30 Minutes With Neddy

My next guest is Ana Sheila Victorino. Ana Sheila is the co-host of Tamarindo podcast, Tamarindo is a Latinx empowerment podcast discussing politics, culture, and how to keep your calma with well-being practices and self-love. She is also half of Queer Enamoradas, a space to celebrate queer woman enamoradas. And is a lead coach for LaunchLatinx. Launch Latinx is a movement that aims to provide opportunities and transformation to Latinx leaders, coaches, and entrepreneurs from all over the world. Thank you Ana Sheila for sharing your story with us! Find her on instagram @ la_anasheila

For this new series, I invited awesome humans who are out in the world accomplishing a goal. I hope these conversations spark some type of fire within you and give you that extra push you may need. We will start with Jocelyn Rivas. Jocelyn is this badass Salvadorian young woman who is out to break the Guinness World Records for being the youngest person, the youngest woman, and the youngest Latina to run 100 marathons. A marathon is a long distance running race of 26.2 miles. By the time the episode is released, she is only 2 marathons away from 100! I discovered her through instagram and only knew of her 100 marathon goal but as we recorded I kept being more and more amazed with her story . Jocelyn, thank you so much for joining me. Follow her journey on IG @ joselinthewarrior 

To end the Latina in LGBTQ+ series, I share my coming out story :)A special thanks to Linda, Valerie, Lupita, Fernanda, Manuela, and Evelyn for helping me bring this series to life. “To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.”

Joining me is Evelyn Perdomo. Evelyn is funny, smart, and a family woman who I am lucky to call a friend. We talk about how she did not come out of the closet, she was dragged out. We discuss lesbian representation in the media, stereotypes, and same sex parenting.

Joining me is Manuela Vasquez. She represented Colombia as a professional race car driver for almost a decade and is now a digital creator sharing stories about her number one passion, cars!Manuela came out at 29 and never imagined she would find love, let alone get married and have a wife. Today, she is living her truth, lives in Mexico City with her wife, and works doing what she is passionate about. Listen to this coming of age story and the importance of self love and self acceptance.

Welcome to the third episode of the Latinas in LGBTQ series.Growing up in Mexican catholic family, I was only exposed to the heteronormative norms of society. So I looked for gay content on the internet like Youtube and Instagram and I discovered that it shadowed my reality. There is content out there but hardly any from Mexican, Latina, or children of immigrants stories. For this series, I recorded with Latinas in the LGTBQ+ community and I am excited to share their stories with you.Joining me today is Laura Fernanda Ruiz. She is a Mexican writer, author of ‘Palabras de Desayuno,’ she owns a media production company and is the co host of ‘Las Provincianas Podcast.’ Fernanda lives in Mexico City along with her wife and she joins me to share about her coming in and coming out story.Find her on Instagram: @lapinchefer and check out her podcast “Las Provincianas”

Joining me today is Lupita from @lupita.reads. If you are aware of the ‘Bookstagram’ world, then Lupita.Reads is no stranger to you. If you have no idea what I am talking about, let me put you on! Lupita.reads is a Mexican queer well known bookstagrammer, a book blogger that highlights books written by Latinx authors and authors of color. She writes book reviews and gives book suggestions. She is married to her wife and they have a baby boy. A big thank you to Lupita for sharing her story with us.Find her on instagram @lupita.reads

Welcome to the first episode of the Latinas in LGBTQ series. Growing up in a Mexican Catholic family, I was only exposed to the heteronormative norms of society. So I looked for gay content on the internet like Youtube and Instagram and I discovered that it shadowed my reality. There is content out there but hardly any from Mexican, Latina, or children of immigrants stories.For this series, I recorded with 6 Latinas in the LGBTQ+ community and I am excited to share their stories with you. I decided to start the series with a love story because who doesn’t like a feel good story!My first guests are a married couple, Linda and Valerie. Linda is a California based Dj, known as Vonkiss. She is one of the busiest and well respected female DJs in the scene. Her wife Valerie is a resident make up artist for Fashion Week in New York, London, Milan, Paris and specializes in fashion , artists, music videos, and red carpet events. A big thank you to both of them for sharing their love story with us!You can find them on instagram as @vonkiss and @valerievonprisk.

What makes humans step outside of the box? When do we realize that we are living in a bubble? Who teaches us about emotions? Julie and Javi join me to discuss how we got into personal development, how it is helping us today, and why we think it is important for you to invest time in it. Julie is a health coach from Guanajuato, Mexico. Javi is an electrical engineer from Chicago. We discuss Maslow's hierarchy of needs, generational traumas, and self awareness.

Joining me today is Sandra Garcia, owner of Papelitos Lindos. Papelitos Lindos is a Chicago based stationery company that integrates latino roots and language through the use of custom patterns, designs, and phrases. We speak on entrepreneurship, believing in oneself, feeling worthy of success, breaking generational norms, and finding community.

Alfred is part of the LGBTQ community and a devoted Christian. He runs a ministry in Chicago and The Alfred Platform, a business dedicated to enriching the relationships that members in the LGBTQ community have with themselves, each other, and with God.In this episode, we dig deeper into the complex layers of identity. We discuss the miseducation on both the LGBTQ and Christian communities.

Manny celebrates his tenth year of being sober this year. Manny grew up in California and was in and out of jail for most of his teenage and early adult life. He was deported to Mexico more than once and was heavily addicted to drugs. One night, after a few days of binging on drugs, he came across a 24 hour rehab home. He knocked the door at two in the morning and they allowed him in. He had been sober ever since. Today, Manny has his own business, travels, and gives most of his time back to the rehab home that changed his life.

Trabajadoras: Conversations With Career Driven WomanFor the next few weeks, I will be sharing stories from different woman in different careers.Joining me today is Veteran Carmen Marin-Quarles.Carmen was born and raised in Waukegan by her single dad.She was deployed twice to Iraq and is currently pursuing her masters in social work to help veterans.

Trabajadoras: Conversations With Career Driven WomanFor the next few weeks, I will be sharing stories from different woman in different careers.Joining me today is Lissette Jacobson.Lissette is a principal at an elementary school. She was born in the southside of Chicago and moved to Waukegan at the age of 8. We discuss her educational journey as a first generation college student and first generation Mexican American.

Trabajadoras: Conversations With Career Driven WomanFor the next few weeks, I will be sharing stories from different woman in different careers.Joining me today is Liliana Buenrostro.Liliana is an artist and founder of DopeMatik, a customized fashion brand.Liliana graduated from the University of Kentucky. We talk about the inspiration behind DopeMatik and her journey as an entrepreneur. We discuss mental health and the importance of self care.Instagram @dopematikbrand

Trabajadoras: Conversations With Career Driven WomanFor the next few weeks, I will be sharing stories from different woman in different careers.Joining me today is Deputy Maria Nava.Deputy Nava was born in a small town in Zacatecas, Mexico. Her family brought her to Chicago at the age of four. Deputy Nava talks to us about her life, how and why she became a Sheriff’s Deputy, and the positive impact she is able to make for the community.

Trabajadoras: Conversations With Career Driven WomanFor the next few weeks, I will be sharing stories from different woman in different careers.Joining me today is Jacqueline Priego.Jaqueline is the writer, creator, co-director and actress of PinkSlipped.PinkSlipped is a Latinx web series that follows the lives of three best friends navigating their careers while coming to terms that they are greater than the sum of their stifling jobs, self-sabotage and cultural stereotypes.

Trabajadoras: Conversations With Career Driven WomanFor the next few weeks, I will be sharing stories from different woman in different careers.Joining me today is Irene Marquez.Irene is a recovery specialist for a pharmaceutical company and runs her business, “Sparkle by Irene Marquez,” as a freelance makeup artist. After our conversation, I would describe Irene using these three words:Passionate. Persistent. Resilient.Irene faced setbacks that can easily lead someone to self destruction. Instead, she used those challenges as stepping stones to turn her life around.Today, she is a mother, a wife, and a successful entrepreneur.

Esmeralda has her bachelor's in Criminology & Law Studies from Marquette University and went on to earn her master's degree in Criminology, Law, & Justice from the University of Illinois. Esmeralda always knew she wanted to have a career serving others. She started as a Bilingual Intake Coordinator in Chicago, where she worked with abused children. Then after, she was a Crisis Counselor for domestic violence in Lake County. She currently is a Community Resource Specialist in anti-human trafficking.

Trabajadoras: Conversations With Career Driven Woman For the next few weeks, I will be sharing stories from different woman in different careers. Joining me today is Dr. Cynthia Perez.Dr. Perez, proud daughter of an immigrant, was born and raised in Waukegan, Illinois. Since a young age, she was determined to become a doctor. She graduated from Stanford University and Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. Dr. Perez currently is a Pediatric Resident Physician in New York.

When was the last time you did something new?

The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page.

If you will live like no one else, later you can live like no one else.

Starve your distractions, feed your focus.

Imagine. Create. Inspire

What's broken can be mended. What hurts can be healed. And no matter how dark it gets, the sun will rise again.

Don't say I want to be, say I am.

Ep. 56 SERIES 1.3 - Self Love, Self Acceptance, Self Esteem with Cindy of Style Hype

What does becoming a better person mean? What does success mean? What is happiness?

30 Minutes With Neddy is back with the first series, "Becoming A Better Self." What is 30 Minutes With Neddy? Who is Neddy? Why 30 Minutes? Discover more about the mind behind the podcast and the mission of the first series of 2018.

Welcome to the last episode of the year!What better way to end the year than a fun group discussion with my best friends. We share memories, we play the "who is most likely to.." and "have you ever" game, and they close it with a great roast session on me. A big thank you to Enedelia, Dariela, Edith and Edna!

PART II - I invited two school psychologists to give us an insight into their profession. Charlene currently works at an elementary school and Isaneida works at a high school. In part one, we dive into the role of a school psychologist. In part two, we discuss mental health and signs that parents could lookout for with their children.

I invited two school psychologists to give us an insight into their profession. Charlene currently works at an elementary school and Isaneida works at a high school. In part one, we dive into the role of a school psychologist. In part two, we discuss mental health and signs that parents could lookout for with their children.

My goal this month is to reduce the shame and secrecy associated with mental health and also encourage people to seek help if they are struggling. Joining me is Lupe Murguia, a licensed clinical social worker who works with individuals with severe mental illnesses. Lupe joins me to share about her educational journey and about her role at work.

My goal this month is to reduce the shame and secrecy associated with mental health and also encourage people to seek help if they are struggling. My guest today is Karen Arzate, the founder of Fortaleciendo A La Mujer. Fortaleciendo A La Mujer is a spanish speaking women support group. Karen's goal is to empower and educate women on mental health. She shares her personal story with depression and why she started Fortaleciendo A La Mujer.

My goal this month is to reduce the shame and secrecy associated with mental health and also encourage people to seek help if they are struggling. In this episode, we will hear two different stories with individuals who have PTSD.  Anthony Ortega is from Waukegan who now lives in San Antonio, Texas. He served ten years in the Air Force and was deployed 5 times in multiple combat missions. Anthony was diagnosed with PTSD, anxiety, and depression.   Gwen Nunez, has three boys, has a full time job, and is pursuing her degree in health science. Gwen was diagnosed with PTSD and is here to share  her traumatic experience due to domestic violence. 

My goal this month is to reduce the shame and secrecy associated with mental health and also encourage people to seek help if they are struggling.  My guest today is Wendy Guadarrama. Wendy is a professional who has been traveling all over the country for work conferences. She joins me to share about her educational journey, her career, a few shake ups in her life, and how she manages life with an unwelcomed guest named anxiety.  My guest today is Wendy Guadarrama. Wendy is a professional who has been traveling all over the country for work conferences. She joins me to share about educational journey, her career, a few shake ups in her life, and how she manages life with an unwelcomed guest named anxiety. 

My goal this month is to reduce the shame and secrecy associated with mental health and also encourage people seek help if they are struggling.  Helping me kick off the series is Jesus Gutierrez, best known as "El Chuyito," an on-air personality from Chicago. Chuyito was an overnight online sensation over a viral post on his Facebook page. He used his platform to post controversial memes and create comedy-skit videos, gaining up to 50K followers. He joins me to talk about his fight with depression and hopes to encourage others to seek the help they need. Helping me kick off the series is Jesus Gutierrez, best known as "El Chuyito," an on-air personality. Chuyito was an overnight online sensation over a viral post on his Facebook page. He used his platform to post controversial memes and create comedy-skit videos, gaining up to 50K followers. He joins me to talk about his fight with depression and hopes to encourage others to seek the help they need. 

Joining me today is Carolina Trejos, broadcast journalist and host of People VIP en Español. Carolina is from Colombia and came to this country at the age of 14.  We talked about starting a new life in a new country, changing careers, moving from Chicago to California to New York, life challenges, dreams and goals! Thank you Carolina for sharing your story with us. 

Daniela shares her educational journey that lead her to become a molecular biologist. We discuss her upbringing, the challenges she faced as a latina student, and her motivation behind her future career goals. A big thank you to Daniela Castellanos for sharing her story with us. 

Joining me this week is Pedro Salazar, the artist behind Diskuuhvery Photography. Pedro shares a personal experience that completely changed his life. One mistake lead him to focus on his professional career as a full time photographer.  After finding out about the most recent earthquake in Mexico, Pedro booked a flight to Mexico to help and shares his experience with us. 

Q&A episode is here! Thank you so much for all the questions!!! Joining me is Bridget and bloggers, Jacqui and Mariana, from Sassy And Ambitious.

Joining me today is Rocellie Medina, owner of HairMafia. Rocellie is this dope chicana making moves in the Lake County area. She went from being a peleonera to branding & owning HAIRMAFIA. 

It has been a tough week but I came through with a brand NEW SOLO episode!! I share some behind the scenes experiences from my book My Sweet Vida, my podcast 30 Minutes With Neddy, my college experience, and about my funk this week... enjoy!

Joining me today is Hendel Leiva, the producer of the documentary film 'From One Mistake.' In his film, Hendel shares his one mistake he made as a teenager of targeting day laborers, despite having immigrant parents, to his transformation from being an offender to an immigrant reform activist. 'From One Mistake' is a film about the journey to self-awareness, empowerment, and action, in today’s hostile political atmosphere. ​ Hendel is also the host of 'Immigration MIC; Moving Immigration Conversations.' 

Joining me today is Jacqui and Mariana, the bloggers behind Sassy And Ambitious: Two Best Friends Striving to Empower and Inspire, One Sassy Post at a Time. They are two sassy and ambitious women who created a space where people can feel inspired and supported. Mariana shares the challenges of being a first generation college student and Jacqui shares about her challenges in choosing the correct path and career in her life. 

Joining me today is the one and only @mauriciopaints, the artist behind the 20ftx50ft "Anything for SALINAS" mural located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Born and raised in Chicago, Mauricio Ramirez is a visual artist creating contemporary murals and is here to share his story with us!

Yo! Solo episode this week!!  A YEAR AGO TODAY, I RELEASED THE FIRST EPISODE---HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!! I invite you all to come celebrate Saturday, August 26th 5pm-9pm at Green Town Tavern, 110 S. Genesee St, Waukegan, IL 60085. oh btw, I quit my 9-5 and work 24/7 now Listen to hear more...

Joining me today is Adam Carson, Director of Strategic Initiatives in the health department. Adam is from Mississippi and a new community member of Lake County.  I invited him to come share about his upbringing, knowledge, and career in the health department. Our discussion took an interesting turn and we ended up asking important questions about our educational system, the importance of starting a dialogue, and community building.

Joining me today is Valeria Rodriguez. I invited Valeria because I love knowing and hearing stories of people who step out of their comfort zone, take risks in pursuing their dreams, and are truly living a fulfilling life. Valeria is a down to earth entrepreneur who joins me to share more about the journey of owning her own business, V's Studio.