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Life Against The Current is about stories and truths that go against traditions, societal norms, family/friend's opinions, a boss' suggestion -- anything against the grain. We focus on the atypical parts of stories showcasing that non-traditional and unconventional paths that led to something successfully. This show is driven by two twenty-something year olds on a quest for non-traditional and unconventional avenues for success while making our way through the world. Elaine Vargas - Founder ...
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Guess who’s back?! The LATC Team is back and ready to get into the swing of things. In this episode, as the title suggests, we’ll be talking about where the *beep* we were, what happened to Life Against The Current, and where we’re headed. We know it’s been a while since you’ve heard from us (and for that we are deeply sorry). Because we last recor…
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Living, Working and Networking Purposefully (Ft. Quinn Tempest)
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"What impact do I want to make in my life? What is the deeper "why" that drives me? These are some of the questions Quinn Tempest, digital marketing guru, keynote speaker, entrepreneur and Founder of "#CreateYourPurpose", asked herself during a very pivotal moment in her life as she transitioned from a job to a purposeful career and life. In this e…
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Evolving into a Team in My Marriage (Ft. Hugo Torres)
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What’s a sacrifice you’ve done for your partner? Did you challenge any societal norms with this sacrifice? In this episode of LATC, Hugo Torres talks about overcoming a few cultural obstacles his decision of being a stay-at-home dad to let his wife pursue her career brought to their lives. They actually do this interchangeably every few years and e…
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When an Accident Leads to an Inspiring Job (Ft. Chanel Masses)
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How do you move forward when your health is in jeopardy? After thinking she’d never be able to walk again, Chanel Masses found help through yoga. Now, she spreads the hopes that yoga gave her to anyone she can.
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Animals Are Here With Us, Not For Us (Ft. Amy Sevilla-Parrales)
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Is being Hispanic and leading a plant-based life an oxymoron? What is it really like to switch to plants when your culture is meat-based? On the first episode of season 2, we turn to Amy Sevilla-Parrales to answer this question. After transitioning from meat to vegetarianism, and finally just to plants, she describes the rewards and challenges of h…
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Season 1 Finale: What Has Been, What Is, and What’s to Come for LATC
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With the end of LATC’s first season, the girls are back together! Elaine and Alexandra give a recap of the season, answer listener questions, and talk about what’s to come, all on this special episode. We’ll be highlighting our favorite moments from each episode and lessons we’ve learned from podcasting. We’ll also be talking about something really…
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Internet of Things? More like Internet of money! Meet Marcy Chavez, your non-traditional millennial. Marcy’s story is about realizing school wasn’t really for her after meeting her mentor, and together, being on the road to building a six-figure passive income. She also talks about perception and reality within her family, and the importance of ali…
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Do you believe or stand by something your friends and family aren't particularly fond of? Victor and I discuss his journey as a conservative -- even while living in one of the most conservative states: Texas. *Life Against The Current does not take a stand on any political matters. The ideas in this episode are not representative of the Life Agains…
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“90% of our graduates are already employed” says the dean of the Barbara’s university. Well, what if you’re one of the 10% of those who come college graduation day didn’t have a job secured. Or, what if your first job out of college takes months to arrive, and it’s not what you expected? Well, this is Barbara Estrada. But, don’t worry, there’s defi…
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Hannah, a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer and former Fulbright Teaching Assistant, shares how she learned the need to let go of labels for herself and get out of her comfort zone when traveling through Eastern Europe and Eurasia.
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Ricky not only shares his Life Against The Current story which includes swimming through a dysfunctional family where he had to pay a mortgage at just 16 years old, to creating a healthy and beautiful family of his own, but also conveys powerful insights on how to live through the strong currents of life.…
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Meet Randy! From coming-out in a time where it wasn’t as social empowering as it is now, going to a non-traditional university, to identifying his true passion after his degree.
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Meet Alexandra — Editor in Chief and Coordinator of Life Against The Current
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From breaking-through a toxic relationship, to traveling the world all while juggling several significant projects. Meet Alexandra — Editor in Chief and Coordinator of Life Against The Current.
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Meet Elaine — Founder and Creator of Life Against The Current
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From delivering her resume and getting hired on the spot, managing a team at just 20 years old in a male-dominated industry, to working at a state agency without a 4-year degree. Meet Elaine, founder and creator of Life Against The Current.
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Hahaaa! Our FIRST episode has finally arrived and we could not be any more excited. Here, you’ll learn the who, when, where, how and the WHY Life Against The Current was thought of and created. Enjoy!
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Ever done something that went against the norm of a cookie-cutter life? Or chose a career totally out of your comfort zone and made it WORK (and actually love it)? Well then you need to listen to this! Life Against The Current’s official trailer!
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