The Meraki podcast

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Welcome to The Meraki Podcast with Maria Perez — a heartfelt space where passion, identity, and honest conversations come together. As a first-gen Latina and eldest daughter from the Milwaukee community, Maria opens up about life in her 20s with honesty and intention. Through lighthearted chats, deep reflections, and inspiring guest interviews, she explores everything from mental health and building a balanced lifestyle to practicing empathy, navigating love, and embracing growth. Each episode invites you to slow down, listen, and live with more purpose Instagram: @themerakipodcast

  1. 11/08/2025

    Financial Self Care With Gisella

    This week on Meraki Podcast, we’re joined by the incredible Gisella to dive into a topic that should be on every young adult’s radar — financial self-care We’re breaking down money mindset, budgeting with intention, and building healthy financial habits that actually fit your life — no jargon, no judgment, just real talk. Recommended Articles/ Podcasts/ Books * https://www.ellevest.com/magazine/financial-wellness-guide * https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLG1LI_7eSA * https://www.youtube.com/@ms.simrankaur * https://www.ellevest.com/magazine/women-and-investing * https://www.youtube.com/@TheWallStreetSkinny * https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow/videos * https://www.youtube.com/@TheRundownDaily * https://www.amazon.com/Psychology-Money-Timeless-lessons-happiness/dp/0857197681 * https://www.amazon.com/Girls-That-Invest-Financial-Independence/dp/111989378X * https://www.amazon.com/Main-Street-Millionaire-Extraordinary-Businesses/dp/0593718615 LISTEN TO THE MERAKI PODCAST ON SPOTIFY AND APPLE PODCASTS: https://linktr.ee/themerakipodcast0?utm_source=linktree_profile_shareWANT TO ASK ME QUESTIONS? NEED ADVICE? Follow me on IG and look out for submissions on my story or ask me here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeBJ2NXlu-nObZLAqUme37aFmHcNhjsA5xa_yjRjFJdlZoxRg/viewform FOLLOW ME HERE TIK TOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@_marifer22?_t=ZP-8vORkKjzQYJ&_r=1 MERAKI IG: https://www.instagram.com/themerakipodcast?igsh=MWl6NGk3eW1pMmpzNA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr PERSONAL IG: https://www.instagram.com/perez.m16?igsh=MXd1aDZ0MHg3enJmbA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

    44 min
4.3
out of 5
6 Ratings

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Welcome to The Meraki Podcast with Maria Perez — a heartfelt space where passion, identity, and honest conversations come together. As a first-gen Latina and eldest daughter from the Milwaukee community, Maria opens up about life in her 20s with honesty and intention. Through lighthearted chats, deep reflections, and inspiring guest interviews, she explores everything from mental health and building a balanced lifestyle to practicing empathy, navigating love, and embracing growth. Each episode invites you to slow down, listen, and live with more purpose Instagram: @themerakipodcast