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Happy Monday & welcome back to another episode of A Woman's Why. Today I break down all of the phases I went through as a young girl all the way up to my most recent phases, I talk about less serious thangs like my Myspace and Tumblr phase but I also talk about my more "profound" thoughts in terms of my phases and how I believe that our generation heavily associates our identity with our social media feeds & whatever trend is currently in. It was a fun convo. Let me know on our IG or Twitter what you liked best about this episode and let me know some of the phases you have gone through and what lil elements of them have stuck for you to this day. Remember when people would capitalize the first letter of every single word? Good times.Have a great week yall!! BYYEEEE!!!Find All Of Our Socials Here:https://linktr.ee/awomanswhy

SHE'S BACK! Oh my gosh, the moment I wasn't sure would ever happen again is here. I sat down this morning with my cup of coffee to talk about where i've been and the struggles that i've faced in terms of the podcast and my business. For anyone that doesn't and has never fit into a "box" or "niche", this one is for you. For us. I talked about where my mental state has been in these past few months and my plans for the future of A Woman's Why, I also tease a new podcast of mine that is in the works. Thank you guys so much for coming back and listening every week EVEN WHILE i've been gone, like what? Y'all are the reason why I keep going forward, I may take a break, but I will never give up. Thank you for teaching me the value in that. I LOVE YOU! & yes, I am back for good. Neva goin away. SORRY.See ya the week after next. Peace out bb's!Find everything we're up to here:https://linktr.ee/awomanswhy

Hello my loves! Happy Wednesday, in today's episode I sat down and answered some questions that you submitted through our Instagram (@awomanswhypodcast.) First I sip some tea and catch you guys up on the subtle changes i've been making in my life when it comes to my morning routine and listening to my intuition & then before getting into the questions, I share about a lil camping trip I had over the weekend!For the Q&A, we get into whether i'll be having babies in the near future, goals & where I see myself in 5 years, my thoughts on empowerment, something I wish I never said to someone, positive and negative words that have stuck with me forever, my spiritual journey and more. I love these chill episodes where I can just sit down & talk and let you guys in on my spontaneous thoughts. If you enjoy today's episode, subscribe or leave a review to show your support! I appreciate it so much. Xoxo, I will talk to you guys the week after next! On a MONDAY, I promise. Our links:https://linktr.ee/awomanswhy

Ok guys.. this is special. In today's episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with a local to our Roaring Fork Valley, Jacqueline Mauer.  Jacqueline is in recovery and came on the show to talk about her personal journey with addiction. Because of her bravery and willingness to be vulnerable, we were able to break down the roots of her addiction starting with her childhood. We talk about how her addiction has affected her mentality, relationships with others and her relationship with herself and her emotions. She also gives us her perspective on what it's like to feel as the world is looking down on you rather than lift you up, ways to help addicts without enabling them & the habits she has taken on in her present life to stay sober. This is a truly beautiful episode because it reflects the exact message I strive to spread on this podcast. There is a story behind every person, and it's an honor to be able to listen to someone speak about their hardship & journey to healing with the intention of inspiring others. I hope you guys enjoy this episode! **TRIGGER WARNING & DISCLAIMER** This episode does talk about domestic violence & drug use. I advise any listeners to be 18+ or to listen with a parental guardian or adult present. Find our Facebook group, Instagram, Shop & Twitter below:https://linktr.ee/awomanswhyJacqueline's Links: Email:  jq.quality.970@gmail.com Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/jacqueline.mauer1Resources for Addiction (roaring fork valley): https://www.recoveryresourcescolorado.org/leadership-teamhttps://www.vvh.org/youth-recovery-center/https://coaadistrict14.org/

In today's episode of A Woman's Why I am talking about my personal experience with anxiety and how my coping mechanisms have changed throughout the years. I start with my first memory of anxiety being present in my life & move through a timeline that leads us to present day and how anxiety shows up in my life now as an adult. After we get into all of that, I wasn't just going to leave ya hanging with no answers! I then talk about my healthy coping mechanisms and why I think it's so important to stay committed to those coping mechanisms EVEN when we are in a healthy state of mind. If you enjoyed the episode, leave a rate or review & subscribe to the show! We will be back to our normal schedule after today's episode, meaning there will be an interview up for y'all to listen to on Monday! (3/22/21) Talk soon.Thank you for all of your support!** Trigger warning ** There are mentions of sexual assault in this episode. You can find our Facebook group, IG, Twitter & shop website below:https://linktr.ee/awomanswhy

Hello Hello & Happy Monday fam! Welcome back to A Woman's Why Podcast! In today's episode, I was joined by G Up Boutique owner Goretty Gonzales for a conversation about all thangs business. Goretty has owned her boutique for a year now and I am fairly new in the business world so we offer some different perspectives through out the episode. The topics we talked about were based off of questions you guys asked on our Instagram, we talked about everything from website building tips, to dealing with comparison & lack of support from those closest to you and alllll the way to the legal side of things like setting up your LLC & EIN. My greatest goal for this episode was to help you all learn something and become inspired without the pressure and glamorization of owning a business. If you enjoyed this episode and you are listening on Apple Podcasts, please leave us a review or rating! If you are listening on any other platform, feel free to leave your thoughts and opinions in our DM's on Instagram! I appreciate every single one of you! Thanks for listening. See ya the week after next ;) Our Links:Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/awomanswhypodcastTwitter: http://twitter.com/awomanswhypodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/910599196095911Shop: http://www.awomanswhy.comGoretty's Links:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goretty_143/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/g.up.boutiqueBoutique: https://g-up-boutique.com/ Boutique IG: https://www.instagram.com/g_up_boutique/Podcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/perraspod/*If you or anyone you know is interested in coming on the podcast, please feel free to email us at awomanswhy@gmail.com*

It feels good to be back! Today I sat down for our first episode of Season TWO! We talk about my recent break from social media & what feelings made me take that break, our new show dynamic (bi-weekly content, Monday uploads & more solo episodes) and we also get into all things social media, starting with how young I was when first signing up for Myspace and ending up at being a woman in my 20's with no idea of exactly who I am! Sounds deep, right? But it was fun. Thanks for listening and coming back to hangout after my break! Love ya. And you're never alone, ok? Talk to you the week..after next.. sounds weird. Bye :)Socials:IG:  http://www.instagram.com/awomanswhypodcastTwitter:  http://twitter.com/awomanswhypodFb Group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/910599196095911Gift Shop:  http://www.awomanswhy.comGift Shop IG:  http://www.instagram.com/awomanswhybrand

Hello A Woman's Why Family, welcome back to the pod. In today's episode, I did something pretty fun and special... I put together all of my favorite moments from interviews in 2020 and reflected on each one while recording. I loved doing this because it made me remember all of the good that can come from conversation and connecting with others. Imagine if we could record all of our favorite moments from conversations in a year and reflect on them together? Even though they're not recorded, remember to be grateful for every human you come across and every story you hear.. it is the small things in life that truly make us happy, and connection with others is one of them. I have been so blessed to have this podcast, not only because everyone that has come on and shared their story but also because of all of you that are willing to listen and learn. Thank you all for an amazing 2020, first year of the pod - officially in the books! And I couldn't have done it without you guys! Wishing you all more healing & happiness in 2021.Episodes Mentioned + The Guest's IG:Ep 2 ft Savanna Fender - @savannafenderphotography Ep 3 ft Annabel Chaparro - @wloveannabelEp 6 ft Reece Taylor - @reecetaylorr_Ep 8 ft Goretty Gonzalez - @goretty_143Ep 9 ft Ashley Mills - @holdingthehopeEp 10 ft Venezia Martinez - @veneziaxoEp 11 ft Mindy Lou Gonzales-Poulin - @dearmindylouEp 12 ft Faviola Bueso - @faviolabuesoEp 15 ft Emiko Jaffe - @phasesfitnessEp 16 ft Keisha Greaves - @girlschronically_rockEp 17 ft Bryn Bamber - @bryn_bamberEp 18 ft Shakoya Green - @sdg_coaching Our Social Media:Twitter: http://twitter.com/awomanswhypodIG: http://www.instagram.com/awomanswhypodcastGift Shop: http://www.awomanswhy.comFb Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/910599196095911

Welcome back to A Woman's Why! It is the last episode of the year, and we have five more episodes until we cap out the first season! Today I wanted to sit down with you and talk about the goal setting practice that I used for this year, and explain how I really didn't set any goals at all.. let me let you in on a secret, I think this is how I will treat every year moving forward. We get into the importance of focusing less on what others are doing on social media and tuning into YOUR intuition, how to stop comparing yourself to others, sticking to your goals & more. I hope that this episode encourages you to be more graceful with yourself and reminds you that you are not alone, the holidays can be hard for some & if they are for you, always remember that this is a community and I am here for you. I also talk a little bit about today's launch over on our website, so tune in until the end for more information on that. I will talk to you all next year! Thank you for all of the support you've given me in 2020, I can't wait to see what 2021 has in store for us. LOVE YOU! xoOur Links: Instagram:  http://www.instagram.com/awomanswhypodcastFacebook Group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/910599196095911Online Store: http://www.awomanswhy.comTwitter:  http://twitter.com/awomanswhypod

You saw the title! Today's episode I am just sitting down with you and we're talking life. I wanted to catch you guys up on what this experience of starting a business has been like for me, especially since it's launch week + I talk a little bit about my newest addiction, Grey's Anatomy. Towards the middle of the episode, I ask you guys to ask me some questions through my Instagram and that leads us to talking about self confidence, my fave movies & books, my go to coffee recipe and more. I loved just sitting and chatting with you guys this week! I would like to do these every once in a while - if you enjoy please let us know by leaving a rating or a review on Apple Podcasts. If you don't listen through AP, go ahead and let us know you enjoyed the episode by DM through Instagram! All of our links will be below. Gift Shop: http://www.awomanswhy.comInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/awomanswhypodcastFacebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/910599196095911Twitter: http://twitter.com/awomanswhypod

In today's episode of A Woman's Why I had the absolute pleasure of speaking with a very inspiring woman, her name is Shakoya Green. Shakoya was born in Compton, California to two drug addicted parents & was supported by her grandmother and the foster care system from age 7 to age 21.  Shakoya has faced plenty of hardship in life but has not let anything stop her from obtaining not one, but TWO masters degrees along side a bachelors degree as well. She is senior vice president of programs at Brotherhood Crusade non-profit based out of LA, and she is also the co-founder of her own non-profit called B2B support services. In August of this year, she launched her coaching business as well. She talks to us today about her experience growing up in Compton, how she got into social work, balancing all of the things she does on a daily basis, starting a business in quarantine + more! She really inspired me and I am proud to share this conversation with you all! If you enjoy, leave a rate or review! Shakoya's Links: Her Website: https://sdgcoaching.com/B2B Support Services Website: https://www.b2bsupportservice.org/Her IG: https://www.instagram.com/sdg_coaching/Brotherhood Crusade Website: https://brotherhoodcrusade.org/Brotherhood Crusade IG: https://www.instagram.com/bhcrusade/Our Links: Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/awomanswhypodcastGift Shop:  https://awomanswhy.com/Twitter: http://twitter.com/awomanswhypodFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/910599196095911

In today's episode, I am joined with Bryn Bamber, Bryn is a mental health professional and coach trained in Core Energetics. She came on the podcast today to chat about signs of burnout and tips to living a life in alignment, BUT we ended up getting into that and so much more. We talked about her two years at an Ashram, how to detect invisible trauma, what it means for our body to go into fight or flight & more. I hope you enjoy our conversation as much as I did! P.S Our gift shop is launching Friday, December 4th! We can't wait! Bryn's links:FREE Anxiety Mini-Training - tinyurl.com/anxietytrainingInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/bryn_bamber/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryn-bamber-she-her-902639b4/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/bryn.bamber.5Book a FREE one hour consultation - bryn@brynbamber.comThe Burnout to Brilliance podcast with Bryn Bamber - anchor.fm/burnoutWebsite: www.brynbamber.comOur links:Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/awomanswhypodcastFb Group: http://https://www.facebook.com/groups/910599196095911Twitter: http://twitter.com/awomanswhypodShop: http://www.awomanswhy.com

 For today's episode of the podcast, I was joined by CEO & Founder of Girls Chronically Rock and Non-profit org Trust Your Abilities. Her name is Keisha & she was diagnosed with Limb Girdle Muscular Dystrophy at the young age of 23, while attending grad school.. Keisha lived in denial toward her diagnosis for a long time before a friend suggested that she write a blog about her experience. Once Keisha began to write, it became more real for her that she really did have LGMD, but the positive response from her Facebook friends and Tumblr followers sparked a vision inside of her mind to start a clothing line empire that brings awareness to disabilities and chronic illnesses. Keisha now runs her fashion business full time, teaches students about adaptive wear twice a week at the University she graduated from and speaks on many different stages to inspire others. This woman had me ON FIRE! She was absolutely wonderful to talk to & made me feel at home with her personality. If you liked this episode, let us know by reviewing or rating our podcast! Another way to let us know you enjoyed the episode is to tell us on our IG, we'll always respond :) Where to find Keisha:Her website: https://www.girlschronicallyrock.com/Her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girlschronically_rock/Her Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5qVnP7Q4xwcUIEPcfjUeTNHer non-profit: https://trustyourabilities.org/Our Social Medias:IG: https://www.instagram.com/awomanswhypodcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/awomanswhypodGift Shop: https://awomanswhy.com/FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/910599196095911

Boy do we have a treaaat for you listeners! In today's episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Emiko Jaffe NASM-CPT, of Phases Fitness. Her approach to fitness may not be like anything you've heard of, but it's a breath of fresh air. Emiko became a certified trainer in 2012 after her interest to build her strength for competitive pole dancing, in the past 6 months, Emiko has been awakened to different social injustices (as most of us have, hopefully) and as a trainer was specifically inspired to dismantle the stigma around weight and diet culture. Her and I start at how she began her training journey & pivoted in the last 6 months, unpacking the impact of before and after photos on social media, what a first session with her looks like, how this route of training others has changed her own life, examining her values and aligning them with her training philosophy despite the potential loss of business doing so, and MORE! She was a true light to have on the podcast, and I learned so much from her. She does currently offer online training, you can visit her website linked below for more information! Enjoy the episode. I will talk to you guys next Friday! Emiko's Website:  https://www.phases-fitness.com/?fbclid=IwAR1GbrdUqHI6RfwSOqYKAtTJz_7UUVq8ULqYsZoPK3ppGT5zbRHy5DrT2oEEmiko's IG:  https://www.instagram.com/phasesfitness/Our IG:  http://www.instagram.com/awomanswhypodcastOur Twitter:  http://twitter.com/awomanswhypodFacebook Group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/910599196095911

Welcome back to another episode! Thank you guys for listening, today I answered questions that were submitted on both my personal IG & the podcast IG. I hadn't thought about a couple of these questions before until I was asked them by you! I talk about my most treasured childhood memory..which may or may not be a Justin Bieber concert.. I also talk a few other true deep memories that I cherish. I also cover:- my opinion on normalizing teen pregnancy and if we can- do I edit out bloopers?- how I find the energy to record an episode every week- my biggest inspirations in life- the hardest thing i've had to overcome by myself - my opinion on why people vibe with ya one day, and not the next- the launch of the brand!!!If you enjoy & you're listening through Apple Podcasts, give us a review or a rating!Brand Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/awomanswhybrandPodcast Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/awomanswhypodcastPodcast Twitter: http://twitter.com/awomanswhypod

Hi. Solo episode this week! In this episode I just wanted to get into a thought that's been lingering on my mind lately, we go into the difference between internal and external self awareness & debunking the taboo aspect of self awareness. At the end of the episode I also catch you guys up on my personal life. I hope you enjoy! I'll talk to you guys next Friday. Our IG: http://www.instagram.com/awomanswhypodcastOur Twitter: http://twitter.com/awomanswhypod

Welcome back to A Woman’s Why Podcast! In this episode I am joined with Faviola Bueso, owner of Feb Fash boutique. Faviola talks about growing up in Honduras, going to school for beauty & pivoting to start her own business, dealing with comparison when first starting your business, the mental focus it takes to be a business owner while working a 9-5 & advice for you if you’re starting up your own. Faviola’s mentality is FIRE. I hope you all take what she says to heart and understand that you can achieve whatever you truly want for yourself, you just have to firmly make that choice and keep that promise to yourself. You can do it, however big or scary or far away your goal may seem, we all deserve to live fulfilled lives. Start NOW! You do have time for YOUR purpose. Faviola’s Boutique: www.shopfebfash.comFeb Fash’s IG: http://www.instagram.com/feb.fashUSE CODE: ‘hannahrose’ for 15% off at checkout on her boutique website!Our IG: http://instagram.com/awomanswhypodcast**Join our 10 week journaling challenge! Begins 10/19, visit our IG for more information.**

Welcome back to A Woman's Why Podcast! In today's verrrry special episode, we have Mindy Lou Gonzales-Poulin on the show. Mindy lost her husband Brian to suicide in 2018 and in her grieving brought life to an idea they shared with each other before he passed. Later that year she began giving back to the homeless community with "Brian's Christmas Baskets." She planned on doing two total baskets, and ended up producing 75 that year. Since then, she went on to found her nonprofit Veni Vici this June. They've now provided over 175 of their now trademarked baskets to different communities throughout the US and plan on furthering Brian's legacy with an upcoming clothing line and different basket options for different people in need. She is just beginning this beautiful journey of hers! Follow her personal IG below for updates on the organization & to follow her on her journey in grieving. Resources for those struggling:Suicide Hotline - 800-273-8255Are you worried about a loved one? Click here for help --> https://www.rethink.org/advice-and-information/about-mental-illness/learn-more-about-symptoms/worried-about-someones-mental-health/Mindy's Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/dearmindylouOur instagram: http://instagram.com/awomanswhypodcastIf you enjoyed today's episode, please leave a rate or review on Apple Podcasts & hit that subscribe button! Thank you guys! Talk to you soon. 

Hi guys! You've made it through 10 episodes of listening to A Woman's Why! In today's episode, I was joined with youtuber, business owner, military wife & entrepreneur Venezia Martinez. She talks about what has inspired her to pursue her dreams, what it was like moving to Hawaii through the COVID-19 pandemic, becoming a mother, and what it's like as a military wife. I admire how easy she makes it all sound & look, because I know it's not! I truly hope this episode inspires you and pushes you to prioritize your priorities before anything else and to have a good support system. Venezia's IG: http://www.instagram.com/veneziaxoVenezia's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNS5NoHrNPp2aQ3QoqJC_nAVenezia's Strawberry Business: http://www.instagram.com/berry.irresistibleA Woman's Why IG: http://www.instagram.com/awomanswhypodcast

Goodmorning my people! For today's episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Ashley Mills - she is a holistic therapist based out of Boulder, Colorado. We touch base on so many important subjects so grab that notebook and pen! She talks about what it looks like to be in therapy as a child, how healing yourself can help heal your bloodline, the importance of owning our emotions, and some of the feelings that have come up working as a mental health professional. This is truly one of my favorite episodes and I hope yall enjoy listening to her as much as I did! She offers a *FREE* phone consultation at the end of the conversation, so stick around for details on how to utilize her offer. Ashley's IG: http://www.instagram.com/holdingthehopeA Woman's Why IG: http://www.instagram.com/awomanswhypodcastPlease DM me on our Insta to join the Facebook group where we discuss episodes, future topics, goal setting and more. Happy Friday my loves! Thank you for all of your support, talk to you next week!