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The Boys & Girls Clubs of America is one of the most recognizable organizations. Each location creates fun opportunities for kids and gives parents peace of mind that their children are safe after school and during summer break. But above all, the club is a place for mentorship, where kids can learn lessons that last beyond the school year. It doesn’t come cheap, but as Geovanny Ragsdale knows firsthand, the reward is well worth it. In this episode of Amiga, Handle Your Shit, Jackie Tapia sits down with Geovanny Ragsdale, certified fundraising executive, president, CEO, and driver of the Boys and Girls Club of the West Valley, to discuss fundraising and mentorship. She’s spent over 25 years leading fundraising initiatives to support higher education and other philanthropic efforts. Their conversation begins with Geovanny’s incredible journey, from the daughter of immigrant parents to a certified fundraising executive. Growing up in Costa Rica and Los Angeles, she dreamed of seeing the world and, upon graduating, studied abroad in France. Through her travels, she learned about the power of giving back on a larger scale. That seed started her lifelong journey of fundraising. Geovanny truly has done it all. Today, she shares the biggest moments that shaped her career, from organizing a life-changing fundraiser in India to mentoring a single mom's five kids. It's easy to see why this cause is so special. In her tenure alone, she’s helped the organization grow sustainably, raising over 4 million dollars. Tune in to episode 298 of Amiga, Handle Your Shit, for an incredible conversation about fundraising on an executive level and how your donation, be it money or time, helps the next generation succeed. Episode Takeaways Growing up between Beverly Hills mansions, a grandmother's farm in Costa Rica, and Atwater Village, and how early travel shaped the way Geovanny sees people. (04:59)The professor who changed her idea of business: you create value so you can make a difference (07:51)The cow bank project in India, built on ideas from microlending (13:17)Geovanny speaks on the nine years building programs across Latin America, including opening new ones in Puerto Rico, Guatemala, Nicaragua, and El Salvador (20:27)Why the Boys & Girls Club’s 40% growth this year means Geovanny has to raise far more money (33:18)The graduation-day conversation with a mother of five club kids that brought Geovanny to tears (37:44)Geovanny's advice for handling your shit: put the phone down and live in the moment you're in (46:42) Resources: Connect with the Boys & Girls Club Boys & Girls Club of the West ValleyFind a Boys & Girls Club near youConnect with Geovanny Ragsdale: LinkedInInstagramConnect with WebsiteFacebookInstagramLinkedInJackie Tapia Arbonne websiteBook: The AMIGA Way: Release Cultural Limiting Beliefs to Transform Your Life Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you ever looked at the life you’ve built and realized that the version of you who created it isn’t the same woman you are today? As we move through different seasons of life, our bodies, families, careers, and priorities change with us. What once felt manageable can suddenly feel overwhelming, and responsibilities we’ve carried for years may no longer belong on our plate. Giving yourself permission to evolve doesn’t erase everything you’ve accomplished. Sometimes, it simply means recognizing that it’s time to make room for what comes next. Tune in to this new episode of Amiga, Handle Your Shit, as Jackie and Marisela have an honest conversation about navigating midlife, changing identities, and the responsibilities women carry through different seasons of life. They explore what it means to parent children who are becoming adults while preparing to care for aging parents, the importance of planning for the future, and the cultural expectations that can make asking for help or putting down responsibilities feel like weakness. Jackie and Marisela also reflect on listening to your body, recognizing when something in your life needs to change, leaning on the people around you, and allowing yourself to pursue a new chapter without viewing the one before it as a failure. Key Takeaways: ✨ You are allowed to outgrow old versions of yourself ✨ Not every responsibility is yours to carry ✨ Listen when your body tells you something needs changing ✨ Prepare intentionally for aging parents and your future ✨ A new chapter doesn’t erase your past success ✨ Choose quality relationships that support your growth Connect with Marisela Arechiga: InstagramNew Generation Home Improvements WebsiteNew Generation Home Improvements Instagram Let's Connect! WebsiteFacebookInstagramLinkedInJackie Tapia Arbonne websiteBuy The Amiga Way's Book Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Those survival roles don't just fade away when we grow up; they follow us into our marriages, our careers, and the way we treat ourselves. Veronica Ramos Clark has spent over 30 years helping people unlearn them. In this episode of Amiga Handle Your Shit, Jackie Tapia sits down with Veronica Ramos Clark, a licensed addictions counselor specializing in alcohol and drug abuse counseling. One of eleven children, she knows a thing or two about feeling invisible. She carried that role, which she calls “the lost child,” into adulthood, and it inspired her soon-to-be-released book, A Fresh Start: Breaking the Cycle. Their chat begins with a deep dive into Veronica’s childhood as she shares how growing up in an alcoholic home influenced her decision to become a counselor. She’s spent decades studying behavior tendencies and now offers counseling and holistic retreats through her company, A Fresh Start. Their organic conversation leads them into serious topics like the anger many women feel forced to suppress or people-pleasing. Both are common for women without boundaries, and that’s where Veronica says real change should happen. She opens up about the unexpected derecho, a rare hurricane-force windstorm, that brought angry emotions as she grew her business. That natural disaster mirrorerd for the same resilience she teaches, and it led her to a clear understanding of what it takes to survive: you pivot, you adapt, and you find a way to keep showing up for the people who need you. Tune in to episode 296 of Amiga Handle Your Shit for a powerful conversation on healing, honoring your anger, and setting boundaries. You’ll leave with several mindful tips, the most important being Veronica's G.R.O.W.T.H. framework for taking your life back. Episode Takeaways: The origin story of her book A Fresh Start: Breaking the Cycle and the conversation with Jack Canfield that pushed her to finally write it (3:50)How COVID derailed her original writing timeline and what brought her back (5:19)Veronica explains the family roles children adopt in dysfunctional homes — the high Why these childhood roles resurface in adult relationships, and how they show up as codependency and people-pleasing (12:15)How most of her clients arrive at Fresh Start counseling — not by choice, but by court order, ultimatum, or crisis (13:55)Why women are taught to suppress anger, and how learning to feel it is part of healing (18:56)Veronica describes surviving the derecho that hit northwest Indiana and how she kept her business running through two weeks without power (24:29)Veronica breaks down her G.R.O.W.T.H. framework — Grounding, Release, Own your story, Watch your words, Taking time for compassion, and Honoring your boundaries (31:07) Resources: Connect with Veronica Ramos Clark Website Let's Connect! WebsiteFacebookInstagramLinkedInJackie Tapia Arbonne websiteBook: The AMIGA Way: Release Cultural Limiting Beliefs to Transform Your Life Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What does it mean to celebrate your heritage while also challenging your community to keep growing? Hispanic Heritage Month is an opportunity to honor the traditions, values, sacrifices, and accomplishments that have shaped generations of Latinos. But celebrating how far we've come can also mean looking honestly at where there's still room to grow. From family and cultural pride to entrepreneurship, innovation, opportunity, and finding the courage to think differently, this conversation is about embracing everything that makes the Latino community powerful while imagining what comes next. Tune in to this new episode of Amiga, Handle Your Shit, as Jackie and Marissa celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with an honest conversation about Latino culture, success, and the future of the community. They reflect on the traditions and values they are proud to carry forward, the growth of Latino entrepreneurship, and the challenges entrepreneurs still face when it comes to funding, resources, and creating scalable businesses. They also explore the importance of encouraging the next generation to think bigger, bringing more Latino voices into mainstream spaces, moving beyond narratives centered only on struggle, and creating room for different perspectives within the community. It's a conversation about honoring where we come from while continuing to build, innovate, speak up, and redefine what's possible. Key Takeaways: ✨ Celebrate the richness and diversity of Hispanic heritage ✨ Latino entrepreneurship is growing and creating lasting impact ✨ Access to capital remains a major challenge ✨ The next generation needs space to innovate ✨ Our stories can acknowledge struggle without staying there ✨ Diversity of thought makes our community stronger Connect with Marisela Arechiga: InstagramNew Generation Home Improvements WebsiteNew Generation Home Improvements Instagram Let's Connect! WebsiteFacebookInstagramLinkedInJackie Tapia Arbonne websiteBuy The Amiga Way's Book Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Money, moolah, dinero, or whatever you call it, is essential to our livelihoods. It enables success, gives advantages, and creates growth opportunities. But none of that happens without financial literacy, which many communities lack access to. Yanely Espinal is on a powerful mission to change that.  In this episode of Amiga Handle Your Shit, Jackie Tapia sits down with Yanely Espinal, financial educator, author, and speaker, for a dynamic conversation about money management and the importance of honing financial literacy at an early age. Yanely explains how growing up with almost no knowledge about money led to $20,000 of credit card debt and a career in financial education. Today she’s not just the author of the money-wise book, Mind Your Money; she’s also advocating for systemic change for students through her work with NextGen Personal Finance. As a Dominicana raised in a predominantly Black and Latino neighborhood, she grew up with a cash-only mindset. Those early ideas about handling, not managing, money that are common with many immigrant and immigrant-adjacent communities filter into adulthood. Throughout the conversation, Yanely explains how enforcing financial education at an early age sets young adults up for success. She doubles down on the benefits it brings to minority communities whose understanding of money and the financial systems in our country is already behind.  The most powerful moments are when Yanely talks about NextGen Personal Finance. She shares the work the organization has done with lawmakers to advocate for semester-long financial education courses and proudly highlights that 30 states now require them for graduation. Her efforts remind us of what happens when communities stand up for change and create new narratives for success.  Tune in to episode 294 of Amiga Handle Your Shit for a lively discussion about money management, financial literacy in underpoverished communities, and tips on how to organize your life for greater wealth. Episode Takeaways: How Yanely’s life as a Domincana born and raised in Brooklyn shaped her initial ideas about money (2:32)Why financial education became a gap in Yanely’s Ivy League education and how it led to massive credit card debt (10:15)The side hustle that got Yanely out of debt and why she doesn’t recommend that route to everyone struggling with debt (16:14)The advice she highly recommends for anyone struggling with money management (17:43)Yanely’s path to becoming a financial educator and working with NextGen Personal Finance (21:57)The advancements the organization has made with teachers and lawmakers (22:55)Yanely explains how real change is made at the state level and talks about the work she and NextGen Personal Finance are doing behind the scenes (25:28)Why Yanely calls financial education “the great equalizer,” not the magic wand that solves income inequality (28:56)Her favorite tip for understanding money and how it ties into your self-worth (32:52) Resources: Mind Your Money BookNext Gen Personal Finance Connect with Yanely Espinal InstagramWebsiteLinkedIn  Let’s Connect! WebsiteFacebookInstagramLinkedInJackie Tapia Arbonne websiteBook: The AMIGA Way: Release Cultural Limiting Beliefs to Transform Your Life Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Some experiences shape you early, whether you’re ready for them or not. For Monica Guardian, a defining childhood moment became the quiet force behind a lifetime of service. With over two decades of experience in public service, nonprofit leadership, and healthcare, she has developed programs that empower youth, strengthen families, and protect seniors—all rooted in a deep conviction that community care saves lives. This episode shows what happens when resilience is paired with action. Monica didn’t just pursue a career—she built a purpose. Her story reveals how empathy, persistence, and vision can turn personal trials into a legacy of leadership and impact. In this episode of Amiga, Handle Your Shit, Monica Guardian opens up about growing up in East Los Angeles, co-founding a youth nonprofit as a teenager, and rising through the ranks of city government to manage multimillion-dollar community programs. She shares her international work on cyber safety, her leadership in healthcare, and the lessons she’s learned about resilience, mentorship, and multiplying leaders. Monica opens up about starting a youth-led nonprofit as a teenager, running multimillion-dollar programs for the City of Los Angeles, and now shaping senior care as an executive in the healthcare sector. Her story is one of courage, service, and leadership rooted in empathy. Tune in to episode 246 of Amiga Handle Your Shit if you’ve ever questioned whether you have the strength to keep going. This episode will remind you: not only can you rise, you can transform hardship into impact for generations to come. Episode Takeaways: Monica’s East LA upbringing and the family foundation that shaped her values (02:57)How the murder of her brother fueled her lifelong commitment to community service (05:16)Founding the East Los Angeles Youth Leadership Council as a teenager (08:12)What she learned about persistence while securing $63,000 in funding as a teen activist (09:37)Lessons in empathy, leadership, and public service from her time in city government (13:55)Her international work on cyber safety in Uruguay (24:06)Why building other leaders—not just leading—is the true test of leadership (31:10)How she blends family, career, and service while raising five children in a blended household (37:12)Monica’s perspective on funding challenges in the nonprofit and health sectors (42:34)Her two powerful tips for every Amiga to “handle her shit”: show up for yourself daily and use the to-do list as your compass (45:47) Connect with Monica Guardian: LinkedIn Let’s Connect! WebsiteFacebookInstagramLinkedInJackie Tapia Arbonne's websiteBook: The AMIGA Way: Release Cultural Limiting Beliefs to Transform Your Life Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Technology moves fast, and in the blink of an eye you can get left behind. One minute you're on top of the knowledge heap, running your business like a pro. Then in an instant, everything changes, and you're playing catch-up just to stay afloat. That’s the exact scenario Jackie Tapia wants to help the Latin community avoid.  In this episode of Amiga Handle Your Shit, Jackie continues the conversation about AI and how proper use of programs like Claude can be a strong asset for your company. She shares her experiences, including how she uses the program for daily planning, podcasting, and managing her employees. She even breaks down the money, sharing the benefits of the different plans.  The takeaway? “Don’t be a late adopter.” Business as we know it is changing, and Jackie isn’t gatekeeping the secrets to her success.  Even better? She explains that every amiga, whether you’re a podcaster, realtor, or small business owner, can benefit from it.  Tune in to episode 292 of Amiga Handle Your Shit for a witty and candid conversation about evolving with Claude and staying ahead of the curve. Episode Takeaways:Why AI has been a game-changer for Jackie and the nitty-gritty details that kept her learning more. (01:36)The simple prompts she used to boost her business brain and productivity. (4:24)The major lessons she didn’t expect to learn, but was grateful for when diving deeper into the programs. (6:28)How to determine which AI plan best fits your personal and company needs. (9:58)Jackie’s official pitch, explaining why every amiga can benefit from AI and how to equip yourself with the tools. (16:50) Let’s Connect! WebsiteFacebookInstagramLinkedInJackie Tapia Arbonne websiteBook: The AMIGA Way: Release Cultural Limiting Beliefs to Transform Your Life Sign Up For The Course: Automate to Accelerate Fall 2026  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Picture this: you're standing in Monaco in 90-degree heat, sweat dripping, suitcase in hand, and the taxis your AI-built itinerary promised would be waiting simply aren't there. That's the moment Jackie Tapia realized even the smartest tools can plan a trip, but they can't read a room, feel the heat, or know how many humans are actually around to help you. In this episode of Amiga Handle Your Shit, Jackie takes us into her France trip recap, this time from the south: Monaco, Cannes, and Saint-Tropez, where the joy and the chaos both showed up in equal measure. She gets real about using Claude to build her itinerary and everything it got right, alongside the very human gaps it couldn't fill: no taxis waiting, no sunbed reservations, no one to walk her tired kid to the right platform. This one is for every amiga building a business, a brand, or a life with AI in her toolkit. Jackie's lesson is simple but important: let technology organize, draft, and structure, but never hand it the parts of life that only a human being can hold. Tune in to episode 291 of Amiga Handle Your Shit for a candid, funny, and honest reminder that when in doubt, humans come first, and technology comes second. Episode Takeaways:Why Jackie's AI-built itinerary promised taxis in Monaco that never actually showed up, and the sweaty, frustrating lesson that came with it (01:13)The real difference between what AI can plan versus what only a human being can execute in the moment (03:00)Why sun bed reservations in Saint-Tropez were impossible to lock down through AI, and what Jackie did instead (06:30)How having an actual human handle reservations in Cannes made that leg of the trip the smoothest of them all (11:00)Jackie's grounding reminder for every amiga leaning on AI in her business: humans first, technology second (13:00) Let’s Connect! WebsiteFacebookInstagramLinkedInJackie Tapia Arbonne websiteBook: The AMIGA Way: Release Cultural Limiting Beliefs to Transform Your Life Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you ever returned to a place years later only to realize that the biggest transformation wasn't the destination, it was you? Travel has a way of revealing more than beautiful landscapes and unforgettable moments. Sometimes it holds up a mirror, reminding us of how much we've grown, the choices that shaped us, and the unexpected ways God weaves every season of our lives together. In this heartfelt episode, Jackie reflects on a trip to Paris that became much more than a vacation. It became a lesson in perspective, purpose, and trusting the divine unfolding of life's journey. Tune in to this new episode of Amiga, Handle Your Shit, as Jackie shares the personal and spiritual lessons she brought home from her recent trip to Paris and the South of France. Looking back on her first visit as a backpacking law student over two decades ago, she reflects on how both she and the city have changed over time. From observing cultural shifts and embracing new perspectives to experiencing a powerful moment of synchronicity through a language she chose to study years ago, Jackie explores how seemingly small decisions can shape our future in ways we never expect. This episode is a reminder to trust God's timing, embrace change with an open heart, and believe that the seeds you plant today may bloom years from now. Key Takeaways: ✨ Growth changes how you experience familiar places ✨ Small decisions can shape your future ✨ Trust the divine unfolding of your journey ✨ Stay open to unexpected lessons ✨ Every season prepares you for the next ✨ The seeds you plant today will bloom in time Let's Connect! WebsiteFacebookInstagramLinkedInJackie Tapia Arbonne websiteBuy The Amiga Way's Book Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Some stories rarely get told, not because they aren't important, but because nobody believes there's an audience. C. Fitz was told exactly that. No grants, no studio interest, just a two-to-three-minute tribute video that spiraled into something bigger. Six years and a ten-and-a-half-hour rough cut later, the world finally met Jewel Thais-Williams. In this episode of Amiga Handle Your Shit, Jackie Tapia sits down with C. Fitz, director and producer behind the award-winning documentary Jewel's Catch One, now re-released on Apple TV, Amazon, and Google Play. C. Fitz shares how she carved out a career as a female director in an industry that rarely encouraged one, moving from production assistant to commercials to unscripted television, including helping develop the original Queer Eye for the Straight Guy, before a volunteer project turned into the calling that would define her career. Her story matters because it's proof that the projects worth doing are rarely the easy ones, and that persistence, not permission, is often what preserves a legacy. The conversation traces how C. Fitz met Jewel Thais-Williams, the trailblazing founder of one of the first Black-owned discos in the country and a sanctuary for the LGBTQ+ and Black queer community through decades of racism, homophobia, police raids, and the AIDS crisis. They talk about the impossible task of condensing one woman's decades of impact into 85 minutes, the devastating history of the fire that burned Catch One to the ground, and why C. Fitz kept pitching a project nobody wanted to fund because she knew it was too important to let go. The most powerful moment comes when C. Fitz describes sitting beside Jewel in the theater as she watched her own story on screen, crying during the AIDS crisis chapter of the film. After years of being overlooked by the very industry that should have celebrated her, Jewel finally received a standing ovation, not once, but across film festivals from Los Angeles to London. It's a reminder of what it means to finally be seen after a lifetime of quietly showing up for everyone else. Tune in to episode 289 of Amiga Handle Your Shit for a moving conversation about persistence, representation, and what it takes to ensure the people who quietly change our communities are never forgotten. Episode Takeaways How C. Fitz carved out her own path as a female director, working up from production assistant to commercials to helping develop the original Queer Eye for the Straight Guy (04:24)The volunteer tribute video that turned into a calling: how one gala clip led to the realization that Jewel's life demanded a full documentary (09:47)Why C. Fitz kept pitching for years with no grants and no studio support, and what finally got the project made (11:45)The heartbreak of cutting a ten-and-a-half-hour rough cut down to 85 minutes (13:51)The harrowing story of the fire that burned Catch One down, and Jewel's defiant response to the city (15:34)What C. Fitz wants viewers to feel, while watching the film, like they've stepped onto that dance floor themselves (17:05)The emotional moment Jewel watched her own story on screen, and the standing ovations that followed from LA to London (19:56)C. Fitz's advice for handling your shit: breathe, take a beat, and get grounded before you react (21:53) Resources: Jewel’s Catch One Connect with C. Fitz: InstagramIMDbLinkedIn Let’s Connect! WebsiteFacebookInstagramLinkedInJackie Tapia Arbonne websiteBook: The AMIGA Way: Release Cultural Limiting Beliefs to Transform Your Life Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you ever felt like life was asking more of you than you thought you could handle? Sometimes our busiest seasons are also our most beautiful. In this heartfelt solo episode, you'll be reminded that life isn't about perfectly managing every responsibility; it's about surrendering, trusting God's timing, and creating space to fully live through every season with grace. Whether you're navigating exciting milestones, unexpected challenges, or personal growth, this conversation encourages you to let go of control and embrace the support that's available to you. Tune in to this new episode of Amiga, Handle Your Shit, as Jackie shares a personal life update and reflects on the lessons she's learning during a season filled with both joy and responsibility. From planning her daughter's quinceañera and supporting her father through surgery to building new systems for her business and embracing the power of AI, Jackie opens up about what it means to stop being the bottleneck in your own life. She discusses the importance of surrendering control, asking for help, creating sustainable systems, and making room to enjoy the life you've worked so hard to build. This episode is a reminder that you don't have to carry everything alone, and that sometimes the greatest act of growth is allowing yourself to receive. Key Takeaways: ✨ You don't have to carry everything alone ✨ Surrender creates space for peace and clarity ✨ Systems create freedom and reduce overwhelm ✨ Asking for help is a sign of growth ✨ Joy deserves a place in every season ✨ Trust the divine unfolding of your life Let's Connect! WebsiteFacebookInstagramLinkedInJackie Tapia Arbonne websiteBuy The Amiga Way's Book Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Some women wait until burnout forces them to slow down. Others get a warning from their bodies and keep pushing anyway. This conversation is a reminder that stress does not simply disappear. It settles into the body, waits patiently, and eventually asks to be heard. In this episode of Amiga Handle Your Shit, Jackie Tapia sits down with Eugenia Jansen, founder of Golden Lotus Gardens, former banking executive, and holistic practitioner specializing in craniosacral therapy, prenatal and postnatal care, fascia release, lymphatic work, and energy healing. Eugenia shares how a successful career in banking led her to a breaking point, including a series of mini-strokes caused by chronic stress, and how that experience completely changed the direction of her life. What makes this conversation so powerful is Eugenia's belief that the body carries far more than physical tension. She explains how emotions, trauma, grief, and even family patterns can become stored in the body and influence how we feel physically and emotionally. Through stories from her practice and her personal journey, she offers a different perspective on healing, one rooted in listening rather than fighting. Eugenia also opens up about the work she now does alongside her husband, helping everyone from pregnant mothers and newborns to cancer patients, athletes, and people navigating major life transitions. From understanding stress and nervous system overload to exploring the connection between emotional wellbeing and physical health, this is a conversation about learning to trust the wisdom of your body. Tune in to episode 287 of Amiga Handle Your Shit for a fascinating conversation about stress, healing, intuition, and why taking care of yourself is not selfish; it's necessary. Episode Takeaways: How a successful banking career led Eugenia to burnout, mini-strokes, and a complete life change (05:23)The physical signs that chronic stress is building up in the body and what happens when those signals go unaddressed (11:36)Why childhood interests can offer clues about your true purpose and life path (13:03)The surprising journey from corporate executive to holistic healer and massage therapist (17:26)What craniosacral therapy is, how it works, and why it can be transformative for people carrying trauma (20:28)How stored emotions, family experiences, and life events can show up as physical symptoms in the body (27:15)The healing modalities offered through Golden Lotus Gardens and who can benefit from them (33:08)Eugenia's advice for women who feel disconnected from themselves, their health, or their purpose (37:41) Connect with Eugenia Jansen: WebsiteInstagramEugenia’s Linktr.ee Let’s Connect! WebsiteFacebookInstagramLinkedInJackie Tapia Arbonne websiteBook: The AMIGA Way: Release Cultural Limiting Beliefs to Transform Your Life Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you ever looked around at your successful life and realized you lost yourself somewhere along the way? Many women spend years taking care of everyone else, building careers, raising families, and chasing success, only to find themselves exhausted, disconnected, and wondering how they got there. This episode is a powerful reminder that true transformation doesn't begin when everything falls apart. It begins when you finally decide to stop abandoning yourself and start prioritizing your own health, happiness, and well-being. Terry Tateossian is the founder of The House of Rose, a wellness community dedicated to helping women over 40 reclaim their health, confidence, and personal power. A former CEO of a nationally recognized marketing agency, Terry transformed her own life after overcoming burnout, emotional eating, and significant health challenges. Today, she is a certified trainer, nutritionist, hormone specialist, retreat leader, and host of the podcast How Good Can It Get?, where she empowers women to create vibrant, healthy, and fulfilling lives. Tune in to this new episode of Amiga, Handle Your Shit, as Jackie sits down with Terry Tateossian to discuss her remarkable journey from immigrant daughter and successful entrepreneur to wellness leader and advocate for women over 40. Terry shares how escaping communism as a child shaped her work ethic, how building a nationally recognized marketing agency led to burnout, emotional eating, and serious health challenges, and how a series of wake-up calls forced her to reclaim her health and her life. Together, they explore the realities of perimenopause, emotional healing, strength training, nutrition, and why women deserve to thrive in every season of life. This conversation is an inspiring reminder that your next chapter can become your most powerful one yet. Key Takeaways: ✨ Success means little if you lose yourself ✨ Your body always sends warning signs ✨ Strength training becomes essential with age ✨ Health transformation starts with self-awareness ✨ It's never too late to reinvent yourself ✨ Your next chapter can be your best one Connect with Terry Tateossian: InstagramLinkedInThe House Of Rose Let's Connect! WebsiteFacebookInstagramLinkedInJackie Tapia Arbonne websiteBuy The Amiga Way's Book Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Some people get a wake-up call and make small adjustments. Rose Garcia got hers and decided to go all in on everything. This episode is proof of what happens when someone takes a second chance and refuses to let any part of it go to waste. In this episode of Amiga Handle Your Shit, Jackie Tapia sits down with Rose Garcia, a Latina entrepreneur, real estate veteran, ovarian cancer survivor, and the new co-owner of The Dinah, the legendary queer women's festival now heading into its 35th year. Rose talks about growing up Boricua and Salvadoran in Los Angeles, building a career in real estate after starting out as a teenage intern, and how that hustle eventually opened the door to owning a Hollywood nightclub and co-owning one of the biggest festivals in the LGBTQ community. What makes this conversation land differently is the part Rose almost did not get to tell. A swollen stomach sent her to the emergency room, and within days she was diagnosed with stage 3C ovarian cancer. Doctors gave her a timeline if treatment did not work. She walks through what it actually felt like to sit with that news, how she shifted into fight mode, and the lesson she still carries two years later, now cancer-free. Rose also opens up about her connection to “The L Word,” where her real life became the basis for a character, and what it meant to show a Latina Catholic family choosing love over judgment on national television. From East LA bars to red carpets to hospital waiting rooms, this is a conversation about showing up for your life, on your own terms. Tune in to episode 285 of Amiga Handle Your Shit for a Pride Month conversation about resilience, representation, and what it means to get a second chance and actually use it. Episode Takeaways How a teenage internship turned into a full career in real estate, and the network that made it possible (05:44)The story behind the Dinah, the 35-year-old queer women's festival now run by Rose and her business partner (08:26)How Rose's real life became the inspiration for a character on The L Word, and the road trip through East LA bars that started it all (12:10)What it meant to show a Catholic Latino family choosing acceptance, and the messages that came after (15:51)The swollen stomach, the ER visit, and the diagnosis that came faster than anyone expected (24:04)What stage 3C ovarian cancer treatment actually looked like, and the mindset shift that got her through it (27:08)Why Rose says cancer is not the death sentence it used to be, and what she changed in her life afterward (32:02) Connect with Rose Garcia: InstagramLinkedInThe Dinah Let’s Connect! WebsiteFacebookInstagramLinkedInJackie Tapia Arbonne websiteBook: The AMIGA Way: Release Cultural Limiting Beliefs to Transform Your Life Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you ever felt like the most exciting chapter of your life was behind you? Many women spend years building careers, raising families, achieving goals, and checking all the boxes, only to wake up one day feeling disconnected from the spark that once drove them. This episode is a reminder that reinvention doesn't belong to the young. It belongs to the curious. Whether you're feeling stuck, uninspired, or simply ready for something new, this conversation will encourage you to embrace growth, reclaim your curiosity, and trust that your best years may still be ahead. Tune in to this new episode of Amiga, Handle Your Shit, as Jackie provides a heartfelt reflection on rediscovering purpose, curiosity, and excitement in her 2.0 season of life. Looking back on her journey as a first-generation college student, attorney, entrepreneur, and woman navigating major life transitions, Jackie shares how the emergence of artificial intelligence unexpectedly reignited a level of enthusiasm she hadn't felt in decades. Through personal stories, spiritual insight, and practical encouragement, she invites listeners to become beginners again, embrace lifelong learning, and trust that God may be calling them into a new season of expansion. This episode is a powerful reminder that you are not starting over, you're starting aligned. Key Takeaways: ✨ Curiosity can reignite your passion for life ✨ Your best years may still be ahead ✨ Growth begins when you become a beginner again ✨ AI can be a tool for expansion, not fear ✨ You are not starting over, you're starting aligned ✨ God may be calling you into a new season Let's Connect! WebsiteFacebookInstagramLinkedInJackie Tapia Arbonne websiteBuy The Amiga Way's Book Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.