The Real Confessions with Aida Ozuna
The Real Confessions Podcast (TRC) is an immersive audio documentary and storytelling experience hosted by Aida Ozuna, a Dominican-American multimedia storyteller, first-generation college student, and single mom navigating her mid-20s.
Blending sound, reflection, and real conversation, Aida explores the complexities of faith, identity, culture, career, relationships, and everything in between, both through her own journey and alongside other multi-hyphenated creatives. Each episode creates space for honest conversations about growth, healing, and building a deeper connection to life while being guided by biblical principles and rooted in faith. Thank you for being here. Press play and let the journey begin.
Want to share your perspective? Call the TRC Hotline at (813) 444-8134 to be featured on the show.
Independently produced by The AO Media Studio @theaomediastudio
Episodes
22 episodes
How to Stay Sane & Rooted in This Chaotic World
“They are not of the world, just as I am not of the world.” John 17:16 In this episode, Aida talks about what it’s been like navigating everything that is happening in the world in real time. From immigration, crime, politic...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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17:01
Ways to Grow Closer to God & Share Your Faith Publicly
In this episode of TRC, Aida opens up about what it really looks like to grow in your faith both online and IRL. From posting about her faith on social media to having real-life conversations about God, Aida shares the ways s...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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24:20
The Art Of Growing Up: Life at 26 & Lessons I'm Learning in My Mid-20s
Is This Adulting?! In this episode, Aida shares a personal life update and reflects on the journey from 20 to 26 years old. From the early days of starting The Real Confessions Podcast to returning to college as a nontraditional student and nav...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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1:15:10
TRC Audio Documentary: What Does Culture Mean to You? Voices Under The Coconut Tree
In this special TRC Audio Documentary, host and producer Aida Ozuna steps outside the studio and into a live Dominican cultural experience.What does culture mean to you?That is the question guiding this episode.Aida ...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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43:40
Kindness Is Not Weakness: Why It’s Actually an Asset (dismantling the narrative)
In this episode of The Real Confessions Podcast, Aida reflects on a real-life moment that challenged the narrative that “nice people finish last.”After witnessing a woman crying alone on the street, Aida chose to respond with co...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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20:29
Do I Even Have Friends? Navigating Adult Friendships & How To Build Your Community with Intention
In this episode, I explore a question many of us think: “Do I even have friends?” As adults, friendships look different from how they did in childhood or high school, or even college. Life becomes busie...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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48:14
What They Don’t Tell You About Growing Up: Career Shifts, Anticipatory Grief & Aging Parents
This episode holds a transparent moment. I recorded this on an early morning when everything hit me at once. The shift in my career, the quiet grief I’m feeling as my dad ages, and the weight of holding it all together...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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39:40
TRC Reintro: Back to the Roots
After a three-year hiatus, Aida Ozuna returns to The Real Confessions Podcast, sharing her journey of growth, reflection, and the power of authenticity. Tune in as she sets the tone for Season 3, real conversations...
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Season 3
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8:20
What a time for the holiday blues (mental health talk)
Hey guys! In this episode we'll be talking about the Holiday blues (seasonal depression + anxiety) and how I personally have been dealing with them and feeling this holiday season. Hopefully this was able to inspire and motivate you in any way!...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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17:02
Be your own motivation
MOTIVATION COMES FROM WITHIN. Once you master that everything else will fall into place. Thank you guys for supporting the podcast and sending love! You're a REAL one ♡ Connect with me ↓Podcast inquiries:
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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16:17
Reset. Refocus. Realign.
Hey guys! In this episode, I give you guys a life update and talk about how important it is to reset, refocus and realign yourself to your goal as many times as you need to! Don't feel like you have a deadline or need to rush anything. Take tim...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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12:55
Normalize putting YOU first (Mental health, triggers, transparency + q&a)
YOU come first! Let's normalize that. In this episode, I just talk to you guys from the heart. We touch up on topics like mental health, identifying your triggers, not letting the opinions of others get to you, time management as a parent/e...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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43:01
Your story is your POWER ft. Elimar Depaula
Hey guys! We hit episode 10! In this episode, I spoke to Elimar Depaula and she opened up about some obstacles that occurred in her life, business, having the discipline and so much MORE! She is 20 years old and the owner of Queen Cosmetics.&nb...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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37:07
Let's get real and vulnerable (shifting your perspective, life, struggles)
"Your past and your current situation does NOT define your future destination"Hey guys! In this episode, I keep it honest and transparent and decided to talk about a really crazy point in my life and how I overcame it all by just shifti...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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19:41
Time to execute ft. Mariah Vittel
Hey guys! Happy New Year! ✨Let's make this year our WINNING season! 1ST EPISODE OF 2021 and I decided to make this episode a bit different and bring in the new year with not only an open mind but also a like-minded individual! In this episode, ...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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1:11:52
Reflecting on 2020 (lessons, accomplishments, goals)
WHEW, 2020 is FINALLY almost over! 😩 I think we can ALL agree that 2020 has been a ROUGH year for most of us but I wouldn’t trade it for the world! It definitely has taught me a lot and I definitely still accomplished a lot despite everything t...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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35:50
Things that held me back from success and why mindset matters
It all starts with YOU! Hey guys it's Aida Ozuna! In this episode, we talk about things that might be holding you back from success and going after your dreams! Remember that your actions and mindset is what determines your success and go...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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21:44
Go hard for yourself first
Always GO hard for you! Yes even when nobody is cheering you on! In this episode, me (Aida Ozuna) I talk about why it's important to believe and trust yourself to follow through with your dreams and goals! It's hard to not get discouraged when ...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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18:03
How to remain positive and happy + changing your mindset (it's been a rough year I know lol)
Whew, 2020 has been DIFFERENT, to say the least! lol. In this episode, we're having a real talk on how to remain happy and have a positive mindset despite everything that's been going on this year. Lots of people are losing their jobs, losing l...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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30:30
Why you need to slow down
Often times we feel like we aren’t moving fast enough or doing enough in life and we tend to RUSH our process. In this episode, me (Aida Ozuna) I talk about some of the reasons why we as humans (including myself lol) are very impatient and tend...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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21:20
How to trust and embrace your journey (there's beauty in the struggle)
Heyyy guys! Welcome to episode #2 of the Real Confessions with me, Aida Ozuna! In this episode, we talk about embracing/ trusting your journey, celebrating your accomplishments (big or small), believing in yourself, and having confidence in wha...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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32:13
Intro: Going after your goals (real ones tap in)
Thank you for tuning in to The Real Confessions podcast with me, Aida Ozuna! I'm so excited to finally be launching my podcast! This is just the beginning of something amazing! The goal is to grow and evolve while being able to motivate and ins...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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18:25