How do you keep moving forward when your heart is shattered? In this episode, I sit down with my dear friend Lydia for one of the most vulnerable and heartfelt conversations I’ve ever had on this podcast. She opens up about the pain of losing two babies, navigating high-risk pregnancies, and the strength it takes to keep going when life doesn’t go as planned.

But Lydia’s story isn’t just about grief—it’s also about love, resilience, and finding joy again. We talk about how she’s created a space to celebrate her Pacific Island heritage on the East Coast through DC Hula Girls, a passion project that keeps her culture alive in a place where the community is small but deeply connected.

This conversation is raw, real, and filled with so much heart. If you’ve ever struggled with loss, motherhood, or finding yourself again after life knocks you down, this one is for you. ❤️

About Lydia Ortiz and DC Hula Girls and how to connect:

Recently featured on Good Morning Washington, D.C. Hula Girls is a pacific island dance school located in Alexandria, Va. It was founded in 2010 by Lydia “Lili’u” Ortiz. Director Lydia Ortiz prides herself on giving enriching, cultural experiences to her students and clients. She teaches her students year-round, provides authentic training and participates in educationally trips including trips to Hawaii and more.

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• Lydia Ortiz IG

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What if everything you believed about love and connection… was just a story?

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💡 Imagine relationships where love flows freely—without fear, control, or self-doubt. That’s what’s waiting for you on the other side of this workshop.

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