformative conversation on the Humble Rising Podcast, Simone joins the show to explore faith, identity, personal growth, and the bravery it takes to evolve.  Simone opens up about the seasons that stretched her, including moments of doubt, reinvention, and stepping away from expectations that no longer fit. She reflects on surrendering control allowed her to grow into a more grounded, confident version of herself. This episode moves beyond surface-level success and into the inner work of becoming. It is a conversation about shedding labels, healing old narratives, and understanding that growth often requires letting go before stepping forward. You will learn: Why personal evolution can feel lonely before it feels liberating How faith and discernment guide major life transitions The difference between external success and internal alignment Why obedience to your calling requires courage How to release identities that no longer serve you The role of community and mentorship during seasons of change Why becoming is an ongoing process, not a final destination This episode is especially for: Women navigating identity shifts and life transitions Leaders seeking deeper alignment between faith and ambition Professionals feeling called to something more Anyone learning to trust who they are becoming Because growth is not always loud. Sometimes it is quiet, intentional, and deeply personal. And becoming her is less about changing who you are, and more about fully stepping into who you were always meant to be. Show Notes:    CONNECT WITH SIMONE-    https://realconfidencebook.com   Toolkit   https://simoneknego.com   FB- https://www.facebook.com/SpeakerSimoneKnego   IG- https://www.instagram.com/simoneknego/   LI- https://www.linkedin.com/in/simoneknego   Amazon - https://geni.us/ExtraordinaryYou   https://www.youtube.com/@her_unshakeable_confidence   GET ARIVEE'S BOOK: Your Time To Rise: Unlearn Limiting Beliefs, Unlock Your Power, Unleash Your Truest Self https://www.amazon.com/Your-Time-Rise-Unlearn-Limiting/dp/B0D7FNPHS2   Grab your FREE Boundary Toolkit: 3 Proven Strategies to Reclaim Your Time, Boost Your Energy and Feel in Control in just 7 Days. Click here to get it now.   Join Arivee's community to get inspiration, motivation, and actionable strategies to your inbox. This community gets first access to all of Arivee's programs. We're focusing on how to live that one beautiful precious life that you were meant to live- with meaning, joy, aliveness, and fulfillment.  Grab more FREE resources and learn more about Arivee's coaching programs: https://www.ariveevargas.com/   Instagram: @ariveevargas LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ariveevargas/

What does it really mean to lead as a woman of color in spaces that were not built with you in mind? Monisha Longacre is the founder and CEO of Productivity 101 and a productivity strategist who helps busy professionals and organizations get more done without burning out. After years balancing a demanding leadership role, a growing family, and the nonstop pressure of "doing it all," she began developing practical systems to manage her time, energy, and priorities more intentionally. Today, Monisha shares those lessons through her book Practical Productivity, keynote speaking, workshops, and consulting work. Her mission is simple: help people work smarter so they can accomplish what matters most and still have time for the life they love.  In this powerful and honest conversation on the Humble Rising Podcast, Monisha joins the show to unpack leadership, ambition, identity, and the quiet strength it takes to rise without losing yourself. Her journey moves through corporate spaces, personal pivots, and the internal work required to claim authority in rooms where you may be underestimated or overlooked. Monisha shares the defining moments that shaped her leadership style, including navigating high expectations, "imposter syndrome", and the pressure to overperform. She speaks candidly about learning to separate external validation from internal confidence and how redefining success on her own terms transformed both her career and her well-being. This conversation goes beyond titles and promotions. It explores visibility, boundaries, self-trust, and what it takes to build a career rooted in alignment rather than approval. You will learn: How high-achieving women internalize pressure to prove themselves The difference between confidence and constant performance How to advocate for yourself without shrinking or apologizing Why boundaries are a leadership skill, not a liability How to navigate "imposter syndrome" in competitive environments The cost of tying your worth to productivity Why redefining success is essential for long-term fulfillment How to own your voice in rooms where you are the only one This episode is especially for: Women of color navigating corporate leadership Professionals balancing ambition with personal well-being Emerging leaders stepping into bigger visibility Anyone questioning whether their version of success truly belongs to them Because leadership is not about becoming who the room expects. It is about becoming fully who you are. And when you define success for yourself, you stop chasing it and start living it. Show Notes: CONNECT WITH MONISHA   Read: Practical Productivity: A Guide to Surviving Life's Juggling Act  Download: priorigami: the art of productivity   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/productivity-101    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/productivity101/     GET ARIVEE'S BOOK: Your Time To Rise: Unlearn Limiting Beliefs, Unlock Your Power, Unleash Your Truest Self https://www.amazon.com/Your-Time-Rise-Unlearn-Limiting/dp/B0D7FNPHS2   Grab your FREE Boundary Toolkit: 3 Proven Strategies to Reclaim Your Time, Boost Your Energy and Feel in Control in just 7 Days. Click here to get it now.   Join Arivee's community to get inspiration, motivation, and actionable strategies to your inbox. This community gets first access to all of Arivee's programs. We're focusing on how to live that one beautiful precious life that you were meant to live- with meaning, joy, aliveness, and fulfillment.  Grab more FREE resources and learn more about Arivee's coaching programs: https://www.ariveevargas.com/   Instagram: @ariveevargas LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ariveevargas/

    What if financial stress isn't really about money—but about the stories we've been carrying for years? In this deeply honest and empowering conversation, Arivee sits down with Erika Dox-Martinez, Financial Wellness Coach and founder of Blissful Vida, to unpack the emotional, cultural, and psychological layers behind how we earn, spend, save, and avoid money. Erika shares her personal journey—from earning six figures while living paycheck to paycheck, to becoming debt-free, building wealth, and ultimately betting on herself as an entrepreneur. Together, Arivee and Erika explore how money trauma, childhood experiences, cultural beliefs, and shame quietly shape our financial decisions—often without us realizing it. This episode goes far beyond budgets and spreadsheets. It's a conversation about healing your relationship with money, reclaiming financial agency, and understanding that financial wellness is deeply connected to self-worth, safety, and freedom. You'll learn: Why high-achieving women can still feel anxious and avoidant about money How money stories and money trauma are formed—and how to rewrite them The difference between "good money habits" and true financial peace Why investing in yourself isn't an expense, but a long-term strategy How financial clarity creates real choice—in careers, relationships, and life What it means to build a Blissful Vida rooted in values, not guilt or scarcity This episode is especially for professional women—particularly Latinas and women of color—who make good money but still feel stressed, uncertain, or disconnected from their finances. If you've ever thought "I should be further along," felt shame around your spending, or avoided looking at your accounts altogether—this conversation will meet you with compassion, truth, and practical wisdom. Because you don't just deserve more money. You deserve peace, choice, and a life that feels fully yours. Complimentary Shift Your Money Mindset Workbook:www.myblissfulvida.com/arivee    CONNECT WITH ERIKA   Schedule a Free Financial Clarity call with Erika here: https://thehub-api.mastermind.com/widget/bookings/blissful-vida-call LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erika-dox-martinez   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myblissfulvida/   GET ARIVEE'S BOOK: Your Time To Rise: Unlearn Limiting Beliefs, Unlock Your Power, Unleash Your Truest Self https://www.amazon.com/Your-Time-Rise-Unlearn-Limiting/dp/B0D7FNPHS2   Grab your FREE Boundary Toolkit: 3 Proven Strategies to Reclaim Your Time, Boost Your Energy and Feel in Control in just 7 Days. Click here to get it now.   Join Arivee's community to get inspiration, motivation, and actionable strategies to your inbox. This community gets first access to all of Arivee's programs. We're focusing on how to live that one beautiful precious life that you were meant to live- with meaning, joy, aliveness, and fulfillment.  Grab more FREE resources and learn more about Arivee's coaching programs: https://www.ariveevargas.com/   Instagram: @ariveevargas LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ariveevargas/

      As we begin a new season of The Humble Rising Podcast, I want to acknowledge something that feels impossible to ignore: we are living through deeply unsettling times.  What's happening in the United States right now is painful, alarming, and disorienting. And while this podcast has always been a space for growth, clarity, and empowerment, it's also a space for honesty. We can hold joy and grief at the same time. We can celebrate cultural wins, community resilience, and personal growth—and name the fear, anger, and exhaustion many of us are carrying. This solo episode is for those of you who feel like you're standing at a quiet crossroads. Maybe you're in between seasons of your career or life. Maybe you've achieved what you once worked so hard for—and now you're asking yourself, "What am I doing all this for?" Maybe nothing is "wrong," but something feels off. In this episode, I talk about what change really looks like when it's not dramatic or obvious—when it shows up as restlessness, numbness, dissatisfaction, or a growing sense that what once fit… doesn't anymore. You'll also hear: Why feeling unsettled doesn't mean something is wrong with you How to assess where you actually are (without rushing to fix it) The difference between external validation and internal alignment Small, practical actions you can take to begin moving forward—without burning it all down This episode is an invitation to pause, tell yourself the truth, and take one intentional step toward alignment—even if clarity hasn't fully arrived yet. If you're in the messy middle, questioning what's next, or quietly craving something different, this conversation will meet you right where you are.  SIGN UP FOR ARIVEE'S YOUR TIME TO RISE RESET - a 4-week interactive experience that starts MARCH 4th, 2026. Learn more here: https://cart.ariveevargas.com/time-to-rise-reset GET ARIVEE'S BOOK: Your Time To Rise: Unlearn Limiting Beliefs, Unlock Your Power, Unleash Your Truest Self https://www.amazon.com/Your-Time-Rise-Unlearn-Limiting/dp/B0D7FNPHS2 Grab your FREE Boundary Toolkit: 3 Proven Strategies to Reclaim Your Time, Boost Your Energy and Feel in Control in just 7 Days. Click here to get it now. Join Arivee's community to get inspiration, motivation, and actionable strategies to your inbox. This community gets first access to all of Arivee's programs. We're focusing on how to live that one beautiful precious life that you were meant to live- with meaning, joy, aliveness, and fulfillment. Grab more FREE resources and learn more about Arivee's coaching programs: https://www.ariveevargas.com/ Instagram: @ariveevargas LinkedIn:  www.linkedin.com/in/ariveevargas/  

Trinnette Faint is a writer, award-winning actress, model, author, and creative entrepreneur whose work spans storytelling, filmmaking, and community building. She is the founder of Floor 51 Productions and Chez Faint, and the author of two novels, Collette's Caleb and MidCoast Star. A lifelong creative with a dynamic, multidisciplinary career, Trinnette is committed to telling bold, emotionally resonant stories that center women living fully, freely, and on their own terms. Her career reflects a blend of artistry, reinvention, and deep self-trust. Most recently, Trinnette wrote, produced, co-directed, and stars in her short film Party Pants—a sharp, heartfelt exploration of aging, identity, and the expectations placed on women. The film has already earned her the Best Actress award from the Berlin Indie Film Festival and continues to position her as a storyteller offering depth, humor, and a refreshing honesty about the realities of womanhood. In my conversation with Trinette, she takes us through her nonlinear  journey—from navigating racism and impossible beauty standards as a model in the 80s fashion world, to working as Matt Damon's assistant, to building a career in photography, writing, and ultimately filmmaking.  Her story is a masterclass in staying open, following your curiosity, and allowing one experience to lead to the next—even when the outcome doesn't look like what you could have imagined. We explore the power of saying yes, what it's like when things don't unfold they way you planned, and the magic that emerges when you refuse to let rejection define you.  Trinnette shares how leaving a toxic tech job, surviving personal loss, and investing in herself—financially, emotionally, and creatively—led her to reclaim her voice and step fully into her artistry in her fifties. For any woman who has ever questioned her path, felt "behind," or wondered whether it's too late to begin again, this episode offers both grounding and revelation: you can choose differently at any time. Trinnette's journey is powerful reminder that the life you're meant to live often sits on the other side of a single brave step. -SHOW NOTES-   GET ARIVEE'S BOOK: Your TIme to Rise: Unlearn Limiting Beliefs, Unlock Your Power, and Unleash Your Truest Self    Grab your FREE Boundary Toolkit: 3 Proven Strategies to Reclaim Your Time, Boost Your Energy and Feel in Control in just 7 Days. Click here to get it now.   Join Arivee's email community for inspiration, motivation, and actionable strategies from Arivee in your inbox. This community gets first access to all of Arivee's coaching programs. We're focusing on how to live that one beautiful precious life that you were meant to live- with meaning, joy, aliveness, and fulfillment.  Grab more FREE resources and learn more about Arivee's programs: https://www.ariveevargas.com/   Instagram: @ariveevargas   LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ariveevargas/   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AriveeVargas -CONNECT WITH TRINETTE- Award-winning "Party Pants": https://www.imdb.com/title/tt38219223/?ref_=nm_ov_bio_lk https://trinettefaint.com/ Instagram: @Trinette.faint YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@trinettefaint

In this episode, I talk with Michelle Niemeyer—speaker, coach, and former attorney—about how high achievers can work with their energy instead of against it. After more than 30 years in law, running her own firm, and serving in public office, Michelle faced a rare autoimmune diagnosis that forced her to slow down and rethink everything about success, productivity, and well-being. That turning point led her to create The Art of Bending Time, a framework that helps professionals stay sharp and successful without sacrificing their health or joy. Michelle now helps leaders and teams prevent burnout, strengthen focus, and find sustainable ways to thrive. In this conversation, we get real about what burnout actually is (and isn't), why overworking isn't the same as achieving, and how to shift from constant doing to intentional, energized flow.     What You'll Learn: How to recognize burnout before it breaks you – The subtle signs high performers often miss, like losing joy in your work, feeling detached, or resenting what once lit you up. How to make flow your time multiplier – The health, rest, and mindset shifts that help you do in two focused hours what used to take two distracted days. How to protect your focus and your hours – Simple, realistic ways to eliminate distractions, reduce "time sucks," and reclaim your creative or billable energy. How to rebuild joy on purpose – Using Michelle's clarity exercise and daily "wins" practice to retrain your mind to notice what's good, fuel motivation, and reconnect with what makes you feel alive. If you are a lawyer at a law firm or a professional in a very high pressure environment, please pay close attention to what Michelle shares. Listen twice if you need to. Here is my conversation with Michelle Show Notes: GET ARIVEE'S BOOK: Your TIme to Rise: Unlearn Limiting Beliefs, Unlock Your Power, and Unleash Your Truest Self    Grab your FREE Boundary Toolkit: 3 Proven Strategies to Reclaim Your Time, Boost Your Energy and Feel in Control in just 7 Days. Click here to get it now.   Join Arivee's  women empowering women email community for inspiration, motivation, and actionable strategies from Arivee in your inbox. This community gets first access to all of Arivee's coaching programs. We're focusing on how to live that one beautiful precious life that you were meant to live- with meaning, joy, aliveness, and fulfillment.  Grab more FREE resources and learn more about Arivee's programs: https://www.ariveevargas.com/   Instagram: @ariveevargas   LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ariveevargas/ CONNECT WITH MICHELLE LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-melin-niemeyer/   Signup for The Art of Bending Time FREE community to find clarity exercise and other tools:           https://www.michelleniemeyer.com/offers/dmNrobgd/checkout OR Text CLARITY to 33777  

In this episode I brought in Alejandra Rojas—a finance expert and founder, certified TRAUMA OF MONEY™ practitioner, and founder of Brown Way To Money, who is on a mission to advocate for women's voices in reclaiming their financial narratives so they can achieve financial independence.  In this episode, Alejandra goes straight to the heart of why so many professional women (especially women of color) feel stuck with money despite "doing everything right." Alejandra shares her path from corporate and burnout to reclaiming her health, clearing debt, and helping others transform their relationship with money through context, culture, and compassion—not shame. We unpack what traditional financial advice gets wrong for so many, especially communities of color, how financial trauma quietly shapes our decisions, and the subtle signs to watch for.  Alejandra walks us through her B.R.O.W.N. framework and you'll learn Why tools (budgets, goals, investing) though important, are unlikely to work without cultural and generational context Everyday signs of financial trauma and how to start tracking your money stories with voice notes or journaling What it actually means to "own your voice" in business and in money How to design a step-by-step strategy your brain can follow Ways to normalize and sustain success If you've ever thought, "I'll just make more so I never have to think about money," this one will lovingly call you in—and show you what to do next.  Show Notes: GET ARIVEE'S BOOK: Your TIme to Rise: Unlearn Limiting Beliefs, Unlock Your Power, and Unleash Your Truest Self    Grab your FREE Boundary Toolkit: 3 Proven Strategies to Reclaim Your Time, Boost Your Energy and Feel in Control in just 7 Days. Click here to get it now.   Join Arivee's  women empowering women email community for inspiration, motivation, and actionable strategies from Arivee in your inbox. This community gets first access to all of Arivee's coaching programs. We're focusing on how to live that one beautiful precious life that you were meant to live- with meaning, joy, aliveness, and fulfillment.  Grab more FREE resources and learn more about Arivee's programs: https://www.ariveevargas.com/   Instagram: @ariveevargas   LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ariveevargas/ CONNECT WITH ALEJANDRA Website: www.brownwaytomoney.com and www.alejandrar.com  Moving thorough mindset layers: https://stan.store/Moneymindsetexpert/p/moving-through-beliefs-with-money-sequence LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alejandrar2019 IG:  @moneymindsetexpert  

In this conversation, I sit down with two of my besties and fellow Boston College alumni, Carla Breton and Diana Isern. They joined the podcast (episodes 65 and 66: Women Sharing Life Lessons) a few years ago, and they're back!  We've been with each other for years through careers, motherhood, creative work, and everything in between—and this conversation felt like being back at one of our retiros/retreats. There's plenty of laughter and fun, and there's real talk about what life has been like for us. We talk about what it really looks like to chase your dreams and honor your values & your season of life, while parenting and growing as people. How do you know when to say yes or no to opportunities? How do you tell the difference between resistance and a true need for rest? How do you keep showing up for your passions, even when life feels full? How do you really stop the productivity chase and focus on being in the process? We discuss the importance of friendship, community, and family— and the resourcefulness of our Latino culture.  This conversations reminded me how powerful it is to grow alongside people who really know you—the ones who've seen every version of you and still call you higher. It's about friendship that holds you accountable and gives you grace. I hope this episode feels like a reminder that you don't have to rise alone—and that the best kind of success is the one rooted in connection, joy, and staying true to yourself. Show Notes GET ARIVEE'S BOOK: Your TIme to Rise: Unlearn Limiting Beliefs, Unlock Your Power, and Unleash Your Truest Self    Grab your FREE Boundary Toolkit: 3 Proven Strategies to Reclaim Your Time, Boost Your Energy and Feel in Control in just 7 Days. Click here to get it now. Join Arivee's  women empowering women email community for inspiration, motivation, and actionable strategies from Arivee in your inbox. This community gets first access to all of Arivee's coaching programs. We're focusing on how to live that one beautiful precious life that you were meant to live- with meaning, joy, aliveness, and fulfillment. Grab more FREE resources and learn more about Arivee's coaching programs: https://www.ariveevargas.com/ Instagram: @ariveevargasLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ariveevargas/ CONNECT WITH DIANA ISERN https://www.linkedin.com/in/dianaisern/ CONNECT WITH CARLA BRETON  https://www.linkedin.com/in/carla-breton-3024522a/    

    Born in the Dominican Republic and raised in NYC, Yesenia Bello helps professionals redefine success. Her 22-year career in media at companies like NBCUniversal, Hulu, Google, and iHeartMedia taught her the corporate world from the inside out. But it was a personal battle with burnout in 2018 that reshaped her definition of success. She now believes that well-being is paramount to a fulfilling career.  Her mission is to empower individuals and teams to reconnect with their purpose and bring love and compassion back to the workplace. This is where The 'Mujeres Create' Podcast comes in. It's her creative playground and a vital part of her purpose, where she fosters meaningful conversations that empower women to embrace their creativity, push boundaries, and create a life that reflects their unique dreams. At the heart of everything she does is a fierce commitment to helping people reconnect with themselves, activate their purpose, and thrive—in work and in life. In this episode, Yesenia shares her journey from the Dominican Republic to becoming a successful professional in media and tech. We talk about her career and the pressure you feel when you're the first to have a corporate career in your family – the pressure to push through, keep going even if it's not what you want anymore or it's not sustainable anymore. Yesenia walks us through the pivotal decision to leave her corporate job to pursue a path more in alignment with her well-being and her purpose.  She opens up about her experience with burnout and the health challenges she faced, including developing rheumatoid arthritis and undergoing a partial hysterectomy, and how these experiences led to her embracing holistic wellness and her mission to  support Black and Brown women on their own wellness and career journeys.  GET ARIVEE'S BOOK: Your Time to Rise: Unlearn Limiting Beliefs, Unlock Your Power, and Unleash Your Truest Self  GRAB YOUR FREE BOUNDARY TOOLKIT: 3 Proven Strategies to Reclaim Your Time, Boost Your Energy and Feel in Control in just 7 Days. Click here to get it now. FOR MORE FREE resources: https://www.ariveevargas.com/ Join Arivee's  women empowering women email community for inspiration, motivation, and actionable strategies from Arivee in your inbox.  CONNECT WITH ARIVEE Instagram: @ariveevargas LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ariveevargas/ CONNECT WITH YESENIA The Mujeres Create Podcast (available on all major podcast platforms): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mujeres-create-podcast/id1826124449 Email: [email protected] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yesenia-bello-72a0a63/

Have you ever found yourself asking, "Is this really it?" You've built the career, earned the salary, gained the title—and yet, something feels missing. Or maybe you're exhausted, running on empty, and realizing you can't keep going like this. If you've ever felt stuck in a role that no longer excites or fulfills you, this episode is for you. I'm breaking down four of the most common limiting beliefs that keep high-achieving women in jobs that drain them: The Golden Handcuffs ("I can't afford to walk away from this salary and lifestyle.") The Sunk Cost Fallacy ("I've worked so hard for this. I can't throw it all away now.") The Identity Trap ("This is who I am—the lawyer, the executive, the achiever.") The Perfectionist's Paralysis ("I can't make a move unless I know it will work out.") These beliefs may have fueled your success, but they can also keep you stuck in cycles that no longer serve you. In this episode, I share stories, coaching insights, and reflection questions to help you begin loosening their grip so you can make space for what you truly want. GET ARIVEE'S BOOK: Your TIme to Rise: Unlearn Limiting Beliefs, Unlock Your Power, and Unleash Your Truest Self  Grab your FREE Boundary Toolkit: 3 Proven Strategies to Reclaim Your Time, Boost Your Energy and Feel in Control in just 7 Days. Click here to get it now. Join Arivee's  women empowering women email community for inspiration, motivation, and actionable strategies from Arivee in your inbox. This community gets first access to all of Arivee's coaching programs. We're focusing on how to live that one beautiful precious life that you were meant to live- with meaning, joy, aliveness, and fulfillment.  Grab more FREE resources and learn more about Arivee's coaching programs: https://www.ariveevargas.com/ Instagram: @ariveevargasLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ariveevargas/

In this episode of the podcast, Arivee sits down with Yeve Chitiga, a lawyer and executive coach to women lawyers. Over the last 18 years, through her internal audit and legal experience, Yeve has honed a unique ability to discover what is hidden beneath the surface and hear the unspoken. She began her professional career in banking working for international institutions in the U.S. and in the United Kingdom. As an attorney, Yeve rose through the ranks to Counsel at the law firm of WilmerHale before pivoting to a late stage financial technology startup. Yeve is also a workshop facilitator, moderator and experienced speaker with a gift for captivating audiences. Through her blend of wit and warmth she delivers thought-provoking speeches that resonate with diverse audiences. Her gift for storytelling extends into literature as a published children's book author. She has also been featured in Forbes as a Black woman redefining entrepreneurship. In this conversation, Yeve shares her personal journey from the legal profession to becoming a coach, emphasizing the unique challenges faced by women in law. Arivee and Yeve discuss the societal and professional conditioning that influences women's career choices and self-worth, and the importance of unlearning these limiting beliefs.  The conversation delves into strategies for navigating career transitions, finding fulfillment, and the concept of self-worth as an innate quality rather than one tied to achievements. They also discuss motherhood in the context of being a high achiever as a lawyer, the attachment to parts of our identities, and what enoughness means for high-achievers where nothing feels like it's ever good enough. This episode is an exploration of personal growth and the power of agency in shaping your career and life.  CONNECT WITH ARIVEE  Instagram: @ariveevargas LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ariveevargas/ GET ARIVEE'S BOOK: Your Time to Rise: Unlearn Limiting Beliefs, Unlock Your Power, and Unleash Your Truest Self  FREE BOUNDARY TOOLKIT: 3 Proven Strategies to Reclaim Your Time, Boost Your Energy and Feel in Control in just 7 Days. Click here to get it now. JOIN THE COMMUNITY: Join Arivee's  women empowering women email community for inspiration, motivation, and actionable strategies from Arivee in your inbox.  Grab more FREE RESOURCE and learn more about Arivee's coaching programs: https://www.ariveevargas.com/   CONNECT WITH YEVE Website: https://www.yevedzo.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yevedzo-yeve-c-72994426/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_yevedzo/

  Adriana Vaccaro is the founder and CEO of Culture Redesigned, a data-driven culture and change management consulting company. With a deep expertise in people analytics, organizational behavior, and leadership development, Adriana helps businesses build high-performance cultures that drive engagement, innovation, and sustainable growth. She was born in Colombia and currently lives in Massachusetts with her husband and three sons. In this episode, Adriana Vaccaro shares her journey from Colombia where she was born and raised and had her career, to coming to the U.S. and working as a Human Resources executive  and eventually starting her firm, Culture Redesigned. We explore what it takes to create workplaces where people feel recognized and supported–not just in theory but through daily behaviors and leadership practices. We dive into organizational culture, and Adriana's unique approach to measuring and improving culture through assessments that identify four levels of culture: from fixed and reactive, to evolving, and empowered. We talk about why one-off culture or DEI events fail to create lasting change, how direct managers shape team climate more than any program or policy, and the importance of trust, psychological safety, and meaningful relationships at work. She provides valuable insights and practical advice for leaders on how to cultivate a healthy work environment, the significance of introspection, and the importance of knowing oneself as a leader.  This conversation is essential for anyone stewarding culture in their team or organization—or simply aspiring to work in a space that feels aligned, humane, and inspired. CONNECT WITH ARIVEE  GET ARIVEE'S BOOK: Your TIme to Rise: Unlearn Limiting Beliefs, Unlock Your Power, and Unleash Your Truest Self  Grab your FREE BOUNDARY TOOLKIT: 3 Proven Strategies to Reclaim Your Time, Boost Your Energy and Feel in Control in just 7 Days. Click here to get it now. Join Arivee's  women empowering women email community for inspiration, motivation, and actionable strategies from Arivee in your inbox. This community gets first access to all of Arivee's coaching programs. We're focusing on how to live that one beautiful precious life that you were meant to live- with meaning, joy, aliveness, and fulfillment.  Instagram: @ariveevargas LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ariveevargas/Grab more FREE resources and learn more about Arivee's coaching programs: https://www.ariveevargas.com/ CONNECT WITH ADRIANA https://culture-minded.com/ https://www.cultureredesigned.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrianavaccaro/  

Ilhiana Rojas is a bestselling author, an executive coach and strategist with over 20 years of executive experience leading in Fortune 500 companies like P&G, Hasbro, and Hanesbrands and coaching professionals and businesses to success.  As the founder of BeLIVE Coaching & Consulting and Co-President of UNITED LATINAS, Ilhiana is a certified expert in leadership and DEI best practices that help build resilient, collaborative, and high-performing leaders and cultures. She brings a grounded, real-world perspective to leadership, self-advocacy, and navigating change—and in this episode, she's back on the podcast to help us meet this moment. Right now, so many of us are feeling stretched thin—emotionally, mentally, professionally. The world feels heavy. Work feels nonstop. And showing up with intention can feel harder than ever. In this episode, Ilhiana and I talk about: 🔹 Why emotional intelligence and engagement are dropping—and what we can do about it 🔹 How to advocate for ourselves in ways that feel real, not performative 🔹 The tension between humility and visibility (especially in communities of color) 🔹 How to take back control of our narrative 🔹 Practical ways to lead, speak up, and hold space for others—even when things feel hard Whether you're managing a team or managing your own energy, this conversation offers powerful reminders that how we show up—intentionally and courageously—can shift everything. CONNECT WITH ARIVEE  GET ARIVEE'S BOOK: Your TIme to Rise: Unlearn Limiting Beliefs, Unlock Your Power, and Unleash Your Truest Self  Grab your FREE Boundary Toolkit: 3 Proven Strategies to Reclaim Your Time, Boost Your Energy and Feel in Control in just 7 Days. Click here to get it now. Join Arivee's  women empowering women email community for inspiration, motivation, and actionable strategies from Arivee in your inbox. This community gets first access to all of Arivee's coaching programs. We're focusing on how to live that one beautiful precious life that you were meant to live- with meaning, joy, aliveness, and fulfillment.  Instagram: @ariveevargas LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ariveevargas/Grab more FREE resources and learn more about Arivee's coaching programs: https://www.ariveevargas.com/ CONNECT WITH ILHIANA https://www.belivecoach.com/ United Latinas: https://www.unitedlatinas.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ilhiana-rojas7/

Bizzie Gold is a pioneering force in the mental health world. She's the founder of Break Method—a data-driven system for emotional rewiring—and the author of the upcoming book Your Brain is a Filthy Liar, which explores how subconscious programming hijacks behavior and keeps us stuck in painful cycles. In this episode, Bizzie shares her own powerful story—from growing up with a parent diagnosed with borderline personality disorder to a "Fight Club moment" that changed everything. We talk about anxiety, ADHD, burnout, parenting, identity, and why traditional therapy often misses the mark when it comes to real, sustainable change. If you've ever found yourself repeating the same patterns and wondering why, this conversation is for you. It's disruptive in the best way possible, illuminating, and could very well change how you see your own behavior—and your healing. CONNECT WITH BIZZIE Website: https://bizziegold.com/bg-welcome Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/bizziegold/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/bizziegold/ https://x.com/bizziegold https://www.youtube.com/@BizzieGoldOfficial   Learn More About The Break Method: https://breakmethod.com/ https://www.instagram.com/breakmethod/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/break-method/ CONNECT WITH ARIVEE  GET ARIVEE'S BOOK: Your TIme to Rise: Unlearn Limiting Beliefs, Unlock Your Power, and Unleash Your Truest Self    Grab your FREE Boundary Toolkit: 3 Proven Strategies to Reclaim Your Time, Boost Your Energy and Feel in Control in just 7 Days. Click here to get it now.   Join Arivee's  women empowering women email community for inspiration, motivation, and actionable strategies from Arivee in your inbox. This community gets first access to all of Arivee's coaching programs. We're focusing on how to live that one beautiful precious life that you were meant to live- with meaning, joy, aliveness, and fulfillment.  Instagram: @ariveevargas LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ariveevargas/ Grab more FREE resources and learn more about Arivee's coaching programs: https://www.ariveevargas.com/  

Diana Maldonado is back on the podcast. Diana was a guest on episode 132 of the podcast so go back and listen to that episode to learn more about Diana's background as a best-selling author, business strategist, founder of the Candidate School, and her journey to becoming the first Latina elected to represent Williamson County in the Texas state legislature. If you listen to that episode, you will also understand why she is so focused on helping women get elected to public office and how she's doing it through her course the Candidate School. In the Candidate School, she shares everything she wished she'd known during her own campaign journey. From mastering your candidate identity to managing money, policy and power strategically and ethically, this program helps you navigate the political arena with confidence. By completing Candidate School, participants gain the skills, strategy, and clarity to run a successful, purpose-driven campaign – and win.   I brought Diana back on the podcast to delve into the exact process of running for office. We weren't able to delve too deep into the process in our previous conversation.  In this episode, Diana and I talk about the nuts and bolts of running for office. We dive into essential steps, from understanding your 'why' to navigating the logistics and financial aspects of campaigning. Whether you're considering a bid for a local school board seat or aiming for Congress, this conversation is packed with practical advice and motivation.    ENROLL IN CANDIDATE SCHOOL:https://www.dianamaldonado.com/ Use code WOMEN150 for $150 off the current fee of $795.   CONNECT WITH DIANA   https://www.linkedin.com/in/diana-maldonado/ https://www.amazon.com/stores/Diana-Maldonado/author/B0C1TBBRMQ?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true   CONNECT WITH ARIVEE  GET ARIVEE'S BOOK: Your TIme to Rise: Unlearn Limiting Beliefs, Unlock Your Power, and Unleash Your Truest Self  Grab your FREE Boundary Toolkit: 3 Proven Strategies to Reclaim Your Time, Boost Your Energy and Feel in Control in just 7 Days. Click here to get it now.   Join Arivee's  women empowering women email community for inspiration, motivation, and actionable strategies from Arivee in your inbox. This community gets first access to all of Arivee's coaching programs. We're focusing on how to live that one beautiful precious life that you were meant to live- with meaning, joy, aliveness, and fulfillment. Instagram: @ariveevargas LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ariveevargas/Grab more FREE resources and learn more about Arivee's coaching programs: https://www.ariveevargas.com/  

Diana Isern is a passionate assistant principal, financial educator, and presenter whose financial course seeks to transform how students think about wealth. Through nationwide presentations for educators, she equips teachers with inclusive, practical strategies to make financial literacy accessible and empowering. Drawing inspiration from her family stories, Diana believes generational wealth extends beyond money to include cultural values and resilience. With nearly two decades in the New York City Public School system, Diana started as an ESL teacher supporting immigrant communities and has grown into a school leader who continues teaching because she believes being in the classroom with students is at the heart of leading with empathy. Her approach to financial education centers women and people of color, helping students envision themselves belonging in financial spaces. Diana is an Accredited Financial Counselor, and her expertise has been recognized by Intuit for Education and the Council for Economic Education. She is currently writing a book for financial educators about making money topics more accessible. When not teaching or writing, she is traveling, boxing, and playing fútbol with her kids. In this episode, Diana and I talk about the importance of addressing financial avoidance and gaining control over your personal finances. Diana shares her experiences working with clients and students, highlighting how confronting spending habits and understanding your own money stories–and your relationship with money– can lead to better financial health.  We delve into overcoming the psychological barriers to financial planning, the aftermath of parental influences on money mindset, and the value of creating a budget that reflects your values. Diana also introduces her upcoming book aimed at financial educators and the practical strategies it offers. This conversation sheds light on actionable steps for financial independence and the critical role of mindset in achieving your money goals. CONNECT WITH ARIVEE  GET ARIVEE'S BOOK: Your Time to Rise: Unlearn Limiting Beliefs, Unlock Your Power, and Unleash Your Truest Self also available on Audible.   Grab your FREE Boundary Toolkit: 3 Proven Strategies to Reclaim Your Time, Boost Your Energy and Feel in Control in just 7 Days. Click here to get it now.   Join Arivee's  women empowering women email community for inspiration, motivation, and  actionable strategies from Arivee in your inbox. This community gets first access to all of Arivee's coaching programs. We're focusing on how to live that one beautiful precious life that you were meant to live- with meaning, joy, aliveness, and fulfillment.    Instagram: @ariveevargas LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ariveevargas/ Grab more FREE resources and learn more about Arivee's coaching programs: https://www.ariveevargas.com/ CONNECT WITH DIANA: Instagram: @dianadinero_edu LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dianaisern/

In this episode of The Humble Rising Podcast, host Arivee Vargas delves into the concept of hedonic adaptation—the brain's tendency to normalize even the most positive changes in our lives, leading to a sense of restlessness or dissatisfaction despite external success. She explores why achieving milestones like promotions or new homes may not bring lasting fulfillment and offers three strategies to counteract this phenomenon: Reignite inspiration: Identify activities or interests that energize you beyond productivity. Redefine "enough": Establish personal benchmarks for success that align with your current values and season of life. Expand your identity: Recognize and embrace aspects of yourself beyond professional titles and achievements. Arivee emphasizes that feeling unfulfilled doesn't indicate failure but may signal a need for realignment with one's evolving self. She encourages listeners to gently disrupt autopilot modes and reconnect with what truly brings joy and meaning. For more insights and resources, visit ariveevargas.com or follow Arivee on LINKEDIN or Instagram at @ariveevargas. CONNECT WITH ARIVEE  GET ARIVEE'S BOOK: Your Time to Rise: Unlearn Limiting Beliefs, Unlock Your Power, and Unleash Your Truest Self  Grab your FREE Boundary Toolkit: 3 Proven Strategies to Reclaim Your Time, Boost Your Energy and Feel in Control in just 7 Days. Click here to get it now. Join Arivee's  women empowering women email community for inspiration, motivation, and  actionable strategies from Arivee in your inbox. This community gets first access to all of Arivee's coaching programs. We're focusing on how to live that one beautiful precious life that you were meant to live- with meaning, joy, aliveness, and fulfillment.  Instagram: @ariveevargas LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ariveevargas/ Grab more FREE resources and learn more about Arivee's coaching programs: https://www.ariveevargas.com/

In this episode of The Humble Rising Podcast, we're shifting the conversation from traditional time management to something more powerful: alignment. If you're constantly feeling overwhelmed by everything on your plate—plus what's about to be added—this episode is for you. Arivee explains why managing your time more efficiently won't solve the root problem, and what will. We dive into how clarity, boundaries, and priorities help you create more time freedom and reduce stress—without needing to overhaul your life. You'll walk away with a fresh, practical way of thinking about your time and energy—one rooted in alignment with what matters most. Topics covered: Why time management won't solve your overwhelm What real time freedom actually looks like How to define and protect your personal priorities What it takes to set boundaries that stick How your environment affects your energy—and what's actually within your control   CONNECT WITH ARIVEE  GET ARIVEE'S BOOK: Your TIme to Rise: Unlearn Limiting Beliefs, Unlock Your Power, and Unleash Your Truest Self    Grab your FREE Boundary Toolkit: 3 Proven Strategies to Reclaim Your Time, Boost Your Energy and Feel in Control in just 7 Days. Click here to get it now.   Join Arivee's  women empowering women email community for inspiration, motivation, and  actionable strategies from Arivee in your inbox. This community gets first access to all of Arivee's coaching programs. We're focusing on how to live that one beautiful precious life that you were meant to live- with meaning, joy, aliveness, and fulfillment.  Instagram: @ariveevargas LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ariveevargas/Grab more FREE resources and learn more about Arivee's coaching programs: https://www.ariveevargas.com/

Most high-achieving women don't realize they're burning out until it's too late—because burnout isn't always loud. Sometimes, it's quiet. It creeps in while you're still performing, still holding it all together, still showing up for everyone else… except yourself. In this episode, I share 5 subtle signs of burnout that many women—especially women of color—overlook or dismiss. These are the signs I missed in myself years ago. These are the same patterns I now see in the powerhouse lawyers and corporate leaders I coach. We'll talk about: Why numbness, not exhaustion, might be your biggest red flag How your "low tolerance" isn't a personality flaw—it's a signal The burnout-success paradox: when productivity is high but fulfillment is low What your body is trying to tell you (that your brain keeps ignoring) The internal voice whispering "I should…" and why it's draining your energy You'll also get 3 powerful self-reflection questions you can use right now to reconnect with your body, your truth, and your boundaries—before burnout forces you to stop. If you've been feeling off but can't quite name it… If you're crushing your goals but feel increasingly disconnected… If you're tired of carrying it all in silence... This conversation is for you. GET ARIVEE'S BOOK: Your TIme to Rise: Unlearn Limiting Beliefs, Unlock Your Power, and Unleash Your Truest Self    Grab your FREE Boundary Toolkit: 3 Proven Strategies to Reclaim Your Time, Boost Your Energy and Feel in Control in just 7 Days. Click here to get it now.   Join Arivee's  women empowering women email community for inspiration, motivation, and  actionable strategies from Arivee in your inbox. This community gets first access to all of Arivee's coaching programs. We're focusing on how to live that one beautiful precious life that you were meant to live- with meaning, joy, aliveness, and fulfillment.  Instagram: @ariveevargas LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ariveevargas/Grab more FREE resources and learn more about Arivee's coaching programs: https://www.ariveevargas.com/

If you've been moving fast—checking the boxes, handling the demands, but feeling like something's off—this episode is your invitation to pause. We're one quarter into the year, and maybe those fresh-start intentions have faded. But the pressure? Still very real. In this short solo episode, I'm guiding you through a powerful mid-year reset with 3 reflection questions and one simple grounding practice to help you reconnect with yourself, your values, and your vision for the rest of the year. We'll explore: What's working—and what's not What you need to release to create more ease Who you want to be (not just what you want to do) And how to choose an anchor word or phrase to carry you forward This isn't about doing more. It's about doing what aligns.So if you've been craving a moment of clarity, reflection, and intention—this one's for you. Make sure to leave a review if you love the podcast and subscribe so you don't miss next week's episode on spotting the early signs of burnout—before it takes over. CONNECT WITH ARIVEE  GET ARIVEE'S BOOK: Your TIme to Rise: Unlearn Limiting Beliefs, Unlock Your Power, and Unleash Your Truest Self    Grab your FREE Boundary Toolkit: 3 Proven Strategies to Reclaim Your Time, Boost Your Energy and Feel in Control in just 7 Days. Click here to get it now. Join Arivee's  women empowering women email community for inspiration, motivation, and  actionable strategies from Arivee in your inbox. This community gets first access to all of Arivee's coaching programs. We're focusing on how to live that one beautiful precious life that you were meant to live- with meaning, joy, aliveness, and fulfillment.  Instagram: @ariveevargas LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ariveevargas/Grab more FREE resources and learn more about Arivee's coaching programs: https://www.ariveevargas.com/

Diana Maldonado is a best-selling author, speaker, business strategist and former Texas state representative. As CEO of Maldonado Strategies, Diana's sharp insight for pinpointing incongruencies, combined with her method for listening and collaborating, helps organizations design and implement innovative solutions to accelerate their big vision goals and become the leading edge. As the first Latina elected to represent Williamson County in the House of Representatives, she advocated for education, business, and safe communities. In this role, she authored/co-authored 88 bills and was named "Freshman of the Year" by her colleagues. Through her collaboration with key stakeholders, she secured nearly $16 million for education, $10 million for road expansion, andadditional funds for renewable energy initiatives and walking trails in parks. She served as Secretary for the Mexican American Legislative Caucus, Defense & Veterans Affairs, and on the coveted State Affairs committee.Today, Diana's focus is helping women get elected to public office to bring parity, voice and representation to the halls of democracy. Her uniquely curated daily lessons in The Candidate School will help unlock the secrets to becoming a powerful, persuasive, and authentic candidate, while winning over the hearts and minds of voters. Her unmatched expertise to empowering women in politics helps women plan their next move strategically. In this course, she shares everything she wished she'd known during her own campaign journey. From mastering your candidate identity to managing money, policy and power strategically and ethically, this program helps you navigate the political arena with confidence. By completing Candidate School, participants gain the skills, strategy, and clarity to run a successful, purpose-driven campaign – and win. Diana is a global marathon runner with races in Tokyo, Berlin, London, Paris and mom of two adult children, Alex and Denise, and spends time with her granddaughter, Camila where she taps into her greatest joy. CONNECT WITH DIANA https://www.linkedin.com/in/diana-maldonado/ Books:- https://www.amazon.com/stores/Diana-Maldonado/author/B0C1TBBRMQ?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true CONNECT WITH ARIVEE  GET ARIVEE'S BOOK: Your TIme to Rise: Unlearn Limiting Beliefs, Unlock Your Power, and Unleash Your Truest Self  Grab your FREE Boundary Toolkit: 3 Proven Strategies to Reclaim Your Time, Boost Your Energy and Feel in Control in just 7 Days. Click here to get it now. Join Arivee's  women empowering women email community for inspiration, motivation, and  actionable strategies from Arivee in your inbox. This community gets first access to all of Arivee's coaching programs. We're focusing on how to live that one beautiful precious life that you were meant to live- with meaning, joy, aliveness, and fulfillment.  Instagram: @ariveevargas LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ariveevargas/ Grab more FREE resources and learn more about Arivee's coaching programs: https://www.ariveevargas.com/  

In this episode, I sit down with Valerie Zolezzi-Wyndham, JD (she/ella) who is a loving, inclusive leadership strategist, awakening courage and amplifying culture every day. Valerie is the founder/CEO of Promoting Good. Prior to founding her seven year old firm, she practiced preventative law at a non profit where she founded and managed a medical-legal partnership addressing health-harming legal needs. Today, she leads a team that is using proven and evidence-based frameworks to build workplaces where everyone can thrive.  Outside of work, Valerie is an active volunteer, in addition to serving on several non profit boards, she is the co-founder and co-director of Casita Cultura Latina, a non profit that amplifies Latino culture and conversations about equity in central Massachusetts.  She's a proud Mexican immigrant. She has a B.A from Boston College and a JD from Boston University School of Law.  Valerie and I talk about her journey from Mexico City to Massachusetts, where she transitioned from a management role selling industrial hardware to practicing non-profit law for 17 years before founding her own consulting company, Promoting Good. We dive into that gut-wrenching moment when you know it's time to leave a job, even when loyalty makes it hard to walk away, and how sometimes leaving creates space for others to shine. Valerie opens up about creating workplaces where people feel safe to speak up, the challenges middle managers face when caught between company values and daily realities, and why staying true to your values is crucial during uncertain times. She shares her excitement about launching a new inclusive leadership assessment tool that helps leaders pinpoint their strengths and blind spots, and why giving honest feedback early makes such a difference. We also chat about her plans for 2025, including taking groups of women to experience her native Mexico, and her personal focus on bringing more play and growth into her life and work.  Don't forget to rate and review this podcast and share with others! CONNECT WITH VALERIE LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/valeriezolezziwyndham/ Promoting Good: https://www.promotinggoodllc.com/   GET ARIVEE'S BOOK: Your TIme to Rise: Unlearn Limiting Beliefs, Unlock Your Power, and Unleash Your Truest Self  Grab your FREE Boundary Toolkit: 3 Proven Strategies to Reclaim Your Time, Boost Your Energy and Feel in Control in just 7 Days. Click here to get it now. Join Arivee's  women empowering women email community for inspiration, motivation, and  actionable strategies from Arivee in your inbox. This community gets first access to all of Arivee's coaching programs. We're focusing on how to live that one beautiful precious life that you were meant to live- with meaning, joy, aliveness, and fulfillment.  Instagram: @ariveevargas LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ariveevargas/ Grab more FREE resources and learn more about Arivee's coaching programs: https://www.ariveevargas.com/

This week, we examine why many high-achieving women tie their self-worth to their professional achievements. Work offers a sense of control, validation, and instant gratification that can feel more manageable than the uncertainty of relationships, personal growth, or other areas of life. Over time, this reliance on work for self-esteem can turn into a coping mechanism, leaving women caught in a cycle of overworking to feel competent and valued. This pattern creates a range of challenges, from struggling to be present with loved ones to constantly chasing the next accomplishment without ever feeling truly fulfilled. It can also amplify harsh self-criticism, making even minor setbacks at work feel like personal failures. As work takes up more mental and emotional space, many women find themselves disconnected from who they are outside of their careers, unsure of what brings them joy or purpose beyond their professional identity. Breaking this cycle isn't about giving up ambition—it's about expanding the definition of success to include health, relationships, and personal fulfillment. By setting healthy boundaries, redefining self-worth, and embracing the discomfort of growth outside of work, women can begin to reclaim their sense of self. With support, self-reflection, and intentional action, it's possible to build a life where worth isn't tied to productivity, but to the whole, multifaceted person you are.   WORK WITH ARIVEE  GET ARIVEE'S BOOK: Your Time to Rise: Unlearn Limiting Beliefs, Unlock Your Power, and Unleash Your Truest Self: https://a.co/d/i0wPQ2I  Grab your FREE BOUNDARY TOOLKITt: 3 Proven Strategies to Reclaim Your Time, Boost Your Energy and Feel in Control in just 7 Days. Click here to get it now: https://gift.ariveevargas.com/toolkit  Grab more FREE RESOURCES FOR YOUR EMPOWERED JOURNEY and learn more about Arivee's coaching programs: https://www.ariveevargas.com/free-resources    CONNECT WITH ARIVEE  Join Arivee's women empowering women email community for inspiration, motivation, and actionable strategies from Arivee in your inbox: https://newsletter.ariveevargas.com/join This community gets FIRST ACCESS TO ALL OF ARIVEE'S COACHING PROGRAMS.  Instagram: @ariveevargas  LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ariveevargas/    

In this episode, I sit down with Vanessa Schwippert to explore breaking free from the stuck mindset, what it means to really take care of yourself, and finding your own true path. Vanessa is a first-generation Colombian-American woman dedicated to empowering others through education, storytelling, and community building. After years of teaching in intentionally underserved communities, she shifted her focus to creating safe spaces for women, particularly Latinas. Vanessa is the creator and host of Chick Lit, a podcast where she does book reviews, encouraging women to decenter men and prioritize their own fulfillment. In addition to her podcast, Vanessa founded the Latina Writing Comunidad, a vibrant space for Latinas who are breaking barriers, embracing passions, and sharing their stories. With a deep commitment to fostering supportive environments where creativity, culture, and empowerment intersect, Vanessa continues to inspire and uplift those around her, challenging traditional norms and redefining the role of women in our personal lives and beyond. In our conversation, Vanessa opens up about her journey from being a special education teacher and the challenges she experienced to becoming the force behind the Chick Lit podcast and Latina Writing Comunidad.  She shares how taking a seven-month sabbatical (with therapy and very intentional self-care) changed everything for her. Whether you're stuck in a job that doesn't light you up or is burning you out, feeling pressure to live up to others' expectations, or simply craving more authenticity in your life, this conversation is your permission slip to pause and redirect.  Through honest stories and practical wisdom, Vanessa shows us how listening to our gut, embracing change, and building meaningful communities can transform not just our own lives, but the lives of others too. This episode is perfect for anyone ready to stop putting everyone else first and start creating a life that actually feels like you.   WORK WITH ARIVEE  GET ARIVEE'S BOOK: Your Time to Rise: Unlearn Limiting Beliefs, Unlock Your Power, and Unleash Your Truest Self: https://a.co/d/i0wPQ2I  Grab your FREE BOUNDARY TOOLKITt: 3 Proven Strategies to Reclaim Your Time, Boost Your Energy and Feel in Control in just 7 Days. Click here to get it now: https://gift.ariveevargas.com/toolkit  Grab more FREE RESOURCES FOR YOUR EMPOWERED JOURNEY and learn more about Arivee's coaching programs: https://www.ariveevargas.com/free-resources    CONNECT WITH ARIVEE  Join Arivee's women empowering women email community for inspiration, motivation, and actionable strategies from Arivee in your inbox: https://newsletter.ariveevargas.com/join This community gets FIRST ACCESS TO ALL OF ARIVEE'S COACHING PROGRAMS.  Instagram: @ariveevargas  LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ariveevargas/ CONNECT WITH VANESSA Chick Lit on Youtube: https://youtube.com/@chicklitpodcast?si=L6D5VEiNM3dmvNm1 Chick Lit on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7CEhGUu2D2OAkzbwSkDjcm?si=ca35fe19ca4c45a1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chicklitpodcast/ Latina Writing Comunidad: https://forms.gle/5i8hKF4DLgF1PbXE8  

  Want to know what it's like to completely evolve your career and help others grow? Leadership coach Miriam Simon joins us to talk about her journey from working at Newark Airport to being a leadership coach, helping women to speak up and own their worth. Miriam Simon is a coach, executive mentor, and corporate business manager with over 25 years of experience in leadership, human resources, and workforce optimization. As a Certified Hudson Coach and Forbes Coaches Council Member, she helps professionals navigate their careers with confidence and strategy. Miriam is the author of Tattoos & Pearls and host of the Latina Mic Drop podcast, where she amplifies bold conversations on leadership, resilience, and breaking barriers. She helps people transform setbacks into successes and silence into confidence. In this episode, she shares her journey and strategies for stepping into leadership authentically and powerfully. In this episode, Miriam shares her journey of being a young mom of three, going back to school while working full-time when her kids were teenagers, and building a life with her wife of almost 20 years. Miriam opens up about what it means to be a Latina leadership coach, why journaling helped her through tough times, and gives us a peek into her upcoming book "Tattoos and Pearls." If you're juggling big career goals with family responsibilities, or looking to build your confidence, own your worth, and make your impact, this conversation feels like getting advice from a mentor who totally gets it. Let's dive into this episode - you're going to love this conversation! Get Arivee's Book: Your TIme to Rise: Unlearn Limiting Beliefs, Unlock Your Power, and Unleash Your Truest Self  Grab your FREE Boundary Toolkit: 3 Proven Strategies to Reclaim Your Time, Boost Your Energy and Feel in Control in just 7 Days. Click here to get it now. Join Arivee's  women empowering women email community for inspiration, motivation, and  actionable strategies from Arivee in your inbox. This community gets first access to all of Arivee's coaching programs. We're focusing on how to live that one beautiful precious life that you were meant to live- with meaning, joy, aliveness, and fulfillment.  Instagram: @ariveevargas LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ariveevargas/ Grab more FREE resources and learn more about Arivee's coaching programs: https://www.ariveevargas.com/ CONNECT WITH MIRIAM SIMON Tattoos and Pearls: Combining Street Wisdom with Corporate Strategy Launches  3/15/2025 Website: www.miriamsimon.online  Follow Miriam: Facebook: Miriam Simon TikTok: @authormiriamsimon LinkedIn: Miriam Simon Blog: Leadership Blog X: @coach_Miriam_ Follow Latina Mic Drop: Instagram: @LatinaMicDropPodcast

  Today I'm sharing the excitement around my bestselling book "Your Time to Rise" and #1 new release on Amazon! If you've ever felt like something inside you has shifted, or that your success doesn't feel quite the same anymore, this episode is for you. I break down exactly who I wrote this book for (spoiler: those of us navigating big life transitions!), share the three most powerful takeaways that had my fellow coach saying "yes!" and tell a surprising story about how the book is creating bridges of understanding I never expected. I'm sharing: The real scoop on who needs this book right now - especially if you're a professional (particularly women of color and moms) feeling that internal whisper saying "something's different" and wondering what's next. Three game-changing insights that my fellow coach loved: why choosing to "do nothing" is still a choice, the truth about actual survival mode versus the pressure we put on ourselves, and the simple but powerful truth about where all real change begins. A beautiful reminder of how sharing our authentic stories can create unexpected connections - told through the eyes of a reader who couldn't be more different from my target audience but found deep value in the book. Get Arivee's Book: Your TIme to Rise: Unlearn Limiting Beliefs, Unlock Your Power, and Unleash Your Truest Self  Grab your FREE Boundary Toolkit: 3 Proven Strategies to Reclaim Your Time, Boost Your Energy and Feel in Control in just 7 Days. Click here to get it now. Instagram: @ariveevargas LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ariveevargas/ Join Arivee's  women empowering women email community for inspiration, motivation, and actionable strategies from Arivee in your inbox. This community gets first access to all of Arivee's coaching programs. We're focusing on how to live that one beautiful precious life that you were meant to live- with meaning, joy, aliveness, and fulfillment. Website to learn more: https://www.ariveevargas.com/

2024 has been a year of transformation, growth, and invaluable lessons. In this episode, I'm reflecting on my journey from leaving a 20-year career in corporate law to embracing full-time entrepreneurship. I'll share the powerful insights I've gained along the way – from learning the true importance of rest to overcoming self-doubt and harnessing the power of discipline over motivation. Through the wins, the challenges, and the moments of clarity, I've come to deeply understand what matters most: doing the right things for you in this season of your life. If you're ready to reflect on your year, uncover lessons you can carry into 2025, and align with what truly fulfills you, this episode is here to inspire you. Arivee's 2025 Coaching Spots are open: Book your coaching call with Arivee here. Pre-order Arivee's Book: Your TIme to Rise: Unlearn Limiting Beliefs, Unlock Your Power, and Unleash Your Truest Self (coming January 14, 2025) Grab your FREE Boundary Toolkit: 3 Proven Strategies to Reclaim Your Time, Boost Your Energy and Feel in Control in just 7 Days. Click here to get it now. Instagram: @ariveevargas LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ariveevargas/ Join Arivee's  women empowering women email community for inspiration, motivation, and  Actionable strategies from Arivee Vargas in your inbox.  We're focusing on how to live that one beautiful precious life that you were meant to live it - with meaning, joy, aliveness, and alignment. Website: https://www.ariveevargas.com/

Jessica Medina is a former lawyer turned Accredited Financial Counselor, on a mission to help attorneys create the financial freedom they need to do big things. She graduated from Columbia Law School in 2004 as a single mom of twins with over $200,000 in student loans and went straight to work at a Biglaw firm. After eight years she switched roles and became Senior Counsel at the Division of Enforcement at the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. She left the government to work in an area of the financial industry outside of the securities world and now teaches other lawyers how to use their money to finance their dream lives. She first joined the podcast in episode 17 in 2021, where she shared more of her personal story and her journey to helping lawyers in the personal finance space. Jessica is now back to talk about her 5 steps to crafting your exit plan. If you've been grappling about whether to leave your big law job, or you know you want to leave but think you can't do it financially, Jessica's exit plan is for you.  Her 5 step exit plan strategy also applies if you've experienced a lay off and are struggling with questions of "how am I going to make this work now." Or maybe the lay-off is your moment to reassess your finances and how you want to live. In this episode, Jessica tackles it all and shows you how to create your exit plan so you can feel less worried and stressed about the financial piece, and more confidence and clear about your next step. CONNECT WITH JESSICA Craft Your Exit Plan Cheatsheet: https://www.jessicamedinallc.com/exit Schedule a free consult: https://www.jessicamedinallc.com/scheduling Website: https://www.jessicamedinallc.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicamedinallc CONNECT WITH ARIVEE Masterclass: Sign up for the FREE Masterclass on Sept. 12, 2024: 3 Mistakes Costing You Your Well-being: For Women Who Have No Time. It's one hour. It's one of the best investments you're going to make in yourself.    Pre-order The Book: Pre-order my book coming out January 14, 2025: Your TIme to Rise: Unlearn Limiting Beliefs, Unlock Your Power, and Unleash Your Truest Self    Time to Rise Mastermind: Learn more about the Time to Rise Mastermind kicking off in September 2024 and how to join us   Instagram: @ariveevargas   LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ariveevargas/   Join Arivee's  women empowering women email community for inspiration, motivation, and actionable strategies from Arivee in your inbox.  We're focusing on how to live that one beautiful precious life that you were meant to live it - with meaning, joy, aliveness, and alignment. Website: https://www.ariveevargas.com/  

Gratitude is a powerful tool for joy and growth, but what happens when we use it against ourselves to invalidate and dismiss our desire for growth or change? In this episode of The Humble Rising Podcast, we explore the ways gratitude can unintentionally become a weapon we use to invalidate our feelings, suppress our desires, and keep ourselves stuck in situations we've outgrown. While practicing gratitude has undeniable benefits—like reducing anxiety, improving resilience, and even boosting physical health—it's essential to understand that gratitude and the desire for change can coexist. You don't have to choose between appreciating what you have and striving for something more. Join me as we break down: The toxic side of "just be grateful" advice and how it impacts our emotions How to balance gratitude with personal growth and ambition Three actionable strategies to escape the gratitude trap and embrace a mindset of abundance and possibility If you've ever felt guilty for wanting more or silenced your dreams with "I should be grateful," this episode is for you. Let's reframe gratitude as a friend that supports your journey—not a barrier to your evolution. Arivee's 2025 Coaching Spots are open: Book your coaching call with Arivee here. Pre-order Arivee's Book: Your TIme to Rise: Unlearn Limiting Beliefs, Unlock Your Power, and Unleash Your Truest Self (coming January 14, 2025)   Instagram: @ariveevargas   LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ariveevargas/   Join Arivee's  women empowering women email community for inspiration, motivation, and  Actionable strategies from Arivee Vargas in your inbox.  We're focusing on how to live that one beautiful precious life that you were meant to live it - with meaning, joy, aliveness, and alignment.   Website: https://www.ariveevargas.com/  

  In this episode of The Humble Rising Podcast, we're exploring a challenge so many face: how to rediscover who you are outside of your job title, family roles, and societal expectations. Life transitions, whether it's a career shift, motherhood, or relationship changes, can leave you questioning your identity and searching for purpose. If you've ever felt lost in the hustle of it all, this episode is for you. We'll dive into why identity shifts happen, the emotional toll they take, and—most importantly—practical steps to reconnect with yourself and find joy again. You'll leave with actionable insights to help you to start moving through an identity shift with more clarity and courage.  Arivee's 2025 Coaching Spots are open: Book your coaching call with Arivee here. Pre-order Arivee's Book: Your TIme to Rise: Unlearn Limiting Beliefs, Unlock Your Power, and Unleash Your Truest Self (coming January 14, 2025) Instagram: @ariveevargas LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ariveevargas/ Join Arivee's  women empowering women email community for inspiration, motivation, and  Actionable strategies from Arivee Vargas in your inbox.  We're focusing on how to live that one beautiful precious life that you were meant to live it - with meaning, joy, aliveness, and alignment. Website: https://www.ariveevargas.com/  

Angela Crawford is a Partner and Co-Founder of Crawford & Acharya pllc, a corporate compliance and investigations boutique law firm.  In this episode, Angela shares her journey.  Angela and Arivee discuss the different pivots in Angela's career and how she navigated her way to ultimately become an entrepreneur.  We dig into fear, self-doubt, and how you know what time is the right time, and how to get clear on what you want and why.  http://linkedin.com/in/angela-crawford-15268133; https://www.linkedin.com/company/crawford-acharya-pllc www.crawfordacharya.com     CONNECT WITH ARIVEE  Pre-order The Book: Pre-order my book coming out January 14, 2025: Your TIme to Rise: Unlearn Limiting Beliefs, Unlock Your Power, and Unleash Your Truest Self   Instagram: @ariveevargas  LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ariveevargas/  Join Arivee's  women empowering women email community for inspiration, motivation, and actionable strategies from Arivee in your inbox.  We're focusing on how to live that one beautiful precious life that you were meant to live it - with meaning, joy, aliveness, and alignment. Website: https://www.ariveevargas.com/                                        

    In this episode of the Humble Rising Podcast, Arivee shares why she wrote her new book Your Time to Rise: Unlearn Limiting Beliefs, Unlock Your Power, and Unleash Your Truest Self (slated for release on January 14, 2025), which you can pre-order now on Amazon and Barnes and Noble. She shares why now was the right time to write the book, the importance of self-reflection and Arivee reads an excerpt from the book.  Click on the links to pre-order below.  Arivee's January 2025 Coaching Spots are open: Book your coaching call with Arivee here. Pre-order Arivee's Book: Your TIme to Rise: Unlearn Limiting Beliefs, Unlock Your Power, and Unleash Your Truest Self  Time to Rise Mastermind: Learn more about the Time to Rise Mastermind  Instagram: @ariveevargas LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ariveevargas/ Join Arivee's  women empowering women email community for inspiration, motivation, and  Actionable strategies from Arivee Vargas in your inbox.  We're focusing on how to live that one beautiful precious life that you were meant to live it - with meaning, joy, aliveness, and alignment. Website: https://www.ariveevargas.com/

Ever felt like you're standing at a fork in the road, unsure which path to take? You're not alone. In this episode, we dive deep into those pivotal moments in life we call "crossroads" – those times when you feel stuck, lost, or simply ready for a change. We'll explore: Why crossroads moments happen (hint: it's not always bad!) The sneaky ways these moments can creep up on you How to tell if you're at a crossroads (even if it doesn't feel dramatic) Practical steps to navigate these transitions with confidence Whether you're feeling the itch for something new in your career, questioning your life's direction, or simply sensing that what once worked just isn't cutting it anymore, this episode is for you. We'll talk about aligning your choices with your evolving values, addressing those pesky fears holding you back, and how to move forward even when the path isn't clear. Because sometimes, feeling lost is just the first step to finding yourself.  Want to move forward with even more clarity and confidence?  Book your coaching call with Arivee here.  CONNECT WITH ARIVEE Coaching with Arivee: Schedule a complimentary strategy session here. Pre-order Arivee's Book: Your TIme to Rise: Unlearn Limiting Beliefs, Unlock Your Power, and Unleash Your Truest Self  Time to Rise Mastermind: Learn more about the Time to Rise Mastermind  Instagram: @ariveevargas LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ariveevargas/ Join Arivee's  women empowering women email community for inspiration, motivation, and  Actionable strategies from Arivee in your inbox.  We're focusing on how to live that one beautiful precious life that you were meant to live it - with meaning, joy, aliveness, and alignment. Website: https://www.ariveevargas.com/

In this episode, Arivee shares how to start mastering boundaries. It starts with one critical thing. Without it, you won't be able to set boundaries for yourself and what matters most. This episode is for you if you're struggling with work-life harmony, feeling overwhelmed, or feeling the pressure and the weight of conflicting expectations. Arivee also gives you a pep talk so you can tackle the remaining 3 months of the year with intention and focus. CONNECT WITH ARIVEE   Coaching with Arivee: Schedule a complimentary strategy session here.   Pre-order Arivee's Book: Your TIme to Rise: Unlearn Limiting Beliefs, Unlock Your Power, and Unleash Your Truest Self    Time to Rise Mastermind: Learn more about the Time to Rise Mastermind    Instagram: @ariveevargas   LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ariveevargas/   Join Arivee's  women empowering women email community for inspiration, motivation, and  Actionable strategies from Arivee in your inbox.  We're focusing on how to live that one beautiful precious life that you were meant to live it - with meaning, joy, aliveness, and alignment.   Website: https://www.ariveevargas.com/  

Julissa S. Germosén is an award-winning technology leader, highly sought-after speaker, author, and career coach with over two decades of experience leading teams at Microsoft, Salesforce, and tech start-ups in global enterprise sales, consulting, strategic alliances, product development, go-to-market strategy, and operations. Julissa is the CEO of Mariposa Blanca, a business strategy consulting firm. Her book, Latina Madrina: Stories, Lessons and Hard Truths from a Brown Latina in Tech and TEDx Talk, reflect her journey from immigrant roots in the Dominican Republic to her rise in the technology industry. Passionate about education and the Latinx community, Julissa established the Latina Leadership Potential Award scholarship at Rutgers University, the first for a woman of Hispanic/Latine descent. I first saw Julissa on Latinas Front and Center with Hady Mendez. I felt so drawn to her and her story that I reached out to her on LinkedIn. I told her how inspiring I thought her story was and how much it resonated with me and asked her to join me on this podcast. The moment we started talking, we were both convinced this was all meant to be. Two Dominican women, latinas, who understand each other in ways that words can't fully capture. I believe you'll sense that connection in this episode. Julissa and I talk about some of the hard truths of being Latina climbing the corporate ladder. We delve into some of the questions and challenges they arise – like how do you assess what you really want, and how do you think about legacy, ways to navigate the corporate space that will serve you, and we get honest about some of the things we just can't compete in as Latinas with certain backgrounds (hint: boats). Be sure to connect with Julissa and I by clicking the links below in the show notes and get her book Latina Madrina which just came out this week!  I'm so excited for her and thrilled you're here to hear our conversation.  CONNECT WITH JULISSA Latina Madrina Website Latina Madrina Amazon Link–GET THE BOOK! LinkedIn Instagram   CONNECT WITH ARIVEE Want Arivee as your coach? Schedule your  complimentary strategy session here. Pre-order The Book: Pre-order my book coming out January 14, 2025: Your TIme to Rise: Unlearn Limiting Beliefs, Unlock Your Power, and Unleash Your Truest Self  Instagram: @ariveevargas LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ariveevargas/ Join Arivee's  women empowering women email community for inspiration, motivation, and actionable strategies from Arivee in your inbox.  We're focusing on how to live that one beautiful precious life that you were meant to live it - with meaning, joy, aliveness, and alignment. Website: https://www.ariveevargas.com/    

I wanted to record this episode to update you on a massive transition I've been undergoing in my life. I've spoken about it on a number of podcasts, but not on my own podcast. In this episode, I share four struggles I've had in my transition from corporate life to entrepreneurship and how I've navigated them (and what I'm still working through). My hope is that this episode helps you untap the courage and power already inside of you to pursue what you deeply want and need in your own life, and that you do it scared without knowing how it will all turn out.  Because one thing is certain: you will grow, learn and step into your power when you do the things you might be scared to do, or even resist doing. That's what empowerment is all about. It's harnessing your inherent power and exercising it no matter what stands in your way. Be sure to share with a friend, and show love to the podcast by rating and reviewing it. It helps get the podcast into the ears of people who might need it the most.    Want Arivee as your coach? Schedule your complimentary strategy session here. Masterclass: Sign up for the FREE Masterclass on Sept. 12, 2024: 3 Mistakes Costing You Your Well-being: For Women Who Have No Time. It's one hour. It's one of the best investments you're going to make in yourself.    Pre-order The Book: Pre-order my book coming out January 14, 2025: Your TIme to Rise: Unlearn Limiting Beliefs, Unlock Your Power, and Unleash Your Truest Self    Time to Rise Mastermind: Learn more about the Time to Rise Mastermind kicking off in September 2024 and how to join us   Instagram: @ariveevargas   LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ariveevargas/   Join Arivee's  women empowering women email community for inspiration, motivation, and  Actionable strategies from Arivee in your inbox.  We're focusing on how to live that one beautiful precious life that you were meant to live it - with meaning, joy, aliveness, and alignment. Website: https://www.ariveevargas.com/

CONNECT WITH ARIVEE   Masterclass: Sign up for the FREE Masterclass on Sept. 12, 2024: 3 Mistakes Costing You Your Well-being: For Women Who Have No Time. It's one hour. It's one of the best investments you're going to make in yourself.    Pre-order The Book: Pre-order my book coming out January 14, 2025: Your TIme to Rise: Unlearn Limiting Beliefs, Unlock Your Power, and Unleash Your Truest Self    Time to Rise Mastermind: Learn more about the Time to Rise Mastermind kicking off in September 2024 and how to join us   Instagram: @ariveevargas   LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ariveevargas/   Join Arivee's  women empowering women email community for inspiration, motivation, and actionable strategies from Arivee in your inbox.  We're focusing on how to live that one beautiful precious life that you were meant to live it - with meaning, joy, aliveness, and alignment. Website: https://www.ariveevargas.com/        

  I'm excited to bring to you a special podcast episode today because it's not me doing the interviewing, it's me being interviewed by the CEO and founder of Boldly Speaking LLC, Hady Mendez on her show Latinas Front & Center. Hady has interviewed other Latinas on the show so you'll want to check out the previous shows on her website. I'll share the link for her website in the notes to this episode. Let me share a bit about Hady to give you more context for our conversation. Hady is a Nurorican born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. She has shared that as she pursued her career path, she was often the only Latina or woman of color in the spaces she worked in.  SHe found herself navigating companies and organizations on her own, without the support she needed and realized that gap hindered her growth. Hady's mission is to transform the experiences of women and people of color and empower employees from underrepresented groups by equipping them with the skills to self-advocate, self-promote, and capitalize on leadership roles within ERGs and throughout organizations. Hady started Latinas Front and Center to spotlight Latinas and amplify our stories. In this conversation, Arivee talks about her story, purpose and mission, what she's currently working on, what advice she'd give her younger self, her favorite part about our Latino culture, and her upcoming book Your TIme to Rise: Unlearn Limiting Beliefs, Unlock Your Power, and Unleash Your Truest Self. Go to ariveevargas.com/book to get on the pre-order list. SHOW NOTES Latinas Front & Center with Hady Mendez: https://www.boldlyspeakingllc.com/latinas-front-and-center Connect with Hady on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/boldly-speaking-llc/ CONNECT WITH ARIVEE Masterclass: Sign up for the FREE Masterclass on Sept. 12, 2024: 3 Mistakes Costing You Your Well-being: For Women Who Have No Time. It's one hour. It's one of the best investments you're going to make in yourself.    Pre-order The Book: Pre-order my book coming out January 14, 2025: Your TIme to Rise: Unlearn Limiting Beliefs, Unlock Your Power, and Unleash Your Truest Self    Time to Rise Mastermind: Learn more about the Time to Rise Mastermind kicking off in September 2024 and how to join us   Instagram: @ariveevargas   LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ariveevargas/   Join Arivee's  women empowering women email community for inspiration, motivation, and actionable strategies from Arivee in your inbox.  We're focusing on how to live that one beautiful precious life that you were meant to live it - with meaning, joy, aliveness, and alignment. Website: https://www.ariveevargas.com/      

Back in April 2024, I went on a wellness retreat and met Avantika Mathur. She had the brightest smile and most vibrant energy, and she led two art therapy sessions for all of us attending the retreat..  In one of the sessions, she asked us to draw: "Who are you without…all your titles." In another session, she asked us to draw: "What do you do when you're trying to protect yourself and what are you protected yourself from?" Take 20 people….give them that question, watch them draw their answer and listen to each of them as they share vulnerably each time.  That was the safe, contained experience Avantika created for us at that retreat. We also did some dance therapy because you know, music and movement is life! I kept in touch with Avantika and asked her to be on the podcast to share more of her story and her incredible work. Avantika, known as WomenPow, is a distinguished multi-disciplinary surrealist artist with over a decade of experience in the art and fashion sectors. She holds a BFA from the University of the Philippines, Manila, and an MFA from SNDT Women's University, Mumbai. Dedicated to women's empowerment, Avantika employs various artistic mediums, including canvas series, street art, and body painting, to convey her message. She collaborates with renowned fashion institutions such as NIFT and FAD, teaching color psychology, idea generation, and fashion styling. Additionally, she serves as the resident artist for leading real estate companies Raheja and Godrej. Avantika does immense social work and was the President of the Rotary Club of Navi Mumbai Industrial Area(22-23) and works with local political policymakers. As a certified therapeutic art life coach, she is part of a wellness retreat called Datu, offering Ayurvedic programs in Italy twice a year. She also supports children and women in need through art therapy across urban and rural villages.  Balancing multiple roles—artist, activist, professor, philanthropist, and politician—Avantika is married to Rahesh Donny, and they have three fur babies– a dog, Chester, and two cats, Wakanda and Troy. She lives by the motto, "When life shines in full glory, why be subtle?" In this two-part conversation, Avantika and I delve into her work and just how impactful healing and conversation through art can be, which is what I personally experienced when working with her. She shares how what may appear to someone else as a disempowered woman can still feel empowered, despite their situation. For Avantika, empowerment is really about how do we ignite change from within, when we cannot change our external environment? In her words, only you can turn misery into magic. No one can do it for you and you can't hide behind excuses.  CONNECT WITH AVANTIKA www.avantikamathur.com IG:  www.instagram.com/womenpow Email: [email protected] CONNECT WITH ARIVEE Masterclass: Sign up for the FREE Masterclass on Sept. 12, 2024: 3 Mistakes Costing You Your Well-being: For Women Who Have No Time. It's one hour. It's one of the best investments you're going to make in yourself.    Pre-order The Book: Pre-order my book coming out January 14, 2025: Your TIme to Rise: Unlearn Limiting Beliefs, Unlock Your Power, and Unleash Your Truest Self    Time to Rise Mastermind: Learn more about the Time to Rise Mastermind kicking off in September 2024 and how to join us   Instagram: @ariveevargas   LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ariveevargas/   Join Arivee's  women empowering women email community for inspiration, motivation, and actionable strategies from Arivee in your inbox.  We're focusing on how to live that one beautiful precious life that you were meant to live it - with meaning, joy, aliveness, and alignment. Website: https://www.ariveevargas.com/  

Back in April 2024, I went on a wellness retreat and met Avantika Mathur. She had the brightest smile and most vibrant energy, and she led two art therapy sessions for all of us attending the retreat..  In one of the sessions, she asked us to draw: "Who are you without…all your titles." In another session, she asked us to draw: "What do you do when you're trying to protect yourself and what are you protected yourself from?" Take 20 people….give them that question, watch them draw their answer and listen to each of them as they share vulnerably each time.  That was the safe, contained experience Avantika created for us at that retreat. We also did some dance therapy because you know, music and movement is life! I kept in touch with Avantika and asked her to be on the podcast to share more of her story and her incredible work. Avantika, known as WomenPow, is a distinguished multi-disciplinary surrealist artist with over a decade of experience in the art and fashion sectors. She holds a BFA from the University of the Philippines, Manila, and an MFA from SNDT Women's University, Mumbai. Dedicated to women's empowerment, Avantika employs various artistic mediums, including canvas series, street art, and body painting, to convey her message. She collaborates with renowned fashion institutions such as NIFT and FAD, teaching color psychology, idea generation, and fashion styling. Additionally, she serves as the resident artist for leading real estate companies Raheja and Godrej. Avantika does immense social work and was the President of the Rotary Club of Navi Mumbai Industrial Area(22-23) and works with local political policymakers. As a certified therapeutic art life coach, she is part of a wellness retreat called Datu, offering Ayurvedic programs in Italy twice a year. She also supports children and women in need through art therapy across urban and rural villages.  Balancing multiple roles—artist, activist, professor, philanthropist, and politician—Avantika is married to Rahesh Donny, and they have three fur babies– a dog, Chester, and two cats, Wakanda and Troy. She lives by the motto, "When life shines in full glory, why be subtle?" In this two-part conversation, Avantika and I delve into her work and just how impactful healing and conversation through art can be, which is what I personally experienced when working with her. She shares how what may appear to someone else as a disempowered woman can still feel empowered, despite their situation. For Avantika, empowerment is really about how do we ignite change from within, when we cannot change our external environment? In her words, only you can turn misery into magic. No one can do it for you and you can't hide behind excuses.  CONNECT WITH AVANTIKA www.avantikamathur.com IG:  www.instagram.com/womenpow Email: [email protected] CONNECT WITH ARIVEE Masterclass: Sign up for the FREE Masterclass on Sept. 12, 2024: 3 Mistakes Costing You Your Well-being: For Women Who Have No Time. It's one hour. It's one of the best investments you're going to make in yourself.    Pre-order The Book: Pre-order my book coming out January 14, 2025: Your TIme to Rise: Unlearn Limiting Beliefs, Unlock Your Power, and Unleash Your Truest Self    Time to Rise Mastermind: Learn more about the Time to Rise Mastermind kicking off in September 2024 and how to join us   Instagram: @ariveevargas   LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ariveevargas/   Join Arivee's  women empowering women email community for inspiration, motivation, and actionable strategies from Arivee in your inbox.  We're focusing on how to live that one beautiful precious life that you were meant to live it - with meaning, joy, aliveness, and alignment. Website: https://www.ariveevargas.com/  

I'm glad you're here for my two-part conversation with Rachel Brooks. Rachel is an award-winning author, podcast host, entrepreneur, and champion for women's empowerment. She's a captivating storyteller who guides women on transformative journeys of self-discovery, fueling their confidence and igniting their purpose. Rachel's journey began with a personal quest for healing and wholeness. Through her book, "Chasing Perfection: A Journey to Healing, Fitness, and Self-Love," she chronicled her struggles with body image, self-worth, and the relentless pursuit of perfection. This raw and relatable story resonated with women worldwide, inspiring them to embrace their authentic selves and create lives they love. Driven by a passion to empower women through movement, Rachel founded I Am Athletics, a fitness brand that celebrates women's strength and resilience. She also created The Confident Woman, a multifaceted platform that offers resources,community, and mentorship to women seeking to amplify their confidence and step into their full potential. Rachel's work is deeply rooted in her faith, which she credits for guiding her through challenges and illuminating her path toward discovering her identity and purpose. She believes that every woman has a unique story to share and a powerful voice to impact the world. Through her authentic vulnerability and unwavering belief in women's potential, Rachel is a catalyst for transformation, inspiring women to rewrite their narratives and embrace their limitless possibilities. In this two-part episode, Rachel and I delve into her story, and how we can stop chasing perfectionism and stop hustling for our worth. Rachel shares what you can do to start looking inward and uncover who you really are, and flip the script on your negative self-talk and your thoughts and feelings of unworthiness. She also shares how living authentically and in your truth is one of the keys to more freedom and fulfillment, in the way you define them.   CONNECT WITH RACHEL   Books: Chasing Perfection - https://amzn.to/3SqsUL5 Fit From Within - https://amzn.to/3UQJfdI Podcast: The Confident Woman Podcast: https://apple.co/3VTvkEp Website: https://www.iamrachelbrooks.com   Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/iamrachelbrooks LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamrachelbrooks CONNECT WITH ARIVEE Masterclass: Sign up for the FREE Masterclass on Sept. 12, 2024: 3 Mistakes Costing You Your Well-being: For Women Who Have No Time. It's one hour. It's one of the best investments you're going to make in yourself.    Pre-order The Book: Pre-order my book coming out January 14, 2025: Your TIme to Rise: Unlearn Limiting Beliefs, Unlock Your Power, and Unleash Your Truest Self    Time to Rise Mastermind: Learn more about the Time to Rise Mastermind kicking off in September 2024 and how to join us   Instagram: @ariveevargas   LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ariveevargas/   Join Arivee's  women empowering women email community for inspiration, motivation, and actionable strategies from Arivee in your inbox.  We're focusing on how to live that one beautiful precious life that you were meant to live it - with meaning, joy, aliveness, and alignment. Website: https://www.ariveevargas.com/

I'm glad you're here for my two-part conversation with Rachel Brooks. Rachel is an award-winning author, podcast host, entrepreneur, and champion for women's empowerment. She's a captivating storyteller who guides women on transformative journeys of self-discovery, fueling their confidence and igniting their purpose. Rachel's journey began with a personal quest for healing and wholeness. Through her book, "Chasing Perfection: A Journey to Healing, Fitness, and Self-Love," she chronicled her struggles with body image, self-worth, and the relentless pursuit of perfection. This raw and relatable story resonated with women worldwide, inspiring them to embrace their authentic selves and create lives they love. Driven by a passion to empower women through movement, Rachel founded I Am Athletics, a fitness brand that celebrates women's strength and resilience. She also created The Confident Woman, a multifaceted platform that offers resources,community, and mentorship to women seeking to amplify their confidence and step into their full potential. Rachel's work is deeply rooted in her faith, which she credits for guiding her through challenges and illuminating her path toward discovering her identity and purpose. She believes that every woman has a unique story to share and a powerful voice to impact the world. Through her authentic vulnerability and unwavering belief in women's potential, Rachel is a catalyst for transformation, inspiring women to rewrite their narratives and embrace their limitless possibilities. In this two-part episode, Rachel and I delve into her story, and how we can stop chasing perfectionism and stop hustling for our worth. Rachel shares what you can do to start looking inward and uncover who you really are, and flip the script on your negative self-talk and your thoughts and feelings of unworthiness. She also shares how living authentically and in your truth is one of the keys to more freedom and fulfillment, in the way you define them.   CONNECT WITH RACHEL Books: Chasing Perfection - https://amzn.to/3SqsUL5 Fit From Within - https://amzn.to/3UQJfdI Podcast: The Confident Woman Podcast: https://apple.co/3VTvkEp Website: https://www.iamrachelbrooks.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/iamrachelbrooks LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamrachelbrooks   CONNECT WITH ARIVEE Masterclass: Sign up for the FREE Masterclass on Sept. 12, 2024: 3 Mistakes Costing You Your Well-being: For Women Who Have No Time. It's one hour. It's one of the best investments you're going to make in yourself.    Pre-order The Book: Pre-order my book coming out January 14, 2025: Your TIme to Rise: Unlearn Limiting Beliefs, Unlock Your Power, and Unleash Your Truest Self    Time to Rise Mastermind: Learn more about the Time to Rise Mastermind kicking off in September 2024 and how to join us   Instagram: @ariveevargas   LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ariveevargas/   Join Arivee's  women empowering women email community for inspiration, motivation, and actionable strategies from Arivee in your inbox.  We're focusing on how to live that one beautiful precious life that you were meant to live it - with meaning, joy, aliveness, and alignment. Website: https://www.ariveevargas.com/

Ilhiana is an Executive & Leadership Transformational Coach, a DEI Consultant, a Hispanic advocate, a Bestselling Author, and an international motivational speaker. Ilhiana has over 20 years of global executive experience in top Fortune 500 companies leading and coaching professionals and businesses to success.  As the founder of BeLIVE Coaching & Consulting and Co-President of UNITED LATINAS, Ilhiana is a certified expert in leadership and DEI best practices that help build resilient, collaborative, and high-performing leaders and cultures.  She has earned multiple recognitions and awards globally, including the 2021 Top 10 Inspiring Women to Watch and ALPFA Latina to Watch, a 2022 Stevie Gold Award, and a 2023 P&G Alumni DEI Award. Ilhiana also serves on different Boards supporting initiatives that center on empowering women and the Hispanic community. Ilhiana graduated with honors as a Chemical Engineer in Mexico City and lives in Rhode Island with her husband and two kids.  I met Ilhiana on LinkedIn. We connected over a virtual coffee chat and never looked back.  She was one of the reasons I joined United Latinas too. I find her story and her work incredibly inspiring, so it was really a pleasure to be able to talk to her about all of the things. In this episode, Ilhiana shares with us her story and all the pivots and transitions in her life and how she navigated them. She also shares the importance of recognizing yourself, how to move into action instead of staying in thinking mode, the fear of failure and fear of success, as well as the thoughts we have that really hold us back from doing what we may really want to do. Be sure to rate and subscribe to this podcast, and share with a friend! CONNECT WITH ILHIANA https://www.belivecoach.com/ United Latinas: https://www.unitedlatinas.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ilhiana-rojas7/   CONNECT WITH ARIVEE Masterclass: Sign up for the FREE Masterclass on Sept. 12, 2024: 3 Mistakes Costing You Your Well-being: For Women Who Have No Time. It's one hour. It's one of the best investments you're going to make in yourself.  Pre-order The Book: Pre-order my book coming out January 14, 2025: Your TIme to Rise: Unlearn Limiting Beliefs, Unlock Your Power, and Unleash Your Truest Self  Time to Rise Mastermind: Learn more about the Time to Rise Mastermind kicking off in September 2024 and how to join us Instagram: @ariveevargas  LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ariveevargas/ Join Arivee's  women empowering women email community for inspiration, motivation, and actionable strategies from Arivee in your inbox.  We're focusing on how to live that one beautiful precious life that you were meant to live it - with meaning, joy, aliveness, and alignment. Website: https://www.ariveevargas.com/  

Ilhiana is an Executive & Leadership Transformational Coach, a DEI Consultant, a Hispanic advocate, a Bestselling Author, and an international motivational speaker. Ilhiana has over 20 years of global executive experience in top Fortune 500 companies leading and coaching professionals and businesses to success.  As the founder of BeLIVE Coaching & Consulting and Co-President of UNITED LATINAS, Ilhiana is a certified expert in leadership and DEI best practices that help build resilient, collaborative, and high-performing leaders and cultures.  She has earned multiple recognitions and awards globally, including the 2021 Top 10 Inspiring Women to Watch and ALPFA Latina to Watch, a 2022 Stevie Gold Award, and a 2023 P&G Alumni DEI Award. Ilhiana also serves on different Boards supporting initiatives that center on empowering women and the Hispanic community. Ilhiana graduated with honors as a Chemical Engineer in Mexico City and lives in Rhode Island with her husband and two kids.  I met Ilhiana on LinkedIn. We connected over a virtual coffee chat and never looked back.  She was one of the reasons I joined United Latinas too. I find her story and her work incredibly inspiring, so it was really a pleasure to be able to talk to her about all of the things. In this episode, Ilhiana shares with us her story and all the pivots and transitions in her life and how she navigated them. She also shares the importance of recognizing yourself, how to move into action instead of staying in thinking mode, the fear of failure and fear of success, as well as the thoughts we have that really hold us back from doing what we may really want to do. Be sure to rate and subscribe to this podcast, and share with a friend! CONNECT WITH ILHIANA https://www.belivecoach.com/ United Latinas: https://www.unitedlatinas.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ilhiana-rojas7/   CONNECT WITH ARIVEE Masterclass: Sign up for the FREE Masterclass on Sept. 12, 2024: 3 Mistakes Costing You Your Well-being: For Women Who Have No Time. It's one hour. It's one of the best investments you're going to make in yourself.    Pre-order The Book: Pre-order my book coming out January 14, 2025: Your TIme to Rise: Unlearn Limiting Beliefs, Unlock Your Power, and Unleash Your Truest Self    Time to Rise Mastermind: Learn more about the Time to Rise Mastermind kicking off in September 2024 and how to join us   Instagram: @ariveevargas   LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ariveevargas/   Join Arivee's  women empowering women email community for inspiration, motivation, and actionable strategies from Arivee in your inbox.  We're focusing on how to live that one beautiful precious life that you were meant to live it - with meaning, joy, aliveness, and alignment. Website: https://www.ariveevargas.com/  

This week the tables are turned as Arivee is interviewed by Nelly Alba on her podcast, "Back to HER".  Nelly is a mindset and life-alignment coach for moms. We talk about prioritizing your well-being, and share actionable advice to help you reclaim joy and fulfillment in your life. It's a conversation about the real self-care - the kind that sustains you beyond the fleeting indulgence of a spa day.  Nelly was a special education teacher for ninth grade newcomer students. She's also worked as Director of Youth After-School Programs for students in third grade to postsecondary education. She received her Psychology (ABA focused) degree from Hamilton College, and her Master's in Education at Boston University. CONNECT WITH NELLY  Website  (Itsnellyalba.com)  Podcast  ("Back to HER" Podcast)    CONNECT WITH ARIVEE Masterclass: Sign up for the FREE Masterclass on Sept. 12, 2024: 3 Mistakes Costing You Your Well-being: For Women Who Have No Time. It's one hour. It's one of the best investments you're going to make in yourself.  Pre-order The Book: Pre-order my book coming out January 14, 2025: Your TIme to Rise: Unlearn Limiting Beliefs, Unlock Your Power, and Unleash Your Truest Self  Time to Rise Mastermind: Learn more about the Time to Rise Mastermind kicking off in September 2024 and how to join us Instagram: @ariveevargas LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ariveevargas/ Join Arivee's  women empowering women email community for inspiration, motivation, and actionable strategies from Arivee in your inbox.  We're focusing on how to live that one beautiful precious life that you were meant to live it - with meaning, joy, aliveness, and alignment. Website: https://www.ariveevargas.com/

Martine Williams is a life coach, keynote speaker, public motivator, podcaster, and mompreneur. She knows what it takes to build a business from the ground up... while prioritizing time with her husband and two sons. Martine became a thriving entrepreneur heading a multimillion-dollar organization, leading and coaching nearly 28,000 women. With more than 17 years as a leader and national speaker, Martine found her passion for helping other women win at work without losing themselves in the process. She knows the struggles all Mompreneurs face: How to find harmony without experiencing serious burnout. As the Founder and CEO of Illuminate YOU Coaching, she delivers a proven approach for empowering women and leadership teams to breakTHROUGH burnout and get from where they are to where they want to go with more clarity, confidence and courage. In this two-part episode, Martine and I delve into why clarity, knowing your strengths, and slowing down to understand what is most important to you in this season is so critical.  Martine addresses how to get intentional about where you're headed and why, and how to redesign your life.  CONNECT WITH MARTINE IG: @martine31williams Website: Martinewilliams.com CONNECT WITH ARIVEE Masterclass: Sign up for the FREE Masterclass on Sept. 12, 2024: 3 Mistakes Costing You Your Well-being: For Women Who Have No Time. It's one hour. It's one of the best investments you're going to make in yourself.    Pre-order The Book: Pre-order my book coming out January 14, 2025: Your TIme to Rise: Unlearn Limiting Beliefs, Unlock Your Power, and Unleash Your Truest Self    Time to Rise Mastermind: Learn more about the Time to Rise Mastermind kicking off in September 2024 and how to join us   Instagram: @ariveevargas   LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ariveevargas/   Join Arivee's  women empowering women email community for inspiration, motivation, and actionable strategies from Arivee in your inbox.  We're focusing on how to live that one beautiful precious life that you were meant to live it - with meaning, joy, aliveness, and alignment. Website: https://www.ariveevargas.com/

Martine Williams is a life coach, keynote speaker, public motivator, podcaster, and mompreneur. She knows what it takes to build a business from the ground up... while prioritizing time with her husband and two sons. Martine became a thriving entrepreneur heading a multimillion-dollar organization, leading and coaching nearly 28,000 women. With more than 17 years as a leader and national speaker, Martine found her passion for helping other women win at work without losing themselves in the process. She knows the struggles all Mompreneurs face: How to find harmony without experiencing serious burnout. As the Founder and CEO of Illuminate YOU Coaching, she delivers a proven approach for empowering women and leadership teams to breakTHROUGH burnout and get from where they are to where they want to go with more clarity, confidence and courage. In this two-part episode, Martine and I delve into why clarity, knowing your strengths, and slowing down to understand what is most important to you in this season is so critical.  Martine addresses how to get intentional about where you're headed and why, and how to redesign your life.  CONNECT WITH MARTINE IG: @martine31williams Website: Martinewilliams.com CONNECT WITH ARIVEE Masterclass: Sign up for the FREE Masterclass on Sept. 12, 2024: 3 Mistakes Costing You Your Well-being: For Women Who Have No Time. It's one hour. It's one of the best investments you're going to make in yourself.  Pre-order The Book: Pre-order my book coming out January 14, 2025: Your TIme to Rise: Unlearn Limiting Beliefs, Unlock Your Power, and Unleash Your Truest Self  Time to Rise Mastermind: Learn more about the Time to Rise Mastermind kicking off in September 2024 and how to join us Instagram: @ariveevargas LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ariveevargas/ Join Arivee's  women empowering women email community for inspiration, motivation, and actionable strategies from Arivee in your inbox.  We're focusing on how to live that one beautiful precious life that you were meant to live it - with meaning, joy, aliveness, and alignment. Website: https://www.ariveevargas.com/

Yvonne Castaneda is the author of Pork Belly Tacos with a Side of Anxiety: My Journey Through Depression, Bulimia, and Addiction (Santa Monica Press), a memoir for young adults, and a part-time faculty member at the Boston College School of Social Work where she teaches Basic Skills in Clinical Social Work and Social Welfare Policy. She is the founder of SoulFuerza. As a clinical social worker and therapist, she has worked primarily with the Latinx population in community health centers in Boston, with a focus on providing therapeutic support and treatment to adverse populations suffering from complex trauma. Yvonne's passion is working with under-served populations and providing a level of clinical care that is culturally competent, an approach to patients and clients that focuses on respect and authenticity. Having worked for many years in the fitness and wellness industry before getting her masters in social work from Boston College, Yvonne approaches her work with an eye on the mind-body connection and the effects of trauma on both the physical body and the brain. Her holistic, culturally sensitive approach is rooted in respect, truth and compassion.  She respects the unique way in which you show up in the world. She believes there is power in discovering your truth, and showing compassion. She uses different treatment modalities to treat symptoms that are triggered by any number of life stressors: family conflicts, relationship concerns, medical conditions, work related stress, acculturation difficulties, existential angst.  Yvonne is also a certified EMDR therapist and offers treatment for PTSD and other trauma-related disorders.   In this two-part episode, Yvonne shares her story, including why she went to get her masters in social work when she was 45, after a fitness and wellness career.  And we dig into self-love, how to start working on deep transformation and healing, and what to do with all the baggage you've been carrying for too long, that contains beliefs and attachments to stories that aren't helpful to you.  CONNECT WITH YVONNE SOULFUERZA: https://www.soulfuerza.com/about LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yvonne-castañeda-licsw-a45b3214/ CONNECT WITH ARIVEE Masterclass: Sign up for the FREE Masterclass on Sept. 12, 2024: 3 Mistakes Costing You Your Well-being: For Women Who Have No Time. It's one hour. It's one of the best investments you're going to make in yourself.  Pre-order The Book: Pre-order my book coming out January 14, 2025: Your TIme to Rise: Unlearn Limiting Beliefs, Unlock Your Power, and Unleash Your Truest Self  Time to Rise Mastermind: Learn more about the Time to Rise Mastermind kicking off in September 2024 and how to join us Instagram: @ariveevargas LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ariveevargas/ Join Arivee's  women empowering women email community for inspiration, motivation, and actionable strategies from Arivee in your inbox.  We're focusing on how to live that one beautiful precious life that you were meant to live it - with meaning, joy, aliveness, and alignment. Website: https://www.ariveevargas.com/