Centered Latina

In this special birthday bonus episode, we hit pause on the usual format and dive into a heartfelt reflection on what personal growth looked like over the past year. From unexpected setbacks to small-but-powerful mindset shifts, this episode explores the lessons that came from slowing down, showing up, setting boundaries, and learning to trust the process.

In this episode, we explore the unique experience of being the eldest daughter in a Latino family—the expectations, the pressure, the resilience, and the often-unspoken emotional weight. We break down how cultural norms, gender roles, and immigrant dynamics shape eldest daughters into caretakers, translators, problem-solvers, and second parents long before they’re ready.We talk openly about the emotional impact—perfectionism, guilt, anxiety, and the sense of carrying the family on your shoulders—as well as the deep love and loyalty that make this role so complicated.The episode also highlights the strengths eldest daughters develop and offers practical steps for healing: setting boundaries, letting go of guilt, and building an identity outside the “la responsable” role.This is a compassionate, honest conversation for anyone who grew up being “the strong one” in their family—and is now learning to be strong for themselves.

In this episode, Rosario explores Karol G’s Netflix documentary Tomorrow Was Beautiful, an intimate look at the Colombian superstar’s rise from Medellín to global fame. The discussion highlights how the film goes beyond concert footage to reveal the woman behind the music—her struggles, triumphs, and determination to stay true to herself. The documentary captures Karol’s journey through self-discovery, heartbreak, and empowerment while breaking barriers in a male-dominated reggaetón industry. Rosario reflects on key themes such as vulnerability, cultural pride, and the pressures of fame. Rosario reflects on how Karol G's rise to fame was not just a manifesto of being authentically Latina, but a self-love journey. By the end, the podcast leaves listeners inspired by Karol G’s message: that success means embracing imperfection, honoring your roots, and never apologizing for dreaming big.

In this episode of Centered Latina, we sit down with Dulce Karina Nava, a proud Latina esthetician and entrepreneur. We explore how caring for your skin can be a ritual of self-love, resilience, and centering—especially in a world that often pulls us in many directions.From building a beauty business rooted in self love, Dulce shares how skincare became her sacred practice—and how every Latina can create space to center herself, no matter her hustle.IG: aestheticsbydulcekTikTok: aestheticsbydulcek

This episode marks a new season for the Centered Latina Podcast. A season where our existence is a form of resistance.In this episode, we explore how your 9–5 isn't just a job — it's a launchpad for impact. Whether you're working in education, tech, healthcare, or retail, your daily grind can fuel change beyond the office walls. We talk about how showing up in professional spaces with purpose, integrity, and cultural pride strengthens not just your career but your entire community.From advocating for representation at work to sharing resources with your people, we dive into how resilience is built through consistency, strategy, and service. This episode is for the professionals using PTO to organize, those mentoring the next generation, and everyone turning their paycheck into purpose.Key Themes:Navigating work with community in mindTurning your role into a resourceBuilding bridges between the workplace and the neighborhoodFinancial empowerment as resistanceBeing the representation you once needed

In this heartfelt episode, we explore how a wedding can be more than a celebration of love — it can be a powerful portal for healing deeply rooted people-pleasing patterns, especially for Latinas raised to put others first.Through the lens of her own wedding journey, Rosario shares the messy, beautiful truth of what it means to choose yourself within love — not instead of it. From family expectations to cultural guilt, we unpack the subtle (and loud) ways people-pleasing shows up in wedding planning, and how a healthy relationship can become the safest place to finally stop abandoning yourself.Together, we reflect on:How people-pleasing is often normalized in Latina households and relationships.The emotional weight of saying "yes" when you want to say "no" — especially around family, traditions, and expectations.The power of a healthy partner who reflects your worth, not your wounds.What it really means to walk into marriage without losing yourself.This episode isn’t just for brides or those in relationships — it’s for anyone healing from the lie that love must come at the cost of your truth.

In this joyful and deeply reflective episode, Rosario shares how her bachelorette celebration became an unexpected moment of healing; not just for the woman she is today, but for the niña she once was. Through laughter, sisterhood, and unapologetic joy, she reflects on how embracing pleasure, fun, and feminine energy during her bachelorette helped her reconnect with the little girl inside who longed for freedom, play, and validation.From a Latina lens, she explores how many of us were raised to prioritize others, suppress emotion, and shy away from taking up space. But in this season of life, she's reclaiming it all — dancing, crying, and celebrating as a radical act of healing. This episode is a beautiful blend of fiesta and reflection, reminding listeners that honoring major milestones can also be a way to honor the parts of ourselves we’ve kept hidden. Healing can look like perreo, deep talks with your comadres, or simply giving yourself permission to feel it all.

In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Limariz Rebolledo, a first-generation Latina Physician Assistant who's rewriting the narrative for women of color in medicine. From growing up in a tight-knit immigrant family to navigating the challenges of higher education and breaking into the healthcare field, Limariz shares her powerful story of perseverance, identity, and purpose.She opens up about what it means to be the first in her family to pursue a medical career, the cultural and systemic obstacles she’s faced along the way, and how her heritage empowers her to better serve her community.