It felt right to pause all full episodes of the podcast until next week and instead to take a minute to reflect on how this week's horrific events have landed on our doorstep, what we can do on a personal level and also what we should call our government officials to act on.  There are no words to contextualize the unimaginable pain that the loved ones of the 21 victims are currently living through. This is not an attempt at that, instead it's 15 minutes of holding space and thinking about we can potentially do.  All resources mentioned can be found here: https://vivnunez.com/blog-index/2022/5/26/helpful-resources-as-we-process-what-happened-in-uvalde-texas

Self-discovery is a life-long process, Vanessa Villela, star of Selling Sunset, advocates for doing that work. Between losing her sister and navigating grief to figuring what life in a reality show in real time, Villela has turned to the power of her mindset even more. In this episode she speaks to what she’s learned, what she hopes to pass along, and how she wants to use her platform. 1:00 — Meet Vanessa 2:30 — Finding happiness within herself 3:00 — Navigating her sister’s loss 4:41 — The sign that changed her career 7:08 — Getting cast for Selling Sunset 9:27 — Bringing a life coach for Christine on Selling Sunset + the power of a mindset coach 11:11 — On the pressure of being on a reality show 12 — How to mediate but still set boundaries 14 — Learning how to prioritize your own well being 16:33 — Has Selling Sunset depicted her well? 21 — Why she’s happy to be here FOLLOW VANESSA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vannevillela/ FOLLOW VIVIAN: vivnunez.com instagram.com/vivnunez SHOW NOTES: https://vivnunez.com/blog-index/2022/5/23/vanessa-villela-happy-to-be-here-podcast-show-notes

Elsa Massey is a blogger and content creator that focuses on mid-size to plus-size style....and confidence. She uses her platforms to speak openly about her mental health and navigating fashion as a form of self-expression and confidence. On this episode she shares more about how she built her communities on TikTok + IG, as well as how she community manages, thinks about style, and prioritizes her mental health. 3:00 — The Before and After of Preppy Style 6:34 — Put your style on first 7:20 — Feeling like she wasn’t allowed to have personal style 11:34 — When confidence is the first thing people see 12:50 — You have to be comfortable in order to be confident 15:10 — How TikTok changes lives 22 — Creator mental health 25 — Community management as a content creator FOLLOW ELSA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simply_elsa/ TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@simply_elsa Blog: https://simplyelsa.com/ FOLLOW VIVIAN: vivnunez.com instagram.com/vivnunez SHOW NOTES: https://vivnunez.com/blog-index/2022/5/10/elsa-massey-happy-to-be-here-podcast-show-notes

Style is more than the clothes you wear, it’s your personality and the confidence you work to carry yourself with. Karla Martinez de Salas, editor of Vogue Mexico, walks us through her definition of style and so much more. FOLLOW KARLA Karla Martinez: instagram.com/karlamartinezdesalas Vogue Mexico: instagram.com/voguemexico FOLLOW VIVIAN: vivnunez.com instagram.com/vivnunez SHOW NOTES: vivnunez.com/blog-index/2022/5/10/karla-martinez-de-salas-happy-to-be-here-podcast-show-notes 

Your inner critic is going to criticize, it’s what it does, but you don’t have to listen to it forever. Leadership and Business Coach, Mariela De La Mora, shares her tips on how to pass the mic to your higher self. She defines terms like “unlearning” and “reparenting” and offers guidance on how to actually start loving yourself a bit more. FOLLOW MARIELA https://www.instagram.com/mariela.delamora/  https://www.marieladelamora.com/ FOLLOW VIVIAN: vivnunez.com instagram.com/vivnunez SHOW NOTES: https://vivnunez.com/blog-index/2022/5/4/mariela-de-la-mora-happy-to-be-here-podcast-show-notes 

The Power Behind Your Self-Talk Week  This week, Liz Hernandez, founder of Wordaful, kicks off our "the power behind your self-talk" week. Liz started her career in radio and entertainment with on-screen/on-air roles at Access Hollywood, E! News, and MTV. Now, she runs Wordaful — a content destination and event series for anyone looking to tap into the power of words. In this episode, we talk through the jump from radio to running her own brand, how she builds inner strength and navigates imposter syndrome, and more.  FOLLOW LIZ Wordaful: wordaful.com Liz Hernandez IG: instagram.com/LizHernandez FOLLOW VIVIAN:  vivnunez.com instagram.com/vivnunez SHOW NOTES: https://vivnunez.com/blog-index/2022/5/2/liz-hernandez-happy-to-be-here-podcast-show-notes

There's nothing Vivian loves more than deep conversations, bright spots, and mental health checkins. Consider this podcast a combination of all of the above. In this episode, she reflects on why she's starting a new podcast, the space she hopes this carves out for those who need inspiration or support, and a sneak peek of Season 1 guests.  Welcome home, we're happy to have you and hopefully by the end of each episode you'll be happy to be here.