WOWW Podcast

Ep. 168: You Can Only Lose When You Give Up

Today's Words of Wisdom Wednesday was inspired by an unfortunate circumstance with one of my rescue dogs, Mollie. Mollie was suddenly taken away by the rescue organization where she was adopted because of claims related to her vegetarian diet. I was told that due to her diet, a veterinarian had diagnosed her with various health issues related to her kidneys and heart. Naturally, I asked for documentation to support these claims and when I was told they didn't have it, a battle was initiated ...

Ep. 167: You Are The Author Of Your Story

Ep. 166: You Can't Change Other People

Ep. 165: Imperfections Make You Human

Ep. 164: Why I No Longer Make New Year Resolutions

Ep. 163: Noel Russell, Advocate and Adventurer

Noel Russell initially began her professional career in fashion. In this podcast episode, Noel shares what initially sparked her interest in social work and how she found a bridge between her past personal experiences and current passion toward social and community engagement. She believes that you don't have to be wealthy to help others and shares how her Mexican American family taught her the value of providing support to those around you. Whether it's through being present by recognizin...

Ep. 162: Las Pérdidas Tienen Lecciones

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Ep. 161: Losses Have Lessons

Lately, I've been contemplating and analyzing recent events in my life more than usual because of some changes that have led to feelings of loss. As an entrepreneur, I've had complete autonomy of my schedule, which has allowed me to move at a higher-than-normal pace. Because I became accustomed to this lifestyle and not being required to "check-in" with anyone, including myself, being exposed to a new routine threw me off course. I suddenly lost hours in my day due to a relationship and othe...

Ep. 160: La Envidia Nos Hace Daño

Ep. 159: Your Vision Is Your Reality

Today's podcast episode was recorded the morning after the 2018 Midterm Elections. I was inspired by all of the female candidates and the various adversities they were faced with throughout their campaign. I realized that our reality stems from our vision. Whether we think we can or we think we can't, we're right. Your vision is your reality, which is why it's so important that we define what we want our life to look like. It's also important that we believe in ourselves so our power is no...

Ep. 158: Confident Women Don't Hate On Other Women

Todays podcast episode is about the importance of women supporting women in all aspects of life. Often, I read negative comments on Instagram from women stating their opinion about another woman's physical appearance, which encouraged me to talk about this matter and share my personal experience regarding the occasional lack of support from women. The remarks are often unsolicited and nasty in nature, which leads me to ask "why?" What's the purpose of putting someone else down that is doing ...

Ep. 157: Tips to Help Someone With Depression

I am not a mental health expert or medical professional and therefore, only speak from my personal experiences with depression and what has felt like a life-long battle with something I have little control over. As I've mentioned in previous podcast episodes, I lost a close family friend to suicide when I was 16 years old. I, personally, had a front row seat to his depression, which exponentially became worse in a short amount of time. Because I witnessed the stigma and consequences of remai...

Ep. 156: Your Heart Knows Best

Today's Words of Wisdom Wednesday episode is about following your heart because often, it has the power to steer us in the right direction. There have been times when I've done projects that only withdrew energy from me and because I was not following my heart, I thought this was "normal" and my unhappiness was part of the process. What I've learned as an entrepreneur is that our heart is an indicator of our joy. Although we may not always reap immediate results of our labor, our heart tells ...

Ep. 155: Tu Voz Es Tu Voto

En este episodio de Sábado Sabio, platicamos sobre la importancia de usar nuestra voz porque tu voz es tu voto. El 6 de Noviembre, habrán elecciones en Estados Unidos, lo cual nos permite elegir a los senadores que nos representarán a nivel estatal. Votar nos permite tener una opinion sobre los temas que afectan distintos aspectos de nuestras vidas. Políticas que giran alrededor de salud, educación, seguridad, transporte y más están en las manos de estos senadores que necesitan de nuestra par...

Ep. 154: Use Your Voice To Vote

As two important dates approach, I began to reflect on the significance they have on my life. Almost three years ago, the most important person in my life suddenly passed away: my grandmother "Mamatita." She was a woman whose influence will forever live on. She taught me the importance of speaking up by showing those around her what courage looks like. She was never afraid, especially when the stakes meant sacrificing who she was. My grandmother taught me to do what was right and not what was...

Ep. 153: Who Are You When Things Aren't Going Well

Today's Words of Wisdom podcast episode is about our perspective, attitude and disposition when things aren't going the way we envisioned. How do you show up for others when your personal circumstances are less than ideal? Do you treat bystanders with rudeness or disrespect when they have nothing to do with the challenges you're faced with? Not being aware of these traits and characteristics is dangerous because they're only amplified when circumstances begin to improve. When the stage gets b...

Ep. 151: La Envidia Es Una Gran Maestra

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Ep. 150: Envy Is A Great Teacher

Today's Words of Wisdom Wednesday podcast episode is about envy and jealousy. When we're jealous of others, it often teaches us about our deepest desires, which can be turned into something positive. In order to see something in others, we have to be able to possess that ourselves. Therefore, if we're jealous of another person's relationship status and ability to attract love into their life, we are also identifying something we, ourselves, are capable of having as well. I discuss this topic ...

Ep. 149: There Are Treasures In Your Shame

Today's Words of Wisdom Wednesday episode is about shame and the importance behind approaching less-than-pleasant events in our life with curiosity. Facing our circumstances with a desire to know or learn more allows us to understand where they stem from and why they have the impact they do on our life. By removing shame, we often help ourselves and other people in the process. Acknowledging and accepting our own mistakes and hardships encourages those around us to do the same by identifying...

Ep. 148: The Only Constant Is Change

Change is an inevitable fact of life. We make plans, form bonds and hold visions close to our heart only to realize that nothing is guaranteed or meant to be permanent. Change is the only constant and the sooner we are able to embrace this, the more likely we are to accept the different circumstances that together, make for an interesting life. In today's episode, I share my journey as an entrepreneur and how I've learned to embrace change during various phases. When we begin anything, we hav...

Ep. 147: Just Jump

Ep. 146: La Vulnerabilidad No Es Debilidad

La vulnerabilidad no es debilidad. Al contrario, toma agallas y fuerza ser honesto con nosotros mismos y también con otras personas. Es fácil hablar de lo positivo que sucede en nuestras vidas y elaborar de los triunfos, pero durante momentos difíciles, son pocos los que se abren sin miedo al "que dirán." La misión de WOWW Campaign es promover la vulnerabilidad a través de episodios de podcast y eventos porque al demostrar que tenemos más en común que diferencias, nos podemos identificar con ...

Ep. 145: Angela Mena Lamm, Co-Fundadora de Mister Menú

Angela Mena Lamm es co-fundadora de Mister Menú. En este episodio del podcast, comparte varias lecciones sobre su vida personal y el emprendimiento. Cómo emprendedora, nos cuenta sobre los procesos que tuvo que pasar al inicio de lanzar su empresa y cómo ser flexible y mantenerse abierta a nuevas oportunidades de negocio permitió que siguiera desarrollando. También nos comparte sobre el plan inicial que tuvieron y cuales fueron las tácticas que tuvieron que modificar para que la empresa pudie...

Ep. 144: It's Hard To Want Something You No Longer Miss

Whether we're going through a breakup or craving a minimalist lifestyle, once we stop missing something, it's hard to want it again. Todays Words of Wisdom Wednesday episode is about our personal relationships and the shift in our perspective once we realize that we don't actually "need" someone or something. Heartbreaks can be devastating, but no feeling is permanent, so once the initial phase of devastation passes, it's likely that we'll see things differently. Realizing that the negativity...

Ep. 143: Crear Espacio No Es Algo Malo

A veces pasamos por momentos difíciles que requieren de nuestra atención. En vez de reprimir nuestras emociones, deberíamos de reconocerlas y crear el espacio en nuestra vida para identificar de donde vienen y porque están sucediendo. En este episodio de Sábado Sabio, comparto cuales han sido mis experiencias personales y profesionales con respecto a este tema. Después de que el volcán en Antigua Guatemala entró en erupción, me sentí deprimida e indefensa porque comunidades alrededor de mi es...

Ep. 142: Space Is Not a Bad Thing

Today's Words of Wisdom Wednesday podcast episode is about creating space to recover or rebuild. It's also the first episode I've recorded after the volcano eruption took place in Antigua Guatemala on June 3, 2018. It wasn't until recently that I recognized the emotional toll this had on many people in the country that in some way or another were indirectly impacted by the catastrophic event. Shortly after this took place, the country went into fight-or-flight mode which greatly helped with r...

Ep. 141: Todos Tienen Problemas

El mensaje de este Sábado Sabio es sobre el hecho de que todos tenemos problemas. A veces las apariencias distorsionan nuestra perspectiva al hacernos pensar que la vida de los demás es perfecta. En redes sociales, la mayoría de situaciones que compartimos están llenas de alegría, sonrisas y buenos recuerdos pero la vida está llena de altas y bajas. En este episodio de podcast, les comparto porque opino que es importante recordarnos que todos tienen problemas. Al estar conscientes de esta rea...

Ep. 140: Everyone Has Issues

Todays Words of Wisdom Wednesday podcast episode is about why WOWW Campaign was started in the first place. It's a message about inclusion with the intention of reminding people that we all have much more in common than we do differences. Everyone has issues, regardless of geographical location or socioeconomic status. Peoples problems are glorified in their minds, which means that we are likely to deal with a similar situation in a different way. Not voicing our concerns and insecurities 24/...

Ep. 139: Hay Suficiente Para Todos

El mensaje de este Sábado Sabio es sobre la abundancia. Tener una mentalidad de abundancia es lo que nos permite ser agradecidos y atraer cosas positivas a nuestra vida. Tener una mentalidad que está enfocada en la abundancia es los que evita sentimientos de miedo o envidia. Alegrarnos por los triunfos de los demás no nos quita a nosotros. En el podcast, comparto la importancia de no temerle a la escasez, ya sea en nuestra vida personal o profesional. Para cambiar nuestra vida, tenemos que ac...

Ep. 138: Rebelle Meetup en Volcano Summit

Rebelle Women y WOWW Campaign se unieron para realizar un meetup en Volcano Summit. Ambas promovemos la vulnerabilidad y la importancia de la energía femenina. A través de eventos y conversaciones, buscamos unir a las mujeres al demostrar que todo ser humano busca la paz interior, disminuir el miedo o ansiedad y mejorar sus relaciones personales. WOWW Campaign grabó segmentos de las conversaciones que se llevaran a cabo en distintos grupos que se formaron adentro del meetup. A todos se les hi...

Ep. 137: There's Enough For Everyone

Todays message is about the importance of living with a mindset that's rooted in abundance rather than scarcity. Having an abundance mindset allows us to help other people without fear that something will be taken from us when we do. An abundance mindset also allows us to look at the world with a broader perspective by realizing there's enough for everyone. In this podcast episode, I share why this is important whether we're going through a breakup or starting a business. When we're heartbrok...

Ep. 136: Rachel Ross & Averie Floyd, Founders of Casa Flor Designs

Rachel Ross and Averie Floyd are the Founders of Casa Flor Designs. Although they're now business partners, they first became friends after meeting in Antigua Guatemala and sharing a common passion for fashion and ethical clothing. In this episode, you'll hear how they share responsibilities as co-founders and use their natural strengths to manage their business. Rachel and Averie also share the various lessons that entrepreneurship has left thus far regarding fear and happiness. Although the...

Ep. 135: Colaboraciones Entre Mujeres

Este episodio de Sábado Sabio es una conversación entre cuatro mujeres emprendedoras sobre la importancia de las colaboraciones y las lecciones que ha dejado el emprendimiento. Gina, Dulce y Laura son Guatemaltecas que se unieron con WOWW Campaign para producir el primer evento: Summit Mujeres WOWW en Antigua Guatemala. Sin conocer a la fundadora de WOWW Campaign, confirmaron su participación al proveer sus servicios para que el evento fuera todo un éxito. Desde planificación de logística has...

Ep. 134: Pati Garcia, Fundadora de Dressy GT

Pati Garcia es una emprendedora Guatemalteca y fundadora de Dressy GT. En este episodio, Pati comparte las circunstancias que la llevaron a ser emprendedora y las lecciones que le dejó este camino y que la llevó a lanzar su propia empresa en linea. También nos comparte en que se enfoca para mantenerse motivada y no dejar que las expectativas externas determinen sus decisiones. Aunque Pati enfrenta momentos difíciles como todo ser humano, en este episodio escucharán su pasión hacia su trabajo ...

Ep. 133: Existing vs. Living

Todays Words of Wisdom Wednesday podcast episode is about the importance of placing value on your life in order to increase the quality of your existence. I discuss how changing and acknowledging the importance of my perspective regarding the subject shifted many of my behaviors. When my depression was in its darkest state, I wanted to simply exist and wished the days would go by as quickly as possible. Previously, everyday habits were done subconsciously and indulgence was non-existent. My g...

Ep. 132: Falling Is Not Failing

Making mistakes does not mean we've failed. Often, uncomfortable and negative situations occur to teach us something. Whether we have to learn something about ourselves or other people, falling flat on our face is something we should celebrate more often because they're learning experiences. In todays Words of Wisdom Wednesday episode, I talk about the various falls I've had, both personally and professionally. Each fall has been infused with insight and have often served as reminders to stay...

Ep. 131: Tough Decisions Are Never Easy

Tough decisions are never easy, regardless of what we're forced to do. Whether we're breaking up with someone, ending a friendship or a business relationship, fear of what others will say or how people will react can be a scary feeling. Today's Words of Wisdom Wednesday episode is about recent circumstances that made me evaluate not only my actions, but the importance behind the decisions we make and how tough it can be to make them. They're never easy, but they're not supposed to be because ...

Ep. 130: Keep Pushing Through

Today's podcast episode felt like a journal entry because of the series of events that crumbled (and then revived themselves) over the past week. Planning an event, coordinating projects, client meetings and everything else that comes with this role is hard work. I enjoy it thoroughly, but there are times when things are out of my control and I have no choice but to wait. When a client is due to respond, you can't force them to say what you want when you want. The entrepreneurial process is a...

Ep. 129: Tu Imaginación Es Una Manifestación

Nuestros pensamientos son los que nos lleva hacia la realidad. Antes de manifestarse en nuestra vida, primero tiene que existir en nuestra imaginación. La mente es donde todo comienza y se empieza a manifestar ya sea: ansiedad, preocupaciones, sueños y deseos. En este episodio de Sábado Sabio, platico sobre la importancia de ponerle atención a las cosas que aparecen en nuestra imaginación y como esto aplica en nuestras vidas personales y profesionales. Como emprendedora, era fundamental imagi...

Ep. 128: Tuti Furlán, YouTuber Guatemalteca

Tuti Furlán es video bloguera Guatemalteca, conferencista, escritora y conductora de radio y televisión. En este episodio de podcast, Tuti comparte algunas de sus experiencias personales y profesionales. Platicamos sobre la influencia que sus padres tuvieron sobre su vida y como ciertas tendencias influyeron su desarrollo personal, lo cual permitió que se convirtiera en la comunicadora que conocemos el día de hoy. Tuti Furlán comparte sobre que hizo que dejara su programa en television para e...

Ep. 126: Es Mejor Juntas

El mensaje de este Sábado Sabio es sobre la importancia de tener buena comunicación entre mujeres. Juliana Perez es la mujer con la cual más me comunico diariamente debido a que trabajar juntas requiere que estemos constantemente en comunicación. Juliana es la invitada de honor en este episodio para que juntas, podamos compartir nuestras experiencias y perspectivas sobre la importancia de la intención detrás de cualquier comunicación laboral y personal que se ha realizado entre nosotras. La u...

Ep. 125: Haz Todo Lo Que Puedas y Luego Déjalo Ir

El mensaje de este Sábado Sabio es sobre la importancia de dar nuestro mejor esfuerzo y de allí, saber cuando dejar ir situaciones y circunstancias. Muchas veces tenemos la intención de salvar relaciones que tal vez solo tenían que existir por una temporada. Y en vez de dejarlo ir, insistimos para que los resultados sean lo que nosotros queremos en vez de lo que quiere el destino. Lo mismo sucede cuando estamos emprendiendo y queremos encontrar oportunidades que sirvan como validación de que ...

Ep. 124: Do Everything You Can & Then Let Go

Todays Words of Wisdom Wednesday podcast episode is about the power and peace that awaits once we surrender a circumstance or situation to the universe after we've shown up with great effort, humility and tenacity. This message is not only about the importance of letting go, but also the importance of giving our best because once that's done, there's nothing left for us to do but surrender the outcome to the world. We are able to move forward and focus on the next opportunity because we're no...

Ep. 123: #WOWWednesday - Reveal To Heal

Today's Words of Wisdom Wednesday podcast episode is about the power behind revealing the things we suppress and are ashamed of. I share my personal experience with my lifelong battle with depression and how hiding this part of me actually made things worse. A lot of positive change happened as a result of being less afraid of what people would say and dismissing the possibility of shame. My life took a turn for the better the moment I decided to prioritize incorporating new habits and ritual...

Ep. 122: #WOWWednesday - You're Different For A Reason

Today's message is about embracing our individuality and the unique aspects that make us different from one another. Media, society, people and other factors often have a negative impact on the views we have of ourselves. External sources encourage women to be someone other than who they really are, leaving us with feelings of unworthiness and inadequacy. During today's podcast episode, I share my personal experiences with this topic and how I tried to change parts of my personality in order ...

Ep. 121: No Te Compares Con Otras Personas

La comparación evita que nos enfoquemos en nuestro propio camino. Aunque las redes sociales de muchas formas nos ha unido, también ha hecho que miremos solo lo positivo en la vida de los demás, lo cual ha creado una falsa ilusión hacia la realidad. Cuando depositamos mucha energía en lo que está haciendo otra gente, arriesgamos entrar en una comparación tóxica que nos hace pensar que nuestra vida no es suficiente. Cada persona tiene su propia trayectoria y experiencias que vivir, lo cual es i...

Ep. 120: La Influencia Femenina, Influencers Guatemaltecas Comparten Ideas y Experiencias

Influencers en Guatemala se reunieron en Restaurante Fridas en Antigua Guatemala para compartir ideas, puntos de vista y experiencias. El proyecto "La Influencia Femenina" tiene como propósito unir e inspirar a mujeres en Latinoamérica a través de conversaciones en el podcast WOWW Campaign. Stephanie Moreno, Kitty Florido, Lin Chang y Vale Menendez platican sobre las lecciones que ha dejado el emprendimiento. Dan su perspective como mujeres emprendedoras en Guatemala que han tenido que supera...

Ep. 119: #WOWWednesday - Comparing Yourself Is Unhealthy

Social media has both positive and negative aspects because it has allowed us to connect with people, but at the same time has also made us disconnect from one another. We all struggle at some point in our life but social media creates the falsa illusion that some people are free of suffering and challenges, which couldn't be further from the truth. This episode is about emphasizing the fact that the highlight reel (i.e. Instagram) is not real. Comparison is the act that prevents us from stay...

Ep. 118: Ala'a Agha Karss, Founder & CTO of Superiors ICT

Ala'a Agha Karss is the Founder and CTO of Superiors ICT in the Middle East. In this episode, you hear about many of her personal and professional experiences that helped mold her into the woman, mother and entrepreneur she is today. At 29 years old, Ala'a is the owner of a technology company she started with few resources and with the intention of providing herself and her daughter a better future. Ala'a considers herself a fighter who isn't afraid to leave her comfort zone and challenge soc...

Ep. 117: Deberías Haber Comenzado Ayer

El mensaje de este Sábado Sabio en el podcast es sobre la importancia de tomar iniciativa y no esperar el momento "perfecto" para comenzar. Valorar el presente nos ayuda a mantener una perspectiva realista que evita preocuparnos de un futuro que no ha sucedido. Durante el episodio, comparto porque me tomó años empezar el podcast. Al pensar que la perfección existía, eso evito que tomara iniciativa. Nuestro tiempo no es garantizado y está limitado, lo cual es importante recordar cuando tomamos...