Unleash Your Light w/ Luz
by Luz Plasencia
Are you wondering how real women like you overcome challenges in their lives and achieve their definition of success? Do you want to know the secrets, tips and strategies that have helped them get unstuck and find fulfillment in their personal and professional lives? Do you love hearing inspirational stories of so-called “failures” and success of other Latina women? Unleash your Light w/ Luz is a space where we dive into the incredible stories of resilient women, mostly Latinas, who turned dreams into reality. Explore their upbringing, pivotal moments, and the surprising twists that reshaped their American dreams.This podcast isn't just about success; it's about making transformative decisions, and realizing the true essence of these women's aspirations. But, most importantly, it's a beacon of hope for you, the listener. It will be packed with actionable step-by-step tips that can help you define
Episodes
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Leverage Over Validation: How to Network with Purpose w/ Lea White
Are you walking into rooms looking for validation… or for leverage? In this episode of Unleash Your Light w/ Luz, we’re shifting the way you think about networking. Because it’s not about collecting business cards, being liked, or proving your worth. It’s about making intentional, aligned...
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Your Midlife Glow Up Starts Here
In this episode, Luz discusses the challenges and transformations that women experience in midlife. She explores the confidence shift, awakening of consciousness, navigating perimenopause, identity recalibration, refining lives, embracing midlife, and the potential for the best season yet....
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Time Travel Through Photos with Natalia Acevedo - Healing, Motherhood & Legacy
What if every photo you take is a form of time travel? In this heartfelt conversation, Luz sits down with photographer, mom, and entrepreneur Natalia Acevedo to talk about the deeper meaning behind photography and why it’s so much more than just “capturing a moment.” Natalia shares how losing her...
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From the Cubicle to CEO: How Kayelani Vasquez Built Boss Babes & Brunch and Found Her Purpose
Kayelani Vasquez, CEO and founder of Boss Babes and Brunch, shares her journey with Luz, from corporate life to entrepreneurship, highlighting the challenges, lessons learned, and the power of community. Her story inspires women to overcome fears, take risks, and leave a legacy, emphasizing the...
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From Loss to Legacy: Faith, Resilience & Purpose-Driven Marketing w/ Kim Decena
In this conversation with Luz, Kim Decena shares her inspiring journey as an entrepreneur and mother, detailing her experiences growing up as the daughter of immigrants and the impact of losing her mother at a young age. She discusses how these challenges shaped her resilience and approach to...
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Finding Calm in the Chaos: Mindfulness, Stress, and Joy in Uncertain Times
In today’s episode, I’m joined by someone who has been a mentor, friend, and guiding light in my life: Maritza Puello. Maritza is a senior media consultant, communications strategist, and mindfulness, wellness, and leadership coach who helps people connect mind, body, and spirit in both life and...
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From Teacher to Entrepreneur: Balancing Business & Motherhood
In this engaging conversation, Luz interviews Giselle Velasquez, a dynamic entrepreneur who transitioned from a decade-long teaching career to owning multiple businesses in the event industry. Giselle shares her journey of self-discovery, the challenges of balancing motherhood with...
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The Courage to Change: Becoming the Courageous Version of You
Happy New Year, friends! In this first episode of 2026, we’re diving into a topic so many of us are feeling right now: courage — not the loud, dramatic kind the world loves to celebrate, but the quiet, everyday, deeply personal courage it takes to grow into the next version of yourself. This...
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Goal Setting Without Burnout - 3 mindset shifts to achieve your goals with clarity & alignment
If traditional goal setting feels overwhelming, exhausting, or no longer fits your life, this episode is for you. In this solo episode of Unleash Your Light w/ Luz, we’re rethinking goal setting for women who still want to achieve big dreams but without burnout, hustle culture, or sacrificing…
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S2 E8: Turning Life's Challenges into Purpose
In this episode of Unleash Your Light w/ Luz, we dive into the powerful and inspiring story of Rachel DiSalvo, a trailblazing realtor, entrepreneur, and woman whose journey shows what’s possible when resilience meets purpose. Rachel shares her real, raw upbringing in Canarsie, Brooklyn, where she...
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Grateful but Overwhelmed: Why "Having It All” Can Still Feel Heavy
You’ve worked hard to create a beautiful life - a career, family, home, achievements and you are grateful. But at the same time… something feels off. You’re stretched too thin, restless, or quietly wondering: “Is this really it?” In this episode of Unleash Your Light, Luz gets real about the...
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It's never too late to reinvent yourself. A conversation with Dr. Kim Johnson Hatchett!
Balancing Motherhood, Medicine, and Motivation with Dr. Kim Hatchett In this inspiring conversation, I sit down with Dr. Kim Johnson Hatchett—a neurologist, hospital administrator, wife, and mom of two—to talk about women’s health, resilience, and the power of pursuing your passion no matter your...
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How to Pay for College with Scholarships
Sky‑high tuition? Not on Crystal Goliday’s watch. In today’s episode of Unleash Your Light with Luz, we meet Crystal Goliday “The Fund Finder for Education” —the woman who earned 3 college degrees with ZERO student‑loans and now helps families do the same. 🎙️ What you’ll learn Step‑by‑step…
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Build a life you love in Midlife without the Hustle
Are you in your 40s or 50s and wondering, “Why can’t I push like I used to?” Fatigue, brain fog, sleepless nights, and the constant pressure to do more—it’s not in your head. It’s midlife, and your body is asking you to shift into a new rhythm. In this episode of Unleash Your Light w/ Luz, I’m...
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The Thing You’re Avoiding Is Holding You Back
In this episode of Unleash Your Light with Luz, we’re getting real about avoidance and how it’s keeping you stuck. Avoidance doesn’t always look like hiding. Sometimes it shows up as: Overthinking every little move Filling your schedule with endless tasks Telling yourself “you’ll start later”…...
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Redefining Success: You’re Already Living What You Prayed For
Are you chasing your goals so hard that you’re missing the blessings you already have? In this heartfelt episode of Unleash Your Light with Luz, I’m opening up about a powerful realization I had recently: so much of what I once prayed for is already here. Today, we’re redefining what success…
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How to Align Your Goals with God’s Purpose for your Life
Episode Title: How to Align Your Goals with God’s Purpose for your Life Episode Summary: In this episode of Unleash Your Light w/ Luz, we explore how to align your goals with God’s purpose. If you’re feeling stuck or unsure if you’re on the right path, this episode will help you refocus with...
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Reset and Realign: Why Intentions Matter More Than Big Goals
Episode Title: "Reset and Realign: Why Intentions Matter More Than Big Goals" Episode Summary: Luz is back after a much-needed break! In this episode, she opens up about navigating one of her toughest years, including her experience with perimenopause, burnout, and the importance of prioritizing...
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From Stuck to Unstoppable: The Power of Life Coaching w/ Marc Hildebrand
In this episode of "Unleash Your Light with Luz," Luz sits down with Marc Hildebrand, a seasoned life and performance coach specializing in family-focused entrepreneurs. Marc is Luz's life & performance coach and one of the co-founders of the Push Coach Certification School, where Luz became...
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Navigating Caregiving: A Journey of Love and Sacrifice with Micki Fernandez
Join Luz in a heartfelt conversation with Micki Fernandez, a devoted health and wellness coach who also serves as a full-time caregiver for her mother battling dementia. Micki candidly shares the profound challenges she faces in maintaining a delicate balance between her personal life and...
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Shedding Light on Perimenopause: My Personal Journey
In this episode of the "Unleash Your Light with Luz Podcast," Luz dives into the often unspoken and misunderstood topic of perimenopause. Sharing her personal experience and insights, Luz sheds light on the physical and emotional symptoms that women may face during this transitional phase before...
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Creating Your Vision: A Roadmap to Your Dreams
Episode Summary: In this episode of *Unleash Your Light with Luz*, host Luz discusses the importance of creating a vision for your life. She shares personal experiences and insights on how having a vision can help you stay focused, motivated, and aligned with your goals. Luz emphasizes that it's...
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My 5 Strategies to Navigating Life's Curveballs and Achieve your Goals
In this episode of "Unleash Your Light with Luz," Luz explores how to achieve goals when life presents challenges. Luz discusses how setbacks often occur when pursuing dreams, citing personal experiences and the importance of faith during tough times. She shares how she maintains resilience…
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The ONE thing that positively changed my career, my marriage and how I parent my girls.
Hola! I'm thrilled to talk about something that's truly transformed my life: personal development. Join me as I share my journey with personal growth, from stumbling upon self-help books to becoming a health coach. From browsing bookstore aisles to embracing morning routines, personal growth has...
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From Brooklyn Streets to Real Estate Heights w/ Rachel DiSalvo
Join Luz in this heart-to-heart conversation with the incredible Rachel DiSalvo, a trailblazing realtor whose journey is nothing short of inspiring. In today's episode, Rachel takes us on a captivating ride through her life, from the bustling streets of Brooklyn to the thriving world of real...
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Architecting Dreams & Composing Life: Alondra Alberti’s Story of Courage and Trusting Her Instincts
Interview with Alondra Alberti Summary: Alondra Alberti is a multifaceted, creative and energetic woman. She’s an architect, recording artist, mom and wife among other things. She’s a very intuitive person with incredible energy who’s light shines wherever she goes. When we met we had such a...
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Doing it scared, being persistent and finding inspiration in other women's stories
In this heartfelt debut episode of “Unleash Your Light w/ Luz,” I take you on my personal journey, sharing the excitement and fears that fueled the creation of this podcast. Drawing on my nearly two decades as a journalist, I talk about my love for storytelling, particularly focusing on the...
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Unleash your Light w/ Luz - Trailer
Welcome to Unleash your Light w/ Luz, where we dive into the incredible stories of resilient women who turned dreams into reality. Explore their upbringing, pivotal moments, and the surprising twists that reshaped their American dreams. Don't miss my very first episode on January 15, 2024!!…
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About this show
Are you wondering how real women like you overcome challenges in their lives and achieve their definition of success? Do you want to know the secrets, tips and strategies that have helped them get unstuck and find fulfillment in their personal and professional lives? Do you love hearing inspirational stories of so-called “failures” and success of other Latina women? Unleash your Light w/ Luz is a space where we dive into the incredible stories of resilient women, mostly Latinas, who turned dreams into reality. Explore their upbringing, pivotal moments, and the surprising twists that reshaped their American dreams.This podcast isn't just about success; it's about making transformative decisions, and realizing the true essence of these women's aspirations. But, most importantly, it's a beacon of hope for you, the listener. It will be packed with actionable step-by-step tips that can help you define
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