Wait, Hold Up!

These days, it's so important to slow down and take a moment to check in on your well-being. We're bombarded with graphic news and challenging real-life circumstances that take away any peace we try to attain. This meditation is perfect for re-centering, prioritizing yourself, and giving your heart the levity it seeks.  Follow Irene: @spiritandmatter Follow the podcast: @waitholduppod | @yarel_ramos | @heyjessmolina

Katelina Eccleston says reggaeton saved her life and now, she's committing her work to educating people on the genre that means so much to her. Through her media company, Reggaeton con La Gata, she's out to change the narrative on reggaeton and also, hold the genre accountable for its own shortcomings when it comes to race and gender. If you're a fan of reggaeton or just curious about people's obsession with it, this conversation is a must! And one thing's for sure, after hearing this, you'll def be a fan of La Gata! Follow Gata: @reggaetonconlagata Follow the podcast: @waitholduppod | @yarel_ramos | @ heyjessmolina Visit: www.waitholduppodcast.com

Have you ever thought that the way you speak to yourself, you'd never speak to your friends or loved ones? We can harbor so much pain, guilt, and anger toward ourselves. As part of our first installment our Soul Care Series, we're dropping a powerful meditation, that's worth putting on repeat. This meditation by pranic healer, Marcela Arrieta is a great to implement in your practice toward self-forgiveness. Because baby, you gotta love yourself first! Follow Marcela: @marcelaarrietaofficial Follow the podcast: @waitholduppod | @yarel_ramos | @heyjessmolina

As we've gotten older, we've fortunately gotten wiser, but there are still areas we struggle to heal. And for us, that's our body image issues... the age-old, bull-shittery of picking apart our bodies and not appreciating them for all the amazing work they do daily. In this cozy convo, we unpack our internal conflicts and frustrations. As you'll hear, this is still an area of big learning and healing that we're working on. Can you relate or do you have suggestions for healing? Email us at: hola@waitholduppodcast.com Follow the podcast: @waitholduppod | @heyjessmolina | @yarel_ramos www.waitholduppodcast.com

We love when we see our homegirls win! Rizos Curls recently joined the Ulta family, as the first Latina-owned curly haircare line. In honor of this incredible milestone, we're re-airing the episode with Rizos' founder and CEO, Julissa Prado. In this episode we hear all about Julissa's journey to embrace her curls and how she started her growing empire. We're so proud of this accomplishment and of all that Julissa and Rizos do for community! Follow Julissa: @julissaprado | @rizoscurls Follow the podcast: @waitholduppod | @yarel_ramos | @heyjessmolina www.waitholduppodcast.com

Doctoras Miguelina Rodríguez and Griselda Rodríguez-Solomon are changing the way women connect to their divine feminine and their personal power in a patriarchal culture. Known as the Brujas of Brooklyn, these Afro-Dominican twins are challenging all the societal norms and expectations placed on women and creating space for others to do the same. In this conversation, we talk about our religious upbringings and finding identity in the word 'bruja' and how we all should connect with our womb and our menstrual cycles to experience transformation. Follow our guest: @brujasofbrooklyn Follow the pod: @waitholduppod | @heyjessmolina | @yarel_ramos www.waitholduppodcast.com

We've got Melissa Barrera and Leslie Grace, two of the leading ladies of "In the Heights" on the podcast this week! This convo, immediately turned into four homegirls chatting as we discussed their roles in this INCREDIBLE film, how they manage the pressure to succeed, honor their culture, and take care of their mental health. It's so dope to see these two Latinas in the most anticipated film of the summer, and even better to see all they represent for la cultura. You don't wanna miss this chat or the film, In the Heights - out on June 11th. Follow our guests: @melissabarreram | @lesliegrace Follow the pod: @waitholduppod | @heyjessmolina | yarel_ramos Email us: hola@waitholduppodcast.com

We get it, family dynamics are hard - especially the older we get. But just because they're hard, doesn't mean we can't find healing. In this powerful episode with licensed therapist Josie Rosario explains how we can work to identify generational trauma, parent wounds, and how we can start the process toward healing. Plus, she breaks down boundaries in a whole new way. We can't wait for y'all to hear this conversation! Follow Josie: @josierosarionyc Follow the podcast: @waitholduppod | @heyjessmolina | @yarel_ramos www.waitholduppodcast.com

Our girl, Yarel is engaged so you know she had to share all the details on her man and their recent exciting news. In this episode, you'll hear why Yari thought she wasn't the marrying type, but how her boo changed all that for her. Plus, we end the episode shouting out some of the most annoying things people ask after you get engaged. Did we miss something? Hit us up on IG or email (hola@waitholduppodcast.com) to let us know. Follow the podcast | @waitholduppod | @yarel_ramos | @heyjessmolina

Linda Garcia was born to help people reach their maximum potential. Previously, she's helped women with their spiritual growth, but these days she's helping people spiritually and financially! In this conversation, the woman behind In Luz We Trust and the beginner stock market course, Wealth Rules Everything Around Me, details her path to financial liberation, her decision to move on from her previous venture, Let There Be Luz, and how she's building her own damn table and teaching others to do the same. We really believe this is a year of financial growth and freedom and if you're ready to claim wealth, this convo is for you! Follow Linda: @luzwarrior | @inluzwetrust Follow the podcast: @waitholduppod | @yarel_ramos |@heyjessmolina www.waitholduppodcast.com

This is probably one of our most personal episodes to date. Jess opens up about her experience with depression and making the decision to take anti-depressants. She shares, when she realized she needed medical help, the effects of the medication, and personal details about her mental health journey. We are not medical experts so please seek professional help for all issues related to your mental wellness. And if you or a friend are in need of immediate assistance, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255   Connect with the pod: @waitholduppod | @heyjessmolina | @yarel_ramos Email: hola@waitholduppodcast.com

We love Meena Harris (best-selling author, founder of Phenomenal Woman's Action Campaign and Kamala Harris' niece!) for her candor, activism, and dope content she puts out into the world. There were too many questions and too little time, but during our convo we did get to hear about what it was like being raised by badass women (and how that's impacting her parenting) and the life lessons she's learned in business and motherhood. This one is not to be missed! Follow Meena: @meena Check out Meena's books: Ambitious Girl & Kamala and Maya's Big Idea Follow the podcast: @waitholduppod | @heyjessmolina | @yarel_ramos Email the pod: hola@waitholduppodcast.com

Womb shaman Anabel Vizcarra wants every woman to live into our fullest potential. In this episode, she shares the way that women with wombs can go inward to connect, create, and rediscover our internal wisdom. We're all born with the power to be great - Anabel helps us all see past the BS and access the work we need to do, to live into who we're meant to be. Follow Anabel: @anabel.vizcarra Follow the podcast: @waitholduppod | @yarel_ramos | @heyjessmolina

When journalist, Bianca Graulau started researching the situation around private, protected land being sold to big investors, she never imagined the story would become personal, so quickly. But that's exactly what happened when she found out the land behind her house had been sold for the development of luxury convos. She took the story to TikTok and it went VIRAL. In this convo, we talk to Bianca about the situation in PR - why so many investors are flocking to the island, what's going on with the convo around statehood, and we get a little history lesson on how PR got here in the first place.  Follow Bianca: @biancagraulau (across all socials) Follow the podcast: @waitholduppod | @heyjessmolina | @yarel_ramos   Email us: hola@waitholduppodcast.com

Grind culture has got us all messed up. Even during a pandemic, so many of us have had an impossible time slowing down and cultivating stillness. In this week's Cozy Convo, Jess & Yarel talk about feeling burned out and how they're trying to find rest in a society that glorifies the hustle. Share your thoughts on today's episode! Email us hola@waitholduppodcast.com Follow the podcast: @waitholduppod | @heyjessmolina | @yarel_ramos

We know student loans aren't sexy, but it's something we gotta talk about. Combined millions of Americans owe more than $1.5 trillion, and women owe the most! We sat down with Tanya Menendez of Snowball Wealth, a resource designed to help women get out of debt and begin their journey toward financial freedom. She shares tips for managing your loans and insight into the steps the government is taking to forgive loans. Let's claim it: this is the year we all take control of our finances. Follow Tanya: @asksnowball | @makertanya Follow the podcast: @waitholduppod | @yarel_ramos | @heyjessmolina www.waitholduppodcast.com

Safe to say, cannabis is having *quite* a moment in the spotlight. Advocates continue pushing for legalization in more states while dispensaries and growers make their way through existing regulatory red tape. Now, even Mexico has joined the movement. Just this week, the country passed a landmark bill to legalize marijuana. With all that's going on, we thought it was a good time to get the 411 on all things cannabis from an expert in the field: Jazmin Aguiar. Jazmin has years of experience working as a consultant and advocate in the cannabis industry with a specific emphasis on regulation, advocacy, licensing, strategy, and social equity. Tune in as we dissect how our cultural attitudes toward weed and cannabis have changed and why there's a lot to be excited about.

Best-selling author, Mirtha Michelle has learned A LOT from loves ups and downs. Through each experience she finds a new lesson, one that she shares with readers around the world through her poignant poems and fortunately for us, through this podcast episode. In this convo, Mirtha shows us how we can all be more vulnerable and go deeper in love and relationships, most importantly with ourselves. Follow Mirtha: @mirthamichelle Follow the podcast: @waitholduppod | @heyjessmolina | @yarel_ramos Email us: hola@waitholduppodcast.com

What makes a good friend? What happens when friends change and how do we even make friends as we get older? Yarel and Jess tackle a listener question about how to nurture friendships as we get older. Tune into this week's cozy convo all about the nuances of friendship. Follow the pod: @waitholduppod | @yarel_ramos | @heyjessmolina

Lilliana Vazquez is an Emmy-award winning host and TV personality. She's got impeccable style and knows the ins and outs of the fashion industry. But it always wasn't that way. Growing up in Texas, Lilliana was a far cry from the glitz and glam of celebrity culture, but through grit, determination, and her fierce spirit - she created a career that she loves. As you're about to hear, there were a lot of No's along the way and her fair share of imposter syndrome, but fortunately, none of that derailed her.  Follow Lilliana: @lillianavazquez Follow the podcast: @waitholduppod | @heyjessmolina | @yarel_ramos

Patty Rodriguez is a trailblazer in the Latinx community. If you don’t recognize her voice from when she joins Ryan Seacrest on his morning radio show, then maybe you know her as the founder of Lil Libros, the collection of bilingual children’s books in English and Spanish. We’re big fans of Patty, not just because of her accomplishments, but because she has never let fear hold her back. Instead, she’s learned to *work* through her fear. Tune in to hear the story behind why “sin miedo” became one her favorite sayings. We talk about why generational wealth is key to building the new American Dream and how we can all continue building our beautiful community.   Follow Patty: @pattyrodriguez Follow the podcast: @waitholduppod | @yarel_ramos | @heyjessmolina

The inspiring activist Rosa Clemente is known to be on the frontlines speaking out against racial and ethnic injustice and in this conversation, we get to learn about how her upbringing influenced her path today. As a PhD candidate, Rosa also shares her experience in higher ed and offers sound advice for those climbing the ranks in academia and why we shouldn't underestimate being street smart. Follow Rosa: @blackpuertoricanphd Follow the podcast: @waitholduppod | @yarel_ramos | @heyjessmolina  

Yarel and Jess talk about the truth behind moving in with your S.O. For some it's a simple process, but we found some complications along the way. We worked through past traumas, internal fears, and daddy issues to get to the next, important step in their relationships. Have an experience you want to share, email us at: hola@waitholduppodcast Follow the pod: @waitholduppod | @yarel_ramos | @heyjessmolina

Devi Brown is a force in the spiritual and mindfulness world. She's the Chief Impact Officer at the Chopra Center and the author of the book, Karma Bliss. But beyond that, she's one elevated woman who you can tell is vibrating on a high frequency. You want to be in this woman's presence, but in the time of social distancing, hearing from her on the podcast is the next best option. Hear from Devi as she talks about finding rituals and practices that work for her, how she has found rest despite life feeling hectic, and how she shines a light to herself to understand her triggers rather than run from them. It's a convo filled with lessons on how we can all show up more authentically in our lives. Follow Devi: @devibrown Follow the podcast: @waitholduppod | @yarel_ramos | @heyjessmolina   *This episode is produced by Theresa Avila (IG: ohivory)

2020 has been one of the most challenging years and we're so ready for 2021. To kick off the new year we're changing up our perspectives and approach to how we're living life. We're so thankful for all your loyalty and support. See you in the new year!  

There's nothing normal about Thanksgiving this year, but we can still make it special. Yarel and Jess talk about their own traditions and how things are going to look different this year. And of course, we share what we're thankful for, including you, our amazing listeners! Stay grateful. We love you all! Follow the pod: @waitholduppod | @heyjessmolina | @yarel_ramos

Janel Martinez is an author and the founder of Ain't I Latina, a site dedicated to celebrating Afro-Latinx womanhood. Her work as a journalist and speaker has challenged and educated many in the Latinx community to examine the racism and colorism engrained in society. In this conversation, she shares her insight on the work non-Black Latinx folk can do toward anti-racism, the special rituals she engages in to find peace, and identifies key Black Latinx thought-leaders we all should know. Follow Janel: @aintilatina Follow the pod: @waitholduppod | @heyjessmolina | @yarel_ramos

This episode we got to chat with Arianna Davis, Digital Director of OprahMag.com and author of the recently released, What Would Frida Do? (Yes y'all, that Frida). We all know, love, and admire Frida Kahlo: she's a badass who has cemented herself as an icon and it seems that every year her fame and relevance continue to grow. And in What Would Frida Do?, Arianna writes an awesome biography meets self-help book, showing how Frida's life can be a guidebook for how we can all live our best, most purposeful lives. Tune in to hear this great convo with Arianna about her professional journey working as Gayle King's assistant, all that went into writing her first book, and what self-care looks like to her.Follow Arianna: @ariannagabFollow the pod: @waitholduppod | @heyjessmolina | @yarel_ramos

This week's episode is all about SKINCARE. Esthetician & Piel Peel founder, Elizabeth Palomares Michaels stopped by the pod to give us the ultimate scoop on the best way to care for our skin and the products everyone should own. Plus, she shares all we need to do for our faces during cold, dry months and pollution and smoke-filled days. Elizabeth is literally the skincare guru and you don't want to miss this! Follow Elizabeth: @pielpeel Follow the pod: @waitholduppod | @yarel_ramos | @heyjessmolina

If you've heard Julissa's story before, we promise, you haven't heard it like this! In our first episode back, (after an extended hiatus - our bad!) Julissa shares insights how you can own (and start to craft) your own story, the importance of self-promotion, and how she's embracing her constant evolution as a woman and agent of change. Plus, we hear about her latest series with We All Grow, La Historia Uncovered. You won't want to miss this! Follow Julissa: @julissaarce Follow the pod: @waitholduppod | @yarel_ramos | @heyjessmolina

Hey loves! We want to know – is there anything that has had to be canceled or postponed because of the Coronavirus? In this episode Jessica shares what it's like to be a bride-to-be with no clear picture of what the future holds or how long social distancing is going to last. And we know this is the case for so many of you out there. No matter what disappointment is coming your way - we promise, we're all in this together. Follow the podcast: @waitholduppod | @heyjessmolina | @yarel_ramos

When was the last time you took a deep breath from the pit of your belly and let all the air out? Chances are, it's been a while. Breathing is the thing we do all the time and think about the least. But there's power in our breath - especially if we know how to harness it. In this episode, Ana Lilia introduces us to breath work, it's healing potential, and even shows us how we can get started from the comfort of our home. At a time like this, when all of us are collectively holding our breath waiting for some good news - nows the time to unite with our breath and give thanks for this gift.  Follow Ana: @_ana_lilia Follow the podcast: @waitholduppod | @heyjessmolina | @yarel_ramos

Hey loves! We hope y'all are safe and healthy right now! Since the Coronavirus pandemic broke out, we've all been trying to figure out what our new lives look like while we're social distancing. So this episode is a quick catch-up, just seeing where we're both at and how we're coping with our jobs, personal lives, and social isolation. Also, we're going to do what we can during this time to keep the podcast going and want to hear from y'all about what you want to hear and need in this time. Much love y'all!  

When Jocelyn Ramirez and her father faced major health concerns, she turned to food for solutions to improving their well-being and found the medicine she'd been looking for. Armed with new information about the power of food and the lack of resources in inner cities, Jocelyn started the vegan food service, Todo Verde. Since she started her business 5 years ago, she's served up thousands of fresh and healthy meals and convinced non-believers that vegan food can be delicious, without sacrificing culture or flavor. Hear Jocelyn's remarkable story about how she's created a successful company while carrying her community on her back.  PLUS, pre-order Jocelyn's cookbook, La Vida Verde here. Follow Jocelyn: @todoverde | @la_yoselin Follow the podcast: @waitholduppod | @heyjessmolina | @yarel_ramos

No one is ever prepared for death, and when it's a tragedy that seems to come out of nowhere it's even harder to process. Following the death of Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna, and 7 others, we felt the need to talk about death, grief, and loss with Dr. Lydiana Garcia. She talks us through what these moments trigger in us and how we can process that pain and fear that emerges after these types of tragedies. -- Follow Dr. Lydiana: @dr.lydianagarcia | http://www.thebeyondresiliencelife.com/ Follow the podcast: @waitholduppod | @yarel_ramos | @heyjessmolina  

There's no denying it – Zoila Darton is a force of nature. She is the founder of WORD, a creative agency based in L.A., which creates iconic events while fostering community. But while many may know Zoila the entrepreneur, this episode dives into the multi-faceted woman she truly is. In this conversation, Zoila gets candid about the reality of creative and professional burnout, the blessings and frustrations of motherhood, and how she's building a practice of "joyful discipline." (And honestly, so much more!) It's a convo that is inspiring, heartfelt and so damn honest. Life is amazing, but it's also messy and complicated, but you know what y'all - we're all in it together.  Follow Zoila: @zoiladarton | @word.agency Follow the podcast: @waitholduppod | @heyjessmolina | @yarel_ramos Email us: waitholduppodcast@gmail.com abrazos!

Happy 2020 loves and welcome back to Wait, Hold Up! Thank you all so much for your patience as we got our lives together. We've missed y'all and are so happy to be back with a new episode! In this chat, we share why we're not big fans of resolutions, but prefer to take the new year as an opportunity to approach life from a new perspective and create changes where necessary. It doesn't always have to be 'new year, new me!' We want to hear what your goals are for 2020. Email us at: waitholduppodcast@gmail.com Follow the pod: @waitholduppod | @yarel_ramos | @heyjessmolina  

Hola loves! Get ready because this episode is probably the most vulnerable we’ve gotten in a while. It’s just the two of us talking about a major ‘wait, hold up’ moment :: dealing with unrealistic or unfair expectations being forced upon us. Yarel shares the battle of being constantly told she needs to change herself because of her profession. And Jess details her struggle of needing to be liked. It’s real and raw and we hope you all enjoy. Of course, if you connect with any part of this episode, definitely hit us up on IG or email. Follow the show: @waitholduppod | @yarel_ramos | @heyjessmolina

Karli Henriquez is one of the most versatile women in media [period]. She's worked in radio, TV, digital start-ups, and more. The brilliance of Karli isn't just that she's incredibly talented or always going hard for her culture (which she is), but also that she's all about making sure her progress creates opportunities for more women of color. Tune in to hear all about this amazing woman's come up, her commitment to mentorship, and her latest #jefamove with her company, Know Alias. Follow Karli: @karlihenriquez | @knowalias Follow Wait, Hold Up: @waitholduppod | @heyjessmolina | @yarel_ramos Email us: waitholduppodcast@gmail.com

A huge component of our overall physical and emotional well-being.  Both of us didn't grow up feeling comfortable talking openly about sex - and even as grown women, we still find ourselves dealing with shame on the topic. But in an effort to liberate ourselves and others, we're going for it and having our first and long overdue episode on SEX. In this episode we get to it with sexologist, Rebecca Alvarez Story. We talk about learning our body’s, breaking taboos, and embracing sex toys! To destigmatize the idea of sex and sex products, it's about time us ladies talked about it - openly! By normalizing conversations around sex and wellness we hope other women, especially women of color can feel empowered to embrace their sexuality and make informed decisions for their bodies.  Follow Rebecca: @rebeccaalvarezstory | @thebloomi Follow Wait, Hold Up: @waitholduppod | @yarel_ramos | @heyjessmolina Got a comment on this episode or just want to chat? Email us: waitholdupodcast@gmail.com ABRAZOS!

If there's one person who knows about constantly self-destructing in relationships - it's Christine Gutierrez. And the truth is, we all know she's not the only one. Whether you're in a relationship or looking for "the one" chances are you're still working on breaking through bad habits to have a successful love life. In this episode, therapist and intuitive healer, Christine Gutierrez shares how we can heal ourselves to be our best selves in our present and future relationships. Follow Christine: @cosmicchristine Follow Wait Hold Up: @waitholduppod | @heyjessmolina | @yarel_ramos Email: waitholduppodcast@gmail.com

Hola! We are so excited for you to listen to the episode where we interview our girl Kim Guerra. She is the creator of Brown Badass Bonita a brand and movement she considers a revolutionary act of self love and love for our Latinx community. We discuss how her fuego apparel brand is empowering our culture and mujeres in our community. This episode is inspiring for all the artists, writers, and entrepreneurs out there!   Follow Kim Guerra: IG @brownbadassbonita  | Facebook @brownbadassbonita Follow Wait Hold Up! Podcast: IG @waitholduppod Email: waitholduppodcast@gmail.com Jessica Molina @heyjessmolina Yarel Ramos @yarel_ramos

Tune into Mariana Atencio's interview who is a correspondent for MSNBC and NBC News, a TED speaker and an overall powerhouse. Every minute of this episode is gold! Join us for this casual convo and check out how one woman’s roots within the Latino community helped her magnify the culture and world that media seemed to keep missing. Atencio also sheds light on her off-camera life, her personal mission, and her newly published book (as if she wasn’t busy enough, right?), entitled “Perfectly You: Embracing the Power of Being Real.”  Have a question for us? Email: waitholduppodcast@gmail.com Follow the podcast: @waitholduppod | @yarel_ramos | @heyjessmolina Follow Mariana Atencio: @marianaatencio Please rate and review on iTunes. Abrazos!    

Hola boos! We have an exciting new episode with the founder of Hija de Tu Madre, Patty Delgado. Patty’s business interweaves artistic design with spirited identity statements such as apparel, jewelry, office supplies, and even phone cases. Yarel and Jessica chat with Patty about what drives her creativity, what she’s learned, and how she keeps that Latina entrepreneur game strong. This girl offers some great tips … not to mention, she was recently featured in the Los Angeles Times! Tap in for a light, inspiring episode on how to make the best of celebrating all the quirks of that Latina or Latinx life Have a question for us? Email: waitholduppodcast@gmail.com Follow the podcast: @waitholduppod | @yarel_ramos | @heyjessmolina Follow Patty Delgado and Hija De Tu Madre: @partyskinny @hijadetumadre Please rate and review on iTunes. Abrazos!  

Be ready to get fired up in this interview with Sara Mora who is the leading voice for immigration reform. She is an organizer and DACA recipient who does not hesitate to stand up for her community. You will learn more about how Sara got started in her journey and shares ways how we can also create change within our local communities. Have a question for us? Email: waitholduppodcast@gmail.com Follow the podcast: @waitholduppod | @yarel_ramos | @heyjessmolina Follow Sara Mora: @misssaramora Please rate and review on iTunes. Abrazos!  

Hola boos! What are your spring rituals? With the new season do you do a deep clean or is it same ol'? Today Yarel and Jess talk about welcoming the new season, the perks of traveling with parents (yup! that's a thing!), and answer a listener question on self-care. Have a question for us? Email: waitholduppodcast@gmail.com  Follow the podcast: @waitholduppod | @yarel_ramos | @heyjessmolina Please rate and review us on iTunes. Abrazos! xx

Truth is, when it comes to saving and investing our money, many of us don't know where to start, which is why we're so happy to be joined by financial advisor, Eva Macias. In this convo, Eva talks retirement (yes y'all, we need to think of that now!), shares her tips for investing for the big picture and how our mindset and abundance mentality is connected to our ability to increase our $$$. There's a lot we cover, so you might want to get a pen and notepad for this one. Have a financial question? Send it to us: waitholduppodcast@gmail.com Follow Eva: @evamacias | www.evamacias.com Follow the pod: @waitholduppod | @yarel_ramos | @heyjessmolina Please rate and review us on iTunes!

We have been wanting to sit with the brilliant host of Latinx Therapy, Adriana Alejandre for a long time and we FINALLY made it happen. Adriana is such an important voice in the mental health space and she's advocating for POCs to break the stigma surrounding mental illness. In this episode we chat about her work as a therapist, the critical work she's doing with her podcast Latinx Therapy, and look at tackling a big obstacle so many of us face: IMPOSTER SYNDROME. Follow Adriana: @latinxtherapy | www.latinxtherapy.com Follow the podcast: @waitholduppod | @heyjessmolina | @yarel_ramos Please rate and review us on iTunes. abrazos. xo.

Truthfully, does the idea of a 10 day silent meditation sound awesome or terrifying to you? For Jessica, it sounds like torture, but Yarel started her year with a Vipassana retreat and absolutely loved it. We're back with our first episode where she shares what made this experience so special and gives us all some insight on how we can become more conscious about the thoughts we obsess over to help us lead more peaceful lives. We have so much in store for you all this year. Thanks for your patience as we got our lives together to get the show back up and running. We promise, this WHU year is going to be the best one yet! Follow the podcast: @waitholduppod | @yarel_ramos | @heyjessmolina

Hey boos – this is our last episode of the season! Since the new year is fast approaching we talk about our personal plans for 2019 and overcoming the doubt that creeps in when we try and set new goals for ourselves. And we get into how we deal with being around family during the holidays and getting all the questions about our romantic relationships. Yup, you know those 'y el novio/novia' questions are coming! Most of all, we want to thank y'all for an incredible year. We can't wait for another year of growth, laughs, and conquering the world. Besos! J & Y Follow the podcast: @waitholduppod | @heyjessmolina | @yarel_ramos

When you meet Julissa Prado, it may be her GORGEOUS full head of curls that first captures your attention, but it's her brilliance, passion, and straight up homegirl vibes that will make you fall in love. (As we can attest to). In this episode, Julissa shares how her past struggling to accept her curls ultimately led her to create the curly haircare line, Rizos Curls. She knows firsthand how traumatizing it can be to have your curls insulted and is intentionally working to make sure other women embrace their God-given beauty and never feel that shame again. You'll be inspired to hear about her company's beginnings, how Rizos Curls stepped in to help many Puerto Rican women after Hurricane Maria, and her tips for other entrepreneurs.  Follow Julissa & Rizos Curls: @julissa_prado | @rizoscurls | www.rizoscurls.com Follow the podcast: @waitholduppod | @heyjessmolina | @yarel_ramos Email us at: waitholduppodcast@gmail.com | Please rate and review us on iTunes. Abrazos!