PODCAST · education
Una Preguntita | Big Questions, Better Connections
by Zulean Cruz-Diaz with Z Conecta
Ever feel like you’re thriving in one area but Googling “how to adult” in the rest? Welcome to Una Preguntita—a podcast where curiosity meets growth.Your Texa-rican host, Zulean Cruz-Díaz, helps young professionals navigate life’s twists and turns. Every week, she dives into the questions that help you understand yourself, connect with others, and prepare you for your future.From emotional intelligence, to workplace dynamics, and handling tough conversations, this is your go-to spot for real talk, practical tools, and big growth. Grab tu cafecito, and tune in.
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“They’d fall apart without me” — The lie we tell ourselves
You’re working hard, doing all the “right” things… but something still feels off.Your boss’s decisions don’t make sense.You’re exhausted but it’s still not enough. And now you’re supposed to understand workplace “politics” too? Ugh.Amigui, it’s time we talk business acumen — the hidden skill that separates surviving at work from thriving in it. In this episode, Zulean breaks down what no one teaches you in your first job: how money really moves, why management thinks the way they do, and how to stop confusing busy work with impact.If you’ve ever thought, “They’d fall apart without me,” this one’s for you.Learn how to think bigger, lead smarter, and finally see the system you’re in — so you can own your space in it.Links as promised:✨Set up a time to meet 👉 Message Zulean: [email protected]✨Make your life easier 👉 Join the FromScratch group ✨Follow Zulean on IG 👉 @ZConecta ✨Follow Zulean on LinkedIn 👉 @Zuleancruz-diaz
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Stop Pushing, Start Choosing: Resiliency with My Digital Nomad Tío Elmer Díaz
“Dale, keep going, you got this!” We’ve all heard it. And at times, we need it, but at times… my Tío Elmer says, this might actually be holding us back.In this episode, I sit down with Elmer Díaz—an engineer turned digital nomad from Puerto Rico who literally works from anywhere on Earth—to talk about the real meaning of resiliency. Not the boomer version (even though he is one). Not the “grind until you break” version. The modern version; our new version.We get into: ✔️Why sometimes the most resilient thing you can do is PIVOT, not persevere. ✔️The difference between pushing through vs. pausing to ask, “Is this still meant for me?”This episode is your permission-slip to stop forcing things and start choosing yourself: Stop, reflect, and ask, “What’s next? Is it to keep pushing or is it time to pivot?” 🎧 Hit play and let’s understand what resiliency actually looks like. Links as promised:✨Learn from Tio Elmer 👉 Follow him on Medium and Quora ✨Want the digital nomad “bible”? 👉 Here’s the book ✨Make your life easier 👉 Join the FromScratch group ✨Follow Zulean on IG 👉 @ZConecta ✨Follow Zulean on LinkedIn 👉 @Zuleancruz-diaz ✨Share your thoughts 👉 Message Zulean: [email protected]
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Is failure real? How to reframe our disappointments
What if everything you’ve been calling ‘failure’ isn’t actually real? In this episode, Zulean dissects where expectations come from, why disappointments hit hard, and how to stop measuring ourselves by old rules. Want to know the secret? It’s called: exploration. Exploration and reinvention are actually the strategy for success. Click play to find out why and HOW to actually get there. Grab your cafecito — it’s time to rethink everything you thought you knew about failure.Links as promised:✨Set up a time to meet 👉 Message Zulean: [email protected]✨Make your life easier 👉 Join the FromScratch group ✨Follow Zulean on IG 👉 @ZConecta ✨Follow Zulean on LinkedIn 👉 @Zuleancruz-diaz
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Everything is scary… with Guillermo Alonso Bautista- Ramirez
Amigui, honestly, believing in yourself sounds easy until you actually have to do it... 👀Those moments when you’re doubting everything but still have to keep moving... Yeah, we’re diving into it.In this episode, I’m sitting down with my friend Guillermo “Memo” Bautista- Ramirez. After more than a decade in the insurance world, he took the leap to open his own Allstate agency here in Edinburg, Texas. We’re talking: ✔️ The difference between saying you believe in yourself vs. living like you do ✔️ Where does real confidence come from? ✔️ How to stay grounded when no one else sees your vision yetIf you’ve been needing that little reminder to trust yourself—even when it feels scary—this one’s for you.Dale y hit play 🎧✨Links as promised:✨Visit with Memo 👉 Seguro con Memo ✨Make your life easier 👉 Join the FromScratch group ✨Follow Zulean on IG 👉 @ZConecta ✨Follow Zulean on LinkedIn 👉 @Zuleancruz-diaz ✨Share your thoughts 👉 Message Zulean: [email protected]
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Well-th Over Wealth: Rethinking Money with Dina Sabnani
What if wealth wasn’t just about money? In this episode of Una Preguntita, I sit down with my friend, speaker, and healer Dina Sabnani—The Joy Activator—to explore her refreshing take on “Well-th”: happiness, health, and abundance.Dina shares how shifting our mindset around abundance can change the way we live, love, and even relate to money. We talk about the moments in her own journey where joy completely changed her path, and the hard-earned lessons she wishes others could learn sooner.If you’ve been craving a more grounded, joyful, and holistic way of thinking about wealth, this conversation will feel like a deep breath of fresh air. Links as promised:✨The Four Agreements 👉 Find it here✨Want more from Dina? 👉 Here she is ✨Make your life easier 👉 Join the FromScratch group ✨Follow Zulean on IG 👉 @ZConecta ✨Follow Zulean on LinkedIn 👉 @Zuleancruz-diaz ✨Share your thoughts 👉 Message Zulean: [email protected]
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Season 2 Sneak Peek: The Leadership Advice Nobody Gives You
Ramping up for season 2. Who dis? ¡Hola amigui! Your girl is BACK and ready to kick off season 2 of Una Preguntita! 🎉As I'm about to hit the big 3-0, I'm dedicating this whole season to the lessons that have shaped me—both in my career and personal life. But first, let me ease us back in with this power-packed mini interview my friend Leomi Lott did with me over at "Power Minutes for Project Managers."We're diving into leadership and communication—specifically how to actually LEAD without losing yourself in the process. I’m going to be honest, amigui, they don't teach us this stuff in school.Consider this your cafecito break before season 2 officially drops NEXT WEEK!Hablamos pronto,~Tu amiga, ZuleanLinks as promised:💫Leomi Lott→ Power Minutes for Project Managers Podcast✨Make your life easier 👉 Join the FromScratch group ✨Share your thoughts 👉 Message Zulean: [email protected]✨Follow Zulean on IG 👉 @ZConecta ✨Follow Zulean on LinkedIn 👉 @Zuleancruz-diaz
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Curiosity Over Clapbacks: How to Navigate Spicy Conversations with Abigail Arnold
Amigui, have you ever been in a conversation where you feel your whole body say, “¡Ay no! They are COMPLETELY wrong,” and all you wanted to do was clap back? This one’s for you. What if curiosity—not being right—was the real key to managing these conversations? I know, I know, hear me out. Today, I’m sitting down with Abigail Arnold, an attorney who’s learned how to stay curious even when conversations get gut-wrenchingly spicy.We’re talking: ✔️ How to keep calm when you feel defensive ✔️ Why curiosity beats “winning” every time ✔️ Abby’s go-to phrases for tense momentsIf you’ve ever thought, “How do I NOT make this worse?”—this one’s for you. Dale, hit play.Links as promised:✨Why do conversations go sideways? 👉 Read: The Ancient Art of Thinking for Yourself by Robin Reames✨Best short Project Manager podcast? 👉 Listen to, "Triple Take with Zulean Cruz- Diaz”✨Make your life easier 👉 Join the FromScratch group ✨Follow Zulean on IG 👉 @ZConecta ✨Follow Zulean on LinkedIn 👉 @Zuleancruz-diaz ✨Share your thoughts 👉 Message Zulean: [email protected]
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Outgrowing the You That Got You Here with Marsha Terry
Amigui… you ever get that weird "off" feeling? Like your calendar's full, your checklist's poppin', pero something feels... automatic? Like you're just going through the motions?In this episode, I sit down with my friend Marsha Terry—a mindset coach who literally has this magic way of helping you get clear without making you feel like a hot mess.We're talking about what to do when the mindsets that used to work for you start feeling… outdated. Those silent rules you didn't even know you were following. That auto-pilot energy. All of it.If you're craving a reset—but don't want to burn your whole life down—this one's for you. Deep breath. Let's get into it.Links as promised:✨Build your resource bank 👉 Connect with Marsha Terry on The Trails of Life Podcast ✨Share your thoughts 👉 Message Zulean: [email protected]✨Make your life easier 👉 Join the FromScratch group ✨Follow Zulean on IG 👉 @ZConecta ✨Follow Zulean on LinkedIn 👉 @Zuleancruz-diaz
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Why Your Circle—Not Just Your Résumé—Is Key to Career Growth with Leomi Lott
If “networking” has ever felt fake, forced, or just not your thing, this one’s for you amigui. I sat down with Leomi Lott—project manager, deep thinker, and people-first leader—to talk about what ambition looks like when it’s rooted in relationships, not just achievements.We get into: 💭 how to build a circle that actually supports you 👀 the quiet ways we grow social capital (without even realizing) 🛠️ one thing you can do today to start building meaningful career momentum—without being someone you’re notWe’re here to grow together. Dale play. Free Resources:💫 FREE Networking Playbook → Get it here 💫 Listen to more of Leomi Lott→ Power Minutes for Project Managers PodcastLinks as promised:✨Build your resource bank 👉 Connect with Leomi Lott ✨Make your life easier 👉 Join the FromScratch group ✨Follow Zulean on IG 👉 @ZConecta ✨Follow Zulean on LinkedIn 👉 @Zuleancruz-diaz
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Feeling Stuck? Skip the 10-Year Plan—Try This Instead
Feeling stuck again? Like you’re ready for a change but every next step feels like pressure, not clarity? I’ve been there. This week, I’m walking you through a 3-step process that helped me stop spiraling and actually move. No 10-year plan. No spreadsheets. Just some Post-its, a dream, and a little space to start again.This one’s for you if you’re knee-deep in a life pivot, over the hustle advice, and just need a real tool to get unstuck. Let’s map your future from where you want to be, not where you are right now.Currently loading: Clarity. Links as promised:✨Make your life easier 👉 Join the FromScratch group ✨Share your thoughts 👉 Message Zulean: [email protected]✨Follow Zulean on IG 👉 @ZConecta ✨Follow Zulean on LinkedIn 👉 @Zuleancruz-diaz
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We’re Doing It Wrong? Letting Go of Hustle Culture with Naomi Cambridge
In this special crossover episode of Una Preguntita and Notes & Quotes, hosts Zulean Cruz-Díaz and Naomi Cambridge unpack harmful social norms we’ve been taught to follow—like “your worth is tied to your productivity” and “more is always better.”With deep insight and personal reflection, they explore how hustle culture, perfectionism, and societal pressure show up in our lives—and what it means to unlearn them.Whether you're questioning productivity culture, redefining success, or simply craving a real talk moment, this conversation will leave you feeling seen, heard, and inspired to rewrite your own story.Links as promised:✨Build your resource bank 👉 Connect with Naomi Cambridge on her podcast or Instagram ✨Hidden Brain podcast mentioned 👉 Zoom out✨Make your life easier 👉 Join the FromScratch group ✨Follow Zulean on IG 👉 @ZConecta ✨Follow Zulean on LinkedIn 👉 @Zuleancruz-diaz
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Why You’re Always Tired & Off | The Power of Reflection
If you’ve been running on autopilot, low on energy, and quietly wondering, “Wait—how did I even get here?”… this one’s for you.In this episode, we unpack why reflection isn’t fluffy—it’s foundational for real personal growth. You’ll learn how our brains (especially under 40) are wired for doing—not pattern-spotting—and how developing a simple reflection practice can lead to better choices, better alignment, and more clarity.I’ll walk you through how to reflect in a way that fits your actual life—especially if you're a busy professional, skeptical of journaling, or just don’t have time to “do more.”This is your permission to stop reacting, reconnect with your self-awareness, and start realigning with who you’re becoming.Links as promised:✨Make your life easier 👉 Join the FromScratch group ✨Share your thoughts 👉 Message Zulean: [email protected]✨Follow Zulean on IG 👉 @ZConecta ✨Follow Zulean on LinkedIn 👉 @Zuleancruz-diaz
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But Did You Die? Navigating Uncertainty and Change with Deidra Johnson
In this episode, I sit down with Deidra Johnson, the brainstorm buddy you didn’t know you needed. We talk about how to shift your mindset when everything feels blurry, how to get out of black/white thinking, and why your next move doesn’t have to be perfect—it just has to be yours.Whether you’re changing jobs, moving cities, or rethinking everything—this one’s going to leave you feeling grounded, seen, and ready to move.🎧 Press play, amigui. Your future self will thank you.Links as promised:✨Share your thoughts 👉 Message Zulean: [email protected]✨Make your life easier 👉 Join the FromScratch group ✨Follow Zulean on IG 👉 @ZConecta ✨Follow Zulean on LinkedIn 👉 @Zuleancruz-diaz
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Fix Miscommunication Fast: 7 Steps to Be Understood in Any Conversation
✨Say it Right: How to be Heard live workshop 👉 Sign up hereDo you ever walk away from a conversation thinking, “Wait… that’s not what I meant”? You’re not alone, amigui. Miscommunication isn’t just awkward—it can keep you from connecting, growing in your profession, and being taken seriously. In this episode, you and Zulean will break down why your message sometimes doesn’t land. With the help of some juicy chisme and the 7-Step Communication Cycle you’ll walk away feeling much more clear on “why” next time you hit a bump in your conversations. If you're tired of getting misunderstood, this one’s for you.✨ Plus: details on my live workshop “Say It Right: How to Be Heard”—the game-based training for professionals who are done shrinking in convos.You’ll learn how to adjust your tone and presence so your voice doesn’t just fill space—it holds weight. Come get these tools and leave with that “they listened the first time” energy.🗓️ Monday, May 26 @ 6pm CST🗓️ Tuesday, May 27 @ 12pm CST🗓️ Wednesday, May 28 @ 6pm CST🎟️ Spots are limitedLinks as promised:✨Get heard 👉 Sign up for “Say it Right: How to be Heard” virtual course✨Need help with Emotional Intelligence? 👉 "Want to Thrive? Stop Ignoring Emotional Intelligence” Apple Podcast | Spotify | Youtube✨Find out your Talk Type 👉 DM me “quiz” to take the quiz ✨Share your thoughts 👉 Message Zulean: [email protected]✨Make your life easier 👉 Join the FromScratch group ✨Follow Zulean on IG 👉 @ZConecta ✨Follow Zulean on LinkedIn 👉 @Zuleancruz-diaz
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Tired of Not Being Heard at Work? Here’s What to Do
✨Say it Right: How to be Heard virtual course 👉 Sign up hereYou’ve got good ideas. Great ones, actually.So why does it feel like no one hears you—until someone else repeats the exact same thing louder and suddenly they're the genius?If you're tired of feeling invisible in meetings or drained from over-explaining yourself just to be taken seriously, this convo is for you.We're digging into what it really means to be heard at work—and no, it's not about talking more or being louder. It’s about how you show up in the moment, the way you carry your words, and how your tone can either trail off or drop anchor.And if you're like, "Wait, I need more of this in my life ASAP"... you’re gonna want to grab your spot in my new workshop:Say It Right: How to Be HeardYou’ll learn how to adjust your tone and presence so your voice doesn’t just fill space—it holds weight. Come get these tools and leave with that “they listened the first time” energy.🗓️ Monday, May 26 @ 6pm CST🗓️ Tuesday, May 27 @ 12pm CST🗓️ Wednesday, May 28 @ 6pm CST🎟️ Spots are limited—link’s in the show notes, amigui.Links as promised:✨Get heard 👉 Sign up for “Say it Right: How to be Heard” virtual course✨Find out your Talk Type 👉 DM me “quiz” to take the quiz ✨Share your thoughts 👉 Message Zulean: [email protected]✨Make your life easier 👉 Join the FromScratch group ✨Follow Zulean on IG 👉 @ZConecta ✨Follow Zulean on LinkedIn 👉 @Zuleancruz-diaz
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Struggling to Communicate? Understand Your Talk Type to Master Conversations and Boost Leadership
In this episode, Zulean dives into the four main communication styles, (aka: "Talk Types"), that influence how we show up in conversations and connect with others. Whether you're a Thoughtful Overthinker, Social Butterfly, a Quiet Storm, or Take-Charge Captain, understanding your Talk Type is key to improving your confidence, collaboration, and leadership skills. Take the quiz and tune in to learn how to navigate your style with purpose and improve how you communicate in life.Links as promised:✨Find out your Talk Type 👉 DM me “quiz” to take the quiz ✨Need to communicate better? 👉 "Get to the Point: How to Communicate Clearly and Avoid Confusion” Apple Podcast | Spotify | Youtube✨Share your thoughts 👉 Message Zulean: [email protected]✨Make your life easier 👉 Join the FromScratch group ✨Follow Zulean on IG 👉 @ZConecta ✨Follow Zulean on LinkedIn 👉 @Zuleancruz-diaz
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Micromanaging Is Out. Here’s What New Managers Actually Need
When you’re promoted into a leadership role, no one tells you that being good at your job doesn’t automatically make you good at managing people. In this episode, Zulean joins the We Are For Good pod to break down what actually helps new managers succeed—and what gets in the way.From learning to build trust instead of micromanaging, to reflecting before reacting, to asking better questions that unlock real team growth—Zulean shares practical tools and real talk. Whether you're leading for the first time, guiding a team through change, or just trying not to burn out while checking in on everyone—this one's for you, amigui.Links as promised:✨Follow the guide to stop doing and start listening 👉 The Running Plan ✨Listen to the best nonprofit podcast 👉 We are for Good✨Share your thoughts 👉 Message Zulean: [email protected]✨Make your life easier 👉 Join the FromScratch group ✨Follow Zulean on IG 👉 @ZConecta ✨Follow Zulean on LinkedIn 👉 @Zuleancruz-diaz
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Want to Be Heard? Confidence Gets You In, Charisma Makes You Matter
Confidence doesn’t come first—action does. In this episode, you and I talk about why taking messy, imperfect steps is the real way to figure out your direction and grow into your confidence. Once you’re in motion, that’s when communication tools actually start to matter.From there, Zulean gets into charisma—what it is, why it matters (especially for high-achievers), and how to find your personal balance between warmth and competence. Because let’s be honest: being heard isn’t about being the loudest in the room—it’s about connection.So if you’re ready to show up with presence, clarity, and a whole lot more confidence, hit play. ¡Vamos amigui! Links as promised:📚 Want to know if you should quit? 👉 Here’s the book 🎙️ Need to communicate better? 👉 "Get to the Point: How to Communicate Clearly and Avoid Confusion” Apple Podcast | Spotify | Youtube🎙️ Why am I not advancing in my career? 👉 “Want to level up? Grinding isn't enough. Here's how to do it” Apple Podcast | Spotify | Youtube📚 Want to declutter your brain-zoomies? 👉 Here’s the book Connect with Zulean:✨Share your thoughts 👉 Message Zulean: [email protected]✨Make your life easier 👉 Join the FromScratch group ✨Follow Zulean on IG 👉 @ZConecta ✨Follow Zulean on LinkedIn 👉 @Zuleancruz-diaz
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Handle Tough Conversations Like a Pro—So You Can Lead Boldly Without Freezing or Avoiding It- Hervin Antonio Hidalgo
Ever replay a tough convo in your head 100 times, only to freeze or avoid it IRL? You’re not the only one, amigui. In this episode, ZERA leadership coach Hervin Antonio Hidalgo joins Zulean to break down how to actually move through discomfort — whether it’s at work, with your team, or in your relationships. From the #1 leadership skill every rising pro needs to develop, to what NOT to do before a hard convo (yes, we see you over-prepping), this episode is full of game-changing takeaways you’ll want to screenshot. Bring your notes app.Contact Info:💫Get your FREE Mastermind ticket on April 22nd, email 👉 [email protected]💫Hervin and the ZERA Coaching Team 👉 https://www.hellozera.com/eventsLinks as promised:✨Build your resource bank 👉 Connect with Hervin Antonio Hidalgo ✨Make your life easier 👉 Join the FromScratch group ✨Follow Zulean on IG 👉 @ZConecta ✨Follow Zulean on LinkedIn 👉 @Zuleancruz-diaz
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Want to Grow? Here’s Why Skipping the Reflection Step Is Slowing You Down
In this episode, we’re hitting pause—not to rest, but to think. If you’re a high-achieving amigui always on the go, this one’s for you. Zulean breaks down a powerful 3-step reflection process that’ll help you check in with your progress, align with your goals, and move forward smarter. No hustle culture here—just intentional growth, quiet confidence, and plenty of real talk. Grab tu cafecito and tune in.Links as promised:✨Geeking out with Yoni Appelbaum 👉 "Is the American Dream Dead?” ✨Make your life easier 👉 Join the FromScratch group ✨Follow me on IG 👉 @ZConecta ✨Follow me on LinkedIn 👉 @Zuleancruz-diaz
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Overwhelmed? Here’s How to Drop the Right Things
Have you ever felt like you’re doing everything and still somehow falling behind? Like, you know you’re stretched too thin, but the idea of dropping something makes you low-key panic? Same, amigui. We’re getting real about overwhelm, why some things need to be dropped, and how to figure out which ones. Plus, Zulean shares the moment she realized she was carrying way more than she needed—and what she did about it. If you’ve been feeling like you just can’t keep up, you need this episode.Links as promised:✨Need to see these concepts visually? 👉 See them here ✨Make your life easier 👉 Join the FromScratch group ✨Follow me on IG 👉 @ZConecta ✨Follow me on LinkedIn 👉 @Zuleancruz-diaz
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Worker to Leader: How to Lead with Empathy and Still Drive Results
At work, you crushed it as an individual contributor, but now you're leading a team (?!)—and no one gave you a manual. Suddenly, you're responsible for people, decisions, and dynamics that feel completely different from what you were doing before. So… what actually changes when you go from doing the work to leading the people doing the work?In this episode, we’re diving into one of the hardest leadership transitions: moving from doing the work to leading the work. We’ll talk about the unexpected challenges, why the “I’ll just do it myself” mindset is a trap, and how to step into leadership with confidence—without micromanaging or burning out.Whether you're a new manager or aspiring to lead, this episode will help you navigate the shift with clarity and confidence.Links as promised:✨Follow the guide to stop doing and start listening 👉 The Running Plan ✨Make your life easier 👉 Join the FromScratch group ✨Follow me on IG 👉 @ZConecta ✨Follow me on LinkedIn 👉 @Zuleancruz-diaz
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Lost, Tired, Stuck? There's a Disconnect—Here’s How to Fix It.
Why is there a gap between what we claim is important to us and where we actually put our time and energy? You’re not alone. In this pod, we’re diving into why the disconnect between our values and our daily actions might be leaving us exhausted, unfulfilled, or more lost than anything. Get ready for stories (including the time I ditched my engineering career for a life on a Hawaiian farm), and a game-changing exercise. You and I will figure out how to sync your values with your goals—so you’re not just chasing “success”, but your version of success. Grab tu cafecito, and let’s get into it.Links as promised:✨Make your life easier 👉 Join the group ✨Want to stand in your power? 👉 Listen to this pod ✨Follow me on IG 👉 @ZConecta ✨Follow me on LinkedIn 👉 @Zuleancruz-diaz
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Breaking the Self-Doubt Cycle: You’re Closer Than You Think
Why does it feel like confidence is something you have to earn—even after putting in the work? This week, we’re breaking down self-doubt, getting real about what’s holding us back, and shifting how we see ourselves. Because the truth is, you don’t need more achievements to feel secure—you need to recognize what’s already there. Tune in. Links as promised:✨Want to know if you are anti-fragile? 👉 Here’s the book ✨Want to know how geniuses think? 👉 Here’s the book ✨Follow me on IG 👉 @ZConecta ✨Follow me on LinkedIn 👉 @Zuleancruz-diaz
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Want to Thrive? Stop Ignoring Emotional Intelligence. Here’s How to Master It
Ever find yourself regretting something you said, or wish you handled a situation differently? In this episode of Una Preguntita, Zulean dives into emotional intelligence—the real secret sauce behind career success and building strong relationships. She's breaking down how to manage your emotions (before they manage you) and why it could be the key to thriving at work and in life. Unpack how you can level up your emotional intelligence with a few easy-to-apply tips. Ready to stop second-guessing your responses? Let’s go!Links as promised:✨Need help with Difficult Conversations? 👉 Here’s a cheat sheet ✨Follow me on IG 👉 @ZConecta ✨Follow me on LinkedIn 👉 @Zuleancruz-diaz
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Struggling to Lead? You Can’t Fake Trust—But You Can Build It
In this episode of Una Preguntita, Zulean dives into the powerful relationship between trust and leadership. Ever wondered when real progress happens? Spoiler alert: It’s not just about working harder. Zulean explores how breaking free from the Drama Triangle can unlock trust, create space for growth, and elevate your leadership game. Tune in to learn practical tools for shifting from micromanagement to empowering your team and building lasting trust. Trust me, you’ll want to hear this (haha get the pun?)Links as promised:✨Want to lead better? 👉 Read: The Coaching Habit by Michael Bungay Stanier✨How to stop doing and start listening 👉 Here the Running Plan to guide you✨Need to communicate better? 👉 Listen to, "Get to the Point: How to Communicate Clearly and Avoid Confusion” ✨Follow me on IG 👉 @ZConecta✨Follow me on LinkedIn 👉 @Zuleancruz-diaz
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Want to level up? Grinding isn't enough. Here's how to do it
Feel like you’re working twice as hard but getting half as far? Turns out, success isn’t only about grinding—it’s about who you know and who’s advocating for you. In this episode, we’re diving into social capital—what it is, why it matters, and how to start building it today. Closed mouths don’t get fed, amigui. We’re diving into mindset switches, how to make connections, and opening doors you didn’t even know existed. Links as promised:✨Want an energy booster? 👉 Do Zumba with Vivi: Connect on FB or Instagram(Connect with Vivi and tell her Zulean sent you)✨Follow me on IG 👉 @ZConecta✨Follow me on LinkedIn 👉 @Zuleancruz-diaz
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Get to the Point: How to Communicate Clearly and Avoid Confusion
Ever asked your mom for advice and ended up trapped in a 30-minute side story that had nothing to do with your question? Or maybe at work, you’ve asked for a simple project update and got everything but the info you needed? Yeah… we’ve all been there.In this episode, we’re breaking down the What + Why formula for clear communication—so you can stop the confusion, avoid unnecessary detours, and get straight to the point (without being a robot). Whether it’s at home or in the office, better communication = fewer headaches. Let’s get into it!Links as promised:✨Need help with Difficult Conversations? 👉 Here’s a cheat sheet ✨Want to sleep better too? 👉 Here’s my magical sunrise alarm ✨Follow me on IG 👉 @ZConecta✨Follow me on LinkedIn 👉 @Zuleancruz-diaz
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A Little Treat [Trailer]
Una preguntita: Are you ready to dive in?If you ever feel like you’re thriving in one area but Googling “how to adult” in the rest, you're at the right place. Welcome to Una Preguntita—a podcast where curiosity meets growth.Your Texa-rican host, Zulean Cruz-Díaz, helps young professionals navigate life’s twists and turns. Every week, she dives into questions that help you understand yourself, connect with others, and prepare you for your future.From emotional intelligence to workplace dynamics and handling tough conversations, this is your go-to spot for real talk, practical tools, and big growth. Grab tu cafecito, and tune in. Links:✨Follow me on IG 👉 @ZConecta✨Follow me on LinkedIn 👉 @Zuleancruz-diaz
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Ever feel like you’re thriving in one area but Googling “how to adult” in the rest? Welcome to Una Preguntita—a podcast where curiosity meets growth.Your Texa-rican host, Zulean Cruz-Díaz, helps young professionals navigate life’s twists and turns. Every week, she dives into the questions that help you understand yourself, connect with others, and prepare you for your future.From emotional intelligence, to workplace dynamics, and handling tough conversations, this is your go-to spot for real talk, practical tools, and big growth. Grab tu cafecito, and tune in.
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Zulean Cruz-Diaz with Z Conecta
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