YES MUJER BUILD IT

Wendy Amara
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Yes Mujer Build It, is a PODCAST for ambitious mujeres who are wanting to build a life they LOVE. Wendy will teach you what it actually takes to reach your GOALS! You will learn to manage your mind, implement strategies, and get into consistent action, so you can BUILD IT!Wendy Amara is a strategic life and business coach- with over 16 years’ experience. She specializes in coaching ambitious Latinas who want to reach big life, career and business goals.Wendy’s Website Inspired Action Website Wendy’s Instagram

  1. 6d ago

    135: Why You’re Exhausted and What the Vertical Has to Do With It

    Have you noticed you’re more tired lately? Not just physically tired. Deep tired. The kind of tired that comes from constantly thinking, planning, anticipating, fixing, helping, producing, and trying to make sure nothing falls apart. For so many Latinas and women of color, we’ve learned how to be the strong one. We carry our families. We build careers and businesses. We manage the money, the relationships, the responsibilities, and somehow we’re also supposed to process everything happening in the world around us. And yes, that strength has gotten us far. But what if the version of strength that got you here is actually exhausting you now? In this episode, I talk about the deeper kind of exhaustion so many of us are experiencing and introduce the difference between the HORIZONTAL and the VERTICAL. I share why reconnecting with yourself, your intuition, your values, and your inner knowing can help you find your strength again. I talked about: Why we feel exhausted from constantly doing, achieving, and taking care of everyoneThe difference between living in the HORIZONTAL and connecting to the VERTICALWhy your nervous system wants evidence before you believe something is possibleHow to connect with the VERTICAL in every day lifeWhy action without connection to yourself can become exhaustion 3 Ways to Come Back to Your Strength 1. Spend more time in the VERTICAL. Give yourself at least 10 minutes every day to get quiet, step away from your phone and distractions, and connect with yourself. You can meditate, journal, focus on your breath, take a slower walk, listen to music, or pray. Ask yourself: Who do I get to be today? 2. Stop requiring evidence before you believe. Notice when your brain automatically asks, "Where's the proof that this is going to work?" Instead, practice believing in the possibility before you can see the path. Ask yourself: What possibility am I refusing to believe in because I can't see the path yet? 3. Choose one brave action. You don't have to figure everything out at once. Choose one small physical action that moves you forward. Make the call. Send the email. Apply for the position. Post the video. Register for the class. Have the conversation. Create the boundary. One action tells your nervous system: We're moving forward Your strength has always been there. You just haven't been looking for it in the VERTICAL as much. ✨ Join Me at Yes Mujer You Can Live If this episode spoke to you, I'd love to invite you to Yes Mujer You Can, my live event in Los Angeles on September 13, 2026. Together, we'll celebrate how far you've come, reconnect with your vision, and build the confidence, leadership, and community to take your next step. This isn't just another business event. It's a space to be seen, supported, and reminded of the woman you're becoming. 🗓 Sunday, September 13, 2026 🕙 10:00 AM–3:30 PM 📍 Savanna Rooftop 612 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90014 We’ll see you on the rooftop! 💃🏽✨ Get your ticket today: https://bit.ly/YesMujerYouCanTickets Get more information about the Event here: https://www.wendyamara.com/events Connect with Wendy: Inspired Action Website Join Wendy's Email List Wendy’s Website Wendy’s Instagram Wendy's LinkedIn Wendy's TikTok E-mail Wendy

  2. Jul 29

    134: You’re Getting More Right Than You Think

    Do you end your day thinking, "I didn't do enough today," instead of recognizing everything you did well?  As women, especially Latinas and women of color, we're often quick to celebrate everyone else's accomplishments while minimizing our own. We downplay our wins, move the finish line every time we reach a goal, and convince ourselves that what we're doing "isn't enough." In this episode, I share the research behind why so many women struggle to give themselves credit, how our brains are wired to focus on what's missing, and why acknowledging your progress isn't arrogance. It's one of the most powerful ways to build confidence, strengthen self-trust, and become a more effective leader. I talked about: Why women often undervalue themselves, even when they're performing just as well as menHow self-evaluation impacts confidence, career growth, and leadershipWhy your brain naturally focuses on what's missing instead of what's workingThe importance of collecting evidence of your progress instead of constantly moving the finish lineHow celebrating small wins helps build self-confidence and resilienceThe difference between giving yourself credit and toxic positivityWhy self-recognition is a leadership skill, not an ego exerciseA simple daily practice to help you build confidence and trust yourself more Key Lessons 1. Give yourself credit for what you're getting right. There are more things you're doing correctly every single day than your brain is giving you credit for. Learning to acknowledge them isn't just self-care. It's part of becoming a really powerful leader. 2. Confidence is built by recognizing the evidence of who you're becoming. You cannot continue to erase your own progress and then wonder why you don't feel confident. Confidence isn't built only by accomplishing bigger things. It's built by recognizing the evidence of who you are becoming day in and day out. 3. The brain needs evidence. Your brain needs proof that things are moving in the right direction. The more you notice what you're getting right and document your wins, the more evidence you collect that supports new beliefs about yourself. 4. Stop moving the finish line. If you only allow yourself to feel proud when everything is finished, you'll never really feel proud of yourself. Celebrate yourself while you're climbing the mountain, not just when you reach the top. 5. Give yourself credit every single day. Ask yourself: What did I get right today? What did this require from me? What does this show me about who I am becoming? These questions help you connect your daily actions to your identity and remind you that you're getting more right than you think Try This PracticeAt the end of your day, ask yourself these three questions: What did I get right today?What did that require from me?What does this show me about who I am becoming?Over time, this simple practice helps you collect evidence of your growth, strengthen your self-belief, and shift the way you see yourself. ✨ Join Me at Yes Mujer You Can Live on September 13, 2026 If this episode spoke to you, I'd love to invite you to Yes Mujer You Can, my live event in Los Angeles on September 13, 2026. Together, we'll celebrate how far you've come, reconnect with your vision, and build the confidence, leadership, and community to take your next step. This isn't just another business event. It's a space to be seen, supported, and reminded of the woman you're becoming. Join the waitlist or grab your ticket: https://forms.gle/Cm2sQETcD4Kw8dkeA Connect with Wendy: Inspired Action Website Join Wendy's Email List Wendy’s Website Wendy’s Instagram Wendy's LinkedIn Wendy's TikTok E-mail Wendy

  3. Jul 14

    133: What Happened After the Viral Reel, and How to Find Yourself Again, Even Through Betrayal

    What happens when one painful moment changes everything you thought you knew about your marriage, your voice, and yourself? Many of you saw the reel that went viral after I was asked to leave a family gathering because of a T-shirt I wore. What most people didn't see was everything that happened afterward. In this episode, I open my heart and share the deeply personal journey that followed, from discovering broken trust inside my marriage to questioning my own intuition and rebuilding my relationship with myself. This isn't a story about having all the answers. It's about what it looks like to move through betrayal without abandoning yourself, to choose healing over bitterness, and to keep leading even while you're still finding your way. If you've ever experienced betrayal, struggled to trust yourself again, or wondered how to move forward after life changes everything, I hope this conversation reminds you that healing and leadership can exist at the same time. In this episode, I shared: The story behind the viral reel and what really happened after itHow one moment exposed deeper fractures within my marriage and familyWhat betrayal taught me about authenticity, boundaries, and belongingWhy self-trust often breaks before trust in others can be rebuiltHow therapy, coaching, transformational work, and community became part of my healingWhy we don't have to wait until we're fully healed to continue leadingHow I turned one of the hardest seasons of my life into a deeper commitment to serving my communityHow Yes Mujer You Can Live Event was born from this season of healing and transformationThree Lessons That Changed Everything1. Be fully yourself, even if it makes other people uncomfortable. I realized I had spent years making myself smaller to keep the peace. Real freedom began when I stopped seeking acceptance and started choosing authenticity. 2. Use your pain as fuel to elevate your life. The hardest seasons of your life don't have to stop you. They can become an opportunity to elevate yourself, serve others, and create something bigger than the pain itself. 3. Rebuilding trust starts with yourself. Before we can rebuild trust with anyone else, we have to reconnect with our own intuition, values, and inner knowing. This experience is  why I created Yes Mujer You Can, a live event happening in Downtown Los Angeles on September 13, 2026. A space for us to come together, to remember how powerful we really are.  If you're navigating change, rebuilding trust in yourself, or simply looking for a room where you don't have to carry everything alone, I'd love for you to join us. Together, we'll explore leadership, healing, business, and the kind of transformation that lasts long after the event ends. Join the waitlist for FREE: https://forms.gle/Cm2sQETcD4Kw8dkeA Connect with Wendy: Inspired Action Website Join Wendy's Email List Wendy’s Website Wendy’s Instagram Wendy's LinkedIn Wendy's TikTok E-mail Wendy

  4. Jul 1

    132: 5 Things I'd Tell Every Latina and Woman of Color Entrepreneur in 2026

    Building a business in 2026 feels different. People are buying differently. Trust takes longer to build. Social media has changed. Many of us are carrying the emotional weight of our families, our communities, and everything happening in the world while still trying to grow our businesses. In this episode, I share the five truths I believe every Latina and woman of color entrepreneur needs to hear right now. These aren't productivity hacks or marketing trends. They're the mindset shifts, leadership practices, and business strategies that are helping me and my clients build businesses that are sustainable, impactful, and deeply aligned with who we are becoming. I talked about: Why exhaustion doesn't mean you're failing as an entrepreneurHow your nervous system directly impacts your business growthWhy trust has become the most important marketing strategy in 2026The role community plays in building a sustainable businessWhy your authentic voice is one of your greatest business assetsHow to move from survival mode into intentional leadershipWhat it means to build a business that honors both ambition and well-beingThe 5 Things I'd Tell Every Latina & Woman of Color Entrepreneur in 20261. Stop making your exhaustion mean you're failing.  Feeling exhausted doesn't mean you're failing. It may simply mean you're carrying more than ever, and it's time to build in a more sustainable way. 2. Your nervous system is part of your business strategy.  The way you regulate your nervous system affects your visibility, confidence, leadership, and ability to grow your business. 3. Trust is the new marketing strategy.  People don't just buy products or services anymore. They invest in people they trust, so lead with consistency, authenticity, and service. 4. Community is not a luxury. It's infrastructure.  Building alone is expensive. The right community gives you support, accountability, fresh perspective, and the capacity to keep moving forward. 5. Your voice is needed, but you have to stop diluting it.  Your people don't need a perfect version of you. They need your honest voice, your leadership, and the courage to say what needs to be said. You don't have to build your business alone. If you're ready to spend a day surrounded by ambitious Latinas and women of color who are committed to growing, healing, and leading together, I'd love to see you at Yes Mujer You Can in Downtown Los Angeles on September 13, 2026. It's a space for powerful conversations, practical tools, and the kind of community that reminds you what's possible when women come together. Join the waitlist for FREE: https://forms.gle/Cm2sQETcD4Kw8dkeA Connect with Wendy: Inspired Action Website Join Wendy's Email List Wendy’s Website Wendy’s Instagram Wendy's LinkedIn Wendy's TikTok E-mail Wendy

  5. May 27

    131: How to Build a Personal Brand That Actually Gets You Clients with Monica Rivera

    What if building a powerful personal brand had less to do with creating 100 social media posts, and more to do with learning how to clearly communicate your value? In this conversation, brand and communication strategist Monica Rivera and I talk about what it really takes to build visibility, trust, and opportunities in today’s world. From navigating survival mode as daughters of immigrant parents to building successful businesses through relationships, public speaking, and consistency, this episode is packed with practical strategies and mindset shifts for women who are ready to stop hiding in plain sight. Monica and I talked about: Why every woman now has a personal brand whether she realizes it or notHow growing up in survival mode impacts visibility and entrepreneurshipWhy many women struggle to communicate their value and expertiseThe importance of public speaking in building trust and attracting clientsHow to land speaking opportunities even if you’re just getting startedWhy networking and local community still matter more than everHow to stop relying only on social media for business growthThe power of consistency, follow-up, and relationship buildingWhy rejection is part of entrepreneurship and how to stop taking it personallyHow to create opportunities instead of waiting for someone to choose youHow to tap into the frequency of abundanceThis episode is a reminder that your visibility matters, your voice matters, and your story matters. You do not need permission to take up space, build your brand, and create opportunities for yourself. Connect with Monica Rivera, Brand and Communication Strategist: Instagram: @YouWannaDoWhat Monica Rivera’s Visibility Guide: https://www.youwannadowhat.com/ Connect with Wendy: Inspired Action Website Join Wendy's Email List Wendy’s Website Wendy’s Instagram Wendy's LinkedIn Wendy's TikTok E-mail Wendy

  6. May 13

    130: The Transformational Work That Helped Hazel Ortega Build a Million-Dollar Life

    What if you could sit down with a Latina millionaire and ask her exactly how she transformed her life from poverty, survival mode, and bounced checks into abundance, purpose, private jets, and freedom? And what if the biggest thing standing between you and the life you want isn’t your past… but the story you keep telling yourself about it? In this episode, I sit down with Hazel Ortega, author of From Bounce Checks to Private Jets, to talk about transformation, personal development, manifestation, and what it really takes to go from survival mode to building a life beyond your wildest dreams. Hazel shares her journey from growing up in poverty in Los Angeles with immigrant parents, gangs, violence, and instability to becoming a Latina millionaire, author, philanthropist, and transformational leader. We talk about the power of environment, dreaming bigger, personal development, mindset shifts, and how small inspired actions can completely change the direction of your life. This conversation is a reminder that your past does not define your future. Hazel and I talked about: Growing up as daughters of immigrants in Los Angeles and how survival mode shaped our early livesHow changing your environment can completely expand what you believe is possibleWhy education alone didn’t create fulfillment, confidence, or freedom for either of usThe personal development work that helped us rewrite old stories and limiting beliefsHow Hazel used vision, manifestation, and small inspired actions to transform her lifeWhy many Latinas struggle to dream bigger because we were taught to focus on survivalThe importance of celebrating yourself and speaking your accomplishments out loudHow mindset, environment, and community can shift your relationship with abundance and success Books Mentioned in This Episode From Bounce Checks to Private Jets by Hazel OrtegaThe Art of Bragging by Peggy KlausYou can also grab Hazel’s free Vision Guide here: The Mastery of Miracles Vision Guide: https://www.themasteryofmiracles.com/ This episode is a powerful reminder that your circumstances do not determine your future. With vision, personal development, and the willingness to believe bigger for yourself, your life can become completely unrecognizable in the best way. Please share with me how this was helpful for you on IG: https://www.instagram.com/wendyamara/ Connect with Wendy: Inspired Action Website Join Wendy's Email List Wendy’s Website Wendy’s Instagram Wendy's LinkedIn Wendy's TikTok E-mail Wendy

  7. Apr 29

    129: ⁠The Most Important Skill for Career and Business Growth in 2026 (Especially With AI)

    What if the real skill that will determine your success in 2026 isn’t confidence or discipline… but your ability to learn fast? In this episode, I talk about something essential for building the life, business, and career you want in today’s world: learning agility. The pace of change is faster than ever, and many of us were raised to believe we needed to already know everything before trying something new. But that mindset will keep us stuck. I share why becoming a beginner again is powerful, how to stop feeling behind, and the three mindset shifts that will help you adapt, grow, and stay relevant. I talked about: Why learning agility is the skill that matters most in 2026How AI and technology are changing business and career opportunitiesWhy many women, especially Latinas hold back How shame, perfectionism, and fear block our growthWhy the future belongs to people who learn quickly and adapt oftenHow to become a beginner again without making it mean you’re behind 3 Ways to Build Learning Agility Shift your identity around learning - Stop seeing yourself as behind and start seeing yourself as a learner who is growing.Learn by doing, not just consuming - Use the tools, test the strategy, and practice in real life.Build a feedback loop - Try something, review the result, adjust, and try again. Why This Matters Right Now Microsoft’s 2025 Work Trend Index says organizations need employees to build AI literacy, share what they are learning, and apply those learnings into daily work as human-AI collaboration reshapes roles and priorities. https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/worklab/work-trend-indexLinkedIn’s 2025 Workplace Learning Report says learning and career development are key drivers of adaptability because companies need critical skills to move faster as business needs change. https://learning.linkedin.com/resources/workplace-learning-reportIBM’s 2025 CEO Research says 31% of the workforce will need retraining or reskilling over the next three years, and 67% of CEOs say differentiation depends on having the right expertise in the right positions. https://www.ibm.com/thought-leadership/institute-business-value/en-us/c-suite-study/ceoThis episode is a reminder that you are not behind. You are living in a rapidly changing world, and the women who rise in this season will be the ones willing to learn, adapt, and grow in public. Please share with me how this was helpful for you on IG: https://www.instagram.com/wendyamara/ Connect with Wendy: Inspired Action Website Join Wendy's Email List Wendy’s Website Wendy’s Instagram Wendy's LinkedIn Wendy's TikTok E-mail Wendy

  8. Apr 15

    128: How to Calm Anxiety When Everything Feels Overwhelming

    What if anxiety isn’t something you need to fix… but something you need to learn how to move with? In this episode, I open up about what I’m personally going through right now and how anxiety has been showing up in my life. I talk about why anxiety is a normal part of the human experience and why trying to avoid or get rid of it doesn’t work.  Instead, I share how I’ve learned to “dance” with anxiety and use it as a tool to move forward, especially during seasons of uncertainty. I talked about: My personal experience with anxiety during a challenging season in my lifeWhy anxiety is not something to fix, but something to understand and manageHow anxiety is actually energy without directionWhy we tend to numb, avoid, or spiral when anxiety shows upHow anxiety is often a sign that you care deeply about somethingWhy productivity alone won’t solve anxiety The 4 Steps I Use to Move Through Anxiety: Step 1: Name it Call out what you’re actually feeling. Naming the anxiety helps reduce its intensity and brings awareness to what’s really going on.Step 2: Ground yourself Bring your body back to center through breath, movement, or connection so your nervous system can regulate.Step 3: Get present and take one small step Focus on what’s right in front of you and take a small, doable action to start moving forward.Step 4: Ask yourself, “What can I control right now?” Shift your focus away from uncertainty and into what you can actually take action on in this moment.This episode is a reminder that anxiety doesn’t mean something is wrong with you. It  means you really care about something.  And when you learn how to move with it instead of against it, it can actually guide you forward Even top clinical guidance shows treatment is about reducing symptoms and improving functioning, not permanently removing anxiety from your life.   https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/anxiety/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20350967 Please share with me how this was helpful for you either on Social Media at: https://www.instagram.com/wendyamara/ Or through email: podcast@wendyamara.com  Connect with Wendy: Inspired Action Website Join Wendy's Email List Wendy’s Website Wendy’s Instagram Wendy's LinkedIn Wendy's TikTok E-mail Wendy

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Yes Mujer Build It, is a PODCAST for ambitious mujeres who are wanting to build a life they LOVE. Wendy will teach you what it actually takes to reach your GOALS! You will learn to manage your mind, implement strategies, and get into consistent action, so you can BUILD IT!Wendy Amara is a strategic life and business coach- with over 16 years’ experience. She specializes in coaching ambitious Latinas who want to reach big life, career and business goals.Wendy’s Website Inspired Action Website Wendy’s Instagram

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  • Creator
    Wendy Amara
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    136
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 YES MUJER BUILD IT
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