Latinx On The Rise

Burnt to a crisp, let's talk about burn out.

Hey, we haven't seen each other in a while and here is why, I've been burnt out. Managing stress for me has always been a challenge, I can usually handle all the spinning plates but all of that usually lands me with burnout.  Days that I can only get myself to do what is required of me but not much else. It's this feel of rubber meeting the road. During my hiatus I wasn't sleeping very well which only added to my feeling of inadequacy. Stress management is my top priority from now on and I ...

Weekly Roundup 8/9/19

In this weeks episode we commemorate the lives of those lost in the shootings in El Paso and Dayton. We also address the massive deportations that took place in Mississippi as well as how you can reach out and help those effected by ICE raids and the shootings.    We'd Love tho hear what you thought of this episode! Share your thoughts here!   Follow us on Insta: @latinxontherise   Follow us on Twitter: @latinxontherise 

Weekly Roundup 8/2/19

In this weeks episode we cover Tour de France winner Egan Bernal, a Colombian who is the youngest winner in 110 years. We also talk about some interesting architectural artwork in New Mexico, as well as the tragedy at Gilroy Garlic Festival. Puerto Rico's Ricardo Rossello has stepped down but who will Replace him? Stay tuned till the end for a special contributor at the end, Candy Nairovy! @candysantana We'd Love tho hear what you thought of this episode! Share your thoughts here!   Foll...

Ni gorditas, ni flaquitas, sólo sanitas!

I sat down with Justina Adorno, one of the stars of ABC's new show, Grand Hotel produced by Eva Longoria. The first episode struck a very personal cord with me when Justina's character is called, "Gordita." There are so many words in our culture that are meant to be compliments but some have lasting negative affect. We also talk about Grand Hotel and the expansion of Latinx roles. Grand Hotel does a great job of showing natural diversity, if you can believe it, it's almost like real life. I ...

Weekly Roundup 7/19/19

In This Weeks roundup we discuss the racist tweets Trump directed at four US congress women as well as taking a deeper look into the turmoil that is continuing to go on in Puerto Rico. Pressure from Puerto Ricans and protesters alike is mounting and many are calling for the resignation of Gov. Ricardo Rossello.  We'd Love tho hear what you thought of this episode! Share your thoughts here!   Follow us on Insta: @latinxontherise   Follow us on Twitter: @latinxontherise 

Weekly Roundup 7/12/19

In this weeks episode of the Weekly Roundup we cover Alexander Acosta's involvement in the Epstein scandal, allegations of abuse in an Arizona detention center, and recap the heart breaking testimony of Yazmin Juarez. Juarez lost her two year old daughter to a respiratory infection while being detained in a detention facility. We also shed light on the deaths of Yimi Alexis Balderramos-Torres and Johana Medina Leon who both died in detention facilities.  We'd Love tho hear what you thought ...

Autism Habla

Yuri Maldonado and I speak about her 11 year old son who was diagnosed with autism 8 years ago. The Latinx community is one of the most under-diagnosed communities due to language barriers and health care. Latinx are being tested for autism at a 10 percent rate, many people do not find out they themselves are on The Spectrum until they have children. Services are also determined on a state by state basis. Many Latinx are insured through Medicare which does not always cover the costs of ABA, ...

Joe Biden a beast of burden

In 2014, Lucy Flores was the Democratic nominee for lieutenant governor in Nevada and Joe Biden, then Vice President, came out to a rally in support of her. In this episode Flores talks about Biden's behavior that can only be described as a violation of personal space and inappropriate. Stories of "Creepy Joe Biden" are a dime a dozen but the real issue is the fact that Vice President Biden doesn't apologize or change his behavior. There are layers to inappropriate behavior against women fro...

Be The Tallest Poppy

Harry Lopez, a personal and professional coach, as well as the founder of Impact Latinx Academy. His past as a school teacher and a teaching coach lead him to his career. He is a source of support for professionals who maybe holding themselves back from their greatest potential. We also talk about our experiences at We All Grow's wellness day. We both did a past life regression and a meeting of our spirit guides. We touch a bit about the coaching he has received and an obituary he had to wri...

Too Damn Young

Vivian Nuñez a writer and founder of Too Damn Young, a resource for those who are going through the grieving process. We chat about the impact and change that can happen when you lose someone you love. Grief is a difficult process to navigate especially as a young adult. Too Damn Young has resources to aid the grieving process, everything from how to handle the holidays after losing a loved one to how writing about them can help keep their memory alive.      Follow us on Instagram|Twitter...

One year anniversary!

Thank you to all of the listeners for coming along this journey with me! I cannot wait to bring some more amazing content for you!       

Tata Rambo an American Hero

This week's episode is with Henry Barajas, a journalist and comic book writer. He currently has a kick starter going for his future graphic novel La Voz De M.A.Y.O. In his novel he explores his grandfather's legacy as a WWII vet but also as an activist fighting for Native American rights. There is so much of our history that is left out of the conversation. It's our responsibility to tell our histories for future generations.      Instagram: @henrybarajas @latinxontherise   Twitter: ...

What would Carrie do?

Curly Velasquez and I talk about spirituality, leaning into our bruja intuitions and how that can assist self-love. We talk about our struggles with alcohol and drugs and it's connection to spirituality. Something, I personally have struggle with in the past. I have recently attempted to be sober but to be honest, it hasn't worked out. It is something I am considering going back to.    We also talk about creating Latino content and the role the audience plays.    Follow us on Instagram: ...

Interracial Marriage

Kimberly Erickson and I share something very interesting in common, we're both in interracial marriages. It's something we take for granted now but interracial marriages have only been legal for 52 years. We talk about the joy of sharing our culture and traditions with our significant other. As well as, the challenges that come with simple differences. She also shares her experience growing up and learning to embrace her Latinidad in Minnesota.     

The legacy of Sylvia Rivera

Samy Nemir Olivares and I talk about the legacy left by Sylvia Rivera, a transgender activist who dedicated her life to helping gay and transgender youth.  She was a part of the Stonewall Riots that was a six day protest against law enforcement. She was one of the founders of STAR, Street Transvestite Action Revolutionaries, which helped aid homeless and jailed gay and transgendered youth.  She also famously took the microphone during a 1973 gay pride parade, where she called out the crowd...

Writing the human experience

Oliver Mayer is a play wright and USC Professor. He and I talk about his most recent play, Member's Only a follow up to Blade To The Heat a story about a boxer who came out in the 50s. Member's Only revisits Pedro Quinn as he is guiding a female boxer through the challenges of being a woman in the sport.  We talk about the college admission scandal and I get his reaction as a faculty member at USC.     

Fear is the other side of Excitement!

We're always trying to get everything done but somehow the day gets ahead of us and we didn't get as far as we wanted. Lizza Monet Morales an actress, host and best-selling author. She and I talk about some methods to attack that todo list. We talk about her upcoming book The Word Diet because the most important meal of the day is the word we feed ourselves. We're often concentrating on how we talk to others but how often do we think about how we talk to ourselves.    In Lizza's research f...

Money and Marriage

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.

We propose and life disposes

Davina Ferreira is the founder and CEO of Alegria Magazine, a bilingual magazine. She and I discuss the path we think we’re going on and then the path that life actually takes us on. It’s important to be flexible with our dreams because we never know what that road to finding our own version of success will look like. Life gets complicated but there must be trust that the hard work we are putting in will result in dreams coming true.   Follow us on Instagram: @davifalgeria @alegriamagazi...

Hearing Our Voices

We all know the big black and brown names in history from Frederick Douglass to Cesar Chavez but the truth is those two don't even scratch the surface of the heros in our communities. Luc Cudet, Alejandro Gonzalez and Travis Hatcher together created Abantu Audio a forthcoming APP and current intersectional book distributor.  Growing up I didn't know much about my Latinx American history until I paid extra for it in college. It was only at that point that I really knew those who paved the pa...

Online Organizing

These days, we can easily be concerned all the time about our current social and political situation. Sara Mora, an activist and social media influencer, and I talk about getting focused and educated on one issue and championing that. We also talk about her experience in San Diego and sustainable change.      Follow us on Instagram: @misssaramora @latinxontherise

Closet Therapy NOT the Marie Kondo method

We’ve all seen or heard about Marie Kondo’s method but let’s be realistic holding something and asking if it brings us joy isn’t enough. By disposing of mountains of clothes we are just adding to pollution in the environment. Ana Karina Da Silva and I talk about methods to clean out our closets, swap clothes with friends and stop impulse buying.   Follow us on Instagram and for click here for Closet Therapy: @elclosettherapy @latinxontherise

The art of letting go!

I had the pleasure of talking with Christina Medina, music supervisor for Jimmy Kimmel Live. We all have dreams in our life that we put our full weight behind. Working in late night was Christina’s. However, when those dreams don't work out exactly as we saw them, it’s hard to let go. Christina and I talk about showing up, being prepared and letting go. The ability to let go and accept what does not come our way the first time, opens us up to the opportunity it will come back to us. We als...

"Life is not a self improvement project"

Christopher Rivas and I talk about the process of allow ourselves to feel. While it's amazing to scroll through a million positive and empowering memes, where is the room for the rest of it? The days that we feel like we need to be empathized with. Christopher wonders if, "we're drowning in positivity?" As we're writing down our goals for this new year, let's leave room to check in with ourselves.      Follow us on Instagram: @christopher_rivas @latinxontherise  

Keep it Simple Silly!

Today I interview my dear friend Yvonne Nieves, a spiritual wholeness practitioner, instructor and coach. I have worked with her and the akashic records for a few years now. She is my Reiki Guru and a great one at that. We talk about some rituals you could be doing to improve your energy for 2019. Clear out the old that is not working and open yourself up to the new.   She does distance reiki sessions and akashic readings if you’d like to reach her click here or reach out through her insta...

Manifestor's guide to a New Year

We are a few weeks into the new year and we all have our goals simmering in our minds. Somehow by June most of us will fall off our ambition wagon. How can we prevent that from happening and instead be knocking goals out left and right? Today's guest is Candy Nairovy Santana. She is a law graduate, actress, fellow podcaster and author of The Manifester's Journey. We talk about how we can manifest through intention, meditation and gratefulness a year of our dreams!  She refers alot to her b...

GlitterBOMB!

Happy Friday Fam! I am so excited to bring you a fun interview today! I talked to Alexander Rodriguez the host of the radio show On The Rocks and new LATV show called Glitterbomb! His new show is the first Latinx LGBTQ talk show and as he refers to it, it is the gay view. We talk about coming out in the Latinx community and the challenges that can come with that. Alexander shares a touching story about the first time his grandma saw him in a pride parade. This episode was such a pleasure to ...

*TRIGGER WARNING* #METOO

*Trigger warning* THIS PODCAST COVERS SEXUAL ASSAULT AND ITS IMPACTS PLEASE BE ADVISED  The #metoo movement has been fast moving since last year. Recently, while watching Dr. Christine Blasey Ford give her testimony about her experience with sexual assault I felt the need to reach out to Adriana Alejandra Alejandre, the host and producer to Latinx Therapy as well as, a licensed marriage and family therapist practicing at Counseling and Trauma Therapy.  I wanted to dig a little deeper on w...

One of the biggest souls is Little Village! Midterm voting and community work.

Ray Arroyo and I met many moons ago, while working at a community center together. We both taught English to adults in a Latinx neighborhood. Community work, whether in the Latinx community or in your neighborhood is important now more than ever. It's important to remember that when we see a changing world and we must take the best parts of ourselves and put them to work. 

Haters in the Community and getting that raise at work!

Alexis Tirado, the Head of Pero Like, joined me in a conversation about haters in the Latinx community and how to be a good leader. We also discussed how to ask for raises! Also, self correction on Latinx having 7 Trillion spending power. We actually had 1.7 Trillion in spending power in 2017 and US Latinx are the 7th largest economy. I got my facts twisted! Also Latina women get paid in a range of 42 to 81 cents on the dollar, depending on the state. Enough with those (awesome) numbers!   ...

From Hoops to Hip-hop

New comer to the music industry, Ian Michael and talk about his beginning in the industry. We talk about everything from selling yourself, inspiration and the learning curve in the music industry.   Please follow us at: @kingianmichael @latinxontherise

Eres una Hija De Tu Madre!

Patty Delgado and I talk about her venture from web designer to business owner. We talk about what the iconography of La Virgen de Guadalupe means to her. We touch on Boyle Heights and the gentrification going on in the neighborhood and how it's impacted her business.    Please follow us at: @hijadetumadre @latinxontherise

Music Festivals and the Latin boom!

Brandy Martinez and I talk about her adventures in music work. She is a live music engineer and events planner. This was such a fund conversation for me because Brandy is my friend and we rarely talk about our work trajectory. We talk about the new latin boom in music. I hope you enjoy it!

You're accepted! What's next after being accepted into college

Jazmin Peralta is the Assistant Director of Special Projects for Equity and Inclus, Visiting InstructorVP for Student Affairs, Humanities & Media Studies for Pratt Institute. We talked about the best ways to support underserved students who are entering college.  The opportunity for higher education is more attainable than ever, however, some of us need more assistance. Many first generation and underserved students drop out because of the lack of guidance during college. Jazmin and I talk...

Anne Frank reaches through time to embrace undocumented people under trump era.

Many of us know the story of Anne Frank very well. However, there is a generation that is missing out on her teenage angst, powerful words and affect on a time in history we should never forget. I spoke with Producer, Writer and Director, Stan Zimmerman, Actors Tasha Dixon, Genesis Ochoa and David Gurrola. Zimmerman was watching a CNN report on a Jewish woman who was so affected by what was going on, in regards to deportations, she took it upon herself to help undocumented peoples go into hi...

The Brow Guru

Leslie Mendoza, better known as the Brow Guru took her talents of beauty and fortified them into a business. She owns Prime Boudoir a eyebrow and eyelash salon in Whittier and Granada Hills.   We talked about finding your passion and developing it into a business that works for you. She is truly inspiring in her work and goes to show how unstoppable a dream can be. She was gracious enough to offer us 20 percent off her online products and $5 off her stain in salon. All by using the Latinx ...

Finding la Brujita

My interview with Leah Guerrero, founder and owner of Brujita skin care was nothing short of magical. We talked about her beginnings in skin care and how her company started. During the interview she said something so poignant and I tempt you to ask yourself the same question. How are you important to yourself?      Please follow us on social media:  Brujita Skincare: @brujitaskincare @Latinxontherise 

Pero Like's very own Gadiel Del Orbe!

Pero Like's, Gadiel Del Orbe and I had a wonderful conversation about the future of Latinx content, reverse racism and supporting Latinx work in the arts. It was honestly, ALOT of laughs! I really hope you enjoy this podcast it was amazing!    Please follow me on @latinxontherise  Please follow Gadiel @gadieldelorbe To donate to Gadiel's sister's GoFundme please follow the link!  To donate to my patreon please follow the link! Let's keep this movement growing! 

Not for your basic bitch- Wagcity a dog clothing company

Rocio Alvarado the designer and owner of Wagcity and I had a fun conversation about her company. She used her background in fashion design to start up her own company geared to those she loves, dogs! I hope you guys enjoy this delightful episode.     Follow Wagcity on instagram: @wagcityclothing Follow me on instagram: @latinxontherise

Puerto Rico On The Rise

Miguel Alvelo Rivera is a PhD student, Director of UIC Engage and a member of Chicago Boricua Resistance. We had a great conversation about the state of Puerto Rico and what we all can be doing to stay informed. 

Season Finale

Changing your future through vision

Mariela Figueroa and I talked about the power of thought and how to build the future you want through vision. She helps men and women create vision boards to manifest their dreams. She has an upcoming event that you can join! Check her out on Instagram @postiitve_mermaid   "Don’t you dare ever settle for less than what you dream about and deserve. Life is meant to be lived and we are all suppose to be happy. I use to care what people thought of me, but now I care about what I think of me. ...

Working for Change

In a time when society could use more care and compassion, Kimberly Marcela Duron is doing her part to do so. Kim is a company owner, filmmaker and a future student of Georgetown University. Her company, Kim & Roses, an online store that offers products created by women in Latin America, more specifically women in Honduras trying to provide for their families. She works with the Lanka indigenous tribe who create textiles which she sells on her website for them. She along with NextGen America...

Looking for Freedom on Independence day- A border crisis

Family separations at the border have completely rocked many to their core. Carolina and I talk about what is going on at the border as of now and she helps clarify some misconceptions. She, as well as other volunteers are heading down to Dilley, Texas to provide legal services to detainees. Currently, she has a GoFundMe open to help finance some of the women who will be volunteering at the border.  A little about Carolina: Carolina Rubio-MacWright was born in Bogota, Colombia, where she l...

Christina Igaraividez talks Latinaish TV, Vidcon and Teatro Luna

I was so happy to interview my fellow Chicago native Christina Igaraividez an actor, storyteller and content creator. We discussed her time at Vidcon and her upcoming project, Latinaish TV. A channel of comedy by Latinas for everyone that is brought to you on Instagram and Facebook’s newest television feature.  We touched on Latinx influence on culture and perfection paralysis a disease I happen to suffer from time to time. We also discuss Christina’s work with Teatro Luna and all their upco...

dude. be nice

Veronica and I talked about ethically made clothing, community work and self care in the digital age. We talked about the future changes coming to dude. be nice.  

A woman who was able to burn her candle during a dark time

I had the pleasure of talking with Isa Garcia about her candle company. It is currently growing and she shows us how something wonderful can come out of a tough situation. After losing her mother suddenly Isa began a company with out even knowing it. 

An interview with Anabel Marquez about changing careers and mom bosses

Anabel Marquez the Founder & Editor Mommy in Los Angeles talk about changing careers, the balancing act of being a boss mom and the mental health of mother's. Anabel talks about self identity in motherhood and confidence in your own motherhood. 

Rizos Curls and the entrepreneurial spirit!

An interview with Julissa Prado about her company Rizos Curls. 

The job search after college and sexy Latina's on screen

Together with Jessica Ramirez the Associate Producer for Varona Productions and I talk about her job search after college and sexy Latina's on screen.  I had the opportunity to sit down with my awesome friend Jessica Ramirez the Associate Producer for Varona Productions. We talked about her beginning in the production world.  We also discuss life after college and the different roads we can take if we're open to them. The choice we make can take us far!  We also talk about the concept of ...