Making Rich White Lady Decisions
01/06/21 • 42 min
Let's kick off the New Year with real talk that might make some of you uncomfortable.
As a person of color, I deal with "buyers remorse" whenever I'm called to invest in myself or my business. Things like hiring help, paying a business coach, going to therapy, even upgrading my sheet thread count have made me feel bougie, or like an impostor.
Raise your hand if you've heard or have said these words out loud: "Therapy's for white people", "coaching is for rich people", or my own version: "nannies are for rich white ladies".
The sad truth is that we keep participating in this narrative as if the world wasn't already constantly telling us that we're not good enough to have these things.
For so many people I know, that's often the perception. Well I say F*CK PERCEPTION. ¡NO MAS! I will not hold myself back by these limiting beliefs, and neither should you!
That's why I asked, Transformation Coach, and fellow podcaster, Tangia Renee Estrada to join me in dismantling these lies, by exploring the cultural nuances that make it so difficult for us to wash away the impostor syndrome, and the fear of making "rich white lady decisions".
JOIN ME ON INSTAGRAM AND TWITTER: @Maribel_QS. And learn more about me at maribelqs.com
ABOUT THE SHOW:
Latina media producer and curiosity expert Maribel Quezada Smith brings you the bilingual podcast, DIFERENTE. Where we celebrate and explore the complexities of living life between two (or more) cultures. Learn, grow and be inspired by stories and interviews about cultural identity, questioning the norm, and becoming empowered, among other topics that relate to the bicultural experience.
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EPISODE CREDITS
Producer, Maribel Quezada Smith
Editor: Julian Rodriguez
Diferente theme music by Andres Sierra
Let's kick off the New Year with real talk that might make some of you uncomfortable.
As a person of color, I deal with "buyers remorse" whenever I'm called to invest in myself or my business. Things like hiring help, paying a business coach, going to therapy, even upgrading my sheet thread count have made me feel bougie, or like an impostor.
Raise your hand if you've heard or have said these words out loud: "Therapy's for white people", "coaching is for rich people", or my own version: "nannies are for rich white ladies".
The sad truth is that we keep participating in this narrative as if the world wasn't already constantly telling us that we're not good enough to have these things.
For so many people I know, that's often the perception. Well I say F*CK PERCEPTION. ¡NO MAS! I will not hold myself back by these limiting beliefs, and neither should you!
That's why I asked, Transformation Coach, and fellow podcaster, Tangia Renee Estrada to join me in dismantling these lies, by exploring the cultural nuances that make it so difficult for us to wash away the impostor syndrome, and the fear of making "rich white lady decisions".
JOIN ME ON INSTAGRAM AND TWITTER: @Maribel_QS. And learn more about me at maribelqs.com
ABOUT THE SHOW:
Latina media producer and curiosity expert Maribel Quezada Smith brings you the bilingual podcast, DIFERENTE. Where we celebrate and explore the complexities of living life between two (or more) cultures. Learn, grow and be inspired by stories and interviews about cultural identity, questioning the norm, and becoming empowered, among other topics that relate to the bicultural experience.
----more----
EPISODE CREDITS
Producer, Maribel Quezada Smith
Editor: Julian Rodriguez
Diferente theme music by Andres Sierra
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Me Siento Muy... Excited! Why Selena & Spanglish Will Never Go Out of Style.
With last week's premiere of Selena, The Series on Netflix, I was reminded of the immense Spanglish subculture that exists within the Latinx community and how there's a lot of debate on whether or not Spanglish is an "acceptable" form of communication. The verdict might be still be out on that, but one thing is certain, much like Selena, el Spanglish is here to stay.
Helping me explore this topic is my friend, Sonia Alejandra Saunders, founder of Mujerón Movement, A judgment-free women’s empowerment community where EXTRAORDINARY Latina women come together in search for self growth, regardless of their language preference.
JOIN ME ON INSTAGRAM AND TWITTER: @Maribel_QS
Latina media producer and curiosity expert Maribel Quezada Smith brings you the bilingual podcast, DIFERENTE. Where we celebrate and explore the complexities of living life between two (or more) cultures. Learn, grow and be inspired by stories and interviews about cultural identity, questioning the norm, and becoming empowered, among other topics that relate to the bicultural experience.
----more----
EPISODE CREDITS
Producer, Maribel Quezada Smith
Editor: Julian Rodriguez
Diferente theme music by Andres Sierra
ARCHIVAL AUDIO SOURCES:
Channel 6 News Sonja Weinkopf:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eqPoYbuOFvw
KENS Channel 5 San Antonio, TX:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbCxWt47y4Y
Selena (film), 1997, Warner Brothers
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Latina Fury. The Five Keys to My Meditation Journey
One of the coolest things I've learned from another culture is how to meditate. Meditation was never part of my life as a child in Mexico, or even as a teenager in Ohio. I discovered it later in life, when I was struggling to figure out how to "tone down" my Latina fury-a title I gave to my reactionary personality back then. Little did I know that it wasn't a matter of appeasing anything, but re-directing my energy, becoming more mindful meant practicing not only how to process emotions better, but how to be kind to myself and others. Years later I realized that I didn't need to tone down anything, I just had to get to know myself better in order to focus my energy correctly.
As a Latina, it took me a long time to realize that there's NOTHING wrong with having a passionate, fiery, or "sassy" outlook, and meditation helped me discover this, and so much more!
That's why I love learning about meditation and sharing the gift of mindfulness with others.
Feel free to use this meditation playlist I curated to help get you on your way!
JOIN ME ON INSTAGRAM AND TWITTER: @Maribel_QS. And learn more about me at maribelqs.com
ABOUT THE SHOW:
Latina media producer and curiosity expert Maribel Quezada Smith brings you the bilingual podcast, DIFERENTE. Where we celebrate and explore the complexities of living life between two (or more) cultures. Learn, grow and be inspired by stories and interviews about cultural identity, questioning the norm, and becoming empowered, among other topics that relate to the bicultural experience.
----more----
EPISODE CREDITS
Producer, Maribel Quezada Smith
Editor: Julian Rodriguez
Diferente theme music by Andres Sierra
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