Welcome back to Minding Her Own Business, today we’re talking about one of the most relatable topics for women in their thirties: the absolute chaos of modern dating. This is an honest breakdown on what works (and what definitely doesn't), why is it important to have clarity about what you want, and that the right person will show up when you're actually working on becoming your best self.

In this conversation:

• Dating in your thirties means everyone's in wildly different places; some have kids, some are divorced, and income gaps between potential partners can be massive for the first time in your life
• The pandemic created a weird dating fatigue where people are craving human connection but are so burned out by casual dating culture that they've stopped putting themselves out there
• Actions speak louder than words. If you're always initiating conversations and making plans, pull back and see if they match your energy before assuming they're equally interested
• Online dating apps are going out of style as people seek more intentional connections through social clubs, coffee meetups, and platforms that skip the endless swiping and set you up on actual dates
• You can't truly test a relationship until you've seen how someone processes conflict and deals with hard emotions: avoiding difficult conversations creates toxic patterns
• Personality compatibility, shared values, and aligned life goals matter more than physical attraction or financial status when building something that actually lasts

You'll walk away with a framework for evaluating compatibility beyond surface-level attraction, permission to stop dating when you're not ready instead of forcing it, and the confidence to have honest conversations about values and goals early on without scaring people away, plus the reminder that you deserve someone who puts in the same energy you do.

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Welcome back to Minding Her Own Business. In this episode we’re diving into one of the most polarizing topics in business right now: artificial intelligence. What it really means for your career, how to use it, and the uncomfortable truth: you've been training AI with your data for years. We’re also going to break down the practical realities of leveraging AI as your competitive advantage while staying aware of the legal gray areas, ethical considerations, and the difference between using AI smartly versus using it sloppily.

In this conversation:

• AI isn't replacing jobs, it's replacing people who refuse to learn how to use it as a competitive advantage in their careers
• You've been training AI and giving away your data for free for years through Amazon, Spotify, Instagram, and every online platform you touch
• The biggest risk isn't using AI, it's using it sloppily without checking output quality or understanding when you're sharing proprietary information
• AI forces you to think critically and ask better questions instead of just memorizing information or going through repetitive motions
• The global workforce is now truly borderless, which means top talent can live anywhere and companies can source skills from anywhere at different price points
• Using AI for therapy, love advice, or medical guidance is a dangerous gray area; it mirrors your own biases back to you and shouldn't replace professional help

If you're ready to stop being scared of AI and start using it strategically, this episode is for you. You'll walk away with a clear understanding of where AI fits ethically in your workflow, how to protect yourself from legal and professional risks when using these tools, and the mindset shift to see AI as your competitive edge rather than your replacement, plus the honest truth about what you're trading when you input your data into these platforms.

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Welcome back to Minding Her Own Business. Today's a special solo episode where I'm pulling back the curtain on why this podcast exists, what "minding her own business" really means, and how I went from being the kid told to stay quiet to building a community for women who refuse to be put in a box. This is Season 2's kickoff, and it's time you knew the real story.

In this episode:

• The three powerful meanings behind "Minding Her Own Business" and how a phrase once seen as dismissive or negative was transformed into a philosophy for living authentically.
• Why taking a year off Instagram as a content creator wasn't career suicide, it was the reset that saved my integrity and sanity
• How the pressure to perform a "perfect life" on social media was creating a version of myself I didn't recognize, and the moment I decided to delete the app
• Why doing "all the things" is actually your superpower and the liberation that comes from being a multi-hyphenate woman who refuses to niche down
• How to build a business and brand that respects your privacy while still showing up authentically for your audience
• Why this podcast exists as a safe space for the messy middle, where you're supposed to have it all figured out but you're still scared as hell

If you're tired of performative success content and ready for real talk about building a life that's actually yours, this episode is for you. Here I’ll tell you my journey from being told to stay quiet as a child, to building a platform that celebrates unfiltered voices and proves that your "too much" is exactly what someone else needs to hear, and that you don't need anyone's permission to take up space. You'll walk away with permission to stop performing, clarity on how to protect your peace while building in public, and the reminder that being multi-faceted isn't a liability, it's your competitive advantage. Plus, you'll understand why this community exists: not just as a podcast, but as the safe space you wished you had when you were going through it.

Let's Connect!
Website: https://www.victoriamariscal.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_mindingherownbusiness/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-m-mariscal/