Reflections

In this solo episode, Salomé explores the power of slowing down and allowing ourselves to do nothing. Revisiting a personal essay she wrote years ago, she considers the importance of rest and presence in a world that constantly rewards doing. It’s an invitation to breathe and pause as we enter the final stretch of the year, welcoming more ease into our lives.Book Salomé reads from: The Book of Awakening by Mark NepoIntro and outro music by ⁠⁠Pryces.

At just 27 years old, Kelly Talamas became the youngest editor-in-chief ever at the helm of Vogue México and Latin America. Five years into the role, she made the bold decision to step away from what many would consider a dream job to build a more intentional life, one rooted in creative independence and family.Today, Kelly is a mother of three and the co-founder of LATINNESS, a website that explores Latin America through interviews, virtual escapes, and local city guides with Latin creatives.In this episode, she speaks to Salomé about the many reasons behind her choice to leave Vogue and begin writing a story of her own, one in which her career remains meaningful but doesn't define the entirety of who she is. It’s an honest, generous conversation about the multiple versions of ourselves we inhabit over time, and what it means to ground your life in alignment and authenticity while inspiring others in the process.Intro and outro music by ⁠Pryces.

In this solo episode, Salomé reflects on the winding path that led her from human rights law to creative writing. She revisits her time at Harvard Law School, the moments of doubt that shaped her search for purpose, and the quiet power of choosing inner guidance over external validation.After sharing this story with friends and colleagues countless times, she offers it here hoping to inspire anyone who might be standing at the edge of change, wondering if it’s too late to begin again. Resource mentioned: To Be MagneticIntro and outro music by Pryces.

Maritza Lacayo, Associate Curator at the Pérez Art Museum Miami, is a woman who shows up unapologetically in every aspect of her life. In this episode, Salomé Gómez-Upegui sits down with Maritza to explore her journey in the art world, from starting part-time at PAMM’s front desk to becoming a curator who approaches her work as a storyteller in service of the museum and its community. They discuss Maritza’s latest exhibition, Elliot & Erick Jiménez: El Monte, a captivating show inspired by the Lucumí spiritual tradition, and along the way, Maritza shares her thoughts on what it means to be unapologetic, why she doesn’t believe in imposter syndrome, and how she hopes to inspire the next generation of women in the art world.https://www.pamm.org/en/exhibition/elliot-and-erick-jimenez-el-monte/Intro and outro music by ⁠Pryces.

Kathryn Mikesell is the co-founder of Fountainhead Arts, a Miami-based arts organization dedicated to supporting artists and fostering meaningful connections between creators and the community. A former tech professional turned cultural leader, she has become one of the city’s most trusted and beloved advocates for the arts.In this episode, host Salomé Gómez-Upegui sits down with Kathryn to explore her journey from the world of technology to the heart of Miami’s creative scene. Kathryn shares how falling in love—with her husband, Dan—first introduced her to the art world, eventually leading them to build Fountainhead as a space to nurture and connect artists with the broader community. She reflects on lessons learned from years of supporting artists, raising a family, and cultivating community, from the residency program to her legendary art-filled home and her “Dolphins and Rainbows” swim group.https://www.fountainheadarts.org/Fountainhead Arts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fountainheadarts/Intro and outro music by Pryces.