Una Preguntita | Big Questions, Better Connections
Ever feel like you’re thriving in one area but Googling “how to adult” in the rest? Welcome to Una Preguntita—a podcast where curiosity meets growth.
Your Texa-rican host, Zulean Cruz-Díaz, helps young professionals navigate life’s twists and turns. Every week, she dives into the questions that help you understand yourself, connect with others, and prepare you for your future.
From emotional intelligence, to workplace dynamics, and handling tough conversations, this is your go-to spot for real talk, practical tools, and big growth. Grab tu cafecito, and tune in.
Episodes
29 episodes
“They’d fall apart without me” — The lie we tell ourselves
You’re working hard, doing all the “right” things… but something still feels off.Your boss’s decisions don’t make sense.You’re exhausted but it’s still not enough. And now you’re supposed to understand workplace “politics” ...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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15:58
Stop Pushing, Start Choosing: Resiliency with My Digital Nomad Tío Elmer Díaz
“Dale, keep going, you got this!” We’ve all heard it. And at times, we need it, but at times… my Tío Elmer says, this might actually be holding us back.In this episode, I sit down with Elmer Díaz—an engineer turned digital...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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36:32
Is failure real? How to reframe our disappointments
What if everything you’ve been calling ‘failure’ isn’t actually real? In this episode, Zulean dissects where expectations come from, why disappointments hit hard, and how to stop measuring ourselves by old rules. Want to...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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14:49
Everything is scary… with Guillermo Alonso Bautista- Ramirez
Amigui, honestly, believing in yourself sounds easy until you actually have to do it... 👀Those moments when you’re doubting everything but still have to keep moving... Yeah, we’re diving into it.In this episode, I’m sitti...
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Season 25
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Episode 2
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31:31
Well-th Over Wealth: Rethinking Money with Dina Sabnani
What if wealth wasn’t just about money? In this episode of Una Preguntita, I sit down with my friend, speaker, and healer Dina Sabnani—The Joy Activator—to explore her refreshing take on “Well-th”: happiness, health, and abundance....
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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44:40
Season 2 Sneak Peek: The Leadership Advice Nobody Gives You
Ramping up for season 2. Who dis? ¡Hola amigui! Your girl is BACK and ready to kick off season 2 of Una Preguntita! 🎉As I'm about to hit the big 3-0, I'm dedicating this whole season to the lessons that have shaped me—both in...
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Season 2
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4:45
Curiosity Over Clapbacks: How to Navigate Spicy Conversations with Abigail Arnold
Amigui, have you ever been in a conversation where you feel your whole body say, “¡Ay no! They are COMPLETELY wrong,” and all you wanted to do was clap back? This one’s for you. What if curiosity—not being right—wa...
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Episode 22
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24:37
Outgrowing the You That Got You Here with Marsha Terry
Amigui… you ever get that weird "off" feeling? Like your calendar's full, your checklist's poppin', pero something feels... automatic? Like you're just going through the motions?In this episode, I sit down with my friend Marsha Terry—a m...
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Episode 21
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28:51
Why Your Circle—Not Just Your Résumé—Is Key to Career Growth with Leomi Lott
If “networking” has ever felt fake, forced, or just not your thing, this one’s for you amigui. I sat down with Leomi Lott—project manager, deep thinker, and people-first leader—to talk about what ambition looks like when it...
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25:08
Feeling Stuck? Skip the 10-Year Plan—Try This Instead
Feeling stuck again? Like you’re ready for a change but every next step feels like pressure, not clarity? I’ve been there. This week, I’m walking you through a 3-step process that helped me stop spiraling and actually m...
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Episode 19
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12:45
We’re Doing It Wrong? Letting Go of Hustle Culture with Naomi Cambridge
In this special crossover episode of Una Preguntita and Notes & Quotes, hosts Zulean Cruz-Díaz and Naomi Cambridge unpack harmful social norms we’ve been taught to follow—like “your worth is tied to your productivity” and ...
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Episode 18
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31:30
Why You’re Always Tired & Off | The Power of Reflection
If you’ve been running on autopilot, low on energy, and quietly wondering, “Wait—how did I even get here?”… this one’s for you.In this episode, we unpack why reflection isn’t fluffy—it’s foundational for real personal g...
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Episode 17
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14:08
But Did You Die? Navigating Uncertainty and Change with Deidra Johnson
In this episode, I sit down with Deidra Johnson, the brainstorm buddy you didn’t know you needed. We talk about how to shift your mindset when everything feels blurry, how to get out of black/white thinking, and why your next move doesn’t have ...
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Episode 16
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28:46
Fix Miscommunication Fast: 7 Steps to Be Understood in Any Conversation
✨Say it Right: How to be Heard live workshop 👉 Sign up hereDo you ever walk away from a conversation thinking, “Wait… that’s not what I meant”? You’re not al...
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Episode 15
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Tired of Not Being Heard at Work? Here’s What to Do
✨Say it Right: How to be Heard virtual course 👉 Sign up hereYou’ve got good ideas. Great ones, actually.So why does it feel like no one hears you—until som...
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Episode 14
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15:27
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Struggling to Communicate? Understand Your Talk Type to Master Conversations and Boost Leadership
In this episode, Zulean dives into the four main communication styles, (aka: "Talk Types"), that influence how we show up in conversations and connect with others. Whether you're a Thoughtful Overthinker, Social Butterfly, a Quiet S...
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Episode 13
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19:48
Micromanaging Is Out. Here’s What New Managers Actually Need
When you’re promoted into a leadership role, no one tells you that being good at your job doesn’t automatically make you good at managing people. In this episode, Zulean joins the We Are For Good pod to break down ...
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Episode 12
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30:10
Want to Be Heard? Confidence Gets You In, Charisma Makes You Matter
Confidence doesn’t come first—action does. In this episode, you and I talk about why taking messy, imperfect steps is the real way to figure out your direction and grow into your confidence. Once you’re in motion, that’s when communica...
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Episode 11
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19:02
Handle Tough Conversations Like a Pro—So You Can Lead Boldly Without Freezing or Avoiding It- Hervin Antonio Hidalgo
Ever replay a tough convo in your head 100 times, only to freeze or avoid it IRL? You’re not the only one, amigui. In this episode, ZERA leadership coach Hervin Antonio Hidalgo joins Zulean to break down...
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Episode 10
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24:11
Want to Grow? Here’s Why Skipping the Reflection Step Is Slowing You Down
In this episode, we’re hitting pause—not to rest, but to think. If you’re a high-achieving amigui always on the go, this one’s for you. Zulean breaks down a powerful 3-step reflection process that’ll help you check in with ...
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Episode 9
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18:01
Overwhelmed? Here’s How to Drop the Right Things
Have you ever felt like you’re doing everything and still somehow falling behind? Like, you know you’re stretched too thin, but the idea of dropping something makes you low-key panic? Same, amigui. We’re getting re...
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Episode 8
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15:39
Worker to Leader: How to Lead with Empathy and Still Drive Results
At work, you crushed it as an individual contributor, but now you're leading a team (?!)—and no one gave you a manual. Suddenly, you're responsible for people, decisions, and dynamics that feel completely different from what you were doing befo...
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Episode 7
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18:59
Lost, Tired, Stuck? There's a Disconnect—Here’s How to Fix It.
Why is there a gap between what we claim is important to us and where we actually put our time and energy? You’re not alone. In this pod, we’re diving into why the disconnect between our values and our daily actions might be leaving us exhauste...
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Episode 6
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26:03
Breaking the Self-Doubt Cycle: You’re Closer Than You Think
Why does it feel like confidence is something you have to earn—even after putting in the work? This week, we’re breaking down self-doubt, getting real about what’s holding us back, and shifting how we see ourselves. Because the truth i...
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Episode 5
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27:07
Want to Thrive? Stop Ignoring Emotional Intelligence. Here’s How to Master It
Ever find yourself regretting something you said, or wish you handled a situation differently? In this episode of Una Preguntita, Zulean dives into emotional intelligence—the real secret sauce behind career success and building strong ...
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Episode 4
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14:47