The GEM is back!! Hope I was missed because I missed you🥺in episode 9 of season 1, Elena realizes that she has not been using her mic correctly, touches on Mexico and rants about all the benefits of being single.

PS. since this is the first epi of me actually using my mic correctly, while editing I noticed the mic poping back in some areas of the episode...promise to not let that happen again haha

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XO - Elena aka GEM

Without Jen from Raw Tea the Hidden GEM would truly never exist! On episode 8 of season 1, I finally introduce you all to the inspiration/reason I started a podcast. Join Jen and Elena on this convo about starting a passion project, learning how to create a work-life balance, maintaining friendships & Gypsy Rose Blanchard...

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XO your hidden GEM of a friend

-Elena

Some of the biggest insecurities root from comparison - in episode 7 of season 1 Elena discusses how comparing will rob you of true happiness and self satisfaction. Remember though with comparing comes contrast & being unique is the best self esteem boost.

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-Elena

Because would I really be apart of Gen Z if I wasn't delusional? NOPE..! In episode 6 season 1 of The Hidden GEM, Elena touches on how past delulu moments (that did not work out) led to becoming more realistic, created optimistic boundaries & ultimately have helped in reflecting on how to learn from the past. Special shoutout to Paola and the internet for inspiring this episodes title :)

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Taking in the little things can lead to bigger moments. In episode 5 season 1 of The Hidden GEM, Elena talks about the importance of romanticizing your life whether you are single or in a relationship. This is your reminder to: love & embrace the mundane moments.

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-Elena

From random rants to finding the purpose of the chaos - in episode 4 of season 1 Elena discusses the importance of finding a positive as well as navigating the negatives and embracing the unexpected. After all, whats the point of living if you don't learn.

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-Elena

Some of the best coaches aren't made on the field they are made on the sidelines...or so thats what I will continue to say to myself - in episode 3 of season 1 Elena goes into her solitude era, the growth situationship heartbreak has brought and learning to realize what is truly deserved.

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XO your hidden GEM of a friend

-Elena

From self proclaiming and assuming to being lame to becoming the coolest girl she knows - in episode 2 of season 1 Elena takes a deep dive into her personal perception of her younger self & the lack there of being "cool". While ultimately realizing that being cool isn't something you try to do or be but just naturally become.

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Special shout-out to some of the coolest kids & podcasters I know:

Jennifer Garcia from Raw Tea Podcast

https://www.instagram.com/rawteapodcast/?igsh=MWpvOGJuMTJscGE3OQ%3D%3D

Kathie Torres from SOLITA: Notes on Tears & Chaos

https://www.instagram.com/solitapod/?igsh=MWw1Nm80em12dnZ6bw%3D%3D

OldSchoolMatt from Water Buffalo TM & Cold Plunge FL

https://www.instagram.com/oldschoolmatt/?igsh=MTkyb3A3cjg2ZWNqbw%3D%3D

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