New Episode Alert. New Season ✨

On this episode of Dropping Gems con Muchos Colores, we are honored to welcome Janina Castillo Latina entrepreneur, creative artist, autism advocate, and founder of Pretty Pearl Shop.

Janina shares her journey of building a business rooted in creativity and self-expression while simultaneously navigating nearly a decade of motherhood, advocacy, and homeschooling as the mother of her son Elias.

Together, we explore conversations around:
💎 Motherhood and identity
💎 Parenting and advocating for a neurodivergent child
💎 Mental health, resilience, and healing
💎 Entrepreneurship and creativity as a form of self-expression
💎 The power of community and knowing you are not alone

Janina's story is a beautiful reminder that strength can coexist with vulnerability, that advocacy is an act of love, and that every motherhood journey deserves to be seen, heard, and valued.

This conversation is for the mothers, caregivers, entrepreneurs, and advocates who continue showing up each day with courage, grace, and determination. 🤍

And if Janina's creativity inspires you, she is also hosting a Beginner Polymer Clay Jewelry Class on Saturday, July 18, from 2:00–5:00 PM in Berwyn, IL. The class is $75 per person, includes all supplies, and currently has 6 seats available. Whether you're looking to learn something new, connect with others, or simply create, this is a beautiful opportunity to do so. ✨

Interested in joining or learning more about her handmade jewelry? Reach out to Janina directly!

🎧 Listen now and share with a mom, caregiver, or entrepreneur who needs this reminder today

Anchoring ourselves through motherhood

After a heartfelt break since March, Dropping Gems con Muchos Colores is back and this comeback episode is a vulnerable and powerful one featuring Rocio Sisco, a Life Coach and Transformational Mentor at La Jefa Life.

Together, we talk about:

How fear and joy coexist in motherhood
The courage it takes to ask for help
Journaling, fitness, as anchors in transformation
Finding safety in the body through breath, journaling, and movement
Thriving beyond survival for ourselves and our families.

Rocio, a soon-to-be mama of three, shares her story with authenticity and grace.

We explore motherhood, fear, identity, and breaking generational cycles, and how she's transforming motherhood through courage and wellness.

As a mama and wife, Rocio draws from extensive experience and a deep understanding of human behavior to help women become La Jefa of their life and family.

She guides clients through transitions, overcoming obstacles, and achieving their goals with confidence.

Through her holistic coaching practice, Rocio provides the tools and support needed to turn aspirations into reality. Outside of her practice, she hosts La Jefa Experience Podcast, creates empowering content, and advocates passionately for wellness and Latina motherhood.

As a first-generation eldest daughter, Rocio understands the weight of generational stories and beliefs. She's made it her mission to help Latina mamas reconnect to themselves at every stage of motherhood and change the trajectory of their family lineage forever.

This pause for the podcast was unplanned, but it was sacred. Life demanded stillness, space to breathe, reflect, and come back stronger.

There's so much more to come this season and this conversation was the perfect way to return.

Thank you for being part of the audio podcast community.

🎙️The podcast is back after a hiatus and we're kicking things off with someone incredibly special. 💫
My first official coach in 2021, powerhouse leader Luz, returns to the show! She's no stranger to our community and I was thrilled when Luz reached out to join me again.

I had the incredible opportunity to be her student through the ARCH Leadership Program, which played a major role in shaping the initiatives I've taken on to this day. In fact, Luz was one of the individuals I turned to for feedback when launching the podcast—something I'm forever grateful for.

Luz Canino-Baker is a seasoned business leader with a 28-year career in banking .
After 28 years climbing the corporate ladder in a male-dominated industry, Luz, used her experience to build Latinas on the Plaza, a nonprofit dedicated to mentoring women of color so they can rise faster and stronger in corporate spaces.

Luz has a passion for seeing everyone perform at their potential. She is certified in Myers Briggs, Insights Discovery, and Emotional Intelligence self-assessment programs. She is a certified coach by the International Coaching Federation. Her first book Designing Your Life Plan was published in the winter of 2013. She is also an author in the Today's Inspired Latina book series.

Her work is exceptional and need in our communities. Here is why:

💼 If you're a Latina, a woman, and a mom, the odds are often stacked against you.
• Only 1 in 4 C-suite leaders are women—and just 1 in 20 are women of color.
• Latinas earn only 54 cents for every dollar paid to white, non-Hispanic men.
• Moms can lose up to 40% of their lifetime earnings due to the motherhood penalty.
• Women lose on average $16,000 per year after having a child—and this gap grows with each additional child.
• 42% of working moms report that caregiving has negatively impacted their career growth.

The barriers are real. But so are our power, resilience, and potential. 🌱
This episode is all about : resilience, leadership, and how we still rise—especially when we have mentors, coaches, and a community who see us.

Tune in for wisdom, real talk, and a reminder that your story isn't over because the odds are against you—it's just beginning.

Also listen to upcoming events in the Chicagoland area and also opportunities online.

https://latinasontheplaza.org/events-new/
https://stan.store/LuzCaninoBaker/p/crush-your-goals-workshopoBaker | Stan

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