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In this episode, we meet Claudia Lopez, a boss woman in music currently standing out in the label management sector within the Latin music industry. As a Miami native, she transitioned into the industry later in her career to focus her energy on the industry she was genuinely passionate about, music, transferring her skills and experience and establishing herself as an expert in growing Latin artists at a global level. Claudia opens up about the misperception that there is little room for women in music, highlighting the importance of creating more safe and welcoming spaces for all. Using her own experiences, she now practices what she preaches, making the time to teach the new generation, celebrate others, and use vulnerability as a strength. Claudia encourages the next generation to know their value, be empathetic, practice patience with themselves and others, and pass on their knowledge to embody authentic leadership in the music industry.

In this episode, we meet Marli, an independent Spanglish-Pop artist on the rise based out of Miami. Having a strong desire to pursue a career in music from a young age, Marli set out to carve her path into the industry. She quickly discovered the challenges of being an aspiring artist and a female in a male-dominated industry. Navigating through many difficult situations, Marli speaks on the importance of staying true to your vision, not giving into other people's desires or dishonest intentions, building mental tenacity along the way, and standing your ground. She encourages the next generation to trust the process-- personally and professionally, always remember to practice self-kindness, own who you are, and honor your path.

In this episode, we meet Natali Nagles, a music and entertainment industry powerhouse. Recognized by Latin Billboard as one of the PR Women Behind the Latin Superstars, she has undoubtedly earned her seat at the table. Natali opens up about her journey, sharing how her biggest blessings were an outcome of her most difficult lessons. Going through a divorce did not stop her from showing up, excelling in a career she loves or providing for her biggest motivator, her son, proving that resilience through hardship is the best recipe for success. Natali encourages the next generation to find the one thing they love to do and pursue it, stay resilient through the hard times, lean on a strong support system, and persist because that will eventually open up doors.

In this episode, we meet María Laura (Lau) Quintero, an entertainment journalist, host, and content creator. Lau speaks about trusting the journey, touching upon self-doubt, societal pressures to get somewhere in life faster, and the importance of gratitude when your dreams become a reality. Sharing her journey, she highlights how being a "fan girl" from a young girl allowed her to gain success in media and communication. Today, Lau still pushes past her comfort zone, doing things that may feel uncomfortable to continue to grow, crediting this mindset as a result of being exposed to different cultures, people, and environments. Lau encourages the next generation of women to put themselves out there as they will not discover the endless opportunities available to them otherwise. She also emphasizes that by trusting your journey, you may inspire others to do the same, and that's what true empowerment is all about.

In this episode, we meet Melinda (Mindy) DeDominicis, an arts administrator connecting with her community through arts education, community engagement, sincerity, and kindness. Mindy speaks about being twice as good, a reality many women know to be true, whether they seek to shatter glass ceilings or lead inside companies or organizations. Her genuine words and actions highlight the importance of finding a healthy balance between picking your battles and speaking up. Mindy encourages the next generation to look at those they aspire to be, learn from their path, and analyze the end goals to create an organized plan to get there. She also emphasizes that time spent figuring it out is never wasted, helps prioritize our health, and results in happiness.

In this episode, we meet Vale Pintos, an inspiring independent artist making her voice heard and turning pain into power through her music. A Miami native, she is a complete artist who studied music, art, dance, and acting for over a decade. Sharing her never-before-told personal story, Vale Pintos preaches how she turned pain into power after recovering from a life-changing accident. This experience shaped her into an empowered woman, teaching her that opinions are not your reality and impossible is nothing once you learn to turn pain into power. Vale Pintos debuted as a soloist in the music business with "Me Canse De Ti," following her two singles "Galaxy Love" and Delincuentes." She encourages the next generation to learn from every positive or negative experience, use that knowledge to push past others' opinions, and always do what makes them happy.