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One, admittedly major, decision can change the course of your life for the better. Especially if that major decision involves you leaning into your life's purpose. Because once you see the chance to align yourself with your goals, and you take it, everything starts to fall into place. This is exactly what happened with this week's guest, Bricia Lopez. She started her culinary career taking over her parents' struggling restaurant with her siblings, and now she's a critically acclaimed, globally recognized chef. Bricia Lopez is a chef, entrepreneur, and acclaimed author. She is a partner at Guelaguetza Restaurant, recipient of The James Beard American Classics award and lauded by the late L.A. Times food critic Jonathan Gold as “The best Oaxacan restaurant in the United States.” Bricia has authored two cookbooks. “OAXACA Home Cooking From the Heart of Mexico” became an instant Amazon bestseller and earned a 2020 James Beard nomination. Her second cookbook, “Asada,” published in 2023, was included in the New York Times' list of best cookbooks of the year. In collaboration with her siblings, Bricia has launched two nationally distributed brands, including the bottled cocktail mix, I Love Micheladas™️, and Guelaguetza™️ mole starters. A sought-after featured guest, Bricia has appeared on NBC's Today Show and judged Bravo's Top Chef, while also being featured in high-profile outlets such as Forbes, NPR, Food & Wine, BBC, and The New Yorker. In this week's episode, we're talking to Bricia about how she built a culinary empire rooted in culture. We also dive into how she maintains the confidence to build her dream life and how she can do it as a mother to two small children. Bricia is proof that you can give yourself anything you want; you just have to go for it. Follow Bricia on: Instagram: @bricialopez Website: https://www.bricialopez.com/ Follow Erika on: Instagram @theerikacruzTikTok @theerikacruzLinkedIn Website: http://www.theerikacruz.com How to work with Erika: Join the waitlist for the Courage Driven Latina program here. Join the waitlist for the Magnetic Mastermind here. Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST.
Raza esta semana me sente a platicar con la incredible Bricia Lopez. Known for her dedication to Mexican cuisine and entrepreneurial spirit, Bricia shares her remarkable journey from Oaxaca to Los Angeles, where she and her family built the beloved restaurant La Guelaguetza. In this episode, Bricia opens up about her family's move to the United States, the challenges they faced, and the determination that led to their success. Exploramos la evolucion del mezal y la perception de la comida mexicana en Estados unidos y como su familia turned a humble food stand into a culinary landmark. Bricia also discusses her entrepreneurial venture, “I Love Micheladas,” she shares valuable insights into building a brand, seizing opportunities, and the importance of authenticity in the culinary world. Tune in to hear about Bricia's experiences in the food industry, her thoughts on cultural representation, and her advice for aspiring entrepreneurs. This episode is packed with inspiration, delicious stories, and a celebration of Mexican culture. Music this week by: La Noche Oskura, Silvermansound.com and LESFM. Social Media Handles Watch on Youtube: www.youtube.com/@betorizo_ Beto Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betorizo_/ Bricia's Instagram: Keywords: Bricia Lopez, La Guelaguetza, Mexican cuisine, mezcal, I Love Micheladas, entrepreneurship, culinary journey, Oaxaca, Los Angeles, food industry, cultural representation.
Bricia Lopez is an entrepreneur, acclaimed author, and chef. She is a partner at Guelaguetza Restaurant, LA's temple for Oaxacan cuisine and recipient of The James Beard American Classics award. She shares the journey of her family and what it takes to scale a second generation business. From siblings working together to growing a business. In addition to the restaurant, She and her siblings launched two direct-to-consumer brands - their proprietary bottled cocktail mix, I Love Micheladas™ and Guelaguetza™ mole starters. Bricia also co-hosts Super Mamas Podcast, a top rated parenting podcast and runs moleandmore.com where she shares her love for home cooked recipes. Her cookbook, OAXACA Home Cooking From the Heart of Mexico launched Fall 2019 and became an instant Amazon best seller and a 2020 James Beard nominee. Her second cookbook, Asada was published in Spring 2023. She lives in LA with her son and daughter. Follow Bricia at: https://www.instagram.com/bricialopez/ Tune in for an inspiring discussion that encourages embracing layers, trusting the process, and celebrating the unique journey of Latinas.
It's a family affair on Extra Shot with a two-part episode today. First up: sisters, podcasters, restauranteurs and proud Oaxacans, the Super Mamás Paulina and Bricia Lopez join Alisha to talk the ups and downs of motherhood, what it's like to share your secrets on air (sometimes before your friends know) and how to have an unforgettable Dia de los Muertos.Stay tuned after as Alisha's very own music guru (and brother) Ted Fernandez recommends the songs he can't get out of his head in this edition of Ted-ay's Top Hits.Sibling love never sounded so good.Buy Bricia's latest cookbook ASADA and the others featured on the show here.Find Super Mamas, I Love Micheladas and Mole Starters. Listen to the Ted-ay's Top Hits playlist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
If you've been a long-time listener of the podcast, you might recognize Bricia Lopez from episode 7. At that point, she had just received The James Beard American Classics Award for the best Oaxacan food in the country. Since then, she grabbed hold of a rocket ship, and her career hasn't stopped ascending. Here are some highlights: Her drink mix, I Love Micheladas, officially launched at Costco She started Super Mamas, a chart-topping podcast, with her sister, Paulina And now you can officially bring the taste of Oaxaca to your home with Bricia Lopez's new cookbook, Asada The Art of Mexican-Style Grilling. These delicious recipes were born out of love, heritage, and passion. It's one of the first-ever grilling books dedicated to the art of Mexican grilling, and it perfectly captures the beauty of asada culture in LA. In today's episode, we chat with Bricia Lopez about: Why she insisted her cookbook photos be shot outside of a studio Why we should normalize Latino kids growing up with privilege Why people don't write cookbooks to make money
This week we are joined by Mexican-American author, entrepreneur and restaurateur, Bricia Lopez. She is one of the foremost authorities on Oaxacan cuisine and co-founder of her own line of Michelada mix, I Love Micheladas. So tune in this week as we learn about her vision, philosophy, and creative mind. ____________________________________ Join us every Monday as acclaimed bartender, Erick Castro, interviews some of the bar industry's top talents from around the world, including bartenders, distillers & authors. If you love cocktails & spirits then this award-winning podcast is just for you. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: Get early access to episodes, exclusive bonus episodes, special content and more: https://www.patreon.com/BartenderAtLarge WATCH OUR VIDEOS ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/bartenderatlarge FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: Erick Castro: www.instagram.com/HungryBartender Bartender at Large: www.instagram.com/BartenderAtLarge FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: Erick Castro: www.twitter.com/HungryBartender Bartender at Large: www.twitter.com/BartendAtLarge BUY OUR MERCH: https://moverandshakerco.com/collections/bartenderatlarge
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Becoming Better by Shifting Your Mindset and Taking Control of Your Life with Bricia Lopez Growing up, our parents tell us what to do and what not to do. Thus, even as we grow into our unique selves, we still feel restricted in doing and pursuing what we want. We base our decisions as adults on the things we learned and heard growing up. But becoming better does not happen this way. You should shift your mindset and start taking control of your life. That's when freedom, contentment, and fulfillment come in. In this episode, Bricia Lopez talks about the most valuable lessons she learned from motherhood and running a family business. She shares the experience of being pregnant and giving birth during the pandemic, along with navigating the new normal as an entrepreneur. Bricia also lets us take a peek at what it's like working with her family in their business. She discusses how understanding you're in control is crucial in decision-making and becoming better as a person. If you're stuck in a mindset that keeps you from moving forward, then this episode is for you! Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode: Discover how motherhood pushed Bricia to become a better person. Find out what generational wealth is and what it does for families. Learn how resilience pushes you to move forward no matter the adversities. Resources Connect with Bricia: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Facebook. Oaxaca: Home Cooking from the Heart of Mexico by Bricia Lopez and Javier Cabral Guelaguetza Restaurant Mole and More I Love Micheladas Super Mamás Podcast Regarding Her Food The W.I.S.E. Podcast Create a daily meditation ritual in just seven days! Download BUILD YOUR DAILY MEDITATION RITUAL and other freebies on the Radically Loved website! FREE Action Guide! Apply the lessons you learn from this episode as you listen! Sign up at com, and I'll send it right away! Episode Highlights How Bricia Handled the Pandemic She was 20 weeks pregnant in March last year and gave birth in July. The experience of carrying her baby through the pandemic was grounding for Bricia. The pandemic put things into perspective. At the end of the day, it's all about taking care of her children. Because she was high-risk, she had to stay home and let her team manage her restaurant. Becoming Better for Her Children For Bricia, giving birth to a girl was a completely different experience from giving birth to a boy. After she gave birth to her baby girl, felt the urge of becoming better. She took care of her body during the first few weeks after her pregnancy and dropped her bad habits. Bricia admits that she did not take care of her body after giving birth to her firstborn. This time around, becoming better at this aspect of motherhood was her priority. Being pregnant during the pandemic made it easier for Bricia to slow down. Navigating the New Normal Bricia is now back to the grind 100%. She has someone who helps take care of her daughter. Despite being busy again, she feels at peace because she loves what she does. She doesn't feel guilty leaving her daughter behind because she got to spend so much time with her one-on-one. With the economy opening up, it feels like the roaring 20s again for businesses. Guelaguetza Restaurant Their website is now called ilovemole.com. It's easier to remember than the previous guelaguetza.com. The restaurant is in Koreatown in Los Angeles. They specialize in Oaxacan cooking. Building Generational Wealth Bricia loves working with her family. She runs the family business with her brother and sister. They're building something that will last for the next generation. They are also becoming better at handling their finances than their parents. For Bricia, generational wealth allows you to be in control of your time. As a result, you can be more creative. You are also more at peace and present. By building generational wealth, she is allowing her children to explore what they want without having to worry about money. Mental Graduation We are continuously graduate mentally to another state of mind. We go through mental high school and mental college. Then, we get to the place where we open doors to new dimensions of financial knowledge. Becoming better means you have to keep learning. It's important to remember that age doesn't define your capacity to learn new things. Taking Chances Bricia didn't realize how big of a hold her parents had on her life until they retired. She always wanted to be a graphic designer, but her father was against it. Bricia wished she didn't listen and just went for it. She realized she could do anything when her parents retired and moved away. She and her siblings bought the restaurant from their parents and took over. Making a decision and following through it is the hardest skill to learn and lean on. No one has control of your life but you. Understanding this will make you realize that you can do anything you want. How Resilience Impacted Bricia's Decision-Making Adversities will always happen in life and business; it's the way the world works. You can decide to stop and backtrack, or you can stop, learn, and move forward. Once you understand why something happened, you'll realize it's not that big of a deal and develop a new perspective. Opportunities come when you're not scared. You keep becoming better as you face and deal with issues and adversities. Becoming better at self-compassion is one of the hardest things to learn in life. Yet, it's one of the most useful tools you can have. The Most Important Value Bricia Wants Her Children to Have For Bricia, it's confidence. If you're innately confident, you can make anything happen no matter what the world tells you. Innate confidence is different from given confidence or fake confidence that makes a person delusional. Instead of giving her son fake confidence, she builds his self-esteem by letting him fail, explore, and do things for himself. How Bricia Feels Radically Love Working in the hospitality industry, her life revolves around serving people. And so, Bricia feels radically loved when people listen to her and give their time, compassion, and energy without taking. 5 Powerful Quotes from This Episode [06:14] “I just need to become a better woman. I need to become even a better version of me for [my daughter].” [15:16] “Generational wealth means having more control of your time, without the stress of other things.” [18:51] “No one's too old to learn anything.” [22:37] “Getting used to the fact that making a decision and following through that decision is probably the hardest skill to learn and lean on.” [29:27] “[Confidence is] something that you have to innately understand. They have to fail and then learn that they can do it themselves.” About Bricia Bricia Lopez is a restaurant owner, entrepreneur, and best-selling author. She is the co-owner of an Oaxacan restaurant, Guelaguetza. Additionally, Bricia is a co-founder of Mole and More, together with her siblings. They sell proprietary cocktail mix, I Love Micheladas, and mole paste. Beyond this, Bricia is also the co-founder and co-host of the Super Mamás Podcast. As one of the foremost proponents of Oaxacan culture and cuisine in the United States, Bricia is the author of the best-selling cookbook, Oaxaca. In 2015, the James Beard Award Foundation awarded her restaurant the American Classics award. The L.A. Times also granted her the Latinos de Hoy Cultural Ambassador Award. Bricia has been featured in various publications, including The L.A. Times, Forbes, The New Yorker, and GQ Magazine. If you want to connect with Bricia, you may visit her Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook accounts. 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The heat is on, so Good Food celebrates all things cold but starts with the reopening of Smogasburg on July 4. General Manager Zach Brooks has a rundown of new vendors and old favorites. Eater LA Associate Editor Cathy Chaplin shares where to get cold bowls of noodles to stay cool. Dr. Rajita Katta reveals the curious phenomenon of Margarita dermatitis, a skin condition caused by citrus juice on the skin and exposure to the sun. Richard Parks III speaks to Fernando Lopez of I Love Micheladas about the southland's favorite beer cocktail. Dave Arnold has perfected the gin and tonic. Finally, the history of the men and women who drive ice cream trucks.
It's hot, the world is nuts — but inside RFFP, we're mixing up a refreshing, delicious, ice-cold beer cocktail from Mexico: the michelada. So leave the dog days of summer behind, and join us on a journey in search of the definition of the American Michelada — from its origins in Mexico, to its present as an emerging player in American big beer, to its possible future — through the lens of some LA miche hitters who know the drink best. Featuring: Fernando Lopez and Kristene Garcia from I Love Micheladas, Cesar Hernandez and Memo Torres (a.k.a. "El Tragon de Los Angeles") from LA Taco, and a whole lot of michelada fun. Richard's Famous Food Podcast is made by Richard Parks III. The lion's share of the music in this episode is by Jonathan Snipes. Thank you so much, Jonathan. Our theme song is by Bobby Halvorson. Our logo is by James Braithwaite. The cumbia is "Como Se Arma una Cumbia" by Chucho Ponce Los Daddys de Chinantla. The rap at the end of the episode is an RFFP-ified version of "Indo Smoke" by Mista Grimm, featuring Warren G and Nate Dogg. (Originally. This one features Richard.) Thank you Caitlin Esch, Javier Cabral, Gab Chabran, Russell Quinn, and David Weinberg. If you like the show, please rate and review on your platform of choice, share it on social media, or turn on an open-minded friend. Follow on social media @reechardparks and @richardsfamous. You know the vibes, man.
MJ & Bree host a 2 year anniversary special, reflecting back on all that we have learned and shared from our past guests. Joined by listener since day 1, friend, roommate & make-up artist of the show Monique to share an extra perspective as the girls enjoy their favorite bevy Micheladas, courtesy of I Love Micheladas. Thank you to all of you 'Keepers' for sharing your time with us every Wednesday. New Episodes with MJ & Bree every Wednesday. A fun relationship challenge for 2020... join your partner by doing something they love, that you usually skip out on and maybe they will return the favor. Thank you to all our lovely guest superstars for all you have taught us and shared. You all have truly inspired us. Thank you to our sponsor Like A Kitten, women owned and operated, aspiring to help women in all areas of their lives! Use code Keepers20 at check out for 20% off of your first purchase! INSTAGRAM @KeepingItCasualPodcast @MJRadioDiva & @BreeMixed
Bricia Lopez is a partner at Guelaguetza Restaurant, LA's temple for Oaxacan cuisine. She has become a staunch proponent of Oaxacan culture and an integral figure in the gastronomic culture of Los Angeles. In 2015, her restaurant was awarded the coveted American Classics award from the James Beard Award Foundation and the LA Times awarded her with the Latinos de Hoy Cultural Ambassador Award. Her and her family's story has been featured in numerous publications including, Forbes.com, The New Yorker, LA Times, and The Ringer just to name a few. In addition to the restaurant, Bricia helped launch Mama Rabbit, the biggest and most important Tequila and Mezcal bar in Vegas inside the Park MGM. She and her siblings have launched an online shop where they sell their bottled Guelaguetza™ mole paste and their proprietary cocktail mix, I Love Micheladas™. Her book, OAXACA home cooking from the heart of Mexico launched fall 2019 and became an instant Amazon bestseller. She lives in LA with her husband and son. Click these links to learn more about Bricia and her work: https://store.ilovemole.com https://www.ilovemicheladas.com http://supermamas.com http://moleandmore.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/zenstoicpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/zenstoicpodcast/support
This week the SAP crew is joined by I Love Micheladas co-founder Fernando Lopez (@ilovemicheladas) to talk about all things michelada! They talk about what goes into a michelada, how Fernando got started with the business, if Tabasco, Tapatio or Valentina hot sauce works best with it, non-alcoholic alternatives, and more. SAP listeners can get 10% off their purchase on www.ilovemicheladas.com with code DADJOKE Follow The SAP Crew on instagram! @spanishaquipresents @raizalicea @ofcourseitscarlos @ozzymo @thetonyrodrig
Fernando Lopez talks about his role in carrying the torch of a family legacy, co-founding the I Love Micheladas brand, launching the Michi Mobile, hosting a Youtube show and collaborating with the weekly food event Smorgasburg LA. After immigrating to Los Angeles from Oaxaca in the 90's, Fernando Sr., found success as a budding restaurateur. With rave reviews from the likes of the legendary food critic, Jonathan Gold, one venture led to many and Mr. Lopez was well on his way to building an empire. Then, the economic crisis of 2008 hit and all was lost. Facing bankruptcy and the possibility of losing the cherished restaurant business their father worked so hard to build, Fernando and his siblings decided to take the reigns. Several years later, La Guelaguetza is thriving and the family business has spawn multiple products at retail, including a cook book highlighting Oxacan cuisine based on recipes from the restaurant. The Lopez siblings have become some of LA's best known culture advocates, tastemakers on all things Oaxaca and preservers of a family legacy that epitomizes the American Dream. Intro Music Used By Permission Artist: 40 Watt Hype. Song: Mas Y Mas https://music.apple.com/us/album/mas-y-mas/369229887?i=369229987&fbclid=IwAR1dhx4RKqx9G7jubS5I_qB7CTyM0RleLn3Re8hbkoQe8--12p0TF-qvSS0 The Radio Mundial Podcast is recorded by Elijah Raziel at La Banda Elastica Radio in Highland Park, CA. Mixed and edited in post by Ray Ricky Rivera.
Diego and Nick interview Fernando Lopez, Founder of I Love Micheladas™, a liquid Michelada mix that GQ called the greatest Michelada in a city full of great Micheladas. We cover everything from dealing with imposter syndrome, how Fernando built the Miche Mobil, and the big dreams of making the product a household name. Follow I Love Micheladas on Instagram: @ILoveMicheladas Website: https://www.ilovemicheladas.com/
En este episodio platicamos con Bricia Lopéz, la co-fundadora de I Love Micheladas, la co-conductora del popular podcast en ingles super mamás, y junto con sus hermanas y hermano, es la co-propietaria de La Guelaguetza, un popular restaurante de cocina mexicana en Los Ángeles. Bricia nos platica cómo es trabajar en negocios familiares, como su podcast se fue de un proyecto entre hermanas a una comunidad de apoyo de miles de mamás y mujeres, sus consejos para emprender y cómo ve el futuro para los latinos en EUA. Instagram: @Bricialopez Supermamás podcast Instagram: @_supermamas www.supermamas.com La Guelaguetza restaurant Instagram: @laguelaguetza www.ilovemole.com I Love Micheladas Instagram: @ilovemicheladas www.ilovemicheladas.comSupport the show (http://www.queridaagenda.com)
Desiree (@prettyybirrd), Alex (@alexuur) and Gabe (@gaberealsports) have an announcement, discuss the recent softball tournament and upcoming trip details, current Dodger state and more plus... they welcome special guest Fernando Lopez; creator of I Love Micheladas and co owner of La Guelaguetza in Los Angeles! www.Pantone294.com Follow us: @Pantone294 @prettyybirrd @alexuur @gaberealsports Special Guest: Fernando Lopez @LernandoFopez Co-Proprietor of @LaGuelaguetza & @ILoveMicheladas Co-Creator of @TalksOnTheRocks
Hello listeners, here we are with another episode and this time we had a conversation with Fernando Lopez! Fernando, is a restaurateur and entrepreneur. Alongside his three siblings, he owns LA’s iconic Guelaguetza restaurant and in 2014 branded and launched the delicious michelada mix, I Love Micheladas. The mix is available online and in over 150 retailers throughout the US and has been covered nationally by Vice, Los Angeles Magazine, GQ, Urban Daddy, and the LA Times. Fernando was born in Oaxaca, Mexico, and migrated to the US with his family in 1994. His family opened Guelaguetza restaurant and by the age of 12, Fernando was doing produce purchasing every week, and eventually worked most of the positions within the restaurant. Fernando graduated from UC Santa Cruz with a focus in Business Management, Economics, and Marketing in 2009. In 2014 Fernando was chosen as one of Zagat's 30 under 30 in Los Angeles. Fernando also sits on the Regional Leadership Board for KPCC, the NPR station with the most growth in the Latino market nationwide, where he’s been serving for 2 years now and helping guide and shape the future of the station and the region. He was asked to sit on the board because of his commitment to, and vision of, Los Angeles and his community. Listeners, this episode has been waiting to be released for over 3 months! The original interview got accidentally deleted, and this time we recorded for 4 hours! Finally, here is our conversation with Fernando. We talked about how his family migrated from Oaxaca, how the Lopez kids took over the restaurant and improved the operations to make it what it is today, and how the I Love Micheladas brand began. Also, this is a different format because I had to essentially break the 4-hour interview into less than half of the time. Let me know what you think! Please share this with a friend, and submit a 5 star rating at Apple Podcasts to improve visibility of the show. Find Fernando on all things social @ILoveMicheladas Stay Shining! @cafeconpampodcast
En este episodio tuvimos el placer de sentarnos a platicar con Fernando López de I Love Micheladas. Nos cuenta sus anécdotas de cuando llego a Estados Unidos con su familia y como a podido emprender un proyecto muy pero muy padre! IG: @ilovemicheladas