The Self-ish Latina Podcast

Breaking The Silence: Healing Generational Trauma with Rosalia Rivera

In this episode, I introduce you to Rosalia Rivera, Founder of Consent Parenting, host of the About Consent Podcast, and creator of Consent Wear. Rosalia teaches parents, particularly child sexual abuse survivors, how to educate their children on body safety, boundaries, and consent so that they can empower their families to prevent abuse and break intergenerational cycles. Rosalia is on a mission to end child sexual abuse, dismantle shame, and help survivors heal and become thrivers. Thro...

Behind The Scenes: How I Crafted A Message Of Belonging During A Global Pandemic

I began speaking at local Denver middle schools about my career as a graphic designer and the beginnings of our first film, being eñye. I realized pretty quickly that sharing sometimes uncomfortable personal stories was the way I could make the biggest difference. Looking back, I see that the seeds of of Project Eñye were planted long ago and these early talks were messages of belonging in disguise and were very much my “baptism” into public speaking. I'm pulling back the curtain as they say...

INSIDE THOUGHTS OUT LOUD: And The Band Played On with Paul Romaine

During this pandemic, I found my certainty in an unexpected place –– right outside my own front door! Meet Paul Romaine, my neighbor and Founder of the Colorado Conservatory for the Jazz Arts and leader of the band that played their hearts out night-after-night during the toughest part of the quarantine - the part that felt like it would never end. The band started with Paul the drummer, then Rico a saxophone player and slowly, more instruments were added. Soon, our whole neighborhood wa...

INSIDE THOUGHTS OUT LOUD: Alone But Not Lonely with Rita Bautista

Rita is the Founder of the Latina Podcasters Network and also hosts her own women’s empowerment podcast called, “Empowerment and All That.” This episode is inspired by a message she left us that made us all think about what we’ve learned throughout this quarantine experience.  She said, “I’m alone, but I’m not lonely.”  Through our conversation with Rita, we discuss how her quarantine journey has led her to feel more comfortable in her own skin and what steps she took to get there. As so...

INSIDE THOUGHTS OUT LOUD: Love in the Time of Covid

In this episode, we asked about the power of love in the time of COVID and how you have shown love during this time to friends, family, coworkers, neighbors, or even strangers. We thought we would hear stories about romance, or even random acts of kindness, however, we learned that love is much more. Love is about speaking your truth, listening to others, and giving. One of our responses was from Ana, an entrepreneur originally from New York and currently residing in Florida and who is also ...

INSIDE THOUGHTS OUTLOUD: The Comfort of Trauma Bonding

INSIDE THOUGHTS OUT LOUD: The Comfort of Trauma Bonding

Special Episode: American Dirt

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 familia...

Heal Your Pain Or Pass It On with Kali Fajardo-Anstine and April Morland

On this week’s episode of The Self-ish Latina Podcast, I had the honor of meeting with the one and only Kali Fajardo-Anstine. Kali is a Colorado native and author of the story collection series Sabrina & Corina, which has been recognized as a National Book Award Finalist in Fiction, among many other recognitions and awards. Kali’s stories, which take place right here in the familiarness of Denver, Colorado, explore themes of identity, relationships, the truths and exploitation of ones homela...

We Can Heal The Pain Or Pass It On with Kali Fajardo-Anstine and April Morland

On this week’s episode of The Self-ish Latina Podcast, I had the honor of meeting with the one and only Kali Fajardo-Anstine. Kali is a Colorado native and author of the story collection series Sabrina & Corina, which has been recognized as a National Book Award Finalist in Fiction, among many other recognitions and awards. Kali’s stories, which take place right here in the familiarness of Denver, Colorado, explore themes of identity, relationships, the truths and exploitation of ones homela...

Case Study: What Happened When Three Women With Big Dreams Decided To Jump

Is selfishness the path to self fulfillment?  Three women and members of the Eñye Dream Accelerator, Rosalia, Irisneri, and Gina, talk about their journey reaching for their biggest dreams. For those of you who haven’t heard of the Eñye Dream Accelerator, it is a program I designed to bring ambitious Latinas together to coach them to make significant progress with their dream, utilizing the collective power of the group to both support you and keep you accountable. On this podcast, you w...

Walking Through the Fire with Luz Warrior

On this week's episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with the beautiful and fierce Linda Garcia, also known as Luz Warrior. Luz is a California naitive with a rich career in the television and film industry. Notably, one of her main focuses is on spiritual growth by empowering women to harness their feminine power and intuition during their menstruation cycles. Luz launched her own podcast in 2017, Let There Be Luz, which focuses on these ideas and has received an extraordinary response fr...

The Project Eñye Retreat Part Two with Brenda Aviles and Melody Estrada

We are jumping back into the Project Eñye Breckenridge retreat and getting intimate with the lovely and talented Brenda Aviles. Brenda is a self proclaimed “Brooklyn girl all day every day” and we love her for it! She’s brave, she’s exciting, and her energy is contagious, calming and feels like it just flows through you. Brenda is a true soul sister who keeps it real. We love her, and I know you will too!   Brenda is a certified life coach, who has in-depth experience as a teacher and tr...

The Project Eñye Retreat Part One with Janeli Saucedo

Janeli Saucedo-Castrejana is a 30-year mother, wife, and advocate living in San Antonio, Texas. Her blog, "The Esposa Experience" chronicals her attempt at being the quintessential Esposa her family and cultura tells her she needs to be. In 2017, she came out as HIV positive and has continued on her path of advocating to end the stigma against HIV/AIDS and those living with the virus. She recently launched the “Positive Vida Podcast” with her husband Jake. They intend to use the podcast as a...

Everytime You Refuse To Speak Your Truth You Lose with Gary Vaynerchuk

Gary Vaynerchuk,  is the chairman of VaynerX, a modern-day media and communications holding company and the active CEO of VaynerMedia and VaynerX. In addition to running the two communications and media company, Gary is a highly sought after public speaker, a 5-time New York Times bestselling author, as well as a prolific angel investor with early investments in companies such as Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Venmo, and Uber. He is currently the subject of DailyVee, an online documentary seri...

Everytime You Refuse To Speak Your Truth You Lose

Gary Vaynerchuk,  is the chairman of VaynerX, a modern-day media and communications holding company and the active CEO of VaynerMedia and VaynerX. In addition to running the two communications and media company, Gary is a highly sought after public speaker, a 5-time New York Times bestselling author, as well as a prolific angel investor with early investments in companies such as Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Venmo, and Uber. He is currently the subject of DailyVee, an online documentary seri...

How To Stop Using Your Story As An Excuse And Instead Make It Your Superpower With Lorraine Ladish

Lorraine is a bright light in this world. She is the founder of a successful blog and YouTube Channel and is living proof that it's never too late to redesign your life exactly the way that you want it. Lorraine is a master at graceful aging, overcoming embarrassment and obstacles that come with conquering an eating disorder. She is a force of nature and proves it every day by living and breathing authenticity in everything she does. During my time with Lorraine we discuss where her family...

The story of an immigrants daughter: How a girl from the hood with a camera shook up an industry

The quality of my conversation in this episode with Jasmine is something I hold very sacred. It couldn't be a better beginning to our new season as it's such a perfect example of the power of authentically sharing your story. My hope is that after listening, you feel connected to your power, inspired to take action towards your dreams and are reminded that you are never ever alone.

The Kickstarter Special

Welcome to Episode # 013! "The Kickstarter Special" In this podcast we share the campaign we've launched for "being ñ", a film about what it’s like growing up in America having to navigate through two sets of cultural waters and figure out how they work together and as one. It’s a film that candidly shares what it’s like to grow up in the “in between” - this is the place we call “ñ.”  Together, we’ve created a 37 minute film that has and will transform lives. Up to now we have been almost ...

No Revolutions Without Poets

Welcome to Episode # 012! "No Revolutions Without Poets" In this podcast we speak to Charleen Ramirez-Mares, principal and teacher at La Academia Denver Inner City Parish. We talk about the powerful experience of learning and teaching the famous poem, “I Am Joaquín”, written by Rodolfo “Corky” Gonzales in 1969.

¡¿Guasyousaynmeng?! (What Are You Saying Man?!)

Episode 011:  We're back in Denver after and incredible week at Hispanicize in Miami! We interviewed nearly 30 different mega influencers in the Latino community and connected with hundreds of other incredible #Enyes & #FrEnyes!

So, I'm Not American Enough, Huh?

Welcome to Episode 010: Where we interview Enye, Danett Hernandez, and her husband Miles Wartes - both actors who were in the controversial Coca-Cola Superbowl commercial  "America is Beautiful" in 2014... 

I Have Big Dreams But What Will My Family Think?

This is Podcast Episode # 009! In this weeks podcast we discuss the transition that Enye’s and their families go through when they leave for college. We first discussed Irene, who struggled a great deal with her parents as they labeled her choices to move away from home to attend graduate school as “white” and a “betrayal” to her family. Next, we discuss Bianca, about 20 years younger than Irene. Bianca is the first to graduate from her family and now she envisions leaving Denver for graduat...

Enyes (ñ)s Love L.A.

Hello! This is Episode #008! Where we share the behind the scenes look at young Enyes (ñ)s in L.A. This week we will be discussing young Enyes (ñ)s in LA. Last week, while in L.A., Denise and Henry spent a day on set at East Los High and met with Pastor Gabe over breakfast, former Youth Pastor turned Pastor for Latinos and Enyes (ñ)s.

It Starts With One Lone Nut

Hello! This is Episode #006! 5280 Magazine has just published an article by Mary Clare Fisher! With this great media attention, we are hearing from many people and how they heard about the project. We love it, so keep them coming! Next, we’re speaking at the Inner City Parrish school this week – excited to share about Enye (ñ) with youth! Then, Cooking Social: “Cocinando Con Enyes (ñ’s)” – we have room for 18 people to cook a multi course Enye (ñ) inspired…

It Takes Courage To Stand Up And Be Counted

Welcome to Episode #005! Update: We’re On the cover of Westword. A huge thanks to the writer, Kyle Harris for doing a great job. Speaking Engagements: North High School has invited us to join their community for the day to count Enyes (ñ)’s! #EnyesCount. Project Enye (ñ) Socials: Our First Enye (ñ) Social at the SIE Film Center was so much fun…

Thoughts On The Art Of Being Nimble

Welcome to Episode #004! We’re On the Cover: During this episode we feature our excitement (and frankly a bit of disbelief) for our upcoming cover article in Denver’s Westword newspaper. Being Nimble: Next, we share an invaluable experience where being nimble and being able to pivot strategic directions when necessary has proven to be essential…

You Want To Be Part Of This Campaign

Welcome to Episode #003! During this episode we start off by discussing the real numbers when posting video content on Facebook and YouTube. Next, a very important UPDATE! We are asking all Enyes (ñ)’s to stand up and be counted! We have just launched a campaign on our site asking all Enyes (ñ)’s to enter themselves in our count to show to the world that #EnyesCount!...

The Power of Sharing A Story

Welcome to Episode #002! During this episode we discuss why we love our first vignette with Enye (ñ) Lupe Hirt, the different and extraordinary reasons why we chose Charles Carpenter for our second episode and the powerful experience Denise had during her in-depth interview with Henry. Next, we share what its like to be the interviewees for Denver’s Westword newspaper…

What It Takes To Start A Movement

Episode 001: Welcome to the first session of the Project Enye (ñ) Podcast! For our first session, we spend some time introducing ourselves, our intention for the podcast series and we define what an Enye (ñ) is and what Project Enye (ñ) is…