Standing In Her Power

In this episode: -Getting to know your host Rebecca Redondo -Rebecca shares her definition of STANDING IN YOUR POWER -She shares the details on upcoming guests   Links mentioned in this episode: Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/standinginherpower/ Website: https://www.rebeccaredondo.com     

In this episode: -Our first guest is Kate Glavan, a multi-passionate senior at NYU -Kate shares her story about the time she asked for help with an eating disorder, the response she received, her recovery, and the messages in society that continue to trigger thoughts about disordered eating despite efforts like the body positivity movement -Kate encourages anyone experiencing consuming thoughts about eating to seek support Links mentioned in this episode: National Eating Disorders Association: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/help-support  Kate’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kateglavan/?hl=en  Kate’s Blog: https://kateglavan.wordpress.com  Rebecca’s Website: https://www.rebeccaredondo.com 

In this episode: -Our second guest is Brooke Shaden, a multi-disciplinary artist, content creator, and community builder -She shares a story of a memorable in-person interaction with a critic of her work -Brooke emphasizes why it’s important to her to focus on creating (collaborating with her audience, but not dwelling on positive or negative feedback) -She explains that one of her biggest motivations to keep creating is to inspire others to feel what they need to feel and then express that   Links mentioned in this episode: Brooke’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brookeshaden/  Brooke's Website: https://brookeshaden.com/gallery/  Rebecca’s Website: https://www.rebeccaredondo.com

In this episode: -Our guest in this episode is Aja Daashuur, the Spirit Guide Coach, a Medium, Past Life Regression Integrator, and founder of Spirit House Collective -She tells the story of how she became the Spirit Guide Coach despite the concerns her loved ones had about her taking an alternative path -Aja shares how to take action when the universe is sending you the same message over and over again -She explains how she sets boundaries with clients, the spirit world, and her time so that she can live a well balanced life   Links mentioned in this episode: Aja’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thespiritguidecoach/ https://www.instagram.com/spirithousecollective/  Aja’s Website: https://www.thespiritguidecoach.com  Rebecca’s Website: https://www.rebeccaredondo.com

In this episode: -Our guest in this episode is Kat Echazarreta, an Electrical Engineer at the NASA Jet Propulsion Lab -She tells the story of how she overcame multiple challenges just to get into the Engineering program at UCLA then the hardest three years of her life followed -Kat shares how difficult it was to transfer into a very competitive program and go from being an A-student to almost failing and considering changing her major despite her lifelong dream to work at NASA -She emphasizes that in the end it was all worth it and she gives her tips for how to succeed as a student when you’re struggling and feel alone    Links mentioned in this episode: Kat’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kat_echz  Kat’s Blog: https://www.katechazarreta.com  Rebecca’s Website: https://www.rebeccaredondo.com 

In this episode: -Our guests in this episode are Marcy Guevara-Prete and Jen Wilder, co-owners of The Plus Bus clothing store in California -They identify as "fat and fabulous" and they are on a mission to support others on their personal journey with their body through the clothes they sell and the community they provide both online and in the store -We talk about the big reason that you cannot afford to wait another minute to start standing in your power and living your life the way you desire -Jen talks about designing plus clothing, what it was like to grow up with very limited clothing options when she was longing to express herself, and the future she is trying to build for her children -Marcy talks about pursuing a career as a tv host and her belief that she wouldn't be cast in ideal roles because of her size, but then she learned that what she thought was her biggest flaw was really her biggest strength -They also share the beautiful story about how they became close friends who decided to work together Links mentioned in this episode: The Plus Bus: http://www.theplus-bus.com  The Plus Bus Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theplusbus  Rebecca’s Website: https://www.rebeccaredondo.com 

In this episode: -Our guest in this episode is Erin McDowell, a recipe developer, cookbook author, and food stylist -She tells the story of how she moved to NYC to work for a photographer who told her she was “too sunny” and made her feel like she had no value -Erin shares her tips on how to communicate with a difficult boss, seek job opportunities that really fit your personality and your strengths, and the best way to start a career as a freelancer -She emphasizes that you cannot lose sight of your value in any situation. When looking at a potential job you should determine not only if you are the right fit for the company, but also if it’s the right fit for you because everyone brings something to the party.    Links mentioned in this episode: Erin’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emcdowell/  Erin’s Website: http://www.erinjeannemcdowell.com/about  Rebecca’s Website: https://www.rebeccaredondo.com 

-Our guest in this episode is Shannon Downey, a craftivist and fiber artist AKA Badass Cross Stitch  -She tells the story of how she stood up to the patriarchy of the Catholic church in seventh grade when she was determined to be an alter server during a time when only boys were allowed to fill that role  -Shannon has since left the church, but she will never forget what it felt like to stand up to power and realize that her peers were not allies in her fight  -She walks us through what it looks like to be an ally and how to start down the road of activism    Links mentioned in this episode: Shannon’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/badasscrossstitch/  Shannon’s Website: http://www.badasscrossstitch.com Rebecca’s Website: https://www.rebeccaredondo.com 

-Our guest in this episode is Mandy Major, a Certified Postpartum Doula and the co-founder of Major Care -She tells the story of how giving birth to her daughter then moving away from NYC extinguished her passion for her big career in food media  -Mandy felt the calling to change the face of postpartum and elevate the role of a doula and then she took a big risk and started her own company -She connects the dots between big moves and life changing decisions and urges anyone who feels the pull to move to figure it out -We close with Mandy walking us through what a doula is and things to expect in the fourth trimester Links mentioned in this episode: Mandy’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/majorcaredoulas/ Mandy’s Website: https://thatismajor.com/ Rebecca’s Website: https://www.rebeccaredondo.com 

-In this special episode Rebecca leads you through a mini-workshop to REIGNITE YOUR SPARK during tough times -She shares how she went from numbing out on the couch to rediscovering her authentic self -Rebecca stresses the importance of finding ways to be a less watered down version of yourself when facing troubling times and personal pain -She offers her full support as an Alignment Coach to anyone who needs help finding their way back to living their fullest, most authentic life  Links mentioned in this episode: Rebecca's Website: https://www.rebeccaredondo.com  Rebecca's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/standinginherpower/ 

-Our guest in this episode is Mindy Scheier, a mom to three and an owner of two companies which include Runway of Dreams and Gamut Management -She tells the story of the day her son asked her a simple question that drove her to find a solution not just for him, but others like him who have disabilities and face many challenges when getting dressed in the morning -Mindy's story is unique because not only did this journey force her to leave her successful fashion career in search of something that didn't exist (yet!), but by standing in her power her son was able to stand in his own Links mentioned in this episode: Runway of Dreams: https://www.runwayofdreams.org  Gamut Management: https://www.gamutmanagement.com  Rebecca's Website: https://www.rebeccaredondo.com 

-Our guest in this episode is Lauren YS, an artist and activist known for her psychedelic murals that feature kick-a$$ non-human femmes -She shares many stories from how she got her start in a traditionally-male occupation (and space), her gender and sexuality journey, how being raised by a single mom influences her daily, what inspires her work, and how she carries herself in a world where it's not uncommon for her to encounter physical threats  -Lauren was very generous to be so open in this episode as she typically tries to keep parts of her identity hidden from the world in order to let her work speak for itself -We also discuss the current crisis that the trans community is facing and a few ways you can help Links mentioned in this episode: Lauren's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/squid.licker/?hl=en  Black Trans Travel Fund: https://www.blacktranstravelfund.com/donate  Rebecca's Website: https://www.rebeccaredondo.com 

Your host Rebecca has a big announcement and I bet you can guess what it is! She is pregnant with her first child and they are due in February of 2021. The thought of being a new parent can be daunting so she reached out to some old friends and family members to ask them to share their own birth stories. Bringing a child into the world definitely falls under the category of Standing In Her Power. Her goal was to honor and learn from those who have walked the path before her. Let's celebrate the strength of those who have stood in their power and raised children (whether they birthed them through their bodies or not).  Links mentioned in this episode: Rebecca's website: https://www.rebeccaredondo.com  Rebecca's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/standinginherpower/   

-Our guest in this episode is Selina Sanders, an artisan who upcycles textiles to create joyful made-to-order clothing pieces for her customers  -She shares stories such as how her mom made a million dollars by the time she was twenty-one, her experience immigrating to the US from the Philippines, why she never spent more than three years working for each individual retail company, how the COVID-19 pandemic pushed her to regain her creative confidence, and many more -Selina considers herself part of the craftivist movement and she believes every business needs to consider the stakeholders (not shareholders) first when making decisions -We also discuss a lot of the dirty secrets that fashion retailers would rather not share with their customers and how it's up to you as the consumer to stand in your power and spend wisely Links mentioned in this episode: Selina's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/selina_sanders/  Selina's Website: https://www.selinasanders.com/shop  Rebecca's Website: https://www.rebeccaredondo.com  Rebecca's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/standinginherpower/ 

This episode was recorded on the morning of November 3, 2020. It's arguably one of the most important Presidential election dates in the history of the United States. Americans have mobilized like never before to get themselves and others to the polls. Before the election date the ballots that were cast represent a whopping 70% of total ballots cast in the 2016 election. It gives me hope for the future. I created this episode before hearing the election results. I want it to serve as a guide for anyone who believes in freedom for all. Even if Biden-Harris wins we will still have so much work to do and I want you to feel energized and emboldened to stand in your power. Be a freedom fighter for yourself and others. Let this episode serve as a workshop to remind you what you're fighting for and where you hold the power to make it happen.  Rebecca's Website: https://www.rebeccaredondo.com  Rebecca's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/standinginherpower/ 

-Our guest in this episode is Summer Blaze Aubrey, a lawyer who is a descendant of the Blackfeet Nation and a citizen of the Cherokee Nation who is pursuing her Master of Laws while helping the Water Protectors Legal Collective fight corporations pursuing major pipeline projects -She shares her story about joining friends in confronting a white professor and majority white student group on campus when they attempted to hold an event on federal law and Native issues without including the Native law students in the school. Imagine someone telling you that you're not qualified to speak to your own experience...  -Summer walks us through how she knew at a young age that she was meant to become a lawyer and fight for her people -We discuss the links between pipeline projects, missing and murdered indigenous women and children, sexual assault, water pollution, foreign banks, and ineffective regulations -She shares her ideas on how you can stand in your power and become a strong ally to Native people Links mentioned in this episode: Summer's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Summer.Aubrey  Native News Sources: https://turtletalk.blog https://indiancountrytoday.com http://www.tinyhousewarriors.com  Rebecca's Website: https://www.rebeccaredondo.com  Rebecca's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/standinginherpower/ 

-Our guest in this episode is Pariss Athena, a founder of Black Tech Pipeline, a service that vets companies for their diversity, equity, and inclusivity policies and recruits Black technologists for their teams with the goal of both improving the companies and placing these potential employees in safe spaces  -She shares her story about how multiple companies tried to bribe her to ignore her mission statement of making their companies more equitable and inclusive when recruiting Black technologists for their teams. They wanted access to her applicant pool, but they didn't want to be held accountable.  -Pariss walks us through how she decides whether or not she should be working with a company that approaches her for her services -We discuss how seeking out community on Twitter lead to a viral movement and the current iteration of her company -She urges everyone listening to focus on being a part of the solution (vs. performative) when facing problems in the world and especially as it relates to the Black Lives Matter movement Links mentioned in this episode: Black Tech Pipeline: https://blacktechpipeline.com  Pariss on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ParissAthena  Rebecca's Website: https://www.rebeccaredondo.com  Rebecca's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/standinginherpower/ 

-Our guest in this episode is Kayla Gosnell, a recent college graduate who is a child abuse survivor and a Psychologist in training. Her mission is to help others heal from their trauma.   -She shares her story about how at age 18 after years of living in pain, she found the courage to ask for help in dealing with her suicidal thoughts, anxiety, and trauma -Kayla explains what the different types of PTSD look like and how it feels to stand in her shoes now that she has received therapy and has a support network -We discuss how she feels both younger and older than most of her peers because of her life experiences, but like all of us she just wants to be accepted -She urges anyone listening who is suffering with mental health issues to focus on the love and joy that your inner child deserves. As adults, we may not feel like we deserve help, but consider the child within all of us who deserves the world. Do it for them.  Links mentioned in this episode: Kayla's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onwardwithkayla/  The Trevor Project: https://www.thetrevorproject.org  Rebecca's Website: https://www.rebeccaredondo.com  Rebecca's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/standinginherpower/ 

-Our guest in this episode is Dana Augustine, a Sobriety Mentor and Advocate who started drinking alcohol in the eighth grade and stopped a year ago when it threatened to ruin her marriage  -She shares her story about blacking out at her sister's birthday party which was the last straw for her husband because she had broken so many promises to him -Dana explains what it was like to grow up in a place that might as well be called "Budweiser, USA" within a family that has a history of alcohol abuse -We discuss how difficult it can be when you are ready to change your life, but your loved ones push back, don't understand, and even block your calls -She urges anyone listening who is considering making a big change to just take it one day at a time. How can you make today your best day?  Links mentioned in this episode: Dana's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danadoesntdrink/  Rebecca's Website: https://www.rebeccaredondo.com  Rebecca's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/standinginherpower/ 

-Your host (Rebecca) shares her birth story! Her son was born on a snowy day in February and she feels so lucky that he chose her as a mother. This birth story features lots of laughs, alternative medicine, and a drug-free birth in a hospital.  -Rebecca stresses that her birth story is her own. She hopes that by sharing hers she inspires others to have their own aligned, authentic pregnancy, birth, and postpartum experience that is free from shame and judgement. -She also shares her newfound rage about the lackluster maternal care system and standard of care in the United States. -Rebecca wants the standard of care to improve, but in the meantime she would like to help people learn to advocate for themselves pre/during/post pregnancy.  -Listen in as she shares her story about standing in her power as a first time mom and her recommendations for how you can show yourself radical self-love during the pregnancy process. The birth mother is not merely the vessel for bringing the child into this world. They deserve so much more.  Links mentioned in this episode: Ina May's Guide to Childbirth: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/32127.Ina_May_s_Guide_to_Childbirth  Every Mother Counts: https://everymothercounts.org  Postpartum Support International: https://www.postpartum.net  Rebecca's Website: https://www.rebeccaredondo.com  Rebecca's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/standinginherpower/