"Who knew all those movies I watched as a kid would have such an impact on my life today? And a life lesson from a bathroom stall.....encouraging women to speak up and find your power stance has shaped so much of who I am." Listen along with Dominique on this episode as she encourages us all with stories of vulnerability in her own marriage, life and journey to help us embrace our lives and passions each day. If you're interested in the empowering community she mentions at the end, we'd...

In this episode, Dominique talks about the tangible benefits of getting rid of clutter in our homes and organizing the untouched corners. Once we start cleaning one area of our houses, it is contagious and we start to work on other areas as well. The same can be said for our mental and emotional health. As we start to work on personal development, clearing away the clutter or the distractions, it becomes contagious. Dominique also talks about authenticity in this episode. "If we spend our...

Bonus Episode for all the Dreamers or People Seeking Growth in 2021. In Episode 39, I ask you to ask yourself 7 questions that help shape your future. Feel stuck? Not sure where to go? What to ask? How to take action towards a life that is fulfilling and one you want to live? Listen to today's episode and get the FREE PDF that goes along with it to help shape your future. Free PDF with the 7 Questions Here. Join EEA or Learn More about this group of incredible women living abroad pursuing...

2020, you've taken so much away. And yet, you've reminded us what's important at the end of the day. If 2020 was wrapped with a bow, we may all have different contents or stories to tell from our year. Some of great sorrow and loss. Some of adventure and failure. Some of taking risks and excitement. Some of loneliness and some of desperation not having a moment to yourself. But just as the ribbon that wraps our gifts under our trees holds the precious contents inside, the ribbon that ties...

Anybody else hyper aware of how certain apps on your phone are making you feel? Or wanting to manage your time better? In this episode, Dominique confesses how much mindless scrolling was affecting her own personal well-being and how she's working on being more intentional with her time, her phone and her goals. Maybe you'll resonate to what she has to say as all the stats show that phone and app usage are up significantly as people crave connection but often lose hours while scrolling,...

When life brings you to new places, finding a tribe is so important. Jiji Noble does just that, she finds and creates a community as she travels abroad. In today's episode she also shares her passion for sustainability and leaving the world a better place than how we found it. She talks about 3 pillars of her career and her passion to empower others through functional medicine, regenerative agriculture and clean beauty. Listen to today's episode to learn more about Jiji's efforts and...

In this episode, breast cancer survivor and artist Kimberly McDaniel tells us her story of overcoming the news that nobody ever wants to hear, raising boys, making art and helping others along their journey. This episode is a must-listen for all women as it reminds us to not "put off" the important appointments that can help us detect cancer early and show up to fight if need be. Kimberly is truly a warrior and fought cancer with a smile throughout the entire time. She encourages everyone...

What about you? Do you make your decisions based more on your heart or more on your head? Emotions vs. Intellect some say. As I was looking at some big decisions this last week, my therapist helped me see more clearly how we all make decisions, with either our head and our heart. And it turns out that in life, we need to use both. And we need to ask ourselves which makes more of a difference down the road. Truth be told, there are many right decisions we could make in our lives. Many paths...

Talk about an agent of change, Mayra Hernandez is an activist, architect, mother, educator, entrepreneur and on a mission to make Mexico a safer place to live and raise awareness about human trafficking as she is working to change laws here and save people's lives. Mayra is an inspiration to all of us and shares her heart on today's episode as she talks about the organization she founded called @backhomemx. Back Home MX is an organization helping people learn more about human trafficking as...

It sounds like a lot of us had a tough week this past week from what I heard from close friends and from those who responded to my Instagram stories. Whether we're tired of staying home, missing our friends, dealing with political strife close to home as election day is around the corner, or just starting another lockdown as we are here in Mexico, it's been hard. This episode talks about the feelings that have been hitting close to home and some ways I'm holding onto those I love as well as...

From Canada to Peru to Mexico, Serei Jeppesen inspires us all with her stories about planting potatoes,  going back to school to work in education, and pursuing her passion of styling hair while waiting for the right timing of it all. Serei tells her own story about growing up without any aunts, uncles, or grandparents as her mother was one of the many children in Canada taken away from indigenous parents at young ages to be placed in foster care. I first learned of this part of Canada's...

This week, Jennifer Lindholm shares their journey as they made the leap to move abroad with young children and embrace the adventure along the way. Her Southern hospitality and big heart shine through as we listen to her tell their story. From Alabama to Sri Lanka to Mexico, she gives us tips on celebrating all the things and making the most of quarantine with our families as none of us know what is coming next. If you're interested in learning more, check her out on Instagram or check out...

The question I get most often in my DMs is "How do you do it all?" referring to working, raising kids, making time for myself, being an entrepreneur and constantly trying new things. Today's episode on the podcast @embracelamusica I answer part of that question with 3 of my top tips for lowering my expectations and focusing on my goals. It's so easy to get caught up in the trap of comparison and seeing what people are showing on IG or Facebook and feeling bad about our own efforts or...

My absentee ballot arrived on Friday, the day the world lost a brave and brilliant fighter, Ruth Bader Ginsburg. So much of what RBG fought for her entire life paved the way for all of us women to use our gifts, voices and minds to change the world. It would be amiss not to recognize the giant steps towards empowerment that she took in her life. 2020 has been a show and there's likely much to mourn as people miss their former lives before the pandemic took the world by storm. It's easy to...

This week, Kristen Farrow, tells us about her early years growing up in Saudi Arabia and how she's always listened to her heart when it comes to choosing a job and deciding where to stay. She loves adventure and has had quite a few along the way as she shares stories from her early teaching days and why she decided to move to Mexico and ultimately stay. Kristen is not only a dedicated educator, she is an amazing mother of twins, wife in a bilingual relationship and a very smart woman who...

Though many people encourage us to niche down and really target our focus and market, business strategist Cindy Curtis talks about the need to really see the big picture. Using her multi-passionate skill set, she coaches small business owners on ways to pivot and look at a business from a birds-eye view to maximize growth. Cindy is a great friend who is always giving me advice on my own dreams and I was so honored to invite her on the podcast to share some of her strategies and perspective...

This week, I learned a hard lesson as a parent. And I was reminded that there are times in life that our dreams need training wheels. We can’t expect to be riding a bike the first day we get on it. Even if it feels like all the other kids at the park are confident and flying by you as you pedal along. For all my fellow dreamers out there, this one is for you. My little challenge for you this week is to try something new. Test something out. Take a risk. Sometimes the risk is showing up even...

From hearing the words no mother ever wants to hear to finding an inner strength while bonding during quarantine, Terrill Martinez shares with us her heart, passions and how she stays calm during life's storms. Her 6 year old daughter was diagnosed with Leukemia and it's been a three-year journey of ups and downs which Terrill shares in today's episode. Terrill is an amazing woman and is always trying to help others whether it's through volunteering with the Junior League of Guadalajara or...

As kids are heading back to virtual school this week in Mexico and many have already started classes around the world whether it's virtual or face-to-face in some parts, I wanted to interview one of my best friends who is a teacher in this unprecedented time. Jacqueline Endres is going into her 15th year of teaching and is currently in a pre-first classroom, which as she explains in the podcast, is an additional year between kindergarten and first grade for students at our bilingual school...

Driven to be independent from a young age, Tatia Zuloaga talks today about her family's journey from the Republic of Georgia to the US and how they built a successful business when they literally started with nothing. She tells us how she was the youngest broker in the entire state of Washington and paid her way through university by learning the world of real estate. She spent time working with Microsoft before going abroad to the UK and eventually finding her way to Mexico. Tatia is...

We may not know where the road is taking us, we may not know exactly how we are going to make our dreams come true, but each and every one of us can do the next right thing in our story, whatever it looks like for each of us today. Today's episode is reflective on all the unlearning I've had to do as a woman and as someone who grew up in a small church and community. I've had to learn that I can use my voice and speak up despite the fact that I was taught to be silent and that I should...

"Don't be afraid to have new experiences and step out of your comfort zone" is the advice that Dr. Michelle Dynes leaves us with after she speaks of her journey as a career driven mom who started at Mayo Clinic and has since opened doors with international health organizations throughout the last 20 years of her career. From moving cross-country to pursue education and careers, to now moving internationally to continue working with global health initiatives, Michelle shares her perspective...

When are you coming home? When will your adventure be over? You know there's jobs here too, right? are some of the questions I've heard over the years from many different people who wonder when we will come back home to Minnesota where I grew up. But something happens living abroad that changes you as you embrace a new community, culture and climate. Every person's story is different. Some people move abroad for a temporary time, some people travel from country to country for a few years at...

Mayer Verduzco Diep (also known as Liz) shares her heart and encourages us to keep going when life is hard as she talks about unexpected trauma in her first pregnancy, losing her own mother soon after her oldest son was born, raising her special needs son and now being pregnant in the middle of a pandemic. As you will hear, Liz is full of joy and it overflows with her laugh and spirit as she is always encouraging others. If you've been walking through a hard season and don't see a way out, I...

From being a Pharmacist to being a Makeup Artist and YouTube sensation, Afoma (who goes by Amofa for her brand) talks to us about her journey from Nigeria to the US to Mexico and how life has been for her and her family. She's married and they have two beautiful twin boys. Afoma shares her perspective on the Black Lives Matters movement as she talks about her own fears raising two black boys who may want to return to the US one day as adults. She talks about diversity and the need to be open...