If you’re reeling from the political moment, you’re not alone.

This episode is part story, part rage, part prayer for a new world — and a whole lot of power.

Adina shares a raw, real-time reflection on the passage of the “Big Ugly Bill” — a devastating legislative attack on poor and immigrant communities — and what changemakers can do.

While they gut the social safety net, expand ICE, and strip people of their basic rights and benefits, we’re being called to something bigger.

Spoiler: it’s not just resistance.

It’s about building what comes next — even when they’re successfully doing the opposite.

You’ll hear:

• A personal “little secret” behind the scenes of Immigrant Finance — and why it matters more now than ever

• The role of small, often invisible actions in legacy-level change

• A radical reframe for changemakers overwhelmed by this moment (and your role in it)

• Why we can’t only play defense — and what it looks like to wield both the shield and the sword

This episode is a permission slip, a rally cry, and a strategy session — for leaders, activists, and visionaries ready to build a new system rooted in purpose and power.

Because every micro-action matters. Especially the ones no one sees.

🔑 Takeaways:

• Your quiet, unseen actions carry generational impact

• We can’t save systems that were designed to harm — we’re here to build what comes next

• You were never meant to disappear. You were meant to lead.

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If you’ve been feeling everything—grief, fear, rage, numbness—you’re not broken. You’re awake.

In this solo episode, Adina shares a potent message for changemakers, immigrant leaders, and purpose-driven entrepreneurs navigating today’s charged political and energetic landscape. This moment isn’t just chaos—it’s an initiation. A call.

You’ll hear:

• Why feeling deeply right now is a sign of power, not weakness

• How astrology is revealing the deeper truth behind this collective unrest

• A radical reframe of what it means to lead in a collapsing world

• Encouragement for those whose voices shake, but still speak

• A reminder that rest is sacred—but avoidance and disappearance is not your destiny

This isn’t about hustling harder. It’s about honoring your sensitivity as strategy, and reclaiming your voice. You were born for this. And we need you—in your full, grounded, imperfect leadership—now.

🔑 Episode Takeaways

• Sensitivity is not a flaw—it’s an asset for systemic transformation

• Jupiter, Pluto, and Saturn are aligning to call forward emotionally intelligent leadership

• You don’t need a five-step plan. You need to move with clarity inside the chaos

• The mission isn’t to fix old systems. It’s to build new ones.

✨ What to Do Next

Ground into your own leadership:

• Breathe.

• Take inventory.

• Speak, build, and lead in the ways that feel true.

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Because stepping into being the changemaker you were born to be in this moment is more important more than ever.

And waiting won’t make it clearer.

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This episode brings an energizing and expansive conversation with Natalia Gaitan, a Colombian immigrant, Creative Director, and Founder of Hola Luz Creative. Natalia's studio helps audacious, impact-driven entrepreneurs transform their purpose into powerful visual presence.

From designing for Fortune 500 brands like TJ Maxx and JC Penney to launching a mission-driven creative agency, Natalia shares how her entrepreneurial journey has been an act of defiance, empowerment, and storytelling. We explore:

• How branding becomes a political act for Latina and minority-owned businesses
  

• The power of redefining wealth, success, and visibility through entrepreneurship
  

• Why investing in your brand is non-negotiable if you’re building a legacy of impact
  

• Why purpose-led business needs strategy, not just passion
  

• Tangible insights for changemakers ready to take their message seriously
  

Whether you’re a startup founder, creative, nonprofit leader, or seasoned entrepreneur - this episode is your reminder that branding isn’t about ego. It’s about credibility, impact, and giving your message the vessel it deserves. As Natalia explains in the episode, “If you took your business as seriously as you take your purpose, everything would change.”

About Natalia Gaitan: Natalia, founder and lead designer of Hola Luz Creative Studio, is a bold advocate for purpose-driven branding. As a Latina entrepreneur with a background in designing for Fortune 500 companies, Natalia has transformed her passion for storytelling, cultural connection, and design into a thriving creative studio that serves audacious, impact-driven founders and organizations. Her work focuses on helping businesses amplify their voices and create lasting legacies through strategic branding and web design.

Natalia’s journey—from building her business in a second language to stepping into leadership as a speaker and mentor—reflects her commitment to breaking barriers and empowering women of color and underrepresented communities. She believes that a brand is not just a business asset but a powerful tool for connection, belonging, and change.

Through Hola Luz Creative Studio, Natalia collaborates with clients to craft bold, authentic brands that inspire connection, elevate their visibility, and shine a light on their unique stories. With a blend of expertise, empathy, and cultural resonance, she’s on a mission to help entrepreneurs build brands that don’t just look good but also make an impact.

Connect with Natalia:

• Instagram: @holaluzcreative

• Website: www.holaluzcreative.com
  

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