Episode 290: Keeping It Real with the Super Mamas: Mastering New Skills & Back to In-Person School

How is summer break almost over?! This week we are catching up with each other since our kids have been so busy at summer camp, which they’ve loved. We talk about the relationships they made during camp and new skills - like singing, piano lessons and skateboarding - they’re picking up & thriving in. By the way, did you know it takes 10k hours to master a skill? Lastly we’re dropping some special gems during this week’s pick of the week, so turn your speakers up!

Pick or Tip of the Week

Bricia’s pick this week is a podcast that’s she’s been obsessing over called My First Million. One episode in particular, with Codie Sanchez, has been the reason for the shift in her mindset to create more opportunities for herself. She’s thinking big instead of staying inside the box. Check out the episode linked here and let us know what you think about it!

Of course Paulina’s pick has to be about going back to school! Every school year, the teachers at Paulina’s daughters’ school create school supplies lists. This school year we’ve partnered with Amazon and joined their #ClearTheList movement. Amazon will help the #ClearTheLists for these education heroes across the country by purchasing products from their Amazon Wish Lists that they most need and want ahead of this school year. And you can help too! Whether you’re fulfilling a list for one of your loved ones or just doing a good deed to help a stranger out, you know we’ll always encourage our Super Mamas community to help a sister. This is such a feel good campaign, and we love to see students & teachers benefit from it!

For more info on this campaign and how you can create your own Amazon Wish List, check out our latest Instagram post - and yes, there is a giveaway!

Links

Eduardo, the Beyblade Collector, has the coolest setup like these tops and stadium.

Watch Volume 2 of Song Exploders on Netflix to check out Dua Lipa’s voice. It’s the vibe we get when we listen to Sabina sing.

We also talk about how long it takes to master a skill, which is apparently 10,000 hours. I guess we’ll work on our skills one hour a day for the next 30 years. 😂

Episode 286: Putting in Work & Learning to Stand After Life Has Knocked You Down with Rosie Rivera

Another super mama alumnus is back on the show this week - Rosie Rivera! This mama is an entrepreneur, podcast host and recently released another book, “God Is Your Defender” that we’re adding to our collection ASAP. We talk to Rosie about learning to let go of feelings of resentment & revenge for our own internal healing and putting all our faith & trust in God. She also tells us about recognizing when it’s time work on ourselves on our own, when to work with someone you trust or even reach out to a professional. Rosie’s strength and light really radiates when she speaks, and we hope you can feel it transcend through your speakers! 

More about Rosie: A businesswoman, television personality, and social media influencer, Rosie Rivera is one of the most influential and inspirational Latinas in the world. She co-hosts The Power of Us, a marriage podcast, with her husband, Abel Flores; is the mother of three children; has authored five books; has appeared on reality shows such as I Love Jenni, The Riveras, Mira Quien Baila, and Rica, Famosa, Latina; is involved in her family’s Christian outreach ministry; and carries out her sister’s mission of helping single mothers find affordable housing, shelter and treatment for abuse through the Jenni Rivera Love Foundation. Rosie has also worked closely with Telemundo to develop a series based on her sister’s life story, Jenni Rivera: Mariposa de Barrio (a chart-topper on Netflix) and is the founder of Sister Samalia, an organization that helps to restore and uplift women who have been victims of sexual abuse, human trafficking, drugs and domestic violence in Latin America so that they can experience God’s healing, as she has.

About the book: Businesswoman, television personality, and survivor Rosie Rivera shares how to lean on God as defender in the midst of life’s hurts and wounds while also grappling with the strong desire for justice and retaliation.

Revenge is one of our deepest instincts. When we have been hurt or when something has been stolen from us, whether that be our innocence or our good name or a loved one, the desire to retaliate is irresistible. But is it the right response of a follower of Jesus?

As a survivor herself, Rosie Rivera has walked in this tension, a sojourner in the search for healing and wholeness in the light of horrific wrongs. She has wrestled the desire to defend herself, her reputation, and her family while also wanting to let God be her Defender.

God Is Your Defender is about understanding the motives behind your thoughts and behaviors toward those who have wronged you. It is about the conditions you might have put on forgiveness. It is about fighting the urge to take over instead of trusting God. It is about learning how to truly rest in the Lord as the One who defends you and actively abiding in his peace.

Backed by biblical examples and personal stories, Rosie guides you to a place of healing as you:

• Learn the difference between a vengeful spirit and a heart of advocacy

• Stop the self-destructive cycle of the desire for revenge

• Discern effectively when to take a righteous stand and when to stand back and let God defend you

• Experience how to move from an “eye for an eye” mentality to an “I for an I” by exchanging “I am hurt” for “I am healing”

• Let go of the pain of the past without ignoring what happened

God Is Your Defender equips you to respond to hurtful situations, from the most minor to some of the most difficult, from a place of empowerment and peace.

Gems from this week’s episode

“God will speak to you and be like, ‘CHILL.’” - Rosie

“Whenever we get hurt, it’s really hard to let go.” - Paulina

“It’s hard to let God be our defender because we want it our way.” - Rosie

“I love when God speaks to me through my kids.” - Rosie

“I went from victim to victorious.” - Rosie 

Rosie’s Tips for Putting in the Work

• Go to a professional. Rosie goes to counseling at least once a year. Know in your process of the work when is the moment to do it by yourself, when to do it with someone else, when to do it with a professional.

• Be vulnerable. You’re going to be embarrassed but the love, caring and patience your trusted loved one will give you is a tremendous tool in healing.

• Know where you are. Is it time to talk to a professional, your husband, your mom? You have to know where you are in the process and know when the time is right.

REMEMBER : Work can look different and it will change. Different mechanisms can work at different times.

Links

Rosie’s new book is out now on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, available at Christian book stores and even by audiobook in Spanish and English! 

Join millions of others following her journey on social media: Facebook @RosieRiveraOfficial, Instagram @RosieRivera, Twitter @SoyRosieRivera and YouTube. Also follow her on Tiktok @SoyRosieRivera.

Listen to Rosie & Abel’s podcast - The Power of Us, a marriage podcast

Episode 262: Walking in Gratitude, Body Positivity, and Prioritizing Happiness with Rosie Mercado

There are only a few new episodes left for the year, and this week is a good one. Our guest, Rosie Mercado, is a podcaster, TV personality, author, plus-size model, mama, and that's just the beginning! Rosie talks about her 240lb. weight loss journey, her growing faith, and what it’s like to be a new mom after a 14 year gap between her kids. Listening to Rosie’s story will motivate you to begin creating your own happiness as soon as the episode is over. There's no better time to start working on you than right now!

Before the episode, Bricia is catching us up on her mini vacation with her husband that she mentioned during last week’s episode. It was their first trip alone since Augustina was born earlier this year!

More about Rosie Mercado: Television star Rosie Mercado is capturing hearts and imaginations across the globe with her compelling story, electric persona and breathtaking beauty. 

A proud, bilingual Latina, Rosie is a true crossover star who also guest-hosts and is a correspondent on leading Spanish-language networks, Telemundo and Univision, as well as on the Emmy-award winning Dr. Phil Show and The Doctors. 

The journey of her 240-pound weight loss and life transformation into a prominent voice for women’s empowerment went viral. In 2019, Rosie was named as one of the “Top 25 Most Powerful Latinas” by People en Espanol. 

In fall 2020, Rosie launched two projects simultaneously. Her shocking story of survival and triumph was released through the publication of her memoir, The Girl with the Self-Esteem Issues, in both English and Spanish. With the same title, she launched her podcast with both video and audio components and is also available in English and Spanish. Each episode features candid discussions between Rosie and influential figures from all walks of life covering topics such as parenting, health and relationships.

Episode Gems from Rosie Mercado & more

“It’s a blessing to be present as a mom.” - Rosie

“Until you know someone’s story, you don’t know who they are.” - Rosie

“No mas. I’m going to work on me.” - Rosie

“Becoming a mother just makes you a different person. You start looking deeper into who you are meant to be.” - Paulina

“Sometimes when people are being mean to you, it’s not a reflection of you. it’s a reflection of them.” - Rosie

“When you change you mind, your body changes in the process.” - Paulina

“Find things that you like, that make you happy and give it an opportunity.” - Rosie

“Self care is essential for transformation.” - Rosie

“I want more peace, I want to find answers, something is guiding me. I know there a presence out there.” - Rosie

Pick or Tip of the Week

Bricia’s pick is the cutest tie dye sweat suit from our amiga, Rachel Gomez’s line, Viva la Bonita. It’s cozy and perfect for hanging out at home during the holidays, so support a small Laguna owned business and buy it for someone you love (or yourself 😉) today!

Paulina’s tip is the movie, War with Grandpa - watch the trailer here. She saw it a few weeks back at a drive-in movie and it’s so funny! It’s family friendly and she highly recommends it for children and grownups alike

Links

Follow Rosie on Instagram @rosiemercado and her podcast @thegirlwithselfesteemissues.

Learn more about Rosie, her book, and more at RosieMercado.com.

Listen to her podcast The Girl with the Self Esteem Issues in english and in Spanish, La Latina con Baja Autoestima.

Episode 260: Turning Podcasting into Art with Mala and Diosa of Locatora Radio

This interview is so overdue! This week we speak to the latest queens of podcasting, Mala and Diosa of Locatora Radio. We admire these ladies so much for what they’re doing in the podcasting world but also in the Latinx community. Have you seen their recent feature in the Los Angeles Times? We talk about a lot in this episode: what a radiophonic novela is, why they talk about taboo subjects, and how they would raise their future children - IF they ever have kids. These mamacitas are not only the next generation of incredible podcasters, they’re leading the way for future brown girls to share their art, voice, and power with the world. This is a feel good, inspirational interview you do not want to miss!

About Locatora Radio: Locatora Radio is an independent multimedia production company committed to archiving and celebrating the brilliance of womxn of color through podcasting, film-making, educational workshops, and live events. Co-founded and produced by Mala Muñoz and Diosa Rodriguez, the podcast blends humor, pop culture analysis, and interviews with artists to engage listeners in nuanced discussions about feminism, sexual wellness, and arts and culture for a modern Latinx audience.

About Mala Muñoz, Co-Founder, Producer, Sound Board Operator: Mala graduated from Tufts University with a B.A. in American Studies in 2014. Between 2014 and 2018 she worked as a State Certified Counselor-Advocate at Peace Over Violence, a local rape and domestic violence crisis center where she provided 24/7 emergency response and advocacy services to English and Spanish speaking survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and sex trafficking. She has written about violence against women and the work of women of color artists for the Huffpost Blog, Everyday Feminism, and VIBE. In addition to her podcasting work with Locatora Radio, she was formerly in the role of Human Development Department Chair and Dean of Student Voices at an All-Girls High School is Los Angeles. She also teaches self-defense and empowerment classes for women and children.

About Diosa Rodriguez, Co-Founder, Producer, Audio Editor: Diosa received her B.A. in Literature and Creative Writing from UC Santa Barbara, where she was also heavily involved in the student artivist/activist community. After graduating in 2015, she was a grassroots community organizer, working with Immigrant women to produce educational events and mobilize their community to be politically involved. She currently works in the Assisted Living field, managing services for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities. Diosa is also a freelance writer and has written for Remezcla, Fierce by Mitu, and Hip Latina. Her writing is focused on sexual health & wellness, radical self-care, and feminism.

Our Conversation with Mala & Diosa

2020 - the Year of Redirection

Why they talk about taboo subjects like sexual wellness

Putería

Team Pad or Team Tampon

Favorite Podcast Episodes

Who is Locatora Radio?

How they met

How they would raise their future kids (IF they have kids)

And your favorite segment is back - Fire Questions!

Pick or Tip of the Week

Paulina’s pick this week is a shameless plug. The holidays are coming, so grab your jars of mole from store.ilovemole.com and add them to your holiday meals! Van a quedar muy bien con la suegra. 😉

Bricia’s pick is the MasterClass app. It’s a full library of lessons about cooking, dancing, basketball - really almost anything you can think of. Last year for Thanksgiving, she recreated a Thomas Keller potato puree recipe that her future brother-in-law Lukas is obsessed with! It’s a great investment for yourself or a great Christmas present for someone you love.

LINKS

Follow @locatoraradio @diosafemme and @mala_munoz on Instagram.

Listen to their podcast on Spotify and more.

Mala’s favorite podcast episode - Capítulo 008: Femme Tech

Diosa’s favorite podcast episode - Capítulo 016: Multidimensional Heaux

Diosa’s latest obsession - Mexican Gothic by Sylvia Moreno-Garcia