Hola Mujeres! Happy New Year! We wanted to start off the new year with our very first Live Episode in collaboration with Chai Talks Texas where we got to talk to several women and their challenges and obstacles they've faced in a culturally diverse community. We are honored to have been able to speak in a room of so many amazing and empowered women. Also, shout out to Alexander Chase for the new intro and outro music! We love it so much and know you all will too! Be sure to give him a shout out ...
Jan 07, 2020•39 min•Season 1Ep. 34
Hola Mujeres! Happy New Year!! We bring you our New Year episode and go over the growth of Modern Day Mujeres and it's all thanks to you all, our supporters. We hope you have a healthy and prosperous new year and we can't wait for the journey ahead! We hope to stay along for the ride. We hope you enjoy this episode! Be sure to rate, follow, and subscribe. Find us on FB, IG @moderndaymujeres, and now on Twitter @moderndaymujer. Great news!! We are now being played on iHeartRadio, so be sure to fo...
Dec 31, 2019•55 min•Season 1Ep. 33
Hola Mujeres! We want to wish our Modern Day Mujeres family a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! 'Tis the season to wish one another joy and love and peace! Wishing happiness to you and yours. - Lizeth & Melanie
Dec 24, 2019•29 min•Season 1Ep. 32
Hola Mujeres! We had Michelle Lu from @18.20Crafts to share her story of how she started crafting and hosting workshops. Her love for helping her community and bringing people together stemmed from a calling from God. Michelle took vows and was a Catholic Nun for several years until she felt it was no longer part of her story and in her heart she felt it wasn't for her. Even though that wasn't part of her life anymore, she still she knew it was in her heart to have a space for people to come tog...
Dec 17, 2019•43 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Hola Mujeres! We are joined in this episode with Mayra aka MexDallas on Instagram. She is a local DFW food blogger, specifically TACOS! We discussed the importance of community over competition especially in the influencer/blogger world. And that if and when we all come together, we achieve a lot more we help the community grow. As you know, MDM is all over this! We believe there is room for everyone to grow so why now grow together? We hope you enjoy this episode! Be sure to rate, follow, and s...
Dec 10, 2019•1 hr 12 min
Hola Mujeres! We had Brenda from @theadolescentparent join us to talk us through her menstrual cup emergency and whether she would try it again.. Menstrual cups are an eco-friendly alternative to pads and tampons. There is definitely research involved and practice in getting them inserted right but don't be discouraged! We also discuss how many of us women are not familiar with our bodies and how we're all different as far as our reproductive organs. PS. Apologies for the audio! We had a technic...
Dec 03, 2019•59 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Hola Mujeres! We have special guest Melany Angelina aka CrazyMely joining us to talk all about how she made shopping her job by price matching, finding deals, and how she gives back to the community. She's a genuine soul that loves helping others and it speaks volumes for the large following she acquired over the last couple years just by showing others how they can save too. We hope you all enjoy this episode and get some tips and tricks from Melany. We hope you enjoy this episode! Be sure to r...
Nov 26, 2019•59 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Hola Mujeres! This episode we spoke with an ultimate boss babe, Laura Garza. She's a busy mom who juggles being a business owner, a soccer mom, and living her best life. Laura was voted by D Magazine's Best in 2018 and 2019!! Incredible! She shares her story on how she became a top insurance broker/owner and how she has defeated the odds against her. She is an inspiration for many women who want to take that leap of faith and invest in themselves. You can find Laura on IG @lauragarzaagency and F...
Nov 19, 2019•57 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Hola Mujeres, we sat down with Lizeth @lizcami on Instagram. We shared our similarities and bond on being Stepmoms. We spoke on struggles and successes but also shared real feelings of the social stigma that is the role of being a “Stepmom.” As a Stepmom, it all sets in even harder while trying to validate yourself and your role where you know you aren’t really “THEIR” mom. You didn’t give birth to them. You didn’t love them right away. That’s a pain unable to be explained. Let’s us know your th...
Nov 12, 2019•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Hola Mujeres! We sat down to talk with Ceci about her experience in being a surrogate mother for a family in China. How she got into it, her experience, and whether she would do it again. Ceci also shared her tough story of the loss of her infant daughter. The pain of losing a child is unbearable & our hearts are with all women who have experienced this kind of loss. October was Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Month & @nleeimages has created a GoFundMe in efforts to raise funds to ...
Nov 05, 2019•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Hola Mujeres! We were discussing one night how much we've grown personally into mature and level headed women after an incident that would have normally made us react differently...and we said GROWTH! It's been long personal journey for the both of us to be able to put our differences to the side for the sake of ourselves and our those around us and it's been life changing. Lots of personal growth involved bad decisions, self-reflection, patience, and so much more. Tell us something you've been ...
Oct 29, 2019•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Hola Mujeres! In honor of the spooky season, we talk about spooky and scary folklore legends we were told as children. Not just those but Halloween movies that have scared us for life! Were you told some of the same stories? What things scared you as a child? Tell us your stories! Find us on Facebook and IG @moderndaymujeres. Please follow, rate and subscribe and we'll shout you out on the next episode! Keep it creepy - Happy Halloween!
Oct 22, 2019•44 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Hola Mujeres! In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 to October 15), we discuss our Hispanic Heritage and it's importance to us. Listen to our feelings of not being Hispanic "enough" and how we're changing this thinking for our future generations. We also discuss the differences in cultures within our same community. At the end of the day, we all celebrate each other. We're all enough for ourselves. How do you celebrate your Hispanic Heritage? What things do you wish to start or...
Oct 15, 2019•59 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Hola Mujeres! We have guest Angela Sheree from The Ever Evolving Podcast join us today to talk about Women Empowerment and the importance of sisterhood. It's become such a big movement in the last couple years but how are we contributing and helping our fellow sisters. Listen as we discuss what women empowerment means to us, how we can help each other, and better understand one another. Be sure to follow Angela Sheree on IG @everevolvingpodcast and give her podcast a listen! Please follow, share...
Oct 08, 2019•52 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Hi Mujeres! We thought we'd lighten the mood and play a game that is circulating on YouTube and we thought we'd share our game with you all. We were definitely under pressure trying to come up with song lyrics. Hope you all make it through our frustrations, competitiveness, and constant giggles. The definition of a hot mess! How would you all have scored on this game? Or what songs would you come up with? Let us know! Make sure to listen to the end for some upcoming event ideas and let us know y...
Oct 01, 2019•33 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Hola Mujeres! Back by popular demand we have Chris AKA Alexander Chase back on for another episode discussing women knowing their worth. Do you know your worth? Is it important for us to put our best foot forward? Should we hold men accountable for treating us with respect or is on us to show them that? Also...Chris and Mel go on a blind date??? Let us know your thoughts, feedback, ratings! Make sure to follow us on Instagram at @moderndaymujeres or Facebook.
Sep 24, 2019•57 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Hola Mujeres! This episode may have some trigger warnings so please be advised. We go into our experiences with mental health and mental illness, how we cope, what it means in the Latino community, and what we can do to break the stigma. We also discuss some of the entries from our listeners. Please know that you are never alone and if you ever need someone to talk to, to vent, or just need a listening ear - we're here for you. If you are ever in a crisis and need resources - please contact the ...
Sep 17, 2019•1 hr 34 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Hola Mujeres! This episode we dive into what feminism means to us. Has it lost its meaning? Is it a negative word? We also discuss talking periods to our kids & what age is appropriate to let them know about their changing bodies. And is virginity really a patriarchal thing? Listen & let us know your thoughts! Follow us on IG @moderndaymujeres and on FB. Please rate & subscribe for a shout out on our next episode!
Sep 10, 2019•1 hr 25 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Hey Mujeres! Today's episode features a badass woman, Izarely. She is a single mom of 5 who works her tail off to provide for herself and children. She is a modern day woman hustler that will leave you inspired and empowered, because we all have it in us. We hope you listen and leave inspired by her story, her hard work, and her love and challenges as a mother. Let us know your thoughts, experiences, and feedback for us and Izarely. Be sure to follow and chat with us on IG @moderndaymujeres and ...
Sep 03, 2019•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 16
Hola Mujeres! This episode we get down to it and discuss the hot topic of sex. This is going to be a several part series where we discuss sexuality, shame, femininity, what we wish we knew and what we’ve learned over the years. Let us know your thoughts, experiences, and feedback on this topic so we can share and discuss. Your voice matters! Be sure to follow and chat with us on IG @moderndaymujeres and Facebook.
Aug 27, 2019•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Hola Mujeres! We had the privilege of having Amina from Aboudail Photography on this episode to discuss her life as a mom, new wife, photographer, and being an all around bad ass. She's so inspiring and hilarious! She will definitely be making y'all laugh! Be sure to follow Amina on Instagram @aboudailphotography to check out her beautiful photos and her funny as hell memes. Be sure to rate us, follow us and let us know what you want to hear! xoxo Mel & Liz
Aug 20, 2019•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Hola Mujeres! Mel & Liz share their most embarrassing and WTF moments. From kids to falling on our asses. Y’all are in for some laughs! Send us your embarrassing stories & we’ll share anonymously on our IG stories, @moderndaymujeres. We appreciate y’all!! Don’t forget to like & share!
Aug 13, 2019•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Hola Mujeres! We all know heartbreak is hard. It changes you as a person. Whether it was you or the other person to end a relationship, they effect you. Liz & Mel talk about their experience with heartbreak & breakups. We also discuss the ways that we’ve healed and are able to move on. Hope you all enjoy the episode! Make sure to follow us on Facebook and IG @moderndaymujeres. Please rate & subscribe! If you have anything you want us to discuss, make sure to send us a message on FB o...
Aug 06, 2019•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Hey Beautiful Mujeres! This episode, Liz & Mel dive into and analyze their astrology birth charts or natal chart. It's basically a map of where all the planets were around the sun at the exact moment you were born. Listen as we analyze and see if we think the charts are accurate about what it says about us. Make sure to let us know if you checked your birth chart and if you think it's accurate about you. Follow us on IG @moderndaymujeres and be sure to follow our Facebook Modern Day Mujeres....
Jul 30, 2019•51 min•Season 1Ep. 11
This episode we have guest Debra Cole from @1queencole and cohost from @royalteatv discuss the body positive revolution that is happening today. With all the social norms and pressures from society, how can we make this movement better for those who look up to us, and surrounding ourselves with like minded people who spread positivity and love. If you submitted your own Body Positivity story listen up for us conversing on what you all submitted. Make sure to leave us a review or rate us. Until n...
Jul 23, 2019•59 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Guest Alexander Chase joins us for Part 2 of dating chronicles. We discuss dating do’s & donts, online dating, sex, relationships, etc. It’s a raw & fun episode we hope you all can take something from & laugh. DISCLAIMER! DISCLAIMER! This episode is raw, honest & explicit.
Jul 16, 2019•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Hola Mujeres! In today's episode Jackie, from @jackieeatsvegan, joins us to discuss and share her 15 year vegan journey and lifestyle. She also shares with us how her family (meat eaters) have supported her and have slowly transitioned to veganism. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we enjoyed recording with @jackieeatsvegan ! Make sure to let us know if you liked this episode and any other questions you may have for us or Jackie. Thank you for listening!
Jul 09, 2019•1 hr 21 min•Season 1Ep. 8
This episode features guest and friend Gaby Hernandez. Like Melanie, Gaby does not have children and we talk about being the friend without kids. How do we manage our friendships? How do we deal with the outside pressures? Let us know your thoughts on this topic on IG @moderndaymujeres and @irise_ohwhateva.
Jul 02, 2019•51 min•Season 1Ep. 7
We have guest and friend Alexander Chase giving us his take on dating when it comes to dating and being with a younger or older significant other. Are there differences? Are there red flags we should look out for? What are the advantages/disadvantages? Is age really just a number? We want to hear your thoughts too! Be sure to let us know on IG @moderndaymujeres and @alexndrchase.
Jun 25, 2019•52 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Hola Mujeres! We have guest Brenda from The Adolescent Parent with us to discuss what dating has been like for her as a single mom of twins. Brenda discusses what she has learned from her experiences and provides advice to other single moms out there looking to date. Hope you all enjoy!
Jun 18, 2019•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 5
