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Hey boos – this is our last episode of the season! Since the new year is fast approaching we talk about our personal plans for 2019 and overcoming the doubt that creeps in when we try and set new goals for ourselves. And we get into how we deal with being around family during the holidays and getting all the questions about our romantic relationships. Yup, you know those 'y el novio/novia' questions are coming! Most of all, we want to thank y'all for an incredible year. We can't wait for another year of growth, laughs, and conquering the world. Besos! J & Y Follow the podcast: @waitholduppod | @heyjessmolina | @yarel_ramos

When you meet Julissa Prado, it may be her GORGEOUS full head of curls that first captures your attention, but it's her brilliance, passion, and straight up homegirl vibes that will make you fall in love. (As we can attest to). In this episode, Julissa shares how her past struggling to accept her curls ultimately led her to create the curly haircare line, Rizos Curls. She knows firsthand how traumatizing it can be to have your curls insulted and is intentionally working to make sure other women embrace their God-given beauty and never feel that shame again. You'll be inspired to hear about her company's beginnings, how Rizos Curls stepped in to help many Puerto Rican women after Hurricane Maria, and her tips for other entrepreneurs.  Follow Julissa & Rizos Curls: @julissa_prado | @rizoscurls | www.rizoscurls.com Follow the podcast: @waitholduppod | @heyjessmolina | @yarel_ramos Email us at: waitholduppodcast@gmail.com | Please rate and review us on iTunes. Abrazos!

Amores! Apologies for missing a couple of weeks, but we're back with an episode that we're sure soooo many of you can relate to! In this episode, we catch up on what's been going on in our lives and talk about the topic so many of us struggle with: self-love. As this holiday season prompts us to think about what we're thankful for, we can't help but wonder, when was the last time you actually thanked yourself? If you're asking yourself what for, then this episode is definitely for you and if you can't remember the last time you showed yourself some love, then yup, you need this too. Hopefully, by the time this ep finishes, you'll be pages deep in writing why you love yourself so damn much. And we end this one with a bonus meditation by Yarel. We can't wait for you to listen. Oh and if you didn't know already, we're so thankful for each and every one of you that supports us. Mad love to you all! Follow the podcast: @waitholduppod | @yarel_ramos | @heyjessmolina Email us: waitholduppodcast@gmail.com Please rate and review us on iTunes.

The midterm elections are less than a week away (cue suspenseful music). The news cycle has been nonstop about these elections, but one thing is still abundantly clear – many of us don't even understand why they matter (meaning we don't show up to vote). Well, we got to speak with Diana Colín of the Chirla Action Fund and she explained what exactly the midterms are and why it's super freakin' important to show up and vote. Plus, we talk about some of the biggest congressional races happening in California that can help flip the house. Tune in (and vote this Nov. 6!) Follow Chirla & Chirla Action Fund: @chirla_org | @chirla_actionfund Follow the podcast: @waitholduppod | @heyjessmolina | @yarel_ramos Email us: waitholduppodcast@gmail.com

To say Lucy Flores' story is remarkable, would be a severe understatement. At a very young age Lucy found herself living a life of tremendous hardships. During adolescence her family was abandoned by her mother and in her teens she wound up gang-banging and found herself in the school to prison pipeline. But with the right parole officer and a hell of a lot of determination, Lucy was able to turn her life around to become a lawyer and a former Nevada State Assemblywoman. Yes, you read that right! This woman is incredible and her commitment to ensuring others don't get caught up in a corrupt system is beyond inspiring. In this episode, we learn about Lucy's upbringing, what she credits for her success, and of course, we get her to answer some key political questions ahead of the midterm elections. Plus, she shares the details on her latest initiative, creating a digital Latina platform, The Luz Collective. Follow Lucy: @lucyfloresnv | @theluzcollective Follow the podcast: @waitholduppod | @yarel_ramos | @heyjessmolina Email us: waitholduppodcast@gmail.com Please rate and review us on iTunes. xo

Chances are, you've probably been captivated by Yung Pueblo's short, yet poignant, poems on Instagram, that's because Diego Perez b.k.a Yung Pueblo, knows the words that our souls need. In this episode, we get to talk to the man behind the powerful Instagram account. We learn how Diego developed Yung Pueblo, his transformation through meditation, his advice for helping us all cultivate the internal, and how he's slowly seeing a shift in the way men approach his work. His work is centered on helping others heal and we can't wait to see the continued impact of his efforts.  Follow Yung Pueblo: @yung_pueblo Follow WHU: @waitholduppod | @yarel_ramos | @heyjessmolina Email us at: waitholduppodcast@gmail.com & please rate and review us on iTunes.  

This week we're joined by the super fly and oh-so-talented, Yari Blanco: founder of the digital sisterhood, The Girl Mob, and Senior Manager of Culture and Diversity at The Wing. Yari is one of Jessica's closest homegirls (and one of the most brutally honest), meaning this conversation got very real, extra fast. Listen up as we talk about taking professional leaps of faith, the importance of assembling your crew who help you through life's biggest moments, keeping our mental health in check, cutting off dudes who are wasting your time, and so much more. (Seriously, we covered a lot of territory!) If you're ready for some juicy girl chat, this episode is for you! Follow Yari: @theyariblanco | @thegirlmob Follow the WHU: @waitholduppod | @heyjessmolina | @yarel_ramos Email us at: waitholduppodcast@gmail.com Please rate and review us on iTunes.  Much love. xo.

Millana Snow is one of those people who you instantly want to become friends with. She's confident, intelligent, self-aware, and can teach you a ton about how to truly get in tune with yourself – making her, of course, an amazing guest to interview. In an effort to truly understand what it means to "do the work" to help us all live our best lives and be aligned (in every aspect) we dive into just about every topic in this episode. We talk spirituality, law of attraction, meditation, undoing painful family traditions, and so much more. Yarel and Jess both walked away from this convo invigorated and reminded that the road to our best selves is constantly a work in progress. Follow Millana: @millanasnow | millanasnow.com Follow the podcast: @waitholduppod | @yarel_ramos | @heyjessmolina Email us: waitholduppodcast@gmail.com

We can't believe a year has flown by, but we just hit the one year mark of this podcast! Thank you all for rocking with us! In this episode, we talk about surprising challenges of starting the show and what we've been most surprised by. Plus, we get into the BS of being called too 'emotional' or 'sensitive' – and we all need to just learn to embrace our multi-faceted identities.  Follow the podcast: @waitholduppod | @yarel_ramos | @heyjessmolina Email us: waitholduppodcast@gmail.com

Tony Peralta is the mastermind behind the Peralta Project – a brand that celebrates both Dominican and New York culture. His styles are beloved by Latinos of all ethnicities who see a chance to rep their cultura boldly (and in a dope fashion). In this episode Tony talks about his come-up, what the entrepreneurial space is like as a man of color, therapy, and how he's infused self-care into his life. Speaking with Tony, we got that NY flavor – no BS and completely unapologetic –  just like his designs. If you haven't checked out his work, visit PeraltaProject.com to get familiar and fall in love. Follow Tony: @peraltaprjct Follow the Wait, Hold Up!: @waitholduppod | @yarel_ramos | @heyjessmolina Email us: waitholduppodcast@gmail.com 

Many of you might know Linda Garcia as Luz Warrior. It doesn't really matter what name you call her by, with her, you're always going to get a genuine, passionate individual who knows her place in the world. It wasn't always that way for her though. Linda will be the first to tell you of the years she felt lost, but now, more than ever, she's living in her purpose and it's all thanks to her intuition. (Trust us, this woman's connection to her intuition is strong AF!) In this episode, Linda shares how she connects to her intuition and how she believes others can too. We dive into a bit of her past that led her to starting her amazing podcast, Let There Be Luz and the transformational work she's helping do in women's lives to help them step into their glory. We LOVE Linda and if you aren't obsessed with her yet, you will be after this episode. Follow Linda: @lettherebeluz | @luzwarrior ... Podcast: Let There Be Luz  Follow WHU: @waitholduppod | @heyjessmolina | @yarel_ramos Email us: waitholduppodcast@gmail.com Mad love to you all!

Lubna Hindi is the embodiment of the modern woman – driven by multiple passions like activism, pop culture, and geography, Lubna's found a way to combine her many loves to live an authentic life and honor her truest self. That process hasn't been easy, and through her work with the mentorship organization, Step Up, she helps other young girls find their way and step into their true feminist potential. In this episode, listen as Lubna shares how she was manages code-switching, navigating her Arab immigrant family's expectations, and dismantling the notion that you can only pursue one path.  Follow Lubna: @emcee_lb Follow the podcast: @waitholduppod | @yarel_ramos | @heyjessmolina Email us: waitholduppodcast@gmail.com Please rate and review us on iTunes. BESOS. xo

There comes a point in every artist or dreamer's life where they're faced with the reality that conforming to other people's preferences may just help them "make it." But for singer Raquel Rodriguez, conformity is not an option. The soulful, L.A. native is taking on the music industry on her terms and her authenticity is bringing out a quality of music you can't help but swoon over. In this episode, she's honest about the struggles of being an artist in L.A., her important self-care rituals, and how celebrating the accomplishments of others has taken her career to another level. Follow Raquel: @rqlrod [Her music is available on streaming platforms!] Follow the pod: @waitholduppod | @heyjessmolina | @yarel_ramos Email us at waitholduppodcast@gmail.com and please rate and review us on iTunes. xo  

Speaking with Marcela Arrieta easily turned into a therapeutic session for both of us and we're sure it will for you all as well. Marcela is a Pranic energy healer who has spent years fine-tuning her skills and helping people resolve the pain in their lives and remove toxic energy. In this conversation she talks about how we can all start to remove the excess baggage to lead a more calm and peaceful life in our true purpose. Plus, she shows how the power of your own thoughts could be self-sabotaging you in work, relationships, etc. And she knows what she's talking about, after many failed businesses, she now owns a booming business – Majestic Bliss Soaps. Her wisdom is ON POINT. You don't want to miss this! Follow Marcela: @marcela.a.arrieta | @majesticblisssoaps Follow the pod: @waitholduppod | @heyjessmolina | @yarel_ramos Please rate and review us on iTunes and you can always email us at: waitholduppodcast@gmail.com  

After an unintended brief hiatus we are back! During this time off, we both celebrated our birthdays and had some intense emotional responses to turning another year older. Tune in as we share our very unique experiences and talk about breaking down the BS rules associated with getting older. We both have had some major growth moments over the past few months and we dish on how we're overcoming negativity, embracing our girl squads, and learning to trust our own personal journeys. Connect with us on social: @waitholduppod | @yarel_ramos | @heyjessmolina Send us an email: waitholduppodcast@gmail.com – We love to hear your responses to every episode! And please rate and review us on iTunes.