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A podcast hosted by 2 sisters, RaqC and La Susie….The baby and the oldest. Raised by the same parents, same household, that chose 2 different life paths. They agree to disagree ALOT and if you don’t know them you would think they are fighting, but they talk passionately. A show where nothing is off limits. These 2 sisters are talking about it ALL, relationships, sex, marriage, dating, career, health and everything in between. RaqC IG: @raqcsworld Susie IG: @lasusie Email: straightupsistersth ...
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Ok... so what does it REALLLYYYY mean to be/feel sexy, confident and empowered? Welcome! To another episode of “What our momma’s never told us...” LOL - JK Not but really. Is it a number on a scale? A pay raise? A personal accomplishment? We’re going to break this down because Sexy is complex and Sexy is a mixture of things for different people at …
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MAN OH MAN! Let’s talk about this thing called Men-O-Pause! Everyone may not relate, but I promise you’ll circle back to this conversation at one point before you know it. Sooo first and foremost, Menopause is categorized as the time that marks the end of your menstrual cycle, also known as “Shark week” LOL! It's diagnosed after you've gone 12 cons…
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Who is MIRTHA MICHELLE? Mirtha Michelle Castro Mármol is a Dominican-born poet, author, actress and artist. She wrote the bestselling poetry book Letters, to the Men I Have Loved, which spent over two years in the Top 20 Bestselling Love Poems category on Amazon. She has authored Elusive Loves; Amores Esquivos, a bilingual compilation of love poems…
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Here’s a problem that affects a LOT of people … a lack of energy! Before the pandemic, the number of people who said they often felt tired was around 43% … and during the pandemic that number shot up to 60%. I thought it would be helpful to list some things you can do to cut out a few sneaky drains on your energy. Because the truth is, many everyda…
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Today we literally just wanted to shoot the shit with ya’ll about life, Robert (Susie’s son) getting baptized, who’s gotten married and who still ain’t married 😂 we also talked about toungue slip ups. Have you ever had one? Ohhhh the conversation gets GOOD! Be a fly on the wall and join us _________________________________________________________ F…
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The world saw the tape of diddy laying hands on Cassie and many were triggered. Why do women stay when this happens? Is this happening more often than not? What do we really think about Diddy? We get into it and try to really understand the WHY oh why so many women like Cassie choose to stay so long. ________________________________________________…
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How smart are you? It’s a deceptively simple question, because the truth is there are many different forms of intelligence. The two primary types are crystallized intelligence which is your level of knowledge and fluid intelligence, which is your ability to understand concepts and complex reasoning processes. So what are the signs that you’re much …
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Ever feel just fed up? Stuck? Maybe even a little depressed? WELL - join the club lol! WHY? Because we’re human and ALL of us are having a human experience. There are TONS of things that can make us feel this way: - A Breakup - Loss of a job or opportunity - A misunderstanding with a friend or family - A disappointing outcome - A series of bad/emot…
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For many of us it’s an instinctive reaction to jump in and rescue our kids whenever we feel they are in danger or hurting. But at what point does that help become a hinderance? Today we’ll dive in a little deeper and face some uncomfortable truths about the way we are either helping our children’s growth or stunting it. Hang on tight squad… this co…
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This week RaqC had a few things to get off her chest. We discuss everything from cloud seedings to TikTokers sudden passing to colorism towards her daughter and soooo much more! This convo gets good Squad! Let us know your thoughts, opinions and experiences on these topics below. We love to hear from you! ___________________________________________…
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Complaining is a natural part of human communication. It is often a response to problems or a way to communicate dissatisfaction. Sometimes, however, people might find themselves wondering if they complain too much. In such cases, knowing how to stop complaining can help you manage your stress in more adaptive ways. Why Do People Complain? It can b…
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Today on the podcast we are joined by Yvonne "Spoiled Latina" Guidry who is a trailblazing entrepreneur, creative visionary, and empowerment advocate, renowned for her out-of-the-box thinking and brand partnership expertise. As the founder of "Spoiled Latina," she has redefined brand affinity, collaborating with top-tier brands while fostering an a…
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Today, we sat down with Gigi, a financial educator and bestselling author of Cultura & Cash! She's on a mission to empower first-generation students and young professionals of color entering the workplace to confidently manage their money, pay off debt, build generational wealth, and gain financial freedom. The first-generation and BIPOC experience…
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On today’s episode we simply have FUNNNNNN with a round of “what would you rather” get ready to laugh your ass with our responses. These questions really do make you think hard. Feel free to ask your closest people these questions as well, they make great conversation starters. _________________________________________________________ Follow us on …
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This conversation is on point about some of the things we wish our mommy’s and abuelitas would have shared with us so we wouldn’t have been in the dark about these topics of conversation. _________________________________________________________ Follow us on IG: @straightupsistersthepodcast @raqcsworld @lasusie Follow us on YOUTUBE: Straight Up Sis…
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For most of us, our immediate reply is “no.” Yes, we even think “no” because our brains are so good at coming up with reasons for why we can’t do things. I can’t take time off work. I have to do a mountain of laundry. I don’t feel good in any of my going-out outfits. This is just another example of how we put our lives on hold for One Day When… we’…
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On today's episode we have a fabulous conversation with Janney Marin, aka "Chiquis".....we explore who Janney is, not Chiquis, although sometimes they may be one in the same to a certain extent. It's a conversation where nothing was off limits, we explore her heart, her relationship with her mom, siblings, her career, love, and everything in betwee…
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Failure develops the power of judgement and provides the experience which helps us in achieving success. No one wants to believe the worst times could be the same experience that molds and makes you into a better person - but they are.Think back on the worst days of your life and how you felt. Now, think of how were you different coming out of this…
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It's essential to differentiate solitude from isolation or loneliness. We define solitude as a healthy, personal discipline that allows you to engage in meaningful self-reflection. Loneliness, however, is a state of “sadness”because one has no friends or company. Although loneliness and solitude are sometimes used interchangeably, they are not the …
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Today we are answering the DM’s we get on social media. Some of you remained anonymous and some of you dropped the name and location. We absolutely love when we get these personal questions from you guys because we all take something away from the answers. ________________________ Follow us on IG: @straightupsistersthepodcast @raqcsworld @lasusie F…
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So let’s talk about this. ANY time you are trying to align yourself with your purpose, when you’re trying to be obedient, when you’re trying to level up, EXPECT adversity to come your way! It’s like the tax we pay for the new level we’re about to reach. Like the saying goes… NEW levels, NEW devils It’s not fun. The timing is usually wrong, and ofte…
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I’m sure that you’ve probably seen every kind of contract there is. After all, you’ve made contracts with your vendors, your clients, your freelancers and your employees. You even have a contract with your spouse! If you want to achieve your personal goals and be productive day in, day out, we propose you create a self-contract so you’ll stay focus…
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This show is dedicated to the things that make you go HMMMMMMMM! Have you ever asked yourself a question about something that just doesn't make sense? This is literally RaqC's brain when something doesn't make sense to her. But more people have got to think this way, she can't be the only one. This show is dedicated to all the people that think out…
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We wanted to have this conversation to bring this topic front and center as we start a new year. There’s something symbolic of a fresh new year right? Feels like a new opportunity to get it right! But HOW will you get it right this year if your habits are the same? SPECIFICALLY your SELF betraying habits? It’s sad but we think most people will agre…
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As 2023 gets underway, the chatter about resolutions will persist. People want to exercise more, read more books, unplug from devices, and drink their requisite amount of water every day. For several years, we fell into the trap of making resolutions but quickly realized that that lost traction. So, we decided several years ago to switch it up from…
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Today's show is all about ENTREPRENEURSHIP! The journey of an entrepreneur is no joke and filled with struggles, ups and downs, yet so fulfilling. So we decided to do a 2 part show with entrepreneurs that live this reality daily. Women that live this life daily. Today, we sat down with Martha, owner of The Good Candle, and also with Ale, owner of T…
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Today's show is all about ENTREPRENEURSHIP! The journey of an entrepreneur is no joke and filled with struggles, ups and downs, yet so fulfilling. So we decided to do a 2 part show with entrepreneurs that live this reality daily. Women that live this life daily. Today, we sat down with Julissa Bermudez, television host, who is new to the entreprene…
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Today we have the fabulous Agatha Achindu a wellness architect focused on helping her audience find a clear path toward what matters most: a long and fulfilling life. As the founder of Life UnprocessedTM, a boutique wellness coaching and consultancy, Agatha helps clients uncover, unlearn, and unleash their unique, optimal lifestyle design. She is t…
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Today on the show we were blessed to have Stacey Speller, a life coach who helps high-achieving women become unstoppable in life, leadership, and love. The conversation gets good and will make you want to become the number 1 cheerleader in your life if you're not already. Tune in as this woman drops gems on today's show. ___________________________…
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Humans are 70% Biology and 30% Psychology...While modern psychology tends to look at a person as 100% personality, Unani BioTypes takes the biology behind behavior into account as well. DO YOU KNOW HOW YOU'RE BIOLOGICALLY DESIGNED? The system of the four biological temperaments (BioTypes), or humors as they were originally called Melancholic, Chole…
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The feeling of "feeling good" NEVER gets old. You know what gets old- feeling sick, tired, drained, and with no excitement towards life. THAT GETS OLD. This show we talk about all the things that make us feel good. Things we should never stop doing. Things that fortify our soul and things that make us feel happy. Things that activate the Dopamine: …
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Today's show is light and fun!!! RaqC & La Susie answer random questions so ya'll get to know us better. These shows are always good and HILARIOUS! Our hope is that you feel like you are hanging out with us in the living room. ____________________________________________________ Follow us on IG: @straightupsistersthepodcast @raqcsworld @lasusie Fol…
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Today, we are talking about BILINGUALISM with the expert herself Maritere, an award winning bilingual, bicultural Latina author, parenting topic expert, speaker, podcast host, who enjoys teaching families about language and culture. She breaks down the best ways to teach your children how to be bilingual, what environment is needed for that to happ…
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There is a big difference between a friend, acquaintance, and associate. Friendship is always more profound and more intimate than mere acquaintance. While many of the people you meet will remain acquaintances, some will eventually become your friends and some your associates. But how do you know the difference? Today we dive deep into the 4 differ…
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We live in a world that values answers. We were taught in school to learn how to answer questions in exams, we were conditioned to go to work knowing that we need to have the answers and our society, by and large, focuses on finding the solutions rather than figuring out if we are asking the right questions. Just like most people who have been thro…
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It's never to late: To start, to stop, to change your mind, to start over. Unfortunately, far to many of us see STARTING OVER as a bad thing beause it can be proof that we made the wrong choice or that we took the wrong path somehwere along the way. But that is the furthest thing from the truth friends. Let's dive intot he conversation. ___________…
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In a world full of major stressors and to-do lists, it can be difficult finding the time to just do well, absolutely nothing. But, here is why you should start. When was the last time you did nothing? By nothing, we mean absolutely nothing- no scrolling on social media, no reading books or articles, no lisening to podcasts, no watching movies, TV, …
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Appreciation and grattitude will give you the keys to the kingdom honey. But for many even if they feel those things, expressing them is difficutl. This is especially true in sentimenal relationships, in turn causing them to suffer. In today's episode we discuss the things that work and hopefully you can begin to put these things into practice in y…
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On today's show we are joined by Lauren Hubert who has taken her own struggles and made it her passion to show women how to transform their bodies, get real results on the scale, and actually have fun doing it. Her mission as a registered dietitian in the weight loss space is to not only inspire woment to lose weight in a balanced and fun way, but …
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"The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man that lives fully is prepared to die at any time"- Mark Twain. Most people in our culture are so riddled with fear that they dont even recognize when the emotion has overtaken their lives. Fear can be sneaky and it can show up in all kinds of disguises. Today's conversation is all about how we …
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We all want to build something that lives on long after we are gone, a legacy for our kids and loved ones. We want to think that the financial stability we achieved can open doors for those we leave in our wake, and that there was a purpose to everything we did on this planet. BETTY PORTO, owner of Porto's Bakeries, embodies all this and then some.…
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Regardless of what you’ve heard, every woman needs a bestie! Because the truth is WE cannot make it in the world without a couple good, good girlfriends in our corner. We NEED that HEALTHY girl power! Why do you think our podcast is thriving? We are those good, good girlfriends for so many. But the trick is to build these bonds in our everyday life…
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Today we keep the show light. We're playing a game that you should all play with your family called "How well do you know your family", its so FUNNNNNNN, so random, and hilarious. You may be surprised as to how well you know them, or don't know them at all, LOL! _________________________________________________ For FULL EPISODE in Audio & Video sub…
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There are 5 real shitty ways to communicate in any relationship: Criticism, Contempt, Defensiveness, Stonewalling and Over communicating. And it’s amazing just how little we pay attention to these things when we engage with folks in conversation or conflict. So much can be resolved OR avoided if we just learn to master our tongue! In today's episod…
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Only the bold will be able to go from ordinary to extraordinary. The larger part of society will never experience true success. Why? Because the majority of people are unwilling to become the CEO of their life — they’d rather someone else call the shots. The more you evolve into the best version of yourself, the more you’ll be required to give up. …
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It’s human nature to seek contact and relationships, to seek love, support, and comfort in others. In fact, the "need to belong" is one of the main forces that drives individuals. From an evolutionary perspective, cultivating strong relationships and maintaining them has both survival and reproductive advantages. After all, most of us do "need to b…
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The babyyyyy is back! After honoring her 40 day postpartum leave, RaqC is back a whole ass mommy. From preparing for labor, pre-labor, the drive to the hospital, her birth plan, to pushing her baby girl out! RaqC is dishing out all the details to such an unforgettable day. If you're a mommy you will relate and if you aren't you will definitely pick…
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"There's no way to be a perfect mother, and a million ways to be a good one." - Jill Churchill Today we close out ANOTHER season of your FAVORITE podcast/talk show (the power of words!) AND today officially ends RaqC's maternity leave too ✨🙌🏽 What better way to wrap up another dope season of Straight Up Sisters The Podcast than to have a heart to h…
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Birth order is the theory that claims that the order in which a child is born into their family helps shape their development and personality. For example: Are you the oldest bossy one? Maybe you're the middle distant one? Or perhaps you're the carefree baby of the bunch? Although not scientifically backed, it cannot be a coincidence that most of u…
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"The man who says he can and the man who says he cannot are BOTH correct." - Confucious Imagine if every time someone judged your ideas, your attitude, about life and business your response was to simply smile and say "OH YEAH... just watch me!" Well once you understand "Magical Thinking" and how you can tap into it, you become unstoppable! Sit bac…
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