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Ellas

96 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 36 ratings

A bi-weekly bilingual podcast that brings you conversations with inspiring Latinas who are paving the way for future Latinx generations. Hosted by Brenda Hernández Jaimes.

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Life Update

July 16, 2022 16:09 - 5 minutes - 7.15 MB

Hola! For this short bonus episode I talk about some big changes that have happened in my life and the future of Ellas!   Follow Ellas Media on IG: @ellasmedia__ Visit our website here Start your podcast with ease with our podcast launch worksheets

Marivette Navarrete is Making an Impact on la Cultura with Inspiring Latina Stories through The Mujerista

May 14, 2022 12:19 - 57 minutes - 80 MB

It's a full circle moment for episode 75 on Ellas! I talk with Marivette Navarrete, Founder and CEO of The Mujerista, who is making a positive impact on la cultura by amplifying inspiring and profound Latina stories to our diverse Latinx comunidad. We go in depth about navigating with imposter syndrome as entrepreneurs, how our parents' view on us fuels our imposter syndrome, and why past failures are crucial lessons for us to continue growing our next ventures. Listen now to discover how yo...

Melba Tellez on Kicking Perfection to the Curb and Launching Her Podcast with a Strong Strategy | Ellas Amplifies

May 02, 2022 08:06 - 31 minutes - 44 MB

It’s time to say adios to perfection and say hola to leaning into your strengths when it comes to launching your podcast! Melba Tellez, founder and host of Mujeres on the Rise, joins me on this bonus episode of Ellas Amplifies to talk about how she kicked perfection to the curb so we could launch her branded podcast.  (Read more here)   Support & Follow Melba Instagram: @mujeresontherise Listen to Mujeres on the Rise TikTok: @mujeresontherise Continue the conversation: Visit ...

Sandra Mathey Garcia-Rada Cierra la Brecha entre la Industria de la Moda y la Academia para los Jóvenes en Latinoamérica

April 16, 2022 07:11 - 1 hour - 102 MB

En el episodio 74 de Ellas, platico con Sandra Mathey Garcia-Rada, quien desde París esta cerrando la brecha entre la Industria de la moda y la academia para los jóvenes en Latinoamérica. Trabaja con empresas alrededor del mundo como investigadora de moda y analista de moda. Hablamos sobre el trabajo que hace Sandra para educar y compartir su conocimiento de fashion trend forecasting a la generación joven en Latinoamérica. Una gran parte del trabajo de Sandra es su investigación académica, qu...

Aiko Hilkinger on Fulfilling Your Why with Stories that Impact Your Inner Child

April 02, 2022 20:26 - 56 minutes - 77.8 MB

For episode 73 of Ellas I talk with Aiko Hilkinger, who is a queer, award-winning screenwriter of color from Colombia that writes stories that impacts others and heals her inner child. We go in-depth of reconnecting with your purpose when things don't turn out the way you envisioned them, networking across, and always seeking mentorship while navigating your journey. (Read more here)   Connect with Aiko: Instagram: @aikohwrites Twitter: @aikowrites Follow Film Babes: @f1lmbabes ...

Trailblazing Latinas Amplifying Our Latinx Stories #ClaimPodParity | Ellas Amplifies

March 19, 2022 10:19 - 55 minutes - 76.8 MB

For the fourth episode of Ellas Amplifies, we are sharing our first every panel discussion! I'm talking with the Latinas who have been pivotal in my podcasting journey, Elsie Escobar, Juleyka Lantigua, and Pam Covarrubias. We are all part of #ClaimPodParity, a women's podcasting movement that is bringing forth diverse voices in the space with innovation and creativity. In this special panel we talk about creating safe spaces for your comunidad, taking a pause in your journey to fuel your ene...

Advocating for Myself While Cultivating a Socially Responsible Business | Celebrating our 3rd Year Anniversary!

March 05, 2022 11:26 - 42 minutes - 62.4 MB

We are celebrating our 3rd year anniversary of amplifying empowering Latina voices! For this anniversary episode, I share a recent experience I went through and how I was abe to advocate for myself. This resulted in focusing my work through Ellas and Ellas Media to become a socially responsible podcast, comunidad, and business.  (Read more here)   Continue the conversation: Write us a Love Letter to help us boost our Podca$h application  Buy our Podcast Launch Worksheets by using t...

Aprovechando las Oportunidades Que la Vida Presenta con Sandra Blow

February 19, 2022 10:17 - 49 minutes - 72.6 MB

Para este episodio de bonus, mi amiga y artista visual, Sandra Blow regresa para darnos un update de su carrera y vida. Hablamos cómo al aprovechar la oportunidad de dar su pitch con Ladrón Galeria pudo tener sus dos exposiciones: Blow by Blow y Tra$hy Couture. También hablamos de la importancia de ser perservantes y tener apoyo cuando estás cultivando tu carerra como artista visual.   (Lee más aquí)     Conecta con Sandra: Sigue a Sandra en IG: @sandrablow.photo Escucha nuestra prim...

Amplifying Your Brand with an Inspiring Latina Community with Jennifer Zepeda of Project Creativa

February 05, 2022 12:23 - 53 minutes - 76.5 MB

For the 72 episode of Ellas, I talk with Jennifer Zepeda, Founder of Project Creativa, Brand and Web Designer based in Northern California with clients such as Ellas Media, Purpose Driven Latina, Rosa Pruneda, and more inspiring Latinas! We go in depth about the importance of having passion to start your business, why you should build a strong brand foundation, and leaning into an empowering Latina community that supports and understand her entrepreneurship journey.  (Read more here) Connect...

Showing Up with Confidence on Your Podcast | Ellas Amplifies

February 02, 2022 13:50 - 31 minutes - 44 MB

Is your mindset affecting on how you're showing up with confidence on your podcast? In the third episode of Ellas Amplifies, our founder and host Brenda Hernández Jaimes shares: Her personal experience when she first started talking in front of the microphone Why your mindset matters and how it affects the tone of your voz when recording your episodes Helpful actions to work on your self-confidence, imposter syndrome and fear of judgment (Read more here) Get up to 2 months free podc...

Nunca es Demasiado Tarde para Seguir Tus Sueños con Stephanie Blondet

January 22, 2022 10:31 - 43 minutes - 59.1 MB

Para el episodio 71 de Ellas, platico con artista e ilustradora Stephanie Blondet. Hablamos de su trayectoria al seguir su primero amor y estudiar arte, la importanicia de alzar la voz, y porque nunca es demasiado tarde para seguir tus sueños. (Leer más aquí)    Conecta con Steph: Sigue a Steph en Instagram: @steph.blondet Visita la página de P+P Paws   Continúa la conversación: Apoya a Ellas en Buy Me a Coffee Agenda tu llamada gratuita de 15 minutos para lanzar tu podcast ...

Ileana Meléndez on Making Female-Identifying Voices Be Heard in Film Criticism

January 08, 2022 10:03 - 1 hour - 94 MB

For the 70th episode of Ellas, I talk with Ileana Meléndez, Film Critic, podcast producer, co-host of Filmme Talk, and Head of Marketing at Full Circle Cinema. We go in depth about her experience of being one of the first Puerto Rican women film critics alongside Josie Meléndez to attend Cannes Film Festival, how the power of her community helped her make that achievement a reality, and the importance of creating spaces to make female-identifying voices be heard in film criticism. (Read more ...

La Importancia de Divulgar y Difundir la Historia del Arte con Veka Duncan

December 27, 2021 10:30 - 48 minutes - 67.1 MB

Para el episodio 69 de Ellas, platico con historiadora de arte Veka Duncan. Hablamos de la importanicia y su razón por la difusión cultural en México, su elección por la carrera y cómo las redes sociales son una herramienta importante para la divulgación.  (Leer más aquí)   Conecta con Veka Página web de Veka Instagram: @vekaduncan Twitter: @vekaduncan Canal de YouTube de Veka Correo   Continuemos la conversación! Lanza tu podcast conmigo Compra tus worksheets para lanzar...

5 Ways to Become a Great Podcast Host | Ellas Amplifies

December 21, 2021 08:39 - 20 minutes - 28.2 MB

For the 2nd episode of Ellas Amplifies, I share the 5 Ways to Become a Great Podcast Host. I go in -depth on how to effectively research your guests to formulate powerful questions, and scripts for you to apply for your future podcast episodes. (Read more here) Connect with me: Download your slides here Buy our Podcast Launch Worksheets Follow Ellas Media on Instagram: @ellasmedia__ Visit our website Support the pod on Buy Me a Coffee Connect with Ellas Media on LinkedIn Sub...

How Bianca Mitsuko Walked the Savage X Fenty Runway

December 12, 2021 04:37 - 43 minutes - 59.3 MB

In this bonus episode, I talk with my friend Bianca Mitsuko. She comes back to share with me her experience of walking the runway of Savage X Fenty, overcoming the mental roadblock in her career, and her advice to up and coming models. (Read more here) -*-*-*- Follow Bianca! Follow her on Instagram   Continue the conversation Buy our Podcast Launch Worksheets Instagram LinkedIn Check out our podcast services Advertise with Ellas Media Subscribe to our Newsletter Suppo...

The 4 Phases of Launching a Podcast | Ellas Amplifies

December 03, 2021 08:17 - 21 minutes - 29.2 MB

Introducing our new bonus show for Latina creators, entrepreneurs, and professionals who want to amplify their empowering voz through podcasting. Our founder and host Brenda Hernández Jaimes will share with you her knowledge and expertise on podcasting to help you amplify your voz and success stories of our clients who began their podcasting journey with Ellas Media's guidance.  For our first episode, Brenda covers: The 4 phases of launching a high quality podcast Our podcast launch w...

Cómo Nelly Peña López Rescata Textiles Aunado con Pasión a través de TrendingTopic Moda Circular

November 28, 2021 09:29 - 56 minutes - 76.9 MB

Para el episodio 68 de Ellas, platico con Nelly Peña López, CEO de TrendingTopic Moda Circular, en donde realiza rescate de textiles con un modelo innovador que está rompiendo paradigmas. Platicamos en profundidad sobre la importancia de ser perservantes para hacer tu sueño una realidad, ignorar los No's de los demás y utillizar tu pasión para crecer tu emprendimiento. (Leer más aquí)   Conecta con Nelly y TrendingTopic Moda Circular Instagram de TrendingTopic Moda Circular: @trendingtopi...

Josie Meléndez on Breaking Into Film Criticism and Entertainment Journalism while Advocating for Female-Driven Latinx and Caribbean Stories

November 14, 2021 07:36 - 47 minutes - 64.8 MB

How do you advocate for stories that need to be amplified and recognized? In episode 67 of Ellas, I had the wonderful opportunity to speak with Josie Meléndez who driven by love for her culture, she approaches storytelling while dedicating her life and career to advocate for female-driven Latinx and Caribbean stories to be amplified in film. Josie is an entertainment journalist and founder of Film Posers, a platform hosted by four Boricuas dedicated to analyzing film and television from thei...

Timoneando una Tormenta de Cambios con Carolina Quiroga-Stultz

October 30, 2021 15:54 - 1 hour - 134 MB

Para el episodio 66 de Ellas, platico con Carolina Quirogra-Stultz, cuentacuentos y creadora de Tres Cuentos Podcast, dedicado a las narrativas literarias, históricas y tradicionales de Latinoamérica. Platicamos en profundidad sobre los obstáculos que Carolina enfrentó para hacer sus sueños una realidad después de 10 años de vivir los sueños de los demás y lo vital de compartir nuestra literatura latinoamericana.  (Leer más aquí)   Conecta con Carolina y Tres Cuentos Podcast Instagram...

Providing a Latinx Lens in Film Criticism with Rosa Parra

October 18, 2021 07:45 - 1 hour - 112 MB

How do you provide your perspective in the space that you occupy? In episode 65 of Ellas, I talk with Rosa Parra about providing her Latinx Lens in film criticism. Rosa is a Chicana Rotten Tomatoes-approved film critic, co-founder, and co-host of Latinx Lens (one of my favorite film podcasts). She is also a member of various critics associations and advocates for representation, diversity, and inclusion. Listen to this episode to discover the movies that inspired her to continue pursuing her...

Navegando Grandes Cambios de Carrera dentro de la Industria de la Moda con Talía Cu

October 02, 2021 07:21 - 1 hour - 99.4 MB

Para el episodio 64 de Ellas, platico con Talía Cu, ilustradora de moda y fundadora de Draw Latin Fashion, una plataforma educativa que busca impulsar el aprendizaje de una nueva generación en la industria de la moda en Latinoamérica a través de charlas, cursos y espacios de diálogo. Platicamos en profunidad sobre cómo Talía ha navageado las diferentes fases de cambio de profesión dentro de la industria de la moda, las diferentes fases que su plataforma ha tenido, la importancia de dejar flu...

Healing Generational Pain through Film with Lily Soleil Correa Lewites

September 12, 2021 04:03 - 1 hour - 92.7 MB

How do you heal your generational trauma? In the 63 episode of Ellas, I talk with Lily Soleil Correa Lewites. Lily is a multifaceted creative who doesn’t allow herself to be boxed in. We talk about how she started her path heal her generational trauma through film, The Sun and Everything. Listen to this episode to learn how Lily began her journey in film, her passion to providing representation to Nicaragua, and combining her two personas of being Nicaraguan American.    Read the blog he...

El Arte es Para Toda las Mujeres con Alejandra Alarcón

August 28, 2021 08:02 - 42 minutes - 58.4 MB

¿Cómo impulsas a las mujeres para no rendirse en seguir sus sueños? En el episodio 62 de Ellas nuestra invitada Alejandra Alarcón plática sobre las grandes mujeres que la han impulsado a seguir pintando y cómo ella ha retribuido para la siguiente generación de artistas en continuar con sus sueños.  Lee los show notes aquí Sigue a Alejandra Alarcón! Visita la página web de Alejandra aquí Sigue a Alejandra en IG: @caperucitalamasroja Ve la muestra Seeing Past the Future aquí Continuemo...

Following the Path of Amplifying Latina Voices

August 14, 2021 18:10 - 42 minutes - 59 MB

Are you following the path that is meant for you to feel fulfilled and create an impact? In this bonus episode of Ellas podcast, I share about starting my entrepreneurship path to continue amplifying empowering Latina voices. Read more here Let's continue the conversation! Visit our website Check out our services Follow Ellas on IG: @ellasmedia__ Follow Bren on IG: @bren_jai Support Ellas on Patreon to get your stickers! Buy Ellas a Coffee! Subscribe to our newsletter to ge...

Adaptándose y Evolucionando en Momentos Incómodos con Fernanda Sánchez

July 24, 2021 19:17 - 45 minutes - 62.6 MB

¿Experimentas en tu vida diaria? En el episodio 61 de Ellas hablamos con nuestra invitada Fernanda Sánchez, una mujer que deja el ego de lado para explorar en todo los sentidos. En este episodio hablamos sobre cómo RETOP pudo superar los obstáculos que la pandemia les impuso al empoderar su comunidad, la importancia de dejar a lado el ego para poder crecer y porque es esencial ponerse en lugares incómodos para evolucionar.  Lee los show notes aquí Sigue a Fernanda Sánchez! Envíale un c...

Sandra Lucía Díaz on Fearlessly Pursuing Her Illustration Dream through Entrepreneurship

July 03, 2021 21:12 - 1 hour - 112 MB

Are you fearlessly pursuing your dreams? In the 60th episode of Ellas, I talk with Sandra Lucía Díaz, a Colombian fashion illustrator who always goes after her dreams while empowering and celebrating her Latinx identity. We talk about saying yes to opportunities that will help you grow and saying no to things that will not serve you. Listen to this inspiring episode to discover how Sandra passes down her knowledge and uplifts the next generation of artists so they can fearlessly open more do...

Celebrando a la Mujer y Cultura Latina a través de Dutidú

June 15, 2021 07:35 - 47 minutes - 65.4 MB

¿Cómo celebras nuestra cultura Latina? En el episodio 59 de Ellas, Marie Claire Vásquez y María Victoria Abreu comparten cómo elevan la cultura Latina y brindan diversidad e inclusión a la industria de los juegos de mesa a través de Dutidú. Hablamos sobre la importancia de invertir en talento Latino, cómo hacer nuestros sueños costosos en una realidad y las lecciones de emprender un proyecto! Lee los show notes aquí Sigue a Dutidú! Sigue a Dutidú en Instagram: Visita la página de Dut...

The Journey of Inspiring Mujeres with Melba Tellez

June 01, 2021 07:58 - 1 hour - 90.6 MB

In today's bonus episode of Ellas, we have Melba Téllez to give us an update on her career in the tech industry, her entrepreneurial journey and the lessons her audience has taught her through Mujeres on the Rise. It's been two years since Melba was on Ellas and we go deep in today's episode about how it's crucial to inspire mujeres while we pave our path.  Read show notes here. Follow Melba! Follow Melba on Instagram: @melba_tellez Follow Mujeres on the Rise on IG: @mujeresontheris...

Creando un Mundo de Posibilidades a través de Nuestras Decisiones con Victoria Molina

May 18, 2021 18:40 - 1 hour - 85.9 MB

En el episodio 58 hablo con mi amiga y artista Victoria Molina sobre la importancia de aprovechar las posibilidades que nuestras decisiones nos brinda en nuestro camino. Victoria es una artista mexicana que eleva a la mujer y muestra su amor por la naturaleza a través de sus obras. En esta platica, Victoria comparte que mientras sus decisiones han definido su camino, no la definen y como le dieron la oportunidad de convertir su hobby en su carrera y su carrera de diseñadora industrial en su h...

Amplifying the Moneda Moves of Latinxs with Lyanne Alfaro

May 01, 2021 12:45 - 1 hour - 102 MB

In episode 57 of Ellas, I talk with Lyanne Alfaro about the power that our Latinx community has within the finance and business world. Lyanne is an award-winning journalist, founder and host of Moneda Moves. She shares with me how she started her path in journalism to amplify these stories and how her sponsors and mentors helped her grow in her career and ultimatley make powerful moneda moves.  Read more here. Follow Lyanne! Follow Moneda Moves: @monedamoves Follow Lyanne on TikTok: @lya...

Creando y Creciendo para Sanar con Najh Cartagena

April 19, 2021 19:28 - 1 hour - 121 MB

En el episodio 56 platico con Najh Cartagena. Najh es unaartista visual especializada en fotografía digital y pintura en óleo que a través de su obra le gusta retratar al ser humano de la forma más honesta posible, hablando abiertamente de lo que es vivir con ansiedad y depresión al igual que normalizar el ir a terapia psicológica y psiquiátrica. Escucha nuestra platica para descubrir cómo Najh ha utlizado su arte para sanar y crear puentes.  Leer más aquí.  Sigue a Najh: Sigue a Najh en...

El Arte de Crear Magia a través de la Pasión con Sofía Castellanos

April 03, 2021 16:43 - 1 hour - 102 MB

Para el episodio 55 de Ellas, hablo con Sofía Castellanos. La artista y diseñadora mexicana platica sobre la importancia de arriesgarte para pulir tus habilidades, no permitir que el miedo te detenga en seguir tus sueños y las acciones que debes tomar para colaborar con grandes marcas. Si has estado buscando maneras para transformar tus habilidades y descubrir cómo crear magia en tu vida, entonces escucha este episodio! Leer más aquí.  Conecta con Sofía: Sigue a Sofía por Instagram: @sof...

Logrando Tus Sueños a través de la Disciplina con Ana Elisa Mena

March 20, 2021 19:11 - 1 hour - 105 MB

En el episodio 54 de Ellas, Ana Elisa Mena comparte cómo ha logrado sus sueños dentro del ballet clásico y llegar a ser la primera bailarina de la Compañía Nacional de Danza de México.  Leer más aquí.  Conecta con Ana Elisa: Sigue a Ana Elisa por Instagram: @aelisamena Sigue la conversación: Visita nuestra pagina web Sigue a Ellas en IG: @ellasthepodcast Sigue a Bren en IG: @bren_jai Apoya Ellas en Patreon o Buy Me a Coffee!  Get 10% off Mujeres on the Rise's Rising Resume ...

Ellas Taught Me Not to Place My Value on a Job | Celebrating our 2nd Year Anniversary!

March 06, 2021 22:33 - 48 minutes - 69.5 MB

We're celebrating our 2nd year anniversary! In today's episode I share a vital lesson that my inspiring guests have taught me while amplifying their voices. I also reveal a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT and the goals Ellas achieved in our first year!  Read more here. Let's continue the conversation! Visit our website Follow Ellas on IG: @ellasthepodcast Follow Bren on IG: @bren_jai Support Ellas on Patreon to get your stickers! Buy Ellas a Coffee! Get 10% off Mujeres on the Rise's Rising ...

Enjoying the Journey of One Day at a Time with Alea

February 20, 2021 11:08 - 1 hour - 151 MB

For episode 52 I talk with Alea about enjoying her journey one day at a time. Alea is a Colombian singer-songwriter who creates music that fully represents her, taking space to open the doors for future Latinx musicians, and embracing her inner alborotada Read more here.  Connect with Alea: Follow her on Instagram: @aleleamusic Subscribe to her YouTube Listen to her music on Spotify Let's continue the conversation: Visit our website Follow Ellas on IG: @ellasthepodcast Foll...

Liberándonos de los Pensamientos Limitantes Acerca del Dinero con Isis Carus

February 06, 2021 09:30 - 1 hour - 90.2 MB

Para el episodio 51 hablo con Isis Carus, fundadora de Finanzas Color de Rosa. En esta conversación platicamos sobre como ella se liberó de sus pensamientos limitantes sobre el dinero, los obstáculos que tenemos con el dinero, y cómo Isis permitió que su miedo la impulsara para lograr su misión de ayudar a mujeres con sus finanzas personales.   Leer más aquí.   Conecta con Isis: Sigue a Finanzas Color de Rosa por IG: @finanzascolorderosa   Sigue la conversación: Visita nuestr...

Tanya Ortega on Chasing and Accomplishing Her Dreams in the Fashion Industry

January 23, 2021 13:59 - 1 hour - 147 MB

For the 50th episode of Ellas, I talk with Tanya Ortega, Fashion Stylist Contributor for Vogue International based in New York with clients such as Vogue México, Vogue Brasil, Vogue Spain and E! News. We go in depth about the importance of timing when chasing after those "unattainable" dreams, why you should cultivate meaningful relationships, and open the doors to young talent to help them achieve their dreams. (Read more here) Connect with Tanya: Instagram: @tanya.ortegaa Let's conti...

El Arte de Colaborar y Crear Piezas Únicas, Interesantes y Escultóricas con Carri, Co-Curadora de Casa Pixan

January 09, 2021 09:30 - 1 hour - 89.6 MB

Para el episodio 49, platico con mi querida amiga, Fernanda Carrillo, mejor conocida como Carri. Ella es una artista visual, curadora de arte de Casa Pixan, diseñadora de joyería de Carra y escritora mexicana para Many Realities. Platicamos sobre su pasión de seguir su curiosidad para crear arte, el proceso de romper la barrera del fracaso y crecer sus proyectos.   Leer más aquí   Conecta con Carri Instagram: @carri_fernanda Sigue a Casa Pixan: @casa_pixan Sigue a CARRA: @carra_...

Stephanie Castillo on Building a Stronger Business Foundation for a Better Phuture in Science

December 26, 2020 12:12 - 1 hour - 94.4 MB

For episode 48, I talk with Stephanie Castillo, Ph.D candidate in Science Communications at Vanderbilt University and founder of Phuture Doctors. We talk about her journey of not receiving support for her Ph.D candidacy in Chemistry,  create and grow Phuture Doctors, and stepping back from producing content in order to build a strong business foundation.    Read more here.   Connect with Stephanie Castillo Instagram: @phuturedoctors Subscribe to Phuture Doctors: Phuture Doctors ...

Switching Paths: Owning Your Missteps and Embracing a Mission that Fulfills You with Andrea Márquez

December 12, 2020 09:30 - 1 hour - 94.6 MB

For episode 47, I talk with Andrea Márquez, Communications Manager at Hipanic Communications Network and host and producer of LatinEQUIS. We talk about her long journey to discover her definition of happiness after ignoring society’s idea of success, important advice about finding your mission and reminding you that it’s perfectly acceptable to live a purposeful life that is fueled by your own dreams and fuzzy feelings.    Read more here   Connect with Andrea Márquez Instagram: @and...

Choosing Yourself and Doing What You Love with Itzel Islas

November 28, 2020 09:30 - 54 minutes - 27.3 MB

For episode 46, I talk with Itzel Islas, a visionary graphic designer, illustrator, and founder of YayItzel. We talk about her decade journey of graphic design and how she took the leap and left her full-time job to grow YayItzel during the pandemic.  Read more here. Connect with Itzel Islas Instagram: @YayItzel Patreon: YayItzel Shop: Yayitzel Shop Let’s continue the conversation Follow Ellas on Instagram Connect with Ellas on LinkedIn Support Ellas on Patreon or Buy Me a Cof...

Unapologetically Owning Who You Are with Stephanie Aceves

November 14, 2020 09:30 - 1 hour - 44.5 MB

For episode 45 I have the honor of talking with Stephanie Aceves, who is a proud Latina, who has made it her personal mission to help minorities to be unapologetically themselves in tech. Stephanie is the Director Technical Account Management at Tanium where she is a cybersecurity subject matter expert and is presently focused on building out Tanium’s presence in Latina America.  Read more here. Connect with Stephanie: Follow Stephanie on Instagram: @lareinadelcyber Subscribe to Step...

Buscando Tu Propia Luz con Ana Lucía Mosquera Rosado

October 31, 2020 19:59 - 1 hour - 28 MB

Para el episodio 44 de Ellas, nuestra invitada Ana Lucía Mosquera Rosado nos habla sobre su camino como comunicadora, académica, docente y actvista afroperuana.  Leer más aquí. Sigue la conversación: Visita nuestra pagina web Sigue a Ellas en IG: @ellasthepodcast Sigue a Bren en IG: @bren_jai Apoya Ellas en Patreon o Buy Me a Coffee!  ¿Quieres amplificar tu producto o servicio? Estamos abriendo espacio en Ellas para trabajar con emprendedoras y negocios de Latinas! Visita nuest...

Mujeres, Cultura y Pasión panel

October 23, 2020 20:36 - 1 hour - 42.8 MB

For today's bonus episode I'm sharing the panel I was so fortunate of being part of: Mujeres, Cultura y Pasión panel organized by Chicana Inc. and hosted by Estrella Serrato. It was my first panel and it was an honor to be part of this life-changing panel.  If you're interested in watching this, here is the link Follow Ellas: @ellasthepodcast Follow Brenda: @bren_jai

Mujeres, Cultura y Pasión panel

October 23, 2020 20:36 - 1 hour - 42.8 MB

For today's bonus episode I'm sharing the panel I was so fortunate of being part of: Mujeres, Cultura y Pasión panel organized by Chicana Inc. and hosted by Estrella Serrato. It was my first panel and it was an honor to be part of this life-changing panel.  If you're interested in watching this, here is the link Let's continue the conversation! Visit our website Follow Ellas on IG: @ellasthepodcast Follow Bren on IG: @bren_jai Support Ellas on Patreon to get your stickers! Buy ...

From Zero Business Experience to Global Teaching- How Sarah Farzam is Transforming Future Generations to Become Open-Minded Humans

October 17, 2020 08:30 - 1 hour - 36.3 MB

For episode 43, CEO of Bilingual Birdies, Sarah Farzam joins Brenda Hernández Jaimes to talk about her entrepreneurial journey, embracing her diverse identity and working with children to help them transform their lives to become open-minded humans.  Read more here.  Connect with Sarah: Follow her on Instagram: @farzamcita Visit Bilingual Birdies' website Follow Bilingual Birdies on Instagram: @bilingual_birdies Let's continue the conversation! Visit our website Follow Ellas ...

From Survivor to Changemaker: How Kristine Rodríguez Founded GRL Collective to Advocate for Womxn and Girls Globally

October 03, 2020 08:06 - 1 hour - 38.1 MB

*TRIGGER WARNING* The following conversation covers topics of sexual abuse. If you're in the mental space to listen, we encourage you to discover our guest for episode 42, Kristine Rodríguez. Kristine advocates and empowers womxn and girls globally through her business GRL Collective.  If you are or know someone who is a victim of sexual abuse, call the National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673 Get 10% off your GRL Collective item with promo code: ellas10 Connect with Kristine:...

Lorena Soriano on #ChangingTheStats in the STEM Industry

September 19, 2020 06:04 - 1 hour - 53.4 MB

For episode 41, Lorena Soriano is a Latina on a mission to change the stats in STEM to ensure science and tech products represent the population that uses them. Lorena is the founder and CEO of every POINT ONE, an auditing agency that works with STEM organizations to evaluate and create processes that focus on diverse recruitment & retention, reduction of bias in product development, and communicating in an inclusive manner to your audience.  Read more here.  Connect with Lorena: Follo...

Empowering Families & Children Through Consent Education with Rosalía Rivera

September 05, 2020 08:30 - 1 hour - 33 MB

*TRIGGER WARNING*  The following conversation covers topics of sexual abuse. If you're in the mental space to listen, we encourage you to discover how our guest for episode 40, Rosalía Rivera empowers families and children through consent education. As an empowered mujer, Rosalía is on a mission to end child sexual abuse and to help survivors become free and feel liberated to heal. Her passion for always fighting for the underdog and the most vulnerable motivated her to launch CONSENTparen...

How Yai Vargas Built an Empowering Network that Elevates Latina Professionals

August 22, 2020 08:30 - 1 hour - 36.1 MB

Our guest for episode 39 of Ellas, Yai Vargas shares about being a fearless Latina, how she built an empowering network, and elevates Latina professionals through The Latinista.  Follow Ellas: @ellasthepodcast Follow Brenda: @bren_jai Follow Yai: @yaivargascom Follow The Latinista: @The_Latinista

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