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Hermandad de Sigma Iota Alpha, Inc., @hermandaddesia, SIA for short, is a Non-Profit, Latin based sorority promoting cultural awareness, sisterhood, and excellence among women. SIAchats' mission is to highlight the beautiful educated, enlightening and empowering sisters of our organization while hitting some "petal and thorn" conversations along the way. We will also be expanding to include guests outside of our organization while speaking of topics that coincide with our mission. Hosted by Jessica Lynn Rivera @jes_lynspeaks. 

Jessica Lynn Rivera


    • Nov 22, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 31m AVG DURATION
    • 25 EPISODES


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    Season 3: Episode 5- Wearing Your Vulnerability as your Crown

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2021 28:11


    This episode is a personal one. Just me on the mic as I discuss the importance of allowing yourself to accept your vulnerability in a way to identify who you are as a perspn.

    Season 3: Episode 4- The Pursuit of Passion

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2021 40:06


    Join me today as I SIAchat with Kelvin Grullon, an actor, writer, producer, and DJ who made the decision to explore and fulfill his dreams after setting on the path of higher education. Listen as we discuss his decision to pursue his passion and foregoing the expectation.

    Season 3: Episode 3- More Than a Mother Pt. II

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2021 29:33


    Well there was so much in the episode, we thought it would be better to split it in two. Please enjoy the rest of this episode on the dynamics surrounding motherhood while maintaining a sense of self.

    Season 3: Episode 3- More Than a Mother

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2021 27:20


    Join me this episode as I sit and SIAchat with Jannira Roman Laguer, a psychotherapist, dancer, and mother about the challenges we face in motherhood while trying to find the balance of fulfilling the role while maintaining a sense of self-identity. More Than a Mother dives into understanding the importance of knowing who you are and being the best mother you can be.

    Season 3: Episode 2- Music is My Therapy

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2021 82:51


    Tune into the second episode of the season as I SIAchat with collective known as SoundMinds and we discuss the impact and benefits music can play in our lives to get us through those difficult and turbulent times. We definitely touch upon some other resonating topics so this is not one you want to miss.

    Season 3: Episode 1- Passing the Flame

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2021 45:17


    As we say farewell to our creator and first podcast host, Genamarie Rosado, we take a moment to introduce our incoming host, Jessica Lynn Rivera. Enjoy this episode as we discuss how the podcast came to fruition, where it has gone, and where it is going. Season 3 is officially underway!!!

    Power Moms

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2021 29:46


    These Power Moms go through their daily lives facing a unique lifestyle while raising differently-abled children. Although the challenges may be tough.. they, alongside their kids, are even tougher! Listen in to our Season 2 finale to hear their experiences, and if you are an Hermana, stay tuned for a special announcement at the end! Follow us @SIAchats on Instagram - like, comment, tag and share! We love to hear our listeners thoughts!

    Tiny Living

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2021 27:43


    Have you ever wondered about the lifestyle of Tiny Living?? We sit down with Esmeralda Rigdon to talk about her experience of living "tiny" in her 40ft RV with her husband, 2 kids and a dog! Have more questions about tiny living? Hit us up @siachats on Instagram! PS. Please be aware that technical difficulties created a less than great audio experience for this episode. Thank you for still listening!

    Latinas Rising Up In HR

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2021 27:47


    Don't wait for others to know your worth. Recognize your own greatness and take control of your destiny! Follow Luz's journey "rising up in HR" with us and hear about what the organization is, it's crucial impact and how you can get involved. You can reach out to Luz personally or Latinas Rising Up In HR here: http://www.latinasrisingupinhr.com/ IG: @luzlala @latinasinhr LinkedIn: Luz Perez, Latinas Rising Up In HR

    Women's Health Series: A New Initiative

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2021 20:14


    This week we meet with one of our very own National Executive Board Members, Sandra Fuentes, to talk about a new initiative within the organization: Women Health Series

    Swipe Right: Pandemic Dating

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2021 27:59


    Dating can be rewarding, of course, but also a challenge. Now add a global pandemic on top of that! Have you experienced dating during the pandemic? Listen to the stories of two Hermanas, CJ and Maria, with polar opposite experiences of pandemic dating and see how they've managed, what lessons they caught and advice for you or anyone else trying to date during these times. Also check our Maria's "Long Distance Lovers" podcast on all streaming platforms!

    To Forex or Not To Forex

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2021 31:49


    We know that you know at least one person who does Forex trading - whether just on your Instagram with their business marketing or through personal connections. But what is Forex? And WHY? This week we speak with Ally Arias about her Forex experience and answer burning questions! For more info on foreign exchange, cryptocurrency, IM Academy and all the meat in-between, hit up Ally on her socials! IG: _aecila Facebook: Alicea Jacqueline Arias Snapchat: arias11195 TikTok: _aecila

    Clash of Cultures

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2021 28:30


    Crediting your parents for a life of opportunity is a common sentiment, but when they sacrifice their lives through immigration, it becomes a deeper level of appreciation. We are exploring the experience of one Hermana, Yanhire Sierra-Lavalle, who immigrated to the USA at a young age, years after her parents did. Join the conversation that many can relate to on a personal note and let us know your thoughts and experiences as well! Review - follow us - send us a DM @siachats

    Goal Digger: Personal Success Strategies

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2021 28:34


    How are you reaching your career goals? Are you spinning in circles or even making a career change? I personally have huge "Hollywood" dreams and, even though I'm constantly working, feel like I'm never getting anything done. So join me as I learn the fool proof 5-step process to making your career dreams come true. Follow and reach out to our lovely expert guest for your personalized plan! IG: @stephzirma FB: Stephanie Johnson-Magee LinkedIn: Stephanie Johnson-Magee and follow me for more content @siachats and @thegenamarie on Instagram!

    The Curly Hair Journey

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2021 30:10


    What does doing a curly journey even mean? I literally waited to do my hair routine for this week to make sure I got all the knowledge nuggets these curly girls had for us! Whether it's wash day for you, or you're wondering how to take better care of your hair or you wanna hear how long it's been since I washed mine, LISTEN here first. then follow these lovelies on instagram @mk_curls @curlsbyj_ and tell us how you celebrate your journey!

    Breaking the Glass Ceiling

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2021 32:21


    What does breaking the glass ceiling mean to you? An unofficially acknowledged barrier to advancement in a profession, especially affecting women and members of minorities - is the official definition, but how does it affect us and how do we combat it? In this episode, we chat with two powerhouse women who are overwhelmingly breaking through the glass ceiling in their respective paths of life. Listen to their empowering stories and what they need to say about paving the way for others.  What is Hermandad de Sigma Iota Alpha, Inc.? Visit hermandad-sia.org Follow us on the gram @siachats @hermandaddesia @thegenamarie 

    S1:E9 New Year, New You? with Indiana

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2020 32:10


    Seven. Seven "whys". This is how may times you should ask yourself WHY - your reasons and your purpose. Chat with us today as we talk about new year resolutions, why we do them, how to tackle them coming into 2021 and how to better our WHY. Stat Resources: Discover Happy Habits Statistica News10 Book Recommendation: Intuition by Osho Planner: Recommendation: Best Self Discount Code: GreyMatters

    S1:E8 Breastfeeding with Lourdes

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2020 23:43


    Shoutout to the MOMS in the house! We are chatting about the benefits of breastfeeding and the journey of doing so. Sharing her story today is a new mom and Beta Epsilon sister, Lourdes Rivera-Velazquez talking about her experience with breastfeeding and her aspirations to become certified in the lactation field. What are your experiences as a momma??

    S1:E7 Millennial Home Buying with Thalina

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2020 30:29


    Calling all millennials to the stage - are you thinking about or planning on buying a home, land or investing in real estate? Tap in to this episode where we highlight the realities for millennials buying homes and what the process should look like. We are joined with an amazing sister, Thalina Garcia, who is a licensed real estate agent in Houston, Texas to give us this insight!

    S1:E6 Solo Travel with Joselia

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2020 27:32


    2020 is become the year NOT to travel, amirite? But instead of reminiscing of the good 'ol days overseas, let's talk about a different, possibly new, perspective in traveling. Would you go to a foreign country all by yourself? Today we talk about what it means to solo travel, the fears and doubts that come along with it, the positive impact it has and how you can make this your feasible reality. Book mention: How To Travel The World on $50 a Day: Third Edition: Travel Cheaper, Longer, Smarter. Book by Matthew Kepnes https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/15808859-how-to-travel-the-world-on-50-a-day https://www.amazon.com/How-Travel-World-50-Day/dp/0399173285 https://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-tips/how-to-travel-the-world-on-50-usd/

    S1:E5 Veganism with Cynthia

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2020 20:51


    We're stepping away from the normal election talk and taking on a lighter important topic in today's culture: veganism! Dive into the "what", "why's" and "how's" of leading a vegan lifestyle with us and think - is this a philosophy you're willing to take on?

    S1:E4 Individual Political Power with Melanie

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2020 24:13


    Folks... it's Election Day. That means you are shaping the world today. Listen on the way to the polls, on the way to the office or just on the way to the fridge to hear how and why our individual political power is so great, not only today but everyday.

    S1:E3 Pandemic Mental Health with Jasmine

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2020 23:29


    The year 2020 is the year of a new "normal" for the whole world. Today we sit down with a beautiful Hermana, social worker and licensed therapist to discuss the emotional rollercoaster we have all come to know called COVID. Jasmine Loubriel speaks about the mental health impact of the current pandemic and how we can cope with the emotional stress that comes with it.

    S1:E2 Allyship with Alex

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2020 26:55


    The word "Ally" has been in the spotlight for some time now but seems to be generously tossed about especially in these times of hardship and civil unrest. Allyship is not meant to be performative, is not an easy task to take on and is not specific to one group of people. Join me and Alex, the creator of the LGBTQIA+ initiative within SIA, and find out what it means to be an Ally, why it's important and what we can do beyond our "101" experiences.

    S1:E1 Setting Goal Intentions with Arianna

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2020 29:30


    Season 1, Episode 1 features our National President Arianna Almanzar-Taveras who speaks on the importance and the task of intentional goal setting.

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