Ever wonder what happens when your biggest dream comes true…but your anxiety tags along for the ride? In this episode, Kristina Guerrero spills the sparkling Hollywood tea on landing her dream job at E! News, brushing elbows with stars like Brad Pitt, George Clooney, and Taylor Swift—and secretly battling imposter syndrome, self-doubt, and the occasional urge to puke on the red carpet.

With heartfelt honesty and plenty of laughs, Kristina shares how a small-town girl from Washington state ended up living the Hollywood life she’d always prayed for—and why even the most glamorous job can still leave you feeling like the world’s biggest fraud. It’s a story about chasing big dreams, wearing fabulous shoes, and finally realizing you do belong where you’ve always wanted to be.

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Remember dreaming that Ed McMahon would show up at your door with a giant check and balloons? Kristina Guerrero sure does — and in this funny, moving episode, she takes us back to the 90s, growing up in Sunnyside, WA, believing Publishers Clearing House might be the ticket out of poverty.

From sending off magazine sweepstakes entries to craving brown-bag lunches like the “rich kids,” Kristina shares the very real struggles of growing up poor, the hopes that fueled her hustle, and how chasing money (and Hollywood glam) couldn’t heal the wounds of feeling unworthy.

It’s a nostalgic blast of 90s pop culture, mixed with raw honesty, humor, and the wisdom of a woman who turned childhood grit into unstoppable ambition. Join KG for laughs, some tears, and a reminder that sometimes, the things we think will “save us” might not be what we really need after all.

🎈 Listen now for a story that’s part Ed McMahon, part cornflakes, and all heart.

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In this raw and emotional episode, Kristina Guerrero dives deep into one of the most pivotal chapters of her life.

Kristina opens up about growing up with a father who was charismatic and loving when sober but volatile and unpredictable when drunk. She recounts vivid childhood memories, from moments of tenderness to traumatic nights fleeing the house during violent outbursts. She shares how she learned to compartmentalize her pain, locking it away in hidden “boxes” that would later influence her own struggles with alcohol.

As Kristina reflects on her father’s death and funeral, she explores the complicated grief of mourning not only the man he was, but the relationship she never got to have. She candidly grapples with the haunting realization that despite all she knew about her father’s addiction, she still found herself following a similar path.

Through laughter, vulnerability, and powerful storytelling, Kristina examines how generational trauma, childhood wounds, and hidden shame can echo through our choices—and how facing those truths is essential to healing.

Tune in for an honest look at what it means to untangle the past, redefine family narratives, and forge a new path forward.

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