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. 4d ago

    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

    45 min

  2. 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

    41 min

  3. 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

    23 min

  4. 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

    26 min

  5. Mar 25

    127: The Science of Transformation: How Your Brain, Nervous System, and Identity Shape Your Results

    What if science and transformation actually go hand in hand when it comes to creating results in your life? In this episode, I break down three powerful truths that connect science, psychology, and transformation work so you can understand why this work is not just “mindset” or “spiritual,” but actually rooted in how your brain and body function. As a life and business coach, I talk about why your life and business are deeply interconnected, and how real growth doesn’t just come from strategy. It comes from who you are being. I walk you through how your brain is wired, how your nervous system impacts your ability to execute, and why your identity is the foundation of everything you create. I talked about: Why your life and business are not separate and how they influence each otherThe difference between the horizontal (strategy, actions, results) and the vertical (identity, beliefs, internal state)Why transformation work goes beyond mindset and into identity and embodimentHow entrepreneurs must constantly step into the “new” to grow in business The 3 Science-Backed Truths I Shared: 1. Your brain is wired to keep you the same - Your brain prefers what is familiar, even if it’s not helping you grow. That’s why change feels uncomfortable.  ➡️ Transformation happens through repetition and building new patterns 2. Your nervous system determines your results - If your body is in stress or overwhelm, it will block your ability to execute, decide, and move forward.  ➡️ Regulation creates clarity, consistency, and capacity 3. Your identity drives your results - Your actions will always align with who you believe you are.  ➡️ You don’t get what you want, you get who you are being If you want to go deeper into the science behind what I shared in this episode, here are a few key areas to explore: Neuroplasticity (how the brain rewires through repetition): https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-brain-plasticityPolyvagal Theory (how your nervous system affects safety, stress, and regulation): https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9131189/Affect Labeling (how naming emotions can reduce emotional intensity): https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/between-cultures/202109/why-it-helps-to-put-your-feelings-into-wordsIdentity & Behavior Change (how identity shapes action and results): https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/automatic-you/202206/the-key-behavior-change-is-identity-changeYou can’t always control what’s happening around you. But you can control your thoughts, your nervous system, your beliefs, and your identity. And that is where real power lives. 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

    34 min

  6. Mar 11

    126: From Street Vendor to Franchise Owner: Susana Cabrera’s Immigrant Success Story

    What does it take for a 19-year-old mom to go from selling hot dogs outside a church to owning two thriving franchise locations in Los Angeles? Susana Cabrera is living proof that following your heart and betting on yourself changes everything. In this episode, I sit down with my client Susana Cabrera, an inspiring entrepreneur whose journey started as a street vendor and led her to owning two successful franchises in Los Angeles.  Susana shares her powerful immigrant story, growing up watching her mother hustle through different small businesses and learning resilience at a young age. From becoming a young mother and working in fast food to starting her own street vending business, her path has been anything but easy. What makes Susana’s story so powerful is the mindset shift that helped her move from employee to owner and eventually step into the identity of a CEO. We talked about: Susana’s immigrant story and the entrepreneurial lessons she learned from her motherHow she went from working in fast food to starting her own street vending businessThe moment she realized she wanted to create a healthier impact in her communityHow she discovered the opportunity to work with EverytableThe transition from employee to franchise ownerKey Lessons from Susana’s Journey: Your background is not a limitation. The skills you learn from life, family, and survival often become your greatest business strengths.You don’t have to feel ready to take the next step. Growth often happens after you say yes, not before.Don’t undermine your experience. Many immigrants and first-generation entrepreneurs underestimate how capable they already are.Challenge the voice in your head that says you can’t do it. Look for evidence in your life that proves you are already capable.Betting on yourself can change everything. The moment you decide to work just as hard for your own dreams as you do for others, everything shifts.Today, Susana owns two successful Everytable franchise locations and continues to grow as a business owner and leader. Her story is a powerful reminder that where you start does not determine where you can go. Connect with Susana: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soysusanacabrera/ Source: Everytable https://share.google/aEoztGBNSqMYdgae5 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

    35 min

  7. Feb 25

    125: The Tools I Am Currently Using to Continue to Move Forward While Our Immigrant Communities Are Under Attack

    This episode is me speaking honestly about what it feels like to live as a woman of color in the United States right now. I’m sharing reflections after our recent retreats and naming the real emotional and nervous system toll that ongoing political attacks on immigrant communities are having on us. I talk about why pretending things are fine is not helping anyone and why naming what’s happening matters. This episode is about how we stay regulated, connected, and supported so we don’t burn out or disconnect while everything feels heavy. I talked about: The emotional weight many women of color are carrying right nowHow political decisions are directly impacting immigrants and small business ownersWhy community and embodiment are not optional if we want to stay resilientWhat I witnessed during the Mastermind and Restore & Reclaim retreatsIn this episode,  I give you five tools I’ve been using and teaching to get through this moment. These are not mindset hacks or bypassing strategies. They’re practical ways to support the body and nervous system so we can keep showing up. The 5 Tools I Shared: Naming that we are under attack and telling the truth about what’s happening instead of bypassing itStating what you’re feeling and allowing yourself to name it honestlyWriting down and sharing what you’re feeling so it doesn’t stay trapped in your body or mindDoubling down on what’s already working and supporting you, without adding more effort or pressureBeing in community with your people, consciously and gently, by choosing spaces that feel aligned, safe, and supportiveThis episode is a reminder that care, connection, and rest are not luxuries. They’re how we survive, stay present, and continue doing the work that matters. 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

    26 min

  8. Feb 4

    124: Finding Safety, Belonging, and Rest as Latinas with Brenda Gonzalez

    A grounded conversation on Latina self-care, political resilience, and the power of stepping away to reconnect. In this episode, I sit down with my friend and fellow podcaster Brenda Gonzalez, creator and co-host of the Tamarindo Podcast, to talk about how Latinas are navigating this current political climate, especially as immigrants and children of immigrants. We talk honestly about the emotional toll of what’s happening right now, why self-care is not a luxury but a necessity, and how spaces like the Encuentro Retreat in Puebla, Mexico create real restoration, clarity, and community. We also share behind-the-scenes stories from last year’s retreat and why we decided to bring it back. We talked about: Why Latinas are feeling the weight of political uncertainty and immigration stress more deeply right nowThe importance of combining activism with self-care instead of choosing one or the otherHow community spaces help us stay grounded, energized, and connectedWhy getting out of the U.S., even briefly, can shift perspective and restore a sense of safetyThe role of culture, land, and ancestral connection in healing and clarity Tips + Takeaways: If you feel exhausted or overwhelmed, it may be time to pause instead of pushing harderSelf-care is essential if you want to stay present and effective in your work and communityTraveling and stepping out of your routine can expand your sense of possibilityHealing happens faster in spaces where you feel culturally seen and emotionally safeCommunity experiences create lasting support systems, not just temporary relief 🌿 About the Encuentro Retreat (Puebla, Mexico) We also share details about the upcoming Encuentro Retreat, happening April 30 – May 4 in Puebla, Mexico. This experience blends transformational workshops, wellness practices, cultural immersion, historical tours, rest, and joy for Latinas and like-minded women. ✨ Limited-Time Offer: You can receive 15% off your retreat registration when you apply and confirm before the end of this month. This discount translates to hundreds of dollars in savings! ✨ Additional Savings: Bring a friend and share a room to save $400 each. 🔗 Learn more and apply here: https://www.tamarindopodcast.com/encuentro-26 If you have questions, you can also reach out directly to Brenda or DM me on Instagram. If this experience is sparking something in your heart, that’s your sign to apply. 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

    36 min
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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
    132
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 YES MUJER BUILD IT
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