MíraLA Podcast

MíraLA Podcast

di Arianna Lemus
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#15: Tamika Lewis, LCSW: WOC House Founder

Welcome to the MíraLA Podcast - a podcast by women, for women and anyone willing to listen. Hosted by Arianna Lemus. Episode 15: Arianna interviews Tamika Lewis, LCSW. Tamika is a licensed therapist, visionary leader, advocate for mental health and women of color and a single mother of two beautiful children. Her work is deeply rooted in the belief that mental health care should honor and reflect the diverse lived experiences of women of color, fostering healing and growth in an inclusive and supportive environment. Her mission is to create a world where women of color feel seen, valued, and equipped to thrive. As the founder of WOC House, Tamika has created a transformative space where women of color can find culturally affirming, compassionate, and empowering mental health care. The WOC House has become a sanctuary for women seeking to reclaim their power and rewrite their narratives. The WOC House offers workshops, community events and resources aimed at de-stigmatizing mental health and making therapy more accessible to communities of color. Follow Tamika’s journey: instagram.com/wochouse instgram.com/woctherapy tiktok.com/@wochouse —————————————————————— MíraLA Podcast (miralapodcast.com) Follow us on: instagram.com/miralapodcast TikTok: tiktok.com/@miralapodcast Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/@miralapodcast —————————————————————— Our Sponsors: Isabel Grace Events: instagram.com/isabel_grace_events_ Virginie Drouot - Certified Transformation & Life Coach instagram.com/InfiniteInner_/ Go4MyDream.com InfiniteInner.com WOC House: woctherapy.com —————————————————————— The MíraLA Team: Host: Arianna Lemus Sound Mixer & Audio Editor: Wooin Jeon Camera Op/Gaffer: Brenda Hernández Video Editor: Genevieve Erickson

#14: Jocelyn Rivas: Indigenous Latina Warrior

Welcome to the MíraLA Podcast - a podcast by women, for women and anyone willing to listen. Hosted by Arianna Lemus. Episode 14: Arianna interviews Jocelyn Rivas. Jocelyn is an Indigenous Latina, ultra-marathoner, 2x 100 miler finisher and 124 marathon finisher. In this episode, Jocelyn talks about her running journey and the importance of representation on the course. Jocelyn was born in El Salvador with a broken back, neck and feet with very little chance of her ever walking. She eventually healed, migrated to the U.S. and discovered running at the age of 16. Jocelyn is now a marathon world record holder for the youngest woman and Latina to run 100 marathons. She's an ambassador for the Women's Sports Foundation, LA Marathon Ambassador, SF Marathon Ambassador. She advocates for women in sports, women safety, women rights and women menstrual cycles. She advocates for immigrants, DREAMERS, BIPOC athletes and much more Follow Jocelyn’s journey: instagram.com/joselinthewarrior —————————————————————— MíraLA Podcast (miralapodcast.com) Follow us on: instagram.com/miralapodcast TikTok: tiktok.com/@miralapodcast Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/@miralapodcast —————————————————————— Our Sponsors: Isabel Grace Events (instagram.com/isabel_grace_events_) Virginie Drouot - Certified Transformation & Life Coach instagram.com/InfiniteInner_/ Go4MyDream.com InfiniteInner.com —————————————————————— The MíraLA Team: Host: Arianna Lemus Sound Mixer & Audio Editor: Wooin Jeon Camera Op/Gaffer: Brenda Hernández Video Editor: Genevieve Erickson Location: Capture 12 Studio in Los Angeles, California To book Capture 12 Studio, visit https://peerspace.app.link/dKyZddDXBOb Follow: Instagram.com/_capture12_

#13: Sabbyiana: Proud Lesbian Latina Drag Queen

Welcome to the MíraLA Podcast - a podcast by women, for women and anyone willing to listen. Hosted by Arianna Lemus. Episode 13: Arianna interviews Sabbyiana (she/her). Sabbyiana is a Lesbian, Latina Drag Queen born and raised in Montebello. In this episode, Sabbyiana talks about her journey with PMDD, being a cisgender lesbian woman in the drag scene and her humble beginnings, her drag accomplishments & coming out in a “non-traditional” kind of way. Sabbyiana is a full-time drag queen based in Los Angeles, California who has been dazzling audiences since she began her drag journey in 2019. Her talent and charisma have earned her prestigious titles, including winner of the Alaska Thunderfuck Lip Sync Contest, Drag Queen of the Year Pageant Category “Talent” Winner 2019, and Queen of Emerald Village 2023-2024. Sabbyiana has shared the stage /collaborated with icons like Trixie Mattel and Alaska Thunderfuck. You can catch her captivating performances at historic queer bars in West Hollywood and Long Beach, California Follow Sabbyiana’s journey: instagram.com/sabbyiana —————————————————————— MíraLA Podcast (miralapodcast.com) Follow us on: instagram.com/miralapodcast TikTok: tiktok.com/@miralapodcast Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/@miralapodcast —————————————————————— Our Sponsors: Isabel Grace Events (instagram.com/isabel_grace_events_) Virginie Drouot - Certified Transformation & Life Coach instagram.com/InfiniteInner_/ Go4MyDream.com InfiniteInner.com —————————————————————— The MíraLA Team: Host: Arianna Lemus Sound Mixer & Audio Editor: Wooin Jeon Camera Op/Gaffer: Brenda Hernández Video Editor: Genevieve Erickson Location: Capture 12 Studio in Los Angeles, California To book Capture 12 Studio, visit https://peerspace.app.link/dKyZddDXBOb Follow: Instagram.com/_capture12_

#12: Alejandra Quiroz: Honduran Filmmaker & Central American Voices Podcast Host

Welcome to the MíraLA Podcast - a podcast by women, for women and anyone willing to listen. Hosted by Arianna Lemus. Episode 12: Arianna interviews Alejandra Quiroz. Alejandra Quiroz is a producer, director, and podcast host from Tegucigalpa, Honduras, and currently based in Los Angeles, California. Driven by a passion for amplifying BIPOC voices, she is committed to increasing representation both in front of and behind the camera, with a particular focus on uplifting Central American stories. Alejandra's journey began with a B.A. in Cinema and Television Arts and Central American Studies from Cal State Northridge, where she fused her love for storytelling with her cultural roots. In 2020, she launched Central American Voices, a podcast dedicated to sharing untold stories from Central Americans across the globe, fostering connection and understanding within the diaspora. By 2022, Alejandra founded her own production company, Our Lú Productions, specializing in creating powerful films and music videos. Her work is a reflection of her mission: to bring underrepresented narratives to the forefront of media. Follow Alejandra’s journey: instagram.com/aalquiroz instagram.com/centamvoicespodcast instagram.com/ourluproductions —————————————————————— MíraLA Podcast (miralapodcast.com) Follow us on: instagram.com/miralapodcast TikTok: tiktok.com/@miralapodcast Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/@miralapodcast —————————————————————— Our Sponsors: Isabel Grace Events (instagram.com/isabel_grace_events_) Virginie Drouot - Certified Transformation & Life Coach instagram.com/InfiniteInner_/ Go4MyDream.com InfiniteInner.com —————————————————————— The MíraLA Team: Host: Arianna Lemus Sound Mixer & Audio Editor: Wooin Jeon Camera Op/Gaffer: Brenda Hernández Video Editor: Genevieve Erickson Location: Capture 12 Studio in Los Angeles, California To book Capture 12 Studio, visit https://peerspace.app.link/dKyZddDXBOb Follow: Instagram.com/_capture12_

#11: Sara Hanna: Multi-hyphenate Queer Sex Therapist in the Making

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Welcome to the MíraLA Podcast - a podcast by women, for women and anyone willing to listen. Hosted by Arianna Lemus. Episode 11: Arianna interviews Sara Hanna (@gettingspicyy). Sara is a disabled, queer, non-monogamous, neurodivergent Egyptian immigrant currently studying to become a sex therapist. In this episode, Sara talks to Arianna about what led her to explore her sexuality beyond the norms that society has conditioned women to abide by and dives briefly on destigmatizing BDSM and kink. (We will be back for more destigmitization and sex education in season 2) Sara Hanna is a sex therapist in the making. Through her social media page, @gettingspicyy, her goal is to destigmatize BDSM, kink and our individual desires from an intersectional perspective. She helps people work through sexual shame, embrace their full selves, find liberation & self-expression in kink. Follow Sara’s journey: Instagram.com/gettingspicyy —————————————————————— MíraLA Podcast (miralapodcast.com) Follow us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/miralapodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@miralapodcast Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@miralapodcast —————————————————————— Our Sponsors: Isabel Grace Events (https://www.instagram.com/isabel_grace_events_) Virginie Drouot - Certified Transformation & Life Coach Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/InfiniteInner_/ www.Go4MyDream.com www.InfiniteInner.com —————————————————————— The MíraLA Team: Host: Arianna Lemus Sound Mixer & Audio Editor: Wooin Jeon Camera Op/Gaffer: Brenda Hernández Video Editor: Genevieve Erickson Location: Latinx Therapy in Burbank, California Visit Latinxtherapy.com for more info & mental health resources. Follow them on socials @latinxtherapy

#10: Virginie Drouot: Transformation & Life Coach

Welcome to the MíraLA Podcast - a podcast by women, for women and anyone willing to listen. Hosted by Arianna Lemus. Episode 10: Arianna interviews Virginie Drouot. Virginie is a certified transformation & life coach. In this interview, Virginie talks about growing up in Champagne, France, moving to Los Angeles and the impact of her DreamBuilder courses. Arianna also shares a little bit about her experience with the program. Virginie Drouot is a certified DreamBuilder Coach with the Brave Thinking Institute: The Premiere Training Center for Transformational Coaching. She specializes in helping working professionals build their dreams, accelerate their results and create richer, more fulfilling lives. As a sought-after certified coach, her workshops and coaching programs help people break through limitations and achieve greater results than they’ve known before. Follow Virginie’s journey: Infiniteinner.com Go4mydream.com Instagram: instagram.com/infiniteinner_ —————————————————————— MíraLA Podcast (miralapodcast.com) Follow us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/miralapodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@miralapodcast Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@miralapodcast —————————————————————— Our Sponsors: Isabel Grace Events (https://www.instagram.com/isabel_grace_events_) Virginie Drouot - Certified Transformation & Life Coach Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/InfiniteInner_/ www.Go4MyDream.com www.InfiniteInner.com —————————————————————— The MíraLA Team: Host: Arianna Lemus Sound Mixer & Audio Editor: Wooin Jeon Camera Op/Gaffer: Brenda Hernández Video Editor: Genevieve Erickson

#9: Delmy Oro: Spiritual Esthetician & Healer

Welcome to the MíraLA Podcast - a podcast by women, for women and anyone willing to listen. Hosted by Arianna Lemus. Episode 9: Arianna interviews Delmy Oro. Delmy is a Spiritual Esthetician, Healer, and Master Manifestor, known for her profound impact in guiding individuals on their healing journeys. In this episode, Delmy, as a first-generation Latina, talks about over a decade of experience as an esthetician with spiritual practices, helping people overcome stagnancy and blockages to achieve their dreams. Founder of Del Oro Beauty and co-owner of Botanica Ache, Delmy offers a unique blend of traditional esthetic services and spiritual rituals, including sound baths, crystal therapy, and Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES). Her holistic approach has empowered countless individuals, aligning their inner and outer beauty for true transformation. Follow Delmy’s journey: Instagram: instagram.com/skintimacyaesthetics & instagram.com/delmyoro Visit delmyoro.com for info & services —————————————————————— MíraLA Podcast (miralapodcast.com) Follow us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/miralapodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@miralapodcast Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@miralapodcast —————————————————————— Our Sponsors: Isabel Grace Events (https://www.instagram.com/isabel_grace_events_) Virginie Druout - Certified Transformation & Life Coach Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/InfiniteInner_/ www.Go4MyDream.com www.InfiniteInner.com —————————————————————— The MíraLA Team: Host: Arianna Lemus Sound Mixer & Audio Editor: Kamryn Martell Camera Op/Gaffer: Brenda Hernández Video Editor: Genevieve Erickson

#8: Kassandra Gutierrez : Spiritual Life Coach

Welcome to the MíraLA Podcast - a podcast by women, for women and anyone willing to listen. Hosted by Arianna Lemus. Episode 8: Arianna interviews Kassandra Gutierrez. Kassandra was seeking to pursue a career in nursing. After facing the realities of the lack of preventative care, she rerouted her journey to provide her knowledge as a now certified holistic health coach. Her goal is to help people before they head to the hospital. Kassandra talks to us about her healing journey and how she now helps her clients through their own health and healing journeys. Kassandra Gutierrez is a certified holistic health coach and spiritual life coach that is obsessed with all things personal development. She loves studying the mind, body, and spirit. She supports people in connecting with their inner world, coming back into alignment, & accessing new levels. Follow Kassandra’s journey: Instagram: instagram.com/highvibeswithkass —————————————————————— MíraLA Podcast (miralapodcast.com) Follow us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/miralapodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@miralapodcast Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@miralapodcast —————————————————————— Our Sponsors: Isabel Grace Events (https://www.instagram.com/isabel_grace_events_) Virginie Druout - Certified Transformation & Life Coach Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/InfiniteInner_/ www.Go4MyDream.com www.InfiniteInner.com —————————————————————— The MíraLA Team: Host: Arianna Lemus Sound Mixer & Audio Editor: Kamryn Martell Camera Op/Gaffer: Brenda Hernández Video Editor: Genevieve Erickson

#7: Erika Snyder: PhD STEM Student

Welcome to the MíraLA Podcast - a podcast by women, for women and anyone willing to listen. Hosted by Arianna Lemus. Episode 7: Arianna interviews Erika Snyder, a native Angeleno from the San Fernando Valley, who is pursuing her PhD degree at UCSB. Erika talks about her childhood fascination with all things science, coping with grief at a young age, and her resilient and tenacious nature lead her to where she is today. Erika Snyder is a 23-year-old PhD student entering the second year of my PhD in Biomolecular Science and Engineering at UC Santa Barbara. Her childhood consisted of running around in the hills, collecting specimens (bugs, plants), and caring for injured wildlife. She was part of the Southwestern Herpetology Society for many years. While the loss of her father at age 17 marked her life and her family's life, it instilled a deep grittiness and tenacity to overcome. Today, she works in an immunology lab that studies how immune cells respond to signals in cancer cells. One of her goals is to mentor undergraduate students interested in research, particularly women from underrepresented backgrounds.Outside of work, she collects vinyl records, reads, and cares for her plant collection. Follow Erika’s journey: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/erika-snyder-1253141b0 Meghan Morrissey Lab: https://morrisseylab.mcdb.ucsb.edu/ Resources for students in STEM: MARC Scholars Program at UCSB: https://marc-csep.cnsi.ucsb.edu/ McNair Scholars: https://mcnairscholars.com/ Support Women in STEM by donating to WiSE: https://www.wise.ucsb.edu/ —————————————————————— MíraLA Podcast (miralapodcast.com) Follow us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/miralapodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@miralapodcast Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@miralapodcast —————————————————————— Our Sponsors: Isabel Grace Events (https://www.instagram.com/isabel_grace_events_) Virginie Druout - Certified Transformation & Life Coach Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/InfiniteInner_/ www.Go4MyDream.com www.InfiniteInner.com —————————————————————— The MíraLA Team: Host: Arianna Lemus Sound Mixer & Audio Editor: Kamryn Martell Camera Op/Gaffer: Brenda Hernández Video Editor: Genevieve Erickson

#6: Jess Melgar Alvarez: First Generation Attorney

Welcome to the MíraLA Podcast - a podcast by women, for women and anyone willing to listen. Hosted by Arianna Lemus. Episode 6: Arianna interviews Jess Melgar Alvarez. Jess is a first-generation Latina of Salvadoran descent, born and raised in the San Fernando Valley. In this interview, Jess talks about her journey leading up to her career as an attorney, the adventures of motherhood and the mental struggles we face as women. Jess Melgar Alvarez is a labor and employment attorney that specializes in benefits and union work. Jess earned her undergraduate degrees in English and Political Science from UC Davis. She later earned her law school degree from McGeorge School of Law. As an attorney, Jess champions for workers rights in the workplace, ranging from wage and hour violations, sexual harassment, and violations of worker’s rights to unionize. When she is not busy running after her toddler, Jess is running for fun, reading, diving into her faith, or fulfilling her love of writing. Fun Fact: She met her now husband in a meet-cute at work. Follow Jess’s journey: Instagram: instagram.com/jessmelg77 —————————————————————— MíraLA Podcast (miralapodcast.com) Follow us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/miralapodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@miralapodcast Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@miralapodcast —————————————————————— Our Sponsors: Isabel Grace Events (https://www.instagram.com/isabel_grace_events_) The MíraLA Team: Host: Arianna Lemus Sound Mixer & Audio Editor: Kamryn Martell Camera Op/Gaffer: Brenda Hernández Video Editor: Genevieve Erickson
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