Coffee and Charlas

Coffee and Charlas
Podcast Description
Real talk, one cup at a time. ☕
Join host Nelia, a Marine veteran, mom, and resilient soul, as she dives into authentic conversations about growth, resilience, and life’s journeys. From inspiring personal stories to meaningful discussions with incredible guests, this podcast is your cozy corner for honest dialogue and connection.
Whether you’re here for motivation, laughs, or a moment of reflection, pour yourself a cup, pull up a chair, and let’s chat.
🎙️ New episodes every week!
#CoffeeAndCharlas | #RealTalk
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast focuses on themes of personal growth, resilience, and the complexities of life, with episodes such as a deep dive into weight-loss surgery and mindset transformation with Gianny Bond, and navigating career and motherhood with Michelle Santana, showcasing how to overcome challenges and find balance in various life stages.

Real talk, one cup at a time. ☕
Join host Nelia, a Marine veteran, mom, and resilient soul, as she dives into authentic conversations about growth, resilience, and life’s journeys. From inspiring personal stories to meaningful discussions with incredible guests, this podcast is your cozy corner for honest dialogue and connection.
Whether you’re here for motivation, laughs, or a moment of reflection, pour yourself a cup, pull up a chair, and let’s chat.
🎙️ New episodes every week!
#CoffeeAndCharlas | #RealTalk
In this episode of Coffee & Charlas, Nelia sits down with cybersecurity powerhouse Jaide Vargas — a proud Mexican-American, Navy veteran, Latina trailblazer, and mamá. From her roots to her rise as a Cybersecurity Engineering Manager, Jaide shares how she’s breaking barriers while staying grounded in her “why.”
You’ll hear them unpack everything from cultural resilience to navigating male-dominated spaces in tech, plus how Jaide’s identity fuels her purpose. It’s a beautiful mix of heart, hustle, and heritage.
☕✨ Topics we get into:
Being first-gen and navigating expectations
Resilience and healing from generational patterns
Cybersecurity roles and leadership
What it means to be a “Cyber Jefa”
The power of saying “no” and carving your own path
Motherhood, authenticity, and showing up with purpose
🎧 Pour your cafecito and get ready for a charla that feels like soul food.

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