Best Jefa Podcasts (2025)

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podcast transition 10:53

2M ago10:53

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trigger warnings: motorcycle sounds in background, car sounds, loud noises.special announcement: check out our new YouTube channel @lasmalandrinaspodcastBy LasMalandrinasPodcast

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S9 Ep26: Career Strategist Alondra Canizal Hsu says "Get that dinero" 22:34

2M ago22:34

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In this episode, Vira chats with Alondra, from Soluna Career Consulting, about navigating career transitions and asking for more money or a promotion in this current climate. This episode is not to be missed! Reach out to Alondra with questions about your next career move: https://solunacareer.com/ Follow on IG: @solunacareerpdx…

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FINALE: Full circle. A journey of transformation and gratitude with Thaisa Fernandes 🇧🇷🏳️‍🌈 47:44

5M ago47:44

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Thaisa Fernandes is a Senior Program Manager and design enthusiast who blends strategy, creativity, and user-centered approach to build impactful products. She is also a social entrepreneur dedicated to building communities and elevating Latinx and Caribbean voices through projects like Latinx in Power and PM101. In this episode, we explore the jou…

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jugando 28:40

5M ago28:40

28:40

trigger warnings: loud voices and loud soundstoday’s episode we decide to play a game of hot potatoe with a special guest appearance of esme’s youngest.By LasMalandrinasPodcast

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revisiting jefas de jefas 36:18

5M ago36:18

36:18

trigger warning: loud background noises.We acknowledge we are now the jefa de jefas as we discuss the past three years of our growth.By LasMalandrinasPodcast

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malandriando through march 25:49

5M ago25:49

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trigger warning: loud background noises and a yellToday we discuss our monthly check in if march.By LasMalandrinasPodcast

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S9 Ep25: Part 2 of Money doesn't heal everything - Special Guest Maya Muñoz-Tobón 17:49

5M ago17:49

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Maya Muñoz-Tobón is a Somatic Movement Educator and Facilitator that shares simple actions you can take to make big changes. Learn more about Maya's work here: MayavitaBy Natalie Torres-Haddad

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S9 Ep24: Money doesn't heal everything - Special Guest Maya Muñoz-Tobón 21:41

6M ago21:41

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Maya Muñoz-Tobón is a Somatic Movement Educator and Facilitator that shares simple actions you can take to make big changes. Learn more about Maya's work here: Mayavita Follow her on InstagramBy Natalie Torres-Haddad

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short and sweet like february 19:37

6M ago19:37

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trigger warnings: crazy scratching the door.our monthly check in. we briefly discuss how our month was.By LasMalandrinasPodcast

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meow meow 1:10:42

6M ago1:10:42

1:10:42

trigger warnings: loud noises, loud voices, and background noises.we chit chat about marimar’s cats and remember the memories of their silliness and how they came to be.By LasMalandrinasPodcast

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revisiting luto 47:36

6M ago47:36

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trigger warnings: mention of grief, death, and funerals.we discuss our previous episode crossroadz de luto.By LasMalandrinasPodcast

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S9 Ep23: WHOA! 2025 Valentine's Day Spending 5:43

6M ago5:43

5:43

In this episode, Vira reads off some stats on Valentine's Day spending this year. It's pretty shocking!By Natalie Torres-Haddad

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Creative Expression with Fran Meneses 🇨🇱🏳️‍🌈 51:14

6M ago51:14

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Fran Meneses (she/they) is a queer illustrator, author, and content creator based in Brooklyn, NYC. While working on projects and comics, Fran enjoys sharing her life's ups and downs on her YouTube channel and social media. In this episode, Fran will share how her cultural background profoundly influences her work, highlighting the impact of person…

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rage against the fear 1:22:31

7M ago1:22:31

1:22:31

trigger warning: loud noises, background noises, and loud voices.we discuss releasing fear, becoming fearless, and acknowledging that rage is an emotion that should not be suppressed in one’s healing journey.By LasMalandrinasPodcast

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The Story Behind the Cookbook with Izabelle Alvares 🇧🇷 30:12

7M ago30:12

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Izabelle Alvares (she/her) is a graphic designer and art director with 15 years of experience blending editorial design, branding, and experiential design. She views design as a catalyst for meaningful social change and thrives on projects that celebrate collective intelligence and diverse perspectives. For Izabelle, food is more than sustenance—it…

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healing journey 59:54

7M ago59:54

59:54

trigger warning: mention of addiction, loud noises, and loud voices.We discuss our experiences working for the same company and the lack of professionalism around us.By LasMalandrinasPodcast

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who art thou 39:35

7M ago39:35

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trigger warning: loud noises, and loud voiceswe chit chat about living within our parents shadows and learning to find our own identity.By LasMalandrinasPodcast

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S9 Ep22: 2025... que paso? 7:45

7M ago7:45

7:45

2025 acaba de comenzar y ¡qué pesado!By Natalie Torres-Haddad

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revisting boundaries 1:19:07

7M ago1:19:07

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trigger warning: background noises and loud noises We discuss previous episodes “family tree” and “oveja negra”.By LasMalandrinasPodcast

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S9 Ep21: Dang 2025, you wasted no time! 23:28

7M ago23:28

23:28

Natalie and Vira are officially back and they did not expect for 2025 to already be as eventful as it has been. They talk about the LA wildfires, Podfest 2025 and goals for the year. Thanks for listening.By Natalie Torres-Haddad

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laughing together or laughing at us 59:31

7M ago59:31

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trigger warning: loud noises and background noise.we discuss humor as a coping mechanism. learning from bullied experiences. acknowledgment of the effects humor as a survival skill taught us to navigate our ways to cope through our lives.By LasMalandrinasPodcast

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21: Part 2: The Purpose Code with Jordan Grumet 19:57

7M ago19:57

19:57

Welcome back to Part 2 of our interview with Jordan Grumet, MD.By Natalie Torres-Haddad

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S9 Ep20: Your Purpose Code - PART ONE with Special Guest Jordan Grumet, MD P 20:32

8M ago20:32

20:32

Doc G returns to tell us all about his new book, The Purpose Code. Be ready to gain new perspective on what it means to find your purpose. This is a heart-warming and heart-opening episode. Enjoy. Get your copy HEREBy Natalie Torres-Haddad

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S9 Ep19: Hablamos con la escritora de "Jefa in Training" 13:25

8M ago13:25

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En este episodio en español hablamos con, Ashley K Stoyanov Ojeda, sobre su libro, sus experiencias y sus próximos proyectos.By Natalie Torres-Haddad

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where have we been locas?! 38:22

9M ago38:22

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update on our vidas since you last heard of us lol. trigger warnings: loud voices, rocking chair noises (question mark), loud background noises.By LasMalandrinasPodcast

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S9 Ep18: Buying a home is the easy part. Prepping is where it gets tough. 22:49

9M ago22:49

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In this episode, Vira speaks with Verenice Leon-Hurtado, a mortgage loan officer that is dedicated to preparing the next generation of Latino homeowners. Linkedin: Verenice Leon-HurtadoBy Natalie Torres-Haddad

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Inspiring the Next Generation of Engineers with Martín Vargas-Vega 🇲🇽 39:24

9M ago39:24

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Martín Vargas-Vega (he/him) is a non-traditional Software Engineer with a heart for philanthropy and a passion for community empowerment. Martín’s impressive experience spans leading product development from front-end to back-end, mentoring the next generation of engineers, and making significant contributions to company growth. He was a founding e…

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S9 Ep17: A "Jefa in Training" journey with Ashley K. Stoyanov Ojeda 18:10

9M ago18:10

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By Natalie Torres-Haddad

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Guest Andria Muñoz - Andria's Tienda 57:04

9M ago57:04

57:04

I absolutely loved recording this episode and I know you'll love hearing all about Andria's growth as a CEO and jewelery designer. Her journey is so inspiring and she has so much great advice and insights for other business owners. This is an episode you'll listen to on repeat. ✨ Connect & shop with Andria: ✨ Shop her website: https://andriastienda…

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Confidence in the Tech Industry with Thais Campbell 🇧🇷 35:35

10M ago35:35

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Thais Campbell (she/her) is a Customer Success Manager specializing in driving product adoption and empowering customers to effectively leverage HubSpot's software. With over six years of experience in Inbound Marketing, Community Building, and Customer Success, Thais is passionate about building strong client relationships and enhancing customer r…

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The Marginalization of Latinx Students with Laura Chávez-Moreno 🇲🇽 32:51

10M ago32:51

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Laura Chávez-Moreno (she/her) is an award-winning researcher at UCLA, specializing in Chicanx/Latinx education. With a deep commitment to understanding and addressing systemic racism in educational settings, she studies the impact of bilingual education programs on Latinx students. In this episode, Laura Chávez-Moreno discusses her journey into the…

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Managing Up with Nic Miranda 🇨🇺🇦🇷 42:01

10M ago42:01

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Nic Miranda (he/him) is an Engineering Program Manager at Google Cloud, dedicated to empowering Google users to work faster, smarter, and more securely. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of North Texas and an MBA in Corporate Strategy and Data Analytics from the Quantic School of Business and Technology. In this epi…

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S9 Ep16: En el Día de Igualdad Salarial para las Latinas, Viri dice "consigue ese dinero!" 18:07

11M ago18:07

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El Día de Igualdad Salarial para las Latinas ha llegado y, según estudios, la brecha salarial se ha ampliado. Hay muchas latinas que se están levantando por sus comunidades para ayudar a elevarlas. En este episodio, Viridiana Ponce de VP Consulting comparte cómo ayuda a las latinas a obtener financiamiento para sus negocios y cómo eliminar los obst…

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S9 Ep15: On Latina Equal Pay Day, Viri says GET THAT MONEY 20:37

11M ago20:37

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Latina Equal Pay Day is here and according to studies, the wage gap has widened. There are many Latinas standing up for their communities to help elevate them. In this episode, Viridiana Ponce of VP Consulting, shares how she helps Latinas get funding for their businesses and how to remove obstacles that stop so many of us along the way. Learn more…

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S9 Ep14: Season 9, Feeling Fine! 21:09

11M ago21:09

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We are SO happy to be back for a 9th season. Time flies when you're having fun and making money. Join us as we chat about our summer, the ups and downs, being a new mom and all the great interviews to come.By Natalie Torres-Haddad

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Navigating Data-Driven Dreams with Soo Tang Yuk 🇻🇮🇹🇹🇦🇼🇨🇳 42:30

1y ago42:30

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Soo Tang Yuk (she/her) is an entrepreneur, co-founder of a global tech consultancy, and Women in Tech evangelist. With a background in IT and a passion for mentoring, community building, and also as a podcast producer, she drives innovation and leads strategic initiatives. In this episode, Soo Tang Yuk shared more about her Caribbean identity, care…

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Guest Bessy Martinez - The Everyday Jefa 1:13:33

1y ago1:13:33

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AI-generated: Ever wondered how to balance entrepreneurship, motherhood, and community building all at once? Bessy Martinez, our first guest on the Brown Girl Business School podcast, exemplifies this art with incredible grace and resilience. Known as the Everyday Jefa, Bessy shares her unique journey from working in a predominantly white community…

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Navigating Global Operations with Yesenia Monroy 🇸🇻 35:13

1y ago35:13

35:13

Yesenia Monroy (she/her) is an accomplished Global Client Experience leader with expertise in cultivating high-performing teams, optimizing technology, and driving progressive operational efficiencies. In this episode, Yesenia shared insights on her connection with Central America, her professional journey, and the influence of her cultural backgro…

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Digital AWS Leadership with Walyce Phillip 🇧🇷 35:25

1y ago35:25

35:25

Walyce Phillip (she/her) is a leader in digital media products and operations with extensive program management experience. She excels in driving product strategy by setting priorities and guiding products through the execution cycle, with a focus on enhancing customer experience and engagement. In this episode, we’ll uncover the key milestones in …

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Chief Marketing Officer Extraordinaire with Adriana Pirela 🇱🇨🇻🇪 51:42

1y ago51:42

51:42

Adriana Pirela (she/her) is not your ordinary Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), she has conquered markets from the US to the Caribbean, showcasing her prowess in boosting revenue and mastering customer acquisition. She's not just about numbers – Adriana's a brand-building maestro, celebrated for her strategies that elevate retention and cut acquisitio…

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Navigating the Software Landscape with Rwynn Christian 🇸🇷 28:00

1y ago28:00

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Rwynn Christian (he/him) is an experienced Software Engineer at ReflexSystems and an IT Consultant with a Master's degree in Computer Science from The University of Texas in Austin, specializing in Software Systems Engineering and Business Analysis. In this episode, Rwynn shares about his professional engineering journey, providing career advice an…

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S9 Ep13: Reshare: Speaking professionally isn't easy 18:29

1+ y ago18:29

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In this episode, we reshare an interview with Natalie's agent: Ellie Kay. She gives us a peek into the life of a Brand Ambassador. It can be glamorous and lucrative but it takes years of showing up, hard work and high self confidence. Link to the application Ellie mentions can be found here: https://elliekay.com/newclient/…

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Image Manipulation from Darkroom to AI with Juliana Castro Varón 🇨🇴🏳️‍🌈 33:28

1+ y ago33:28

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Juliana Castro Varón (she/her) is a designer, writer, technologist, and the founder of Cita Press. With a decade of experience working for museums, universities, non-profits, and agencies, she strives to lead projects that spark curiosity, raise questions, and charm audiences. Juliana is a Fellow at Harvard University, where she researches the hist…

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How to get unstuck when you think you're just being lazy 24:49

1+ y ago24:49

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You've probably felt swamped by your endless to-do list, right? Sometimes, it can feel like there's just not enough hours in the day to get everything done. We've all been told that success means being super busy all the time, but this can often lead to a guilt trip. To help ease the pressure, why not try a micro to-do list or even a not-to-do list…

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Selling with soul without selling your soul 37:55

1+ y ago37:55

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The only way to make money is to ask for it through sales. But selling can feel super gross and trigger guilt and money trauma. So how do you get past it? That's what I talk about in this episode. ------- AI-generated: Have you ever felt the uncomfortable twinge when the time comes to ask for payment for your services? I, Jenavi Kasper, peel back t…

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I quit my day job 34:50

1+ y ago34:50

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This AI description is still corny but it has keywords that will help this podcast to be found by more people so we forge ahead with it. ---------- Taking the leap from the corporate safety net into the arms of entrepreneurship is a tale not just of risk, but of deep-seated purpose. Today, I pull back the curtain on my own transformative decision t…

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S9 Ep12: The finances of military base living 18:43

1+ y ago18:43

18:43

In this episode, Vira talks to Sonia Ludwig, a long time military wife that shares her base-living experience and how money is handled by different military households. We also get some chisme you will not believe.By Natalie Torres-Haddad

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S9 Ep11: It's Financial Literacy Month! 6:13

1+ y ago6:13

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Did you know that April is Financial Literacy month? We're celebrating it by reminding you to use this month as an excuse to get informed! Follow Natalie on IG: @finsavvylatinaBy Natalie Torres-Haddad

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Lead Generation Journey with Glenville Dixon Jr 🇦🇬🇯🇲🇩🇲 45:04

1+ y ago45:04

45:04

Glenville Dixon Jr (he/him) is a digital marketer and business lead gen strategist with over five years of local and international experience in the UK, the US, and his home country. Glenville is passionate about creating immersive and engaging visual stories that communicate the needs of his partners in an entertaining and unique way. In this epis…

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S9 Ep10: Reshare: Use your struggle to push you forward 15:45

1+ y ago15:45

15:45

From the archive: Jessica Torres shares how her family’s strife in 2008 led her to help other families and individuals deal with their financial struggles by connecting them with investors, or putting them on the path to home buying.By Natalie Torres-Haddad

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