There’s one mindset block that I don’t see anyone else talking about but it keeps coming up in the Courage Driven Latina program. It’s called passive action and it’s keeping ambitious women from fulfilling their wildest dreams. These are not crazy, unattainable dreams. These dreams are well within my clients’ reach. But because they find themselves taking passive action, researching for hours instead of taking actionable steps toward their goals, they’re letting fear creep into their minds. 

We have to get over passive action and start fulfilling our dreams on our own. This week’s guest worked through her passive action issues and has fulfilled her dream of launching a podcast.

Anahi Bravo is a First-Gen Mexican American and was born and raised in Houston, TX. As someone who comes from an immigrant background, she’s found a passion in helping the community. She is a social worker who supports unaccompanied minors, which has been a fulfilling and learning experience. During her free time, she enjoys working out and trying new hobbies. She’s also in her running and soccer era! She takes pride in being a dog mom and she enjoys spending time with family.

In this week’s episode, Anahi shares her experiences in the Courage Driven Latina program and how it led her to pursue her dream of starting a podcast. Before she joined the program, Anahi was stuck in passive action.  She knew what she wanted to do but never pulled the trigger and just went for it. She spent weeks researching everything she could about podcasting but couldn’t actually launch the podcast she was dreaming of. But with the help of an amazing like-minded community, she was able to get the courage she needed to finally launch the Querida Latina podcast, which is available now on all streaming platforms. 

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Episode Transcript:

I don’t think I would have ever done the podcast because I didn’t really have anybody. not that you were like telling me, like I have homework, like there wasn’t anybody telling me, but if you log in into these meetings weekly and you’re surrounded by women who are working towards something similar, like a business or they’re working on themselves, trying to build courage, then it’s kind of like forcing you to like do your own homework and like focusing on like your tasks to complete 

 the goal that you want to get into. 

Erika: Hello, hello. Welcome back to this week’s episode of Chingonaat Revolution podcast. Today we’re talking all about the journey to launching a podcast and the courage that it takes to first make the decision to do it, but then all of the micro decisions that Have to take place in order to actually create a podcast and coming from somebody who thought about a podcast for years, like myself, I know that it really does take a lot of courage.

And for those of you who are listening are, you’ve maybe thought about like, Oh, yeah, one day I want to launch a podcast. And maybe you’ve had the thoughts of, but there’s already so many podcasts out there. Why would I do it? Things like that. And these are all normal, yeah. Doubts that come up, but I know you Bravo, who is my client and has been my client for a little over a year.

You’ve completed a year encouraged driven Latina. The last time we had her on the podcast, she was about to launch her podcast, but now. She has a full blown podcast with guests and just like energetically seeing you on here right now. You are just energetically different this time around as compared to last time.

So before we get into the actual interview for people who don’t know you and maybe haven’t heard your last podcast episode, can you just quickly introduce yourself? Tell us, Who you are and what you do. 

Anahi: Hi everyone. Thank you, Erica, for having me. First of all, my name is Ana Ibravo and I am the host of Querida Latina podcast.

I am a first generation Mexican American. And I, yeah, like she said, I created my own podcast and, a little bit about me is I am 26 years old. I live in Houston, Texas. Uh, born and raised. And, um, a little bit more about me is that I enjoy, uh, working out. I enjoy spending time with family. I’m a dog mom and I love coffee.

Um, and yeah, that’s a little bit about me. 

Erika: Love it. So Anai, can you tell us A year ago, you didn’t have a podcast yet. you, I actually remember coaching you on wanting to launch a podcast. Can you tell us some of the doubts or the thoughts that you had before you actually took the steps to launching the podcast?

Anahi: Well, first, the initial thought of come of creating a podcast was probably like in 2022 when I had recently quit my first job as a recent graduate. And I had quit my job because I just wasn’t fulfilled. And so I didn’t really have a backup plan. And so while I was jobless, I was just doing a lot of research trying to find a career like trying to find a job, but also trying to find something else that would take my time out of.

Over, like, it would take my time out of feeling overwhelmed. And, I had thought of the idea of creating a podcast because I had been listening to a lot of podcasts, a lot of like career pivoting podcasts and, um, trying to like, listen to Latina podcasts as well. And, I initiated those thoughts and then I really didn’t act up on it.

Like, I, it was just an idea, but I think that I didn’t act. It was because I didn’t really have any guidance. I didn’t know where to start. I did attempt to do some research, but I just never got the confidence to start. 

Erika: Yeah. And I remember, coaching you on this at the beginning and you knew you wanted to start a podcast.

And what you’re describing is, what I call. Passive action where, cause like I was stuck in this too, right? I’m not calling you out. Just literally everybody listening, I’m sure can relate to this where we have a desire to do something and we’re like, well, I’m just going to research it. And that feels like we’re taking steps forward, but then you research it and then more doubt creeps in.

It’s like, oh my gosh, there’s actually a lot of work that goes into this. So, when you were doing your research, I know that you were actually, you were And I love that you’ve inspired me to create the podcast course inside of Courage Driven Latina because of coaching you. So thank you for that. But what were some of your, your doubts that stopped you from going after it?

Were you thinking like, oh, there’s already a lot of podcasts or what are people going to care what I have to say? Like what were some of the, maybe doubts that crept in that maybe just kept you in the research mode and didn’t actually allow you to start? 

Anahi: one of the things that I was. Just struggling with is just putting myself out on social media.

Like that’s one thing that was just like, what are people going to say if I put myself out on social media? Like, why do people care about my two cents? just things related to those topics. Like, I just didn’t have the confidence that like confidence to put myself out there. And those are just kind of like some struggles that I had in mind, but yeah, those are like the main ones.

I don’t know. I just, I was just like, it’s, Not gonna be possible. Like there’s just no way that I’m gonna do this so that’s why I think that I came across your page and I was like, um, maybe like hiring somebody or taking time to I guess be involved in the community or something else that could really push me to my Exceed my limits and push me out of my own comfort.

So was probably the next step for me I kind of thought about it. I was looking through your Career Your profile. And I was like, well, she kind of helps people do different kind of businesses. She helps different women. And I wanted to do something related to like Latina women. That’s like what my goal was, was Latina.

Like I kind of wanted to stay within that, um, theme, um, just because it, I mean, I’m, I’m Latina obviously, but it just held so much, um, it’s kind of like a personality, obviously, because I am Latina, if that makes sense. But yeah, those are kind of some of the things that I navigated throughout this process.

And that’s when I came across you. 

Erika: And now you’re the host of the Querida Latina podcast. So you definitely accomplished what it was that you wanted. So tell me about, okay. The, the thoughts that you mentioned of like, why do people care what I have to say? And, You know, there’s this fear of putting myself out there.

This is such a normal human fear because humans are wired for connection. We’re wired for community and in our culture, especially like you’re the eldest daughter of immigrant parents. Right. 

Anahi: Correct. 

Erika: Yeah, so you’re literally leading the way in your family, and I mean, we grow up sometimes hearing like, oh, be careful, you know, you don’t want people talking about you, or what are people going to say about you, and we’re programmed to worry so much more about what other people think about us than what we think about ourselves, and a lot of times that stops us from sharing our magic.

Now that you have your podcast, how does it feel to get DMS from people with like, Oh my gosh, this podcast really resonated. Or even just like when you’re interviewing your guests and you have these really meaningful, amazing conversations or even your solo episodes. How do you feel now? 

Anahi: It feels so good.

It feels so good because I went my whole life not having Anybody to really look up to like because you said like I am the first gen and I’m the eldest so I didn’t have a lot of people to look up to that could relate to me in my life Like yeah, I have my parents that I look up to but nothing like a woman an older sister like an older woman that could basically kind of like Tell me the way it is like guide me or somebody that could help me throughout these these like life moments, and so being able to connect with women that are like minded women that are Trying to build something for themselves was kind of life changing for me.

I would say because it made me step into another I don’t know another place another it made me build a little bit more confidence, because my whole life I didn’t really have confidence in myself as a young girl. I really Was I mean I was outspoken. I’m not outspoken, but I was just like Kind of shy but myself, but I really wouldn’t talk too much So I think being around women like that, kind of gave me the confidence that I needed to step up and create this podcast and just being able to interview women, and a lot of them are older women.

 fun fact is like, they are a little bit older than me, which I think is good because I’ve really needed that my whole life. Just being able to get some advice from them, being able to learn about them and their journeys and understand that like, this is just the beginning. I’m barely 26 and it’s like barely figuring it out.

And actually you never really have it figured out because compared to the women that I interviewed, like they’re still trying new things. They’re trying to build businesses in their thirties and their forties. And it just reminds me that I need to continue to. Not settle for less and just be very open minded about what the future holds.

Erika: I love it. And I think the reason that your podcast works so well is because you treat them almost like these informational interviews with things that you want to know. And you just happen to have an audience that’s also there that gets to listen in. So you’re essentially Fulfilling that need of wanting a mentor, in your life because you didn’t really have one, but not only are you doing that for yourself, you’re doing it for your listeners too.

And that’s amazing. I feel like that makes some of the best podcasts when it’s like, you’re genuinely interested in learning because You’re going to ask the good interview questions. You’re going to Also be able to share that with other people and everybody gets to benefit from that. So that’s amazing 

Anahi: No, yeah, I agree.

Like this is definitely healing a part of me um, I think that also for like the younger part of me who 

Who didn’t get the guidance that they needed. So I think like one of my goals is like for the audience to be younger listeners as well, who can take a lot of this information in.

So I think it it’s really like you said it, you know, it’s something that I learned for myself, but also for other women, other younger audiences, and also the. Women that are my age as well. 

Erika: Yeah, definitely. So tell us how you overcame the struggles of what are people going to think? And, why does anybody care what I have to say?

How did you, cause we, we already got the before and the after, but it was a process, right? So what helped you overcome those obstacles and actually. Start even with the fear. 

Anahi: Honestly, like, I’m going to be really honest, those thoughts still come into my mind, but I still show up even with those thoughts.

 but I think one of the main reasons why I finally got the Audacity to create this podcast was because I was like, you know what? Like this is something that I’ve thought about for a couple years now and it never leaves my mind. And the fact that like, I go to sleep thinking about it, like what will happen if I create this?

What will happen if, I end up actually doing something out of my comfort zone? Like all these what ifs, I wasn’t going to just sleep at night knowing like, Like, I wasn’t just gonna if I kept thinking about these things, and I didn’t act upon them, then I would have been like, okay, who would have really knew what happened if I didn’t act upon it this.

So I wasn’t going to continue living my life, listening to my intuition, um, and not act up on it because. Life is so short. I learned that the, I really learned that that life is really short and a lot of the times people have dreams and they don’t really act upon them just because they care about what people think, what are people going to say.

And till this day, I still think about those things. I’m not going to lie, but I still show up regardless because I already started. So I’m not going to just. Let it, like, I’m not gonna let it go just because I, I, those thoughts still come up into my mind. I just try to learn how I learned how to coach myself when I go through these thoughts.

 I think that your program really helped me understand that coaching yourself is really important, um, because sometimes you just don’t have. Every like you don’t have anybody to really go to whenever these things come up. So really coaching yourself really having your own back is really important. Um, I was, yeah, I was just like, you know, like, I’m going to do it.

I have free time. so might as well just make use for it. 

Erika: Yeah, definitely. And you described this beautifully about these thoughts and the doubts. Don’t ever really fully go away. Even if you’re feeling a lot more confident, there’s still going to be moments of like, Oh man, you know, this was a risky episode.

What are people going to think about this? Or, the production of this one, wasn’t that great. Damn it. The lighting wasn’t good, you know? And it’s like all these things that can come up for us. And you just described what courage is encourages to like feel the fear, but still take the action.

And so for you to not let those doubts be the ones that essentially are in control, right? Like you, your higher self is in control that your courage, courageous self is in control and it’s like the little doubts and the fears just kind of take the backseat rather than the driver’s seat. They’re not the ones navigating.

And that is. In my opinion, the key to a fulfilling life. Like how can you not let, because doubt is always going to come up. It always is. I mean, even I experienced doubt. I think people think, Oh yeah, you’ve had your podcast for X amount of time. But there’s still doubt that happens in my mind’s like every day.

And to your point. About coaching ourselves. I feel like my journal is my best therapist. Like I still have a therapist, but my journal is really my best therapist. Cause it’s kind of always there when I, when I need it. I love it. so obviously your main courage project, the main thing you worked on with your podcast, have you worked on anything else inside of the program?

Anahi: Ooh, I’ve really. I’ve done a lot of work. Honestly, like, it wasn’t just the podcast. Like, I didn’t join just because of the podcast. I was struggling a lot with setting boundaries with my family members. Um, since I do live at home, I always had the responsibility of being the oldest and be the responsible one to kind of look after my family, help my parents with, things such as, like, translating.

Um, just. life things. And so I just had a difficulty with that. And, one of the things, those are some of the things that, Courage Driven Latina has helped me with because I’ve been able to connect with women who coach on boundaries. 

 Liz. I was able to connect with her. Um, so she kind of helped me learn a little bit about boundaries. Um, And just being able to, I don’t know, I learned so many things by joining the program because every girl has a difficulty and they share it. And we learned so much from that one, one set of coaching.

Um, so I think that it’s just been an ongoing process. I’m not the person who I was last year. I’ve learned to really just kind of like advocate for myself, put myself first while also taking care of myself. Not letting people like walk over me. that’s one of the things that I kind of struggled with back in high school.

 and just, yeah, just being authentically myself, learning that I need to love myself and I need to be authentic and that’s what people are going to relate to. And that’s why I created the podcast. Yeah. 

Erika: I remember coaching on this. I remember coaching on, because you also work from home, right? So. I don’t know if you work from home every day, but at least I remember coaching you that you were working from home and your family saw you there.

So they just assumed you were available, which is something that I think a lot of people dealt with when the transition to working from home became a lot more common. I mean, I dealt with it too, where my mom would just like walk into the room. She’s like, Oh, you’re here. So like, you can help me with this.

And it’s like, I’m in the middle of a meeting. So I remember coaching on this and that was like, I think your first unofficial courage project. Cause I don’t think we had the courage project plans at that point. Cause you joined, yeah, you, you joined before we had the new system. So that was like your unofficial courage project.

And then that’s when you started working on the podcast. And then even the podcast, I feel like was a lot of little courage projects, right? Like having the courage to decide on a name. I remember you were overthinking the name. Yeah. And I was like, you can always change it. And how do you feel now about the name?

Cause it was something that you went back and forth on a lot. So looking back from this moment, back to when you were overthinking the, the name, what are your thoughts now? 

Anahi: Like that, choosing the name was one of the biggest. Um, I don’t, I think I just set out like I worked on that for like a couple months trying to decide, trying to get opinions, trying to get other people’s two cents.

Um, but I feel like the name now. I love it. I don’t think I. I, that’s all I can say is because it’s just, it’s kind of like little interviews, little stories that I get to share with other Latinas that they could resonate with. So it’s like getting the Latina, like a little letter to you, but in a podcast form.

And so I love it. I’m so glad. I’m happy for the process. Like I really did appreciate the process because this was a project that I was going to put my, put my all into and yeah, I did go back and forward with the name a lot, but that’s just part of who I am. Like I try to really just make sure that if I do something, it’s because I’m going to genuinely put my all into.

And the name was like, no, it just, it has to sound good. I have to find something that fits well. And so that’s why it took me a lot of time and yeah, I’m glad that we went with that name and yeah, I, I really do appreciate the process. It’s part of the process and going back and forward. but I’m so happy with it.

I really am. 

Erika: Yeah. This is what you just described is what I call the courage dance. It’s like, you’re kind of, you know, here and there and here and there. And it’s part of the process to your point. But I think where people get stuck or where they struggle is where they’re like, I shouldn’t be, you know, going back and forth.

I just need to, and they shame themselves for it. But the fact that you’re able to like honor your process and be on the other side and be like, yeah, I’m so glad I went through that. Even though in the moment it probably felt like, what am I doing? I just need to pick something. 

Anahi: Yeah, I agree. I agree. I mean, sometimes things work out better when they are doneout of like a rush, like it has to be done.

But Sometimes I’m just like, Hey, I’m going to take my time, my time with it. And that’s just the person that I am. And it’s okay if it delays the process, which I didn’t mind. Uh, so yeah. 

Erika: Yeah. So tell us, you already were talking on this, but looking back, because at this point you’re like a year and a few weeks in to the program, looking back to who you were a year ago versus today, what are some of the biggest.

changes you see in yourself. I, or that maybe others have said to you that they’ve seen in you. 

Anahi: Okay. It’s been a lot. I feel like one of the big things is like learn to enjoy the process of life or projects. Um, because you might want something so bad in that moment, but in reality, reality is that like nothing comes into your life.

Unless it’s not meant to be, I would say that just enjoying the process of life, of projects, of just things that you’re working on, like, like I said, you might want something so bad, but you have to enjoy the process. You can’t rush into things because sometimes, like, it’s not going to end up the way you want to and.

I think that working towards personal goals, for example, the podcast, it’s a lot of like ups and downs. It’s never just a line. It’s like full of ups and downs. And I think that just accepting it, that life is just going to go that way. Um, it’s never going to go just, you know, Perfectly fine. There’s going to be a lot of trial and error.

 so I would say that I think that also, um, one of the big things that I learned and that I really have considered in my life was just taking care of my well being, like doing things that make me happy, even if it’s little things like taking my dog on a walk, making my morning coffee, um, Just appreciating life and the small moments that I have and the people that I have in my life and not worried about the people that are not in my life anymore.

 that’s just a big thing.

Erika: That’s huge. I’m just sensing, I feel like at the beginning of the program from your coach’s perspective, um, there was almost like a ton of urgency. And right now what I’m sensing is just a lot of peace. Yeah, like you were just like, I need to hurry up and get to where I want to go, not to say that you shouldn’t try to make, you know, reach your accomplishments or anything like that.

You’re still a driven individual. Like, you’re still looking at what’s your next courage project going to be. You’re still looking at where’s the podcast going to go. But I think it’s coming from a place of calmness and ease and fulfillment where, um, Yeah. Before what I got, the sense I got from coaching you was I need to hurry up and get these things done because then I’m going to be fulfilled.

And now it’s like, no, I’m fulfilled. Now let’s go get the things done that I want to do. So it’s no longer dependent on accomplishments or accolades or anything like that. It’s more about who you are now. And that is one of the most beautiful transformations that I’ve been able to see in clients, um, specifically in you.

Anahi: Yeah, no, everything you said is perfectly aligned with where I am in life. Like I’m in so much peace. like you said, like I do work towards goals and I still have, like, I’m very driven towards those goals, but I just try not to put myself under so much pressure, like, okay, when are we going to move out of my parent’s house?

Like, should I buy a house? Should I buy a car? Like, are those the next steps for me? Should, and like two weeks ago, I, I, Got coaching all the shit. I go to grad school, like those things still run through my mind, but I’m like, you know, like everything is going to fall into place when it’s meant to be. And that’s okay.

Like, I don’t need to be in such a rush of like, okay, do I need to take the next steps? Like, what’s the next step for me? Because. I literally dreamed of this life when I was younger, like having a fulfilling career. I get to travel. I get to explore the world. I get to just spend a lot of time with myself and just learn about myself and prioritize myself right now because I’m, you know, I’m still 26.

I’m still living with my parents and I just get to do things like attempt to launch a podcast. Like that’s a little like side hobby that I get to do because I have the freedom to do so. So I think just like just being part of where I am now because I worked so hard for it and just, Appreciating it.

Erika: Yeah, that’s huge. So what advice would you have for somebody who maybe was in Anais shoes a year ago, maybe they have a desire to launch a podcast or a desire to create content or a desire to pivot their career, or maybe they know they want to work on their confidence, but it’s just like even scary to take the first step.

What would you say to somebody who’s like, I want to make a change, but I don’t feel like it’s possible. 

Anahi: Um, one of the things that I would recommend is like really researching and looking into communities where you feel like you might fit in specifically. Like if you’re a Latina and you want to fit in, in a community that’s full of Latinas that are working towards something similar as you.

I think that those are, that’s one of the major things you could do for yourself. And. Joining programs that really can help you get to where you want to be I know there’s a lot of programs out there, you know, we don’t like like we’re in 2024. It’s like really easy to access things and do research online and try to find something because I feel like if it wasn’t for me not joining this program I don’t think I would have ever done the podcast because I didn’t really have anybody that Not that you in the, not that you were like telling me like I have homework, like there wasn’t anybody telling me, but if you log in into these meetings weekly and you’re surrounded by women who are working towards something similar, like a business, or they’re working on themselves, trying to build courage, then you kind of like, it’s kind of like forcing you to like, do your own homework and like focusing on like your tasks to complete your.

The goal that you wanna get into. So I think that’s just one of the main things that I would really consider is joining something. And also just like taking time to reflect. Like journaling has a big, has been a big shift for me. Like this past year I’ve journaled. I, I wasn’t really the person to journal back then, but, I journal a lot.

Mine has to do a little bit more with like my faith and like starting my day off with like reading a verse of the Bible and kind of just journaling about my struggles or what I’m dealing with and what I need help with. So really, connecting to your spirituality or your faith, whatever it is that you believe in.

I think that’s been helping me tremendously. Uh, but I think there’s just different ways, but sometimes you kind of need somebody to help you and guide you. And that’s Probably one of the biggest things. 

Erika: Love it. I think you’re right. Community. Well, I, I think back to when I started my business and I’m like, what was the key thing that made me really go after it?

 and it was being surrounded by other people who understood what I was doing because I walked away from a tech job and everybody thought I was crazy. They were like, it’s the middle of the pandemic. How are you going to do this? And I think if it wasn’t for the community that I had, that I had met just online.

I don’t think I would have had the guts to do it. I would have probably still been in the tech industry. So I agree with you. I mean, we hear this saying, right? Like you are the average of the five people that you surround yourself with, but even just from like a law of attraction perspective, what you focus on grows and expands.

And if the way that you’re spending your time is around other people who are also following their dreams. It’s going to rub off on you, right? It’s like if you’re hanging out with people who, every day they drink, you’re going to end up drinking more. It doesn’t mean you’re going to become an alcoholic, right?

But you’re going to end up drinking more than if you’re hanging out with people who go to the gym every day. If you’re hanging out with people who go to the gym every day, you’re probably going to pick up more. You know, a nice fitness routine. And it’s true. Like we, we are social beings and we are influenced by the people around us.

And we are also influencing the people around us. So also being really intentional about like, what, how are we influencing other people, which I think is why your courage project has been so key. Right. Cause like as the eldest daughter of immigrant parents, you’re not only setting an example for your younger siblings, but like, think about all the Like daughters of immigrants that get to listen to your podcast and again, get to listen to these, uh, mentors and essentially, like I was mentioning your informational interviews that you’re hosting.

That’s just like a little full circle moment that makes me happy to hear. 

Anahi: Yeah. Yeah. No, the way you put it is like, yeah. Like, I feel like I just want to be able to Kind of like you said mentor like not in like an official mentor But to be able to be there for other people because it just heals me so much because I could I wish that there was somebody Like that for me and I feel like that’s why one of the reasons that like God put me to be the eldest and to like make me the eldest.

Um, an older sister was because i’m I feel like i’m able to like influence and motivate other people and not just like starting a podcast but also like You Working now, it’s like a big part of like who I am. It’s like, oh, like helping motivate other girls to work out and to be consistent and to try new hobbies, new routines, but also to motivate them to get closer to their spirituality.

I’ve gotten messages like that too. so it just makes me happy, like to really be that part of like that, be that person in somebody’s life. 

Erika: Yeah, yeah, definitely. 

 so let me ask you this, what was your favorite either, you challenge or tool or piece of coaching that made a difference for you in your journey? I mean, I’m sure there was a lot of little micro things, but looking back, was there either like an aha moment or a specific challenge we did or a tool or strategy that made a big difference in your journey?

Anahi: I would say I think whenever I was getting coached on, like, starting the process and you reminded me like it’s gonna be a rough draft. Like, you’re never it’s never gonna be perfect. Like, you’re not gonna have everything together. You’re not gonna know everything. You’re not gonna. Like come out with the logo that you think it’s gonna be perfect Like you just kind of have to put it out there Even if you don’t think it’s ready And I think those are that’s one of the main piece of advice that I got from you was like You change it up.

You’re gonna change it up in the future and it’s like Because it’s never going to be the perfect moment. It’s never going to be the perfect time where you’re going to like feel ready. You’re never going to be ready. And, um, that’s one of the biggest things that I got from coaching. And that’s kind of a little, that’s what I was like, okay, well, I guess I’m just gonna, just gonna have all these five things ready and those are going to be the main things that I’m going to have.

And once I have them, I’m going to just go and launch it. And also like having, uh, it. I would say like a lot of the interviews that I initially did were people who actually were the ones who, um, wanted to be in it. Like you just asked on the coaching call, like, okay, who wants to be interviewed so we can get the ball rolling.

And then there was like all the first interview. That’s the 

Erika: power of community. Yeah. And they were great interviews. Yeah. 

Anahi: And it was like fun. Like five or six of them. And I was like, okay, now I really have to start. And like, that’s got, that really got the ball rolling. So it really, really helped me, um, consider the fact that it’s not going to be perfect.

It’s never going to be the perfect time. And you just kind of, that’s just the way that we think so that we can, so that we don’t actually take action. It’s like our thoughts really get to us, but yeah, I think that’s the, that’s one thing that I really do consider till this day is like, it’s never going to be the perfect time to start something.

Erika: Yeah, and tell us if for people who are listening that maybe there’s been people who’ve been like on the wait list for Courage Driven Latina and they’ve been considering it for a long time, but fear can really creep up, right? Fear in, it’s not even just like fear of the time and the money, which like those can be factors too, but there’s also a fear of like, oh crap, if I do this, like I’m really putting myself out there and then I have to do it.

And what if it doesn’t work for me? I mean, there’s so many thoughts that could come into people’s minds. So. As somebody who’s been through the program once and you’re on your second round, like we’re working together for two more years. So as somebody who has been through the program, obviously seen enough value to reinvest in it.

What advice would you have for somebody who wants to join, but they’re afraid? 

Anahi: I mean, I don’t, there’s nothing to really be afraid of like losing money. Yeah. Like you might invest in it, but you’re never going to lose money out of something that has to do with building a community, getting support, like, It’s, it’s an investment, I would say, and for a lot of people, it could be a major investment, uh, but you’re not going to lose anything out of it.

And honestly, like, I think it’s worth more the value that I get and what I’ve gotten is worth way more than the actual amount I’ve put in, uh, because you get to connect with so many women. You get to learn from a lot of women and you kind of get the, it’s kind of like showing up to class. I would say like showing up to class if you show up to class in school Then you’re going to do good, but nobody’s going to tell you to show up But if you choose to do so then you’re going to improve and you’re going to actually accelerate your goals Um, so it’s just kind of like a way to help you Get closer to your goals and put in the work it motivates you to put in the work Like I already know that i’m like, okay if I show up to this class on tuesday Like i’m gonna get something done and compared to like, you know You not investing in something, it’s kind of just going to delay the process.

I would say, because for me, if I didn’t invest in this, I probably would have never started it just because I would delay the process myself. Uh, so just being motivated and like, we’ve mentioned already, uh, being surrounded by like minded women who are creating things within themselves. And, um, I think that.

Yeah, like I’ve met so many women. Um, I’ve also gained a lot of like, clarity of like, the woman that I want to become, the woman that I am. And yeah, I would say go for it. I mean, just find something that you want to work on and really try to see if this fits you. If Erica really resonates with what you are thinking, your values, and go from there.

But I think it’s just like listening to your intuition. It is risky, but everything in life is risky if you input, like, if you, invest in it. 

Erika: Mm hmm. Yeah, it’s like that saying of everything’s hard, right? Like, everything’s hard. Going after what you want is hard, but staying where you are is also hard.

So like you get to pick your heart. Would you want to work towards something you want, or do you want to stay where you are and keep thinking about the thing you want to do? 

Anahi: Exactly. Exactly. 

Erika: Amazing. 

Anai, thank you so much for your time and for your wisdom. I’m sure that you have inspired many people who are listening, who have a lot of the same fears that you had.

And, you know, absolutely. still have sometimes. And I think you’ve really shown people through this interview that even when it feels like it’s not possible to achieve your goals, they are possible. And it’s not something that happened from one day to the other. And it’s still possible to take action even with self doubt, even with.

Fear because at the core, we’re all human beings, right? We’re not just going to eliminate it and become this like confident person from one day to the other. So thank you for sharing your wisdom. We appreciate you coming back onto the podcast and I will see you on our next call. 

Anahi: Bye. Thank you.