In a raw and transformative episode of the AW Confidential Podcast, I do something I’ve never done before: I step into the guest seat. Interviewed by a licensed therapist and friend, Veronica Olivares, this intimate conversation peels back the layers of my healing journey through therapy, trauma, and transformation. With mental health statistics showing burnout […]
When powerhouse author and tech trailblazer Julissa S. Germosén sat down with me on the AW Confidential Podcast, it was clear this wasn’t just going to be a conversation—it was going to be a movement. Julissa, a former exec at Microsoft and Salesforce and the CEO of Mariposa Blanca, dropped wisdom, hard truths, and Latina fire […]
In a time where loneliness is louder than ever and kindness feels like a radical act, filmmaker Tracie Laymon dares to remind us of the healing power of human connection. In our recent conversation, Tracie opened up about the emotional journey behind her deeply moving film, Bob Treviño Likes It — a story inspired by […]
On an episode of the AW Confidential Podcast, I sat down with Amielynn Abellera—an award-winning Filipino-American actress whose star continues to rise across stage, screen, and voice acting. She can be seen in The Pitt, Max’s original series created by the dynamic John Wells (ER, The West Wing). Amy is the definition of talent with […]
Marissa Solis didn’t set out to be one of the most powerful Latinas in the National Football League. She didn’t study marketing. She wasn’t trained in branding. She once dreamed of becoming an ambassador. But as life often does, the path planned cracked wide open—and something extraordinary came through. Her story begins in the Rio […]
Raquel Castro isn’t new to the spotlight. She stole hearts in Jersey Girl at just seven years old.. Her role as Gertie, the daughter of Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck in Jersey Girl, was a perfect fit. Since then, the Latina has blossomed, showing her talents as Marisol in Fox’s megahit Empire, acting in Brooklyn’s Finest, […]
According to a 2024 Globe Newswire article, the global tequila market size surpassed $16 billion and is projected to continue flourishing. Tequila is one of the most competitive categories of spirits. The Industry, dominated by men, has been disrupted by women, who launch new tequila brands yearly. Dafna Mizrahi is the Founder of Curamia Tequila […]
Perfectionism is a trait that leaves a trail of endless disappointments. The pursuit of flawlessness is a losing battle. Human beings are, by nature, flawed. I understand what it means to have a deep-seated need to seek external validation. You live to keep up appearances and, by all means necessary, the thirst for recognition becomes […]
Gina Brillon says, “A woman’s brain is a 24-hour thinking machine.” She is so right! The native New Yorker who grew up in the South Bronx is a dynamic, funny, and intelligent Latina who has made audiences laugh since she was 17. Her content is relatable, some would say self-deprecating, real, and hilarious! If you […]
I have never met anyone who hasn’t been touched by music in some way, shape, or form. Whatever emotions you are experiencing in this moment of your, you can lean on music to make you feel better. I remember the first time I listened to Bachata, a 1994 song called “Medicina de Amor” by the […]
