The Werk Mija Podcast is a space for Latinas driven to create the life they deserve. Hosted by Xochitl Carmona, founder of Werk Mija—an apparel and accessories brand celebrating Latina culture through empowering and relatable designs—this podcast amplifies Latina voices, highlighting their entrepreneurial and professional journeys. Tune in for inspiring conversations with Latina leaders and an inside look at Xochitl’s own experiences navigating the challenges and triumphs of being a business owner.
Episodes
Wednesday Feb 15, 2023
Wednesday Feb 15, 2023
Today I am joined by Sophia Zarate. Sophia is a first-generation Mexican American who was born and raised in a Texas border town called Laredo. She moved to NYC in 2016 while she was a Sophomore in college. Since graduating, she has attained professional experience in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, and Social Media. Many of you may have come to know her from her infamously hilarious TikToks where she has shared her journey of leaving her secure but soul sucking job in finance to put her mental health first.
While creating relatable content for TikTok Sophia was also building a community for New York Corporate Latinas and Latinos and Most recently, she founded the Non-Profit Organization known as Corporate Pero Latinos.
Follow Sophia:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sophiealamexicana/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/corporateperolatinos/
Podcast: Corporate Pero Latinos Podcast
TikTok: @sophiealamexicana
Follow Werk Mija on Social Media
TikTok: @werkmija
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/werkmija/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/werkmija
Website: https://www.werkmija.com
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Tuesday Dec 06, 2022
Tuesday Dec 06, 2022
Today I am joined by Jessica Perjes. Jessica is the co-owner of Tacotlan, a family-owned restaurant located in Chicago that she runs with her father, Everardo Macias. Tacotlan has been in business since 2018 and is currently in growth mode. Jessica’s background has been in sales, specifically recruitment software sales but she has found a way to make her sales experience work for her when it comes to selling tacos.
Tune in to learn more about Jessica's journey!
Follow Tacotlan Tacos
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tacotlantacos/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tacotlantacos/
TikTok: @Tacotlantacos
Website: tacotlan.com
Visit Tacotlan Tacos In Chicago: 4312 W. Fullerton Ave
Follow Werk Mija on Social Media
TikTok: @werkmija
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/werkmija/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/werkmija
Website: https://www.werkmija.com
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Thursday Nov 17, 2022
Thursday Nov 17, 2022
Today I am joined by Evelia Torres. Evelia is the owner of De Mi Tierra, a natural skincare line that pays tribute to traditional Mexican skincare rituals. De Mi Tierra is taking skincare back to basics, just like Abuelita, using only earth-made ingredients indigenous to Latin America. De Mi Tierra is inspired by nature and influenced by culture. Raised in Chicago by Mexican immigrant parents, Evelia founded De Mi Tierra to honor them and their story.
Tune in to learn more about Evelia's journey!
Follow De Mi Tierra
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/demitierra_natural/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DeMiTierraNatural
Website: https://www.demitierranatural.com/
Follow Werk Mija on Social Media
TikTok: @werkmija
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/werkmija/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/werkmija
Website: https://www.werkmija.com
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Wednesday Nov 09, 2022
Wednesday Nov 09, 2022
Today I am joined by Gabriela Marentes. Gabriela is the owner of Lavaderitos. The original lavadero for your makeup brushes & more! Gabriela was born in Virginia but considers herself from Mexico. She was raised in a modern-traditional Mexican household with her parents both from Zacatecas Mexico. Growing up, she spent her vacations from school visiting Mexico lindo.
For three years, Gabriela pursued a career at an immigration law firm, but she has since quit her job and pursued her small business Lavaderitos, selling beautiful concrete dishes for washing and cleaning makeup brushes.
Tune in to learn more about Gabriela's journey!
Follow Lavaderitos
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lavaderitoss/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Lavaderitoss
Shop Lavaderitos: https://www.etsy.com/shop/Lavaderitoss
TikTok: @gabymarentes
Follow Werk Mija on Social Media
TikTok: @werkmija
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/werkmija/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/werkmija
Website: https://www.werkmija.com
Buy Me Cafecito (CLICK HERE): Allow me to continue creating content for our comunidad. Your contribution will allow The Werk Mija Podcast to invest in equipment for production and allow us to hire support to help us continue creating content and a safe space in media for Latinas.
Thursday Nov 03, 2022
Thursday Nov 03, 2022
Today I am joined by Daniela Rodriguez. Daniela is the CEO and co-founder of Neems Jeans, a Latinx-owned denim company that designs custom jeans to your unique body for a perfect fit. Each pair is ethically handcrafted in Los Angeles and exclusively uses sustainable, rescued fabrics. Neems' mission is to empower folks with the confidence they deserve in their perfectly-fitting jeans, while never having to compromise on our planet or our people. Neems has proudly been featured in Business Insider, The Zoe Report, Ecocult, and CNN Underscored as the "jeans of your dreams".
Tune in to learn more about Daniela's journey!
Follow Neems Jeans
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neemsjeans/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wearneems
Website: https://www.neemsjeans.com/
Follow Werk Mija on Social Media
TikTok: @werkmija
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/werkmija/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/werkmija
Website: https://www.werkmija.com
Buy Me Cafecito (CLICK HERE): Allow me to continue creating content for our comunidad. Your contribution will allow The Werk Mija Podcast to invest in equipment for production and allow us to hire support to help us continue creating content and a safe space in media for Latinas.
Wednesday Oct 26, 2022
Wednesday Oct 26, 2022
Today I am joined by Susana Castro aka Susie. Susie is the owner and head coach of O’Hare Crossfit. Fitness and wellness is her business but bringing those two lifestyle facets to the BIPOC community in the western suburbs of Chicago is her mission. Her Mexican background and seeing how the LatinX community and especially women don’t make themselves a priority especially for their health is her driving force!
Tune in to learn more about Susie's journey!
Follow O'hare Crossfit
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oharecrossfit/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiecastro_ceo/
TikTok: @oharecrossfit
Website: https://www.oharecrossfit.com/
Follow Werk Mija on Social Media
TikTok: @werkmija
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/werkmija/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/werkmija
Website: https://www.werkmija.com
Buy Me Cafecito (CLICK HERE): Allow me to continue creating content for our comunidad. Your contribution will allow The Werk Mija Podcast to invest in equipment for production and allow us to hire support to help us continue creating content and a safe space in media for Latinas.
Wednesday Sep 21, 2022
Wednesday Sep 21, 2022
Today I am joined by Diana Stafford. Diana is the owner of Mota Magick, a Chicago based, Latina owned brand creating handcrafted CBD skin care products to encourage self-love, kindness and compassion for ourselves and each other, with intention and herbal magick.
Like so many of us, for years Diana lived her life in survival mode. Working for over 15 years in a strenuous healthcare career. Taking care of her family, and keeping it together for everyone around her was taking a serious toll on her mental and physical wellbeing.
This inspired Diana to embark on a life-long path to healing and self love. Among her initial discoveries, she found sanctuary in an unlikely place: the safety of her very own bath tub. She began putting her growing knowledge to practice, and found in pursuit of her own healing, she can help others heal themselves.
Tune in to learn more about Diana's journey!
Follow Mota Magick:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mota.magick/
TikTok: @motamagick
Website: https://www.motamagick.com/
Follow Werk Mija on Social Media
TikTok: @werkmija
Instagram: @werkmija
Facebook: @werkmija
Website: https://www.werkmija.com
Music By: The Rewrites
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Thursday Sep 08, 2022
Thursday Sep 08, 2022
Getting to year 2 in business has been a roller coaster ride that I could not have predicted. The day I was laid off from my full time job in November 2021, I knew it was a part of the journey I was going to talk about, but I also knew that there was still more to that story I had not yet experienced. There was still more to go through before I could fully share what the moment meant for me. Little did I know what my decisions from that day would bring me. Tune in for the chisme behind the scenes of the journey to year 2 in business for Werk Mija. Let's Unpack This... Follow Werk Mija on Social Media Instagram: @werkmija Facebook: @werkmija TikTok: @werkmija www.werkmija.com Music by: The Rewrites
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Wednesday Aug 31, 2022
Wednesday Aug 31, 2022
Welcome back to the Werk Mija Podcast, The podcast where Mujeres Empower Mujeres. I am your host, Xochitl Carmona. Today I am joined by Rosy Haedo. Rosy is the owner of Rosys Chamoy Rim Paste, a chamoy based business located in chicago, delivering around the City & Suburbs of Chicago, but you can also find Rosy at local Chicagoland area pop ups to sample her delicious creations! Rosy’s chamoy Rimpaste business started on snapchat when Rosy made a video showing a Chamoy that said “Miche Dip Ready” and from there she got her first big order. A few minutes later she was bombarded with messages from more people wanting to place orders. The timing of her new business venture could not have been better. At the moment her daughter had just left to college and this new business baby kept her distracted from not having her other baby at home. Tune in to learn more about Rosys journey! Follow Rosy's Chamoy Rim Paste Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rosyschamoyrimpaste/ Follow Werk Mija on Social Media TikTok: @werkmija Instagram: @werkmija Facebook: @werkmija Website: https://www.werkmija.com Music By: The Rewrites
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Wednesday Aug 24, 2022
Wednesday Aug 24, 2022
Today I am joined by Natalia Garcia. Natalia is the owner of Plant House, a plant shop located in Waukegan, Illinois. Plant House was created during quarantine after Natalia realized the impact of plant care for her mental health. She wanted to create a safe space for the community where we all learn, grow together and benefit from the love of plantitas.
Plant House has become the community’s local house plant dealers, a team made up of Natalia and her husband. Whether you’re a newbie or an avid plant collector, rest assured, you will find the right plant and plant care items to ensure a successful plant parenthood journey! Tune in to learn more about Natalia's journey!
Follow Plant House
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/plantthouse/
Website: https://plant-house.square.site
Shop Plant House: 2221 Grand Ave., Waukegan, IL 60085
Follow Werk Mija on Social Media
TikTok: @werkmija
Instagram: @werkmija
Facebook: @werkmija
Website: https://www.werkmija.com
Music By: The Rewrites
Buy Me Cafecito (CLICK HERE): Allow me to continue creating content for our comunidad. Your contribution will allow The Werk Mija Podcast to invest in equipment for production and allow us to hire support to help us continue creating content and a safe space in media for Latinas.