11: Everything Happens for a Reason (Even This Mess)

11: Everything Happens for a Reason (Even This Mess)

Author: Vanessa Ruiz December 18, 2025 Duration: 40:19
In this episode, Vanessa shares the full story of her Mexico City trip — the good, the bad, and the not-so-funny-but-somehow-still-funny parts life likes to throw in when you least expect it.

What starts as a trip rooted in faith, intention, and joy quickly turns into missed plans, chaos, emotional spirals, and an unexpected loss that puts everything into perspective. Vanessa opens up about grief, missing home, motherhood, heartbreak, and what it feels like when life humbles you in real time.

This episode is dedicated to her friend Rob — a beautiful soul, a jokester, and the kind of person who showed up for others and quite literally left this world laughing.

It’s honest. It’s messy. It’s emotional.
 And it’s a reminder that healing isn’t linear, plans fall apart, and being alive is still the biggest blessing of all.

Listen if you’ve ever laughed through pain, cried through gratitude, or tried to find meaning without forcing it.

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Vanessa is a lot of things: a first-generation Latina, a single mom, a life coach, and someone who’s learned that healing isn't a quiet, polite process. In Unicorns Do Exist, she brings all those identities to the microphone, creating a space that feels like a candid conversation with a close friend who’s been through it. You’ll hear her break down stigmas around mental health and share stories of heartbreak not as endings, but as turning points. The real talk here is grounded in the belief that owning every part of your journey-the messy, the painful, the glorious-is where true transformation begins. This podcast is a blend of personal journal, cultural commentary, and coaching sessions, all woven together with what she calls 'cheesemé'-that perfect mix of heartfelt cheese and spicy truth. Episodes dive into the realities of building a life on your own terms, especially for those who’ve ever felt marginalized or told they were "too much." It’s about finding the high vibes without bypassing the hard work, and the glow-up that comes from radical self-acceptance. Tuning in, you’re not just getting advice; you’re getting a companion for the ride, a reminder that your unique magic isn't just a fantasy-it's your real, undeniable power waiting to be claimed.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 22

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