Unleash the Cringe

Hosted by Hitomi and Laura Gonzalez(s)

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May 2026

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Welcome to "Unleash the Cringe," the podcast where we delve into the journeys of creators and passionate individuals on their path to success, revealing their failures and normalizing those cringy moments. Join hosts Hitomi Gonzales and Laura Gonzalez, as they guide you through the process of becoming, building a brand, growing a community, and leveraging your platform for success. Together, "Unleash the Cringe" is not just about embracing the awkward; it's a roadmap to inspire change, take risks, and pursue what fills your soul. Tune in weekly to bloom into the person you aspire to be and navigate the beautiful, cringy journey of success.

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March 11, 2024Episode 150 min

From Amway to Podcasters, Oatmeal Causes Cancer, AIP & Keto Weightloss

#1 Welcome to Unleash the Cringe Podcast! Featuring besties who share the same last names (except for one letter), Hitomi Gonzales and Laura Gonzalez. Most people stop themselves from pursuing their dreams or sabotage themselves at one point because they've allowed judgments of others or themselves to dictate their success. We're with you and in fact, this first episode proves that it's cringy in the beginning, but it eventually gets better. So hang on tight because the conversation is going to get better every time. This is the first of many! Follow us on Instagram: @unleashthecringe Email Inquiry: unleashthecringe@gmail.com

March 18, 2024Episode 21 hr 30 min

Foodie Turned Restaurant Social Media Manager, Hawaii's Best Loco Moco

#2 Join us with special guest, Dany Chittamany, as he walks us through his journey as a "foodie" which started as a hobby to now managing multiple social media pages for various restaurants. Dany explains the "burn out" many digital creators face in creating content. He also shares the awkward cringy moments when setting his rates with potential clients and presenting his word to panels. of CEOs. Find out where to get the best Loco Moco in Hawaii and what type of milk you should be drinking if you are lactose intolerant. You can find the best food spots in OC on his Instagram account @game.set.munch. Follow us on Instagram @unleashthecringe

March 25, 2024Episode 346 min

How to Start a Podcast, Skinny Confidential, ChatGPT, & Equipments

#3 You won't want to miss a second of this episode! Hitomi and Laura give you all the hacks and insider scoop on how to start your own podcast. They talk about their journey on researching step by step what equipment to buy and what platforms they use to edit and upload. From ChatGPT to youtube they spill it all, no gatekeeping here! Find direct links to all equipment Hitomi and Laura use to record in their instagram bio @unleashthecringe.

April 1, 2024Episode 41 hr 36 min

San Diego Boudoir Photographer, Women Empowerment, & Body Dysmorphia

#4 On today's episode we are joined by Keeley Miller, a San Diego based Boudoir Photographer. Keeley shares a glimpse of her life in the midwest, how she built a new referral base when she moved to San Diego, starting a business during COVID, transitioning from women's portrait to boudoir photography, her personal experience with body dysmorphia, transforming women's lives through her lens, and tips on starting a self-love journey. Prepare to take a dose of confidence and check out keeleymiller.com to learn how her photoshoots truly leave you feeling empowered. Blog Post on What To Expect After Booking Your Photoshoot https://keeleymiller.com/2024/02/26/what-to-expect-after-booking-your-photoshoot/ Follow Keeley Miller on Instagram and TikTok: @keeleymillerboudoir To connect with Laura Gonzalez and Hitomi Gonzales, follow @unleashthecringe on Instagram and Tik Tok!

April 8, 2024Episode 51 hr 44 min

Vanessa Amaranto on Becoming a Full Time Digital Content Creator

#5 On today's episode we are joined by Vanessa Amaranto, a natural-born entertainer, digital content creator in the fashion space, and co-founder of Art Community. She shares her journey in growing her Tik Tok to 49K+ followers and talks us through her pivotal moment in finally deciding to quit her job to pursue her creative passions full time. Today, Vanessa has grown her Instagram to 30K+ followers in less than 5 months and working with brands like Nike, Clarks, and Skims. Get ready to laugh and feel inspired. Follow & connect with Vanessa Amaranto on Instagram and Tik Tok: @itsvaybeeh Support Art Community @art_____community Follow us on Instagram: @unleashthecringe Email Inquiry: unleashthecringe@gmail.com Be sure to leave a review and rate our podcast! See you next Monday.

April 15, 2024Episode 61 hr 4 min

The Truth Behind Working at Disney, Real Estate, & Dating Show BTS

#6 Join us as Janneth Fuerte shares what it's really like working at Disney. Janneth shares details about her experience as a first generation Latina in the tech space. Janneth shares tips on the mindset she had to adapt in order to grow her professional career and have success in networking events. Janneth gets vulnerable about her past toxic relationships, how she got out of that, and used that to grow in all aspects of life. Janneth tells us about her experience on an international dating show and the connections she made there. Janneth shares her experience as a first time home buyer and working with property managers.

April 30, 2024Episode 737 min

Healing Generational Trauma, Inter-Racial Marriage, Dating Apps/Sex

#7 Today our very own co-host Laura Gonzalez walks us through her childhood, and learning to have compassion and empathy for our immigrant parents parenting styles. Laura opens up about how taboo it was for her to be a virgin through her twenties, in our sex driven society. She gives dating advice and navigating dating apps. Laura shares how she met her now husband, and her experience being immersed in the Indian culture.

April 29, 2024Episode 854 min

Birth Control Side Effects & Reversing Chronic Inflammation with Food

#8 On today’s episode, our very own co-host Hitomi Gonzales shares how Eats All or Nothing came about from a restaurant foodie to an allergen-friendly home cook. She walks us through lessons she learned from misusing birth control, hormonal challenges, the power of food as medicine through elimination and reversing symptoms of prediabetes, fatty liver, joint pain, mood swings, and inflammation overall. Find out how functional nutrition and bioindividuality solves your personal health concerns. Follow Hitomi on her food blog pages: IG - @eatsallornothing TikTok - @eatsallornothing Recipes - eatsallornothing.com

May 6, 2024Episode 91 hr 7 min

First Time Mother, Setting Boundaries with Family, Postpartum Journey

#9 Join us and listen to Jazmin Romo tell her story as a first time mom and her struggles with postpartum depression on this mothers day special. Hear how she sets boundaries with family members and gives tips on how to have those difficult conversations. Jazmin walks through how she makes time for her self in order to give her best self to her son.

May 13, 2024Episode 101 hr 1 min

The Mulk Co Owner Melissa Finestone, Almond Milk Myths, & Entreprenuer

#10 Today we learn all things almonds with Melissa Finestone, founder of theMULKco. She takes us on a journey from South Africa , to USA, to the birth of theMULKco. Melissa shares her cringiest moments and piecing together skills and equipments she learned from Bitchin Sauce and ambassadorship. Melissa dives deep into the almond industry and educates us all on common misconceptions with top brand almond milks you might have inside your fridge right now! Melissa shares her beautiful journey with creating her delicious flavors of her product theMUlkco in her own kitchen and the changes she has made along her journey. Melissa is passionate about sustainability, using the right amount of almonds, no artificial colors or flavors, no refined sugars, no additive/preservatives, no emulsifiers, no binders, and no gums! You can find out more and try her almond MULK at theMUlkco.com or follow them on Instagram @theMulkco