Speak the Secret

Jessica Rivera is a Business and Mindset Coach based in New York. She helps entrepreneurs and their teams elevate their leadership and communication so they can increase productivity and performance. Prior to starting her business, she climbed the corporate ladder in a competitive male-dominated industry for a top-five international bank. During her tenure, her team brought approximately 4 billion dollars in originations, year after year, which was by far the largest of any team. She is extremely passionate about empowering people and helping them to evolve their mindset, which results in positive impacts on business goals and life as a whole. Her passion has led her to become certified in several Franklin Covey programs such as 7 Habits of Highly Successful People, Leading at the Speed of Trust, 6 Critical Practices for Leading a Team, to name a few, as well as becoming a certified mentor. You can find out more about Jessica @coachjessicarivera and jrcoaching.net In this episode Dr. Elise Sanchez interviews her Co-Author of "Latinas Who Boss Up" available on Amazon 12/14. We discuss how she navigated being a single teenage mom and feeling like she couldn't ask for help. She discusses the challenges of raising her boys and how that led her to seek therapy. She discusses her obstacles and breakthroughs and how at 40 years old investing in a coach and herself changed her life. She also gives a sneak peak on what she discusses in her chapter of the book. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/elisesanchez6/support

I give an update on what I've been doing during the month of March. I share some exciting news that I share HERE for the FIRST TIME. I also discuss the future of the podcast. Here are my social media accounts for you to follow me if you feel called :) IG https://www.instagram.com/drelisesanchez/ and https://www.instagram.com/speak_the_secret_/ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@drelisesanchez Facebook https://www.facebook.com/speakthesecretpodcast My website is speakthesecret.co I will be rebranding and upgrading this SOON. Stay tuned! I'd love to stay connected with you! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/elisesanchez6/support

In our season finale Rachel shares her story and passion for raising awareness and helping survivors of human trafficking. Rachel discusses misconceptions regarding trafficking and offers tips for parents. This is a taboo topic that needs to be discussed more as it is misunderstood and victims are labeled and do not receive the help they desperately need and deserve. A graduate of UCLA and a personal survivor of human trafficking, Rachel has extensive experience teaching, training, curriculum writing, public speaking and mentoring. Rachel is the author of the nation's most widely used Sex Trafficking Intervention Curriculum, Ending The Game and a powerful new fun Sex Trafficking Intervention Series for Teens called The Cool Aunt Experience. Recently, Rachel was appointed to the United States Advisory Council on Human Trafficking for a term of 2 years. For more information you can find Rachel at https://www.thecoolauntseries.com/ https://endingthegame.com/ https://www.facebook.com/rachel.thomas.967 https://www.instagram.com/rachelthomaswashere/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/elisesanchez6/support

Marcella shares her experience with therapy and how she had to change her mindset and challenge the stigmas to give it another chance after a failed attempt. She discusses being matched with the wrong therapist and how she quit "cold turkey" because she didn't feel like she was benefitting anymore. She reflects on another time in her life where she went through a breakup and experienced multiple deaths within a 2 week time frame. She now advocates for mental wellness and shares her stories to encourage others to give therapy a try. Marcella Rodriguez is the Founder & CEO of Latinx en Academia, which aims to provide resources and community to Latinx individuals in the academic space, both as learners and educators. In addition to an online community, Marcella hosts a weekly podcast that explores the Latinx community's complicated relationship with academia and highlights their personal experiences. Marcella earned her Bachelor's Degree from UC Irvine in Psychology and Criminology with a minor in Education. She went on to earn her Master's in Education from Azusa Pacific University and is currently pursuing her Doctorate of Education from USC. For more information she can be reached at Website: www.latinxenacademia.org Instagram: @latinxenacademia Twitter: @latinxenacademi Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/latinxenacademia LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/latinx-en-academia --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/elisesanchez6/support

Destiny shares how getting dressed led her to practice more gratitude, self compassion and deal with grief/loss. She shares her mental health journey and how therapy has benefited her. She also discusses how she used her pain to birth her company Honey and Lemon. Destiny Zaremba is the owner and founder of Honey and Lemon, a company that empowers women to feel good in clothing. She has been married to her husband Michael since 2010. They share 3 beautiful girls together Mia 12, Madison 9 and Maxine who is here with us in spirit. She was born and raised in Riverside CA before moving to San Bernardino at age 9. This is the same year she met her husband. As a young woman she has faced many challenges, from dysfunctional family dynamics, job loss, bankruptcy, pregnancy loss, and loss of close family members both physically and emotionally. Depression and anxiety were taking over her life and she wasn't the woman she was capable of being. With the encouragement from her husband, something as little as getting dressed gave her the power and confidence to work through these losses. She came to realize that she had to take care of herself from the inside out, to bring out her potential. Slowly as she committed to getting dressed daily, she noticed the impact it had on her energy level, confidence, and willingness to be present. Each day that she got dressed an emotional shift started to take place in herself and in her home. She was more patient and loving with her husband and children because she felt good about herself! With the realization that there was a direct connection to a woman's confidence and the mood in the home, she felt inspired to share this respite with the world, and boom... Honey and Lemon was born. Just as we take Honey and Lemon to cure the common cold, she felt there was a need for women to put on clothing and have the opportunity to be a part of a culture and community that was healing as well. Although mental health is a journey and there is no one size fits all approach, It's her belief that something as little as getting dressed can give women that little boost of energy that makes them feel good and more energized to do life. For more information she can be reached at hello@honeyandlemon.com or on Instagram and Facebook @honeyandlemonclothing --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/elisesanchez6/support

Adrian shares where his passion for investing started and how it grew over time. He discusses the importance of mindset and not getting stuck with analysis paralysis and waiting until everything is perfect but taking action even if you're scared/nervous. He discusses his own obstacles and those other investors struggle with. Adrian offers advice and tips for someone interested in becoming a real estate investor. He also shares a great free resource to get you started www.biggerpockets.com. If you would like more information or have further questions after listening he can be reached at brrrrminator@gmail.com or Instagram @brrrrminator. Adrian Nolasco grew up in La Puente, Ca, but lives in Colorado Springs with his beautiful wife and two sons. He graduated from Grand Canyon University with a B.S. in Psychology and is completing his MBA with an emphasis in Human Resource Management at Louisiana State University Shreveport. A buy and hold real estate investor, Adrian has properties in Kansas, Colorado, and California. Utilizing the BRRRR method (buy, rehab, rent, refinance, repeat) and describes a strategy and framework used by investors who wish to build passive income over time.his real estate company plans to add rental properties in Ohio, Illinois, and Arizona in the next couple of years. When he is not dealing with real estate Adrian can be found enjoying all things Notre Dame and hanging out with his family. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/elisesanchez6/support

In this episode Dr. Johnson and Dr. Sanchez dispel myths that impact people's pleasure. You don't want to miss this episode and learn new ways to connect and be intimate with your partner. Dr. Jeshana Avent-Johnson is the Founder of The Intimacy Seminars™ and Psychological Services, a private practice located in the Inland Empire area of Southern California. She is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in the state of California, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, Professor and Yoga Instructor. Dr. Avent-Johnson specializes in Couples and Sex Therapy. Using a culturally meaningful systems-based therapy, Dr. Avent-Johnson helps individuals, and couples identify their LOVE BLUEPRINT in efforts to process and metabolize their unhealed wounds. Her clinical experience has been significant in helping individuals and couples develop and evolve within the therapeutic process. Her approach will provide you with a window into yourself, your partner, and your relationship, thus, causing personal growth and a higher level of differentiation. Dr. Avent-Johnson is warm and supportive, yet challenging and direct. Dr. Avent-Johnson will assist individuals and couples in “holding onto self while maintaining relationships with others”. Dr. Johnson's Intimacy Seminars has been requested and given in many Churches, organizations, and homes across the county. She is happily married to her high school sweetheart and lives locally with her husband of Twenty-six years. Dr. Avent-Johnson has two adult children who are supportive and proud to call her “mom.” She can be reached on Instagram @theintimacyseminars and Facebook The Intimacy Seminars and her website is theintimacyseminars.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/elisesanchez6/support

In this episode Dr. Eric Bishop shares his personal story growing up. We briefly discuss our education experience and dealing with imposter syndrome. He offers advice for anyone seeking a mentor and deciding on their career path. We have a discussion regarding chivalry vs. chauvinism and ponder whether chivalry is still relevant today. We discuss the importance of questioning social constructs and analyzing our thoughts and behaviors. We chat about gender roles and how they continue to evolve and change generation to generation. Eric Bishop is Superintendent/President of Ohlone College in Fremont, California. He has served more than 30 years in higher education. Prior to joining Ohlone in July, Dr. Bishop served as associate superintendent of student services and legislative engagement for Chaffey College, in Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., where he worked 13 years. He also served on the executive board of the California Chief Student Services Officers Association. In his experiences he has overseen the plurality of student services offices while being an advocate for access. He has facilitated government relations, working with local, state and federal officials on behalf of the college Prior to joining the community college community Dr. Bishop served as associate dean of academic support and retention at the University of La Verne and taught journalism and mass media studies there full time for seven years. He continues to serve as adjunct faculty member for the University of La Verne, as well as in the doctoral program at San Diego State University. He also sits as the Chair on the Bethany Theological Seminary Board of Trustees in Richmond, Indiana. Dr. Bishop has a doctorate in organizational leadership (Ed.D.), master's in communications and bachelor's in journalism all from the University of La Verne. He grew up in Los Angeles and lives in Pomona with his wife and daughter. For additional questions/comments he can be reached at ebishop@ohlone.edu --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/elisesanchez6/support

Dr. Elise Sanchez shares what to expect in therapy. She discusses what typically happens in the first session and offers suggestions and resources on how to find a therapist. She also talks about big trauma and little trauma and how important it is to feel safe and connected to your therapist before sharing anything deeply personal. Dr. Sanchez talks about suicidal ideation and offers resources for those who may be struggling. In any case seeking help from someone you trust when you feel isolated, lonely, sad or confused will benefit you. Also therapy can be a place where you grow and learn more about yourself and your patterns. Many use it as a form of personal and professional development, you can always improve your mindset and work on getting yourself to the next level...whatever that may be for you. Do you want to be a better partner? Therapy. Move up in your career? Therapy. Find the courage to change careers? Therapy. Have deeper more meaningful relationships? Therapy. Be a better parent? Therapy. You get the point...I know I am biased but give it a try and watch your life change once you put in the work to heal yourself :) Resources National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-8255 Crisis Text Line text the word HOME to 741-741 USA and Canada, 85258 for United Kingdom, 50808 for Ireland Therapy Directories https://latinxtherapy.com/ https://openpathcollective.org/ https://providers.therapyforblackgirls.com/ https://www.melaninandmentalhealth.com/directory-therapists/ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists Online Therapy https://www.talkspace.com/ https://www.betterhelp.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/elisesanchez6/support

Valeri discusses the pros and cons in her deciding to quit her job and travel. She is now a dual citizen of the US and Australia and has lived in Brisbane for 8 years. We talk about the major cultural differences between the US and Australia. She shares her struggles in finding a job out in Australia but persevered until she made it work. She also talks about how Covid has kept her from seeing her family and offers advice for people that are unfulfilled in their lives. Valeri Fonseca is a passionate, creative and ambitious leader in optimizing organizations through health and wellbeing. Born and raised in Los Angeles and now a dual citizen residing in Australia, Valeri is no stranger to taking personal and professional risks that have led to big adventures, new opportunities and discovering the optimal balance to live a healthy and rewarding life. A respected leader, adviser and enthusiast in driving impact and change in health and wellbeing, she nurtured her creative and artistic talents with a Bachelor of Arts in Dance and cultivated her business acumen with an MBA. Her passion is people and challenges them to ask questions, push boundaries and never give up in aligning their skills and zest with their purpose. With an entrepreneurial flare and a determined spirit, Valeri is paving the way to being a powerful source of insight and strategy in corporate health and wellbeing. Whether you work in a corporate environment, run your own business or are a dedicated caregiver, Valeri is a constant reminder to always value the importance of our own authentic wellbeing – mind, body and soul. She can be found on LinkedIn Valeri Fonseca and on Instagram @valeri.fonseca. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/elisesanchez6/support

Dr. Antwon Martin shares his experience in finding his passion and purpose after an injury changed his plans of becoming a professional football player. Dr. Martin and I discuss the important role professors and mentors play in our life journey. Dr. Martin shares a personal experience with a professor who fueled him to become a professor and prove that he would turn out to be more than what that professor predicted. We discuss the importance of validating yourself internally and pivoting when your plans change rather than giving up on your goals. Dr. Antwon Martin is an author, speaker and professor. The Lord has blessed him to be an empowering and relevant voice to this generation. He has been featured on television, radio and other media locales due to his exceptional accomplishments. Humility, compassion and integrity best describe Dr. Martin. He is an effective and dynamic speaker that is known for his powerful, rousing delivery. This educated college professor has a resume of educating in 500+ seat lecture halls at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) to intimate settings at private Universities. He believes that there is prominence in academic achievement. He can be found on Facebook and Instagram as Dr. Antwon Martin or at drantwonmartin@gmail.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/elisesanchez6/support

La'Ketha shares leaving the military after 24 years of active service to open up her own spa with her husband. She shares her passion for helping her clients feel confident in their skin. La'Ketha discusses how skin care is a form of self care and how building that relationship with someone can be healing for both parties. She shares advice for people who want to open their own business and is open and honest about her journey towards mental wellness. La'Ketha began her career in esthetics as a spa business owner in 2013. Before finding her passion for “All things Skin.” After over 24 years of active duty service, she is retired from the United States Army. She earned a Bachelors in Political Science/General Studies and Masters in Information Technology and Business Administration. As an instructor, her teaching philosophy is to focus on creative and critical thinking and she is enthusiastic about education and training the future leaders of the skincare industry on “how to think” not “what to think.” She believes an esthetician's ability to critically think through skincare problems is the key to unlocking the mysteries of the skin and helping clients achieve their skincare goals. La'Ketha endeavors to bring relevant industry application and realism to the classroom environment. In addition to teaching Standard and Advanced Esthetics, La'Ketha also instructs a Threading, Brazilian & Brozilian, Dermaplaning, and an Entrepreneurship Workshop. ​ As a Licensed Master Esthetician, she believes everyone can achieve their skincare goals with education, commitment, and consistency. She provides customized and individualized treatments for all of her clients. She specializes in adolescent and teenage skincare. "Great skincare should be a lifestyle, not a luxury."~ La'Ketha Prioleau For additional information you can reach La'Ketha at estheticsbyelle.com 571-455-0911 elleskinconfidence@gmail.com and on Instagram @elleskinconfidence --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/elisesanchez6/support

In this episode we meet Jolene Ruiz an aspiring professional dancer who auditioned for 10 years before making a competitive team. She shares her grit and passion to continue pursuing her dream and challenging herself to improve after every audition. We discuss the importance of mindset and language as Jolene shares the best piece of advice she received. Jolene is the co-founder of a non-profit organization called The Full Out Foundation which aims to empower students through cheer and dance. We talk about the importance of nurturing children's big dreams and teaching essential skills like time management, discipline, and hard work. She shares her struggle with dreaming big growing up as a first and second generation American as well as how suppressing her emotions held her back. Jolene Ruiz is the Board President for Full Out Foundation a nonprofit that serves students in the La Puente School District by providing elite cheer and dance training along with academic support. She is from Southern California where she is a wife, granddaughter, daughter, sister, cousin, God Mother, and friend. She danced professionally, even spent time dancing in Mumbai, India, and has worked in a variety of fields including skincare, professional sports, and academia. She is currently the interim Student Life Coordinator at a community college in northern California and a student at Cal Baptist University studying to earn her Master's in Sport and Performance Psychology and become a Certified Mental Performance Consultant. You can learn more about the organization at: https://www.fulloutfoundation.org/ and she can be reached at jolenen.ruiz@gmail.com and on Instagram @mrs.jolene.r --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/elisesanchez6/support

In this episode Dr. Victor shares his personal experience with toxic masculinity and we discuss as a society how being "too masculine" is negatively impacting men. Everyone suffers when we suppress and hide our emotions. For many, their families, cultural upbringing and/or society has conditioned them to have no feelings, and be super self-reliant which leaves little room for connection with others. We discuss the importance of balancing the masculine and feminine energy that we all possess. As psychologists we share our experience working with men in therapy and encourage more men to reflect personally on how their feelings or lack of is impacting their life and relationships. We discuss the stigma related to therapy, medication and share our own mental health struggles and therapy experiences. Dr. Victor Ramos is employed at Kaiser Permanente Dept. of Adult Psychiatry in the San Francisco Bay Area. He supports the development and provision of services in a new crisis-based telehealth position. He has over 10 years of experience in a variety of settings including outpatient programs, primary care, residential treatment, corrections, college counseling and an inpatient hospital. He's worn many hats including: individual therapist, group facilitator, consultant, clinical supervisor, and adjunct lecturer. He's worked extensively in medical settings, providing brief services to patients in need of a better understanding of how to best manage the impact of their chronic health problems; in addition to screening for common mental health disorders. Dr Ramos completed his pre-doctoral internship and post-doctoral fellowship with Contra Costa County Health Services, where he specialized in Pain Psychology. Dr. Ramos completed his doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from the Wright Institute in Berkeley, CA; a Master of Arts degree in Counseling from the Clara University and a BA in Religious Studies from the University of California Santa Barbara. He has advanced training in various therapeutic orientations (ACT and CBT) and uses an eclectic-interpersonal approach to meet the unique needs of each patient. He notes that he believes it is in the relationship, with ourselves and others, that we have the greatest capacity for happiness and suffering; it is his hope to help increase people's motivation to pursue more of the joy in life based upon alignment with meaningful values and goals. Given his background in clinical health psychology, he also enjoys developing wellness strategies and plans that support the individuals whole health – mind, body, and spirit. “Mental health is not a destination, but a process. It's about how you drive, not where you're going.” He can be reached at drvicramos@gmail.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/elisesanchez6/support

Trigger warning: This episode contains discussion regarding sexual abuse. In this episode we discuss the importance of following your dreams and finding a way to accomplish them. Maria Elizabeth shares her personal story of hope and resilience. She discusses how she did not let her undocumented status keep her from pursing her goals and going to college. She shares her healing journey with sexual abuse and attending therapy for 3 years during college. We discuss our indigenous ways of healing and how that led her to Chinese medicine. Maria Elizabeth also shares tips/advice for someone wanting to start their own business. Maria Elizabeth Barrera was born in Guadalajara, Mexico. She immigrated with her parents at 6 years old. She grew up in La Puente, CA. It was in 5th grade that she realized that she was undocumented due to the widespread media coverage of Proposition 187 which would strip undocumented immigrants of access to public education and emergency services. As a junior in high school she was told her access to college would be limited due to her undocumented status. Instead of giving up, she became involved with an immigrant rights organization. As a result, she became one of the poster children for the passage and implementation of the now law AB 540 (Dream Act) which allows undocumented high school students to pay in-state tuition if they have attended a CA high school. Maria Elizabeth went on to start the first undocumented student support group at UC Davis and interned at the State Capitol. After graduation with her Bachelor's of Political Science she became a Statewide Organizer for an immigrant rights organization. As a Statewide Organizer she helped establish the first statewide network in CA that composed of over 60 colleges in CA. Maria Elizabeth shifted gears and became more dedicated to the Healing Arts. In December of 2017, she received her Master's in Acupuncture & Traditional Chinese Medicine. Her specialties are pediatric care, women's health and pain management. On September 2019, she held a ribbon cutting ceremony for her own wellness center in the city of Whittier. Maria Elizabeth is also a mother and a life partner. For additional questions or information she can be reached at: www.athenaacupuncture.me IG: athena_acupuncture, Facebook: Athena Acupuncture --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/elisesanchez6/support

Dr. Elise Sanchez gets personal and shares some real struggles and stories of how shifting her mindset from a victim to creator helped her get through tough times. Owning our stories is so important so that they do not own us. She shares some personal "failures" that helped her grow into the person she is today. She shares how to find the positive in everything and express gratitude while also taking responsibility for what is within your control to change. Dr. Sanchez ends with some projective exercises you can try to uncover your subconscious thoughts. She ends with inviting you to reflect on your life challenges from a creator lens. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/elisesanchez6/support

Dr. Sanchez provides insights into death, trauma and the importance of healing. She discusses how life is always trying to teach us something and whatever we suppress will continue coming back to us with added force until we heal it. She discusses how the subconscious mind works to protect us. She shares the power of affirmations and taking responsibility for our lives. This episode is dedicated to Lorieal Green, RIP. Here is the link for anyone who would like to donate to her son's scholarship fund. https://www.gofundme.com/f/lorieal-green-memorial-scholarship-fund For anyone listening that is in pain and in desperate need of healing. I SEE YOU! Reach out to me if you need more information on how coaching or therapy can help you. Be well! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/elisesanchez6/support

The host Dr. Elise Sanchez updates listeners on what she has been up to lately. She discusses the importance of rest, awareness regarding our resistance, and listening to your inner voice. She provides statistics for the podcast as the one month anniversary has just passed. Speak the Secret averages about 200 downloads per episode. The most listened to episode is the first episode about the host and the podcast. We are now international with an audience in 9 different countries! I forgot to mention that I compensate all my guests, I know many of them are willing to do it for free but I do not expect anyone to provide free labor. I am happy to donate to their special causes/organizations as well. I support anyone who is actively trying to make the world a better place. Continue to send in your topics of interest or ask me questions for a Q&A episode. Thank you all for being a part of this journey with me! Be sure to tune in until the very end for some words from my favorite guest to date! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/elisesanchez6/support

In today's episode we chat with a parent coach regarding reparenting ourselves so we can be better parents for our children. This takes us reflecting on the messages we received as children and how we either continue to pass those messages along or break the cycle. We talk about how children act in ways to get their needs met and often what triggers us are opportunities for healing. It begins with us, reflecting and learning to soothe so we can pass these skills to our children. We can learn so much from our children but we need to take the time to reflect and remain attuned to ourselves and our kids. It is not about blaming or shaming our parents but acknowledging that we all have childhood wounds that may require us to reparent ourselves so that we can break the cycle. Leslie Priscilla also touches on her mission to end chancla culture buy educating parents  so that we do not continue to oppress and exert control over our children.  Leslie Priscilla Arreola-Hillenbrand is a first generation non-Black Xicana with Rarámuri lineage. She is a mother to three biracial children and a certified Parent Coach with over 13 years of experience. Leslie shares her medicine by offering coaching, workshops, support and advocacy for Latinx/Chicanx families locally, nationally and internationally via Latinx Parenting. Leslie's vision is of a movement rooted in children's rights, social and racial justice, the individual and collective practice of nonviolence and reparenting, intergenerational and ancestral healing, cultural sustenance, and the active decolonization of oppressive practices in our families towards liberation. For more information leslie@latinxparenting.org and @Latinxparenting on Instagram and Facebook. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/elisesanchez6/support

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month so we are ending with another taboo topic. Our guest shares her journey of being diagnosed with breast cancer at age 54. We discuss the lack of care her primary doctor provided as she went a whole month without anyone telling her she even had breast cancer. She shares the importance of listening to your body and advocating for yourself when you know some thing is wrong. It was when she requested a second opinion that she had a very different experience at City of Hope. She shares the emotional roller coaster she went through individually and with her family while she went through treatment. Patty is raw, open and honest about her experience. She provides tips and suggestions for someone who was recently diagnosed and offers support, encouragement to family/friends. Patty Romero is a 60 year old, retired breast cancer survivor. She identifies as Hispanic and has 5 siblings. She has been married to her high school sweetheart for 42 years. She has three adult children, three daughters through marriage, four grandchildren and one grand fur baby. She worked for the LA County Sheriff's Department and was medically retired after 22 years. She now mentors women who have been recently diagnosed and spreads awareness and is a breast cancer advocate. For additional information you can reach her at R8Rpatty@msn.com and on instagram @nana_patty. https://www.cancer.org/ https://www.youngsurvival.org/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/elisesanchez6/support

Listen to our first Taboo Topic as our guest will share the story of her miscarriage 4.5 years ago. Dolores shares her excitement of getting pregnant after 10 years and suffering a loss early in her pregnancy. We discuss how important support is as the doctors giving the news often don't handle it well. She discusses things people (including medical staff) said to her that made her feel worse. We also discuss some ways you can move forward while grieving a loss as well as tips for people supporting a family member or friend. Dolores Gonzalez is a California Licensed Clinical Social Worker who currently works as a Psychiatric Social Worker in Los Angeles County. She has worked in numerous facilities with underprivileged/underserved populations. Dolores enjoys helping other mental health professionals improve their clinical skills. One of her specializations is working with immigrant families, and performs psychological evaluations for immigrants seeking asylum and immigrants who are victims of crime. For any additional questions she can be reached at Dolores@doloreslcsw.com. If you need additional support or resources please visit: https://www.postpartum.net/get-help/loss-grief-in-pregnancy-postpartum/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/elisesanchez6/support

We discuss the importance of having a financial foundation, investing in yourself and having mentors. Rene shares her personal story, career path and her amazing involvement in the community. We talk about how important it is to empower and inspire others to strive for more. I do not share a quote for this episode as she includes 2 great ones during our discussion regarding dignity and community. Renee Willis is a Servant Leader who has been married for 33 years. She has two children and one grandchild. She grew up in New York City and moved to Los Angeles at the age of 19 to embark on a career in the Legal and Accounting Field. She landed a position as a Legal Secretary for Capital Records and traveled up her Accounting career path to becoming a Corporate Controller. It took her 13 years on and off in night school to earn her MBA. With her career and professional development training in accounting, education, and project management skills she founded Competitive Edge Education aka CEEBS a consulting firm. For 17 years every 6 months she and her husband lead a team of volunteers to Downtown Los Angeles Skid Row to feed over 1,100 people with her Labor of Love colleagues. For 30 years you would find her on the Praise and Worship team and choir on Sundays. She is also a CASA which is a Court Appointed Special Advocate for Foster Youth. Her latest project is delivering The Financial Foundations Series: “Banking on The Future, Dollars, and Sense, Show Me The Money.” These are Financial Literacy Workshops offered to youth/teens, adult learners, and parents. They are hosted in English and Spanish. and they are FREE. Reach out to her for more information on when the series will be starting again. They are typically on Friday evenings from 6:00pm-7:00pm PST and are held virtually. She covers topics such as banking, budgeting, credit, investing, and insurance. Contact Information: Renee C. Willis, MBA - Principal/Founder CEEBS Consulting - Competitive Edge Education and Business Services 626.818.3631 Renee@ceebsconsulting.com www.ceebsconsulting.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/elisesanchez6/support

Learn about the Speak the Secret Podcast and purpose for its creation as well as an introduction to the podcast's host and creator Dr. Elise Sanchez. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/elisesanchez6/support

Get your weekly dose of inspiration and REAL, RAW, UNFILTERED stories by various guests. For those that have a passion for growth and healing. Let's speak our secret and live our truth together! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/elisesanchez6/support