Better Late with Mariela Segovia
Mariela Segovia
Better Late is a cozy, unfiltered solo pod hosted by Mariela Segovia, a Venezuelan actress living, loving, and overthinking in Los Angeles. It’s part storytelling, part big sister advice, and all heart—full of real talk about dating, career pivots, cultural mashups, and growing into yourself at your own damn pace. Every Sunday, “better late” isn’t a flaw—it’s a vibe. Because spoiler: you’re not behind. You’re right on time.
Categorias: Cultura y sociedad
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This week’s episode is The Birthday Episode 🎂
A slightly unhinged, very honest birthday check-in.
I start by talking about Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show and why it hit me right in the soul. The storytelling, the intention, the pride, and what it means to see your culture centered on a global stage when you come from somewhere else.
Then I get into my complicated relationship with birthdays. The anxiety, the expectations, the history tied to the day I was born, and that very specific fear that no one will show up (even though… they always do). I talk about growing up, letting go of the “perfect birthday” fantasy, and realizing that what actually matters is feeling genuinely close to the people you love, even if it’s over FaceTime.
There are reflections on gratitude, near-miss moments that make you rethink everything, aging without losing humor (or collagen), and why I firmly believe my personal new year starts on my birthday, not January 1st.
Thanks for celebrating another year of life with me. ✨
Episodios anteriores
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13 - Ep. 13: El Birthday Episode Mon, 09 Feb 2026
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12 - Ep.12: Better Late, New Season Sun, 01 Feb 2026
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11 - Ep. 11: Hablemos de la Terapia (Sin Dramita) Wed, 13 Aug 2025
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10 - Ep. 10: It Takes A Village... Sun, 03 Aug 2025
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9 - EP. 9: How Is This Normal? Venezuela vs. USA Culture Shocks Sun, 20 Jul 2025
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8 - Ep.8: Creo en la Risa, en el Amor… y en los Gays Wed, 09 Jul 2025
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7 - Ep.7: Más Vale Tarde Wed, 02 Jul 2025
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6 - Ep. 6: The Lost Boys of Dating: The Manchild, Peter Pan, and the Divorcée Sun, 22 Jun 2025
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5 - Ep 5: Letting Go, A Watch , Seeing the Bigger Picture Sun, 08 Jun 2025
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4 - Ep.4: What If? Sun, 01 Jun 2025
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3 - Ep.3: Love in Translation Sun, 25 May 2025
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2 - Ep. 2: From Miami to LA — The Humbling Leap Sun, 18 May 2025
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1 - Better Late Than Not Starting a Podcast Sun, 11 May 2025