The Meraki podcast
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Welcome to The Meraki Podcast with Maria Perez — a heartfelt space where passion, identity, and honest conversations come together.As a first-gen Latina and eldest daughter from the Milwaukee community, Maria opens up about life in her 20s with honesty and intention. Through lighthearted chats, deep reflections, and inspiring guest interviews, she explores everything from mental health and building a balanced lifestyle to practicing empathy, navigating love, and embracing growth.Each episode invites you to slow down, listen, and live with more purposeInstagram: @themerakipodcast
Episodes
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Night Time Routine For The Girls With Anxiety & Bad Sleeping Habits
Nighttime Routine for the Girls With Anxiety & Bad Sleeping Habits If your brain gets loud the moment the world gets quiet, this episode is for you. We’re talking gentle routines, cozy rituals, and the small habits that help you unwind instead of spiral. A soft reminder: you’re not “bad at...
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Financial Self Care With Gisella
This week on Meraki Podcast, we’re joined by the incredible Gisella to dive into a topic that should be on every young adult’s radar — financial self-care We’re breaking down money mindset, budgeting with intention, and building healthy financial habits that actually fit your life — no jargon, no...
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Your Nervous System is Not Your Enemy
In this episode of The Meraki Podcast, we explore how to reconnect with your body, find safety within, and move from survival to self trust. LISTEN TO THE MERAKI PODCAST ON SPOTIFY AND APPLE PODCASTS:...
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Letter To The Person Who Feels Behind
A letter to the girl who feels behind—who’s questioning her timing, her progress, or her purpose.This one’s a reminder that your pace is not a mistake.You’re not late. You’re learning. You’re becoming. You’re not behind. You’re blooming on time. new episode — a letter to the girl who feels behind...
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Living Brave, Living Soft…Season 2
Meraki Podcast – Season 2 Premiere Living Brave and Living soft We're back for Season 2! In this powerful opening episode, we’re diving deep into what it means to live both bravely and softly in a world that often demands we choose one or the other. How do you stay tender while standing strong?...
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Meraki Rebirth: Living With Intention Again
After soul restoring pause, The Meraki Podcast is back. This season begins with a return to the heart of it all: choosing everyday to live with intention, even when it’s messy, uncertain, or quiet. In this episode, I reflect on the power of rest, the lesson in the stillness, and what it means to...
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The Grass Is Always Greener Where You Water It
On today’s episode #50, I will be talking about the shiny object syndrome & how often people look for the next big thing. People become to blinded on what they don’t have and become so focused on what everyone else does have. Instead of focusing on & being stuck in a vicious cycle, appreciate…
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Voices Of Dreamers With Iuscely
On today’s episode I welcome iuscely a DACA recipient, a community mobilizer in the south side of Minowakiing, aka Milwaukee, a traditional Potawatomi, Ho-Chunk and Menominee homeland. She uses her voice and digital organizing skills to proactively write and generate events that focus on self...
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Moving On Without An Apology
Hello everyone for today’s episode on “The Art Of Letting Go” series, I wanted to talk about moving on without an apology and how to reclaim your power and peace. Today’s mood: I’m okay with moving on without the apology Thank you for tuning in don’t forget to follow @themerakipod on IG if you…
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Let People Miss Out On You
On this episode of the Meraki podcast I introduce what it means to let people miss out on you. People are wants, people aren’t needs. We have to realize that we don’t own people, we experience people. If some people reject you, you help them close the door, not begging, they miss a blessing in...
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Staying Sane, Unbothered, & Productive
Hello everyone and welcome to the month of march where I’m introducing a new theme this month which is “The art of letting go”. I truly believe that moments & situations are not happening to us but happening through us and when we become the change we seek to experience, we will experience that...
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I Am Becoming The Best Version Of Myself With Vivi
Hello everyone & welcome to the Meraki Pod! I’m super excited to be introducing my first guest of 2025!… my long time friend, Vivi! Truly the sweetest person ever! Today we dig into the history of our friendship & how we reconnected, our experience living in our 20s, our walk with Jesus, & her...
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Feeling 22! What I’ve Learned
Hello and welcome everyone! Today is a special episode as I share what I’ve learned at 22 (birthday edition) happy birthday to all my fellow Aquarius’s. Thank you for all the love! Thank you for tuning in don’t forget to follow @themerakipod on IG if you want to see the behind the scenes or...
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Hermana…I Need Your Advice!
Hi everyone! Welcome to this week’s episode where we can take a break and have a more light hearted conversation. With that being said, I will be answering your advice questions or just questions in general coming from a big sister perspective. If you would like to participate and send in your...
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I May Be Cringe But That Makes Me Free
Today we will be talking about the amazing saying “To be cringe is to be free”. I realized that I wanted to talk about this not only because it is more of a light hearted topic but because as we all know Tik Tok was banned not that long ago for what about 12 hours and I’m sure most if not all...
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Honor Your Body
In this weeks episode, we go over ways in which you can help spread body positivity to make our world a better place. We talk about how social media fits into this and how we can encourage inspiring thoughts. Caption for end of all episodes Thank you for tuning in don’t forget to follow...
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Things Have To Get Messy Before They Get Better
On this week of The Meraki Podcast, I introduce the idea that starting new things is exciting, just because you don’t know what the next step may be doesn’t mean that you have made the wrong decision. If you’ve been feeling like things are going left and you have no idea what may be going…
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It’s Okay To Change Your Mind
I've noticed something about myself or others - in periods of self-reflection, the hardest things to address are contradictions and inconsistencies. It makes sense why this is so uncomfortable to address, it's because i feel like the consistency between our beliefs and our actions gives us a…
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Thank You 2024
Thank you 2024 In this episode of The Meraki podcast, we’re reflecting on the year and talking about what it means to finish off strong. As we close of this season, I’m sharing personal lessons that’s I’ve learned, encouragement to keep pressing forward and a reminder that all plans are still in...
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How To Rest, Wellness Edition
Hello everyone! On today’s episode I wanted to be intentional about focusing on slowing down, making space, and finding meaning during hectic times. I explore how varied understandings of rest can affect our ability to gain real benefits from it. Thank you for tuning in don’t forget to follow...
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The Power of Being Yourself
Happy December! On this weeks episode of The Meraki Podcast I will be talking about The Power of being yourself and authenticity is the daily practice of letting go of who we think we’re supposed to be, and instead embracing who we are. Thanks for tuning in :)
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Season of Self Care
On this week’s episode of The Meraki Podcast, I wanted to introduce the topic of self care and how we can be intentional about when in seasons of sadness, uncertainty, change, etc. always remember that you can’t pour from an empty cup. Take care of yourself first. Sending so much love.
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You Deserve Healthy Love
Hellooo <3 On this week’s episode, I dive into the idea that we deserve healthy love. Our self love is already enough. But this is a reminder that healthy love is out there and you’re so worthy of it. But how do we recognize them? And more importantly, how do we accept them into our lives?
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The Power of Gratitude
On today’s episode of The Meraki podcast, I highlight the intention behind a grateful heart and why gratitude matters. Gratitude is a mindset that can be developed and cultivated. It is a simple habit that can help develop other area’s of one’s life…tune in to hear more.
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Finding Balance in Life
On today’s episode, I will be introducing the topic of work life balance & how balance shouldn’t be seen as something we find but something that we create. As much as consistency is key, rest can also be productive along with having fun in order to recharge our battery. Tune in to listen about…
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How Opposites Attract/ Ying & Yang
I’m excited to have zoemy back on for another episode of The Meraki Podcast! Today we break down our idea of ying & yang and how our differences balance each other out in our friendship. We acknowledge how important it is to nurture, listen, and be aware of the concept of understanding because it...
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A Reminder To Cycle Breakers: Why Showing Up Matters
Hello everyone! Today’s episode serves as a reminder to all my cycle breakers that showing up does matter. Breaking cycles is a journey within itself and it can get discouraging if you’re the only one on this path. I will be sharing my experience with being present and ways that you can show up…
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Your Skin’s One True Soulmate
Today I welcome, Kira, licensed esthetician and owner of Solfulskinstudio! We talk about her journey to becoming an esthetician & what led her down this path. Her unmatched uplifting energy & advanced education in skincare creates the perfect opportunity to enhance the benefits of receiving any...
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Inside The Mind of ADM Co-host Cristal
Today I welcome Cristal, Co-founder of Adose Of Media! Cristal is pursing a degree in Business Administration with a focus on Marketing and Human Resource Management which makes her perfect for ADM! Cristal shares her expertise in brand strategy & how important it is for her to empower other…
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Welcoming New Beginnings
Sneak peek for what is to come during the month of September! Welcoming the new seasoning means highlighting Hispanic heritage month. I hope you’re all excited to see who will be on the pod this month. Stay tuned!!
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Girlhood Transitioning into Womanhood with Zoemy & Aaliyah
On this episode of The Meraki Podcast I welcome two lovely guests, Zoemy & Aaliyah…two of my closest friends. We talk on about the transition from girlhood to womanhood where your priorities shift and you want to start cultivating sisterhoods instead of surface levels friendships, cooking more,...
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The Power Behind Adoseofmedia
Today I welcome Melissa Moreno, founder of ADM! The collab of my dreams…✨ Melissa shares memories as a creative child, her experience working 9-5, where her interior design interest came from, & overall shares the development of her very own social media agency. Melissa shares how life isn’t…
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The Real Reason You Obsess Over People That Aren’t Good For You
On this week of The Meraki Podcast I break down the real reason you obsess over people that aren’t good for you & how partial reward systems play a role. We all deserve to lead with our self worth & respect. I’m here to tell you that you can break away from the cycle of obsessing over people who...
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Reality Of Uncertainty & How To Make It Work In Your Favor
On this week’s episode of The Meraki Podcast I dive into why there is absolutely no reason why you need to keep trying to control everything. Accepting the reality of uncertainty is one of the best things you can ever practice. Control is an illusion…everything beyond this moment right now is...
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The Muse Era
On this week of The Meraki Podcast, I explain the concept of “being your own muse”. You’re the art and prize possession. There is so much creativity and inspiration in learning how to love all the sides of you. It’s all about believing that you have a style which is unique to you. Don’t forget to...
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Madre e Hija (Spanish edition)
So blessed to be here another week. For this week’s episode I welcome a very special guest…my mom, Karina. We get real personal, we talk about our faults, why we believe we struggled to connect as mother daughter, what my breaking point was, & SO MUCH MORE!
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The Secrets To Living Out Your Dreams & Making It Happen with Zoemy
Is the Meraki podcast getting a new co host?? In this episode I’m joined with my lovely Zoemy. We hear about how she manifested her moving out at 21 and how that has improved her mental health. Tune in as we dive into topics of societal pressures, dreaming of motherhood, embodying healthy…
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Man enough
On this episode of The Meraki podcast, I welcome JC and Miguel as we highlight Men’s mental health awareness month. They share their personal stories, toxic & positive masculinity, and their advice for healthy coping mechanisms. A reminder that struggling does not make a man weak, showing…
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Why dating high quality men matters
Are you ready to learn to rest in your femininity, release control of the outcome, and have clear standards from a place of identity? On this special episode on The Meraki podcast, I introduce why dating high quality men matters and what that could look like. A reminder to set your non…
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Problems with our generation!
Here comes my first “hot take” episode… tune in to hear my thoughts on what I think our bigger problems/ things we could work on in our generation are. We have all contributed & I myself am working on improving some of these aspects in life.
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Soft girl/ hot girl summer 2024
Summer is right around the corner & it’s that time of year again, hot girl summer or should I say “soft girl summer”. Today I’m talking about how to prepare for this upcoming season & how to romanticize your summer even in the smallest ways. “Hot girl summer” has so many meanings which is why I...
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Speaking up about our SA stories & owning our power
On episode #15 I have invited two lovely guests Zoemy & Valeria and we decided to bring the topic of sexual assault in our city to light. Tune in to listen to our stories, how we have handled the wave of emotions, how to be there for a loved one, how not to be afraid to use your voice, and why…
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Advice sesh #2
One thing about me… I will give advice when I’m asked about it. Take everything that I say with a grain of salt, takes what resonates with you or don’t. Tune in for a little bit of everything.
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Alone time & Self discovery
Life can get hectic, busy, & overwhelming that sometimes we forget to nurture the most important relationship in our life…the one with ourselves! Around 2021, I’ve made it a point to have intentional alone time. It’s not away easy, it isn’t always spontaneous, & you definitely do not have to…
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How to become a morning person
Are you trying to become a morning person and develop better habits to improve your morning routine? It’s definitely not easy but it’s so worth it once you have figured out what works for you. These are my topics on how to enjoy your morning and wake up earlier!
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How to actually stop caring what people think
We’ve all been there where we get caught up in the opinions of others and let the outside noise get to us. But the tables have turned and we are no longer allowing that to manifest and unfold into our lives. Today I wanted to share my advice and tips on not letting the noise or negatively control...
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Random advice sesh | how to be more charismatic & more!!
On this week’s episode, I’ve steered into a bit of an advice sesh hoping it will resonate with someone. I’m chatting about everything from creating better routines to how to have natural charisma. Take what you want & what you need from this episode
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Let’s talk about it…forgiving when it’s hard
On this week’s episode I welcome one of my besties Zoemy! Nothing is off limits for this episode. This episode was just like one of our regular one on one conversations… it’s truly Yap city when we get together. We talk about how we have forgiven those who have hurt us, why we are scared to…
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Navigating motherhood with Frida
For this week’s episode I welcome my first guest, my lovely cousin Frida. She recently became a mother to a beautiful baby boy & I reflected on how important it would be for me to highlight this blessing along with touching on the topic on how she has personally been navigating mother hood. Tune…
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Radical self responsibility
On this week’s episode, I introduce the topic of self responsibility & accountability! This enlightening discussion breaks down what might be stopping you from living to your full potential & reflection can be a powerful tool.
About this show
Welcome to The Meraki Podcast with Maria Perez — a heartfelt space where passion, identity, and honest conversations come together.As a first-gen Latina and eldest daughter from the Milwaukee community, Maria opens up about life in her 20s with honesty and intention. Through lighthearted chats, deep reflections, and inspiring guest interviews, she explores everything from mental health and building a balanced lifestyle to practicing empathy, navigating love, and embracing growth.Each episode invites you to slow down, listen, and live with more purposeInstagram: @themerakipodcast
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