Mess In Progress: A Homegirls Guide To Self-Help

Episode 81 (Break or Breakup & You're Not A Parent) Jul 06, 2021

Gina & Katherine talk about everything from weaponizing "but you're not a parent" to remembering the craziest thing they believed as kids.

Episode 80 - Guest Ben Lopez - Executive Director of NALIP Jun 21, 2021

Gina & Katherine invite Executive Director of The National Association of Latino Independent Producers, Ben Lopez to talk about everything from the importance of the Latino attendance power in cinema & how he's putting forward change to shake the table up with NALIP.

Episode 79 - (Rumors & Winning Arguments) Jun 07, 2021

Gina & Katherine talk about everything from hearing rumors about ourselves to winning arguments doesn't always mean you're right.

Episode 78 - (Forced Gratitude & People Pleasing) May 24, 2021

Gina & Katherine talk about everything from forced gratitude to people pleasing.

Episode 77 - (Great Sex vs. Enjoying Sex) May 10, 2021

Gina & Katherine talk about everything not having to ever be jealous because you know you're not obligated to trust your partner to the difference between receptive & defensive.

Episode 75 (Latino's, Therapy & Red Flags) May 03, 2021

Gina & Katherine talk about everything from the stigma of therapy in some Latino households to What are the red flags we personally give off?

Episode 75 (Ex"s Families & The Friend-Zone) Apr 26, 2021

Gina & Katherine talk about everything from is it smart for your own mental health to stay in touch with a toxic ex's family members to what does it mean when someone says they were put into the "friendzone".

Episode 74 (Ex Friends & Loyalty) Apr 19, 2021

Gina & Katherine talk from their thoughts on the Johnson & Johnson pause to what keeps us loyal to ex-friends after years of no contact.

Episode 73 (Vaccine & The Mark of The Beast) Apr 05, 2021

Gina & Katherine talk about everything from Gina's first time back on the road since the start of COVID to People assuming you speak Spanish.

Episode 71 (Behaviors & Habit's We've Changed) Mar 22, 2021

Gina & Katherine talk about everything from true diversity and inclusion to saying no to threesomes.

Episode 71 (Behaviors & Habit's We've Changed) Mar 15, 2021

Gina & Katherine talk about everything from lifestyles, mentalities, and behaviors we've changed and the wisdom we'd like to share from that.

Episode 70 (Projecting Limitations & Virginity) Mar 08, 2021

Gina & Katherine talk about everything from knowing when to tell people not to project their limitations onto you as well as what it means to teach young girls that "Virginity" isn't a real thing.

Episode 69 (Gold Diggers & Insults as Jokes) Mar 01, 2021

Gina & Katherine talk about everything from Dominican golddiggers & the difference between a joke and an insult.

Episode 68 (Being Weakminded & Talking to Spirits) Feb 22, 2021

Gina & Katherine talk about everything from talking to spirits to Noah from The Notebook being toxic.

Episode 67 (The Relationship "Fight" Convo & Am I Toxic) Feb 15, 2021

Gina & Katherine talk about everything Generation Z telling everyone that side parts are for old people to establishing how you behave during a fight early on in relationships

Episode 66 (Sharing Isn't Always Caring & Imposter Syndrome) Feb 08, 2021

Gina & Katherine talk about everything Imposter Syndrome, Cancel Culture & is Sharing Really Caring

Episode 64 (Stalkers & Villains) Jan 25, 2021

Gina & Katherine talk about everything from Stalker stories to knowing when you're the Villain in a situation.

Episode 62 (Resolutions & Understanding) Jan 11, 2021

Gina & Katherine talk about everything from new years resolutions to how does it mean when someone says " I understand"

Episode 62 (2020 Recap & other Crap) Dec 21, 2020

Gina & Katherine talk about the lessons 2020 has thought them along with how they want to be remembered when they're gone.

Episode 61 (Cheating & Forgiveness) Dec 14, 2020

Gina & Katherine and special guest, Gina's baby boy Jayden talk about everything from Gina being a single mother for the weekend to Cheating & Forgiveness.

Episode 60 (Canceling Christmas, Bitchassness & Hygiene) Dec 07, 2020

Gina & Katherine talk about everything from Defining Bitcheassness to COVID Canceling Christmas.

Episode 59 with Writer/Filmmaker Moises Zamora Nov 30, 2020

Kat and Gina Talk with writer/filmmaker Moises Zamora about the upcoming Selena series on Netflix

Episode 58: From “The lost files” Nov 23, 2020

In this extra episode Kat and Gina discuss self help and parenting

Episode 57 (Why do people call Latinos “Spanish??”) Nov 16, 2020

Gina & Katherine talk everything from their experince with people calling Latinos "Spanish" to the idea of hope being a discipline and disparity is a privilege.

Episode 55 with comedian Nicole Birch Nov 09, 2020

Gina & Katherine talk to comedian Nicole Birch to talk about everything from her special Never Been Kissed available on Amazon to the true power of manifesting properly and with detail.

Episode 55 with Manager Samantha Murphy Nov 02, 2020

Gina & Katherine talk to manager Samantha Murphy to discuss everything from 'Community Vibrators" to Gina's horrible birthing story.

Episode 54 with Actor & Activist Andrea Lausell Oct 26, 2020

Gina & Katherine talk to actor and Activist Andrea Lausell about her experience as a disabled Latinx actor and how she's navigating Hollywood.

Episode 53 with comedian Martin Moreno Oct 19, 2020

Gina & Katherine talk to comedian Martin Moreno to talk about everything from LSD to Spirituality and starting a new career later in life.

Episode 53 with Author Trevor Romain Oct 05, 2020

Gina & Katherine talk to author Trevor Romain about all of his work on what it's like to help kids learn and process things like death, empathy and, bullying.

Episode 52 (Raising Good Men & Mean vs. Brutally Honest) Sep 28, 2020

Gina & Katherine talk everything from what it means to raise a good man in a world where men aren't encouraged to understand empathy to knowing the difference between being Brutally honest and being Mean.

Episode 51 with Director Cristina Costantini Sep 21, 2020

Gina & Katherine talked to director Cristina Costantini of the hit Netflix documentary Mucho Mucho Amor to discuss everything from her experience as a filmmaker and creating work that's lead from joy and relatability.

Episode 50 (Things Women Do to Feel Safe & Speaking Kindly) Sep 14, 2020

Gina & Katherine take on their 50th episode with an old school style episode with the girls talking about everything from the things women do to feel safe in these streets along with the importance of speaking kindly to ourselves.

Episode 49 with actor Michael Fishman Sep 07, 2020

Gina & Katherine talked to actor Michael Fishman to discuss everything from COVID & Production to the Importance of advocating for inclusion in Hollywood as a reflection of the real world.

Episode 48 with actress Justina Machado Aug 31, 2020

Gina & Katherine talked to actress Justina Machado to discuss her new Netflix movie All Together Now & Puerto Rican food.

Episode 47 with Comedian David Del Rosario Aug 24, 2020

Early quarantine Gina & Katherine talked to comedian David Del Rosario to discuss his first television appearance alongside Gina on HBO Max' HA Festival COMEDY SPECIAL.

Episode 46 with Assistant Director Sharon Swab Aug 17, 2020

Early quarantine Gina & Katherine talked to assistant director Sharon Swab about the effects of COVID on the entertainment industry.

Episode 45 with Psychological Astrologer & Author Dr. Jennifer Freed Aug 10, 2020

Gina & Katherine talked to Psychological Astrologer & Author Dr. Jennifer Freed for an in-depth understanding of astrology and the truth behind what an Astrologer does.

Episode 44 with actor-writer Manny Perez (Writing Outside the Box & Arnold Schwarzenegger) Jul 27, 2020

Back in April of 2020 Gina & Katherine talked to actor-writer Manny Perez to discuss everything from battling Hollywood's many hurdles for stereotyped actors to kidding about how his Dominican family would only consider him successful when he was in a film with Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Episode 43 with actor, comedian Francisco Ramos (Moving to America & Breaking Comfort Zones) Jul 20, 2020

Back in April Gina & Katherine talk to comedian @framoscomedy to discuss everything everything from his time on Netlfix's Gentefied as well as the importance of getting out of your comfort zone for growth.

Episode 42 with comedian MYQ Kaplan (Too Many Choices, Happiness & Disrespect) Jul 13, 2020

Back in April of 2020 Gina & Katherine talked to comedian MYQ Kaplan to discuss everything from his latest special, AKA along with the Burden it is to have too many choices in life along with a discussion on happiness and disrespect.

Episode 41 with Content Creator Curly Velasquez (Manifesting & Hard Work) Jul 06, 2020

Back in April of 2020 Gina & Katherine talk to content creator Curly Velasquez to discuss everything from the power of manifest things to working hard and knowing that it pays off in a way where our voices will be heard and our stories will be told.

Episode 40 with content creator Jenny Lorenzo (Influencers & writing our own stories) Jun 29, 2020

Back in April of 2020 Gina & Katherine talk to actress/producer Jenny Lorenzo to discuss everything from creating characters from personal experience to not fitting into the Latina mold in Hollywood.

Episode 39 with writers Selenis & Marazol Leyva (Sisterhood & Proper BLM Allyship) Jun 22, 2020

Gina & Katherine talk to writers & sisters Selenis & Marazol Leyva to discuss everything from their book My Sister / Mi Hermana to the importance of understanding our roles as allies to the BLM movement along with the LGBTI+ community.

Episode 38 with comedians Kristin & Jen from #IMOMSOHARD (Lying About Your Age & Quarantine Birth ) Jun 15, 2020

Gina & Katherine talk to comedians Kristina Hensley & Jen Smedley to discuss everything from motherhood to learning the word for Spanx in Spanish.

Episode 37 with Tanya Saracho (Nurturing Creatives, 3 Habits For Success) Jun 08, 2020

Gina & Katherine talk to Writer, Director Tanya Saracho to discuss everything from nurturing a new generation to 3 habits to improve our lives.

Episode 36 with actor Carlos Gómez (Latino's On Primetime, Flipping Stereotypes & Integrity) Jun 01, 2020

Gina & Katherine talk to actor and star of ABC's The Baker & The Beauty, Carlos Gómez about the importance of feeling "en familia" when working with a majority latinx cast and crew.

Episode 35 with Jesus Trejo (Creatives Journey & Advocating for yourself) May 25, 2020

Gina & Katherine talk to comedian Jesus Trejo about everything from his new comedy special on Showtime to the creative's journey and the importance of advocating for your self-worth.

Episode 34 with Gloria Calderón Kellett (Call Out Our Community, The Immigrants Kid Hustle) May 18, 2020

Gina & Katherine talk to showrunner/director Gloria Calderón Kellett to discuss the lack of representation in POC writer's room and keeping the hustle alive.

Episode 33 (Funky Bits & Feeling Dissed) Feb 10, 2020

Gina and Katherine discuss the dangers of body orders, how to deal with being Ghosted and long distance love.

Episode 32 with Guest Matt Richards (Power Rangers, Pop stars & Porn "oh my"!) Feb 03, 2020

Gina and Katherine invite guest Matt Richards to discuss the power ranger world, what it’s like working with Celebrities like Snoop Dog and whether porn is bad for a relationship

Episode 31 with Ryan Masdiaz (Commitmentphobia, What's Worse? Jealous or Crazy) Jan 27, 2020

Gina and Katherine invite Gina's nephew & artist Ryan Masdiaz to discuss everything from judgy friends to decide if it's worse to be considered jealous or crazy by your partner.

Episode 30(Gina's BIG Announcement & Top Secret Royal Family Chisme) Jan 20, 2020

Gina and Katherine discuss everything from Megan Markle's ghosting someone, dealing with difficult co-workers and Gina's bun in the oven.

Episode 29 with Mike Vecchione (Camel Toe, Bad Grammer & Friends with Benefits) Jan 13, 2020

Gina and Katherine invite comedian Mike Vecchione to discuss everything from Camel Toes, Bad Grammer and being friends after someone catches feelings in a "friends with benefits" situation.

Episode 28 (Are We Villans or Hero? & Not Liking Your Partners Friends) Jan 06, 2020

Gina and Katherine discuss everything from their lack of upper body strength to being comfortable with saying I love you platonically.

Episode 27(Man / Boy Syndrome, Unfunniness & Sexual Honesty) Dec 23, 2019

Gina and Katherine welcome guest Menhuin Hart and discuss being a “man boy” and the importance of the sex talk.

Episode 26 (Oldness Is Coming, Gina’s Deep Voice & Making Rich People Nervous) Dec 16, 2019

Gina and Katherine talk about changing priorities in your 30s and being fake nice and understanding in public and where we were during 9/11.

Episode 25 M. Tony Peralta (Biggest Misconceptions & The Joys of Petty) Dec 09, 2019

A hella high episode where Gina and Katherine invite guest M. Tony Peralta to discuss everything from appreciating the community amongst creatives, childhood nicknames to the biggest misconceptions people have.

Episode 24 (Praying, The Joker Movie and Walter Mercado) Dec 02, 2019

Kat and Gina discuss the significance of Walter Mercado and thier in depth analysis on “The Joker” movie.

Episode 23 (I Find It Funny, Answering Friends Phones, Guy Best Friends) Nov 25, 2019

Gina and Katherine invited homegirl and trainer Jenna Ortiz to discuss everything from is a guy best friend really “JUST A FRIEND” and no one’s determines when our phones are charged but us.

Episode 22 (Decisive Men, Netflix vs. Disney) Nov 18, 2019

Gina and Katherine discuss everything from what women can get away with that men can't to being attracted to decisive men.

Episode 21 (Bilingual Nail Salon Ethics, Inappropriate messages, & Rebuilding Trust) Nov 11, 2019

Gina and Katherine talk about what they would do if they were Kardashian rich and the many awkward massages they've had.

Episode 20 with Luis Novas (Train Ethics & The Bad Reputation of Dominican Men) Nov 04, 2019

Gina and Katherine and guest Luis Nova discuss everything from a sick passenger on the subway, Banana Boogers & the “thing” about Dominican men.

Episode 19 (The Importance of Female Friendship) Oct 28, 2019

Gina and Katherine discuss everything from not being morning people, female friendships and getting back into dating after a long relationship.

Episode 18 (Hair Mistakes & Guilt at Starbucks) Oct 21, 2019

Gina and Katherine discuss everything from horrible hair fails to how lawless Katherine can naturally be.

Episode 17 with Mike Harrison (Binge Watching and Whoopie Cushions) Oct 14, 2019

Gina and Katherine invite comedian Michael Harrison to discuss binge worthy shows and the funniness of whoopie cushions

Episode 16 with Sasha Merci (Vicks saves lives, Influencer culture, Emotions Vs. Feelings) Oct 07, 2019

Gina and Katherine invite comedian Sasha Merci to discuss everything from Vicks curing all and the power of vulnerability.

Episode 15 with Aida Rodriguez (Our Face Has No Chill & The Sangana Phase) Sep 30, 2019

Gina and Katherine invite comedian Aida Rodriguez to discuss everything from understanding ours mothers as women FIRST and experiences with “Not being latina enough”.

Episode 14 with Kareem Green (The Strip Club & What Comes First.... Career or Relationship??) Sep 23, 2019

- Gina and Katherine invite comedian Kareem Green to discuss everything from Comics at the Strip Clubs and Comics vs TV writers.

Episode 13(Emotional Abuse & Gina being the FBI Agent to Katherine’s Inspector Gadget) Sep 16, 2019

Gina and Katherine have a girl chat about emotional abuse and emotional intelligence while telling stories about men who “tried it”.

Episode 12 with Vince Chang – (Friends with Ex’s, Decisiveness in Dating & Dating a Porn-star) Sep 09, 2019

Gina and Katherine invite comedian Vince Chang to discuss everything from being friends with your ex to learning the importance of being decisive in your dating life.

Episode 11 (Unsolicited Male Advice, Unnecessarily Using Big Words & Toxic Family Members) Sep 02, 2019

Gina and Katherine invite comedians Dee Nasty & Sasha Merci to discuss everything from men giving unwanted advice to how BAAAD Salma Hayek is on her IG.

Episode 10 with Alex Carabaño (Deconstructing the “Hey Stranger” and Latinos Being Vegan) Aug 26, 2019

Gina and Katherine invite comedian and one of the winners of The Latino Stand Up Comedy Competition Alex Carabaño to discuss the truth behind a “Hey Stranger” text and if it’s a good idea to give a gym membership as a gift.

Episode 9 (Emotional Eating, Lunch Meat or Cold Cuts???, & How We Use Therapy) Aug 19, 2019

Gina and Katherine talk about how many bras girls own versus how many they use during a regular week along with interpreting dreams and emotional eaters.

Episode 8 with guest Calixto (HBO Latino Film Festival, Imposter Syndrome) Aug 12, 2019

Gina and Katherine invite founder and director of the New York Latino Film Festival Calixto Chinchilla to talk everything from paving the way for new creatives and moving through imposter syndrome to build something for your community.

Episode 7 with Mike Bain (Astrology & The BDSM Miseducation of Katherine G. Mendoza) Aug 05, 2019

Gina and Katherine invite Comedian Mike Bane for an in-depth look at their individual birth charts that leads into a brief yet educational lesson on the basics of BDSM.

Episode 6 with guest Christina Galston (Fuckboys & Telling People Too Much) Jul 29, 2019

Gina & Katherine invite comedian Christina Galston to talk everything from Fuckboys, Lessons you’ve learned from telling a “friend” the wrong information & how Christina stalked Gina into friendship.

Episode 5 with guest Spiro Marcos (Autographing Bodyparts & SEXpectations) Jul 22, 2019

Gina & Katherine invite Actor / Musician Spiro Marco to discuss everything from signing a fans bodypart to the best and worst of their SEXpectation experiences.

Episode 4 with guest Steven Brillon (Mom Face, Take It Easy Button & Interracial Dating) Jul 15, 2019

Gina’s fabulous and fun brother Steven Brillon joins the Co-host in an extensive conversation about food, horror parodies and Katherines need for a “take it easy” button.

Episode 3 with Jenna Ortiz (Booty Sweat, Sky Hoes, Career Crossroads) Jul 08, 2019

Gina & co-host Katherine invite their homegirl / Fitness Couch Jenna Ortiz to discuss everything from Weak Ass Snacks, Annoying Flight Attendants to Switching Up the Hustle

Episode 2 (How I Met My Co-Host, Own Your Hoe & Breath with an F) Jul 01, 2019

Gina Brillon and co-host Katherine G. Mendoza discuss everything from how they met to the differences and similarities between being a Puti & being a Hoe.

Episode 1 with Wali Collins (Parenting Yourself, Free Samples & Karaoke with a Porn Star) Jun 10, 2019

Comedian and Writer Wali Collins joins Gina and Katherine to discuss everything from his book of encouragements to the time Gina unknowingly partied with a porn star.

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