Episodios

  • Love is blind & beautiful #selflove | MiniSolo
    Feb 25 2026

    Melanie just chatting about how love is blind and beautiful—sharing where she’s been in her self-love journey y más, all while driving (responsibly, of course).

    Qué piensan? 🤍 What do y’all think of these Mini Solo episodes?


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    13 m
  • The Man of Many Hats | Jose Quevedo'☆ Part 1
    Feb 19 2026

    ✧ Watch this conversation with Jose on YouTube!

    Melanie is joined by special guest Jose, an operational manager for Big T’s Pizza based in Southern California, for an honest and grounded conversation about discipline, work ethic, entrepreneurship, and personal growth.


    Jose shares what it’s really like working day-to-day in operations, managing people, and navigating responsibility in the food and service industry. Together, they talk about customer service, leadership, motivation, and the reality that success isn’t built overnight. The conversation also touches on loneliness in entrepreneurship, discipline through lifestyle changes, and why people often don’t see the lows behind the progress.


    Whether you’re building discipline, working toward freedom, or learning to stay consistent when motivation fades, this episode offers real-life lessons and perspective. 🎧


    ✧ EPISODE TIMESTAMPS

    0:00 – Intro

    0:40 – Day-to-day life in operations

    3:12 – Working in operations and responsibility

    6:33 – Workers slacking off…

    8:53 – Customer service lessons + three pillars in business

    12:47 – One lesson: learning to smile

    14:01 – Why entrepreneurship can feel lonely

    19:20 – The endgame is freedom

    20:20 – Pickleball buddies…

    24:40 – AI as the new therapist

    33:35 – The “try-hard” trade + weight loss discipline

    37:10 – Why motivation always dies out

    39:14 – No such thing as handouts

    43:00 – People don’t see the lows

    50:50 – Speed round questions

    54:35 – Outro


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    TikTok: @joseqoperator

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    ✧ Enjoying the show? Leave a rating and review on your podcast platform of choice — your feedback truly means the world. Gracias for tuning in to Hola Let’s Chat Podcast. — Melanie Huerta, Host ✨


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    55 m
  • Hola 2026: Reflection & Bittersweet '✧ | Solo Chat
    Jan 29 2026

    Melanie is back with the first solo episode of 2026, looking back on 2025 and reflecting on how it shaped her personal growth journey. Through affirmations, journaling prompts, and thoughtful reflections, this episode invites you to pause, realign, and step into the new year with intention.✨💫


    ✧ EPISODE TIMESTAMPS

    0:00 – Hola 2026

    2:22 – Bittersweet

    5:06 – 2025: Year of the Snake

    6:10 – 2026: Year of the Horse

    8:11 – 2026 Affirmations

    10:49 – Journaling + Reflections

    15:25 – Growth is ongoing

    20:00 – Everything is energy


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    Hasta luego, plebes—Host, Melanie Huerta


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    22 m
  • What drives creativity and purpose? | Michael Butorac'☆
    Jan 14 2026

    ✧ Watch this conversation with Michael on YouTube! Melanie is joined by special guest Michael Butorac, an entrepreneur and creative strategist, for a real conversation about creativity, career paths, and building connection through work and life.


    At the time of recording, Michael was working on marketing and creative projects with companies like Adobe and Disney, while also exploring music and personal storytelling. He shares how he balances creativity and strategy, works through the highs and lows, and stays grounded along the way.


    Whether you’re a creative, entrepreneur, or just figuring out your next move, this episode is full of honest insights and real-life lessons. 🎧


    EPISODE TIMESTAMPS

    0:00 – Intro + best impressions to kick things off

    2:41 – What sparks your creativity?

    8:04 – How outside noise and comparison affect us

    12:51 – Embracing the lows in your journey

    15:45 – Adobe career journey + marketing rant

    21:02 – Balancing it all: work, creativity, and life tips

    28:50 – Advice for creative entrepreneurs + travel recap

    31:40 – What helps you stay grounded?

    32:41 – Speed round

    37:04 – Outro


    FOLLOW MICHAEL

    Instagram: @mikethemollusk


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    ✧ Enjoying the show? Leave a rating and review on your podcast platform of choice—your feedback means the world!

    Gracias for tuning in to Hola Let’s Chat PodcastMelanie Huerta, Host


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    40 m
  • Rebranding MelCreations & Growth in the Quiet'✧ | Solo Chat
    Jul 17 2025

    Melanie is back with a solo episode—this time reflecting on the real, behind-the-scenes journey of rebranding her social media agency, MelCreations @melcreations After two weeks of diving deep into creative direction, clarity, and business growth, she’s sharing what it’s really like doing it all as a one-woman team.

    If you’re figuring things out, building something from scratch, or learning to trust your growth—even when no one else sees it yet—this one’s for you!


    ✧ EPISODE TIMESTAMPS

    0:00 - Intro & MelCreations rebrand

    7:17 - Personal Growth that’s not flashy but real

    17:12 - Outro & Final thoughts


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    ✧ Loving the episodes? Leave a rating or review—we’d love to hear your thoughts on Hola Let’s Chat! Gracias for tuning in. You’re so appreciated. Hasta luego, plebes— Host, Melanie Huerta

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    20 m
  • When Love Fades: Breakups, Self-Discovery & Healing | Albert Salmeron'☆
    Jul 2 2025

    Melanie is joined by special guest Albert Salmeron—Cal State Fullerton alum, accountant, creative, and aspiring entrepreneur—for a fun and deep conversation about relationships, breakups, creativity, and embracing life’s lessons.

    At the time of recording, Albert was working as an accountant and planning to launch future business ventures. He shares how he balances a structured career with creative hobbies like drawing, watching horror films, and reflecting on past experiences that shaped his view on love and self-growth.

    Whether you're going through a breakup, navigating love in your 20s/30s, or just want a good laugh with real talk—this episode is for you. 🎧


    ✧ EPISODE TIMESTAMPS

    0:00 – Who’s Albert?

    4:00 – We are all an artist

    4:54 – Top horror movies + thoughts on new ones

    9:07 – Speed round questions

    14:14 – Relationships: don’t do it!? #datingrant

    27:10 – Huge breakup with Britney

    34:06 – Love is a chemical

    37:52 – Biggest take on relationships

    43:11 – You need to be selfish #rant

    52:48 – Everything is a choice

    54:54 – All of life is a lesson

    56:02 – Outro


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    Instagram: @superkid707


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    ✧ Enjoying the show? Leave a rating and review—your feedback means the world! Gracias for tuning in to Hola Let’s Chat Podcast—Melanie Huerta, Host ✨

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    1 h y 3 m
  • The Struggles No One Talks About as a First-Gen Latina | Natalia Ramirez'☆
    Jun 25 2025

    Melanie is joined by special guest Natalia Ramirez—Cal State Fullerton alumna, Public Relations intern at Disneyland, and first-generation Latina creative—for an inspiring and honest conversation about navigating career paths, personal growth, and identity in your 20s.

    At the time of recording, Natalia was still a senior at CSUF working a different job—but as of the episode release, she’s proudly graduated and continuing her journey in PR at Disneyland and launching a freelance social media agency, Narami Media! @naramimedia

    Whether you're a first-gen student, content creator, or just figuring life out one step at a time—this episode is packed with wisdom, laughs, and real talk made for you. 🎧


    EPISODE TIMESTAMPS

    1:23 – Being a first-gen college student

    3:00 – "I watched more MTV than cartoons”

    9:00 – A major career challenge she’s overcome

    14:15 – Attending NY Fashion Week & traveling...

    31:50 – How Natalia has grown in her confidence

    37:50 – Her morning routine & staying grounded

    45:42 – What’s lacking in the communications industry?

    48:43 – Advice for building your personal brand

    52:33 – Balancing personal and professional life online

    54:26 – How personal relationships have impacted her career

    1:00:30 – The toll of having an insecure partner

    1:02:31 – Most important relationship lesson learned so far

    1:07:28 – Advice for women balancing career and romantic relationships

    1:10:29 – Compromise or understanding?

    1:13:26 – Speed round questions

    1:19:34 – Outro


    FOLLOW NATALIA RAMIREZ

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nataliaramirezz/

    Instagram: @nataliaamedia


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    ✧ Enjoying the show? Leave a rating and review—your feedback means the world! Gracias for tuning in to Hola Let’s Chat—Melanie Huerta, Host

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    1 h y 21 m
  • Self-Growth & Signs I can’t Ignore Lately | Solo Chat
    Jun 18 2025

    Melanie is back with a solo episode, diving into signs, self-awareness, and the power of slowing down.

    She’s been seeing angel numbers everywhere—especially on license plates. While she doesn’t take them too seriously, she enjoys reading into their meanings for fun and reflection. In this episode, she shares the top five angel numbers that keep showing up, what they represent, and how they’ve connected to her own growth journey.

    Melanie also opens up about what it’s been like to speak less, listen more, and take intentional pauses—something that’s helped her understand herself in deeper ways. She shares how she’s learned to see “no” not as rejection, but redirection from the highs and lows of the past year,

    This one’s for anyone who loves a little meaning in the everyday and is learning to trust their own process, one step at a time.


    ✧ EPISODE TIMESTAMPS

    0:00 - Intro

    4:00 - Angel numbers on license plates

    18:06 - Speaking less, listening more & learning to pause..

    27:48 - Accepting NO's as redirection

    35:50 - Outro


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    Thank you, gracias for listening to Hola Let’s Chat. I appreciate it so much. Hasta luego, plebes.—Host, Melanie Huerta


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    35 m