MuzeTalk with Zulay Henao

Actress, writer, producer, and mental health advocate Valeria Maldonado joins MuzeTalk for an honest conversation about storytelling, healing, and purpose. Valeria shares the inspiration behind her Imagen Award–nominated film The Three Sisters and why mental health advocacy is central to her work. A powerful reminder that art can create space for healing and meaningful change.

In this heartfelt MuzeTalk episode, Natalie Malchev joins us to talk about self-love, identity, and the power of seeing yourself through a kinder lens. As a celebrity makeup artist and Miss California America 2025, Natalie challenges traditional beauty narratives and shares how she’s using her platform to help women recognize the beauty they already carry.

In this powerful episode, Heather Hemmens joins us to celebrate the launch of Galifornia Undies, her new brand redefining confidence, comfort, and self-expression. We dive into her journey as an actress and entrepreneur, how she built a brand rooted in joy and empowerment, and why confidence truly starts underneath. What we cover: The inspiration behind Galifornia Undies Building a brand with purpose and heart How Heather balances Hollywood and entrepreneurship Why confidence + comfort matter more than ever Creating products that lift women up—literally and spiritually The power of reinvention and trusting your voice Links & Resources: Modern Muze: https://modernmuze.com Galifornia Undies: https://galiforniaundies.com

In this empowering episode, we sit down with Susy Diab, a Latina certified personal trainer, nutrition specialist, and founder of The SlimFit Method. Susy opens up about her journey to holistic health — from running marathons to redefining what it means to move from a place of love rather than pressure. We explore how wellness is not about perfection, but about connection: to your body, your purpose, and your inner strength. Whether you’re starting your fitness journey or reigniting your routine, this conversation will leave you inspired to see your workouts as a form of self-care, not self-criticism. Tune in for practical tips, real talk, and a fresh perspective on health, mindset, and the Latina glow from within.

In this episode of MuzeTalk, Zulay sits down with Brittney Castro, Certified Financial Planner and Head of Education at Signal Advisors, to break down the financial facts every Latina should know. They talk about the real stats on Latinas and money, why financial literacy is still an act of empowerment, and simple ways to start building wealth with confidence. Brittney shares practical tools, mindset shifts, and resources that can help you take control of your financial story — no matter where you’re starting. This is your reminder: being your own Muze includes being smart with your money.

In this episode of MuzeTalk, host Zulay Henao sits down with Jolene Rodriguez, CEO of Broken English Productions, to explore what true representation for Latinos in Hollywood looks like. From championing authentic storytelling on screen to building lasting opportunities behind the camera, Jolene shares how she’s working to reshape the industry. She also opens up about her newest passion project, Friends of Julie, a nonprofit inspired by her late sister, which carries forward a legacy of compassion, community, and purpose. At its heart, this is a conversation about vision, resilience, and the mission to create space for voices too often left unheard.

In our premiere episode of Muze Talk, we sit down with actress and producer Nadine Velazquez and her sister, entrepreneur Cynthia Velazquez, for an intimate and inspiring conversation about the power of sisterhood, mental health, and finding purpose through reinvention. The Velazquez sisters open up about their entrepreneurial journey — the highs, the healing, and the hustle — and give us an exclusive first look at their new podcast, Sis Made Me Do It, where they explore identity, wellness, and the raw realities of starting over. Tune in as they get candid about the emotional road to self-discovery, why mental health is central to their mission, and how their bond as sisters became the ultimate creative fuel.