Seasoned with Imagination: Crystal Diaz on Sofrito, Kitchen Creativity & Puerto Rican Culture, Episode 274

 What does sofrito—a base of herbs and spices used in Puerto Rican cooking—have to do with reimagining business, food security, and conveying a history lesson about a rich and sometimes complex culture? For today’s guest, it’s everything. If you’ve ever wondered how to weave your culture, creativity, and calling into one powerful movement… then…

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The 5 Resume Mistakes Costing You $250K in 2025, Episode 273

Are these 5 resume mistakes secretly slashing your shot at a $250K marketing role in 2025—while others snatch the offers you deserve? In this must-listen episode, Melissa Llarena—career coach to Fortune 500 execs—unveils the blunders sinking corporate moms and their partners in today’s brutal job market. Don’t get caught out—tune in and snag a free…

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Unleash Your Podcasting Potential: Tips for Mom Founders to Overcome Fear and Find Their Voice Online, Episode 262

In the world of podcasting, a lot of newbie hosts get nervous about their voices and the stories they want to share. In this special holiday episode, Melissa teams up with the amazing Anika Jackson to chat about juggling motherhood, entrepreneurship, and podcasting. Anika shares how she helps podcasters find their true voice, streamline their…

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Rerun of Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith Talks About How to Recover Your Life, Renew Your Energy, and Restore Your Sanity Through Sacred Rest, Episode 142

Sacred Rest Book

Thank you for listening to this episode from my archives. Stay tuned for a refreshed podcast theme, new guests, and even artwork soon! Send me a DM on Instagram @melissallarena – I would love to hear your thoughts on this “best of episode.” Are you tired? It’s a silly question, right? This is the episode…

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Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith Talks About How to Recover Your Life, Renew Your Energy, and Restore Your Sanity Through Sacred Rest, Episode 110

Sacred Rest Book

Are you tired? It’s a silly question, right? This is the episode that can change the quality of your life because this is for you if you are tired all the time.  We actually don’t have a sophisticated language around our exhaustion. But this week’s guest, Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith, wrote the book, Sacred Rest, where…

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