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In a time filled with challenging realities, Brenda Gonzalez, founder of the Tamarindo podcast and Director of Social Impact and Engagement at VPE Communications, focuses on the crucial connection between laughter and social change. Join hosts Lisa Zeiderman and Precious Williams as they engage in a compelling conversation with Brenda, a self-proclaimed political nerd, fitness instructor, and nonprofit capacity builder, who transformed her passion for social justice into a powerful platform for change. Brenda shares her journey from an undocumented student to a dynamic advocate, emphasizing the importance of using humor to “call people in” rather than “call them out.” Discover how comedy, education, and personal empowerment can fuel activism and drive meaningful change, even in the darkest of times. Listen as they discuss: Humor as a Bridge: Learn how Brenda uses comedy to address critical social issues, creating a welcoming space for dialogue and action.From Personal Experience to Political Power: Understand how Brenda's experiences as a formerly undocumented student shaped her commitment to political activism and education.The Power of Voice: Gain insights into honing your voice for advocacy, emphasizing the importance of thoughtful communication and sustained effort.Navigating Challenging Times: Discover strategies for maintaining stamina in activism, including self-care practices and recognizing the power of collective progress.The Crucial Ask: Explore the significance of women advocating for themselves financially, with real-life examples, and learn how to overcome the fear of asking.More about Brenda Gonzalez:Brenda Gonzalez is a political nerd, fitness instructor, and nonprofit capacity-builder focusing on social justice nonprofits. In response to negative rhetoric about the Latine community in political discourse, Brenda founded Tamarindo in 2016 with the mission to use comedy and laughter to illuminate important issues impacting the community. Brenda's experience as a formerly undocumented student shaped her interest in politics and she taught American Government at Cal State Fullerton before she was even eligible to vote. She brings her passion for politics to Tamarindo often in the form of comical rants. Born in Puebla, Mexico, Brenda lives in Los Angeles. Important Links:Savvy LadiesPrecious Williams' LinkedInLisa Zeiderman's LinkedInBrenda Gonzalez Ricards LinkedIn
We talk to our friend and therapist Daniela Sarmina and ask her to share with us some helpful resources and tips on how we can cope with the chaos that's been around us since the election. Daniela, or Dani as we like to call her, is a licensed therapist, creative, and student of life. Born in Mexico City and raised in the San Joaquin Valley, she draws from her lived experience to help others uncover and honor their own strength and wisdom. A self-proclaimed goofball, with a BA in theater, she incorporates elements of play, joy, compassion and science to help others manage life stressors and achieve their goals. Dani tells us about her journey into becoming a therapist and gives us practical tips to help us practice self care during these challenging times. Plus, on this Tamarindo Podcast exclusive, she launches the Wellness Playground where she'll be sharing her expertise through her private practice. Follow her work on Instagram: @wellnesss_playground Tamarindo is a lighthearted show hosted by Brenda Gonzalez and Delsy Sandoval talking about politics, culture, and self-development. We're here to uplift our community through powerful conversations with changemakers, creatives, and healers. Join us as we delve into discussions on race, gender, representation, and life! You can get in touch with us at www.tamarindopodcast.com Brenda Gonzalez and Delsy Sandoval are executive producers of Tamarindo podcast with production support by Karina Riveroll of Sonoro Media. Jeff Ricards produced our theme song. If you want to support our work, please rate and review our show here. SUPPORT OUR SHOW Contribute to the show: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/tamarindopodcast1 Follow Tamarindo on instagram @tamarindopodcast and on twitter at @tamarindocast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode, I'm joined by the incredibly talented Delsy, a Guatemalan-American therapist, visual artist, and co-host of the Tamarindo Podcast. She's also the creative force behind the Ocu-Pasión Podcast, where she amplifies the voices of Latin American artists and visionaries. But Delsy doesn't just live in the audio space—she co-founded Encuentro: Creative Retreat, a nurturing haven for artists and cultural creators, blending workshops with healing practices to inspire and rejuvenate. We dive deep into Delsy's journey of weaving art with mental health, the impact of storytelling on personal growth, and finding pockets of peace amidst the whirlwind of life. Get ready for a conversation full of warmth, insight, and inspiration. Tune in, slow down with us, and explore how to reclaim presence in a world that rarely pauses. Immigrantly is a weekly podcast that celebrates the extraordinariness of immigrant life. We do this by providing our listeners with authentic, accurate insights into the immigrant identity in America. Immigrantly has garnered significant recognition and has been featured in renowned media outlets such as the Nieman Storyboard, The Guardian, The Slowdown, and CNN. We invite you to join us in creating new intellectual engagement for our audience. More information is available at http://immigrantlypod.com. Please share the love and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify to help more people find us! You can connect with Saadia on Twitter @swkkhan Email: saadia@immigrantlypod.com Host & Producer: Saadia Khan I Content Writer: Saadia Khan I Editorial review: Shei Yu I Sound Designer & Editor: Lou Raskin I Immigrantly Theme Music: Simon Hutchinson | Other Music: Epidemic Sound Immigrantly podcast is an Immigrantly Media Production. For advertising inquiries, you can contact us at info@immigrantlypod.com Remember to subscribe to our Apple podcast channel for insightful podcasts. Follow us on social media for updates and behind-the-scenes content. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week on the pod, we team up with Yvette Borjas, the founder of Radio Cachimbona, and chat about immigration policy, what we think about the Harris campaign's take on the issue, and what we're reading. Radio Cachimbona is a podcast by one Salvi-Taurean Cachimbona growing, healing, and storytelling in Southern Arizona (and now Los Angeles). Our friends at mitú helped to produce this episode. Yvette Borjas is the daughter of Salvadoran asylum seekers who fled the civil war in the 1980's. As the first person in her family to graduate from college, she earned a BA from Yale College and graduated in 2018 from Stanford Law School. Yvetter worked as a civil rights attorney focused on border and immigration issues at the ACLU of Arizona. She's a new angeleno lecturing at UCLA. Listen to Radio Cachimbona: https://www.radiocachimbona.com/ Tamarindo is a lighthearted show hosted by Brenda Gonzalez and Delsy Sandoval talking about politics, culture, and self-development. We're here to uplift our community through powerful conversations with changemakers, creatives, and healers. Join us as we delve into discussions on race, gender, representation, and life! You can get in touch with us at www.tamarindopodcast.com Brenda Gonzalez and Delsy Sandoval are executive producers of Tamarindo podcast with production support by Karina Riveroll of Sonoro Media. Jeff Ricards produced our theme song. If you want to support our work, please rate and review our show here. SUPPORT OUR SHOW Contribute to the show: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/tamarindopodcast1 Follow Tamarindo on instagram @tamarindopodcast and on twitter at @tamarindocast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Prisca Dorcas Mojica Rodríguez joins Tamarindo Podcast to discuss her new book: Tías and Primas, On Knowing and Loving the Women Who Raise Us. Delsy and Brenda discuss the themes in Prisca's work, and then we hear directly from the writer and activist about what inspired the book and what she hopes readers will take from this love letter to the women who raise us. Prisca Dorcas Mojica Rodríguez was born in Managua, Nicaragua but calls Nashville, Tennessee home. She got her Masters of Divinity from Vanderbilt University in the Spring of 2015. The bulk of her work is around making accessible, through storytelling and curating content, the theories and heavy material that is oftentimes only taught in the racist/classist institutions known as academia. Brenda and Prisca briefly discuss the upcoming show, The Chonga Girls:https://www.hola.com/us/entertainment/20240429359385/the-chonga-girls-coming-cbs-mimi-davila-laura-di-lorenzo-big-break/ Tamarindo is a lighthearted show hosted by Brenda Gonzalez and Delsy Sandoval talking about politics, culture, and self-development. We're here to uplift our community through powerful conversations with changemakers, creatives, and healers. Join us as we delve into discussions on race, gender, representation, and life! You can get in touch with us at www.tamarindopodcast.com Brenda Gonzalez and Delsy Sandoval are executive producers of Tamarindo podcast with production support by Karina Riveroll of Sonoro Media. Clivia Torres edits our YouTube episodes. Jeff Ricards produced our theme song. If you want to support our work, please rate and review our show here. SUPPORT OUR SHOW Contribute to the show: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/tamarindopodcast1 Follow Tamarindo on instagram @tamarindopodcast and on twitter at @tamarindocast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode of the Tamarindo Podcast, we sit down with Jasmin Hernandez, the founder of Gallery Gurls, a platform dedicated to celebrating Black and POC changemakers in contemporary art. Jasmin shares her journey from an art enthusiast to a powerful advocate for diversity in the art world. She is also the author of 'We Are Here: Visionaries of Color Transforming the Art World,' a groundbreaking book that highlights the influential work of intergenerational Black and POC artists and art workers. Through Gallery Gurls, Jasmin has created a space where underrepresented artists can thrive and receive the recognition they deserve. About — Jasmin Hernandez Gallery Gurls Author's Bio Jasmin Hernandez Author Site Debut Book As mentioned on the show, get your tickets to Las Cafeteras at the Paramount August 2. Tamarindo is a lighthearted show hosted by Brenda Gonzalez and Delsy Sandoval talking about politics, culture, and self-development. We're here to uplift our community through powerful conversations with changemakers, creatives, and healers. Join us as we delve into discussions on race, gender, representation, and life! You can get in touch with us at www.tamarindopodcast.com Brenda Gonzalez and Delsy Sandoval are executive producers of Tamarindo podcast with production support by Karina Riveroll of Sonoro Media. Jeff Ricards produced our theme song. If you want to support our work, please rate and review our show here. SUPPORT OUR SHOW Contribute to the show: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/tamarindopodcast1 Follow Tamarindo on instagram @tamarindopodcast and on twitter at @tamarindocast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode of the Tamarindo Podcast, we speak with Katya Celeste Echazarreta González, a trailblazing Electrical Engineer, Science Communicator, and the first Mexican-born woman in space. Katya's groundbreaking experiences at NASA JPL, working on missions like Perseverance and Europa Clipper, shaped her trajectory and fueled her commitment to science and engineering communication. Katya discussed the lasting legacy of her spaceflight for Mexico, Latin America, and the global community, emphasizing the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in advancing STEM and space exploration. HOME | Kat Echazarreta Articles referenced on this episode: Can ‘micro-acts of joy' make you happier? I tried them for seven days Tamarindo is a lighthearted show hosted by Brenda Gonzalez and Delsy Sandoval talking about politics, culture, and self-development. We're here to uplift our community through powerful conversations with changemakers, creatives, and healers. Join us as we delve into discussions on race, gender, representation, and life! You can get in touch with us at www.tamarindopodcast.com Brenda Gonzalez and Delsy Sandoval are executive producers of Tamarindo podcast with production support by Karina Riveroll of Sonoro Media. Jeff Ricards produced our theme song. If you want to support our work, please rate and review our show here. SUPPORT OUR SHOW Contribute to the show: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/tamarindopodcast1 Follow Tamarindo on instagram @tamarindopodcast and on twitter at @tamarindocast Right now, you can get an exclusive 20% off your first order at thrivecausemetics.com/TAMARINDO Make sure you type TAMARINDO in all caps. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Meet Ana Sheila Victorino – she's an amazing human being! Ana's all about well-being and empowerment. She co-founded "Bask & Being" for workplace wellness and hosted the Tamarindo Podcast. This podcast discusses politics, culture, and self-development and has been featured in Oprah Magazine, Latino USA, Latina Magazine, Variety Magazine's Entertainment and Tech Summit, and Hip Latina. Today, Ana shares her journey back to Mexico, how speaking Spanish more fluently shaped her identity, and how invested she feels in American society given her dual nation status. Immigrantly is a weekly podcast that celebrates the extraordinariness of immigrant life. We do this by providing our listeners with authentic, unvarnished insights into the immigrant identity in America. Immigrantly has garnered significant recognition and has been featured in renowned media outlets such as the Nieman Storyboard, The Guardian, The Slowdown, and CNN. Join us as we create new intellectual engagement for our audience. You can get more information at http://immigrantlypod.com Please share the love and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify to help more people find us! You can connect with Saadia on Twitter @swkkhan Email: saadia@immigrantlypod.com Host & Producer: Saadia Khan I Content Writer: Adiba Hussain and Saadia Khan I Editorial review: Shei Yu I Sound Designer & Editor: Haziq Ahmad Farid I Immigrantly Theme Music: Simon Hutchinson | Other Music: Epidemic Sound Immigrantly podcast is an Immigrantly Media Production. For advertising inquiries, you can contact us at info@immigrantlypod.com
Join your amigas and special guest Ana Sheila Victorino from Tamarindo Podcast for a discussion on stepping out of your comfort zone. In this episode, we talk about pushing past your limits in personal and professional areas. Ana Sheila y tus amigas identify what “the comfort zone” looks like and share tangible ways to step out of your comfort zone. Wendy shares about her mother's methods to constantly keep her on her toes while instilling courage. Rosie discusses changes in willingness to step out of her comfort zone. Ana Sheila shares about her invigorating experience returning to her querido Mexico motherland and breathing life into her inner child. To close, we leave the listeners with some words of encouragement to conquer their fears and go for it! Don't underestimate the impact of creating a vision board to visualize your future self! *Follow us on IG to put a face to the voices at @spillinglasopapodcast*We'd love to hear from you, email us at spillinglasopa@gmail.com *Music, Editing, and Production by eycH G. @beatfarmproductions www.beatfarmproductions.com
This week, we join forces with our friend and co-host of Tamarindo Podcast, Brenda Gonzalez! Laugh with us as we catch up on some pop-culture gossip, how we are getting our calma, and how we practice self care.
Si Se Puede! We're back with another nostalgic fave as we head to regionals to judge the 2002 Disney Channel Original Movie, Gotta Kick It Up! Cameron is out this week, but Jordan is joined by the tremendous Brenda Gonzalez of the Tamarindo podcast. Together, they talk about Ms. Bartlett's unseasoned dance moves, the coded Disney imagery (specifically Chuy), and true story that inspired the movie. Also, in this weeks caucacity, white people trying to claim Aguas Fresca? Much love and thanks to Brenda for joining us this week! You have to check out Tamarindo, a Latinx empowerment podcast discussing culture, politics and self care. Subscribe wherever you podcast and follow the show @tamarindoCast As always, you can find us @white_pod on Twitter and write into us at whitpeoplewontsaveyoupod@gmail.com Do us a favor and rate and review us wherever you get the podcast. Definitely helps us to spread the show! Until next time, Si Se Puede!
We had the chance to sit down with Brenda Gonzalez & Ana Sheila Victorino, the hosts of Tamarindo Podcast who spice up every conversation with their personalities, no matter what the topic is about. Brenda brings her passion for politics to the show often in the form of comical rants and Ana Sheila has a passion for giving back and co-founded a leadership development program that trains young Latinas from low income areas of Los Angeles. Check them out only on Pinkafé!
On this week's episode of L.A. TACO Live with Laura we are joined by Nemuel DePaula, founder of flower truck Lenita by Grita. Leah Guerrero of Brujita Skincare stops by the studio. Plus, the ladies from Tamarindo Podcast, Ana Sheila Victorino and Brenda Gonzalez. @hungryineastlos , @lataco, @lenitabygrita, @brujitaskincare, @tamarindopodcast
This week on Tamarindo, Curly Velasquez and Maya Murillo from The Super Secret Bestie Club join the show for this special crossover episode. You'll get to hear us talk about friendship, who we were in middle school, and learn more about The Super Secret Bestie club, another great podcast from Sonoro Media. We also announce a special perk for Tamarindo Podcast listeners. We know you all love to read and that you are mindful about where you spend your dollars. So if you want to support a Latina-owned, independent, online book store dedicated to intersectional and anticolonialist stories, now you can by shopping at xolobooks.com and using the code TAMARINDO to get 10% off your purchase. Tamarindo podcast is the Latinx show where hosts discuss politics, pop culture, and how to balance it all con calma, hosted by Brenda Gonzalez and Ana Sheila Victorino. Join us as we delve into discussions on culture, politics, identity, representation, and life! Brenda and Ana Sheila are executive producers of Tamarindo podcast with production support by Mitzi Hernández and Augusto Martinez, of Sonoro Media. Jeff Ricards produced our theme song. If you want to support our work, please rate and review our show here. You can get in touch with us at www.tamarindopodcast.com Follow AnaSheila on instagram @la_anasheila and twitter @Shelli1228 Follow Brenda on twitter at @BrendaRicards Follow Ana Sheila on instagram @la_anasheila and twitter@Shelli1228
On this episode of Tamarindo we speak to comedian, writer, and actor Aida Rodriguez. With her own HBO MAX comedy special and upcoming TV series, Aida is taking the comedy world by storm and we love to see it! Aida talks about the power of comedy in overcoming adversity while sharing her experience as an outspoken Afro-indigenous woman in a field that continues to be dominated by men. We get into the importance of staying grounded in our purpose and in connection with community as well as the need for nuance, openness, and gce in many of the conversations that are happening in the broader Latinx community around identity and representation. The wisdom, gems, unapologetic realness, and inspiration is non stop on this episode. Check out the trailer for Aida's standup special Fighting Words on HBO Max here and follow her on instagram and Twitter! This episode is sponsored by Alma Explores who has a special opportunity just for Tamarindo Podcast listeners. Alma is opening up registration to her upcoming trip happening May 2-9 in Loreto, Mexico in Baja. This fully curated camping and hayaking trip will be amazing, registerger here: https://www.wetravel.com/trips/kayaking-the-loreto-coastline-and-islands-alma-lopez-loreto-24457634 We also mention our upcoming workshop”Step into Your Voice and Power” happening March 1, at 6pm PT, details and registration is here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/step-into-your-voice-power-tickets-256833876037 Tamarindo podcast is the Latinx show where hosts discuss politics, pop culture, and how to balance it all con calma, hosted by Brenda Gonzalez and Ana Sheila Victorino. Join us as we delve into discussions on culture, politics, identity, representation, and life! Brenda and Ana Sheila are executive producers of Tamarindo podcast with production support by Mitzi Hernández and Augusto Martinez, of Sonoro Media. Jeff Ricards provides original music. If you want to support our work, please rate and review our show here. You can get in touch with us at www.tamarindopodcast.com Follow AnaSheila on instagram @la_anasheila and twitter @Shelli1228 Follow Brenda on twitter at @BrendaRicards Follow AnaSheila on instagram @la_anasheila and twitter@Shelli1228
I have the pleasure of sitting down with Brenda Gonzalez, founder, co-ceo and co-host of the Tamarindo Podcast - a Latinx empowerment podcast. We discuss the impact of Prop 187 in California and its impact on national politics. We go down the rabbit hole of the origin of the term Hispanic. And we talk about why representation, organization, AND access to source origin documents matter so much for every group to be counted, understood, and have fact based truths.
Ana Sheila wants her traditional Mexican mom to know about her cannabis use. But the stigma around recreational drug use stops her. And Oriana Mayorga, an activist with Students for Sensible Drug Policy, shares strategies for speaking with parents about drugs with a social justice lens. Ana Sheila is the cohost of Tamarindo Podcast.Our expert this week is Oriana Mayorga, who serves on the board of directors for Students for Sensible Drug Policy. Learn more about Oriana and SSD here. She recommends this list of resources and this peer education program on drug policy and drug education issues. If you loved this episode, be sure to listen to Telling Mom About Using Cannabis And Being a Budtender. and Telling Mamí She Needs Mental Help.We'd love to hear your stories of triumph and frustration so send us a detailed voice memo to virginia@lwcstudios.com. You might be on a future episode! Let's connect on Twitter and Instagram at @TalkToMamiPapi and email us at hello@talktomamipapi.com. And follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts.
For our 75th episode, we sit down for a chat with Brenda Gonzalez, co-host of the Tamarindo Podcast with Sonoro Radio. We discuss the origins of Tamarindo as a unique space for Latinx culture, as well as its extension through Agua Fresca, a new platform publishing Latinx writers from across the U.S. and beyond. BrendaContinue reading EPISODE 75 – TAMARINDO PODCAST WITH BRENDA GONZALEZ →
For our 75th episode, we sit down for a chat with Brenda Gonzalez, co-host of the Tamarindo Podcast with Sonoro Radio. We discuss the origins of Tamarindo as a unique space for Latinx culture, as well as its extension through Agua Fresca, a new platform publishing Latinx writers from across the U.S. and beyond. BrendaContinue reading EPISODE 75 – TAMARINDO PODCAST WITH BRENDA GONZALEZ →
Did you know that in all of the United States, there are only 15 lesbian bars? Even fewer spaces exist in Mexico, so where are all the queer enamoradas to go? Síguenos a Instagram donde dos mujeres poderosas viven su amor a todo dar en su pagina @QueerEnamoradas. Kim Guerra, creator of Brown Badass Y Bonita y Ana Sheila Victorino of Tamarindo Podcast, join the Comadres French y Sam desde CDMX. We had the pleasure of una platica about everything from being a face of Latinx lesbians, baptizando en iglesia siendo gay and photo shoots in Coyoacán. Nothing was off the table with these two amazing mujeres. So grab a beverage and listen til the end cause Kim gives the Comadres a huge exclusive about her book Mariposa!!!!
We had the chance to sit down with Brenda Gonzalez & Ana Sheila Victorino the hosts of Tamarindo Podcast who spice up every conversation with their personalities, no matter what the topic is about. Brenda brings her passion for politics to the show often in the form of comical rants and Ana Sheila has a passion for giving back and co-founded a leadership development program that trains young Latinas from low-income areas of Los Angeles. Check them out only on Pinkafé!
Today we have an amazing podcast in store for you. We have a big hitter in the podcast world, Tamarindo podcasts very own Brenda Gonzalez. We talked about so many different things. Everything from vaccines to diverse voices in the creative arts. To how we can really advocate for policies at the national and local level that will make an impact. To what we've been seeing is the effects on the Latinx community by this pandemic. We talked about moments of calma, moments of calm. It's a really fun and packed podcast and I think you're going to enjoy it. Please check out their website and suggestions in this episode: Email: contact@tamarindopodcast.com Website: https://www.tamarindopodcast.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TamarindoPodcast/ Twitter https://twitter.com/TamarindoCast Mean by Myriam Gurba - https://coffeehousepress.org/products/mean Maria Hinojosa - https://twitter.com/Maria_Hinojosa Another Round - https://www.buzzfeed.com/anotherround You can find more information at https://unconsciousbiasproject.org/. Dr Linet Mera and Alexis Krohn are your hosts. Seth Boeckman is our editor. If you like what you hear, please subscribe to this podcast and follow us. Ever felt like you didn't belong? Let us dispel that feeling for you in our “Be a Better Imposter” virtual panel event on April 22nd at 5pm Pacific time. UBP is partnering with Tamarindo Podcast to share resources for Latinas and their allies to break through imposter syndrome with simple tools and advice on how to destroy false ideas about who belongs in our workplaces, board rooms, and classrooms. Our stellar panel includes Estephanie and Lina of Bag Ladiez Podcast and activist Queen Victoria. Get free and sliding scale tickets at the link in the notes for this podcast. Get free tickets here: http://tiny.cc/BetterImposter UBP can be found on: Facebook: Unconscious Bias Project Twitter: @UBP_STEM LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/unconscious-bias-project/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/ubp_stem/ Join our mailing list: http://eepurl.com/go0bsn
We speak with Raquel Berrios of the Puerto Rico-based indie duo Buscabulla, which she leads with her husband Luis Alfredo del Valle. Buscabulla’s music features dreamy, futuristic synth-pop sounds that have us longing for a tropical beach or a pool-side cabana. While the band was originally formed in Brooklyn, Raquel and Luis moved home to Puerto Rico after Hurricane María, to help rebuild their community, raise their daughter, and record their first album. Raquel explains, “'Our album 'Regresa' is about self-acceptance of oneself with all our imperfections, and the acceptance of being back in Puerto Rico, with all its flaws." Self-acceptance is exactly what we advocate for in our calma segment and #calmamoment on our Instagram. A big part of that is owning our voice. After our chat with Buscabulla, we bring you tips on stepping into the power of your voice. Celebrate Two Years of Brenda & Ana Sheila as Tamarindo This episode is extra special because we celebrate two years of Tamarindo with Ana Sheila and Brenda! Join the celebration and consider a gift of $5, $10, or $20. If you love what you’re hearing on Tamarindo, please give today: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/tamarindopodcast1 Please check out PRIMA, a non-profit organization dedicated to raising micro grants for independent Puerto Rican artists, co-founded by Raquel Berrios and pick up a copy of Regresa by Buscabulla. As mentioned on the pod, you can access Planned Parenthood’s telehealth services here: www.plannedparenthood/tamarindo We’re now accepting pitches! We want to publish perspectives, essays, think pieces, and stories from the Tamarindo Podcast community. Got something to say? Pitch us! We’re looking for 600-1200 word pieces. Get in touch at tamarindopodcast.com and read what we’ve been publishing on Agua Fresca. Tamarindo podcast is the Latinx show where hosts discuss politics, pop culture, and how to balance it all con calma, hosted by Brenda Gonzalez and Ana Sheila Victorino. Join us as we delve into discussions on culture, politics, identity, representation, and life! Producer Jeff provides original music and sound engineering. Michelle Andrade edits the show. If you want to support our work, please rate and review our show here. Follow Tamarindo on twitter @tamarindocast or on Instagram @Tamarindopodcast Follow Brenda on twitter at @BrendaRicards Follow Ana Sheila on instagram @la_anasheila and twitter@Shelli1228
Body size is nobody’s business. On this episode of Tamarindo, we have a powerful conversation with guest Virgie Tovar, one of the nation's leading experts and lecturers on weight-based discrimination and body image. We discuss how diet culture and fat phobia permeate so much of our lives in often subconscious ways that can be damaging to our wellbeing. Virgie shows us how we can reflect on how we can start liberating from diet culture and stepping into radical self love. For our Calma, we encourage listeners to take notice of the times we think about food or bodies in ways that involve judgement. For example, when we say things like “I earned this cookie” or ask “have you lost weight, you look great!” More about our guest. Virgie Tovar is an author, activist and one of the nation's leading experts and lecturers on weight-based discrimination and body image. She holds a Master's degree in Sexuality Studies with a focus on the intersections of body size, race and gender. She is a contributor for Forbes (https://www.forbes.com/sites/virgietovar/#596143785ef9) where she covers the plus-size market and how to end weight discrimination at work. She is also the Host of the Transmitter Media podcast Rebel Eaters Club. Follow Virgie on instagram @virgietovar (https://www.instagram.com/virgietovar/?hl=en) There’s still time to sign-up for the Launch Latinx Accelerator by February 14. Launch Latinx is a 90 day transformational coaching program for aspiring entrepreneurs, coaches, creators, and side hustlers who want to grow their business and amplify their impact. You’ll join a community of talented, hungry, visionary Latinx and BIPOC leaders from all over the country. To learn more and apply, got to https://www.launchlatinx.co/ Make sure you mention Tamarindo Podcast in your application. Apply by February 14, 2021. Thank you to our episode sponsor Planned Parenthood. Remember, you can access Planned Parenthood’s telehealth services here: www.plannedparenthood/tamarindo This episode referenced Sonya Renee Taylor, specifically this episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6K5ytRMH1tMPldejD5TbKK?si=cP9r6rt1Ro2zPY60ZJdqPA Tamarindo podcast is the Latinx show where hosts discuss politics, pop culture, and how to balance it all con calma, hosted by Brenda Gonzalez and Ana Sheila Victorino. Join us as we delve into discussions on culture, politics, identity, representation, and life! Producer Jeff provides original music and sound engineering. Michelle Andrade edits the show. If you want to support our work, please rate and review our show here. (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tamarindo/id1102882792?mt=2) To support our work, please contribute here (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/tamarindopodcast1) . Follow Tamarindo on twitter @tamarindocast (https://twitter.com/TamarindoCast) or on Instagram @Tamarindopodcast (https://www.instagram.com/tamarindopodcast/) Follow Brenda on twitter at @BrendaRicards (https://twitter.com/BrendaRicards) Follow AnaSheila on instagram @la_anasheila (https://www.instagram.com/la_anasheila/) and twitter@Shelli1228 (https://twitter.com/shelli1228) #LoseWeightNotHate #BodyImage #DietCulture
The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has pushed many of us to reflect on what’s most important. It’s no surprise that in 2020 many of us have had to reset personal goals and adjust to a world with many uncertainties. As we close out the last episode of this season of Tamarindo and start to think of a new post-Trump era, we know many of you are doing introspective work right along with us. This is why we wanted to talk to you about how a leadership or life coach might be helpful in pushing you to achieve your goals. Ana Sheila, our resident life coach, breaks down exactly what a coach does, how the work of a coach differs from that of a therapist, and what to consider when deciding to work with one. Brenda describes her experience working with an executive leadership coach, the phenomenal Liz Garcia (http://www.lifeinbrilliance.com/contact/) , and how that was beneficial to her in exploring a career transition. If you’re looking to work with a coach, here are just a few of our favorites that you can learn about on instagram: Harry Lopez @theharrylopez Dari Luna @dariluna Erika Cruz @theerikacruz Sylvia Brands @thesylviabrands During this episode, we reference this resource regarding the Latino vote: https://electioneve2020.com/poll/#/en/demographics/latino/ We will be back in January 2021 officially, but you know we’ll likely drop in a bonus episode, so make sure you’re subscribed to Tamarindo! You can also sign up for the next Launch Latinx program for early 2021 right here: https://www.launchlatinx.co/ Tamarindo podcast is the Latinx show where hosts discuss politics, pop culture, and how to balance it all con calma, hosted by Brenda Gonzalez and Ana Sheila Victorino. Join us as we delve into discussions on culture, politics, identity, representation, and life! Tamarindo Podcast is part of Luz Collective, a digital home for Latinas. Find our episodes at luzcollective.com (https://luzcollective.com/) Producer Jeff provides original music and sound engineering. Michelle Andrade edits the show. If you want to support our work, please rate and review our show here. (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tamarindo/id1102882792?mt=2) Follow Tamarindo on twitter @tamarindocast (https://twitter.com/TamarindoCast) or on Instagram @Tamarindopodcast (https://www.instagram.com/tamarindopodcast/) Follow Brenda on twitter at @BrendaRicards (https://twitter.com/BrendaRicards) Follow AnaSheila on instagram @la_anasheila (https://www.instagram.com/la_anasheila/) and twitter@Shelli1228 (https://twitter.com/shelli1228)
Inspired by a conversation around the terms Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) and Person of Color (POC) on this episode of NPR’s Code Switch (https://www.npr.org/transcripts/918418825) , we have a candid conversation around race, ancestry, and the power and limitation of words from our personal perspective as Mexican immigrants raised in the U.S. We also reflect on the effects of colonialism and colorism on our own connection to our ancestry and the diversity of Latinx experiences in this country. We kick off this episode by taking some time to reflect on our collective resilience in getting through the uncertainty and difficulty of 2020 and offer some tips to prioritize self and community care in the coming week. During the episode we reference a conversation (https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?v=2463531250615604&ref=watch_permalink) between writer Julissa Arce with UCLA Professor Laura Gomez, author of Manifest Destinies: The Making of the Mexican American Race, Latinx voter data (https://www.npr.org/sections/codeswitch/2020/10/30/929575586/what-pundits-get-wrong-about-the-latino-vote_) shared by Gerardo Cardava, Professor at Northwestern University, and this New York Times article (https://www.nytimes.com/roomfordebate/2015/06/16/how-fluid-is-racial-identity/race-and-racial-identity-are-social-constructs#:~:text=Angela%20Onwuachi%2DWillig%2C%20a%20professor,Law%20of%20the%20Multiracial%20Family.%22&text=Race%20is%20not%20biological.,It%20is%20a%20social%20construct.) written by Angela Onwuachi-Willig (https://www.law.uiowa.edu/faculty/angela-onwuachi-willig.php) , a professor of law at the University of Iowa College of Law. We also recommend Isabel Wilkerson’s book The Warmth of Other Suns: The Epic Story of AMerica’s Great Migration. Tamarindo podcast is the Latinx show where hosts discuss politics, pop culture, and how to balance it all con calma, hosted by Brenda Gonzalez and Ana Sheila Victorino. Join us as we delve into discussions on culture, politics, identity, representation, and life! Tamarindo Podcast is part of Luz Collective, a digital home for Latinas. Find our episodes at luzcollective.com and please consider supporting Luz Collective: https://luzcollective.com/support-latina-stories/ Producer Jeff provides original music and sound engineering. Michelle Andrade edits the show. If you want to support our work, please rate and review our show here. (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tamarindo/id1102882792?mt=2) Follow Tamarindo on twitter @tamarindocast (https://twitter.com/TamarindoCast) or on Instagram @Tamarindopodcast (https://www.instagram.com/tamarindopodcast/) Follow Brenda on twitter at @BrendaRicards (https://twitter.com/BrendaRicards) Follow AnaSheila on instagram @la_anasheila (https://www.instagram.com/la_anasheila/) and twitter@Shelli1228 (https://twitter.com/shelli1228)
On this episode of Tamarindo, Brenda and Ana Sheila catch up on the Presidential Debate, Trump’s virus diagnosis, and discuss words they are retiring. Next, Ana Sheila chats with film director, activist, and author Paola Mendoza, about her new book Sanctuary, co-authored with Abby Sher. Sanctuary tells the story of a young girl in a near dystopian future who is forced to flee to a xenophobic government to find sanctuary. Drawing parallels to our current political climate, the book is harrowing, but also hopeful in showing that we all have the power to effect change. As co-founder of the Women’s March, Paola tells us her family’s inspirational story of resilience which shapes her activism. Paola wants to leave readers with the sense that we can all be freedom fighters. This is especially inspirational when so many may feel discouraged. This episode will remind you that your actions can influence the outcome of this election and that we, especially Black and Brown folks, have the power to change what this country looks like and who it serves. Speaking of getting involved, check out Seed the Vote who is organizing weekly phone banking in battleground states: https://www.mobilize.us/seedthevote/ As Latinx Heritage Month comes to a close, please keep supporting Latinx authors, creators, and platforms. Buy Paola’s book at https://www.indiebound.org/ to support an independent bookstore. We reference this article regarding the word "should": https://jezebel.com/google-exec-women-stop-saying-just-so-much-you-sound-1715228159 Tamarindo Podcast is the Latinx show where hosts discuss politics, pop culture, and how to balance it all con calma, hosted by Brenda Gonzalez and Ana Sheila Victorino. Join us as we delve into discussions on culture, politics, identity, representation, and life! Tamarindo Podcast is part of Luz Collective, a digital home for Latinas. Find our episodes at luzcollective.com and we invite you to #SupportLatinaStories by contributing here: https://luzcollective.com/support-latina-stories/ Producer Jeff provides original music and sound engineering. Michelle Andrade edits the show. If you want to support our work, please rate and review our show here. (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tamarindo/id1102882792?mt=2) Follow Tamarindo on twitter @tamarindocast (https://twitter.com/TamarindoCast) or on Instagram @Tamarindopodcast (https://www.instagram.com/tamarindopodcast/) #LatinxHeritagaeMonth #RuthBaderGinsburg #WomensMarch #PaolaMendoza #Sanctuary #PresidentialDebate #TrumpHasCovid
On this episode, Brenda and Ana Sheila reflect on the passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bather Ginsburg, #RBG, hours after learning the news. We talk about what this means for the future of our country, the hypocrisy of Republican Senator Mitch McConell, and the overall sadness we are collectively feeling. #ditchmitch The risk of Trump ramming through another nomination (this would be his 3rd!) to the Supreme Court makes us double down on our advocacy efforts to get Biden/Harris elected. Join us on October 3 for phone banking. Anyone can join no matter where you are in the country and we will be calling Spanish-speaking Floridians for this activity. Why? Because Florida is a swing state where we have a real opportunity to turn things around. Join us: https://www.mobilize.us/seedthevote/event/320782/ Next, we talk about redefining notions of success as we reflect on our chat with award-winning journalist Maria Hinojosa about her recent book “Once I Was You: A Memoir of Love and Hate in a Torn America (https://www.amazon.com/Once-Was-You-Memoir-America-ebook/dp/B084GBB5M2) .” Transformation coach Ana Sheila walks us through some helpful exercises we can all try as we consider (or re-consider) what success means. Many of you deeply connected with Ana Sheila’s recent post where she said “I’m measuring how ‘successful’ I am by how well I’m unlearning the definition of success as one driven by money and ‘recognition”. Taking that quote as a starting point, Ana Sheila reveals some tools we can use to unlearn too! Want more Ana Sheila’s coaching? She’s teamed up with Life and Leadership coach Harry Lopez to host the Launch Latinx Academy. Join a community of powerhouse Latinos ready to support each other and stay accountable in their entrepreneurial journey. Benefit from tons of tools and resources shared by the world’s most renowned and sought after Latinx Life, Leadership, and Businesses Coaches. Find out more here: https://www.harrylouislopez.com/launchlatinx As we think of #LatinxHeritageMonth, there is only one journalist that stands out as one who inspires us to use our voice in podcasting (and beyond!) and to apply a critical analysis to the ways that people of color are reported on, treated, or otherized. That journalist is Maria Hinojosa. Maria joined Tamarindo on September 9th at the start of her podcast tour discussing her fantastic book, “Once I Was You”, a riveting read that Brenda finished in one sitting. Through a heartfelt reflection on her remarkable journey as a journalist, Maria provides readers lessons on the history of the United States’s treatment of immigrants and tells us how she chartered her own path to success doing work that makes her proud (and makes all us proud). #AlphaLatina Tamarindo Podcast is the Latinx show where hosts discuss politics, pop culture, and how to balance it all con calma, hosted by Brenda Gonzalez and Ana Sheila Victorino. Join us as we delve into discussions on culture, politics, identity, representation, and life! Tamarindo Podcast is part of Luz Collective, a digital home for Latinas. Find our episodes at luzcollective.com. #SupportLatinaStories #TamarindoPodcast Please consider supporting Luz Collective and independent Latina-led media, by joining the supporters network: https://luzcollective.com/support-latina-stories/ Producer Jeff provides original music and sound engineering. Michelle Andrade edits the show. If you want to support our work, please rate and review our show here. (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tamarindo/id1102882792?mt=2) Follow Tamarindo on twitter @tamarindocast (https://twitter.com/TamarindoCast) or on Instagram @Tamarindopodcast (https://www.instagram.com/tamarindopodcast/)
On this episode of Tamarindo, Brenda and Ana Sheila discuss the 2020 Election. From the Supreme Court to course-correcting on immigration, there are so many reasons to vote in November and not only against Trump. We discuss the policy priorities that some of our listeners shared with us and talk about what is at stake with this election. We each share why we are voting, some small ways we can all get involved, and we make promises to step up our advocacy because we know that no one can afford four more years of the same. As a palette cleanser for your ears, this episode ends with a love story. We know so many of you enjoyed our episode on love that we wanted to continue the reflections on relationships with this episode. We end with a recording of a live performance of Brenda telling a story of a meaningful first date. This performance was pre-Covid at an excellent event called Talking While Female, hosted by Teatro Luna, an all-Latina theater ensemble. The audio is not spectacular on this live-story, but if you don't mind that, we think you'll enjoy it! We mention supporting organizations that are working on getting the Latinx vote out such as Voto Latino. Learn more about them and register to vote here: https://votolatino.org/article/register-to-vote/ Brenda references this article: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/14/us/trump-appeals-court-judges.html. Tamarindo podcast is the Latinx show where hosts discuss politics, pop culture, and how to balance it all con calma, hosted by Brenda Gonzalez and Ana Sheila Victorino. Join us as we delve into discussions on culture, politics, identity, representation, and life! Tamarindo Podcast is part of Luz Collective (https://luzcollective.com/category/tamarindo-podcast/) , a digital home for Latinas. Find our episodes at luzcollective.com. Producer Jeff provides original music and sound engineering. Michelle Andrade edits the show. If you want to support our work, please rate and review our show here. (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tamarindo/id1102882792?mt=2) Follow Tamarindo on twitter @tamarindocast (https://twitter.com/TamarindoCast) or on Instagram @Tamarindopodcast (https://www.instagram.com/tamarindopodcast/) Follow Brenda on instagram @SweetPixNaranja (https://www.instagram.com/sweetpixnaranja/) and on twitter @BrendaRicards (https://twitter.com/BrendaRicards) Follow Ana Sheila on instagram @la_anasheila (https://www.instagram.com/la_anasheila/) and twitter@Shelli1228 (https://twitter.com/shelli1228)
This week, Erica is joined by the creator of Tamarindo Podcast, Brenda Gonzalez. Brenda and Erica discuss why Brenda's family came to the US, why she created her podcast, and how we can support our immigrant and Latinx communities. Support Tamarindo Podcast by going to their website https://www.tamarindopodcast.com/. If you have a story or want to be a quest on the show send us an email at sharemystory@myimmigrantlife.com
In this week’s episode, we collaborated with the founders of "Latina Podcasters" Rita Bautista and Cole Hernandez along with some of your favorite podcasters Brenda Gonzalez of "The Tamarindo Podcast", Luz Warrior of "Let Their Be Luz" and Rosalia Rivera from "The About Consent Podcast." Listen to these strong Latina voices as they come together to deconstruct the controversy surrounding the New York Times Bestseller novel American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins. For those of you who aren’t familiar with Jeanine’s book, the novel tells the story of a mother and son who flee Mexico for the United States, leaving their life behind to escape cartel violence. Jeanine, an American author with Puerto Rican roots, has had pushback from the Latinx community about the authenticity and misrepresentation of this immigration story.
On this episode of Tamarindo Podcast, Ana Sheila and Brenda break down some of the most common #mindtraps or what we call mind “trampas”. We discuss the negative thought patterns that hold us back and what we can do when we catch ourselves in these spirals to release our inner #Cabrona (or Cabronx). We are putting #genderedterms in the #basura and share the plans we have in the works for a #storytelling workshop with our friends at #Latinaswhobrunch and the theatre company #Teatroluna. Stay tuned for more details! Special thanks to our episode sponsor Fuchila Fresheners (https://www.fuchilafresheners.com/) bringing you the extra #Latinx air fresheners including conchas, Frida and hot cheetos. Use TAMARINDO20 for a special discount at checkout. Tamarindo podcast is the Latinx show where hosts discuss politics, pop culture, and how to balance it all con calma, hosted by Brenda Gonzalez and Ana Sheila Victorino. Join us as we delve into discussions on culture, politics, identity, representation, and life! Find us at https://www.tamarindopodcast.com/. Producer Jeff provides original music and sound engineering. Michelle Andrade edits the show. If you want to support our work, please rate and review our show here. (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tamarindo/id1102882792?mt=2) Follow Tamarindo on twitter @tamarindocast (https://twitter.com/TamarindoCast) or on Instagram @Tamarindopodcast (https://www.instagram.com/tamarindopodcast/) Follow Brenda on instagram @SweetPixNaranja (https://www.instagram.com/sweetpixnaranja/) and on twitter @BrendaRicards (https://twitter.com/BrendaRicards) Follow AnaSheila on instagram @la_anasheila (https://www.instagram.com/la_anasheila/) and twitter@Shelli1228 (https://twitter.com/shelli1228)
On this episode of Tamarindo Podcast, Ana Sheila and Brenda discuss what they are considering when it comes to #parenting. Ultimately, team tamarindo agrees it is a deeply personal decision, but we are opening up this dialogue to you all as we know you've come to love our genuine conversations even when they might be controversial. One thing is for sure, having children is expensive! We talk about some of the #financialtips to consider when you're about to take on that 250K+ expense. Before that, hear us rant about the #cachetadas that the #Latinx community is starting 2020 with thanks to #basura such as #AmericanDirt and #TacoWood. Ana Sheila throws #wokeness in the basura and we cover some #Disney pluses and minuses as it relates to #diversity. Here are some of the resources that informed our charla! The financial journey of modern parenting https://mlaem.fs.ml.com/content/dam/ML/Registration/ml_parentstudybrochure.pdf The cost of raising children today https://www.businessinsider.com/cost-of-raising-a-child-today-merrill-lynch-report-2018-10 Americans Are Having Fewer Babies. They Told Us Why https://www.nytimes.com/2018/07/05/upshot/americans-are-having-fewer-babies-they-told-us-why.html?mabReward=CTS2&recid=16xjRCOVcZJ1dqGX8Oj38JKgmMk&recp=4 The Gender Pay Gap Is Largely Because of Motherhood https://www.nytimes.com/2017/05/13/upshot/the-gender-pay-gap-is-largely-because-of-motherhood.html PLUG: As mentioned on the show, Brenda invites you to workout with her at Freestyle Fitness (https://www.freestylefitnesszone.com/) in South Pasadena Tuesdays and Fridays at 6pm. Let us know if you are ready for another #TamarindoPodcast fitness meetup! Special thanks to our episode sponsor Fuchila Fresheners (https://www.fuchilafresheners.com/) bringing you the extra Latinx air fresheners including conchas, Frida and hot cheetos. Use TAMARINDO20 for a special discount at checkout. Tamarindo podcast is the Latinx show where hosts discuss politics, pop culture, and how to balance it all con calma, hosted by Brenda Gonzalez and Ana Sheila Victorino. Join us as we delve into discussions on culture, politics, identity, representation, and life! Find us at https://www.tamarindopodcast.com/. Producer Jeff provides original music and sound engineering. Michelle Andrade edits the show. If you want to support our work, please rate and review our show here. (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tamarindo/id1102882792?mt=2) Follow Tamarindo on twitter @tamarindocast (https://twitter.com/TamarindoCast) or on Instagram @Tamarindopodcast (https://www.instagram.com/tamarindopodcast/) Follow Brenda on instagram @SweetPixNaranja (https://www.instagram.com/sweetpixnaranja/) and on twitter @BrendaRicards (https://twitter.com/BrendaRicards) Follow AnaSheila on instagram @la_anasheila (https://www.instagram.com/la_anasheila/) and twitter@Shelli1228 (https://twitter.com/shelli1228)
On this episode of Tamarindo, we start by recapping how we did on our latest #reto or personal challenge! We'll tell you how we did facing our biggest #budget adversaries, happy hours and public transportation fails, you’ll find out who made it to the end and some tips to take home to try your own budget challenge. We also kick off our first of many conversations around different aspects of #health as they affect our communities. Focusing on physical health for this chat, we share how we took our first “pasitos” or small steps towards a more conscious health awareness of what we eat, how we move, and how our physical health is connected to our emotional, mental, and overall well being. Through ideas on how to create positive habits, the power of accountability, and some personal healthy eating #tips, we set the stage for a fun conversation where we hope you’ll learn something too! We’re including some of the stats and resources we shared on the episode below. As usual, we share our matraca and basura, including a nod to #DoloresHuerta who was honored with her own day in California on April 10th. We won’t reveal our basura, but we will say we wish “we could turn back time” on her comments! Don't forget to rate and review #TamarindoPodcast and get in touch with us at contact@tamarindopodcast.com with feedback and topics you want to hear more about! Tamarindo Podcast is the #Latinx podcast discussing politics, pop culture, and how to balance it all con calma! It is hosted by Brenda Gonzalez and Ana Sheila Victorino and is available wherever you listen to podcasts! Health statistics: Diabetes statistics: http://www.diabetes.org/diabetes-basics/statistics/ Latino health disparities: https://familiesusa.org/product/latino-health-disparities-compared-non-hispanic-whites CDC health stats: https://www.cdc.gov/vitalsigns/hispanic-health/index.html WHO chronic disease report https://www.who.int/chp/chronic_disease_report/part1/en/index11.html Healthy tips: 7 minute workout app : https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/j-j-official-7-minute-workout/id784797900?mt=8 Healthiest veggies: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/14-healthiest-vegetables-on-earth#section6 The benefits of quinoa: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/11-proven-benefits-of-quinoa Zones where people live the longest and what they have in common: https://www.bluezones.com/2016/11/power-9/ Healthy Pancake Recipe: Half a cup of oatmeal Half cup of cottage cheese or greek yogurt ¾ cup of egg whites 2 stevia packets Mix all of the ingredients in a food processor and prepare like regular pancakes Top with Walden Farms 0 calorie syrup
**Latino Rebels Radio is proud to cross-post the latest episode from Tamarindo Podcast!** On this episode of Tamarindo, our very own wellbeing-enthusiast Ana Sheila kicks off our new segment on personal challenges or #retos that push us to take note of our habits, identify what's harming vs. helping, and helps us live more intentionally. Next, we delve into a discussion on #identity as we reflect on I _Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter_, the young adult novel by Erika L. Sanchez. Our chat is light on spoilers, so even if you haven't read this story of a #FirstGen Mexican teen named Julia who is grappling with the recent death of her older sister Olga, you'll connect with the themes we discuss. We reflect on labels like #Chicano, #Latina, #Latinx and other terms that we have connected to at different points in our lives. We know #MEChA has made the news recently and both of us talk a bit about our days as part of MEChA in high school and college. We can't wait to hear your thought on this as well! Finally, we give a big Tamarindo #matraca to the forces behind a growing national community of badass #Latinas who lift each other up, #LatinasWhoBrunch! Tamarindo is teaming up with #TeatroLuna to co-host Latinas Who Brunch LA on Saturday April 6. Learn more about the event on this episode and secure your ticket here!
Brenda Gonzalez is a nonprofit capacity builder and the co-creator and co-host of Tamarindo Podcast. We talk about money and marriage. I don’t often delve into the beginnings of my relationship but it was fun to share our stories of the beginning of our relationships! She also brings up changes happening with Tamarindo Podcast.
On today's very special episode of Songmess we have another podcast crossover, this time with our big bro Luis Octavio from Nos Vemos en el Swap Meet. One of the co-founders of Podcasterio Network and the whole #SupportBrownPodcasts family, Luis Octavio started out as one half of Tamarindo Podcast before diving full time into the beautiful and at times sensitive waters of his solo podcast. Nos Vemos en el Swap Meet began with interviews of people at swap meets around Los Angeles but has evolved into a platform for intimate conversations that highlight love, sacrifice and hard work in Mexico and Latinx immigrant communities. Luis Octavio is also massively entrepreneurial, partnering with and starting several business ventures like Molcajete Dominguero, Calchonies underwear and swimsuit lines, La Jota App and more. We'll link to everything below, but make sure to subscribe to Nos Vemos en el Swap Meet and support Luis Octavio's myriad projects, all of which center local businesses and community stories. Featured Artists: Daniela Romo, Miguel Bosé and Juan Gabriel. Nos Vemos en el Swap Meet Pod: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/nos-vemos-en-el-swap-meet/id1226546895?mt=2 Nos Vemos en el Swap Meet Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nosvemosenelswapmeet/?hl=es-la Podcasterio Network: https://www.podcasterionetwork.com/ Molcajete Dominguero: http://molcajetedominguero.com/index.html La Jota App: https://appadvice.com/app/la-j-app/1205842234 Calchonies: http://www.calchonies.com/ Please share, subscribe and find us on iTunes, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram or contact us at songmessmusic@gmail.com.
Join Turg and Randy Z as they chat with their guest Brenda Gonzalez - the co-creator of the Tamarindo Podcast and proud civil rights advocate - about growing up undocumented, caught between circumstance and the law and learning to maximize every opportunity to help adjust to a world that doesn't quite understand your situation. Wait, I'm what? Imagine you're about to go to college and you discover you're undocumented. How do you think you would handle it? Meet Brenda. In college, she discovered she was an undocumented immigrant. Thousands of students face the hardships of being undocumented. Brenda's experience was no different. When you're in this situation, the learning curve is much greater than that of a citizen. Brenda shares her hardships and triumphs as she powered through her courses and juggled a love-life revolved around a singular objective - marriage. When opportunity knocks, how do you handle it? If you can't chose your own path, you choose to make the most of it Sometimes in life we cannot choose what we want or know is right for us. In Brenda's case, not getting to choose turned out to be more of an opportunity than a hindrance. Turg asks Brenda how she was able to handle not being able to decide her own future. For her, it wasn't much of a sacrifice. We can easily overlook the fact that getting to choose is a luxury. Sometimes just having something - even a chance at a future - is enough. Facing challenges might feel limited, but in Brenda's case, this helped focus her expectations on her future success. Learning to control the things you can control rather than the things you can't control is an important step to learning from your 20s and mastering your 30s. What do you do when doubt starts creeping in during your 30s? Being comfortable in your own skin is a very important part of staving off that sense of self-doubt. Adopting hobbies and learning about what you appreciate now is all a part of identifying what makes you unique. Brenda talks about how a new world of music has opened up for her and helped change her life for the better. Things we might not have enjoyed in the past might now define us in the present. Brenda's experiences focus on keeping your mind open to new experiences and challenging yourself. Appreciating all aspects of life will help reinforce your self-esteem and grow to accept yourself. Embracing who you are is the most important stand you can make against any hate or bigotry. Have you had a tough life because of this? Has your life been challenging because you've been undocumented? Has doubt ever derailed your self-confidence? Have the challenges of being an immigrant in today's world been too hard to overcome? We'd love to hear from you. Share your story.
It's Women's History Month and although we like to celebrate the amazing strength and determination of women every damn day – this week we're taking a special moment to look at female empowerment and discuss actionable ways we can all make sure our feminism isn't just lip service. Along with Brenda and Melinna, the talented women of Tamarindo Podcast, we talk about why it's so hard for women to uplift one another and then offer some tips on how you can offer support and encouragement to the wonderful ladies in your life. And make sure to check out their funny and informative podcast. Follow Tamarindo: @TamarindoPodcast | @MelinnaBobadilla | @BrendaRicards Follow Wait, Hold Up: @WaitHoldUpPod | @yarel_ramos | @heyjessmolina
So... our Internet went down tonight and we had issues with a live show, but that didn't stop us from going on with the show and calling up Brenda Gonzalez Ricards of [Tamarindo Podcast](https://www.tamarindopodcast.com). Once we got it all squared away, Brenda talked about what's new for Tamarindo, the future of Brown podcasts and what's missing in the news.
Brenda is the co-founder of Tamarindo Podcast, a platform dedicated to media, politics, and life. In this episode we dive into what it takes to keep a podcast successful, political issues affecting the Latino/Latina families and more... We also want to welcome Tamarindo's latest addition. Now it will be hosted by not one but two #educatedpeleoneras, Brenda and Melinna Bobadilla, an actor, singer, voice over artist, and educator. Melinna played Lidia in Macro Ventures' first digital series, GENTEFIED, produced by America Ferrera.
New season, new sound. With more questions, more laughs, and more tears! We are so excited to share with you the very first episode of our new season. And today, we're talking about immigration. Specifically, our immigrant parents. We visit with Mexican-American Mash-Up Brenda Gonzalez, a formerly undocumented student and now civil rights advocate with UnidosUS and host of The Tamarindo Podcast. She shares her coming to America story and the impossible choice her parents made to bring her and her brother to the U.S. without their papers. We're privy to an intimate mother-daughter conversation between Cambodian-American Mash-Up filmmaker Vanara Taing and her mom, Vanny Pat, about how they became American after arriving in the U.S. as refugees. Finally, we sit down with Randall Park, who you know from Fresh Off The Boat, Veep, and all the places you find funniness happening. He talks to us about finding the strength and spirit he draws from his immigrant parents, and what he hopes to pass on to his daughter, Ruby. Visit mashupamericans.com for more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
New season, new sound. With more questions, more laughs, and more tears! We are so excited to share with you the very first episode of our new season. And today, we're talking about immigration. Specifically, our immigrant parents. We visit with Mexican-American Mash-Up Brenda Gonzalez, a formerly undocumented student and now civil rights advocate with UnidosUS and host of The Tamarindo Podcast. She shares her coming to America story and the impossible choice her parents made to bring her and her brother to the U.S. without their papers. We're privy to an intimate mother-daughter conversation between Cambodian-American Mash-Up filmmaker Vanara Taing and her mom, Vanny Pat, about how they became American after arriving in the U.S. as refugees. Finally, we sit down with Randall Park, who you know from Fresh Off The Boat, Veep, and all the places you find funniness happening. He talks to us about finding the strength and spirit he draws from his immigrant parents, and what he hopes to pass on to his daughter, Ruby. Visit mashupamericans.com for more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Para los que nos saben antes de Nos Vemos En El Swap Meet fui parte de Tamarindo Podcast. Y ahí fue que compartir mi historia de cuando salí del closet. En este día nacional de salir del closet me enorgullece poder compartir mi historia con ustedes.
Welcome to this special crossover episode with Brenda Gonzalez of Tamarindo Podcast! Tamarindo Podcast is a socially conscious talk show with a Latinx vibe that discusses race, politics, music and life. In this episode, we discuss "Hunger: A Memoir of (My) Body by Roxanne Gay. We talked about the big themes of the book including body images, trauma, and being the "good immigrant daughter." We also have a lively discussion about things we wish we would have known about "adulting" when we were just starting our adult lives. We end with a Taramindo segment called "chanclazo"! That you don't want to miss. You can catch us both at the first ever "Podcasterio Fest 2017: A Latinx Digital Media Experience presented by Molcajete Dominguero that is taking place on November 17th in Los Angeles visit @podcasteriofest for details. Follow Tamarindo @tamarindopodcast for more fun, lively episodes.
Listeners, here is this awesome episode with Luis Aguilar, or also known as Luis Octavio. Luis began co-hosting Tamarindo Podcast and his famous "Nos Vemos en el Swap Meet" ending inspired him to create his new podcast Nos Vemos en el Swap Meet, where he interviews people at the Swap Meet and they share their stories of living in the US. Aside from being a podcast host, Luis shares with us his story of coming to the US, how his grandfather played a key part in his career and why he is always so willing to help other people. During this episode, we take some time to acknowledge our brothers and sisters from Mexico and Puerto Rico who were recently hit by natural disasters and we share resources to help these places out. Cada granito de arena cuenta. You can find Luis and all the things he does at: @nosvemosenelswapmeet @mercado_la @gl0bit0s @molcajetedominguero @calchonies Please share this episode with a friend or two. .. Stay Shining! @cafeconpampodcast
Tamarindo guest host, Elmer Roldan of #HoodDigest joins Brenda Gonzalez on this musical episode with the amazingly talented, Irene Diaz. Born and raised in East LA, Irene Diaz emerges out of the Chicano Music scene as a serenading songstress, moving her audience to sing and sway to the love songs she has created. Her debut EP "I Love You Madly" showcased Diaz's musical style and ability to crossover and draw inspiration from different genres ranging from Jazz to R&B to Folk. She received critical acclaim for "I Love You Madly"....and now she is working on her highly anticipated full length album set to be released in 2018. You'll also hear Tamarindo Podcast community manager, Lauren Gaytan on this one.
Special guest host Brenda Gonzalez of Tamarindo Podcast joins us! We kick off the show with Benjamín Ramírez, whose story went viral earlier this week when a man knocked over his elote cart. Many saw this as a another form of gentrification and sparked a heated online debate. He will tell us what's next for him. Then we explore the anti-gentrification fight going on in Boyle Heights, where many residents are feeling left out by the decisions made by developers. Ulises Sanchez is a local community organizer who will give us the latest updates. Finally, María Camila Montañez closes the episode. She has been reporting for LatinoRebels.com on how the community has come together to support Benjamín Ramírez. She will give us her take on the reaction from the streets.
Rays Talk Show Episode 254: Host Ray Collazo is joined by Health Policy expert David Thomsen to discuss the current state of health debate in Washington. Thomsen breaks down why the House passed AHCA bill is sooooooo bad (especially for Latinos) and why we need to #ProtectOurCare now more than ever. Thomsen shares what to expect in Senate debate and how we can put pressure on our federal officials to stop this attack on our health. Thomsen and Collazo discuss the mood in Washington during the Trump scourge and their mutual obsession with political podcasts. Respect to Pod Save America, Tamarindo Podcast and other podcasts that speak truth to power.
LWL are joined by Luis from Tamarindo Podcast and his partner Fernando. Listen as they attempt to record a Mordida that instead turned into a MORDIDOTA!!! They talked about new Latinx media representation, brown tragedies, Brujos, One Day at a Time and Juana Ines. Also, Luis explains the inspiration behind La J App and tells us about his other side hustles. Las comadres get lost in chisme, and Babelito gets told to "stop trying to make perrona happen!!!"
Brenda and Luis celebrate one year of bringing Tamarindo Podcast to your ears! Hear from our friends and fans as we look back at our favorite moments and recommend past episodes. We also speak to our friend Rashad Al-Dabbagh, who is the founder and director of the Arab American Civic Council, an advocacy organization based in Anaheim's Little Arabia. He is an immigrant born in Saudi Arabia to Palestinian and Armenian parents and joins us to discuss his leadership supporting refugees. Lastly, we give a very belated chancla to Salma Hayek who is not a #wokebae
Our good friend and Los Angeles based house music uber producer Jamie Prado returns to the podcast to bless us with a finely curated selection of music that is a must listen! Our Valentine's Day gift to our listeners because we
Brenda & Luis are back from a short break with a Valentine's Day themed episode. We discuss what we're watching on TV, play a fun game with our partners, and interview the amazing Eddie G, the YouTube star who drops "Kuh-nowledge Bombs" on the internet. His beloved character Tiburcio joins us to give love advice. Check him out at www.omgitseddieg.com. Subscribe to Tamarindo Podcast for a special Valentine's day gift for your ears!
Tamarindo Podcast with Brenda Gonzalez and Luis Octavio is taking a short break. This is a rebroadcast of episode 19, DREAMing with Rafeel Agustin, the actor, playwright, and Executive Director of two local nonprofits. Tamarindo Podcast will be back in mid-February. Tell us your topic ideas at tamarindopodcast@gmail.com
A brief hello and welcome to our new listeners following the shout out we got from #NPR #LatinoUSA! Luis and Brenda are working hard to bring you fresh new episodes , which we release twice a month. This weekend we are visiting #LatinosWhoLunch in LAS VEGAS to record. Subscribe to them and to us! Thank you for your support and stay tuned for more!
Luis and Brenda pay tribute to the iconic Mexican composer and pop star Juan Gabriel, who died on August 28th, hours before recording this episode. Listeners share what #JuanGa meant to them, their favorite songs, and there is even a little singing! We hear from our friends at Latinos Who Lunch and tell you about some great podcasts including: Latino USA, In the Thick, Ray's Latino Podcast, and Call Your Girlfriend. We also chat a bit about travel customer services woes and the targeting of actress Leslie Jones. We missed you during our tiny break, happy listening!
Rays Talk Show Episode 219: Host Ray Collazo is joined by Brenda Gonzalez of the Tamarindo Podcast to discuss their reflections on the Latino community's energy during these turbulent political times. Brenda and Ray discuss how Latino leaders throughout the country are channeling the power of resilience to combat anti-Latino rhetoric. Ray and Brenda recorded this episode in Orlando, Florida during the National Council of La Raza Conference. Ray and Brenda share the significance of Latinos coming together in Central Florida to show solidarity with the victims and families of the Pulse nightclub shooting as well as highlight the critical importance of the Puerto Rican/Latino Vote in the 222 Corridor this election cycle. Ray and Brenda can't stay away from talking politics. Is Tim Kaine's pick as the Democratic Vice Presidential nominee going to excite Latinos because he speaks espanol? And why aren't their more Latinos in position to become a Vice Presidential nominee? Listen to what Latina Republican got props by Ray! Support the Tamarindo Podcast and Rays Podcast for the hottest talk by Latino voices.
Rays Talk Show Episode 218: Host Ray Collazo is joined by Brenda Gonzalez and Luis Octavio from the Tamarindo Podcast. The hottest new Latino podcasters visit Ray to discuss politica, media images, personal identity and Colombian food. We first learn how the Tamarindo Podcast crew birthed the show and how it has become the hottest new podcast in the Latino digital space. This leads to a great conversation about the mainstream media coverage of Latino perspective during major events like the 2016 Election cycle and the Pulse Nightclub tragedy. The intersection of Latino and LGBTQ identity has come to the forefront in recent times and Luis Octavio shares his very personal experience living with this duality. Finally, Brenda reveals what Puerto Rican impacts her life the most and Luis Octavio breaks down his love for Colombian cuisine.
Meet Tamarindo, a socially conscious podcast with a Latino vibe. Luis Octavio and Brenda Gonzalez tell us all about their podcast and what lies ahead for their show. Then our very own Omar Cruz shares his thoughts about the death of the great Muhammad Ali. And we close the show with a special song. #MuhammadAli #Ali
Released 3/24/16 Tamarindo Podcast presents our very first episode! We are a socially conscious talk show with a Latino vibe. You'll hear a little Spanglish, but this show is for everyone! On this episode we get into Costo Runs, street harassment, micro aggression in the workplace, tequila and chanclas, We also get "cholafied" with our special guest Casualty from Chola Pinup, who you may know from the Chola Makeover clips on Mitu.