Unleash Your Light w/ Luz

Leverage Over Validation: How to Network with Purpose w/ Lea White

Are you walking into rooms looking for validation… or for leverage? In this episode of Unleash Your Light w/ Luz, we’re shifting the way you think about networking. Because it’s not about collecting business cards, being liked, or proving your worth. It’s about making intentional, aligned connections that actually move your life and business forward. Lea White is sharing her own evolution from seeking approval in rooms to stepping into spaces with clarity, confidence, and purpose. When you know who you are and what you want, every conversation becomes an opportunity not just socially, but strategically. This is your reminder: networking isn’t surface-level… it’s a powerful tool for growth when done with intention. In This Episode, we discuss: * The difference between seeking validation vs. creating leverage * Why “just being social” is holding you back * How to approach networking with intention and confidence * The mindset shift that changes how you show up in every room * Why clarity about who you are is your greatest networking asset 💬 Let’s Keep the Conversation Going: What’s one way you can shift your mindset when it comes to networking? Share this episode with a woman who needs this reminder: networking is strategic, not just social. Share This Episode: If this episode spoke to you, share it with someone who’s ready to stop shrinking and start owning every room she walks into. Connect with Lea White: On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bossldy_/ [https://www.instagram.com/bossldy_/] Connect with Luz on Instagram: https://instagram.com/fitreporter [https://instagram.com/fitreporter]Join my email list to get info on future episodes, wellness & life coaching tips, and more: JOIN NEWSLETTER HERE [https://carefree-cloud-68881.myflodesk.com/koomjp634g] Need help with what's next? I created a simple but powerful tool to help you reconnect with who you are now, what you actually want in this season and where you're being called next? 🔗 Check out my CLARITY COMPASS HERE [https://carefree-cloud-68881.myflodesk.com/claritycompass] Host/Producer: Luz Plasencia #LeverageOverValidation #StrategicNetworking #WomenInBusiness #OwnYourRoom #UnleashYourLight

Your Midlife Glow Up Starts Here

In this episode, Luz discusses the challenges and transformations that women experience in midlife. She explores the confidence shift, awakening of consciousness, navigating perimenopause, identity recalibration, refining lives, embracing midlife, and the potential for the best season yet. Takeaways * Midlife is a time of confidence shift * Self-awareness and alignment are key in midlife Questions to Journal: 1. WHAT NO LONGER FITS THE WOMAN YOU ARE TODAY? 2. WHAT ARE YOU HOLDING ONTO BECAUSE IT ONCE DEFINED YOU? 3. IF YOU WEREN’T WORRIED ABOUT YOUR AGE, WHAT WOULD YOU GO AFTER? Connect with Luz on Instagram: https://instagram.com/fitreporter [https://instagram.com/fitreporter]Join my email list to get info on future episodes, wellness & life coaching tips, and more: JOIN NEWSLETTER HERE [https://carefree-cloud-68881.myflodesk.com/koomjp634g] Need help with what's next? I created a simple but powerful tool to help you reconnect with who you are now, what you actually want in this season and where you're being called next? 🔗 Check out my CLARITY COMPASS HERE [https://carefree-cloud-68881.myflodesk.com/claritycompass] Host/Producer: Luz Plasencia midlife women, women over 40, midlife transformation, midlife reinvention, confidence in midlife, loss of confidence in your 40s, perimenopause symptoms, perimenopause anxiety, hormonal changes women 40s, navigating midlife changes, women’s empowerment podcast, personal growth for women, self discovery journey, reinventing yourself at 40, it’s not too late, finding purpose in midlife, career pivot in your 40s, midlife motivation, mindset shift for women, overcoming fear of aging, visibility in midlife, women supporting women, self confidence for women, mental and emotional wellness for women, living with intention, midlife awakening, Unleash Your Light podcast, Luz Plasencia podcast

Time Travel Through Photos with Natalia Acevedo - Healing, Motherhood & Legacy

What if every photo you take is a form of time travel? In this heartfelt conversation, Luz sits down with photographer, mom, and entrepreneur Natalia Acevedo to talk about the deeper meaning behind photography and why it’s so much more than just “capturing a moment.” Natalia shares how losing her grandmother reinforced the priceless value of printed photos, how images can help us heal during grief, and why being intentional about documenting everyday life matters more than we realize. From capturing “imperfect” teenage bedrooms to preserving generational lineage, this episode is a powerful reminder to stop waiting for the perfect moment and just take the darn picture!! They also discuss balancing motherhood and purpose, trusting God during seasons of stillness, and why your future self will thank you for the memories you preserve today. If you’ve ever avoided being in photos, lost precious images to technology, or needed a reminder that your story matters this episode is for you. Take the picture. Print the picture. Be intentional. Connect with Natalia Acevedo: https://www.instagram.com/nphotography/ [https://www.instagram.com/nphotography/] Website: nphotographystudio.mypixieset.com [http://nphotographystudio.mypixieset.com] Connect with Luz on Instagram: https://instagram.com/fitreporter [https://instagram.com/fitreporter]Join my email list to get info on future episodes, wellness & life coaching tips, and more: JOIN NEWSLETTER HERE [https://carefree-cloud-68881.myflodesk.com/koomjp634g] Need help achieving your goals this year? 🔗 Check out my CLARITY COMPASS HERE [https://carefree-cloud-68881.myflodesk.com/claritycompass] Host/Producer: Luz Plasencia Keywords: photography as healing, power of printed photos, preserving family legacy, motherhood and purpose, time travel through photos, generational storytelling, Dominican family traditions, grief and healing through photography, importance of printing pictures, documenting everyday life, balancing motherhood and business, women entrepreneurs, faith and purpose, preserving memories, family photo legacy, emotional healing tools, pandemic photography stories, intentional living for moms, overcoming mom guilt, legacy building for families

From the Cubicle to CEO: How Kayelani Vasquez Built Boss Babes & Brunch and Found Her Purpose

Kayelani Vasquez, CEO and founder of Boss Babes and Brunch, shares her journey with Luz, from corporate life to entrepreneurship, highlighting the challenges, lessons learned, and the power of community. Her story inspires women to overcome fears, take risks, and leave a legacy, emphasizing the importance of perseverance and support. Don't miss this inspiring episode of Unleash Your Light w/ Luz. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE, LIKE AND COMMENT. It helps our podcast grow and reach people that can benefit from what we have to share. Thank you! Connect with Kayelani: https://www.instagram.com/bossbabesandbrunch [https://www.instagram.com/bossbabesandbrunch] BossBabesandBrunch.com [http://BossBabesandBrunch.com] Connect with Luz on Instagram: https://instagram.com/fitreporter [https://instagram.com/fitreporter]Join my email list to get info on future episodes, wellness & life coaching tips, and more: JOIN NEWSLETTER HERE [https://carefree-cloud-68881.myflodesk.com/koomjp634g] Need help achieving your goals this year? 🔗 Check out my CLARITY COMPASS HERE [https://carefree-cloud-68881.myflodesk.com/claritycompass] Host/Producer: Luz Plasencia Keywords: women entrepreneurship, leaving corporate job, starting a business, female founder journey, overcoming fear in business, entrepreneur mindset, women supporting women, business community building, women in leadership, taking risks in entrepreneurship, building a legacy, business growth strategies, personal development for entrepreneurs, female business networking, entrepreneurship motivation, transitioning from 9 to 5, confidence for women entrepreneurs, women empowerment in business, founder success stories, community driven business

From Loss to Legacy: Faith, Resilience & Purpose-Driven Marketing w/ Kim Decena

In this conversation with Luz, Kim Decena shares her inspiring journey as an entrepreneur and mother, detailing her experiences growing up as the daughter of immigrants and the impact of losing her mother at a young age. She discusses how these challenges shaped her resilience and approach to business, emphasizing the importance of effective communication in marketing. Kim also highlights her passion for helping women service providers succeed in their businesses by connecting their purpose with their marketing strategies. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Kim Decena's Journey 04:11 Overcoming Adversity: The Impact of Loss 09:20 Building Resilience Through Trauma 16:50 The Role of Faith in Business 17:10 The Evolution of Kim's Business 22:32 The Importance of Effective Communication 28:09 Marketing with Purpose and Authenticity Connect with Kim: https://www.instagram.com/kimdecenaofficial/ [https://www.instagram.com/kimdecenaofficial/] Check out her website: https://kimdecena.com/ [https://kimdecena.com/] Connect with Luz on Instagram: https://instagram.com/fitreporter [https://instagram.com/fitreporter]Join my email list to get info on future episodes, wellness & life coaching tips, and more: JOIN NEWSLETTER HERE [https://carefree-cloud-68881.myflodesk.com/koomjp634g] Need help achieving your goals this year? 🔗 Check out my CLARITY COMPASS HERE [https://carefree-cloud-68881.myflodesk.com/claritycompass] Host/Producer: Luz Plasencia Keywords: entrepreneurship, women in business, marketing, communication, personal growth, Latina leaders, overcoming challenges, faith-driven success, losing your mother at a young age