Lessons Learned Through Jiu-Jitsu

Career Relocation & Personal Growth

A conversation with Irving DeShields about his experiences moving for career opportunities. He shares what those transitions have been like, the challenges he's faced along the way, and the valuable lessons he's learned about himself through each move. We also explore practical ways to bring self-care, resilience, and even a sense of excitement to the often daunting process of uprooting your career and home.

Finding Healing Through Solo Travel

In today’s episode, I’ll be reflecting on my experience with solo travel and how it’s shaped my understanding of self-care. I’ll touch on the fears that often come with traveling alone, and how moving through them can lead you beyond surface-level comfort into a more challenging, transformative kind of self-care.

Single Parenting: Strengths & Success

In this episode, I talk with Melissa Malavet, aka my cousin/ twin, about her experience as a single parent. She shares what it was like being raised by a single mom (Margarita Segarra) and becoming one herself at twenty-four years old. We discuss the meaning of self-care in a life she wholeheartedly dedicates to another person, and how she continues to build strength and resilience in her daughter’s life.

Sipping on Astrology with the Segarras

A collaboration with "Sipping with the Segarras," a podcast hosted by my cousin Jonathan and his wife, Stephanie Segarra. Together, we have an open and honest conversation about astrology and how it can be used as a tool for self-discovery, future planning, and self-care. We also explore how pieces of our personal stories line up with the stars in obvious (and not-so-obvious) ways.  Sources & Inspiration:  • CHANI – https://chani.com [https://chani.com] • "You Were Born for This" by Chani Nicholas

Navigating Family Distance

A conversation with Lawrence Almanzar about navigating limited to no contact with immediate family. We talk about how that distance has shaped our lives, the quiet losses that come with it, and how leaning into friendships, chosen family, and our relationship with ourselves can help us feel grounded and supported.