DIFERENTE

The Perfect American (Mexican) Girl

<p>Ever since I applied to become an American citizen, I've been thinking a lot about what it means to be the "perfect" American. To answer this question I have to face a chil...

Spanish Episode: Cómo vivir entre la intuición y la perfección.

<p>#158. In this solo Spanish-language episode of DIFERENTE, I explore why it's so challenging to listen to our intuition while seeking perfection. </p> <p> </p> <p>En est...

Telenovela Love. How to let go of our toxic impression of love.

<p>#157. In this episode I catch up with my friend, fellow podcaster and artist, Stephania Ramos to chat about the common thread that unites so many of us multi cultural folks...

Culture Shock. El Choque Cultural De Emigrar a Estados Unidos.

<p>#156 - In this Spanish-speaking episode of DIFERENTE, I catch up with my BFF from Aguascalientes, Mexico Stephania Ramos, after more than 20 years of not seeing or speaking...

Lessons on Sex and Feminism from Frida Kahlo. With Arianna Davis

<p>#155 - Arianna Davis, Senior Director of Editorial & Strategy at Oprah and Hearst Magazine's New Multiplatform Lifestyle Brand, and the author of "What Would Frida Do, A Gu...

Why Getting My Name Right Matters

<p>#154 - Do you think your parents gave you a specific name so that you could be called something else? Something that doesn't really sound like your name, but it makes peopl...

WHAT ARE YOU? Exploring Biracial Identity. With Cheyenne Woods

<p>As people of multicultural and multiracial backgrounds, we're often hit with the most random and intrusive questions. Constantly being asked to define ourselves in order to...

Latina Fury. The Five Keys to My Meditation Journey

<p>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 ...

Making Rich White Lady Decisions

<p class="p1">Let's kick off the New Year with real talk that might make some of you uncomfortable.</p> <p class="p1"> </p> <p class="p1">As a person of color, I deal with...

Me Siento Muy... Excited! Why Selena & Spanglish Will Never Go Out of Style.

<p>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...

Thankful? For What? How to feel gratitude in 2020

<p>As we prepare to celebrate the holidays without our extended families this 2020 I have been thinking a lot about my first Thanksgiving in the United States, a lonely and we...

Are You My Culture? Belonging As An Eñye. With Denise Soler Cox

<p>My guest <a href='https://projectenye.com/about-2/'>Denise Soler Cox</a>, filmmaker, top 100 podcaster, two-time TEDX speaker and coach, who produced a short film called "<...

Death Is Just A Passage, But Elections Are Forever.

<p>What do Día De Muertos and the United States Presidential election have in common? NADA. But this week, they land within 24 hours from each other, and they are both equally...

Spanish Episode. Cuando Conocí El Racismo

<p>Because Diferente is a bilingual podcast, this episode is in Español. </p> <p>This is a narration of my experience during one of my first (early) encounters with racism i...

The personal side of the pandemic and its effect on the Hispanic community.

<p>The past few months have felt like we are living inside of a SciFi movie, often trying to figure out what's real and what's make believe. That's why in this episode I wante...

SEASON TWO PREMIERE - Frida Kahlo Meets Carrie Bradshaw

<p class="p1">Welcome back! Bienvenidos de regreso a DIFERENTE! The bilingual podcast that celebrates and explores the complexities of living life between two (or more) cultur...

Living the Diferente Life. BONUS EPISODE

<p>Living the Diferente Life! * BONUS EPISODE * This episode is from a podcast that I was a guest on called Cafe con Pam, hosted by my friend and fellow podcaster, Pam Covarru...

We all need therapy! Throwback episode.

SPECIAL THROWBACK EPISODE. As promised, here's one of my favorite episodes from season one with Licensed Clinical Therapist, Adriana Alejandre. We talked about how fear and no...

When comfort & stability hold you back. Season one finale.

#143 - This is the final episode of season one of Diferente and the most open and honest moment I've had on the podcast so far. I've asked you repeatedly this year to question...

NO ONE LOVES YOU. Comedy, culture, and stereotypes with Roy Wood Jr.

<p>#142 - My guest this episode is comedian, actor and Daily Show Correspondent, <a href='https://www.roywoodjr.com/'>Roy Wood Jr</a>. </p> <p>His latest hilarious and thoug...

The worst kind of heartbreak. How to keep on living without regrets.

#141 - In my opinion, the worst kind of heartbreak is when someone you love passes away.   A few weeks ago our friend and guest on Different, Shawn Boxe, passed away. You ...

CULTURAL APPROPRIATION. How to blend (not erase) our heritage.

<p class="p1">#140 - This is another special rough cut edition of Diferente where I am exploring the cultural appropriation of Mexican food, the traditions and the irony of it...

PERFECTION. How to find and kill your passion.

<p class="p1">#139 - This is another special rough cut edition of Diferente. Exploring perfection and how the idea of being perfect kills our passion, our creativity, and basi...

THE OTHER WOMAN. How to stop comparing ourselves.

<p>#138 - If you spend any time on social media, this episode is for you! </p> <p>This is a very special unedited episode of Diferente. Don't worry, we'll get back to editin...

Part Two: DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR. How to radically question the status quo.

<p>#137 PART TWO - Continuing my conversation with industry disrupt-her and entrepreneur, Miki Agrawal. </p> MIKI IS A SOCIAL ENTREPRENEUR WHO USES CREATIVITY AND DISRUPTIVE...

DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR. How to radically question the status quo.

<p>#137 This is the final conversation in our six-part ENTREPRENEURSHIP SERIES. And in this episode, I chat with industry disrupt-her and entrepreneur, Miki Agrawal. </p> MI...

WHEN THE SHOE FITS (Part 2) How to kick start your dream business.

<p>#136 PART TWO - This is the second part of my conversation with entrepreneur and shoe designer, Salone Monet. </p> <p>We're continuing our journey and conversations on en...

WHEN THE SHOE FITS. How to kick start your dream business.

<p>#136 We're continuing our journey and conversations on entrepreneurship. In this episode, we cover the growing pains that come with being an entrepreneur and launching your...

LEGALLY BOLD Part Two How to kick ass at being yourself

<p class="p1">#135 PART 2 - Continuing episode 135 with my guest, Attorney Sydnee Mack. </p> <p class="p1">Whether you are a side hustler, entrepreneur or just getting your ...

LEGALLY BOLD. How to kick ass at being yourself!

<p class="p1">#135 - Continuing the ENTREPRENEUR series with my guest, Attorney Sydnee Mack. </p> <p class="p1">Whether you are a side hustler, entrepreneur or just getting ...

FREE TO INVEST PART TWO How to grow your wealth by using your values. With Danielle Town

<p class="p1">#134 This is part two of episode 134 with <em>New York Times</em> bestselling author, lawyer, and investor, Danielle Town. In part one of this episode, she share...

FREE TO INVEST! How to grow your wealth by using your values. With Danielle Town

<p class="p1">#134 In this episode, I chat with <em>New York Times</em> bestselling author, lawyer, and investor, Danielle Town, about the role of Money in our romantic relati...

PART TWO: Creating with Purpose. How to stand out in business & life.

<p>#133 PART TWO WITH CREATIVE STRATEGIST AND ENTREPRENEUR, ALEX SANTIAGO. </p> <p class="p1">Follow Diferente on <a href='https://www.instagram.com/Diferente_Podcast/'>In...

Creating with Purpose. How to stand out in business & life.

<p class="p1">#133: This is the second episode in a special six-episode series on Entrepreneurship. My guest this episode is Creative Strategist and founder of <a href='http:/...

PART 2 THE COURAGE TO BEGIN. How to become an entrepreneur.

#132 PART TWO This is part two of episode 132 with The <a href='https://www.thenailsaloon.com/'>Nailsaloon</a> co-founder and entrepreneur, <a href='https://www.thenailsaloon....

THE COURAGE TO BEGIN. How to become an entrepreneur.

#132: In this (two-part) episode with The <a href='https://www.thenailsaloon.com/'>Nailsaloon</a> co-founder and entrepreneur, <a href='https://www.thenailsaloon.com/story#our...

LOVE & FRIENDSHIP FOR GROWNUPS. How to build meaningful relationships

<p class="p1">#131: My guest this episode is Nikki Novo. A Cuban-American, bestselling author, and intuitive dating coach. "Her latest book, “<a href='https://www.amazon.com/d...

What We Really Want! How to truly get a fresh start in 2019.

#130: Do you ever wonder if you're living for yourself and what your heart truly desires, or if you're living for other people's expectations? Many of us make decisions and li...

SUCCESS IS... The first six months of Diferente & 10 Takeaways for 2018.

#129: In the first six months of Diferente we’ve been blessed with amazing guests who have shared their thoughts on what success means to them. Because at Diferente, we believ...

COMING TO AMERICA. How to grow through first world problems.

<p>#128: My guest this episode is a fellow passionate creative who immigrated here when she was 18. Her name is Angie Garcia, and the other day we sat in my kitchen sharing st...

DO I LOOK FAT? How to reclaim & love your body.

<p>#127: THOUSANDS of people suffer from some sort of confidence issue related to their body size. The scariest part is that this mentality has become the norm. How many times...

CREATE YOUR OPPORTUNITY! How to fake it til you make it.

<p class="p1">#126: This episode is all about the struggle of chasing a dream and the opportunities that come when you’re down and out. Just when you feel like the journey is ...

Who Am I? An interview with the host of Diferente.

<p>#125: My guest this episode is...ME! I was interviewed by my husband and a recurring guest on Diferente, Doug Smith.</p> <p>A few weeks ago, my husband came up with the i...

Success is Growth. How to trust and define yourself. With Cheyenne Woods

<p>#124: My guest this episode is Cheyenne Woods. You might know her as the sixth African-American woman to play on the LPGA Tour, who truly represents the wonderful things wo...

How to never waste an opportunity.

<p>#123: My guest in this episode of Diferente is Wendell Haskins. A dynamic entrepreneur whose expertise has made him a sought-after event producer, panelist, and speaker. He...

How to build your legacy. With Dr. Rosalind Fuse-Hall

<p>#122: This is the fifth installment in our Access podcast series, and this week we’re discussing Access & Education, with Dr. Rosalind Fuse-Hall. A former staff attorney fo...

How to grow through discourse. With Tom Kelly

<p>#121: My guest this episode is Former White House Senior Policy Advisor, Tom Kelly, and current Director of Capital Development and Buildings Administration at Wayne County...

How to build an impactful career. With Ken Bentley

<p class="p1">#120: In this episode, my guest, Ken Bentley, seasoned corporate VP, and accomplished community leader, shares his valuable experience and advice on how to find ...

How to find financial freedom. With Shannah Compton Game

<p>#119: My guest in this episode of Diferente is Shannah Compton Game. She’s a Certified Financial Planner living in California, who has her own story of financial struggle, ...

How to win without losing who you are With Clark Kellogg

<p>#118: This is the first episode in a six-part series on ACCESS. </p> <p>Access is a hot topic these days, some want to restrict it, others want to protect it. But the fac...

#Winning Lotería! How to shatter those millennial stereotypes With Mike Alfaro

<p>#117: My guest Mike Alfaro, rejuvenated an old school board game that is transcending generational and cultural divides. This traditional game in the Hispanic culture is ca...

Story of a Dreamer. How to rebuild your life in another country.

#116: In this episode of Diferente I interviewed Brenda Bautista, she’s a Dreamer, who like most of these young people, grew up loving this country and feeling as American as ...

When life hands you cancer. How to live without regrets With Shawn Boxe

<p class="p1">#115: My guest in this episode of Diferente, is a great example of how to live without regrets.</p> <p class="p2">His name is <a href='https://www.imdb.com/nam...

Lessons Not Losses. How to persevere through adversity.

#114: It’s easier to hide behind inaction for fear of failing or being embarrassed when you fail. But without the experience of falling and having the courage to get up again,...

Let’s be real! How to succeed at dating.

#113: In this episode, my guest Doug Smith and I talk about getting real when it comes to loving who you are and dating as your authentic self. Because as you know, at Diferen...

Get out of your way! How to learn from the people we hate With Pam Covarrubias

#112: This week on a new episode of Diferente podcast I had the pleasure of chatting with creative entrepreneur and fellow podcaster, <a href='https://www.spreadideasmovepeopl...

Success is being yourself! How to be true to your heart With Aundrea Posey.

#111: This episode is all about creating your own version of success! With my special guest, Aundrea Posey, a producer, writer and fabulous woman, chasing her dreams of being ...

LIVING DIFERENTE! How to Achieve More with Less Stress.

#110: How can we be expected to keep up with all the latest trends, products, social media platforms, podcasts, movies, series, books, health kicks, hidden travel gems etc? ...

Feeling Stuck. How to not let fear hold you back With Adriana Alejandre

#109: In this episode of Diferente podcast, I wanted to explore the topic of fear and how it affects our confidence. And I invited Adriana Alejandre, a Licensed Clinical Thera...

True Grit. How to be a Champion With Chris Canty

#108: In this episode of Diferente Podcast, we hang with Super Bowl 46 champion and former NY Giant, Chris Canty. For those who don’t follow football, Chris spent eleven years...

Feeling Confident! How to Get Out of Your Comfort Zone With Atisaa Vasanji

#107: In this episode of Diferente podcast, you’ll hear about how confidence can help us achieve career goals, how it gives us the courage to get out of our comfort zone and e...

The Latinx Media Culture. How to be Influential With Natasha Martinez.

#106: In this episode of Diferente podcast, we discuss the impact of latinx culture in the media with my favorite California girl, Natasha Martinez!   She's also one of my...

Diversity is Strength. How to Embrace the Social Media Future.

#105: Get all the show notes and highlights for this episode <a href='https://www.adiferentelife.com/podcast/105-diversity-strength-how-to-embrace-the-social-media-future'>her...

What's In A Name? How To Rock Your Unique Identity.

#104: Your name can say so much about who you are!    It can help you stand out or help you stay under the radar. It can help open the door to career opportunities or shut...

Pardon My Spanish! How To Rise Above Hate & Live A Multi-Lingual Life.

#103: According to data released last year by the Census Bureau, 21% of Americans don’t speak English at home.   My guest in this episode is Maribel Lara, you read that ri...

Steve Harvey Said "JUMP!" How To Live Your Passion.

#102: A while ago, I realized that passion brings you purpose, and that is the essential way I have looked at my life ever since. Howard Thurman wrote: "Don’t ask yourself wha...

Chorizo Donuts Tequila Bourbon Plus How to Make an Impact Today!

<p class="font_2">#101: DIFERENTE is Spanish for "different". But what does it mean in the context of life? Living Diferente means, having a new outlook, a brighter perspectiv...