On this week's Coils, Cash, and Culture episode, we sit down with Nicol Varona Cancelmo, the co-founder of Ocoa Beauty, a brand she founded with her sister. In this episode, explore the journey of two sisters turned entrepreneurs and the story behind Ocoa Beauty's inception, guided by a shared vision of sustainable, inclusive beauty rooted in their roots in the Dominican Republic. From their commitment to sourcing ethical ingredients to their dedication to promoting diversity and self-love in the beauty industry, Nicol offers invaluable insights into the brand's mission and values and how they aspire to help more women love their curls. Grounded in the power of sisterhood, entrepreneurship, and conscious consumerism - this one is for anyone with kinks, coils, and curls.

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Hosted by Lolo Fisher, the Here to UPLIFT Podcast centers the stories of women entrepreneurs, community leaders, business owners, and change makers who have forged their way through adversity to reach their current success and now positively impact, influence, and uplift others. In Episode 05, my special guest is Cristina Cortes.

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Welcome back to the last episode of season two of the Mujeres on the Rise Podcast.

During this season we have been diving deep into the topic of imposter syndrome, so for this last episode, I’m sharing some resources that have really helped me navigate it and will, hopefully, help you too.

I want you to remember that eres increíble así como estas, that you are incredible exactly as you are right now, and that whatever it is that you want to be, you can do it.

You can create the life for yourself that you want and you can let go of all of these stereotypes and expectations and all of these societal norms to build the future that you've always wanted, and start living the life that you've envisioned for yourself today. You got this, mujer!

Muchísimas gracias for joining our Mujeres On The Rise community and for tuning in for season two of the Mujeres on the Rise Podcast. Remember, that aquí estamos para ayudarles and don’t be afraid to connect and leverage our comunidad’s resources.

Talk to you soon, on season three!


Resources from this episode

Recommended episodes to listen to again:

- 5 Types of Imposter Syndrome you Should Know About
- Overcoming Self-Doubt When You Quit Corporate to Start your Own Business with Melissa Gallardo
- Facing Imposter Syndrome When Leaving Home to Pursue Your Career with Viry Medina
- Breaking Cycles, Mental Health and Paving New Paths with Lupe Nambo

Recommended books:

- The Imposter Syndrome Workbook by Athina Danilo, LMFT
- The Imposter Cure by Dr. Jessamy Hibberd


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“If you landed the interview, you can land the job.”

Welcome back to another episode of the Mujeres on the Rise Podcast. Today, I’m going to talk about one of the things I get asked the most about: job interviews.

I know firsthand how hard it is to secure that job that you're desperately longing for. I had to really learn from scratch how to be successful in interviews. It didn't happen overnight but when it finally did, all of these doors opened up for me.

I also know that imposter syndrome in interviews is very, very real. So, today I’m sharing with you 3 tips and tricks to help you prepare for and successfully navigate your next job interview. These things will help you get in the right headspace, tame your imposter syndrome, and make you feel like the incredible and badass mujer you are.


Resources from this episode

For staying on top of the news and knowing what to expect, I highly recommend checking out:

- The Business Insider
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Welcome back to another episode of the Mujeres on the Rise Podcast. Today, I am here with another very special guest, mi amiga, and fellow trailblazing Latina, Lupe Nambo. She is a bilingual Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and owner of Luna Counseling in Sacramento, California.

This episode brought me a lot of hope and I hope that it gets to bring you some as well. We’re talking about la salud mental, overcoming the stigma and myths around mental health in our Comunidad, the cycle of burnout, and the idea of rest when our cultura is so focused on the hustle.

Lupe’s also sharing with us her experience of starting a business, what imposter syndrome looks like in the Latinx Comunidad, how expensive it is, and much more.

Remember that we are the cycle breakers and we're doing things that our ancestors have never done before. So, it may be scary and you might feel alone or uncomfortable, but it’s so worth it.


Resources from this episode

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Lupe’s Instagram: @luna_counseling


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Welcome back to another episode of the Mujeres on the Rise Podcast. Today we’re tackling another side of imposter syndrome, the one that makes it difficult for us to fully accept ourselves as the incredible mujeres we truly are and to show ourselves the compassion we deserve.

It’s time to stop waiting for others to be ready for our authentic selves and to start showing up as Latina women who embrace who we are, our cultura, the experiences that shaped us, and all our own layers and intricacies.

So, I’m sharing with you 4 confidence-building exercises that have made a world of difference for me. I really urge you to do these four tareas because boosting your confidence will help you overcome imposter syndrome. I’m also sharing the story of my recent vacation and how it reminded me of the importance of showing compassion for myself.


Resources from this episode

My personal Instagram: @melba_tellez

Back in Season 1, I talked about getting rejected from Facebook, you can listen to that episode, You’ll Never Have to Force What’s Truly Meant for You, here.

If you want to learn more about this topic, I recommend reading The Imposter Cure by Dr. Jessamy Hibberd.

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Welcome back to another episode of the Mujeres on the Rise Podcast. Today we are going to be talking about one of the areas that I find impostor syndrome shows up the most for me: public speaking.

Verbal communication is a skill that can be developed. I am not an expert communicator, I have a lot of things that I would love to improve, but I'll be the first to admit that I have come a very long way.

So, I’m going to share 5 strategies that I have learned and that have really helped me overcome this fear – and that I believe can also help you silence that voice that tells you that you're not good enough and that you have nothing valuable to say. Remember mujeres, no importa cómo se comunique, what truly matters is that what you needed to say was said, punto.


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Welcome back to another episode of the Mujeres on the Rise Podcast. Today we’re diving into each of the five different types of imposter syndrome. I believe understanding them and why we might be experiencing one particular type versus another is one of the most beneficial things we can all do to successfully overcome these feelings of inadequacy.

Para todas mis mujeres that feel this way, por favor, know that you are not alone and that this has nothing to do with your actual qualifications and abilities to get work done because you are qualified and you deserve to be exactly where you are. I know what it feels like and I want you to get as much support as you can with the tactics and resources I’m bringing in this episode.


Resources from this episode

I mention two books that I found to be very helpful in the episode. So, if you want to learn more about imposter syndrome, check out:

The Imposter Syndrome Workbook by Athina Danilo, LMFT

The Secret Thoughts of Successful Women by Dr. Valerie Young


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Welcome back to season two of Mujeres on The Rise. Today I am here with another special guest, fellow Googler, and badass Latina, Viry Medina. Viry and I met a few years ago, and I've always been so inspired by her journey. She has been working in tech throughout her entire career, and you’ll learn more about the impact she's had not only within Google but also within her Comunidad in this episode.

We’re discussing how she faced imposter syndrome and expectations de su familia once she decided to leave home and move to a different state to pursue a career in one of the most sought-after companies in the world.


Resources from this episode

Viry’s Instagram: @hey.viry


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Welcome back to another episode of the Mujeres on the Rise Podcast. I am so excited because today I have mi amiga, founder and CEO of Bonita Fierce Candles, Melissa Gallardo. Her Latin candle brand is designed for Latinos and inspired by Latin heritage. I love what she is doing for our Comunidad, celebrating our cultura through scent and memories.

She is here to talk about her journey as a CEO, the feelings of self-doubt she experienced while running a business as a Latina, and the pivotal moment of quitting corporate to pursue her dream and her purpose.


Resources from this episode

Bonitafiercecandles.com


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Bienvenidas, Mujeres! I am officially back for season two of the Mujeres on the Rise Podcast. Honestly, you can’t imagine how much I have been looking forward to season two because season two is all about Imposter Syndrome – a topic that I think all of us mujeres know way too well.

Maybe you're the only mujer in the room, or the only Latina in the room, or the only mamá in the room. And that sometimes makes you feel like an imposter. So, let’s talk about what Imposter Syndrome is, how it makes us feel, and my own experience being the only Latina in the room during grad school.


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