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Grab a cup of tea and join these two hosts who have a lot to say. Maricela and Belen invite you to sit tight and join the ride. We talk about everything and anything; from personal experiences to trending topics….just life.

Belen & Maricela


    • Apr 20, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 45m AVG DURATION
    • 40 EPISODES


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    Ep. 40: 'Til The Next Time!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2021 38:33


    Belen and Maricela invite you to join them down memory lane on the last episode of the first season. The co-hosts spill the tea about their favorite moments throughout the show and give the chisme on some of the guests. Belen and Mari have enjoyed sharing their experiences and brutally honest thoughts with you all. Stay tuned for season 2!

    Ep. 39: Is It Too Late?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2021 41:49


    Belen and Maricela get pumped to talk about the societal pressure of having children. The ladies agree that you must embrace the baby bump and there's nothing wrong with dancing to the beats while preggo. Whether you want your own children, want to adopt, or just simply want to live life without kiddos, let's love life and enjoy it to the fullest. The best advice is to stop asking couples when they're expecting because you don't know what they are doing behind closed doors. 

    Ep. 38: CAUTION: It Never Goes Away!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2021 45:58


    Belen and Maricela were joined by producer to talk about how those social media posts can come back in the future to bite us in the butt. There are many ways to make lasting memories on the internet, but be cautious with what you post. Let's just say some of us may be screwed looking for job in the future!

    Ep. 37: Say Yes to The Banda!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2021 52:45


    When it comes to planning a special event, things can become very complicated with all the logistics involved. Event planners can often be your best bet! And the best part is that they take the weight off your shoulders. Belen and Maricela spill the tea on the hurdles they've experienced when they've planned a special event, and share their secret on how they bonded! P.S. your co-hosts are ready to crash your next party and the best part is that it won't cost you a dime! 

    Ep. 36: Is It Forgivable?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2021 50:26


    Cheating is something that is very common for many couples and the struggle is real. Belen and Maricela spill the tea on their thoughts about what leads people to emotionally and physically cheat. Is cheating something that couples could overcome? Let's find out!

    Ep. 35: Love Me Right

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2021 44:00


    Belen and Maricela were joined by Producer Pancho this week to talk about their needs and styles regarding love languages. Throughout the episode, the co-hosts learned a lot about each other, but also, about how important thoughtful gifts really are. Listeners get ready, because the ladies don't hold back about the essentials in a relationship. #Solid7

    Ep. 34: Don't Make Me Mad

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2021 46:04


    Belen and Maricela spilled the tea about their conflict resolution styles and let's just say...the ladies are always right! It is always important to let go of resentment and talk things through, even when the first instinct is to slash the tires of those who have hurt us. Whether you freeze, fight, or flee, don't let it ruin your vibes.

    Ep. 33: This Isn't Gonna Work

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2021 52:28


    Belen and Maricela welcomed special guest, Joseph Martinez! There are always two sides to a story and the ladies had to make sure the dudes shared their deal breakers. Let's just say Joseph has the formula figured out and taught our co-hosts that men have their check-list as well. Regardless of the deal breaker, it is important to practice self-love first!

    Ep.32 Boy BYE!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2021 43:45


    Your favorite co-hosts, Belen and Maricela, get brutally honest on this episode as they share their deal breakers when it comes to men. Let's just say they have quite the list! There isn't anything wrong with knowing what you want, but can everyone handle it?

    Ep. 31: S.E.X.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2021 36:01


    Belen and Maricela start this episode with a twist! Sex can often be a taboo topic, but our hosts believe it is important to create opportunities for vulnerability and a little self-disclosure. There are tricks and tips to increase self-acceptance and rocking our bodies the way they are! Remember, swing them curls ladies!

    Ep. 30: Making Money Moves

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2021 46:04


    Belen and Maricela are joined by Yesi Casas to explore the decision-making process around purchasing or selling a home. There is so much support and resources out there that not making moves could literally cost you money! Whether you are buying a home, planning on selling, or looking into an investment property, there is always a realtor willing to help. If you are in the Denver Metro area, be sure to hit up our girl Yesi! And remember, make them money moves!

    Ep. 29: Oops I Said It Again

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2021 32:00


    Belen and Maricela take you down memory lane with some of their biggest regrets throughout the podcast. The co-hosts highlight some hilarious moments from previous episodes and wish they could change the past. Since the past cannot be changed, let's embrace our f*** ups with a smile!

    Ep. 28: It's a Solid Seven

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2021 36:55


    Belen and Maricela are both in the adulting process and talk about ways in which they have become a solid seven. Accountability, resilience, self-care and clean calzones all play a big role in adulting. Remember, you don't want to ever fully reach the adulting process unless you are willing to be the go to person for everyone else.

    Ep.27: I Wasn't Impressed

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2021 44:01


    Belen and Maricela welcome you to the first episode of 2021! 2020 has taught us that our expectations are often not met and that outcomes are just so unpredictable. Our co-hosts share their biggest disappointments from trendy towns to weight loss procedures. The hype often just ain't real!

    Ep. 26: Out with The Old, In with The New

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2020 46:11


    2020 is ending and Belen and Maricela decided to end the year with a bang! The ladies shared some very deep and personal events experienced this year and their wishes for 2021. It's no secret that 2020 has been filled with struggles for many people, but it also created a different outlook on life for others as well. Chin chin y un brindis for our hopes and wishes in 2021!

    Ep. 24: Mixing Love with the Holidays

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2020 41:30


    Belen and Maricela get in the holiday spirit and get brutally honest about their gifting experiences. There is a lot of stress around who's house you go to first, what you gift, and most importantly, when to introduce your boo to the family. The girls are definitely good gift givers, but this isn't always reciprocated!

    Ep. 24: Anything for Selenas!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2020 44:29


    Belen and Maricela jumped on the bandwagon and gave their reviews on the new Netflix Original, Selena The Series. Most importantly, showing appreciation that Latinos are representing in mainstream America! The ladies had a lot to say, from AB looking like fire to Suzette living in the shadows. So what happens when the co-hosts agree to disagree? You get an episode that is entertaining AF.

    Ep. 23: Enhancing Your Confidence

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2020 61:09


    This one is for the Chonas! Porque lo que se ve, no se pregunta. Special guest @glam.by.liz spilled the tea and was 100% raw as she joined Belen and Maricela in the journey of exploring beauty enhancements. From BBL's to lashes, there are so many things people can do to increase self-confidence and feel like an all time Chingona.

    Ep. 22: Don't Just Hit It & Quit It

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2020 44:57


    Long-term relationships are often not suiting for everyone, but Belen and Maricela are both pros at staying in it for the long run. There are obvious pros and cons to long-term relationships, but who can deny that having a ride or die by your side isn't comforting?

    Ep. 21: Men Be Talking

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2020 43:55


    In this episode, Belen and Maricela share the truth about men's gossip habits. Our co-hosts believe that although women are often stereotyped about being chismosas, the men don't stay behind! Everyone agrees that men love to chismear too, but do a great job keeping their bad habits in the DL.

    Making Memories

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2020 41:41


    Belen and Maricela love making memories with friends and what better way to do it than traveling with friends! Who makes the traveling cut for you? Our co-hosts agree that there is a criteria to be met when traveling in groups... but most importantly, know who your friends are.

    Ep. 19: Treat Yo Self!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2020 40:31


    In this episode, Belen and Maricela open up about their good and bad habits when experiencing stress. In times of a global pandemic, a presidential election, and social isolation, everyone must remember to practice self-care. The co-hosts agree that there are no excuses! Self-care can be incorporated into our daily routine and decision-making process. Life is short so...treat yo self!

    Ep. 18: Is Tolerance Cancelled?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2020 47:07


    In this episode, Belen and Maricela spill the tea as they share their opinions about tolerance, cancel culture and the current political climate. The co-hosts share their passions and desire for empathy and willingness to have open conversations...well sometimes. People's views and beliefs are often based on lived experiences, but is there a thin line where people lose their tolerance for each other behind a computer screen?

    Ep. 17: The Unseen Music Box

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2020 48:41


    Belen and Maricela end the month of October with a bang! The co-hosts and producer share their stories with paranormal activity. From hearing sounds, watching video footage, to seeing spirits. This is a no-no for many, but for our co-hosts this is the kind of tea they like with an extra side of spooky.

    Ep. 16: Dancing with the Devil

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2020 44:06


    In this episode, Belen and Maricela open a can of worms and speak about the dark side of selling your soul to the devil. Based on the conversation, it seems everyone agreed that there is an underground world we tend to overlook. Whether it's fame, money, or even a dance, the devil seems to know our weaknesses and makes us offers when we are at our most vulnerable state. Be careful whose hand you shake.

    Ep. 15: Nahuales... Do They Exist?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2020 40:34


    In this episode, Maricela drops some knowledge regarding Nahuales, also known as shape shifters. Belen and Pancho are left speechless after watching a video live of a Nahual on the episode. Everyone agrees that you do not want to ever upset a Nahual and wonder about their existence.

    Ep. 14: Is it me or is it Brujeria?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2020 44:43


    In this episode, Belen and Maricela introduce the topic of Brujeria to start of the month of October. The co-hosts share their personal experiences growing up with mal de ojo and limpias. The tea is spilled as the co-hosts explore love spells and the impact of negative vibes. The ladies want to hear from you about your brujeria stories!

    Ep. 13: The Dating Scene Part 2: Attraction is a Package

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2020 51:34


    In this episode, Belen and Maricela ask special guest Jalene to break down the dating scene for females in times of The Rona. Jalene shares her must haves and talks about being on the struggle bus to find "the one". The ladies do not hold back and share advice on how to make men's dating profiles pop!

    Ep. 12: The Dating Scene Part 1: Swipe to Success

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2020 53:56


    In this episode, Belen and Maricela are joined by special guest Niko to talk about dating from a man's perspective. Niko spilled the tea and talked about what doesn't work on online dating profiles and learning to have basic conversations! Our hosts don't hold back and share their opinion about success in the dating world.

    Ep. 11: Savers vs. Spenders

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2020 38:20


    In this episode, Belen and Maricela dive into the conversation about financial literacy and the importance of having "fun money". The co-hosts identify their spending patterns and realize they should re-examine their budgets if they decide to become mothers. Nonetheless, Belen and Maricela agree that everything is better with balance.

    Ep. 10: Forgive But Never Forget

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2020 45:56


    In this episode, Belen and Maricela explore forgiveness in its many forms and those difficult times when resentment may be present. They dive into talking about trust, cheating, personal attacks, and when it's tough to forgive. The hosts pinpoint where they are on the forgiveness spectrum and both agree that it is not fun to seem weak or get played.

    Ep. 9: We're Just Friends

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2020 50:22


    In this episode, Belen and Maricela are joined by T to discuss whether significant others are allowed to have friends of the opposite sex. Over the course of the conversation the hosts realize that there are different rules to be followed to have friends of the opposite sex. Special guest T shares his personal experience in addressing uncomfortable situations.

    Ep. 8: Expectation vs. Reality

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2020 43:04


    Belen and Maricela explore the glamorous world of photo enhancements and filters. From slight modifications to real-life lawsuits, the hosts try to figure out what makes us want to alter our reality.

    Ep. 7: Cinderfella

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2020 57:30


    Belen and Maricela are joined by special guest Neva to spill the tea about men's inflated confidence and overstepping boundaries. They share cringe-worthy experiences as they depict what works and what doesn't work when making a move. Not all men are this way, but if the shoe fits, lace that sh*t up!

    Ep. 6: The Toxic Scale

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2020 53:59


    Belen and Maricela break down toxicity in relationships and share their appreciation for "Chicas Toxicas". The ladies discuss the root causes of toxic individuals and whether there is a "healthy" amount of toxicity people should have. The hosts take us down memory lane, where their unhealthy behaviors led them to interesting situations.

    Ep. 5: Shhhhh! Snitches Get Stitches

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2020 59:10


    Belen and Maricela are joined by the infamous "Mr. O" to spill the tea and share their secrets. There are highly classified secrets and those not so secret. When the secret is too good...do you choose to share it or do you keep it to yourself? Nonetheless, keep your mouth shut when it comes to secrets or else...

    Ep. 4: Yeezy Taught Me

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2020 44:54


    Whether you love him or hate him, no one can deny Kanye is in your face. Our hosts, Belen and Maricela, were joined by Yesi to talk about Kanye. From music to marriage to mental health, the ladies sit down to discuss some of the topics that surround Kanye.

    Ep. 3: You Kill The Spider!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2020 45:09


    In this episode, Belen and Maricela embrace some traditional gender roles and denounce others. Our hosts shed light to some of the gender norms that men resent, from being the handyman to the bug killer. The Answers with Personalitea segment was introduced and the hosts spilled the tea.

    Ep. 2: Sh*t popped up - Entanglement

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2020 27:51


    Maricela and Belen chime in to the controversial talk about entanglement. Our hosts aren’t left out as they get entangled in conversation about open relationships and everything that comes with it!

    Ep. 1: I Did It For The Gram

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2020 43:34


    Belen and Maricela discuss some of the social pressures we face in today's world. From careers to big booties, our hosts break down how these social pressures impact our daily lives.

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