Brick Breakers Podcast

This episode is personal and reflective. I’ve been thinking a lot about the importance of protecting young girls and boys from situations they may not fully recognize as unsafe at the time.I share parts of my own experiences growing up and what I understand now about grooming, older men, and how easily boundaries can be crossed without you realizing it in the moment. I’m speaking from my perspective as a woman, but this message is for everyone.My hope is to bring awareness and help others recognize patterns earlier than I did.📍 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brickbreakerspodcast/🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@brickbreakerspodcast🎙 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brickbreakerspodcast🔗 More Episodes: https://tr.ee/wn6vLoX1vw🔗 Connect with Brick Breakers:

In this episode, I share one of the most personal experiences of my life. I finally encountered Gods presence like I have never before once I surrendered. I found myself in a white room, facing a trash can filled with everything I thought I needed to hold onto: guilt, shame, comparison, punishment, control.At first, I didn’t want to let it go.Part of me believed those things made me better. Stronger. More accountable.But what I learned over three days was this:God wasn’t asking me to fight harder.He was asking me to surrender.This episode is about the fear of letting go, the lie that we have to fix ourselves, and the moment I realized His light was already within me.If you’ve ever felt stuck in your own thoughts, trapped in shame, or afraid to release what feels familiar — this conversation is for you.Connect with Brick Breakers:📍 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brickbreakerspodcast/ 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@brickbreakerspodcast🎙 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brickbreakerspodcast🔗 More Episodes: https://tr.ee/wn6vLoX1vw

In this episode of Brick Breakers, we explore what it means to see your worth through the relationships you build—with God, with others, and with yourself. I reflect on seasons of waiting, answered prayers that didn’t come right away, and how God answers prayers—even when it feels delayed.If you’ve ever felt overlooked, questioned your value, or wondered if God was listening, this episode is for you. Waiting doesn’t mean denial, and your worth has never been on hold.Connect with Brick Breakers:📍 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brickbreakerspodcast/ 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@brickbreakerspodcast🎙 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brickbreakerspodcast🔗 More Episodes: https://tr.ee/wn6vLoX1vw

In this first episode of 2026, we’re talking about what it actually takes to become the person you’ve been saying you want to be.Becoming a new version of yourself isn’t just about motivation or setting goals — it’s about accepting the lifestyle that comes with them, preparing for that life, and grieving the version of you that kept you comfortable but stuck.In this episode, we talk about:The hidden cost of your goalsWhy you can’t want the outcome but reject the lifestylePreparing for your future self before you feel readyLetting go of your old patterns without shaming yourselfThe ripple effect of small daily choicesLoving and disciplining yourself with compassionIf you’ve been waiting for the “right time” to change, this episode is your reminder that becoming doesn’t happen by accident — it happens through intention, honesty, and action.See you next time — and keep breaking those walls.📍 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brickbreakerspodcast/🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@brickbreakerspodcast🎙 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brickbreakerspodcastConnect With Me

In this raw and personal episode, I share my story of losing my dad — from his deportation when I was 13 to the painful reality of his passing years later.I talk about reconnecting in Mexico, the anger and guilt I carried, his salvation prayer, and the lessons grief continues to teach me.This episode is for anyone navigating loss, complicated family relationships, or the invisible walls we build to protect ourselves.Until next time, keep breaking those walls. 🧱🎧 Listen on Spotify and Other Platforms:https://open.spotify.com/episode/2tWqat227hCKTkLyN6FGLZ?si=DEp5Ah_jTOGFx4vXTOdYhw📺 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/sgFkZIJCKVA💬 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brickbreakerspodcast/#BrickBreakers #GriefHealing #Faith #Family #DeportationStories

You’re capable. You’re ready. Start anyway. In this episode of Brick Breakers, I open up about the moments I waited too long — whether it was helping my dad with his immigration status, getting serious about my health after having my first baby, or passing on a career opportunity out of fear.If you’ve ever said “I’ll start tomorrow”, this one’s for you.Time doesn’t wait. And neither should you.🎧 Listen. Reflect. Break that wall. —💬 Let’s connect:Instagram → @brickbreakerspodcastTikTok → @brickbreakerspodcastYouTube → @brickbreakerspodcast🎙 Podcast → Brick Breakers

In this episode of Brick Breakers, I open up about the deep inner work that helped me change how I see myself—from guilt and shame to self-respect and confidence.I share how I struggled to forgive myself, how I stopped downplaying the life I worked hard to build, and how I found the courage to set boundaries that protect my peace. I also tie in powerful tools from neuroscience and self-image psychology to help you rewire the way you see yourself—because healing is spiritual, emotional, and practical.If you’ve ever felt stuck in who you used to be, this episode is your reminder that you are not your past. You are worthy of forgiveness, credit, and protection. Let’s break through those old beliefs—together.Follow me on Instagram: @brickbreakerspodcastWatch the podcast on YouTube: Brick Breakers Podcast

Stop letting emotions run the show. In this episode, we explore why emotional regulation is tough, the damage it can cause, and simple tools to help you take control. If you’re ready to stop self-sabotaging and start healing—this is for you.🎧 Follow the journey:IG → @brickbreakerspodcastYT → youtube.com/@brickbreakerspodcast

Grief isn’t always about losing someone to death. Sometimes, it’s about letting go of a version of yourself, a relationship, a dream, or a future that no longer exists. In this solo episode, I share the layers of grief I’ve lived through—from losing my mom at 13, to becoming a mom myself, to the painful distance from my chronically ill father. I talk about how grief doesn’t just disappear—it changes us, stretches us, and sometimes even teaches us. Whether you’re grieving someone, something, or a part of yourself, I hope this episode reminds you: you’re not alone, and it’s okay to feel it all.https://www.instagram.com/brickbreakerspodcast/https://www.youtube.com/@brickbreakerspodcast

Labor can feel terrifying, especially when it’s your first time. The unknown, the pain, the “what-ifs”—it’s a lot to process. I know because I had those same fears. In this episode, I’m sharing how I shifted my mindset, prepared my body, and built confidence for one of the biggest moments of my life. From my birth plan and the fears I faced to the reality of labor and postpartum recovery, I’ll take you through my journey—the challenges, the surprises, and what I’ve learned along the way.If you’ve ever worried about labor or just want to hear how I navigated this life-changing experience, this one’s for you. Tune in now!https://www.instagram.com/brickbreakerspodcast/https://www.youtube.com/@brickbreakerspodcast

Welcome to the first episode of 2025 on Brick Breakers! In this solo episode, I’m sharing the personal doubts I’ve faced in rebranding and restarting this podcast, along with my journey of overcoming obstacles. From a challenging upbringing filled with adversity to finding the courage to share my story, this episode dives into breaking through the brick wall of self-doubt. I’ll talk about why taking that first step toward your goals, despite fear or uncertainty, is the most important thing you can do. Plus, I’ll give you a glimpse into my story—how I’ve faced and broken through some of life’s toughest challenges—and why I’m inviting you to break through your own walls this year. If you’ve ever felt like fear or doubt is holding you back, this episode is for you. Let’s leave self-doubt in the past and step into 2025 with courage and action. https://www.instagram.com/brickbreakerspodcast/ https://www.youtube.com/@brickbreakerspodcast

In this exhilarating episode of Brick Breakers Podcast, join us as we delve into Patricia Vazquez Topete's incredible journey through her first brutal Half Ironman in Hawaii—and her decision to return. Patricia, a powerhouse in finance and community advocacy, shares the challenges, triumphs, and personal growth she experienced during this grueling endurance race. Get inspired by her determination, resilience, and passion for pushing boundaries. Tune in to hear Patricia's reflections on training, race day adrenaline, and the profound impact of endurance sports on her life. Don't miss out on this compelling story of resilience and the drive to conquer new challenges! 🌟 Patricia's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/topete2005/ Brick Breakers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brickbreakerspodcast/

In this compelling episode, join Rachel, a certified Spiritual Life Coach and Reiki practitioner based in Fresno, California, as she courageously shares her journey of overcoming feelings of disconnection throughout her life. Delving into pivotal moments of realization, Rachel candidly discusses how these feelings impacted her life and the transformative steps she took to cultivate connection and fulfillment. Filled with vulnerability and invaluable insights, this episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking guidance and inspiration on their own path to healing and self-discovery. Rachels Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamrachelreyes/ Brick Breakers Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brickbreakerspodcast/

Today's guest is Zeek Gomez with over a decade of experience in tattooing across Tulare County and Kings County. Zeek is not just a tattoo artist, but also a talented painter involved in the arts scene in downtown Visalia, CA. Check out the links below to check out his art. @browndogtattooz @brickbreakerspodcast

Tony Bernard is the owner of the Old Foxx Tattoo shop in Visalia, CA. He went to a graphic design school in Arizona's and brought back his talent to his hometown. On this episode he talks about having faced an injury that completely changed his life. And how he was able to pivot 2 years of not being able to use his leg. Old Foxx Tattoo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oldfoxxtattoo/?hl=en Tony Bernard Personal Accounts: https://www.instagram.com/pigfister/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/tony_bernard_arts/?hl=en Brick Breakers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brickbreakerspodcast/?hl=en

From Selma to the bustling cities of Fresno and Clovis, Brandan Duran's voyage is a tale of resilience and transformation. A journey marked by financial struggles, unexpected detours, and the relentless pursuit of a brighter tomorrow. Today, we unravel his story of triumph over self-doubt and the relentless pursuit of his true potential. Don't miss this episode, where Brandon shares the inspiring account of his path to overcoming obstacles and finding his voice in the face of adversity!

Patricia Vazquez Topete is a finance industry leader and community advocate dedicated to positive change. She has a strong track record in economic development and championing policies for English language learners, immigrants, and farmworkers. Her roles on the COVID-19 Vaccine Equity Task Force and in the Governor's Office, as well as her work at the Labor and Workforce Development Agency, reflect her commitment to making a difference. Patricia's international influence includes human rights policy work in Latin America. She holds a bachelor's degree in political science and philosophy and has received recognition as an Executive Fellow and a Fellow in leadership programs.

Gladys Martinez is a Mexican American woman entrepreneur, wife, and mother of two. She graduated from Fresno State with a BA in business administration with an emphasis on entrepreneurship. She was the student entrepreneur of the year in 2019, director of Grind Fresno, and currently an entrepreneurship mentor for a high school. She works as a tax specialist, has her own business, Nelias Birra Sauce, runs a podcast called Foodpreneur Network, and recently opened J&M Automotive Repair with her husband in Fresno. She previously had Tony's coconut fusion, where they sold mixed fruit and assembled it in a beautiful coconut shell. She did that for almost 6 years before moving on to her next big project. Her goal as a transformational leader is to inspire those who have suffered trauma and help them overcome obstacles while seeking their purpose. Auto Shop: https://www.instagram.com/jm_fresno/ Nelias Birria: https://www.instagram.com/neliaslabirria/ www.neliaslabirria.com Foodpreneur Network https://www.instagram.com/foodpreneurnetwork/ Brick Breakers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brickbreakerspodcast/

Today's guest is Kristen James. She is a musician and artist. She grew up in the Central Valley and graduated from Fresno State with a degree in studio art. In this episode she talks about tools that helped her face anxiety and hopelessness in her life. Discipleship School: https://gapyear.radiantvisalia.com/ Kristen Social Media: https://instagram.com/kristenjamescreative?igshid=MWZjMTM2ODFkZg== @kristenjamescreative @kristenjamesmusic Brick Breakers Instagram: https://instagram.com/brickbreakerspodcast?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==

Some days we can feel on top of the world and other days we don't know what we are doing. If you feel stuck or need a reminder of what we are capable of when we unlock our minds, keep listening. The guest in this episode is Mukesh Chinreddy, an international student from India. He got his bachelors in India at SRM University and then came to California State University, Fresno to get his masters' degree in industrial technology. He has experience with being a campus manager, finance committee, student assistant, and he currently works as an IT Plant operations analyst. He also became the president of an Indian student club at Fresno State while also supporting an Entrepreneurship club at Fresno State. He loves networking, attending music festivals and helping others with their mental health. Currently, he is seeking out a CEO position and starting a few apps to help people with their finances and mental health. Mukesh Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/dirigeant_politique/ Brick Breakers Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/brickbreakerspodcast/

If your someone who is trying to find balance between your spirituality and leadership, this podcast episode is for you. Even if you are just someone living day by day, we all encounter leadership roles, whether it's at work or at home. Today's guest is Lisa Alvarado. She was born and raised in Visalia, CA to teen parents and high school sweethearts Yvette and Lisandro, who were born on opposite sides of the border. She is the eldest daughter of 6 children. Growing up, Lisa was gifted with wisdom and a love for art and all things outdoors. At a young age, she started questioning feminist philosophy, community stewardship and justice. Lisa has been a part of so many things, such as being a health service specialist and response center agent for planned parenthood, Mar Monte,  a program manager for Act for Women and girls, TOLA fellow, airport manager, site lead, central valley philanthropy fellow, food equity and access manager and currently she has been called to lead Womxn wise.  Womxn wise is a place for people to get support in making their dreams come to life. https://www.instagram.com/womxnwise/ https://www.instagram.com/l0velylisa/

Do you feel stuck? In this podcast Alfredo Magana Villegas talks about overcoming a survival mindset and changing it into a growth one. He is a first generation Fresno State Alumni. He grew up in a low-income community which inspired him to want to help others reshape their mindset from surviving to growing. He started a small business called Unstruggle Wealth to help people with financial services and he also started Exposure Agency where he offers different marketing services. Alfredo also has a YouTube channel called Magana Mindset where he talks about overcoming different beliefs that hold us back from success. Last but not least, he is partnered with Xtreme Electronic Recycling, where they donate to the O.U.R organization in order to help stop human trafficking. Alfredos's social media: https://www.instagram.com/mr_amv_/ https://www.instagram.com/unstrugglewealth/ https://www.instagram.com/exposure_agency/ https://www.instagram.com/xtreme_electronic_recycling/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvE5xpwqu9r1HNQ4O_SrPRQ Brick Breakers Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/brickbreakerspodcast/ Host: https://www.instagram.com/yasminrising/

If you have ever dealt with grief or know someone who has this is a good episode to tune into. Jessica Lozano-Delgado is a mom of threw graduated from Fresno State and is very involved in her community. She is an advocate for the deaf and hard of hearing community, she started Visalia's first podcast and in 2019, she was the president's award winner for Tulare Kings Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and 2022 nominee for community excellence. In this episode she gives the listeners advice on how she was able to deal with grief after her husband passed away. She also talks about how she is able to help her three kids cope with greif for their father as well.  Follow Jessica on Instagram at the.healthylatina Check out The Jessica Show on Youtube Listen to Visalia's Podcast on Spotify and follow them on Instagram at Visaliaspodcast

Having someone you love deal with a chronic illness can be intimidating and scary. But at the end of the day there are always ways to overcome that life challenge. In this podcast Alicia Porras will talk about how she has helped her chronically ill mother and also helped herself keep a positive outlook on their situation.  Check out her Instagram at humble_cbd humblehempproducts.com

In this episode our guest talks about dealing with overcoming DACA status and everything that comes along with it, such as overcoming language barriers , immigration status , imposter syndrome , and overall accepting who he was.

There are thousands of homeless college students in the US today. In this episode, Jamie Moore, an English Professor at College of the Sequoias, breaks down how she faced dealing with homelessness as an undergrad during the great recession in 2008.

Karina Navarro was faced with many adversities growing up from being caught up in gangs to everyday depression and anxiety. In this podcast she talks about how she was able to become a first generation graduate and get past her daily negative mindset.

Letting go is never easy. In this episode, Alicia talks about how she lets go of the feeling of needing to control her teenager's decision to move with his dad. She learns to reflect and not take his decision personally, but rather accept it with love and let go of any negative feelings.

Moving is always a hassle and involves many obstacles, whether it is moving from school to changing jobs. In this episode, Christian talks about his experience of moving from Indonesia to the USA.

Becoming a parent, graduating and working full-time are tough times for many of us, and having the tools to navigate through them is essential for success. In this episode, Dra. Ambar Alvarez Soto breaks down the good and bad she faced while becoming a new mom, pursuing her doctorate, and working full-time.

More times than not, we are never mentally prepared to deal with the death of a loved one. In this episode, Silvia Balderas breaks down how she was able to navigate her emotions when coming to the conclusion that her mom will no longer be here. 

Shame is something everyone goes through one way or another. In this episode, Nixya talks about how she faced shame head on and found the tools that changed her perspective, something most people feel like they would have never been able to do. 

Family separation has long-term effects and many people have a hard time navigating all the emotions that arise when dealing with it. In this episode, Araceli Livier will break down how she dealt with being separated from her parents for over 11 years. 

In this episode, Shantal Reyes opens up about her experience with sexual trauma and how she was able to work through it. If you want to learn how to help yourself or someone else get past sexual trauma, tune in to hear her story and how she has been able to heal.

Hi, thank you for joining me on this new journey and learning how to break brick walls with me. Please subscribe, rate, and review so more people can listen to this podcast. I would greatly appreciate it. You can also find Brick Breakers on social media @brickbreakerspodcast. Thank you.