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Latin X: A gender-neutral term sometimes used in lieu of Latino or Latina. We at LatinX Nation are providing a platform for us as a people to express our opinions and explore other cultures perspectives on various topics. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/latinx-nation4/support

LatinX Nation


    • Sep 8, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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    LatinX Nations Ep 93 Real Estate With Mari

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2021 28:02


    Hey mi gente, we are back with a new episode where we sit down with our beloved Tia Mari to talk about her experiences as a homeowner and the process she went through to buy a house, and how that may have changed in today's market. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/latinx-nation4/support

    LatinX Nation Ep 92 Talking About Trauma

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2021 57:01


    In this episode, we talk about an important and sometimes complicated topic, trauma. Whether it is internal or external, traumatic expression and events have been ever so prominent in our society with recent events especially the pandemic. We spoke alongside Giovanni and Marlene, Melanie's older brother and sister-in-law about the topic and made it a group discussion. We talk about our own traumas, the effects of social media, and comparisons to others. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/latinx-nation4/support

    LatinX Nation Ep 91 Pura Vida: Our Trip to Costa Rica

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2021 46:35


    In this episode, we go over Sal and Melanie's Costa Rica trip where they got to learn about Costa Rican culture as well as the down-to-earth lifestyles embraced by the Costa Rican People. They also share their experiences being tourists in a country they've never been to.   --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/latinx-nation4/support

    LatinX Nation Ep 90 Nestor with Helping Hands

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2021 90:30


    Hey mi gente we're back with a brand new episode! We speak with Nestor the founder of Helping Hands. This organization is based out of Lynwood, CA. and it is focused on bettering its communities and providing resources such as donations, beautification projects, and coffee. Nestor has so many things in store this coming year to create an environment where people are introduced to awesome coffee but mainly finding ways to better the lives of those living in low-income areas. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/latinx-nation4/support

    LatinX Nation Ep 89 Friends & Family

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2021 108:42


    Hey mi gente in this episode we speak with Alvaro about his pop ups in Salud Cafe in Long Beach as well as his massive connection to the community. We also got the chance to speak with Denise; the owner and founder of Confidential Coffee in Long Beach as well. This episode reflects on the importance of friends and family within our daily lives and how it influenced the business's that Alvaro and Denise started. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/latinx-nation4/support

    LatinX Nation Ep 88 Cafecita

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2021 76:46


    Mi gente! We have a great episode for you all this week. We spoke with the founder of Cafecita, Natalie, and some of her team, Samantha and Crystal. We go over their mission of Cafecita and how that has evolved over the course of the pandemic. We also cover their experience building a business in such difficult times as well as how their experiences around the globe have influenced the people they are today. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/latinx-nation4/support

    LatinX Nation Ep 87 Bryer From Wolf's Brew

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2021 63:38


    Hey, mi gente! We have an awesome new episode with Bryer he is the Co-owner of the Wolf's Brew Coffee Shop in Long Beach, Ca. He tells about the start-up of the shop as well as how he and his Dad found the means to make their dream a reality. Bryer along with his brother run the shop on a day-to-day basis. We discuss the mentality he's built throughout his life and the decisions he's made that have brought him to become the person he is today. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/latinx-nation4/support

    LatinX Nation Ep 86 Bones.96

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2021 61:39


    Hey mi gente! We have an awesome guest this week Jacob, but he goes by Bones.96 in the music world and in his barbershop. we get to learn about his backstory, influences, and experiences that led him to become the person he is today. Check out his Barbershop @the96barbershop.lbc and his latest mixtape Cadillac Dreams out now! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/latinx-nation4/support

    LatinX Nation Ep 85 Lupe

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2021 86:17


    Hey mi gente! We chat with our good friend Lupe and talk about her up-living being a LA native. We also go over the Cannabis industry and the internal growth happening in the LA area. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/latinx-nation4/support

    LatinX Nation Ep 84 Generational Transparency

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2021 61:44


    Hey, mi gente! We are back with a brand new episode talking over the startup of the pop-up and confronting the importance of open communication between parents and their children from childhood and adulthood. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/latinx-nation4/support

    Latinx Nations Ep 83 Starting 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2021 39:51


    Hey, mi gente we are back with a brand new episode going over the start of the year and the craziness that Covid 19 brings and has brought into our lives. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/latinx-nation4/support

    Latinx Nations Ep 82 Bye 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2021 39:51


    Hey mi gente! We are back to say bye to 2020 and recap what the year has brought to us. We talk over the good, the bad, and the weird that has happened this year and what we look forward to in 2021. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/latinx-nation4/support

    LatinX Nation Ep 81 Connecting to Storytelling

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2020 46:02


    Hey Mi gente, this weeks episode we gather around and talk about how we connect to the stories on the big and little screen. We go from anime to the new Selena series on Netflix about the late superstar and her rise in fame in the Tejano music scene later reaching superstardom in the American market before her tragic murder in 1995. Our connection to stories has remained crucial towards how we consume entertainment and we go over what makes a show or movie connect to us on a deeper level. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/latinx-nation4/support

    LatinX Nation Ep 80 La Dalia Coffee

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2020 82:57


    In this week's episode we speak with Ernesto from La Dalia Coffee, a coffee company that has completely cut out the middle man within the coffee supply chain. we talk about his process from his family-owned farm in Nicaragua run by his dad. Also how they import their coffee themselves into the states, then he roasts the beans in his personal roaster. not to mention, warehousing and storage is run in-house by Ernesto. He has taken back control of the coffee game and is innovating how coffee is being distributed at the specialty level. Tune in to learn about his amazing story revolving his parents and their fight for their farm in Nicaragua. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/latinx-nation4/support

    LatinX Nation Ep 79 Mr. Ends of the Earth

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2020 57:04


    Hey, mi gente! In this week's episode, we speak with "Mr. Ends of the Earth" AKA Philip. He's an amazing photographer who has been in multiple ends of the earth expanding his view that his 35mm can grab. We talk about how he was able to couch-surf his way into different parts of the world while taking a glimpse of the community of couch-surfing and the expansive world it has become. Tune in to learn more everywhere podcasts are heard! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/latinx-nation4/support

    LatinX Nation Ep 78 VP Debate/Organization Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2020 37:06


    Hey mi gente, in this week's episode we reflect on the differences between the Vice Presidential Debate and the First Presidential Debate. We go over the impact it made in the community leading up to the election and our thoughts on how the election process is being handled. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/latinx-nation4/support

    Latinx Nation Ep 77 Debate Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2020 40:00


    Hey mi gente, this week we go over the presidential debate that just passed. We reflect on how the debate took place as well as the internets' reaction. We also give an update on how the organization is going forward in the future. this video contains audio from a clip not owned to us. All rights to the clip aforementioned are owned by CNBC follow the link below to learn more. https://youtu.be/JZk6VzSLe4Y - President Donald Trump: White supremacist group Proud Boys should 'stand back and stand by' --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/latinx-nation4/support

    Latinx Nation Ep 76 Recipe & Development

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2020 58:25


    Hey, mi gente! in this week's episode we speak with Carolina about her keto pastry service @treatyourselfketo which provides a healthy alternative without losing the amazing taste that comes with pastry goodness. She talks on her own path with keto and how it has changed her life and it continues to do so. Tune in to learn more about how she was able to fuse pastries with a ketogenic lifestyle. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/latinx-nation4/support

    Latinx Nation Ep 75 Passion and Follow Through

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2020 75:55


    Hey mi gente, in this week's episode, we spoke with Kenny Becerra from Cafe Orgullo Celeste. We spoke about his journey getting into the coffee industry, learning how to roast, to eventually importing coffee from Guatemala. His story revolves around doing the things that scare you and getting out of your bubble to grow as a person. Special shoutout to Humble Hustle coffee for always hustling and making great coffee. Special thanks to El Cielito Cafe for hosting the interview. All participants were masked and socially distant throughout the recording of the interview. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/latinx-nation4/support

    Latinx Nation Ep 74 Growth in Community

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2020 92:14


    Hey mi gente, in this week's episode we have our first in-person interview since the beginning of the lockdown. We speak with Diana and Andrea they both are part of the coffee community and they have recently started doing a pop up in LA, selling coffee. They fill us in on their experience with roasting, selling on the street, as well as the community surrounding them. Tune in to learn more! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/latinx-nation4/support

    Latinx Nation Ep 73 Perspective

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2020 40:39


    Hey mi gente! In this week's episode we reflect upon our week of r & r and talk what's been going on recently in our country in the past few weeks from a fresh perspective so we can delve into the importance of standing up for what you believe in. On both sides of a topic, there's a story and purpose behind them. so we encourage everyone to speak their minds and fight for what you believe but do it safely. Also to be accountable for the beliefs one carries and displays. Enjoy! RIP Chadwick Boseman - Forever a King. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/latinx-nation4/support

    LatinX Nation Ep 72 Why Vote?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2020 40:28


    Hey mi gente, In this week's episode we go over the importance of voting and the high stakes that surround your vote's impact within our community. We also recap the "Why Vote?" community teach-in event and give out some key points from the speakers there that can be helpful to inform everyone on voting practices. Shoutout to Caravan4justice , Voices of Long Beach, LBCResources , Radical Love LBC for hosting the event. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/latinx-nation4/support

    LatinX Nation Ep 71 Empowering Mujeres en Cafe

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2020 53:21


    Hey, mi gente! this episode will be spoken primarily in Espanol. In this week's episode, we speak with Evelin, a coffee roaster in Guatemala with the coffee company Chica Bean that highlights the empowerment of women in coffee and business. She tells about her start in roasting and what led to her the point she is at today. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/latinx-nation4/support

    LatinX Nation Ep 70 The Frequency of Little Waves

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2020 72:42


    Hey mi gente, In this week's episode we speak with Areli Barrera de Groski, Co-founder and owner of Little Waves Coffee alongside her husband Leon. She speaks to us about the amazing dynamic they created and how their consistent flow keeps them growing. Tune in to learn more about how they created a family-like environment in their shop. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/latinx-nation4/support

    LatinX Nation Ep 69 "Disrupting The System"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2020 61:09


    Hey mi gente, in this episode we speak with an amazing local community organizer Anthony Bryson. He recently led the Unity March in Long Beach this past weekend. We go over his experience going through the process of organizing the march to leading the event as well as issues surrounding the different areas in Long Beach and surrounding communities. Shoutouts: We urge everyone to look into the mysterious homicide of Enrique "Kiki" Roman-Martinez, who was found dismembered in the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Follow @Caravan4Justice for resources on how to help your community. Urban Organizers Coalition is having a meet up for organizers of social injustice to network and collaborate. It is on August 1 @ 646 w PCH Long Beach, Ca. 7 pm. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/latinx-nation4/support

    Latinx Nation Ep 68 Alejandra Plata Quintero

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2020 63:02


    Hey mi gente, in this week's episode we speak with Alejandra, she a local Norwalk resident that set up the recent Vanessa Guillen rally that Karla went to. We go over the rally and what occurred. Also, she explains to us what events in her past lead to her setting up the rally and the mindset she put herself in to prepare her for the event. Shoutouts: There is a march happening 12 pm on July 26th at Bluff Park in Long Beach Ca. it is meant to protest against racism, police brutality, and social injustices. We hope to see you there! Also on July 26th, there is a College & Financial Aid Q & A happening on IG live with the Radical Love LBC coalition. Be sure to tune in to learn about the FAFSA application process and how to approach college finances. @Radicallovelbc --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/latinx-nation4/support

    LatinX Nation Ep 67 Radical Love

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2020 113:21


    In this week's episode we speak with The Natalie's about the issues surrounding the coffee industry on a larger scale including locally. this brings us to their new coalition meant to inform and support the community against injustices. Check them out to find out more about how to fight the good fight. Shoutouts: Follow and join the coalition @Radicallovelbc. Follow @california4vanessaguillen which has been helping us keep track of protests in the greater Los Angeles area. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/latinx-nation4/support

    LatinX Nation Ep 66 Justice For Vanessa

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2020 26:11


    In this week's episode we talk over the case of Vanessa Guillen and the events that transpired after her death as well as the theories surrounding the cause of her death. We call upon you to support, reach out, and most importantly listen to those affected by abuse and harassment in their work especially to those in the armed forces. We are here for you. Shoutouts: Follow @radicallovelbc they are a coalition just began recently that is focused on fighting injustices. Follow @pinkmoneyceo she is a brand consultant and copyrighter that helps businesses and brands to further legitimize themselves. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/latinx-nation4/support

    LatinX Nation Ep Ep 65 Naibe Reynoso

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2020 48:15


    Hey, mi gente! Listen in for this week's guest Naibe Reynoso. She is the CEO of Con Todo Press, co-creator of LATINAFest, a cultural consultant, an award-winning journalist, TV Host, and author. We talk with her about her best selling children's books Be Bold! Be Brave! and Fearless Trailblazers that is meant to show kids regardless of their background and ethnicity they can achieve any dream and passion they want to pursue by learning about amazing role models including Lin Manuel Miranda, Ellen Ochoa, Sonia Sotomayor, Cesar Chavez, Jose Hernandez, Rita Moreno, and many more! Visit contodopress.com to learn more and order your books today! Support the BLM movement in your community so we can end the unjust treatment from the police and support a united community. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/latinx-nation4/support

    LatinX Nation Ep 64 Racism & Protests PSA

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2020 44:28


    Mi Gente! this week we are giving a PSA for those that are affected or are trying to support the Black Lives Matter movement against the aggression and brutality brought upon by the police to the black and brown community. We are giving out links and names of organizations that help support the BLM. Please tune in to see how you can help. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/latinx-nation4/support

    Latinx Nation Ep 63 Harmony Sage

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2020 52:25


    Mi gente! In this week's episode we speak with one of the innovative voices in our local community Harmony Sage the founder of The Long Beach Bread Lab and Co-founder of The Long Beach Beer Lab alongside her husband. She started a Pay-it-forward fund for medical workers in Memorial Hospital in Long Beach where people can contribute to paying for coffee and pastries for medical workers at their kiosk. We go over her start in brewing and baking, also we go over what she and her team are doing to help out her community during these troubling times. , --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/latinx-nation4/support

    Latinx Nation Ep 62 Marco Barajas

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2020 59:54


    Hey, mi gente, in this episode we speak with our great friend Marco Barajas from the band Paloma Negra, founder of Negra Luz Record label, and he is starting a non-profit organization to help kids in Long Beach learn about music. He was previously on episode 7 alongside his brother Eddie. We talked about their band and how they rose against negativity. So in this episode, we caught up with him about all the amazing stuff he has done and his approach to moving forward living in quarantine by going "back to basics". He explains how he wants to focus on what made him passionate about his craft to keep focused and motivated to be better mentally and physically. Happy Memorial Day! Happy one-year anniversary to Poderosa Podcast! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/latinx-nation4/support

    LatinX Nation Ep 61 Perpectives On "Latinx"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2020 75:17


    Hey mi gente, in this week's episode we sit down with the Natalie's and go over our thoughts on the term "Latinx" and whether it is a term that we are considering to general or insensitive to our indigenous roots. We were inspired to about this topic because of the article "Haatepah Clearbear on His Indigenous Pride and Love for Our Earth" by Alyssa Shapiro on the Youth to the People website. Check out the article here: https://www.youthtothepeople.com/blogs/to-the-people/meet-the-people-haatepah-clearbear --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/latinx-nation4/support

    LatinX Nation Ep 60 Matthew Torres Coffee Break

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2020 55:02


    In this episode, we spoke with a great friend of ours Matt from the Long Beach Coffee Club on his new IG live show "Coffee Break." We talked about adapting to new lifestyles, looking forward to the end of quarantine, and the newfound perspectives we've been gaining throughout this time. Shoutout: @longbeachcoffeeclub - follow Matt here. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/latinx-nation4/support

    LatinX Nation Ep 59 Carlos "Chuck" Herrera

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2020 83:24


    What's up mi gente! In this episode, we speak with the one, and only Chuck Herrera the owner and founder of Good People Coffee Co. Chuck is well known for being a business owner as well as someone that stands up for those that need help. He is good people and what he has built with his team shows just that. We talk about his start in the coffee industry, how he became the leader he is today, and the legacy he's building alongside his loved ones. Shoutouts: La'Nisa Williams from @Baristalifela. Check out the amazing things she is doing! Michelle Johnson, she is the first black woman to compete at the US barista championship. she was just featured on travelnoire.com, hit the link below to learn more about here, and visit her Instagram @meeshalrj. Joe Lemble He is an amazing photographer and works in retail in the music industry, Currently, he is selling his artwork on Etsy, Hit the link below to check it out. Long Beach Bread Lab is a local restaurant that has started a pay-it-forward fund where you can buy a medical professional a coffee or pastries at their kiosk in front of Memorial hospital in Long Beach, Ca. Whenever a medical professional orders an item at the kiosk their order is covered due to your donations. Visit the link below to donate and support medical professionals fighting for us. https://travelnoire.com/first-black-woman-compete-barista-championship https://www.etsy.com/shop/JoeLemblePhoto?page=2#items store.lbbreadlab.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/latinx-nation4/support

    Latinx Nation Ep 58 Pensamiento Siblings

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2020 59:58


    In this weeks episode we sat down and spoke with the Pensamiento siblings our host Karla, Our non Profit founder Jocelyn, and Oscar their older brother in Guatemala. We go over their reaction to the immense support for their dad's fundraiser, the impact their dad has had on them since his deportation and their views on whats to come. Shoutouts: Patria Coffee Roasters @patriacoffee , Support your local business and we highly recommend you going to Patria in Compton for their amazing coffee and pastries now available through curbside pickup. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/latinx-nation4/support

    LatinX Nation Ep 57 The Natalie's

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2020 77:04


    In this week's episode we are joined by good friends of the podcast Natalie Bojórquez and Natalie Gordon aka the Natalie's. We talk about their experiences growing up as biracial kids and they individually dealt with identity, family, and the impact ethnicity/lineage has in our lives. Shoutouts: here is the link to our Gofundme page for Karla's Dad https://www.gofundme.com/f/g3egf-reunite-a-family?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=copy_link-tip&utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/latinx-nation4/support

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    LatinX Nation Ep 56 Impact of Quarantine

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2020 39:18


    In this episode we gather around the house and talk about the impact living in quarantine has affected us individually. Shoutouts: Follow our tiktok @latinxnations Thank you @justgyv for the amazing handcreams.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/latinx-nation4/support

    LatinX Nation Ep 55 NICU Fam Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2020 58:39


    Hey, mi gente! In this week's episode, we speak with our good friends Annie and Kyle from the innovative NICU Fam Podcast for those looking for support and community that have children or know something that has been in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Tune in to learn more about their journey and what their podcast is all about. Shoutouts: Podcast: @nicufampodcast @LongBeachCoffeeClub - Come join us on the LBCoffee Club's live video this Wednesday at 12pm talking about coffee, the podcast, and the world. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/latinx-nation4/support

    LatinX Nation Ep 54 Quarantine Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2020 29:18


    In this episode, we give you all an update on our week off while in quarantine. We take a listen to the hobbies that we have or that we newly found so that we may get through this time of adjustment. Mi gente, what we learned so far is the best way through this quarantine is still together no matter the distance. We invite you to tell us what you and your family have been doing as well by messaging us to call you (video call) to be on one of our episodes. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/latinx-nation4/support

    LatinX Nation Ep 53 Damaris Sowa-Perez

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2020 83:47


    In this episode we speak with Damaris Sowa-Perez, the founder of WBglobal, a non-profit that provides resources to widows, orphans, and distressed communities worldwide. She also founded cafe for missions a distributor, producer, and roaster of coffee. She speaks with us on the challenges she faced with her newfound journey of the coffee industry. Also, we talk about how her faith has helped develop her non-profits alongside her family. Shoutouts: @wbglobal , @cafeformissions --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/latinx-nation4/support

    LatinX Nation Ep 52 Just Gyv

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2020 85:41


    In this episode we speak with Mesoamerican Beauty and Healthcare company Just Gyv (@justgyv) about how the importance of representation in the media, market, and business. Also, we go over what the company stands for and how they view their culture within their business. Shoutouts: @Keeplbcfit - A nonprofit that mentors, assists and provides part time work for those experiencing homelessness. See how you can help at keeplbcfit.org . --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/latinx-nation4/support

    LatinX Nation Ep 51 To Vote or Not To Vote?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2020 52:22


    In this week's episode we discuss the voting process here in the United States amidst an election and the steps taken throughout when preparing to vote. We also discuss events that lead up to the presidential election and if those events set us up for failure or if voting truly does make an impact. Sources: The Presidential Election Process https://www.usa.gov/election Who's Running? https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/us/politics/2020-presidential-candidates.html What is the Iowa Caucas? https://people.howstuffworks.com/iowa-caucus.htm What is Super Tuesday? https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2020/02/19/what-is-super-tuesday/?arc404=true --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/latinx-nation4/support

    LatinX Nation Ep 50 Ashley Silva

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2020 61:32


    In this episode we speak with Ashley Silva the founder of ShopFlye Jewelry, an online jewelry site that caters towards woman striving to better themselves as "boss babes" making moves. She equips women with a style to enhance the view of women getting things done. We talk about the start of her business and forming her brand website. Also we go over the impact of personal connections and sales. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/latinx-nation4/support

    LatinX Nation Ep 49 Maydelli Mendoza

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2020 68:39


    Mi gente! In this episode we speak with Maydelli Mendoza. She is an entrepreneur and healer with multiple business ventures and a broad perspective in life. We speak on her roots and what feeds her lifestyle and energy towards her approach in everything she does. Special shoutout to @mexcocinacafe for letting use their space and @maydellimendoza for being on the show. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/latinx-nation4/support

    LatinX Nation Ep 48 Marcella Gomez

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2020 65:20


    Hola mi gente! In this episode we speak with an amazing LatinX entrepreneur and role model to many in the LatinX Community, Marcella Gomez, She is the founder of Oh Comadre Candles and Concha Con in Los Angeles. We learn about her start in becoming a small business owner, the trials and tribulations, As well as the mindset she adapts herself with throughout her journey. To learn more about @ohcomadrecandles look up their website. And be sure to check out Concha Con and consider going to this amazing event on June 6. Shoutout to Justgyv for sending us your incredible beauty products to try inspired by the Mesoamerican culture. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/latinx-nation4/support

    LatinX Nation Ep 47

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2020 41:45


    in this episode we speak with our good friend Hailey, she decided to take a trip to California to come visit us and take us to unique experience of going to a K-Pop concert. We talked about the crazy experience the girls had and where the interest in K-Pop stems from in Hailey's life. Also speaking on the influence K-Pop has onto pop culture today. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/latinx-nation4/support

    LatinX Nation Ep 46 Perspective

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2020 42:17


    In this episode we look over and discuss how we feel when we're in a slump and lose focus on our goals. On this day we lost a great hero of ours, Kobe Bryant, with his passing we get a wake up call on how precious and sudden life can be so with this newfound perspective we try to find new motivation to do better in life and our dreams. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/latinx-nation4/support

    LatinX Nation Ep 45 Rogelio Vargas "Work Hard, Play Hard"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2020 64:58


    In this episode with successful banker and great friend of the Latinx team Rogelio Vargas (@_rogervargas). He is one of the most motivational individuals that we know with an intense work ethic and and even more intense vacationer. He speaks with us on the mindset he places himself in to be the hardworker that he is and goes in depth on his roots that made him the man he is today. Shout out to Leadership Long Beach for holding their historic 10th annual MLK Day of Service. ***Anything said by our guests at LatinX Nation does not represent us as an organization nor do we condone their opinions, beliefs, and anything else they claim to be fact. This is strictly an environment for free speech and a platform for the people to tell their story. *** --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/latinx-nation4/support

    LatinX Nation Ep 43 LaNisa Williams

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2020 64:39


    In this episode, we speak with one of the new innovators in the coffee industry LaNisa Williams who runs a company that provides coffee businesses with the proper education behind brewing coffee. We talk about how she started her business, what motivated her, and what continues to motivate her in this second chance she was given through coffee. Shoutout to her company Barista Life. LA. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/latinx-nation4/support

    LatinX Nation Ep 42 2020 Vision

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2019 44:49


    In this Episode, we recap on our crazy Christmas Eve with multiple families and how it ended with a bottle of mezcal. We also talk about our New Year resolutions both personal and involving the organization. We're looking back on things from this decade and having a clear perspective on the New Year. Happy New Years from the LatinX Nation. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/latinx-nation4/support

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