Let’s Do It Afraid Podcast

By: Mayra Madrigal and Yvette M. Gonzalez
  • Summary

  • In this powerful episode, we sit down with Alma Galvan, National Spokesperson and Marketing Director for the Better Business Bureau, to uncover her inspiring journey of resilience, growth, and community impact. Alma shares her deeply personal experience of becoming a mother figure at a young age, serving as a translator for her family, and navigating life’s challenges as a first-generation Latina.

    We dive into the struggles of entrepreneurship in the Latin community, including overcoming language barriers and the complexities of hiring, as well as the emotional weight of body dysmorphia—a topic often left in the shadows. Alma’s story is a testament to perseverance, highlighting how life’s hardest moments can fuel our strength and shape the leaders we become.

    Join us for an episode full of vulnerability, empowerment, and lessons about overcoming fear while building a life that inspires others.

    Connect with Alma & the BBB: Follow Alma Galvan and the Better Business Bureau here:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bbbsfbayarea/

    Email: galvanalma86@gmail.com

    ✨ Subscribe now and join us on Instagram @letsdoitafraidpodcast for more inspiration! https://www.instagram.com/letsdoitafraidpodcast

    You can catch the episodes on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@LetsDoItAfraidPodcast

    #LetsDoItAfraid #FirstGenLatina #BodyDysmorphiaAwareness #LatinaLeaders

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Episodes
  • Holiday Reflections: Letting Go of Fear and Embracing Balance
    Jan 1 2025

    In this heartfelt Holiday Q&A episode, we dive into your questions about life, fear, and motherhood. As we wrap up the year, we reflect on what we’re leaving behind and the changes we want to embrace. Mayra opens up about her experience as the child of immigrant parents, sharing how the hustle shaped her childhood and her decision to prioritize rest while still working hard.

    Can you relate to letting go of expectations and finding balance? Join us for this candid conversation, and don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes.

    Subscribe now and join us on Instagram @letsdoitafraidpodcast for more inspiration! https://www.instagram.com/letsdoitafraidpodcast

    TikTok: @lets.do.it.afraid https://www.tiktok.com/@lets.do.it.afraid

    Have questions or want to share your story? Email us at letsdoitafraidpodcast@gmail.com Let’s conquer our fears together! ✨

    Prefer watching the video?

    You can catch the episodes on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@LetsDoItAfraidPodcast

    #LetsDoItAfraid #OvercomingFear #LatinaLeaders #WomenEmpoweringWomen #LatinaVoices #PodcastConversations #Resilience #MentalHealthMatters #CourageToChange #HolidayQ&A

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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • From Darkness to Strength: Crystal Rodriguez's Journey of Resilience and Empowerment
    Dec 24 2024

    ***Trigger Warning: This episode discusses topics of domestic violence and abuse. Please prioritize your well-being—feel free to skip this episode if the content feels overwhelming. If you're comfortable with these topics, tune in to hear Crystal's powerful story and find inspiration to face your fears and build a brighter future.***

    In this powerful episode of Let’s Do It Afraid, Crystal Rodriguez opens up about her incredible journey from being a teenage mom in an abusive relationship to reclaiming her happiness and building a life of strength and empowerment.

    Crystal shares the struggles of being controlled, losing herself, and the cultural pressure to "stay and make it work." She reveals the breaking point that led her to leave, the challenges of starting over, and how therapy, support, and a fitness journey helped her rediscover her worth.

    A special shoutout to COTS, the organization in Sonoma County that helped Crystal find housing and resources to secure an apartment for herself and her kids. Their support was instrumental in helping her build a new life. Learn more about their work and how they help families at https://cots.org/.

    Now, Crystal is on a mission to inspire other women to find their inner strength and live their best lives. Her story is one of courage, hope, and transformation that you won't want to miss.

    Let us know what you liked most about this interview!

    Subscribe now and join us on Instagram @letsdoitafraidpodcast for more inspiration! https://www.instagram.com/letsdoitafraidpodcast

    TikTok: @lets.do.it.afraid https://www.tiktok.com/@lets.do.it.afraid

    Have questions or want to share your story? Email us at letsdoitafraidpodcast@gmail.com Let’s conquer our fears together! ✨

    Prefer watching the video?

    You can catch the episodes on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@LetsDoItAfraidPodcast

    #LetsDoItAfraid #OvercomingFear #BodyDysmorphiaAwareness #DomesticViolenceAwareness #LatinaLeaders #WomenEmpoweringWomen #LatinaVoices #PodcastConversations #SingleMomJourney #Resilience #FitnessTransformation #MentalHealthMatters #CourageToChange #TeenMomStories #StrengthInAdversity #COTS

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    56 mins
  • Breaking Barriers: First-Gen Latina, Entrepreneurship, and Overcoming Body Dysmorphia with Alma Galvan
    Dec 18 2024

    In this powerful episode of Let’s Do It Afraid, we sit down with Alma, National Spokesperson and Marketing Director for the Better Business Bureau, to uncover her inspiring journey of resilience, growth, and community impact. Alma shares her deeply personal experience of becoming a mother figure at just 10 years old, serving as a translator for her family, and navigating life’s challenges as a first-generation Latina.

    We dive into the struggles of entrepreneurship in the Latin community, including overcoming language barriers and the complexities of hiring, as well as the emotional weight of body dysmorphia—a topic often left in the shadows. Alma’s story is a testament to perseverance, highlighting how life’s hardest moments can fuel our strength and shape the leaders we become.

    Join us for an episode full of vulnerability, empowerment, and lessons about overcoming fear while building a life that inspires others.

    Follow and connect with Alma & the Better Business Bureau here:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bbbsfbayarea/

    Email: galvanalma87@gmail.com

    Let us know your biggest takeaway! ✨

    Subscribe now and join us on Instagram @letsdoitafraidpodcast for more inspiration! https://www.instagram.com/letsdoitafraidpodcast

    TikTok: @lets.do.it.afraid https://www.tiktok.com/@lets.do.it.afraid

    Have questions or want to share your story? Email us at letsdoitafraidpodcast@gmail.com Let’s conquer our fears together! ✨

    Prefer watching the video?

    You can catch the episodes on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@LetsDoItAfraidPodcast

    #LetsDoItAfraid #FirstGenLatina #EntrepreneurshipJourney #OvercomingFear #BodyDysmorphiaAwareness #LatinaLeaders #WomenEmpoweringWomen #BetterBusinessBureau #LatinaVoices #CommunityImpact #PodcastConversations

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    1 hr and 9 mins

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