What if choosing yourself was on the bravest decisions you could make?

In this inspiring episode of Dropping Gems Con Muchos Colores, Arely sits down with Tanya Christina Flores, a strategic partnerships and business development leader with more than 15 years of experience creating opportunities through leadership, collaboration, and community impact.

From financial services and education to nonprofit partnerships and attainable housing, Tanya has built a career centered on connecting people, empowering future leaders, and helping others create lives filled with purpose.

But this conversation goes beyond professional success.

Tanya opens up about breaking generational cycles of self-sacrifice, learning to set healthy boundaries, strengthening her resilience through faith and fitness, and embracing the belief that investing in yourself is one of the greatest gifts you can give your family and community.

Together, we explore:

• Breaking free from the guilt of putting yourself first
• The power of faith, wellness, and personal growth
• Building confidence through life's transitions
• Creating healthy boundaries without losing your sense of service
• Why women deserve to pursue purpose, leadership, and financial empowerment

Whether you're navigating motherhood, a career transition, leadership, or simply wondering what's next, this conversation will leave you feeling encouraged to prioritize your well-being while continuing to make an impact.

🎧 Tune in for an honest conversation with Tanya about resilience, purpose, and choosing the very thing that allows you to serve others more fully?

If this episode resonates with you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs this reminder today. Your support helps us continue amplifying meaningful conversations that empower women and strengthen our communities.

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

#PodcastReturn #LatinasOnTheRise #WomenEmpowerment #MomsInLeadership #LatinasInCorporate #LatinasOnThePlaza #LeadershipForLatinas #CareerClarity #WorkingMoms #WageGap

Hola a todos, bienvenidos de nuevo a nuetro podcast. Después de unos meses de pausa, este episodio es muy especial por varias razones, Octobre es un mes significativo, ya que es el Mes de Concientización sobre el Cáncer de Mama.

Este episodio también marca una ocasión especial, ya que acabamos de finalizar el Mes de la Herencia Hispana, y estamos emocionados de traerles nuestro primer episodio en español.

Hoy contamos con una invitada increíble, Magaly Flores Lagunas, a quien he tenido el honor de conocer por más de 18 años. Ella es parte de mi famila, famila Lagunas,ya que es cunada de mi esposo.

Magaly tiene 46 años, está casada y es madre de tres hijos de 12, 17 y 28 años. Magaly es una sobreviviente de cáncer de mama; fue diagnosticada en agosto de 2018, a los 39 años, con carcinoma ductal in-situ. Hoy, ella es voluntaria en la organización Alas Wings Asociación Latina de Asistencia y Prevención de Cáncer de Seno, donde brinda apoyo a otras mujeres latinas que están atravesando por este camino.

Este tema es importance por que el cáncer de mama es el tipo de cáncer más comúnmente diagnosticado entre las mujeres hispanas y latinas en los Estados Unidos. La experiencia de Magaly es un recordatorio poderoso de la importancia de la detección temprana y de la fortaleza que nos brinda el apoyo familiar, comunitario y mental en momentos de gran desafío.

A ustedes, nuestra audiencia, les invitamos a llevar este mensaje de concientización a sus seres queridos. Recuerden: la detección temprana salva vidas.

Les dejamos informacion sobre la organización Alas Wings Asociación Latina de Asistencia y Prevención de Cáncer de Seno. Latina Association for Breast Cancer

Sitio de web: https://alas-wings.org

Correo electronico: ghutchins@alas-wings.org

Jessica Cuevas, is the Founder and Creator of Viva la Mami, LLC, is a podcaster, coach, and community builder. Once Jessica became a mom in 2021, she noticed that there was a lack of representation of Latinas in the motherhood space. She created this platform after seeing negative stereotypes of the Latina mom online and on social media. Coming from an educational background, Jessica felt the need for Latina moms to share their stories and for Latina professionals to share their expertise so that moms can be better informed about the nuances of Latina motherhood. Since 2022, Jessica has created a podcast and community of modern Latina moms who are reclaiming or following their culture all while mothering in a modern world. She's on a mission to help moms redefine the meaning of madrehood through education and storytelling from a culturally-relevant lens. Jessica helps modern moms find their own path of madrehood and is striving to change the narrative of what the internet and the media perceives Latina moms to be.

Jessica resides in Chicago with her high school sweetheart and two boys who are currently 3 and under. Not only is she a mompreneur and stay-at-home mom, but she continues her passion in college access where she works part-time as a College Counselor at a non-for-profit organization in Chicago.

Meet Luz Canino-Baker is the founder and President of Latinas On The Plaza, a non-profit organization that helps girls and women of color, with a strong target for Latina women, find their power so that they can be strong and confident at work, at home, and in the communities they serve.

Luz is also a international certified coach and author. Her first book Designing Your Life Plan helps one to intentionally plan life with a five year forecast in mind. She is also an author in the volume series Today's Inspired Latina. Luz is a proven business leader with experiences in corporate and non-profit sectors.

After a successful 28-year career in banking, where she spent the greater part of her career at First National Bank of Chicago/Bank One; now JPMorgan Chase. Luz took her innovative leadership skills to the non-profit sector in February 2007. As a result, she started her own business in 2007, LNC Coaching, LLC. The core services include Executive/Life/Group/Retreat Coaching. Luz holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Management from DePaul University and an MBA from the University of Chicago. Luz has received the Reflejos Reflecting Excellence award. She also was honored with the Suburban Life Magazine's Women of Distinction award, and the Diversity and Inclusion Ambassador of the Year award from UCAN. She is one of the Chicago United's Business Leaders of Color and one of Top 100 Under 50 leaders awarded by Diversity MBA Magazine.

Luz's next mastermind is called " Let's Mastermind our way to Wealth" where you will learn to invest with other women.

What you will learn in this course:

• Uncover your money problem

• Where are you: Rich Enough, Pretty Rich Enough

• Invest time in growing your wealth

• Know your Balance Sheet

• Automate your investments

• Safety

For more information visit:

https://stan.store/LuzCaninoBaker

Meet Liz Khalifa, a 36-year-old Puerto Rican woman hailing from the bustling streets of Chicago. By day, Liz wears two hats: she's a makeup artist and a patient care coordinator at ReJenerate Aesthetic Studio in Bucktown.

Liz's journey into makeup artistry began during her youth, sparked by a desire to explore her own sense of beauty. What started as a personal exploration evolved into a passion as she discovered the ability of makeup to enhance both outer appearance and inner confidence. With each stroke of her brush, Liz infuses her artistry with warmth and creativity, aiming to empower her clients and make them feel their best.

Aside from her career, Liz finds deep fulfillment in her role as a mother to her two lovely daughters, Aubrey and Delilah. Motherhood has always been Liz's greatest aspiration, and she feels incredibly blessed to guide and support her girls. Through her actions, she strives to instill in them values of perseverance and self-belief, showing them that with determination, they can achieve anything.

As Liz navigates her path, she does so with a sense of purpose, not only for herself but also for her daughters' futures. With each day, she hopes to embody the qualities she wishes to impart to her daughters – kindness, resilience, and unwavering determination.

Join Liz on her journey as she continues to pursue her passions while nurturing her family and inspiring those around her. 💄✨ #MakeupArtistMom