DIFERENTE

Maribel Quezada Smith•diferente.podbean.com

The bilingual podcast that celebrates and explores the complexities of living life between two (or more) cultures. Host, Maribel Quezada Smith presents stories and interviews about cultural identity, questioning the norm, and becoming empowered, among other topics that relate to the bicultural experience.

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Episodes

Feeling Confident! How to Get Out of Your Comfort Zone With Atisaa Vasanji

#107: In this episode of Diferente podcast, you’ll hear about how confidence can help us achieve career goals, how it gives us the courage to get out of our comfort zone and even how to date with confidence! My guest this week is Atisaa Vasanji! Atisaa is not only a fabulous dresser, and charismatic world traveler, she’s also the head of Marketing of Wealth Management at Barclays in London. She’s a great example of all the awesomeness that can come when we get out of our comfort zone and challen...

Jul 11, 2018•43 min•Season 1Ep. 107

The Latinx Media Culture. How to be Influential With Natasha Martinez.

#106: In this episode of Diferente podcast, we discuss the impact of latinx culture in the media with my favorite California girl, Natasha Martinez! She's also one of my favorite latinx influencers to keep up with on Instagram because she's so genuinely happy in her photos and they make me smile, her energy is contagious! We talk lessons in confidence, being a feminist, and the importance of believing in yourself. Natasha also shares her experience as being Miss California, and the expectations ...

Jul 03, 2018•48 min•Season 1Ep. 106

Diversity is Strength. How to Embrace the Social Media Future.

#105: Get all the show notes and highlights for this episode here. This episode deals with two topics that are central to the future of business and creativity. My guest this episode is Eric Diaz, he’s a Partner and CFO of two social media analytics companies. We talked about the importance of finding Balance as an Entrepreneur, what’s happening with our privacy as social media continues to evolve, as well as the importance of diversity and inclusion programs in corporate America. What's inside ...

Jun 27, 2018•37 min•Season 1Ep. 105

What's In A Name? How To Rock Your Unique Identity.

#104: Your name can say so much about who you are! It can help you stand out or help you stay under the radar. It can help open the door to career opportunities or shut it in your face. It’s all relative to individual perspective… I had an enlightening discussion with my great friend Tareya Palmer, she’s an advocate for social justice and self-proclaimed fashion lover who has experienced and jumped over several life roadblocks. A stubborn-independent girl, who found a way to put herself through ...

Jun 20, 2018•45 min•Season 1Ep. 104

Pardon My Spanish! How To Rise Above Hate & Live A Multi-Lingual Life.

#103: According to data released last year by the Census Bureau, 21% of Americans don’t speak English at home. My guest in this episode is Maribel Lara, you read that right! You get the two-for-one deal! In Spanish, we use the term, TOCAYA for when you have the same name as another person. And let me tell you, she does the name justice! I am a fan of Maribel’s calm wisdom and diplomatic view of the world. Ever heard of Gary V? She works with him as a VP of Special Projects at Vayner Media in NYC...

Jun 13, 2018•50 min•Season 1Ep. 103

Steve Harvey Said "JUMP!" How To Live Your Passion.

#102: A while ago, I realized that passion brings you purpose, and that is the essential way I have looked at my life ever since. Howard Thurman wrote: "Don’t ask yourself what the world needs. Ask yourself what makes you come alive! And go do that! Because what the world needs is people who have come alive!" I truly believe that people who are happy with the work they do can do more good for this world than those who feel stuck or frustrated with their work. This is why I had to kick things off...

Jun 13, 2018•34 min•Season 1Ep. 102

Chorizo Donuts Tequila Bourbon Plus How to Make an Impact Today!

#101: DIFERENTE is Spanish for "different". But what does it mean in the context of life? Living Diferente means, having a new outlook, a brighter perspective, and an open heart to new experiences and ideas. Diferente is for people who are not afraid to be bold or have thought-inspiring conversations and are willing to get a little uncomfortable at times because they have the vision to grow. We will be sharing lessons, experiences, and ideas that will inspire and motivate you to be the person yo...

May 31, 2018•13 min

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