Keeping It Real

A podcast where I pour my heart out as I'm documenting my journey to becoming the first millionaire in my family. Come along for the ride as I cover all topics including the first gen college experience, being the daughter of Mexican Immigrant parents, dating, unplanned pregnancies, marriage, being an author and now business owner of Postres Cafe and Empresaria Society!

A year of blessings 08/30/2023

A year of blessings Welcome back to Keeping it Real by Gabriela M.C. this is the final episode of season 3! On this episode I share how I was able to align with my higher path in just one year and what each person that came into my life contributed to my journey in order to make that possible. Thank you for listening, sharing, and coming along the journey. I hope you find pieces of yourself and are brave enough to dream big with me! Los amo, nos vemos pronto. /episode/index/show/gabrielamcee/id/27892122

How Do You Do It all Gabby?! 08/23/2022

How Do You Do It all Gabby?! This has to be the most popular question I get: Gabby how on earth do you do it all? First of all, I don’t. But I have to admit, I do A LOT more than most people around me and that’s because I’ve been building the skills for years now. On this episode I’ll take you with me on the ride that it’s been to get here so you can get all the tea as to “How” I do it all. Like always, thank you for listening, sharing, and posting the podcast! Stay Connected: @gabrielamcee TikTok @gabrielamcee Instagram @gabrielamcee YouTube /episode/index/show/gabrielamcee/id/24148389

First Gen Guilt 01/30/2022

First Gen Guilt First episode of 2022 and we're getting right into the good stuff. The guilt we feel because of the perceived "better life" we have compared to our parents, or what I like to call "First Gen Guilt." Tune in to join the conversation about these experiences so many of us share in common and how we can live our best lives as we get through it all! For more content: TikTok: @gabrielamcee Instagram: @gabrielamcee YouTube: @gabrielamcee /episode/index/show/gabrielamcee/id/21946598

MY DEGREE FINALLY PAID OFF 03/03/2021

MY DEGREE FINALLY PAID OFF At one point I thought that my sociology was just what I ended up choosing in order to graduate from college to avoid disappointing my parents. Not until recently, after opening my own business, did I realize that my sociology degree set a strong foundation for everything I've accomplished thus far. Tune in for a more in-depth explanation and for strategies you too can use in your entrepreneurial aspirations :) /episode/index/show/gabrielamcee/id/18170636

Risking it All: A First Gen Latina's Perspective on Marriage and Business 08/29/2020

Risking it All: A First Gen Latina's Perspective on Marriage and Business Hi podcast fam! I missed being on here and I can say with about 70% confidence that I am getting my life together. (Watch life throw a curveball after this lol). On this episode I make a contrast between marriage and having your own business. Just remember that before you say "I do" and sign your life away, you make plans for YOUR life. /episode/index/show/gabrielamcee/id/15802424

Surviving a Pandemic 05/15/2020

Surviving a Pandemic Anxiety is at an all-time high right now and a lot more visible during this COVID-19 pandemic. Tune into this podcast to hear my thoughts on what you need to get through any crisis and how to prepare yourself to get past it successfully. Thank you for giving me your time and hope you're all staying safe! /episode/index/show/gabrielamcee/id/14432819

Why you're NOT making progress 03/10/2020

Why you're NOT making progress Welcome back! On this episode I go over the different reasons you are stuck in the same place every year and what you can finally do to change that. I make various references to the book "Atomic Habits," by James Clear in this podcast, and highly recommend it for anyone trying to make real and sustainable changes in their lives. Please remember to share this episode with someone you think will find it useful! /episode/index/show/gabrielamcee/id/13487372

Starting your own business-Phase 2 11/04/2019

Starting your own business-Phase 2 How to do market research: /episode/index/show/gabrielamcee/id/11905802

10 things I wish I knew BEFORE getting married 09/09/2019

10 things I wish I knew BEFORE getting married If you're in a committed relationship and thinking of signing a legally-binding federal form please listen to this podcast first :) /episode/index/show/gabrielamcee/id/11187056

I'M AFRAID OF FAILING TOO 06/25/2019

I'M AFRAID OF FAILING TOO FEAR unfortunately will stop us from doing most of what will bring us the biggest joy in our lives. Fear is a good thing. It's supposed to keep us safe, but too many times we will also let it keep us from trying to do something different, new or exciting. Don't let fear keep you from exploring new things or ideas. There's incredible things waiting for you on the other side of fear :) /episode/index/show/gabrielamcee/id/10278575

Tips for Reducing Anxiety 05/29/2019

Tips for Reducing Anxiety Welcome back to another episode! Thank you for tuning in and sharing this podcast with your friends and family. Mental health is a very personal thing, and although I'm open about it, I understand that many of you are not and that is okay. Don't feel obligated to be vocal about your struggles with everyone, but do reach out when you feel you are struggling to cope. It's something we all deal with in one way or another. Sending you all a big hug and lots of positive vibes. /episode/index/show/gabrielamcee/id/9960677

Fraud at UCLA? 03/14/2019

Fraud at UCLA? This episode is on the "Varsity Blues" scandal that involves prestigious universities across the U.S. As an alumni, it hit home for me and well here we are. Thank you for listening and sharing the podcast! /episode/index/show/gabrielamcee/id/8997926

CHISME TIME 03/06/2019

CHISME TIME Just wanted to take a moment and thank you all for tuning in and sharing the podcast. I'm humbled that you guys are interested in what I'm up to and I really hope this podcast is adding to your growth or entertaining you and helping you keep your mind off of things at least for a little while. God bless! /episode/index/show/gabrielamcee/id/8894081

Starting your own business 02/12/2019

Starting your own business Thank you for subscribing and sharing this podcast, it means the world to me :) If you are opening a business that requires a store front, go to the City Hall of that particular City and get zoning information. Give them the address of the location you would like to open your business at and make sure it's an approved business for ZONE before you sign a lease of any kind. If it's not an approved business for that zone, they will give you further instructions and you can go from there. /episode/index/show/gabrielamcee/id/8616971

Battle of the Sexes 01/19/2019

Battle of the Sexes Most* women aren't complicated, it's just that most* men aren't emotionally developed. Super important episode on communication and how we can help reduce the gender gap in emotional intelligence. /episode/index/show/gabrielamcee/id/8313794

Closing Thoughts for 2018 12/26/2018

Closing Thoughts for 2018 Thank you for coming along with me through this podcast in 2018. This episode is super intimate and REAL and I hope I can continue to share and empower all of you in the coming year. God bless you all and best wishes for 2019! /episode/index/show/gabrielamcee/id/8045642

Lovers and Friends 12/08/2018

Lovers and Friends Attraction, romanticism, and friendship are all important aspects of what makes up a long-term relationship or marriage. Have you ever stopped to think, "what does a successful marriage look like?" Do most people actually marry their best friend? Tune in to hear my thoughts on this whole concept of being lovers and friends! /episode/index/show/gabrielamcee/id/7844528

Confidence boost anyone? 11/29/2018

Confidence boost anyone? "Be confident! Own it! Believe in yourself!" is what I hear every other successful person say, but how does that actually happen? What can I do on a daily basis that will make me a more confident person? On this episode I discuss some specific strategies to help you gain more confidence in order to have a better quality of life. Thank you for tuning in! /episode/index/show/gabrielamcee/id/7725410

Balancing my way to $1MIL 11/02/2018

Balancing my way to $1MIL People always ask me "how do you do it all?" because they have this perception that I have it all figured out. On this episode I spill the truth and it may not be what you expect to hear. Thank you for tuning in and sharing! Gracias de todo Corazon! /episode/index/show/gabrielamcee/id/7413866

Why dating is hard for Mexicans Part 2 10/02/2018

Why dating is hard for Mexicans Part 2 What does the invention of the wheel have to do with the dating scene? How is technology related to our dating lives and what are the different ways we are all impacted by this? These are conversations you can start having with friends and family, and get their thoughts on how our world is changing every day. Tune in to hear my thoughts and observations on why dating is hard for all of us! /episode/index/show/gabrielamcee/id/7118556

Side hustles and why you need one 09/05/2018

Side hustles and why you need one More and more people today are turning to side hustles as an extra source of income. Side hustles can come from anywhere. These are things you may already be doing on a regular basis but just haven't thought about how to monetize them. /episode/index/show/gabrielamcee/id/7011465

THE LIFE CHANGING MANICURE 08/09/2018

THE LIFE CHANGING MANICURE Think about the moments that have changed the direction of your life. Did you ever think that going to get a manicure could be one of them? Well that is exactly what happened to me. I started with a podcast a year ago and today I'm being asked to speak in front of thousands of people. Tune in to hear how an ordinary day while getting a manicure was part of the magic that made it all happen /episode/index/show/gabrielamcee/id/6905180

Hiring a Nanny? 07/24/2018

Hiring a Nanny? Many people worry about having it all together; good grades, a clean house, gym routine, good hair, and so much more. The reality is, you cannot do it all on your own! Hiring help, buying a dishwasher, and asking for help from your partner, are all ways to help you manage all the things life throws at you. Take a deep breath and relax. We are all going through it. /episode/index/show/gabrielamcee/id/6847703

WHY DATING IS HARD FOR MEXICANS 07/19/2018

WHY DATING IS HARD FOR MEXICANS Dating is a tough thing to navigate on its own, but dating as a child of immigrant parents is a whole other monster. Growing up with two different sets of ideals that often times clash can make it incredibly difficult to go through life, let alone date. Dating is such a big part of people's lives and on this episode I explore the different factors that make it difficult for anyone to date; cultural expectations, gender roles, faith, social media, and much more. /episode/index/show/gabrielamcee/id/6827096

NO ONE IS LISTENING! 06/23/2018

NO ONE IS LISTENING! SERIOUSLY. If there is one thing you want to do is listen to this podcast episode. You will thank yourself for it. I promise. /episode/index/show/gabrielamcee/id/6735521

Sunshine and Anxiety 06/01/2018

Sunshine and Anxiety On this episode I share my own struggles with mental illness. I focus on General Anxiety Disorder and Post-Partum Depression. It's important for us to take care of our mental health as much as our physical health. It's okay not to be okay and putting yourself first is the most self-less thing you can do. Thank you for tuning in! Los quiero mucho :) /episode/index/show/gabrielamcee/id/6656785

My Journey To Social Work 05/05/2018

My Journey To Social Work I realize that I may repeat some things I've said about my experience as a social worker or about my grad school program, but in this episode I go into way more detail as how I ended up in this field. Please share this episode with anyone who wants to know more about social work and about graduate school in general. Thank you for sharing and subscribing. It really means the world to me! God bless you all. /episode/index/show/gabrielamcee/id/6558967

Post Grad Life! 04/13/2018

Post Grad Life! Post grad life anxiety is a real thing! It can start as early as your freshman year in high school, and even in graduate school, it can still keep you up at night. Knowing what you want to do next at any stage in your life is nerve wrecking, but RELAX! You got this! Life has a way of getting you where you need to be but sometimes it takes a little bit of patience and a lot of faith! Thanks for tuning in and sharing this podcast! It means everything to me /episode/index/show/gabrielamcee/id/6476204

HATERS & CHISME 03/08/2018

HATERS & CHISME On this podcast I explore the different ways we learn to identify specific kinds of people who become toxic or a "hater" to us. It's important for you to know who is taking away from you, who isn't clapping when you're winning, and how to finally break free from and/or create healthy boundaries. Thank you to everyone who shares, listens, and subscribes! /episode/index/show/gabrielamcee/id/6342224

Sex on Ash Wednesday 02/16/2018

Sex on Ash Wednesday On this episode I talk about my thoughts on Ash Wednesday and what I really think it's about. Being raised by a very religious Catholic woman definitely had an impact on my faith and were I am in life now . Tune in to hear my thoughts on how I think it can hurt your growth as a person if you get too caught up in the details. Don't forget to live life and be happy! Thank you for sharing and subscribing. Love you all! /episode/index/show/gabrielamcee/id/6266780

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