9: When Choosing You Makes You the Villain (Good.)

9: When Choosing You Makes You the Villain (Good.)

Author: Vanessa Ruiz December 3, 2025 Duration: 26:56
Step into your villain era, Doll — the era where you stop shrinking, stop apologizing, and stop carrying relationships, friendships, and dynamics that drain the life out of you.
This episode of Unicorns Do Exist is for the woman who’s tired of being the “nice girl,” exhausted from people-pleasing, and so done abandoning herself just to be liked.
Inside this episode, we dive into:
✨ How choosing yourself triggers people (and why that’s a good thing)
✨ The shift from victim mentality to main-character energy
✨ Dark feminine power + self-trust
✨ The freedom that comes with letting people think whatever they want
✨ Why your “villain era” is actually your rebirth 

If you’ve been craving a podcast that mixes self-love, shadow work, confidence, healing, and a little dark humor with Latina sass… Doll, you just found your show.

You’re not being mean.
You’re not being dramatic.
You’re not being selfish.
You’re finally choosing YOU — and that’s what unleashes your power.

🎧 Hit play.
 🌪️ Step into your villain era.
 🦄 And when you’re done, send me a unicorn so I know you’re listening.
@unicornsdoexistpod

And because magic moves fast around here…
I just dropped a brand-new 7-Day Dark Feminine eBook in my Stand Store — the perfect companion to this episode and the “Damn Unicorn Magic” episode.  

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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20: You Are the Superpower: The Mindset Women Need in 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:37
If you listen to ONE episode this year, let it be this one — because this is the kind of message that flips a switch in your brain and changes your entire life.In this episode, we break down the unstoppable, unapologetic…
19: Galantine's, Growth & Girl Gangs: Building Your Unicorn Village [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:44
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18: A Day in the Life of a Unicorn [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:14
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17: Alcohol, Weed & the Lies We Were Told (Latina Truth Talk Gaby) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:42
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16: Pain Is a Catalyst: Waking Up in a World That Was Never Okay [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:49
This episode is an honest one.We’re talking about what’s happening in the United States right now, why it feels so heavy, and why this moment isn’t new — it’s just finally being seen. And instead of spiraling into fear o…
15: The Attraction Problem No One Wants to Admit [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:48
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14: Dating With No Intention (Yes, I Said That) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:46
In this episode of Unicorns Do Exist, Vanessa gets radically honest about why she’s dating without intention—and why it’s been the healthiest decision she’s ever made.This is a deep, unfiltered conversation about love, m…
13: New Year, One Magical Word [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:27
New year. New word. Same real, unfiltered me. In this episode, Vanessa reflects on heartbreak, grief, missed flights, mom guilt, starting over, and why even your messiest moments are still part of your magic. This is abo…