The breakthrough didn’t come from strategy. It came when I asked: What do you actually want, and what belief is stopping you from claiming it?

In this episode, I sit down with Heidy De La Cruz, host of The American Dream in the Eyes of Immigrants, for an honest conversation about immigrant identity, using our voices in this current climate, and what it means to build platforms that truly serve our communities.

We talk about the power of podcasting as a leadership tool for Latinas and why telling our stories is both personal and political in this season.

Coaching Session with Heidy
During our conversation, I coach Heidy live as she steps into the next phase of her work. We focus on clarifying her vision for her new podcast, strengthening her relationship with visibility and monetization, and identifying the fear that has been quietly holding her back. Together, we shift from strategy alone into belief, embodiment, and aligned action, mapping out practical next steps she can take with confidence.

Me and Heidy talked about:

• Why sharing immigrant stories matters now more than ever
• What it means to redefine the American Dream as immigrants and first-gen women
• How podcasting can be a platform for Latina leadership, visibility, and impact
• The mindset shifts that unlock consistency and monetization as a creator

Tips + Takeaways:

• Get clear on your real “why” before building your podcast or brand
• Build consistency in a way that fits your real life, not someone else’s formula
• Use SEO and keywords so your episodes can actually be found
• Monetization starts with self-worth and the belief that your work is valuable
• Identify the fear that’s keeping you stuck, and take one aligned action anyway
• Give yourself deadlines and accountability so your ideas turn into results

If you’ve been feeling the pull to share your story, start your podcast, or build something bigger this year, let this be your reminder that your voice matters. You don’t have to be fearless, you just have to be willing.

Learn more about Heidy’s work and listen to her podcast here:

• Website: https://heidydelacruz.com/
• Podcast: The American Dream in the Eyes of Immigrants
  https://open.spotify.com/show/1cieU8Wg7IRJG33nn0cAzP?si=1a0e7dd44db34f93

Connect with Wendy:
Inspired Action Website
Join Wendy's Email List
Wendy’s Website
Wendy’s Instagram
Wendy's LinkedIn
Wendy's TikTok
E-mail Wendy

What if the reason your vision board hasn’t worked isn’t a lack of action, but a lack of embodiment?

In this episode, I talk about why vision boards don’t work the way most people use them and what actually makes them powerful. As we move deeper into the energy of 2026, this conversation is about shifting from surface-level visualization into real embodiment so your goals stop living on a board and start showing up in your life.

I talked about:

• Why I don’t fully trust traditional vision boards and where people usually get stuck with them
• The difference between the horizontal world of doing and strategy and the vertical world of being, identity, and embodiment
• The two main types of vision boards and why feeling-based vision boards are more effective than object-based ones
• How to identify the real feeling behind what you want, like freedom, confidence, safety, purpose, or joy
• A step-by-step embodiment practice to activate your vision, including
  • Naming the feeling you actually want behind the goal
  • Finding where that feeling already exists in your life right now
  • Visualizing yourself fully immersed in that feeling
  • Bringing gratitude into your body instead of just thinking positive thoughts
• Why gratitude and embodiment are what shift your energy and create alignment
• How to recognize and document moments when the feeling starts showing up more in your daily life
• Why fewer visions create more results and how to focus on one area at a time for 2026
• How being aligned with the feeling changes the actions you take and the opportunities you notice

I also share why this inner work is what allows the outer strategy to actually work and how embodiment supports manifestation in a grounded, sustainable way.

Films mentioned in this episode:

• The Secret (2006): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0846789/
• The Answer (with Reverend Michael Beckwith): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2612010/

Free Webinar: Rooted First
I’m hosting a free live webinar called Rooted First, where I’ll help you create your Success Blueprint for 2026 and apply this work in a deeper, more intentional way.

Register here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/uQrVIKqqQTufcG33VyWo4A#/registration

Connect with Wendy:
Inspired Action Website
Join Wendy's Email List
Wendy’s Website
Wendy’s Instagram
Wendy's LinkedIn
Wendy's TikTok
E-mail Wendy

Preparing for 2026 starts with understanding how different calendars view time, energy, and action.

In this episode, I explore what the Chinese calendar and the Mayan calendar reveal about 2026, where these two systems align, and where they offer very different guidance. Rather than treating calendars as tools for prediction, I talk about how they can be used as frameworks for awareness, decision-making, and intentional goal activation.

I break down what each calendar teaches about cycles, momentum, and timing, and why understanding these perspectives matters if you want to move into 2026 with clarity instead of confusion. This conversation is about learning how to work with energy and seasons, not forcing progress through pressure.

I also share concrete steps and reflective questions you can use right now to activate your goals for this year and prepare for what 2026 is asking of you.

I talked about:

• What the Chinese calendar says about the energy we are moving into in 2026, and how that contrasts with the Mayan calendar’s view of cycles and timing
• The similarities between the Chinese and Mayan calendars, especially around momentum, leadership, and movement, and why both point to preparation rather than rushing
• The key differences between the two calendars and how each one frames action, rest, and responsibility in 2026
• Why understanding these calendars matters if you want to stop setting goals that don’t stick

I also walked listeners through specific steps and reflection questions to activate their goals this year, including:

• Deciding how many goals you actually need to focus on instead of overloading yourself
• Identifying where your current goals are coming from, whether they are driven by alignment or pressure
• Looking at how you move your body, your energy, and your time, and whether that movement supports the year ahead
• Noticing patterns from past years that you are being asked to complete or close out before 2026
• Clarifying what kind of capacity, courage, and structure you need to build now to meet what 2026 will require

This episode is about using calendar wisdom as a practical tool so you can make cleaner decisions, activate your goals intentionally, and enter 2026 prepared rather than reactive.

Free Webinar: Rooted First
Wendy invites listeners to join her free live webinar Rooted First, where she will guide participants in grounding their energy, clarifying priorities, and creating a personal success blueprint for the year ahead.

Register here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/uQrVIKqqQTufcG33VyWo4A#/registration

----

Connect with Wendy:
Inspired Action Website
Join Wendy's Email List
Wendy’s Website
Wendy’s Instagram
Wendy's LinkedIn
Wendy's TikTok
E-mail Wendy