La Jefa Unfiltered

Janet Pabon

Welcome to La Jefa Unfiltered — the podcast created for women, by a woman who knows your voice matters.   This is a space for real conversations, unfiltered truth, and growth without apology. A space where women are empowered, inspired, and reminded that they are seen, heard, y más que enough — exactly as they are.   Here, we talk confidence, purpose, self-love, balance, and the courage it takes to step fully into your power. We celebrate strength and softness, resilience, authenticity, and the beauty of becoming.   No masks. No perfection. Just real life, honest conversations, and empowerment — sin filtros.

Episodios

  1. 26 MAR

    Episode 7. The Power of Saying NO - Boundaries That Protect Your Peace

    Today we are talking about something that can completely transform your life, your relationships, your mental health, your energy, and your purpose.   We are talking about the power of saying NO.   Yes… that tiny two-letter word that so many of us struggle to say. The word that can feel heavy… scary… guilt-filled… even selfish.   But today we’re going to reframe it.   Because saying no is not rejection. It is not cruelty. It is not abandonment.   Saying no is an act of self-respect.   And boundaries? Boundaries don’t limit your life.   They protect your peace… and create your freedom.   So grab your coffee… go for your walk… sit in your car… or fold your laundry… Let’s talk about it.

    16 min

  2. 12 MAR

    Episode 6. Holding Faith While My Heart Breaks

    This episode is dedicated to every person fighting a battle with cancer right now. To the warriors who wake up every day choosing courage even when their bodies are tired and their hearts are heavy — your strength inspires more people than you will ever know. It is also for those who fought with everything they had but are no longer with us. Your fight was not in vain. Your love, your laughter, and the memories you gave us continue to live on in the hearts of everyone who was lucky enough to know you. This is for the caretakers and loved ones who stand beside them — the ones holding hands in hospital rooms, sitting through treatments, praying through the night, and loving through the fear. Your strength, patience, and unconditional love often go unseen, but it is one of the most powerful forms of love there is. Most of all, this episode is dedicated to the family we lost — sweet Layla and Kelvin. Your absence left a space in our hearts that will never be filled, but your love will always remain with us. And to our wonderful friend Kris, who is now in transition, we hold you close in our hearts. You are surrounded by love, prayers, and memories that will carry us through. Your life has touched us in ways that words cannot fully express. This episode is for all of you — for your courage, your love, and the reminder that even in the middle of heartbreak, love never leaves us.

    14 min

  3. 26 FEB

    Episode 5. Balancing Life, Work & Family Without Losing Yourself

    This episode is for the women who are everything to everyone.  The ones who are mothers, partners, daughters, professionals, caregivers, leaders... But quietly asking themselves: "Where did I go?" If you've ever felt like you're surviving your responsibilities instead of living your life... This episode is for you.  Because today we are talking about balancing life, work, and family - without losing yourself in the process.

    12 min

  4. 12 FEB

    Episode 4. Self-love as a Daily Discipline, Not a Buzzword

    Hola, hola mi jefas, hello my lady bosses. Welcome back to La Jefa Unfiltered, a space where we speak our truth, heal out loud, and reclaim our power. And if this is your first time here, welcome. Hoy quiero hablar de algo que escuchamos todo el tiempo: self-love. Today I want to talk about something that you hear all the time: self-love. Pero let’s be honest… Self-love has become one of those palabras bonitas, pretty words, that sound good on Instagram, pero feel imposible en la vida real, but feels impossible in real life. Porque nadie te habla del self-love cuando estás cansada. But no one talks to you about self-love when you are tired. Cuando estás criando hijos, trabajando, cuidando a todo el mundo, y todavía tratando de “tenerlo todo junto.” When you are raising children, working, taking care of everyone else, and still trying to keep it all together. Today’s episode is called: “Self-Love as a Daily Discipline, Not a Buzzword.” Because self-love is not bubble baths and candles (aunque sí, even though, those are nice). Self-love is built. On purpose. Every day. Even when you don’t feel like it. And especially for busy Latina women, mujeres que damos, damos, damos, women who give, give, give; this conversation is overdue. Self-Love Is Built, Not Stumbled Upon** Let me say this clearly: You do not “find” self-love. You don’t wake up one day magically confident. You don’t stumble into boundaries. You don’t suddenly feel worthy because someone else validates you. Self-love is something you practice. Just like discipline. Just like brushing your teeth. Just like showing up for work even when you don’t want to. And I know… We were taught that love — especially for mujeres Latinas, for Latine women —means sacrifice. Putting yourself last. Being “strong.” Not complaining. Not needing help. But aquí está la verdad incómoda: But here’s the uncountable truth: If you only love yourself when life is calm, that’s not self-love — that’s convenience. Real self-love shows up: When you say no without explaining yourself; When you rest without guilt; When you stop proving your worth; When you choose peace over being right; And that doesn’t happen accidentally. Why Self-Love Feels Hard for Latina Women and every woman** Let’s talk cultural truth for a minute. Many of us were raised with: “Aguántate” “To withstand”; “Sé fuerte” “Be strong”; “La familia primero” “Family first”; “No seas egoísta” “Don’t be selfish.” And somewhere along the way, we learned that: Caring for ourselves = selfish; Resting = lazy; Boundaries = rude. So of course, self-love feels uncomfortable. Of course, it feels unnatural. But listen to me closely: You can love your family AND love yourself. You can be strong AND soft. You can be ambitious AND rested. Self-love doesn’t make you less Latina or less of a woman. It makes you healthier. And when you heal, you change generations. Here’s some practical Self-Love Routines for Busy Women** Now let’s get practical, because I know you don’t have two free hours and a vision board. Self-love for busy women must be: simple; realistic; repeatable. Here are real self-love routines that actually work.1️⃣Morning Check-In 2️⃣Speak to Yourself with Respect.3️⃣Non-Negotiable Micro-Boundaries. Self-love IS: Choosing yourself daily. Listening to your body. Being honest about your limits. Giving yourself grace. If no one has told you lately, let me say it: You don’t need to earn rest. You don’t need permission to take care of yourself. You are worthy now — not later. Self-love is not a trend. It’s a discipline. One small choice at a time. So today, mi jefas, my boss ladies, ask yourself: What’s ONE act of self-love I can practice today? Not tomorrow. Not when life slows down. Today. Gracias for being here. Gracias for choosing yourself, even when it’s hard. Thank you for sharing this space with me on La Jefa Unfiltered. If this episode spoke to you, share it with a woman who needs to hear this. Until next time… Cuídate. Take care

    11 min

  5. 29 ENE

    Episode 3 Healing the inner girl, the inner women, the inner Latina

    Healing the Inner Girl, Inner Woman, Inner Latina Breaking Generational Cycles & Choosing Emotional Freedom Podcast: La Jefa Unfiltered Hola hola mi jefas, hello my boss ladies. Welcome back to La Jefa Unfiltered — a space where we speak our truth, heal out loud, and reclaim our power. Today’s episode is deeply personal. It’s one many of us didn’t grow up having language for. Today we’re talking about healing the inner girl, the inner woman, and the inner Latina — and what it truly means to break generational cycles. This episode is for the woman who’s tired of being “strong all the time.” For the woman who learned survival before softness. For the woman who was taught to keep going, keep quiet, keep sacrificing — even when it hurt. If that’s you, this conversation is for you. Take a deep breath. You are safe here. Let’s start with the inner girl. The inner girl is the version of you that learned the world through observation. She learned how love worked by watching. She learned her role by listening to what was said — and what was never said. For many of us as Latinas, our inner girl learned things like: Be quiet. Be respectful. Don’t talk back. Don’t cry too much. Be grateful, no matter what. She learned that love sometimes came with conditions. That emotions were inconvenient. That strength meant enduring. And maybe she grew up too fast. Maybe she became a caretaker, a translator, a protector, an emotional support system — before she even knew who she was. Healing the inner girl means acknowledging what she didn’t receive. Not to blame — but to understand. She didn’t imagine the pain. She adapted. And survival is not a flaw — it was a strategy. But here’s the truth: What helped you survive back then may be limiting you now. Let’s talk about generational trauma. Generational trauma isn’t just about big dramatic events. It’s passed down in behaviors, beliefs, silence, and expectations. It shows up as: “That’s just how it is.”, “We don’t talk about that.”, “Family comes first — even if it costs you. “You have to be strong.” Many of our mothers and grandmothers lived in survival mode. They did the best they could with what they had — often with no emotional safety, no support, no choice. But survival mode gets inherited. It teaches us to:                 •              Overwork                 •              Overgive                 •              Stay hyper-vigilant                 •              Ignore our needs                 •              Normalize exhaustion and emotional neglect Breaking generational cycles doesn’t mean rejecting our culture. It means evolving it. It means saying: “I honor what you endured — and I choose something different.” That choice is powerful. And it takes courage. Now let’s talk about the inner woman. The inner woman is who you became while surviving. She’s capable, reliable, strong — and often exhausted. She learned to keep it together. She learned to push through. She learned that rest had to be earned. She learned that asking for help felt like weakness. But survival mode isn’t living. It’s reacting. It’s bracing for impact. It’s staying on edge even when nothing is wrong. Unlearning survival mode looks like:              

    11 min

  6. 15 ENE

    Reclaiming Your Power: Letting go of the "Good Girl Conditioning"

    Reclaiming Your Power: Letting Go of the “Good Girl Conditioning” Hola, hola mi jefas, hello my lady bosses.   Welcome back to La Jefa Unfiltered. This is your space for real conversations, real growth, and real empowerment. Today’s episode is titled “Reclaiming Your Power: Letting Go of the ”Good Girl Conditioning.”  And if that phrase already made you uncomfortable… good. That’s where the work begins.  So many of us—especially women, and especially Latina women—were raised to be: Polite; Quiet; Humble; Grateful; Selfless; Easy to manage. We were praised for being the “good girl.” The one who doesn’t speak up. The one who doesn’t rock the boat. The one who puts everyone else first. But no one ever warned us that being the “good girl” would cost us our voice, our boundaries, our needs, and sometimes… ourselves.  Today, we’re going to talk about unlearning that conditioning and reclaiming your power—without guilt, without apology, and without shrinking.

    10 min

  7. 1 ENE

    The Permission To Put Yourself First

    Hola, Hola mis1 Jefas… Hello my Boss Ladies Welcome to the 1st episode of La Jefa Unfiltered, the space where we speak truth, heal out loud, and remind ourselves of who we are—powerful, worthy, and deserving. Today’s episode is called “The Permission to Put Yourself First.” And before we go any further, I want to say this clearly, slowly, and with intention: You do not need permission from anyone—but if you’ve been waiting for it, this is it. Because somewhere along the way, many of us were taught that putting ourselves first makes us selfish… dramatic… difficult… or ungrateful. Especially as women. Especially as Latinas. And today, we’re breaking that belief. Let’s talk about where this guilt even comes from. Many of us were raised to believe: Family comes first—always A good woman sacrificesA good mother puts herself lastA good partner pours endlesslyA strong woman doesn’t complainWe were praised for being: The dependable oneThe fixerThe caretakerThe one who never says noBut no one taught us how to rest. No one taught us how to ask for help. No one taught us that we matter too. Instead, we learned to feel guilty for: Taking a breakSaying noChoosing ourselvesResting without earning itAnd over time, that guilt becomes a prison. Let me say this louder for the people in the back: ✨ Self-care is not selfish—it is necessary. ✨ You cannot pour from an empty cup. You cannot give your best while running on exhaustion, resentment, and burnout. Self-care is: Protecting your mental healthListening to your bodySetting boundariesSaying no without explainingChoosing rest without guiltAnd self-care isn’t always bubble baths and spa days. Sometimes self-care is: Walking awayEnding a relationshipGoing to therapyTurning your phone offChoosing peace over being rightTaking care of yourself does not take away from others—it allows you to show up healthier, calmer, and more present. As Latinas, we carry generations of expectations. We are taught to be: SelflessLoyal to a faultAvailable at all timesThe emotional glue of the familyAnd while those values come from love, they can also come at a cost. Because culture should be something that supports us—not something that suffocates us. Breaking the cycle looks like: Choosing yourself even when others don’t understandSetting boundaries with familyRedefining what being a “good woman” meansUnderstanding that honoring yourself honors future generationsYou are not abandoning your culture—you are evolving it. Here’s the truth: Guilt is a learned response—not a life sentence.  When you start prioritizing yourself, guilt will show up. That doesn’t mean you’re doing something wrong. It means you’re doing something new. Try this: Replace guilt with curiosityAsk yourself: Why does choosing myself feel wrong?Remind yourself: My needs are valid.Start small: Schedule time for yourself and treat it as non-negotiableSay no once this week without over-explainingRest before you’re exhaustedThe more you choose yourself, the quieter the guilt becomes. You are allowed to: Change your mindOutgrow peopleChoose peaceProtect your energyPut yourself firstYou don’t need to be on the verge of burnout to deserve rest. You don’t need permission to take care of yourself. You don’t need to explain your boundaries.

    9 min

  8. TRÁILER

    La Jefa Unfiltered Intro

    Welcome to La Jefa Unfiltered — the podcast created for women, by a woman who knows your voice matters.   This is a space for real conversations, unfiltered truth, and growth without apology. A space where women are empowered, inspired, and reminded that they are seen, heard, y más que enough — exactly as they are.   Here, we talk confidence, purpose, self-love, balance, and the courage it takes to step fully into your power. We celebrate strength and softness, resilience, authenticity, and the beauty of becoming.   No masks. No perfection. Just real life, honest conversations, and empowerment — sin filtros.

    2 min

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Welcome to La Jefa Unfiltered — the podcast created for women, by a woman who knows your voice matters.   This is a space for real conversations, unfiltered truth, and growth without apology. A space where women are empowered, inspired, and reminded that they are seen, heard, y más que enough — exactly as they are.   Here, we talk confidence, purpose, self-love, balance, and the courage it takes to step fully into your power. We celebrate strength and softness, resilience, authenticity, and the beauty of becoming.   No masks. No perfection. Just real life, honest conversations, and empowerment — sin filtros.

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  • Creador
    Janet Pabon
  • Años de actividad
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodios
    8
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