Through My Latina Lens

In Episode 6: The Power of Self-Advocacy Through Ovarian Cancer, Marisol ElliottI had the honor to interview Marisol Elliott. She is a daily survivor of stage 4 Ovarian Cancer. She shares her story as a woman, woman of color, wife, and busy mother of 3. We focused on her journey, the importance of self-advocacy, awareness of symptoms, and much more. More Information on Ovarian Cancer: https://ovarian.org/"Every year on May 8th, World Ovarian Cancer Day increases global awareness for this deadly disease. The day also unites those living with ovarian cancer, as well as survivors and their families. In 2018, the World Ovarian Cancer Coalition estimated nearly 300,000 cases of ovarian cancer across the globe."

In Episode 5, I had the opportunity to meet and interview Dr. Sandra Torres. She is fighting ovarian cancer as a chingona. She shares her story as a woman, woman of color, mother, partner, sister, daughter, and doctor. More Information on Ovarian Cancer: https://ovarian.org/"Every year on May 8th, World Ovarian Cancer Day increases global awareness for this deadly disease. The day also unites those living with ovarian cancer, as well as survivors and their families. In 2018, the World Ovarian Cancer Coalition estimated nearly 300,000 cases of ovarian cancer across the globe."As part of spreading awareness, Through My Latina Lens, will be featuring two strong ovarian cancer warriors for Episodes 5, 6, and 7.

The first Special Topic Saturday is on the Importance of Self-Love. 

In Episode 3, I had the opportunity to interview Chris Salazar. Episode 4, is part 2 of our interview! Chris is a marketing strategist, digital innovation leader, DEI evangelist, startup advisor, and Vice President of Digital at GoTo. I also have the privilege of being his sister! In this episode, we discussed our family impact, talks with our parents, our heritage, and his collegiate journey. 

In Episode 3, I had the opportunity to interview Chris Salazar. Chris is a marketing strategist, digital innovation leader, DEI evangelist, startup advisor, and Vice President of Digital at GoTo. I also have the privilege of being his sister! In this episode, we discussed our family impact, talks with our parents, our heritage, and his collegiate journey. Stay tuned for Episode 4, we continue our discussion on the impact of mentorship and Chris' career journey. 

In Episode 2, I had the opportunity to interview Maria Salazar, my mother. She was born in Mexico City and raised in Campbell, California. She is 1 of 7 kids and is the second youngest. She has constantly encouraged my brother and I to do well, go to college, and become successful.  She sacrificed so much to provide my brother and I the opportunities to learn and grow. There is always a light at the end of a tunnel! 

Episode 1 reviews the history of my Abuelita Natalia. She was born on December 1, 1933, and is the mother of 7 children. She immigrated to the United States in 1967 to provide her children with the educational opportunities that the US provided. Natalia received her high school diploma after attending 18 years of US high school.  She shared her challenges, lessons learned and provided advice for the next generation. 

Introduction to Through My Latina Lens! Hear about my goals, plans for the future, upcoming stories, and much more!

Welcome to Through My Latina Lens! I am excited about this journey and can't wait for you to be a part of it!