Very Caliente

Pablo Alsina, Jenni Lopez
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Welcome to Very Caliente—the podcast that turns up the heat on culture, connection, and real conversation. Hosted by the always insightful Pablo Alsina and the ever-radiant Jenni López, this bilingual duo brings you a refreshing blend of brains and boldness with every episode. Rooted in positivity and passion, Very Caliente celebrates the class, talent, and vibrant beauty of the Latino-Hispanic community while exploring stories that entertain, educate, inspire, and connect. From life lessons and honest takes to unforgettable guests and joyful vibes, it’s the show that feels like a night out with your smartest, funniest friends. Expect warmth, humor, realness, and storytelling that sticks with you whether you're commuting, cooking, or just need something muy bueno to get through the day. English, Spanish or Spanglish…you can count on Positivity Always. That’s the mantra. And it’s never sounded better.

  1. 3d ago

    One Billion Acts of Kindness - Community, Science & the Power of a Smile with Dr. Lisa Tan

    Very Caliente Hosts: Pablo Alsina & Jennie López   Summary Dr. Lisa Tan, international speaker and philanthropist, joins Pablo and Jennie to break down how Pásalo Pa'lante, the kindness movement she helped build alongside Te Amo PR, united all 78 municipalities of Puerto Rico and set an official world record with over a million pledged acts of kindness. She unpacks the HeartMath Institute science behind heart coherence, why devices on other continents picked up Puerto Rico's "global heart song," and the simple power of a smile. The movement's next target: one billion acts of kindness across all 195 countries. Main Topics The night that sparked Pásalo Pa'lante Uniting all 78 Puerto Rico municipalities around one cohesive vision Setting a world record with over a million pledged acts of kindness HeartMath Institute and the science of heart coherence Why the "global heart song" kept registering after the record closed The smile challenge, and the science behind why it works Scaling from one million to one billion acts of kindness across 195 countries Staying positive without losing yourself to the pushback Becoming a kindness ambassador at joinpasa.org Intriguing Quotes “We didn't have to wait for the next hurricane to hit the island before we started being kind to our neighbors.” – Dr. Lisa Tan “Kindness is inherent in every single one of us. This is who we are in our natural state of being.” – Dr. Lisa Tan “We're trying to create a tsunami of kindness through the world.” – Dr. Lisa Tan “Simple as a smile is an act of kindness. Everyone can smile.” – Dr. Lisa Tan Key Moments [01:37] - The night that sparked Pásalo Pa'lante [04:39] - Uniting 78 municipalities around one cohesive vision [07:33] - HeartMath Institute and the science of heart coherence [11:19] - The next goal: one billion acts across 195 countries [14:21] - Becoming a kindness ambassador [16:25] - The smile challenge, and why it works [20:51] - The impact of just one person [23:10] - Staying positive without losing yourself to the pushback [26:15] - Where to find Pásalo Pa'lante Notable Guests / Resources Dr. Lisa Tan, international speaker and philanthropist Find Lisa on Instagram @dr.lisatan DrLisaTan.com Pásalo Pa'lante: joinpasa.org Te Amo PR: teamopr.org HeartMath Institute: heartmath.org Special Announcements Pásalo Pa'lante is aiming for one billion acts of kindness across all 195 countries. Join as a kindness ambassador at joinpasa.org.   🎧 Connect with the HostsFollow Jennie (@IntentionalUnicorn) and Pablo (@PabloAlsina) on Instagram for behind-the-scenes moments, bonus wisdom, and pure good vibes.   🛍️ Support the ShowLove what we’re doing? Share the show, leave a review.   🔥 Hashtags to Follow & Share #VeryCaliente #LatinxPodcast #BilingualPodcast #MindsetShift #AuthenticityMatters #PositiveEnergy #CourageCultureConversation #PodcastLaunch2026

    One Billion Acts of Kindness - Community, Science & the Power of a Smile with Dr. Lisa Tan

  2. Jul 14

    The Cancer Was a Blessing - Faith, Exits & Success Without Stress with Carlos Malatesta

    Summary Carlos Malatesta, entrepreneur, philanthropist and author, joins Pablo and Jennie to unpack how surviving stage three lymphatic cancer with a 30% survival rate rebuilt the way he works and lives. He traces his path from a childhood in Venezuela after his father’s abandonment, watching his mother work five jobs to keep the family afloat, through building APEX Energies out of a BP Solar subsidiary. After his relapse, Carlos traded an all-hours hustle for one priority a day, daily yoga and the school run, and still doubled revenue three years running before selling the company in 2022 for over 100 million euros. He closes on the deal he made with God during radiotherapy, Fundación Carlos Malatesta, and why he now believes the cancer was a blessing. Main Topics Growing up in Venezuela after his father’s abandonment His mother working five jobs to raise three kids alone Building APEX Energies out of a BP Solar subsidiary First cancer diagnosis in 2015 and a false sense of “cured” Stage three relapse and a 30% survival rate The deal made with God during radiotherapy Trading an all-hours hustle for one priority a day Doubling revenue three years running while working less Selling APEX Energies in 2022 for 100+ million euros Fundación Carlos Malatesta and feeding street kids in Venezuela and Colombia Success Sin Estrés: helping entrepreneurs grow without burning out His book ¡Feliz! Intriguing Quotes “Looking back, I can tell you that cancer was a blessing.” – Carlos Malatesta “Dios está conmigo y nada me va a pasar.” – Carlos Malatesta “I never imagined that working less could earn more.” – Carlos Malatesta “Never, never give up. Even if you only have a drop of energy left, move forward with that drop.” – Carlos Malatesta Key Moments [01:53] - Growing up after his father’s abandonment and his mother’s five jobs [05:59] - Faith as the anchor: “Dios está conmigo y nada me va a pasar” [07:58] - Why, looking back, the cancer was a blessing [09:33] - Choosing family and health over the hustle after the relapse [10:56] - The daily non-negotiables: school run, yoga, one priority a day [13:57] - Life after the exit: five new ventures and Success Sin Estrés [15:11] - The deal made with God and the promise to help street kids [17:47] - Fundación Carlos Malatesta, the book ¡Feliz! and where the funds go [19:15] - Closing message: never, never give up Notable Guests / Resources Carlos Malatesta, entrepreneur, philanthropist and author of ¡Feliz! Find Carlos on Instagram @carlosmalatestaoficial CarlosMalatesta.com Fundación Carlos Malatesta, partnered with Hogar Bambi and Fundación Niños de los Andes Success Sin Estrés mentorship program 🎧 Connect with the HostsFollow Jennie (@IntentionalUnicorn) and Pablo (@PabloAlsina) on Instagram for behind-the-scenes moments, bonus wisdom, and pure good vibes.   🛍️ Support the ShowLove what we’re doing? Share the show, leave a review.   🔥 Hashtags to Follow & Share #VeryCaliente #LatinxPodcast #BilingualPodcast #MindsetShift #AuthenticityMatters #PositiveEnergy #CourageCultureConversation #PodcastLaunch2026

    The Cancer Was a Blessing - Faith, Exits & Success Without Stress with Carlos Malatesta

  3. Jul 7

    Shift Happens - Movement, Joy & Resilience with Damilare Adeyeri

    Very Caliente Hosts: Pablo Alsina & Jennie López Summary Damilare Adeyeri, known as The Joy Activator, joins Jennie and Pablo fresh off visiting 28 countries and living in eight of them. A former Tony Robbins stage coach, licensed dance fitness instructor, TEDx speaker and Ironman triathlete, Damilare breaks down the neuroscience behind why moving your body shifts your emotional state faster than willpower alone. He walks through the daily resets he uses with coaching clients, why he chose to face a childhood fear of drowning by racing triathlons, and the three things he's found every human wants regardless of culture: happy, healthy, wealthy. He closes on the philosophy behind his book Shift Happens!, and the reminder that the past is a place of reference, not a place of residence. Main Topics From Nigeria to 28 countries visited, eight countries lived in Dancing and coaching the world's stages alongside Tony Robbins The neuroscience of movement: why the body drives emotional state Living with intention instead of waiting to feel motivated The jumping jacks reset: interrupting negative thought patterns with humor Happy, healthy, wealthy: the three things everyone chases, everywhere Overcoming a childhood fear of drowning to become an Ironman triathlete Racing without music: building mental endurance the hard way The past is a place of reference, not a place of residence Shift Happens!: the book, the brand and The Joy Activator philosophy Intriguing Quotes “The past is a place of reference, not a place of residence.” – Damilare Adeyeri “You are only stuck if you're not moving.” – Damilare Adeyeri “If you're not having fun, you're doing it wrong.” – Damilare Adeyeri “When shift happens, make shift happen.” – Damilare Adeyeri “I believe that many Latinos or Latin people have African blood anyway, so I'm part of you.” – Damilare Adeyeri Key Moments [00:03] - Damilare joins: Latinos and Africans share more than people realize [00:39] - Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Reggaeton and Cumbia: dancing through 28 countries [01:31] - Touring and coaching the world's stages with Tony Robbins [02:18] - The neuroscience of movement and emotional state [06:03] - Living with intention: building movement into the daily routine [09:49] - Happy, healthy, wealthy: the three things everyone wants, everywhere [11:54] - The eight countries Damilare has called home [13:27] - The past is a place of reference, not a place of residence [16:58] - From fear of drowning to Ironman triathlete [20:06] - Racing without music: mental endurance in an Ironman [22:49] - Shift Happens!: the book, the brand and the philosophy behind it [24:09] - Where to find Damilare and his book Notable Guests / Resources Damilare Adeyeri, The Joy Activator: coach, TEDx speaker, Ironman triathlete and author of Shift Happens! Find Damilare on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram joyinsideout.com Shift Happens! available on Amazon: amazon.com, amazon.ca, amazon.de, amazon.com.au 🎧 Connect with the HostsFollow Jennie (@IntentionalUnicorn) and Pablo (@PabloAlsina) on Instagram for behind-the-scenes moments, bonus wisdom, and pure good vibes.   🛍️ Support the ShowLove what we’re doing? Share the show, leave a review.   🔥 Hashtags to Follow & Share #VeryCaliente #LatinxPodcast #BilingualPodcast #MindsetShift #AuthenticityMatters #PositiveEnergy #CourageCultureConversation #PodcastLaunch2026

    Shift Happens - Movement, Joy & Resilience with Damilare Adeyeri

  4. Jun 30

    The Boardroom Journey - Leadership, Diversity & Reinvention with Dr. Keith Dorsey

    Very Caliente Hosts: Pablo Alsina & Jennie López EP 027 - The Boardroom Journey - Leadership, Diversity & Reinvention with Dr. Keith Dorsey Summary Dr. Keith Dorsey joins Pablo and Jennie to break down how regular people actually earn a seat in the corporate boardroom. From 29 years across the Air Force and corporate America to a USC doctorate in organizational change and leadership and five active board seats, Keith walks through his three career chapters, why the good old boys club persisted for so long, and the four protagonists he built into his book The Boardroom Journey to give readers a roadmap by life stage. He kills the myth that there aren't enough qualified women for boards, names the false CEO and CFO prerequisites blocking them, and closes on the personal vision, mission and value reset every leader should run on themselves before they retire. Main Topics Three career chapters: Air Force, corporate America, portfolio career Why the boardroom looked like a mystery for decades The four protagonists at life stages 25, 40, 55 and 62 Killing the not-enough-qualified-women myth False CEO and CFO prerequisites versus actual skill set gaps Cybersecurity, talent, risk and supply chain: the gaps boards really need filled Starting with nonprofit boards in your 20s Broadening your career track at 40 to widen your board journey Dream big, reflect, build a personal vision, mission and value statement Fail forward fast: life is 10% what happens, 90% how you react Intriguing Quotes "If you have those as the prerequisites, you're going to get mostly men." – Dr. Keith Dorsey "When I was in my 30s, I couldn't even spell board." – Dr. Keith Dorsey "Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react." – Dr. Keith Dorsey "How often have we taken the time to do a personal vision, mission and value statement on us?" – Dr. Keith Dorsey "There's not just one way to get the door in. You have to be intentional." – Jennie López Key Moments [00:14] - Jennie introduces Dr. Keith Dorsey [00:52] - Three career chapters: Air Force, corporate America, portfolio career [04:03] - The good old boys club and why boards stayed a mystery [05:16] - People who broke in had a plan: dining room tables, sponsors, intentionality [06:42] - The four protagonists at 25, 40, 55 and 62 [09:18] - The myth: the prerequisite was always CEO and CFO from Fortune 500 [09:48] - Swap the prerequisite for skill set gaps and the cornucopia opens up [11:31] - Why Keith chose to write the book about women specifically [14:47] - The 25-year-old: learn what a board is, start with nonprofits [16:24] - The 40-year-old: broaden your track before retirement [17:17] - The 55-year-old: analyze gaps, MBA, voluntary skill stretches [18:26] - The 62-year-old CEO: connect the dots on board experience [18:45] - Air Force as leadership ground: break you down to build you back up [21:52] - Dream big, reflect, build a personal vision, mission and value statement [22:40] - Reverse engineer the end in mind and bat over .900 [23:33] - Life is 10% what happens, 90% how you react Notable Guests / Resources Dr. Keith Dorsey - Author of The Boardroom Journey, board strategist and five-time corporate director Find Keith on LinkedIn as Dr. Keith D. Dorsey boardroomjourney.com 🎧 Connect with the HostsFollow Jennie (@IntentionalUnicorn) and Pablo (@PabloAlsina) on Instagram for behind-the-scenes moments, bonus wisdom, and pure good vibes.   🛍️ Support the ShowLove what we’re doing? Share the show, leave a review.   🔥 Hashtags to Follow & Share #VeryCaliente #LatinxPodcast #BilingualPodcast #MindsetShift #AuthenticityMatters #PositiveEnergy #CourageCultureConversation #PodcastLaunch2026

    The Boardroom Journey - Leadership, Diversity & Reinvention with Dr. Keith Dorsey

  5. Jun 23

    The Confidence Muscle - Confianza, Discipline & Showing Up

    Very Caliente Hosts: Pablo Alsina & Jennie López EP 026 - The Confidence Muscle - Confianza, Discipline & Showing Up Summary Pablo and Jennie go solo for a hosts-only round on confianza. Why so many people sit on big dreams waiting for confidence that never magically arrives. Where their own confidence really came from, why imposter syndrome has become the new crutch, and what to do instead. Pablo on switching the definition of nerves so the same body sensation becomes fuel. Jennie on flipping the spotlight off yourself and onto the person you're there to help. Both on confidence as a muscle: do the thing you said you'd do, surround yourself with people from every walk of life, learn languages, never stay in one box. And the closer: live present, accept the movie you're in, dream big anyway. Main Topics Confianza as the missing ingredient most people are waiting on Why splitting men and women on confidence is the wrong frame The narrative trap of imposter syndrome Education and exposure as the foundation of confidence Switching nerves into positive energy Taking the spotlight off yourself when you speak Confidence as a muscle built through follow-through Procrastination as the killer of motivation and confidence Beginner's mindset and doing new things at any age Confidence in who you are over copying somebody else Parenting: support plus honest critique Living present and accepting the movie you're in Intriguing Quotes "Procrastination is what kills motivation, it kills energy, and at 1000% kills your confidence." – Pablo Alsina "As soon as I changed the spotlight off me and onto the person I am there to help, the nerves flow into really good positive energy." – Jennie López "The body does not know I am nervous, I am happy, I am excited. It just knows sensations." – Pablo Alsina "Do the difficult thing. Not because you did the difficult thing, but because of the person you become and the impact you have." – Jennie López "If you are yourself, nobody is you." – Pablo Alsina Key Moments [00:00] - Welcome and the topic of confianza [02:04] - Why splitting men and women on confidence is the wrong frame [03:35] - Imposter syndrome as the new crutch [04:15] - Education as the foundation of confidence [05:31] - Learning from every culture and every walk of life [08:15] - Switching the definition of nerves into positive energy [09:35] - Jennie's speaker tip: take the spotlight off yourself [10:46] - Confidence as a muscle built through follow-through [12:10] - Beginner's mindset and the modern dance class story [13:01] - Pablo on going bald at 18 and choosing confidence anyway [15:25] - Parenting confidence into your kids [18:33] - Life as a movie with peaks and valleys [22:23] - From World Series to Palm Springs weather and the Instagram message [23:20] - Do the difficult thing for the person you become Notable Guests / Resources Pablo Alsina - Broadcaster, storyteller, and podcast host Jennie López - Speaker, author, and co-host of Very Caliente 🎧 Connect with the HostsFollow Jennie (@IntentionalUnicorn) and Pablo (@PabloAlsina) on Instagram for behind-the-scenes moments, bonus wisdom, and pure good vibes.   🛍️ Support the ShowLove what we’re doing? Share the show, leave a review.   🔥 Hashtags to Follow & Share #VeryCaliente #LatinxPodcast #BilingualPodcast #MindsetShift #AuthenticityMatters #PositiveEnergy #CourageCultureConversation #PodcastLaunch2026

    The Confidence Muscle - Confianza, Discipline & Showing Up

  6. Jun 16

    Runway to Reinvention - Fashion, Community & Live Experiences with Leila Ciancaglini.mp3

    Very Caliente Hosts: Pablo Alsina & Jennie López   Summary Leila Ciancaglini, founder of RLC Talent Agency, joins Pablo and Jennie for a re-recorded conversation covering her 23-year run building one of LA's busiest talent operations. She retraces landing Tecate Beer and Budweiser on $15,000 and one credit card, the COVID pivot into producing her own monthly fashion shows, and launching RLC Talent Magazine and the RLC Backstage docuseries, now selected for the Indie Night Film Festival. Plus confidence over talent, an anti-OnlyFans message for young models, and the gratitude and family values that keep her grounded. Main Topics 23 years running RLC Talent Agency From Argentina to PCC College: how a derailed masters became a modeling agency Landing Tecate Beer and Budweiser on $15,000 and one credit card Confidence over talent: Pablo and Leila on believing in yourself The COVID pivot: producing her own monthly fashion shows Launching RLC Talent Magazine and the RLC Backstage docuseries Why chasing OnlyFans money is the shortest, emptiest path Building community at Santa Anita Park, Cielo Farm and Raffy Lounge Gratitude, meditation and family as the real markers of success Intriguing Quotes “If you have confidence in what you do and you believe it’s the right path, it will go well.” - Leila Ciancaglini “Don’t give your body away for money, because in the end you will feel empty.” - Leila Ciancaglini “We all have a talent, we are all stars. Each person has a star inside.” - Leila Ciancaglini “Confidence is a killer quality. It can matter more than talent, intelligence or connections.” - Pablo Alsina Key Moments [00:19] - Pablo introduces Leila Ciancaglini with playful World Cup banter [01:26] - Leila on 23 years running her agency and her path through theatre, TV, film and radio [03:01] - A derailed masters, PCC College, and the spark for an international agency [03:50] - Starting the agency on $15,000 and one credit card, no fallback plan [05:09] - Landing Tecate Beer and Budweiser for Mexican Independence Day, 2002 [06:02] - Table by table at conventions: how she built her client base [06:14] - Pablo on confidence over talent [07:40] - Leila on self-confidence and self-esteem [08:23] - The COVID pivot: from empty contracts to producing her own fashion shows [10:45] - Launching RLC Talent Magazine two years ago [11:45] - RLC Backstage docuseries selected for the Indie Night Film Festival [13:17] - Pablo's question: the OnlyFans effect on modeling [13:39] - Leila's advice: don't trade your body for money [15:34] - Jennie on playing the long game instead of the short game [16:28] - Building a following at Santa Anita Park, Cielo Farm and Raffy Lounge [17:58] - No nationality filter: why the door is open to everyone [18:38] - Pablo's tribute: 15 years, same energy, same smile [19:23] - Gratitude, meditation and putting the phone down [21:58] - Helping without expecting anything back [22:42] - Where to find her: Leila Ciancaglini TV, RLC Talent Agency, RLC Talent Magazine Notable Guests and Resources Leila Ciancaglini - Founder, RLC Talent Agency; host, Leila Live TV Show Website: rlctalentagency.com Instagram: @rlctalentagency, @leilaciancaglinitv Magazine: RLC Talent Magazine Docuseries: RLC Backstage, selected for the Indie Night Film Festival Venues mentioned: Santa Anita Park (Arcadia), Cielo Farm (Malibu), Raffy Lounge (Malibu) Special Announcements RLC Backstage is screening at the Chinese Theatre following its Indie Night Film Festival selection. Leila is inviting Jennie and Pablo to be featured in an upcoming issue of RLC Talent Magazine. Follow @leilaciancaglinitv and @rlctalentagency on Instagram for show dates and magazine drops. 🎧 Connect with the HostsFollow Jennie (@IntentionalUnicorn) and Pablo (@PabloAlsina) on Instagram for behind-the-scenes moments, bonus wisdom, and pure good vibes.   🛍️ Support the ShowLove what we’re doing? Share the show, leave a review.   🔥 Hashtags to Follow & Share #VeryCaliente #LatinxPodcast #BilingualPodcast #MindsetShift #AuthenticityMatters #PositiveEnergy #CourageCultureConversation #PodcastLaunch2026

    Runway to Reinvention - Fashion, Community & Live Experiences with Leila Ciancaglini.mp3

  7. Jun 9

    Calladita No More - Voice, Faith & Stepping Into Your Power with Hady Méndez

    Very Caliente Hosts: Pablo Alsina & Jennie López   EP 024 - Calladita No More - Voice, Faith & Stepping Into Your Power with Hady Méndez Summary Hady Méndez, best selling author of Calladita No More, joins Pablo and Jennie from Madrid. She walks through climbing the corporate ladder at Slack and JP Morgan, what finally pushed her to stop staying quiet, two years living and serving as a missionary in Cochabamba, Bolivia with formerly incarcerated women, and the role faith has played at every step. Spanglish from start to finish, with a refrain that anchors the whole conversation: Lo que es para ti, nadie te lo quita. Main Topics The death-by-a-thousand-cuts moments that became Calladita No More Writing a Spanglish book on purpose, no italics on the Spanish Doing a tech demo in Spanish for a room full of Spaniards Two years in Cochabamba, Bolivia with Franciscan Mission Service Ministry of presence: showing up consistently for incarcerated women Faith in the workplace and the angel managers who change everything The Dale Carnegie class that unlocked her speaking career Building a book by Latinas, for Latinas, for the community Author era: book event in Madrid and what's next Don't ask for permiso: step into your power and use your voice Intriguing Quotes “Lo que es para ti, nadie te lo quita.” — Hady Méndez “I didn't think I would write a book ever, ever, ever.” — Hady Méndez “Don't just use your power for you, use it for us, for everybody. Keep the door open.” — Hady Méndez “You don't need anybody's permiso.” — Hady Méndez “Faith has always played a role in how I show up in the workplace.” — Hady Méndez Key Moments [00:31] - Pablo and Jennie open from Spain to international [01:25] - When did calladita become no more [02:52] - Pablo on why the bilingual title hits [03:20] - Spanglish on purpose, no italics [05:41] - The cold tech demo in Spanish for a room full of Spaniards [07:29] - How the book is built: refrains, stories, lessons, reflection [08:55] - Use your power for the community, keep the door open [09:50] - Two years in Cochabamba, Bolivia with Franciscan Mission Service [10:29] - Ministry of presence and the prison support group [11:49] - What the women gave back: cariño, friendship, te ves enfermita [13:25] - Faith in the workplace and the angel mentor moment [14:27] - Lo que es para ti, nadie te lo quita [17:14] - The 30 year on manager who paid for the Dale Carnegie class [20:50] - Her author era: book launch, two year lead, surprise of her life [21:44] - By Latinas, for Latinas: every collaborator on the book [22:11] - First book event in Madrid, 24 de abril [23:11] - Final words: find your purpose, your chosen family, your power [24:44] - Where to find Hady online Notable Guests and Resources Hady Méndez - Best selling author of Calladita No More, speaker, coach Book: Calladita No More Website: calladitanomore.com Instagram: @CalladitaNoMoreBook LinkedIn: Hady Méndez Substack: Hady Unfiltered, Sin Pelos de la Lengua Organization: Franciscan Mission Service Special Announcements Hady's first Madrid book event is on 24 de abril at an English language bookstore. Follow @CalladitaNoMoreBook on Instagram for events and updates. Visit calladitanomore.com to grab the book. Subscribe to Hady Unfiltered on Substack for sin pelos de la lengua takes. 🎧 Connect with the HostsFollow Jennie (@IntentionalUnicorn) and Pablo (@PabloAlsina) on Instagram for behind-the-scenes moments, bonus wisdom, and pure good vibes.   🛍️ Support the ShowLove what we’re doing? Share the show, leave a review.   🔥 Hashtags to Follow & Share #VeryCaliente #LatinxPodcast #BilingualPodcast #MindsetShift #AuthenticityMatters #PositiveEnergy #CourageCultureConversation #PodcastLaunch2026

    Calladita No More - Voice, Faith & Stepping Into Your Power with Hady Méndez

  8. Jun 2

    Just Go Do It - Leadership, Faith & Latinas Rising Up in HR with Priscilla Guasso

    Very Caliente Hosts: Pablo Alsina & Jennie López EP 023 - Just Go Do It - Leadership, Faith & Latinas Rising Up in HR with Priscilla Guasso Summary Priscilla Guasso, CEO of Manifesting Leadership Group and founder of Latinas Rising Up in HR, sits down with Pablo and Jennie. She walks through 20 years in HR across hospitality, healthcare and technology, why she finally left corporate to build her own thing, the IVF journey that gave her daughter Amalia after three losses, and the scrappy phase she's living in right now where everything is rough but real. Faith, community, and the courage to "just go do it" sit at the heart of the conversation. Main Topics 20 years in HR across Hyatt, healthcare, and tech, anchored in corporate Chicago The leap from corporate America to building Manifesting Leadership Group Founding Latinas Rising Up in HR and scaling it to 11,000 women, now expanding into LATAM "Just go do it": the catalyst phrase from her friends that finally pushed her The 20 year built Rolodex and why she only adds two or three people a year AI as a tool, not a soul replacement The Netflix partnership that helped amplify Latinas Rising Up in HR from one to 11,000 Motherhood after three losses: meeting daughter Amalia through IVF The scrappy phase: rough, real, growing in public Faith, mindset shifts, and the prayer partner system that keeps her going Intriguing Quotes "You don't have to have it all figured out. What you do have to do is make a wave in the water." — Priscilla Guasso "I'm in my scrappy phase." — Priscilla Guasso "It's a tool. It's not meant to replace you, nor can it because it doesn't have a soul." — Priscilla Guasso on AI "I'm not gonna regret not being with my daughter or my family." — Priscilla Guasso "Where's your soul? Where is your realness?" — Pablo Alsina Key Moments [00:30] - Pablo and Jennie open and introduce Priscilla [01:38] - Twenty years in HR across Hyatt, healthcare and technology [02:09] - The friends who said "just go do it" and Latinas Rising Up in HR is born [03:25] - Pablo on career switching vs staying in one lane [05:11] - Growth on the other side of uncomfortable [05:46] - "You don't have to have it all figured out" [06:12] - In her scrappy phase: rough, learning, real [08:00] - Pablo on AI flattening soul and realness in everyone's posts [08:30] - Curating the Rolodex over 20 years and reading the room at events [10:52] - The Netflix partnership and how it amplified Latinas Rising Up in HR [12:55] - Motherhood, three losses, IVF, and Amalia the miracle baby [16:09] - Her phenomenal husband, family backup, and running the LA speeches [17:31] - Jennie's "daddies don't work" story [18:43] - The wake up tomorrow podcast that reframed everything [18:43] - Faith as the grounding force in good days and hard days [20:30] - Prayer partner Edith and the magnitude shift of asking for help [21:50] - Where to follow Priscilla and plug into the community Notable Guests and Resources Priscilla Guasso - CEO of Manifesting Leadership Group, founder of Latinas Rising Up in HR Instagram: @PriscillaGuasso Latinas Rising Up in HR: latinasrisingupinhr.com Manifesting Leadership Group: manifestingleadership.com Partnership: Netflix talent team Upcoming: Latinas Rising Up in HR trip to Spain, September Special Announcements Follow @PriscillaGuasso on Instagram for the good, the bad and the ugly Visit latinasrisingupinhr.com if you're in HR and want to plug into the community Visit manifestingleadership.com for HR fractional and business support Share this episode with anyone in their scrappy phase or thinking about leaving corporate 🎧 Connect with the HostsFollow Jennie (@IntentionalUnicorn) and Pablo (@PabloAlsina) on Instagram for behind-the-scenes moments, bonus wisdom, and pure good vibes.   🛍️ Support the ShowLove what we’re doing? Share the show, leave a review.   🔥 Hashtags to Follow & Share #VeryCaliente #LatinxPodcast #BilingualPodcast #MindsetShift #AuthenticityMatters #PositiveEnergy #CourageCultureConversation #PodcastLaunch2026

    Just Go Do It - Leadership, Faith & Latinas Rising Up in HR with Priscilla Guasso
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Welcome to Very Caliente—the podcast that turns up the heat on culture, connection, and real conversation. Hosted by the always insightful Pablo Alsina and the ever-radiant Jenni López, this bilingual duo brings you a refreshing blend of brains and boldness with every episode. Rooted in positivity and passion, Very Caliente celebrates the class, talent, and vibrant beauty of the Latino-Hispanic community while exploring stories that entertain, educate, inspire, and connect. From life lessons and honest takes to unforgettable guests and joyful vibes, it’s the show that feels like a night out with your smartest, funniest friends. Expect warmth, humor, realness, and storytelling that sticks with you whether you're commuting, cooking, or just need something muy bueno to get through the day. English, Spanish or Spanglish…you can count on Positivity Always. That’s the mantra. And it’s never sounded better.

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    Pablo Alsina, Jenni Lopez
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    31
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