Amiga, Handle Your Shit

Amiga, have you ever wondered why some things feel so aligned while others just don’t sit right—no matter how hard you try? It might be time to explore your Human Design.In this soulful episode, Jackie taps into the magic of self-awareness, intuition, and transformation with Human Design coach and astrologer Ilona Pamplona. Together, they dive into how Human Design offers a blueprint for understanding your energetic essence, making aligned decisions, and honoring your unique purpose.Ilona Pamplona is an Astrology Informed Life Coach who believes astrology is the psychology of our ancestors. Blending coaching, astrology, and integrative wellness, she helps clients uncover deep insights through their birth charts. She’s also the author of Human Design Made Easy, an easy-to-use guide to understanding Human Design.Tune in to Episode 227 of Amiga, Handle Your Shit, as Ilona unpacks the Human Design system, how it differs from astrology, and why it can be a powerful tool for breaking through resistance, especially for first-gen Latinas navigating deeply ingrained expectations.Key Takeaways:✨ Human Design shows how your energy flows best.✨ There are five main Human Design energy types.✨ Alignment prevents burnout and resistance.✨ Deconditioning is part of the healing journey.✨ Your body holds your inner authority.✨ Awareness leads to greater self-empowerment.Ready to step into alignment, Amiga? Let’s dive in.Buy Ilona Pamplona’s book Human Design Made Easy  Connect with Ilona Pamplona:WebsiteInstagramLet's Connect!WebsiteFacebookInstagramLinkedInJackie Tapia Arbonne websiteBuy The Amiga Way's Book

How long would you retain a manager who indulges in the perks of leadership but ignores its responsibilities?In today's special episode, we shoot things up with Marisela Arechiga. For our first-ever live episode, we decided to start with a banger: we analyze the aftermath of the LA fires. From omissive leadership to questionable political choices, we look deeply into the negligent attitude of those in charge of looking after us and our responsibility as voters. Marisela co-founded Generation Home Improvements and is an Angelina mom and wife with a deeply rooted appreciation for her Latino heritage. As someone who builds sanctuary spaces for homeowners, watching homes being reduced to nothing especially hit her.Tune in to Episode 226 of Amiga, Handle Your Shit, and join us as we analyze where years of poor leadership have led us. You'll hear our thoughts on the need for proactivity to produce meaningful change, the urge for strong and responsible leadership, our need as Latinos to reevaluate our political affiliations, and much more.Episode Takeaways:New beginnings. Why start live recordings after five years? (1:10)Where did the whole disaster of LA start? (7:20)You can't succeed in a place that doesn't set you up for success (11:00)What's the price we pay for years of poor leadership? (14:10)Reevaluating our political choices (21:10)Change requires change. The importance of community and connection in creating meaningful change (26:40)Connect with Marisela Arechiga:InstagramNew Generation Home Improvements WebsiteNew Generation Home Improvements InstagramLet's Connect!WebsiteFacebookInstagramLinkedInJackie Tapia Arbonne websiteBuy The Amiga Way's Book

Happy Women's Month, Amigas! This month is all about celebrating our strength, resilience, and the power of supporting one another. As women, we uplift and inspire each other, creating spaces where we can thrive, lead, and embrace our true selves. Together, we continue to break barriers and redefine success on our own terms.Tune in to Episode 225 of Amiga, Handle Your Shit, as Jackie shares her experience attending Femme 2025, a powerful women's empowerment event. She reflects on the inspiring messages from trailblazing women, including Dr. Antonia Novello, the first Latina U.S. Surgeon General, and actress Vivica A. Fox. From overcoming the "disease of pleasing" to embracing communal leadership, this episode is filled with wisdom to help you step into your power and own your success.Key Takeaways: ✨ Stop the “disease of pleasing”—put yourself first. ✨ Leadership should be communal, not ego-driven. ✨ Numbers tell a story—pay attention to your data. ✨ Don’t have a moment, have a career. ✨ Accountability is key to success. ✨ Doing the work leads to long-term growth.Listen now and get inspired to take charge of your journey! 🎙️🔥 #WomenEmpowerment #AmigaHandleYourShit Let's Connect!WebsiteFacebookInstagramLinkedInJackie Tapia Arbonne websiteBuy The Amiga Way's Book

First generations and virtually every immigrant in the US know what diversity looks and sounds like. They know the struggles and the advantages of growing up in diverse environments but as entrepreneurs, do they know how to market their businesses in places where diversity is queen? Do you?In this episode, we meet a true powerhouse, Liliana Gil Valletta. Liliana is a former corporate executive turned entrepreneur, Cultural Intelligence® expert, and television business commentator. Born in Colombia, Lili came to the States at 17 without speaking a single word of English and with a bag full of dreams she didn't take long to accomplish. She is the co-founder of CIEN+ and Human Dot Plus and the CEO and co-founder of the Culture+ Group.Tune in to Episode 224 of Amiga, Handle Your Shit, and learn more about this badass Latina who refused to be a victim, thrived by putting herself in uncomfortable places, and never stopped until she got what she felt she deserved. Liliana also talks about the dark side of corporate success, the importance of embracing and understanding our diverse backgrounds as entrepreneurs, how to market our business to diverse audiences, and much more.Episode Takeaways:A bit about Liliana's background and growing up "solita" in America (4:50)What never tells you about what's at the top of the corporate ladder (8:10)Liliana talks about her decision to reject the victim mentality (13:30)How Cultural Intelligence® was born (21:00)We get to choose how to react on our "facing the bear" moment (30:20)Liliana shares her top tips on how amigas can handle their s#it (40:00)Connect with Liliana Gil Valletta:InstagramLinkedInYouTubeCulture+ Group websiteLet's Connect!WebsiteFacebookInstagramLinkedInJackie Tapia Arbonne websiteBuy The Amiga Way's Book

Have you ever felt like life was guiding you toward a bigger purpose, even when you couldn’t see the full picture?In this episode, Jackie Tapia reflects on a full-circle moment as she shares a special interview conducted entirely in Spanish. She discusses her book, Amiga Way, the courses she has developed, and her mission with The Amiga Way Academy. Jackie also talks about her journey of self-discovery and how she’s manifesting new opportunities for growth in 2025.Tune in to Episode 223 of Amiga, Handle Your Shit, as Jackie Tapia sits down with Pili Montilla on Ahora con Pili to dive into her journey from law to transformational coaching. In this candid conversation, Jackie opens up about the pivotal moments that led her to empower Latinas through mindset shifts, holistic wealth, and personal growth. She shares how faith and resilience have shaped her path and offers insights into the power of shifting from a victim mentality to one of abundance and opportunity.Join the Dios Y Negotio Waitlist!In This Episode, You Will Learn:Trust your journey, even when the path isn’t clear.Overcoming limitations starts with mindset shifts.Manifestation requires action and belief.Fear limits growth; courage opens doors.Community support accelerates transformation.Personal growth is a lifelong process.Let's Connect!WebsiteFacebookInstagramLinkedInJackie Tapia Arbonne websiteBuy The Amiga Way's Book

Unfortunately, the Latino community has been permeated by an outdated narrative, and undervalued public perception about Latinos in our society  The way out? Is to look at ourselves through a different lens, highlight our strengths, and resignify what is seen as "negative traits" as advantages.In today's episode, we welcome the incredible Claudia Romo Edelman—host of A La Latina Podcast, founder of We Are All Human and CEO of Hispanic Star. A speaker, media contributor, and marketing powerhouse for social causes, Claudia is, in simple terms, a total chingona.Tune in to Episode 222 of Amiga, Handle Your Shit, and join us as we discover Claudia's journey into becoming a leader in mobilization, discuss the Latino representation in our society and the "perception crisis" we are going through as a community, and what can we do to change the narrative and shift our political and social landscape. Claudia also shares her thoughts on the advantages of embracing a fear-free mindset for professional growth, the need to recognize us, Latinos, as the driving force in our economy we are, and much more.Episode Takeaways:A bit about Claudia's upbringing and background (4:50)Why we must take control of our narrative (7:40)How to switch the undervalued perception of ourselves (13:00)Your "Latinidad" is a superpower (17:10)How to handle your s#it, Claudia Romo style (21:00)Connect with Claudia Romo Edelman:LinkedInInstagramSubscribe to the A La Latina podcastFollow We Are All Human on InstagramLet's Connect!WebsiteFacebookInstagramLinkedInJackie Tapia Arbonne websiteBuy The Amiga Way's Book