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Let’s Do It Afraid Podcast

Let’s Do It Afraid Podcast

By: Mayra Madrigal and Yvette M. Gonzalez
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In this powerful episode, we sit down with Alma Galvan, National Spokesperson and Marketing Director for the Better Business Bureau, to uncover her inspiring journey of resilience, growth, and community impact. Alma shares her deeply personal experience of becoming a mother figure at a young age, serving as a translator for her family, and navigating life’s challenges as a first-generation Latina.

We dive into the struggles of entrepreneurship in the Latin community, including overcoming language barriers and the complexities of hiring, as well as the emotional weight of body dysmorphia—a topic often left in the shadows. Alma’s story is a testament to perseverance, highlighting how life’s hardest moments can fuel our strength and shape the leaders we become.

Join us for an episode full of vulnerability, empowerment, and lessons about overcoming fear while building a life that inspires others.

Connect with Alma & the BBB: Follow Alma Galvan and the Better Business Bureau here:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bbbsfbayarea/

Email: galvanalma86@gmail.com

✨ Subscribe now and join us on Instagram @letsdoitafraidpodcast for more inspiration! https://www.instagram.com/letsdoitafraidpodcast

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  • Providing, Parenting & Purpose: Heather Nelson on Embracing Her Power Through Surrogacy and Beyond
    Nov 18 2025

    In this powerful and heartfelt episode, Yvette and Mayra sit down with Heather Nelson — one of the business owners of Set & Strike, founder of Connection Hive, podcast host, surrogate, mom of three, and full-time breadwinner — to explore what it truly looks like to rebuild your life with courage, honesty, and intention.

    Heather shares her journey through:

    💥 Divorce and rediscovering who she is outside of marriage

    💥 Becoming the financial provider for her household

    💥 Running multiple businesses while raising three kids

    💥The powerful “why” behind becoming a surrogate twice

    💥 Breaking old patterns and learning to trust herself

    💥 The messy, beautiful process of starting over as a woman and mother

    💥 Building community and creating meaningful spaces for women

    Her story is raw, grounded, and incredibly relatable for any woman navigating expectations, identity shifts, or the fear of being judged for choosing her own path. Her surrogacy journey adds a tender and powerful layer, highlighting her deep sense of purpose, compassion, and commitment to uplifting others.

    Heather brings a refreshing mix of humor, vulnerability, and wisdom that will leave you feeling understood, inspired, and a little braver than before.

    This episode is for every woman learning to embrace her own voice while still showing up for her family and herself.

    🔗 Find Heather and her work:

    👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heathernelson.life/

    👉 Website: https://theconnectionhive.co/

    Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to stay updated on more episodes featuring incredible guests!

    Follow us on social media for updates, behind-the-scenes content, and more inspiration:

    Instagram: @letsdoitafraidpodcast https://www.instagram.com/letsdoitafraidpodcast

    TikTok: @lets.do.it.afraid https://www.tiktok.com/@lets.do.it.afraid

    💌 Have questions or want to share your story? Email us at letsdoitafraidpodcast@gmail.com Let’s conquer our fears together!

    Prefer tuning into just the audio on the go?

    You can catch the episodes on our YouTube channel:

    https://www.youtube.com/@LetsDoItAfraidPodcast

    #WomenEntrepreneurs #PodcastInveterview #MomsWhoHustle #DreamBig #LetsDoItAfraid #CommunityMatters #LetsDoItAfraid #HeatherNelson #SurrogacyJourney #WomenWhoLead #WorkingMoms #ModernMotherhood #WomenInBusiness #HealingJourney #IdentityShift #StartOverStories #EmpoweredWomen #PodcastLife #WomenSupportingWomen

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  • Breaking Cultural Norms: Conquering Fear of Judgment as Latina Moms
    Oct 24 2025

    In this intimate and empowering episode, co-hosts Yvette and Mayra get real about the pressures Latina moms face—from cultural expectations to the constant fear of being judged for doing things differently.

    Together, they open up about how generational beliefs, faith, and family roles have shaped their identities as women and mothers—and how they’re learning to let go of guilt, comparison, and perfection

    This is a heartfelt conversation about breaking cycles, embracing vulnerability, and redefining what it means to be a good mom in today’s world—on our own terms.

    It’s real. It’s raw. It’s healing. Grab your cafecito, amigas, and let’s do it afraid.

    🎧 Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and hit the 🔔 notification bell so you never miss an episode!

    📲 Follow us for more content & updates:

    Instagram @letsdoitafraidpodcast

    https://www.instagram.com/letsdoitafraidpodcast

    TikTok: @lets.do.it.afraid

    https://www.tiktok.com/@lets.do.it.afraid

    💌 Have questions or want to share your story? Email us at letsdoitafraidpodcast@gmail.com

    Prefer watching the video?

    You can catch the episodes on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@LetsDoItAfraidPodcast

    #LetsDoItAfraidPodcast #LatinaMoms #BreakingCulturalNorms #MomLifeUnfiltered #HealingJourney #FaithOverFear #LatinaPodcast #BreakingCycles #MujerFuerte #LatinaMomsUnite #MomGuilt #GenerationalHealing #DoItAfraid

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    49 mins
  • From Rock Bottom to Renewal: Amy Miraflor on Faith, Healing, and Starting Again
    Sep 7 2025

    In this powerful episode of Let’s Do It Afraid, we sit down with Amy Miraflor—entrepreneur, writer, podcaster, and woman of deep faith. Amy shares her raw and unfiltered journey through personal struggles, divorce, and the collapse of her business, and how hitting rock bottom became the turning point for renewal.

    She opens up about the lessons she learned in therapy, the daily 5AM ritual that grounded her, and the role of prayer and surrender in transforming her life. Amy also talks about the challenges of marriage, giving grace to yourself and your partner, and how she’s approaching business differently this time—with no debt, slower steps, and more alignment.

    This episode is a heartfelt reminder that healing is possible, growth comes from honesty, and faith can guide you through even the darkest moments.

    What you’ll hear in this conversation:

    1. The breaking point that forced Amy to look in the mirror

    2. How resentment and blame almost stole her marriage and health

    3. Why grace and empathy are essential in relationships

    4. The simple but life-changing power of a morning prayer routine

    5. How she’s rebuilding her creative work and business with new wisdom

    Whether you’re navigating hardship, rebuilding, or simply seeking encouragement, Amy’s story will inspire you to keep moving forward—one honest, faith-filled step at a time.

    🔗 Find Amy and her work:

    👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amymiraflor/?hl=en

    👉 Substack: https://amymiraflor.substack.com/welcome

    Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to stay updated on more episodes featuring incredible guests!

    Follow us on social media for updates, behind-the-scenes content, and more inspiration:

    Instagram: @letsdoitafraidpodcast https://www.instagram.com/letsdoitafraidpodcast

    TikTok: @lets.do.it.afraid https://www.tiktok.com/@lets.do.it.afraid

    💌 Have questions or want to share your story? Email us at letsdoitafraidpodcast@gmail.com Let’s conquer our fears together!

    Prefer tuning into just the audio on the go?

    You can catch the episodes on our YouTube channel:

    https://www.youtube.com/@LetsDoItAfraidPodcast

    #WomenEntrepreneurs #PurposeThroughFaith #GloryRevealed #FaithOverFear #PodcastEpisode #MomsWhoHustle #DreamBig #LetsDoItAfraid #CommunityMatters

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    1 hr and 1 min
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