
The Confidence Creators
By Christina & Stephanie
Say hello to the best two Confidence creators in the WORLD!!! Join these amazing ladies as they walk you through the vision of The Confidence Creators Podcast.
Get ready to be inspired and uplifted. The truth will set your confidence free!!!!
And don’t forget we will bring the party to you every week! So make sure you subscribe to stay up to date!

The Confidence CreatorsJul 30, 2019

Episode 59: Men's Health and Confidence with Coach JT
Meet Coach JT! June is Men's Health Awareness Month so we thought it'd be great to hear a man's perspective on health and confidence. JT brings us good insight on living healthy, confidently and intentionally. Listen as he shares how physical health, mindset and habits all come together to help both men and women build confidence!
Find JT on these social media platforms:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachjt247/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@coachjt247
Website: https://linktr.ee/Bootcampnation

Episode 58: Confidence in a Man's World with Tori E
In today's episode we meet Miss Tori E! Tori is host of Chicana Chisme podcast and a Tejano radio host from San Antonio. Join us as we talk confidence, culture, working in a "man's world" and more! Get to know this awesome woman and explore with us how confidence has played a role in her life.
Follow Tori E and the Chicana Chisme podcast on Instagram and Facebook
https://www.instagram.com/tori_e989/
https://www.instagram.com/chicanachismepodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/torie989/
https://www.facebook.com/chicanachismetx

Episode 57: Special Guest Lynn Blanco Perez - The Parting Planner
Welcome back to our Passion Creator Lynn Blanco-Perez of The Parting Planner. In this episode we catch up with Lynn to discover what she's been up to since Season 1. And we also discuss and recognize Mental Health Awareness.
This episode was prerecorded prior to the current events that have taken place in our Community. We stand in prayer for the lives lost and we stand United with Uvalde.
Follow The Parting Planner @thepartingplanner on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok.
https://www.instagram.com/thepartingplanner/
https://www.tiktok.com/@thepartingplanner
https://www.facebook.com/thepartingplanner

Episode 56: Special Guest Stacey
Welcome back to our amazing friend Stacey. If you don't remember our Passion Creators series listen to it next. Stacey is our beautiful and amazing friend. She is a light of inspiration and hope. We are beyond thrilled to have her back.

**FLASHBACK FRIDAY** Episode 28 - Passion Creators Part 6
Follow Stacey at:
www.cloverbudphotography.com/
IG: @staceysslice instagram.com/staceysslice?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=.
FB: www.facebook.com/cloverbudphotography/

Episode 55: Divorce and Confidence
Have you lost confidence after divorce? In this episode Christina shares how she fought to rebuild herself and her confidence after divorce. Tune in to hear how she sought help, reinvented herself and learned once again how to love herself.

Episode 54: Health and Confidence
Let's talk about health baby. Let's talk about you and me. Let's talk about all the good things that make me. Let's talk about health. Let's not forget how much fun we are having on this podcast!!! Trust us, you are going to enjoy this episode. We both believe being healthy is a one of the top keys to having confidence. Don't believe us, listen for yourself.

Episode 53: Starting Over and Confidence
How can starting over change your confidence? Listen to this weeks episode as we discuss how starting over is a positive. Learn how it can change your perspective and tip to make that transition as smooth as you allow it.

Episode 52: Back to Square One
Let's get back to the good stuff. CONFIDENCE!!!!!!!! Listen in as we discuss Confidence 101 and how to use it. This is where it all starts. Take these skills we discuss and apply them to your daily life. See if it works and let us know.

Episode 51: Season 3- The Comeback Season
Well, well look who is back!!! The confidence duo is back after 2 years!!!! WE ARE EXCITED and READY!!!!!! Listen in as we discuss why we left and why we are back.

Episode 50: We are Back
Well, well, look who is back!!!
Season 3 is here and we are so excited to be sharing it with you.
Listen in as we talk about some of the highs and lows of this new normal in our world.
We are ready to get back to sharing all things that will help get your confidence going!

Episode 49: Self-love vs Self-care
What's the difference and why are both equally important? In this episode, we talk about what each of them are and how we practice both.

Episode 48: Self Love
LOVE for thy self. How do you not make this a priority? How do you not practice this daily? Well we are here to show you how to do this daily. Listen in on the tips we share on how to truly love yourself.

Episode 47: Self-Care
Lacking self-care? You are not alone. Listen in as we talk about what causes a lack of self-care, what is self-care, and how to practice self-care.

Episode 46: How setbacks affect your confidence.
The definition of a setback is an interruption in progress. Sometimes in life we experience that back and we lose our confidence in how to move forward. We tend to forget is that a setback is just that a setback. In today’s episode we will discuss setbacks that we are both experiencing and how we plan to overcome them.

Episode 45: Season 2 - What is your focus word for the year?
Yes it's a new year!! Most people love the start of a new year because it's a time to start fresh. Our flashback episode talks about new year new you. This year let's make it very simple and declare one focus word to describe how we want to our year to go!

Episode 44 : FLASHBACK!! Let's get ready for the New Year
Flashback to episode 2 New Year New You

Episode 43 - "Just because someone carries it well doesn't mean it isn't heavy"
"Just because someone carries it well doesn't mean it isn't heavy" (Unknown). Listen in on how we discuss our own personal struggles and tips to help you along the way.

Episode 42 - How To Feel Confident When Going To A Holiday Party
It's that time of the year again...time for the holiday hustle & bustle. It's stressful, but we are here to give you some tips on how to stay confident and have fun! Especially when attending all the holiday parties.

Episode 41 - Confidence and Comparing Yourself to Others
Let's just be honest. We have all done this at one point or another.... comparing yourself to others. I know it's the worse! It definitely changes us and our actions. So here is the why, the how to compare yourself to others.

Episode 40 - Why Is Confidence Important
We recently polled our followers asking if confidence was important to them. 97% Of those responded say it is important. Some even attributed their weight loss to being more confident and how they needed confidence when starting a new job. They also needed that confidence to get to know somebody new. In this episode we will talk about why it’s important and talk about how it can 1) help you be successful 2) help you with your social life 3) help you with your mental health and 4) if it can be learned

Episode 39 - Fighter Series Part 4
This episode features our friend Diane Closer. She’s a definite fighter and urges our listeners to break the silence. In another installment of our fighter series we would like to remind our listeners that you are not alone. It is NOT your fault and help is available. Listen as Diane shares her story of how she fought domestic violence not once but twice. This is an episode you don't want to miss! We know that this is a sensitive topic for some. But we couldn’t let October pass and not acknowledge this. We are definitely advocates for raising awareness. Thank you as always for listening with an open heart and mind.

Episode 38 - When Your Confidence is Challenged
We have talked about all the ways to become confident. So what happens when your confidence is challenged. Do you just give up or do you take a different route despite the challenge. Let's talk about how you get back up after your confidence has been defeated.

Episode 37 Fighter Series Part 3
Our next fighter is Lanette. She shares her journey and how she fought breast cancer. Her grace and positive out look is heard in everything that she says. Since she has been a survivor she continues to support women on their fight. He journey has led her to her passion of photography. Listen to her journey and her heart. We were so blessed to share her story.

Episode 36 Fighter Series Part 2: Fighting Heart Disease
Our Fighter series continues with part 2, Fighting Heart Disease. Although Women's Heart Month isn't until February we didn't want our fighter series to go on without also featuring an amazing fighter who survived a heart attack and has had to fight heart disease since this very scary event. Our friend Rose Rodriguez is a heart attack survivor and fights against heart disease every day. A battle which we believe she has already won.

Episode 35 Fighter Series Part 1: Fighting the Loss of a Child
October is known for many things including Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. Many families grieve in silence over the loss of a baby. Perhaps it’s because they want to shelter their feelings in effort to protect themselves or maybe because they feel shame. It’s hard to say unless you are going through it. Because of this we wanted to bring awareness and invited our friend Rocio Vargas to share her story with us. We must disclose that this episode does cover a very sensitive topic and we understand if it may be hard to listen to. We encourage you to listen with an open heart and mind.

Episode 34 - How issues with weight affect our confidence
We share our struggles, our disregard and our obsession around weight and we hope that someone out there knows that they are not alone in this. Take a listen to this episode and let’s start to change our mindset.

*Flashback* to Episode 16 - Confidence & Partnership
A healthy self-esteem is important for healthy partnerships. Sometimes your partner can help build your confidence or sometimes can destroy your confidence. In this episode we talk about how can you and your partner find confidence in each other. And also how having confidence can help you distinguish between a healthy and a unhealthy relationship

Episode 32 - Take Action to build Confidence
Building confidence doesn't come naturally al the time. For some or most people, it takes practice, learning skills, and sometimes taking chances. In this episode we will talk about how taking action helps you build confidence.

Episode 31 - Passion Creators Part 9
This week we interview the other half of The Confidence Creators. Stephanie Menchaca. She shares her passion and her journey. Listen in on how she explains what it took to get her where she is. Stephanie not only shares her life but her love and drive. She is the last interview for the passion creators series!!! We couldn't ask for a better way to end this series. Real women sharing real stories.
IG : https://www.instagram.com/healthyhappyblessed/

Episode 30 - Passion Creators Part 8
Christina Farias is an incredible woman who decided to set a goal and reach it. She is a co host for The Confidence Creators Podcast. She is pursing her passion to become a doula and help all moms. She provides insight to her passion and why she decided to purse it. Her love for helping others is just one positive trait. Listen in as we get to know more about this beautiful soul.

Episode 29 - Passion Creators Part 7
Samantha Najera is one hell of a boss. She has been the CEO of Heart Fire Media for nine years. Her company focuses on video, content creation, and public relations. Her hustle mentality didn't stop there. She is the co founder of Bean and Chisme. A live streaming web show where two Chingonas don't hold back and talk "Raw and Real" .
Samantha's passion to create a unique space is what makes this incredible women a Passion Creator. Her drive for more in live is what has made this woman successful. So you what to know her secrets to living this incredible life? Listen in to this "Raw and Real" episode.
IG : https://www.instagram.com/thesamnajera/
https://www.instagram.com/beanchisme/
https://www.instagram.com/heartfiremedia/
Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/beanchisme/
https://www.facebook.com/HeartFireMedia/
Website : https://www.heartfiremedia.net/

Episode 27: Passion Creators Part 5
Christina Olivarez is social strategist, business owner, and one of the passion Creators behind the Hustle and Socialize community. She has passion for helping individuals build their business through social media. This interview not only showcases this business women but how she got where she is.
Follow Christina at https://www.thesocialbutterflygal.net/
IG: @thesocialbutterflygal
https://www.instagram.com/thesocialbutterflygal/
@hustleandsocialize
https://www.instagram.com/hustleandsocialize/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSocialButterflyGal/
The Social Butterfly Gal- Home - The Social Butterfly Gal
The Social Butterfly Gal- Social Media Marketing to Amplify Your Brand’s Presence. Christina Jovanna Olivarez is a social media strategist in San Antonio
thesocialbutterflygal.net

Episode 26: Passion Creators Part 4
Danielle Ledezma is an author, a business owner, and the passion creator behind Diva Dance-San Antonio. She has inspired so many women and helped them find self love. Take a listen as she shares her passions and how she got the confidence to go after them.
Follow Danielle and Diva Dance-San Antonio
Website: https://www.danielleledezma.com/
Instagram :
@danielleledezma.author https://www.instagram.com/danielleledezma.author
@divadancesatx https://www.instagram.com/divadancesatx

Episode 25 - Passion Creators Part 3
Samantha Duran-Giacobbe is the amazing passion creator of Hey Mijita. She has grow this passion from the bottom up. You can find Samantha passion on her website, Instagram, and Facebook. Shop her line of amazing, powerful pieces. Use STEPHANIE10 or CHRISTINA10 for additional discount! We can wait to see you all rocking her confident messages.
Website - https://heymijita.com/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/heymijita/
Instagram - https://heymijita.com/

Episode 24 - Passion Creators Part 2
In today’s episode we interviewed Lynn Blanco Perez. Lynn is a photographer and is also starting a new endeavor. Come listen how confidence has taken a part in Lynn’s life personally and in her entrepreneurship.
Find Lynn on Instagram
@lynnblancoperez - https://www.instagram.com/lynnblancoperez/
@thepartingplanner - https://www.instagram.com/thepartingplanner/

Episode 23 - Passion Creators Part 1
Diane Closner (IG @daringlyshe) https://www.instagram.com/daringlyshe/
Part one of the Passion Creators. These individuals are not only changing lives but they are changing their communities. Get ready to be lit on fire and get that confidence you have been looking for. This episode is a one on one with the beauty Diane. She is a fashion blogger, mom, wife, and life changer. She is passionate about changing women's mindset and pushing down barriers. She knows what it takes to dream big while having fear but not letting it story her. Listen to how her life has changed and how she plans to change you.

Episode 22 -Anxiety vs Excitement
Anxiety and excitement have the same physical attributes as each other. So do you change your anxiety or fear into excitement? In this episode we will discuss how your mindset plays a roll in this and how it affects your confidence

Episode 21 - How Trying Something New Can Help You Build Confidence
Have you been waiting to try something new? But are you to scared to try? Today we discuss how trying something new not only builds your confidence but also helps with mental health and wellness.

Episode 20 - Dressing and Confidence
Wear it, Rock it, OWN IT!

Episode 19: Socially Confident
How many of you suffer from social anxiety? Do you wish that you can feel confident in a crowd even if you were alone? In this episode we will talk about our social anxiety, our recent events where we encounter it, and how we made it out alive.

Episode 18 - Men and Confidence
Do men struggle with confidence? In this week’s episode we got to ask this question and more to our friend Jason. Jason Tantaros is a 39 year old father of two daughters - Bowie and Lex and husband to Stephanie He’s the owner of Gold. One of our favorite local coffee shops! And has been in coffee for 16 years. He’s also a musician and avid collector of records. Bring a record in and he will play it for you!
Gold
Located at Freight in San Antonio
1913 S. Flores San Antonio, TX
M-F 6:30am - 3pm Sat 7am - 3pm

Episode 17 - Mental Health and Confidence
How do you identify your cognitive behavioral and emotional wellbeing. In this episode we discuss mental health. This is something Christina and I have the openly shared about. Not only have we both experienced mental concerns, but we have both helped family & friends cope with similar concerns. Mental health is not a joke. It's not meant to be taken lightly. We share very vulnerable stories so please listen with an open heart.

Episode 16 - Confidence & Partnership
A healthy self-esteem is important for healthy partnerships. Sometimes your partner can help build your confidence or sometimes can destroy your confidence. In this episode we talk about how can you and your partner find confidence in each other. And also how having confidence can help you distinguish between a healthy and a unhealthy relationship

Episode 15 - Confidence through the ages
Have you thought about how confidence was present through out your life? How did it shape your decisions? How did it make you to be the person you are today? We talk about how we have experienced confidence growing up and as adults.

Episode 14 - How Do Children Affect Your Confidence?
Episode 14 How Do Children Affect Your Confidence? Today we have two amazing boss moms who will help us dive into this pretty common issue. And discuss if 1. They experienced loss of confidence and 2. How have they recovered. Veronica is a work at home mother who home schools her 6 kids ages 2 to 13. She’s been married to her wonderful husband for 13 yrs and she is also a runner. Jaime is a blogger/corporate hustler and momma to Callie a lower limb amputee. Her and her husband James have ben married for 11 years.
We want to thank both Jaime and Veronica for being so open and real with us. We admire you both for your transparency and we are happy we were able to connect with other like-minded mommas like you!

Episode 13 - Motherhood and confidence
Sometimes as mothers we don't give ourselves the credit we deserve. In this episode we will discuss motherhood and the struggles that we face when it comes to being confident in our role.

Episode 12 - Does your body image affect your confidence?
We are discussing how body image affects your confidence. Does your culture influence you? Is it a social media issue? What does a positive body image look like? Is it healthy to compare yourself to others? Is your goal to be healthy or look good? What does that all EVEN MEAN?? We will discuss this and much more!

Episode 11 - Pregnancy Stories
Although Christina and Stephanie experienced much different pregnancies, we will dive a little deeper into our lives and share some very intimate details. We are talking about how our pregnancy may have affected our confidence.

Episode 10 - Family and confidence
n Episode 10 we discuss how your family affects or helps build your confidence. Are the supportive? Do they encourage you? We felt this topic was such an important piece of the puzzle in confidence building. We share our responses to these questions and more.