Have a Cup of Johanny
Where every "oops" is a gateway to "aha!" Join Johanny Ortega, the dynamic host of this one-woman show, as she takes you on a journey through the transformative power of self-reflection and learning from mistakes. In Have a Cup of Johanny Podcast, Johanny shares her personal experiences, from embarrassing moments to life-altering missteps, and shows you how to pivot and thrive through adversity. Each episode is packed with valuable insights and practical tips for self-improvement and personal growth that you can apply in all aspects of your life. Whether you're looking to boost your resilience, enhance your communication skills, or simply find inspiration, this podcast is your go-to source for motivation and empowerment. Don't miss out on these inspiring and actionable episodes to help you turn every setback into a stepping stone to success!
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 20 minutes
- Episodes
- 164
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Learning to Spot Problematic Books
An embarrassed Johanny talks about a time she recommended a problematic book to someone she cares about.
Once you finish listening to the episode, Johanny wants you to follow and support…
No Sir, I Do NOT Agree
Johanny reflects on when she learned what NOT to do from a leader. She correlates her unorthodox tendencies to the way her grandmother reared her and she's thankful for that.
That Time I Manifested A Win
A video she watched on TikTok prompted Johanny to reflect when she did not doubt herself and her abilities.
You can watch the video here.
If today’s episode hit you in the…
Learning to Leave Assumptions at the Door
Johanny's first-ever writing conference had a significant impact on her. So much so that she hasn't gone to one ever since. Listen to what happened on her last day there that caused her…
Learning How to Market my Book
Johanny is learning something new. Now that she published Mrs. Franchy's Evil Ring and the Six Months that Changed Everything, she's in the marketing phase. In this episode, she's looki…
Unlearning a Harmful Phrase— 'I Don't See Color'
Johanny finds that unlearning is harder than learning. She reflects on the time she spent digesting content while quarantining and what she learned from it. She also shares how she put…
What We Learned About Each Other
Bringing two families together was no easy feat. Now, after five years married Johanny and Gildardo chat about what they learned about the other. Keep listening to hear about the fun st…
Learning to NOT Compare Myself to Others
When Johanny got literally sick with it, she sat down with her shame to reason why she should not compare her journey to others. Listen to see what other tough love realizations she had…
Learning to be Okay With Not Being Liked
Getting out of people pleasing mode was not easy. Learn what Johanny did to accept when others don't like her.
Resources that helped Johanny:
- The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz
- The Pow…
Learning To Accept Grief's Journey
Johanny talks about the loss of a pet for the first time since it happened. She pushes through the story and finds some things she can do to help herself heal if she's courageous enough…
Learning How To Eat Intentionally
In this episode, Johanny shares how a happy time in her life led her to discover her unhealthy eating habit. She talks about the resources she used to help her change a lifelong habit a…
Learning How To Make My Money Work For Me
Johanny shares the experiences she's had moving and how they have taught her about savings for future projects. She talks about some of the self-talk she uses to get her willpower going…
Learning to Use Beta Readers and Other Tools to Polish My Books
Through narrating the audio files for The Alvarez Girls, Johanny discovers glaring errors in her manuscript. In this episode she shares what she learned and what she will practice going…
Learning To Be More Patient
Johanny reflects on some experiences she has had that has led her to become a more patient person. These experiences tested her patience and you will be surprised to find which one was …
Learning How To Set Realistic Boundaries
Johanny learns the signs of healthy and unhealthy boundaries and looks back at a failure to be realistic with herself, which resulted in overcommitting and letting someone down. She pla…
Learning to Organize My Chaotic Life With a Notebook
During a chaotic time in her life, Johanny found out her two notebook method of note taking was not working. She Googled for answers and one kept coming up—bullet journaling. After list…
Learning How to Be An Effective Communicator
Johanny realizes that talking about her shortcomings may not be as easy as she thought it may be. She starts the season with effective communication a skill she's not doing so well in. …
Grief and Writing
In this episode, Johanny discusses her experience with grief and how holding on to those emotions has created a pause on her writing. She also shares what she's doing in the meantime wh…
When Procrastination Gets in the Way
Johanny has been fighting the battle of procrastination and self-sabotage all her life. But this time is different. She's set out a goal to publish a book a year. It's the end of the ye…
Working with a Developmental Editor
If today’s episode hit you in the chest the way it hit me, don’t just walk away—walk toward something that reflects you.
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