EP. 9: How Is This Normal? Venezuela vs. USA Culture Shocks

Ep. 13: El Birthday Episode

This week’s episode is The Birthday Episode 🎂 A slightly unhinged, very honest birthday check-in. I start by talking about Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show and why it hit me right in the soul. The storytelling, the intention, the pride, and what it means to see your culture centered on a global stage when you come from somewhere else. Then I get into my complicated relationship with birthdays. The anxiety, the expectations, the history tied to the day I was born, and that very specific fear that no one will show up (even though… they always do). I talk about growing up, letting go of the “perfect birthday” fantasy, and realizing that what actually matters is feeling genuinely close to the people you love, even if it’s over FaceTime. There are reflections on gratitude, near-miss moments that make you rethink everything, aging without losing humor (or collagen), and why I firmly believe my personal new year starts on my birthday, not January 1st. Thanks for celebrating another year of life with me. ✨

Ep.12: Better Late, New Season

I’m back. And no, I’m not doing New Year’s resolutions. In this short reset episode, I talk about why I don’t believe the year really starts until February (Aquarius so iykyk), how last year challenged me in ways I didn’t expect, and why spending too much time online finally caught up with me. I open up about information overload, social media burnout, and what it’s been like watching Venezuela dominate headlines — and opinions — from afar. I also share some life updates, including a necessary breakup with my manager, and where I want to take Better Late next. This episode marks the beginning of a new season with more intention, more conversations, and weekly episodes again. No pressure. No perfection. Just my absolute best every time .

Ep. 11: Hablemos de la Terapia (Sin Dramita)

En este episodio de Better Late con Mariela Segovia hablamos de una de mis mayores pasiones: la salud mental. Comparto mi historia personal con la terapia desde los 6 años, cómo ha transformado mi vida y por qué creo que nunca es tarde para empezar a cuidarnos por dentro. Entre anécdotas, risas y reflexiones, conversamos sobre romper el tabú, encontrar el terapeuta adecuado y aprender a poner límites. Un recordatorio de que pedir ayuda es un acto de amor propio, no de debilidad.

Ep. 10: It Takes A Village...

This one’s for my independent souls, late bloomers, and anyone who's ever wondered: Wait... where’s my village? In this solo episode, I’m unpacking what it’s like to chase your dreams without a cheering squad, how to build community as an adult, and why being alone doesn’t mean being lonely. I also get into backgammon, Hinge heartbreaks, ghosting during the pandemic (rude), and the magic of learning to be your own hype team. Spoiler: you haven’t met all the people you’re going to love yet.

EP. 9: How Is This Normal? Venezuela vs. USA Culture Shocks

In this episode of Better Late, I dive into the small, everyday things that shook me when I moved from Venezuela to the U.S. From avocados that were basically free (because someone always had a tree), to tipping culture that went from optional to absolutely crucial, everything felt a little upside down. Why are oysters so expensive here? Why do bathrooms have ventilators instead of windows? Why do doctors act like you’re bothering them when you’re sick? 😂 It’s all love, all laughs, and a little homesickness in this Venezuela vs. USA edition of Culture Shock Chronicles.