#134 This is part two of episode 134 with New York Times bestselling author, lawyer, and investor, Danielle Town. In part one of this episode, she shared how she went from a career that was making her sick, to building wealth on her own terms by learning to manage her own investments. Then she wrote a manual for anyone out there who wants to take back control of their money. Listen closely as she explains some of these valuable tips on how you can do the same! Danielle started out her adventure ...
Mar 06, 2019•33 min•Season 1Ep. 134
#134 In this episode, I chat with New York Times bestselling author, lawyer, and investor, Danielle Town, about the role of Money in our romantic relationships, the bad financial habits we pick up as kids, and how we have the power to change the way we look at wealth. If you're like me, you're probably investing in your retirement. But like me, many people are paying someone to manage these investments when they could be doing it themselves and saving a lot of money, with the added benefit of ch...
Feb 27, 2019•30 min•Season 1Ep. 134
#133 PART TWO WITH CREATIVE STRATEGIST AND ENTREPRENEUR, ALEX SANTIAGO. Follow Diferente on Instagram , Facebook, or find us online at diferentepodcast.com My guest this episode is Creative Strategist and founder of Social Mosaic Communications , Alex Santiago. Alex has been living his motto of "rebeldia" and creating with a purpose for many years. He works with brands with the goal to Transform Moments. Challenge the Norm and Make a Statement. And he believes in revolutionizing culture and the ...
Feb 20, 2019•34 min•Season 1Ep. 133
#133: This is the second episode in a special six-episode series on Entrepreneurship. My guest this episode is Creative Strategist and founder of Social Mosaic Communications , Alex Santiago. Alex has been living his motto of "rebeldia" and creating with a purpose for many years. He works with brands with the goal to Transform Moments. Challenge the Norm and Make a Statement. And he believes in revolutionizing culture and the power of inspiring people through meaningful, branded experiences. Ale...
Feb 13, 2019•32 min•Season 1Ep. 133
#132 PART TWO This is part two of episode 132 with The Nailsaloon co-founder and entrepreneur, Andréa Vieira. In part one of this episode, Andrea and I discussed her journey as a producer, and how this experience made her realize what her true passion is in life. Thanks to this passion, Andrea and her partner Claudia Diamante made the jump into entrepreneurship and began their journey as co-founders of the coolest nail salon in Washington DC. Ok, I may be biased, but I’m pretty sure I’m right. I...
Feb 06, 2019•32 min•Season 1Ep. 132
#132: In this (two-part) episode with The Nailsaloon co-founder and entrepreneur, Andréa Vieira, we focus on the courage required to begin the entrepreneurial journey, why we should be proud of the wisdom we earn with age, and how to set realistic goals and expectations as a new business owner. If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to start your own business, or if you’ve already started and you need some inspiration and real-life business-savvy advice from fellow entrepreneurs who have ...
Jan 30, 2019•40 min•Season 1Ep. 132
#131: My guest this episode is Nikki Novo. A Cuban-American, bestselling author, and intuitive dating coach. "Her latest book, “ The Final Swipe: Heal Your Heart, Find Your Person, and End the Dating Search for Good ,” was listed as the number one dating book in Amazon. She’s also A certified hypnotherapist with the International Association of Counselors and Therapists and has been commissioned to speak by organizations like Equinox, Yahoo, Macy’s, among others. She has been featured in Marie C...
Jan 23, 2019•47 min•Season 1Ep. 131
#130: Do you ever wonder if you're living for yourself and what your heart truly desires, or if you're living for other people's expectations? Many of us make decisions and live according to a set of demands that we never even willingly subscribed to, just because we want to please others, or our egos. I've been reflecting on this fact lately and I think that's why I've had this nagging question in the back of my mind lately: Who am I living for??? Have you ever asked yourself this? Maybe you ha...
Jan 16, 2019•41 min•Season 1Ep. 130
#129: In the first six months of Diferente we’ve been blessed with amazing guests who have shared their thoughts on what success means to them. Because at Diferente, we believe that success is a personal word, to be defined by each individual only! There is never a wrong answer when it comes to answering this question… What is your definition of Success? If you haven’t taken time to reflect on this seven letter word, what better time than now?! Every single conversation we’ve had on Diferente ha...
Dec 19, 2018•27 min•Season 1Ep. 129
#128: My guest this episode is a fellow passionate creative who immigrated here when she was 18. Her name is Angie Garcia, and the other day we sat in my kitchen sharing stories of our personal experiences living as immigrants in the United States. And how we’ve both learned that part of being an immigrant and living the "American dream" is learning to adapt to FIRST WORLD PROBLEMS. If you’re an immigrant like Angie and me, you’ve probably had a similar experience, where one day you realize that...
Dec 12, 2018•48 min•Season 1Ep. 128
#127: THOUSANDS of people suffer from some sort of confidence issue related to their body size. The scariest part is that this mentality has become the norm. How many times have you asked yourself… Do I look fat? It’s time to start asking WHY? In this episode of Diferente, I confront some of my own beliefs regarding health and diet culture, with anti-diet registered dietitian, Christy Harrison, from the popular podcast Food Psych. We also talk about intuitive eating, health at every size and fat...
Dec 05, 2018•50 min•Season 1Ep. 127
#126: This episode is all about the struggle of chasing a dream and the opportunities that come when you’re down and out. Just when you feel like the journey is over, and you’re ready to give it all up. Because the pain from continuing the chase feels impossible and it is no longer worth it. My guest this episode is my friend, Ervin Ross. Ervin and I go WAYYY back. And when we had a chance to sit down while I was in LA, we talked about his experience in pursuing his passion for the arts as an ac...
Nov 28, 2018•44 min•Season 1Ep. 126
#125: My guest this episode is...ME! I was interviewed by my husband and a recurring guest on Diferente, Doug Smith. A few weeks ago, my husband came up with the idea of me being a guest on my own show. I thought that’s silly! Why would people want to hear me talk about myself? I’ve done a couple of solo episodes, but they’re quick and not too personal, but a full interview??? After we finished recording, I realized that I had previously thought exactly the same thing I’ve heard some of my guest...
Nov 14, 2018•45 min•Season 1Ep. 125
#124: My guest this episode is Cheyenne Woods. You might know her as the sixth African-American woman to play on the LPGA Tour, who truly represents the wonderful things women can bring to this world through sport, healthy competition, and of course drive! You probably also recognize her from her latest Nike Golf commercial, or her partnership with Volunteers of America, or the thing that every reporter has asked her about, being the niece of Tiger Woods. This episode is not about any of those t...
Nov 07, 2018•49 min•Season 1Ep. 124
#123: My guest in this episode of Diferente is Wendell Haskins. A dynamic entrepreneur whose expertise has made him a sought-after event producer, panelist, and speaker. He has appeared at the South Africa Golf Summit, The World Diversity Leadership Summit at the United Nations. All while leveraging his vast network of relationships with business professionals and celebrities. Before founding his own lifestyle brand, Wendell served as Director of Artist and Repertoire/Artist Development for Isla...
Oct 31, 2018•37 min•Season 1Ep. 123
#122: This is the fifth installment in our Access podcast series, and this week we’re discussing Access & Education, with Dr. Rosalind Fuse-Hall. A former staff attorney for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, who also has 25 years of experience in higher education, and most recently served as the President of Bennett College, a private four-year historically black, liberal arts college for women in Greensboro, NC. Dr. Fuse-Hall and I discussed some of the ways to make education mor...
Oct 24, 2018•41 min•Season 1Ep. 122
#121: My guest this episode is Former White House Senior Policy Advisor, Tom Kelly, and current Director of Capital Development and Buildings Administration at Wayne County Michigan. In other words, Tom has spent a large part of his career working to improve access & representation on a variety of issues that affect our communities. We discuss how we need discourse now more than ever, in order to engage diverse points of view so we can find better solutions to the problems our world faces to...
Oct 17, 2018•45 min•Season 1Ep. 121
#120: In this episode, my guest, Ken Bentley, seasoned corporate VP, and accomplished community leader, shares his valuable experience and advice on how to find a mentor you can create a thriving relationship with, how to get what you want in your career, and how to develop your best self. Ken Bentley has built an impactful career and has a long list of accomplishments. He is a former VP at Nestlé USA. But don’t think he’s satisfied with a quiet retirement, Ken is busy making a positive impact o...
Oct 10, 2018•40 min•Season 1Ep. 120
#119: My guest in this episode of Diferente is Shannah Compton Game. She’s a Certified Financial Planner living in California, who has her own story of financial struggle, growth, and freedom. She hosts the popular podcast, Millennial Money, where she believes that with a few tools, some real-life education, and a little kick in the butt, you can truly master your MONEY and live the life the life you want. We discuss the things that help us access financial freedom by making the right decisions ...
Oct 03, 2018•50 min•Season 1Ep. 119
#118: This is the first episode in a six-part series on ACCESS. Access is a hot topic these days, some want to restrict it, others want to protect it. But the fact remains that our communities need access to education, mentorship, money, sports, networking and strong representation and community leadership in order to grow. My guest is lead college basketball analyst for CBS Sports, former NBA basketball player, and Ohio State Buckeye, Clark Kellogg. Clark has benefited tremendously from the acc...
Sep 26, 2018•41 min•Season 1Ep. 118
#117: My guest Mike Alfaro, rejuvenated an old school board game that is transcending generational and cultural divides. This traditional game in the Hispanic culture is called, Loteria. It’s been around forever, ok… at least a very long time and has been adapted over many generations. Now, Mike has created a more progressive version and called it Millennial Loteria. We also talk about the stereotypes that Millennial Latinos are fighting, along with the lesser known-not yet appropriated-cultural...
Sep 19, 2018•42 min•Season 1Ep. 117
#116: In this episode of Diferente I interviewed Brenda Bautista, she’s a Dreamer, who like most of these young people, grew up loving this country and feeling as American as Daddy Yankee. I hope her story inspires understanding and empathy toward what Dreamers are experiencing, but most of all, I hope it motivates people to make a positive impact in the lives of our fellow Americans. To learn more about this episode, please visit diferentepodcast.com and click on episode 116. Connect with us @D...
Sep 12, 2018•39 min•Season 1Ep. 116
#115: My guest in this episode of Diferente, is a great example of how to live without regrets. His name is Shawn Boxe and he is a screenwriter originally from Windsor, Ontario, Canada, now living in LA. He’s written for HBO's Emmy nominated show, Silicon Valley and is currently a co-producer on BET's upcoming new show, Boomerang . Shawn is living every moment with mucho gusto and passion for who and what he loves. This is an inspiring story from a former tech guy who took a risk, changed career...
Sep 05, 2018•47 min•Season 1Ep. 115
#114: It’s easier to hide behind inaction for fear of failing or being embarrassed when you fail. But without the experience of falling and having the courage to get up again, we would never accomplish anything past ordinary. Remember what I said on episode 101? I said this show is for people who want to make an impact… And when you decide to make an impact, you must be prepared to face trying times… that’s where perseverance comes in. My guest in this episode of Diferente is Christian Heavens, ...
Aug 29, 2018•41 min•Season 1Ep. 114
#113: In this episode, my guest Doug Smith and I talk about getting real when it comes to loving who you are and dating as your authentic self. Because as you know, at Diferente we're all about growing, learning, and creating our own version of success. So what does success look like to you, when it comes to finding that amazing life partner? How do you even meet anyone these days outside of dating apps? And when is the appropriate time to unpack your baggage with the new boo? That's what we div...
Aug 22, 2018•34 min•Season 1Ep. 113
#112: This week on a new episode of Diferente podcast I had the pleasure of chatting with creative entrepreneur and fellow podcaster, Pam Covarrubias , from Café Con Pam Podcast. We bonded over several topics like what we can learn from the people we don't like... or sometimes hate. And how we need to stop comparing our success to other people's successes. "Pam is a Documentary Photographer, Brand Strategist, Podcast Host and Storyteller at heart who works with individuals to help them develop t...
Aug 15, 2018•36 min•Season 1Ep. 112
#111: This episode is all about creating your own version of success! With my special guest, Aundrea Posey, a producer, writer and fabulous woman, chasing her dreams of being a creative badass in Hollywood. To do what we love we must take risks, right? But what happens when those moments of self-doubt and sabotage attack us? Aundrea opens up about her struggle to embrace her unique identity and celebrate her personal journey. Plus, we chat about how to be a great story-teller through embracing y...
Aug 05, 2018•49 min•Season 1Ep. 111
#110: How can we be expected to keep up with all the latest trends, products, social media platforms, podcasts, movies, series, books, health kicks, hidden travel gems etc? The answer: We can’t keep up! It’s impossible, and that’s ok. It’s definitely not normal to be able to accomplish within 24 hours what you used to do in one week. In this "Living Diferente" episode, we explore how we can achieve more with less stress! Connect with us @Diferente_Podcast on Instagram and @AdiferenteLife on Face...
Aug 01, 2018•19 min•Season 1Ep. 110
#109: In this episode of Diferente podcast, I wanted to explore the topic of fear and how it affects our confidence. And I invited Adriana Alejandre, a Licensed Clinical Therapist in California, to join us for the ride! Adriana specializes in helping people get through trauma, grief, and loss. Most recently, she has become a disaster mental health worker to assist in national disaster relief efforts, including helping survivors of Hurricane Harvey and the Las Vegas massacre. If you’ve ever exper...
Jul 25, 2018•40 min•Season 1Ep. 109
#108: In this episode of Diferente Podcast, we hang with Super Bowl 46 champion and former NY Giant, Chris Canty. For those who don’t follow football, Chris spent eleven years playing in the NFL, which is a really long career in the sport! He’s now living his next dream... in broadcasting, as on-air talent. With regular appearances on Fox Sports One Network and a radio show on ESPN New York. Chris is a true inspiration for anyone looking to make an impact. In this episode, we chat about growing ...
Jul 18, 2018•44 min•Season 1Ep. 108
