Hidden Julz

In Episode 45, I speak with Tia Hogue, a powerlifter, online coach & fitness influencer. She is from Redlands now residing in the Los Angeles area. Tia begins by telling us her experience being a student athlete. The challenges that comes with and the perks she got as well. We talk about what it is like being a student of color navigating a predominantly white institution. Then, we get into how Tia got into powerlifting. She highlights what it's done for her and the impact that the powerlifting community has had on her. She tells us more about her competition at nationals this year, what her goals are as a powerlifter and how finding the right coach was a huge step towards her success. It was a great episode! Make sure to listen to it. 

In Episode 44, I speak with Shanghaii, a videographer, director, designer & up and coming YouTuber. He is originally from Colorado now residing in Los Angeles. We navigate many different topics with Shanghaii including cultural identity, the growth and challenge of moving, how COVID impacted relationships with friends. We also talk more about the power of delusion through success, pushing through adversity and how sudden turmoil can literally flip your life around. We end with Shanghaii sharing more about how he went from Miami to Los Angeles. He tells us about his new business where you can customize your own jeans called NETA. He also opens up about his film school! Make sure you listen to learn more about this amazing individual!!!

In Episode 43, I speak with A Beautiful Dae, a local singer from Los Angeles.  We talk about her journey through dealing with various health complications including multiple sclerosis. She tells us that it has helped her to sing because it became a tool of healing for her. We also discuss her influences and inspirations in music. Dae opens up about her various job experiences and the skills she has acquired through them. Overcoming all this advesity, she opens up about how challenging the education system was. Her path to singing became very clear to her. Thus, we discuss that transition of becoming a full time musical artist. We discuss how she found opportunities in the most unexpected places. In addition, we talk about what her creative process looks like. Everything from the role of the internet on music careers to the role of music on young lives, we discuss so much within the music industry. This was a great conversation getting to know the one and only A Beautiful Dae. Make sure to check out some of her songs. My top 3 are It Pours (When It Rains), Damsel in Distress, G.T.F.Y. (I Gotta Thing for Ya). Follow her @abeautifuldae09 on instagram!! 

In Episode 42, I talk to Vanessa, the owner of Carniceria La Sirena in Compton, California. We talk about her journey through her different jobs and the various lessons she has learned. We talk about balancing family responsibilities and how, being within family, she actually got the idea for her business. Vanessa shares with us that she found purpose and passion in business. One of the biggest lessons she shares is overcoming self doubt and taking it one step at a time with business. Don't worry about the finish line, worry about that next step. Half way through the episode, we talk about what business model she utilized to start the carniceria (meat shop). As a woman in business, Vanessa gave us the reminder to advocate for yourself and to be willing to take up space as a woman. Your business is worth you making the extra effort to make it a reality. ..We end of the episode by highlighting how her opening day went, what her goals are with the carniceria and how she hopes to empower women in business. We are symbols of resilience!!! Unidas jamas seremos vencidasssss

In Episode 41, I talk to Gema and Edwin, co-owners of Green Valley Micro Greens and Squeaky Soap Company. They are from Delano, CA now residing in Los Angeles, CA. They share their journey being first generation students that come from Mexican immigrant parents. We talk about what high school was like for them as well how their post grad went. Going from community college to Cal State University, Bakersfield, they are very transparent on the feelings that that experience brought. We talk about their move to Los Angeles and how that related to the start of their businesses. Gema shares with us the art of making soap while Edwin shares more on the topic of growing microgreens. We end with one business tip from both Gema and Edwin. Together, they tell us what their goals are for the future! Tune into this special episode that is relaunching Hidden Julz! So happy to be back. 

In Episode 40, I speak with Prinda Belle, an upcoming artist from LA who currently resides in the Bay Area. She is a fusion of an r&b singer mixed with a little bit of K-Pop and a little bit of 00s nostalgia! We talk about Prinda in high school and how her transition to the bay was. We also highlight how being a singer helps her within her career as both a preschool teacher and a nanny. As we get further into Prinda's music career, we do discuss one of her collaborations with artist Fredoo as well as the previous EP she dropped named 'Like This'. Before I let her go, we did have to discuss dream collaborations, her message to her fans, and her goals as Prinda Belle. Stay tuned later this month as her new single 'WHOA' will be dropping!! Please support your fellow singers, go listen to a song right after this episode!!!!! WOO

In Episode 39, I speak to Wes G Polo, also known as Anson. He is both a musician and a filmmaker who we highlight back in Episode 3; please listen to that episode first. Within this episode, we touch base on the previous project his film company, Black Rose Productions, was working on.  We talk about the challenges and progress of that. We then go into a new web series that Anson and his team are working on. This leads us to talk about his debut album he is finishing called “Unfiltered Thoughts of a Restless Mind”. We talk about his previous work including filming a music video for Low Tides, which will be featured on the debut album.  Towards the end of the episode, we highlight some of the more creative projects that Anson has been working on including his twitch stream show The Solo Show as well as his role as a producer for a podcast called Professionally Undeveloped. Tune in to this episode!!   --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/julia-silva79/support

In Episode 38, I talk to Katherine, an upcoming model and personal trainer from South Central, Los Angeles, CA now living in Washington D.C. We start with many topics including dealing with anxiety and panic attacks in college. as well as Katherine's transition from home to college. Within that, we talk about the importance of being open to getting help with mental health.  As we navigate her post graduation experiences, Katherine highlights that no longer having a community is the most difficult part. However, she made it her intention to start a community for herself in DC. We also discuss sleep induced vertigo and the importance of rest.  The biggest theme in the episode is speaking your dreams into existence and, more importantly, how the way others knowing your dream propels you towards opportunities you did not think were possible.  From getting asked to host community workshops as a head coach to being asked to come on set as a model for Twisted Tea, dreams are worth chasing and Katherine reminds us to take up space. Please enjoy this wonderful episode that we had so much fun filming! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/julia-silva79/support

In Episode 37, I talk to Lyric, your spiritual advisor. Previously spoke to her in Episode 2, so make sure to watch that one first. We touch base on where she was back when we filmed Episode 2. We talk about taking a break to focus on spiritual growth. We also talk about numerology a lot and how to be intentional with social media. From wanting to create a physical space to returning to passion projects, this was a great episode to learn to manifest and visualize. At the very end, Lyric drops us a few book recommendations especially for those who practice African spirituality. You don't want to miss this episode! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/julia-silva79/support

In Episode 36, I talk to Marlene, a bartender from Riverside, CA. She tells us about becoming a single mother at a very young age and that leading to her having to find different ways to hustle for her daughter. She started with bartending at pop up events especially local events at residences. She explains she would also sell sweet treats while at her bartending events. We end with Marlene's tips and tricks about bartending. Don't miss this great episode!!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/julia-silva79/support

In Episode 35, I talk to Christina, a local screenwriter from Los Angeles. She and I start by talking about how she has always been a writer. However, previously would write solely for herself as opposed to others. The school system was not always meant for her because of how easy her photographic memory made school for her.  We talk about her journey into screenwriting and how someone who needed help on Youtube helped jumpstart her career.  After meeting her husband, he really helped push her towards greatness, past imposter syndrome and a now recognized screenwriter. We move on to talk about Echoes, Christina's new animated film coming out in film festivals all around you soon. She gives us pieces of wisdom so you definitely do not want to miss this amazing episode. Come dive into the screen writing world with me!  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/julia-silva79/support

In Episode 34, I talk to Sam Tarell, the founder of Divergent University. We begin by talking about how he first got involved in entrepreneurship through hoop brothers. Sam shares a few lessons he learned from working on hoop brothers. Afterwards, he dives into divergent vs. convergent thinking, how to start a business and the power of ideas. This was a great episode and the best part was in the end when we highlight Sam's mission to develop leaders and the missing piece of the education system --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/julia-silva79/support

In Episode 33, I talk to Ray Riley, an up and coming musical artist from San Diego, California. We talk about his experiences growing up as an athlete and the mentality it instilled in him. We build on that topic as he mentions the soft skills he was able to transfer from football and apply to music. We then talk about his first shows and the beauty of staying authentic as an artist. He tells us a bit more of his “Rookie of The Year” project released earlier this year. From musical influences to lessons learned in music, this episode demonstrates to us the unique way that music can be utilized as a way to create a brand.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/julia-silva79/support

In Episode 32, I talk to Cristal, the founder of Lead Fitness and Nutrition. We talk about her experiences being a first generation student and the challenges that came with that. We connected on our similar experiences of abandonment from the institutions we went to. [*warning explicit content* Minutes 16:00-18:00 very heavy conversation, emotional, discussing thoughts of not being "alive"] Cristal then talks to us about being a bar back and how she let go of that to get involved in personal training at Equinox. She mentions how she made it known that she wants to be a holistic coach. Towards the end, she tells us how her getting off birth control actually led to her usage of sea moss which then became her small business.  [*warning loud mic at the end*] my mic gets really loud for some reason --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/julia-silva79/support

I went ahead and answered some Q+A questions, provided below. I also gave an update on some of my Hidden Julz from previous episodes. Feel free to follow our instagram & tiktok page @hiddenjulzz Q+A Questions: What are you most looking forward to with starting up your podcast? Do you set lofty goals that take time or several smaller more achievable goals? What's been the biggest challenge to your healing thus far? What's one word of advice you'd want to give your younger self? Marvel vs. DC? Why? What are some things you'd want to do if you found out the world is ending next week? What inspired you to create a podcast? Thank you all for all the support! Much love. Xoxo, Julz --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/julia-silva79/support

In Episode 29, I talk to Dave, the creator and owner of Lifelong Productions, the content creation & production house responsible for all the original content on his online television network: DaveLifeTV. He has 3 1/2 years of content creation on @DaveLifeTV, reaching 7000 followers aka "Lifers", and reaching 125 episodes of his most popular show, the adult-themed relationship podcast #DaveLifeAfterDark!!! Dave also has content focused on current news, politics, and investing. By day, Dave is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and a Principal Research Analyst in the Aerospace industry. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/julia-silva79/support

In Episode 28, I talk to Anthony, the lead real estate agent at The Luevanos Group, a real estate brokerage. In this episode, Anthony opens up about his transition from community college to a four year university. He also speaks on what his first steps towards getting into real estate license looked like. From sharing his daily tasks to providing advice for young high schoolers, Anthony provides a plethora of advice for anyone out there listening. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/julia-silva79/support

In Episode 27, I talk to Ralphie and Sal, the owners of From Our Casa To Yours, a plant based goods and home decor small business. We start off talking about both of their migration stories; Ralphie coming from Mexico and Sal from El Salvador. We get into both of their high school experiences and they open up about their experiences growing up as part of the LGBTQ community. Sal and Ralphie then talk to us about their business and what the beginnings of that looked like as well as the goals they have set for themselves. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/julia-silva79/support

In Episode 26, I talk to Sarita, the founder of Sarita Wellness. We talk about how she experienced being adopted and shifting from life in El Salvador to living in Missouri with her white American mother. She opens up about the effects of the experience. Through her identity struggles, she was eventually led to her coaching business that helps others recognize shifts in their identity. We end on tips that Sarita has in regards to being a coach, how she started and advice she has for others wanting to coach. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/julia-silva79/support

In Episode 25, I speak with Tianny, one of the co-founders of Gracious Wealth. Tianny is currently a licensed financial professional seeking to open her own financial firm. She talks about how she got involved in finance and tips she recommends. She dropped out of college to be in finance full time. We end on her giving my listeners financial advice. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/julia-silva79/support

In Episode 24, I talk to Mylee, the owner of Bub-lee Web & Graphic Design. She mentions to us how she is currently in classes to help her improve her graphic skills. She mentions her experiences while working with her mom's boutique. Even though she is barely a month into her business, she provides us with an important insight of what those first steps are. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/julia-silva79/support

In Episode 23, I talk to Carla, the owner of Casita Candles. We have a really great conversation about where she came from. She was born in El Salvador and migrated with her family to Canada and she now lives in San Diego. She opens up about how she is now correcting things of her past. We switch to how she went about starting Casita Candles. She ends up revealing a lot of tips that any future candle makers would love to hear! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/julia-silva79/support

In Episode 22, I speak to Nicolette, the owner of its Random, an affirmation-based stationary brand. She speaks about her experiences being from the east coast; being born in Maryland and traveling to study in New York. She talks about her career in acting and theater that led her there. Then, during the pandemic, she found herself propelled to remind people to affirm themselves. It set her on the purpose-driven journey that got her to begin its Random. That very same energy is what brought her to Los Angeles where we met. She expresses what being new to a city is like and what being a new business owner is like. She ends on talking about what she sees the future of itsRandom being. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/julia-silva79/support

In Episode 21, I talk to Alejandro, the owner of Raised by Immigrants Clothing. He talks to us about the different paths he's pursued including music, customer service, and eventually owning his brand. He opens up about different topics like the discipline football taught him, the upsetting he learned in his previous jobs and even legal aspects to his brand now. Overall, Alejandro gives us a look behind the meaning of his brand and all the experiences it took to build him up to that point. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/julia-silva79/support

In Episode 20, I talk to AngelBB; he is a musician. Angel and I talk about his experience being in a punk band while in high school. He also talks about the uncertainty he felt being a musician and the pressures that society placed on him to go to college. Being from the same generation, we understand each others' frustrations. He continues and gives advice to other musicians out there, either aspiring to be or in their humble beginnings. If you're passionate about it, do it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/julia-silva79/support

In Episode 19, I talk to Trevor, the host of the Global Renaissance Podcast. We start off with his early years and he mentions a lot of cool insights on his take at being a student at Harvard. As a recent graduate, he talks about the different jobs he's currently involved in. He mentions that he started his podcast while at school. When COVID hit, it halted his plans, put everything on pause but now he's back at it! He reminds us that you can do whatever you want and if you're the best at it, someone will pay for your skillset. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/julia-silva79/support

In Episode 18, I speak to Angel, the CEO of Angel Mobile Notary Services. He and I discuss his years during high school where we learn that his school was reconstituted and all his teachers fired. We then get into his post grad where he begins to tell us his journey towards becoming a notary. The most fascinating part was that to become a notary you only have to be 18, pass a literary exam and follow the protocol towards getting licensed. Angel also opened up about some of his future goals and gave amazing advice!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/julia-silva79/support

In Episode 17, I talk to Jemila, the owner of Precious Charms by Jem. She opens up about the many changes of her past; she's had the opportunity to move to a lot of different cities. We talk about many topics including perfectionism, beginner's luck and temporary setbacks. She gives us such a cool insight into her process as a crystal miner. We end on her passion for being a doula. For those who don't know, a doula is a healthcare professional who provides emotional, physical and informational help during pregnancy, childbirth, and even miscarriages. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/julia-silva79/support

In Episode 16, I talk to Nesta, the filmmaker behind The Darkness Within. We talk about how losing his football career due to an injury led to an early mentality switch for himself. He also gives us a look into how he got into film. Nesta opens up about mental health so we do touch base on that. We end on a story about resiliency. Nesta opens up about losing his account on tiktok. This was a conversation you don't want to miss. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/julia-silva79/support

In Episode 15, I talk to Karla, the owner of the brand For Ceillia. For Ceillia is a boutique that targets women of all sizes. This episode was very rooted in Karla's experiences as a teenage mother, her passion for the retail industry and her experience becoming a more inclusive boutique. We speak about her transition between running a store for someone else and how the closure of the store she worked at pushed her to do For Ceillia full time. She mentions a lot of great experiences but the one that stood out has to be her experience with a customer that propelled her to be the change she wanted to see and have more brands with size inclusivity. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/julia-silva79/support

In Episode 14, I speak with Daionna, the owner of The Crown Jewel Hair Collection: A luxury experience you deserve. Daionna shares with us what it was like being a student in biology and the challenges that came with that. She then goes on to tell us about her experiences as a manager and how she would take the wrap for her employees. She shares so so much wisdom on the hair industry including how she ensures consistency time and time again, her recent experiences at pop up shops and her plans to expand. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/julia-silva79/support

In Episode 13, I talk to Jay, our other favorite co-host on the Jav & Jay Digital Podcast. Jay explores his earlier years with us and shares that he was one of the first in his Island to get a degree in technology. The exposure to this field propelled him to start a digitized project with Jav. Upon having more free time, Jay pushed them towards the podcasting route. Listen in the episode as we explore his podcasting style and some of his favorite moments on the show so far! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/julia-silva79/support

In Episode 12, I talk to Jav, one of the co-host on the Jav and Jay Digital Podcast. Jav dives into his journey through architecture. He talks about how reading helped guide him into the entrepreneurship world. Jav opens up about how he and Jay came to develop the podcast. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/julia-silva79/support

In Episode 11, I talk to Ana, the owner of Boss Babe Jewelry. Ana and I talk about how she started her brand. She opens up on many of her experiences including how she handled someone else stealing her content. We also talk about how reels have helped grow her following. She ends on what her goals are for the future. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/julia-silva79/support

In Episode 10, I talk to Dalis, the owner of Note to Self Beauty. She and I chat about her first drop as well as her first pop up shop. She then lets us in on a few tips about how she runs her business. We end on the importance of confidence and inner beauty. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/julia-silva79/support

In Episode 9, I talk to Ashley, the owner of Ashes Creations, a press on nails business. She and I discuss her experiences after college, her current job and how she transitioned into starting a small press on nails business. We also elaborate on her future plans for Ashes Creations. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/julia-silva79/support

In Episode 8, I talk to Mayra, the owner of MMERAKI Customs, a fashion design and architecture business. She and I dive into her post-high school journey and how that propelled her into architecture. She then elaborates on the similarities between her two passions. She opens up about many things including rookie mistakes and tips to those wanting to start. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/julia-silva79/support

In Episode 7, I talk to Kia, the owner of Bee Juicy, a pressed juice business. She and I discuss the common college student experience that is gaining weight. This played a major role in her start with Bee Juicy. We then move on to discuss her experience bringing Bee Juicy to an event in New York called BevNET Live. She opens up about many things including being a mother and entrepreneur, being a black woman in predominantly white spaces and pushing yourself during moments of vulnerability. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/julia-silva79/support

In Episode 6, I talk to Edward, the CEO of Go Bright Co., an oral care brand. He and I talk about his transition from UC Santa Barbara to being an educator to starting this company. We go into details about his product development, ways he plans to expand his inventory, and pre-launch strategies. We end on why self awareness is necessary as an entrepreneur. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/julia-silva79/support

In Episode 5, I speak to Jonathan, the owner of JNuñezMedia. We discuss his life after high school in which he grew to become the photographer he is now. Jonathan lets us in on his first experience shooting a camera as well as his first client. We move on to talk about one of his most recent jobs taking photos at the Day Trip Festival. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/julia-silva79/support

In Episode 4, I talk to Lydia, the host of We're Getting Through It Podcast. We discuss navigating college, entering our 20's and the lack of information that there is in entering our 20's. We then move on to discuss the ways that she and I started our podcasts providing knowledge on the basic steps on how to start a podcast. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/julia-silva79/support

In Episode 3, I talk to Anson, the co-founder of Black Rose Productions, a film company. He and I discuss how he got started in film. We discuss how he got his team together, the equipment that his company started with as well as the project they are working on at the moment. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/julia-silva79/support

In Episode 2, I talk to Lyric who owns Readings by Cali. She and I discuss how she went from living a double life between dancing and attending a prestigious HBCU. We discuss her path into doing tarot readings. We also discuss the freedom she obtained with this business and the role it played during her pregnancy. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/julia-silva79/support

In Episode 1, I talk to Elijah Da Profit. He is a music producer from Oxnard, California. We discuss how he got involved in music and what some of his musical influences have been for his style. Elijah also provides many tips for those looking to get involved in this career. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/julia-silva79/support

In Episode 0, I talk about why it is that I am starting this podcast. I mention an experience I had that mimics what my podcast will be. The podcast is meant to inspire because we definitely get stuck in our conditioning. However, through the experiences of other people, there is much to be learned. Feel free to support the podcast on IG & TikTok @hiddenjulzpod. Thanks for the support!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/julia-silva79/support