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We’re shaping our narratives ‘cause we are tired of being a model minority. We wanna brunch & build empires. Each episode we’re breaking down identity, society, unlearning & getting real one conversation at time. Follow along with creator & Host Joy Valerie on Instagram instagram.com/joyvaleriee…

Basic Brown Nerds


    • May 19, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 43m AVG DURATION
    • 35 EPISODES

    4.8 from 78 ratings Listeners of Basic Brown Nerds that love the show mention: self care, mental health, it's like, relate, feeling, thinking, relatable, friends, important, love listening, conversations, thank, topics, real.



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    Latest episodes from Basic Brown Nerds

    Hello Again..... What to expect from Build with Joy

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2023 19:58


    Hello Again friends & builders, It's been a while since I launched this podcast and a lot has happened since this internet journey in my personal life and in the world at large. I'm rebranding the podcast to Build with Joy and have since launched my business and life coaching working quietly behind the scenes. In this episode, I give a recap of what you can expect moving forward... it's gonna be MESSY AF but we're moving forward. As well as a reframe about what LIFE you want to live and how to start looking at your work in a way that aligns with your work and values towards the LIFE you want. I'd love to hear your thoughts and on social media so tag me. And sign up for my FREE LIVE MINDFUL AF PRODUCTIVITY WORKSHOP here https://learn.buildwithjoy.co/workshop If you're looking for a life & business coach that puts you and your brain first to partner with you on your journey book a complimentary no strings attached 30-minute coaching call here https://calendly.com/buildwithjoy/coaching-call-30 And follow along on my journey to build with joy on social media Instagram: @Buildwithjoy.co Twitter : @buildwithjoy and subscribe to my weekly newsletter for a fresh perspective and pick me up Buildwithjoy.substack.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buildwithjoy/message

    4. Building Ethical Fashion with Utz Threads

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2022 44:19


    Utz Threads has beautiful textiles and handwoven products created by Mayan ancestral techniques of the basic use of thread done by indigenous women in the highlands of Guatemala. Utz Threads works directly with these women to offer high-customer quality and also offer their good-paying opportunities. You can watch the full interview on YouTube here Newsletter with resources in your inbox & ways to work with me Https://buildwithjoy.co/start-here You can tag me on all social media and follow along day today https://instagram.com/buildwithjoy.co Https://twitter.com/buildwithjoy Https://tiktok.com/@buildwithjoy and watch interviews on youtube at https://youtube.com/buildwithjoy And feel free to email me at hello@buildwithjoy.co

    3. Building Sustainable Fashion with All For Ramon

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2022 38:55


    All for Ramon breaks barriers of the fashion industry - first starting with the fact that this small business is soaked in the idea of diversity. The small fashion business was created by Diana Ibarra and her sister - being the first generation of Mexican-Americans in Los Angeles, California. The family has been working with textiles and the process of dying clothing now for over 30 years. This gives us the idea that the process comes way back from the lands of the Aztec experts. Diana talks to us about the inspiration of All for Ramon, after her brother Ramon was diagnosed with cancer. Website: allforramon.com Instagram: @allforramon You can watch the full interview on YouTube here Newsletter with resources in your inbox & ways to work with me Https://buildwithjoy.co/start-here You can tag me on all social media and follow along day today https://instagram.com/buildwithjoy.co Https://twitter.com/buildwithjoy Https://tiktok.com/@buildwithjoy and watch interviews on youtube at https://youtube.com/buildwithjoy Love what you're listening to and want to send me support or send me for cafecito via cashapp, venmo, paypal? https://moneyyy.me/$joyvaleriee And feel free to email me at hello@buildwithjoy.co

    2. Building Ethical Businesses with Utz Threads

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2022 48:16


    Utz Threads has beautiful textiles and handwoven products created by Mayan ancestral techniques of the basic use of thread done by indigenous women in the highlands of Guatemala. Utz Threads works directly with these women to offer high-customer quality and also offer their good-paying opportunities. You can watch the full interview on YouTube here Newsletter with resources in your inbox & ways to work with me Https://buildwithjoy.co/start-here You can tag me on all social media and follow along day to day https://instagram.com/buildwithjoy.co Https://twitter.com/buildwithjoy Https://tiktok.com/@buildwithjoy and watch interviews on youtube at https://youtube.com/buildwithjoy Love what you're listening to and want to send me a support or send me for cafecito via cashapp, venmo, paypal? https://moneyyy.me/$joyvaleriee And feel free to email me at hello@buildwithjoy.co

    1. What to Expect from Build with Joy

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2022 27:04


    I'm sharing about me and you can expect to build with joy - aka me to help you build your life and business with more joy! We will also learn from entrepreneurs at all stages of their businesses in different fields and areas to expose you to what is possible. Whether you are thinking about starting a business, a seasoned founder, or just started - we are here to share the journey in social entrepreneurship. It goes beyond just making money, and building businesses it's about people at the end of the day, and … yes helping all of us Build with Joy. I hope you enjoy this first episode and stick around. Please follow along, share with your friends, and leave a review. Newsletter with resources in your inbox & ways to work with me Https://buildwithjoy.co/start-here You can tag me on all social media and follow along day today https://instagram.com/buildwithjoy.co Https://twitter.com/buildwithjoy Https://tiktok.com/@buildwithjoy and watch interviews on youtube at https://youtube.com/buildwithjoy Love what you're listening to and want to send me support or send me for cafecito via cashapp, venmo, paypal? https://moneyyy.me/$joyvaleriee And feel free to email me at hello@buildwithjoy.co

    Trailer Episode - Build with Joy

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2022 4:47


    Hi! I'm your host Joy Valerie Carrera and Welcome to Build with Joy Podcast where we learn how to build better by leveraging technology, systems, and learning from amazing builders who are here to share their ups and downs with us. You can follow along on this journey on all socials by finding @BuildwithJoy on Twitter and TikTok and BuildwithJoy.co on Instagram and on the blog. You're also welcome to join our bootcamps, VIP one on ones, and subscribe to the weekly newsletter with resources for you to build better buildwithjoy.co/newsletter

    Generational Wealth with Delano Saporu

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2020 44:04


    Today we are talking about Generational Wealth and Investing with Delano Saporu CEO of New Street Advisors Group and certified financial advisor. We are talking about MONEY as a tool! How to tackle debt, how to make a money plan, and how to start investing in yourself LONG term and overcome your fear of MONEY!. This episode is made possible thanks to our Sponsor Snowball Wealth Snowball Wealth founded by a fellow Basic Brown Nerd - Tanya Menendez . Can help you make a tangible plan to tackle down your Student DEBT! Go to asksnowball.com/BBN sign up FREE to get your custom plan, access to masterclasses, and join the Slack Community to support you on your journey! If you love what we’re doing you can support become a patron of this show patreon.com/BasicBrownNerds or support our crowdfund campaign ifundwomen.com/projects/basic-brown-nerds-multimedia-platform

    Empowered in Color: Young People in Politics with Shaniyat Chowdhury

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2020 52:54


    Today more than ever we need to understand how policy affects us. We've teamed up for a cross over episode with Kriselle of Empowered in Color and her interview with Shaniyat Chowdhury who is running for Congress in NY-5 district against a 20-year incumbent. We talk about his life growing up in Jamaica, Queens, poverty drafted into the Marines, journey into activism serving in the New York state assembly, Alexandria Ocasio Cortez's campaign, and ultimately running for office. You might think politics is too much and rather avoid the topic but the best way to ensure America becomes a better place is by electing people who truly understand the realities of economic, racial, and social inequality. People like Shaniyat. Thank you to Empowered in Color for this collaboration to get the word out. You can learn more about Shaniyat and donate on his website at Shaniyat2020.com Follow Empowered in Color Podcast with Kriselle here You can find everyone on Instagram and Twitter as @EmpoweredInColor , @KriselleMG , and @Shaniyat2020 If you are in New York State you can request your absentee ballot to vote this primary HERE To support Basic Brown Nerds and keep us going join our monthly supporters & join our community here subscribe to our newsletter at basicbrownnerds.substack.com Follow & tag us on @BasicBrownNerds and @BasicBrownNerds

    Laughter as Healing with Erik Rivera

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2020 59:53


    Welcome back to Season 3! We’re starting off this season with Laughs because, in times of change, trauma, and chaos laugher can be healing. We’re talking with Comedian Erik Rivera, his journey as a first-generation Guatemalan- American growing up in suburban New York, and how he found himself going into comedy as a career - and spoiler alert his mom was not so happy. Erik Rivera just had his Comedy Special “Super White” on HBO where we use comedy to share his story growing up and being a parent. You can follow him on Instagram @ErikRiveraComedy and find his upcoming shows on erikrivera.com We are super excited to bring season 3 and have more to come as we build Basic Brown NErds to become a Patron for early access go to patreon.com/basicbrownnerds subscribe to our newsletter at basicbrownnerds.substack.com Follow & tag us on @BasicBrownNerds and @BasicBrownNerds --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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    Representation through Undocumented Tales

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2019 51:35


    Meet undocumented filmmaker and creator, Armando. He is the creator, editor, and producer of Undocutales a web series going into its 3rd season this October. The series follows the main character, Fernando, an undocumented queer immigrant, and his aventuras in LA. , making us laugh, cry, and understand more about what this experience is in the United States. You can binge and catch up with Fernando on youtube before the next season is out bit.ly/Undocutales and follow Armando along on his journey on Instagram @ElPeorDelMundo Let us know you're listening by tagging @BasicBrownNerds and host @JoyValeriee on Instagram and Twitter! Don't forget to subscribe to our monthly newsletter to be updated on all our guests, events, and surprises for you. basicbrownnerds.com/newsletter And support us by shopping or donating at BasicBrownNerds.com/Shop Check out our Show notes here bit.ly/BBNxUndocuTalesShowNotes --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Learning to Set Boundaries with Grecia and Joy Valerie (Throwback)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2019 46:48


    In this episode We're going to revisit a conversation Grecia and I had last season about BOUNDARIES! Now - this something many of us struggle with and really didn't learn especially being an immigrant diaspora kid, Latinx, and growing up in very communal environments where personal space is (stress ) kind of a luxury. Learning boundaries are necessary to respect your self, those around you, and have healthy relationships. So we're talking more about it today with Grecia . You can find Grecia on Instagram and Twitter as @Grecia_Writer Let us know you're listening by tagging @BasicBrownNerds and host @JoyValeriee on Instagram and Twitter! Don't forget to subscribe to our monthly newsletter to be updated on all our guests, events, and surprises for you. basicbrownnerds.com/newsletter And support us by shopping or donating at BasicBrownNerds.com/Shop Find out full show notes here basicbrownnerds.com/setting-boundaries/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Suburban, Latinx, & Queer with Douglas Michael

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2019 45:33


    We're chatting with Douglas, Joy's cousin and lifelong friend. We're talking about our childhood & journey to now. We talk about our parent's journey here to the United States opening a bodega and carrying on the legacy of our parents. Douglas shares his coming out story to our family. You can follow Douglas on Instagram @_DouglasMichael . Let us know you're listening by tagging @BasicBrownNerds and host @JoyValeriee on Instagram and Twitter! Don't forget to subscribe to our monthly newsletter to be updated on all our guests, events, and surprises for you. basicbrownnerds.com/newsletter And support us by shopping or donating at BasicBrownNerds.com/Shop Check out our Show notes here

    Occupying your Mindset with Delilah Dee

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2019 24:19


    We sit down and chat with Delilah Dee the beam of positivity behind Delilah & Co. She aims to a media company that will not only highlight representation but provide experiences & opportunities in the Latinx community to empower. We discuss what it means to believe in yourself and be your own hype woman along with handling being an online creator. Delilah shares her secrets on how she shifts her mindset to be #OccupyingYourMindset and believe in yourself. Follow Delilah along on his journey on Instagram @iamdelilahdee Let us know you're listening by tagging @BasicBrownNerds and host @JoyValeriee on Instagram and Twitter! Don't forget to subscribe to our monthly newsletter to be updated on all our guests, events, and surprises for you. basicbrownnerds.com/newsletter And support us by shopping or donating at BasicBrownNerds.com/Shop Check out our Show notes here bit.ly/BBNMindsetTBShownotes PS: Delilah is offering all Basic Brown Nerds Free shipping with code BROWNNERDS on her shop over at DelilahandCompany.com including her famous "Made by Immigrants" tees and sweatshirts. So be sure to support this Latinx and Philly owned shop. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Latinas who Hike with Victoria Buitron

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2019 49:31


    Our ancestors were the ones originally in the outdoors and our generation is reclaiming being outside and in nature for recreation. So what does it mean to be a latina who hikes? We sit down with Victoria founder of Latinas who Hike and blogger at a Traveling Translator. We discuss her upbringing in Ecuador and moving to the United States. Her creative passions and pursuits. Why she started the community online and her journey now pursuing a masters in creative writing. Follow Victoria along on his journey on Instagram @LatinasWhoHike and blog A Traveling Translator. Let us know you're listening by tagging @BasicBrownNerds and host @JoyValeriee on Instagram and Twitter! Don't forget to subscribe to our monthly newsletter to be updated on all our guests, events, and surprises for you. basicbrownnerds.com/newsletter And support us by shopping or donating at BasicBrownNerds.com/Shop Check out our Show notes here bit.ly/BBNLatinasHikeTBShownotes --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Breaking into Management with John Henry and Latinx Leaders

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2019 59:22


    This is for anyone who is looking to further their careers and level up. This episode was done in partnership with Techqueria, the largest online community for Latinx professionals in tech - check them out and join the slack. Joy Valerie was invited to moderate a panel organized by Techqueria called "Breaking into Management" sponsored by Digital Ocean at their Headquarters in New York City. We're getting raw talking about growing up low income, Latinx, and transitioning into entrepreneurship and management. Discussing their struggles, advice, and experiences in their careers. On the panel sponsored by Techqueria we had Alexandra Paredes, Rafael Mojica, Veronica Genao, Edgar Gonzalez and Viceland's Hustle host John Henry Listen in to the gems shared and know - we are WORTHY to take up space. Let us know you're listening by tagging @BasicBrownNerds and host @JoyValeriee on Instagram and Twitter! Don't forget to subscribe to our monthly newsletter to be updated on all our guests, events, and surprises for you. basicbrownnerds.com/newsletter And support us by shopping or donating at BasicBrownNerds.com/Shop Check out our Show notes here bit.ly/BBNTechqueriaTBShownotes --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Only the OG Diasporx will Understand with Freddy Izaguirre Merlos

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2019 58:37


    We sit down and chat with Freddy Izaguirre Merlos, poet & performance artist behind PursuingArete. Freddy's work aims to uplift central American voices and those of immigrantes to flourish and thrive. We learn more about his family's journey from El Salvador to the Pacific Northwest in the 80s. What it meant to be a little basic brown nerd there and navigating an upbringing in a pentecostal home. Let us know you're listening by tagging @BasicBrownNerds and host @JoyValeriee on Instagram and Twitter! Don't forget to subscribe to our monthly newsletter to be updated on all our guests, events, and surprises for you. basicbrownnerds.com/newsletter And support us by shopping or donating at BasicBrownNerds.com/Shop Check out our Show notes here bit.ly/BBNOGDiasporxTBshownotes --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Latina Entrepreneurs Preventing Rape with Jacqueline Ros & Andrea Perdomo

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2019 56:54


    We're talking to Jacqueline Ros & Andrea Perdomo of TechStars who went through an amazing journey to build Revolar, a tech & hardware company focused on preventing rape. Jackie went from a teacher in Colorado to CEO and Co-Founder of a Tech Company. Andrea saw the vision and previously having managed over 100 people, then COO of Live Worldly, and joined Revolar as COO and Co-Founder. We talk about their journey transitioning to tech, going through investing rounds, and how they are now making it their mission to bring more women and people of color into the Entrepreneurship & technology spaces through TechStars Startup Weekends. To find out about more about a Startup weekend near you check out Startupweekend.org Let us know you're listening by tagging @BasicBrownNerds and host @JoyValeriee on Instagram and Twitter! Don't forget to subscribe to our monthly newsletter to be updated on all our guests, events, and surprises for you. basicbrownnerds.com/newsletter And support us by shopping or donating at BasicBrownNerds.com/Shop Check out our Show notes here bit.ly/BBNTwoLatinaTBShownotes --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Building a Future for Us with Sage Quiamno

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2019 53:00


    We're talking to Sage Quiamno on what it means to be a woman of color in the startup world, learn more about her, co-founding Future For Us. We start with her journey being a badass tearing down the patriarchy and championing for women starting at home in Hawai’i. This episode is sponsored by Sololi Shop. A family-owned Mexican artisan shop creating Colorful Boho merchandise. Let us know you're listening by tagging @BasicBrownNerds and host @JoyValeriee on Instagram and Twitter! Don't forget to subscribe to our monthly newsletter to be updated on all our guests, events, and surprises for you. basicbrownnerds.com/newsletter And support us by shopping or donating at BasicBrownNerds.com/Shop Check out our Show notes here bit.ly/BBNBuildingFutureTBShownotes --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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    Our Generational Tasks with Veronica Oliveras

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2019 54:24


    We sit down with Veronica Oliveras, a clinical psychology therapist, and discuss mental health, finances, and boundaries as it relates to being. How we can reconnect with our indigenous ways while also taking care of our wellbeing and leaning into new identities as a Diaspora generation? We discuss on generational missions. How we have a different task from our families, our grandparents, and ancestors. As well as learning to embrace our traditions and culture while also setting boundaries to be able to prosper here in the USA. This episode is sponsored by Sololi Shop. A family-owned Mexican artisan shop creating Colorful Boho merchandise. Let us know you're listening by tagging @BasicBrownNerds and host @JoyValeriee on Instagram and Twitter! Don't forget to subscribe to our monthly newsletter to be updated on all our guests, events, and surprises for you. basicbrownnerds.com/newsletter And support us by shopping or donating at BasicBrownNerds.com/Shop Check out our Show notes here bit.ly/BBNGenerationalTBShownotes --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Mercadito Navideño empowering communities!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2018 20:40


    BAM! Surprise - WE BACK - briefly to tell you about Mercadito Navideno : WHY WE WANT YOU TO SHOP CONSCIOUSLY this season! If you’re in Poughkeepsie, New York December 10th, 2018 10AM - 5PM come to Mercadito Navideño. Come shop from dope Vendors and enjoy FREE Yoga, Poetry Readings (Spoiler alert The_Next_Heminguey), Open Mic, and Workshops to create a community in the Hudson Valley! We’re chatting with Susie from Latinx Project that Joy has teamed up with. We are talking about WHY we want you to #ShopLatinx to #ShopSmallBiz this holiday season. WHY we’re doing this in Poughkeepsie, NY and not NYC We want our communities to view themselves as makers & creators BUT also be FINANCIALLY empowered. To make an impact in our communities BUY from our communities this Holiday season - but even more so to remind others in their suburban + rural communities to BRING and CREATE opportunities in your own communities. We hope you’re inspired to GO AND DO THE THING! Let us know you're listening by tagging @BasicBrownNerds and host @JoyValeriee on Instagram and Twitter! Don't forget to subscribe to our monthly newsletter to be updated on all our guests, events, and surprises for you. basicbrownnerds.com/newsletter And support us by shopping or donating at BasicBrownNerds.com/Shop Check out our Show notes here bit.ly/BBNMercaditoTBShownotes --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    End Of Season 1 and what's next. . .

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2018 51:02


    Joy and Grecia wrap up season one of the podcast. They talk about their summer and their upcoming plans. You can keep up with them during their break by following them on Instagram @joyvaleriee and the @greciahdom Let us know you're listening by tagging @BasicBrownNerds and host @JoyValeriee on Instagram and Twitter! Don't forget to subscribe to our monthly newsletter to be updated on all our guests, events, and surprises for you. basicbrownnerds.com/newsletter And support us by shopping or donating at BasicBrownNerds.com/Shop Check out our Show notes here bit.ly/BBNEndofseason1TBShownotes --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Meet Danyeli the Poet behind AfroDominicanxThings

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2018 49:43


    This week Joy and Grecia talk with Danyeli Rodriguez Del Orbe. Danyeli is a Bronx-based Dominican poet that writes about growing up Afro-Latinx, Dominican, undocumented, and avoiding dusty men. We discuss her move to LA, she warns us about Dominican men, and gives us the wisest "Take Out the Trash" segment ever. Follow Danyeli along on his journey on Instagram @danyelirodriguezdelorbe Let us know you're listening by tagging @BasicBrownNerds and host @JoyValeriee on Instagram and Twitter! Don't forget to subscribe to our monthly newsletter to be updated on all our guests, events, and surprises for you. basicbrownnerds.com/newsletter And support us by shopping or donating at BasicBrownNerds.com/Shop Check out our Show notes here bit.ly/BBNMeetDanyeliTBShownotes --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Let's Talk about Toxic Masculinity & bad sex with Niko

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2018 62:53


    This week Joy and Grecia talk with their friend NIko. Niko is Basic Brown Nerd that likes to dissect chisme intellectually while drinking mate or pumpkin spice lattes. They talk about World Cup and Mexican fans burning the Salvadoran flag, bad sex, and church retreats. Let us know you're listening by tagging @BasicBrownNerds and host @JoyValeriee on Instagram and Twitter! Don't forget to subscribe to our monthly newsletter to be updated on all our guests, events, and surprises for you. basicbrownnerds.com/newsletter And support us by shopping or donating at BasicBrownNerds.com/Shop Check out our Show notes here bit.ly/BBNMasculinityTBShownotes --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Listeners' Episode P2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2018 36:48


    We pick up right where we left off and finish answering listener questions while being a little too "happy" . . . oops! We're answering a bit more about our dating history, what is a white ally means, the "extra" woke people, navigating academia, and learning a bit more about each other. Let us know you're listening by tagging @BasicBrownNerds and host @JoyValeriee on Instagram and Twitter! Don't forget to subscribe to our monthly newsletter to be updated on all our guests, events, and surprises for you. basicbrownnerds.com/newsletter And support us by shopping or donating at BasicBrownNerds.com/Shop Check out our Show notes here bit.ly/BBNDatingHistoryTBShownotes --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Listeners' Episode P1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2018 48:43


    This is our listener episode. We briefly talk about Anthony Bourdain and then answer some of your questions! Look out for Part 2 for the rest! Let us know you're listening by tagging @BasicBrownNerds and host @JoyValeriee on Instagram and Twitter! Don't forget to subscribe to our monthly newsletter to be updated on all our guests, events, and surprises for you. basicbrownnerds.com/newsletter And support us by shopping or donating at BasicBrownNerds.com/Shop Check out our Show notes here bit.ly/BBNAnthonyBourdainTBShownotes --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    "Man's Perspective"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2018 41:17


    This week, we address the men that keep asking us to give the man's perspective. We also talk about Royal Wedding, why we do what we want, and we drop a lot of F-Bombs in the process. Let us know you're listening by tagging @BasicBrownNerds and host @JoyValeriee on Instagram and Twitter! Don't forget to subscribe to our monthly newsletter to be updated on all our guests, events, and surprises for you. basicbrownnerds.com/newsletter And support us by shopping or donating at BasicBrownNerds.com/Shop Check out our Show notes here bit.ly/BBNPerspectiveTBShownotes --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Meet Monica, a Professional Hypewoman and UnDACAmented Viajera

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2018 45:12


    This week we chat with the amazing hype woman Monica. We talk dancing, Men Are Trash/ Women Are Trash Too stories, and how we all became friends. So who is Monica? Monica (she/her/hers) is an undocumented DACA recipient and works as a social worker in Sacramento, CA. She loves to travel and write/rant about social justice on and off social media. Our brown girl friendship began off of Instagram, or as we call it the tinder for friends where you can use the internet to find your tribe. While she was visiting she took NYC by storm! Bringing her #FridayDanceParty and letting us join in on the streets of NYC doing the #MonicaChallenge. She is what I like to call a professional hype woman. Always there to hype up and supports Latinx creators on and off the ‘gram. She doesn’t just post online talking about human rights but goes out and does the work. In addition to her day job, she is a published writer and self-identified Femme Persona. Listen in to this amazing human’s story. Let us know you're listening by tagging @BasicBrownNerds and host @JoyValeriee on Instagram and Twitter! Don't forget to subscribe to our monthly newsletter to be updated on all our guests, events, and surprises for you. basicbrownnerds.com/newsletter And support us by shopping or donating at BasicBrownNerds.com/Shop Check out our Show notes here bit.ly/BBNMeetMonicaTBShownotes --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Setting Boundaries with our Brown AF Families

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2018 45:24


    This week we talk boundaries! Boundaries are a form of self-care. We talk about how to set them with strangers, friends, and even our families. Even how we navigate this growing up in a Latinx family. It's so important to communicate our boundaries in relationships. We're also saying NO! to the Tias and Fam that shames us on our weight and everything that is behind that. To quote our fav CardiB "Let me Fat in Peace" Some added content, we're talking about why CardiB's pregnancy makes people uncomfortable, cause we always talk about how revolutionary she is! Let us know you're listening by tagging @BasicBrownNerds and host @JoyValeriee on Instagram and Twitter! Don't forget to subscribe to our monthly newsletter to be updated on all our guests, events, and surprises for you. basicbrownnerds.com/newsletter And support us by shopping or donating at BasicBrownNerds.com/Shop Check out our Show notes here bit.ly/BBNSettingBoundariesTBShownotes --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Mental Health Check- In

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2018 48:42


    This week Joy and Grecia have a Mental Health Check-In. They discuss some of their coping mechanisms, being aware of their symptoms, and how they're trying to get their lives together. read more on our website Let us know you're listening by tagging @BasicBrownNerds and host @JoyValeriee on Instagram and Twitter! Don't forget to subscribe to our monthly newsletter to be updated on all our guests, events, and surprises for you. basicbrownnerds.com/newsletter And support us by shopping or donating at BasicBrownNerds.com/Shop Check out our Show notes here bit.ly/BBNMentalHealthTBShownotes --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Mimosa Rant with Joy Valerie and Grecia Dominguez

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2018 42:50


    This week Joy and Grecia talk about traditions, religions, quinciañeras, some Latinx history all while drinking some mimosas. Let us know you're listening by tagging @BasicBrownNerds and host @JoyValeriee on Instagram and Twitter! Don't forget to subscribe to our monthly newsletter to be updated on all our guests, events, and surprises for you. basicbrownnerds.com/newsletter And support us by shopping or donating at BasicBrownNerds.com/Shop Check out our Show notes here bit.ly/BBNMimosaRantTBShownotes --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    ¿Y El Novio? Being single, independent, and Latina

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2018 43:35


    This episode is for everyone that has ever had to hear the phrase "¿Y el novio?" from the Tias and Wela. Joy Valerie and Grecia talk about being single, Latina, and career-oriented and how their families have reacted to this through the years. Joy starts a new segment called Taking Out the Trash. Let us know you're listening by tagging @BasicBrownNerds and host @JoyValeriee on Instagram and Twitter! Don't forget to subscribe to our monthly newsletter to be updated on all our guests, events, and surprises for you. basicbrownnerds.com/newsletter And support us by shopping or donating at BasicBrownNerds.com/Shop Check out our Show notes here bit.ly/BBNYElNovioTBShownotes --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Latin History for Morons Review & Our First Meet Up in NYC

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2018 41:39


    This week, Joy and Grecia talk about the Latinx NYC Meetup and disrupting the spaces on Broadway and Brunch. Along with their thoughts on John Leguizamo's one-man show "Latin History for Morons." Touching about African erasure & homophobia in Latinx history and teaser to Juana Inez de La Cruz on Netflix. And what is peak wokeness? Are we ever woke enough? And how do we stop ourselves from being the woke-police (cause they really don't wanna be the woke-police)? Oh and Fangirling to LatinosWhoLunch Podcast that created spaces for Latinx and inspired us to start!!!! Link to required reading/ books mentioned for Latin History for Morons Shout out to everyone involved! Susie from Latinx Project David from Techqueria Let us know you're listening by tagging @BasicBrownNerds and host @JoyValeriee on Instagram and Twitter! Don't forget to subscribe to our monthly newsletter to be updated on all our guests, events, and surprises for you. basicbrownnerds.com/newsletter And support us by shopping or donating at BasicBrownNerds.com/Shop Check out our Show notes here bit.ly/BBNLatinxMeetupReviewTBShownotes --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Dear Men, Don't be Trash - Be Compost

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2018 33:23


    Joy and Grecia make their argument of how men are trash, how to rise above and be the compost of the man world, and they discuss their experiences with trash men and not so trash men. *Warning: May not be suited for fragile men egos. If you're a man, yes you might be low key offended but listen and hear point to start unlearning your own trashy ways. Let us know you're listening by tagging @BasicBrownNerds and host @JoyValeriee on Instagram and Twitter! Don't forget to subscribe to our monthly newsletter to be updated on all our guests, events, and surprises for you. basicbrownnerds.com/newsletter And support us by shopping or donating at BasicBrownNerds.com/Shop Check out our Show notes here bit.ly/BBNMenAreTrashTBShownotes --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Let's Talk about Mental Health with Joy Valerie and Grecia Dominguez

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2018 32:18


    In Episode 1, Joy and Grecia talk about seasonal depression, anxiety, and the taboos of mental health issues in the Latinx community. Let us know you're listening by tagging @BasicBrownNerds and host @JoyValeriee on Instagram and Twitter! Don't forget to subscribe to our monthly newsletter to be updated on all our guests, events, and surprises for you. basicbrownnerds.com/newsletter And support us by shopping or donating at BasicBrownNerds.com/Shop Check out our Show notes here bit.ly/BBNLetsTalkMentalTBShownotes --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Welcome to Basic Brown Nerds!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2018 22:50


    Welcome to Basic Brown Nerds hosted by Grecia from @GreciaHDom and @JoyValeriee introducing themselves and what the podcast will be about. We're excited to get to know you all and deconstructing identity, talking current events, and the intersections of being a Latina in suburbia in biweekly episodes. In Episode 0, we introduce who we are and talk about why we are Basic Brown Nerds and what we want to talk about! In this episode, we talk about how we met, DACA, growing up undocumented, immigration, the surprising effects the Trump phenomena having on our generation, rising up as people of color, nerdy Latinx, CardiB, and of course our brunch addiction in suburbia. Let us know you're listening by tagging @BasicBrownNerds and host @JoyValeriee on Instagram and Twitter! Don't forget to subscribe to our monthly newsletter to be updated on all our guests, events, and surprises for you. basicbrownnerds.com/newsletter And support us by shopping or donating at BasicBrownNerds.com/Shop Check out our Show notes here bit.ly/BBNWelcomeTBShownotes --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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