Recipes for Realness

Do jocks and cheerleaders ever grow up? Does privilege automatically lead to success? Can two people who haven't talked in 15 years relate to each other? This week my guest and old/new friend, Chad Stephens and I chat about our time in high school, the growing pains of adulthood, and the ability to hold space for new perspectives as we grow. It's a really beautiful conversation filled with laughs, truths, and so many feels. You can connect with Chad on Instagram to keep the conversation going. As always you can find me @queenarlyne on Instagram & TikTok.  Editor: JC Fredrickson juanfredrickson@gmail.com

It's been almost a year since I've recorded a podcast episode! Why? Because life has been wild and I've been doing a ton of reflection. In this first episode with a new title and new perspective, I explain why this podcast name change is so much more than that, and how I learned that you can love yourself and still not trust yourself.  Check out new episodes weekly and follow me on @queenarlyne on TikTok & Instagram and @alltherealfeelspodcast on Instagram. 

This week I'm chatting with Filmmaker, Trainer, and Domestic Engineer, Cynthia Martinez. During the pandemic Cynthia was moved to capture and illuminate the stories on first generation high school students navigating the road to college while also being locked down.  From her own upbringing, she knew that the road to college for many is much harder without a network and resources. In our conversation we cover what her experience was like, the similarities in our high school years, and a sneak peak at the moving stories she is telling with her film. 

Known as "Your Latina Nutritionist," Dalina Soto joins us to talk about why she is an anti-diet dietitian. She brings in a beautiful cultural lens to her work reminding us that we can enjoy the foods we grew up on AND be healthy. We discuss health, food, why the Keto diet is actually unhealthy, and why the BMI is total bullshit.  Check her out on Instagram @your.latina.nutritionist, on Twitter @latinanutrition, and on TikTok @yourlatinanutritionist.  Learn more about her programs here: https://yourlatinanutritionist.com/

This week I am chatting with a true queen and incredible mother, Ashten O'Malley. We talk about her journey through unexplained infertility, the ways her friends showed up for her, and tips on ways to support those and yourself along this journey. Vulnerability, strength, and a lot of laughs are included in the recipe of this amazing mama. I highly encourage everyone to follow Ashten on Instagram at @ashtenomalley where you can also find a link to her blog. 

How do you put grit, resilience, and hard work on a resume? I sit down with Forbes featured Attorney turned Entrepreneur Wendi Weiner, aka The Writing Guru, and we talk about this and so much more! Listen in while we discuss her creating her own business from the ground up and how to stand out on paper. You can find Wendi on all social @thewritingguru and check out her latest article in Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescoachescouncil/2021/01/19/three-ways-to-increase-your-job-interview-confidence/?sh=40170d06597c

It has been a minute since I've given some love here! Life has been wild in lots of ways, but this snack is launching Season 2 and we are all about big dreams this season. I am chatting about my professional journey today, where I started, where I am today, and what's next. Lots of bumps along the road, but I hope this helps you as you are on your journey.  Be sure to follow @recipesforrealnesspodcast on Instagram and my main page @arlynemarella everywhere. Book mentioned: https://www.amazon.com/20-Something-Manifesto-Quarter-Lifers-Speak/dp/1577315952 Article mentioned: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/what-having-all-means-me-arlyne-marella

Diversity, inclusion, equity, and belonging are all hot topics in workplaces and households across the US. But what is it? Why do individuals and organizations need to know about unconscious bias or cultural humility? Find out as I chat with Michelle Rodriguez, Senior Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DIBs) Manager at LinkedIn. If you love this episode please be sure to rate, like, subscribe, all the things!  Have a recipe request? Reach out to me on Instagram or Twitter @queenarlyne or @recipesforrealnesspodcast.

Happy Birthday to an award-winning documentary filmmaker, podcast creator, coach, mentor, keynote speaker, and all-around badass queen Denise Soler Cox! Today we are talking about going after your dreams and this conversation WILL feed you with so much inspiration, and the main ingredient through it all is self-love. Watch Denise's award-winning documentary here: https://www.enyenation.com/ Join the waitlist for her program Eñye Dream Accelerator here: https://www.enyenation.com/eda-waitlist Listen to Denise's Podcast the Self-ish Latina here: https://projectenye.com/self-ish-latina/ Follow Denise on Instagram at @projectenye: https://www.instagram.com/projectenye/  

This week we are talking to a radio legend, production company founder, actor, and all-around badass, Chuey Martinez! We chat about his start in radio and sleeping in his car to founding his own production company and everything in between. Check out all the amazing things he is doing at www.chueymartinez.com and be sure to follow him on social @chueymartinez.  

Welcome to the first Sunday Snack! I will be releasing these short episodes featuring myself and highlighting topics relevant to what I am working through at that time. This week I am talking about weight. I recently have had some issues with a foot injury and it brought up a lot of feelings that I know I am not the only one struggling with. I'm talking about my thought process, how I reframed this moment in my life, and what I am optimistic about in moving forward. Enjoy!

How does one person have the time to be an author, tech professional, DJ, fitness enthusiast, and so much more? Find out this week as I talk to Ish Verduzco who does all of that and more! We discuss his fantastic book, his journey to becoming a writer, and the purpose that pushes him forward to continue to achieve great things using his 7-step framework.  You can find Ish at @ishverduzco on social media and be sure to check out his book "How to Get Ish Done" available on Amazon and at Barnes and Noble. 

Lisa is the founder of Fancyfied where she specializes in empowerment consultation. She's a world-renowned motivational speaker and often called the "Oprah of Tech" as she pursues her vision of "scaling empowerment globally". This week we are talking about the key ingredients to use when reaching for a fresh start. There is a ton of inspiration, motivation, laughs, and the best one-liners I have ever heard! Sit back, listen, learn, and be inspired to take that step for your next fresh start. You can find Lisa on all social and learn more about her work by searching Fancyfied on all search engines!

Key Ingredients for Self-Love acceptance compassion celebration  diverse surroundings This week we are talking to my friend and fellow podcaster, Katie Winnen, and let me tell you, this was not only a fun conversation, but there is some deep realness in here all about the way we think about, talk about, and treat our bodies.  Kate is the host of the Peach, Please! Podcast, which is dedicated to sharing stories, experiences and wisdom within and about the plus-size community, and is the founder of Project Take Care, a nonprofit organization on a mission to support children in developing positive body image and healthy relationships with food. Her passion lies in supporting others, building community, and truly making a difference. You can find Katie on Instagram at @KatieisWinnen and her podcast, Peach, Please! is available pretty much anywhere podcasts are found and also linked in her Instagram bio. 

Key Ingredients:  Empathy, Compassion, Curiosity, and a dash of Awkward. In this week's episode, I'm talking to my favorite college professor and the TeeVeePhD herself, Dr. Michele-Foss Snowden. After taking her Television Criticism class at Sacramento State I was never able to watch TV the same way and I hope after this episode you won't either.  Listen to learn how all the ingredients come together and to understand why the presence of under-represented groups in media is either completely wrong or not shown at all.  Dr. Foss is serving up this TV realness buffet regularly on her podcast The TV Doctor available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and basically anywhere podcasts are available. Be sure to also follow her on Instagram at @teeveephd.

Welcome to the very first full episode of Recipes for Realness! I've set it up to be a little appetizer for you all, covering what the heck a "recipe for realness" is, why it matters, and how finding my voice helped me get to this point. I'll be sharing a few key ingredients that have gotten me to where I am today, along with some teasers on what's to come. Be sure to follow me on Instagram and Twitter at @arlynemarella to stay up to date on when Ep. 02 drops next week! Here are a few of the amazing people I mentioned today and their IG handles if you'd like to follow them as well: Katie Winnen - @katieiswinnen Denise Soler Cox - @projectenye Watch the documentary here! Denise Byron - @deniseelizabethbyron Rochelle Johnson - @iambeauticurve Jennifer Buckingham - @jennifer.buckingham Alex LaRosa - @missalexlarosa

Recipes for Realness is launching on August 19th bringing you real, raw, and unfiltered conversations with badass people that will inspire and motivate you to go after your dreams. Follow me on Instagram and Twitter at @arlynemarella to learn more!