The Bad Bunny concert was more than a performance — it was a cultural moment. In this episode, I reflect on what it meant for me as a Latina woman navigating identity, language loss, and generational assimilation.

Growing up, I didn't speak Spanish. I felt disconnected from my Latina roots and struggled to understand where I belonged. Watching this concert brought up deep reflections about what was lost in the name of assimilation, what was never truly gone, and how cultural pride can be reclaimed.

I share my personal story of hiding my identity, learning Spanish later in life, reconnecting to my heritage, and raising Latino children with curiosity about where they come from.

This conversation explores:

• Latina identity and cultural pride

• Language loss and assimilation in immigrant families

• Growing up Latina without speaking Spanish

• Generational healing and reclaiming heritage

• Why cultural representation matters

This isn't just about Bad Bunny. It's about understanding our roots, telling our stories, and honoring where we come from.

If you've ever questioned your cultural identity or felt "not enough," this episode is for you.

💛 Let's keep sharing our stories.

In this episode, I share a raw and honest reflection on self-doubt, rest, and what it really feels like to start something new before you feel ready. Recorded from my car after a week of illness and missed plans, this conversation is for anyone who feels like everything falls apart the moment they slow down.

I talk about the vulnerability of being new, the emotional spiral that can happen when we don't meet our own expectations, and why rest isn't failure — it's human. From sitting with doubt on the beach to questioning whether the dream is still worth pursuing, this episode explores how to keep going even when belief feels fragile.

I share why curiosity is more powerful than self-criticism, how to notice the voice of doubt without letting it run the show, and why the calling inside you doesn't disappear just because things get messy. Through stories of rejection, rest, belief, and trust, this episode is a reminder that you don't need full confidence to move forward — you just need to keep listening to what's calling you.

If you're starting a new project, navigating self-doubt, recovering from burnout, or wondering whether you're cut out for the thing you desire most, this episode is for you.

💬 In this episode, we explore:

• Self-doubt when starting something new

• Why rest can trigger fear and second-guessing

• Letting go of perfection and timelines

• Trusting the inner calling that won't go away

• Belief, curiosity, and moving forward anyway

You might not believe in yourself today — but I believe in you.

In this episode of Elena Out Loud, I'm getting honest about something many of us feel but don't always say out loud: being overwhelmed while also deeply grateful for the life we're living.

I talk about the emotional complexity of a full and busy life and what it's like to hold the tension between gratitude and stress — especially as a mother and a professional wearing many hats. This conversation isn't about complaining or fixing everything; it's about naming what's real.

We explore why it's okay to feel contradictory emotions at the same time, why overwhelm doesn't cancel out gratitude, and why asking for help is not a failure but a necessity. I also share a few simple practices that help me manage the mental load, like writing things down and letting go of the belief that I have to do everything myself.

This episode is for anyone who loves their life and still feels stretched thin — an invitation to acknowledge what's hard, honor what's good, and remember that you don't have to carry it all alone.

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