Episodios

  • When your gift finds you: The Real Story behind Anjelah Johnson’s Rise

    When your gift finds you: The Real Story behind Anjelah Johnson’s Rise
    May 20 2025
    What does it really mean to walk in your gift—especially when the path looks nothing like you imagined?

    In this heartfelt and hilarious episode of Taste of Grace, Dorka and Blanca sit down with the one and only Anjelah Johnson-Reyes—comedian, actress, and viral sensation behind the iconic Nail Salon and Bon Qui Qui skits. From her unexpected entry into comedy to becoming a household name while staying grounded in her faith, Anjelah shares the raw, funny, and deeply inspiring story of how God redirected her path in the most surprising ways.

    She opens up about growing up in a funny family, taking a free joke-writing class at church, going viral before YouTube was even a thing, navigating Hollywood without formal training, and embracing motherhood after 40. Through it all, she reminds us that showing up with courage, trusting God’s timing, and being exactly who you are is the real secret to purpose and peace.
    Whether you’re in a season of waiting, pivoting, or rediscovering your calling, this conversation is for you.

    Key Themes:
    • Discovering your gift without chasing the spotlight
    • Letting go of timelines and embracing God's unexpected plans
    • Comedy as a tool for healing, not just entertainment
    • The shift from hustle to wholeness
    • Encouragement for women navigating purpose later in life

    Tune in and be reminded: You don't have to have it all figured out to walk in your calling—you just have to be willing to take the next step.



    Connect with Anjelah: https://www.instagram.com/anjelahjohnson/?hl=en

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    Connect with Blanca: https://www.instagram.com/officialblanca
    Connect with Dorka: https://www.instagram.com/dorkajjones

    🌐 Learn more at www.tasteofgracepodcast.com
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    49 m
  • The Power of Forgiveness: A Story of Healing with Andrea Llovet

    The Power of Forgiveness: A Story of Healing with Andrea Llovet
    May 13 2025
    In this profoundly moving episode of Taste of Grace, recorded from the heart of Puerto Rico, Dorka and Blanca sit down with their dear friend and sister, Andrea Llovet, for a vulnerable conversation about healing, faith, and the power of forgiveness.

    Andrea opens up about her upbringing in a matriarchal home, her struggles with abandonment, and the quiet wounds left by an absent father. With grace and courage, she shares how these experiences shaped her identity, relationships, and ultimately her journey toward freedom and forgiveness.

    Together, the women explore what it means to confront your past, choose healing daily, and surrender the deepest hurts to God. Through laughter, tears, and iced coffee, this conversation reminds us that joy and pain can coexist and that Jesus is the difference-maker in our stories.

    If you've ever wrestled with forgiving someone who never apologized or questioned your worth because of someone else's absence, this episode will speak straight to your heart.

    📚 Mentioned in this episode:
    The Bait of Satan by John Bevere – a transformative book on offense and forgiveness.

    Connect with Andrea: https://www.instagram.com/andreallovet

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    Connect with Blanca: https://www.instagram.com/officialblanca
    Connect with Dorka: https://www.instagram.com/dorkajjones

    🌐 Learn more at www.tasteofgracepodcast.com
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    47 m
  • Redefining Success and Ministry: Merari Peña Vidal on Business and Belonging

    Redefining Success and Ministry: Merari Peña Vidal on Business and Belonging
    May 6 2025
    In this heartfelt and powerful episode of Taste of Grace, Dorka and Blanca travel to their beloved Puerto Rico for a conversation that’s as rich in purpose as it is in flavor, joined by their soul sister and guest, Merari Peña Vidal.

    A visionary Latina CEO, Merari shares her inspiring journey of forgiveness, entrepreneurship, and finding purpose beyond the church walls. From launching her jewelry brand out of a garage to creating community through Oasis Empresarial, Merari’s story is a testimony of grit, God’s grace, and the power of saying yes even when you're unsure.

    This episode explores what it means to be a missionary in the marketplace, how to lead with both strategy and spirit, and why purpose, not perfection, is the true currency of success. It’s an honest and joy-filled look at Latina identity, unlearning hustle culture, and remembering your “why” when the road gets tough. Oh—and yes, there are alcapurrias involved.

    If you’ve ever questioned your calling, felt like your gifts didn’t fit the mold, or needed a reminder that God can use everything, this one’s for you.

    Follow Merari: https://www.instagram.com/meraripenavidal/

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    Connect with Blanca: https://www.instagram.com/officialblanca
    Connect with Dorka: https://www.instagram.com/dorkajjones

    🌐 Learn more at www.tasteofgracepodcast.com
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    49 m
  • Unpacking the Power of Choice with Constance Nelson

    Unpacking the Power of Choice with Constance Nelson
    Apr 29 2025
    This one’s a must-listen.

    In this raw and deeply insightful episode of Taste of Grace, Blanca and Dorka sit down with the woman who has truly transformed both of their lives—therapist and mental health counselor Constance Nelson.

    Together, they unpack the stories we tell ourselves—how belief systems, past trauma, and unchallenged thoughts shape our decisions, relationships, and identity. Constance breaks down how to rewrite your narrative, reclaim your peace, and step into healing through practical tools, emotional self-awareness, and faith.

    From learning how to get “off the cliff” during a hijacked moment to understanding the power of breathwork, personal responsibility, and choosing how you view life (“it’s happening for you, not to you”)—this conversation is full of life-changing wisdom.

    Grab a cafecito and lean in. You’ll laugh, reflect, and maybe even cry a little.

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    Connect with Constance: https://www.instagram.com/constancenelsonlmhc/

    Connect with Blanca: https://www.instagram.com/officialblanca
    Connect with Dorka: https://www.instagram.com/dorkajjones

    🌐 Learn more at www.tasteofgracepodcast.com
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    46 m
  • Balancing Love and Boundaries: A Christian Perspective on Healthy Relationships

    Balancing Love and Boundaries: A Christian Perspective on Healthy Relationships
    Apr 22 2025
    Relationships are beautiful—but they’re also hard. In this vulnerable and laughter-filled episode of Taste of Grace, Blanca and Dorka open up about the complexities of navigating relationships as adults, from romantic partnerships to friendships, parenting, grief, and everything in between.

    Together, they explore how expectations, codependency, boundaries, and spiritual growth all play a role in how we show up for the people we love—and ourselves. With heartfelt stories, faith-filled encouragement, and (yes) a few giggles about the fallopian tubes, the girls remind us of one key truth: God is the only source that truly fulfills.

    Plus, they close out with a thought-provoking question you won’t want to skip. This episode is real, raw, and full of grace. You belong here.

    ✨ Let’s stay connected!
    Follow the journey on Instagram: @tasteofgracepodcast


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    49 m
  • Christine D’Clario Gets Real About Mental Health and Ministry

    Christine D’Clario Gets Real About Mental Health and Ministry
    Apr 15 2025
    In this powerful episode of Taste of Grace, Blanca and Dorka welcome their very first guest—and the one who unknowingly brought them together—international recording artist, speaker, and mental health advocate Christine D’Clario.

    What unfolds is an honest, grace-filled conversation about friendship, faith, trauma, and the journey of healing from the inside out. Christine opens up about her battle with postpartum depression, the stigma around mental health in the church and Latino communities, and how courage is often found in the middle of the mess. From sacred table talk to deeply personal stories of transformation, this episode is packed with wisdom, laughter, and the kind of truth that sets you free.

    If you've ever struggled with burnout, anxiety, shame, or feeling like you have to be strong all the time—this one’s for you. It’s a reminder that grace doesn’t ask us to be perfect—it just asks us to be present.

    🍽️ Pull up a seat at the table—there’s more than enough grace to go around.

    Puerto Rican plant-based food sponsored by Purple Ocean

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    Connect with Christine: https://www.instagram.com/christinedclario

    Connect with Blanca: https://www.instagram.com/officialblanca
    Connect with Dorka: https://www.instagram.com/dorkajjones

    🌐 Learn more at www.tasteofgracepodcast.com
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  • Start Here: The Beginning of Taste of Grace

    Start Here: The Beginning of Taste of Grace
    Apr 7 2025
    Welcome to Taste of Grace — our very first episode (we’re screaming a little inside). This has been months in the making, and now that we’re finally here, it feels surreal in the best way.

    In this episode, we share how our friendship started (spoiler: there was eye contact and emotional imprinting on a music video set), our mutual obsession with food, and how healing, humor, and vulnerability brought us even closer.

    We also open up about our personal journeys with anxiety, people pleasing, and that deep breath moment when you realize you don’t have to earn love, because you’re already His. From therapist shout-outs (hey, Constance!) to acai bowls from Purple Ocean, this episode is basically a cozy hang with your homegirls where the convo goes from LOL to tears in under 15 minutes.

    If you're in a season of rebuilding, healing, or just figuring it out day by day, you’re not alone. We're right there with you and so glad you’re here. Grab your cafecito, snack of choice (mandatory), and let’s get into it. Scriptures we held onto in this episode:
    • “Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.” — 1 Peter 5:7
    • “Be anxious for nothing… and the peace of God… will guard your hearts and minds.” — Philippians 4:6–7
    Follow us @tasteofgracepodcast on IG and slide into our DMs with questions or topics you want us to talk about in future episodes. We’re just getting started 💛

    Just remember: You are safe. You are loved. You are worthy. Show yourself a little bit of grace, always.

    Connect with Blanca and Dorka on Instagram.
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    41 m
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