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Just her, the mic, and some unfiltered thoughts on what it really means to see people for who they are. She's talking the painful beauty of letting someone go when the vision isn't shared, and why pouring into others should never mean emptying your own cup! Qué piensan? What do y'all think of these Mini Solo episodes? ★ LISTEN & FOLLOW HOLA LET'S CHAT Spotify: spoti.fi/3Q1chnY Apple Podcasts: apple.co/48BOJNX Amazon Music: amzn.to/3RH85en YouTube: bit.ly/3MmZ6vJ RSS Feed: bit.ly/3Q1lNaH Instagram: @holaletschat ★ Enjoying the show? Leave a rating and review on your podcast platform of choice - your feedback truly means a lot. Gracias for tuning in to Hola Let's Chat Podcast. — Melanie Huerta, Host ★ Business inquiries or collaborations: [email protected]

✧ Watch this conversation with Jose on YouTube! Melanie is joined by special guest Jose, an operational manager for Big T’s Pizza based in Southern California—diving into money mindset, burnout, balance, identity, and the reality of becoming different versions of ourselves over time. Together, they reflect on staying disciplined when motivation fades, finding moments to slow down, and how perspective shapes the way we move through life. ✧ EPISODE TIMESTAMPS 0:00 – Intro 1:08 – Money mindset + investing 5:10 – Taking risks + thinking long term 8:02 – Burnout + staying motivated 12:20 – Finding balance in life 16:18 – Learning to slow down 20:14 – Health + discipline 24:02 – Thoughts on life + what comes next 29:10 – Do good things come to an end? 33:18 – Growth + self-awareness 37:12 – Staying hopeful through challenges 41:35 – Assumptions people make about us 45:08 – Different versions of ourselves 49:42 – Competition + character 53:10 – Final thoughts 54:54 – Outro ✧ FOLLOW JOSE TikTok: @joseqoperator YouTube: @joseqoperator ✧ LISTEN & FOLLOW HOLA LET’S CHAT Spotify: ⁠spoti.fi/3Q1chnY⁠ Apple Podcasts: ⁠apple.co/48BOJNX⁠ Amazon Music: ⁠amzn.to/3RH85en⁠ YouTube: ⁠bit.ly/3MmZ6vJ⁠ RSS Feed: ⁠bit.ly/3Q1lNaH⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠@holaletschat ✧ Enjoying the show? Leave a rating and review on your podcast platform of choice — your feedback truly means the world. Gracias for tuning in to Hola Let’s Chat Podcast. — Melanie Huerta, Host ✨ ✧ For business inquiries or collaborations: [email protected]

Melanie just chatting about how love is blind and beautiful—sharing where she’s been in her self-love journey y más, all while driving (responsibly, of course). Qué piensan? 🤍 What do y’all think of these Mini Solo episodes? ✧ LISTEN & FOLLOW HOLA LET'S CHAT Spotify: spoti.fi/3Q1chnY Apple Podcasts: apple.co/48BOJNX Amazon Music: amzn.to/3RH85en YouTube: bit.ly/3MmZ6vJ RSS Feed: bit.ly/3Q1lNaH Instagram: @holaletschat ✧ Enjoying the show? Leave a rating and review on your podcast platform of choice - your feedback truly means the world. Gracias for tuning in to Hola Let's Chat Podcast. — Melanie Huerta, Host ;) For business inquiries or collaborations: [email protected]

✧ Watch this conversation with Jose on YouTube! Melanie is joined by special guest Jose, an operational manager for Big T’s Pizza based in Southern California, for an honest and grounded conversation about discipline, work ethic, entrepreneurship, and personal growth. Jose shares what it’s really like working day-to-day in operations, managing people, and navigating responsibility in the food and service industry. Together, they talk about customer service, leadership, motivation, and the reality that success isn’t built overnight. The conversation also touches on loneliness in entrepreneurship, discipline through lifestyle changes, and why people often don’t see the lows behind the progress. Whether you’re building discipline, working toward freedom, or learning to stay consistent when motivation fades, this episode offers real-life lessons and perspective. 🎧 ✧ EPISODE TIMESTAMPS 0:00 – Intro 0:40 – Day-to-day life in operations 3:12 – Working in operations and responsibility 6:33 – Workers slacking off… 8:53 – Customer service lessons + three pillars in business 12:47 – One lesson: learning to smile 14:01 – Why entrepreneurship can feel lonely 19:20 – The endgame is freedom 20:20 – Pickleball buddies… 24:40 – AI as the new therapist 33:35 – The “try-hard” trade + weight loss discipline 37:10 – Why motivation always dies out 39:14 – No such thing as handouts 43:00 – People don’t see the lows 50:50 – Speed round questions 54:35 – Outro ✧ FOLLOW JOSE TikTok: @joseqoperator YouTube: @joseqoperator ✧ LISTEN & FOLLOW HOLA LET’S CHAT Spotify: ⁠spoti.fi/3Q1chnY⁠ Apple Podcasts: ⁠apple.co/48BOJNX⁠ Amazon Music: ⁠amzn.to/3RH85en⁠ YouTube: ⁠bit.ly/3MmZ6vJ⁠ RSS Feed: ⁠bit.ly/3Q1lNaH⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠@holaletschat ✧ Enjoying the show? Leave a rating and review on your podcast platform of choice — your feedback truly means the world. Gracias for tuning in to Hola Let’s Chat Podcast. — Melanie Huerta, Host ✨ ✧ For business inquiries or collaborations: [email protected]

Melanie is back with the first solo episode of 2026, looking back on 2025 and reflecting on how it shaped her personal growth journey. Through affirmations, journaling prompts, and thoughtful reflections, this episode invites you to pause, realign, and step into the new year with intention.✨💫 ✧ EPISODE TIMESTAMPS 0:00 – Hola 2026 2:22 – Bittersweet 5:06 – 2025: Year of the Snake 6:10 – 2026: Year of the Horse 8:11 – 2026 Affirmations 10:49 – Journaling + Reflections 15:25 – Growth is ongoing 20:00 – Everything is energy ✧ LISTEN / FOLLOW HLC: Spotify: spoti.fi/3Q1chnY Apple Podcasts: apple.co/48BOJNX Amazon Music: amzn.to/3RH85en YouTube: bit.ly/3MmZ6vJ RSS Feed: bit.ly/3Q1lNaH Instagram: @holaletschat ✧ Loving the episodes? Leave a rating or review—we’d love to hear your thoughts on Hola Let’s Chat! Gracias for tuning in. You’re so appreciated. Hasta luego, plebes—Host, Melanie Huerta For collaborations or inquiries: [email protected]

✧ Watch this conversation with Michael on YouTube! Melanie is joined by special guest Michael Butorac, an entrepreneur and creative strategist, for a real conversation about creativity, career paths, and building connection through work and life. At the time of recording, Michael was working on marketing and creative projects with companies like Adobe and Disney, while also exploring music and personal storytelling. He shares how he balances creativity and strategy, works through the highs and lows, and stays grounded along the way. Whether you’re a creative, entrepreneur, or just figuring out your next move, this episode is full of honest insights and real-life lessons. 🎧 ✧ EPISODE TIMESTAMPS 0:00 – Intro + best impressions to kick things off 2:41 – What sparks your creativity? 8:04 – How outside noise and comparison affect us 12:51 – Embracing the lows in your journey 15:45 – Adobe career journey + marketing rant 21:02 – Balancing it all: work, creativity, and life tips 28:50 – Advice for creative entrepreneurs + travel recap 31:40 – What helps you stay grounded? 32:41 – Speed round 37:04 – Outro ✧ FOLLOW MICHAEL Instagram: @mikethemollusk ✧ LISTEN & FOLLOW Hola Let’s Chat Spotify: ⁠spoti.fi/3Q1chnY⁠ Apple Podcasts: ⁠apple.co/48BOJNX⁠ Amazon Music: ⁠amzn.to/3RH85en⁠ YouTube: ⁠bit.ly/3MmZ6vJ⁠ RSS Feed: ⁠bit.ly/3Q1lNaH⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠@holaletschat ✧ Enjoying the show? Leave a rating and review on your podcast platform of choice—your feedback means the world! Gracias for tuning in to Hola Let’s Chat Podcast — Melanie Huerta, Host ✨ ✧ For business or collabs: [email protected]

Melanie is back with a solo episode—this time reflecting on the real, behind-the-scenes journey of rebranding her social media agency, MelCreations @melcreations After two weeks of diving deep into creative direction, clarity, and business growth, she’s sharing what it’s really like doing it all as a one-woman team. If you’re figuring things out, building something from scratch, or learning to trust your growth—even when no one else sees it yet—this one’s for you! ✧ EPISODE TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Intro & MelCreations rebrand 7:17 - Personal Growth that’s not flashy but real 17:12 - Outro & Final thoughts ✧ LISTEN / FOLLOW HLC: Spotify: spoti.fi/3Q1chnY Apple Podcasts: apple.co/48BOJNX Amazon Music: amzn.to/3RH85en YouTube: bit.ly/3MmZ6vJ RSS Feed: bit.ly/3Q1lNaH Instagram: @holaletschat ✧ Loving the episodes? Leave a rating or review—we’d love to hear your thoughts on Hola Let’s Chat! Gracias for tuning in. You’re so appreciated. Hasta luego, plebes— Host, Melanie Huerta For collaborations or inquiries: [email protected]

Melanie is joined by special guest Albert Salmeron—Cal State Fullerton alum, accountant, creative, and aspiring entrepreneur—for a fun and deep conversation about relationships, breakups, creativity, and embracing life’s lessons. At the time of recording, Albert was working as an accountant and planning to launch future business ventures. He shares how he balances a structured career with creative hobbies like drawing, watching horror films, and reflecting on past experiences that shaped his view on love and self-growth. Whether you're going through a breakup, navigating love in your 20s/30s, or just want a good laugh with real talk—this episode is for you. 🎧 ✧ EPISODE TIMESTAMPS 0:00 – Who’s Albert? 4:00 – We are all an artist 4:54 – Top horror movies + thoughts on new ones 9:07 – Speed round questions 14:14 – Relationships: don’t do it!? #datingrant 27:10 – Huge breakup with Britney 34:06 – Love is a chemical 37:52 – Biggest take on relationships 43:11 – You need to be selfish #rant 52:48 – Everything is a choice 54:54 – All of life is a lesson 56:02 – Outro ✧ FOLLOW ALBERT Instagram: @superkid707 ✧ LISTEN & FOLLOW Hola Let’s Chat Spotify: spoti.fi/3Q1chnY Apple Podcasts: apple.co/48BOJNX Amazon Music: amzn.to/3RH85en YouTube: bit.ly/3MmZ6vJ RSS Feed: bit.ly/3Q1lNaH Instagram: ⁠@holaletschat⁠ ✧ Enjoying the show? Leave a rating and review—your feedback means the world! Gracias for tuning in to Hola Let’s Chat Podcast—Melanie Huerta, Host ✨ For business or collabs: [email protected]

Melanie is joined by special guest Natalia Ramirez—Cal State Fullerton alumna, Public Relations intern at Disneyland, and first-generation Latina creative—for an inspiring and honest conversation about navigating career paths, personal growth, and identity in your 20s. At the time of recording, Natalia was still a senior at CSUF working a different job—but as of the episode release, she’s proudly graduated and continuing her journey in PR at Disneyland and launching a freelance social media agency, Narami Media! @naramimedia Whether you're a first-gen student, content creator, or just figuring life out one step at a time—this episode is packed with wisdom, laughs, and real talk made for you. 🎧 ✧ EPISODE TIMESTAMPS 1:23 – Being a first-gen college student 3:00 – "I watched more MTV than cartoons” 9:00 – A major career challenge she’s overcome 14:15 – Attending NY Fashion Week & traveling... 31:50 – How Natalia has grown in her confidence 37:50 – Her morning routine & staying grounded 45:42 – What’s lacking in the communications industry? 48:43 – Advice for building your personal brand 52:33 – Balancing personal and professional life online 54:26 – How personal relationships have impacted her career 1:00:30 – The toll of having an insecure partner 1:02:31 – Most important relationship lesson learned so far 1:07:28 – Advice for women balancing career and romantic relationships 1:10:29 – Compromise or understanding? 1:13:26 – Speed round questions 1:19:34 – Outro ✧ FOLLOW NATALIA RAMIREZ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nataliaramirezz/ Instagram: @nataliaamedia ✧ LISTEN / FOLLOW HLC:Spotify: spoti.fi/3Q1chnYApple Podcasts: apple.co/48BOJNXAmazon Music: amzn.to/3RH85enYouTube: bit.ly/3MmZ6vJRSS Feed: bit.ly/3Q1lNaHInstagram: @holaletschat ✧ Enjoying the show? Leave a rating and review—your feedback means the world! Gracias for tuning in to Hola Let’s Chat—Melanie Huerta, Host For business or collabs: [email protected]

Melanie is back with a solo episode, diving into signs, self-awareness, and the power of slowing down. She’s been seeing angel numbers everywhere—especially on license plates. While she doesn’t take them too seriously, she enjoys reading into their meanings for fun and reflection. In this episode, she shares the top five angel numbers that keep showing up, what they represent, and how they’ve connected to her own growth journey. Melanie also opens up about what it’s been like to speak less, listen more, and take intentional pauses—something that’s helped her understand herself in deeper ways. She shares how she’s learned to see “no” not as rejection, but redirection from the highs and lows of the past year, This one’s for anyone who loves a little meaning in the everyday and is learning to trust their own process, one step at a time. ✧ EPISODE TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Intro 4:00 - Angel numbers on license plates 18:06 - Speaking less, listening more & learning to pause.. 27:48 - Accepting NO's as redirection 35:50 - Outro ✧ LISTEN & FOLLOW Hola Let’s Chat: Spotify: spoti.fi/3Q1chnY Apple Podcasts: apple.co/48BOJNX Amazon Music: amzn.to/3RH85en YouTube: bit.ly/3MmZ6vJ RSS Feed: bit.ly/3Q1lNaH Instagram: @holaletschat ✧ Enjoying the episodes? Leave a review and rating—we’d love to hear your thoughts and feedback. Thank you, gracias for listening to Hola Let’s Chat. I appreciate it so much. Hasta luego, plebes.—Host, Melanie Huerta For collaboration or business inquiries:[email protected]

Melanie is back with a solo episode—reflecting on her first dates era. Before being in a relationship, she said yes to a lot of first dates, and at times, she felt embarrassed about it. She breaks down the biggest misconceptions about women who date often, shares how she moved past judgment, and offers advice from her own experiences. If you’ve ever felt weird about “dating too much” or need a reminder that first dates aren’t a waste, they’re a win—this one’s for you. Real talk, consejos y mucho más. EPISODE TIMESTAMPS 0:00 hi plebes 02:30 first dates misconceptions! 18:05 going on a lot of first dates #advice 21:29 we be lucky if it went to the third date 23:40 boundaries are for you 29:30 dates should be fun 31:32 give each other a kiss 32:05 never feel pressured to do anything 35:05 take care of yourself :) #outro ✧ LISTEN & FOLLOW Hola Let’s Chat: Spotify: ⁠spoti.fi/3Q1chnY⁠ Apple Podcasts: ⁠apple.co/48BOJNX⁠ Amazon Music: ⁠amzn.to/3RH85en⁠ YouTube: ⁠bit.ly/3MmZ6vJ⁠ RSS Feed: ⁠bit.ly/3Q1lNaH⁠ Instagram: ⁠@holaletschat⁠ ✧ Enjoying the episodes? Leave a review and rating—we’d love to hear your thoughts and feedback. Thank you, gracias for listening to Hola Let’s Chat. I appreciate it so much. Hasta luego, plebes. —Host, Melanie Huerta Collaboration/Business Inquiries: ⁠[email protected]⁠

After a few unexpected months off, Melanie returns with a fresh solo episode. Life hit pause—including on the podcast—and in that stillness came clarity, healing, and a new perspective. Perfect for anyone going through a season of reflection, transition, or trying to find their way back to themselves—con mucho amor. ✧LISTEN/FOLLOW HLC:  Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://spoti.fi/3Q1chnY⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠        Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://apple.co/48BOJNX⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Amazon Music: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/3RH85en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/3MmZ6vJ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ RSS: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/3Q1lNaH ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ IG: ⁠⁠@holaletschat *Don't forgot to leave your reviews and ratings after listening on our digital platforms!* ''Thank you—Gracias for listening to Hola Let's Chat Podcast. I appreciate it so much. Hasta luego plebes!! :)) ~Host: Melanie Huerta. ✧Collaboration/Business Inquiries Only: [email protected]

In this solo episode, Melanie reflects on her ongoing journey of personal growth, love, and self-discovery. She opens up about her relationship, what it means to be “high value,” and the importance of staying true to yourself—even when your mind won’t stop overthinking. From journaling habits to tapping into creativity, this episode is full of grounded insight and heart-centered realness. ✨ ✧LISTEN/FOLLOW HLC:  Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://spoti.fi/3Q1chnY⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠        Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://apple.co/48BOJNX⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Amazon Music: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/3RH85en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/3MmZ6vJ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ RSS: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/3Q1lNaH ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ IG: @holaletschat Don’t forget to leave your reviews and ratings after listening on any platform you vibe with—it really helps the show grow! ✧ EPISODE TIMESTAMPS0:00 - Hola, I’m back...3:30 - Relationship insights & lessons9:00 - High value or nothing else15:34 - Getting stuck in your head17:01 - The power of pen & paper18:50 - Listening with both ears20:40 - Moving with creative energy 22:58 - Outro Gracias for listening to Hola Let’s Chat! Your support means so much. Hasta luego!!—Melanie Huerta, Host ♡ Collab/Business Inquiries: [email protected]

Host Melanie is back and catching you up on all the things in this solo episode—where she’s been (hint: puro traveling), what it’s like deleting dating apps, her thoughts on how love is out there, and why staying true to yourself always wins. A little reflection, a little chisme, y mucho más. 💌 Whether you're in your soft girl travel era, figuring out dating, or just want some real talk from your fave podcast host—this episode’s for you! ✧LISTEN/FOLLOW HLC:  Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://spoti.fi/3Q1chnY⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠        Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://apple.co/48BOJNX⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Amazon Music: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/3RH85en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/3MmZ6vJ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ RSS: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/3Q1lNaH ⁠⁠⁠⁠ IG: https://www.instagram.com/holaletschat/ ✧ Don’t forget to leave your reviews y ratings after listening! It means everything.💖 ✧ EPISODE TIMESTAMPS00:00 – Where I’ve been?!02:46 – My first time on an airplane 13:15 – Dating-to-relationship shift18:06 – Staying true to who you are20:25 – Love is out there22:22 – “I try not to fight” #rant28:33 – You’re lowkey a chismosa jaja #outro 28:33 your lowkey a chismosa jaja #outro Gracias for tuning in to Hola Let’s Chat! I appreciate you so much.Hasta luego!!—Melanie Huerta, Host ♡ Collaboration/Business Inquiries Only: [email protected]

Shop the Stoned Genie for glassware, accessories, and other dope goods—and make sure to let Rahul know Hola Let’s Chat Podcast sent you. ;) In this special guest episode, Melanie chats with Rahul, CEO of Stoned Genie, about his business journey—from launching on eBay to running a successful online smoke shop. He dives into the realities of building a brand in the cannabis space, the struggles of e-commerce, staying resilient through industry ups & downs, and finding balance as a busy entrepreneur. Whether you're into business, branding, or just want the inside scoop on what it takes to thrive in a niche industry—this convo delivers all that y mucho más. ✧ Give Stoned Genie a follow & check out the promo marketing videos Melanie creates for their socials—produced through her social media agency, @MelCreations! ✧ LISTEN / FOLLOW Hola Let’s Chat:Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Q1chnYApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/48BOJNXAmazon Music: https://amzn.to/3RH85enYouTube: https://bit.ly/3MmZ6vJRSS Feed: https://bit.ly/3Q1lNaHInstagram: @holaletschat ✧ Love the episode? Please leave a review + rating—it helps so much! ✧ EPISODE TIMESTAMPS00:00 – Intro / speed round03:45 – "I started on eBay..."05:19 – Selling the smoke shop08:38 – The beauty of being online09:52 – Industry highs & lows13:13 – Why California is the hub13:50 – The consumer isn’t dumb19:10 – Inventory management tips21:09 – Rahul’s e-commerce advice21:38 – Amazon domination 26:40 – What’s next for Stoned Genie27:55 – Strategy in online business31:17 – Rahul’s daily routine33:34 – “I’m not that organized”37:23 – Bad business days are real40:06 – “There is no entrepreneur lifestyle”46:00 – Go Cal State Fullerton Titans46:37 – Business is an arena48:08 – The $100 b0ng mistake49:48 – Handling hate online50:45 – Are you a real pothead tho?54:45 – Outro #thatsawrap Gracias, thank you for listening to Hola Let’s Chat! I appreciate you being part of this journey. Hasta luego!—Melanie Huerta, Host ♡ Business/Collab Inquiries: [email protected]