Wine: Modorn Cabernet Sauvignon, BulgariaGrab a glass of wine and get ready for some real talk about money, freedom, and breaking generational financial cycles!* 🍷💸BIO:Mayra is a financial literacy education and coach on a mission to empower and motivate families to live a debt-free lifestyle. After spending years in debt, she started her debt-free journey in 2010 and was able to pay off her debt in 17 months. She's a wife and mother of two and is passionate about teaching financial literacy! She's the host of the Debt-Free Latina Podcast. She started podcasting in September of 2020.From personal struggle to empowerment, Mayra's story is a testament to the power of financial education and determination. After spending years in debt, she transformed her financial landscape by:- Paying off her entire debt in just 17 months- Developing a strategic approach to financial freedom- Creating a mission to help families break free from financial stressKey Takeaways- Debt is not a life sentence- Financial literacy is a learnable skill- Family financial health is possible with the right strategies- Personal transformation starts with education and commitmentConnect with MayraWebsite: http://debtfreelatina.com/Instagram

Join me as me and my friends as we traveled to Valle de Guadalupe in Baja California, MX for a wine tasting with one of the newest wineries, Vino Cēāctl. From Nebbiolo to an unexpected Cabernet Sauvingon, Brenda walks us through the story behind the wine.Tastings are by reservations only and can be done by contacting Brenda at +52 646 236 4591 or send an email at vinoceacatl@gmail.com and make sure to let them know The Wine & Chisme Podcast sent you!

Wine: 2021 Daou Cabernet SauvignonBio: Mari is an award winning Latina author, speaker, podcast host, bilingual/bicultural parenting influencer. An advocate of language and culture, she is on a mission to offer parents the information, resources and support they need to preserve their native language and culture and to expose children to other languages and cultures thus raising children ready to compete in a global society.Mari has written two books for parents, Raising Bilingual Children, and Arroz con Pollo and Apple Pie; Raising bicultural children, both published in English and In Spanish, and two bilingual children's books, Luisito's Island/La Isla de Luisito and I have a secret/Tengo un secreto.Website: www.maritererodriguezbellas Instagram

Wine: Cabernet Saugvignon by Fathia WInesCelebrate 200 episodes of The Wine & Chisme Podcast with me and Elisabeth Rosario! In this episode discuss how things started and evolved with the podcast over the last 200 episodes.

Wine: 33 North, Cabernet SauvignonBIO:Karen Vidangos is the founder of Latinx Art Collective, the first nationwide database exclusively for Latinx artists in the United States, and Social Media Manager for the Guggenheim Museum in New York. Known online as “Latina in Museums,” Vidangos uses the digital space to explore and elevate underrepresented perspectives in the arts. As a social media specialist, Vidangos has created engaging strategies to support the Obama Portraits Tour and the 2019 American Portrait Gala for the National Portrait Gallery, and was selected to lead the social media strategy and launch of the Smithsonian’s institution-wide initiative, Our Shared Future: Reckoning with Our Racial Past. Previous to this, Vidangos led the strategy and launch of Glenstone Museum’s social media presence timed with their expansion reopening in 2021.Vidangos has a B.A. in Art History from the University of Maryland and an M.A. in Museum Studies from George Washington University.Instagram

Wine: 2019 Chardonnay, Solorio Family WinesBIO:Monica grew up in the Fresno area in a small little farm town, her neighbors were cows, horses, grapes and her grandmother. She had no idea that working with clothes was even a job until a high school teacher mention that she should pursue looking into fashion schools. Prior to that conversation with her teacher, Monica always though that creating clothes was something did in their spare time and as a hobby like she did.Monica ended up going to college in San Francisco where she received her Bachelors of Fine Arts with a focus on fashion design. In 2011, Monica moved to Los Angeles to continue working in corporate fashion. In 2014 Monica gave gave birth to her first daughter and that's when Luna and Leche Maternity was born.Website: http://www.lunaandleche.comInstagramTikTok

In this solo episode I share my ups and downs of 2023 and what's ahead for 2024.

With my recent health struggles, this topic is even more personal and I encourage you to listen.Join myself and a panel that includes Founder and CEO of Cannenta Center for Healing and Empowerment, Dr. Leti Cavazos, Director of Dallas Health and Human Services, Dr. Sandra Lozano, and Francesca Martinez, the National Director of Health Equity for the American Heart Association.This live Wine & Chisme Podcast event wouldn’t have been possible without our in-kind sponsors including:
Our wine sponsors: Seis Soles Wine and Solorio Family Wines
Our VIP bag contributors: Rizos Curls, Vive Cosmetics, and House of Jefa’s
Our venue partner V12 Yoga
Cadena Collective for dressing me in their beautiful pieces
And our hotel partner The Beeman Hotel who provided the most amazing service and room for us to stay in. If you’re going to be in Dallas, I highly recommend a stay at The Beeman Hotel
And I would like to thank my friend and V12 Yoga Owner, Veronica Torres for providing a pre-panel meditation and sound bath as well as Scott O'Reilly, owner of O'Boy Productions who provided the amazing video for the event. And of course, to all those who attended and made my dreams come true….I appreciate you more than you could ever know. Muchos abrazos to you all. 

Join myself and a panel that includes Avenida Productions Founders Fanny Grande and Nelson Grande, Evelyn Alsultany, an expert on representation on Arabs & Muslims in media, and Eliana Reyes, Actor, Model and Host of LATV Roots as we discuss Representation in Media.This live Wine & Chisme Podcast event wouldn’t have been possible without our in-kind sponsors including:
Our wine sponsors: Seis Soles Wine, Vinos Unidos, and Esfuerzo Wines with bubbles provided by Nfinity Cellars 
Our VIP bag contributors: Rizos Curls and Vive Cosmetics
Our water partner Chiki Chiki Boom Boom 
And La Revista Binational for sponsoring tickets for 3 of our lucky guests
And I would like to thank my friends Heidi Rojas for her performance at the live event as well as Yvonne Hernandez for providing a pre-panel meditation. And of course, to all those who attended and made my dreams come true….I appreciate you more than you could ever know. Muchos abrazos to you all. 

Wine: Beaujolais NouveauTopics include:
Losing my munchkin Q and the arrival of Daisy
Matthew Perry
Melissa Barrera fired from Scream 4
Diddy and Cassie
Patrick Dempsey named Sexiest Man Alive
Bad Bunny and Kendall Jennar - have they broken up?
AITA?
And more!
Ellie Instagram

Wine: 2013 Merlot, Herencia del ValleBIO:Kita, a proud daughter of Salvadorian + Mexican immigrants, was born + raised in LA. She is a brand photographer + strategist who specializes in helping Jefas grow their brands via intentional images + strategies that simplify showing up online. Book a consultation with Kita to start strategizing how to grow your brand online.Kita is also a community + podcast host, creating space for Jefas to connect, co-work + support each other as we pursue our goals, together. Cafecito Con Jefas is where we'll have conversations about real life + entrepreneurship. Join your fellow Jefas at a Cafecito Con Jefas Co-Working session to co-work + connect on Wednesdays or Fridays at 11am PST.InstagramCafecito con JefasWebsite

WARNING: THIS EPISODE DISCUSSES PERI AND POSTNATAL DEPRESSION AND COULD BE TRIGGERINGWine: 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon, Fathia Wines BIO:Diana Curiel Bamford, known as Di, is a Maternal Mental Health Advocate, Certified Peer Support Specialist, Postpartum Energy Therapist, and Certified Yoga Instructor in Fallbrook, CA. A survivor of severe Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs), she's a dedicated board member with Thrive Wellness Collective and member and volunteer with The Postpartum Health Alliance.After 13 years as an Executive Assistant, Di left her job in 2019 to raise awareness about PMADs, which affect an estimated 1 in 5 women in the U.S. She noticed a significant lack of understanding about PMADs among medical providers and those interacting with prenatal and postnatal parents. To combat this, Di offers PMADs awareness presentations in her community and is currently collaborating with nursing students at CalState San Marcos. She's also writing a book about her postpartum experience, further demonstrating her commitment to improving maternal mental health and supporting those struggling with PMADs.Instagramwww.thejourneyofthelotus.comwww.thrivewellnesscollective.org www.postpartumhealthalliance.org

Wine: Herencia del Valle, 2014 ChardonnayBIO:Love Cork Screw is a brand that embodies the paradox of creating something new while paying homage to classic elements. Chrishon Lampley, the founder of Love Cork Screw, has leveraged her 20 years of industry experience to create a unique brand that has captured the hearts of consumers across the nation. Love Cork Screw, founded in 2013, has quickly expanded its wine portfolio to include whimsical and unique labels that appeal to a diverse audience. Their rapid growth has led to over 1,800 locations.The success of Love Cork Screw can be attributed to Lampley’s ability to navigate the complexities of the marketplace while staying true to her vision. Her mentorship efforts, dedication to community engagement, and commitment to creating opportunities for underrepresented communities are just a few of the many ways she has proven to be a leader and trailblazer in the industry.Love Cork Screw’s achievements have garnered well-deserved recognition, including several amazing collaborations, such as a partnership with the Peacock Network, and features in numerous publications such as Forbes Magazine, Essence, People Magazine, Vine Pair, and Wine Enthusiast, among others.Lampley’s journey and the success of Love Cork Screw serve as a reminder of the importance of staying true to one’s vision while remaining adaptable in an ever-evolving marketplace. The brand’s continued growth and recognition are a testament to Lampley’s unwavering commitment to her craft and the community she serves.WebsiteInstagram

Wine: Josh Cabernet SauvignonJ and Ellie talk about all things including:
Matthew Perry and the joy he brought into this world through his work
Beckham - the documentary
Jada and Will- is Jada too much?
Bad Bunny - the high cost of tickets
AITH
and more!

Wine: Casa Martinez, Camila Pinot Noir, 2018Kar Brulhart - Latina (Mexican/Canadian/Swiss), Social Media Strategist For 7+ years, Kar worked as a social media strategist— creating successful campaigns for Apple, the United Nations, Michael Kors, and Google, among others.But in spring 2020, the company that had just hired her for social strategy went under, thanks to COVID. At the time, she was nine months pregnant, and made a decision that would change her life: She was going to build something for herself.In under 10 months, Kar grew her Instagram account from 0 to 45,000—and built a 6+ figure business teaching IG strategy along the way. More than 500 entrepreneurs have worked with her to co-create a sustainable content plan tailored to their business.InstagramTikTok