In this episode, we explore the art of romanticizing your life—seeing the beauty in everyday moments and celebrating yourself as the main character of your story. Romanticizing your life isn’t about perfection or extravagance; it’s about shifting your perspective to find joy and magic in the small, routine things.
We discuss what it means to romanticize your life, why this mindset is essential for building resilience and positivity, and practical ways to bring this practice into your daily routines. From creating meaningful rituals like savoring your morning coffee to practicing gratitude and adding small touches of beauty to your day, this episode is a guide to making the ordinary feel extraordinary.
Listen in for tips, personal stories, and inspiration to start romanticizing your life today. Because your life is worth celebrating—every single moment of it.
Music by Penguin Music
Join Domenica and Gaby for a quick conversation as they talk about retail and its horror stories.
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A quick episode to share a New Year's Eve message.
Join host Domenica Escatel, as she talks to personal development coach Nancy Salmeron. You will get to be a guest of their most popular webinar How to be the ultimate version of yourself.
Nancy Salmeron, Founder of Believe. Change. Become. Nancy is a personal development coach and an inspirational speaker whose passion is helping individuals to fulfill their life’s purpose and come alive by identifying and pursuing their passion. Nancy advises people to face their fears and forge their own path, to not settle for a life that is not of their own creation, to live in joy and purpose, and believe in the power of their dreams.
She has an M.A. in Education and has written for Inspiring Lives magazine, Goalcast, and the Global Sisterhood blog. Nancy lives in California with her husband and two children.
Connect here: @believechangebecome
Join Host Domenica as she has a real and raw conversation with guests Bella Laura and Dr. Collin Knight. Bella shares how an unexpected accident on September 10, 2022, gave her a mission to share the importance of wearing a helmet.
Bella Lara is a Junior at the University of California Irvine. Dancer with over 17 years of experience training primarily in classical ballet. A long history of volunteering around the community and feel strongly that giving back to the community is very important. Professional ballet dancer with San Diego Ballet 2019/2020 season. Bella was part of the San Diego school of Ballet for over a decade. Bella has several sponsorships with Russian Pointe, Xiaoxiao Dancewear, LeaMarie Leotards, Mondor Performance, and Hannah Noelle Models, just to name a few. Bella is also social media manager for several big brands and a current independent Ballet teacher. Bella has extended experience in dance and her work in elevating the Latino community is "Excelente." To learn more about Bella and to connect, click the links below.
Follow online: IG: @balletcrazie
Fb: @Balletcrazie
Dr. Colin Knight previously served in the United State Air Force, has lectured at various universities, and operates as a Pediatric Surgeon, Dr. Colin Knight is devoted to ensuring the health and safety of our future generations. Currently working at Kendall Regional Medical Center, with an academic appointment as a Clinical Assistant Professor at the Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine at Florida International University, Dr. Knight is both dedicated to pediatric care and highly qualified to teach the necessary skills to others. He believes there are multiple facets to our concept of health. He is well-versed in proper diet and nutrition as well as fitness and training in addition to his expertise in pediatrics and surgery. His success is rooted in his value of working with communities hands-on, in order to reach tangible results that are effective long-term. Click the links below to read more and to connect with Dr. Colin Knight
Folow online: https://drcolinknight.com/
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Grab your cup of coffee or beverage of choice and join Domenica as she talks to her guest Sandra Guerrero from Red Wealth management. They chat about money and everything in between. Even a special appearance by Domenica's niece, who crashes the conversation.
At a young age, Sandra knew that she wanted to be her own boss someday. At a young age, Sandra becomes a mom to two beautiful girls while battling an unhealthy relationship. Sandra, found herself as a single mom ready to make a change so she decided to put herself through graduate school. Sandra did this while working a 9 to 5 job to provide for her family. Sandra obtained her MBA in Business with a minor in Entrepreneurship, Graphic Design, and Info Systems from DePaul & DeVry. In spite of this great achievement, Sandra was still struggling to provide for her girls living paycheck to paycheck, advancing at her job was difficult so she had to get two more jobs to put food on the table, pay bills, and put her daughter through college. One day Sandra got the opportunity to start building her own national financial services firm where she educates families on how to save, grow and protect their money. Sandra specializes in building leaders to own their own businesses through mentorship and systems. As a Latina entrepreneur, this business allows Sandra to help, educate and mentor other women that are struggling financially. Women who have a hustle mindset, looking to think bigger and step out of the normal rat race of corporate America. Sandra states the woman "who I was" a few years back, with a desire and will to succeed. Sandra's goal is to end the cycle of misleading information or stigma for middle-class women, by providing resources to the community with financial literacy, leadership skills, strategies, and a platform that can be beneficial to so many people. Sandra provides free financial analysis, one on one sessions. Want to learn about the 5 money mistakes women make? Download Sandra's free ebook located in her bio!
email: sandra@redwealthmgmt.com
website: https://linktr.ee/REDwealthmgmt
We wanted to dedicate an episode to share some tips to help you promote your business for small business saturday.
Follow our "La Tiendita" series on youtube that highlights entrepreneurs @chicana_inc
Desiree Bejines is the Founder of the organization, Happiness is Attractive, that is dedicated to helping womxn work and grow together through building a community of sisterhood, emphasizing in beauty, health and wealth. She is also the creator and host of DEZ TV, a TV series showcasing leaders in the community, sharing their stories and successes. Desiree believes that you can hit the reset button at any age and live your dreams.
Connect with her @dezlivelaughlove
Youtube: Happiness is Attractive
Brenda Flores Robles is a Texas digital and acrylic artist, writer and a handmade designer that creates accessories for every season. She uses her imagination and creativity to create artwork. Her purpose in life is to create and inspire through the arts and educate the community with real life experiences. Her background includes working in the Hospitality Industry in retail and as a waitress. As worked in the Education field as an early childhood teacher. Obtained an Associates Degree in Liberal Art from San Antonio College. a Bachelor's Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from the University of Texas at San Antonio and a Master's Degree in Elearning from the University of Texas A & M Commerce. She also has a podcast To Serve With Love to give others a place where they can share how they are serving the community with love.
Brenda loves to write! She has two books on Amazon Kindle Set Yourself Free and The ABCs of Hospitality.
Connect with Brenda: Here
Clarissa Hidalgo is a RYT (Registered Yoga Teacher) living in the California, Central Valley. She holds a BA from the University of California, Merced. Clarissa also runs her own business with private clientele and has contracts to run all types of yoga courses for businesses and organizations alike.
Her specialty practice is in-accessible yoga, yoga for everybody, and mind. She is certified through the National Multiple Sclerosis Society in Adaptive Yoga for MS and maintains an Accessible Yoga certification, she also has MS herself. Running both online classes and in-person private sessions for clients virtually; she customizes and modifies routines for everything and anything.
Clarissa has perfected her practice to fit the needs of the people while strengthening their minds, hearts, and bodies with self-love and sheer strength and empowerment. Working with many different organizations to bring free and low-cost yoga to the people; she is an Accessible Yoga Ambassador and a proud advocate of yoga for everybody. Her teachings can and will offer something different for all. Clarissa recently became a Birth Doula!!!!
Instagram:multiplesclerosismama
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Join Host Domenica Escatel, and her guests, founders of Queen de mi Coraźon Suly Altamirano and Patty Zavala. Join them as they talk about their journey in entrepreneurship. They strive to bring products that will empower both their clients and the artisans they work with.
Patty Zavala is the apparel and home product designer of Queen de mi Coraźon and also is a Graphic Designer and Photographer. She's an unschooling mama of two that rediscovered her journey of following her heart during her parenting adventures. She's a creative spirit raised in Sonora, Mexico.
Suly Altamirano designs the Jewelry line for Queen de mi Coraźon and is from Chilpancingo, Guerrero. She's a Jewelry Designer, Mexican Entrepreneur, and lover of culture. Driven by wanting to do her part in sharing and preserving artisanal traditions. Suly is also the owner of Tizana Mexicana, a Jewelry brand famous for its unique Talavera & Silver Pieces.
https://www.queendemicorazon.com/
Join Host Domenica Escatel and Guest Teresa Esquives as they talk about the importance of having a life insurance plan and being prepared for retirement. Teresa shares her personal experience on why she is determined to share this information with the latino community. This episode will be in spanish.
Únase a la anfitriona Domenica Escatel y la invitada Teresa Esquives mientras hablan sobre la importancia de tener un plan de seguro de vida y estar preparados para la jubilación. Teresa comparte su experiencia personal sobre por qué está decidida a compartir esta información con la comunidad latina. Este episodio será en español.
Presently, Teresa has the role of managing the day to day tasks for her transportation brokerage business, which was established in September of 2016. As well as fulfilling her role as a life agent for the state of California. Before starting the business, (and to this day) Teresa has participated in numerous courses and skill building sessions in order to learn how to successfully fulfill her roles. Teresa holds a B.S. degree from CSU Stanislaus, in Business Administration with concentrations in Human Resources and Finance. She is excited to continue growing her businesses and for the growth to lead to giving back to her community.
Actualmente, Teresa tiene la función de administrar las tareas diarias de su negocio de corretaje de transporte, que se estableció en septiembre de 2016. Además de cumplir con su rol como agente de vida para el estado de California. Antes de comenzar el negocio, (y hasta el día de hoy) Teresa ha participado en numerosos cursos y sesiones de desarrollo de habilidades para aprender cómo cumplir con éxito sus roles. Teresa tiene un B.S. Licenciatura de CSU Stanislaus, en Administración de Empresas con concentración en Recursos Humanos y Finanzas. Está emocionada de seguir haciendo crecer sus negocios y de que el crecimiento la lleve a retribuir a su comunidad.
Teresa Esquivez
Owner of Newman Freight LLC
CSU Stanislaus, Graduate School of Business Administration
LinkedIn Profile: Teresa Esquivez
https://www.linkedin.com/in/teresa-esquivez-b5651886
Instagram: teresa_meansbusiness
Company’s Facebook Page: Newman Freight
Savannah Maria Williams, ranked 2021’s Top 10 Outstanding Women in Stanislaus County, is an entrepreneur of Modesto, who has always had a heart for people. She is a writer of literature, poems, curriculum and film. She is a motivational speaker, who has presented at the Stanislaus County Fair, Modesto City School's events, and Youth Conferences. She is a former college and semi-pro basketball player; with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and certification in Sports Business. In 2010 her and her brother Josh began Thanks4Giving, an organization that feeds those who are less fortunate and provides, clothes, groceries and toys for the kids. In 2015 she started a girls empowerment initiative, The Power in HER - that lead to a collaboration in 2017, and she is now the President of She Became. In 2018 she started the Holiday Basketball Drive & Giveaway, with 12 basketballs donated and grew to 110 in 2020. Savannah has directed a 3 on 3 basketball tournament, camp and private training sessions. She is the former President of the United Black Student Union of California, Central Region. From 2018 - 2020 she has chaired the NAACP’s Black Graduates Recognition Ceremony. She briefly worked with the Boys & Girls Club. She has coached Track & Field (long/triple jump) at Enochs High School and basketball at Cardozo Middle School. She continues her love of basketball through her clothing brand, HOOP vida and events throughout the year with Grind Season Athletics. Savannah is proud to contribute to her community as a business owner of an online digital business, SWIPRODUCTIONS.COM.
https://www.instagram.com/swiproductions/
https://www.instagram.com/hoopvidabrand/
Special appearance by Abby age 6
Mariely Sylvette Martínez is a Marketing Strategist, Branding Consultant and Professional Coach. It is her mission is to train and advise entrepreneurs to build their professional brand and to attract their most ideal clients. Mariely also offers brand and podcast auditing services as well as an exclusive Branding program where her company assists professionals to strengthen and renew their presence on the Internet and social networks. She facilitates conferences and workshops on Branding topics, the effective use of Linkedin and on Podcasting as tools to boost your brand and your business. She is currently the host and producer of the PodQueens Latinas podcast and co-host and co-producer of the Divinas y Empresarias podcast. She has a Master's Degree in Communications with a specialty in Public Relations and a Bachelor's Degree in Marketing Management. In addition, she is a Certified Professional Coach - Mentor and Trainer certified in The Principles of Success by the Canfield Training Institute. He has more than 15 years of professional experience in the corporate sector and more than 10 years in his private practice.
Mariely Sylvette Martínez es estratega de Márketing, consultora de branding y coach profesional. Su misión es capacitar y asesorar emprendedores y empresarios para construir su marca profesional para atraer a sus clientes más ideales. Ofrece servicios de auditorías de marca y de podcasts y un exclusivo programa de Branding donde asiste a profesionales a fortalecer y renovar su presencia en Internet y redes sociales. Facilita conferencias y talleres sobre temas de Branding, el uso efectivo de Linkedin y sobre Podcasting como herramientas para impulsar su marca y su negocio. Actualmente es la conductora y productora del podcast PodQueens Latinas y co-anfitriona y co-productora del podcast Divinas y Empresarias. Cuenta con una Maestría en Comunicaciones con una especialidad en Relaciones Públicas y un Bachillerato en Gerencia de Mercadeo. Además, es Coach - Mentor profesional certificada y Trainer certificada en Los Principios del Éxito por el Canfield Training Institute.Cuenta con más de 15 años de experiencia profesional en el sector corporativo y más de 10 años en su práctica privada.
This episode will be in spanish.
Sitio web: marielysylvette.net
Clubhouse: @Marielysylvette
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarielySylvette/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marielysylvette/
Podcasts: PodQueens Latinas, Divinas & Empresarias
Join Host Domenica Escatel, as She talks to founder Lily Robles od Amorami Wellness Center as they talk everything wellness.
Lily Robles is an Intuitive Wellness Coach. Liliana is the founder and owner of Amorami Wellness Center. She has played a key role in promoting health and wellness practices, as well as teaching various holistic and complementary healing modalities throughout California. Liliana is a vital part of her community, inspiring women, children and families through groups, conferences, circles, retreats and public talks to discover or rediscover practices that fit within their individual culture, customs and values.
Website: Click Here
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Miranda LaRee found a love for holistic healing modalities through her own journey of healing. From childhood trauma and repressed emotions to depression and anxiety, she received loving guidance to help her heal and transform.
She is now on a mission to help you do the same.
You are not alone in this; whether you want to get over your past or simply reduce your stress, Miranda will be there for you every step of the way.
Follow Miranda by clicking the links below.
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Founder of The School of the Healing Artes, Bruja, Hypnotist & Soul Coach
Vanessa C. Codorniu is an acclaimed psychic medium with 25 years of experience and more than 10,000 individual sessions. She is a Bruja and Latinx teacher of intuition and clinical hypnosis, with a focus on healing ancestral trauma/patterns through hypnosis. A secret weapon for CEOs and entrepreneurs all around the U.S. and the Latin American world, Vanessa is most passionate about helping individuals develop their own inner resources, especially through intuition development and mindfulness tools.
Vanessa is the founder of Intuitive Leverage™, an 8-week intuition boot camp that gives structure to the invisible so participants can make their sensitivity their greatest advantage in life and business. Nacimos Magicos – Born Magical is her 8-week Intuitive Journey Deepening Our Gifts, Honoring Our Ancestors and Reclaiming Our Sacred Inheritance through The School of The Healing Artes.
Since the start of sheltering-in-place, Vanessa has been dedicated to serving her bilingual (English and Spanish) global audience. She's hosting free Monday Night Healing Circles and has certified nearly 250 new reiki practitioners virtually (for a "pay what you can" donation) since quarantine began, empowering therapists, first responders such as nurses and EMTs, and moms and dads to have a therapeutic modality at their fingertips to support their family, friends, and clients.
This renowned Argentine-American started doing readings at age 16 after her family confirmed that she was seeing and knowing things accurately about people who were no longer with them. She guides seekers to break through fears and connect to the practical power of their intuition so they can serve the world powerfully with their gifts. She created her school to stand for diversity, inclusivity, and accessibility for underrepresented BIPOC communities, and hopes to continue supporting the next generation of leaders and healers for years to come. Listen for more on her podcast, The Biz Bruja Podcast.
Website:https://thebizbruja.com/
Instagram: click here
Ina Coveney is a Lead Generation Expert and the founder of The Global Phenomenon, a community and podcast where new entrepreneurs gain the confidence and strategy to create global businesses from day 1. Ina's signature lead generation system of monetizing small audiences was born serendipitously when she was teaching her clients about their online presence when suddenly they were getting clients almost by accident. That's when she knew that learning how to sell started way before the sales call: it started at first contact. Now she teaches new entrepreneurs how to get leads and clients, even if they just started out.
Ina has been featured on NBC News, USA Today, Business.com, Change Creator Magazine, and podcasts She's Making an Impact, She Breaks Thru, and PodQueens Latinas. She is also a featured speaker in General Assembly tech and business panels nationwide.
Website: https://www.inacoveney.com/
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Jude Salazar was born in Tejupilco, Mexico and raised in Chicago, IL. She is now an Actress, Writer and Activist living in Los Angeles, CA. She attended the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign where she majored in Psychology with a minor in Communications. In her senior year of college she was accepted to the John Marshall School of Law in Chicago where she would graduate in July 2015.
Upon graduation, Jude took a trip out to Los Angeles and realized it was time to make California her permanent home. Months after moving to Los Angeles, a creative spark was reignited and she signed on with her first print and commercial agents. She has now begun using her law degree and experience both in front and behind the camera, to consult creatives and brands who are struggling to bring their creative goals to life. Her main focus has become using her art as a means of spreading a message on women empowerment and women’s rights. Her ultimate goal is to be in a Star Wars movie and lead the Jedi in a successful rebellion. Hey, a girl can dream right?
Norma Darnell was born and raised in Nogales Az a small border town. Her parents were immigrants from Mexico with no education. Her father taught himself English by studying late at night . His determination for a better future was instilled in Norma. She skipped play dates and studied books and watched Sesame Street to be able to learn English.
Norma was the first in her family to obtain a degree . She worked in social work for six years and advocated for low-income families . Norma created and developed a low income housing that helped families obtain income and housing stability . The housing program Vida Nueva obtained a presidential award .
Norma transitioned to being a stay at home Mom of two toddler. She continues to dream big knowing that she can instill values in her children to dream big . Norma has an Etsy shop where she creates trendy Mom tees and recovery statement Tees.
Instagram @forsuchatimeasthis
