{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"The Many Colors of Motherhood: Creativity, Advocacy &amp; Resilience with Janina Castillo","description":"New Episode Alert. New Season \u2728 On this episode of Dropping Gems con Muchos Colores, we are honored to welcome Janina Castillo Latina entrepreneur, creative artist, autism advocate, and founder of Pretty Pearl Shop. Janina shares her journey of building a business rooted in creativity and self-expression while simultaneously navigating nearly a decade of motherhood, advocacy, and homeschooling as the mother of her son Elias. Together, we explore conversations around: \ud83d\udc8e Motherhood and identity \ud83d\udc8e Parenting and advocating for a neurodivergent child \ud83d\udc8e Mental health, resilience, and healing \ud83d\udc8e Entrepreneurship and creativity as a form of self-expression \ud83d\udc8e The power of community and knowing you are not alone Janina's story is a beautiful reminder that strength can coexist with vulnerability, that advocacy is an act of love, and that every motherhood journey deserves to be seen, heard, and valued. This conversation is for the mothers, caregivers, entrepreneurs, and advocates who continue showing up each day with courage, grace, and determination. \ud83e\udd0d And if Janina's creativity inspires you, she is also hosting a Beginner Polymer Clay Jewelry Class on Saturday, July 18, from 2:00\u20135:00 PM in Berwyn, IL. The class is $75 per person, includes all supplies, and currently has 6 seats available. Whether you're looking to learn something new, connect with others, or simply create, this is a beautiful opportunity to do so. \u2728 Interested in joining or learning more about her handmade jewelry? Reach out to Janina directly! \ud83c\udfa7 Listen now and share with a mom, caregiver, or entrepreneur who needs this reminder today ","author_name":"Dropping Gems con Muchos Colores","author_url":"http:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/370442","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/41914955\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/203626475"}