Chancleta Generation
80 episodes - English - Latest episode: 25 days ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsWe, the Latinos, Latinas, Latinx, and Latines of the US are here to stay. Y juntos, echamos pa’lante! So why navigate the choppy waters of our shared experience alone? Join Clemencia, Cecilia, and many Latino/a/x guests every Monday for a convo cultural y de corazón that digs into our unique issues. Let’s unpack those tricky topics with a fun twist, sin pelos en la lengua.
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When Latino creatives collide - the making of "Identity Matters"
April 01, 2024 13:00 - 59 minutes - 41.4 MBThis is a very special and personal episode. Moira Studio, our production agency recently partnered with 10x10 Studios to produce a series of videos about the not-so-talked-about aspects of our shared Latino experience. The result? So many unexpected off-camera conversations, healing, and much more. In this episode Carlos Bido, founder and CEO of 10x10, and Clemencia discuss the journey to creating this series, the mental obstacles of revealing the fear and vulnerability of our true selves t...
We need more Latinas and Latinos in STEM careers
March 18, 2024 12:00 - 36 minutes - 25.6 MBScience, tech, engineering and medicine have been careers that have been notoriously lacking in diversity, especially when it comes to the Latino community. There are cultural, economic and systemic reasons for it, but the important thing is - what's being done to fix it? Joining us in this episode is Dr. Laura Castillo-Page who leads the diversity and inclusion department for the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, and she shares with us what it takes to level the pla...
Tips for teaching your kids spanish
March 04, 2024 13:00 - 43 minutes - 30.4 MBWe hear you parents, raising kids is already challenging enough, and now you have to teach them Spanish? Our guest today, colleague and friend Ramón Nieves is here to give all parents tips and tricks on how to make it easy and fun for you and your kids. We also talk about the underlying mental and emotional blocks and stress parents and kids can experience around the topic of speaking (or not) Spanish and ways to reprogram them. A must-listen for Latino/a/x parents!
Finding an effective professional network for Latinas
November 27, 2023 13:00 - 45 minutes - 31.7 MBBuilding a career is already hard as it is, and according to statistics, it's even harder for Latinas. One of the first steps to climbing corporate a ladder, growing a business, or landing a dream job is to build a great network around us. But how do we do that when we're 1st generation immigrants, have kids or have an accent? Joining us is Migdalia Figueroa, President & General Manager of Telemundo in Orlando. Tampa and Fort Myers, who will share with us her inspirational stories of how she...
How do latinas (and latinos) feel about menopause? (Part 2)
November 20, 2023 13:00 - 33 minutes - 23.6 MBMenopause. Yes, something half of the world's population will go through, has been the subject of myths, misconceptions, misinformation, jokes, and many not-so-good things. In this and the previous episode, we have Dr. Paty Bautista joining us, who will give us the actual lowdown on what this stage means for women. We're also joined by Karina Barilla from La Casita, who has worked with countless Latinas to help them navigate the mental and emotional impact of what our culture and society hav...
How do latinas (and latinos) feel about menopause? (Part 1)
November 13, 2023 13:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MBMenopause. Yes, something half of the world's population will go through, has been the subject of myths, misconceptions, misinformation, jokes, and many not-so-good things. In the next 2 episodes, we have Dr. Paty Bautista joining us, who will give us the actual lowdown on what this stage means for women. We're also joined by Karina Barilla from La Casita, who has worked with countless Latinas to help them navigate the mental and emotional impact of what our culture and society have done aro...
How to stay sane while making big changes in your life
October 30, 2023 12:00 - 52 minutes - 36.7 MBChanges can be scary, and many of us may not even know where to start. Between compounded challenges, cultural mental obstacles and a lack of support, many Latinos and Latinas may not be taking the first step that may be taking them to new heights. Our guest Glenda Lee has worked with hundreds of Latinos that are ready to make a shift in their lives and she shares her knowledge with us. Let's make it happen people!
How the striking down of affirmative action affects the afro-latino communities
October 23, 2023 12:00 - 41 minutes - 29.3 MBAffirmative action is gone, and with it has come fear as many of our youth, Latinos of all ancestries will be affected. Our guest, Dr. Aisha Cort, assistant professor at Bucknell University joins us on this episode to share the experiences her students and families are going through. Together we discuss how out of fear we can also create action, and the steps we can take to help the youth of our communities have the opportunities and experiences they deserve.
Latinas and growing "young"
October 16, 2023 12:00 - 43 minutes - 30.5 MBLatinas feel the pressures of society about getting older just like any other woman, but there are some cultural aspects of our community that make us react in different ways. In this episode Clemencia and Ceci reflect on their own experience of growing "young", have some thoughts about going under the knife, and discuss how as women we can learn to look at that person in the mirror that keeps on changing with the years.
The kids are not ok, but there's a path
October 09, 2023 12:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MBMental health is a big topic of discussion when it comes to Latino youth, from cultural misconceptions to a lack of professional resources, the past few years have seen our kids in a deep crisis. But there are other solutions out there that can help, and they involve someone like you - our listeners. In this episode, we're joined by 2 members of Big Brothers Big Sisters to talk about how they work daily to get Latino/a/es kids on a path to being ok.
Does language define us as Latinos?
October 02, 2023 12:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MBWhen we think about what makes us Latinos, our common language comes to mind. But what if we don't speak Spanish? In this episode, we discuss what language does in terms of our identity with our guest Dr. Aisha Cort, who has been studying the intricacies of language and how we communicate. From shame around accents, or not understanding family members, to using language as a weapon or as an icon of pride, we talk about it all.
The struggles of multiracial Latinos/as/es
September 25, 2023 12:00 - 43 minutes - 30.6 MBBetween colorism and society's labels, multiracial Latinos/as/es have struggled to try to fit in. Claudia Thompson, a DEI specialist and multicultural Latina shares her story of trying to fit in while growing up, as well as how to look towards a future in which Latinos become more and more diverse.
Challenges Latinos/as/es face when they become leaders
September 18, 2023 12:00 - 46 minutes - 32.6 MBAs more Latinos start businesses and come into positions of power, they're beginning to experience a new and unique set of challenges that may be hard to navigate. To help us unpack this, Jordi Mullor, a seasoned entrepreneur joins us as we not only identify the hurdles we face, but also the steps we can take to help us succeed in our leadership journeys.
Salary negotiation for Latinas 101
June 12, 2023 12:00 - 56 minutes - 39.5 MBLadies listen up! Salary or rates negotiation can be scary, and for women, many factors make it more so. In this episode, we speak with the amazing Ashley Paré, a negotiation and leadership coach, about why it's historically so difficult for women and Latinas to earn what we're worth. From our relationship with money to cultural and family dynamics to things engrained in our collective consciousness, we share our personal experiences to shed some light, so we can start creating change.
How we can have healthy relationships - Part 2
May 29, 2023 12:00 - 26 minutes - 19 MBWe’ve been talking about many generational and cultural challenges us Latinos face here in the US, and this is a very important one. Because having a healthier relationship with our adopted country starts with having healthy relationships with each other and ourselves. Our guest today has been working for over a decade with the immigrant community, rooted in her own survivor experience. We'll be looking at this topic from a lens of growth and healing, you'll walk away with tips and things yo...
How we can have healthy relationships - part 1
May 22, 2023 12:00 - 32 minutes - 23.1 MBWe’ve been talking about many generational and cultural challenges us Latinos face here in the US, and this is a very important one. Because having a healthier relationship with our adopted country starts with having healthy relationships with each other and ourselves. Our guest today has been working for over a decade with the immigrant community, rooted in her own survivor experience. We'll be looking at this topic from a lens of growth and healing, you'll walk away with tips and things yo...
Why we should care about environmental justice
May 15, 2023 12:00 - 46 minutes - 32.3 MBMany Latinos in the US are feeling the effects of climate change more than other ethnic groups, and it shows - Latinos have been showing more interest in climate policy, green companies, and renewable energy. However, there's more work to do. In this episode, our dear Ceci, who's got an impressive list of academic degrees in environmental justice, will talk about why we should care about this topic, what to do as individuals, and how to move forward as a community to protect our planet - bec...
Identity Sells
May 08, 2023 12:00 - 40 minutes - 28.5 MBIdentity has become a buzzword in the digital advertising world as algorithms try to understand people better to tailor communications. But how does that translate to us Latinos? and how do we as consumers feel about how we're being advertised to? Ceci definitely has strong opinions about this! From chicken to fashion to clothes, we lay it all down.
Adventures of being a Latino/a entrepreneur - Part 2
May 01, 2023 12:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBLatinos are starting businesses at a record rate, especially Latinas. However, from funding to mental blocks, we're finding lots of challenges along the way. Clemencia and Ceci have their own entrepreneur adventures to tell, and tell them they will! This is a must for anyone thinking of starting a business or currently owning a business.
Adventures of being a Latino/a entrepreneur - Part 1
April 24, 2023 12:00 - 34 minutes - 24.5 MBLatinos are starting businesses at a record rate, especially Latinas. However, from funding to mental blocks, we're finding lots of challenges along the way. Clemencia and Ceci have their own entrepreneur adventures to tell, and tell them they will! This is a must for anyone thinking of starting a business or currently owning a business.
Why do things feel so hard sometimes? Part 2
April 17, 2023 12:00 - 25 minutes - 18.3 MBSometimes us Latinos feel like we're swimming against the current, no matter how hard we try, things just feel exhausting and impossible. This is a very personal episode for both of us, in which we take some internal deep dives into times when we felt things were really hard, where the feelings are coming from, how to heal as individuals and a community, and how we've come through the other side.
Why do things feel so hard sometimes? Part 1
April 13, 2023 14:00 - 33 minutes - 23.8 MBSometimes we Latinos feel like we're swimming against the current, no matter how hard we try, things just feel exhausting and impossible. This is a very personal episode for both of us, in which we take some internal deep dives into times when we felt things were really hard, where the feelings are coming from, how to heal as individuals and a community, and how we've come through the other side.
Opinions are like belly buttons - and that’s ok!
April 03, 2023 12:00 - 38 minutes - 27 MBOpinions… like belly buttons, we all got one right? They are the root of many discussions at the dinner table, work, and social media. When it comes to Latinos, where misinformation channels are running amok, it's becoming a source of division and indifference. Join us as we discuss what to do when someone's got a stinky one, because it won't be the first or last time it happens.
Latinas who want to buy property
March 27, 2023 12:00 - 44 minutes - 31.1 MBHomeownership is such a huge step for many people, and it's something that many women, especially Latinas have many challenges with. We have cultural, emotional, and financial things to deal with when it comes to buying property, but we believe in you, you can do it - even if you're undocumented! To discuss how to break down these barriers we have a very special guest - Gloria Escobar, who works with the Latino/x community to help them achieve their dreams through financial planning and loan...
It's our turn to build generational wealth too
March 20, 2023 12:00 - 49 minutes - 34.5 MBGenerational wealth has been a buzzword for some time, but what is it really? and can Latinos/as/x/es build it? Our special guest, Lucia Caldera is back with us to dispel any myths about putting our family's money to work and our mental and cultural obstacles around money. Because our communities have worked hard enough already, it's time to see better results, build something we're proud of, and move forward.
If your partner is the one handling finances - listen to this
March 13, 2023 12:00 - 48 minutes - 33.7 MBMany of us are guilty of just putting the money in the bank and letting our partners handle the rest. Well, we're here to get you started on changing that pattern and you take more control of your finances! In our discussion will be our special guest and financial advisor Lucia Caldera, to talk about beating the mental blocks to financial empowerment, where to learn more about investing and other important financial stuff, and also how to feel more comfortable talking about money and putting...
Chan Chancleta Chan Changes
March 06, 2023 13:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MBWe're sure you all noticed we recently rebranded the podcast - why? Well, glad you asked! Because in this episode we go over the reasons and the journey of how we are now the Chancleta Generation podcast. Also, we have some exciting developments of where we're taking this podcast - all with your feedback and you in mind! It's so good to be back, in a new format and with fresh topics.
Are Latinx turning out to vote?
November 07, 2022 12:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBLatinx have historically had the lowest voting turnout - will 2022 change that? I guess we'll have to see on 11/9, but for now, we have Nery Espinosa back with us to discuss some of the reasons why we vote less than other demographics, and why it's so important to do it this year. If you're on the fence about voting, listen to this episode.
If I can't vote, can I still make an impact?
October 17, 2022 12:00 - 50 minutes - 35.1 MBAs of 2020, approximately 62 million people identifying as Hispanic/Latino live in the U.S. Heading into the midterm elections, some 35 million are eligible to vote. We connected with Catheryn Chacón and Tannya G. Romero, co-founders of the community group Latinas413 - an organization dedicated to igniting the collective power of the Latinx community in Berkshire County, MA - to talk about how members of the community who are not able to vote yet, either because they are not too young or are...
Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Part 1
October 12, 2022 20:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MBDemocrats have been drumming up a lot of excitement around passing the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). In this episode, Nery Espinosa, vice president of NEWCO Strategies and a tireless champion for Latinx, helps us unpack what the bill is, how it's going to benefit our communities, and why we need more legislation like this passed in the near future.
El que no llora... No...
October 12, 2022 20:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MB¡EN ESPAÑOL! For my spanish speaking peeps, en honor al mes de la Hispanidad, hemos hecho un episodio en español. La justicia en la comunicación es algo que nos apasiona, así que hablaremos de algunas cosas que no vemos mucho en los medios, porque ya saben - el que no llora...no... Votar es crucial en este año, así que explicaremos por qué es importante que votemos, cómo registrarnos para votar, y los logros en legislación que hemos logrado este año. Si quieres media hora condensada de infor...
Who Gets to Belong Here
September 19, 2022 12:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MBWhat does it mean to "belong" to a place? Is it defined by you? or the people around you? This question has been asked consciously and unconsciously by many Latinx in the US, whether they're immigrants or American-born. We explore the topic of belonging with someone who has looked at it from academic and personal angles - Natalia Molina, award-winner author of the book "A Place at the Nayarit: How a Mexican Restaurant Nourished a Community". Through her grandmother's and many others' eyes Na...
Latina Power! and how to cultivate it
September 12, 2022 12:00 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MBWhen Latinas sit at the table, decisions are made with equity and justice in mind. But don't take our word for it, special guests Helen Torres from HOPE (Hispanas Organized for Political Equality and Cynthia Moreno from USC Equity Research Institute just published a report that proves it. So how can we get more of us at those tables? Maybe you'll be surprised, maybe not, but there's one key thing that harnesses Latina power. Find out with us.
Why we need to care about what's happening to Latinx farmworkers
September 06, 2022 13:00 - 52 minutes - 36.6 MBHot summer huh? Well, farmworkers around the US, a grand majority Latinx, are feeling the heat, with fatal results. Many of us tend to brush off the consequences of climate change, but the reality is this is just the beginning, and it's a symptom of many more things to come that will affect all of us. To discuss the consequences and action points of this issue, we have a special guest, Tom Philpott, the food and agriculture correspondent for Mother Jones and author of Perilous Bounty: The Lo...
What the current political discourse is doing to Latinx's mental health
June 20, 2022 12:00 - 38 minutes - 26.8 MBThe numbers don't look good right now for Latinx's mental health. The division and hate that we've been experiencing are causing alarming rates of depression, anxiety, and fear for the future. In this episode we shed some light on the issues, talk about possible solutions, and of course - what we can do as a community to heal and move forward.
How Gun Control (or lack thereof) affects Latinx communities
June 13, 2022 12:00 - 54 minutes - 37.6 MBA very personal and emotional episode for both of us, as we still grieve over the Uvalde, Buffalo, and the countless other mass shootings that have plagued our country. The odds of gun violence are not in our favor as Latinx, and we have much to lose. Here we'll discuss the many aspects of this very divisive subject, and what can we as regular citizens do to protect our communities.
What does it mean to be a Texan Latinx?
June 06, 2022 12:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MBTexas brings lots of stereotypes to people's minds, and in this episode, we'll be breaking some of them. Angelia Razo, the Texas State Director for Mi Familia Vota, a political action committee, will be bringing some facts about how Latinx live in Texas - from border towns to no-man lands, to legislation that affects them.
Why Latinx Democrats need to vote in these midterms
April 04, 2022 12:00 - 40 minutes - 28.2 MBRoll call for all progressive Latinx! Every election is important, but this one - where the house is hanging by a thread is specially important. In this episode Maria Martinez, who has dedicated her life to Latinx organizing at state and national level. She brings us her point of view of why we have historically been sitting out elections, what is the work that has been done on the ground, and what we have to keep doing to keep our majority and bring positive change to our communities.
This is why women across the US are tuning out politics: Amanda Hunter from the Barbara Lee Foundation
March 28, 2022 12:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MBWomen across the US are coming out of the pandemic burnt out and exhausted, but most concerning - worried about the future. Executive Director of the Barbara Lee Foundation is back with us to talk about how these issues may affect women's turnout on the polls, their civic engagement, and even running for office.
What Latinas running for executive positions can do to improve their chances: Amanda Hunter from the Barbara Lee Foundation
March 21, 2022 12:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MBIn our 3rd installment of our Women's History Month series - after hearing the stories, let's look at the big data. The Barbara Lee Foundation has done a nationwide research on how voters see women, and for our purposes - Latinas. The results of the study are hard to hear, but our special guest Amanda gives us the goods on what they, and we can do to help bring more representation to Latina women.
Why you CAN be what you can't see with Councilmember Esmeralda Soria
March 14, 2022 12:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MBIn the second episode of our Women's History Month series we're talking about breaking glass ceilings, walls, floor, and everything in between. Councilmember Esmeralda did not believe when they told her "You can't be what you can't see" and became the only Latina on the Fresno city council. She's here to tell what inspired her to be where she is, how not going fishing with the boys club was affecting her job, and many other battle stories.
What Latinas need to do to achieve a healthy work life balance - according to the highest ranking Latina in office in the state of Illinois
March 07, 2022 13:00 - 39 minutes - 27.5 MBWe're starting our Women's History Month series strong! Susana Mendoza, the comptroller for the state of Illinois joins us to talk about something so important and at the same time so left by the wayside - how to have it all and stay happy and sane. Being a mom, a wife, a high ranking person in office, and having her long list of achievements takes certain things, and she's happy to share what those are. You'd be surprised by some of them! We were.
What Latinas need to do to achieve a healthy work life balance - according to the highest ranking Latina in office in the state of Illinois
March 07, 2022 13:00 - 39 minutes - 27.5 MBWe're starting our Women's History Month series strong! Susana Mendoza, the comptroller for the state of Illinois joins us to talk about something so important and at the same time so left by the wayside - how to have it all and stay happy and sane. Being a mom, a wife, a high ranking person in office, and having her long list of achievements takes certain things, and she's happy to share what those are. You'd be surprised by some of them! We were.
Are diversity initiatives really helping Latinx workers?
February 28, 2022 13:00 - 48 minutes - 33.7 MBThere's a lot of talk coming from the private and public sector about diversity and inclusion, question is if they're actually working for us. Are companies seeing the value we bring to the table, and are our unique skillsets compensated enough - we'll analyze these and more angles in this episode.
Why Latinos should care about the Build Back Better Plan
February 21, 2022 13:00 - 46 minutes - 32.1 MBJoe Biden's Build Back Better Plan has been all over the news, but for the wrong reasons. In this episode we invited Nery Espinoza from NEWCO Strategies over, she has been working for over a year in creating pathways and grassroots initiatives to build excitement among latinos for this plan. So she knows for sure, why we need to care about it, the challenges the plan has had, and what we can do to support it.
How Hollywood and the media see and represent Latinx
February 14, 2022 13:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MBIt's apparent that the media and the entertainment industry has been trying to show more Latinos in their content. Question is - are they representing us? and is this a fair representation? We discuss how we currently see ourselves portrayed, as well as how misrepresentation can perpetuate the issues Latinx have had to endure for years.
Biden & his Latino approval rate (sad trombone)
February 07, 2022 13:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MBLet's face the cold hard facts, Biden is not doing well among Latinos - why is that? We have lots of thoughts of course, and some of them are maybe not what you may think. As we say, listen, and then chime in! Tell us what, why and how.
Latin"x"?
January 31, 2022 13:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MBOh yeah, we went there. The controversial topic of whether we should be called "Latinos", "Hispanics", or "Latinx" has been making the rounds in the news, and study after study comes out on what people think about it. Well, here's what we think about it, as well as some insight into the name of our podcast - plus we'll be reacting to some of the comments we've been getting from your guys on our social media about it. Come join the conversation!
Closing the gap for Latinx focused philanthropy w/ Beatriz Abascal
January 24, 2022 13:00 - 41 minutes - 28.9 MBSad but true... studies have shown that non-profit organizations that are founded and/or led by Latinx get significantly less funding than ones led by anglos. Why is that? We have Beatriz back in this episode to share with us her theories, and what we as a community can do to change this.
Are Latinx civically active enough? with Beatriz Abascal
January 17, 2022 13:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MBSo many organizations and even we have said it so many times - Latinx need to be more civically active in the issues that are affecting our communities. But how? How does that look like, and how can we motivate ourselves? Today we have Beatriz Abascal with us, she’s been involved in organizing and activism in the Latinx non-profit space for over 20 years, and she’s going to give us her take on why (or why not) we get involved to make a change.