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 Aug 03, 2022
Wednesday Aug 03, 2022
Today I am joined by Elizabeth Aguirre. Elizabeth is the owner of Juicey Gems, a handmade jewelry & accessories business. The mission of Juicey Gems is to offer bold and creative jewelry and accessories to help uplift your confidence and bring a pop of color into your wardrobe. From starting an online store and selling her products at local pop ups, Juicey Gems has recently opened a mini store front at the Berwyn Shops alongside 11 other women owned businesses here in Illinois.
Tune in to learn more about Elizabeth's journey!
Follow Juicey Gems
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juicey_gems/
Website: https://www.etsy.com/shop/JuiceyGemsShop
Shop Juicey Gems at the Berwyn Shops: 6931 Roosevelt Rd, Berwyn, IL
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 Jul 28, 2022
Thursday Jul 28, 2022
Today I am joined by Laura Romani. Laura is a former dual language teacher with a Masters of education as well as certifications in library information science and spanish language instructions. She is the owner of Los Amigos Books. Los Amigos Books advocates for bilingualism and multiculturalism a través de los libros. They have created a space that welcomes families who share the same values. Their Spanish language and bilingual books are sourced from international and domestic publishers.
Tune in to learn more about Laura's journey!
Follow Los Amigos Books
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/los_amigos_books/
Website: https://losamigosbooks.com
Shop Los Amigos Books at the Berwyn Shops: 6931 Roosevelt Rd, Berwyn, IL
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.
Wednesday Jul 20, 2022
Wednesday Jul 20, 2022
Today I am joined by Veronica Pesantes. Vero is the Co-founder of The Onikas, a lifestyle brand that lives at the intersection of design, sustainability, and wellness. The Onikas is on a mission to preserve and promote artisan-made textiles. Dedicated to slow fashion, their products are made with great care and respect. The artisan textiles preserve the arts of weaving and block printing, two traditions which are in peril of disappearing. Every Onikas purchase is an investment in the people who make the products, and in their traditions, their families, and their communities. Tune in to learn how Veronica is utilizing crowdfunding to take her business to the next level! Follow The Onikas Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theonikas/https://www.instagram.com/theonikas/ Website: https://theonikas.com IFundWomen Crowdfunding Campaign: https://ifundwomen.com/projects/onikas Follow Werk Mija on Social Media TikTok: @werkmija Instagram: @werkmija Facebook: @werkmija Website: https://www.werkmija.com Music By: The Rewrites
Thursday Jul 14, 2022
Thursday Jul 14, 2022
Today I am joined by Carolina Acosta. Carolina Acosta is the founder and CEO of Tragos, the party game for Latinos by Latinos. She spearheads the Tragos product development and partnership initiatives, while wearing many other hats alongside her all-female and Latinx remote team.
After working with her partner, John Lim, to launch Azn Flush – the Asian card game equivalent to Tragos – Carolina launched Tragos in 2019 to build a product that spoke to her own interests and her identity as a US-born Latina. Tragos has become a national brand and voice that aims to empower Latinos in the US through fun games and impact initiatives for housing, education, and entrepreneurship, raising about $20K in donations to date. Carolina has a BFA in Communication Design from Parsons, The New School and was recently included in Forbes 30 Under 30 class of 2021 for the creation of Tragos. Tune in to learn more about Carolina's Journey!
Follow Tragos Game
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tragosgame/
Website: https://tragosgame.com
Follow Werk Mija on Social Media
TikTok: @werkmija
Instagram: @werkmija
Facebook: @werkmija
Website: https://www.werkmija.com
Music By: The Rewrites
Wednesday Jun 29, 2022
Wednesday Jun 29, 2022
Today I am joined by Jen Ngozi. Jen was underpaid and underemployed for years. As a first-generation immigrant, she didn’t know how to ‘play the game’ at work. This inspired her to launch NetWerk®, a community and platform on a mission to help 1 million women get promoted by 2030. Today Jen is a global speaker and has spoken at events with the United Nations Foundation and Vogue. Her career advice has been featured in Huffington Post, Business Insider, Martha Stewart, and more. Jen is also a fellow recipient of the Caress Dreams Fund & IFundWomen Crowdfunding accelerator program. We are both part of the Spring 2022 Cohort which consists of 30 women of color founders chosen from 2,500 applications kicking off our crowdfunding campaigns and discussing the process during this podcast episode. Tune in to learn more about Jen's journey and how she's taking the next steps to level up her business! Follow NetWerk Movement Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/netwerkmovement/ Website: https://netwerkmovement.com Crowdfunding Link: https://ifundwomen.com/projects/netwerk Follow Werk Mija on Social Media Instagram: @werkmija Facebook: @werkmija TikTok: @werkmija Website: www.werkmija.com Music by: The Rewrites
Wednesday Jun 22, 2022
Wednesday Jun 22, 2022
Today I am joined by Denise Foley. Denise is the owner and Mompreneuer of Sunset Vibes Swimwear. Sunset Vibes Swimwear is on a mission to empower women to feel their absolute best in a swimsuit, instead of self conscious. Denise spent 16 years in the corporate world but always had the dream of starting her own swimwear line. In 2019 she took the leap and spent two years in product testing and developing the perfect fitting swimsuit. Today she leverages her corporate acumen to bring a game changing swimsuit to the market and help women embrace their bodies, one swimsuit at a time!
Denise is also a fellow recipient of the Caress Dreams Fund & IFundWomen Crowdfunding accelerator program. We are both part of the Spring 2022 Cohort which consists of 30 women of color founders chosen from 2,500 applications kicking off our crowdfunding campaigns and discussing the process during this podcast episode.
Tune in to learn more about Denise's journey and how she's taking the next steps to level up her business!
Follow Sunset Vibes Swimwear
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunsetvibesswimwear/
Website: https://sunsetvibesswimwear.com
Crowdfunding Link: https://www.ifundwomen.com/projects/sunset-vibes-swimwear-empowering-all-women
Follow Werk Mija on Social Media
Instagram: @werkmija
Facebook: @werkmija
TikTok: @werkmija
Website: www.werkmija.com
Music by: The Rewrites
Wednesday Jun 15, 2022
Wednesday Jun 15, 2022
Today I am joined by Lucia Diaz. Lucia, is founder of Lucia Diaz aka Fearless Yaya, a latina-owned small business that empowers and honors Latinas through high-quality art prints, one-of-a-kind greeting cards, and other exciting stationery products. Her designs are created with the goal of providing cultural representation and pride so that mujeres poderosas can see themselves represented in the world.
Lucia is also a fellow recipient of the Caress Dreams Fund & IFundWomen Crowdfunding accelerator program. We are both part of the Spring 2022 Cohort which consists of 30 women of color founders chosen from 2,500 applications kicking off our crowdfunding campaigns and discussing the process during this podcast episode.
Tune in to learn more about Lucia's journey and how she's taking the next steps to level up her business!
Follow Lucia Diaz (Fearless Yaya) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fearlessyaya/
Website: https://www.etsy.com/shop/Fearlessyaya?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=1231530459
Twitter: https://twitter.com/holaluciadiaz
Crowdfunding Link: https://www.ifundwomen.com/projects/lucia-diaz
Follow Werk Mija on Social Media
Instagram: @werkmija
Facebook: @werkmija
TikTok: @werkmija
Website: www.werkmija.com
Music by: The Rewrites
Thursday Jun 09, 2022
Thursday Jun 09, 2022
Today I am joined by Bethany Peak. Bethany is a former attorney turned beauty entrepreneur whose mission is to encourage other women to invest in their own wellness to live a life of fulfillment. Beth is the CEO of Taupe Coat a vegan nail care brand that creates high quality beauty products that promote physical wellness and self-care. She is also the co-owner of JP Operations, a warehouse and order fulfillment center that services other woman owned product based businesses. Beth is also a fellow recipient of the Caress Dreams Fund & IFundWomen Crowdfunding accelerator program. We are both part of the Spring 2022 Cohort which consists of 30 women of color founders chosen from 2,500 applications kicking off our crowdfunding campaigns and discussing the process during this podcast episode. Tune in to learn more about Beth's journey and how she's taking the next steps to level up her business!
Follow Taupe Coat: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taupecoat/
Website: https://taupecoat.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jpoperations/
The ABC's of Order Fulfillment With JP Operations: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAgUnYCR8lk_bru7U50B02d_P2z_O_TZd
Taupe Coat Crowdfunding Campaign: https://www.ifundwomen.com/projects/taupe-coat
Follow Werk Mija on
Social Media Instagram: @werkmija
Facebook: @werkmija
TikTok: @werkmija
Website: www.werkmija.com
Music by: The Rewrites
Thursday Jun 02, 2022
Thursday Jun 02, 2022
Today I am joined by Melissa Gallardo. Melissa is the founder of Bonita Fierce Candles, a candle brand dedicated to creating premium candles inspired by Latinx heritage and home. As burning candles was always her way of indulging in self-care, she decided that she would make her own candles during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown. Melissa realized that the scents she grew up with weren’t represented in the home fragrance industry. Navigating language, culture, and heritage has always been challenging but most of all - the feeling of what home means. With that in mind, she set out to create a collection of Latina-inspired candles to share la cultura with the rest of the world. Tune in to learn more about Melissa's journey! Follow Bonita Fierce Candles: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonitafiercecandles/ Website: https://bonitafiercecandles.com Follow Werk Mija on Social Media Instagram: @werkmija Facebook: @werkmija TikTok: @werkmija Website: www.werkmija.com Music by: The Rewrites
Wednesday May 11, 2022
Wednesday May 11, 2022
Today I am joined by Annie Leal. Annie, is the founder and owner of I Love Chamoy, a healthy snack company with the mission to make Mexican cultural flavors more accessible to people with different dietary needs. Annie was born and raised in Nuevo Leon, MX, and is passionate about sharing her culture with others through food and social media. Tune in to learn more about Annie's journey! Follow I Love Chamoy IG: https://www.instagram.com/shopilovechamoy/ Tik Tok: @ilovechamoy Website: https://ilovechamoy.com/products/i-love-chamoy-8-oz Follow Werk Mija on Social Media Instagram: @werkmija Facebook: @werkmija TikTok: @werkmija www.werkmija.com Music by: The Rewrites