This week’s episode gets heavy, but it needs to.I talk about the vibe at the Pink Motel, the Chopped & Dropped show, and what I witnessed Saturday — a moment that hit hard and stayed with me. I dive into the emotional weight of seeing ICE activity that close to home, what it’s doing to communities, and how sharing it on social media led to conversations, reactions… and some backlash.Sunday and Monday brought protests, and now we’re seeing National Guard and Marine presence in our own neighborhoods. I get real about what it means to post, to speak up, and to fight for people who can’t.Here’s the truth:You can’t be about the culture if you don’t support its people.You can’t ride for the art, the cars, the food, the music, and then stay silent when the very people behind it are under attack.This hits especially close for me as someone from an immigrant family. My Ring app has been blowing up with ICE sightings in my area — markets, churches, even people’s front doors at 5am. That’s not safety. That’s terror.We also touch on California’s SB 54 — the sanctuary state law meant to protect people — and why it's more important than ever to know your rights and protect your communities.If what I’m saying offends you or makes you uncomfortable, then maybe this isn’t the space for you. But if you’re ready to fight the good fight — even when it’s hard, even when it costs you followers or so-called “friends” — then you’re exactly who this is for.Use your voice. Speak up. And fuck the fear.Stay Golden y'all 💜🎙️💬 Drop your thoughts in the comments.👍 Like, subscribe, and share if this hit home.📢 Use your voice — fight for those who can’t.#ImmigrationRights #StopICE #SanctuaryState #SB54 #LosAngelesActivism #UndocumentedAndUnafraid #PodcastForChange #LatinxVoices #NoHumanIsIllegal #JusticeForImmigrants #ICEinLA #RealTalkPodcast #VoiceForTheVoiceless #FightTheGoodFight #SpeakUp #CaliforniaPolitics #WeAreLA #RingCameraFootage #UseYourVoice #LowriderCommunitySubscribe Today & follow on IGhttps://www.instagram.com/rtm.pod/

In this episode, I reflect on a weekend that served as a powerful reminder to live with intention and take bold steps forward. From celebrating Gabe’s incredible achievement—finishing his pediatric fellowship—to witnessing the brilliant Allan Peters double down on his personal brand, I couldn’t ignore the message the universe was sending me: it’s time to bet on myself.

We talk about what it means to add life to your days, why saying yes to something outside your comfort zone can be the best decision you ever make, and the importance of putting yourself on your to-do list. This episode is about momentum, self-worth, and catching those signs when life nudges you forward—especially when the next step could finally mean monetizing what you love.

This week, I recap attending 240 Tuesday and reflect on a cool moment where JLO showed love to me and the podcast — a reminder to celebrate the little wins. From there, I dig into the pressures of social media and the trap of trying to "keep up with the Joneses" while everyone’s out here curating perfect lives.

We explore the 4C model of authenticity — a psychological framework that helps define what it really means to stay true to yourself in a world that constantly challenges that. I break down the four outer points: Change, Individual, Social, and Stability — and how they connect with Consistency, Conformity, Continuity, and Connection. It’s all about navigating life’s curveballs while staying grounded in who you are.

I wrap up with today’s words of wisdom:
“Authenticity doesn’t guarantee everyone will like you — it guarantees that YOU will like you.”
And we close with a gem from Mel Robbins: the “Let Them” theory — because not everything deserves your energy.Stay Golden y'all 💜🎙️