Hola Let's Chat

Melanie Huerta

A Spanglish podcast by creative professional Melanie Huerta, Hola Let’s Chat Podcast has been sparking real conversation since 2021. From open, heart-to-heart discussions to laugh-out-loud moments, Melanie keeps it real (and juicy) with special guests and relatable topics about life, love, career, growth, and the experiences that make us who we are. New episodes drop every Wednesday. Quieres más? Subscribe, tune in, and let’s chat! @holaletschat.

  1. Jun 17

    The Man of Many Hats | Jose Quevedo'☆ Part 2

    ✧ Watch this conversation with Jose on YouTube! Melanie is joined by special guest Jose, an operational manager for Big T’s Pizza based in Southern California—diving into money mindset, burnout, balance, identity, and the reality of becoming different versions of ourselves over time. Together, they reflect on staying disciplined when motivation fades, finding moments to slow down, and how perspective shapes the way we move through life. ✧ EPISODE TIMESTAMPS 0:00 – Intro 1:08 – Money mindset + investing 5:10 – Taking risks + thinking long term 8:02 – Burnout + staying motivated 12:20 – Finding balance in life 16:18 – Learning to slow down 20:14 – Health + discipline 24:02 – Thoughts on life + what comes next 29:10 – Do good things come to an end? 33:18 – Growth + self-awareness 37:12 – Staying hopeful through challenges 41:35 – Assumptions people make about us 45:08 – Different versions of ourselves 49:42 – Competition + character 53:10 – Final thoughts 54:54 – Outro ✧ FOLLOW JOSE TikTok: @joseqoperator YouTube: @joseqoperator ✧ LISTEN & FOLLOW HOLA LET’S CHAT Spotify: ⁠spoti.fi/3Q1chnY⁠ Apple Podcasts: ⁠apple.co/48BOJNX⁠ Amazon Music: ⁠amzn.to/3RH85en⁠ YouTube: ⁠bit.ly/3MmZ6vJ⁠ RSS Feed: ⁠bit.ly/3Q1lNaH⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠@holaletschat ✧ Enjoying the show? Leave a rating and review on your podcast platform of choice — your feedback truly means the world. Gracias for tuning in to Hola Let’s Chat Podcast. — Melanie Huerta, Host ✨ ✧ For business inquiries or collaborations: holaletschatwithmel@gmail.com

  2. Feb 19

    The Man of Many Hats | Jose Quevedo'☆ Part 1

    ✧ Watch this conversation with Jose on YouTube! Melanie is joined by special guest Jose, an operational manager for Big T’s Pizza based in Southern California, for an honest and grounded conversation about discipline, work ethic, entrepreneurship, and personal growth. Jose shares what it’s really like working day-to-day in operations, managing people, and navigating responsibility in the food and service industry. Together, they talk about customer service, leadership, motivation, and the reality that success isn’t built overnight. The conversation also touches on loneliness in entrepreneurship, discipline through lifestyle changes, and why people often don’t see the lows behind the progress. Whether you’re building discipline, working toward freedom, or learning to stay consistent when motivation fades, this episode offers real-life lessons and perspective. 🎧 ✧ EPISODE TIMESTAMPS 0:00 – Intro 0:40 – Day-to-day life in operations 3:12 – Working in operations and responsibility 6:33 – Workers slacking off… 8:53 – Customer service lessons + three pillars in business 12:47 – One lesson: learning to smile 14:01 – Why entrepreneurship can feel lonely 19:20 – The endgame is freedom 20:20 – Pickleball buddies… 24:40 – AI as the new therapist 33:35 – The “try-hard” trade + weight loss discipline 37:10 – Why motivation always dies out 39:14 – No such thing as handouts 43:00 – People don’t see the lows 50:50 – Speed round questions 54:35 – Outro ✧ FOLLOW JOSE TikTok: @joseqoperator YouTube: @joseqoperator ✧ LISTEN & FOLLOW HOLA LET’S CHAT Spotify: ⁠spoti.fi/3Q1chnY⁠ Apple Podcasts: ⁠apple.co/48BOJNX⁠ Amazon Music: ⁠amzn.to/3RH85en⁠ YouTube: ⁠bit.ly/3MmZ6vJ⁠ RSS Feed: ⁠bit.ly/3Q1lNaH⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠@holaletschat ✧ Enjoying the show? Leave a rating and review on your podcast platform of choice — your feedback truly means the world. Gracias for tuning in to Hola Let’s Chat Podcast. — Melanie Huerta, Host ✨ ✧ For business inquiries or collaborations: holaletschatwithmel@gmail.com

  3. Jan 14

    What drives creativity and purpose? | Michael Butorac'☆

    ✧ Watch this conversation with Michael on YouTube! Melanie is joined by special guest Michael Butorac, an entrepreneur and creative strategist, for a real conversation about creativity, career paths, and building connection through work and life. At the time of recording, Michael was working on marketing and creative projects with companies like Adobe and Disney, while also exploring music and personal storytelling. He shares how he balances creativity and strategy, works through the highs and lows, and stays grounded along the way. Whether you’re a creative, entrepreneur, or just figuring out your next move, this episode is full of honest insights and real-life lessons. 🎧 ✧ EPISODE TIMESTAMPS 0:00 – Intro + best impressions to kick things off 2:41 – What sparks your creativity? 8:04 – How outside noise and comparison affect us 12:51 – Embracing the lows in your journey 15:45 – Adobe career journey + marketing rant 21:02 – Balancing it all: work, creativity, and life tips 28:50 – Advice for creative entrepreneurs + travel recap 31:40 – What helps you stay grounded? 32:41 – Speed round 37:04 – Outro ✧ FOLLOW MICHAEL Instagram: @mikethemollusk ✧ LISTEN & FOLLOW Hola Let’s Chat Spotify: ⁠spoti.fi/3Q1chnY⁠ Apple Podcasts: ⁠apple.co/48BOJNX⁠ Amazon Music: ⁠amzn.to/3RH85en⁠ YouTube: ⁠bit.ly/3MmZ6vJ⁠ RSS Feed: ⁠bit.ly/3Q1lNaH⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠@holaletschat ✧ Enjoying the show? Leave a rating and review on your podcast platform of choice—your feedback means the world! Gracias for tuning in to Hola Let’s Chat Podcast — Melanie Huerta, Host ✨ ✧ For business or collabs: holaletschatwithmel@gmail.com

  4. 07/02/2025

    When Love Fades: Breakups, Self-Discovery & Healing | Albert Salmeron'☆

    Melanie is joined by special guest Albert Salmeron—Cal State Fullerton alum, accountant, creative, and aspiring entrepreneur—for a fun and deep conversation about relationships, breakups, creativity, and embracing life’s lessons. At the time of recording, Albert was working as an accountant and planning to launch future business ventures. He shares how he balances a structured career with creative hobbies like drawing, watching horror films, and reflecting on past experiences that shaped his view on love and self-growth. Whether you're going through a breakup, navigating love in your 20s/30s, or just want a good laugh with real talk—this episode is for you. 🎧 ✧ EPISODE TIMESTAMPS 0:00 – Who’s Albert? 4:00 – We are all an artist 4:54 – Top horror movies + thoughts on new ones 9:07 – Speed round questions 14:14 – Relationships: don’t do it!? #datingrant 27:10 – Huge breakup with Britney 34:06 – Love is a chemical 37:52 – Biggest take on relationships 43:11 – You need to be selfish #rant 52:48 – Everything is a choice 54:54 – All of life is a lesson 56:02 – Outro ✧ FOLLOW ALBERT Instagram: @superkid707 ✧ LISTEN & FOLLOW Hola Let’s Chat Spotify: spoti.fi/3Q1chnY Apple Podcasts: apple.co/48BOJNX Amazon Music: amzn.to/3RH85en YouTube: bit.ly/3MmZ6vJ RSS Feed: bit.ly/3Q1lNaH Instagram: ⁠@holaletschat⁠ ✧ Enjoying the show? Leave a rating and review—your feedback means the world! Gracias for tuning in to Hola Let’s Chat Podcast—Melanie Huerta, Host ✨ For business or collabs: holaletschatwithmel@gmail.com

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A Spanglish podcast by creative professional Melanie Huerta, Hola Let’s Chat Podcast has been sparking real conversation since 2021. From open, heart-to-heart discussions to laugh-out-loud moments, Melanie keeps it real (and juicy) with special guests and relatable topics about life, love, career, growth, and the experiences that make us who we are. New episodes drop every Wednesday. Quieres más? Subscribe, tune in, and let’s chat! @holaletschat.