How Did You Find Out

How Did You Find Out

Helping women go from "what the hell just happened" to healing out loud so they can own their story and take their power back! Podcast dropping 12/10!

  1. Jul 30

    S1:E17 How Did You Find Out...You Were Meant To Start Your Own Business | Ft. Grace Castillo

    This week on How Did You Find Out, Alba sits down with Grace Castillo for an inspiring conversation about resilience, personal growth, mentorship, and discovering purpose through life's challenges. Grace shares her journey from battling depression as a teenager to finding healing through retreats, self-discovery, and doing the inner work. Through those experiences, she learned to appreciate life in a completely new way, rebuild her confidence, and create an identity rooted in purpose instead of pain. Today, Grace empowers entrepreneurs by helping them build structure, systems, and confidence in their businesses. As a mentor and business strategist, she believes that sustainable success starts with personal growth. In this episode, we discuss: Finding hope through seasons of depressionHow retreats and self-discovery transformed Grace's lifeBuilding an identity rooted in purposeAppreciating life through every seasonCreating structure and systems for business successWhy mentorship can accelerate both personal and professional growthTurning life's hardest moments into opportunities to serve othersGrace's story is a reminder that your greatest struggles can become the foundation for your greatest purpose. Healing isn't just about overcoming your past... it's about using your experiences to help others build a better future. Whether you're an entrepreneur, navigating personal growth, or searching for more purpose in your life, this episode will leave you encouraged to keep growing. ✨ Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations about the moments that shape who we become. #PersonalGrowth #Entrepreneurship #BusinessMentor

  2. Jul 16

    S1:E16 How Did You Find Out…You Deserved Better? | Ft. Norma

    This week on How Did You Find Out, Alba sits down with her friend Norma for a deeply honest conversation about reclaiming your power, leaving abusive relationships, discovering your worth, and finding strength through faith. Norma opens up about the life experiences that shaped her, the difficult decisions she had to make, and the journey of rebuilding her confidence after surviving an abusive relationship. Together, Alba and Norma explore what it means to choose yourself, heal from trauma, and believe that your past does not define your future. Today, Norma has transformed her pain into purpose. She now dedicates her life to helping women find their voices, reclaim their confidence, and recognize the strength that has been within them all along.In this episode, we discuss: • Recognizing the signs of unhealthy and abusive relationships • Finding the courage to leave and start over • Reclaiming your self-worth and personal power • How faith became an anchor through life's hardest moments • Turning pain into purpose by helping others heal • Learning to trust yourself again and speak your truth • Why every woman deserves to know her worth Norma's story is a powerful reminder that healing is possible, your past doesn't define your future, and your greatest purpose can often be born from your deepest pain. Whether you're navigating your own healing journey, supporting someone you love, or searching for hope, this conversation will remind you that your voice matters—and that there is life on the other side of fear.✨ Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to How Did You Find Out for more conversations about the moments that shape who we become. #HealingJourney #DomesticViolenceAwareness #WomenEmpoweringWomen

  3. Jul 2

    S1:E15 – How Did You Find Out…What Success Really Means? | Ft. Nick Rogers

    S1:E15 - How Did You Find Out…What Success Really Means? | Ft. Nick Rogers This week on How Did You Find Out, Alba sits down with friend Nick Rogers for a conversation about building a career, learning from life experiences, finding joy in the process, and redefining what success truly means. Known today as one of San Diego’s top luxury real estate agents specializing in La Jolla and the surrounding coastal markets, Nick has built an incredible career through discipline, innovation, and a relentless commitment to growth. As the #1 Realtor at Coldwell Banker La Jolla from 2021–2025 for closed sales and recognized among the top performers globally, his success speaks for itself. But this conversation goes far beyond real estate. In this episode, Nick opens up about the experiences that shaped his career path, the lessons he learned from both success and setbacks, and how faith, perspective, and personal growth have helped him better understand what fulfillment actually looks like. Because success isn’t always what the world tells you it is. We dive into what it means to build something meaningful while staying connected to joy, purpose, and the people around you. In this episode, we discuss:• Building a career through consistency and long-term vision• Lessons learned from past experiences and setbacks• The relationship between joy and success• Why faith plays an important role in navigating life and business• Redefining success beyond money and achievement• Growth, perspective, and learning to appreciate the journey Nick’s story is a reminder that achievement means very little if you lose sight of what truly matters—and that the path to success is often really about discovering yourself along the way. Whether you’re building a business, navigating career growth, or trying to define success on your own terms, this episode will leave you thinking differently about what it means to truly win. Explore more from Nick atNick Rogers Real Estate 🔥 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations about the moments that shape who we become. #SuccessMindset #LuxuryRealEstate #LaJollaRealEstate #FaithAndSuccess #PersonalGrowth #Entrepreneurship #SanDiegoRealEstate #HowDidYouFindOut #CareerGrowth #FindingJoy

  4. Jun 18

    S1:E14 – How Did You Find Out…You Were Meant to Lead Through Service? | Ft. Efrain Chacon

    This week on How Did You Find Out, Alba sits down with longtime friend Efrain Chacon for a powerful conversation about leadership, service, and what it truly means to help others grow. Efrain’s story is rooted in discipline, resilience, and a commitment to serving something bigger than himself. Today, Efrain is the Founder & CEO of The Legacy Group, leading a multimillion-dollar real estate operation, while also serving as COO of DART, a veteran-led nonprofit deploying disaster response teams nationwide. But at the core of everything he does is one thing: helping others grow. This episode dives into how life experiences shaped Efrain’s belief in servant leadership and why he’s passionate about mentoring people who are hungry to learn, willing to work hard, and bring the right attitude to the table.In this episode, we discuss: Growing up learning the value of hard work; Lessons learned serving in the United States Marine Corps; Leadership under pressure in military and federal law enforcement; Building a successful real estate business rooted in service; Why attitude matters more than talent; The importance of mentorship and helping others grow; What servant leadership really looks like in practice. Efrain’s story is a reminder that true leadership is about creating opportunities for others, leading with humility, and building a legacy bigger than yourself. If you’re an entrepreneur, leader, veteran, or someone looking to grow into your next level, this episode is packed with lessons worth hearing.🔥 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations about the moments that shape who we become. Follow @efrain.chacon.realtor #Leadership #ServantLeadership #MarineCorpsVeteran #Entrepreneurship #Mentorship #RealEstateLeadership #VeteranLeadership #HowDidYouFindOut #PersonalGrowth #SuccessMindset

  5. Jun 4

    S1:E13 How Did You Find Out…You Liked Women? | Pride Month Special Ft. Marlaina

    In this special Pride Month episode of How Did You Find Out, Alba sits down with her longtime friend Marlaina for an open, honest, and heartfelt conversation about self-discovery, identity, and the journey of understanding who you are. Marlaina shares her personal story of how she realized she was attracted to women, the experiences that shaped her understanding of herself, and the challenges and growth that came with embracing her truth. This episode isn't just about sexuality—it's about authenticity, self-acceptance, and having the courage to live as your most genuine self. In this conversation, we discuss:🌈 Marlaina's journey of discovering she liked women🌈 Navigating identity and self-acceptance🌈 The role of friendships, family, and community🌈 Challenges, growth, and embracing authenticity🌈 What Pride Month means on a personal level🌈 Learning to trust yourself and your own story Whether you're on your own journey of self-discovery, supporting someone you love, or simply interested in hearing real stories from real people, this episode is a reminder that everyone's path is unique—and worthy of being heard. Thank you for joining us for this Pride Month conversation. ❤️ ✨ Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more stories about the moments that change everything. #PrideMonth #LGBTQ #ComingOutStory #SelfDiscovery #HowDidYouFindOut #Lesbian #Authenticity #PersonalGrowth #Podcast #LGBTQStories

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Helping women go from "what the hell just happened" to healing out loud so they can own their story and take their power back! Podcast dropping 12/10!