Episodes
Thursday Jan 11, 2018
Thursday Jan 11, 2018
Welcome back to SEASON 2!
On this episode we have Irene Vizcarra, owner of Holy Wild, a plant medicine company dedicated to helping us reclaim our connection to Self, Source, and the Earth. Irene tells us how she decided to leave the corporate world in pursue of her dreams, her take on what it means to be a bruja, and offers us all five ways to get more grounded daily.
Follow Irene and Holy Wild: @spiritandmatter | @holy_wild
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Thursday Nov 30, 2017
Ep. 12 – "Meghan Markle is living her BEST life."
Thursday Nov 30, 2017
Thursday Nov 30, 2017
Loves - this is our last episode of season 1! But before we head out for holiday break we're diving into some more wait, hold up moments. We're living for news of this upcoming royal wedding between Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, we're livid over the news of the lack of justice shown toward Cyntoia Brown and are clamoring with others #FreeCyntoiaBrown, and we're loving the diversity in the 2018 Grammy nominations. Join in on the convo, leave us a comment on IG: @waitholduppod
Also, for all Natalia Jimenez fans, we're giving away concerts to her upcoming concert on Dec. 10 in LA. Go to our IG for details.
Thank you all so much for listening, subscribing, and sharing – it means so much to us. We'll be back in January! Happy Holidays!
Tuesday Nov 21, 2017
Ep. 11 – "Find Balance in the Imbalance" (with Natalia Jimenez)
Tuesday Nov 21, 2017
Tuesday Nov 21, 2017
This week our guest is none other than Spanish recording sensation, Natalia Jimenez. In addition to Natalia's incredible music, she was also a coach on Telemundo's 'La Voz Kids' where she won twice! In this interview Natalia keeps it real about embracing her differences in the music industry, the truth about motherhood (that no one ever talks about), and how she learned to perfect her craft. If you weren't a Natalia Jimenez fan before this interview, after hearing this, you'll want to be her best friend. Trust us!
Follow Natalia: @nataliajimenezoficial
Follow the podcast: @waitholduppod
Follow Yarel and Jessica: @yarel_ramos ; @heyjessmolina
Wednesday Nov 15, 2017
Ep. 10 - "Stay Focused: This Is What You're Here For" (with Quan Lateef-Hill)
Wednesday Nov 15, 2017
Wednesday Nov 15, 2017
Quan Lateef-Hill is a producer, filmmaker, and community leader devoted to creating content and experiences that enrich, enlighten, and empower. She's worked on productions for Black Girls Rock, AfroPunk, Essence Fest (and so much more.) She continues to bring 'edutainment' to the people and reminds us all that your art can create change. Doing great, community-focused work still has its challenges and Quan shares how she navigates the highs and lows, while staying focused on her purpose.
Follow Quan: @producedbyQuan
Follow the pod: @WaitHoldUpPod
Follow Jess and Yarel: @heyjessmolina; @yarel_ramos
Monday Nov 06, 2017
Ep. 9 – "Do something or say NOTHING"
Monday Nov 06, 2017
Monday Nov 06, 2017
This week, Jess and Yarel have some one-on-one time to hash out some wait, hold up moments of the week. They discuss the heartbreaking news of the Sutherland Springs, Texas shooting, a Jelena romantic reunion, Selena Quintanilla finally getting her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and the audacity of a woman to body-shame a Dallas traffic reporter. Also, tomorrow (Nov. 7) is an election day so if there's an election near you, please VOTE.
Follow the pod: @waitholduppod
Follow us: @heyjessmolina ; @yarel_ramos
Monday Oct 30, 2017
Ep. 8 – "If You Fail, Who Cares?!" (with Amelia Cueva)
Monday Oct 30, 2017
Monday Oct 30, 2017
Amelia Cueva is the owner of A&I Music Entertainment, where she handles music publishing, is a business manager and music consultant. After working for a music publisher for 10 ½ years, she took the risk of starting her own company. Here, we’re going to learn the 'wait, hold up' moment that led to her breaking out on her own and the obstacles that she’s overcome along the way.
And later in the episode, we get into our 'wait, hold up' moments of the week!
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Follow Jessica and Yarel: @heyjessmolina ; @yarel_ramos
Wednesday Oct 25, 2017
Ep. 7 – "The Struggle of Being Told You're Not Latina Enough"
Wednesday Oct 25, 2017
Wednesday Oct 25, 2017
We dive into the BS that we hear when we're told that we don't look, act, or talk "Latina enough" for some people. Have you been told you're not "enough" for someone before. Let's stop trying to fit into other people's ideas of who we're supposed to be.
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Wednesday Oct 18, 2017
Ep. 6 – "Arriba Las Mujeres" (with Raggedy Tiff founder, Jessica Resendiz)
Wednesday Oct 18, 2017
Wednesday Oct 18, 2017
Jessica Resendiz fuses her love for fashion design and her Mexican culture into chic, trendy, wearable designs for her brand Raggedy Tiff. After seeing the sacrifices her parents made, leaving Mexico behind for the U.S., she's committed to making sure their sacrifices were not in vain. Hear all about her journey into the fashion and design world and how she's the living embodiment of the phrase "Dream Big."
Follow Jessica/Raggedy Tiff: @raggedytiff
Follow Yarel and Jess: @yarel_ramos ; @heyjessmolina
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Wednesday Oct 11, 2017
Ep. 5 – "Harvey Weinstein Crossed Every Line There Is"
Wednesday Oct 11, 2017
Wednesday Oct 11, 2017
WAIT, HOLD UP! When will men in power stop taking advantage of women? When we start holding them accountable! This week, Jessica and Yarel dig into the Harvey Weinstein scandal and have a call to action to both men and women (in power).
Leave a comment and let us know your thoughts.
Follow Yarel: @yarel_ramos and Jessica: @heyjessmolina
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Monday Oct 02, 2017
Ep. 4 - "Bet on You" (with Desiree LeSassier)
Monday Oct 02, 2017
Monday Oct 02, 2017
Today on Wait Hold Up we’re talking to Desiree LaSassier - current manager of player services for the Lakers. When Desi was 16 years old she was a straight A student, who one day came home to tell her family she was pregnant. Desi shares her incredible story with us of how she overcame the obstacles of being a teen mom, the “Wait Hold Up” moment that changed the course of her life, and how she landed the opportunity to work alongside Magic Johnson and carve her way to have a successful career in sports. Then stay tuned as Jess and I dish on our “Wait Hold Up” moments from this week’s headlines.
Follow the pod: @waitholduppod
Follow us: Jessica: @heyjessmolina; Yarel: @yarel_ramos
Follow Desi: @desi_belle