Vida The Podcast
Vida The Podcast
Rebecca Espinoza & Shay Frago
Welcome to the Vida podcast with your hosts Rebecca Espinoza & Shay Frago! Vida gives a voice to the voiceless. We’re giving you a taste of conversations and perspectives meant to expand your mind, open your heart, and ignite your soul. As multicultural women, we believe that everyone deserves equal access to information and resources that can elevate your experience as a human being. We have honest conversations with each other along with diverse leaders, teachers, healers, and creatives from all walks of life to discuss topics ranging from relationships, business, spirituality, and so much more. Regardless of your cultural background, socioeconomic status, or childhood upbringing, there’s a space and a voice for you here. Thanks for joining us we as navigate this vida together!
73. Creativity in the Age of Social Media: How Not to Lose Your Unique Voice and Authenticity to The Digital Noise.
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Rebecca and Shay reconnect after a busy season, discussing their experiences with social media and its impact on their personal and professional lives. They explore the evolution of social media from a fun app to a platform for creativity and business, the duality of inspiration and comparison it brings, and the pressure to maintain authenticity while building a brand. They also delve into the challenges of niching down in a multifaceted world, emphasizing th...
Jun 26, 2025
59 min
72. Embracing Singlehood for The Power of Self-Discovery & Self-Love.
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Shay and Rebecca explore the nuances of being single in today's world. They discuss the societal pressures surrounding relationships, the importance of self-discovery, and the particularities of attachment styles. Being single doesn't have to be a lonely experience - it's about learning to love being alone and loving yourself. This bestie chit chat dives into the value of personal growth during singlehood and the need for balance in life priorities. Through t...
Jun 19, 2025
1 hr 8 min
71. Radical Self-Trust and The Art of Letting Go with Shay.
Send us Fan Mail In this solo episode, Shay shares her wisdom on the themes of self-trust and the art of letting go. She reflects on her personal journey through difficult relationships and the importance of integrity in building trust with oneself and others. This solo drop is a reminder for anyone who has forgotten the power of their internal compass. If you can trust yourself, you can trust the decisions you make in your relationships, careers, and the life you choose to pursue. This is th...
Jun 12, 2025
43 min
70. The Gift of Grief: The Nuanced Journey of Experiencing Loss as a Human Being with Erin Ryan.
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Rebecca sits down with one of her besties, Erin Ryan, to explore the complex and nuanced topic of grief. Both Erin and Rebecca have experienced deep initiations into grief with the loss of a parent (at very different stages of life). The conversation emphasizes that grief is a natural human experience that can bring both challenges and gifts, ultimately deepening our capacity for love and connection. They reflect on their relationship to grief and the gifts i...
Jun 5, 2025
58 min
69. Are You Feeling Complacent? It's Time to Create New Edges for Inspired Action and Growth with Rebecca.
Send us Fan Mail In this short and sweet solo episode, Rebecca explores the concept of 'edges' inspired by permaculture design but applied to personal growth. She shares her journey of integrating this concept into her life, emphasizing the importance of a regulated nervous system when stepping into new experiences. The conversation highlights the significance of community support and the need for gradual transitions when pushing personal edges. This episode is meant to be a contemplative jou...
May 29, 2025
42 min
68. Wtf Does it Mean to Be an Adult and Do You Ever Truly Feel Like One?
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, your favorite duo explores the themes of adulthood and how they've redefined the experience of being adults. Through their candid heart-centered conversation, they reflect on their evolving perception of the meaning of adulthood and how that's transformed from childhood, to adolescence, and to now. Rebecca and Shay tap into their favorite parts about adulthood and the unexpected learnings they've received in this life of "adulting". They answer the question o...
May 22, 2025
56 min
67. Strong Female Friendships: Here's Why Women and The World Need Them.
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Shay and Rebecca explore the themes of personal growth, the significance of female friendships, and the impact of community on emotional well-being. They discuss their own experiences with life changes, the importance of feeling safe and accepted in friendships, and how media often misrepresents female relationships. The conversation highlights the journey of finding belonging and support in a world that can often feel isolating. The duo explores the complexi...
May 15, 2025
1 hr 8 min
66. Healing & Building Together: Feminine-Led Entrepreneurship with Lauren McFarlane and Janice Joseph.
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Rebecca chats with another best friend business duo! Lauren and Janice are the founders of KYIS Aesthetics but before they were business partners, they were best friends. They came on here to share the personal development and healing journey of starting a meaningful business with your best friend. From beginning to end, they spoke from their hearts as they explored the themes of healing together through practicing boundaries in their friendship and with thei...
May 8, 2025
1 hr 26 min
65. Financial Literacy For Women: How to Start Building Wealth and Your Richer Life with Ashley Feinstein Gerstley
Send us Fan Mail In this enlightening conversation, Shay chats with Ashley Feinstein Gerstley, founder of The Fiscal Femme, about the importance of financial literacy in our modern-day world, especially for women. They discuss Ashley's personal journey into finance, the significance of mindset in managing money, and practical strategies for building wealth. Ashley shares actionable steps for women to take control of their finances and build generational wealth, highlighting the importance of ...
May 1, 2025
1 hr 4 min
64. The Good Medicine Road: Finding Sovereignty Through Herbalism, Permaculture, and Witchcraft with Sarah Wu
Send us Fan Mail In this multi-faceted conversation, Rebecca Espinoza chats with Herbalist and Teacher, Sarah Wu, about the Good Medicine Road, as Sarah calls it. On this road, they navigate through the topics of herbalism, permaculture, and witchcraft as a journey home to self through the support of nature. Sarah shares her expansive wisdom and knowledge on spiritual ecology and on the experience of connecting to nature as a form of social justice. With 15 years of being a devoted steward to...
Apr 24, 2025
1 hr 38 min
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