The Currently

We often worry about cultivating lives that look appealing online, but what is the toll this takes on our actual lives? After a few years of working online, I have some thoughts on the good, the bad, and the ugly. We also have our recurring hi's and lo's segment, and our self-care tips of the week.  Speaking on offline. Join me this Saturday, in Boyle Heights! I will be presenting at LOUD Community's Realize Lab 2019. Get your tickets here: TODAY and check them out on Insta @loudcommunity. We will be talking all about realizing our power through self-discovery.  In this episode you will also hear about:  -How to Deal with Emotional Setbacks and Winter Blues -The 5 Things I've Learned at 35 and Why These Universal Lessons Apply to All of Us  -Books to help you manage the psychology of finance and actual banking tips  Get in touch! @betsyaimeec or betsy@betsyaimee.com  Leave a review! 

This week we dig into why the new Congress scares Republican (and let's be real some progressive men) and what it has to do with Jeff and Mackenzie Bezos divorcing.  I also talk about why Alexandria Ocasio Cortez is getting all the attention lately. See if you identify with her too!  In our "Self-Care Tip of The Week" I share a life-changing podcast by Rachel Hollis author of "Girl, Wash Your Face."  Get In Touch:  @betsaimeec or Betsy@betsyaimee.com  Show Notes and References:  Penelope's Blog The myth of the Lone Genius Rachel's Podcast: Ep 72    

In this episode, we get into what happens when Marie Kondo meets immigrant parents who want to keep and reuse everything. The psychology behind decluttering and assumptions that go along with it.  Plus, we get into the #WALL in the high's and low's segment and new laws that will impact California residents.  We launched a new segment the "Intersectional Self-Care Tip of the Week!  Get in touch: @betsyaimeec, betsyaimee.com or work with my business borninjunecreative.com  Show Notes:  Tidying Up  The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up  

Happy New Year! 2019 is here and we said Thank You, Next to 2018.  In this short episode, we kick off the new year talking about why 80 percent of people fail to keep their resolutions and how to prevent that from happening to YOU.  We also dive into the on-going drama with the WALL and how to start thinking about the presidential nominees in what will be a crazy AF campaign season.  If you like what you heard please do leave a review and subscribe on Itunes.  Stay in touch:  betsy@betsyaimee.com , @betsyaimeec,  Biz: borninjunecreative.com 

This week I dive into what happened when I made a massive shift in how I think about social media and how I interact with it. I also talk about a new resource that is helping me plan for 2019.  I also introduce a new segment called, "Hi's and Low's" where we talk about a good thing and a bad thing that's happening. Share your hi's and low's with me. Tag me on Instagram @betsyaimeec or send me an email betsy@betsyaimee.com  I also get candid about my mental health, again.  I'm also asking listeners to help me get to 50 reviews by the end of the month!  Notes:  Brooke Castillo Podcast  The Lively Show       

This week we are talking Midterms and what it means that we added 100 women to traditional positions of power, the courage of Stacey Abrams in Georgia and why I want to talk more about what it means to be a woman with power in 2018. I also talk about a new book I'm reading and how it relates to all this. Plus, why I decided to create my own planner to track the things that are important to me.  Get in touch! betsy@betsyaimee.com or on Instagram @betsyaimeec.

This is a recording of my first EVER LIVE podcast! This was recorded at Art Share L.A. during the Beyond the Ballot Event hosted By Way Of Us earlier this month.  BACK TO THE BALLOT was a three-day event focused on voter awareness. The exhibition and programming will include an art gallery entitled Protest, as curated and hosted by Art Share LA and conversations with thought leaders in the Los Angeles area. I am joined by my friend and previous guest, Laura Herrera. We discuss how to get involved beyond voting and answer questions from the audience about the Midterm Elections, and make commitments to become more proactive about transforming our communities. You don't want to miss this conversation.  We also shared two cool resources:  Non-Partisan Voter Guide: WTF is on the Ballot  Dude Be Nice: How to Create Change in Your Community  Get in touch with me: betsy@betsyaimee.com or send me a DM @betsyaimeec

This week the government disappointed us once again. But don't fret it's not all over. We are in the for the long run. I talk about what happened, why it happened, what's at stake and what you can do now.  Plus, I give you a very unfiltered update on my mental health and why i'm rating my mental health daily now.  I will also be moderating a conversation at an event in LA next week about the election and how to get involved. Follow me at @betsyaimeec on Instagram for more! 

Morra Aarons-Mele is the author of one of my favorite books of 2017 "Hiding in the Bathroom: An Introverts Guide to Getting Out There When You'd Rather Stay Home."She also tells us about her business WomenOnline and its database of women influencers, The Mission List and being on the cutting edge of the digital space working with Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton and Malala. Her book is all about how to run a business/career, and network when you rather stay home and not talk to strangers. Turns out you don't have to be at every event and exhaust yourself to build a career and life you love. We talked about being the difference between shyness and introversion. Learn why learning to say no can change your life!   Learn more about her at www.womenandwork.org  Listen to her podcast: Hiding in the Bathroom.  Follow her on Social @morraam

I'm back with a Summer update! In this episode, we discuss what I've been doing these past few months and my plans for the show. I also update you on what I've been reading. Why the Midterm elections matter more than you think and what I've been thinking about lately. Thank you to everyone who listens! It means the world to me!  You can follow me on betsyaimeec on Instagram  Show Notes:  The Subtle Art of Not Giving a #@%!   

Josh is back on the mic this week for an update on all things business and things that have come to fruition lately that relate to our padrinos/madrinas and sponsors. Betsy gives an update on her takeaway from attending the Girlboss Rally and United State of Women event. Plus, we talk about a new mindfulness practice we tried recently.  Follow me: @betsyaimeec Follow Josh:@nativedecay  Our business: @borninjunecreative.  Show notes on betsyaimee.com     

Dr. Akilah Cadet, MPH (aka Change Cadet) is a certified bad-ass who teaches women how to realize their self-worth in the workplace and everywhere else. She is the Olivia Pope of Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace. But we really want her to give us all of the Beyonce secrets and in this lively conversation she gives us that and more!   

Ahyiana Angel has made a career out of helping people make big transitions. She is the host of the successful podcast "Switch, Pivot or Quit." 

This is another unedited mini-episode! In this one you will hear an example of law of attraction and why sometimes you get more by doing less striving and more internal work. I talk about how to connect with someone you want to meet in a more natural way. I also give my reflections on how we can start thinking about how we can each use our talents to help the world become a better place. I also give updates on the pieces I published during Women's History month. Resources Shared: Hiding in the Bathroom: An Introverts Roadmap to Getting Out There March for our Lives Erica Garza Wife of the Party @WomenofGrit Reach me: @betsyaimeec or on my site betsyaimee.com

This episode is for all of the Ambi-cultural Americans trying to navigate their American and Latinx selves. Denise Soler Cox is a documentarian and co-founder of Project Enye. She travels all over the country collecting stories of first-generation Americans. In the second part of this conversation, we talk about being challenged for not being "American" enough or not being "Latinx" enough. We address being different at work, being called out for not speaking Spanish and how we transmit culture and deal with guilt around all these things. Learn the key differences between American and Latinx culture that are a source of internal conflict for first-generation Americans. Denise also shares why she wrote a guidebook to help the adult children of immigrants "Own Their Enye." Born in June Creative was proud to have been a part of the creation of this book! Finally, Betsy talks about the mental health toll that these things can take on us and why she shared her story in a recent piece. Show Notes: -Get the book here! https://enyeworkbooks.com/sp1 -Watch the trailer for the Documentary here: https://enyeworkbooks.com/sp1 -Latinos At Work: http://www.talentinnovation.org/publication.cfm?publication=1540 -Betsy's piece on mental health: https://folks.pillpack.com/what-depression-means-when-youre-an-immigrants-kid/

Taking a break from the interviews for a quick check-in on how i'm navigating with comparisonitis and some tools that have helped me navigate the sense of #FOMO or shame that comes when we feel we aren't measuring up to others. I share books and a movie that helped me get some more clarity on this. I also talk about what's coming up on the show and some affirmations that i've found useful. Let me know if you like these mini-shows! You can always reach me on Insta or Twitter @betsyaimeec. Here are the resources I shared: Earth Life Series by Sanaya Roman Book 1: Living With Joy Book 2: Personal Power Through Awareness Film: Brad's Status, available on Amazon What I'm Reading: Erica Garza: Getting Off Podcasts: Switch, Pivot or Quit The Lively Show

Denise Soler Cox is the founder of Project Enye and she talks to us about being a first-generation American and how it shaped her life and the life of the 16 million Americans who are born in the US to immigrant parents. A timely conversation in an era of anti-immigrant sentiment this candid chat reminds us all about the complexity of our families structures. We also talk about the realities of having our feet in two cultures, the good, the bad and fun parts too. Stay tuned for Part 2 of this emotional episode next week! Great news we are now a weekly show! Make sure to subscribe and review us on Itunes. Details on my website betsyamee.com Learn more about Denise and Project Enye: https://projectenye.com/

This week i'm coming to you with an Oscar's and movie themed episode! I invited movie critic, and writer Yolanda Machado to give us her take on the "Lady Bird" controversy. She wrote an article for Marie Claire titled, 'Lady Bird' Was Influenced by 'Real Women Have Curves' and No One Outside the Latinx Community Is Acknowledging It." The article was shared widely by people like Junot Diaz. We talk about the two films and why they are symptomatic of how Hollywood treats the stories of women of color. She also talks about how she got in the biz of writing about the biz, and her top films. Don't forget to rate, subscribe and review us on Itunes. Read her article here: https://www.marieclaire.com/culture/a15931477/lady-bird-real-women-have-curves/ Visit my site: Betsyaimee.com for more or follow me on Instagram @betsyaimeec

Happy V-Day! I'm coming to you with a special mini episode all about how to love the most important person in your life- YOU! Whether you are loving yourself or still working on it there's some insights here for everyone. Share this with a friend who might need some love today!

If you are interested in learning more about the power of crystals, meditation and mindfulness this is the episode for you! We dive into how these practices can help you manage stress, and prevent burnout with special guest Devi Brown. Devi is a well known radio and television personality who has interviewed people like Kendrick Lamar. Off-air, Devi is introducing Millennials to practices for wellness through Karma Bliss a brand that helps people kick start their self-discovery journey. We hear about her new book, and how she makes time for self-care. Visit betsyaimee.com for details and show notes. If you want to hear Devi speak in person you can catch her at The Glow Up: A Day of Wellness & Mental Health happening her in LA on 2/25. Go to liberatehollywood.com for more. Learn more about Devi at karmabliss.com follow her on social @devibrown. Keep up with me @betsyaimee or through betsyaimee.com.

We kick off 2018 with a topic that is often on our minds as we set goals and intentions for the new year! Money. Questions about finances are often questions about values, and are also a manifestation of the larger vision for our lives. Whether you are aware of it or not how you spend says a lot about who you are. When it comes to money you can't have big rewards without taking big risks. Sacrificing to save up to meet our goals is something that requires us to re-frame our thinking. In order to do that we must remember that “sacrificing is not suffering.” This week I talked to Natalie Torres-Haddad aka the Financially Savvy Latina, she literally wrote the book about how to budget money. She has made it her life's work to educate individuals and groups about how to eliminate debt and build wealth. If you are interested in getting on financial track this year you don't want to miss this episode. She answers one of the biggest questions one of the biggest questions about real estate is it really better to buy than to rent? But of course, not everyone is ready to buy! So we also tackle basic budgeting questions (At minute 36) Of course, we speak to larger policy issues, and to how our personal mindst impact our money situation. Why she recommends avoiding language that reiterates we are “broke.” We start off with a conversation tackling the problem with our student loan system and the potential impact of the new tax law. We answer two listener questions. How to determine if you should buy a home, and why a home is still a vessel to build wealth but maybe we have to think outside of the box about how we do it. She also shares insights on where she thinks the market is going in the next few months. What are the questions we should ask ourselves before buying. Then we tackle how to manage money when you are a freelancer or work in a field where your income fluctuates. Plus! Hear how I tricked myself out of impulse purchase with a free online tool and I share my financial goals. Find more about Natalie on Instagram @financiallysavvylatina and on her site financiallysavvylatina.weebly. You can also purchase her book Financially Savvy in 20 minutes. You can get in touch with me on social @betsyaimeec or send me an email at betsy@betsyaimee.com

This is a special very personal episode. I go into the challenges 2017 brought, and we dive into my wedding what went right, why we wanted to have a wedding as an act of resistance, what it meant for our families. Why we put so much thought into our music, ceremony. How we honored people who couldn't be there. The anxiety we felt leading up to the big day and all the fun stuff in between. Then we dive into what your mantras for 2018 are and how we are thinking about our goals now a days. Happy Holidays! I will be back with exciting guests soon!

You know that advice, "think positively and good things will happen?" This episode goes beyond the platitudes of the usual self-help to give you some real life advice about how to deal with unexpected things like lay-off's and family emergencies. Our guest Maura Hernandez doesn't hold back in sharing how she has dealt with past and recent challenges. This episode has practical advice for everyone and we get deep into talking about how mental health plays a role in how we navigate the hard stuff and why it takes real strength to admit we need help. I also give you an update on some scary things happening in Congress that will impact how you enjoy streaming. Don't mess with our Netflix people!

This week I hit the mic by myself to share recent challenges on the personal and external front that you might relate to given all the triggering headlines we are seeing. I also talk about how to foster gratitude even when we are feeling overwhelmed. Hear about who we are giving to on #givingtuesday, why I can't stop crying about Disney-Pixar's Coco and of course how i'm feeling 8 days away from my wedding. I will see you at Podcasterio Fest Presented by Molcajete Dominguero this Sunday. Don't forget to subscribe and review!

As we come up on the one year anniversary of leaving our 9 to 5's I reflect on the year that was along with my partner in life, love and business. Are you curious about what happens once you are on the other side of that thing you had been working towards? Here's a raw, and honest look at the high's and lows of throwing yourself in the unknowns. We also talk about thing we are working towards in 2018 and how we want to help everyone else meet their goals too.

This week I talked with Monica Rivera author of the Chingona Manifesto. A powerful call to action for Latinas everywhere to step into their power. Monica was recently featured in an anthology that became an Amazon best-seller called, “Latina Empowerment Through Leadership: Mindful Stories From Inspiring Women.” As a realtor and productivity coach she is a strong believer that “saving money and planting roots is an act of revolution.” She shared us with her truth, wisdom, and how she has invested in herself to create a career built on her “fire.” But it's not all success and power as she owns up to the darker side of being an overachiever, and how she let go of the idea of an easy linear path in life and in work. As a result she has developed some strategies to cope with life's difficulties. We get real about money, and dispel some myths about Millennial homeownership. Why believing that “money is the root of all evil” can limit our ability to create a choice-filled life. She breaks down what a wealth mentality is and the importance of cementing our legacy through multi-generational wealth. Monica has walked on glass, and has invested money and time to build her mental and emotional reserves and while she's still in her 20's but you wouldn't know from the way she inhabits the world. You will want her to be your friend after hearing her story! Read the Chingona Manifest by visiting monicarivera.com You can follow her @monicabmh You can follow me @betsyaimeec

Welcome to this special crossover episode with Brenda Gonzalez of Tamarindo Podcast! Tamarindo Podcast is a socially conscious talk show with a Latinx vibe that discusses race, politics, music and life. In this episode, we discuss "Hunger: A Memoir of (My) Body by Roxanne Gay. We talked about the big themes of the book including body images, trauma, and being the "good immigrant daughter." We also have a lively discussion about things we wish we would have known about "adulting" when we were just starting our adult lives. We end with a Taramindo segment called "chanclazo"! That you don't want to miss. You can catch us both at the first ever "Podcasterio Fest 2017: A Latinx Digital Media Experience presented by Molcajete Dominguero that is taking place on November 17th in Los Angeles visit @podcasteriofest for details. Follow Tamarindo @tamarindopodcast for more fun, lively episodes.

Our guest from episode 1 is back for a discussion about self-help. We fess up to self-destructive behaviors and how we have addressed the root causes by embracing self-help. We share a few epiphanies we've had after investing time into taking personal inventory of our lives. We explore why it feels self-indulgent to take care of ourselves. Josh shares how he dedicates 10 minutes a day to self-improvement. I share a tip I learned from Tony Robbins Overall, this episode is about how to find joy, and spurts to do things that feel good even when we are busy. We also get real about some bad habits we are trying to break around comparison and why you are not your thoughts. The efforts we make to be better, and why you can't be in fear and in gratitude at the same time. Disclaimer: We are not professionals and this is advice is not meant to replace mental health services. We fully support everyone having a therapist. Follow Betsy: @betsyaimeec Follow Joshua: @nativedecay

This week we dive into the emotional labor of being immigrants/first generation Americans, and working in spaces where our culture isn't understood, or valued. In this candid chat, my guest Monica Perez, political realist and border town native goes in on how ended up here as a community and gives her perspective about the "wall," and the Dreamers we don't see on t.v. We get pretty heated when we talk about our frustration with educating people about the humanity of immigrants. Get ready for an animated conversation! Plus, I share what i'm reading and share a movie suggestion. In this episode you will learn: -Why it can be challenging to be a person of color in the workplace -Why you should challenge authority -What life is like for people on the border Follow our guest Monica Perez: @Monpez Follow Betsy: @betsyaimeec Shownotes and more: betsyaimee.com

Women owned business have been on the rise the past 10 years, and women of color have been strong drivers of this growth. I spoke with Jennifer Lopez, Founder of Camila Creative. A business named after her grandfather who was a leader and founder in his own right. We talked a lot about stepping into the legacy of our families and tapping into their strength to meet challenges. If we need heroes and people to look up to, all we need to do is look at our own family history! Jenn also talks to us about she leveraged her natural people skills to find success doing public relations, managing “influencers” and working with brands to put together some of the coolest events you see on social media. She also tells us how she deals with the negative side of social media and shares great insights on how to build positive relationships in any industry and why sometimes we have to be unhappy before we can dare to take leaps into the unknown. In this episode you will learn: -How to start a business -About the world of media influencers -How to navigate personal challenges -How I dug into my family legacy this week through my writing Of course, you can follow Jennifer @camilacreative too see behind the scenes of her and her cool clients or on her personal Instagram where she is always sharing upbeat tidbits @jennnlopez. Thank you so much for listening! Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review. You can also follow me @betsyaimeec and check out our site betsyaimee.com

In this special edition of The Currently Podcast, we dive into how to exist during times of political upheaval. My guest Samuel Chu, is a man who has made a career out of exploring the role of faith in social change and who has personal experience living through history as a witness to the Tiananmen Square Protests. We explore what civic life should look like for us, and how we can channel our feelings of grief and sadness into action. We explore what history teaches us about moments of political awakening, and we somehow even talk about what the Dodgers have to do with all this. Finally, he talks to us about the opportunity we now have to expand what we believe is possible. We talk about the consequences of action and inaction. While there are no easy answers we hope this episode encourages you to explore this topic with us and with everyone in your life.

This week on the podcast how growing up in LA in the 90's shaped our world. In conversation with community leader, Laura Herrera. What defined the 90's for you? The Lewinsky Scandal? The OJ Trial? Selena? For Laura and me it was actually television shows like Saved by the Bell and 90210. But as kids who grew up in a part of LA you rarely see on television, we talk about what these shows taught us about the world we live in. In Laura's case understanding her community and how it differed from other parts of LA was pivotal to how she shaped her life and career. Laura is one of the hundreds of young women who ran for office in the wake of Donald Trump's election. We talk about that experience and the personal growth and lessons it left her with. She gives us her take on how our generation can move beyond #hashtag activism and get our hands dirty to make sure that issues that plague our generation like student debt, and housing get the attention they deserve. Finally, she tells us about the life-changing magic of getting a therapist and having an “adult mindset” that has nothing to do with where we live or how much avocado toast we consume. Follow our guest: @laura_m_herrera Follow Betsy: @betsyaimeec and subscribe to The Currently Newsletter at betsyaimee.com This episode was brought to you by @borninjunecreative helping movers and shakers tell their stories.

Welcome to the debut episode! I am excited to share with you a profound conversation with artist, designer and illustrator Joshua Sandoval. He takes us back to his childhood and teen years to the incidents that made him feel as if he didn't belong, and created resistance that he battled with for years. We dive into what our 20's are for and how his “failures” led him down a path of self-discovery, creativity and fulfillment that transformed his life. We explore addiction, machismo, empathy, the role of art in this political climate and what he believes brought us to this critical moment of our history. In this episode you will learn: -Why seeing people like us in positions of authority matters -Strategies to build community and meet people in the field you want to join Follow him @nativedecay and @borninjunecreative Follow me @betsyaimeec Music: @Enstrumentals and Anthony Cab Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review!

At this historic time for our generation, The Currently Podcast is part of a larger movement that asks: Who are we? What do we want to be? How do we become those people? How can we be happy and successful while we figure this all out? No topic is off topic in this show created to make us think a little deeper as we dive into current events, culture shifts, personal development, and social good. Join host Betsy Aimee in conversation with interesting people from all walks of life. Let's make sense of the now- together! The podcast is coming soon! But in the meantime sign up for updates at betsyaimee.com or follow me @betsyaimeec