It’s Wednesday, which means we’re back with another episode of Dear Chiquis. Thanks to Adrianna, Azalea, Graciela, Vale and Andres for your questions. This week, I’ll remind listeners to trade fear for faith; to be intentional with your time and your future; and I’ll share how I’ve learned to listen to my inner voice. A reminder to all my listeners: These are my thoughts and opinions and I encourage you to seek help from a qualified professional if you’re suffering an issue or hardship that requ...
Mar 29, 2023•12 min•Season 2Ep. 26
Chiquis welcomes “How I Met Your Father” star Francia Raisa. The actress talks about her fascinating journey of growing up with a famous father, the advantages and difficulties that came with it and how she has managed to find success on her own. Francia and Chiquis also discuss their experiences with depression, bad relationships and explain how therapy has helped them overcome hard times. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Mar 27, 2023•31 min•Season 2Ep. 25
It’s Wednesday, which means we’re back with another episode of Dear Chiquis. Thanks to Laura, Chrissy, Yovanni and Lexx for their thoughtful questions. This week, I’ll be giving listeners tips on how to become your own best friend, I’ll offer some guidance and advice on how to start writing your own songs, and I’ll also have a heart-to-heart with a woman who needs help soul searching. A reminder to all my listeners: These are my thoughts and opinions. I encourage you to seek help from a qualifie...
Mar 22, 2023•12 min•Season 2Ep. 24
Chiquis is joined by TV personality, singer and actress Adrienne Bailon-Houghton for an intimate and honest conversation about motherhood. Adrienne talks about her experience with IVF, surrogacy and everything she learned on her way to becoming a mom. Adrienne also opens up about how motherhood has changed her life and career, what her family thought about the whole process and gives advice to Chiquis in case she decides to have children of her own. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...
Mar 20, 2023•38 min•Season 2Ep. 23
Happy Wednesday, everyone! This week, we hear from Jocelyn, Kendra and GG. Jocelyn says she’s having trouble having difficult conversations without crying, Kendra needs to break some news to her machista dad and GG wants to start going to the gym but needs a little pep talk to get started. A reminder to all my listeners: These are my thoughts and opinions. I encourage you to seek help from a qualified professional if you’re suffering an issue or hardship that requires immediate attention. Submit...
Mar 15, 2023•10 min•Season 2Ep. 22
In this episode, Chiquis discusses her experience with fasting. She talks about the different types of fasting she’s done in the past and how it has helped her lose weight while testing her will power. Chiquis also opens up about the hardest part about the practice and why some people might want to try it as a way to feel better physically, mentally and emotionally. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 13, 2023•21 min•Season 2Ep. 21
Hi, guys! Thanks for tuning into Dear Chiquis! Today, we hear from Pablo, Mari and an anonymous listener. Pablo needs help encouraging his siblings to pull their weight under their mother’s roof. Mari moved to a new country with her husband and is wondering how she can fully embrace this new life and how she can find her life purpose. Lastly, an anonymous listener asks for help handling a unique family dynamic. A reminder to all my listeners: These are my thoughts and opinions. I encourage you t...
Mar 08, 2023•12 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Should you share your phone password with your partner? Can your husband be friends with other women? How much can you really trust your significant other? Chiquis discusses all of that with reality TV star, model, singer and host of My Cultura’s “Exactly Amara” podcast, Amara La Negra. Chiquis and Amara also talk about dating as a public figure, asking potential partners to sign an NDA and finding the right person in the age of social media. Listen to the new season of “Exactly Amara” available...
Mar 06, 2023•30 min•Season 2Ep. 19
It’s Wednesday and we’re back with a brand new episode! Today, we’ll hear from a listener who’s grappling with figuring out whether college is right for her. Another listener is worried her fiancé is neglecting his responsibilities at home because he’s giving his family too much money. Next, a young listener says he’s lost his home, his dogs, his clothes and now worries he might lose his parents to divorce. Then, our final listener is ready to face her hopes and dreams head-on now that her kids ...
Mar 01, 2023•14 min•Season 2Ep. 18
Chiquis loves spending time with fans after her shows but in this episode she recounts a scary experience that made her scale back on meet and greets. Chiquis also talks about other factors that went into her decision and what her team is doing to make sure they can bring back meet and greets in the future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 27, 2023•20 min•Season 2Ep. 17
Hello, hello! It’s Wednesday and you know what that means: another episode of “Dear Chiquis.” We’ll cover everything from overcoming feelings of guilt to severing ties with an ex-boyfriend who wants to have his cake and eat it, too. Gracias a todos por sus preguntas. Me encanta escuchar de ustedes. A reminder to all my listeners: These are my thoughts and opinions. I encourage you to seek help from a qualified professional if you’re suffering an issue or hardship that requires immediate attentio...
Feb 22, 2023•11 min•Season 2Ep. 16
In this very special episode, Chiquis welcomes her sister Jacqie Rivera Campos! The two have an intimate and emotional conversation about their childhood, growing up as best friends and their current relationship. Jacqie also talks about becoming the CEO of Jenni Rivera Enterprises, work/life balance and the health scare that pushed her to look after her mental health. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 20, 2023•45 min•Season 2Ep. 15
Hola, hola. ¿Que tal? We’re back with another episode of Dear Chiquis! A quick note for parents and younger listeners: our final question deals with intimacy. In addition to that, I’ll also be answering a question about getting divorced and increasing your business’s social media following and increasing brand awareness. A reminder to all my listeners: These are my thoughts and opinions. I encourage you to seek help from a qualified professional if you’re suffering an issue or hardship that requ...
Feb 15, 2023•12 min•Season 2Ep. 14
This episode is all about self love! Ahead of Valentine’s Day, Chiquis has tips on how to celebrate romance and friendship, even if you don’t have a significant other. Chiquis also tells us about her best and worst Valentine’s Days and what she plans to do with her boyfriend this year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 13, 2023•20 min•Season 2Ep. 13
Hi everyone! Thank you so much for submitting your questions this week. We kick off today’s episode with a question about how I deal with anxiety and stage fright. Then, we hear from a member of Boss Bee Nation who recently told his friends and family he’s gay or bisexual. A mother shares her story about struggling emotionally since her daughter left for military bootcamp. Then, I share some investments I’ve made throughout my career and why shifting your mindset around money is so important. A ...
Feb 08, 2023•14 min•Season 2Ep. 12
Chiquis opens up about her experience with in vitro fertilization (IVF). She gives us details about the procedure, including the cost, how she prepared for it and why she ultimately decided not to go through with it. Chiquis also reveals how her partner Emilio reacted to her decision and why she hasn’t given up on having children quite yet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 06, 2023•28 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Welcome back! On today’s episode, we hear from Ducle, Noely, Aaron and Teresa. I answer questions about some of the biggest life lessons from my mom, when I decided to start my self-love journey and a music project I’ve been thinking about. Lastly, I have a heart-to-heart with a listener who is feeling discouraged by unsupportive friends and family. A reminder to all my listeners that these are my thoughts and opinions on the questions that are being submitted. I encourage everyone to seek help ...
Feb 01, 2023•13 min•Season 2Ep. 10
We’re well into 2023 and Chiquis is sharing her secrets to make sure this is her best year yet! She begins by telling us about what’s on her vision board and shares how we can create our own. We also learn about her new year’s resolutions and hints at what we can expect from her personal and professional life in the coming months. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 30, 2023•25 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Bienvenidos a Dear Chiquis! Today, we hear from Gisselle, Brenda, Gerardo and Jazmin. I give them advice on everything from staying motivated in male-dominated industries, how to handle working with an ex-boyfriend or girlfriend and how to keep the weight off! I also give you some details about this year’s Abeja Reina Parte II tour. A reminder to all my listeners that these are my thoughts and opinions on the questions that are being submitted. I encourage everyone to seek help from a profession...
Jan 25, 2023•12 min•Season 2Ep. 8
In this emotional episode, Chiquis breaks down two very special songs: “Paloma Blanca” and “Wind Beneath My Wings.” Not only was “Paloma Blanca” her first single, but it was a song written in response to her late mother Jenni Rivera’s “Paloma Negra.” A refreshed Mariachi version was released on December 9 as an ode to Jenni. Then, we hear about “Wind Beneath My Wings” by Bette Midler. It’s a song that’s comforted Chiquis throughout the years because it was dedicated to her by her mother. See omn...
Jan 23, 2023•37 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Happy Wednesday! Your questions this week made me want to laugh and cry – so thank you for your submissions. First up, a listener diagnosed with breast cancer wants to know what she should leave her kids before leaving this earth. Then, we hear from a woman who’s thinking about trading in her accounting job for teaching. I also talk about some of my life’s hardest challenges and lastly, when are Emilio and I getting married? A reminder to all my listeners that these are my thoughts and opinions ...
Jan 18, 2023•13 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Chiquis welcomes her sister Jenicka Lopez back to the show to discuss a recent bombshell revelation about her biological father. Jenicka talks about why she decided to open up about the topic now, what her family did and didn’t know and the reaction she has received. Chiquis and Jenicka also reveal they’ve had suicidal thoughts and how therapy has helped. If you or someone you know needs help, reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by calling or texting 988. The crisis Lifeline is...
Jan 16, 2023•29 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Hola, hola! Tons of great questions this week – as always. We hear from a listener who is trying to salvage her relationship with her best and longest friend. Then, we hear from a listener all the way from Colombia! He asks if I ever imagined my life would be this challenging and what I’ve done to overcome some of those hardships. Lastly, a wife and mother is stuck between a rock and a hard place. Her husband has a drinking problem and she’s debating whether to stay or leave. A reminder to all m...
Jan 11, 2023•14 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Chiquis sits down with “Love is Blind” alum Nancy Rodriguez to talk about her experience on the popular Netflix reality series. Nancy opens up about why she decided to go on the show, what dating a younger man was really like and the disappointment at the end of her journey. Chiquis and Nancy also discuss how to overcome the pressure to get married and start a family at a young age in the Latino culture and why knowing your worth is the best tool when starting a new relationship. See omnystudio....
Jan 09, 2023•37 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Hi, everyone! I’m back and I’m answering even more of your questions on “Dear Chiquis.” This week, I talk about must-have products in your daytime skincare routine, I talk about possibly creating a way for my Boss Bees to sing back-up on stage with me, I give a listener real advice on becoming a public figure and I tell you guys the story behind the nickname “Chiquis.” A reminder to all my listeners that these are my thoughts and opinions on the questions that are being submitted. I encourage ev...
Jan 04, 2023•14 min•Season 2Ep. 2
It’s officially 2023 and we’re back with an all-new season of Chiquis and Chill! In this episode, we re-cap the tail end of 2022. Chiquis fills us in on what she’s been up to the last couple of months -- including her latest Latin Grammy win, a new Grammy nomination and the end of her Abeja Reina tour. Chiquis also tells us how she marked the ten-year anniversary of the passing of her mother and music icon Jenni Rivera, how her family celebrated the holidays (including a bit of a kitchen faux pa...
Jan 02, 2023•27 min•Season 2Ep. 1
We’re wrapping up the very first season of Chiquis and Chill with a Q&A episode! That’s right! Chiquis sits down and answers listener questions on everything from dealing with mean coworkers, the best way to start a new career, exiting abusive relationships, navigating family problems, starting hormone therapy and more! Thank you to everyone who has tuned in to Chiquis and Chill and Dear Chiquis this season. Nos vemos muy pronto! Besitos. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Nov 07, 2022•26 min•Season 1Ep. 67
Hello, everyone! This week’s episode is a really great one to round out the season. First, we take a listener question on parenting. Then, I share how I launched my skincare line and where you should start if you’re considering doing the same. Lastly, I share how I nurture my relationship with my siblings. A reminder to all my listeners that these are my thoughts and opinions on the questions that are being submitted. I encourage everyone to seek help from a professional if you’re suffering an i...
Nov 02, 2022•9 min•Season 1Ep. 66
Chiquis has a riveting conversation with inspirational speaker, best-selling author, life coach and TV personality Iyanla Vanzant. Iyanla opens up about her childhood, all her different career choices and how she ended up as a famous self-help guru. Chiquis and Iyanla also discuss what it means to be religious, the best way to overcome hardships and we get three tips that could change our outlook on life. Listen to “The R Spot with Iyanla” on the iHeartRadio app or wherever you get your podcasts...
Oct 31, 2022•37 min•Season 1Ep. 65
Hello to all my Boss Bees! I’m so happy to have you here for another episode of Dear Chiquis. Today, I hear from a listener who says her relationship with her sister and nephew has changed dramatically after she decided to put herself first. Then, I talk about why I think honesty is very important – especially when it comes to dating. Lastly, I teach a young listener about the value of compromise. A reminder to all my listeners that these are my thoughts and opinions on the questions that are be...
Oct 26, 2022•10 min•Season 1Ep. 64
