One thing that consistently gets in the way of our efficiency at work, is when we don't have a sense of psychological safety. When this happens we don't feel safe to speak up, to hold others accountable and to be our most authentic selves. Constantly feeling like we have to police our own speech and thoughts gets in the way of our performance and creativity. One solution to this is creating an inclusive workspace culture. Creating an inclusive culture matters because a diversity of voice and opi...
Sep 14, 2022•31 min
Regardless of where you are on your racial healing journey, the majority of us will agree that racial oppression exists and it's all of our jobs, as human beings, to do whatever we can to create a more just, equitable, and anti-racist world. As a brown skin Latina, raised by immigrants, I've experienced outright racism. But, I've also propagated many racial stereotypes. I've been on the receiving end of microaggressions, and I've likely also been on the giving end. We all have biases. These bias...
Sep 07, 2022•46 min
You've all heard of the amazing US Women's Soccer Team. They're famous for their, teamwork, athleticism, and skill that brought home 4 World Cups. But, did you know that these badass, talented women had a special trick up their sleeves?!?! Turns out the team learned how to harness astrology and the different phases of the moon to their advantage. Astrology has been around for centuries and has really benefited those who have taken the time to understand it. I think about it as another tool in my...
Aug 31, 2022•56 min
On this week's podcast, I'm introducing you to my client, Dr. Sowmya. Sowmya's an incredibly optimistic and successful female physician. She came to me with one request. Could I help her unjumble her thoughts and create more mental clarity? You see, like many female physicians, Sowmya wears a lot of hats. She's a mom, a wife, a daughter, and a physician leader. When we first met, she had many big decisions coming up: a potential new job, a big move, relocating her entire family (including her pa...
Aug 24, 2022•38 min
I'd like you to meet my client, Tasha. Tasha came to me to solve one problem. Time management. She wanted her schedule to be more manageable and she wanted to be more present with her kids. Time was especially precious to Tasha because she has a young daughter who is medically complex with a terminal illness. When she came to me she had already tried outsourcing, hiring help, and working with a therapist, but she still didn't have the results she wanted. The only thing she was hoping to do with ...
Aug 17, 2022•32 min
Get your free copy of the Ultimate 5 Step Guide to Stop People Pleasing here . About the Episode When I was first introduced to coaching (feels like forever ago), I had no idea what it was, and I was a bit resistant to the concept. Since I didn’t know what it was I had a bunch of misconceptions. I thought I had to legitimately be broken or something needed to be wrong in my life to benefit from coaching. Plus, I thought my life was just fine as it was, so why would I need coaching? Here's what I...
Aug 10, 2022•24 min
Get your free copy of the Ultimate 5 Step Guide to Stop People Pleasing here . About the Episode How many times have you pulled back your own boundaries because you've felt guilty? If you've been socialized as a woman or have people pleasing tendencies (like me), odds are it feels really uncomfortable to set and enforce your own personal boundaries. You may feel selfish, scared or nervous that you'll make someone upset. The thing is, setting boundaries serves them just as much as you. And, they'...
Aug 03, 2022•10 min
Get your free copy of the Ultimate 5 Step Guide to Stop People Pleasing here . About the Episode Did you know the reason it's hard for you to achieve and sustain a new weight loss goal is also the same reason why you keep finding yourself in the same old relationship patterns? Let me explain. You see, when you're trying to achieve something you've never done before (i.e. lose 10 pounds or break the routine dating pattern), it's hard for your brain to conceptualize this new identity. Instead, to ...
Jul 27, 2022•22 min
Get your free copy of the Ultimate 5 Step Guide to Stop People Pleasing here . About the Episode When I was applying to medical school, I had to visit every campus and interview core faculty. After being accepted and joining the admissions committee, I learned that one of the biggest qualities I was being assessed for was my capacity to be a life-long learner. This means an ability to be curious, have a yearning for knowledge, and a drive for self-improvement. I know many of you can identify wit...
Jul 20, 2022•8 min
Get your free copy of the Ultimate 5 Step Guide to Stop People Pleasing here . About the Episode I used to procrastinate in the sneakiest ways. Instead of writing my grant, I'd decide it was the perfect time to clean out my inbox or organize my closet. Since this procrastination felt functional, I'd convince myself that it was no big deal. The problem was it never got me closer to my goals, and at the end of the week, I was really disappointed in myself for avoiding the task, again. If you strug...
Jul 13, 2022•12 min
Get your free copy of the Ultimate 5 Step Guide to Stop People Pleasing here . About the Episode For so long I struggled with insecurities when it came to asking for what I wanted. I was so afraid of being rejected or feeling like I'd inconvenience someone with a request. These fears showed up everywhere. At work, I was afraid to ask my boss for a raise and at home, I was afraid to ask my husband for help with the kids. Sound familiar? Turns out our brain's inherent wiring makes it more difficul...
Jul 06, 2022•12 min
Get your free copy of the Ultimate 5 Step Guide to Stop People Pleasing here . About the Episode Do you get nervous when you're about to give a presentation? Does your heart start to palpitate and your palms get cool sweaty? This used to be me. But, I decided I didn't want the messages I delivered to suffer from nerves. So I read books and took courses to certify as a public speaker. Now, I find a lot of joy in public speaking. I love connecting with the audience and delivering impactful talks. ...
Jun 29, 2022•25 min
Get your free copy of the 5 Step Ultimate Guide to Stop People Pleasing here . About the Episode I used to have an inconsistent practice with morning journaling. Then I learned one of the many benefits of a morning journaling routine is the deeper connection you build with your intuition, or what I refer to as your inner knowing. I realized the more consistently I journaled every morning, the more in-tuned I was to what I knew to be true. I was able to trust myself and I had more confidence in m...
Jun 22, 2022•11 min
The thing that is standing in the way of the big lofty goal you set and where you are now is a feeling. Setting the goals can feel exciting, fun, and motivating. This is because our brain releases dopamine when we set goals. But, doing the work to achieve the goal requires a different part of our brain. It requires the part of our brain that utilizes commitment and determination. And, that's uncomfortable. That's right, the feeling standing in the way of achieving your goal is discomfort. In thi...
Jun 15, 2022•7 min
Did you know you have a superpower at your disposal, that you can use at any time?!?!?! Something that's been used for centuries outside of the western world, accessed by some of our own ancestors, and also scientifically proven to work. What is this magical tool I speak of? It's the power of intention. Intentionality is an incredible resource. I attribute so much of my success to it. In fact, I remember exactly when I learned how to best harness it (7 years ago!) and can clearly see the effects...
Jun 08, 2022•13 min
ADHD is one of the most common neurodiversity disorders, however it often goes undiagnosed and untreated. This is especially true in high-functioning women who have achieved so much success in their life. Adults with ADHD may struggle with: Being Organized. You may catch yourself saying "I'm such a mess." Remembering to keep appointment. Being productive at work Being viewed by others as uncaring or irresponsible. Even if you don't have symptoms of ADHD, you likely know someone who does. In this...
Jun 01, 2022•47 min
When was the last time you advocated for something you wanted? Maybe it was the location of the next family vacation, or where to go for dinner, or what movie to watch for movie night. Guess what you were doing? You were negotiating. We often think of negotiations as something scary and very serious. Think: old men, dark suites, long tables. But, what if a negotiation was more like the conversation you have when you're choosing your next family vacation? Negotiations don't have to be scary or in...
May 25, 2022•20 min
Do you consider yourself a leader? If you're not so sure, let me make it easy… YES YOU ARE. Each one of us leads in our lives, whether that's in our homes with our kids, in our places of work or in our churches or communities. In fact, I celebrate my young kids leadership every time they share how they helped someone else or how they played with a kid who had no one else to play with. When I think about leadership, I think of always being the kind of leader or boss I wish I had. For me that mean...
May 18, 2022•25 min
Learning how to love yourself no matter what is one of the most rewarding journey's we take in life. This matters because the relationship you have with yourself is the foundation for the relationship you will have with everyone else around you. The more you love yourself, the more love you can give to others. Though this journey is incredibly important, it can feel overwhelming and intangible at times. It's not always as simple as some people make it seem, you've probably heard people say: "You...
May 11, 2022•20 min
Is debt a bad thing? If your gut reaction is yes, then I want you to ask yourself if ALL debt is bad? Now, if you're brain is a little confused with this question, then I want you to listen to this weeks podcast, where you'll learn an entirely new way to think about debt. Because debt, if used responsibly, could just be another financial tool to help you create wealth. On this weeks podcast I interview a friend, colleague and Money Expert, Dr. Bonnie Koo. Bonnie is a board-certified dermatologis...
May 04, 2022•44 min
Did you know that financial freedom is available to everyone regardless of your salary? That's right. And, the reason why is because creating financial freedom isn't about how much you make, it's about how much you choose to save and invest. On this week's podcast, I bring on my friend, colleague, and investment expert, Dr. Kate Mangona. Dr. Mangona is a Latina, mother of 3, and practicing radiologist, she's the host of the podcast Medicine, Marriage and Money, and co-leads a financial freedom m...
Apr 27, 2022•43 min
I'm thrilled to bring you a Latina leader in the personal finance space and the host of the award winning podcast, Yo Quiero Dinero, Jannese Torres-Rodriguez. Jannese has started a financial freedom movement in the Latina community, and as she describes on the podcast, it all started by accident and out of a need for her to get a better hold on her future. She's now on a mission to de-genderize (and de-machista-cize) money, to ensure all Latina's and women of color have access to the financial l...
Apr 20, 2022•32 min
We go to medical school because we are committed to serving our community. Along the way, we accumulate a lot of debt. We're often told not to worry about the money, that we'll make enough and we'll be okay. And, very rarely are we intentionally taught how and what to do about money. In fact, almost the opposite is true. As women, we're socialized to not talk about money, that discussing money is rude. And, if you were raised by parents in traditional gender roles, you may have also been taught ...
Apr 13, 2022•42 min
I'm a first generation Latina, daughter of immigrants, and I never believed wealth was for me. Why? Because I was raised in a house with the following values around money: The only way to make money was to work hard Women don't talk about money because it's rude and impolite to talk about money Being humble and serving others is more important than money I've always been 100% committed to serving my community so I never thought I'd have money. I didn't talk about money because I didn't want to b...
Apr 06, 2022•26 min
How do you want to make charged or difficult decisions? Do you want to make them when your upset, sad or angry? Most of you will say NO, but in reality, this is often what happens. When we're unhappy with a job, relationship or other circumstance, we have a combination of conscious and subconscious thoughts about the circumstance. When we make a change before examining all the thoughts, we're making a decision from a Charged Place instead of a Clean Space. The Clean Space model for making decisi...
Apr 01, 2022•17 min•Ep. 44
The Leadership Accelerator is a sacred place. Where we: Heal generational trauma End cycles of oppression Uplift our communities by creating more possibilities Create inclusive, compassionate, transformational leaders of tomorrow who are committed to making this world a better place. Join the Movement. You belong. Enrollment ends on 3/31 and program starts on 4/4. Enroll here. Have questions? Come to my live Q&A this Wednesday 3/30 at 630pm. Register here....
Mar 28, 2022•2 min
Disappointment is a difficult emotion. It feels so terrible in our bodies, that our brain is wired to do everything it can to avoid it. This means we'll often avoid asking for a raise, applying for a new job, or going on a date because we're afraid to feel disappointed if things don't work out. You may think what you're avoiding is failure (and you wouldn't be wrong), but at a deeper level, you're avoiding how failure makes you feel (hint, hint: disappointed). But, what if you were willing to fe...
Mar 23, 2022•20 min
I used to argue with my coach. I was stubborn, had a big ego, and when the things she said didn't match up with the way I had been living my life, then I did everything I could to prove her wrong. This was especially true when it came to people pleasing. You see, I was born with a gentle, kind and compassionate soul. But, because of what I learned growing up, mixed with some childhood trauma, and societal norms of how women should behave, I developed this deep need to people please and have othe...
Mar 17, 2022•14 min
Want to learn how to be 60% more productive without burning out? I'm doing something I've never done before, I'm teaching you the exact roadmap I use and teach my students in the Leaderhsip Accelerator, that will make you more productive and effective and free up your time to have play dates with your kids, or read for fun, or do yoga in the middle of the day. You have two opportunities to attend the free training live , Thurs 3/24 at 3p or Tues 3/29 at 11am PT. There will be a replay for all wh...
Mar 15, 2022•3 min
In last week's podcast episode we discussed the evolution of the inner critic, the internal judgmental voice in our heads. As you get older, your inner critic becomes your worst enemy, and the one thing standing in the way of your success and happiness. In today's episode, you'll learn how to weaken your inner critic, and instead strengthen your inner-sage. Strengthening your inner sage has exponential benefits including improving your overall happiness and joy and inner peace. In this episode y...
Mar 09, 2022•15 min
