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YES MUJER BUILD IT

Wendy Amarawendyamara.com

Yes Mujer Build It, is a PODCAST for ambitious mujeres who are wanting to build a life they LOVE.

Wendy will teach you what it actually takes to reach your GOALS! You will learn to manage your mind, implement strategies, and get into consistent action, so you can BUILD IT!

Wendy Amara is a strategic life and business coach- with over 16 years’ experience. She specializes in coaching ambitious Latinas who want to reach big life, career and business goals.

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Episodes

112: Redefining Consistency + Taking a Summer Break from the Podcast

What if consistency didn’t mean doing something every day, or every week? What if it meant honoring your own rhythm, your own flow, and knowing when to pause? In this final episode before summer break, I’m sharing a loving reminder that rest is part of the process, especially when you’re building something for the long run. I’m getting real about what consistency actually means, not hustle culture’s definition, but one rooted in alignment, energy, and long-term vision. I discuss the importance o...

Jul 22, 202516 minSeason 1Ep. 112

111: Why You Need to Know About Your Vagus Nerve

What does fainting have to do with stress, trauma, and your nervous system? A lot more than you might think!! In this deeply personal episode, I share a story that shook our household—and led me to discover the power of the vagus nerve and why we all need to understand how it works. I open up about my husband Joey’s recent health scare that left me calling 911 and sent me on a mission to learn everything I could about vagus nerve health. I break down what the vagus nerve is, why it matters for y...

Jul 16, 202530 minSeason 1Ep. 111

110: ⁠⁠Being Before Doing: The Real Secret to Reaching Your Goals

This episode is a special one.. I’m sharing a powerful conversation I had on Rafa’s podcast, In My Baddie Era . Whether you’re building your business or breaking generational cycles, this is for you. Rafa and I talked about: How I went from nonprofit burnout to becoming a successful life and business coach The concept of "being" work—why who you're being matters more than what you're doing The connection between discipline, authenticity, and self-love What it really looked like to take the leap,...

Jul 09, 202545 minSeason 1Ep. 110

109: What Do We Do Now? Reclaiming Power & Community Amid ICE Raids

The fear is real, but so is OUR power. In this powerful and heartfelt episode, I sit down with the bold and brilliant Natalie Garcia to talk about what’s happening in our communities, what we’re feeling, and what we can actually do in the face of ICE raids, fear, and division. You’ll hear two daughters of immigrants holding space for each other, navigating grief, rage, hope, and resilience. We discuss our responsibility as Latinas, especially those who have gained some privilege or power, and ho...

Jul 02, 202535 minSeason 1Ep. 109

108: ICE Raids, Fear, and Rising Up: How to Process, Act, and Heal Together

I share the raw truth of what it's like to live through the fear, trauma, and resilience brought on by ICE raids in our communities and how we rise together in response. This week, I come to you with a heavy heart and a strong voice. With ICE raids terrorizing cities like Los Angeles and communities being paralyzed by fear, this moment demands that we wake up, feel, act, and take care of each other. I reflect on what I’m seeing and feeling, and share tools for processing these intense emotions w...

Jun 18, 202527 min

107: Healing Your Inner Niña (Part 3): Your Worth Isn’t in the Doing

You are not your productivity. You are not your to-do list. And you’re definitely not more valuable just because you do more. In this episode, we’re closing out the 3-part Healing Your Inner Niña series with a truth many of us need to sit with: Your worth is not in what you do—it’s in who you are. I guide you through a beautiful reflection and a gentle process to reconnect with the joyful, free little girl you once were—and begin letting go of the deeply ingrained belief that your value is tied ...

Jun 11, 202524 minSeason 1Ep. 107

106: Healing Your Inner Niña (Part 2): Releasing the Guilt you were Never Meant to Carry

If you’ve ever carried guilt for things that weren’t really your fault—or weren’t even your responsibility—this episode will speak straight to your heart. In this episode, I continue our 3-part Healing Your Inner Niña series by talking about something I know so many of us carry quietly: Guilt . Especially for those of us who were the responsible ones growing up in first-gen immigrant households, guilt became a way of life. Guilt for not doing enough, being enough, or pleasing everyone around us....

Jun 04, 202518 min

105: Healing your Inner Niña (Part 1): Stopping the people pleasing

We’re kicking off a powerful new series to help you reconnect with your inner niña and rewrite the beliefs that no longer serve you, starting with the belief that you have to please everyone to be loved. In this episode, I open up about something I’ve seen time and again with my clients: PEOPLE PLEASING. I share how this survival mechanism from childhood, especially for those of us who grew up in immigrant households, can quietly control our adult lives. This is the first part of my Healing Your...

May 28, 202522 minSeason 1Ep. 105

104: Coaches Questions Answered

"I'm not going to fish for you—I’m going to teach you how to fish." In this episode, I dive deep into three of the most common (and powerful) questions I get from fellow coaches. Whether you're feeling stuck with clients who lose steam, wondering when to finally launch your group program, or navigating money objections during your sales calls—this episode is for you. I talked about: A special Q&A session just for coaches What strategies I use to keep clients motivated and on track—and why re...

May 14, 202537 minSeason 1Ep. 104

103: How to Market During These Times

We’re in challenging times—and it’s showing up in our marketing. What worked just a few months ago no longer seems to land the same way. The strategies, the numbers, even the energy—it’s all shifted. But one thing hasn’t changed: the importance of continuing to show up, connect with your audience, and build genuine relationships. So how do we keep taking action when the rules have changed? In this episode, I open up about what it really feels like to market in this current season. Things have sh...

May 06, 202533 minSeason 1Ep. 103

102. The ONE QUESTION to ASK Yourself That Will Absolutely Help You Reach Any Goal

In this episode, I’m sharing a powerful mindset shift that’s helped me—and so many of my clients—move through goals with more clarity, intention, and peace (yes, peace!). If you’re feeling stuck, heavy, or overwhelmed by what you see happening around us,, this is the episode you didn’t know you needed. In this episode, I talk about: The ONE question I ask myself (and my clients) that changes everything Why I’m calling this season a “leveling in” instead of a “leveling up” What I believe is reall...

Apr 30, 202525 minSeason 1Ep. 102

101. Results and Transformation from the Get it Done Mastermind

This is a special one — Episode 101 of the Yes Muhead Build It Podcast ! For the first time ever, I invited five of my amazing clients from the latest Mastermind round to join me on the show. I’ve never done a group episode like this before, and I couldn’t be more excited to share it with you. I sat down with Monica Avila, Patty Lopez, Monika Aldarondo, Brenda Juarez, and Pilar De La Cruz — women I’ve had the absolute honor of coaching and witnessing through massive growth over the last six mont...

Apr 23, 202547 minSeason 1Ep. 101

100. The 100th episode - What Makes Me Different from Most Coaches

Celebrate my hundredth episode with me as I talk about, consistency, building for the long run, what transformation really is and being an activist coach. I can’t believe we’ve made it to episode 100 of the Yes, Mujer Built It podcast! It feels like I just launched this show yesterday, and yet here we are—two years, countless episodes, and a whole lot of growth later. In this milestone episode, I’m sharing what truly makes me different in the coaching world. I reflect on the journey that’s led m...

Apr 16, 202530 min

99. How I became a Millionaire

I never had a perfect financial plan, but I made bold decisions, trusted my intuition, and took strategic risks. In this episode, I’m sharing how I went from living in a tiny backhouse to becoming a millionaire—and why I want you to believe it’s possible for you too. I’m getting real about my journey to financial freedom—breaking generational money beliefs, making smart investments, and building a business that changed everything. I’ll walk you through the mindset shifts, sacrifices, and key mom...

Apr 02, 202532 minSeason 1Ep. 99

98. How to Navigate Change

Change is inevitable, but growth is optional. In this episode, I dive into the challenges of navigating change, why our brains resist it, and how we can shift our perspectives to embrace transformation. In This Episode, I Talk About: - Why our brains crave predictability and how uncertainty creates anxiety - Three powerful quotes that have helped me reframe change in my life - The difference between change and growth and how mindset plays a key role - Why embracing discomfort is necessary for pe...

Mar 26, 202523 minSeason 1Ep. 98

97. Managing Fear (Re-release)

We're bringing back one of our most impactful episodes— Managing Fear with Master Coach Wendy Amara! Whether you're hearing this for the first time or revisiting Wendy's wisdom, this episode is packed with insights on understanding and working with fear instead of letting it hold you back. Wendy reminds us that fear will always be present—especially when we're stepping into something new. Instead of trying to eliminate it, she encourages us to "dance with fear" and use it as a tool for growth. T...

Mar 19, 202524 minSeason 1Ep. 97

96. The Vulnerability Hangover

Ever felt emotionally drained after sharing something personal? That’s a vulnerability hangover! In this episode, I’m diving into what vulnerability really means, why it’s such a crucial part of healing and growth, and how to navigate those uncomfortable feelings that come up after opening your heart. In This Episode, I Talk About: What a vulnerability hangover is and why it happens The difference between sharing a wound and sharing a healed scar The emotional and physical symptoms of a vulnerab...

Mar 12, 202530 minSeason 1Ep. 96

95. Protecting Your Energy

Are you unknowingly letting the world drain your energy? Do you know the importance and vital need of protecting your energy?? In this episode of Yes Mujer Build It , I dive into an essential topic that came up during a recent mastermind retreat —protecting your energy. After three transformative days filled with deep connections and breakthroughs, I realized just how important it is to guard our time, space, and well-being. As human beings, we are made of energy. At our most simplest form that ...

Mar 06, 202519 minSeason 1Ep. 95

94. What Would My Ancestors Do?

More than ever, I find myself asking the question what would my ancestors do? During this time of chaos and challenge., it is imperative for us to learn how to connect with our ancestrial wisdom. In today’s episode of the Yes, Mujer Build It podcast, I had the absolute honor of speaking with the brilliant Dr. Patty Ramirez. From the moment I first heard Dr. Patty speak, I knew I had to have her on the show. She has this incredible ability to blend the human experience with spiritual and ancestra...

Feb 27, 202543 min

93. From Struggle to Millionaire!

In this episode of the Yes Mujer Build It podcast, Wendy sits down with her Mastermind student , Marina Mondragón, a powerhouse entrepreneur, real estate investor, and founder of Wings of Kindness. Marina shares her inspiring journey of stepping into entrepreneurship, embracing financial freedom, and making a lasting impact on her community. Marina shares her powerful story of building her business, leaving her 9-to-5 job and acknowledging for the first time- that she has actually become a Latin...

Feb 19, 202534 minSeason 1Ep. 93

92. What You Can Do to Cope with Our New Reality

What does it take to stay strong when the world around you feels like it’s falling apart? In this deeply personal and raw episode of Yes Mujer, Build It , I open up about the challenges we’re facing as a community and what it means to navigate these times as a Latina leader. I share my own fears, frustrations, and the tools I’m using to build emotional resilience. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, know that you’re not alone—we’re in this together. 🔹 Reality Check : Understanding our new norma...

Feb 12, 202513 minSeason 1Ep. 92

91. How to Create Community During Difficult Times with Kayelani Vasquez

When times feel uncertain and challenges seem overwhelming, how do we continue to build community, find connection, and stay empowered? In this episode of Yes Mujer, Build It , I’m sitting down with the amazing Kayelani Vazquez, the founder and CEO of Boss Babes & Brunch—an international community empowering women entrepreneurs. Kayelani shares her journey from burnout in the nonprofit world to creating a thriving movement that connects and uplifts women across the U.S. and beyond. In this e...

Feb 05, 202528 minSeason 1Ep. 91

90. The Transformation of Taking a Quantum Leap

What if you could leap into the version of yourself who has already achieved all your 2025 goals? Welcome back to the Yes Mujer, Build It! podcast! I’m so excited to share this episode with you because we’re diving into something truly transformative: QUANTUM LEAPING. With all the challenges we’ve been facing, especially here in LA County with the recent fires, I feel like this is the perfect time to shift gears and focus on creating big changes in our lives. Let’s talk about how to become the v...

Jan 29, 202527 minEp. 90

89. You, Transformed with Wendy Amara

In this week’s Yes Mujer Build It, I joined Brenda Gonzalez of the Tamarindo Podcast. We discuss the situation and those directly affected by the massive fires in Los Angeles, how small businesses have shown their resilience during a crisis, and how it will take time for our community to recover. We also announced that we are teaming up for the Encuentro Retreat in Puebla, Mexico, and I invite listeners to join in and participate in the Collective Quantum Leap Experience. Our hearts are with eve...

Jan 22, 202553 minEp. 89

88. Simple Ways to Regulate Your Nervous System During Challenging Times

Our hearts are in LA. If you have been following the news, you may have seen that wildfires impacted various parts of LA County in California. In this week’s Yes Mujer Build It podcast episode, I provide three tools to help you regulate your nervous system during challenging times such as these. As we witness the community, organizations, and small businesses collectively coming together to provide resources and assistance to those in need, I want to remind you that taking care of your mental he...

Jan 15, 202521 minEp. 88

87. Lessons Learned From 2024

In this week’s Yes Mujer Build It podcast episode, I deep dive into three major lessons I learned in 2024. Most of my lessons came from failures that happened in 2024. And I choose to look at those failures as GIFTS. They are also gifts for you- because they will help you build from ease and flow. The first lesson I experienced was that what worked for me in the previous years was no longer producing the same results. This led to my biggest lesson in 2024. 2024 was the year when I discovered tha...

Jan 08, 202521 minEp. 87

86. The Question to Ask Yourself for 2025

Want to know how to guarantee you reach your GOALS for 2025? Ask yourself the right question. In this week’s Yes Mujer Build It podcast episode, I talk about a powerful question you need to ask yourself for 2025. “What can I let go of DOING so I can focus more on BEING the person who reaches the Goal?" Inspiration comes when you release the things you need to be doing to make room to focus on who you get to BE. When you spend more time connected to your Beingness- inspiration will open you up, y...

Dec 24, 202417 minEp. 86

85. What I Learned from Being STILL, and Why You Need SILENCE in Your Life

Over the weekend, I attended a three-day silent retreat. No phones, no laptops, no talking, no interaction. And did you know what happened to me during this time? Through the Silence, I heard my true voice. It felt so good to let go of all the outside noise. Through being STILL, I discovered calm, beauty, and self-love. In this week’s Yes Mujer Build It podcast episode, I discuss the value of stillness and being silent. We spend so much time in the DOING of our work, careers, family, and persona...

Dec 18, 202427 minEp. 85

84. Coaching and Therapy Distinctions with Cynthia Flores

Have you ever wondered what is the difference between therapy and coaching? Or the Difference between change and transformation? Well, tune in because we may have some answers for you. In this week’s Yes Mujer Build It podcast episode, I collaborate with Licensed Therapist, speaker, and the Heal and Manifest podcast host Cynthia Flores, where we discuss similar themes around transformational work, mindset, and what taking action looks like in the therapy and coaching realms. While therapy and co...

Dec 11, 202451 minEp. 84

83. How to Not Sabotage the End of the YEAR!

Did you know with less than four weeks left in the year, your brain is going to try to sabotage you? Your brain will work overtime in December to convince you that you have accomplished nothing or have not done enough in 2024. If you feel like this is you, then listen up. In this week’s Yes Mujer Build It podcast episode, I discuss the three ways your brain will try to sabotage your productivity with negative thoughts as the end of the year approaches and teach you how to prepare for 2025. I tea...

Dec 04, 202423 minEp. 83
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