Winging it and Winning

n Episode 20 I interview Hector Sosa a financial services professional with New York Life who talks about the importance of financial planning for a better future. We also discuss when one should start taking steps towards saving for future, How to find a credible financial advisor, and what are red flags you should avoid If you have questions for Hector Sosa please email him. Contact Hector Sosa: Email hsosa@ft.newyorklife.com Veronica D. Winging it and Winning, It's a Mindset. About the Podcast/Youtube “Veronica Diaz: Winging It and Winning. It's a Mindset” is a podcast/youtube channel highlighting people in society who have gone through many misfortunes due to social and economic placements. I want to highlight people who have gone through misfortunes but have risen above adversity to become successful. I will be discussing the key factors they used to help accomplish their dreams. I will also be discussing my journey through life and the mindset I used to create the life I want to live. I hope to inspire people through these stories and persuade my audience to follow their dreams as well. About Veronica Diaz “Winging It and Winning. It's a Mindset,” is an expression I live by. It has helped me achieve many goals that I may not have accomplished if I did not take the plunge or fall into self-doubt. According to statistics, I should have ended up being a high school dropout, teenage mom, in an abusive relationship, and suffer from drug abuse. Thankfully I did not experience those things, and I attribute my life success to my mindset. At a young age, I believed that I was in control of my destiny, living every day to create a life that I always dreamed of. I applied to college despite my low GPA and poor grades. I had to do a summer bridge program as a contingency, but I did it and was accepted. I applied for the Masters in Social Work (MSW) program despite my fear of not finishing because I felt like I was not smart enough. I got in and with hard work, sacrifice, and consistency, graduated with my MSW. When I make mistakes, I do not accept them as losses. I see them as achievements because mistakes teach me what does not work, which is just as important as knowing what does work. Life is hard, it has challenges but here I am, winging it, and I'm winning. Thankfully I beat the odds; I want to encourage other people that they can too. Winging It and Winning Podcast https://anchor.fm/veronica-diaz54Winging It and Winning Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbqt3pjCHGlgFVrOEk9eIcgwebsite: www.wingingitandwinning.com Contact: Wingingitandwinning@gmail.com

In episode 19 I share 4 Winging it and Winning tips that help me get through the stressful days that come along with taking care of someone who has a medical condition. My step daughter Karina was diagnosed with Focal Cortical Dysplasia and the last 10 years of her life has been full of siezures, test, and medication. Last year, Karina had a procedure called MRI guided laser ablation on her brain and so far it has been successful in controlling her seizures. On 6/2/2021 Karina celebrated her 1 year anniversary being seizure free. Winging it and Winning tips that help me get through the stressful days are: 1. Relinquish control 2. Pray 3. Be a team player 4. Self-care About the Podcast/Youtube “Veronica Diaz: Winging It and Winning. It's a Mindset” is a podcast/youtube channel highlighting people in society who have gone through many misfortunes due to social and economic placements. I want to highlight people who have gone through misfortunes but have risen above adversity to become successful. I will be discussing the key factors they used to help accomplish their dreams. I will also be discussing my journey through life and the mindset I used to create the life I want to live. I hope to inspire people through these stories and persuade my audience to follow their dreams as well. About Veronica Diaz “Winging It and Winning. It's a Mindset,” is an expression I live by. It has helped me achieve many goals that I may not have accomplished if I did not take the plunge or fall into self-doubt. According to statistics, I should have ended up being a high school dropout, teenage mom, in an abusive relationship, and suffer from drug abuse. Thankfully I did not experience those things, and I attribute my life success to my mindset. At a young age, I believed that I was in control of my destiny, living every day to create a life that I always dreamed of. I applied to college despite my low GPA and poor grades. I had to do a summer bridge program as a contingency, but I did it and was accepted. I applied for the Masters in Social Work (MSW) program despite my fear of not finishing because I felt like I was not smart enough. I got in and with hard work, sacrifice, and consistency, graduated with my MSW. When I make mistakes, I do not accept them as losses. I see them as achievements because mistakes teach me what does not work, which is just as important as knowing what does work. Life is hard, it has challenges but here I am, winging it, and I'm winning. Thankfully I beat the odds; I want to encourage other people that they can too. Winging It and Winning Podcast https://anchor.fm/veronica-diaz54Winging It and Winning Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbqt3pjCHGlgFVrOEk9eIcgwebsite: www.wingingitandwinning.com Contact: Wingingitandwinning@gmail.com

In episode 18, I discuss 4 different types of negative self-talk and what you can do to rebuttal the negative self-talk. The 4 different types of negative self-talk are: 1. Personalizing 2. Filtering 3. Catastrophizing 4. Polarizing Source: advice.theshinapp.com About the Podcast/Youtube “Veronica Diaz: Winging It and Winning. It's a Mindset” is a podcast/youtube channel highlighting people in society who have gone through many misfortunes due to social and economic placements. I want to highlight people who have gone through misfortunes but have risen above adversity to become successful. I will be discussing the key factors they used to help accomplish their dreams. I will also be discussing my journey through life and the mindset I used to create the life I want to live. I hope to inspire people through these stories and persuade my audience to follow their dreams as well. About Veronica Diaz “Winging It and Winning. It's a Mindset,” is an expression I live by. It has helped me achieve many goals that I may not have accomplished if I did not take the plunge or fall into self-doubt. According to statistics, I should have ended up being a high school dropout, teenage mom, in an abusive relationship, and suffer from drug abuse. Thankfully I did not experience those things, and I attribute my life success to my mindset. At a young age, I believed that I was in control of my destiny, living every day to create a life that I always dreamed of. I applied to college despite my low GPA and poor grades. I had to do a summer bridge program as a contingency, but I did it and was accepted. I applied for the Masters in Social Work (MSW) program despite my fear of not finishing because I felt like I was not smart enough. I got in and with hard work, sacrifice, and consistency, graduated with my MSW. When I make mistakes, I do not accept them as losses. I see them as achievements because mistakes teach me what does not work, which is just as important as knowing what does work. Life is hard, it has challenges but here I am, winging it, and I'm winning. Thankfully I beat the odds; I want to encourage other people that they can too. Winging It and Winning Podcast https://anchor.fm/veronica-diaz54Winging It and Winning Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbqt3pjCHGlgFVrOEk9eIcgwebsite: www.wingingitandwinning.com Contact: Wingingitandwinning@gmail.com

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. In this episode, I discuss 5 practical tactics I use to maintain my mental health. Being proactive and paying attention to my mental health is vital for me to reach my full potential. What tactics do you do to maintain your mental Health? 5 practical tactics I use to maintain my mental health: 1.Work it Out 2. Mind Dump 3. Scream and Shout 4. Lean on My Tribe 5. Prayer and Religion About the Podcast/Youtube “Veronica Diaz: Winging It and Winning. It's a Mindset” is a podcast/youtube channel highlighting people in society who have gone through many misfortunes due to social and economic placements. I want to highlight people who have gone through misfortunes but have risen above adversity to become successful. I will be discussing the key factors they used to help accomplish their dreams. I will also be discussing my journey through life and the mindset I used to create the life I want to live. I hope to inspire people through these stories and persuade my audience to follow their dreams as well. About Veronica Diaz “Winging It and Winning. It's a Mindset,” is an expression I live by. It has helped me achieve many goals that I may not have accomplished if I did not take the plunge or fall into self-doubt. According to statistics, I should have ended up being a high school dropout, teenage mom, in an abusive relationship, and suffer from drug abuse. Thankfully I did not experience those things, and I attribute my life success to my mindset. At a young age, I believed that I was in control of my destiny, living every day to create a life that I always dreamed of. I applied to college despite my low GPA and poor grades. I had to do a summer bridge program as a contingency, but I did it and was accepted. I applied for the Masters in Social Work (MSW) program despite my fear of not finishing because I felt like I was not smart enough. I got in and with hard work, sacrifice, and consistency, graduated with my MSW. When I make mistakes, I do not accept them as losses. I see them as achievements because mistakes teach me what does not work, which is just as important as knowing what does work. Life is hard, it has challenges but here I am, winging it, and I'm winning. Thankfully I beat the odds; I want to encourage other people that they can too. Winging It and Winning Podcast https://anchor.fm/veronica-diaz54 Winging It and Winning Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbqt3pjCHGlgFVrOEk9eIcg website: www.wingingitandwinning.com Contact: Wingingitandwinning@gmail.com

In this episode, I discuss what helped me rebuild my relationship with my mom. Growing up with a mother addicted to drugs made me feel lonely, abandoned, angry, and frustrated. Once I forgave my mom for her mistakes and she forgave herself, we were able to rebuild our relationship. Congratulations to my mom on her 10 year sobriety. About the Podcast/Youtube “Veronica Diaz: Winging It and Winning. It's a Mindset” is a podcast/youtube channel highlighting people in society who have gone through many misfortunes due to social and economic placements. I want to highlight people who have gone through misfortunes but have risen above adversity to become successful. I will be discussing the key factors they used to help accomplish their dreams. I will also be discussing my journey through life and the mindset I used to create the life I want to live. I hope to inspire people through these stories and persuade my audience to follow their dreams as well. About Veronica Diaz “Winging It and Winning. It's a Mindset,” is an expression I live by. It has helped me achieve many goals that I may not have accomplished if I did not take the plunge or fall into self-doubt. According to statistics, I should have ended up being a high school dropout, teenage mom, in an abusive relationship, and suffer from drug abuse. Thankfully I did not experience those things, and I attribute my life success to my mindset. At a young age, I believed that I was in control of my destiny, living every day to create a life that I always dreamed of. I applied to college despite my low GPA and poor grades. I had to do a summer bridge program as a contingency, but I did it and was accepted. I applied for the Masters in Social Work (MSW) program despite my fear of not finishing because I felt like I was not smart enough. I got in and with hard work, sacrifice, and consistency, graduated with my MSW. When I make mistakes, I do not accept them as losses. I see them as achievements because mistakes teach me what does not work, which is just as important as knowing what does work. Life is hard, it has challenges but here I am, winging it, and I'm winning. Thankfully I beat the odds; I want to encourage other people that they can too. Winging It and Winning Podcast https://anchor.fm/veronica-diaz54 Winging It and Winning Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbqt3pjCHGlgFVrOEk9eIcg website: www.wingingitandwinning.com Contact: Wingingitandwinning@gmail.com

In Episode 15 I discuss the importance of making the changes in your life and showing people how much you care about them before it's too late. My father once said, "show people that you love them and care for them when they are alive, not when they die." Experiencing so many deaths in such a short time period has amplified this exact thought because one just never knows when their last day on earth will be. I share how I try to show love to people in my life to prevent feelings of regret should anything happen to them. About the Podcast/Youtube “Veronica Diaz: Winging It and Winning. It's a Mindset” is a podcast/youtube channel highlighting people in society who have gone through many misfortunes due to social and economic placements. I want to highlight people who have gone through misfortunes but have risen above adversity to become successful. I will be discussing the key factors they used to help accomplish their dreams. I will also be discussing my journey through life and the mindset I used to create the life I want to live. I hope to inspire people through these stories and persuade my audience to follow their dreams as well. About Veronica Diaz “Winging It and Winning. It's a Mindset,” is an expression I live by. It has helped me achieve many goals that I may not have accomplished if I did not take the plunge or fall into self-doubt. According to statistics, I should have ended up being a high school dropout, teenage mom, in an abusive relationship, and suffer from drug abuse. Thankfully I did not experience those things, and I attribute my life success to my mindset. At a young age, I believed that I was in control of my destiny, living every day to create a life that I always dreamed of. I applied to college despite my low GPA and poor grades. I had to do a summer bridge program as a contingency, but I did it and was accepted. I applied for the Masters in Social Work (MSW) program despite my fear of not finishing because I felt like I was not smart enough. I got in and with hard work, sacrifice, and consistency, graduated with my MSW. When I make mistakes, I do not accept them as losses. I see them as achievements because mistakes teach me what does not work, which is just as important as knowing what does work. Life is hard, it has challenges but here I am, winging it, and I'm winning. Thankfully I beat the odds; I want to encourage other people that they can too. Winging It and Winning Podcast https://anchor.fm/veronica-diaz54 Winging It and Winning Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbqt3pjCHGlgFVrOEk9eIcg website: www.wingingitandwinning.com Contact: Wingingitandwinning@gmail.com

On April 19, 2020 Freddy, my baby brother passed away due to an accidental Fentanyl overdose. In this episode I share what I have learned from my brother's passing. If you're suffering from drug addiction, please seek help before you become a statistic. SAMHSA HELPLINE 1-800-662-4357 About Veronica Diaz “Winging It and Winning. It's a Mindset,” is an expression I live by. It has helped me achieve many goals that I may not have accomplished if I did not take the plunge or fall into self-doubt. According to statistics, I should have ended up being a high school dropout, teenage mom, in an abusive relationship, and suffer from drug abuse. Thankfully I did not experience those things, and I attribute my life success to my mindset. At a young age, I believed that I was in control of my destiny, living every day to create a life that I always dreamed of. I applied to college despite my low GPA and poor grades. I had to do a summer bridge program as a contingency, but I did it and was accepted. I applied for the Masters in Social Work (MSW) program despite my fear of not finishing because I felt like I was not smart enough. I got in and with hard work, sacrifice, and consistency, graduated with my MSW. When I make mistakes, I do not accept them as losses. I see them as achievements because mistakes teach me what does not work, which is just as important as knowing what does work. Life is hard, it has challenges but here I am, winging it, and I'm winning. Thankfully I beat the odds; I want to encourage other people that they can too. Winging It and Winning Podcast https://anchor.fm/veronica-diaz54 Winging It and Winning Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbqt3pjCHGlgFVrOEk9eIcg website: www.wingingitandwinning.com Contact: Wingingitandwinning@gmail.com

In this Episode I share the 5 rules I used to build a positive relationship with the mothers of my stepchildren. I have been with my fiancé for 11 years and I am very proud of the positive relationship I have with the mothers of my step children. I believe that it is important to maintain a positive relationship to minimize as many problems as possible.  About the Podcast/Youtube “Veronica Diaz: Winging It and Winning. It's a Mindset” is a podcast/youtube channel highlighting people in society who have gone through many misfortunes due to social and economic placements. I want to highlight people who have gone through misfortunes but have risen above adversity to become successful. I will be discussing the key factors they used to help accomplish their dreams. I will also be discussing my journey through life and the mindset I used to create the life I want to live. I hope to inspire people through these stories and persuade my audience to follow their dreams as well. About Veronica Diaz “Winging It and Winning. It's a Mindset,” is an expression I live by. It has helped me achieve many goals that I may not have accomplished if I did not take the plunge or fall into self-doubt. According to statistics, I should have ended up being a high school dropout, teenage mom, in an abusive relationship, and suffer from drug abuse. Thankfully I did not experience those things, and I attribute my life success to my mindset. At a young age, I believed that I was in control of my destiny, living every day to create a life that I always dreamed of. I applied to college despite my low GPA and poor grades. I had to do a summer bridge program as a contingency, but I did it and was accepted. I applied for the Masters in Social Work (MSW) program despite my fear of not finishing because I felt like I was not smart enough. I got in and  with hard work, sacrifice, and consistency, graduated with my MSW. When I make mistakes, I do not accept them as losses. I see them as achievements because mistakes teach me what does not work, which is just as important as knowing what does work. Life is hard, it has challenges but here I am,  winging it, and I'm winning. Thankfully I beat the odds; I want to encourage other people that they can too. Winging It and Winning  Podcast https://anchor.fm/veronica-diaz54 Winging It and Winning Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbqt3pjCHGlgFVrOEk9eIcg website:  www.wingingitandwinning.com Contact: Wingingitandwinning@gmail.com

In this episode I interview 4 players on the AMP 1 basketball team which is only stand-up amputee basketball team in the nation. Richard Ramsay, Steven Mosqueda, Jovan Booker, and Troy Druppal are all amputees who share a love for the sport of basketball. They are using their personal experiences and passion for basketball to encourage others to follow their dreams. We touch on mental health, their secret sauce for overcoming obstacles, and how one can play on the AMP 1 basketball team. About the Podcast/Youtube “Veronica Diaz: Winging It and Winning. It's a Mindset” is a podcast/youtube channel highlighting people in society who have gone through many misfortunes due to social and economic placements. I want to highlight people who have gone through misfortunes but have risen above adversity to become successful. I will be discussing the key factors they used to help accomplish their dreams. I will also be discussing my journey through life and the mindset I used to create the life I want to live. I hope to inspire people through these stories and persuade my audience to follow their dreams as well. Ability 360 https://ability360.org/amp1/ Adventure Amputee Camp https://adventureamputeecamp.org Richard Ramsay https://www.instagram.com/onearmkid/ Jovan Booker https://www.instagram.com/jovanbookerathlete/ Steven Mosqueda https://www.instagram.com/steven_mos7/ Troy Druppal https://www.instagram.com/tdruppal/ Winging It and Winning Podcast https://anchor.fm/veronica-diaz54 Winging It and Winning Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbqt3pjCHGlgFVrOEk9eIcg www.wingingitandwinning.com

In this episode, I speak to Dr. Cynthia Jovanov who shares her journey of becoming the first in her family to attend college and become a Nurse Practitioner. She shares her secret sauce to success and also gives words of encouragement to women and men who have dreams and asperations but are too scared to take the leap of faith. She encountered many struggles as a teenage mother, nevertheless she used her adversities as the fuel needed to follow her dreams despite how difficult it was. “ Winging It and Winning.” is a podcast/youtube channel highlighting people in society who are doing positive things and making a difference in their lives and the lives of others. I want to highlight people who have gone through misfortunes but have risen above adversity to become successful. I will be discussing the key factors they used to help accomplish their dreams. I will also be discussing my journey through life and the mindset I used to create the life I want to live. I hope to inspire people through these stories and persuade my audience to follow their dreams as well. wingingitandwinning.com https://www.instagram.com/wingingitandwinning/

In this episode Candice opens up about her personal experience with teen dating violence in high school and how she escaped it. Candice became a mom right after high school and knew that it was in the best interest of her son that she escape a situation that could have ended worse than it did. Candice pursued her dream of becoming a teacher and is now doing what she loves and living the life she always wanted. About Winging It and Winning: “Veronica Diaz: Winging It and Winning.” is a podcast/youtube channel highlighting people in society who are doing positive things and making a difference in their lives and the lives of others. I want to highlight people who have gone through misfortunes but have risen above adversity to become successful. I will be discussing the key factors they used to help accomplish their dreams. I will also be discussing my journey through life and the mindset I used to create the life I want to live. I hope to inspire people through these stories and persuade my audience to follow their dreams as well. https://wingingitandwinning.com/winging-it-and-winning https://anchor.fm/veronica-diaz54

In this episode, I discuss what teen dating violence is, red flags, and what parents can do to help their children recognize the warning signs. According to the CDC, 1 in 11 females and 1 in 15 male high school students have experienced physical teen dating violence. The key factor in helping teens recognize the difference between healthy and unhealthy relationships is education and communication.This is a two part series, in part two of Episode 10, my friend Candice shares her personal experience with teen dating violence and how she got out of an unhealthy relationship. “Veronica Diaz: Winging It and Winning.” is a podcast/youtube channel highlighting people in society who are doing positive things and making a difference in their lives and the lives of others. I want to highlight people who have gone through misfortunes but have risen above adversity to become successful. I will be discussing the key factors they used to help accomplish their dreams. I will also be discussing my journey through life and the mindset I used to create the life I want to live. I hope to inspire people through these stories and persuade my audience to follow their dreams as well. https://wingingitandwinning.com/winging-it-and-winning https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/intimatepartnerviolence/teendatingviolence/fastfact.html https://anchor.fm/veronica-diaz54

In this episode I discuss my experience of starting my podcast and YouTube channel. I compare my expectations vs. reality of starting my own podcast and YouTube channel. I discuss how I currently winging it and winning. About Wining it and Winning: “Winging It and Winning" is a mindset and an expression I live by. It has helped me achieve many goals that I may not have accomplished if I did not take the plunge or fall into self-doubt. According to statistics, I should have ended up being a high school dropout, in an abusive relationship, and suffer from substance abuse. Thankfully I did not experience those things, and I attribute my life success to my mindset. At a young age, I believed that I was in control of my destiny, living every day to create a life that I always dreamed of. Despite the fact that I was not always academically inclined, I applied to college to pursue my dreams of becoming a licensed clinical social worker. I learned early on with hard work, sacrifice, and consistency, anything is possible. Mistakes are inevitable in life; however, I do not accept them as setbacks instead of learning and growing opportunities. Life has its challenges, but here I am, winging it and winning. This year has taught me that life is short, and I have a moral obligation to share my experiences with those willing to listen. Thankfully I beat the odds; I want to encourage other people that they can too! https://aidacosmetics.com https://wingingitandwinning.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbqt3pjCHGlgFVrOEk9eIcg https://anchor.fm/veronica-diaz54

My guest today is from my hometown of Riverside, California. He started a non-profit called Project 57 Inland Empire to help disadvantaged inner-city youth find a new way of living so they can reach their full potential. He encountered obstacles while growing up but he used the his life experiences to better help youth just like him. https://project57ie.org About Wining It and Winning “Winging It and Winning" is a mindset and an expression I live by. It has helped me achieve many goals that I may not have accomplished if I did not take the plunge or fall into self-doubt. According to statistics, I should have ended up being a high school dropout, in an abusive relationship, and suffer from substance abuse. Thankfully I did not experience those things, and I attribute my life success to my mindset. At a young age, I believed that I was in control of my destiny, living every day to create a life that I always dreamed of. Despite the fact that I was not always academically inclined, I applied to college to pursue my dreams of becoming a licensed clinical social worker. I learned early on with hard work, sacrifice, and consistency, anything is possible. Mistakes are inevitable in life; however, I do not accept them as setbacks instead of learning and growing opportunities. Life has its challenges, but here I am, winging it and winning. This year has taught me that life is short, and I have a moral obligation to share my experiences with those willing to listen. Thankfully I beat the odds; I want to encourage other people that they can too! https://www.instagram.com/wingingitandwinning/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbqt3pjCHGlgFVrOEk9eIcg?view_as=subscriber https://wingingitandwinning.com/winging-it-and-winning

Guadalupe Hayes-Mota immigrated to the United States of America from Mexico  with his family in his early teens in search of better access to medical treatment after experiencing a near death health emergency. Guadalupe was born with a bleeding disorder called Hemophilia-A, his  desire to work in the pharmaceutical industry is rooted in his desire to help people who have a rare disorder get better access to medication.  After 4 years of being in the U.S.A  he earned his way into Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).  Today, he is the director of global supply chain and manufacturing at Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical, a biopharmaceutical company developing treatments for rare and ultra-rare diseases.  Although Guadalupe encountered hardships growing up he did not let those hinder his ability to do well in life, on the contrary,  he used his medical condition as a motivating force to help others.  He has received the following awards: 100 Most Inspiring People, PharmaVOICE Magazine, 2020,40 Under 40, Boston Business Journal, 2019, Healthcare Executive Leadership Award, Los Angeles Business Journal, 2012.  About Winging it and WInning : “Winging It and Winning" is a mindset and  an expression I live by. It has helped me achieve many goals that I may not have accomplished if I did not take the plunge or fall into self-doubt. According to statistics, I should have ended up being a high school dropout, in an abusive relationship, and suffer from substance abuse. Thankfully I did not experience those things, and I attribute my life success to my mindset. At a young age, I believed that I was in control of my destiny, living every day to create a life that I always dreamed of. Despite the fact that I was not always academically inclined, I applied to college to pursue my dreams of becoming a licensed clinical social worker. I learned early on with hard work, sacrifice, and consistency, anything is possible. Mistakes are inevitable in life; however, I do not accept them as setbacks instead of learning and growing opportunities. Life has its challenges, but here I am, winging it and winning. This year has taught me that life is short, and I have a moral obligation to share my experiences with those willing to listen. Thankfully I beat the odds; I want to encourage other people that they can too! https://youtu.be/oZxd47RKxhc https://www.instagram.com/wingingitandwinning/ https://wingingitandwinning.com

“Winging It and Winning" is a mindset and an expression I live by. It has helped me achieve many goals that I may not have accomplished if I did not take the plunge or fall into self-doubt. According to statistics, I should have ended up being a high school dropout, in an abusive relationship, and suffer from substance abuse. Thankfully I did not experience those things, and I attribute my life success to my mindset. At a young age, I believed that I was in control of my destiny, living every day to create a life that I always dreamed of. Despite the fact that I was not always academically inclined, I applied to college to pursue my dreams of becoming a licensed clinical social worker. I learned early on with hard work, sacrifice, and consistency; anything is possible. Mistakes are inevitable in life; however, I do not accept them as setbacks instead of learning and growing opportunities. Life has its challenges, but here I am, winging it and winning. This year has taught me that life is short, and I have a moral obligation to share my experiences with those willing to listen. Thankfully I beat the odds; I want to encourage other people that they can too! In this episode we speak to Mellissa Lindsay the founder of The Mama Mentor and co-creator of Miracle mom. She has worked with several teachers, including New York Times Best Selling Author Gabby Bernstein. We discuss insecurities, anxiety, depression, and the significance of taking steps towards a better life. Melissa's Website: https://melissalindsay.life/?fbclid=IwAR3hLQ9zovNOyE3OlZSBaAK5P8iMT1kE8e1hsSa6AM9IHq7NtpKvwzoBsRI The book: https://www.amazon.com/Slight-Edge-Turning-Disciplines-Happiness https://wingingitandwinning.com winingitandwinning@gmail.com Podcast: https://anchor.fm/veronica-diaz54 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wingingitandwinning/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbqt3pjCHGlgFVrOEk9eIcg?view_as=subscriber

I was at a crossroads in my life... but this quote helped me make the decision that pushed me towards following my dream. No matter what your background is, you have the power to create the life you want to live. Chasing fear is where growth happens. I hope you enjoy this episode. If you have a story you want to share please message me at wingingitandwinning@gmail.com Please visit my website: https://wingingitandwinning.com/ you can catch this episode on Youtube at : https://youtu.be/7hGM0u3mCEs

My brother Santiago and I Sat down and shared our experience growing up with a mother and brother addicted to drugs. We discussed how our upbringing positively impacted our life. We shared the mentality that helped us forgive our mom and brother for the mistakes they made while on drugs. Subscribe https://youtu.be/7hGM0u3mCEs Podcast https://anchor.fm/veronica-diaz54

In this episode my oldest brother, Steven opens up about his drug addiction and what factors helped him overcome his addiction. He offers advice to parents and family members on how to help a loved one who is addicted to drugs from a recovering addict's perspective.

Marlon D shares his journey as a hip-hop artist and actor. Marlon has 10 albums out and has been featured on an independent film called, The Year I did Nothing directed by Anna Barredo. Marlon D also has his own podcast called MD Podcast. Please see links below for more info. Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/act-...Prime Video: https://g.co/kgs/pR28N1Podcast: https://mcmarlond.bandcamp.com

Steven is a high school friend who encountered a tragic accident which consequently led him to become a below the knee amputee. Steven shares his journey through the recovery process and tells us what helped him through the healing process and how he started playing basketball on AMP 1, the first stand up basketball team in the country consisting of arm and leg amputees.

In this episode I interview Danny Mendoza, founder of Together We Rise (TWR). TWR is a non-profit agency that offers programs and assistance to children in foster care. Danny's story will touch on how his non-profit began as a group of friends just wanting to help children in foster care to a nation wide non-profit agency providing assistance to 250 foster children per day. To Learn more about Together We Rise you can visit their website at https://www.togetherwerise.org.

I am beyond excited to launch my podcast, Winging it and Winning is a podcast show that will motivate and encourage others to follow their dreams and create a life they always dreamed of. Growing up I encountered many adversities but I rose above the challenges and now I am living the life I always wanted. For more information about me please check out my website at wingingitandwinning.com