Hella Latin@ https://hellalatinopodcast.podbean.com en Copyright 2020 All rights reserved. Hella Latin@ is a platform for Latinos to tell their story and share their experiences of navigating identity and culture as a first gen and/or immigrant. The three pillars that make up Hella Latin@ are representation, vulnerability and celebration. Representation: there's a mosaic of accents, backgrounds and cultures that make up Latinidad, and it's time to represent that mosaic — one story at a time. Vulnerability: each guest keeps it real on how they break cycles, blaze new trails, and embrace identity as a superpower through it all. Celebration: there are many stories about our people y cultura but rarely are we the authors of it. In this podcast, we put a spotlight on who we are, where we come from, and where we're going. So, go grab your cafecito and get ready to laugh, learn, and be inspired by nuestra gente. https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/3fb88402-dd5f-11ed-a745-7bec3cc22f37/image/Untitled_design_1__dkakue.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress Hella Latin@ https://hellalatinopodcast.podbean.com no episodic Hella Latin@ is a platform for Latinos to tell their story and share all the unique, emotional and empowering experiences. Odalys Jasmine Hella Latin@ is a platform for Latinos to tell their story and share their experiences of navigating identity and culture as a first gen and/or immigrant. The three pillars that make up Hella Latin@ are representation, vulnerability and celebration. Representation: there's a mosaic of accents, backgrounds and cultures that make up Latinidad, and it's time to represent that mosaic — one story at a time. Vulnerability: each guest keeps it real on how they break cycles, blaze new trails, and embrace identity as a superpower through it all. Celebration: there are many stories about our people y cultura but rarely are we the authors of it. In this podcast, we put a spotlight on who we are, where we come from, and where we're going. So, go grab your cafecito and get ready to laugh, learn, and be inspired by nuestra gente. Hella Latin@ is a platform for Latinos to tell their story and share their experiences of navigating identity and culture as a first gen and/or immigrant.

The three pillars that make up Hella Latin@ are representation, vulnerability and celebration. Representation: there's a mosaic of accents, backgrounds and cultures that make up Latinidad, and it's time to represent that mosaic — one story at a time. Vulnerability: each guest keeps it real on how they break cycles, blaze new trails, and embrace identity as a superpower through it all. Celebration: there are many stories about our people y cultura but rarely are we the authors of it. In this podcast, we put a spotlight on who we are, where we come from, and where we're going.

So, go grab your cafecito and get ready to laugh, learn, and be inspired by nuestra gente.

]]> Odalys Jasmine hellalatinopodcast@gmail.com Art as Liberation: Choosing Self-Expression in a System Built for Survival Hella Latin@ brought the LA community back for another live, intimate podcast experience where we explore the stories we carry, the cultures we straddle, and solidarity amongst our communities. This conversation centers on how to create a life rooted in creative expression while operating under capitalism. We know art isn't always profitable, and add coming from Black, Brown, Latino or working class immigrant families — there's often pressure to build stability. So, how do you alchemize the pressure and apply purpose? How do we live a sustainable and fulfilling life of art, passion and abundance? How do we use art as a tool for self- and collective liberation? I invited three multi-hyphenated creatives to come back on the podcast and share their journey and wisdom. Their lives being a breathing example of what it looks like to build a life rooted in self expression no matter the odds. Guests: Choosey - Afro-Chicano Rapper and Hip Hop Artist 🇲🇽 B0ryan - Salvadorean Rapper and Creative Entrepreneur 🇸🇻 Brianna Meighan - Creative Entrepreneur 🇧🇿 Odalys Jasmine (Host) - Hella Latin@ Podcast 🇭🇳 Episode filmed live at Sueños Social Club in LA. Follow Hella Latin@ for more updates on upcoming episodes and events. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:21:00 -0000 full Odalys Jasmine Hella Latin@ brought the LA community back for another live, intimate podcast experience where we explore the stories we carry, the cultures we straddle, and solidarity amongst our communities. This conversation centers on how to create a life rooted in creative expression while operating under capitalism. We know art isn't always profitable, and add coming from Black, Brown, Latino or working class immigrant families — there's often pressure to build stability. So, how do you alchemize the pressure and apply purpose? How do we live a sustainable and fulfilling life of art, passion and abundance? How do we use art as a tool for self- and collective liberation? I invited three multi-hyphenated creatives to come back on the podcast and share their journey and wisdom. Their lives being a breathing example of what it looks like to build a life rooted in self expression no matter the odds. Guests: Choosey - Afro-Chicano Rapper and Hip Hop Artist 🇲🇽 B0ryan - Salvadorean Rapper and Creative Entrepreneur 🇸🇻 Brianna Meighan - Creative Entrepreneur 🇧🇿 Odalys Jasmine (Host) - Hella Latin@ Podcast 🇭🇳 Episode filmed live at Sueños Social Club in LA. Follow Hella Latin@ for more updates on upcoming episodes and events. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hella Latin@ brought the LA community back for another live, intimate podcast experience where we explore the stories we carry, the cultures we straddle, and solidarity amongst our communities.

This conversation centers on how to create a life rooted in creative expression while operating under capitalism. We know art isn't always profitable, and add coming from Black, Brown, Latino or working class immigrant families — there's often pressure to build stability.

So, how do you alchemize the pressure and apply purpose? How do we live a sustainable and fulfilling life of art, passion and abundance? How do we use art as a tool for self- and collective liberation?

I invited three multi-hyphenated creatives to come back on the podcast and share their journey and wisdom. Their lives being a breathing example of what it looks like to build a life rooted in self expression no matter the odds.

Guests:

Choosey - Afro-Chicano Rapper and Hip Hop Artist 🇲🇽

B0ryan - Salvadorean Rapper and Creative Entrepreneur 🇸🇻

Brianna Meighan - Creative Entrepreneur 🇧🇿

Odalys Jasmine (Host) - Hella Latin@ Podcast 🇭🇳


Episode filmed live at Sueños Social Club in LA. Follow Hella Latin@ for more updates on upcoming episodes and events.

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]]> 3950 yes Alchemizing the First-Gen Experience — B0ryan on El Salvador, Art, and Becoming In this episode of Hella Latin@, Odalys Jasmine sits down with B0ryan — a first-gen Salvadoran creative to talk identity, resilience, and what it really means to create not from survival, but from truth. From growing up in a Central American household shaped by immigration and a strong lineage of women, to navigating assimilation, football, creative entrepreneurship, fashion and music — this conversation dives deep into first-gen pressure, healing, and building a life rooted in authenticity rather than expectation. Today, ⁠B0ryan⁠ channels his voice, creativity, and lived experience into art and design through ⁠Pirate⁠, and storytelling through ⁠music⁠. Grab your cafecito and tune in for a powerful reflection on culture, art as therapy, reclaiming identity, and redefining success on your own terms. Keep up with Hella Latin@ episodes, events, and experiences here: ⁠www.hellalatina.com⁠ Want a glimpse into the chisme? Together, they explore: What it means to grow up first-gen in a household shaped by immigration, civil war, and survival Being raised by grandparents and the role of oral history in preserving culture The early realization of being “in-between” worlds — at home, at school, and in society How football became a lifeline, a sense of identity, and a gateway to college and professional opportunities Why studying criminal justice shifted after experiencing police violence firsthand Playing professional football overseas and returning home to rebuild from the ground up Using art, fashion, and music as tools for self-expression, healing, and resistance Building a brand rooted in honesty, culture, and community — not validation Reclaiming identity through language, names, and self-representation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 08 Jan 2026 06:20:00 -0000 full Odalys Jasmine In this episode of Hella Latin@, Odalys Jasmine sits down with B0ryan — a first-gen Salvadoran creative to talk identity, resilience, and what it really means to create not from survival, but from truth. From growing up in a Central American household shaped by immigration and a strong lineage of women, to navigating assimilation, football, creative entrepreneurship, fashion and music — this conversation dives deep into first-gen pressure, healing, and building a life rooted in authenticity rather than expectation. Today, ⁠B0ryan⁠ channels his voice, creativity, and lived experience into art and design through ⁠Pirate⁠, and storytelling through ⁠music⁠. Grab your cafecito and tune in for a powerful reflection on culture, art as therapy, reclaiming identity, and redefining success on your own terms. Keep up with Hella Latin@ episodes, events, and experiences here: ⁠www.hellalatina.com⁠ Want a glimpse into the chisme? Together, they explore: What it means to grow up first-gen in a household shaped by immigration, civil war, and survival Being raised by grandparents and the role of oral history in preserving culture The early realization of being “in-between” worlds — at home, at school, and in society How football became a lifeline, a sense of identity, and a gateway to college and professional opportunities Why studying criminal justice shifted after experiencing police violence firsthand Playing professional football overseas and returning home to rebuild from the ground up Using art, fashion, and music as tools for self-expression, healing, and resistance Building a brand rooted in honesty, culture, and community — not validation Reclaiming identity through language, names, and self-representation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode of Hella Latin@, Odalys Jasmine sits down with B0ryan — a first-gen Salvadoran creative to talk identity, resilience, and what it really means to create not from survival, but from truth.

From growing up in a Central American household shaped by immigration and a strong lineage of women, to navigating assimilation, football, creative entrepreneurship, fashion and music — this conversation dives deep into first-gen pressure, healing, and building a life rooted in authenticity rather than expectation.

Today, ⁠B0ryan⁠ channels his voice, creativity, and lived experience into art and design through ⁠Pirate⁠, and storytelling through ⁠music⁠. Grab your cafecito and tune in for a powerful reflection on culture, art as therapy, reclaiming identity, and redefining success on your own terms.

Keep up with Hella Latin@ episodes, events, and experiences here: ⁠www.hellalatina.com⁠


Want a glimpse into the chisme? Together, they explore:

  • What it means to grow up first-gen in a household shaped by immigration, civil war, and survival
  • Being raised by grandparents and the role of oral history in preserving culture
  • The early realization of being “in-between” worlds — at home, at school, and in society
  • How football became a lifeline, a sense of identity, and a gateway to college and professional opportunities
  • Why studying criminal justice shifted after experiencing police violence firsthand
  • Playing professional football overseas and returning home to rebuild from the ground up
  • Using art, fashion, and music as tools for self-expression, healing, and resistance
  • Building a brand rooted in honesty, culture, and community — not validation
  • Reclaiming identity through language, names, and self-representation

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

]]> 4088 yes Failure Is Data: Lessons from a First-Gen Journey with Daniel Ordoñez In this episode of Hella Latin@, Odalys Jasmine sits down with Daniel Ordóñez — a Haitian-Salvadorean entrepreneur and creative director — for a deeply reflective conversation on legacy, identity, masculinity, and purpose. As a first-generation LA native, Daniel's passion for creativity and making an impact led him to Saints – a unique concept store redefining the barbershop and boutique experience, cultivating a space where he can empower his community through style, self-care, grooming, and unique experiences. In this episode, he shares his family’s immigration story from El Salvador and Haiti, to growing up in Pico Union, to being bused into affluent West LA schools, and to building his legacy. Together, they explore what it means to live in the in-between as a first-generation Afro-Latino, how love at home builds unshakable confidence, and why failure is simply data on the path forward. From being kicked out of school to finding discipline and building a business rooted in purpose rather than assimilation — this episode is all about becoming who our ancestors prayed for. Keep up with Hella Latin@ episodes, events and experiences at www.odalysjasmine.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 23 Dec 2025 22:15:00 -0000 full Odalys Jasmine In this episode of Hella Latin@, Odalys Jasmine sits down with Daniel Ordóñez — a Haitian-Salvadorean entrepreneur and creative director — for a deeply reflective conversation on legacy, identity, masculinity, and purpose. As a first-generation LA native, Daniel's passion for creativity and making an impact led him to Saints – a unique concept store redefining the barbershop and boutique experience, cultivating a space where he can empower his community through style, self-care, grooming, and unique experiences. In this episode, he shares his family’s immigration story from El Salvador and Haiti, to growing up in Pico Union, to being bused into affluent West LA schools, and to building his legacy. Together, they explore what it means to live in the in-between as a first-generation Afro-Latino, how love at home builds unshakable confidence, and why failure is simply data on the path forward. From being kicked out of school to finding discipline and building a business rooted in purpose rather than assimilation — this episode is all about becoming who our ancestors prayed for. Keep up with Hella Latin@ episodes, events and experiences at www.odalysjasmine.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode of Hella Latin@, Odalys Jasmine sits down with Daniel Ordóñez — a Haitian-Salvadorean entrepreneur and creative director — for a deeply reflective conversation on legacy, identity, masculinity, and purpose.

As a first-generation LA native, Daniel's passion for creativity and making an impact led him to Saints – a unique concept store redefining the barbershop and boutique experience, cultivating a space where he can empower his community through style, self-care, grooming, and unique experiences.

In this episode, he shares his family’s immigration story from El Salvador and Haiti, to growing up in Pico Union, to being bused into affluent West LA schools, and to building his legacy.

Together, they explore what it means to live in the in-between as a first-generation Afro-Latino, how love at home builds unshakable confidence, and why failure is simply data on the path forward. From being kicked out of school to finding discipline and building a business rooted in purpose rather than assimilation — this episode is all about becoming who our ancestors prayed for.

Keep up with Hella Latin@ episodes, events and experiences at www.odalysjasmine.com.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

]]> 3986 no Latino Adjacent: Navigating Identity as a Belizean-American with Brianna Adanna Meighan In this powerful episode of Hella Latin@, Odalys Jasmine sits down with Brianna, a first-generation Belizean-American creative from Los Angeles whose work lives at the intersection of art, innovation, culture, and connection. Grounded in her Belizean roots and shaped by her lived experience as the daughter of immigrants, Brianna brings a powerful lens to conversations about identity, belonging, and what it means to grow up “Latino adjacent.” Through honesty and vulnerability, Brianna shares how assimilation, family expectations, language, colorism, and diaspora shape her identity — and how she learned to create her own sense of belonging when none felt clearly defined. The two dive into: The shared first-gen pressure to succeed, assimilate, and honor our parents’ sacrifices What it means to be the youngest child in an immigrant family The responsibility this generation feels: What will you do with what your parents built? The impact of colonialism and tourism on Belizean communities — and the grief and urgency it creates Emotional liberation, authenticity, and unlearning perfectionism This conversation honors the beauty of Belizean culture while spotlighting the universal first-gen journey — identity confusion, quiet resilience, responsibility, community, and the work of embracing every part of yourself. A love letter to anyone growing up between worlds. A reminder that we belong wherever we stand. And a call to carry our culture with pride, protect our homelands, and lead with community at the center. Connect with Brianna on Instagram and keep up with Hella Latin@ episodes, events and experiences here: www.odalysjasmine.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 07 Dec 2025 00:33:00 -0000 full Odalys Jasmine In this powerful episode of Hella Latin@, Odalys Jasmine sits down with Brianna, a first-generation Belizean-American creative from Los Angeles whose work lives at the intersection of art, innovation, culture, and connection. Grounded in her Belizean roots and shaped by her lived experience as the daughter of immigrants, Brianna brings a powerful lens to conversations about identity, belonging, and what it means to grow up “Latino adjacent.” Through honesty and vulnerability, Brianna shares how assimilation, family expectations, language, colorism, and diaspora shape her identity — and how she learned to create her own sense of belonging when none felt clearly defined. The two dive into: The shared first-gen pressure to succeed, assimilate, and honor our parents’ sacrifices What it means to be the youngest child in an immigrant family The responsibility this generation feels: What will you do with what your parents built? The impact of colonialism and tourism on Belizean communities — and the grief and urgency it creates Emotional liberation, authenticity, and unlearning perfectionism This conversation honors the beauty of Belizean culture while spotlighting the universal first-gen journey — identity confusion, quiet resilience, responsibility, community, and the work of embracing every part of yourself. A love letter to anyone growing up between worlds. A reminder that we belong wherever we stand. And a call to carry our culture with pride, protect our homelands, and lead with community at the center. Connect with Brianna on Instagram and keep up with Hella Latin@ episodes, events and experiences here: www.odalysjasmine.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this powerful episode of Hella Latin@, Odalys Jasmine sits down with Brianna, a first-generation Belizean-American creative from Los Angeles whose work lives at the intersection of art, innovation, culture, and connection.

Grounded in her Belizean roots and shaped by her lived experience as the daughter of immigrants, Brianna brings a powerful lens to conversations about identity, belonging, and what it means to grow up “Latino adjacent.” Through honesty and vulnerability, Brianna shares how assimilation, family expectations, language, colorism, and diaspora shape her identity — and how she learned to create her own sense of belonging when none felt clearly defined.

The two dive into:

  • The shared first-gen pressure to succeed, assimilate, and honor our parents’ sacrifices
  • What it means to be the youngest child in an immigrant family
  • The responsibility this generation feels: What will you do with what your parents built?
  • The impact of colonialism and tourism on Belizean communities — and the grief and urgency it creates
  • Emotional liberation, authenticity, and unlearning perfectionism

This conversation honors the beauty of Belizean culture while spotlighting the universal first-gen journey — identity confusion, quiet resilience, responsibility, community, and the work of embracing every part of yourself.

A love letter to anyone growing up between worlds. A reminder that we belong wherever we stand. And a call to carry our culture with pride, protect our homelands, and lead with community at the center.

Connect with Brianna on Instagram and keep up with Hella Latin@ episodes, events and experiences here: www.odalysjasmine.com.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

]]> 3775 no Beyond Borders: Why These Latinas Created a Space for The Travel Mamis Odalys Jasmine (Host) sits down with Sandy Correa and Ana Gaona, the founders of Two Peacocks Travel, to explore the themes of empowerment, cultural identity, and the transformative power of travel. They share their experiences as first-generation Latinas, the journey that led to founding their travel company, and the importance of building community among women. In this episode, we dive into: How Sandy and Ana turned their careers in hospital administration into a global travel business. The creation of a safe, supportive space for solo women travelers. How travel fosters self-trust, resilience, and confidence. The importance of reclaiming culture, embracing identity, and redefining traditional roles. Stories from trips to Cuba, Morocco, Peru, and beyond, highlighting experiences that inspire growth and connection. Building sisterhood, community, and sustainability into every travel experience. Whether you’re a first-gen woman dreaming of solo travel, or someone looking to reconnect with culture and adventure, this episode is full of inspiration, practical tips, and heart. ✨ Key Takeaways: Travel is a powerful tool for self-discovery and empowerment. Women supporting women creates lasting community and sisterhood Solo travel can be safe, transformative, and liberating with the right guidance. Embracing your culture and identity enhances every journey. Connect with Two Peacocks Travel! And keep up with Hella Latin@ on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, or any other channel you follow us. Subscribe and share! If you’re ready to explore, reclaim, and live fully, this episode is for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 18 Nov 2025 07:18:00 -0000 full Odalys Jasmine Odalys Jasmine (Host) sits down with Sandy Correa and Ana Gaona, the founders of Two Peacocks Travel, to explore the themes of empowerment, cultural identity, and the transformative power of travel. They share their experiences as first-generation Latinas, the journey that led to founding their travel company, and the importance of building community among women. In this episode, we dive into: How Sandy and Ana turned their careers in hospital administration into a global travel business. The creation of a safe, supportive space for solo women travelers. How travel fosters self-trust, resilience, and confidence. The importance of reclaiming culture, embracing identity, and redefining traditional roles. Stories from trips to Cuba, Morocco, Peru, and beyond, highlighting experiences that inspire growth and connection. Building sisterhood, community, and sustainability into every travel experience. Whether you’re a first-gen woman dreaming of solo travel, or someone looking to reconnect with culture and adventure, this episode is full of inspiration, practical tips, and heart. ✨ Key Takeaways: Travel is a powerful tool for self-discovery and empowerment. Women supporting women creates lasting community and sisterhood Solo travel can be safe, transformative, and liberating with the right guidance. Embracing your culture and identity enhances every journey. Connect with Two Peacocks Travel! And keep up with Hella Latin@ on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, or any other channel you follow us. Subscribe and share! If you’re ready to explore, reclaim, and live fully, this episode is for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Odalys Jasmine (Host) sits down with Sandy Correa and Ana Gaona, the founders of Two Peacocks Travel, to explore the themes of empowerment, cultural identity, and the transformative power of travel. They share their experiences as first-generation Latinas, the journey that led to founding their travel company, and the importance of building community among women.

In this episode, we dive into:

  • How Sandy and Ana turned their careers in hospital administration into a global travel business.
  • The creation of a safe, supportive space for solo women travelers.
  • How travel fosters self-trust, resilience, and confidence.
  • The importance of reclaiming culture, embracing identity, and redefining traditional roles.
  • Stories from trips to Cuba, Morocco, Peru, and beyond, highlighting experiences that inspire growth and connection.
  • Building sisterhood, community, and sustainability into every travel experience.
  • Whether you’re a first-gen woman dreaming of solo travel, or someone looking to reconnect with culture and adventure, this episode is full of inspiration, practical tips, and heart.

✨ Key Takeaways:

  • Travel is a powerful tool for self-discovery and empowerment.
  • Women supporting women creates lasting community and sisterhood
  • Solo travel can be safe, transformative, and liberating with the right guidance.
  • Embracing your culture and identity enhances every journey.

Connect with Two Peacocks Travel! And keep up with Hella Latin@ on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, or any other channel you follow us.

Subscribe and share! If you’re ready to explore, reclaim, and live fully, this episode is for you.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

]]> 3863 Live Podcast | For The First Gens and The In-Betweens In this episode of Hella Latin@, host Odalys Jasmine sits down live in-studio with author and actor Christopher Rivas, lawyer and content creator Farah Fezz, and DJ and dancer Love Baila for a dynamic conversation on identity, solidarity, and liberation. Together, they unpack what it means to live in the in-between — as first-generation individuals and bodies of culture navigating layered identities and cultural narratives within a western system. How do we reclaim stories through art and community, and build bridges toward collective freedom? We dive into it all. Episode Highlights The beauty and complexity of living “in the in-between” as first-gen individuals How community and solidarity strengthen identity and purpose The importance of art and storytelling in reclaiming narratives Lessons on unlearning misconceptions and embracing collective liberation What it means to build bridges and create space for others Reflections on legacy, presence, and messages to their younger selves This dialogue is a reminder that liberation is not a solo journey but a collective one. It’s about building bridges across cultures, honoring our legacies, and staying present in the moments that define us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 10 Oct 2025 21:48:00 -0000 full Odalys Jasmine In this episode of Hella Latin@, host Odalys Jasmine sits down live in-studio with author and actor Christopher Rivas, lawyer and content creator Farah Fezz, and DJ and dancer Love Baila for a dynamic conversation on identity, solidarity, and liberation. Together, they unpack what it means to live in the in-between — as first-generation individuals and bodies of culture navigating layered identities and cultural narratives within a western system. How do we reclaim stories through art and community, and build bridges toward collective freedom? We dive into it all. Episode Highlights The beauty and complexity of living “in the in-between” as first-gen individuals How community and solidarity strengthen identity and purpose The importance of art and storytelling in reclaiming narratives Lessons on unlearning misconceptions and embracing collective liberation What it means to build bridges and create space for others Reflections on legacy, presence, and messages to their younger selves This dialogue is a reminder that liberation is not a solo journey but a collective one. It’s about building bridges across cultures, honoring our legacies, and staying present in the moments that define us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode of Hella Latin@, host Odalys Jasmine sits down live in-studio with author and actor Christopher Rivas, lawyer and content creator Farah Fezz, and DJ and dancer Love Baila for a dynamic conversation on identity, solidarity, and liberation. Together, they unpack what it means to live in the in-between — as first-generation individuals and bodies of culture navigating layered identities and cultural narratives within a western system. How do we reclaim stories through art and community, and build bridges toward collective freedom? We dive into it all.


Episode Highlights

  • The beauty and complexity of living “in the in-between” as first-gen individuals
  • How community and solidarity strengthen identity and purpose
  • The importance of art and storytelling in reclaiming narratives
  • Lessons on unlearning misconceptions and embracing collective liberation
  • What it means to build bridges and create space for others
  • Reflections on legacy, presence, and messages to their younger selves

This dialogue is a reminder that liberation is not a solo journey but a collective one. It’s about building bridges across cultures, honoring our legacies, and staying present in the moments that define us.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

]]> 3859 no Speaking Reggaeton Spanish: Julian Maldonado on Comedy, Language, and Being Puerto Rican Odalys Jasmine sits with Julian Maldonado, a Puerto Rican comedian, actor, and writer from Port Orange, Florida. In 2017, he was announced as a series lead in the upcoming episodic series Deathless. Since then, he has acted in several films funded by the College of Motion Picture Arts at Florida State University. In addition to his acting career, Julian is also a stand-up comedian performing all around the state of Florida and in New York City since 2017. In this week’s episode, Julian joins Hella Latin@ podcast to talk about why he taught himself Spanish as an adult. Spanish is a huge part of our culture, but because of biases and assimilation, not everyone was taught Spanish. But as much as Julian knew he was 100% part of the Latino community, he couldn’t communicate well with his loved ones. So he taught himself, and now it influences his growing career as a stand up comedian. Listen to this week’s episode to hear more about his experience and how you can learn Spanish later in life, too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 02 Oct 2025 17:27:00 -0000 full Odalys Jasmine Odalys Jasmine sits with Julian Maldonado, a Puerto Rican comedian, actor, and writer from Port Orange, Florida. In 2017, he was announced as a series lead in the upcoming episodic series Deathless. Since then, he has acted in several films funded by the College of Motion Picture Arts at Florida State University. In addition to his acting career, Julian is also a stand-up comedian performing all around the state of Florida and in New York City since 2017. In this week’s episode, Julian joins Hella Latin@ podcast to talk about why he taught himself Spanish as an adult. Spanish is a huge part of our culture, but because of biases and assimilation, not everyone was taught Spanish. But as much as Julian knew he was 100% part of the Latino community, he couldn’t communicate well with his loved ones. So he taught himself, and now it influences his growing career as a stand up comedian. Listen to this week’s episode to hear more about his experience and how you can learn Spanish later in life, too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Odalys Jasmine sits with Julian Maldonado, a Puerto Rican comedian, actor, and writer from Port Orange, Florida. In 2017, he was announced as a series lead in the upcoming episodic series Deathless. Since then, he has acted in several films funded by the College of Motion Picture Arts at Florida State University. In addition to his acting career, Julian is also a stand-up comedian performing all around the state of Florida and in New York City since 2017. In this week’s episode, Julian joins Hella Latin@ podcast to talk about why he taught himself Spanish as an adult. Spanish is a huge part of our culture, but because of biases and assimilation, not everyone was taught Spanish. But as much as Julian knew he was 100% part of the Latino community, he couldn’t communicate well with his loved ones. So he taught himself, and now it influences his growing career as a stand up comedian. Listen to this week’s episode to hear more about his experience and how you can learn Spanish later in life, too.

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]]> 3984 Uncovering Black Latin History with Eileen Ivette Eileen Ivette is a cultural storyteller and adventure seeker who once spent her days saving travel posts and dreaming of “someday” adventures while working a 9-5 that felt increasingly disconnected from her purpose. Everything shifted in 2019, when she took her first solo trip to Puerto Rico and discovered not just new destinations but also deeper pieces of her identity through the lens of the African diaspora. As the Founder of Black Latin History and an Afro-Latina traveler, Eileen combines her passion for history, culture, and travel to create resources that highlight Black history, events, and businesses across Latin America and the Caribbean—building a community of more than 90,000 travelers and history enthusiasts worldwide. In this week’s episode, Eileen and I talk about her experience as a first-gen, Afro-Colombian living in the US., and we discuss the catalyst behind creating Black Latin History. Keep up with Eileen on her Instagram @eileen_ivette and her website www.eileenivette.com.  For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 07 Sep 2025 20:00:00 -0000 full Odalys Jasmine Eileen Ivette is a cultural storyteller and adventure seeker who once spent her days saving travel posts and dreaming of “someday” adventures while working a 9-5 that felt increasingly disconnected from her purpose. Everything shifted in 2019, when she took her first solo trip to Puerto Rico and discovered not just new destinations but also deeper pieces of her identity through the lens of the African diaspora. As the Founder of Black Latin History and an Afro-Latina traveler, Eileen combines her passion for history, culture, and travel to create resources that highlight Black history, events, and businesses across Latin America and the Caribbean—building a community of more than 90,000 travelers and history enthusiasts worldwide. In this week’s episode, Eileen and I talk about her experience as a first-gen, Afro-Colombian living in the US., and we discuss the catalyst behind creating Black Latin History. Keep up with Eileen on her Instagram @eileen_ivette and her website www.eileenivette.com.  For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Eileen Ivette is a cultural storyteller and adventure seeker who once spent her days saving travel posts and dreaming of “someday” adventures while working a 9-5 that felt increasingly disconnected from her purpose. Everything shifted in 2019, when she took her first solo trip to Puerto Rico and discovered not just new destinations but also deeper pieces of her identity through the lens of the African diaspora.

As the Founder of Black Latin History and an Afro-Latina traveler, Eileen combines her passion for history, culture, and travel to create resources that highlight Black history, events, and businesses across Latin America and the Caribbean—building a community of more than 90,000 travelers and history enthusiasts worldwide.

In this week’s episode, Eileen and I talk about her experience as a first-gen, Afro-Colombian living in the US., and we discuss the catalyst behind creating Black Latin History.

Keep up with Eileen on her Instagram @eileen_ivette and her website www.eileenivette.com. 

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]]> 4409 no Art as Resistance: Dani Adaliz on Truth, Joy, and Liberation Award-winning director, actress, comedian, and writer Dani Adaliz is proof that art can be resistance. From SXSW premieres to viral collaborations with Buzzfeed and Broadway Video, Dani uses humor and honesty to explore identity, liberation, and the human condition. Her directorial debut, Chuchi and Adaliz, premiered at SXSW 2023, won Best Web Series at the International Puerto Rican Heritage Film Festival, and screened at both LALIFF and Stareable Fest NY. As a NALIP Incubator alum, a member of The Alliance of Women Directors, and Film Fatales, Dani continues to push boundaries—now gearing up for her next project, Grocery Grab, set to film in fall 2025. In this episode, Dani and I get real about staying creative in chaotic times, why Palestinian liberation is tied to all of ours, and how art can be both resistance and healing. We talk about making the world better—one story, one laugh, one act of courage at a time. The world may be on fire, but Dani shows us how to keep creating, keep connecting, and keep telling the truth. Keep up with Dani on her website and Instagram @danicoqui.  For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. To learn more about your ad choices visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST, an Afro-Latina-owned boutique podcast production and copywriting studio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 26 Aug 2025 06:05:00 -0000 full Odalys Jasmine Award-winning director, actress, comedian, and writer Dani Adaliz is proof that art can be resistance. From SXSW premieres to viral collaborations with Buzzfeed and Broadway Video, Dani uses humor and honesty to explore identity, liberation, and the human condition. Her directorial debut, Chuchi and Adaliz, premiered at SXSW 2023, won Best Web Series at the International Puerto Rican Heritage Film Festival, and screened at both LALIFF and Stareable Fest NY. As a NALIP Incubator alum, a member of The Alliance of Women Directors, and Film Fatales, Dani continues to push boundaries—now gearing up for her next project, Grocery Grab, set to film in fall 2025. In this episode, Dani and I get real about staying creative in chaotic times, why Palestinian liberation is tied to all of ours, and how art can be both resistance and healing. We talk about making the world better—one story, one laugh, one act of courage at a time. The world may be on fire, but Dani shows us how to keep creating, keep connecting, and keep telling the truth. Keep up with Dani on her website and Instagram @danicoqui.  For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. To learn more about your ad choices visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST, an Afro-Latina-owned boutique podcast production and copywriting studio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Award-winning director, actress, comedian, and writer Dani Adaliz is proof that art can be resistance. From SXSW premieres to viral collaborations with Buzzfeed and Broadway Video, Dani uses humor and honesty to explore identity, liberation, and the human condition.

Her directorial debut, Chuchi and Adaliz, premiered at SXSW 2023, won Best Web Series at the International Puerto Rican Heritage Film Festival, and screened at both LALIFF and Stareable Fest NY. As a NALIP Incubator alum, a member of The Alliance of Women Directors, and Film Fatales, Dani continues to push boundaries—now gearing up for her next project, Grocery Grab, set to film in fall 2025.

In this episode, Dani and I get real about staying creative in chaotic times, why Palestinian liberation is tied to all of ours, and how art can be both resistance and healing. We talk about making the world better—one story, one laugh, one act of courage at a time. The world may be on fire, but Dani shows us how to keep creating, keep connecting, and keep telling the truth.


Keep up with Dani on her website and Instagram @danicoqui. 

For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com.


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]]> 4949 yes A Woman's World part 2: birth control, the phases, and more with Jackie Jaquez Jackie Jaquez is back for a part 2! We expand on all things women's bodies, the impact of birth control and menstrual products on our hormones, and a deep dive on each of the phases we cycle through in about 28 days. Jackie is a first-gen Mexicana from LA, a certified menstrual nutritional fitness coach, massage therapist, healthy relationships facilitator at CSU Long Beach, and helps women improve their overall health.  Tiffany Leonardo’s 14 years of extensive time in the operating room has fueled her passion for teaching and deepened her understanding of stress and its detrimental impact on the body. In this week’s episode, Tiffany, Jackie and myself have an in-depth conversation on health, wellness, spirituality and more. Listen to this episode for an incredible conversation and take notes because you’re gonna need them!  Keep up with Jackie on her TikTok @thewh0remonalclub and Instagram @jackieejaquez.  Keep up with Tiffany on her website and Instagram.  For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. To learn more about your ad choices visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST, an Afro-Latina-owned boutique podcast production and copywriting studio.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 23 Jul 2025 03:56:00 -0000 full Odalys Jasmine Jackie Jaquez is back for a part 2! We expand on all things women's bodies, the impact of birth control and menstrual products on our hormones, and a deep dive on each of the phases we cycle through in about 28 days. Jackie is a first-gen Mexicana from LA, a certified menstrual nutritional fitness coach, massage therapist, healthy relationships facilitator at CSU Long Beach, and helps women improve their overall health.  Tiffany Leonardo’s 14 years of extensive time in the operating room has fueled her passion for teaching and deepened her understanding of stress and its detrimental impact on the body. In this week’s episode, Tiffany, Jackie and myself have an in-depth conversation on health, wellness, spirituality and more. Listen to this episode for an incredible conversation and take notes because you’re gonna need them!  Keep up with Jackie on her TikTok @thewh0remonalclub and Instagram @jackieejaquez.  Keep up with Tiffany on her website and Instagram.  For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. To learn more about your ad choices visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST, an Afro-Latina-owned boutique podcast production and copywriting studio.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Jackie Jaquez is back for a part 2! We expand on all things women's bodies, the impact of birth control and menstrual products on our hormones, and a deep dive on each of the phases we cycle through in about 28 days.

Jackie is a first-gen Mexicana from LA, a certified menstrual nutritional fitness coach, massage therapist, healthy relationships facilitator at CSU Long Beach, and helps women improve their overall health. 

Tiffany Leonardo’s 14 years of extensive time in the operating room has fueled her passion for teaching and deepened her understanding of stress and its detrimental impact on the body.

In this week’s episode, Tiffany, Jackie and myself have an in-depth conversation on health, wellness, spirituality and more. Listen to this episode for an incredible conversation and take notes because you’re gonna need them! 


Keep up with Jackie on her TikTok @thewh0remonalclub and Instagram @jackieejaquez. 

Keep up with Tiffany on her website and Instagram. 

For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com.


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]]> 5567 U.S. Latinos are a Sleeping Giant feat. Darlene Lopez Darlene Lopez helps artists sell out without selling out. As a first-generation Peruvian-American, Darlene’s career goal has been to thrive at the intersection of culture and technology. So what does that look like in this digital age? Latin music. With close to 10 years working in entertainment, Darlene has championed the latest wave of Latin music at tech titans Apple and TikTok. She led the Latin music business for TikTok, successfully advocating for the globalization of Mexican Music with artists like Fuerza Regida, Eslabon Armado, and Peso Pluma. Prior to TikTok, Darlene spent five years at Apple Music overseeing Latin music business partnerships and building out the global strategy for the genre. There, she helped launch Apple’s first artist-led playlist, ¡Dale Play! with Bad Bunny and Drake, as well as project managing Bad Bunny’s Artist of the Year campaign in 2022, among other global campaigns with artists like KAROL G and Rauw Alejandro. Now, Darlene has followed in her parents’ footsteps and started her own small business: a digital marketing agency named Evoke Creative. Here’s where the work really begins: how do we harness the power of live stream shopping for Latin artists to promote their music and sell out their catalog? In this week’s episode, Darlene shares her experience working in the industry and how she eventually was inspired to start her own company. Darlene was sometimes one of the only Latinas in the room advocating for Latin music, but that didn’t stop her from making sure that black and brown artists were represented fairly and accurately. Tune in to hear why representation is so important to her, her family’s immigration story, and why she decided to leave the corporate world to start her own company.  Keep up with Darlene on her Instagram @instadar  and her website www.evokeculture.com.  For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. To learn more about your ad choices visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 14 Jul 2025 22:40:00 -0000 full Odalys Jasmine Reggaetón, Corridos, and the Culture We Carry Darlene Lopez helps artists sell out without selling out. As a first-generation Peruvian-American, Darlene’s career goal has been to thrive at the intersection of culture and technology. So what does that look like in this digital age? Latin music. With close to 10 years working in entertainment, Darlene has championed the latest wave of Latin music at tech titans Apple and TikTok. She led the Latin music business for TikTok, successfully advocating for the globalization of Mexican Music with artists like Fuerza Regida, Eslabon Armado, and Peso Pluma. Prior to TikTok, Darlene spent five years at Apple Music overseeing Latin music business partnerships and building out the global strategy for the genre. There, she helped launch Apple’s first artist-led playlist, ¡Dale Play! with Bad Bunny and Drake, as well as project managing Bad Bunny’s Artist of the Year campaign in 2022, among other global campaigns with artists like KAROL G and Rauw Alejandro. Now, Darlene has followed in her parents’ footsteps and started her own small business: a digital marketing agency named Evoke Creative. Here’s where the work really begins: how do we harness the power of live stream shopping for Latin artists to promote their music and sell out their catalog? In this week’s episode, Darlene shares her experience working in the industry and how she eventually was inspired to start her own company. Darlene was sometimes one of the only Latinas in the room advocating for Latin music, but that didn’t stop her from making sure that black and brown artists were represented fairly and accurately. Tune in to hear why representation is so important to her, her family’s immigration story, and why she decided to leave the corporate world to start her own company.  Keep up with Darlene on her Instagram @instadar  and her website www.evokeculture.com.  For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. To learn more about your ad choices visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Darlene Lopez helps artists sell out without selling out. As a first-generation Peruvian-American, Darlene’s career goal has been to thrive at the intersection of culture and technology. So what does that look like in this digital age? Latin music.

With close to 10 years working in entertainment, Darlene has championed the latest wave of Latin music at tech titans Apple and TikTok. She led the Latin music business for TikTok, successfully advocating for the globalization of Mexican Music with artists like Fuerza Regida, Eslabon Armado, and Peso Pluma.

Prior to TikTok, Darlene spent five years at Apple Music overseeing Latin music business partnerships and building out the global strategy for the genre. There, she helped launch Apple’s first artist-led playlist, ¡Dale Play! with Bad Bunny and Drake, as well as project managing Bad Bunny’s Artist of the Year campaign in 2022, among other global campaigns with artists like KAROL G and Rauw Alejandro.

Now, Darlene has followed in her parents’ footsteps and started her own small business: a digital marketing agency named Evoke Creative. Here’s where the work really begins: how do we harness the power of live stream shopping for Latin artists to promote their music and sell out their catalog?

In this week’s episode, Darlene shares her experience working in the industry and how she eventually was inspired to start her own company. Darlene was sometimes one of the only Latinas in the room advocating for Latin music, but that didn’t stop her from making sure that black and brown artists were represented fairly and accurately. Tune in to hear why representation is so important to her, her family’s immigration story, and why she decided to leave the corporate world to start her own company. 


Keep up with Darlene on her Instagram @instadar  and her website www.evokeculture.com. 

For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com.


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]]> 4461 The In-Between con Odalys y Hady | Latinas Front & Center I don't always sit in the hot seat, I prefer being the one asking questions, but Hady Méndez (host of Latinas: Front & Center) invited me to kick off their Lean in Latinas First Gen Summit. In this interview, I talk about navigating the in between. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 09 Jul 2025 15:25:00 -0000 full Odalys Jasmine I don't always sit in the hot seat, I prefer being the one asking questions, but Hady Méndez (host of Latinas: Front & Center) invited me to kick off their Lean in Latinas First Gen Summit. In this interview, I talk about navigating the in between. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices I don't always sit in the hot seat, I prefer being the one asking questions, but Hady Méndez (host of Latinas: Front & Center) invited me to kick off their Lean in Latinas First Gen Summit.

In this interview, I talk about navigating the in between.

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]]> 5512 A Woman's World: Let's Talk Body Literacy with Jackie Jaquez Jackie Jaquez is a first-gen Mexican Latina from Los Angeles, a certified menstrual nutritional fitness coach, massage therapist, healthy relationships facilitator at CSU Long Beach, and a Reiki master. In this week’s episode, Jackie joins us to share her knowledge on women's health and tell her story in exploring culturally taboo topics. It’s not easy to explore women’s health as a Latina, let alone make it your entire career. Tune into this week’s episode to hear how we can embrace body literacy and take control of our health with Jackie Jaquez.  Connect with Jackie on her TikTok @thewh0remonalclub and Instagram @jackieejaquez. For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. To learn more about your ad choices visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesPodcast production for this episode was provided by CCST. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 05 Jun 2025 17:23:00 -0000 full Odalys Jasmine Jackie Jaquez is a first-gen Mexican Latina from Los Angeles, a certified menstrual nutritional fitness coach, massage therapist, healthy relationships facilitator at CSU Long Beach, and a Reiki master. In this week’s episode, Jackie joins us to share her knowledge on women's health and tell her story in exploring culturally taboo topics. It’s not easy to explore women’s health as a Latina, let alone make it your entire career. Tune into this week’s episode to hear how we can embrace body literacy and take control of our health with Jackie Jaquez.  Connect with Jackie on her TikTok @thewh0remonalclub and Instagram @jackieejaquez. For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. To learn more about your ad choices visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesPodcast production for this episode was provided by CCST. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Jackie Jaquez is a first-gen Mexican Latina from Los Angeles, a certified menstrual nutritional fitness coach, massage therapist, healthy relationships facilitator at CSU Long Beach, and a Reiki master.

In this week’s episode, Jackie joins us to share her knowledge on women's health and tell her story in exploring culturally taboo topics. It’s not easy to explore women’s health as a Latina, let alone make it your entire career. Tune into this week’s episode to hear how we can embrace body literacy and take control of our health with Jackie Jaquez. 

Connect with Jackie on her TikTok @thewh0remonalclub and Instagram @jackieejaquez. For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com.

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]]> 3559 Leaving Burnout Behind: Take The Medical Leave or... Leave Melany del Carpio is a first-generation, first-born Peruvian-American who is deeply committed to empowering women of color to thrive and be unapologetically themselves in the face of societal and capitalist pressures. With eight years of experience in higher education, she made a pivotal career transition into the tech industry in 2022. Throughout her career journey, Melany has faced significant challenges, including reaching a breaking point that required her to take medical leave and reclaim her power from a toxic work environment. This transformative experience has become the foundation of her passion: supporting others in achieving success while maintaining their well-being, free from the weight of overwork and unrealistic expectations. Melany is dedicated to helping others set boundaries, reclaim their rest, and define success on their own terms, empowering them to become who they are meant to be without compromise. In this week’s episode, Melany shares exactly why rest is resistance. We all have these overwhelming expectations put on us, and it feels like the end of the world if we don’t meet them. Our families immigrated here for a better life, and we don’t want to even think of the possibility of letting them down. But Melany’s story reminds us that while their journey was a brave one, it is brave for us to live our own lives on our own terms, too. And if that means letting go of their dreams for us and getting the rest our body needs, so be it.  Keep up with Melany on her website and LinkedIn @melanydelcarpio  For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. To learn more about your ad choices visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesPodcast production for this episode was provided by CCST. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 29 May 2025 03:03:00 -0000 full Odalys Jasmine Melany del Carpio is a first-generation, first-born Peruvian-American who is deeply committed to empowering women of color to thrive and be unapologetically themselves in the face of societal and capitalist pressures. With eight years of experience in higher education, she made a pivotal career transition into the tech industry in 2022. Throughout her career journey, Melany has faced significant challenges, including reaching a breaking point that required her to take medical leave and reclaim her power from a toxic work environment. This transformative experience has become the foundation of her passion: supporting others in achieving success while maintaining their well-being, free from the weight of overwork and unrealistic expectations. Melany is dedicated to helping others set boundaries, reclaim their rest, and define success on their own terms, empowering them to become who they are meant to be without compromise. In this week’s episode, Melany shares exactly why rest is resistance. We all have these overwhelming expectations put on us, and it feels like the end of the world if we don’t meet them. Our families immigrated here for a better life, and we don’t want to even think of the possibility of letting them down. But Melany’s story reminds us that while their journey was a brave one, it is brave for us to live our own lives on our own terms, too. And if that means letting go of their dreams for us and getting the rest our body needs, so be it.  Keep up with Melany on her website and LinkedIn @melanydelcarpio  For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. To learn more about your ad choices visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesPodcast production for this episode was provided by CCST. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Melany del Carpio is a first-generation, first-born Peruvian-American who is deeply committed to empowering women of color to thrive and be unapologetically themselves in the face of societal and capitalist pressures.

With eight years of experience in higher education, she made a pivotal career transition into the tech industry in 2022. Throughout her career journey, Melany has faced significant challenges, including reaching a breaking point that required her to take medical leave and reclaim her power from a toxic work environment. This transformative experience has become the foundation of her passion: supporting others in achieving success while maintaining their well-being, free from the weight of overwork and unrealistic expectations.

Melany is dedicated to helping others set boundaries, reclaim their rest, and define success on their own terms, empowering them to become who they are meant to be without compromise.

In this week’s episode, Melany shares exactly why rest is resistance. We all have these overwhelming expectations put on us, and it feels like the end of the world if we don’t meet them. Our families immigrated here for a better life, and we don’t want to even think of the possibility of letting them down. But Melany’s story reminds us that while their journey was a brave one, it is brave for us to live our own lives on our own terms, too. And if that means letting go of their dreams for us and getting the rest our body needs, so be it. 


Keep up with Melany on her website and LinkedIn @melanydelcarpio 

For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com.


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]]> 5205 I Do What I Want with Cynthia Diaz Cynthia Diaz is a Salvadoran-Honduran American artist, beauty visionary, and content creator from Los Angeles. As a proud first-generation Latina, she is on a powerful journey of breaking generational cycles and redefining what the American dream looks like through faith, creativity, and fearless self-expression. Cynthia first found success in the beauty industry, working with top brands and artists, using glam as her way to tell stories and uplift her community. Now, she’s introduced music into her world amplifying her voice through Latin pop and reggaetón while continuing to lead with purpose and pride in her roots. Every project she touches whether it’s a makeup look, a video, or a song—delivers a message. For Cynthia, art is not just a form of expression, but a calling. Through her work, she reminds other Latinas that they are worthy, powerful, and never too late to build the life they dream of. In this week’s episode, Cynthia shares her mother's incredible story of crossing the border and how that resilience was passed down to her - eventually being the strength she needed to take the ultimate leap of faith and choose a creative career path. Nothing in her life has been easy, but she’s been taking on every challenge with a smile on her face. Keep up with Cynthia on their LinkTree and Instagram @thecynthiadiaz.  For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. To learn more about your ad choices visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 20 May 2025 02:29:00 -0000 full Odalys Jasmine Cynthia Diaz is a Salvadoran-Honduran American artist, beauty visionary, and content creator from Los Angeles. As a proud first-generation Latina, she is on a powerful journey of breaking generational cycles and redefining what the American dream looks like through faith, creativity, and fearless self-expression. Cynthia first found success in the beauty industry, working with top brands and artists, using glam as her way to tell stories and uplift her community. Now, she’s introduced music into her world amplifying her voice through Latin pop and reggaetón while continuing to lead with purpose and pride in her roots. Every project she touches whether it’s a makeup look, a video, or a song—delivers a message. For Cynthia, art is not just a form of expression, but a calling. Through her work, she reminds other Latinas that they are worthy, powerful, and never too late to build the life they dream of. In this week’s episode, Cynthia shares her mother's incredible story of crossing the border and how that resilience was passed down to her - eventually being the strength she needed to take the ultimate leap of faith and choose a creative career path. Nothing in her life has been easy, but she’s been taking on every challenge with a smile on her face. Keep up with Cynthia on their LinkTree and Instagram @thecynthiadiaz.  For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. To learn more about your ad choices visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Cynthia Diaz is a Salvadoran-Honduran American artist, beauty visionary, and content creator from Los Angeles. As a proud first-generation Latina, she is on a powerful journey of breaking generational cycles and redefining what the American dream looks like through faith, creativity, and fearless self-expression.

Cynthia first found success in the beauty industry, working with top brands and artists, using glam as her way to tell stories and uplift her community. Now, she’s introduced music into her world amplifying her voice through Latin pop and reggaetón while continuing to lead with purpose and pride in her roots.

Every project she touches whether it’s a makeup look, a video, or a song—delivers a message. For Cynthia, art is not just a form of expression, but a calling. Through her work, she reminds other Latinas that they are worthy, powerful, and never too late to build the life they dream of.

In this week’s episode, Cynthia shares her mother's incredible story of crossing the border and how that resilience was passed down to her - eventually being the strength she needed to take the ultimate leap of faith and choose a creative career path. Nothing in her life has been easy, but she’s been taking on every challenge with a smile on her face.


Keep up with Cynthia on their LinkTree and Instagram @thecynthiadiaz. 

For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com.


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]]> 4440 Representation is Not Enough with Jasmine Romero Jasmine Romero is a first generation Salvadorian 🇸🇻 and a writer, producer, and actor. She is best known for her work on Sesame Street, where she plays Sofia Sanchez and is the face of their social impact work. She was also the lead producer and editor for the award-winning podcast and Alexa skill, Chompers. She created, directed, and co-wrote the award-winning podcast Princess of South Beach (Now in development at Netflix)- starring Rachel Zegler, Raul Esparza, Gina Torres, and Danny Pino. She is the host/writer/reporter of Sacred Scandal: Nation of Saints, which investigates the religious murders during the Salvadoran Civil War.  In this week’s episode, Jasmine is taking us behind the curtains and letting us know exactly what it’s like being a Latina writer/actor in Hollywood. There is so much work to do when it comes to making sure that Latinas are properly represented in our stories. And it looks like we’re going to have to do it ourselves. We can’t wait around for industry executives to do the right thing. If we want to stop seeing harmful stereotypes and start seeing creative, well-rounded characters, we need to do it together, as a community. Jasmine has been in the game for years, and now that she knows how the industry works, she has a plan. Tune in to hear her plans and more on this week’s episode.  Keep up with Jasmine on their website and Instagram @lachilatera.  For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. To learn more about your ad choices visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesPodcast production for this episode was provided by CCST. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 14 May 2025 01:31:00 -0000 full Odalys Jasmine Jasmine Romero is a first generation Salvadorian 🇸🇻 and a writer, producer, and actor. She is best known for her work on Sesame Street, where she plays Sofia Sanchez and is the face of their social impact work. She was also the lead producer and editor for the award-winning podcast and Alexa skill, Chompers. She created, directed, and co-wrote the award-winning podcast Princess of South Beach (Now in development at Netflix)- starring Rachel Zegler, Raul Esparza, Gina Torres, and Danny Pino. She is the host/writer/reporter of Sacred Scandal: Nation of Saints, which investigates the religious murders during the Salvadoran Civil War.  In this week’s episode, Jasmine is taking us behind the curtains and letting us know exactly what it’s like being a Latina writer/actor in Hollywood. There is so much work to do when it comes to making sure that Latinas are properly represented in our stories. And it looks like we’re going to have to do it ourselves. We can’t wait around for industry executives to do the right thing. If we want to stop seeing harmful stereotypes and start seeing creative, well-rounded characters, we need to do it together, as a community. Jasmine has been in the game for years, and now that she knows how the industry works, she has a plan. Tune in to hear her plans and more on this week’s episode.  Keep up with Jasmine on their website and Instagram @lachilatera.  For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. To learn more about your ad choices visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesPodcast production for this episode was provided by CCST. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Jasmine Romero is a first generation Salvadorian 🇸🇻 and a writer, producer, and actor. She is best known for her work on Sesame Street, where she plays Sofia Sanchez and is the face of their social impact work. She was also the lead producer and editor for the award-winning podcast and Alexa skill, Chompers. She created, directed, and co-wrote the award-winning podcast Princess of South Beach (Now in development at Netflix)- starring Rachel Zegler, Raul Esparza, Gina Torres, and Danny Pino. She is the host/writer/reporter of Sacred Scandal: Nation of Saints, which investigates the religious murders during the Salvadoran Civil War. 


In this week’s episode, Jasmine is taking us behind the curtains and letting us know exactly what it’s like being a Latina writer/actor in Hollywood. There is so much work to do when it comes to making sure that Latinas are properly represented in our stories. And it looks like we’re going to have to do it ourselves. We can’t wait around for industry executives to do the right thing. If we want to stop seeing harmful stereotypes and start seeing creative, well-rounded characters, we need to do it together, as a community. Jasmine has been in the game for years, and now that she knows how the industry works, she has a plan. Tune in to hear her plans and more on this week’s episode. 


Keep up with Jasmine on their website and Instagram @lachilatera. 

For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com.


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]]> 3028 Part 2: Leaving health care for self care with Latina in wellness, Tiffany Leonardo Tiffany Leonardo 🇩🇴 went from the Bronx to The Bay to LA, from health care to self care, and studio instructor to studio OWNER 🗣️. This mujerón is a testament to following your inner compass, pivoting even when it feels impossible, and doing what you love with passion and intention. In this episode, we talk about how she does it.  In this part 2, Tiffany and I are in person live from her LA-based studio called Sueños! Tiffany tells all about the process of opening up a studio, why wellness and self-awareness is salient to our overall health, and she even does a quick little astrology reading on me. AH!  There’s all this and more, including more on the Latinas in wellness conversation, in this week’s episode. Keep up with Tiffany on their website and Instagram.  For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. To learn more about your ad choices visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 19 Apr 2025 21:32:00 -0000 full Odalys Jasmine Tiffany Leonardo 🇩🇴 went from the Bronx to The Bay to LA, from health care to self care, and studio instructor to studio OWNER 🗣️. This mujerón is a testament to following your inner compass, pivoting even when it feels impossible, and doing what you love with passion and intention. In this episode, we talk about how she does it.  In this part 2, Tiffany and I are in person live from her LA-based studio called Sueños! Tiffany tells all about the process of opening up a studio, why wellness and self-awareness is salient to our overall health, and she even does a quick little astrology reading on me. AH!  There’s all this and more, including more on the Latinas in wellness conversation, in this week’s episode. Keep up with Tiffany on their website and Instagram.  For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. To learn more about your ad choices visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tiffany Leonardo 🇩🇴 went from the Bronx to The Bay to LA, from health care to self care, and studio instructor to studio OWNER 🗣️. This mujerón is a testament to following your inner compass, pivoting even when it feels impossible, and doing what you love with passion and intention. In this episode, we talk about how she does it. 


In this part 2, Tiffany and I are in person live from her LA-based studio called Sueños! Tiffany tells all about the process of opening up a studio, why wellness and self-awareness is salient to our overall health, and she even does a quick little astrology reading on me. AH! 


There’s all this and more, including more on the Latinas in wellness conversation, in this week’s episode. Keep up with Tiffany on their website and Instagram. 


For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com.


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]]> 3279 Living in Diaspora: From Palestine to Venezuela to America with Maisa Morrar Maisa Morrar is a Palestinian woman and dedicated advocate with over 18 years of active involvement in Palestinian organizing spaces. As the daughter of Palestinian immigrants—her mother hailing from Venezuela and her father from Palestine—Maisa embodies a unique blend of cultural identity. A founding member of both the Healthcare Workers for Palestine Bay Area and the Palestinian Feminist Collective, Maisa is driven by a profound sense of justice and solidarity. Her work amplifies the voices and struggles of Palestinians, particularly through the intersection of healthcare, gender, and activism. In this episode, Maisa shares multiple anecdotes about Palestine and how it changed over the years through her eyes. She opens up about the complexities of identity and cultural preservation, the interconnected histories of Palestine and Latin America, and discusses what liberation can look like for all of us. Keep up with Maisa through Palestinian Feminist Collective and Healthcare Workers for Palestine Bay Area. For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. To learn more about your ad choices visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 31 Mar 2025 18:13:00 -0000 full Odalys Jasmine Maisa Morrar is a Palestinian woman and dedicated advocate with over 18 years of active involvement in Palestinian organizing spaces. As the daughter of Palestinian immigrants—her mother hailing from Venezuela and her father from Palestine—Maisa embodies a unique blend of cultural identity. A founding member of both the Healthcare Workers for Palestine Bay Area and the Palestinian Feminist Collective, Maisa is driven by a profound sense of justice and solidarity. Her work amplifies the voices and struggles of Palestinians, particularly through the intersection of healthcare, gender, and activism. In this episode, Maisa shares multiple anecdotes about Palestine and how it changed over the years through her eyes. She opens up about the complexities of identity and cultural preservation, the interconnected histories of Palestine and Latin America, and discusses what liberation can look like for all of us. Keep up with Maisa through Palestinian Feminist Collective and Healthcare Workers for Palestine Bay Area. For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. To learn more about your ad choices visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Maisa Morrar is a Palestinian woman and dedicated advocate with over 18 years of active involvement in Palestinian organizing spaces. As the daughter of Palestinian immigrants—her mother hailing from Venezuela and her father from Palestine—Maisa embodies a unique blend of cultural identity.


A founding member of both the Healthcare Workers for Palestine Bay Area and the Palestinian Feminist Collective, Maisa is driven by a profound sense of justice and solidarity. Her work amplifies the voices and struggles of Palestinians, particularly through the intersection of healthcare, gender, and activism.


In this episode, Maisa shares multiple anecdotes about Palestine and how it changed over the years through her eyes. She opens up about the complexities of identity and cultural preservation, the interconnected histories of Palestine and Latin America, and discusses what liberation can look like for all of us.


Keep up with Maisa through Palestinian Feminist Collective and Healthcare Workers for Palestine Bay Area.


For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com.


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]]> 6124 no Latina Muslims Exist Too with Jessica Berrocal (Chau) Ricardo Jessica Berrocal (Chau) Ricardo is a proud Latina Muslim, first generation Colombian and Peruvian-Chinese, immigration paralegal, philanthropist and a community advocate making a lasting impact across New Jersey. In this episode, Jessica shares her journey of navigating embracing Islam through a Latino lens. 24 years ago Jessica discovered Islam after listening to the Quran in the wake of 9/11 and now you can find her breaking her fast con arepas. Being the first in her family to pave a new religious path came with cultural pushback and familial challenges, but if anything, Jessica found empowerment in her new faith. She's here to tell that story, highlight the growing presence of Latino Muslims in the U.S. and share the significance of preserving language and traditions amidst changing cultural landscapes. Keep up with Jessica on her Instagram. For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. To learn more about your ad choices visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 27 Mar 2025 17:25:00 -0000 full Odalys Jasmine Jessica Berrocal (Chau) Ricardo is a proud Latina Muslim, first generation Colombian and Peruvian-Chinese, immigration paralegal, philanthropist and a community advocate making a lasting impact across New Jersey. In this episode, Jessica shares her journey of navigating embracing Islam through a Latino lens. 24 years ago Jessica discovered Islam after listening to the Quran in the wake of 9/11 and now you can find her breaking her fast con arepas. Being the first in her family to pave a new religious path came with cultural pushback and familial challenges, but if anything, Jessica found empowerment in her new faith. She's here to tell that story, highlight the growing presence of Latino Muslims in the U.S. and share the significance of preserving language and traditions amidst changing cultural landscapes. Keep up with Jessica on her Instagram. For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. To learn more about your ad choices visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Jessica Berrocal (Chau) Ricardo is a proud Latina Muslim, first generation Colombian and Peruvian-Chinese, immigration paralegal, philanthropist and a community advocate making a lasting impact across New Jersey. In this episode, Jessica shares her journey of navigating embracing Islam through a Latino lens.


24 years ago Jessica discovered Islam after listening to the Quran in the wake of 9/11 and now you can find her breaking her fast con arepas. Being the first in her family to pave a new religious path came with cultural pushback and familial challenges, but if anything, Jessica found empowerment in her new faith. She's here to tell that story, highlight the growing presence of Latino Muslims in the U.S. and share the significance of preserving language and traditions amidst changing cultural landscapes.


Keep up with Jessica on her Instagram. For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com.


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]]> 4803 no From Health Care to Self Care with Astrology-informed Wellness Coach Tiffany Leonardo In this week’s episode,  I'm talking to mi hermana Dominicana, Tiffany Leonardo, a healthcare educator who pivoted from teaching healthcare to teaching self-care. Tiffany tells us all about her career in healthcare, what it was like growing up as a first-gen daughter who was a little different than everyone else, and how she found that her family was living a life of dis-ease after three family members were diagnosed with cancer. Tune into this episode as we laugh, vibe, and unpack everything from sound healing, medical astrology, and of course, being a first-gen Latina navigating it all on her own.  Tiffany's extensive time in the operating room has fueled her passion for teaching and deepened her understanding of stress and its detrimental impact on the body. Believing that blossoming as a teacher requires being a devoted student of life, Tiffany has completed various training modalities. Her studies include Katonah Yoga with Mary Dana Abbott, Art of Assisting from Baron Baptiste Yoga, and Anatomy & Asana immersion with Emilie Perz. She has also undergone Breathwork training with Marlize Joubert, intensive Yin Yoga training with Yoga Loft, Qigong with Mark Tanaka, Sound Healing with Susy Markoe Schieffelin, and an apprenticeship in Acupressure and Yoga integration with Hydra Yoga. In essence, Tiffany’s dream is to inspire individuals to explore and discover their fullest selves through a deeper connection with their mind and body, no matter the environment. Keep up with Tiffany on their website and Instagram.  For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. To learn more about your ad choices visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 17 Mar 2025 23:25:00 -0000 full Odalys Jasmine In this week’s episode,  I'm talking to mi hermana Dominicana, Tiffany Leonardo, a healthcare educator who pivoted from teaching healthcare to teaching self-care. Tiffany tells us all about her career in healthcare, what it was like growing up as a first-gen daughter who was a little different than everyone else, and how she found that her family was living a life of dis-ease after three family members were diagnosed with cancer. Tune into this episode as we laugh, vibe, and unpack everything from sound healing, medical astrology, and of course, being a first-gen Latina navigating it all on her own.  Tiffany's extensive time in the operating room has fueled her passion for teaching and deepened her understanding of stress and its detrimental impact on the body. Believing that blossoming as a teacher requires being a devoted student of life, Tiffany has completed various training modalities. Her studies include Katonah Yoga with Mary Dana Abbott, Art of Assisting from Baron Baptiste Yoga, and Anatomy & Asana immersion with Emilie Perz. She has also undergone Breathwork training with Marlize Joubert, intensive Yin Yoga training with Yoga Loft, Qigong with Mark Tanaka, Sound Healing with Susy Markoe Schieffelin, and an apprenticeship in Acupressure and Yoga integration with Hydra Yoga. In essence, Tiffany’s dream is to inspire individuals to explore and discover their fullest selves through a deeper connection with their mind and body, no matter the environment. Keep up with Tiffany on their website and Instagram.  For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. To learn more about your ad choices visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this week’s episode,  I'm talking to mi hermana Dominicana, Tiffany Leonardo, a healthcare educator who pivoted from teaching healthcare to teaching self-care. Tiffany tells us all about her career in healthcare, what it was like growing up as a first-gen daughter who was a little different than everyone else, and how she found that her family was living a life of dis-ease after three family members were diagnosed with cancer. Tune into this episode as we laugh, vibe, and unpack everything from sound healing, medical astrology, and of course, being a first-gen Latina navigating it all on her own. 


Tiffany's extensive time in the operating room has fueled her passion for teaching and deepened her understanding of stress and its detrimental impact on the body. Believing that blossoming as a teacher requires being a devoted student of life, Tiffany has completed various training modalities.


Her studies include Katonah Yoga with Mary Dana Abbott, Art of Assisting from Baron Baptiste Yoga, and Anatomy & Asana immersion with Emilie Perz. She has also undergone Breathwork training with Marlize Joubert, intensive Yin Yoga training with Yoga Loft, Qigong with Mark Tanaka, Sound Healing with Susy Markoe Schieffelin, and an apprenticeship in Acupressure and Yoga integration with Hydra Yoga. In essence, Tiffany’s dream is to inspire individuals to explore and discover their fullest selves through a deeper connection with their mind and body, no matter the environment.


Keep up with Tiffany on their website and Instagram. 

For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com.


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]]> 5991 For The First Gen Mamis with Lariza Quintero  Lariza Quintero is a first gen Colombian queen from Queens, New York. Lariza is an experienced Website and Digital Marketing professional with a strong background in SEO, media, and e-commerce. She is currently the Global B2B Website Lead at TikTok. In addition to her leadership roles in the tech space, Lariza is the founder of FOR WMN, an online brand and social platform dedicated to uplifting and empowering women through bold fashion and storytelling. Her commitment to inclusivity and representation drives her to create digital spaces that inspire confidence, creativity, and community.  In this episode, we are live and in person in New York City! Lariza and I talk about all things first gen, how she went from anthropology to tech, and why she decided to build her brand from the ground up. Keep up with Lariza on her Instagram and her LinkedIn.  Keep up with FOR WMN on their Instagram and shop from their website.  For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. To learn more about your ad choices visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 11 Mar 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full Odalys Jasmine  Lariza Quintero is a first gen Colombian queen from Queens, New York. Lariza is an experienced Website and Digital Marketing professional with a strong background in SEO, media, and e-commerce. She is currently the Global B2B Website Lead at TikTok. In addition to her leadership roles in the tech space, Lariza is the founder of FOR WMN, an online brand and social platform dedicated to uplifting and empowering women through bold fashion and storytelling. Her commitment to inclusivity and representation drives her to create digital spaces that inspire confidence, creativity, and community.  In this episode, we are live and in person in New York City! Lariza and I talk about all things first gen, how she went from anthropology to tech, and why she decided to build her brand from the ground up. Keep up with Lariza on her Instagram and her LinkedIn.  Keep up with FOR WMN on their Instagram and shop from their website.  For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. To learn more about your ad choices visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices  Lariza Quintero is a first gen Colombian queen from Queens, New York. Lariza is an experienced Website and Digital Marketing professional with a strong background in SEO, media, and e-commerce. She is currently the Global B2B Website Lead at TikTok.


In addition to her leadership roles in the tech space, Lariza is the founder of FOR WMN, an online brand and social platform dedicated to uplifting and empowering women through bold fashion and storytelling. Her commitment to inclusivity and representation drives her to create digital spaces that inspire confidence, creativity, and community.


 In this episode, we are live and in person in New York City! Lariza and I talk about all things first gen, how she went from anthropology to tech, and why she decided to build her brand from the ground up.


Keep up with Lariza on her Instagram and her LinkedIn. 

Keep up with FOR WMN on their Instagram and shop from their website. 


For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com.


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]]> 3046 How Schools Make Race featuring Prof. Laura Chávez-Moreno In this week’s episode, I sit down with Professor Laura Chávez-Moreno to chat about her latest book - How Schools Make Race, Teaching Latinx Racialization in America. Laura’s work covers how race influences institutions, like schools, and pushes white supremacist ideology. As Latinos, we’ve all seen who is accepted into honors classes and who is in remedial classes, or which schools get the best books and which ones get the torn-up ones. In this very special interview, Laura shares how the concept of race works to divide us within these institutions in real-time and how we can combat it.  Laura C. Chávez-Moreno is an award-winning researcher, qualitative social scientist, and assistant professor in the Department of Chicana/o & Central American Studies and Department of Education at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Her work is at the intersection of education, pedagogy, language, literacy, and ethnic studies. Her research has been published in top-tier journals such as Review of Educational Research, Educational Researcher, American Educational Research Journal, Research in the Teaching of English, and Journal of Teacher Education. Y'all ready to be radicalized? Tune in! For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. To learn more about your ad choices visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 26 Feb 2025 00:06:00 -0000 full Odalys Jasmine In this week’s episode, I sit down with Professor Laura Chávez-Moreno to chat about her latest book - How Schools Make Race, Teaching Latinx Racialization in America. Laura’s work covers how race influences institutions, like schools, and pushes white supremacist ideology. As Latinos, we’ve all seen who is accepted into honors classes and who is in remedial classes, or which schools get the best books and which ones get the torn-up ones. In this very special interview, Laura shares how the concept of race works to divide us within these institutions in real-time and how we can combat it.  Laura C. Chávez-Moreno is an award-winning researcher, qualitative social scientist, and assistant professor in the Department of Chicana/o & Central American Studies and Department of Education at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Her work is at the intersection of education, pedagogy, language, literacy, and ethnic studies. Her research has been published in top-tier journals such as Review of Educational Research, Educational Researcher, American Educational Research Journal, Research in the Teaching of English, and Journal of Teacher Education. Y'all ready to be radicalized? Tune in! For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. To learn more about your ad choices visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this week’s episode, I sit down with Professor Laura Chávez-Moreno to chat about her latest book - How Schools Make Race, Teaching Latinx Racialization in America. Laura’s work covers how race influences institutions, like schools, and pushes white supremacist ideology. As Latinos, we’ve all seen who is accepted into honors classes and who is in remedial classes, or which schools get the best books and which ones get the torn-up ones. In this very special interview, Laura shares how the concept of race works to divide us within these institutions in real-time and how we can combat it. 


Laura C. Chávez-Moreno is an award-winning researcher, qualitative social scientist, and assistant professor in the Department of Chicana/o & Central American Studies and Department of Education at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Her work is at the intersection of education, pedagogy, language, literacy, and ethnic studies. Her research has been published in top-tier journals such as Review of Educational Research, Educational Researcher, American Educational Research Journal, Research in the Teaching of English, and Journal of Teacher Education.


Y'all ready to be radicalized? Tune in!


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]]> 3110 Built Different with Tania Mercado Tania Mercado 🇲🇽 is a Principal Communications Manager and Community Impact Lead at Intuit. Her expertise has made her the go-to source for reporters seeking information on topics related to tax, small business, regulation, litigation, and financial empowerment.    Tania is also the Deputy Lead for the Intuit IDEAS program and is a key member of the Intuit External Multicultural Engagement team, which works to cultivate relationships with multicultural organizations and leaders. From public policy to tech — Tania is all about the people. In this week’s episode, Tania and I talk about how she was able to build her career, her immigrant story growing up in Mexico and in LA, and why we need to talk more about how powerful our Latino purchasing power is. We are so much more than our stereotypes, we are hustlers and dreamers and we succeed at everything we set our mind to. And Tania’s life story is living proof of that. Listen to Tania’s episode to hear more about how she advocates for herself and everyone around her wherever she goes.  Keep up with Tania Mercado on her LinkedIn.  For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. To learn more about your ad choices visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 12 Feb 2025 00:09:00 -0000 full Odalys Jasmine Tania Mercado 🇲🇽 is a Principal Communications Manager and Community Impact Lead at Intuit. Her expertise has made her the go-to source for reporters seeking information on topics related to tax, small business, regulation, litigation, and financial empowerment.    Tania is also the Deputy Lead for the Intuit IDEAS program and is a key member of the Intuit External Multicultural Engagement team, which works to cultivate relationships with multicultural organizations and leaders. From public policy to tech — Tania is all about the people. In this week’s episode, Tania and I talk about how she was able to build her career, her immigrant story growing up in Mexico and in LA, and why we need to talk more about how powerful our Latino purchasing power is. We are so much more than our stereotypes, we are hustlers and dreamers and we succeed at everything we set our mind to. And Tania’s life story is living proof of that. Listen to Tania’s episode to hear more about how she advocates for herself and everyone around her wherever she goes.  Keep up with Tania Mercado on her LinkedIn.  For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. To learn more about your ad choices visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tania Mercado 🇲🇽 is a Principal Communications Manager and Community Impact Lead at Intuit. Her expertise has made her the go-to source for reporters seeking information on topics related to tax, small business, regulation, litigation, and financial empowerment. 

 

Tania is also the Deputy Lead for the Intuit IDEAS program and is a key member of the Intuit External Multicultural Engagement team, which works to cultivate relationships with multicultural organizations and leaders. From public policy to tech — Tania is all about the people.


In this week’s episode, Tania and I talk about how she was able to build her career, her immigrant story growing up in Mexico and in LA, and why we need to talk more about how powerful our Latino purchasing power is. We are so much more than our stereotypes, we are hustlers and dreamers and we succeed at everything we set our mind to. And Tania’s life story is living proof of that. Listen to Tania’s episode to hear more about how she advocates for herself and everyone around her wherever she goes. 


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]]> 3272 no Finding Joy in the Journey: Wisdom from a Dominican Psychotherapist Meet la mujeron herself! Dr. Kay De Simone 🇩🇴 is about to drop some wisdom on y'all. Dr. De Simone is a complex trauma psychotherapist, university professor, and researcher, she specializes in identity-based trauma, immigration-based trauma, and imposter syndrome. She provides clients with the tools to overcome challenges, prioritize their well-being, and take ownership of their success. Her warm and humorous approach offers a results-driven perspective that fosters emotional development, strategy, and personal growth. In this week’s episode, I sit down with Dr. Kay de Simone who shares her insights on working with high-achievers in the mental health space. As a high achiever herself, she also shares how she builds herself up and makes herself comfortable in every room she’s in. Whether that be in the audience of a TED Talk or on stage. Tune in for an incredibly insightful interview you won’t want to miss! Keep up with Dr. Kay de Simone on her website and LinkedIn.  For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. To learn more about your ad choices visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 04 Feb 2025 13:00:00 -0000 full Odalys Jasmine Meet la mujeron herself! Dr. Kay De Simone 🇩🇴 is about to drop some wisdom on y'all. Dr. De Simone is a complex trauma psychotherapist, university professor, and researcher, she specializes in identity-based trauma, immigration-based trauma, and imposter syndrome. She provides clients with the tools to overcome challenges, prioritize their well-being, and take ownership of their success. Her warm and humorous approach offers a results-driven perspective that fosters emotional development, strategy, and personal growth. In this week’s episode, I sit down with Dr. Kay de Simone who shares her insights on working with high-achievers in the mental health space. As a high achiever herself, she also shares how she builds herself up and makes herself comfortable in every room she’s in. Whether that be in the audience of a TED Talk or on stage. Tune in for an incredibly insightful interview you won’t want to miss! Keep up with Dr. Kay de Simone on her website and LinkedIn.  For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. To learn more about your ad choices visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Meet la mujeron herself! Dr. Kay De Simone 🇩🇴 is about to drop some wisdom on y'all. Dr. De Simone is a complex trauma psychotherapist, university professor, and researcher, she specializes in identity-based trauma, immigration-based trauma, and imposter syndrome. She provides clients with the tools to overcome challenges, prioritize their well-being, and take ownership of their success. Her warm and humorous approach offers a results-driven perspective that fosters emotional development, strategy, and personal growth.


In this week’s episode, I sit down with Dr. Kay de Simone who shares her insights on working with high-achievers in the mental health space. As a high achiever herself, she also shares how she builds herself up and makes herself comfortable in every room she’s in. Whether that be in the audience of a TED Talk or on stage. Tune in for an incredibly insightful interview you won’t want to miss!


Keep up with Dr. Kay de Simone on her website and LinkedIn. 


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]]> 6673 no I'm Frustrating White Supremacy with Nancy Douyon Nancy Douyon is a proud Haitian 🇭🇹 Latina trailblazing within tech. She is a tech executive, global design ethicist, and the visionary founder of Incluversal, a groundbreaking platform designed to accelerate career growth through the power of AI and inclusive design. With over two decades of experience shaping user experiences at tech giants like Google, Facebook, and Uber, Nancy brings a unique blend of AI expertise and human-centered design to career development. Her work has been featured in case studies at Carnegie Mellon and Stanford, cementing her status as a thought leader in the intersection of technology and career advancement. In this week’s episode, Nancy shares how she uses her superpowered brain to break barriers in the tech industry and break limiting cycles in her communities. As a Haitian American and the eldest daughter, Nancy was often told that she had to limit herself to take care of her siblings, her parents, and her future kids. But as she said, "you can write a different story" this episode is filled with gems on how Nancy turned her "limitations" into strengths, refined her agency, and wrote a different story while preserving her wholesomeness. She also educates us on Haiti, la isla española, and their Taíno beauty. Nancy has a brilliant mind that she has used to help her travel worldwide speaking all different languages, becoming the first Black UX hire at Google, and designing the best user experience platforms for tech giants like Facebook and Uber. Nancy still experienced racism and sexism along the way, but her self-confidence helped her navigate some of the most difficult conversations with humor and class. Listen to Nancy’s episode to hear more about her incredible journey, how you can embrace your strengths, and how you can use them to be your superpowers.  Keep up with Nancy on her website and LinkedIn.  For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. To learn more about your ad choices visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 01 Jan 2025 22:09:00 -0000 full Odalys Jasmine Nancy Douyon is a proud Haitian 🇭🇹 Latina trailblazing within tech. She is a tech executive, global design ethicist, and the visionary founder of Incluversal, a groundbreaking platform designed to accelerate career growth through the power of AI and inclusive design. With over two decades of experience shaping user experiences at tech giants like Google, Facebook, and Uber, Nancy brings a unique blend of AI expertise and human-centered design to career development. Her work has been featured in case studies at Carnegie Mellon and Stanford, cementing her status as a thought leader in the intersection of technology and career advancement. In this week’s episode, Nancy shares how she uses her superpowered brain to break barriers in the tech industry and break limiting cycles in her communities. As a Haitian American and the eldest daughter, Nancy was often told that she had to limit herself to take care of her siblings, her parents, and her future kids. But as she said, "you can write a different story" this episode is filled with gems on how Nancy turned her "limitations" into strengths, refined her agency, and wrote a different story while preserving her wholesomeness. She also educates us on Haiti, la isla española, and their Taíno beauty. Nancy has a brilliant mind that she has used to help her travel worldwide speaking all different languages, becoming the first Black UX hire at Google, and designing the best user experience platforms for tech giants like Facebook and Uber. Nancy still experienced racism and sexism along the way, but her self-confidence helped her navigate some of the most difficult conversations with humor and class. Listen to Nancy’s episode to hear more about her incredible journey, how you can embrace your strengths, and how you can use them to be your superpowers.  Keep up with Nancy on her website and LinkedIn.  For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. To learn more about your ad choices visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Nancy Douyon is a proud Haitian 🇭🇹 Latina trailblazing within tech. She is a tech executive, global design ethicist, and the visionary founder of Incluversal, a groundbreaking platform designed to accelerate career growth through the power of AI and inclusive design.

With over two decades of experience shaping user experiences at tech giants like Google, Facebook, and Uber, Nancy brings a unique blend of AI expertise and human-centered design to career development. Her work has been featured in case studies at Carnegie Mellon and Stanford, cementing her status as a thought leader in the intersection of technology and career advancement.

In this week’s episode, Nancy shares how she uses her superpowered brain to break barriers in the tech industry and break limiting cycles in her communities. As a Haitian American and the eldest daughter, Nancy was often told that she had to limit herself to take care of her siblings, her parents, and her future kids. But as she said, "you can write a different story" this episode is filled with gems on how Nancy turned her "limitations" into strengths, refined her agency, and wrote a different story while preserving her wholesomeness. She also educates us on Haiti, la isla española, and their Taíno beauty.

Nancy has a brilliant mind that she has used to help her travel worldwide speaking all different languages, becoming the first Black UX hire at Google, and designing the best user experience platforms for tech giants like Facebook and Uber. Nancy still experienced racism and sexism along the way, but her self-confidence helped her navigate some of the most difficult conversations with humor and class. Listen to Nancy’s episode to hear more about her incredible journey, how you can embrace your strengths, and how you can use them to be your superpowers. 


Keep up with Nancy on her website and LinkedIn. 

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]]> 6500 Y Ahora Qué? | Unpacking the Latino Vote Katharine Pichardo-Erskine is a trailblazer who has melded political organizing expertise and executive leadership to become a widely recognized change-maker in the governmental, political, and civic arena. She took charge as Executive Director at Latino Victory with a mission perfectly suited to her 25 years of experience as a successful leader and passionate advocate: building political power within the Latino community and ensuring that Latino voices are included in the nation’s policy and fiscal agenda.  Most recently, Katharine served as Senior Vice President at the MirRam Group, a top-tier New York-based strategic consulting firm where she has managed some of the firm’s most prominent portfolios. Between 2018 and 2022, Katharine also led the firm’s political arm, as President of the Hamilton Campaign Network (HCN). Melissa Mark-Viverito is an equity-centered activist and social justice champion with over 20 years of experience advocating at the local and national levels. She is based in New York and was is the first Puerto Rican woman to serve as a speaker for the New York City Council.  In this week’s episode, we’re discussing the results of the election, how it will affect our communities, and what we can do differently in the next election cycle. Most of us stayed in bed for a few extra hours the morning we got the news. But then we got up. It's ok to feel our feelings, but it’s important that we don’t give in to despair. We can have faith in our local elections, our community, our work ethic. It is important, now more than ever, to do the work in whatever capacity that looks like. Keep up with Melissa Mark-Viverito on her Instagram and her LinkedIn.  Keep up with Katherine on her LinkedIn and the Latino Victory website.  For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. To learn more about your ad choices visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 13 Dec 2024 22:07:08 -0000 full Odalys Jasmine Katharine Pichardo-Erskine is a trailblazer who has melded political organizing expertise and executive leadership to become a widely recognized change-maker in the governmental, political, and civic arena. She took charge as Executive Director at Latino Victory with a mission perfectly suited to her 25 years of experience as a successful leader and passionate advocate: building political power within the Latino community and ensuring that Latino voices are included in the nation’s policy and fiscal agenda.  Most recently, Katharine served as Senior Vice President at the MirRam Group, a top-tier New York-based strategic consulting firm where she has managed some of the firm’s most prominent portfolios. Between 2018 and 2022, Katharine also led the firm’s political arm, as President of the Hamilton Campaign Network (HCN). Melissa Mark-Viverito is an equity-centered activist and social justice champion with over 20 years of experience advocating at the local and national levels. She is based in New York and was is the first Puerto Rican woman to serve as a speaker for the New York City Council.  In this week’s episode, we’re discussing the results of the election, how it will affect our communities, and what we can do differently in the next election cycle. Most of us stayed in bed for a few extra hours the morning we got the news. But then we got up. It's ok to feel our feelings, but it’s important that we don’t give in to despair. We can have faith in our local elections, our community, our work ethic. It is important, now more than ever, to do the work in whatever capacity that looks like. Keep up with Melissa Mark-Viverito on her Instagram and her LinkedIn.  Keep up with Katherine on her LinkedIn and the Latino Victory website.  For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. To learn more about your ad choices visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Katharine Pichardo-Erskine is a trailblazer who has melded political organizing expertise and executive leadership to become a widely recognized change-maker in the governmental, political, and civic arena. She took charge as Executive Director at Latino Victory with a mission perfectly suited to her 25 years of experience as a successful leader and passionate advocate: building political power within the Latino community and ensuring that Latino voices are included in the nation’s policy and fiscal agenda. 

Most recently, Katharine served as Senior Vice President at the MirRam Group, a top-tier New York-based strategic consulting firm where she has managed some of the firm’s most prominent portfolios. Between 2018 and 2022, Katharine also led the firm’s political arm, as President of the Hamilton Campaign Network (HCN).

Melissa Mark-Viverito is an equity-centered activist and social justice champion with over 20 years of experience advocating at the local and national levels. She is based in New York and was is the first Puerto Rican woman to serve as a speaker for the New York City Council. 

In this week’s episode, we’re discussing the results of the election, how it will affect our communities, and what we can do differently in the next election cycle. Most of us stayed in bed for a few extra hours the morning we got the news. But then we got up. It's ok to feel our feelings, but it’s important that we don’t give in to despair. We can have faith in our local elections, our community, our work ethic. It is important, now more than ever, to do the work in whatever capacity that looks like.


Keep up with Melissa Mark-Viverito on her Instagram and her LinkedIn. 

Keep up with Katherine on her LinkedIn and the Latino Victory website. 


For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com.

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]]> 3215 The New American Dream is Going Back Home with Rocio Rivera For more than a decade, Vallejo, California-based Sinaloense fotógrafa Rocio Rivera has been an award-winning professional photographer. After establishing herself as a professional photographer in the U.S. she moved back to the motherland to Mexico to continue her work there — a dream she's always had for herself. In this week’s episode, Rocio shares why she left the United States and how she created her own new American Dream. Many people are saying that the new American dream for children of immigrant parents is to return to the motherland and live a better-quality life. As expenses rise in the US more and more people are redefining what their idea of success is and what it could look like for them and their families in the future. Tune into this week’s episode to hear more about Rocio’s journey home, and how she managed to move her entire life to Mexico. Full disclaimer, Rocio is going to keep it 100%. Keep up with Rocio on their website and Instagram.  For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. To learn more about your ad choices visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 10 Nov 2024 14:00:00 -0000 full Odalys Jasmine For more than a decade, Vallejo, California-based Sinaloense fotógrafa Rocio Rivera has been an award-winning professional photographer. After establishing herself as a professional photographer in the U.S. she moved back to the motherland to Mexico to continue her work there — a dream she's always had for herself. In this week’s episode, Rocio shares why she left the United States and how she created her own new American Dream. Many people are saying that the new American dream for children of immigrant parents is to return to the motherland and live a better-quality life. As expenses rise in the US more and more people are redefining what their idea of success is and what it could look like for them and their families in the future. Tune into this week’s episode to hear more about Rocio’s journey home, and how she managed to move her entire life to Mexico. Full disclaimer, Rocio is going to keep it 100%. Keep up with Rocio on their website and Instagram.  For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. To learn more about your ad choices visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices For more than a decade, Vallejo, California-based Sinaloense fotógrafa Rocio Rivera has been an award-winning professional photographer. After establishing herself as a professional photographer in the U.S. she moved back to the motherland to Mexico to continue her work there — a dream she's always had for herself.

In this week’s episode, Rocio shares why she left the United States and how she created her own new American Dream. Many people are saying that the new American dream for children of immigrant parents is to return to the motherland and live a better-quality life. As expenses rise in the US more and more people are redefining what their idea of success is and what it could look like for them and their families in the future. Tune into this week’s episode to hear more about Rocio’s journey home, and how she managed to move her entire life to Mexico.

Full disclaimer, Rocio is going to keep it 100%. Keep up with Rocio on their website and Instagram. 

For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com.

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]]> 3486 yes Vote Like a Madre with Lilliana Vazquez and Latino Victory Lilliana Vazquez 🇲🇽🇵🇷 is a groundbreaking media personality, known as the first Latina host of E! Entertainment’s morning shows, E! News and Pop of the Morning. Currently, she leads as both producer and host of Pop on Peacock, NBC’s new streaming show. Previously, she contributed to TODAY for five years, sharing insights on technology, business, and lifestyle, and bringing her charisma to red-carpet coverage for Access Daily and Access Hollywood. Katharine Pichardo-Erskine 🇩🇴 is a trailblazer who has melded political organizing expertise and executive leadership to become a widely recognized change-maker in the governmental, political, and civic arena. She took charge as Executive Director at Latino Victory with a mission perfectly suited to her 25 years of experience as a successful leader and passionate advocate: building political power within the Latino community and ensuring that Latino voices are included in the nation’s policy and fiscal agenda. In this week’s episode, Lilliana and Katharine share what it means to vote like a madre in this election and beyond. Voting like a madre is not about whether you have kids or not, it’s about voting to give the next generation a better world than how we inherited it. This includes voting to push forward climate initiatives that will improve the environment and slow down climate change as much as possible. As Latinos, we hold a ton of power in our upcoming elections. It’s time that we use it and encourage others in our communities to do the same. Tune in to hear more about how you can vote like a madre and make lasting changes for generations to come.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 03 Nov 2024 22:57:38 -0000 Latinos and Politics Part 3 full Odalys Jasmine Lilliana Vazquez 🇲🇽🇵🇷 is a groundbreaking media personality, known as the first Latina host of E! Entertainment’s morning shows, E! News and Pop of the Morning. Currently, she leads as both producer and host of Pop on Peacock, NBC’s new streaming show. Previously, she contributed to TODAY for five years, sharing insights on technology, business, and lifestyle, and bringing her charisma to red-carpet coverage for Access Daily and Access Hollywood. Katharine Pichardo-Erskine 🇩🇴 is a trailblazer who has melded political organizing expertise and executive leadership to become a widely recognized change-maker in the governmental, political, and civic arena. She took charge as Executive Director at Latino Victory with a mission perfectly suited to her 25 years of experience as a successful leader and passionate advocate: building political power within the Latino community and ensuring that Latino voices are included in the nation’s policy and fiscal agenda. In this week’s episode, Lilliana and Katharine share what it means to vote like a madre in this election and beyond. Voting like a madre is not about whether you have kids or not, it’s about voting to give the next generation a better world than how we inherited it. This includes voting to push forward climate initiatives that will improve the environment and slow down climate change as much as possible. As Latinos, we hold a ton of power in our upcoming elections. It’s time that we use it and encourage others in our communities to do the same. Tune in to hear more about how you can vote like a madre and make lasting changes for generations to come.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Lilliana Vazquez 🇲🇽🇵🇷 is a groundbreaking media personality, known as the first Latina host of E! Entertainment’s morning shows, E! News and Pop of the Morning. Currently, she leads as both producer and host of Pop on Peacock, NBC’s new streaming show. Previously, she contributed to TODAY for five years, sharing insights on technology, business, and lifestyle, and bringing her charisma to red-carpet coverage for Access Daily and Access Hollywood.

Katharine Pichardo-Erskine 🇩🇴 is a trailblazer who has melded political organizing expertise and executive leadership to become a widely recognized change-maker in the governmental, political, and civic arena. She took charge as Executive Director at Latino Victory with a mission perfectly suited to her 25 years of experience as a successful leader and passionate advocate: building political power within the Latino community and ensuring that Latino voices are included in the nation’s policy and fiscal agenda.

In this week’s episode, Lilliana and Katharine share what it means to vote like a madre in this election and beyond. Voting like a madre is not about whether you have kids or not, it’s about voting to give the next generation a better world than how we inherited it. This includes voting to push forward climate initiatives that will improve the environment and slow down climate change as much as possible.

As Latinos, we hold a ton of power in our upcoming elections. It’s time that we use it and encourage others in our communities to do the same. Tune in to hear more about how you can vote like a madre and make lasting changes for generations to come. 

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]]> 1966 Rest is My Non-Negotiable with Johanna Ferreira Johanna Ferreira is a writer, journalist, and digital content creator/strategist. She previously worked as the Deputy Editor of HipLatina (under H Code Media) and is currently a freelance writer who has written and contributed compelling content for several notable media outlets and e-commerce beauty/lifestyle brands including Oprah Mag, Allure, Refinery29, Healthline, and more. A passionate storyteller with close to 10 years of experience, Johanna understands the importance of creating content that speaks truth and representation of marginalized voices. Her work centers on various themes including Latina womanhood, culture, beauty, and wellness — often covered from a socio-perspective. She has hosted and moderated panels that aim to bring awareness to social issues and empowerment to underrepresented communities across race, class, and gender. In this week’s episode, Johanna shares her experiences growing up as a Dominican in the US and how she found her voice. While her mother raised her to be proud of where she came from, she always wanted to explore the world beyond her family’s religious lifestyle. She kept asking questions, respectfully of course, and looking for more and more information. As an adult, her curiosity led her to pursue journalism where she could be the representation in media she didn’t see growing up. Tune in to hear more about how she broke through her family’s expectations and followed her dreams.  Keep up with Johanna on their website and Instagram.  For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. To learn more about your ad choices visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 30 Oct 2024 12:00:00 -0000 full Odalys Jasmine Johanna Ferreira is a writer, journalist, and digital content creator/strategist. She previously worked as the Deputy Editor of HipLatina (under H Code Media) and is currently a freelance writer who has written and contributed compelling content for several notable media outlets and e-commerce beauty/lifestyle brands including Oprah Mag, Allure, Refinery29, Healthline, and more. A passionate storyteller with close to 10 years of experience, Johanna understands the importance of creating content that speaks truth and representation of marginalized voices. Her work centers on various themes including Latina womanhood, culture, beauty, and wellness — often covered from a socio-perspective. She has hosted and moderated panels that aim to bring awareness to social issues and empowerment to underrepresented communities across race, class, and gender. In this week’s episode, Johanna shares her experiences growing up as a Dominican in the US and how she found her voice. While her mother raised her to be proud of where she came from, she always wanted to explore the world beyond her family’s religious lifestyle. She kept asking questions, respectfully of course, and looking for more and more information. As an adult, her curiosity led her to pursue journalism where she could be the representation in media she didn’t see growing up. Tune in to hear more about how she broke through her family’s expectations and followed her dreams.  Keep up with Johanna on their website and Instagram.  For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. To learn more about your ad choices visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Johanna Ferreira is a writer, journalist, and digital content creator/strategist. She previously worked as the Deputy Editor of HipLatina (under H Code Media) and is currently a freelance writer who has written and contributed compelling content for several notable media outlets and e-commerce beauty/lifestyle brands including Oprah Mag, Allure, Refinery29, Healthline, and more.

A passionate storyteller with close to 10 years of experience, Johanna understands the importance of creating content that speaks truth and representation of marginalized voices. Her work centers on various themes including Latina womanhood, culture, beauty, and wellness — often covered from a socio-perspective. She has hosted and moderated panels that aim to bring awareness to social issues and empowerment to underrepresented communities across race, class, and gender.

In this week’s episode, Johanna shares her experiences growing up as a Dominican in the US and how she found her voice. While her mother raised her to be proud of where she came from, she always wanted to explore the world beyond her family’s religious lifestyle. She kept asking questions, respectfully of course, and looking for more and more information. As an adult, her curiosity led her to pursue journalism where she could be the representation in media she didn’t see growing up. Tune in to hear more about how she broke through her family’s expectations and followed her dreams. 

Keep up with Johanna on their website and Instagram. 

For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com.


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]]> 4405 Part 1: Hard Truths from a Brown Latina in Tech with Julissa S. Germosén Julissa S. Germosén 🇩🇴 is an award-winning technology leader with over two decades of experience leading teams in global enterprise sales, consulting, strategic alliances, product development, go-to-market strategy, and partner operations. She currently serves as CEO of Mariposa Blanca, a business strategy consulting firm. Her forthcoming book, Latina Madrina: Stories, Lessons, and Hard Truths from a Brown Latina in Tech, reflects her journey in the tech industry. Throughout her career, Julissa has driven growth and competitive advantage for Fortune 500 companies like Microsoft and Salesforce, as well as tech startups. Julissa has had the honor of speaking at TEDxMSJC and numerous tech conferences, including Microsoft, Salesforce, HITEC, and LTX Connect. She has also been a keynote speaker at the National Hispanic Media Coalition and has spoken at Rutgers University and the New Jersey Statewide Latina Conference, among others. As a proud immigrant from the Dominican Republic, Julissa is passionate about education and the Latinx community. She created the Latina Leadership Potential Award scholarship at Rutgers University to support Hispanic/Latina women. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science & Criminology from Rutgers University and a Diversity Management Graduate Certificate from Cornell University. In this week’s episode, Julissa joins us in the podcast to tell us all about her new book Latina Madrina: Stories, Lessons, and Hard Truths from a Brown Latina in Tech. With almost twenty-five years of experience, Julissa knew that she had a wealth of information that needed to be shared with women who looked like her. She often felt so alone in her experiences that she never wanted any other Latinas to feel the same way. So, she’s sharing her best advice in her brand-new book and this interview. Tune in to hear more about Julissa’s book, her upbringing, and how she finally learned how to put herself first.  Keep up with Julissa on her website and Instagram.  For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. To learn more about your ad choices visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 18 Oct 2024 00:28:00 -0000 full Odalys Jasmine Julissa S. Germosén 🇩🇴 is an award-winning technology leader with over two decades of experience leading teams in global enterprise sales, consulting, strategic alliances, product development, go-to-market strategy, and partner operations. She currently serves as CEO of Mariposa Blanca, a business strategy consulting firm. Her forthcoming book, Latina Madrina: Stories, Lessons, and Hard Truths from a Brown Latina in Tech, reflects her journey in the tech industry. Throughout her career, Julissa has driven growth and competitive advantage for Fortune 500 companies like Microsoft and Salesforce, as well as tech startups. Julissa has had the honor of speaking at TEDxMSJC and numerous tech conferences, including Microsoft, Salesforce, HITEC, and LTX Connect. She has also been a keynote speaker at the National Hispanic Media Coalition and has spoken at Rutgers University and the New Jersey Statewide Latina Conference, among others. As a proud immigrant from the Dominican Republic, Julissa is passionate about education and the Latinx community. She created the Latina Leadership Potential Award scholarship at Rutgers University to support Hispanic/Latina women. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science & Criminology from Rutgers University and a Diversity Management Graduate Certificate from Cornell University. In this week’s episode, Julissa joins us in the podcast to tell us all about her new book Latina Madrina: Stories, Lessons, and Hard Truths from a Brown Latina in Tech. With almost twenty-five years of experience, Julissa knew that she had a wealth of information that needed to be shared with women who looked like her. She often felt so alone in her experiences that she never wanted any other Latinas to feel the same way. So, she’s sharing her best advice in her brand-new book and this interview. Tune in to hear more about Julissa’s book, her upbringing, and how she finally learned how to put herself first.  Keep up with Julissa on her website and Instagram.  For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. To learn more about your ad choices visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Julissa S. Germosén 🇩🇴 is an award-winning technology leader with over two decades of experience leading teams in global enterprise sales, consulting, strategic alliances, product development, go-to-market strategy, and partner operations. She currently serves as CEO of Mariposa Blanca, a business strategy consulting firm. Her forthcoming book, Latina Madrina: Stories, Lessons, and Hard Truths from a Brown Latina in Tech, reflects her journey in the tech industry.

Throughout her career, Julissa has driven growth and competitive advantage for Fortune 500 companies like Microsoft and Salesforce, as well as tech startups. Julissa has had the honor of speaking at TEDxMSJC and numerous tech conferences, including Microsoft, Salesforce, HITEC, and LTX Connect. She has also been a keynote speaker at the National Hispanic Media Coalition and has spoken at Rutgers University and the New Jersey Statewide Latina Conference, among others.

As a proud immigrant from the Dominican Republic, Julissa is passionate about education and the Latinx community. She created the Latina Leadership Potential Award scholarship at Rutgers University to support Hispanic/Latina women. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science & Criminology from Rutgers University and a Diversity Management Graduate Certificate from Cornell University.

In this week’s episode, Julissa joins us in the podcast to tell us all about her new book Latina Madrina: Stories, Lessons, and Hard Truths from a Brown Latina in Tech. With almost twenty-five years of experience, Julissa knew that she had a wealth of information that needed to be shared with women who looked like her. She often felt so alone in her experiences that she never wanted any other Latinas to feel the same way. So, she’s sharing her best advice in her brand-new book and this interview. Tune in to hear more about Julissa’s book, her upbringing, and how she finally learned how to put herself first. 


Keep up with Julissa on her website and Instagram. 

For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com.


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]]> 3591 Latinos and Politics: Leading The Change Congresswoman Nydia M. Velázquez is serving her sixteenth term as Representative for New York's 7th Congressional District. In the 118th Congress, she is the Ranking Member of the House Small Business Committee, a senior member of the Financial Services Committee, and a member of the House Committee on Natural Resources. As a fighter for the equal rights of the underrepresented and a proponent of economic opportunity for the working class and poor, Congresswoman Velázquez combines sensibility and compassion as she works to encourage economic development, protect community health and the environment, combat crime and worker abuses, and secure access to affordable housing, quality education, and health care for all New York City families. Katharine Pichardo-Erskine is a trailblazer who has melded political organizing expertise and executive leadership to become a widely recognized change-maker in the governmental, political, and civic arena. She took charge as Executive Director at Latino Victory with a mission perfectly suited to her 25 years of experience as a successful leader and passionate advocate: building political power within the Latino community and ensuring that Latino voices are included in the nation’s policy and fiscal agenda.  Most recently, Katharine served as Senior Vice President at the MirRam Group, a top-tier New York-based strategic consulting firm where she has managed some of the firm’s most prominent portfolios. Between 2018 and 2022, Katharine also led the firm’s political arm, as President of the Hamilton Campaign Network (HCN). In this week’s episode, we discuss Nydia’s twenty-five political career and how her contributions have improved our country. Nydia shares stories about the man who tried to sabotage her career, her spearheaded policies, and all the amazing ways she’s supported our community. And you can help support her, too! Latino representation in politics has always been an issue, but now is an amazing time for Latinas to join the cause. Tune in to this week’s episode to learn how.  Keep up with Congresswoman Nydia M. Velázquez on her Instagram and her official website.  Keep up with Katherine on her LinkedIn and the Latino Victory website.  For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. To learn more about your ad choices visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 09 Oct 2024 00:14:54 -0000 full Odalys Jasmine Latino Victory Series Part 2 Congresswoman Nydia M. Velázquez is serving her sixteenth term as Representative for New York's 7th Congressional District. In the 118th Congress, she is the Ranking Member of the House Small Business Committee, a senior member of the Financial Services Committee, and a member of the House Committee on Natural Resources. As a fighter for the equal rights of the underrepresented and a proponent of economic opportunity for the working class and poor, Congresswoman Velázquez combines sensibility and compassion as she works to encourage economic development, protect community health and the environment, combat crime and worker abuses, and secure access to affordable housing, quality education, and health care for all New York City families. Katharine Pichardo-Erskine is a trailblazer who has melded political organizing expertise and executive leadership to become a widely recognized change-maker in the governmental, political, and civic arena. She took charge as Executive Director at Latino Victory with a mission perfectly suited to her 25 years of experience as a successful leader and passionate advocate: building political power within the Latino community and ensuring that Latino voices are included in the nation’s policy and fiscal agenda.  Most recently, Katharine served as Senior Vice President at the MirRam Group, a top-tier New York-based strategic consulting firm where she has managed some of the firm’s most prominent portfolios. Between 2018 and 2022, Katharine also led the firm’s political arm, as President of the Hamilton Campaign Network (HCN). In this week’s episode, we discuss Nydia’s twenty-five political career and how her contributions have improved our country. Nydia shares stories about the man who tried to sabotage her career, her spearheaded policies, and all the amazing ways she’s supported our community. And you can help support her, too! Latino representation in politics has always been an issue, but now is an amazing time for Latinas to join the cause. Tune in to this week’s episode to learn how.  Keep up with Congresswoman Nydia M. Velázquez on her Instagram and her official website.  Keep up with Katherine on her LinkedIn and the Latino Victory website.  For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. To learn more about your ad choices visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Congresswoman Nydia M. Velázquez is serving her sixteenth term as Representative for New York's 7th Congressional District. In the 118th Congress, she is the Ranking Member of the House Small Business Committee, a senior member of the Financial Services Committee, and a member of the House Committee on Natural Resources.

As a fighter for the equal rights of the underrepresented and a proponent of economic opportunity for the working class and poor, Congresswoman Velázquez combines sensibility and compassion as she works to encourage economic development, protect community health and the environment, combat crime and worker abuses, and secure access to affordable housing, quality education, and health care for all New York City families.

Katharine Pichardo-Erskine is a trailblazer who has melded political organizing expertise and executive leadership to become a widely recognized change-maker in the governmental, political, and civic arena. She took charge as Executive Director at Latino Victory with a mission perfectly suited to her 25 years of experience as a successful leader and passionate advocate: building political power within the Latino community and ensuring that Latino voices are included in the nation’s policy and fiscal agenda. 

Most recently, Katharine served as Senior Vice President at the MirRam Group, a top-tier New York-based strategic consulting firm where she has managed some of the firm’s most prominent portfolios. Between 2018 and 2022, Katharine also led the firm’s political arm, as President of the Hamilton Campaign Network (HCN).

In this week’s episode, we discuss Nydia’s twenty-five political career and how her contributions have improved our country. Nydia shares stories about the man who tried to sabotage her career, her spearheaded policies, and all the amazing ways she’s supported our community. And you can help support her, too! Latino representation in politics has always been an issue, but now is an amazing time for Latinas to join the cause. Tune in to this week’s episode to learn how. 


Keep up with Congresswoman Nydia M. Velázquez on her Instagram and her official website. 

Keep up with Katherine on her LinkedIn and the Latino Victory website. 


For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com.

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]]> 3363 Imagination to Impact to Income with Melissa Llarena Melissa Llarena is an international Job Interview Coach, Published Author, and the host of the Mom Founder Imagination Hub podcast. She has been career coaching for over 20 years. She believes that you can play the cards in your favor during a job interview no matter how many cards you may feel are stacked up against you. She’s coached professionals around the world on how to effectively and confidently sell themselves during a job interview and helped millions through articles in Forbes, Money Magazine, Huffington Post, Financial Times, CNBC, and Fox Business. In this week's episode, Melissa and I talk about her incredible journey of resiliency and entrepreneurship. Growing up her mother had a manic depressive disorder so that often meant that she was raising her mother more than her mother was raising her. Melissa had to grow up quickly, and I often meant being the person that she could count on the most. Now she feels as if there’s nothing outside of her reach. She funded her college career strictly through scholarship money, she's raising her kids while running a business, and she’s using her imagination to be her most powerful asset in that business. Tune into this week's episode to hear more about Melissa’s incredible story and how you can believe in yourself as much as she does.  Keep up with Melissa on their website and Instagram.  For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. To learn more about your ad choices visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 01 Oct 2024 03:01:00 -0000 full Odalys Jasmine Melissa Llarena is an international Job Interview Coach, Published Author, and the host of the Mom Founder Imagination Hub podcast. She has been career coaching for over 20 years. She believes that you can play the cards in your favor during a job interview no matter how many cards you may feel are stacked up against you. She’s coached professionals around the world on how to effectively and confidently sell themselves during a job interview and helped millions through articles in Forbes, Money Magazine, Huffington Post, Financial Times, CNBC, and Fox Business. In this week's episode, Melissa and I talk about her incredible journey of resiliency and entrepreneurship. Growing up her mother had a manic depressive disorder so that often meant that she was raising her mother more than her mother was raising her. Melissa had to grow up quickly, and I often meant being the person that she could count on the most. Now she feels as if there’s nothing outside of her reach. She funded her college career strictly through scholarship money, she's raising her kids while running a business, and she’s using her imagination to be her most powerful asset in that business. Tune into this week's episode to hear more about Melissa’s incredible story and how you can believe in yourself as much as she does.  Keep up with Melissa on their website and Instagram.  For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. To learn more about your ad choices visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Melissa Llarena is an international Job Interview Coach, Published Author, and the host of the Mom Founder Imagination Hub podcast. She has been career coaching for over 20 years. She believes that you can play the cards in your favor during a job interview no matter how many cards you may feel are stacked up against you. She’s coached professionals around the world on how to effectively and confidently sell themselves during a job interview and helped millions through articles in Forbes, Money Magazine, Huffington Post, Financial Times, CNBC, and Fox Business.

In this week's episode, Melissa and I talk about her incredible journey of resiliency and entrepreneurship. Growing up her mother had a manic depressive disorder so that often meant that she was raising her mother more than her mother was raising her. Melissa had to grow up quickly, and I often meant being the person that she could count on the most. Now she feels as if there’s nothing outside of her reach. She funded her college career strictly through scholarship money, she's raising her kids while running a business, and she’s using her imagination to be her most powerful asset in that business. Tune into this week's episode to hear more about Melissa’s incredible story and how you can believe in yourself as much as she does. 


Keep up with Melissa on their website and Instagram. 

For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com.


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]]> 3399 Becoming a Chingona Trailblazer with Michelle Barrionuevo-Mazzini Michelle Barrionuevo-Mazzini is an Argentinian-Peruvian creative entrepreneur from the Bay Area and the owner of two small businesses. Her first small business, MB Creative Co. is a boutique planning and design firm that has produced over 800 events both locally and abroad since its inception in 2004. Her events are creatively designed and seamlessly translated into an experience with depth and meaning for their discerning clientele. Many of their events have been featured in print and online publications such as Hola! Magazine, BRIDES, The Knot, Grace Ormonde, Marin Magazine, and Today’s Bride just to name a few.  Amidst the pandemic, Michelle launched a second small business called CASITA MICHI. This California-based wellness brand celebrates culture through empowering and nostalgic candles, hand-poured with the planet in mind. With the lack of representation in the home fragrance space, she and her team set out to create a product that would inspire our community to practice self-care through intentional storytelling and culturally empowered phrases. In addition to being a brand that values sustainability and social good, they believe in the power of belonging through purposeful and intentional representation.  In the Fall of 2021, CASITA MICHI became the first Latina-owned candle brand to debut at Macy's and their signature line of vegan coconut wax candles can be found both online and in 400+ Macy's stores across the U.S. They have been featured in USA Today, Hip Latina, Complex, NBC News, Refinery 29, Poderista, Good Housekeeping, Mujerista and Yahoo.  In this week’s episode, Michelle shares her journey as an entrepreneur and how she invested in her creative worth. Throughout her life, Michelle has endured a ton of highs and lows - including a separation, the 2009 market crash, and the Covid pandemic. Through it all she persisted and has two incredible businesses that she uses to lift up the Latino community and her fellow entrepreneurs around her. Check out Michelle’s episode for an incredible story of strength through resilience and confidence in her creative self. Keep up with Michelle on their website and Instagram.  For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. To learn more about your ad choices visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 09 Sep 2024 12:00:00 -0000 full Odalys Jasmine Michelle Barrionuevo-Mazzini is an Argentinian-Peruvian creative entrepreneur from the Bay Area and the owner of two small businesses. Her first small business, MB Creative Co. is a boutique planning and design firm that has produced over 800 events both locally and abroad since its inception in 2004. Her events are creatively designed and seamlessly translated into an experience with depth and meaning for their discerning clientele. Many of their events have been featured in print and online publications such as Hola! Magazine, BRIDES, The Knot, Grace Ormonde, Marin Magazine, and Today’s Bride just to name a few.  Amidst the pandemic, Michelle launched a second small business called CASITA MICHI. This California-based wellness brand celebrates culture through empowering and nostalgic candles, hand-poured with the planet in mind. With the lack of representation in the home fragrance space, she and her team set out to create a product that would inspire our community to practice self-care through intentional storytelling and culturally empowered phrases. In addition to being a brand that values sustainability and social good, they believe in the power of belonging through purposeful and intentional representation.  In the Fall of 2021, CASITA MICHI became the first Latina-owned candle brand to debut at Macy's and their signature line of vegan coconut wax candles can be found both online and in 400+ Macy's stores across the U.S. They have been featured in USA Today, Hip Latina, Complex, NBC News, Refinery 29, Poderista, Good Housekeeping, Mujerista and Yahoo.  In this week’s episode, Michelle shares her journey as an entrepreneur and how she invested in her creative worth. Throughout her life, Michelle has endured a ton of highs and lows - including a separation, the 2009 market crash, and the Covid pandemic. Through it all she persisted and has two incredible businesses that she uses to lift up the Latino community and her fellow entrepreneurs around her. Check out Michelle’s episode for an incredible story of strength through resilience and confidence in her creative self. Keep up with Michelle on their website and Instagram.  For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. To learn more about your ad choices visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Michelle Barrionuevo-Mazzini is an Argentinian-Peruvian creative entrepreneur from the Bay Area and the owner of two small businesses.

Her first small business, MB Creative Co. is a boutique planning and design firm that has produced over 800 events both locally and abroad since its inception in 2004. Her events are creatively designed and seamlessly translated into an experience with depth and meaning for their discerning clientele. Many of their events have been featured in print and online publications such as Hola! Magazine, BRIDES, The Knot, Grace Ormonde, Marin Magazine, and Today’s Bride just to name a few. 

Amidst the pandemic, Michelle launched a second small business called CASITA MICHI. This California-based wellness brand celebrates culture through empowering and nostalgic candles, hand-poured with the planet in mind. With the lack of representation in the home fragrance space, she and her team set out to create a product that would inspire our community to practice self-care through intentional storytelling and culturally empowered phrases. In addition to being a brand that values sustainability and social good, they believe in the power of belonging through purposeful and intentional representation. 

In the Fall of 2021, CASITA MICHI became the first Latina-owned candle brand to debut at Macy's and their signature line of vegan coconut wax candles can be found both online and in 400+ Macy's stores across the U.S. They have been featured in USA Today, Hip Latina, Complex, NBC News, Refinery 29, Poderista, Good Housekeeping, Mujerista and Yahoo. 

In this week’s episode, Michelle shares her journey as an entrepreneur and how she invested in her creative worth. Throughout her life, Michelle has endured a ton of highs and lows - including a separation, the 2009 market crash, and the Covid pandemic. Through it all she persisted and has two incredible businesses that she uses to lift up the Latino community and her fellow entrepreneurs around her.

Check out Michelle’s episode for an incredible story of strength through resilience and confidence in her creative self.

Keep up with Michelle on their website and Instagram. 

For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com.


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]]> 4146 The Grief and The Gratitude with Christine Olivia Christine knew from a young age, that she wanted to use her skills to empower others. After recognizing her connection and passion for ceremonial cacao, yoga, and wellness, she realized that she was a magical being on the path to remembering. Her book A Child of Magic, as well as the adapted screenplay Lana Livia and The Ancestral Magic, are both based on her own journey of remembrance, serving as a reminder to reconnect with the innate magic within and around us. After her father took his life, she felt she had lost a part of herself that she’d never be able to connect with again. That is until she discovered Mayan cacao from Guatemala. While there, she reunited with her heart, her ancestry, and her ancestral plant medicine. She felt a clear connection and a deep knowing that she was meant to work with cacao ceremonially, not only for her own healing but for the healing of the world. Ever since this discovery, she’s been sharing cacao in the ceremony through The Maltyox (Gratitude) Method and her stories with communities worldwide. After facilitating healing and transformation within many communities, including Poosh Wellness, Alo Yoga, and countless masterminds, she’s taken what she’s learned to write her next book — a guide for readers to experience full self-liberation through harnessing the power of gratitude. Her wish is to cultivate love and enrich others' lives by sharing her gifts, her truth expression, and her magical creations. To embody gratitude, the love, light, & magic and inspire others to do the same. She hopes with all of my creations she can inspire others to live in their truth and tap into their magic. In this week’s episode, Christine shares her recent spiritual experiences, including her journey to her ancestral lands. In Guatemala, she was able to reconnect with her roots and suppressed feelings. She learned about her ancestral spirituality and has dedicated herself to sharing this knowledge with Latin Americans who are also looking to tap into their roots. Listen to Christine’s episode to hear more about her incredible journey!  Keep up with Christine on their website and Instagram.  For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. To learn more about your ad choices visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 29 Aug 2024 12:00:00 -0000 full Odalys Jasmine Christine knew from a young age, that she wanted to use her skills to empower others. After recognizing her connection and passion for ceremonial cacao, yoga, and wellness, she realized that she was a magical being on the path to remembering. Her book A Child of Magic, as well as the adapted screenplay Lana Livia and The Ancestral Magic, are both based on her own journey of remembrance, serving as a reminder to reconnect with the innate magic within and around us. After her father took his life, she felt she had lost a part of herself that she’d never be able to connect with again. That is until she discovered Mayan cacao from Guatemala. While there, she reunited with her heart, her ancestry, and her ancestral plant medicine. She felt a clear connection and a deep knowing that she was meant to work with cacao ceremonially, not only for her own healing but for the healing of the world. Ever since this discovery, she’s been sharing cacao in the ceremony through The Maltyox (Gratitude) Method and her stories with communities worldwide. After facilitating healing and transformation within many communities, including Poosh Wellness, Alo Yoga, and countless masterminds, she’s taken what she’s learned to write her next book — a guide for readers to experience full self-liberation through harnessing the power of gratitude. Her wish is to cultivate love and enrich others' lives by sharing her gifts, her truth expression, and her magical creations. To embody gratitude, the love, light, & magic and inspire others to do the same. She hopes with all of my creations she can inspire others to live in their truth and tap into their magic. In this week’s episode, Christine shares her recent spiritual experiences, including her journey to her ancestral lands. In Guatemala, she was able to reconnect with her roots and suppressed feelings. She learned about her ancestral spirituality and has dedicated herself to sharing this knowledge with Latin Americans who are also looking to tap into their roots. Listen to Christine’s episode to hear more about her incredible journey!  Keep up with Christine on their website and Instagram.  For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. To learn more about your ad choices visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Christine knew from a young age, that she wanted to use her skills to empower others. After recognizing her connection and passion for ceremonial cacao, yoga, and wellness, she realized that she was a magical being on the path to remembering.

Her book A Child of Magic, as well as the adapted screenplay Lana Livia and The Ancestral Magic, are both based on her own journey of remembrance, serving as a reminder to reconnect with the innate magic within and around us.

After her father took his life, she felt she had lost a part of herself that she’d never be able to connect with again. That is until she discovered Mayan cacao from Guatemala. While there, she reunited with her heart, her ancestry, and her ancestral plant medicine. She felt a clear connection and a deep knowing that she was meant to work with cacao ceremonially, not only for her own healing but for the healing of the world. Ever since this discovery, she’s been sharing cacao in the ceremony through The Maltyox (Gratitude) Method and her stories with communities worldwide.

After facilitating healing and transformation within many communities, including Poosh Wellness, Alo Yoga, and countless masterminds, she’s taken what she’s learned to write her next book — a guide for readers to experience full self-liberation through harnessing the power of gratitude.

Her wish is to cultivate love and enrich others' lives by sharing her gifts, her truth expression, and her magical creations. To embody gratitude, the love, light, & magic and inspire others to do the same. She hopes with all of my creations she can inspire others to live in their truth and tap into their magic.

In this week’s episode, Christine shares her recent spiritual experiences, including her journey to her ancestral lands. In Guatemala, she was able to reconnect with her roots and suppressed feelings. She learned about her ancestral spirituality and has dedicated herself to sharing this knowledge with Latin Americans who are also looking to tap into their roots. Listen to Christine’s episode to hear more about her incredible journey! 

Keep up with Christine on their website and Instagram. 


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]]> 3376 State of Play: Latinos and The Political Landscape Katharine Pichardo-Erskine is a trailblazer who has melded political organizing expertise and executive leadership to become a widely recognized change-maker in the governmental, political, and civic arena. She takes charge as Executive Director at Latino Victory with a mission perfectly suited to her 25 years of experience as a successful leader and passionate advocate: building political power within the Latino community and ensuring that Latino voices are included in the nation’s policy and fiscal agenda. Today, Katharine is a sought-after strategist. She has appeared on various “power lists,” including City and State New York’s top political consultants list. She is also a regular political commentator on Telemundo as well as other media outlets in English and Spanish. Sindy Marisol Benavides is the President and CEO of Latino Victory of Latino Victory, a progressive organization dedicated to building Latino political power at the local, state, and federal levels. Sindy is a recognized national civil rights leader deeply committed to uplifting the voices of vulnerable and underserved populations. With nearly two decades in the non-profit sector, Sindy has helped build organizations to scale from the bottom up through strategy development, governance, communication, partnerships, and outreach. As a proud Honduran-American, Sindy immigrated to the United States with her family and has experienced the American Dream. She now devotes her career to public service, ensuring that countless young people, women, and immigrants have the same opportunity.  In this week’s episode, Katherine and Sindy join us for the first episode of a very special collaboration between the Latino Victory Fund and Hella Latin@! Our amazing guests discuss how they got into politics, why policymaking is so important to them, and how they are currently making a difference in American politics. If you have been disappointed in the state of our country, this episode is a breath of fresh air. Listen in to hear more about the actions Katherine and Sindy are taking to make immediate and long-term changes for the betterment of our communities.  Keep up with Katherine on her LinkedIn and the Latino Victory website.  Keep up with Sindy on her LinkedIn and the Latino Victory website.  For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. To learn more about your ad choices visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 23 Aug 2024 02:54:00 -0000 full Odalys Jasmine Latino Victory Series Part 1 Katharine Pichardo-Erskine is a trailblazer who has melded political organizing expertise and executive leadership to become a widely recognized change-maker in the governmental, political, and civic arena. She takes charge as Executive Director at Latino Victory with a mission perfectly suited to her 25 years of experience as a successful leader and passionate advocate: building political power within the Latino community and ensuring that Latino voices are included in the nation’s policy and fiscal agenda. Today, Katharine is a sought-after strategist. She has appeared on various “power lists,” including City and State New York’s top political consultants list. She is also a regular political commentator on Telemundo as well as other media outlets in English and Spanish. Sindy Marisol Benavides is the President and CEO of Latino Victory of Latino Victory, a progressive organization dedicated to building Latino political power at the local, state, and federal levels. Sindy is a recognized national civil rights leader deeply committed to uplifting the voices of vulnerable and underserved populations. With nearly two decades in the non-profit sector, Sindy has helped build organizations to scale from the bottom up through strategy development, governance, communication, partnerships, and outreach. As a proud Honduran-American, Sindy immigrated to the United States with her family and has experienced the American Dream. She now devotes her career to public service, ensuring that countless young people, women, and immigrants have the same opportunity.  In this week’s episode, Katherine and Sindy join us for the first episode of a very special collaboration between the Latino Victory Fund and Hella Latin@! Our amazing guests discuss how they got into politics, why policymaking is so important to them, and how they are currently making a difference in American politics. If you have been disappointed in the state of our country, this episode is a breath of fresh air. Listen in to hear more about the actions Katherine and Sindy are taking to make immediate and long-term changes for the betterment of our communities.  Keep up with Katherine on her LinkedIn and the Latino Victory website.  Keep up with Sindy on her LinkedIn and the Latino Victory website.  For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. To learn more about your ad choices visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Katharine Pichardo-Erskine is a trailblazer who has melded political organizing expertise and executive leadership to become a widely recognized change-maker in the governmental, political, and civic arena. She takes charge as Executive Director at Latino Victory with a mission perfectly suited to her 25 years of experience as a successful leader and passionate advocate: building political power within the Latino community and ensuring that Latino voices are included in the nation’s policy and fiscal agenda. Today, Katharine is a sought-after strategist. She has appeared on various “power lists,” including City and State New York’s top political consultants list. She is also a regular political commentator on Telemundo as well as other media outlets in English and Spanish.

Sindy Marisol Benavides is the President and CEO of Latino Victory of Latino Victory, a progressive organization dedicated to building Latino political power at the local, state, and federal levels. Sindy is a recognized national civil rights leader deeply committed to uplifting the voices of vulnerable and underserved populations. With nearly two decades in the non-profit sector, Sindy has helped build organizations to scale from the bottom up through strategy development, governance, communication, partnerships, and outreach. As a proud Honduran-American, Sindy immigrated to the United States with her family and has experienced the American Dream. She now devotes her career to public service, ensuring that countless young people, women, and immigrants have the same opportunity. 

In this week’s episode, Katherine and Sindy join us for the first episode of a very special collaboration between the Latino Victory Fund and Hella Latin@! Our amazing guests discuss how they got into politics, why policymaking is so important to them, and how they are currently making a difference in American politics. If you have been disappointed in the state of our country, this episode is a breath of fresh air. Listen in to hear more about the actions Katherine and Sindy are taking to make immediate and long-term changes for the betterment of our communities. 

Keep up with Katherine on her LinkedIn and the Latino Victory website. 

Keep up with Sindy on her LinkedIn and the Latino Victory website. 


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]]> 4281 Breaking Cycles with Yomarie Castellano Yomarie "YoMo" Castellano is a proud Puerto Rican and female hair loss empowerment coach and advocate. As a hair loss warrior for the past 10 years due to Androgenic Alopecia, YoMo understands the emotional and physical impacts of hair loss. Her mission is to help women facing challenges in their hair loss journey reclaim their confidence, ignite their inner ch*ngona, and thrive through personalized coaching. She provides guidance and support to help women cultivate a positive self-image and navigate the obstacles surrounding hair loss. Hair Loss Bonita is YoMo's brand and movement, dedicated to empowering women with hair loss to embrace their inner beauty, reclaim their power, and overcome challenges. In this week’s episode, YoMo opens up and shares her incredible story of strength and resilience. After leaving her abusive father with her family, YoMo settled in Milwaukee where she grew up. She later battled with alcoholism, the same disease she lost her father and grandfather. Now she’s five years sober and is now a female hair loss empowerment coach after losing much of her hair to alopecia. YoMo has become the representation she needed for thousands of women around the world. Tune in to hear how she became sober and what she’s doing to feel beautiful inside and out.  Keep up with YoMo on their website and Instagram.  For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. To learn more about your ad choices visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 09 Aug 2024 04:20:00 -0000 full Odalys Jasmine Yomarie "YoMo" Castellano is a proud Puerto Rican and female hair loss empowerment coach and advocate. As a hair loss warrior for the past 10 years due to Androgenic Alopecia, YoMo understands the emotional and physical impacts of hair loss. Her mission is to help women facing challenges in their hair loss journey reclaim their confidence, ignite their inner ch*ngona, and thrive through personalized coaching. She provides guidance and support to help women cultivate a positive self-image and navigate the obstacles surrounding hair loss. Hair Loss Bonita is YoMo's brand and movement, dedicated to empowering women with hair loss to embrace their inner beauty, reclaim their power, and overcome challenges. In this week’s episode, YoMo opens up and shares her incredible story of strength and resilience. After leaving her abusive father with her family, YoMo settled in Milwaukee where she grew up. She later battled with alcoholism, the same disease she lost her father and grandfather. Now she’s five years sober and is now a female hair loss empowerment coach after losing much of her hair to alopecia. YoMo has become the representation she needed for thousands of women around the world. Tune in to hear how she became sober and what she’s doing to feel beautiful inside and out.  Keep up with YoMo on their website and Instagram.  For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. To learn more about your ad choices visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Yomarie "YoMo" Castellano is a proud Puerto Rican and female hair loss empowerment coach and advocate. As a hair loss warrior for the past 10 years due to Androgenic Alopecia, YoMo understands the emotional and physical impacts of hair loss. Her mission is to help women facing challenges in their hair loss journey reclaim their confidence, ignite their inner ch*ngona, and thrive through personalized coaching. She provides guidance and support to help women cultivate a positive self-image and navigate the obstacles surrounding hair loss. Hair Loss Bonita is YoMo's brand and movement, dedicated to empowering women with hair loss to embrace their inner beauty, reclaim their power, and overcome challenges.

In this week’s episode, YoMo opens up and shares her incredible story of strength and resilience. After leaving her abusive father with her family, YoMo settled in Milwaukee where she grew up. She later battled with alcoholism, the same disease she lost her father and grandfather. Now she’s five years sober and is now a female hair loss empowerment coach after losing much of her hair to alopecia. YoMo has become the representation she needed for thousands of women around the world. Tune in to hear how she became sober and what she’s doing to feel beautiful inside and out. 


Keep up with YoMo on their website and Instagram. 

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]]> 3130 Back to The Motherland with Karen Santos Karen Santos is a Peruvian American portrait and branding photographer whose specialty lies in creating images that are dynamic, colorful, soulful, and honest. She's really passionate about using her creative medium to highlight and celebrate communities of color, particularly our Latino community. She believes that imagery has the power to elevate marginalized communities through positive representation. She runs her own photo studio in Oakland, California, and travels to New York and LA often for photography commissions. In this week’s episode, Karen shares how her months-long sabbatical to explore her Peruvian heritage changed her life forever. After finding out she was 87% Indigenous Andean, she wanted to learn more about where she came from and how that affected her artistic style and her never-ending work ethic. Now, she’s a portrait photographer specializing in the most eye-catching headshots we’ve ever seen! Through her work, she’s connected with the most amazing network of women role models from every industry. Fun fact: we met at a networking event in Silicon Valley and I hired her for an event at LinkedIn! Today, Karen is looking forward to enjoying a soft life and embracing a vibrant future. Listen to Karen’s episode to learn more!  Keep up with Karen on their website and Instagram.  For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. To learn more about your ad choices visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 26 Jun 2024 16:44:57 -0000 full Odalys Jasmine Karen Santos is a Peruvian American portrait and branding photographer whose specialty lies in creating images that are dynamic, colorful, soulful, and honest. She's really passionate about using her creative medium to highlight and celebrate communities of color, particularly our Latino community. She believes that imagery has the power to elevate marginalized communities through positive representation. She runs her own photo studio in Oakland, California, and travels to New York and LA often for photography commissions. In this week’s episode, Karen shares how her months-long sabbatical to explore her Peruvian heritage changed her life forever. After finding out she was 87% Indigenous Andean, she wanted to learn more about where she came from and how that affected her artistic style and her never-ending work ethic. Now, she’s a portrait photographer specializing in the most eye-catching headshots we’ve ever seen! Through her work, she’s connected with the most amazing network of women role models from every industry. Fun fact: we met at a networking event in Silicon Valley and I hired her for an event at LinkedIn! Today, Karen is looking forward to enjoying a soft life and embracing a vibrant future. Listen to Karen’s episode to learn more!  Keep up with Karen on their website and Instagram.  For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. To learn more about your ad choices visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Karen Santos is a Peruvian American portrait and branding photographer whose specialty lies in creating images that are dynamic, colorful, soulful, and honest. She's really passionate about using her creative medium to highlight and celebrate communities of color, particularly our Latino community. She believes that imagery has the power to elevate marginalized communities through positive representation. She runs her own photo studio in Oakland, California, and travels to New York and LA often for photography commissions.

In this week’s episode, Karen shares how her months-long sabbatical to explore her Peruvian heritage changed her life forever. After finding out she was 87% Indigenous Andean, she wanted to learn more about where she came from and how that affected her artistic style and her never-ending work ethic. Now, she’s a portrait photographer specializing in the most eye-catching headshots we’ve ever seen! Through her work, she’s connected with the most amazing network of women role models from every industry. Fun fact: we met at a networking event in Silicon Valley and I hired her for an event at LinkedIn! Today, Karen is looking forward to enjoying a soft life and embracing a vibrant future. Listen to Karen’s episode to learn more! 

Keep up with Karen on their website and Instagram. 

For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com.


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]]> 3390 De Aquí y de Allá with Mariana Fernández Mariana Fernández's journey as a fitness instructor is deeply rooted in her upbringing and fueled by a passion for empowering others. Born in Tampico, Mexico, and raised in San Diego with a family of athletes, Mariana's early experiences instilled in her a love for movement and a profound understanding of the mind-body connection. Drawing from her diverse background in theater arts and fitness, Mariana seamlessly blends her expertise into her teaching style. Her classes at Peloton, which she joined in 2020, encompass a wide range of offerings, from invigorating yoga flows to tread classes and meditations designed to cultivate inner peace and happiness. Whether guiding students through mindful movements on the mat or inspiring them to find their stride on the tread, Mariana's classes are a reflection of her commitment to holistic well-being. Central to Mariana's teaching philosophy is the desire to bridge the gap between physical and mental wellness while honoring her Mexican heritage. Through her classes, she infuses elements of Mexican culture, creating a space where her community feels seen and celebrated. Mariana's teaching approach is characterized by a unique blend of warmth, tough love, and infectious energy, creating an environment where students are encouraged to push beyond their limits, no matter where they are on their fitness journey.  Mariana's goal remains the same in every class: to empower her students to embrace their full potential in practice and in life. With her unwavering dedication to uplifting others and her dynamic teaching style, she invites her community to join her on a journey of self-discovery, transformation, and joy. In this week’s episode, Mariana Fernández shares her journey of living between Mexico and the U.S., feeling both too Mexican to be a foreigner and too foreign to be a true Chilanga. As Peloton’s first bilingual instructor, she discusses the importance of picking herself up, staying true to herself, and not letting challenges define her. Mariana also acknowledges the need for Latinos to fight for respect and opportunities, and how supporting each other with compassion and empathy can help us all thrive. Tune in for an incredible episode with this amazing person!  Keep up with Mariana on her Instagram.  For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. To learn more about your ad choices visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 12 Jun 2024 01:06:00 -0000 full Odalys Jasmine Mariana Fernández's journey as a fitness instructor is deeply rooted in her upbringing and fueled by a passion for empowering others. Born in Tampico, Mexico, and raised in San Diego with a family of athletes, Mariana's early experiences instilled in her a love for movement and a profound understanding of the mind-body connection. Drawing from her diverse background in theater arts and fitness, Mariana seamlessly blends her expertise into her teaching style. Her classes at Peloton, which she joined in 2020, encompass a wide range of offerings, from invigorating yoga flows to tread classes and meditations designed to cultivate inner peace and happiness. Whether guiding students through mindful movements on the mat or inspiring them to find their stride on the tread, Mariana's classes are a reflection of her commitment to holistic well-being. Central to Mariana's teaching philosophy is the desire to bridge the gap between physical and mental wellness while honoring her Mexican heritage. Through her classes, she infuses elements of Mexican culture, creating a space where her community feels seen and celebrated. Mariana's teaching approach is characterized by a unique blend of warmth, tough love, and infectious energy, creating an environment where students are encouraged to push beyond their limits, no matter where they are on their fitness journey.  Mariana's goal remains the same in every class: to empower her students to embrace their full potential in practice and in life. With her unwavering dedication to uplifting others and her dynamic teaching style, she invites her community to join her on a journey of self-discovery, transformation, and joy. In this week’s episode, Mariana Fernández shares her journey of living between Mexico and the U.S., feeling both too Mexican to be a foreigner and too foreign to be a true Chilanga. As Peloton’s first bilingual instructor, she discusses the importance of picking herself up, staying true to herself, and not letting challenges define her. Mariana also acknowledges the need for Latinos to fight for respect and opportunities, and how supporting each other with compassion and empathy can help us all thrive. Tune in for an incredible episode with this amazing person!  Keep up with Mariana on her Instagram.  For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. To learn more about your ad choices visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mariana Fernández's journey as a fitness instructor is deeply rooted in her upbringing and fueled by a passion for empowering others. Born in Tampico, Mexico, and raised in San Diego with a family of athletes, Mariana's early experiences instilled in her a love for movement and a profound understanding of the mind-body connection.

Drawing from her diverse background in theater arts and fitness, Mariana seamlessly blends her expertise into her teaching style. Her classes at Peloton, which she joined in 2020, encompass a wide range of offerings, from invigorating yoga flows to tread classes and meditations designed to cultivate inner peace and happiness. Whether guiding students through mindful movements on the mat or inspiring them to find their stride on the tread, Mariana's classes are a reflection of her commitment to holistic well-being.

Central to Mariana's teaching philosophy is the desire to bridge the gap between physical and mental wellness while honoring her Mexican heritage. Through her classes, she infuses elements of Mexican culture, creating a space where her community feels seen and celebrated. Mariana's teaching approach is characterized by a unique blend of warmth, tough love, and infectious energy, creating an environment where students are encouraged to push beyond their limits, no matter where they are on their fitness journey. 

Mariana's goal remains the same in every class: to empower her students to embrace their full potential in practice and in life. With her unwavering dedication to uplifting others and her dynamic teaching style, she invites her community to join her on a journey of self-discovery, transformation, and joy.

In this week’s episode, Mariana Fernández shares her journey of living between Mexico and the U.S., feeling both too Mexican to be a foreigner and too foreign to be a true Chilanga. As Peloton’s first bilingual instructor, she discusses the importance of picking herself up, staying true to herself, and not letting challenges define her. Mariana also acknowledges the need for Latinos to fight for respect and opportunities, and how supporting each other with compassion and empathy can help us all thrive. Tune in for an incredible episode with this amazing person! 


Keep up with Mariana on her Instagram. 

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]]> 2920 Toxica Tendencies with Odalys and Pabel In this week’s episode, your favorite dynamic duo discusses how we’re healing their toxic behaviors and tendencies. The first step to healing is acknowledging, right? Tune in to hear me unpack my toxica tendencies, Pabel’s almost bad call with an investor, and how we’re achieving their versions of the American Dream. Keep up with Pabel on his website, Instagram, and LinkedIn.  For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. To learn more about your ad choices visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 30 May 2024 13:31:44 -0000 full Odalys Jasmine In this week’s episode, your favorite dynamic duo discusses how we’re healing their toxic behaviors and tendencies. The first step to healing is acknowledging, right? Tune in to hear me unpack my toxica tendencies, Pabel’s almost bad call with an investor, and how we’re achieving their versions of the American Dream. Keep up with Pabel on his website, Instagram, and LinkedIn.  For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. To learn more about your ad choices visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this week’s episode, your favorite dynamic duo discusses how we’re healing their toxic behaviors and tendencies. The first step to healing is acknowledging, right? Tune in to hear me unpack my toxica tendencies, Pabel’s almost bad call with an investor, and how we’re achieving their versions of the American Dream.

Keep up with Pabel on his website, Instagram, and LinkedIn. 

For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com.


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]]> 3212 Too Much and Not Enough with Hady Mendez Hady Mendez, a Puerto Rican Brooklyn native, opens up about her journey of feeling like she was "too much" but "never enough" — especially in corporate spaces. As CEO of Boldly Speaking, Hady helps organizations recognize the power of diversity and the value of offering equitable opportunities to all employees. As a speaker and facilitator, Hady works to promote inclusion in teams and ERGs, making sure everyone feels like they truly belong. Her mission is to transform the experiences of women and people of color everywhere. She aims to empower underrepresented employees by equipping them with the skills to self-advocate, self-promote, and capitalize on leadership roles within ERGs and throughout organizations. In this week’s episode, Hady shares her experience as a Latina in corporate and how she eventually left it all behind. In her professional career, Hady was constantly made to feel like she was both too much and not enough. As a result, she struggled with feelings of unworthiness and impostor syndrome. Now, she owns her own business and helps women get their dream jobs and their dream pay. Tune into the full episode to hear how she made the transition and learned to be confident in herself.  Keep up with Hady on her website, Instagram, and LinkedIn.  For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. To learn more about your ad choices visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 22 May 2024 14:10:35 -0000 full Odalys Jasmine Hady Mendez, a Puerto Rican Brooklyn native, opens up about her journey of feeling like she was "too much" but "never enough" — especially in corporate spaces. As CEO of Boldly Speaking, Hady helps organizations recognize the power of diversity and the value of offering equitable opportunities to all employees. As a speaker and facilitator, Hady works to promote inclusion in teams and ERGs, making sure everyone feels like they truly belong. Her mission is to transform the experiences of women and people of color everywhere. She aims to empower underrepresented employees by equipping them with the skills to self-advocate, self-promote, and capitalize on leadership roles within ERGs and throughout organizations. In this week’s episode, Hady shares her experience as a Latina in corporate and how she eventually left it all behind. In her professional career, Hady was constantly made to feel like she was both too much and not enough. As a result, she struggled with feelings of unworthiness and impostor syndrome. Now, she owns her own business and helps women get their dream jobs and their dream pay. Tune into the full episode to hear how she made the transition and learned to be confident in herself.  Keep up with Hady on her website, Instagram, and LinkedIn.  For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. To learn more about your ad choices visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hady Mendez, a Puerto Rican Brooklyn native, opens up about her journey of feeling like she was "too much" but "never enough" — especially in corporate spaces. As CEO of Boldly Speaking, Hady helps organizations recognize the power of diversity and the value of offering equitable opportunities to all employees. As a speaker and facilitator, Hady works to promote inclusion in teams and ERGs, making sure everyone feels like they truly belong.

Her mission is to transform the experiences of women and people of color everywhere. She aims to empower underrepresented employees by equipping them with the skills to self-advocate, self-promote, and capitalize on leadership roles within ERGs and throughout organizations.

In this week’s episode, Hady shares her experience as a Latina in corporate and how she eventually left it all behind. In her professional career, Hady was constantly made to feel like she was both too much and not enough. As a result, she struggled with feelings of unworthiness and impostor syndrome. Now, she owns her own business and helps women get their dream jobs and their dream pay. Tune into the full episode to hear how she made the transition and learned to be confident in herself. 

Keep up with Hady on her website, Instagram, and LinkedIn. 


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]]> 3893 Besties Turned Business Partners with Lucia Genao and Nancy Pineda Best friends for almost 12 years turned business partners for almost 2 years, Lucia and Nancy are trailblazing entrepreneurs in the interior design industry. Both 1st generation Latinas of Dominican descent, merged their backgrounds, career experience and love for creativity to create innovative and personalized design solutions. Lucia Genao is the visionary founder and principal designer of Lucia Genao Interiors, a business she launched in 2022 after relocating from New York City. With nearly two decades of design expertise, this esteemed Fashion Institute of Technology alumna breathes life into functional and exquisite spaces. From admiring her father's house-building skills at a young age to fueling her passion for architecture and boundless creativity, Lucia's journey has been nothing short of inspiring. Her artistry shines through in every project, as she curates thoughtful commercial spaces and homes, blending clean lines and opulent details, creating timeless, luxurious havens that embrace each client's unique preferences. Nancy Pineda is an accomplished strategic project manager with over two decades of experience in the corporate world, contributing her expertise to renowned Fortune 100 companies like American Express and JP Morgan & Chase Co and now a fintech company, Mobility Capital Finance (“MoCaFi”). Her profound knowledge encompasses business strategy, administration, operations, project, and change management. As a side hustle, Nancy is the driving force behind the business operations of Lucia Genao Interiors. Nancy's dedication knows no bounds; she fearlessly dives into hands-on work during installation periods, building furniture and skillfully ninja-chopping pillows! Recently, both Lucia and Nancy have relocated to North Carolina. Lucia, along with her husband and two children, enjoys creating family memories, exploring the outdoors, listening to music, and savoring delicious food. Meanwhile, Nancy finds joy in traveling, powerlifting, and trying out new culinary experiences. In this week’s episode, Nancy and Lucia share how they met, how they started a business together, and how they continue to uplift each other every single day. This episode is filled with a ton of fun anecdotes - including how Lucia proposed to her husband, and how Nancy became Luca’s business partner. These two prove that complete strangers can be as important to you as family. Check out Nancy and Lucia’s episode now. Keep up with Nancy and Lucia on their website and Instagram.  For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. To learn more about your ad choices visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 06 May 2024 12:00:00 -0000 full Odalys Jasmine Best friends for almost 12 years turned business partners for almost 2 years, Lucia and Nancy are trailblazing entrepreneurs in the interior design industry. Both 1st generation Latinas of Dominican descent, merged their backgrounds, career experience and love for creativity to create innovative and personalized design solutions. Lucia Genao is the visionary founder and principal designer of Lucia Genao Interiors, a business she launched in 2022 after relocating from New York City. With nearly two decades of design expertise, this esteemed Fashion Institute of Technology alumna breathes life into functional and exquisite spaces. From admiring her father's house-building skills at a young age to fueling her passion for architecture and boundless creativity, Lucia's journey has been nothing short of inspiring. Her artistry shines through in every project, as she curates thoughtful commercial spaces and homes, blending clean lines and opulent details, creating timeless, luxurious havens that embrace each client's unique preferences. Nancy Pineda is an accomplished strategic project manager with over two decades of experience in the corporate world, contributing her expertise to renowned Fortune 100 companies like American Express and JP Morgan & Chase Co and now a fintech company, Mobility Capital Finance (“MoCaFi”). Her profound knowledge encompasses business strategy, administration, operations, project, and change management. As a side hustle, Nancy is the driving force behind the business operations of Lucia Genao Interiors. Nancy's dedication knows no bounds; she fearlessly dives into hands-on work during installation periods, building furniture and skillfully ninja-chopping pillows! Recently, both Lucia and Nancy have relocated to North Carolina. Lucia, along with her husband and two children, enjoys creating family memories, exploring the outdoors, listening to music, and savoring delicious food. Meanwhile, Nancy finds joy in traveling, powerlifting, and trying out new culinary experiences. In this week’s episode, Nancy and Lucia share how they met, how they started a business together, and how they continue to uplift each other every single day. This episode is filled with a ton of fun anecdotes - including how Lucia proposed to her husband, and how Nancy became Luca’s business partner. These two prove that complete strangers can be as important to you as family. Check out Nancy and Lucia’s episode now. Keep up with Nancy and Lucia on their website and Instagram.  For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. To learn more about your ad choices visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Best friends for almost 12 years turned business partners for almost 2 years, Lucia and Nancy are trailblazing entrepreneurs in the interior design industry. Both 1st generation Latinas of Dominican descent, merged their backgrounds, career experience and love for creativity to create innovative and personalized design solutions.

Lucia Genao is the visionary founder and principal designer of Lucia Genao Interiors, a business she launched in 2022 after relocating from New York City. With nearly two decades of design expertise, this esteemed Fashion Institute of Technology alumna breathes life into functional and exquisite spaces. From admiring her father's house-building skills at a young age to fueling her passion for architecture and boundless creativity, Lucia's journey has been nothing short of inspiring. Her artistry shines through in every project, as she curates thoughtful commercial spaces and homes, blending clean lines and opulent details, creating timeless, luxurious havens that embrace each client's unique preferences.

Nancy Pineda is an accomplished strategic project manager with over two decades of experience in the corporate world, contributing her expertise to renowned Fortune 100 companies like American Express and JP Morgan & Chase Co and now a fintech company, Mobility Capital Finance (“MoCaFi”). Her profound knowledge encompasses business strategy, administration, operations, project, and change management. As a side hustle, Nancy is the driving force behind the business operations of Lucia Genao Interiors. Nancy's dedication knows no bounds; she fearlessly dives into hands-on work during installation periods, building furniture and skillfully ninja-chopping pillows!

Recently, both Lucia and Nancy have relocated to North Carolina. Lucia, along with her husband and two children, enjoys creating family memories, exploring the outdoors, listening to music, and savoring delicious food. Meanwhile, Nancy finds joy in traveling, powerlifting, and trying out new culinary experiences.

In this week’s episode, Nancy and Lucia share how they met, how they started a business together, and how they continue to uplift each other every single day. This episode is filled with a ton of fun anecdotes - including how Lucia proposed to her husband, and how Nancy became Luca’s business partner. These two prove that complete strangers can be as important to you as family. Check out Nancy and Lucia’s episode now.


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]]> 4621 Behind El Juan Bago with Michael Diaz Michael "Juan Bago" Diaz is a Dominican-American comedian born in New Rochelle, NY, and raised in Connecticut. Diaz started off with aspirations of becoming an actor before diving into sketch comedy. His goal of one day becoming an actor led him back to Washington Heights, NY, where his parents met and many family members still lived. In 2004, a friend connected him with the founder of the New York Latino Film Festival and he wrote and sold his first comedy feature. It sold out at the Latino Film Festival and he created a name for himself, [gained] the buzz. From there, he never looked back and has been an independent filmmaker in comedy ever since. In 2006, Diaz premiered "The Story of Juan Bago," a tale about an underachieving "loser" in his mid-20s who lives at home with his parents and "doesn't bathe very often.”  In addition to "Bago Briefs," Diaz recently launched a podcast titled "Translators" with cohost Jaime Fernandez. Comedians Michael Diaz & Jaime Fernandez are fed up with the representation of Latinos in mainstream media and literature. “The Translators” podcast, features the abundance of creative talent the Latin community has to offer that is often overlooked and misrepresented. Join Michael & Jaime as they uncover the passion, path, and process of each guest to reveal what has made them successful in their highly competitive fields and challenge the myths that come with Latinx stereotypes. Even though we’re speaking the same language, some people still need Translators!  In this week’s episode, Juan shares his experience writing and selling a comedy show as a Latino in the entertainment industry. As a kid, he had a hard time figuring out his identity. Growing up, he thought he was mulatto because he was black and white, and he learned he was Latino he was also shamed for his use of Spanglish. As an adult, Juan is more confident about his identity and who he is, no matter what anyone else has to say about it. He uses that certainty to create hilarious characters and uplift Latino creators in the industry. Check out this episode to hear more about the amazing work he’s doing in TV, podcasting, and beyond!  Keep up with Juan on his website and Instagram. For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. To learn more about your ad choices visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 30 Apr 2024 16:37:58 -0000 full Odalys Jasmine Michael "Juan Bago" Diaz is a Dominican-American comedian born in New Rochelle, NY, and raised in Connecticut. Diaz started off with aspirations of becoming an actor before diving into sketch comedy. His goal of one day becoming an actor led him back to Washington Heights, NY, where his parents met and many family members still lived. In 2004, a friend connected him with the founder of the New York Latino Film Festival and he wrote and sold his first comedy feature. It sold out at the Latino Film Festival and he created a name for himself, [gained] the buzz. From there, he never looked back and has been an independent filmmaker in comedy ever since. In 2006, Diaz premiered "The Story of Juan Bago," a tale about an underachieving "loser" in his mid-20s who lives at home with his parents and "doesn't bathe very often.”  In addition to "Bago Briefs," Diaz recently launched a podcast titled "Translators" with cohost Jaime Fernandez. Comedians Michael Diaz & Jaime Fernandez are fed up with the representation of Latinos in mainstream media and literature. “The Translators” podcast, features the abundance of creative talent the Latin community has to offer that is often overlooked and misrepresented. Join Michael & Jaime as they uncover the passion, path, and process of each guest to reveal what has made them successful in their highly competitive fields and challenge the myths that come with Latinx stereotypes. Even though we’re speaking the same language, some people still need Translators!  In this week’s episode, Juan shares his experience writing and selling a comedy show as a Latino in the entertainment industry. As a kid, he had a hard time figuring out his identity. Growing up, he thought he was mulatto because he was black and white, and he learned he was Latino he was also shamed for his use of Spanglish. As an adult, Juan is more confident about his identity and who he is, no matter what anyone else has to say about it. He uses that certainty to create hilarious characters and uplift Latino creators in the industry. Check out this episode to hear more about the amazing work he’s doing in TV, podcasting, and beyond!  Keep up with Juan on his website and Instagram. For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. To learn more about your ad choices visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Michael "Juan Bago" Diaz is a Dominican-American comedian born in New Rochelle, NY, and raised in Connecticut. Diaz started off with aspirations of becoming an actor before diving into sketch comedy. His goal of one day becoming an actor led him back to Washington Heights, NY, where his parents met and many family members still lived. In 2004, a friend connected him with the founder of the New York Latino Film Festival and he wrote and sold his first comedy feature. It sold out at the Latino Film Festival and he created a name for himself, [gained] the buzz. From there, he never looked back and has been an independent filmmaker in comedy ever since. In 2006, Diaz premiered "The Story of Juan Bago," a tale about an underachieving "loser" in his mid-20s who lives at home with his parents and "doesn't bathe very often.” 

In addition to "Bago Briefs," Diaz recently launched a podcast titled "Translators" with cohost Jaime Fernandez. Comedians Michael Diaz & Jaime Fernandez are fed up with the representation of Latinos in mainstream media and literature. “The Translators” podcast, features the abundance of creative talent the Latin community has to offer that is often overlooked and misrepresented. Join Michael & Jaime as they uncover the passion, path, and process of each guest to reveal what has made them successful in their highly competitive fields and challenge the myths that come with Latinx stereotypes. Even though we’re speaking the same language, some people still need Translators! 

In this week’s episode, Juan shares his experience writing and selling a comedy show as a Latino in the entertainment industry. As a kid, he had a hard time figuring out his identity. Growing up, he thought he was mulatto because he was black and white, and he learned he was Latino he was also shamed for his use of Spanglish. As an adult, Juan is more confident about his identity and who he is, no matter what anyone else has to say about it. He uses that certainty to create hilarious characters and uplift Latino creators in the industry. Check out this episode to hear more about the amazing work he’s doing in TV, podcasting, and beyond! 


Keep up with Juan on his website and Instagram.

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]]> 3521 Bilingual Mental Health with Juliana Londoño Juliana Londoño is a proud Latina, bilingual, and licensed mental health therapist in NJ. Her business focuses on the intersectionality of mental health and the Latino/BIPOC communities. Her mission is to bring awareness, education, and resources through various outlets. Juliana has served as a thought leader, keynote speaker, and podcast guest.  She has collaborated with #WeAllGrow Latina, LinkedIn News, and has been featured on Univision and NY Pix11 News. Juliana is a graduate of the Bank of America Women's Entrepreneurship Program at Cornell University. She is currently enrolled in the NASDAQ Entrepreneurship Program, The Milestone Circle. She is a community advocate and volunteers with America Needs You-NJ and Leading Young Women. During her free time, she enjoys figure skating, completing jigsaw puzzles, and spending time in nature.  In this week’s episode, Juliana shares her experience as a Colombian immigrant living in America and her work to destigmatize mental health resources in Latine communities. Growing up, she found strength in her mother’s resilience and tries to embody her “make a way, find a way” attitude in her everyday life. Her work focuses on addressing the cultural context that prevents the Latine community from seeking mental health help. Juliana hopes to provide safe spaces for her people so they can receive the support they deserve.  Keep up with Juliana on her website, Instagram, and LinkedIn. For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. To learn more about your ad choices visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 11 Apr 2024 12:51:35 -0000 full Odalys Jasmine Juliana Londoño is a proud Latina, bilingual, and licensed mental health therapist in NJ. Her business focuses on the intersectionality of mental health and the Latino/BIPOC communities. Her mission is to bring awareness, education, and resources through various outlets. Juliana has served as a thought leader, keynote speaker, and podcast guest.  She has collaborated with #WeAllGrow Latina, LinkedIn News, and has been featured on Univision and NY Pix11 News. Juliana is a graduate of the Bank of America Women's Entrepreneurship Program at Cornell University. She is currently enrolled in the NASDAQ Entrepreneurship Program, The Milestone Circle. She is a community advocate and volunteers with America Needs You-NJ and Leading Young Women. During her free time, she enjoys figure skating, completing jigsaw puzzles, and spending time in nature.  In this week’s episode, Juliana shares her experience as a Colombian immigrant living in America and her work to destigmatize mental health resources in Latine communities. Growing up, she found strength in her mother’s resilience and tries to embody her “make a way, find a way” attitude in her everyday life. Her work focuses on addressing the cultural context that prevents the Latine community from seeking mental health help. Juliana hopes to provide safe spaces for her people so they can receive the support they deserve.  Keep up with Juliana on her website, Instagram, and LinkedIn. For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. To learn more about your ad choices visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Juliana Londoño is a proud Latina, bilingual, and licensed mental health therapist in NJ. Her business focuses on the intersectionality of mental health and the Latino/BIPOC communities. Her mission is to bring awareness, education, and resources through various outlets. Juliana has served as a thought leader, keynote speaker, and podcast guest. 

She has collaborated with #WeAllGrow Latina, LinkedIn News, and has been featured on Univision and NY Pix11 News. Juliana is a graduate of the Bank of America Women's Entrepreneurship Program at Cornell University. She is currently enrolled in the NASDAQ Entrepreneurship Program, The Milestone Circle. She is a community advocate and volunteers with America Needs You-NJ and Leading Young Women. During her free time, she enjoys figure skating, completing jigsaw puzzles, and spending time in nature. 

In this week’s episode, Juliana shares her experience as a Colombian immigrant living in America and her work to destigmatize mental health resources in Latine communities. Growing up, she found strength in her mother’s resilience and tries to embody her “make a way, find a way” attitude in her everyday life. Her work focuses on addressing the cultural context that prevents the Latine community from seeking mental health help. Juliana hopes to provide safe spaces for her people so they can receive the support they deserve. 

Keep up with Juliana on her website, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com.


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]]> 3659 Bet on Yourself with Lex Borrero A prominent figure in the entertainment industry, Lex Borrero is known for his innovation, executive leadership, and advocacy for Latino culture. He gained recognition in Billboard's "40 under 40" in 2020 and "Latin Power Players" in 2023. His career includes collaborations with artists like J Balvin, Maroon 5, Bad Bunny, and Justin Bieber, resulting in over 500 million records sold worldwide and numerous Billboard Hot 100 hits. His career has spanned various roles in the music industry, culminating in his co-founding of NEON16 with producer Tainy in 2019. NEON16 evolved into a multi-faceted entertainment company with ventures in music, gaming, television, film, and live events, earning accolades as the most innovative music company by Fast Company in 2021. He also played a key role in NEON16's partnerships with the NFL, producing the "Por La Cultura Mixtape: Volume 1" in 2022. In 2023, he acquired ARRO Media, which became the AM16 agency, offering brand services at the intersection of music, culture, and entertainment. AM16 has worked with major brands, generating successful campaigns, and recently led a groundbreaking partnership with Red Bull USA and F1. His remarkable journey has been featured in notable publications, including Forbes, Billboard, Rolling Stone, Deadline, Adweek, Variety, CNN, The Hollywood Reporter, and The Wrap In this week’s episode, Lex tells us how being disruptive and taking chances turned him into an entertainment genius. He has built his career up to what it is today by focusing on empowering the Latino community and believing in the human nature of creativity. Listen to his episode to hear more about his amazing career and all the chisme about his amazing come-up.  Keep up with Lex on his Instagram and LinkedIn. For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. To learn more about your ad choices visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 01 Apr 2024 18:31:05 -0000 full Odalys Jasmine A prominent figure in the entertainment industry, Lex Borrero is known for his innovation, executive leadership, and advocacy for Latino culture. He gained recognition in Billboard's "40 under 40" in 2020 and "Latin Power Players" in 2023. His career includes collaborations with artists like J Balvin, Maroon 5, Bad Bunny, and Justin Bieber, resulting in over 500 million records sold worldwide and numerous Billboard Hot 100 hits. His career has spanned various roles in the music industry, culminating in his co-founding of NEON16 with producer Tainy in 2019. NEON16 evolved into a multi-faceted entertainment company with ventures in music, gaming, television, film, and live events, earning accolades as the most innovative music company by Fast Company in 2021. He also played a key role in NEON16's partnerships with the NFL, producing the "Por La Cultura Mixtape: Volume 1" in 2022. In 2023, he acquired ARRO Media, which became the AM16 agency, offering brand services at the intersection of music, culture, and entertainment. AM16 has worked with major brands, generating successful campaigns, and recently led a groundbreaking partnership with Red Bull USA and F1. His remarkable journey has been featured in notable publications, including Forbes, Billboard, Rolling Stone, Deadline, Adweek, Variety, CNN, The Hollywood Reporter, and The Wrap In this week’s episode, Lex tells us how being disruptive and taking chances turned him into an entertainment genius. He has built his career up to what it is today by focusing on empowering the Latino community and believing in the human nature of creativity. Listen to his episode to hear more about his amazing career and all the chisme about his amazing come-up.  Keep up with Lex on his Instagram and LinkedIn. For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. To learn more about your ad choices visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices A prominent figure in the entertainment industry, Lex Borrero is known for his innovation, executive leadership, and advocacy for Latino culture. He gained recognition in Billboard's "40 under 40" in 2020 and "Latin Power Players" in 2023. His career includes collaborations with artists like J Balvin, Maroon 5, Bad Bunny, and Justin Bieber, resulting in over 500 million records sold worldwide and numerous Billboard Hot 100 hits.

His career has spanned various roles in the music industry, culminating in his co-founding of NEON16 with producer Tainy in 2019. NEON16 evolved into a multi-faceted entertainment company with ventures in music, gaming, television, film, and live events, earning accolades as the most innovative music company by Fast Company in 2021. He also played a key role in NEON16's partnerships with the NFL, producing the "Por La Cultura Mixtape: Volume 1" in 2022.

In 2023, he acquired ARRO Media, which became the AM16 agency, offering brand services at the intersection of music, culture, and entertainment. AM16 has worked with major brands, generating successful campaigns, and recently led a groundbreaking partnership with Red Bull USA and F1. His remarkable journey has been featured in notable publications, including Forbes, Billboard, Rolling Stone, Deadline, Adweek, Variety, CNN, The Hollywood Reporter, and The Wrap

In this week’s episode, Lex tells us how being disruptive and taking chances turned him into an entertainment genius. He has built his career up to what it is today by focusing on empowering the Latino community and believing in the human nature of creativity. Listen to his episode to hear more about his amazing career and all the chisme about his amazing come-up. 

Keep up with Lex on his Instagram and LinkedIn.


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]]> 3041 Cultural Assimilation with Maria O'Hollearn Maria is here to help you craft a winning strategy that's not just a plan on paper but one that truly works. In her work, she draws from her experience at LinkedIn, Microsoft, and Apple, where she’s built strong relationships with CXO clients. She helps companies build their thought leadership on LinkedIn. She also supported individuals who want to elevate their brand on LinkedIn and position themselves as thought leaders. As a passionate Latina leader with over ten years in marketing and business development across various sectors, she’s learned a thing or two about solving problems and designing processes that scale. She thrives on building trusting relationships with her CXO customers and creating strategies that fuel growth.  In this week’s episode, Maria shares her incredibly inspiring journey to being true to herself no matter where she is. Throughout her life, she learned how to refuse to assimilate and care for herself in every environment. And that includes when she was an international ambassador for Venezuela, when she moved to Iceland with her new husband, and when she had to take her physical health seriously for the first time.  Listen to hear more about how she combated racism, whitewashing, and unrealistic expectations.  Keep up with Maria on her LinkedIn. For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. To learn more about your ad choices visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 10 Mar 2024 13:00:00 -0000 full Odalys Jasmine Maria is here to help you craft a winning strategy that's not just a plan on paper but one that truly works. In her work, she draws from her experience at LinkedIn, Microsoft, and Apple, where she’s built strong relationships with CXO clients. She helps companies build their thought leadership on LinkedIn. She also supported individuals who want to elevate their brand on LinkedIn and position themselves as thought leaders. As a passionate Latina leader with over ten years in marketing and business development across various sectors, she’s learned a thing or two about solving problems and designing processes that scale. She thrives on building trusting relationships with her CXO customers and creating strategies that fuel growth.  In this week’s episode, Maria shares her incredibly inspiring journey to being true to herself no matter where she is. Throughout her life, she learned how to refuse to assimilate and care for herself in every environment. And that includes when she was an international ambassador for Venezuela, when she moved to Iceland with her new husband, and when she had to take her physical health seriously for the first time.  Listen to hear more about how she combated racism, whitewashing, and unrealistic expectations.  Keep up with Maria on her LinkedIn. For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. To learn more about your ad choices visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Maria is here to help you craft a winning strategy that's not just a plan on paper but one that truly works. In her work, she draws from her experience at LinkedIn, Microsoft, and Apple, where she’s built strong relationships with CXO clients. She helps companies build their thought leadership on LinkedIn. She also supported individuals who want to elevate their brand on LinkedIn and position themselves as thought leaders.

As a passionate Latina leader with over ten years in marketing and business development across various sectors, she’s learned a thing or two about solving problems and designing processes that scale. She thrives on building trusting relationships with her CXO customers and creating strategies that fuel growth. 

In this week’s episode, Maria shares her incredibly inspiring journey to being true to herself no matter where she is. Throughout her life, she learned how to refuse to assimilate and care for herself in every environment. And that includes when she was an international ambassador for Venezuela, when she moved to Iceland with her new husband, and when she had to take her physical health seriously for the first time. 

Listen to hear more about how she combated racism, whitewashing, and unrealistic expectations. 

Keep up with Maria on her LinkedIn.

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]]> 5143 Break the Cycle with Dr. Mariel Buqué Dr. Mariel Buqué (pronounced like a bouquet of flowers) is a first-generation Black Dominican psychologist, a world-renowned intergenerational trauma expert, and the author of the bestselling book Break the Cycle: A Guide to Healing Intergenerational Trauma. Her mission is to help reduce the recurrence of Intergenerational ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) within communities of color. Dr. Buqué earned her doctoral degree in counseling psychology at Columbia University, where she also trained as a 3-year fellow in holistic mental health within Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC), an initiative that was backed by the United States Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). There, she offered culturally responsive mental health services across multiple specialty clinics, including Columbia Medical’s OB/GYN and Primary Care clinics. In this week’s episode, Mariel talks about the intergenerational trauma she has seen as an intergenerational trauma expert. With the help of her book Break the Cycle, she has been able to help people all over the world address the trauma that they have experienced and start healing. Tune in to hear more about her experience as a psychologist and how she has been healing the trauma within her own family as well as within others.  Keep up with Mariel on her website and her LinkedIn. For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. To learn more about your ad choices visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 03 Mar 2024 21:49:22 -0000 full Odalys Jasmine Dr. Mariel Buqué (pronounced like a bouquet of flowers) is a first-generation Black Dominican psychologist, a world-renowned intergenerational trauma expert, and the author of the bestselling book Break the Cycle: A Guide to Healing Intergenerational Trauma. Her mission is to help reduce the recurrence of Intergenerational ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) within communities of color. Dr. Buqué earned her doctoral degree in counseling psychology at Columbia University, where she also trained as a 3-year fellow in holistic mental health within Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC), an initiative that was backed by the United States Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). There, she offered culturally responsive mental health services across multiple specialty clinics, including Columbia Medical’s OB/GYN and Primary Care clinics. In this week’s episode, Mariel talks about the intergenerational trauma she has seen as an intergenerational trauma expert. With the help of her book Break the Cycle, she has been able to help people all over the world address the trauma that they have experienced and start healing. Tune in to hear more about her experience as a psychologist and how she has been healing the trauma within her own family as well as within others.  Keep up with Mariel on her website and her LinkedIn. For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. To learn more about your ad choices visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Dr. Mariel Buqué (pronounced like a bouquet of flowers) is a first-generation Black Dominican psychologist, a world-renowned intergenerational trauma expert, and the author of the bestselling book Break the Cycle: A Guide to Healing Intergenerational Trauma. Her mission is to help reduce the recurrence of Intergenerational ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) within communities of color.

Dr. Buqué earned her doctoral degree in counseling psychology at Columbia University, where she also trained as a 3-year fellow in holistic mental health within Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC), an initiative that was backed by the United States Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). There, she offered culturally responsive mental health services across multiple specialty clinics, including Columbia Medical’s OB/GYN and Primary Care clinics.

In this week’s episode, Mariel talks about the intergenerational trauma she has seen as an intergenerational trauma expert. With the help of her book Break the Cycle, she has been able to help people all over the world address the trauma that they have experienced and start healing. Tune in to hear more about her experience as a psychologist and how she has been healing the trauma within her own family as well as within others. 

Keep up with Mariel on her website and her LinkedIn.

For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com.


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]]> 3667 Power in Numbers with Elisa Hernandez Elisa Hernandez is a bilingual host, producer, editor, and 2x Emmy winner working in the greater Los Angeles area. She is currently the Los Angeles Dodgers stadium host and field producer for NBC/Telemundo Deportes covering Sunday Night Football. Elisa was previously the digital host, producer, and content strategist at NFL Network for the NFL's only U.S. Latino Instagram account El Snap NFL. After graduating from USC with her degree in digital journalism and interning with the NFL Network, Elisa joined their digital media team. In 2016, she worked for Spectrum SportsNet as a digital host and editor-in-chief for Dodgers Nation and as the in-arena host for the Los Angeles Lakers. Recently, her focus has been on creating Spanish content for the NFL, hosting their sole Latino-focused Instagram community in the country, and launching her sports podcast “Sports-Ish.” In this week’s episode, Elisa tells us about her journey towards sports journalism and how she stays true to her most authentic self while working in the sports industry. Growing up, she and her family were always outside playing sports. When she was old enough, her brother took her to a baseball game and she discovered that all wanted to do was talk to the players. From there, she knew she had to pursue sports journalism. In the field, Elisa prioritizes communication and supports the Latinx audience by providing Central American representation and translating the script that she reads on air.  Tune in to hear more of her incredible journey on the Hella Latin@ podcast. Keep up with Elisa on her website and her Instagram. For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. To learn more about your ad choices visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 21 Feb 2024 14:00:00 -0000 full Odalys Jasmine Elisa Hernandez is a bilingual host, producer, editor, and 2x Emmy winner working in the greater Los Angeles area. She is currently the Los Angeles Dodgers stadium host and field producer for NBC/Telemundo Deportes covering Sunday Night Football. Elisa was previously the digital host, producer, and content strategist at NFL Network for the NFL's only U.S. Latino Instagram account El Snap NFL. After graduating from USC with her degree in digital journalism and interning with the NFL Network, Elisa joined their digital media team. In 2016, she worked for Spectrum SportsNet as a digital host and editor-in-chief for Dodgers Nation and as the in-arena host for the Los Angeles Lakers. Recently, her focus has been on creating Spanish content for the NFL, hosting their sole Latino-focused Instagram community in the country, and launching her sports podcast “Sports-Ish.” In this week’s episode, Elisa tells us about her journey towards sports journalism and how she stays true to her most authentic self while working in the sports industry. Growing up, she and her family were always outside playing sports. When she was old enough, her brother took her to a baseball game and she discovered that all wanted to do was talk to the players. From there, she knew she had to pursue sports journalism. In the field, Elisa prioritizes communication and supports the Latinx audience by providing Central American representation and translating the script that she reads on air.  Tune in to hear more of her incredible journey on the Hella Latin@ podcast. Keep up with Elisa on her website and her Instagram. For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. To learn more about your ad choices visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Elisa Hernandez is a bilingual host, producer, editor, and 2x Emmy winner working in the greater Los Angeles area. She is currently the Los Angeles Dodgers stadium host and field producer for NBC/Telemundo Deportes covering Sunday Night Football. Elisa was previously the digital host, producer, and content strategist at NFL Network for the NFL's only U.S. Latino Instagram account El Snap NFL.

After graduating from USC with her degree in digital journalism and interning with the NFL Network, Elisa joined their digital media team. In 2016, she worked for Spectrum SportsNet as a digital host and editor-in-chief for Dodgers Nation and as the in-arena host for the Los Angeles Lakers. Recently, her focus has been on creating Spanish content for the NFL, hosting their sole Latino-focused Instagram community in the country, and launching her sports podcast “Sports-Ish.”

In this week’s episode, Elisa tells us about her journey towards sports journalism and how she stays true to her most authentic self while working in the sports industry. Growing up, she and her family were always outside playing sports. When she was old enough, her brother took her to a baseball game and she discovered that all wanted to do was talk to the players. From there, she knew she had to pursue sports journalism. In the field, Elisa prioritizes communication and supports the Latinx audience by providing Central American representation and translating the script that she reads on air. 

Tune in to hear more of her incredible journey on the Hella Latin@ podcast.

Keep up with Elisa on her website and her Instagram.

For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com.


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]]> 4519 Can I f*ck up in peace? with Jasmine Ruiz Jasmine Ruiz is a NYC-based comedian, writer, and content creator. With an extensive background in the entertainment industry, she has honed a diverse skill set including comedy, writing, and content creation. Her passion for storytelling and creativity allows her to create original and engaging content across all platforms. In her current projects, Jasmine has showcased a talent for captivating audiences - including over 100k followers across all her social media platforms. She recently got in touch with a producer who helped her produce a trailer for her dramedy and is manifesting its debut on HBO!  In this week’s episode, Jasmine opens up about what it’s like to be a first-generation cycle breaker. She talks about how hard it’s been putting up with people's criticisms of her to the point where she decided she does not care about anyone else’s opinions anymore. She is putting herself first and thriving while doing it. Even if that means being disruptive. Inspired by Issa Rae and the show Insecure, she produced her own special and it *will* be picked up by HBO (manifesting)! Follow her on Instagram for more updates about her newest project and everything else she has coming up.  Keep up with Jasmine on her website and her Instagram. For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. To learn more about your ad choices visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 14 Feb 2024 23:55:00 -0000 full Odalys Jasmine Jasmine Ruiz is a NYC-based comedian, writer, and content creator. With an extensive background in the entertainment industry, she has honed a diverse skill set including comedy, writing, and content creation. Her passion for storytelling and creativity allows her to create original and engaging content across all platforms. In her current projects, Jasmine has showcased a talent for captivating audiences - including over 100k followers across all her social media platforms. She recently got in touch with a producer who helped her produce a trailer for her dramedy and is manifesting its debut on HBO!  In this week’s episode, Jasmine opens up about what it’s like to be a first-generation cycle breaker. She talks about how hard it’s been putting up with people's criticisms of her to the point where she decided she does not care about anyone else’s opinions anymore. She is putting herself first and thriving while doing it. Even if that means being disruptive. Inspired by Issa Rae and the show Insecure, she produced her own special and it *will* be picked up by HBO (manifesting)! Follow her on Instagram for more updates about her newest project and everything else she has coming up.  Keep up with Jasmine on her website and her Instagram. For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. To learn more about your ad choices visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Jasmine Ruiz is a NYC-based comedian, writer, and content creator. With an extensive background in the entertainment industry, she has honed a diverse skill set including comedy, writing, and content creation. Her passion for storytelling and creativity allows her to create original and engaging content across all platforms.

In her current projects, Jasmine has showcased a talent for captivating audiences - including over 100k followers across all her social media platforms. She recently got in touch with a producer who helped her produce a trailer for her dramedy and is manifesting its debut on HBO! 

In this week’s episode, Jasmine opens up about what it’s like to be a first-generation cycle breaker. She talks about how hard it’s been putting up with people's criticisms of her to the point where she decided she does not care about anyone else’s opinions anymore. She is putting herself first and thriving while doing it. Even if that means being disruptive. Inspired by Issa Rae and the show Insecure, she produced her own special and it *will* be picked up by HBO (manifesting)! Follow her on Instagram for more updates about her newest project and everything else she has coming up. 

Keep up with Jasmine on her website and her Instagram.

For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com.


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]]> 3966 More Than Enough with Dulce Orozco Dulce Orozco is a Latina Immigrant Therapist and speaker who works with people of color and from immigrant families. She has over 17 years of experience in the mental health field and has dedicated her career to understanding the challenges people of color and from immigrant families go through that limit them from reaching their full potential. She assists women of color from immigrant families who are ready to work on their healing journey, see a new perspective, and change their relationship with themselves so they can create new realities that honor their uniqueness.  Because of her personal and professional experience working in private practice, community mental health, psychiatric hospitals, and counseling centers, she is fascinated by culture's role in mental health and how we perceive ourselves. As a result, she creates safe spaces to talk about complicated but critical topics. Her first language is Spanish and she is fluent in English and Portuguese. She is also a parent ambassador at Self Help Inc. Dulce was born and raised in Venezuela and has been living in Massachusetts since 2001. She has two young daughters who constantly remind her how to enjoy the present prioritizing play. She loves being a student, and she is usually learning something new. She has presented at Merrimack College, The Thrive Scholars Career and Leadership Conference, The Latina Summit, Dream Builders, GitLab, UMass Amherst, and Prospanica, among other places. Her work has been featured in El Mundo Boston, El Planeta, Authority Magazine, mic.com, and more. In this week’s episode, Dulce talks about the mental health industry in the United States and how Latinx people are affected by outdated policies. Her work focuses on making therapy accessible for everyone, despite the financial limitations of offering a luxury service. And while her name may be Dulce, she wants to be known as a rebel and a change-maker - which is exactly what she’s doing with her private practice.  Keep up with Dulce on her website and her Instagram. For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. To learn more about your ad choices visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 09 Jan 2024 18:00:00 -0000 full Odalys Jasmine Dulce Orozco is a Latina Immigrant Therapist and speaker who works with people of color and from immigrant families. She has over 17 years of experience in the mental health field and has dedicated her career to understanding the challenges people of color and from immigrant families go through that limit them from reaching their full potential. She assists women of color from immigrant families who are ready to work on their healing journey, see a new perspective, and change their relationship with themselves so they can create new realities that honor their uniqueness.  Because of her personal and professional experience working in private practice, community mental health, psychiatric hospitals, and counseling centers, she is fascinated by culture's role in mental health and how we perceive ourselves. As a result, she creates safe spaces to talk about complicated but critical topics. Her first language is Spanish and she is fluent in English and Portuguese. She is also a parent ambassador at Self Help Inc. Dulce was born and raised in Venezuela and has been living in Massachusetts since 2001. She has two young daughters who constantly remind her how to enjoy the present prioritizing play. She loves being a student, and she is usually learning something new. She has presented at Merrimack College, The Thrive Scholars Career and Leadership Conference, The Latina Summit, Dream Builders, GitLab, UMass Amherst, and Prospanica, among other places. Her work has been featured in El Mundo Boston, El Planeta, Authority Magazine, mic.com, and more. In this week’s episode, Dulce talks about the mental health industry in the United States and how Latinx people are affected by outdated policies. Her work focuses on making therapy accessible for everyone, despite the financial limitations of offering a luxury service. And while her name may be Dulce, she wants to be known as a rebel and a change-maker - which is exactly what she’s doing with her private practice.  Keep up with Dulce on her website and her Instagram. For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. To learn more about your ad choices visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Dulce Orozco is a Latina Immigrant Therapist and speaker who works with people of color and from immigrant families. She has over 17 years of experience in the mental health field and has dedicated her career to understanding the challenges people of color and from immigrant families go through that limit them from reaching their full potential.

She assists women of color from immigrant families who are ready to work on their healing journey, see a new perspective, and change their relationship with themselves so they can create new realities that honor their uniqueness. 

Because of her personal and professional experience working in private practice, community mental health, psychiatric hospitals, and counseling centers, she is fascinated by culture's role in mental health and how we perceive ourselves. As a result, she creates safe spaces to talk about complicated but critical topics. Her first language is Spanish and she is fluent in English and Portuguese. She is also a parent ambassador at Self Help Inc.

Dulce was born and raised in Venezuela and has been living in Massachusetts since 2001. She has two young daughters who constantly remind her how to enjoy the present prioritizing play. She loves being a student, and she is usually learning something new.

She has presented at Merrimack College, The Thrive Scholars Career and Leadership Conference, The Latina Summit, Dream Builders, GitLab, UMass Amherst, and Prospanica, among other places. Her work has been featured in El Mundo Boston, El Planeta, Authority Magazine, mic.com, and more.

In this week’s episode, Dulce talks about the mental health industry in the United States and how Latinx people are affected by outdated policies. Her work focuses on making therapy accessible for everyone, despite the financial limitations of offering a luxury service. And while her name may be Dulce, she wants to be known as a rebel and a change-maker - which is exactly what she’s doing with her private practice. 

Keep up with Dulce on her website and her Instagram.

For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com.

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]]> 3856 FARî: Representando Honduras en Urbano Latino FARî is a Honduran urban music artist, singer, writer, producer, and drummer still in his 20s. Being underrepresented in the Latino urban music scene, he hopes to bring his music and story to life by mixing his childhood favorites (rap, edm, rock, reggaeton) into unique tracks weaved in with his life experiences. In this week’s episode, FARî tells us all about his life as a successful musician, and how his work focuses on keeping our roots alive. He also tells us all the chisme regarding his new album that was just released, SAKURA, which tells a story of being unique and chasing your dreams. This first full-length album that shows his plethora of studied genres including rap, reggaeton, and everything from the 80s to the 2010s. He also explains how being in Honduras, his Latinidad and how other Latino artists have inspired him through his artistic process. Go check out FARÎ and listen to his new album, SAKURA. Lo rompió! Keep up with FARî on his Spotify and his Instagram. For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. To learn more about your ad choices visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 28 Dec 2023 19:41:00 -0000 full Odalys Jasmine FARî is a Honduran urban music artist, singer, writer, producer, and drummer still in his 20s. Being underrepresented in the Latino urban music scene, he hopes to bring his music and story to life by mixing his childhood favorites (rap, edm, rock, reggaeton) into unique tracks weaved in with his life experiences. In this week’s episode, FARî tells us all about his life as a successful musician, and how his work focuses on keeping our roots alive. He also tells us all the chisme regarding his new album that was just released, SAKURA, which tells a story of being unique and chasing your dreams. This first full-length album that shows his plethora of studied genres including rap, reggaeton, and everything from the 80s to the 2010s. He also explains how being in Honduras, his Latinidad and how other Latino artists have inspired him through his artistic process. Go check out FARÎ and listen to his new album, SAKURA. Lo rompió! Keep up with FARî on his Spotify and his Instagram. For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. To learn more about your ad choices visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices FARî is a Honduran urban music artist, singer, writer, producer, and drummer still in his 20s. Being underrepresented in the Latino urban music scene, he hopes to bring his music and story to life by mixing his childhood favorites (rap, edm, rock, reggaeton) into unique tracks weaved in with his life experiences.

In this week’s episode, FARî tells us all about his life as a successful musician, and how his work focuses on keeping our roots alive. He also tells us all the chisme regarding his new album that was just released, SAKURA, which tells a story of being unique and chasing your dreams. This first full-length album that shows his plethora of studied genres including rap, reggaeton, and everything from the 80s to the 2010s. He also explains how being in Honduras, his Latinidad and how other Latino artists have inspired him through his artistic process. Go check out FARÎ and listen to his new album, SAKURA. Lo rompió!

Keep up with FARî on his Spotify and his Instagram.

For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com.

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]]> 3499 Breaking Barriers with Andrea Navedo Andrea Navedo is a Bronx-born-and-raised Puerto Rican American actress best known for her role as Xiomara, a complex and genuine Latina on the CW’s Golden Globe-nominated television series 'Jane the Virgin.' Navedo received critical acclaim for her portrayal of Jane’s loving and outgoing mother. Navedo is the recipient of the Imagen Award for Best Supporting TV Actress, as well as the Elizabeth Peña Breakthrough Artist Award. She can currently be seen recurring in the ABC series 'A Million Little Things.' Navedo’s most recent film credits include Netflix’s 'Bright' opposite Will Smith and the indie films for Hulu 'Miguel Wants to Fight' & HBO Max’s 'B-Loved' coming Feb.14, 2023. Andrea Navedo didn’t see many positive portrayals of Latinas in the media growing up. So when she had the chance to play a starring role in Jane the Virgin as a complex, flawed, and genuine Latina single mother, she jumped at it. Now, she shares bits of her story of growing up in ‘da South Bronx—boogie down, burning”—to inspire young people who grew up like she did and who, after being counted out, still strive to succeed. Her book Our Otherness Is Our Strength: Wisdom from the Boogie Down Bronx is out now.  In this week's episode, Andrea tells us all about how she defied stereotypes and helped bring a well-rounded Latin character to Hollywood. After surviving the burning Bronx and pushing through stereotypical Latin rules, Andrea landed the role of the beloved Xiomara and changed how Latinos are perceived on American TV forever. Listen to hear an incredible story of strength, resilience, and manifestation. Keep up with Andrea on her website and her Instagram. For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. To learn more about your ad choices visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 15 Dec 2023 04:30:00 -0000 full Odalys Jasmine Andrea Navedo is a Bronx-born-and-raised Puerto Rican American actress best known for her role as Xiomara, a complex and genuine Latina on the CW’s Golden Globe-nominated television series 'Jane the Virgin.' Navedo received critical acclaim for her portrayal of Jane’s loving and outgoing mother. Navedo is the recipient of the Imagen Award for Best Supporting TV Actress, as well as the Elizabeth Peña Breakthrough Artist Award. She can currently be seen recurring in the ABC series 'A Million Little Things.' Navedo’s most recent film credits include Netflix’s 'Bright' opposite Will Smith and the indie films for Hulu 'Miguel Wants to Fight' & HBO Max’s 'B-Loved' coming Feb.14, 2023. Andrea Navedo didn’t see many positive portrayals of Latinas in the media growing up. So when she had the chance to play a starring role in Jane the Virgin as a complex, flawed, and genuine Latina single mother, she jumped at it. Now, she shares bits of her story of growing up in ‘da South Bronx—boogie down, burning”—to inspire young people who grew up like she did and who, after being counted out, still strive to succeed. Her book Our Otherness Is Our Strength: Wisdom from the Boogie Down Bronx is out now.  In this week's episode, Andrea tells us all about how she defied stereotypes and helped bring a well-rounded Latin character to Hollywood. After surviving the burning Bronx and pushing through stereotypical Latin rules, Andrea landed the role of the beloved Xiomara and changed how Latinos are perceived on American TV forever. Listen to hear an incredible story of strength, resilience, and manifestation. Keep up with Andrea on her website and her Instagram. For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. To learn more about your ad choices visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Andrea Navedo is a Bronx-born-and-raised Puerto Rican American actress best known for her role as Xiomara, a complex and genuine Latina on the CW’s Golden Globe-nominated television series 'Jane the Virgin.' Navedo received critical acclaim for her portrayal of Jane’s loving and outgoing mother. Navedo is the recipient of the Imagen Award for Best Supporting TV Actress, as well as the Elizabeth Peña Breakthrough Artist Award. She can currently be seen recurring in the ABC series 'A Million Little Things.' Navedo’s most recent film credits include Netflix’s 'Bright' opposite Will Smith and the indie films for Hulu 'Miguel Wants to Fight' & HBO Max’s 'B-Loved' coming Feb.14, 2023.

Andrea Navedo didn’t see many positive portrayals of Latinas in the media growing up. So when she had the chance to play a starring role in Jane the Virgin as a complex, flawed, and genuine Latina single mother, she jumped at it.

Now, she shares bits of her story of growing up in ‘da South Bronx—boogie down, burning”—to inspire young people who grew up like she did and who, after being counted out, still strive to succeed. Her book Our Otherness Is Our Strength: Wisdom from the Boogie Down Bronx is out now. 

In this week's episode, Andrea tells us all about how she defied stereotypes and helped bring a well-rounded Latin character to Hollywood. After surviving the burning Bronx and pushing through stereotypical Latin rules, Andrea landed the role of the beloved Xiomara and changed how Latinos are perceived on American TV forever. Listen to hear an incredible story of strength, resilience, and manifestation.

Keep up with Andrea on her website and her Instagram.

For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com.

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]]> 4103 Pura Vida y Poesia with Ruben Quesada Ruben Quesada 🇨🇷 is the editor of the award-winning anthology Latinx Poetics: Essays on the Art of Poetry (2022), a collection of original essays from poets of Latin American descent. His poetry collections are Jane/La Segua (2023, digital), Revelations (2018), and Next Extinct Mammal (2011). Ruben's writing was featured in Best American Poetry, Harvard Review, New York Times Magazine, American Poetry Review, Southern Review, TriQuarterly, and Pleiades. He has a history of consulting for notable organizations like the NEA, Illinois Humanities Council, NBCC, and Publishing Triangle Awards. He is an editor, writer, and advocate for diversity and inclusivity in the literary arts. In this episode, we delve into the vibrant world of Latinx poetry with Ruben Quesada, editor of the award-winning anthology "Latinx Poetics: Essays on the Art of Poetry" (2022). Ruben shares his unique journey, growing up in a household where Spanish was the primary language and where Chinese influences were seamlessly woven into their cultural fabric, thanks to their Chinese neighbors. We learn about Ruben's Costa Rican heritage, and how a trip to Costa Rica revealed how his Spanish had been shaped by the diverse linguistic tapestry around him. Keep up with Ruben on his website and on his Instagram.  For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 05 Dec 2023 03:53:00 -0000 full Odalys Jasmine Ruben Quesada 🇨🇷 is the editor of the award-winning anthology Latinx Poetics: Essays on the Art of Poetry (2022), a collection of original essays from poets of Latin American descent. His poetry collections are Jane/La Segua (2023, digital), Revelations (2018), and Next Extinct Mammal (2011). Ruben's writing was featured in Best American Poetry, Harvard Review, New York Times Magazine, American Poetry Review, Southern Review, TriQuarterly, and Pleiades. He has a history of consulting for notable organizations like the NEA, Illinois Humanities Council, NBCC, and Publishing Triangle Awards. He is an editor, writer, and advocate for diversity and inclusivity in the literary arts. In this episode, we delve into the vibrant world of Latinx poetry with Ruben Quesada, editor of the award-winning anthology "Latinx Poetics: Essays on the Art of Poetry" (2022). Ruben shares his unique journey, growing up in a household where Spanish was the primary language and where Chinese influences were seamlessly woven into their cultural fabric, thanks to their Chinese neighbors. We learn about Ruben's Costa Rican heritage, and how a trip to Costa Rica revealed how his Spanish had been shaped by the diverse linguistic tapestry around him. Keep up with Ruben on his website and on his Instagram.  For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Ruben Quesada 🇨🇷 is the editor of the award-winning anthology Latinx Poetics: Essays on the Art of Poetry (2022), a collection of original essays from poets of Latin American descent. His poetry collections are Jane/La Segua (2023, digital), Revelations (2018), and Next Extinct Mammal (2011).

Ruben's writing was featured in Best American Poetry, Harvard Review, New York Times Magazine, American Poetry Review, Southern Review, TriQuarterly, and Pleiades. He has a history of consulting for notable organizations like the NEA, Illinois Humanities Council, NBCC, and Publishing Triangle Awards. He is an editor, writer, and advocate for diversity and inclusivity in the literary arts.

In this episode, we delve into the vibrant world of Latinx poetry with Ruben Quesada, editor of the award-winning anthology "Latinx Poetics: Essays on the Art of Poetry" (2022). Ruben shares his unique journey, growing up in a household where Spanish was the primary language and where Chinese influences were seamlessly woven into their cultural fabric, thanks to their Chinese neighbors. We learn about Ruben's Costa Rican heritage, and how a trip to Costa Rica revealed how his Spanish had been shaped by the diverse linguistic tapestry around him.

Keep up with Ruben on his website and on his Instagram. 

For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com.

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]]> 2480 Raised in the Burning Bronx with Rosemary Rivera and Mario Menjivar Mario began his artistic career as an illustrator and designer and had a decade-long run with Disney during what is considered its second golden age of animation. His credits include The Lion King, Pocahontas, Atlantis, the Warner Bros film, and Looney Tunes Back in Action. He was an art director for independent animated features and is now a faculty instructor.  Rosemary was born and raised in the South Bronx and started her creative journey as a magazine writer and editor working at Telemundo and NBC, all while creating ideas on the side. This included developing content for animated movies and TV shows with Mario, and together they created this book called Myra and the Drawing Drama, one of their various collaborations which we'll talk a lot about in this episode today. In this week’s episode, Rosemary and Mario share their experiences as first-generation Latinx growing up in the Bronx, pursuing creative careers, and eventually creating a book together. Theirs is an incredible story of resilience and following their dreams. Both Rosemary and Mario have had a tough upbringing, but they were able to endure it all, become some of the best people in their fields, and become incredibly successful storytellers.  Keep up with Rosemary on her website and her LinkedIn. Keep up with Mario on his website and his LinkedIn. For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. To learn more about your ad choices visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 27 Nov 2023 06:39:00 -0000 full Odalys Jasmine Mario began his artistic career as an illustrator and designer and had a decade-long run with Disney during what is considered its second golden age of animation. His credits include The Lion King, Pocahontas, Atlantis, the Warner Bros film, and Looney Tunes Back in Action. He was an art director for independent animated features and is now a faculty instructor.  Rosemary was born and raised in the South Bronx and started her creative journey as a magazine writer and editor working at Telemundo and NBC, all while creating ideas on the side. This included developing content for animated movies and TV shows with Mario, and together they created this book called Myra and the Drawing Drama, one of their various collaborations which we'll talk a lot about in this episode today. In this week’s episode, Rosemary and Mario share their experiences as first-generation Latinx growing up in the Bronx, pursuing creative careers, and eventually creating a book together. Theirs is an incredible story of resilience and following their dreams. Both Rosemary and Mario have had a tough upbringing, but they were able to endure it all, become some of the best people in their fields, and become incredibly successful storytellers.  Keep up with Rosemary on her website and her LinkedIn. Keep up with Mario on his website and his LinkedIn. For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. To learn more about your ad choices visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mario began his artistic career as an illustrator and designer and had a decade-long run with Disney during what is considered its second golden age of animation. His credits include The Lion King, Pocahontas, Atlantis, the Warner Bros film, and Looney Tunes Back in Action. He was an art director for independent animated features and is now a faculty instructor. 

Rosemary was born and raised in the South Bronx and started her creative journey as a magazine writer and editor working at Telemundo and NBC, all while creating ideas on the side. This included developing content for animated movies and TV shows with Mario, and together they created this book called Myra and the Drawing Drama, one of their various collaborations which we'll talk a lot about in this episode today.

In this week’s episode, Rosemary and Mario share their experiences as first-generation Latinx growing up in the Bronx, pursuing creative careers, and eventually creating a book together. Theirs is an incredible story of resilience and following their dreams. Both Rosemary and Mario have had a tough upbringing, but they were able to endure it all, become some of the best people in their fields, and become incredibly successful storytellers. 

Keep up with Rosemary on her website and her LinkedIn.

Keep up with Mario on his website and his LinkedIn.

For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com.

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]]> 4305 First Gen Corporate with Luis Báez Luis Báez is an entrepreneur, sales executive, and unwavering optimist who's a little obsessed about helping you build a career and business you’re proud of. His pronouns are he, him, and él. His ability to build genuine trust and help people around him shine is why he's been recruited to work at some of the most influential companies in history — including LinkedIn, Google, Uber, and Tesla. Not bad for a First-Gen Nuyorican boy from the Bronx! No one taught him how to sell — putting himself out there is just what he's had to do to create the life he wanted. After closing over half a billion dollars in sales at Fortune 500 companies, she still had trouble putting himself out there confidently as an entrepreneur when he got started. Launching his own business was a totally new ball game, but by combining all the strategic thinking he learned working in Silicon Valley with his NYC hustle, he was finally able to figure out his formula for stacking sales. This system has helped him make some serious impact on the lives of the people he serves — and his own. In this week’s episode, Luis shares his experience as a gay Latino working in the hypercritical environment of corporate sales. Luis is very aware of the societal expectations placed on him - how machismo defines what kind of man he should be, and how he used to navigate code-switching to fit in. He worked tirelessly and in return, he only received a wobbly chair at the table. He soon realized he was not just keeping pace, but outperforming his peers. That’s when he decided to grow beyond his current employer, build his personal brand, and launch his own company.  Keep up with Luis on his website and his LinkedIn. For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. To learn more about your ad choices visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 16 Nov 2023 04:10:00 -0000 full Odalys Jasmine Luis Báez is an entrepreneur, sales executive, and unwavering optimist who's a little obsessed about helping you build a career and business you’re proud of. His pronouns are he, him, and él. His ability to build genuine trust and help people around him shine is why he's been recruited to work at some of the most influential companies in history — including LinkedIn, Google, Uber, and Tesla. Not bad for a First-Gen Nuyorican boy from the Bronx! No one taught him how to sell — putting himself out there is just what he's had to do to create the life he wanted. After closing over half a billion dollars in sales at Fortune 500 companies, she still had trouble putting himself out there confidently as an entrepreneur when he got started. Launching his own business was a totally new ball game, but by combining all the strategic thinking he learned working in Silicon Valley with his NYC hustle, he was finally able to figure out his formula for stacking sales. This system has helped him make some serious impact on the lives of the people he serves — and his own. In this week’s episode, Luis shares his experience as a gay Latino working in the hypercritical environment of corporate sales. Luis is very aware of the societal expectations placed on him - how machismo defines what kind of man he should be, and how he used to navigate code-switching to fit in. He worked tirelessly and in return, he only received a wobbly chair at the table. He soon realized he was not just keeping pace, but outperforming his peers. That’s when he decided to grow beyond his current employer, build his personal brand, and launch his own company.  Keep up with Luis on his website and his LinkedIn. For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. To learn more about your ad choices visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Luis Báez is an entrepreneur, sales executive, and unwavering optimist who's a little obsessed about helping you build a career and business you’re proud of. His pronouns are he, him, and él. His ability to build genuine trust and help people around him shine is why he's been recruited to work at some of the most influential companies in history — including LinkedIn, Google, Uber, and Tesla.

Not bad for a First-Gen Nuyorican boy from the Bronx! No one taught him how to sell — putting himself out there is just what he's had to do to create the life he wanted. After closing over half a billion dollars in sales at Fortune 500 companies, she still had trouble putting himself out there confidently as an entrepreneur when he got started.

Launching his own business was a totally new ball game, but by combining all the strategic thinking he learned working in Silicon Valley with his NYC hustle, he was finally able to figure out his formula for stacking sales. This system has helped him make some serious impact on the lives of the people he serves — and his own.

In this week’s episode, Luis shares his experience as a gay Latino working in the hypercritical environment of corporate sales. Luis is very aware of the societal expectations placed on him - how machismo defines what kind of man he should be, and how he used to navigate code-switching to fit in. He worked tirelessly and in return, he only received a wobbly chair at the table. He soon realized he was not just keeping pace, but outperforming his peers. That’s when he decided to grow beyond his current employer, build his personal brand, and launch his own company. 

Keep up with Luis on his website and his LinkedIn.

For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com.

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]]> 3624 I'm No Sellout with Maria Medrano How many of y'all are first gen corporate? This episode is for you! Today I'm talking to Maria Medrano, co-founder and CEO of Inspirame, a mission-driven organization dedicated to ending generational poverty through educational attainment. As a first-generation Mexican American and the first in her family to earn a high school or college degree, Maria has held strategic leadership roles spanning two decades at Google, Visa, and Cisco, to name a few, and has used her first gen superpowers to make big career moves Maria Medrano is a global bilingual Latina leader who has made a name for herself with an exceptional track record in managing multi-million to billion-dollar businesses with a focus on bottom-line growth, large-scale project plans, data-driven decision-making, and strategic partnerships. Her leadership style emphasizes supporting long-term growth, business continuity, process improvements, and transformations while ensuring business strategies are aligned with corporate objectives. Throughout her career, Maria has prioritized building a sense of community within corporate settings and bridging the gap between business strategies and community values. She firmly believes that sustainable success comes from aligning business objectives with community needs and has a proven track record of achieving this balance. Despite humble beginnings, Maria's accomplishments have been widely recognized. She has received numerous awards, including the YWCA Tribute to Women Emerging Leader Award, Top 100 Under 40 Diversity MBA, Silicon Valley 40 Under 40, and Top 50 Under 50. In this week’s episode, Maria shares her experience as a Latina making a difference in Corporate America. Corporate America can still present challenges for Latinos, but Maria's journey shows us that it's possible to navigate this space without losing ourselves. She is creating a community that is a beacon of hope for all Latinx in corporate spaces and is a living reminder that we can create our own paths and create our own success stories. Keep up with Maria on her LinkedIn and on Instagram @techoguide_.  For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. To learn more about your ad choices visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 08 Nov 2023 08:00:00 -0000 full Odalys Jasmine How many of y'all are first gen corporate? This episode is for you! Today I'm talking to Maria Medrano, co-founder and CEO of Inspirame, a mission-driven organization dedicated to ending generational poverty through educational attainment. As a first-generation Mexican American and the first in her family to earn a high school or college degree, Maria has held strategic leadership roles spanning two decades at Google, Visa, and Cisco, to name a few, and has used her first gen superpowers to make big career moves Maria Medrano is a global bilingual Latina leader who has made a name for herself with an exceptional track record in managing multi-million to billion-dollar businesses with a focus on bottom-line growth, large-scale project plans, data-driven decision-making, and strategic partnerships. Her leadership style emphasizes supporting long-term growth, business continuity, process improvements, and transformations while ensuring business strategies are aligned with corporate objectives. Throughout her career, Maria has prioritized building a sense of community within corporate settings and bridging the gap between business strategies and community values. She firmly believes that sustainable success comes from aligning business objectives with community needs and has a proven track record of achieving this balance. Despite humble beginnings, Maria's accomplishments have been widely recognized. She has received numerous awards, including the YWCA Tribute to Women Emerging Leader Award, Top 100 Under 40 Diversity MBA, Silicon Valley 40 Under 40, and Top 50 Under 50. In this week’s episode, Maria shares her experience as a Latina making a difference in Corporate America. Corporate America can still present challenges for Latinos, but Maria's journey shows us that it's possible to navigate this space without losing ourselves. She is creating a community that is a beacon of hope for all Latinx in corporate spaces and is a living reminder that we can create our own paths and create our own success stories. Keep up with Maria on her LinkedIn and on Instagram @techoguide_.  For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. To learn more about your ad choices visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices How many of y'all are first gen corporate? This episode is for you!

Today I'm talking to Maria Medrano, co-founder and CEO of Inspirame, a mission-driven organization dedicated to ending generational poverty through educational attainment. As a first-generation Mexican American and the first in her family to earn a high school or college degree, Maria has held strategic leadership roles spanning two decades at Google, Visa, and Cisco, to name a few, and has used her first gen superpowers to make big career moves

Maria Medrano is a global bilingual Latina leader who has made a name for herself with an exceptional track record in managing multi-million to billion-dollar businesses with a focus on bottom-line growth, large-scale project plans, data-driven decision-making, and strategic partnerships. Her leadership style emphasizes supporting long-term growth, business continuity, process improvements, and transformations while ensuring business strategies are aligned with corporate objectives.

Throughout her career, Maria has prioritized building a sense of community within corporate settings and bridging the gap between business strategies and community values. She firmly believes that sustainable success comes from aligning business objectives with community needs and has a proven track record of achieving this balance.

Despite humble beginnings, Maria's accomplishments have been widely recognized. She has received numerous awards, including the YWCA Tribute to Women Emerging Leader Award, Top 100 Under 40 Diversity MBA, Silicon Valley 40 Under 40, and Top 50 Under 50.

In this week’s episode, Maria shares her experience as a Latina making a difference in Corporate America. Corporate America can still present challenges for Latinos, but Maria's journey shows us that it's possible to navigate this space without losing ourselves. She is creating a community that is a beacon of hope for all Latinx in corporate spaces and is a living reminder that we can create our own paths and create our own success stories.

Keep up with Maria on her LinkedIn and on Instagram @techoguide_. 

For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com.

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]]> 3857 ¿De Dónde Eres? with Dominique Cordero Dominique Cordero 🇵🇷 is a Spanish Coach, salsa dancer, and world traveler. When she was twenty-three years old, she was working a soul-crushing “Corporate-America” job when she asked herself, “Is this it?” She felt lost, uninspired, and more than ready for a radical change. So that’s exactly what she did. In three months, she sold my car, broke her lease, packed her life into two suitcases, and boarded a plane to Barcelona, Spain. With that one-way ticket, she was off to live with a host family, work as an Au Pair, and pursue a long-time dream of living in a Spanish-speaking country. From there she was able to immerse herself in Spanish culture, learn how to speak the language fluently, and come home to show off her new skills to all her Spanish-speaking family members.  Her love of Spanish continues to gift her with cherished moments and treasured relationships. And that's why, a decade later, Dominique has devoted her time to helping adults—like you—unlock the habits and methods they need to confidently carry on a conversation in Spanish too. She wants her clients to experience the joy of actually living in Spanish, something that goes far beyond the superficial level of communication. In this week’s episode, Dominique shares how she transitioned into teaching Spanish full-time during the 2020 pandemic and doing it all online. As a proud Puerto Rican, Dominique shares her thoughts on the importance of preserving and celebrating the cultural legacy and communicating with our elders, including her grandfather who settled in the midwest and didn't have anyone to speak Spanish with for a long time.  Listen to hear more about how learning a language changed the course of Dominique’s life for the better! Keep up with Dominique on her website and on her Instagram.  For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 01 Nov 2023 12:00:00 -0000 full Odalys Jasmine Dominique Cordero 🇵🇷 is a Spanish Coach, salsa dancer, and world traveler. When she was twenty-three years old, she was working a soul-crushing “Corporate-America” job when she asked herself, “Is this it?” She felt lost, uninspired, and more than ready for a radical change. So that’s exactly what she did. In three months, she sold my car, broke her lease, packed her life into two suitcases, and boarded a plane to Barcelona, Spain. With that one-way ticket, she was off to live with a host family, work as an Au Pair, and pursue a long-time dream of living in a Spanish-speaking country. From there she was able to immerse herself in Spanish culture, learn how to speak the language fluently, and come home to show off her new skills to all her Spanish-speaking family members.  Her love of Spanish continues to gift her with cherished moments and treasured relationships. And that's why, a decade later, Dominique has devoted her time to helping adults—like you—unlock the habits and methods they need to confidently carry on a conversation in Spanish too. She wants her clients to experience the joy of actually living in Spanish, something that goes far beyond the superficial level of communication. In this week’s episode, Dominique shares how she transitioned into teaching Spanish full-time during the 2020 pandemic and doing it all online. As a proud Puerto Rican, Dominique shares her thoughts on the importance of preserving and celebrating the cultural legacy and communicating with our elders, including her grandfather who settled in the midwest and didn't have anyone to speak Spanish with for a long time.  Listen to hear more about how learning a language changed the course of Dominique’s life for the better! Keep up with Dominique on her website and on her Instagram.  For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Dominique Cordero 🇵🇷 is a Spanish Coach, salsa dancer, and world traveler. When she was twenty-three years old, she was working a soul-crushing “Corporate-America” job when she asked herself, “Is this it?” She felt lost, uninspired, and more than ready for a radical change. So that’s exactly what she did. In three months, she sold my car, broke her lease, packed her life into two suitcases, and boarded a plane to Barcelona, Spain. With that one-way ticket, she was off to live with a host family, work as an Au Pair, and pursue a long-time dream of living in a Spanish-speaking country. From there she was able to immerse herself in Spanish culture, learn how to speak the language fluently, and come home to show off her new skills to all her Spanish-speaking family members. 

Her love of Spanish continues to gift her with cherished moments and treasured relationships. And that's why, a decade later, Dominique has devoted her time to helping adults—like you—unlock the habits and methods they need to confidently carry on a conversation in Spanish too. She wants her clients to experience the joy of actually living in Spanish, something that goes far beyond the superficial level of communication.

In this week’s episode, Dominique shares how she transitioned into teaching Spanish full-time during the 2020 pandemic and doing it all online. As a proud Puerto Rican, Dominique shares her thoughts on the importance of preserving and celebrating the cultural legacy and communicating with our elders, including her grandfather who settled in the midwest and didn't have anyone to speak Spanish with for a long time. 

Listen to hear more about how learning a language changed the course of Dominique’s life for the better!

Keep up with Dominique on her website and on her Instagram. 

For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com.


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]]> 2725 Just a Little Different with Wendy Amara Wendy Amara is a proud Guatamalan with Mayan roots and has spent her time as a transformational Strategy Coach, Speaker, Trainer, and Best Selling Author. She has coached thousands of people over the past twelve years and helped them achieve very powerful goals for their lives. Her results-oriented, no-holding-back approach opens up new possibilities for her clients and has them stay accountable for producing extraordinary results. She has coached many prominent individuals including numerous CEOs of large companies and high positioned appointed and elected officials. She supports all her clients in gaining more clarity, connecting to their vision, and developing a plan of action for their lives that will skyrocket them to their goals. Wendy’s wish for every client is that they live a life they are excited about and proud of! She has worked for numerous transformational companies specializing in ontological coaching, result-oriented coaching, and leadership principles. In this week’s episode, we find out how Wendy became a coach way before it was popular. She found out about coaching before Facebook was even a thing! And while undergoing life coaching to find solutions for her ADHD, she found herself wanting to try coaching for herself and support others in her community. She worked with businesses, consulted with others, and even earned her coaching certification to specifically support people with ADHD. Her goal is to get every one of her clients to trust in themselves and learn the tools they need to be the best version of themselves.  Keep up with Wendy on her website and on her LinkedIn. Listen to her podcast Yes Mujer Build It here.  For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 24 Oct 2023 16:25:00 -0000 full Odalys Jasmine Wendy Amara is a proud Guatamalan with Mayan roots and has spent her time as a transformational Strategy Coach, Speaker, Trainer, and Best Selling Author. She has coached thousands of people over the past twelve years and helped them achieve very powerful goals for their lives. Her results-oriented, no-holding-back approach opens up new possibilities for her clients and has them stay accountable for producing extraordinary results. She has coached many prominent individuals including numerous CEOs of large companies and high positioned appointed and elected officials. She supports all her clients in gaining more clarity, connecting to their vision, and developing a plan of action for their lives that will skyrocket them to their goals. Wendy’s wish for every client is that they live a life they are excited about and proud of! She has worked for numerous transformational companies specializing in ontological coaching, result-oriented coaching, and leadership principles. In this week’s episode, we find out how Wendy became a coach way before it was popular. She found out about coaching before Facebook was even a thing! And while undergoing life coaching to find solutions for her ADHD, she found herself wanting to try coaching for herself and support others in her community. She worked with businesses, consulted with others, and even earned her coaching certification to specifically support people with ADHD. Her goal is to get every one of her clients to trust in themselves and learn the tools they need to be the best version of themselves.  Keep up with Wendy on her website and on her LinkedIn. Listen to her podcast Yes Mujer Build It here.  For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wendy Amara is a proud Guatamalan with Mayan roots and has spent her time as a transformational Strategy Coach, Speaker, Trainer, and Best Selling Author. She has coached thousands of people over the past twelve years and helped them achieve very powerful goals for their lives. Her results-oriented, no-holding-back approach opens up new possibilities for her clients and has them stay accountable for producing extraordinary results. She has coached many prominent individuals including numerous CEOs of large companies and high positioned appointed and elected officials. She supports all her clients in gaining more clarity, connecting to their vision, and developing a plan of action for their lives that will skyrocket them to their goals.

Wendy’s wish for every client is that they live a life they are excited about and proud of! She has worked for numerous transformational companies specializing in ontological coaching, result-oriented coaching, and leadership principles.

In this week’s episode, we find out how Wendy became a coach way before it was popular. She found out about coaching before Facebook was even a thing! And while undergoing life coaching to find solutions for her ADHD, she found herself wanting to try coaching for herself and support others in her community. She worked with businesses, consulted with others, and even earned her coaching certification to specifically support people with ADHD. Her goal is to get every one of her clients to trust in themselves and learn the tools they need to be the best version of themselves. 

Keep up with Wendy on her website and on her LinkedIn. Listen to her podcast Yes Mujer Build It here. 

For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com.

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]]> 3620 Empowered, Equipped, and Invited with Melissa Vela-Williams Melissa Vela-Williamson, APR is an internationally recognized and accredited award-winning public relations expert, author, and national columnist with two decades of general market and multicultural integrated marketing communications experience in agency, corporate, and nonprofit settings. Today, she serves clients as the Chief Communication Architect of her own boutique firm, MVW Communications. Melissa is a 360° integrated marketing communicator but has expertise and accreditation in public relations. As a unique attribute, Melissa has worked in internal communications and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) for a corporation during her career. She is one of only 5,000 PR professionals around the world with the “APR” distinction and recently earned her accreditation as a Certified Diversity Professional. Her inclusive PR point of view influences any communication challenge she tackles. In this week’s episode, we talk about Melissa‘s journey into the PR industry. Latinas make up only about 10% of the PR industry and the industry itself tends to favor white men and women more than any other race. And while these facts are discouraging, Melissa has pushed through, taking her nonlinear career journey and creating the amazing PR business that she has today. Listen to find out how she pushed through all her doubts, and became the representation that she wanted to see for herself.  Keep up with Melissa on his website and on his LinkedIn.  For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 10 Oct 2023 14:00:00 -0000 full Odalys Jasmine Melissa Vela-Williamson, APR is an internationally recognized and accredited award-winning public relations expert, author, and national columnist with two decades of general market and multicultural integrated marketing communications experience in agency, corporate, and nonprofit settings. Today, she serves clients as the Chief Communication Architect of her own boutique firm, MVW Communications. Melissa is a 360° integrated marketing communicator but has expertise and accreditation in public relations. As a unique attribute, Melissa has worked in internal communications and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) for a corporation during her career. She is one of only 5,000 PR professionals around the world with the “APR” distinction and recently earned her accreditation as a Certified Diversity Professional. Her inclusive PR point of view influences any communication challenge she tackles. In this week’s episode, we talk about Melissa‘s journey into the PR industry. Latinas make up only about 10% of the PR industry and the industry itself tends to favor white men and women more than any other race. And while these facts are discouraging, Melissa has pushed through, taking her nonlinear career journey and creating the amazing PR business that she has today. Listen to find out how she pushed through all her doubts, and became the representation that she wanted to see for herself.  Keep up with Melissa on his website and on his LinkedIn.  For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Melissa Vela-Williamson, APR is an internationally recognized and accredited award-winning public relations expert, author, and national columnist with two decades of general market and multicultural integrated marketing communications experience in agency, corporate, and nonprofit settings.

Today, she serves clients as the Chief Communication Architect of her own boutique firm, MVW Communications. Melissa is a 360° integrated marketing communicator but has expertise and accreditation in public relations. As a unique attribute, Melissa has worked in internal communications and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) for a corporation during her career. She is one of only 5,000 PR professionals around the world with the “APR” distinction and recently earned her accreditation as a Certified Diversity Professional. Her inclusive PR point of view influences any communication challenge she tackles.

In this week’s episode, we talk about Melissa‘s journey into the PR industry. Latinas make up only about 10% of the PR industry and the industry itself tends to favor white men and women more than any other race. And while these facts are discouraging, Melissa has pushed through, taking her nonlinear career journey and creating the amazing PR business that she has today. Listen to find out how she pushed through all her doubts, and became the representation that she wanted to see for herself. 

Keep up with Melissa on his website and on his LinkedIn. 

For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com.

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]]> 3676 Undocumented, Shot, and Fatherless with Christian Martinez Christian Martinez has made significant contributions to his community through his leadership skills, visionary approach, and commitment to education. He co-founded Latitude High, a charter school that focuses on community engagement, personalized learning, and project-based learning. His efforts have served as a prototype for other educational institutions nationwide, inspiring a fresh wave of enthusiastic and committed young leaders who aspire to effect positive change in their localities. In addition to his contributions to education, Martinez's dedication to elevating the voices and narratives of marginalized groups inspired him to establish Noxhegalactia, a magazine and podcast platform that empowers individuals to share their stories and bring attention to the challenges facing their communities. By creating Noxhegalactia, Martinez has fostered an environment in which people are empowered to express themselves and effect change in their communities. In this episode, we dive into Christian’s incredible story of resilience and strength. Christian went from crossing the border with his family as a child to owning and designing his own charter school. He grew up in a working-class neighborhood, trying to stick together with the other immigrant kids to make friends, and watching his mom go back and forth over the border to protect her family members. When his father died he knew he had to provide for his mother. And so he set a goal, made it, and set another goal, until he became the successful man that he is today.  Keep up with Christian on his website and on his LinkedIn.  For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 04 Oct 2023 13:58:00 -0000 full Odalys Jasmine Christian Martinez has made significant contributions to his community through his leadership skills, visionary approach, and commitment to education. He co-founded Latitude High, a charter school that focuses on community engagement, personalized learning, and project-based learning. His efforts have served as a prototype for other educational institutions nationwide, inspiring a fresh wave of enthusiastic and committed young leaders who aspire to effect positive change in their localities. In addition to his contributions to education, Martinez's dedication to elevating the voices and narratives of marginalized groups inspired him to establish Noxhegalactia, a magazine and podcast platform that empowers individuals to share their stories and bring attention to the challenges facing their communities. By creating Noxhegalactia, Martinez has fostered an environment in which people are empowered to express themselves and effect change in their communities. In this episode, we dive into Christian’s incredible story of resilience and strength. Christian went from crossing the border with his family as a child to owning and designing his own charter school. He grew up in a working-class neighborhood, trying to stick together with the other immigrant kids to make friends, and watching his mom go back and forth over the border to protect her family members. When his father died he knew he had to provide for his mother. And so he set a goal, made it, and set another goal, until he became the successful man that he is today.  Keep up with Christian on his website and on his LinkedIn.  For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Christian Martinez has made significant contributions to his community through his leadership skills, visionary approach, and commitment to education. He co-founded Latitude High, a charter school that focuses on community engagement, personalized learning, and project-based learning. His efforts have served as a prototype for other educational institutions nationwide, inspiring a fresh wave of enthusiastic and committed young leaders who aspire to effect positive change in their localities.

In addition to his contributions to education, Martinez's dedication to elevating the voices and narratives of marginalized groups inspired him to establish Noxhegalactia, a magazine and podcast platform that empowers individuals to share their stories and bring attention to the challenges facing their communities. By creating Noxhegalactia, Martinez has fostered an environment in which people are empowered to express themselves and effect change in their communities.

In this episode, we dive into Christian’s incredible story of resilience and strength. Christian went from crossing the border with his family as a child to owning and designing his own charter school. He grew up in a working-class neighborhood, trying to stick together with the other immigrant kids to make friends, and watching his mom go back and forth over the border to protect her family members. When his father died he knew he had to provide for his mother. And so he set a goal, made it, and set another goal, until he became the successful man that he is today. 

Keep up with Christian on his website and on his LinkedIn. 

For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com.

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]]> 2663 No Time to Stop with Natalia Gaitan Natalia Gaitan is a Colombian immigrant who walked out of her wildly successful corporate design job (working with multiple, global brands like JCPenney and T.J. Maxx) and into freedom, joy, and a life of purpose. There was a lot of fear, uncertainty, planning, sleepless nights, and more than a few curse words between her corporate exit and fulfilling her purpose as a branding and design business owner. But at the end of the day, her growth had a limit. She was missing true connection and didn’t feel like she was making a difference in people’s lives. Natalia knew she was meant for more. She was ready to make a bigger impact and build a powerful legacy. Natalia and her company Power Up Brand + Design creates brand and website design for passionate creatives who are ready to stand out online and make a bigger impact.  In this episode, you'll hear about Natalia Gaitan’s journey to pursue fashion and design in the United States, creating her company while being furloughed due to Covid, and how she raises her first-generation kids to lead a more fulfilling life.  Keep up with Natalia on her website and on her Instagram.  For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 21 Sep 2023 20:11:00 -0000 full Odalys Jasmine Natalia Gaitan is a Colombian immigrant who walked out of her wildly successful corporate design job (working with multiple, global brands like JCPenney and T.J. Maxx) and into freedom, joy, and a life of purpose. There was a lot of fear, uncertainty, planning, sleepless nights, and more than a few curse words between her corporate exit and fulfilling her purpose as a branding and design business owner. But at the end of the day, her growth had a limit. She was missing true connection and didn’t feel like she was making a difference in people’s lives. Natalia knew she was meant for more. She was ready to make a bigger impact and build a powerful legacy. Natalia and her company Power Up Brand + Design creates brand and website design for passionate creatives who are ready to stand out online and make a bigger impact.  In this episode, you'll hear about Natalia Gaitan’s journey to pursue fashion and design in the United States, creating her company while being furloughed due to Covid, and how she raises her first-generation kids to lead a more fulfilling life.  Keep up with Natalia on her website and on her Instagram.  For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Natalia Gaitan is a Colombian immigrant who walked out of her wildly successful corporate design job (working with multiple, global brands like JCPenney and T.J. Maxx) and into freedom, joy, and a life of purpose. There was a lot of fear, uncertainty, planning, sleepless nights, and more than a few curse words between her corporate exit and fulfilling her purpose as a branding and design business owner. But at the end of the day, her growth had a limit. She was missing true connection and didn’t feel like she was making a difference in people’s lives. Natalia knew she was meant for more. She was ready to make a bigger impact and build a powerful legacy. Natalia and her company Power Up Brand + Design creates brand and website design for passionate creatives who are ready to stand out online and make a bigger impact. 

In this episode, you'll hear about Natalia Gaitan’s journey to pursue fashion and design in the United States, creating her company while being furloughed due to Covid, and how she raises her first-generation kids to lead a more fulfilling life. 

Keep up with Natalia on her website and on her Instagram. 

For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com.

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]]> 2544 The Many 'Firsts' with Hector Terrero Today you'll hear from Hector Terrero. In this episode, he shares his story of coming from the Dominican Republic, being first-generation, landing his dream job at Apple, and becoming a tech entrepreneur. You'll also hear about his journey in creating and scaling Moneda App which happened while on a trip home to DR. With Moneda, his goal is to create economic prosperity for users within Latin America, starting with Dominican Republic. From shopping at Payless, to being bullied in school, to growing up in The Bronx and now traveling the world, wearing the freshest kicks, and building a business... he’s here to talk all about navigating the many firsts. Update: after 7 years of being one of the few Latino engineers working at one of the biggest companies in the world, Hector is onto another first. Connect with him on LinkedIn to follow more of his journey! For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 10 Sep 2023 16:56:00 -0000 full Odalys Jasmine Today you'll hear from Hector Terrero. In this episode, he shares his story of coming from the Dominican Republic, being first-generation, landing his dream job at Apple, and becoming a tech entrepreneur. You'll also hear about his journey in creating and scaling Moneda App which happened while on a trip home to DR. With Moneda, his goal is to create economic prosperity for users within Latin America, starting with Dominican Republic. From shopping at Payless, to being bullied in school, to growing up in The Bronx and now traveling the world, wearing the freshest kicks, and building a business... he’s here to talk all about navigating the many firsts. Update: after 7 years of being one of the few Latino engineers working at one of the biggest companies in the world, Hector is onto another first. Connect with him on LinkedIn to follow more of his journey! For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Today you'll hear from Hector Terrero. In this episode, he shares his story of coming from the Dominican Republic, being first-generation, landing his dream job at Apple, and becoming a tech entrepreneur. You'll also hear about his journey in creating and scaling Moneda App which happened while on a trip home to DR. With Moneda, his goal is to create economic prosperity for users within Latin America, starting with Dominican Republic.

From shopping at Payless, to being bullied in school, to growing up in The Bronx and now traveling the world, wearing the freshest kicks, and building a business... he’s here to talk all about navigating the many firsts. Update: after 7 years of being one of the few Latino engineers working at one of the biggest companies in the world, Hector is onto another first. Connect with him on LinkedIn to follow more of his journey!

For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com.

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]]> 5456 Nopalera: Self-Funded, Community-Inspired with Sandra Velasquez Sandra Velasquez is the Mexican-American founder of Nopalera, an iconic and culture forward Bath & Body brand that celebrates and elevates Latino culture and Latinx goods. Sandra launched Nopalera in the middle of the pandemic from her Brooklyn apartment with no outside funding or savings while working as a CPG sales & distribution manager in New York City. The brand attracted dream retailers like Nordstrom, Credo, Free People, and over 350 influential boutiques nationwide in its first full year and has been featured on NBC's The Today Show, Telemundo, and over sixty national publications. She is the winner of the Valde Latinx Entrepreneur Grant, the Clean Beauty Summer School Pitch Grant, a finalist for the Black Ambition Prize, and won Latino Start-Up of the year at the L’attitude Match Up Conference. She is in this year’s Cosmopolitan x Undivided New C Suite and is currently participating in the Stanford LBAN Cohort 14 and True Beauty Ventures Bridge Mentorship Program. She raised 2.7 Million in her oversubscribed seed round in preparation for partnering with a national beauty retailer. Additionally, Velasquez hosts The Nopalera Podcast which chronicles her journey of building her brand in real time while sharing the stories of others in her community to inspire other entrepreneurs. In her spare time, she mentors other Latina founders. In this episode, you'll hear about Sandra's journey in creating Nopalera, becoming a full-time entrepreneur, and staying true to her roots. For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 16 Aug 2023 03:55:00 -0000 full Odalys Jasmine Sandra Velasquez is the Mexican-American founder of Nopalera, an iconic and culture forward Bath & Body brand that celebrates and elevates Latino culture and Latinx goods. Sandra launched Nopalera in the middle of the pandemic from her Brooklyn apartment with no outside funding or savings while working as a CPG sales & distribution manager in New York City. The brand attracted dream retailers like Nordstrom, Credo, Free People, and over 350 influential boutiques nationwide in its first full year and has been featured on NBC's The Today Show, Telemundo, and over sixty national publications. She is the winner of the Valde Latinx Entrepreneur Grant, the Clean Beauty Summer School Pitch Grant, a finalist for the Black Ambition Prize, and won Latino Start-Up of the year at the L’attitude Match Up Conference. She is in this year’s Cosmopolitan x Undivided New C Suite and is currently participating in the Stanford LBAN Cohort 14 and True Beauty Ventures Bridge Mentorship Program. She raised 2.7 Million in her oversubscribed seed round in preparation for partnering with a national beauty retailer. Additionally, Velasquez hosts The Nopalera Podcast which chronicles her journey of building her brand in real time while sharing the stories of others in her community to inspire other entrepreneurs. In her spare time, she mentors other Latina founders. In this episode, you'll hear about Sandra's journey in creating Nopalera, becoming a full-time entrepreneur, and staying true to her roots. For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sandra Velasquez is the Mexican-American founder of Nopalera, an iconic and culture forward Bath & Body brand that celebrates and elevates Latino culture and Latinx goods. Sandra launched Nopalera in the middle of the pandemic from her Brooklyn apartment with no outside funding or savings while working as a CPG sales & distribution manager in New York City. The brand attracted dream retailers like Nordstrom, Credo, Free People, and over 350 influential boutiques nationwide in its first full year and has been featured on NBC's The Today Show, Telemundo, and over sixty national publications. She is the winner of the Valde Latinx Entrepreneur Grant, the Clean Beauty Summer School Pitch Grant, a finalist for the Black Ambition Prize, and won Latino Start-Up of the year at the L’attitude Match Up Conference. She is in this year’s Cosmopolitan x Undivided New C Suite and is currently participating in the Stanford LBAN Cohort 14 and True Beauty Ventures Bridge Mentorship Program. She raised 2.7 Million in her oversubscribed seed round in preparation for partnering with a national beauty retailer. Additionally, Velasquez hosts The Nopalera Podcast which chronicles her journey of building her brand in real time while sharing the stories of others in her community to inspire other entrepreneurs. In her spare time, she mentors other Latina founders.

In this episode, you'll hear about Sandra's journey in creating Nopalera, becoming a full-time entrepreneur, and staying true to her roots.

For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com.

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]]> 2493 I Don't Belong in The Kitchen with Jeniree Flores Dr. Jeniree Flores is a Venezuelan immigrant and began her industry polymer chemistry career by performing a variety of roles in technical service, innovation, product development, and marketing. She has experience in several different industries, including chemicals for coatings, oil and gas, and personal care; as well additive manufacturing or 3D printing. Throughout her career, she was worked at various chemical companies, including BASF, REM Surface Engineer and now, Arxada where she serves as the Global Marketing Manager for Energy. Dr. Flores is the author of a patent and of more than half a dozen peer-review publications. Pero like, being a Latina chemist isn't easy. In this episode, you’ll hear about Jeniree’s experience being an immigrant, navigating her career as a brown woman, and ultimately what led her in choosing herself when experiencing a toxic workplace. Check out her podcast Latinx Can to hear more amazing stories about our community, by our community. For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 07 Aug 2023 21:49:00 -0000 full Odalys Jasmine Dr. Jeniree Flores is a Venezuelan immigrant and began her industry polymer chemistry career by performing a variety of roles in technical service, innovation, product development, and marketing. She has experience in several different industries, including chemicals for coatings, oil and gas, and personal care; as well additive manufacturing or 3D printing. Throughout her career, she was worked at various chemical companies, including BASF, REM Surface Engineer and now, Arxada where she serves as the Global Marketing Manager for Energy. Dr. Flores is the author of a patent and of more than half a dozen peer-review publications. Pero like, being a Latina chemist isn't easy. In this episode, you’ll hear about Jeniree’s experience being an immigrant, navigating her career as a brown woman, and ultimately what led her in choosing herself when experiencing a toxic workplace. Check out her podcast Latinx Can to hear more amazing stories about our community, by our community. For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Dr. Jeniree Flores is a Venezuelan immigrant and began her industry polymer chemistry career by performing a variety of roles in technical service, innovation, product development, and marketing.

She has experience in several different industries, including chemicals for coatings, oil and gas, and personal care; as well additive manufacturing or 3D printing. Throughout her career, she was worked at various chemical companies, including BASF, REM Surface Engineer and now, Arxada where she serves as the Global Marketing Manager for Energy. Dr. Flores is the author of a patent and of more than half a dozen peer-review publications.

Pero like, being a Latina chemist isn't easy.

In this episode, you’ll hear about Jeniree’s experience being an immigrant, navigating her career as a brown woman, and ultimately what led her in choosing herself when experiencing a toxic workplace. Check out her podcast Latinx Can to hear more amazing stories about our community, by our community.

For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com.

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]]> 4437 Somos Canaleros y Hablamos Español with Yovy Daniels Yovy Daniels, Panamanian West Indian Afro-descendant. Professionally she's known as a former TV corporate broadcast media planner who worked in the U.S. Spanish-speaking/LATAM division for networks like FOX, SONY, RCNTV, and Univision. She continues to propel her innovative skills from broadcaster to podcaster with new ventures into public speaking and blogging. She is now the host and creator of Chombita Chronicles podcast where she highlights the Afro-Latinx experience and sheds a light on stories within the community. In this episode, she keeps it real about being Panamanian, Afro-Latina, an immigrant, and how she’s navigated her journey being 100% true to herself and proud of being an Afro-Latina with an Accent. Connect with Yovy D via LinkedIn, Instagram or check out her website and podcast, Chombita Chronicles. For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 18 Jul 2023 20:08:00 -0000 full Odalys Jasmine Yovy Daniels, Panamanian West Indian Afro-descendant. Professionally she's known as a former TV corporate broadcast media planner who worked in the U.S. Spanish-speaking/LATAM division for networks like FOX, SONY, RCNTV, and Univision. She continues to propel her innovative skills from broadcaster to podcaster with new ventures into public speaking and blogging. She is now the host and creator of Chombita Chronicles podcast where she highlights the Afro-Latinx experience and sheds a light on stories within the community. In this episode, she keeps it real about being Panamanian, Afro-Latina, an immigrant, and how she’s navigated her journey being 100% true to herself and proud of being an Afro-Latina with an Accent. Connect with Yovy D via LinkedIn, Instagram or check out her website and podcast, Chombita Chronicles. For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Yovy Daniels, Panamanian West Indian Afro-descendant. Professionally she's known as a former TV corporate broadcast media planner who worked in the U.S. Spanish-speaking/LATAM division for networks like FOX, SONY, RCNTV, and Univision. She continues to propel her innovative skills from broadcaster to podcaster with new ventures into public speaking and blogging.

She is now the host and creator of Chombita Chronicles podcast where she highlights the Afro-Latinx experience and sheds a light on stories within the community. In this episode, she keeps it real about being Panamanian, Afro-Latina, an immigrant, and how she’s navigated her journey being 100% true to herself and proud of being an Afro-Latina with an Accent.

Connect with Yovy D via LinkedIn, Instagram or check out her website and podcast, Chombita Chronicles.

For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com.

 

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]]> 3458 First Gen = Figure it Out feat. Harleny Vasquez Harleny Vasquez is a First-Generation Latina/Dominicana and a Licensed Social Worker with over 10 years working in social services providing trauma-informed care. She is now the founder of her business, yourEVOLVEDmind, where she is a Social Work Career Coach. Her bread and butter is helping Social Workers in all stages market themselves effectively to build a personal brand to get hired in any area of practice. Her area of focus includes, resume and cover letter writing, personal branding, LinkedIn marketing, salary negotiation and confidence building. She is also a content creator, speaker, workshop facilitator, and podcast host of Social Work Insider. She is on a mission to uplift and elevate the Social Work Profession. In this episode, Harleny talks about her first gen journey in figuring ish out and navigating college, career, and now, entrepreneurship. From non-stop hustler mentality to self love and boundaries — Harleny keeps it real about her journey to becoming a full-time business owner. Connect with Harleny via LinkedIn or check out her website and instagram page (@yourevolvedmind) for more information. For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 04 Jul 2023 04:27:00 -0000 full Odalys Jasmine Harleny Vasquez is a First-Generation Latina/Dominicana and a Licensed Social Worker with over 10 years working in social services providing trauma-informed care. She is now the founder of her business, yourEVOLVEDmind, where she is a Social Work Career Coach. Her bread and butter is helping Social Workers in all stages market themselves effectively to build a personal brand to get hired in any area of practice. Her area of focus includes, resume and cover letter writing, personal branding, LinkedIn marketing, salary negotiation and confidence building. She is also a content creator, speaker, workshop facilitator, and podcast host of Social Work Insider. She is on a mission to uplift and elevate the Social Work Profession. In this episode, Harleny talks about her first gen journey in figuring ish out and navigating college, career, and now, entrepreneurship. From non-stop hustler mentality to self love and boundaries — Harleny keeps it real about her journey to becoming a full-time business owner. Connect with Harleny via LinkedIn or check out her website and instagram page (@yourevolvedmind) for more information. For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Harleny Vasquez is a First-Generation Latina/Dominicana and a Licensed Social Worker with over 10 years working in social services providing trauma-informed care. She is now the founder of her business, yourEVOLVEDmind, where she is a Social Work Career Coach.

Her bread and butter is helping Social Workers in all stages market themselves effectively to build a personal brand to get hired in any area of practice. Her area of focus includes, resume and cover letter writing, personal branding, LinkedIn marketing, salary negotiation and confidence building. She is also a content creator, speaker, workshop facilitator, and podcast host of Social Work Insider. She is on a mission to uplift and elevate the Social Work Profession.

In this episode, Harleny talks about her first gen journey in figuring ish out and navigating college, career, and now, entrepreneurship. From non-stop hustler mentality to self love and boundaries — Harleny keeps it real about her journey to becoming a full-time business owner.

Connect with Harleny via LinkedIn or check out her website and instagram page (@yourevolvedmind) for more information.

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]]> 3592 DACA Kid, Border Dreamer with Irving Hernandez Irving Hernandez is a Dreamer from the border region of San Diego, California. Arriving to the United States at the age of 6, he persevered through various barriers and ultimately graduated from San Diego State University with a Bachelors in Aerospace Engineering. Currently, Irving is a manager at an immigration law firm and an activist in the DACA movement. He has been widely interviewed by local, national, and international media outlets about his experience being a DACA recipient in a border region. He also served as a guest editor of The Guardian and has helped shape the narrative about Border Dreamers, deepening an understanding of what it means to live in the border region as a Dreamer. In this episode, he shares his story and the realities of the immigration system in the United States. Connect with Irving on LinkedIn and read more about his story here. For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 28 Jun 2023 04:05:00 -0000 full Odalys Jasmine Irving Hernandez is a Dreamer from the border region of San Diego, California. Arriving to the United States at the age of 6, he persevered through various barriers and ultimately graduated from San Diego State University with a Bachelors in Aerospace Engineering. Currently, Irving is a manager at an immigration law firm and an activist in the DACA movement. He has been widely interviewed by local, national, and international media outlets about his experience being a DACA recipient in a border region. He also served as a guest editor of The Guardian and has helped shape the narrative about Border Dreamers, deepening an understanding of what it means to live in the border region as a Dreamer. In this episode, he shares his story and the realities of the immigration system in the United States. Connect with Irving on LinkedIn and read more about his story here. For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Irving Hernandez is a Dreamer from the border region of San Diego, California. Arriving to the United States at the age of 6, he persevered through various barriers and ultimately graduated from San Diego State University with a Bachelors in Aerospace Engineering. Currently, Irving is a manager at an immigration law firm and an activist in the DACA movement. He has been widely interviewed by local, national, and international media outlets about his experience being a DACA recipient in a border region. He also served as a guest editor of The Guardian and has helped shape the narrative about Border Dreamers, deepening an understanding of what it means to live in the border region as a Dreamer. In this episode, he shares his story and the realities of the immigration system in the United States.

Connect with Irving on LinkedIn and read more about his story here.

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]]> 3057 Put Your People On with Ana Lopez from Chica Mala Ana Gabriela López is a Guatemalan-American Social Impact Founder, Designer and Latina in tech living in Los Angeles, CA. She immigrated at the age of 11 and worked hard to make the most of her new opportunities in the US.  Her grit and love of personal growth earned her a business development role at LinkedIn and the opportunity to make a difference for her home country through the work of her social impact business, Chica Mala.  Chica Mala is defined by a passion to commit to conscious and impactful consumerism. Ana Gabriela partners with over 70 artisans from rural Guatemala to energize small economies specializing in handmade one of a kind clothing. These artisans incorporate the rich Mayan weaving traditions and designs into beautiful finished home goods and lifestyle products. Chica Mala directly contributes to the livelihood and sustainability of the indigenous communities whose jobs are at risk to fast fashion and machine-manufactured goods. Ana wants to shine a spotlight on the richness of her culture and the tangible beauty of her home – all while creating a business that makes a social, environmental, and educational impact. More at https://shopchicamala.com/. For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 13 Jun 2023 21:49:00 -0000 full Odalys Jasmine Ana Gabriela López is a Guatemalan-American Social Impact Founder, Designer and Latina in tech living in Los Angeles, CA. She immigrated at the age of 11 and worked hard to make the most of her new opportunities in the US.  Her grit and love of personal growth earned her a business development role at LinkedIn and the opportunity to make a difference for her home country through the work of her social impact business, Chica Mala.  Chica Mala is defined by a passion to commit to conscious and impactful consumerism. Ana Gabriela partners with over 70 artisans from rural Guatemala to energize small economies specializing in handmade one of a kind clothing. These artisans incorporate the rich Mayan weaving traditions and designs into beautiful finished home goods and lifestyle products. Chica Mala directly contributes to the livelihood and sustainability of the indigenous communities whose jobs are at risk to fast fashion and machine-manufactured goods. Ana wants to shine a spotlight on the richness of her culture and the tangible beauty of her home – all while creating a business that makes a social, environmental, and educational impact. More at https://shopchicamala.com/. For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Ana Gabriela López is a Guatemalan-American Social Impact Founder, Designer and Latina in tech living in Los Angeles, CA. She immigrated at the age of 11 and worked hard to make the most of her new opportunities in the US. 

Her grit and love of personal growth earned her a business development role at LinkedIn and the opportunity to make a difference for her home country through the work of her social impact business, Chica Mala. 

Chica Mala is defined by a passion to commit to conscious and impactful consumerism. Ana Gabriela partners with over 70 artisans from rural Guatemala to energize small economies specializing in handmade one of a kind clothing. These artisans incorporate the rich Mayan weaving traditions and designs into beautiful finished home goods and lifestyle products. Chica Mala directly contributes to the livelihood and sustainability of the indigenous communities whose jobs are at risk to fast fashion and machine-manufactured goods.

Ana wants to shine a spotlight on the richness of her culture and the tangible beauty of her home – all while creating a business that makes a social, environmental, and educational impact. More at https://shopchicamala.com/.

For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com.

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]]> 3618 Being Latino Wasn't Cool with Antonio Rodriguez The Latino community has seen a recent trend in folks loving on our culture and some even going a bit too far with appropriating it. In the words of Bad Bunny (or 'Ben' depending how you feel about him right now), todos quieren ser Latino pero les falta sazon which translates to "everyone wants to be Latino but they're missing the flavor." On a positive note, we also see an increase in our people stepping into their culture proudly — something that wasn't always common for our U.S. Latinos. Through one of my favorite partnerships with the Intuit Latinos Network, I met someone who shared their own story and struggle with identity. Meet Antonio Rodriguez, who joined Hella Latin@ to talk about how it wasn't always "cool" to be Latino. Growing up in Texas in the 70s, Antonio said being Latino wasn't celebrated, it wasn't a trend in media/entertainment and it wasn't something he took pride in. Instead, he was taught to speak English and to act American as possible. "I could hide Spanish but I couldn't hide my brown skin." Tune in to hear from Antonio, a 2nd generation Mexican-American on his dad’s side and 4th generation Tejano on his Mom's side, as he shares his story of owning and embracing his Latinidad. For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 31 May 2023 01:56:00 -0000 full Odalys Jasmine The Latino community has seen a recent trend in folks loving on our culture and some even going a bit too far with appropriating it. In the words of Bad Bunny (or 'Ben' depending how you feel about him right now), todos quieren ser Latino pero les falta sazon which translates to "everyone wants to be Latino but they're missing the flavor." On a positive note, we also see an increase in our people stepping into their culture proudly — something that wasn't always common for our U.S. Latinos. Through one of my favorite partnerships with the Intuit Latinos Network, I met someone who shared their own story and struggle with identity. Meet Antonio Rodriguez, who joined Hella Latin@ to talk about how it wasn't always "cool" to be Latino. Growing up in Texas in the 70s, Antonio said being Latino wasn't celebrated, it wasn't a trend in media/entertainment and it wasn't something he took pride in. Instead, he was taught to speak English and to act American as possible. "I could hide Spanish but I couldn't hide my brown skin." Tune in to hear from Antonio, a 2nd generation Mexican-American on his dad’s side and 4th generation Tejano on his Mom's side, as he shares his story of owning and embracing his Latinidad. For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Latino community has seen a recent trend in folks loving on our culture and some even going a bit too far with appropriating it. In the words of Bad Bunny (or 'Ben' depending how you feel about him right now), todos quieren ser Latino pero les falta sazon which translates to "everyone wants to be Latino but they're missing the flavor."

On a positive note, we also see an increase in our people stepping into their culture proudly — something that wasn't always common for our U.S. Latinos.

Through one of my favorite partnerships with the Intuit Latinos Network, I met someone who shared their own story and struggle with identity. Meet Antonio Rodriguez, who joined Hella Latin@ to talk about how it wasn't always "cool" to be Latino. Growing up in Texas in the 70s, Antonio said being Latino wasn't celebrated, it wasn't a trend in media/entertainment and it wasn't something he took pride in. Instead, he was taught to speak English and to act American as possible.

"I could hide Spanish but I couldn't hide my brown skin."

Tune in to hear from Antonio, a 2nd generation Mexican-American on his dad’s side and 4th generation Tejano on his Mom's side, as he shares his story of owning and embracing his Latinidad.

For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com.

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]]> 3400 Latino Stories are Mainstream Stories with Ben Odell and Steven Wolfe Pereira I'm joined by two incredible people behind 3Pas Studios, the global multi-platform entertainment company co-founded by the biggest Latino actor in the world Eugenio Derbez and his award-winning producing partner Ben Odell. With its focus on heart, humor, and humanity, 3Pas stories are experienced by fans around the world through film, television, and audio in both English and Spanish. They’re the creators behind Overboard, How to Be a Latin Lover, Acapulco, and De Viaje Con Los Derbez.   Meet Steven Wolfe Pereira, the Chief Business Officer of 3Pas Studios, Co-Founder and Chairman of Encantos PBC and currently serves as a board director of the Latino Community Foundation, Save the Children, and Whalar. From Tufts University to MIT’s Sloan School of Management to Stanford University’s Directors’ Consortium — Steven never forgets his roots. He's a proud Dominican-American, born and raised in New York. I'm also joined by 3Pas co-founder, CEO, and long-time award-winning producer, Benjamin Odell. In television, Benjamin is executive producer of the award winning Apple series, Acapulco, and Emmy award winning unscripted Amazon show, LOL. Prior projects include The Valet, How to be a Latin Lover and Overboard. Benjamin has spent most of his career writing, producing and amplifying Latino and Bilingual content. From Colombia to Spain to LA and Miami, Benjamin is set on putting the culture at the forefront of mainstream media through storytelling. Learn more about 3Pas Studios and the incredible team here. For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 16 May 2023 02:58:00 -0000 full Odalys Jasmine I'm joined by two incredible people behind 3Pas Studios, the global multi-platform entertainment company co-founded by the biggest Latino actor in the world Eugenio Derbez and his award-winning producing partner Ben Odell. With its focus on heart, humor, and humanity, 3Pas stories are experienced by fans around the world through film, television, and audio in both English and Spanish. They’re the creators behind Overboard, How to Be a Latin Lover, Acapulco, and De Viaje Con Los Derbez.   Meet Steven Wolfe Pereira, the Chief Business Officer of 3Pas Studios, Co-Founder and Chairman of Encantos PBC and currently serves as a board director of the Latino Community Foundation, Save the Children, and Whalar. From Tufts University to MIT’s Sloan School of Management to Stanford University’s Directors’ Consortium — Steven never forgets his roots. He's a proud Dominican-American, born and raised in New York. I'm also joined by 3Pas co-founder, CEO, and long-time award-winning producer, Benjamin Odell. In television, Benjamin is executive producer of the award winning Apple series, Acapulco, and Emmy award winning unscripted Amazon show, LOL. Prior projects include The Valet, How to be a Latin Lover and Overboard. Benjamin has spent most of his career writing, producing and amplifying Latino and Bilingual content. From Colombia to Spain to LA and Miami, Benjamin is set on putting the culture at the forefront of mainstream media through storytelling. Learn more about 3Pas Studios and the incredible team here. For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices I'm joined by two incredible people behind 3Pas Studios, the global multi-platform entertainment company co-founded by the biggest Latino actor in the world Eugenio Derbez and his award-winning producing partner Ben Odell. With its focus on heart, humor, and humanity, 3Pas stories are experienced by fans around the world through film, television, and audio in both English and Spanish. They’re the creators behind Overboard, How to Be a Latin Lover, Acapulco, and De Viaje Con Los Derbez.  

Meet Steven Wolfe Pereira, the Chief Business Officer of 3Pas Studios, Co-Founder and Chairman of Encantos PBC and currently serves as a board director of the Latino Community Foundation, Save the Children, and Whalar. From Tufts University to MIT’s Sloan School of Management to Stanford University’s Directors’ Consortium — Steven never forgets his roots. He's a proud Dominican-American, born and raised in New York.

I'm also joined by 3Pas co-founder, CEO, and long-time award-winning producer, Benjamin Odell. In television, Benjamin is executive producer of the award winning Apple series, Acapulco, and Emmy award winning unscripted Amazon show, LOL. Prior projects include The Valet, How to be a Latin Lover and Overboard. Benjamin has spent most of his career writing, producing and amplifying Latino and Bilingual content. From Colombia to Spain to LA and Miami, Benjamin is set on putting the culture at the forefront of mainstream media through storytelling.

Learn more about 3Pas Studios and the incredible team here. For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com.

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]]> 3053 no Live Through Love with Ruben Rojas Ruben Rojas is a Colombian-American artist, fashion designer, podcaster, and activist. In 2013, he traded in his suit for a paint brush and began transforming blank walls into unique empowering messages that today are uplifting communities and challenging the public to create new dialogues. For Ruben, love isn’t a word but rather a way of life and a way to change the world. Through his ‘love’ artwork, Ruben encourages people to live through love actively, to participate in a ripple effect of positivity, and to love themselves and care for each other. Ruben’s ‘Life Through Love’ message started with his murals. In our current climate of chaos, division, and uncertainty, his artwork is a supercritical reminder that love is a powerful verb; choosing to live through love can transcend labels, bring people together, and break down stigmas. From France to Florida to California, Ruben Rojas’ vibrant murals not only inspire viewers to dream hard, live in joy, and love big but they also beautify gray urban spaces. View his Most Popular LA Street Art & Sculptures. Ruben’s work is also found in surprising places. Putting his philosophy of love to the test, he worked with inmates at Lancaster state prison in 2018 to create a Ruben Rojas-style mural with the message “Forgive/Forgiven.” In 2018, Ruben was painting his “Love Yourself” mural in Sherman Oaks and realized his hand-written ‘love’ would have just as much impact printed on a t-shirt. After posting the mural and accompanying ‘love’ t-shirt, he ended up selling 100 shirts, sparking a pivot to start a mission-driven clothing brand and have been worn recently by talent including Paris Hilton, Snoop Dogg, Cedric the Entertainer, members of NFL’s LA Rams, and more. In this episode, you'll hear about Ruben's journey in stepping out of his suit, and completely into his art that's deeply rooted in love. His story is just another reminder that taking the "non-traditional" career route can bring success and happiness, too. Visit RubenRojas.com and follow on Instagram and Twitter. For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 02 May 2023 23:01:00 -0000 full Odalys Jasmine Ruben Rojas is a Colombian-American artist, fashion designer, podcaster, and activist. In 2013, he traded in his suit for a paint brush and began transforming blank walls into unique empowering messages that today are uplifting communities and challenging the public to create new dialogues. For Ruben, love isn’t a word but rather a way of life and a way to change the world. Through his ‘love’ artwork, Ruben encourages people to live through love actively, to participate in a ripple effect of positivity, and to love themselves and care for each other. Ruben’s ‘Life Through Love’ message started with his murals. In our current climate of chaos, division, and uncertainty, his artwork is a supercritical reminder that love is a powerful verb; choosing to live through love can transcend labels, bring people together, and break down stigmas. From France to Florida to California, Ruben Rojas’ vibrant murals not only inspire viewers to dream hard, live in joy, and love big but they also beautify gray urban spaces. View his Most Popular LA Street Art & Sculptures. Ruben’s work is also found in surprising places. Putting his philosophy of love to the test, he worked with inmates at Lancaster state prison in 2018 to create a Ruben Rojas-style mural with the message “Forgive/Forgiven.” In 2018, Ruben was painting his “Love Yourself” mural in Sherman Oaks and realized his hand-written ‘love’ would have just as much impact printed on a t-shirt. After posting the mural and accompanying ‘love’ t-shirt, he ended up selling 100 shirts, sparking a pivot to start a mission-driven clothing brand and have been worn recently by talent including Paris Hilton, Snoop Dogg, Cedric the Entertainer, members of NFL’s LA Rams, and more. In this episode, you'll hear about Ruben's journey in stepping out of his suit, and completely into his art that's deeply rooted in love. His story is just another reminder that taking the "non-traditional" career route can bring success and happiness, too. Visit RubenRojas.com and follow on Instagram and Twitter. For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Ruben Rojas is a Colombian-American artist, fashion designer, podcaster, and activist. In 2013, he traded in his suit for a paint brush and began transforming blank walls into unique empowering messages that today are uplifting communities and challenging the public to create new dialogues. For Ruben, love isn’t a word but rather a way of life and a way to change the world. Through his ‘love’ artwork, Ruben encourages people to live through love actively, to participate in a ripple effect of positivity, and to love themselves and care for each other. Ruben’s ‘Life Through Love’ message started with his murals.

In our current climate of chaos, division, and uncertainty, his artwork is a supercritical reminder that love is a powerful verb; choosing to live through love can transcend labels, bring people together, and break down stigmas. From France to Florida to California, Ruben Rojas’ vibrant murals not only inspire viewers to dream hard, live in joy, and love big but they also beautify gray urban spaces. View his Most Popular LA Street Art & Sculptures.

Ruben’s work is also found in surprising places. Putting his philosophy of love to the test, he worked with inmates at Lancaster state prison in 2018 to create a Ruben Rojas-style mural with the message “Forgive/Forgiven.”

In 2018, Ruben was painting his “Love Yourself” mural in Sherman Oaks and realized his hand-written ‘love’ would have just as much impact printed on a t-shirt. After posting the mural and accompanying ‘love’ t-shirt, he ended up selling 100 shirts, sparking a pivot to start a mission-driven clothing brand and have been worn recently by talent including Paris Hilton, Snoop Dogg, Cedric the Entertainer, members of NFL’s LA Rams, and more.

In this episode, you'll hear about Ruben's journey in stepping out of his suit, and completely into his art that's deeply rooted in love. His story is just another reminder that taking the "non-traditional" career route can bring success and happiness, too.

Visit RubenRojas.com and follow on Instagram and Twitter. For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com.

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]]> 2360 El Chicano Unicorn with Rubén Darío Villa Meet Rubén Darío Villa, a first-generation Mexican-American Chicano artist and Bay Area native who worked for Silicon Valley's most notable tech companies before becoming a full-time entrepreneur. Ruben describes himself as a hella chill designer, artist, community builder, and eternal side hustler. After being laid off from Google, Ruben found it a blessing in disguise and a chance to hone in on his work as THE Mr. Fuchila. Ruben started Fuchila Freshners years ago selling air fresheners and nostalgic decor that emulate Chicano iconography. Most recently, he’s opened up his own studio and invited the public to an open house that hosted live music, local artists, and food vendors.  In this episode, Ruben shares his love of art, how he keeps up his work ethic, and what his plans are for his art career now that he is officially out of the tech industry.  Connect with Ruben via www.mrfuchila.com and @mr.fuchila on Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, and Facebook. For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 26 Apr 2023 20:37:00 -0000 full Odalys Jasmine Meet Rubén Darío Villa, a first-generation Mexican-American Chicano artist and Bay Area native who worked for Silicon Valley's most notable tech companies before becoming a full-time entrepreneur. Ruben describes himself as a hella chill designer, artist, community builder, and eternal side hustler. After being laid off from Google, Ruben found it a blessing in disguise and a chance to hone in on his work as THE Mr. Fuchila. Ruben started Fuchila Freshners years ago selling air fresheners and nostalgic decor that emulate Chicano iconography. Most recently, he’s opened up his own studio and invited the public to an open house that hosted live music, local artists, and food vendors.  In this episode, Ruben shares his love of art, how he keeps up his work ethic, and what his plans are for his art career now that he is officially out of the tech industry.  Connect with Ruben via www.mrfuchila.com and @mr.fuchila on Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, and Facebook. For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Meet Rubén Darío Villa, a first-generation Mexican-American Chicano artist and Bay Area native who worked for Silicon Valley's most notable tech companies before becoming a full-time entrepreneur. Ruben describes himself as a hella chill designer, artist, community builder, and eternal side hustler.

After being laid off from Google, Ruben found it a blessing in disguise and a chance to hone in on his work as THE Mr. Fuchila. Ruben started Fuchila Freshners years ago selling air fresheners and nostalgic decor that emulate Chicano iconography. Most recently, he’s opened up his own studio and invited the public to an open house that hosted live music, local artists, and food vendors. 

In this episode, Ruben shares his love of art, how he keeps up his work ethic, and what his plans are for his art career now that he is officially out of the tech industry. 

Connect with Ruben via www.mrfuchila.com and @mr.fuchila on Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, and Facebook. For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com.

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]]> 4074 no Alchemy of Brownness with Christopher Rivas https://hellalatinopodcast.podbean.com/e/brown-enough-with-christopher-rivas/ Today I'm talking to Christopher Rivas  — a storyteller, actor, social commentator, podcast host, speaker and filmmaker. He's the writer behind the Brown Enough book and voice behind the Brown Enough and Rubirosa podcast. He's also the creator of "The Real James Bond... Was Dominican!" Christopher has a breadth of experience amplifying stories that matter and spark conversation, one that we unpack in this episode is his work in creating Brown Enough. He openly talks about his journey with Brownness, identity, and the struggle to be “perfectly” Latinx.  For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 17 Apr 2023 17:58:00 -0000 Alchemy of Brownness with Christopher Rivas full 91 Odalys Jasmine Today I'm talking to Christopher Rivas  — a storyteller, actor, social commentator, podcast host, speaker and filmmaker. He's the writer behind the Brown Enough book and voice behind the Brown Enough and Rubirosa podcast. He's also the creator of "Th... Today I'm talking to Christopher Rivas  — a storyteller, actor, social commentator, podcast host, speaker and filmmaker. He's the writer behind the Brown Enough book and voice behind the Brown Enough and Rubirosa podcast. He's also the creator of "The Real James Bond... Was Dominican!" Christopher has a breadth of experience amplifying stories that matter and spark conversation, one that we unpack in this episode is his work in creating Brown Enough. He openly talks about his journey with Brownness, identity, and the struggle to be “perfectly” Latinx.  For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Today I'm talking to Christopher Rivas  — a storyteller, actor, social commentator, podcast host, speaker and filmmaker. He's the writer behind the Brown Enough book and voice behind the Brown Enough and Rubirosa podcast. He's also the creator of "The Real James Bond... Was Dominican!"

Christopher has a breadth of experience amplifying stories that matter and spark conversation, one that we unpack in this episode is his work in creating Brown Enough. He openly talks about his journey with Brownness, identity, and the struggle to be “perfectly” Latinx. 

For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com.

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]]> 2955 no Emotional Incarceration with Cloud Kent https://hellalatinopodcast.podbean.com/e/emotional-incarceration-with-cloud-kent/ Cloud Kent, a proud Latino with Colombian and Ecuadorian roots 🇪🇨🇨🇴 uses acrylics, oil sticks and spray paints to illustrate his message from the heart. His work embodies the freedom and child-like innocence that connects the audience back to that pure part of themselves. In the heart of New York City, his morals and his world view were nurtured by his single mother. His creative spark came in the form of art that his father would send from jail. Through an innocent mind, he channeled his empathy from his father as fuel to power and grow his love for art. In 2015, at the age of 25, Kenneth Jeremiah Gomez underwent life saving open heart surgery. After this rebirth, his heart illustrations gained new meaning full of vulnerability. Calling on the imagery of a superhero’s flight, Cloud Kent emerged as an alter ego to save him from himself - his fears, depression, and emotional incarceration.  In this episode, he shares about it all — his story, his surgery, his love story with art, and his relationship with vulnerability. Connect with Cloud Kent via cloud-kent.com and @cloudkent on Instagram, TikTok, Twitter and Facebook. For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 02 Apr 2023 19:39:00 -0000 Emotional Incarceration with Cloud Kent full 90 Odalys Jasmine Cloud Kent, a proud Latino with Colombian and Ecuadorian roots 🇪🇨🇨🇴 uses acrylics, oil sticks and spray paints to illustrate his message from the heart. His work embodies the freedom and child-like innocence that connects the audience back to that pu... Cloud Kent, a proud Latino with Colombian and Ecuadorian roots 🇪🇨🇨🇴 uses acrylics, oil sticks and spray paints to illustrate his message from the heart. His work embodies the freedom and child-like innocence that connects the audience back to that pure part of themselves. In the heart of New York City, his morals and his world view were nurtured by his single mother. His creative spark came in the form of art that his father would send from jail. Through an innocent mind, he channeled his empathy from his father as fuel to power and grow his love for art. In 2015, at the age of 25, Kenneth Jeremiah Gomez underwent life saving open heart surgery. After this rebirth, his heart illustrations gained new meaning full of vulnerability. Calling on the imagery of a superhero’s flight, Cloud Kent emerged as an alter ego to save him from himself - his fears, depression, and emotional incarceration.  In this episode, he shares about it all — his story, his surgery, his love story with art, and his relationship with vulnerability. Connect with Cloud Kent via cloud-kent.com and @cloudkent on Instagram, TikTok, Twitter and Facebook. For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Cloud Kent, a proud Latino with Colombian and Ecuadorian roots 🇪🇨🇨🇴 uses acrylics, oil sticks and spray paints to illustrate his message from the heart. His work embodies the freedom and child-like innocence that connects the audience back to that pure part of themselves.

In the heart of New York City, his morals and his world view were nurtured by his single mother. His creative spark came in the form of art that his father would send from jail. Through an innocent mind, he channeled his empathy from his father as fuel to power and grow his love for art.

In 2015, at the age of 25, Kenneth Jeremiah Gomez underwent life saving open heart surgery. After this rebirth, his heart illustrations gained new meaning full of vulnerability. Calling on the imagery of a superhero’s flight, Cloud Kent emerged as an alter ego to save him from himself - his fears, depression, and emotional incarceration. 

In this episode, he shares about it all — his story, his surgery, his love story with art, and his relationship with vulnerability.

Connect with Cloud Kent via cloud-kent.com and @cloudkent on Instagram, TikTok, Twitter and Facebook. For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com.

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]]> 3782 no Mezcladita 🇻🇪🇭🇳 with Gabriela Milla https://hellalatinopodcast.podbean.com/e/mezcladita-%f0%9f%87%bb%f0%9f%87%aa%f0%9f%87%ad%f0%9f%87-with-gabriela-milla/ Meet Gabriela Milla, an actress, writer, creator and one of the stars in Apple TV+'s hit bilingual comedy series, "Acapulco." Gabriela portrays Isabel, the main character's outspoken, tough, and mischievous love interest that challenges him like a mujeron would.  Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, Gabriela was immersed in the arts and a melting pot of culture from a very young age. Her Venezuelan mother and Honduran father decided when she was seven years old to make the move back to Honduras, where she spent the rest of her childhood and attended high school.  In this episode, she shares her beautiful story of owning her bicultural roots, moving back to the U.S., becoming an actress in LA, moving to Miami and going on her own self-love and self-discovery journey. In choosing herself, doors of opportunity opened up — including her role in Acapulco. I hope this episode serves as a reminder for you to continuously choose and love yourself. When you do, opportunities that align with your purpose can and will open up.  For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 28 Mar 2023 14:29:00 -0000 Mezcladita 🇻🇪🇭🇳 with Gabriela Milla full 89 Odalys Jasmine Meet Gabriela Milla, an actress, writer, creator and one of the stars in Apple TV+'s hit bilingual comedy series, "Acapulco." Gabriela portrays Isabel, the main character's outspoken, tough, and mischievous love interest that challenges him like a mu... Meet Gabriela Milla, an actress, writer, creator and one of the stars in Apple TV+'s hit bilingual comedy series, "Acapulco." Gabriela portrays Isabel, the main character's outspoken, tough, and mischievous love interest that challenges him like a mujeron would.  Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, Gabriela was immersed in the arts and a melting pot of culture from a very young age. Her Venezuelan mother and Honduran father decided when she was seven years old to make the move back to Honduras, where she spent the rest of her childhood and attended high school.  In this episode, she shares her beautiful story of owning her bicultural roots, moving back to the U.S., becoming an actress in LA, moving to Miami and going on her own self-love and self-discovery journey. In choosing herself, doors of opportunity opened up — including her role in Acapulco. I hope this episode serves as a reminder for you to continuously choose and love yourself. When you do, opportunities that align with your purpose can and will open up.  For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Meet Gabriela Milla, an actress, writer, creator and one of the stars in Apple TV+'s hit bilingual comedy series, "Acapulco." Gabriela portrays Isabel, the main character's outspoken, tough, and mischievous love interest that challenges him like a mujeron would. 

Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, Gabriela was immersed in the arts and a melting pot of culture from a very young age. Her Venezuelan mother and Honduran father decided when she was seven years old to make the move back to Honduras, where she spent the rest of her childhood and attended high school. 

In this episode, she shares her beautiful story of owning her bicultural roots, moving back to the U.S., becoming an actress in LA, moving to Miami and going on her own self-love and self-discovery journey. In choosing herself, doors of opportunity opened up — including her role in Acapulco.

I hope this episode serves as a reminder for you to continuously choose and love yourself. When you do, opportunities that align with your purpose can and will open up. 

For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com.

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]]> 3621 no Systemic Disrespect with Lester Larios https://hellalatinopodcast.podbean.com/e/systemic-disrespect-with-lester-larios/ Lester is a First-Gen Latino professional from LA with years of experience in higher education, non-profit organizations, community development, and more. Son to immigrant parents, the oldest of siblings and cousins, and the unofficial lawyer/event planner/advocate/etc. of la familia, Lester knows the challenges and resilience of navigating a world where you don't know what you don't know and figuring it out as you go. Lester is passionate about Men's mental health/issues, empowering others, and inspiring Black & Brown communities to thrive. In this episode, he talks about his story and the systemic disrespect Black and Brown first-gen men experience. Connect with Lester on LinkedIn and follow him on Instagram @llarios116. For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 20 Mar 2023 17:01:00 -0000 Systemic Disrespect with Lester Larios full 88 Odalys Jasmine Lester is a First-Gen Latino professional from LA with years of experience in higher education, non-profit organizations, community development, and more. Son to immigrant parents, the oldest of siblings and cousins, and the unofficial lawyer/event p... Lester is a First-Gen Latino professional from LA with years of experience in higher education, non-profit organizations, community development, and more. Son to immigrant parents, the oldest of siblings and cousins, and the unofficial lawyer/event planner/advocate/etc. of la familia, Lester knows the challenges and resilience of navigating a world where you don't know what you don't know and figuring it out as you go. Lester is passionate about Men's mental health/issues, empowering others, and inspiring Black & Brown communities to thrive. In this episode, he talks about his story and the systemic disrespect Black and Brown first-gen men experience. Connect with Lester on LinkedIn and follow him on Instagram @llarios116. For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Lester is a First-Gen Latino professional from LA with years of experience in higher education, non-profit organizations, community development, and more. Son to immigrant parents, the oldest of siblings and cousins, and the unofficial lawyer/event planner/advocate/etc. of la familia, Lester knows the challenges and resilience of navigating a world where you don't know what you don't know and figuring it out as you go.

Lester is passionate about Men's mental health/issues, empowering others, and inspiring Black & Brown communities to thrive. In this episode, he talks about his story and the systemic disrespect Black and Brown first-gen men experience.

Connect with Lester on LinkedIn and follow him on Instagram @llarios116. For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com.

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]]> 2982 no Identity Shifts with Kristen Dreher https://hellalatinopodcast.podbean.com/e/motherhood-and-identity-shifts-with-kristen-dreher/ Meet Kristen Dreher — a faith follower, fourth-generation Mexican American, and soon-to-be mama of 2!  Kristen is all about connection, community, and storytelling. So it’s no wonder she found herself working as a communications professional at Big Tech companies like Google and LinkedIn. When not working, Kristen is all about familia. From a young age, the importance of hard work was instilled in her… and that life lesson has driven her to not only ensure her parents’ sacrifices were not in vain, but also secure more (happiness, freedom, and financial security) for her future familia.  In this episode, Kristen talks about breaking generational cycles, what it took for her to feel comfortable leaning into her Latinadad, and what she calls the biggest identity shift she ever went through: becoming a parent. For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 11 Mar 2023 07:51:00 -0000 Identity Shifts with Kristen Dreher full 87 Odalys Jasmine Meet Kristen Dreher — a faith follower, fourth-generation Mexican American, and soon-to-be mama of 2! Kristen is all about connection, community, and storytelling. So it’s no wonder she found herself working as a communications professional at Big T... Meet Kristen Dreher — a faith follower, fourth-generation Mexican American, and soon-to-be mama of 2!  Kristen is all about connection, community, and storytelling. So it’s no wonder she found herself working as a communications professional at Big Tech companies like Google and LinkedIn. When not working, Kristen is all about familia. From a young age, the importance of hard work was instilled in her… and that life lesson has driven her to not only ensure her parents’ sacrifices were not in vain, but also secure more (happiness, freedom, and financial security) for her future familia.  In this episode, Kristen talks about breaking generational cycles, what it took for her to feel comfortable leaning into her Latinadad, and what she calls the biggest identity shift she ever went through: becoming a parent. For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Meet Kristen Dreher — a faith follower, fourth-generation Mexican American, and soon-to-be mama of 2! 

Kristen is all about connection, community, and storytelling. So it’s no wonder she found herself working as a communications professional at Big Tech companies like Google and LinkedIn. When not working, Kristen is all about familia. From a young age, the importance of hard work was instilled in her… and that life lesson has driven her to not only ensure her parents’ sacrifices were not in vain, but also secure more (happiness, freedom, and financial security) for her future familia. 

In this episode, Kristen talks about breaking generational cycles, what it took for her to feel comfortable leaning into her Latinadad, and what she calls the biggest identity shift she ever went through: becoming a parent.

For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com.

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]]> 3268 no Crème de la Crème with Eilyn Jimenez https://hellalatinopodcast.podbean.com/e/creme-de-la-creme-with-eilyn-jimenez/ Eilyn Jimenez (who you may recognize from her Netflix series, Designing Miami) is the founder and creative director of Sire Design, the internationally recognized Miami-based interior design studio. As an interior design creative, her role is to transform and re-purpose each space, breathing new life into every project. At the forefront of the South Florida design scene, Eilyn and her team built of badass Latinas continue to produce incredible projects which has earned her media coverage in Casa Vogue, The Wall Street Journal, Robb Report, Insider, Mansion Global and more. In this episode, we hear more about her story, her Cuban roots, and her journey to Sire Design and Netflix. Get ready to take some notes! For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 03 Mar 2023 19:10:00 -0000 Crème de la Crème with Eilyn Jimenez full 86 Odalys Jasmine Eilyn Jimenez (who you may recognize from her Netflix series, Designing Miami) is the founder and creative director of Sire Design, the internationally recognized Miami-based interior design studio. As an interior design creative, her role is to tran... Eilyn Jimenez (who you may recognize from her Netflix series, Designing Miami) is the founder and creative director of Sire Design, the internationally recognized Miami-based interior design studio. As an interior design creative, her role is to transform and re-purpose each space, breathing new life into every project. At the forefront of the South Florida design scene, Eilyn and her team built of badass Latinas continue to produce incredible projects which has earned her media coverage in Casa Vogue, The Wall Street Journal, Robb Report, Insider, Mansion Global and more. In this episode, we hear more about her story, her Cuban roots, and her journey to Sire Design and Netflix. Get ready to take some notes! For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Eilyn Jimenez (who you may recognize from her Netflix series, Designing Miami) is the founder and creative director of Sire Design, the internationally recognized Miami-based interior design studio. As an interior design creative, her role is to transform and re-purpose each space, breathing new life into every project.

At the forefront of the South Florida design scene, Eilyn and her team built of badass Latinas continue to produce incredible projects which has earned her media coverage in Casa Vogue, The Wall Street Journal, Robb Report, Insider, Mansion Global and more.

In this episode, we hear more about her story, her Cuban roots, and her journey to Sire Design and Netflix. Get ready to take some notes!

For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com.

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]]> 2813 no Corporate Hustla with Joél Duran https://hellalatinopodcast.podbean.com/e/corporate-hustla-with-joel-duran/ Joél is a Dominican born and Brooklyn raised Corporate Hustlaaaa! From section 8 to Big Tech, from selling hats on the street to being a Product Manager at Microsoft, he’s here to tell his story and make y’all laugh along the way. Joél comes from one of NYC’s lowest income neighborhoods — as of 2018, East New York's rate of violent crimes per capita is greater than that of the city as a whole. And the incarceration rate of 1,065 per 100,000 people is higher than that of the city as a whole. Despite systemic disparities, he hustled his way into big tech and is creating generational wealth everyday. Tune in to listen Joél’s triumphal journey! Connect with him on Instagram, LinkedIn or Twitter! For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 22 Feb 2023 20:28:00 -0000 Corporate Hustla with Joél Duran full 85 Odalys Jasmine Joél is a Dominican born and Brooklyn raised Corporate Hustlaaaa! From section 8 to Big Tech, from selling hats on the street to being a Product Manager at Microsoft, he’s here to tell his story and make y’all laugh along the way.Joél comes from one... Joél is a Dominican born and Brooklyn raised Corporate Hustlaaaa! From section 8 to Big Tech, from selling hats on the street to being a Product Manager at Microsoft, he’s here to tell his story and make y’all laugh along the way. Joél comes from one of NYC’s lowest income neighborhoods — as of 2018, East New York's rate of violent crimes per capita is greater than that of the city as a whole. And the incarceration rate of 1,065 per 100,000 people is higher than that of the city as a whole. Despite systemic disparities, he hustled his way into big tech and is creating generational wealth everyday. Tune in to listen Joél’s triumphal journey! Connect with him on Instagram, LinkedIn or Twitter! For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Joél is a Dominican born and Brooklyn raised Corporate Hustlaaaa! From section 8 to Big Tech, from selling hats on the street to being a Product Manager at Microsoft, he’s here to tell his story and make y’all laugh along the way.

Joél comes from one of NYC’s lowest income neighborhoods — as of 2018, East New York's rate of violent crimes per capita is greater than that of the city as a whole. And the incarceration rate of 1,065 per 100,000 people is higher than that of the city as a whole. Despite systemic disparities, he hustled his way into big tech and is creating generational wealth everyday. Tune in to listen Joél’s triumphal journey!

Connect with him on Instagram, LinkedIn or Twitter! For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com.

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]]> 4468 no Historias, Memorias y Legado with Jonathan Hermida https://hellalatinopodcast.podbean.com/e/our-stories-nuestra/ We have a repeat guest! Jonathan Hermida came on back in 2020 to tell his story, now he's back to tell you about Capsul — a company focused on capturing our family's stories. Jonathan is a serial entrepreneur and transformational coach committed to helping individuals connect more deeply to themselves, others, and the world around them. As the founder and CEO of Capsul, Jonathan has created a revolutionary company that captures and preserves the stories, memories, and essence of individuals on camera so that future generations can look back on, connect with, and learn from their loved one long after their gone.  His vision is to create the largest and most beautiful collection of individual and family memories the world has ever seen.  Follow Capsul on Instagram and find more info at yourcapsul.com. For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 07 Feb 2023 22:10:00 -0000 Historias, Memorias y Legado with Jonathan Hermida full 84 Odalys Jasmine We have a repeat guest! Jonathan Hermida came on back in 2020 to tell his story, now he's back to tell you about Capsul — a company focused on capturing our family's stories.Jonathan is a serial entrepreneur and transformational coach committed to h... We have a repeat guest! Jonathan Hermida came on back in 2020 to tell his story, now he's back to tell you about Capsul — a company focused on capturing our family's stories. Jonathan is a serial entrepreneur and transformational coach committed to helping individuals connect more deeply to themselves, others, and the world around them. As the founder and CEO of Capsul, Jonathan has created a revolutionary company that captures and preserves the stories, memories, and essence of individuals on camera so that future generations can look back on, connect with, and learn from their loved one long after their gone.  His vision is to create the largest and most beautiful collection of individual and family memories the world has ever seen.  Follow Capsul on Instagram and find more info at yourcapsul.com. For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices We have a repeat guest! Jonathan Hermida came on back in 2020 to tell his story, now he's back to tell you about Capsul — a company focused on capturing our family's stories.

Jonathan is a serial entrepreneur and transformational coach committed to helping individuals connect more deeply to themselves, others, and the world around them. As the founder and CEO of Capsul, Jonathan has created a revolutionary company that captures and preserves the stories, memories, and essence of individuals on camera so that future generations can look back on, connect with, and learn from their loved one long after their gone. 

His vision is to create the largest and most beautiful collection of individual and family memories the world has ever seen. 

Follow Capsul on Instagram and find more info at yourcapsul.com. For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com.

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]]> 2280 no Latino Feel, Mainstream Appeal with Susie Jaramillo https://hellalatinopodcast.podbean.com/e/emmy-nominated-bilingual-storyteller-with-susie-jaramillo/ Meet the one and only, Susie Jaramillo, the brilliant storyteller behind Canticos, Skeletina's World, and Tiny Travelers. Brands that every mami y papi should take note of! Susie is an Emmy-Nominated illustrator, bilingual storyteller, and co-founder and Chief Creative Officer of Encantos Media Studios. This Venezuelan-American mama created Encantos' first brand: Canticos, a bilingual baby and toddler brand inspired by Latino nursery rhymes. And it all started as a way to share her culture and language with her bilingual and bicultural kids. Now, Canticos is the #1 bilingual preschool brand, designed to help children become kindergarten-ready in two languages. Her stories are brilliant, captivating, diverse, and most importantly representative of Latino culture, music and beauty. If you remember anything from this episode, I hope you remember to turn off Cocomelon and download Encantos for your bebecitos!  Download Encantos today on your app store and buy any (or all) of Susie's books on Amazon. You can also follow Susie Jaramillo on LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram. For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 24 Jan 2023 05:40:00 -0000 Latino Feel, Mainstream Appeal with Susie Jaramillo full 83 Odalys Jasmine Meet the one and only, Susie Jaramillo, the brilliant storyteller behind Canticos, Skeletina's World, and Tiny Travelers. Brands that every mami y papi should take note of! Susie is an Emmy-Nominated illustrator, bilingual storyteller, and co-founder... Meet the one and only, Susie Jaramillo, the brilliant storyteller behind Canticos, Skeletina's World, and Tiny Travelers. Brands that every mami y papi should take note of! Susie is an Emmy-Nominated illustrator, bilingual storyteller, and co-founder and Chief Creative Officer of Encantos Media Studios. This Venezuelan-American mama created Encantos' first brand: Canticos, a bilingual baby and toddler brand inspired by Latino nursery rhymes. And it all started as a way to share her culture and language with her bilingual and bicultural kids. Now, Canticos is the #1 bilingual preschool brand, designed to help children become kindergarten-ready in two languages. Her stories are brilliant, captivating, diverse, and most importantly representative of Latino culture, music and beauty. If you remember anything from this episode, I hope you remember to turn off Cocomelon and download Encantos for your bebecitos!  Download Encantos today on your app store and buy any (or all) of Susie's books on Amazon. You can also follow Susie Jaramillo on LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram. For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Meet the one and only, Susie Jaramillo, the brilliant storyteller behind Canticos, Skeletina's World, and Tiny Travelers. Brands that every mami y papi should take note of! Susie is an Emmy-Nominated illustrator, bilingual storyteller, and co-founder and Chief Creative Officer of Encantos Media Studios.

This Venezuelan-American mama created Encantos' first brand: Canticos, a bilingual baby and toddler brand inspired by Latino nursery rhymes. And it all started as a way to share her culture and language with her bilingual and bicultural kids. Now, Canticos is the #1 bilingual preschool brand, designed to help children become kindergarten-ready in two languages.

Her stories are brilliant, captivating, diverse, and most importantly representative of Latino culture, music and beauty. If you remember anything from this episode, I hope you remember to turn off Cocomelon and download Encantos for your bebecitos! 

Download Encantos today on your app store and buy any (or all) of Susie's books on Amazon. You can also follow Susie Jaramillo on LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram. For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com.

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]]> 2722 no ’We’re Going to The States’ with Stephanie Nuesi https://hellalatinopodcast.podbean.com/e/we-re-going-to-the-states-with-stephanie-nuesi/ Stephanie Nuesi is the CEO and Founder of Max Up, a career coaching firm whose mission is to maximize the potential of the future leaders of the nation. She has interned in various top accounting firms, tech companies and is now a financial analyst at Google.  Stephanie is passionate about career coaching and public speaking. She has given over 300 workshops and events in 10 countries and has been guest speaker for companies like Wiley, The AICPA, UBS, LinkedIn, and more.  She has helped over 5,000 students and professionals from all over the world with her company Max Up. Because of her passion to keep involved with the community, she was chosen as a 2019 Forbes Under 30 Scholar and is now a NextGen 30 Under 30 for the hispanic executive magazine, which highlights the most successful latinos worldwide. In this episode, Stephanie talks about moving from the Dominican Republic to The States and how it turned her world upside down. But her immigrant/first-gen experience was the catalyst behind Max Up. Follow Stephanie Nuesi on LinkedIn and Instagram, and visit www.themaxup.com for more information. For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 07 Jan 2023 05:28:00 -0000 ’We’re Going to The States’ with Stephanie Nuesi full 82 Odalys Jasmine Stephanie Nuesi is the CEO and Founder of Max Up, a career coaching firm whose mission is to maximize the potential of the future leaders of the nation. She has interned in various top accounting firms, tech companies and is now a financial analyst a... Stephanie Nuesi is the CEO and Founder of Max Up, a career coaching firm whose mission is to maximize the potential of the future leaders of the nation. She has interned in various top accounting firms, tech companies and is now a financial analyst at Google.  Stephanie is passionate about career coaching and public speaking. She has given over 300 workshops and events in 10 countries and has been guest speaker for companies like Wiley, The AICPA, UBS, LinkedIn, and more.  She has helped over 5,000 students and professionals from all over the world with her company Max Up. Because of her passion to keep involved with the community, she was chosen as a 2019 Forbes Under 30 Scholar and is now a NextGen 30 Under 30 for the hispanic executive magazine, which highlights the most successful latinos worldwide. In this episode, Stephanie talks about moving from the Dominican Republic to The States and how it turned her world upside down. But her immigrant/first-gen experience was the catalyst behind Max Up. Follow Stephanie Nuesi on LinkedIn and Instagram, and visit www.themaxup.com for more information. For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Stephanie Nuesi is the CEO and Founder of Max Up, a career coaching firm whose mission is to maximize the potential of the future leaders of the nation. She has interned in various top accounting firms, tech companies and is now a financial analyst at Google. 

Stephanie is passionate about career coaching and public speaking. She has given over 300 workshops and events in 10 countries and has been guest speaker for companies like Wiley, The AICPA, UBS, LinkedIn, and more. 

She has helped over 5,000 students and professionals from all over the world with her company Max Up. Because of her passion to keep involved with the community, she was chosen as a 2019 Forbes Under 30 Scholar and is now a NextGen 30 Under 30 for the hispanic executive magazine, which highlights the most successful latinos worldwide.

In this episode, Stephanie talks about moving from the Dominican Republic to The States and how it turned her world upside down. But her immigrant/first-gen experience was the catalyst behind Max Up.

Follow Stephanie Nuesi on LinkedIn and Instagram, and visit www.themaxup.com for more information. For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com.

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]]> 2757 no De Difícil a Dulce: Navigating Taboo Topics in Multigen Families with Latinx Therapy and Breyers https://hellalatinopodcast.podbean.com/e/latinx-therapy/ Breyers, your family favorite ice cream brand has partnered with Latinx Therapy to launch Conversaciones Vainilla – a program to help encourage, inspire and facilitate meaningful conversations amongst Hispanic/Latino families.  Latinos have limited access to culturally responsive services that reflect an understanding of their cultural norms, and acculturation experiences. With Conversaciones Vainilla, the goal is to encourage nuestra familias to engage in behavioral health conversation about everyday topics such as therapy, dating, religion, and finances among others. “Nationwide, there are only 10.8% Hispanic and Latino identifying Marriage and Family Therapists, and 5% of Hispanic psychologists” said Latinx Therapy Founder Adriana Alejandre. “As a valued brand within Hispanic households, we’ve partnered with Breyers to spark conversations within families to demystify the stigmas that repeat within multigenerational household.”  Tune in to hear all about Adriana's story, Latinx Therapy, and how to sweeten up difficult conversations.  Access the Conversaciones Vainilla digital toolkit here! For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 25 Dec 2022 18:15:00 -0000 De Difícil a Dulce: Navigating Taboo Topics in Multigen Families with Latinx Therapy and Breyers full 81 Odalys Jasmine Breyers, your family favorite ice cream brand has partnered with Latinx Therapy to launch Conversaciones Vainilla – a program to help encourage, inspire and facilitate meaningful conversations amongst Hispanic/Latino families. Latinos have limited a... Breyers, your family favorite ice cream brand has partnered with Latinx Therapy to launch Conversaciones Vainilla – a program to help encourage, inspire and facilitate meaningful conversations amongst Hispanic/Latino families.  Latinos have limited access to culturally responsive services that reflect an understanding of their cultural norms, and acculturation experiences. With Conversaciones Vainilla, the goal is to encourage nuestra familias to engage in behavioral health conversation about everyday topics such as therapy, dating, religion, and finances among others. “Nationwide, there are only 10.8% Hispanic and Latino identifying Marriage and Family Therapists, and 5% of Hispanic psychologists” said Latinx Therapy Founder Adriana Alejandre. “As a valued brand within Hispanic households, we’ve partnered with Breyers to spark conversations within families to demystify the stigmas that repeat within multigenerational household.”  Tune in to hear all about Adriana's story, Latinx Therapy, and how to sweeten up difficult conversations.  Access the Conversaciones Vainilla digital toolkit here! For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Breyers, your family favorite ice cream brand has partnered with Latinx Therapy to launch Conversaciones Vainilla – a program to help encourage, inspire and facilitate meaningful conversations amongst Hispanic/Latino families. 

Latinos have limited access to culturally responsive services that reflect an understanding of their cultural norms, and acculturation experiences. With Conversaciones Vainilla, the goal is to encourage nuestra familias to engage in behavioral health conversation about everyday topics such as therapy, dating, religion, and finances among others.

“Nationwide, there are only 10.8% Hispanic and Latino identifying Marriage and Family Therapists, and 5% of Hispanic psychologists” said Latinx Therapy Founder Adriana Alejandre. “As a valued brand within Hispanic households, we’ve partnered with Breyers to spark conversations within families to demystify the stigmas that repeat within multigenerational household.” 

Tune in to hear all about Adriana's story, Latinx Therapy, and how to sweeten up difficult conversations. 

Access the Conversaciones Vainilla digital toolkit here! For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com.

  

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]]> 2787 no Chamba with Corina Hierro and Diego Montemayor https://hellalatinopodcast.podbean.com/e/chamba-with-corina-hierro-and-diego-montemayor/ Diego Montemayor is the CEO and co-founder of Chamba, an app aimed at helping the hispanic community find jobs throughout the US. As an immigrant and Latin entrepreneur, Diego sees the potential of minority groups and how they positively impact a country’s economy through the power they contribute to the workforce. His mission is to help as many members of his community find jobs, as he believes employment is the foundation for the American Dream. Corina Hierro is a community manager for Chamba. Growing up, Corina had big dreams of creating an impact in her community, and as a Mexican immigrant, she knew her purpose was to use her talents to amplify Latinx voices. Shortly after the pandemic began, she joined Chamba with the goal of improving access to employment for underrepresented groups. Diego and Corina share more about Chamba App, their stories, and why this app is empowering our comunidad.  This conversation was brought to you by Apple's investment in Hispanic App creators — Chamba being one of four highlighted.  Follow La Chamba App on all social media platforms and download the app today! For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 14 Dec 2022 14:52:00 -0000 Chamba with Corina Hierro and Diego Montemayor full 80 Odalys Jasmine Diego Montemayor is the CEO and co-founder of Chamba, an app aimed at helping the hispanic community find jobs throughout the US. As an immigrant and Latin entrepreneur, Diego sees the potential of minority groups and how they positively impact a cou... Diego Montemayor is the CEO and co-founder of Chamba, an app aimed at helping the hispanic community find jobs throughout the US. As an immigrant and Latin entrepreneur, Diego sees the potential of minority groups and how they positively impact a country’s economy through the power they contribute to the workforce. His mission is to help as many members of his community find jobs, as he believes employment is the foundation for the American Dream. Corina Hierro is a community manager for Chamba. Growing up, Corina had big dreams of creating an impact in her community, and as a Mexican immigrant, she knew her purpose was to use her talents to amplify Latinx voices. Shortly after the pandemic began, she joined Chamba with the goal of improving access to employment for underrepresented groups. Diego and Corina share more about Chamba App, their stories, and why this app is empowering our comunidad.  This conversation was brought to you by Apple's investment in Hispanic App creators — Chamba being one of four highlighted.  Follow La Chamba App on all social media platforms and download the app today! For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Diego Montemayor is the CEO and co-founder of Chamba, an app aimed at helping the hispanic community find jobs throughout the US. As an immigrant and Latin entrepreneur, Diego sees the potential of minority groups and how they positively impact a country’s economy through the power they contribute to the workforce. His mission is to help as many members of his community find jobs, as he believes employment is the foundation for the American Dream.

Corina Hierro is a community manager for Chamba. Growing up, Corina had big dreams of creating an impact in her community, and as a Mexican immigrant, she knew her purpose was to use her talents to amplify Latinx voices. Shortly after the pandemic began, she joined Chamba with the goal of improving access to employment for underrepresented groups.

Diego and Corina share more about Chamba App, their stories, and why this app is empowering our comunidad. 

This conversation was brought to you by Apple's investment in Hispanic App creators — Chamba being one of four highlighted. 

Follow La Chamba App on all social media platforms and download the app today! For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com.

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]]> 2804 no Lost in Translation with Illianna Acosta https://hellalatinopodcast.podbean.com/e/lost-in-translation/ Illianna Acosta is a Dominican-American Latina born and raised in Queens, NY. Today, she is a Senior Manager of Channel Sales at LinkedIn and the Global Co-Chair of LinkedIn’s Hispanic Employee Resource Group (HOLA). She's also on the National Board of the 100 Hispanic Women National organization, Co-President of the Cornell-Johnson Alumni Club of New York City, and author of her b-biweekly LinkedIn newsletter, “Lost in Translation." Illianna launched this newsletter to shine a light on the challenges and limitations that under-represented groups experience that impact the way we show up at work and in life. Tune in to hear more about Illianna's story on navigating identity, thriving in corporate, and how she brings all her Dominican/New York sazón into every space. Follow her on Instagram @Illianna_a and connect with her on LinkedIn. For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 02 Dec 2022 22:42:00 -0000 Lost in Translation with Illianna Acosta full 79 Odalys Jasmine Illianna Acosta is a Dominican-American Latina born and raised in Queens, NY. Today, she is a Senior Manager of Channel Sales at LinkedIn and the Global Co-Chair of LinkedIn’s Hispanic Employee Resource Group (HOLA).She's also on the National Board ... Illianna Acosta is a Dominican-American Latina born and raised in Queens, NY. Today, she is a Senior Manager of Channel Sales at LinkedIn and the Global Co-Chair of LinkedIn’s Hispanic Employee Resource Group (HOLA). She's also on the National Board of the 100 Hispanic Women National organization, Co-President of the Cornell-Johnson Alumni Club of New York City, and author of her b-biweekly LinkedIn newsletter, “Lost in Translation." Illianna launched this newsletter to shine a light on the challenges and limitations that under-represented groups experience that impact the way we show up at work and in life. Tune in to hear more about Illianna's story on navigating identity, thriving in corporate, and how she brings all her Dominican/New York sazón into every space. Follow her on Instagram @Illianna_a and connect with her on LinkedIn. For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Illianna Acosta is a Dominican-American Latina born and raised in Queens, NY. Today, she is a Senior Manager of Channel Sales at LinkedIn and the Global Co-Chair of LinkedIn’s Hispanic Employee Resource Group (HOLA).

She's also on the National Board of the 100 Hispanic Women National organization, Co-President of the Cornell-Johnson Alumni Club of New York City, and author of her b-biweekly LinkedIn newsletter, “Lost in Translation." Illianna launched this newsletter to shine a light on the challenges and limitations that under-represented groups experience that impact the way we show up at work and in life.

Tune in to hear more about Illianna's story on navigating identity, thriving in corporate, and how she brings all her Dominican/New York sazón into every space.

Follow her on Instagram @Illianna_a and connect with her on LinkedIn. For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com.

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]]> 3272 no En Búsqueda de Superación (Episode en Español) https://hellalatinopodcast.podbean.com/e/en-busqueda-de-superacion-episode-in-espanol/ Hernán Dillon Noval was born and raised in Mexico and has spent the last 10 years creating, leading, launching and changing the rules of different industries and companies through his company, ABCW Global. His company is a fusion of 3 leading agencies born in Mexico but has since expanded globally, representing clients such as Energizer, EY, Panasonic, and other 250 brands. In this episode, Hernan recounts his immigration story, why he left Mexico, and the challenges/triumphs of expanding a successful business into the U.S.  Connect with Hernán on all social media channels: Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, and TikTok. For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 02 Dec 2022 22:39:00 -0000 En Búsqueda de Superación (Episode en Español) full 78 Odalys Jasmine Hernán Dillon Noval was born and raised in Mexico and has spent the last 10 years creating, leading, launching and changing the rules of different industries and companies through his company, ABCW Global. His company is a fusion of 3 leading agencie... Hernán Dillon Noval was born and raised in Mexico and has spent the last 10 years creating, leading, launching and changing the rules of different industries and companies through his company, ABCW Global. His company is a fusion of 3 leading agencies born in Mexico but has since expanded globally, representing clients such as Energizer, EY, Panasonic, and other 250 brands. In this episode, Hernan recounts his immigration story, why he left Mexico, and the challenges/triumphs of expanding a successful business into the U.S.  Connect with Hernán on all social media channels: Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, and TikTok. For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hernán Dillon Noval was born and raised in Mexico and has spent the last 10 years creating, leading, launching and changing the rules of different industries and companies through his company, ABCW Global. His company is a fusion of 3 leading agencies born in Mexico but has since expanded globally, representing clients such as Energizer, EY, Panasonic, and other 250 brands.

In this episode, Hernan recounts his immigration story, why he left Mexico, and the challenges/triumphs of expanding a successful business into the U.S. 

Connect with Hernán on all social media channels: Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, and TikTok. For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com.

 

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]]> 2057 no The New Latina with Suanny Garcia https://hellalatinopodcast.podbean.com/e/the-new-latina-with-suanny-garcia/ Suanny Garcia is a Cuban-American writer and the Editor-in-Chief at mitú. Suanny leads the creative and editorial department, and recently published, “The New Latina: 100 Millennials Shaping Our World.” Suanny’s continuous goal is to make an impact via compelling storytelling for both mitú and the Latinx community. In this episode, we talk about our First-Gen Latina experience, how we're navigating identity and Latinidad, while also breaking cycles and stereotypes. Connect with Suanny on Twitter, TikTok and LinkedIn, and purchase "The New Latina: 100 Millennials Shaping Our World" here! For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 12 Nov 2022 17:32:00 -0000 The New Latina with Suanny Garcia full 77 Odalys Jasmine Suanny Garcia is a Cuban-American writer and the Editor-in-Chief at mitú. Suanny leads the creative and editorial department, and recently published, “The New Latina: 100 Millennials Shaping Our World.” Suanny’s continuous goal is to make an impact v... Suanny Garcia is a Cuban-American writer and the Editor-in-Chief at mitú. Suanny leads the creative and editorial department, and recently published, “The New Latina: 100 Millennials Shaping Our World.” Suanny’s continuous goal is to make an impact via compelling storytelling for both mitú and the Latinx community. In this episode, we talk about our First-Gen Latina experience, how we're navigating identity and Latinidad, while also breaking cycles and stereotypes. Connect with Suanny on Twitter, TikTok and LinkedIn, and purchase "The New Latina: 100 Millennials Shaping Our World" here! For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Suanny Garcia is a Cuban-American writer and the Editor-in-Chief at mitú. Suanny leads the creative and editorial department, and recently published, “The New Latina: 100 Millennials Shaping Our World.” Suanny’s continuous goal is to make an impact via compelling storytelling for both mitú and the Latinx community.

In this episode, we talk about our First-Gen Latina experience, how we're navigating identity and Latinidad, while also breaking cycles and stereotypes.

Connect with Suanny on Twitter, TikTok and LinkedIn, and purchase "The New Latina: 100 Millennials Shaping Our World" here! For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com.

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]]> 3071 no Generation Fearless with Paulaska Ramirez https://hellalatinopodcast.podbean.com/e/generation-fearless-with-paulaska-ramirez/ Paulaska Ramirez is the daughter of Dominican immigrants; she was born and raised in Passaic, New Jersey. She is a proud first-generation Latina with 12+ years of experience in higher education, working with students of diverse backgrounds from low-income households. Ramirez is also the Founder and Executive Director of Generation Fearless—an organization that aims to empower, uplift, and help first-generation women navigate all stages of their lives. This episode is in honor of the first, the trailblazer, and the fearless! Follow Generation Fearless on all social media platforms. For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 23 Oct 2022 19:05:00 -0000 Generation Fearless with Paulaska Ramirez full 76 Odalys Jasmine Paulaska Ramirez is the daughter of Dominican immigrants; she was born and raised in Passaic, New Jersey. She is aproud first-generation Latina with 12+ years of experience in higher education, working with students of diverse backgrounds from low-in... Paulaska Ramirez is the daughter of Dominican immigrants; she was born and raised in Passaic, New Jersey. She is a proud first-generation Latina with 12+ years of experience in higher education, working with students of diverse backgrounds from low-income households. Ramirez is also the Founder and Executive Director of Generation Fearless—an organization that aims to empower, uplift, and help first-generation women navigate all stages of their lives. This episode is in honor of the first, the trailblazer, and the fearless! Follow Generation Fearless on all social media platforms. For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Paulaska Ramirez is the daughter of Dominican immigrants; she was born and raised in Passaic, New Jersey. She is a

proud first-generation Latina with 12+ years of experience in higher education, working with students of diverse backgrounds from low-income households.

Ramirez is also the Founder and Executive Director of Generation Fearless—an organization that aims to empower, uplift, and help first-generation women navigate all stages of their lives. This episode is in honor of the first, the trailblazer, and the fearless!

Follow Generation Fearless on all social media platforms. For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com.

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]]> 3815 no Big Chingona Energy with Alma Zaragoza-Petty https://hellalatinopodcast.podbean.com/e/big-chingona-energy-with-alma-zaragoza-petty/ Alma Zaragoza-Petty is a Mexican-American activist, scholar, podcast host and author of "Chingona: Owning Your Inner Badass for Healing and Justice"—a book that aims to help Latinas embrace their badass spirit. In this episode, Zaragoza-Petty shares her big chingona energy with us and shares her journey in reclaiming her badassery, courage, and power. Buy your copy today via this link! For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 17 Oct 2022 05:38:00 -0000 Big Chingona Energy with Alma Zaragoza-Petty full 75 Odalys Jasmine Alma Zaragoza-Petty is a Mexican-American activist, scholar, podcast host and author of "Chingona: Owning Your Inner Badass for Healing and Justice"—a book that aims to help Latinas embrace their badass spirit.In this episode, Zaragoza-Petty shares ... Alma Zaragoza-Petty is a Mexican-American activist, scholar, podcast host and author of "Chingona: Owning Your Inner Badass for Healing and Justice"—a book that aims to help Latinas embrace their badass spirit. In this episode, Zaragoza-Petty shares her big chingona energy with us and shares her journey in reclaiming her badassery, courage, and power. Buy your copy today via this link! For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Alma Zaragoza-Petty is a Mexican-American activist, scholar, podcast host and author of "Chingona: Owning Your Inner Badass for Healing and Justice"—a book that aims to help Latinas embrace their badass spirit.

In this episode, Zaragoza-Petty shares her big chingona energy with us and shares her journey in reclaiming her badassery, courage, and power. Buy your copy today via this link!

For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com.

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]]> 2875 no We Are Mitú with Wendy Barba and Suanny Garcia https://hellalatinopodcast.podbean.com/e/somos-mitu-with-wendy-barba-and/ mitú is a leading digital media company dedicated to inspiring, representing, and super-serving U.S. Latinos. In this episode, I sit down Wendy Barba, the Vice President at mitú, and Suanny Garcia, a Cuban-American writer and the Editor-in-Chief at mitú.  We talk about all things mitú—and its brands crema, Things That Matter, Somos and FIERCE—why they're important for the culture, and why representation matters.  For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 02 Oct 2022 01:20:00 -0000 We Are Mitú with Wendy Barba and Suanny Garcia full 74 Odalys Jasmine mitú is a leading digital media company dedicated to inspiring, representing, and super-serving U.S. Latinos. In this episode, I sit down Wendy Barba, the Vice President at mitú, and Suanny Garcia, a Cuban-American writer and the Editor-in-Chief at m... mitú is a leading digital media company dedicated to inspiring, representing, and super-serving U.S. Latinos. In this episode, I sit down Wendy Barba, the Vice President at mitú, and Suanny Garcia, a Cuban-American writer and the Editor-in-Chief at mitú.  We talk about all things mitú—and its brands crema, Things That Matter, Somos and FIERCE—why they're important for the culture, and why representation matters.  For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices mitú is a leading digital media company dedicated to inspiring, representing, and super-serving U.S. Latinos. In this episode, I sit down Wendy Barba, the Vice President at mitú, and Suanny Garcia, a Cuban-American writer and the Editor-in-Chief at mitú. 

We talk about all things mitú—and its brands crema, Things That Matter, Somos and FIERCE—why they're important for the culture, and why representation matters. 

For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com.

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]]> 2417 no The Risk You Have to Take with Rosanna Durruthy https://hellalatinopodcast.podbean.com/e/the-risk-you-have-to-take-with-rosanna-durruthy/ Rosanna Durruthy is LinkedIn’s Head of Global Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging. Her focus is on empowering all employees, members and customers to realize their full potential. With Rosanna’s leadership, LinkedIn aims to continue to build a strong culture that values diversity, inclusion and creating a sense of belonging. In this episode, you'll hear about tia Rosanna's origin story and how little Rosannita played big, took risks, and how it all led her to an executive position within tech.  For updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 22 Sep 2022 23:41:00 -0000 The Risk You Have to Take with Rosanna Durruthy full 73 Odalys Jasmine Rosanna Durruthy is LinkedIn’s Head of Global Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging. Her focus is on empowering all employees, members and customers to realize their full potential. With Rosanna’s leadership, LinkedIn aims to continue to build a strong ... Rosanna Durruthy is LinkedIn’s Head of Global Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging. Her focus is on empowering all employees, members and customers to realize their full potential. With Rosanna’s leadership, LinkedIn aims to continue to build a strong culture that values diversity, inclusion and creating a sense of belonging. In this episode, you'll hear about tia Rosanna's origin story and how little Rosannita played big, took risks, and how it all led her to an executive position within tech.  For updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Rosanna Durruthy is LinkedIn’s Head of Global Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging. Her focus is on empowering all employees, members and customers to realize their full potential. With Rosanna’s leadership, LinkedIn aims to continue to build a strong culture that values diversity, inclusion and creating a sense of belonging.

In this episode, you'll hear about tia Rosanna's origin story and how little Rosannita played big, took risks, and how it all led her to an executive position within tech. 

For updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com.

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]]> 3749 no 17 and Undocumented with Linda Felix https://hellalatinopodcast.podbean.com/e/17-and-undocumented/ This episode is full of REALness. At the age of 17, Linda Felix found out she was undocumented and her life turned upside down. But this Latina picked herself up, made moves, and now works at one of biggest tech companies in the world while living her best life. I usually have a whole paragraph to describe each episode and person, but I'll let this one speak for itself. On this Latino Heritage Month 2022, let's continue to celebrate the diversity in color, country, experience and sazón of nuestra gente. ¡Estamos Aquí! For updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 16 Sep 2022 00:12:00 -0000 17 and Undocumented with Linda Felix full 72 Odalys Jasmine This episode is full of REALness. At the age of 17, Linda Felix found out she was undocumented and her life turned upside down. But this Latina picked herself up, made moves, and now works at one of biggest tech companies in the world while living h... This episode is full of REALness. At the age of 17, Linda Felix found out she was undocumented and her life turned upside down. But this Latina picked herself up, made moves, and now works at one of biggest tech companies in the world while living her best life. I usually have a whole paragraph to describe each episode and person, but I'll let this one speak for itself. On this Latino Heritage Month 2022, let's continue to celebrate the diversity in color, country, experience and sazón of nuestra gente. ¡Estamos Aquí! For updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This episode is full of REALness.

At the age of 17, Linda Felix found out she was undocumented and her life turned upside down. But this Latina picked herself up, made moves, and now works at one of biggest tech companies in the world while living her best life. I usually have a whole paragraph to describe each episode and person, but I'll let this one speak for itself.

On this Latino Heritage Month 2022, let's continue to celebrate the diversity in color, country, experience and sazón of nuestra gente. ¡Estamos Aquí!

For updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com.

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]]> 4060 no Corporate Hood with Odalys Jasmine & Pabel Martinez https://hellalatinopodcast.podbean.com/e/corporate-hood-with-odalys-pabel/ On this week's episode, I'm joined by the host of ¿Quién Tú Eres? podcast and founder of Plurawl, Pabel Martinez. Our platforms are centered on sharing other people's stories & experiences, but once a month we go live on LinkedIn to share OUR stories. In this episode, we unpack quiet quitting. What does that mean for us? Is that a privilege Black and Latinos have? What does that look like in practice? These are the many questions we unpack. Tap in! For updates on Unfiltered and/or Hella Latin@ episodes, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 04 Sep 2022 06:30:00 -0000 Corporate Hood with Odalys Jasmine & Pabel Martinez full 71 Odalys Jasmine On this week's episode, I'm joined by the host of ¿Quién Tú Eres? podcast and founder of Plurawl, Pabel Martinez. Our platforms are centered on sharing other people's stories & experiences, but once a month we go live on LinkedIn to share OUR stories... On this week's episode, I'm joined by the host of ¿Quién Tú Eres? podcast and founder of Plurawl, Pabel Martinez. Our platforms are centered on sharing other people's stories & experiences, but once a month we go live on LinkedIn to share OUR stories. In this episode, we unpack quiet quitting. What does that mean for us? Is that a privilege Black and Latinos have? What does that look like in practice? These are the many questions we unpack. Tap in! For updates on Unfiltered and/or Hella Latin@ episodes, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices On this week's episode, I'm joined by the host of ¿Quién Tú Eres? podcast and founder of Plurawl, Pabel Martinez. Our platforms are centered on sharing other people's stories & experiences, but once a month we go live on LinkedIn to share OUR stories.

In this episode, we unpack quiet quitting. What does that mean for us? Is that a privilege Black and Latinos have? What does that look like in practice? These are the many questions we unpack. Tap in!

For updates on Unfiltered and/or Hella Latin@ episodes, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com.

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]]> 3856 no Identity and Intersectionality with Carlos Flores https://hellalatinopodcast.podbean.com/e/identity-and-intersectionality-with-carlos-flores/ Carlos A. Flores is a doctoral candidate pursuing a PhD in Counseling at Montclair State University where he specializes in multicultural education, social justice advocacy, and career development. Carlos's research focuses on the intersection of Latino/a/x and LGBTQ identity, multicultural training & education, and social justice best practices.  In this episode, he talks about his Latino upbringing, intersectionality and identity, and his coming out story. I already know y'all are going to walk away inspired! Connect with Carlos on LinkedIn. For updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 26 Aug 2022 19:01:00 -0000 Identity and Intersectionality with Carlos Flores full 70 Odalys Jasmine Carlos A. Flores is a doctoral candidate pursuing a PhD in Counseling at Montclair State University where he specializes in multicultural education, social justice advocacy, and career development. Carlos's research focuses on the intersection of Lat... Carlos A. Flores is a doctoral candidate pursuing a PhD in Counseling at Montclair State University where he specializes in multicultural education, social justice advocacy, and career development. Carlos's research focuses on the intersection of Latino/a/x and LGBTQ identity, multicultural training & education, and social justice best practices.  In this episode, he talks about his Latino upbringing, intersectionality and identity, and his coming out story. I already know y'all are going to walk away inspired! Connect with Carlos on LinkedIn. For updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Carlos A. Flores is a doctoral candidate pursuing a PhD in Counseling at Montclair State University where he specializes in multicultural education, social justice advocacy, and career development. Carlos's research focuses on the intersection of Latino/a/x and LGBTQ identity, multicultural training & education, and social justice best practices. 

In this episode, he talks about his Latino upbringing, intersectionality and identity, and his coming out story. I already know y'all are going to walk away inspired!

Connect with Carlos on LinkedIn. For updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com.

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]]> 3126 no Educada AF with Christina Rodriguez https://hellalatinopodcast.podbean.com/e/educada-af-with-christina-rodriguez/ Christina V. Rodriguez is a first-generation Nicaraguan-American Latina with a multi-cultural and equity-minded mindset with a commitment in creating equitable opportunities for Women of Color in Business, Housing and Academia. She created Latinas with Masters to do just that. She received her Bachelor's degree in Latino/a Studies from San Francisco State University and went on to receive her Master's degree (MBA) with an emphasis in Marketing at Notre Dame de Namur University. She is a currently pursuing her doctorate in Educational Leadership. In this episode, we get to know Christina on a deeper level. We talk all kinds of chisme y'all don't want to miss. Follow Latinas with Masters everywhere! For updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 22 Aug 2022 04:11:00 -0000 Educada AF with Christina Rodriguez full 69 Odalys Jasmine Christina V. Rodriguez is a first-generation Nicaraguan-American Latina with a multi-cultural and equity-minded mindset with a commitment in creating equitable opportunities for Women of Color in Business, Housing and Academia. She created Latinas wi... Christina V. Rodriguez is a first-generation Nicaraguan-American Latina with a multi-cultural and equity-minded mindset with a commitment in creating equitable opportunities for Women of Color in Business, Housing and Academia. She created Latinas with Masters to do just that. She received her Bachelor's degree in Latino/a Studies from San Francisco State University and went on to receive her Master's degree (MBA) with an emphasis in Marketing at Notre Dame de Namur University. She is a currently pursuing her doctorate in Educational Leadership. In this episode, we get to know Christina on a deeper level. We talk all kinds of chisme y'all don't want to miss. Follow Latinas with Masters everywhere! For updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Christina V. Rodriguez is a first-generation Nicaraguan-American Latina with a multi-cultural and equity-minded mindset with a commitment in creating equitable opportunities for Women of Color in Business, Housing and Academia. She created Latinas with Masters to do just that.

She received her Bachelor's degree in Latino/a Studies from San Francisco State University and went on to receive her Master's degree (MBA) with an emphasis in Marketing at Notre Dame de Namur University. She is a currently pursuing her doctorate in Educational Leadership. In this episode, we get to know Christina on a deeper level. We talk all kinds of chisme y'all don't want to miss.

Follow Latinas with Masters everywhere! For updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com.

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]]> 4660 no She Se Puede with Melanie Chavez https://hellalatinopodcast.podbean.com/e/she-se-puede-with-melanie-chavez/ Melanie Chavez is a First Gen Latina, first time homebuyer and LA native. Her story is rooted in moving away from home to defy her family's expectations of womanhood and what that means as a young Latina. In 2017, despite lack of support from my family, she packed up her car and moved to Seattle with nothing but a dream to live in the Emerald City and to help others like herself. She knew two people and had ZERO job leads.  She proceeded to spend 3+ years at Year Up, became a homeowner, and is now a Talent Sourcer at HighSpot, with a mission to open doors and opportunities for underrepresented talent and marginalized communities. In this episode, you hear all the tea in between and more. Connect with her on LinkedIn. For updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 12 Aug 2022 22:33:00 -0000 She Se Puede with Melanie Chavez full 68 Odalys Jasmine Melanie Chavez is a First Gen Latina, first time homebuyer and LA native. Her story is rooted in moving away from home to defy her family's expectations of womanhood and what that means as a young Latina. In 2017, despite lack of support from my fami... Melanie Chavez is a First Gen Latina, first time homebuyer and LA native. Her story is rooted in moving away from home to defy her family's expectations of womanhood and what that means as a young Latina. In 2017, despite lack of support from my family, she packed up her car and moved to Seattle with nothing but a dream to live in the Emerald City and to help others like herself. She knew two people and had ZERO job leads.  She proceeded to spend 3+ years at Year Up, became a homeowner, and is now a Talent Sourcer at HighSpot, with a mission to open doors and opportunities for underrepresented talent and marginalized communities. In this episode, you hear all the tea in between and more. Connect with her on LinkedIn. For updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Melanie Chavez is a First Gen Latina, first time homebuyer and LA native. Her story is rooted in moving away from home to defy her family's expectations of womanhood and what that means as a young Latina. In 2017, despite lack of support from my family, she packed up her car and moved to Seattle with nothing but a dream to live in the Emerald City and to help others like herself. She knew two people and had ZERO job leads. 

She proceeded to spend 3+ years at Year Up, became a homeowner, and is now a Talent Sourcer at HighSpot, with a mission to open doors and opportunities for underrepresented talent and marginalized communities. In this episode, you hear all the tea in between and more.

Connect with her on LinkedIn. For updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com.

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]]> 3891 no First Gen Everything with Evelyn Pérez-Albino https://hellalatinopodcast.podbean.com/e/first-gen-everything-with-evelyn-ella-perez-albino/ Evelyn M. Pérez-Albino is a proud Afro-Latina, Dominican employment lawyer, Fortune 500 executive, career strategist and first-generation everything.  In addition to being an employment lawyer at Meta, she’s also the Founder of Ella Elevates, a career strategy firm validating the experiences of professional Women of Color and sharing insights that elevate the community to new heights.  In this episode, Evelyn tells her story in the most real and raw way possible. Connect with her on LinkedIn or follow the Ella Elevates page, or connect via Instagram. For updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect with me on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 28 Jul 2022 06:12:00 -0000 First Gen Everything with Evelyn Pérez-Albino full 67 Odalys Jasmine Evelyn M. Pérez-Albino is a proud Afro-Latina, Dominican employment lawyer, Fortune 500 executive, career strategist and first-generation everything. In addition to being an employment lawyer at Meta, she’s also the Founder of Ella Elevates, a caree... Evelyn M. Pérez-Albino is a proud Afro-Latina, Dominican employment lawyer, Fortune 500 executive, career strategist and first-generation everything.  In addition to being an employment lawyer at Meta, she’s also the Founder of Ella Elevates, a career strategy firm validating the experiences of professional Women of Color and sharing insights that elevate the community to new heights.  In this episode, Evelyn tells her story in the most real and raw way possible. Connect with her on LinkedIn or follow the Ella Elevates page, or connect via Instagram. For updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect with me on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Evelyn M. Pérez-Albino is a proud Afro-Latina, Dominican employment lawyer, Fortune 500 executive, career strategist and first-generation everything. 

In addition to being an employment lawyer at Meta, she’s also the Founder of Ella Elevates, a career strategy firm validating the experiences of professional Women of Color and sharing insights that elevate the community to new heights. 

In this episode, Evelyn tells her story in the most real and raw way possible. Connect with her on LinkedIn or follow the Ella Elevates page, or connect via Instagram.

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]]> 4063 no Passion and Entrepreneurship with Crafty Chica https://hellalatinopodcast.podbean.com/e/passion-and-entrepreneurship-with-crafty-chica/ Kathy Cano-Murillo, The Crafty Chica, is a former newspaper columnist and is now a full-time creativepreneur which has led to multiple product lines, and collabs with national brands. She has authored several craft books and novels, a book about the life of Frida Kahlo, and her latest – The Crafty Chica Creates. Kathy has new products lines with Makers Movement for HSN, Bisque Imports, Madison Park Greetings, and Riley Blake Fabrics. She has been featured in Forbes, The New York Times, Buzzfeed+ more. In this episode, Kathy talks about her journey in creating Crafty Chica, and gives us all the inspiration and tips needed in how to follow our own dreams. For updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect with me on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 06 Jul 2022 16:46:00 -0000 Passion and Entrepreneurship with Crafty Chica full 66 Odalys Jasmine Kathy Cano-Murillo, The Crafty Chica, is a former newspaper columnist and is now a full-time creativepreneur which has led to multiple product lines, and collabs with national brands. She has authored several craft books and novels, a book about the ... Kathy Cano-Murillo, The Crafty Chica, is a former newspaper columnist and is now a full-time creativepreneur which has led to multiple product lines, and collabs with national brands. She has authored several craft books and novels, a book about the life of Frida Kahlo, and her latest – The Crafty Chica Creates. Kathy has new products lines with Makers Movement for HSN, Bisque Imports, Madison Park Greetings, and Riley Blake Fabrics. She has been featured in Forbes, The New York Times, Buzzfeed+ more. In this episode, Kathy talks about her journey in creating Crafty Chica, and gives us all the inspiration and tips needed in how to follow our own dreams. For updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect with me on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Kathy Cano-Murillo, The Crafty Chica, is a former newspaper columnist and is now a full-time creativepreneur which has led to multiple product lines, and collabs with national brands. She has authored several craft books and novels, a book about the life of Frida Kahlo, and her latest – The Crafty Chica Creates.

Kathy has new products lines with Makers Movement for HSN, Bisque Imports, Madison Park Greetings, and Riley Blake Fabrics. She has been featured in Forbes, The New York Times, Buzzfeed+ more.

In this episode, Kathy talks about her journey in creating Crafty Chica, and gives us all the inspiration and tips needed in how to follow our own dreams.

For updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect with me on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com.

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]]> 3272 no Generational Love https://hellalatinopodcast.podbean.com/e/generational-love/ Estefania Macchiavello, AKA EJ, is a proud first-generation Latina from Peru. 🇵🇪 She's been a recruiter for 10+ years at some of the biggest tech companies like Netflix and now, Meta, but throughout her journey, one thing was very clear—her family's love and support was the foundation. In this episode, EJ and I talk generational love and how our families were the motivation behind every career move. This was an uplifting episode focused on the JOY of being first-generation. We need more of those reminders. Connect with EJ via LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/ejmacchiavello/. Or follow her on IG at @ejmacchiavello. For updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect with me on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 20 Jun 2022 19:56:00 -0000 Generational Love full 65 Odalys Jasmine Estefania Macchiavello, AKA EJ, is a proud first-generation Latina from Peru. 🇵🇪 She's been a recruiter for 10+ years at some of the biggest tech companies like Netflix and now, Meta, but throughout her journey, one thing was very clear—her family's ... Estefania Macchiavello, AKA EJ, is a proud first-generation Latina from Peru. 🇵🇪 She's been a recruiter for 10+ years at some of the biggest tech companies like Netflix and now, Meta, but throughout her journey, one thing was very clear—her family's love and support was the foundation. In this episode, EJ and I talk generational love and how our families were the motivation behind every career move. This was an uplifting episode focused on the JOY of being first-generation. We need more of those reminders. Connect with EJ via LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/ejmacchiavello/. Or follow her on IG at @ejmacchiavello. For updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect with me on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Estefania Macchiavello, AKA EJ, is a proud first-generation Latina from Peru. 🇵🇪 She's been a recruiter for 10+ years at some of the biggest tech companies like Netflix and now, Meta, but throughout her journey, one thing was very clear—her family's love and support was the foundation.

In this episode, EJ and I talk generational love and how our families were the motivation behind every career move. This was an uplifting episode focused on the JOY of being first-generation. We need more of those reminders.

Connect with EJ via LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/ejmacchiavello/. Or follow her on IG at @ejmacchiavello.

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]]> 3712 no La Vida of a Latina Relationship Coach | Part 2 https://hellalatinopodcast.podbean.com/e/la-vida-of-a-latina-relationship-coach-part-2/ Part 2 is here! Elisa describes herself as "an American with an accent" and in this episode, she shares her journey of love, healing, and identity.  Elisa now dedicates her time and energy coaching Latinas on how to find their voice and identity so they can create generational love! You can also find her hosting "Living La Vida a Full" Podcast. Connect with Elisa Fucci on Instagram @elisa_fucci_coaching or email her at ElisaFucci.coaching@gmail.com. And if you're ready to book your call with her for a free consultation, click here! For updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect with me on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 02 Jun 2022 13:00:00 -0000 La Vida of a Latina Relationship Coach | Part 2 full 64 Odalys Jasmine Part 2 is here! Elisa describes herself as "an American with an accent" and in this episode, she shares her journey of love, healing, and identity. Elisa now dedicates her time and energy coaching Latinas on how to find their voice and identity so t... Part 2 is here! Elisa describes herself as "an American with an accent" and in this episode, she shares her journey of love, healing, and identity.  Elisa now dedicates her time and energy coaching Latinas on how to find their voice and identity so they can create generational love! You can also find her hosting "Living La Vida a Full" Podcast. Connect with Elisa Fucci on Instagram @elisa_fucci_coaching or email her at ElisaFucci.coaching@gmail.com. And if you're ready to book your call with her for a free consultation, click here! For updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect with me on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Part 2 is here! Elisa describes herself as "an American with an accent" and in this episode, she shares her journey of love, healing, and identity. 

Elisa now dedicates her time and energy coaching Latinas on how to find their voice and identity so they can create generational love! You can also find her hosting "Living La Vida a Full" Podcast.

Connect with Elisa Fucci on Instagram @elisa_fucci_coaching or email her at ElisaFucci.coaching@gmail.com. And if you're ready to book your call with her for a free consultation, click here!

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]]> 2202 no La Vida of a Latina Relationship Coach | Part 1 https://hellalatinopodcast.podbean.com/e/desde-argentina/ Elisa describes herself as "an American with an accent" and in part 1, she shares her journey from immigrating to the U.S., to navigating difficult decisions to reach her "American Dream," and to becoming a certified relationship/life coach. Elisa now dedicates her time and energy coaching Latinas on how to find their voice and identity so they can create generational love! You can also find her hosting "Living La Vida a Full" Podcast. Connect with Elisa Fucci on Instagram @elisa_fucci_coaching or email her at ElisaFucci.coaching@gmail.com. And if you're ready to book your call with her for a free consultation, click here! For updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect with me on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 01 Jun 2022 04:11:00 -0000 La Vida of a Latina Relationship Coach | Part 1 full 63 Odalys Jasmine Elisa describes herself as "an American with an accent" and in part 1, she shares her journey from immigrating to the U.S., to navigating difficult decisions to reach her "American Dream," and to becoming a certified relationship/life coach.Elisa no... Elisa describes herself as "an American with an accent" and in part 1, she shares her journey from immigrating to the U.S., to navigating difficult decisions to reach her "American Dream," and to becoming a certified relationship/life coach. Elisa now dedicates her time and energy coaching Latinas on how to find their voice and identity so they can create generational love! You can also find her hosting "Living La Vida a Full" Podcast. Connect with Elisa Fucci on Instagram @elisa_fucci_coaching or email her at ElisaFucci.coaching@gmail.com. And if you're ready to book your call with her for a free consultation, click here! For updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect with me on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Elisa describes herself as "an American with an accent" and in part 1, she shares her journey from immigrating to the U.S., to navigating difficult decisions to reach her "American Dream," and to becoming a certified relationship/life coach.

Elisa now dedicates her time and energy coaching Latinas on how to find their voice and identity so they can create generational love! You can also find her hosting "Living La Vida a Full" Podcast.

Connect with Elisa Fucci on Instagram @elisa_fucci_coaching or email her at ElisaFucci.coaching@gmail.com. And if you're ready to book your call with her for a free consultation, click here!

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]]> 2390 no El Milagro de Ser Mama https://hellalatinopodcast.podbean.com/e/on-motherhood/ Meet Mayra Stewart—a mother, author, teacher, and co-founder of Grow Florecita®. Grow Florecita® is an avenue for us to feel our most empowered. As Mayra says, each of us holds the blueprinted seeds within us to be our best selves and create a world that our children can thrive in.   In this episode, you'll hear about Mayra's journey in navigating motherhood and how her Latinidad plays a role within that. This conversation will have you on the edge of your seat and eating up her every word.  Visit https://growflorecita.com/ to buy Mayra's bilingual book and follow her on IG @GrowFlorecita. In honor of Latino art and artists, claim your 15% discount to the MACLA Art Auction happening in San Jose this week using the code HellaLatin@. For updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect with me on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 13 May 2022 04:23:00 -0000 El Milagro de Ser Mama full 62 Odalys Jasmine Meet Mayra Stewart—a mother, author, teacher, and co-founder of Grow Florecita®. Grow Florecita® is an avenue for us to feel our most empowered. As Mayra says, each of us holds the blueprinted seeds within us to be our best selves and create a world ... Meet Mayra Stewart—a mother, author, teacher, and co-founder of Grow Florecita®. Grow Florecita® is an avenue for us to feel our most empowered. As Mayra says, each of us holds the blueprinted seeds within us to be our best selves and create a world that our children can thrive in.   In this episode, you'll hear about Mayra's journey in navigating motherhood and how her Latinidad plays a role within that. This conversation will have you on the edge of your seat and eating up her every word.  Visit https://growflorecita.com/ to buy Mayra's bilingual book and follow her on IG @GrowFlorecita. In honor of Latino art and artists, claim your 15% discount to the MACLA Art Auction happening in San Jose this week using the code HellaLatin@. For updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect with me on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Meet Mayra Stewart—a mother, author, teacher, and co-founder of Grow Florecita®. Grow Florecita® is an avenue for us to feel our most empowered. As Mayra says, each of us holds the blueprinted seeds within us to be our best selves and create a world that our children can thrive in.   In this episode, you'll hear about Mayra's journey in navigating motherhood and how her Latinidad plays a role within that. This conversation will have you on the edge of your seat and eating up her every word. 


Visit https://growflorecita.com/ to buy Mayra's bilingual book and follow her on IG @GrowFlorecita.

In honor of Latino art and artists, claim your 15% discount to the MACLA Art Auction happening in San Jose this week using the code HellaLatin@. For updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect with me on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com.

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]]> 3597 no From Philly to Silicon Valley https://hellalatinopodcast.podbean.com/e/from-philly-to-silicon-valley/ Noel Claudio is a proud Puerto Rican and Dominican who was raised in the hood in Philadelphia and paved his way to being a Latino in tech in Silicon Valley. In this episode, you'll hear all about Noel's first-gen journey from graduating Penn State to leading engineering and ops at Twitter. More importantly, you'll hear the vulnerable parts of Noel's story where he reminds us to stay grateful despite the adversities. Connect with Noel on Twitter @NoelClaudio_ and find him on LinkedIn. For updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect with me on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 22 Apr 2022 23:04:00 -0000 From Philly to Silicon Valley full 61 Odalys Jasmine Noel Claudio is a proud Puerto Rican and Dominican who was raised in the hood in Philadelphia and paved his way to being a Latino in tech in Silicon Valley. In this episode, you'll hear all about Noel's first-gen journey from graduating Penn State to... Noel Claudio is a proud Puerto Rican and Dominican who was raised in the hood in Philadelphia and paved his way to being a Latino in tech in Silicon Valley. In this episode, you'll hear all about Noel's first-gen journey from graduating Penn State to leading engineering and ops at Twitter. More importantly, you'll hear the vulnerable parts of Noel's story where he reminds us to stay grateful despite the adversities. Connect with Noel on Twitter @NoelClaudio_ and find him on LinkedIn. For updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect with me on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Noel Claudio is a proud Puerto Rican and Dominican who was raised in the hood in Philadelphia and paved his way to being a Latino in tech in Silicon Valley. In this episode, you'll hear all about Noel's first-gen journey from graduating Penn State to leading engineering and ops at Twitter. More importantly, you'll hear the vulnerable parts of Noel's story where he reminds us to stay grateful despite the adversities. Connect with Noel on Twitter @NoelClaudio_ and find him on LinkedIn.

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]]> 4296 no From Surviving to Thriving https://hellalatinopodcast.podbean.com/e/from-surviving-to-thriving/ Jasmine Vallejo is a proud First Gen Latina from the south side of San Antonio. Currently, she leads Community Engagement for the Southwest region at Meta, working to keep the local neighborhoods strong through partnerships with nonprofits, organizations, and schools by providing STEM and economic opportunity programs. She is also Board Member of Latinas in Tech, a non-profit that is focused on empowering and connecting Latinas in the technology industry and co-founded Latinos in Tech, an organization that brings together Latinx and allies for community and connections. Coming from a family of migrant farm workers and growing up in an underserved community, it’s important to Jasmine to shine light on the lack of representation in technology and empower communities that shaped her as a young Latina. In this episode, we cry, we laugh, but most importantly we hear from the powerhouse woman herself. Connect with Jasmine on Instagram @jasminevallejo, Twitter @jasminevallejo, and find her on LinkedIn. For updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect with me on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 01 Apr 2022 01:03:00 -0000 From Surviving to Thriving full 60 Odalys Jasmine Jasmine Vallejo is a proud First Gen Latina from the south side of San Antonio. Currently, she leads Community Engagement for the Southwest region at Meta, working to keep the local neighborhoods strong through partnerships with nonprofits, organizat... Jasmine Vallejo is a proud First Gen Latina from the south side of San Antonio. Currently, she leads Community Engagement for the Southwest region at Meta, working to keep the local neighborhoods strong through partnerships with nonprofits, organizations, and schools by providing STEM and economic opportunity programs. She is also Board Member of Latinas in Tech, a non-profit that is focused on empowering and connecting Latinas in the technology industry and co-founded Latinos in Tech, an organization that brings together Latinx and allies for community and connections. Coming from a family of migrant farm workers and growing up in an underserved community, it’s important to Jasmine to shine light on the lack of representation in technology and empower communities that shaped her as a young Latina. In this episode, we cry, we laugh, but most importantly we hear from the powerhouse woman herself. Connect with Jasmine on Instagram @jasminevallejo, Twitter @jasminevallejo, and find her on LinkedIn. For updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect with me on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Jasmine Vallejo is a proud First Gen Latina from the south side of San Antonio. Currently, she leads Community Engagement for the Southwest region at Meta, working to keep the local neighborhoods strong through partnerships with nonprofits, organizations, and schools by providing STEM and economic opportunity programs. She is also Board Member of Latinas in Tech, a non-profit that is focused on empowering and connecting Latinas in the technology industry and co-founded Latinos in Tech, an organization that brings together Latinx and allies for community and connections.

Coming from a family of migrant farm workers and growing up in an underserved community, it’s important to Jasmine to shine light on the lack of representation in technology and empower communities that shaped her as a young Latina. In this episode, we cry, we laugh, but most importantly we hear from the powerhouse woman herself.

Connect with Jasmine on Instagram @jasminevallejo, Twitter @jasminevallejo, and find her on LinkedIn.

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]]> 4206 no Extraordinary Latina https://hellalatinopodcast.podbean.com/e/extraordinary-latina/ Ilhiana Rojas is an Executive & Career Transformation Strategy Coach, a DEI Catalyst, a Hispanic advocate, Bestselling Author, and an international motivational speaker. She was recently recognized by the NY Journal as one of the top 10 Inspiring women to watch in 2021. In addition to coaching, Ilhiana also serves as an advisor for the Network for Executive Women, Center for Women & Enterprise, and Social Enterprise Greenhouse to support their DEI initiatives. Ilhiana graduated with honors as a Chemical Engineer in Mexico City, and currently lives in Rhode Island with her husband and two kids. Most recently, she published a book called, Extraordinary Latinas which became a best selling book! In this episode, we learn about the powerhouse woman she is and her journey in navigating womanhood and ambition. Follow her on Instagram, connect with her on LinkedIn and visit her website, Belive Coaching. For updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect with me on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 04 Mar 2022 04:41:00 -0000 Extraordinary Latina full 59 Odalys Jasmine Ilhiana Rojas is an Executive & Career Transformation Strategy Coach, a DEI Catalyst, a Hispanic advocate, Bestselling Author, and an international motivational speaker. She was recently recognized by the NY Journal as one of the top 10 Inspiring wom... Ilhiana Rojas is an Executive & Career Transformation Strategy Coach, a DEI Catalyst, a Hispanic advocate, Bestselling Author, and an international motivational speaker. She was recently recognized by the NY Journal as one of the top 10 Inspiring women to watch in 2021. In addition to coaching, Ilhiana also serves as an advisor for the Network for Executive Women, Center for Women & Enterprise, and Social Enterprise Greenhouse to support their DEI initiatives. Ilhiana graduated with honors as a Chemical Engineer in Mexico City, and currently lives in Rhode Island with her husband and two kids. Most recently, she published a book called, Extraordinary Latinas which became a best selling book! In this episode, we learn about the powerhouse woman she is and her journey in navigating womanhood and ambition. Follow her on Instagram, connect with her on LinkedIn and visit her website, Belive Coaching. For updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect with me on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Ilhiana Rojas is an Executive & Career Transformation Strategy Coach, a DEI Catalyst, a Hispanic advocate, Bestselling Author, and an international motivational speaker. She was recently recognized by the NY Journal as one of the top 10 Inspiring women to watch in 2021. In addition to coaching, Ilhiana also serves as an advisor for the Network for Executive Women, Center for Women & Enterprise, and Social Enterprise Greenhouse to support their DEI initiatives. Ilhiana graduated with honors as a Chemical Engineer in Mexico City, and currently lives in Rhode Island with her husband and two kids. Most recently, she published a book called, Extraordinary Latinas which became a best selling book!

In this episode, we learn about the powerhouse woman she is and her journey in navigating womanhood and ambition. Follow her on Instagram, connect with her on LinkedIn and visit her website, Belive Coaching.

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]]> 3977 no 1 Million Views in 2 Days https://hellalatinopodcast.podbean.com/e/jasmine-ortiz/ Jasmine Ortiz embodies ambition and determination. She was born in NY, raised in PA, and currently resides in Miami. In her latest single “21”, Jasmine made history by becoming only the 2nd artist approved to record their music video at The University of Miami, second to no other than Drake, her icon. In Jasmine’s music video for “21” she plays tribute to Drake and his video “God’s Plan," and received over 1 Million Views in 2 Days. In this episode, we learn about Jasmine's upbringing, her identity, and where her ambition and hunger to success in the entertainment industry began.  Connect with Jasmine on Instagram @iamjasmineortiz. For updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect with me on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 17 Feb 2022 02:00:00 -0000 1 Million Views in 2 Days full 58 Odalys Jasmine Jasmine Ortiz embodies ambition and determination. She was born in NY, raised in PA, and currently resides in Miami. In her latest single “21”, Jasmine made history by becoming only the 2nd artist approved to record their music video at The Universit... Jasmine Ortiz embodies ambition and determination. She was born in NY, raised in PA, and currently resides in Miami. In her latest single “21”, Jasmine made history by becoming only the 2nd artist approved to record their music video at The University of Miami, second to no other than Drake, her icon. In Jasmine’s music video for “21” she plays tribute to Drake and his video “God’s Plan," and received over 1 Million Views in 2 Days. In this episode, we learn about Jasmine's upbringing, her identity, and where her ambition and hunger to success in the entertainment industry began.  Connect with Jasmine on Instagram @iamjasmineortiz. For updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect with me on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Jasmine Ortiz embodies ambition and determination. She was born in NY, raised in PA, and currently resides in Miami. In her latest single “21”, Jasmine made history by becoming only the 2nd artist approved to record their music video at The University of Miami, second to no other than Drake, her icon. In Jasmine’s music video for “21” she plays tribute to Drake and his video “God’s Plan," and received over 1 Million Views in 2 Days. In this episode, we learn about Jasmine's upbringing, her identity, and where her ambition and hunger to success in the entertainment industry began. 

Connect with Jasmine on Instagram @iamjasmineortiz.

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]]> 3567 no He Was Told Latinos Don’t Get Far https://hellalatinopodcast.podbean.com/e/he-was-told-latinos-don-t-get-far/ Ivan Estrada is a successful Real Estate Broker in Beverly Hills who just released a book, Brand With Purpose, based on his experience building his brand and the obstacles along the way.  Despite his successful career, various accolades, and graduating from USC, Ivan struggled with self-reflection and his own identity, something many Latinos suffer from today. Ivan struggled with homophobia embedded in Latino culture and was told to pass as Italian in order to be successful. He felt like he couldn’t be himself at home or at work. But all the negative influences and stereotypes aside, Ivan found success in being himself and building a brand that’s genuine, real, and with purpose. Born into a working-class Latino family to being featured in Bravo’s Million Dollar Listing and being named “Top 30 Under 30″ in real estate nationwide with the National Association of Realtors, Ivan shares his journey of self-reflection and success. Most importantly, he shows us that staying true to who we are is always the answer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 20 Jan 2022 16:24:00 -0000 He Was Told Latinos Don’t Get Far full 57 Odalys Jasmine Ivan Estrada is a successful Real Estate Broker in Beverly Hills who just released a book, Brand With Purpose, based on his experience building his brand and the obstacles along the way. Despite his successful career, various accolades, and graduati... Ivan Estrada is a successful Real Estate Broker in Beverly Hills who just released a book, Brand With Purpose, based on his experience building his brand and the obstacles along the way.  Despite his successful career, various accolades, and graduating from USC, Ivan struggled with self-reflection and his own identity, something many Latinos suffer from today. Ivan struggled with homophobia embedded in Latino culture and was told to pass as Italian in order to be successful. He felt like he couldn’t be himself at home or at work. But all the negative influences and stereotypes aside, Ivan found success in being himself and building a brand that’s genuine, real, and with purpose. Born into a working-class Latino family to being featured in Bravo’s Million Dollar Listing and being named “Top 30 Under 30″ in real estate nationwide with the National Association of Realtors, Ivan shares his journey of self-reflection and success. Most importantly, he shows us that staying true to who we are is always the answer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Ivan Estrada is a successful Real Estate Broker in Beverly Hills who just released a book, Brand With Purpose, based on his experience building his brand and the obstacles along the way. 

Despite his successful career, various accolades, and graduating from USC, Ivan struggled with self-reflection and his own identity, something many Latinos suffer from today. Ivan struggled with homophobia embedded in Latino culture and was told to pass as Italian in order to be successful. He felt like he couldn’t be himself at home or at work. But all the negative influences and stereotypes aside, Ivan found success in being himself and building a brand that’s genuine, real, and with purpose.

Born into a working-class Latino family to being featured in Bravo’s Million Dollar Listing and being named “Top 30 Under 30″ in real estate nationwide with the National Association of Realtors, Ivan shares his journey of self-reflection and success. Most importantly, he shows us that staying true to who we are is always the answer.

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]]> 3421 no Understanding Identity, Something You Can’t Google https://hellalatinopodcast.podbean.com/e/ricardo-horna/ Ricardo Horna was born in Lima, Peru, raised in Tampa, Florida, and is currently based in Los Angeles, CA. He has been at Google for 5 years and is currently on the YouTube Recruiting team, charged with ensuring a diverse and representative workforce at YouTube. He received his Masters in Communication Management from the University of Southern California, and served as a Teach For America Corps Member teaching Middle School Spanish in inner-city Baltimore for three years. In this episode, he talks about what identity means to him and how he's learned to embrace all its complexities.  Connect with Ricardo on Instagram @ricardo.horna and find him on LinkedIn. For updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow me @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect with me on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 05 Jan 2022 15:25:00 -0000 Understanding Identity, Something You Can’t Google full 56 Odalys Jasmine Ricardo Horna was born in Lima, Peru, raised in Tampa, Florida, and is currently based in Los Angeles, CA. He has been at Google for 5 years and is currently on the YouTube Recruiting team, charged with ensuring a diverse and representative workforce... Ricardo Horna was born in Lima, Peru, raised in Tampa, Florida, and is currently based in Los Angeles, CA. He has been at Google for 5 years and is currently on the YouTube Recruiting team, charged with ensuring a diverse and representative workforce at YouTube. He received his Masters in Communication Management from the University of Southern California, and served as a Teach For America Corps Member teaching Middle School Spanish in inner-city Baltimore for three years. In this episode, he talks about what identity means to him and how he's learned to embrace all its complexities.  Connect with Ricardo on Instagram @ricardo.horna and find him on LinkedIn. For updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow me @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect with me on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Ricardo Horna was born in Lima, Peru, raised in Tampa, Florida, and is currently based in Los Angeles, CA. He has been at Google for 5 years and is currently on the YouTube Recruiting team, charged with ensuring a diverse and representative workforce at YouTube. He received his Masters in Communication Management from the University of Southern California, and served as a Teach For America Corps Member teaching Middle School Spanish in inner-city Baltimore for three years. In this episode, he talks about what identity means to him and how he's learned to embrace all its complexities. 

Connect with Ricardo on Instagram @ricardo.horna and find him on LinkedIn.

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]]> 3795 no Hope, Hard Work, and Helping Hands https://hellalatinopodcast.podbean.com/e/hope-hard-work-and-helping-hands/ As his Zepeda for Senate campaign stated, Jaime's story is a story of hope, hard work & helping hands. Jaime Raul Zepeda grew up in Mexico in a working-class neighborhood. Jaime saw vicious inequality there. Mercedes parked in front of women starving. Law enforcement hired as security for the wealthy. A destiny determined by your last name. Moving up was not a dream, it was a fantasy.  At 17 he left Mexico, alone, for America. For years, he hustled to pay for housing, food, and healthcare. Through that hustle, hope, and the help of his friends and family, Jaime now helps people who, like him, struggled to survive. He advises non-profits helping thousands of low-income students prosper in California. He helps FORTUNE 500 companies build people-first businesses. He mobilizes people and resources to help people experiencing homelessness, survivors of domestic violence, Black and brown youth in need of mentorship, and the undocumented community. The list goes on. I hope this episode inspires you to share your voice, share your story, and lean into hope. Connect with Jaime on Instagram and Twitter @jaimeraulzepeda, and find him on LinkedIn. For updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow me @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect with me on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 17 Nov 2021 02:14:00 -0000 Hope, Hard Work, and Helping Hands full 55 Odalys Jasmine As his Zepeda for Senate campaign stated, Jaime's story is a story of hope, hard work & helping hands. Jaime Raul Zepeda grew up in Mexico in a working-class neighborhood. Jaime saw vicious inequality there. Mercedes parked in front of women starving... As his Zepeda for Senate campaign stated, Jaime's story is a story of hope, hard work & helping hands. Jaime Raul Zepeda grew up in Mexico in a working-class neighborhood. Jaime saw vicious inequality there. Mercedes parked in front of women starving. Law enforcement hired as security for the wealthy. A destiny determined by your last name. Moving up was not a dream, it was a fantasy.  At 17 he left Mexico, alone, for America. For years, he hustled to pay for housing, food, and healthcare. Through that hustle, hope, and the help of his friends and family, Jaime now helps people who, like him, struggled to survive. He advises non-profits helping thousands of low-income students prosper in California. He helps FORTUNE 500 companies build people-first businesses. He mobilizes people and resources to help people experiencing homelessness, survivors of domestic violence, Black and brown youth in need of mentorship, and the undocumented community. The list goes on. I hope this episode inspires you to share your voice, share your story, and lean into hope. Connect with Jaime on Instagram and Twitter @jaimeraulzepeda, and find him on LinkedIn. For updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow me @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect with me on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices As his Zepeda for Senate campaign stated, Jaime's story is a story of hope, hard work & helping hands. Jaime Raul Zepeda grew up in Mexico in a working-class neighborhood. Jaime saw vicious inequality there. Mercedes parked in front of women starving. Law enforcement hired as security for the wealthy. A destiny determined by your last name. Moving up was not a dream, it was a fantasy. 

At 17 he left Mexico, alone, for America. For years, he hustled to pay for housing, food, and healthcare. Through that hustle, hope, and the help of his friends and family, Jaime now helps people who, like him, struggled to survive. He advises non-profits helping thousands of low-income students prosper in California. He helps FORTUNE 500 companies build people-first businesses. He mobilizes people and resources to help people experiencing homelessness, survivors of domestic violence, Black and brown youth in need of mentorship, and the undocumented community. The list goes on. I hope this episode inspires you to share your voice, share your story, and lean into hope.

Connect with Jaime on Instagram and Twitter @jaimeraulzepeda, and find him on LinkedIn.

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]]> 3439 no How I Linked [IN] to my identity https://hellalatinopodcast.podbean.com/e/how-i-linked-in-to-my-identity/ This episode is FULL of laughs, story, and inspiration. In this episode, Colin talks about feeling "like a white kid with a last name Espinales" his whole life to then being embraced by LinkedIn's Latino ERG, and digging into his Ecuadorian culture through his Father's stories. He simultaneously walks us through that difficult and often dispiriting journey in landing your dream career.  A little backstory: Colin Espinales moved to Chicago from Oklahoma in 2008 with two suitcases and a theater degree. After performing improv around the city, he began to focus on his next phase in life, which led him from waiting tables to customer support to client management and now, to program manager for LinkedIn's Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging team, focusing on professional development for members of underrepresented communities. You can find Colin exploring his beautiful city of Chicago still 13 years later, playing with his two sons, gardening and connecting with others to learn their stories and amplify and uplift one another. Connect with Colin on Twitter @ColinEspinales and find him on LinkedIn. For updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow me @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect with me on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 13 Oct 2021 13:18:00 -0000 How I Linked [IN] to my identity full 54 Odalys Jasmine This episode is FULL of laughs, story, and inspiration. In this episode, Colin talks about feeling "like a white kid with a last name Espinales" his whole life to then being embraced by LinkedIn's Latino ERG, and digging into his Ecuadorian culture t... This episode is FULL of laughs, story, and inspiration. In this episode, Colin talks about feeling "like a white kid with a last name Espinales" his whole life to then being embraced by LinkedIn's Latino ERG, and digging into his Ecuadorian culture through his Father's stories. He simultaneously walks us through that difficult and often dispiriting journey in landing your dream career.  A little backstory: Colin Espinales moved to Chicago from Oklahoma in 2008 with two suitcases and a theater degree. After performing improv around the city, he began to focus on his next phase in life, which led him from waiting tables to customer support to client management and now, to program manager for LinkedIn's Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging team, focusing on professional development for members of underrepresented communities. You can find Colin exploring his beautiful city of Chicago still 13 years later, playing with his two sons, gardening and connecting with others to learn their stories and amplify and uplift one another. Connect with Colin on Twitter @ColinEspinales and find him on LinkedIn. For updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow me @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect with me on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This episode is FULL of laughs, story, and inspiration. In this episode, Colin talks about feeling "like a white kid with a last name Espinales" his whole life to then being embraced by LinkedIn's Latino ERG, and digging into his Ecuadorian culture through his Father's stories. He simultaneously walks us through that difficult and often dispiriting journey in landing your dream career. 

A little backstory: Colin Espinales moved to Chicago from Oklahoma in 2008 with two suitcases and a theater degree. After performing improv around the city, he began to focus on his next phase in life, which led him from waiting tables to customer support to client management and now, to program manager for LinkedIn's Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging team, focusing on professional development for members of underrepresented communities. You can find Colin exploring his beautiful city of Chicago still 13 years later, playing with his two sons, gardening and connecting with others to learn their stories and amplify and uplift one another.

Connect with Colin on Twitter @ColinEspinales and find him on LinkedIn.

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]]> 4408 no ¿Como Puedes? Porque Soy Mujer https://hellalatinopodcast.podbean.com/e/%c2%bfcomo-puedes-porque-soy-mujer/ Fernanda Kelly's successful 20-year career as an actress and television presenter in the US Hispanic market earned her two Emmy awards and three Telly awards for her work as the host of the critically acclaimed show, LAnzate on Univision network. In 2018, Fernanda expanded her career as an entrepreneur in the fashion industry to further express her passion for celebrating individuality. This is where NYTAQ was born, a clothing brand that honors her love for the arts and connecting with female artists who make one-of-a-kind pieces that depict empowerment, strength, and embracing uniqueness. NYTAQ has previously been featured on Despierta América show on Univision Network, Grow with Google webinar, Insightful Babes podcast, and SD Voyager magazine. Fernanda grew up as a border girl, being raised across Tijuana and San Diego. In this episode, she talks about that upbringing and also talks about her journey in pursuing her passion. Y nos cuenta de todo—the ups, the downs, the triumphs, and even the ugly side of entertainment.  Connect with Fernanda on IG @fernandakellyyy and LinkedIn. Also check out NYTAQ on IG @shopnytaq and via website at nytaq.com. For updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow me @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect with me on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 02 Oct 2021 01:12:00 -0000 ¿Como Puedes? Porque Soy Mujer full 53 Odalys Jasmine Fernanda Kelly's successful 20-year career as an actress and television presenter in the US Hispanic market earned her two Emmy awards and three Telly awards for her work as the host of the critically acclaimed show, LAnzate on Univision network.In ... Fernanda Kelly's successful 20-year career as an actress and television presenter in the US Hispanic market earned her two Emmy awards and three Telly awards for her work as the host of the critically acclaimed show, LAnzate on Univision network. In 2018, Fernanda expanded her career as an entrepreneur in the fashion industry to further express her passion for celebrating individuality. This is where NYTAQ was born, a clothing brand that honors her love for the arts and connecting with female artists who make one-of-a-kind pieces that depict empowerment, strength, and embracing uniqueness. NYTAQ has previously been featured on Despierta América show on Univision Network, Grow with Google webinar, Insightful Babes podcast, and SD Voyager magazine. Fernanda grew up as a border girl, being raised across Tijuana and San Diego. In this episode, she talks about that upbringing and also talks about her journey in pursuing her passion. Y nos cuenta de todo—the ups, the downs, the triumphs, and even the ugly side of entertainment.  Connect with Fernanda on IG @fernandakellyyy and LinkedIn. Also check out NYTAQ on IG @shopnytaq and via website at nytaq.com. For updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow me @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect with me on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fernanda Kelly's successful 20-year career as an actress and television presenter in the US Hispanic market earned her two Emmy awards and three Telly awards for her work as the host of the critically acclaimed show, LAnzate on Univision network.

In 2018, Fernanda expanded her career as an entrepreneur in the fashion industry to further express her passion for celebrating individuality. This is where NYTAQ was born, a clothing brand that honors her love for the arts and connecting with female artists who make one-of-a-kind pieces that depict empowerment, strength, and embracing uniqueness. NYTAQ has previously been featured on Despierta América show on Univision Network, Grow with Google webinar, Insightful Babes podcast, and SD Voyager magazine.

Fernanda grew up as a border girl, being raised across Tijuana and San Diego. In this episode, she talks about that upbringing and also talks about her journey in pursuing her passion. Y nos cuenta de todo—the ups, the downs, the triumphs, and even the ugly side of entertainment. 

Connect with Fernanda on IG @fernandakellyyy and LinkedIn. Also check out NYTAQ on IG @shopnytaq and via website at nytaq.com.

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]]> 3800 no The Nuyorican Experience https://hellalatinopodcast.podbean.com/e/the-nuyorican-experience/ Nestor Melendez is a proud Nuyorican/Boricua, born and raised in Brooklyn. The Brooklyn Knights podcast co-host is part jack-of-all-trades, part philosophizer, part rebel, and a professional educator who is focused on having conversations that remind people of who they were, who they are and who they could become. In this episode, Nes gives us a little history lesson on Puerto Rico and its relationship with the U.S. and its Caribbean neighbors, and he ends with what identity/Latinidad truly encapsulates. At the end, he also gives us a much-needed bendición. Connect with Nes on IG @a_tribe_called_nes or on LinkedIn, and check out his podcast on IG @bknypodcast. ICYMI, get your 15% off Tragos game by using HellaLatina at checkout. Check out Tragos on all social media platforms @tragosgame. For updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow me @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect with me on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 13 Sep 2021 13:00:00 -0000 The Nuyorican Experience full 52 Odalys Jasmine Nestor Melendez is a proud Nuyorican/Boricua, born and raised in Brooklyn. The Brooklyn Knights podcast co-host is part jack-of-all-trades, part philosophizer, part rebel, and a professional educator who is focused on having conversations that remind... Nestor Melendez is a proud Nuyorican/Boricua, born and raised in Brooklyn. The Brooklyn Knights podcast co-host is part jack-of-all-trades, part philosophizer, part rebel, and a professional educator who is focused on having conversations that remind people of who they were, who they are and who they could become. In this episode, Nes gives us a little history lesson on Puerto Rico and its relationship with the U.S. and its Caribbean neighbors, and he ends with what identity/Latinidad truly encapsulates. At the end, he also gives us a much-needed bendición. Connect with Nes on IG @a_tribe_called_nes or on LinkedIn, and check out his podcast on IG @bknypodcast. ICYMI, get your 15% off Tragos game by using HellaLatina at checkout. Check out Tragos on all social media platforms @tragosgame. For updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow me @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect with me on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Nestor Melendez is a proud Nuyorican/Boricua, born and raised in Brooklyn. The Brooklyn Knights podcast co-host is part jack-of-all-trades, part philosophizer, part rebel, and a professional educator who is focused on having conversations that remind people of who they were, who they are and who they could become. In this episode, Nes gives us a little history lesson on Puerto Rico and its relationship with the U.S. and its Caribbean neighbors, and he ends with what identity/Latinidad truly encapsulates. At the end, he also gives us a much-needed bendición.

Connect with Nes on IG @a_tribe_called_nes or on LinkedIn, and check out his podcast on IG @bknypodcast.

ICYMI, get your 15% off Tragos game by using HellaLatina at checkout. Check out Tragos on all social media platforms @tragosgame.

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]]> 4867 no Tragos: A Game Para Latinos https://hellalatinopodcast.podbean.com/e/tragos-a-game-para-latinos/ Carolina Acosta is Colombian-Dominican mujeron from Queens who created and is now CEO of Tragos, the party game for Latinos by Latinos. She was recently included in Forbes 30 Under 30 class of 2021 for the creation of this game. And it all started after working with her partner, John Lim, to launch Azn Flush – the Asian card game equivalent to Tragos. Carolina then launched Tragos in 2019 to build a product that spoke to her identity as a US-born Latina. Tragos is currently the #1 party card game for Latinos and has raised over $20,000 for community driven organizations such as Black Lives Matter, Helping Hands of Puerto Rico, The Immigrant Worker Safety Net Fund, and more.  Get your 15% off Tragos game by using HellaLatina at checkout. Check out Tragos on all social media platforms @tragosgame. For updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow me @OdalysJasmine on Twitter, @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect with me on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 24 Aug 2021 15:00:00 -0000 Tragos: A Game Para Latinos full 51 Odalys Jasmine Carolina Acosta is Colombian-Dominican mujeron from Queens who created and is now CEO of Tragos, the party game for Latinos by Latinos. She was recently included in Forbes 30 Under 30 class of 2021 for the creation of this game. And it all started af... Carolina Acosta is Colombian-Dominican mujeron from Queens who created and is now CEO of Tragos, the party game for Latinos by Latinos. She was recently included in Forbes 30 Under 30 class of 2021 for the creation of this game. And it all started after working with her partner, John Lim, to launch Azn Flush – the Asian card game equivalent to Tragos. Carolina then launched Tragos in 2019 to build a product that spoke to her identity as a US-born Latina. Tragos is currently the #1 party card game for Latinos and has raised over $20,000 for community driven organizations such as Black Lives Matter, Helping Hands of Puerto Rico, The Immigrant Worker Safety Net Fund, and more.  Get your 15% off Tragos game by using HellaLatina at checkout. Check out Tragos on all social media platforms @tragosgame. For updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow me @OdalysJasmine on Twitter, @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect with me on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Carolina Acosta is Colombian-Dominican mujeron from Queens who created and is now CEO of Tragos, the party game for Latinos by Latinos. She was recently included in Forbes 30 Under 30 class of 2021 for the creation of this game. And it all started after working with her partner, John Lim, to launch Azn Flush – the Asian card game equivalent to Tragos. Carolina then launched Tragos in 2019 to build a product that spoke to her identity as a US-born Latina. Tragos is currently the #1 party card game for Latinos and has raised over $20,000 for community driven organizations such as Black Lives Matter, Helping Hands of Puerto Rico, The Immigrant Worker Safety Net Fund, and more. 

Get your 15% off Tragos game by using HellaLatina at checkout. Check out Tragos on all social media platforms @tragosgame.

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]]> 4505 no A New Breed of Latinos https://hellalatinopodcast.podbean.com/e/a-new-breed-of-latinos/ Gabriel Lomeli is a first-generation Mexican-American from Stockton, California and let me tell y'all, he spills so much wisdom in this episode. He talks about designing your own path toward success, and moving from travieso mistakes and heartbreak to pandemic power moves. Gabe has over 10 years of strategic partnership, media production, and instructional design experience. After graduating from San Jose State University, he began his career as a music video producer and editor in the Hip-Hop and R&B scene. Upon completing his Master's program at Stanford University, Gabe joined the lecturing team at the School of Design while operating his own media agency, producing videos for Silicon Valley's top tech companies. Currently, he’s an Account Manager on the Creative Media Strategy team at LinkedIn and volunteers his time speaking to students and sharing tools and strategies that have helped him uncover hidden opportunities. Connect with Gabe on Instagram @Gabriel_L_Jr and find him on LinkedIn. And check out the ‘Music Video Recipe,' his new YouTube Channel reviewing today’s hottest Music Videos.  For updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow me @OdalysJasmine on Twitter, @ohjaaaasmine on Instagram and connect with me on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 10 Aug 2021 15:00:00 -0000 A New Breed of Latinos full 50 Odalys Jasmine Gabriel Lomeli is a first-generation Mexican-American from Stockton, California and let me tell y'all, he spills so much wisdom in this episode. He talks about designing your own path toward success, and moving from travieso mistakes and heartbreak t... Gabriel Lomeli is a first-generation Mexican-American from Stockton, California and let me tell y'all, he spills so much wisdom in this episode. He talks about designing your own path toward success, and moving from travieso mistakes and heartbreak to pandemic power moves. Gabe has over 10 years of strategic partnership, media production, and instructional design experience. After graduating from San Jose State University, he began his career as a music video producer and editor in the Hip-Hop and R&B scene. Upon completing his Master's program at Stanford University, Gabe joined the lecturing team at the School of Design while operating his own media agency, producing videos for Silicon Valley's top tech companies. Currently, he’s an Account Manager on the Creative Media Strategy team at LinkedIn and volunteers his time speaking to students and sharing tools and strategies that have helped him uncover hidden opportunities. Connect with Gabe on Instagram @Gabriel_L_Jr and find him on LinkedIn. And check out the ‘Music Video Recipe,' his new YouTube Channel reviewing today’s hottest Music Videos.  For updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow me @OdalysJasmine on Twitter, @ohjaaaasmine on Instagram and connect with me on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Gabriel Lomeli is a first-generation Mexican-American from Stockton, California and let me tell y'all, he spills so much wisdom in this episode. He talks about designing your own path toward success, and moving from travieso mistakes and heartbreak to pandemic power moves.

Gabe has over 10 years of strategic partnership, media production, and instructional design experience. After graduating from San Jose State University, he began his career as a music video producer and editor in the Hip-Hop and R&B scene. Upon completing his Master's program at Stanford University, Gabe joined the lecturing team at the School of Design while operating his own media agency, producing videos for Silicon Valley's top tech companies. Currently, he’s an Account Manager on the Creative Media Strategy team at LinkedIn and volunteers his time speaking to students and sharing tools and strategies that have helped him uncover hidden opportunities.

Connect with Gabe on Instagram @Gabriel_L_Jr and find him on LinkedIn. And check out the ‘Music Video Recipe,' his new YouTube Channel reviewing today’s hottest Music Videos. 

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]]> 5765 no Korean, Catracha y Americana https://hellalatinopodcast.podbean.com/e/100-korean-y-hondurena/ One narrative often overlooked in the community is the Asian-Latino experience. Lucky to have Ha Na Teresa Park, mi querida Catracha, on Hella Latin@ to share her experience of being both Korean and Hondureña. In this episode, Ha Na Teresa shares her story of leaving Korea, growing up in Honduras and then moving to the United States. Her story paints a full picture of the ebbs and flows of embracing the complexities of identity, and turning it into a strength. Ha Na Teresa is an educator, entrepreneur and a creator who firmly believes in the power of stories to unite people and the power of humanity to love and heal. Connect with her on Instagram and Facebook @teresaparkoficial and find her on LinkedIn. For more info on Teresa and what she does, visit www.teresapark.com. As a Hella Latin@ listener, you get a free one-month membership to RisOn—an interactive weekly space created by two first-gen Latinos with the intention to mindfully unburden, introspect and connect. More details at the end of the episode. For updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow me @OdalysJasmine on Twitter, @ohjaaaasmine on Instagram and connect with me on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 28 Jul 2021 18:47:00 -0000 Korean, Catracha y Americana full 49 Odalys Jasmine One narrative often overlooked in the community is the Asian-Latino experience. Lucky to have Ha Na Teresa Park, mi querida Catracha, on Hella Latin@ to share her experience of being both Korean and Hondureña. In this episode, Ha Na Teresa shares her... One narrative often overlooked in the community is the Asian-Latino experience. Lucky to have Ha Na Teresa Park, mi querida Catracha, on Hella Latin@ to share her experience of being both Korean and Hondureña. In this episode, Ha Na Teresa shares her story of leaving Korea, growing up in Honduras and then moving to the United States. Her story paints a full picture of the ebbs and flows of embracing the complexities of identity, and turning it into a strength. Ha Na Teresa is an educator, entrepreneur and a creator who firmly believes in the power of stories to unite people and the power of humanity to love and heal. Connect with her on Instagram and Facebook @teresaparkoficial and find her on LinkedIn. For more info on Teresa and what she does, visit www.teresapark.com. As a Hella Latin@ listener, you get a free one-month membership to RisOn—an interactive weekly space created by two first-gen Latinos with the intention to mindfully unburden, introspect and connect. More details at the end of the episode. For updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow me @OdalysJasmine on Twitter, @ohjaaaasmine on Instagram and connect with me on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices One narrative often overlooked in the community is the Asian-Latino experience. Lucky to have Ha Na Teresa Park, mi querida Catracha, on Hella Latin@ to share her experience of being both Korean and Hondureña. In this episode, Ha Na Teresa shares her story of leaving Korea, growing up in Honduras and then moving to the United States. Her story paints a full picture of the ebbs and flows of embracing the complexities of identity, and turning it into a strength. Ha Na Teresa is an educator, entrepreneur and a creator who firmly believes in the power of stories to unite people and the power of humanity to love and heal. Connect with her on Instagram and Facebook @teresaparkoficial and find her on LinkedIn. For more info on Teresa and what she does, visit www.teresapark.com.

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]]> 3400 no La Mujer Behind the Brand https://hellalatinopodcast.podbean.com/e/la-mujer-behind-the-brand/ Eliana Murillo is the founder and CEO of Eliment and Company, her mission is to amplify and invest in diverse small businesses, startups and content creators. Eliana previously spent 10 years at Google, where she founded the multicultural marketing team and co-founded HOLA, the Latino employee resource group. While in Silicon Valley, she co-founded the Latinos in Tech Giving Circle. Outside of tech, Eliana co-founded her family's organic Alquimia Tequila, an award-winning product that is 100% USDA-certified organic. She also founded and currently leads Latinas Who Brunch, a national community of badass Latinas with chapters in 17 states and counting. Eliana was included in the Forbes 30 Under 30 List in 2017, the top 10 Latina Corporate Executives List by Latina Style Magazine in 2017 and the Top 50 Most Powerful Latinas List by ALPFA in 2019. ​She is a graduate of Harvard College and is originally from Oxnard, California. All that to say, Eliana is a powerhouse Latina everyone in la comunidad should know about. And in this episode, we get to know la mujeron behind the brand. Connect with Eliana on Instagram @inmyeliment, Twitter @eliana_murillo and find her on LinkedIn. You can also find Eliana's co-founded @AlquimiaTequila on Instagram and her community @LatinasWhoBrunch. And fun fact, she is also a RisOn member! As a Hella Latin@ listener, you get a free one-month membership to RisOn—an interactive weekly space created by two first-gen Latinos with the intention to mindfully unburden, introspect and connect. More details at the end of the episode.   For updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow me @OdalysJasmine on Twitter, @ohjaaaasmine on Instagram and connect with me on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 03 Jul 2021 04:51:00 -0000 La Mujer Behind the Brand full 48 Odalys Jasmine Eliana Murillo is the founder and CEO of Eliment and Company, her mission is to amplify and invest in diverse small businesses, startups and content creators. Eliana previously spent 10 years at Google, where she founded the multicultural marketing t... Eliana Murillo is the founder and CEO of Eliment and Company, her mission is to amplify and invest in diverse small businesses, startups and content creators. Eliana previously spent 10 years at Google, where she founded the multicultural marketing team and co-founded HOLA, the Latino employee resource group. While in Silicon Valley, she co-founded the Latinos in Tech Giving Circle. Outside of tech, Eliana co-founded her family's organic Alquimia Tequila, an award-winning product that is 100% USDA-certified organic. She also founded and currently leads Latinas Who Brunch, a national community of badass Latinas with chapters in 17 states and counting. Eliana was included in the Forbes 30 Under 30 List in 2017, the top 10 Latina Corporate Executives List by Latina Style Magazine in 2017 and the Top 50 Most Powerful Latinas List by ALPFA in 2019. ​She is a graduate of Harvard College and is originally from Oxnard, California. All that to say, Eliana is a powerhouse Latina everyone in la comunidad should know about. And in this episode, we get to know la mujeron behind the brand. Connect with Eliana on Instagram @inmyeliment, Twitter @eliana_murillo and find her on LinkedIn. You can also find Eliana's co-founded @AlquimiaTequila on Instagram and her community @LatinasWhoBrunch. And fun fact, she is also a RisOn member! As a Hella Latin@ listener, you get a free one-month membership to RisOn—an interactive weekly space created by two first-gen Latinos with the intention to mindfully unburden, introspect and connect. More details at the end of the episode.   For updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow me @OdalysJasmine on Twitter, @ohjaaaasmine on Instagram and connect with me on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Eliana Murillo is the founder and CEO of Eliment and Company, her mission is to amplify and invest in diverse small businesses, startups and content creators. Eliana previously spent 10 years at Google, where she founded the multicultural marketing team and co-founded HOLA, the Latino employee resource group. While in Silicon Valley, she co-founded the Latinos in Tech Giving Circle. Outside of tech, Eliana co-founded her family's organic Alquimia Tequila, an award-winning product that is 100% USDA-certified organic. She also founded and currently leads Latinas Who Brunch, a national community of badass Latinas with chapters in 17 states and counting. Eliana was included in the Forbes 30 Under 30 List in 2017, the top 10 Latina Corporate Executives List by Latina Style Magazine in 2017 and the Top 50 Most Powerful Latinas List by ALPFA in 2019. ​She is a graduate of Harvard College and is originally from Oxnard, California. All that to say, Eliana is a powerhouse Latina everyone in la comunidad should know about. And in this episode, we get to know la mujeron behind the brand.


Connect with Eliana on Instagram @inmyeliment, Twitter @eliana_murillo and find her on LinkedIn. You can also find Eliana's co-founded @AlquimiaTequila on Instagram and her community @LatinasWhoBrunch. And fun fact, she is also a RisOn member! As a Hella Latin@ listener, you get a free one-month membership to RisOn—an interactive weekly space created by two first-gen Latinos with the intention to mindfully unburden, introspect and connect. More details at the end of the episode.

 

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]]> 4774 no The Hood Raised Me https://hellalatinopodcast.podbean.com/e/the-hood-raised-me/ Nadia Elhawary is both Egyptian and Guatemalan but the hood raised her and her city Pasadena feels like home more than any country. She's a storyteller passing on this wisdom given by her ancestors and her purpose is loving on her people and loving herself deeply. Nadia is all about investing in our hoods, growing our hoods, and owning the block. She's 29 years young. She's an activist for the Black and brown community and especially womxn. When she's not fighting for her community, she's investing in self-love and using spirituality and ancestral practices to keep her grounded in this world. Connect with Nadia on Instagram @mselhawary and follow her co-founded organization, Hood Liberation on IG at @hoodliberation. As a Hella Latin@ listener, you get a free one-month membership to RisOn—an interactive weekly space created by two first-gen Latinos with the intention to mindfully unburden, introspect and connect. More details at the end of the episode. For updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow me @OdalysJasmine on Twitter, @ohjaaaasmine on Instagram and connect with me on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 24 Jun 2021 01:03:00 -0000 The Hood Raised Me full 47 Odalys Jasmine Nadia Elhawary is both Egyptian and Guatemalan but the hood raised her and her city Pasadena feels like home more than any country. She's a storyteller passing on this wisdom given by her ancestors and her purpose is loving on her people and loving h... Nadia Elhawary is both Egyptian and Guatemalan but the hood raised her and her city Pasadena feels like home more than any country. She's a storyteller passing on this wisdom given by her ancestors and her purpose is loving on her people and loving herself deeply. Nadia is all about investing in our hoods, growing our hoods, and owning the block. She's 29 years young. She's an activist for the Black and brown community and especially womxn. When she's not fighting for her community, she's investing in self-love and using spirituality and ancestral practices to keep her grounded in this world. Connect with Nadia on Instagram @mselhawary and follow her co-founded organization, Hood Liberation on IG at @hoodliberation. As a Hella Latin@ listener, you get a free one-month membership to RisOn—an interactive weekly space created by two first-gen Latinos with the intention to mindfully unburden, introspect and connect. More details at the end of the episode. For updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow me @OdalysJasmine on Twitter, @ohjaaaasmine on Instagram and connect with me on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Nadia Elhawary is both Egyptian and Guatemalan but the hood raised her and her city Pasadena feels like home more than any country. She's a storyteller passing on this wisdom given by her ancestors and her purpose is loving on her people and loving herself deeply. Nadia is all about investing in our hoods, growing our hoods, and owning the block. She's 29 years young. She's an activist for the Black and brown community and especially womxn. When she's not fighting for her community, she's investing in self-love and using spirituality and ancestral practices to keep her grounded in this world. Connect with Nadia on Instagram @mselhawary and follow her co-founded organization, Hood Liberation on IG at @hoodliberation.

As a Hella Latin@ listener, you get a free one-month membership to RisOn—an interactive weekly space created by two first-gen Latinos with the intention to mindfully unburden, introspect and connect. More details at the end of the episode. For updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow me @OdalysJasmine on Twitter, @ohjaaaasmine on Instagram and connect with me on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com.

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]]> 3159 no Imposter Syndrome From a Human Level https://hellalatinopodcast.podbean.com/e/imposter-syndrome-from-a-human-level/ Brian Ovalles, a Black Latino from Washington Heights, talks about navigating spaces where he was culturally, racially and socio-economically different than his peers. From an early age, he felt like he was always having an away game yet he took every shot people thought he couldn’t make. And now, he’s dedicating his work pa’ la comunidad and transforming a poorly constructed food culture and system with his app, TOM (The Orange Market). In this episode, Brian unpacks imposter syndrome, his Black Latino identity and the story behind TOM.  Connect with Brian on Instagram @brian.ovalles, Twitter @BrianOvalles1, Clubhouse @brainovales and find him on LinkedIn. For more info on T.O.M, visit tom-app.com. And check out Brian’s Cafe 15 in Oakland, more info @cafe15oakland on Instagram. As a Hella Latin@ listener, you get a free one-month membership to RisOn—an interactive weekly space created by two first-gen Latinos with the intention to mindfully unburden, introspect and connect. More details at the end of the episode. For updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow me @OdalysJasmine on Twitter, @ohjaaaasmine on Instagram and connect with me on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 04 Jun 2021 00:04:00 -0000 Imposter Syndrome From a Human Level full 46 Odalys Jasmine Brian Ovalles, a Black Latino from Washington Heights, talks about navigating spaces where he was culturally, racially and socio-economically different than his peers. From an early age, he felt like he was always having an away game yet he took ever... Brian Ovalles, a Black Latino from Washington Heights, talks about navigating spaces where he was culturally, racially and socio-economically different than his peers. From an early age, he felt like he was always having an away game yet he took every shot people thought he couldn’t make. And now, he’s dedicating his work pa’ la comunidad and transforming a poorly constructed food culture and system with his app, TOM (The Orange Market). In this episode, Brian unpacks imposter syndrome, his Black Latino identity and the story behind TOM.  Connect with Brian on Instagram @brian.ovalles, Twitter @BrianOvalles1, Clubhouse @brainovales and find him on LinkedIn. For more info on T.O.M, visit tom-app.com. And check out Brian’s Cafe 15 in Oakland, more info @cafe15oakland on Instagram. As a Hella Latin@ listener, you get a free one-month membership to RisOn—an interactive weekly space created by two first-gen Latinos with the intention to mindfully unburden, introspect and connect. More details at the end of the episode. For updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow me @OdalysJasmine on Twitter, @ohjaaaasmine on Instagram and connect with me on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Brian Ovalles, a Black Latino from Washington Heights, talks about navigating spaces where he was culturally, racially and socio-economically different than his peers. From an early age, he felt like he was always having an away game yet he took every shot people thought he couldn’t make. And now, he’s dedicating his work pa’ la comunidad and transforming a poorly constructed food culture and system with his app, TOM (The Orange Market). In this episode, Brian unpacks imposter syndrome, his Black Latino identity and the story behind TOM. 

Connect with Brian on Instagram @brian.ovalles, Twitter @BrianOvalles1, Clubhouse @brainovales and find him on LinkedIn. For more info on T.O.M, visit tom-app.com. And check out Brian’s Cafe 15 in Oakland, more info @cafe15oakland on Instagram.

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]]> 3568 no Inner City to Corporate America https://hellalatinopodcast.podbean.com/e/inner-city-to-corporate-america/ “If you want to go up in the company, you have to stop fraternizing with people in the mail room.”   In this episode, Yuridia Peña, a Dominican woman from Williamsburg, Brooklyn, talks about her young dreams of working on 5th Avenue and becoming the next Anna Wintour to her first time experiencing class division in Corporate America. Because of her experience, she pivoted and dedicated her career to serving her community. Yuridia went on to work for the NYC labor movement, coordinated demonstrations during the Fight for $15 campaign, promoted legislation to end stop-and-frisk and the list goes on. She also founded Alta Consulting, a boutique public affairs firm helping customers achieve their public relations and communications goals. Connect with Yuridia on Instagram @yudipie, Twitter @yuridiapena, and find her on LinkedIn. Visit altaconsulting.co for more information. As a Hella Latin@ listener, you get a free one-month membership to RisOn—an interactive weekly space created by two first-gen Latinos with the intention to mindfully unburden, introspect and connect. More details at the end of the episode. For updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow me @OdalysJasmine on Twitter, @ohjaaaasmine on Instagram and connect with me on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 26 May 2021 23:58:00 -0000 Inner City to Corporate America full 45 Odalys Jasmine “If you want to go up in the company, you have to stop fraternizing with people in the mail room.” In this episode, Yuridia Peña, a Dominican woman from Williamsburg, Brooklyn, talks about her young dreams of working on 5th Avenue and becoming the ... “If you want to go up in the company, you have to stop fraternizing with people in the mail room.”   In this episode, Yuridia Peña, a Dominican woman from Williamsburg, Brooklyn, talks about her young dreams of working on 5th Avenue and becoming the next Anna Wintour to her first time experiencing class division in Corporate America. Because of her experience, she pivoted and dedicated her career to serving her community. Yuridia went on to work for the NYC labor movement, coordinated demonstrations during the Fight for $15 campaign, promoted legislation to end stop-and-frisk and the list goes on. She also founded Alta Consulting, a boutique public affairs firm helping customers achieve their public relations and communications goals. Connect with Yuridia on Instagram @yudipie, Twitter @yuridiapena, and find her on LinkedIn. Visit altaconsulting.co for more information. As a Hella Latin@ listener, you get a free one-month membership to RisOn—an interactive weekly space created by two first-gen Latinos with the intention to mindfully unburden, introspect and connect. More details at the end of the episode. For updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow me @OdalysJasmine on Twitter, @ohjaaaasmine on Instagram and connect with me on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices “If you want to go up in the company, you have to stop fraternizing with people in the mail room.”

 

In this episode, Yuridia Peña, a Dominican woman from Williamsburg, Brooklyn, talks about her young dreams of working on 5th Avenue and becoming the next Anna Wintour to her first time experiencing class division in Corporate America. Because of her experience, she pivoted and dedicated her career to serving her community. Yuridia went on to work for the NYC labor movement, coordinated demonstrations during the Fight for $15 campaign, promoted legislation to end stop-and-frisk and the list goes on. She also founded Alta Consulting, a boutique public affairs firm helping customers achieve their public relations and communications goals. Connect with Yuridia on Instagram @yudipie, Twitter @yuridiapena, and find her on LinkedIn. Visit altaconsulting.co for more information.

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]]> 3493 no Black Beans: An Afro-Chicano Story https://hellalatinopodcast.podbean.com/e/black-beans-an-afro-chicano-story/ Choosey is an Afro-Chicano hip hop artist who grew up in National City and Chula Vista, California. His debut studio album Black Beans (2019), produced by Exile, represented his Afro-Chicano heritage and conveyed themes of ethnic identity, gentrification, and Black-brown unity. The album received positive reviews and was referred to as a "masterpiece" by NBC News and a "breath of fresh air" by HipHopDX.    In this episode, Choosey and I talk about his Black and brown upbringing in San Diego, his passion for creating music and art, and his current artistic endeavors. Connect with Choosey on IG and Twitter @kingchoosey and check out his website kingchoosey.com. And visit his Soundcloud for his OG music!    As a Hella Latin@ listener, you get a free one-month membership to RisOn—an interactive weekly space created by two first-gen Latinos with the intention to mindfully unburden, introspect, connect, and belong. More details at the end of the episode. For updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow me @OdalysJasmine on Twitter, @ohjaaaasmine on Instagram and connect with me on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 13 May 2021 01:14:00 -0000 Black Beans: An Afro-Chicano Story full 44 Odalys Jasmine Choosey is an Afro-Chicano hip hop artist who grew up in National City and Chula Vista, California. His debut studio album Black Beans (2019), produced by Exile, represented his Afro-Chicano heritage and conveyed themes of ethnic identity, gentrifica... Choosey is an Afro-Chicano hip hop artist who grew up in National City and Chula Vista, California. His debut studio album Black Beans (2019), produced by Exile, represented his Afro-Chicano heritage and conveyed themes of ethnic identity, gentrification, and Black-brown unity. The album received positive reviews and was referred to as a "masterpiece" by NBC News and a "breath of fresh air" by HipHopDX.    In this episode, Choosey and I talk about his Black and brown upbringing in San Diego, his passion for creating music and art, and his current artistic endeavors. Connect with Choosey on IG and Twitter @kingchoosey and check out his website kingchoosey.com. And visit his Soundcloud for his OG music!    As a Hella Latin@ listener, you get a free one-month membership to RisOn—an interactive weekly space created by two first-gen Latinos with the intention to mindfully unburden, introspect, connect, and belong. More details at the end of the episode. For updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow me @OdalysJasmine on Twitter, @ohjaaaasmine on Instagram and connect with me on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Choosey is an Afro-Chicano hip hop artist who grew up in National City and Chula Vista, California. His debut studio album Black Beans (2019), produced by Exile, represented his Afro-Chicano heritage and conveyed themes of ethnic identity, gentrification, and Black-brown unity. The album received positive reviews and was referred to as a "masterpiece" by NBC News and a "breath of fresh air" by HipHopDX. 

 

In this episode, Choosey and I talk about his Black and brown upbringing in San Diego, his passion for creating music and art, and his current artistic endeavors. Connect with Choosey on IG and Twitter @kingchoosey and check out his website kingchoosey.com. And visit his Soundcloud for his OG music! 

 

As a Hella Latin@ listener, you get a free one-month membership to RisOn—an interactive weekly space created by two first-gen Latinos with the intention to mindfully unburden, introspect, connect, and belong. More details at the end of the episode. For updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow me @OdalysJasmine on Twitter, @ohjaaaasmine on Instagram and connect with me on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com.

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]]> 3725 no La Belleza Cuesta https://hellalatinopodcast.podbean.com/e/la-belleza-cuesta/ Elizabeth Molina is a Dominican-Peruvian Latina, model, beauty mentor, influencer, TedX speaker and founder of the Molina Glow. Elizabeth's personal story of survival led her to her current work in helping others redefine their why surrounding beauty practices. In this episode, we not only dive deep into Elizabeth's Dominican-Peruvian upbringing but we also talk about body, image and what it's like to be a modern Latina woman. And we unpack a phrase I'm sure every Latina has heard, La Belleza Cuesta, beauty is pain. Connect with Elizabeth on IG @elizabeth_molina, find her on LinkedIn and check out her website at elizabethmolinainc.com. Big love to my partner/sponsor, RisOn—an interactive weekly space created by two first-gen Latinos with the intention to mindfully unburden, introspect, connect, and belong. As a Hella Latin@ listener, you get a free one-month membership. Stick around at the end of the episode for more details. For updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow me @OdalysJasmine on Twitter, @ohjaaaasmine on Instagram and connect with me on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 21 Apr 2021 13:00:00 -0000 La Belleza Cuesta full 43 Odalys Jasmine Elizabeth Molina is a Dominican-Peruvian Latina, model, beauty mentor, influencer, TedX speaker and founder of the Molina Glow. Elizabeth's personal story of survival led her to her current work in helping others redefine their why surrounding beauty... Elizabeth Molina is a Dominican-Peruvian Latina, model, beauty mentor, influencer, TedX speaker and founder of the Molina Glow. Elizabeth's personal story of survival led her to her current work in helping others redefine their why surrounding beauty practices. In this episode, we not only dive deep into Elizabeth's Dominican-Peruvian upbringing but we also talk about body, image and what it's like to be a modern Latina woman. And we unpack a phrase I'm sure every Latina has heard, La Belleza Cuesta, beauty is pain. Connect with Elizabeth on IG @elizabeth_molina, find her on LinkedIn and check out her website at elizabethmolinainc.com. Big love to my partner/sponsor, RisOn—an interactive weekly space created by two first-gen Latinos with the intention to mindfully unburden, introspect, connect, and belong. As a Hella Latin@ listener, you get a free one-month membership. Stick around at the end of the episode for more details. For updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow me @OdalysJasmine on Twitter, @ohjaaaasmine on Instagram and connect with me on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Elizabeth Molina is a Dominican-Peruvian Latina, model, beauty mentor, influencer, TedX speaker and founder of the Molina Glow. Elizabeth's personal story of survival led her to her current work in helping others redefine their why surrounding beauty practices. In this episode, we not only dive deep into Elizabeth's Dominican-Peruvian upbringing but we also talk about body, image and what it's like to be a modern Latina woman. And we unpack a phrase I'm sure every Latina has heard, La Belleza Cuesta, beauty is pain. Connect with Elizabeth on IG @elizabeth_molina, find her on LinkedIn and check out her website at elizabethmolinainc.com. Big love to my partner/sponsor, RisOn—an interactive weekly space created by two first-gen Latinos with the intention to mindfully unburden, introspect, connect, and belong. As a Hella Latin@ listener, you get a free one-month membership. Stick around at the end of the episode for more details. For updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow me @OdalysJasmine on Twitter, @ohjaaaasmine on Instagram and connect with me on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com.

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]]> 3813 no Do Your Thing and Do it Well https://hellalatinopodcast.podbean.com/e/do-your-thing-and-do-it-well/ Arabela Espinoza is a Mexican-American creative photographer based in San Jose, CA. When not enjoying an iced vanilla latte or a craft cocktail, you can find her working full-time at Weekend Creative, a creative photography agency that she co-founded in 2018. Her passion for community and photography education has led her to co-create the Weekend Club, an online community for photographers, as well as a freelancing comedy podcast called Per Our Last Email. She also co-owns a photography studio called Little Sunday Studio that is open and available for rent to the creative community. Connect with Arabela on IG @arabelaespinoza and find her on LinkedIn. And while you're at it, also follow @perourlastemail, @littlesundaystudio and @weekendcreative on Instagram! Big love to my partner/sponsor, RisOn—an interactive weekly space created by two first-gen Latinos with the intention to mindfully unburden, introspect, connect, and belong. As a Hella Latin@ listener, you get a free one-month membership. Stick around at the end of the episode for more details. For updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow me @OdalysJasmine on Twitter, @ohjaaaasmine on Instagram and connect with me on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 08 Apr 2021 19:40:00 -0000 Do Your Thing and Do it Well full 42 Odalys Jasmine Arabela Espinoza is a Mexican-American creative photographer based in San Jose, CA. When not enjoying an iced vanilla latte or a craft cocktail, you can find her working full-time at Weekend Creative, a creative photography agency that she co-founded... Arabela Espinoza is a Mexican-American creative photographer based in San Jose, CA. When not enjoying an iced vanilla latte or a craft cocktail, you can find her working full-time at Weekend Creative, a creative photography agency that she co-founded in 2018. Her passion for community and photography education has led her to co-create the Weekend Club, an online community for photographers, as well as a freelancing comedy podcast called Per Our Last Email. She also co-owns a photography studio called Little Sunday Studio that is open and available for rent to the creative community. Connect with Arabela on IG @arabelaespinoza and find her on LinkedIn. And while you're at it, also follow @perourlastemail, @littlesundaystudio and @weekendcreative on Instagram! Big love to my partner/sponsor, RisOn—an interactive weekly space created by two first-gen Latinos with the intention to mindfully unburden, introspect, connect, and belong. As a Hella Latin@ listener, you get a free one-month membership. Stick around at the end of the episode for more details. For updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow me @OdalysJasmine on Twitter, @ohjaaaasmine on Instagram and connect with me on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Arabela Espinoza is a Mexican-American creative photographer based in San Jose, CA. When not enjoying an iced vanilla latte or a craft cocktail, you can find her working full-time at Weekend Creative, a creative photography agency that she co-founded in 2018. Her passion for community and photography education has led her to co-create the Weekend Club, an online community for photographers, as well as a freelancing comedy podcast called Per Our Last Email. She also co-owns a photography studio called Little Sunday Studio that is open and available for rent to the creative community. Connect with Arabela on IG @arabelaespinoza and find her on LinkedIn. And while you're at it, also follow @perourlastemail, @littlesundaystudio and @weekendcreative on Instagram! Big love to my partner/sponsor, RisOn—an interactive weekly space created by two first-gen Latinos with the intention to mindfully unburden, introspect, connect, and belong. As a Hella Latin@ listener, you get a free one-month membership. Stick around at the end of the episode for more details. For updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow me @OdalysJasmine on Twitter, @ohjaaaasmine on Instagram and connect with me on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com.

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]]> 3315 no From a Grass Shack to Silicon Valley https://hellalatinopodcast.podbean.com/e/from-a-grass-shack-to-silicon-valley/ Martha Nino was born in Mexico and immigrated to the USA undocumented as a child. She grew up in the Bay Area and watched Silicon Valley grow into what it is today. She's a 25-year tech pro and just recently celebrated her 15-year anniversary as a Sr. Marketing Manager at Adobe. In this episode, Martha tells her story in the most real and authentic way possible—from a grass shack in Zacatecas to poverty in the U.S. to a non-linear road into Silicon Valley. For a long time, Martha's voice and story were silent. Finding power, passion and purpose in her voice has given her a reason to keep speaking and writing in the most human way possible. Find and connect with Martha on LinkedIn. Big love to my partner/sponsor, RisOn. RisOn is an interactive weekly space created by two first-gen Latinos with the intention to mindfully unburden, introspect, connect, and belong. As a Hella Latin@ listener, you get a free one-month membership. Stick around at the end of the episode for more details. For updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow me @OdalysJasmine on Twitter, @ohjaaaasmine on Instagram and connect with me on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 11 Mar 2021 04:29:00 -0000 From a Grass Shack to Silicon Valley full 41 Odalys Jasmine Martha Nino was born in Mexico and immigrated to the USA undocumented as a child. She grew up in the Bay Area and watched Silicon Valley grow into what it is today. She's a 25-year tech pro and just recently celebrated her 15-year anniversary as a Sr... Martha Nino was born in Mexico and immigrated to the USA undocumented as a child. She grew up in the Bay Area and watched Silicon Valley grow into what it is today. She's a 25-year tech pro and just recently celebrated her 15-year anniversary as a Sr. Marketing Manager at Adobe. In this episode, Martha tells her story in the most real and authentic way possible—from a grass shack in Zacatecas to poverty in the U.S. to a non-linear road into Silicon Valley. For a long time, Martha's voice and story were silent. Finding power, passion and purpose in her voice has given her a reason to keep speaking and writing in the most human way possible. Find and connect with Martha on LinkedIn. Big love to my partner/sponsor, RisOn. RisOn is an interactive weekly space created by two first-gen Latinos with the intention to mindfully unburden, introspect, connect, and belong. As a Hella Latin@ listener, you get a free one-month membership. Stick around at the end of the episode for more details. For updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow me @OdalysJasmine on Twitter, @ohjaaaasmine on Instagram and connect with me on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Martha Nino was born in Mexico and immigrated to the USA undocumented as a child. She grew up in the Bay Area and watched Silicon Valley grow into what it is today. She's a 25-year tech pro and just recently celebrated her 15-year anniversary as a Sr. Marketing Manager at Adobe. In this episode, Martha tells her story in the most real and authentic way possible—from a grass shack in Zacatecas to poverty in the U.S. to a non-linear road into Silicon Valley. For a long time, Martha's voice and story were silent. Finding power, passion and purpose in her voice has given her a reason to keep speaking and writing in the most human way possible. Find and connect with Martha on LinkedIn. Big love to my partner/sponsor, RisOn. RisOn is an interactive weekly space created by two first-gen Latinos with the intention to mindfully unburden, introspect, connect, and belong. As a Hella Latin@ listener, you get a free one-month membership. Stick around at the end of the episode for more details. For updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow me @OdalysJasmine on Twitter, @ohjaaaasmine on Instagram and connect with me on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com.

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]]> 3983 no Part Three: What's Your Story? Guided Experience con RisOn https://hellalatinopodcast.podbean.com/e/part-three-whats-your-story-guided-experience-con-rison/ Welcome to the third out of four RisOn guided experiences! This month, you'll have an opportunity to explore and communicate your own story in depth. This week we'll focus on breakthrough. Let's use visualization to reconnect to your forgotten life experiences and breakthrough lifelong challenges. Every 5 years since birth: What was your world like? Who was influencing your environment? What messages were you receiving from the world about who, what, and how you were supposed to be? RisOn's audio experience includes basic grounding, reflection and optional journaling (access form by clicking here: http://www.rison.life/HLP). Share your thoughts and tag us, too! For updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow me @OdalysJasmine on Twitter, @ohjaaaasmine on Instagram, and connect with me on LinkedIn. And for more info on RisOn, visit www.RisOn.Life or follow on IG at @RisOn.Life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 09 Mar 2021 20:31:00 -0000 Part Three: What's Your Story? Guided Experience con RisOn full 40 Odalys Jasmine Welcome to the third out of four RisOn guided experiences! This month, you'll have an opportunity to explore and communicate your own story in depth. This week we'll focus on breakthrough. Let's use visualization to reconnect to your forgotten life e... Welcome to the third out of four RisOn guided experiences! This month, you'll have an opportunity to explore and communicate your own story in depth. This week we'll focus on breakthrough. Let's use visualization to reconnect to your forgotten life experiences and breakthrough lifelong challenges. Every 5 years since birth: What was your world like? Who was influencing your environment? What messages were you receiving from the world about who, what, and how you were supposed to be? RisOn's audio experience includes basic grounding, reflection and optional journaling (access form by clicking here: http://www.rison.life/HLP). Share your thoughts and tag us, too! For updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow me @OdalysJasmine on Twitter, @ohjaaaasmine on Instagram, and connect with me on LinkedIn. And for more info on RisOn, visit www.RisOn.Life or follow on IG at @RisOn.Life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Welcome to the third out of four RisOn guided experiences! This month, you'll have an opportunity to explore and communicate your own story in depth. This week we'll focus on breakthrough. Let's use visualization to reconnect to your forgotten life experiences and breakthrough lifelong challenges. Every 5 years since birth: What was your world like? Who was influencing your environment? What messages were you receiving from the world about who, what, and how you were supposed to be?

RisOn's audio experience includes basic grounding, reflection and optional journaling (access form by clicking here: http://www.rison.life/HLP). Share your thoughts and tag us, too!

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]]> 1067 no Part Two: What's Your Story? Guided Experience con RisOn https://hellalatinopodcast.podbean.com/e/part-two-whats-your-story-guided-experience-con-rison/ Welcome to the second out of four RisOn guided experiences! This month, you'll have an opportunity to explore and communicate your own story in depth. This week we'll focus on discernment. Let's get on a deeper level to discern what you're still hiding. What aspect of your story did you share or not share? What story would you like to let go of? What new narrative do you want to write?  RisOn's audio experience includes basic grounding, reflection and optional journaling (access form by clicking here: http://www.rison.life/HLP). Share your thoughts and tag us, too! For updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow me @OdalysJasmine on Twitter, @ohjaaaasmine on Instagram, and connect with me on LinkedIn. And for more info on RisOn, visit www.RisOn.Life or follow on IG at @RisOn.Life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 01 Mar 2021 22:11:00 -0000 Part Two: What's Your Story? Guided Experience con RisOn full 39 Odalys Jasmine Welcome to the second out of four RisOn guided experiences! This month, you'll have an opportunity to explore and communicate your own story in depth. This week we'll focus on discernment. Let's get on a deeper level to discern what you're still hidi... Welcome to the second out of four RisOn guided experiences! This month, you'll have an opportunity to explore and communicate your own story in depth. This week we'll focus on discernment. Let's get on a deeper level to discern what you're still hiding. What aspect of your story did you share or not share? What story would you like to let go of? What new narrative do you want to write?  RisOn's audio experience includes basic grounding, reflection and optional journaling (access form by clicking here: http://www.rison.life/HLP). Share your thoughts and tag us, too! For updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow me @OdalysJasmine on Twitter, @ohjaaaasmine on Instagram, and connect with me on LinkedIn. And for more info on RisOn, visit www.RisOn.Life or follow on IG at @RisOn.Life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Welcome to the second out of four RisOn guided experiences! This month, you'll have an opportunity to explore and communicate your own story in depth. This week we'll focus on discernment. Let's get on a deeper level to discern what you're still hiding. What aspect of your story did you share or not share? What story would you like to let go of? What new narrative do you want to write? 

RisOn's audio experience includes basic grounding, reflection and optional journaling (access form by clicking here: http://www.rison.life/HLP). Share your thoughts and tag us, too! For updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow me @OdalysJasmine on Twitter, @ohjaaaasmine on Instagram, and connect with me on LinkedIn. And for more info on RisOn, visit www.RisOn.Life or follow on IG at @RisOn.Life.

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]]> 1050 no Latinos in Hollywood https://hellalatinopodcast.podbean.com/e/latinos-in-hollywood/ How many times have you scrolled through Netflix and saw stereotypical Latino movies and leads? Narcos, Latin lovers, funny sidekick and don't get me started on stereotypical Latina narratives. Folks like Edwin Porres Jr. are out here changing the game. Edwin was born in Guatemala and raised in West Virginia. As a Latino raised in the United States, he didn't recognize himself in the stereotypical Latino roles depicted by Hollywood. So he wrote Hóllyweird with the intention to reflect his own experiences in Hollywood. He then finished the script with his wife, Jamie, whom you’ll meet during our Cafecito & Chisme portion. Find more info about Hollyweird at hollyweirdthemovie.com and look them up on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and check out their Youtube and IMDB page. Big love to my partner/sponsor, RisOn. RisOn is an interactive weekly space created by two first-gen Latinos with the intention to mindfully unburden, introspect, connect, and belong. As a Hella Latin@ listener, you get a free one-month membership. Stick around at the end of the episode for more details. For updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow me @OdalysJasmine on Twitter, @ohjaaaasmine on Instagram and connect with me on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 26 Feb 2021 05:20:00 -0000 Latinos in Hollywood full 38 Odalys Jasmine How many times have you scrolled through Netflix and saw stereotypical Latino movies and leads? Narcos, Latin lovers, funny sidekick and don't get me started on stereotypical Latina narratives. Folks like Edwin Porres Jr. are out here changing the ga... How many times have you scrolled through Netflix and saw stereotypical Latino movies and leads? Narcos, Latin lovers, funny sidekick and don't get me started on stereotypical Latina narratives. Folks like Edwin Porres Jr. are out here changing the game. Edwin was born in Guatemala and raised in West Virginia. As a Latino raised in the United States, he didn't recognize himself in the stereotypical Latino roles depicted by Hollywood. So he wrote Hóllyweird with the intention to reflect his own experiences in Hollywood. He then finished the script with his wife, Jamie, whom you’ll meet during our Cafecito & Chisme portion. Find more info about Hollyweird at hollyweirdthemovie.com and look them up on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and check out their Youtube and IMDB page. Big love to my partner/sponsor, RisOn. RisOn is an interactive weekly space created by two first-gen Latinos with the intention to mindfully unburden, introspect, connect, and belong. As a Hella Latin@ listener, you get a free one-month membership. Stick around at the end of the episode for more details. For updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow me @OdalysJasmine on Twitter, @ohjaaaasmine on Instagram and connect with me on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices How many times have you scrolled through Netflix and saw stereotypical Latino movies and leads? Narcos, Latin lovers, funny sidekick and don't get me started on stereotypical Latina narratives. Folks like Edwin Porres Jr. are out here changing the game. Edwin was born in Guatemala and raised in West Virginia. As a Latino raised in the United States, he didn't recognize himself in the stereotypical Latino roles depicted by Hollywood. So he wrote Hóllyweird with the intention to reflect his own experiences in Hollywood. He then finished the script with his wife, Jamie, whom you’ll meet during our Cafecito & Chisme portion. Find more info about Hollyweird at hollyweirdthemovie.com and look them up on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and check out their Youtube and IMDB page. Big love to my partner/sponsor, RisOn. RisOn is an interactive weekly space created by two first-gen Latinos with the intention to mindfully unburden, introspect, connect, and belong. As a Hella Latin@ listener, you get a free one-month membership. Stick around at the end of the episode for more details. For updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow me @OdalysJasmine on Twitter, @ohjaaaasmine on Instagram and connect with me on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com.

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]]> 3449 no Part One: What's Your Story? Guided Experience con RisOn https://hellalatinopodcast.podbean.com/e/part-one-whats-your-story-guided-experience-con-rison/ Welcome to the first of four RisOn guided experiences! This month, you'll have an opportunity to explore and communicate your own story in depth. This week we'll focus on awareness. What's your story? Who are you and what brought you to this moment today? What does it look like and feel like to be you?RisOn's audio experience includes basic grounding, reflection and optional journaling (access form by clicking here: http://www.rison.life/HLP). Share your thoughts and tag us, too! For updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow me @OdalysJasmine on Twitter, @ohjaaaasmine on Instagram, and connect with me on LinkedIn. And for more info on RisOn, visit www.RisOn.Life or follow on IG at @RisOn.Life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 21 Feb 2021 15:00:00 -0000 Part One: What's Your Story? Guided Experience con RisOn full 37 Odalys Jasmine Welcome to the first of four RisOn guided experiences! This month, you'll have an opportunity to explore and communicate your own story in depth. This week we'll focus on awareness. What's your story? Who are you and what brought you to this moment t... Welcome to the first of four RisOn guided experiences! This month, you'll have an opportunity to explore and communicate your own story in depth. This week we'll focus on awareness. What's your story? Who are you and what brought you to this moment today? What does it look like and feel like to be you?RisOn's audio experience includes basic grounding, reflection and optional journaling (access form by clicking here: http://www.rison.life/HLP). Share your thoughts and tag us, too! For updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow me @OdalysJasmine on Twitter, @ohjaaaasmine on Instagram, and connect with me on LinkedIn. And for more info on RisOn, visit www.RisOn.Life or follow on IG at @RisOn.Life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Welcome to the first of four RisOn guided experiences! This month, you'll have an opportunity to explore and communicate your own story in depth. This week we'll focus on awareness. What's your story? Who are you and what brought you to this moment today? What does it look like and feel like to be you?RisOn's audio experience includes basic grounding, reflection and optional journaling (access form by clicking here: http://www.rison.life/HLP). Share your thoughts and tag us, too! For updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow me @OdalysJasmine on Twitter, @ohjaaaasmine on Instagram, and connect with me on LinkedIn. And for more info on RisOn, visit www.RisOn.Life or follow on IG at @RisOn.Life.

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]]> 854 no Is My Story Valid Enough? https://hellalatinopodcast.podbean.com/e/is-my-story-valid/ Erika Barraza is a first-generation Salvadorean Latina and Bay Area native working in LA as an actress, director, and using her platform and creative work to make a positive impact in the world. She just co-directed three 360/VR films for Lenovo. Hers are the stories filmed in the US, Mexico, and Brazil. Connect with Erika on Twitter @_erikabarraza_ or visit her website www.erikabarraza.com. Check out her co-directed Lenovo films here: www.lenovo.com/us/en/newrealities/stories/ Big love to my partner/sponsor, RisOn. RisOn is an interactive weekly space created by two first-gen Latinos with the intention to mindfully unburden, introspect, connect, and belong. As a Hella Latin@ listener, you get a free one-month membership. Stick around at the end of the episode for more details. For updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow me @OdalysJasmine on Twitter, @ohjaaaasmine on Instagram and connect with me on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 18 Feb 2021 01:55:00 -0000 Is My Story Valid Enough? full 36 Odalys Jasmine Erika Barraza is a first-generation Salvadorean Latina and Bay Area native working in LA as an actress, director, and using her platform and creative work to make a positive impact in the world. She just co-directed three 360/VR films for Lenovo. Her... Erika Barraza is a first-generation Salvadorean Latina and Bay Area native working in LA as an actress, director, and using her platform and creative work to make a positive impact in the world. She just co-directed three 360/VR films for Lenovo. Hers are the stories filmed in the US, Mexico, and Brazil. Connect with Erika on Twitter @_erikabarraza_ or visit her website www.erikabarraza.com. Check out her co-directed Lenovo films here: www.lenovo.com/us/en/newrealities/stories/ Big love to my partner/sponsor, RisOn. RisOn is an interactive weekly space created by two first-gen Latinos with the intention to mindfully unburden, introspect, connect, and belong. As a Hella Latin@ listener, you get a free one-month membership. Stick around at the end of the episode for more details. For updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow me @OdalysJasmine on Twitter, @ohjaaaasmine on Instagram and connect with me on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Erika Barraza is a first-generation Salvadorean Latina and Bay Area native working in LA as an actress, director, and using her platform and creative work to make a positive impact in the world. She just co-directed three 360/VR films for Lenovo. Hers are the stories filmed in the US, Mexico, and Brazil. Connect with Erika on Twitter @_erikabarraza_ or visit her website www.erikabarraza.com. Check out her co-directed Lenovo films here: www.lenovo.com/us/en/newrealities/stories/ Big love to my partner/sponsor, RisOn. RisOn is an interactive weekly space created by two first-gen Latinos with the intention to mindfully unburden, introspect, connect, and belong. As a Hella Latin@ listener, you get a free one-month membership. Stick around at the end of the episode for more details. For updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow me @OdalysJasmine on Twitter, @ohjaaaasmine on Instagram and connect with me on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com.

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]]> 5078 no RisOn x Hella Latin@: Telling Your Story https://hellalatinopodcast.podbean.com/e/our-gift-to-you-risonhella-latin-partnership/ In this episode, I sat down with mis amigos Chris Gueits and Jon Hermida, co-founders of RisOn, to tell you all about our new collaboration. AKA, our gift to you!  We took our partnership to the next level and created this interactive and powerful audio eperience just for you. There's so much power in our stories. So this month, you'll have an opportunity to explore and communicate your own story in depth. RisOn's audio experience includes basic grounding, reflection and optional journaling (access form by clicking here: http://www.rison.life/HLP). During the month of February, you'll have access to my usual hour-long Hella Latin@ episodes and a 10-20 minute RisOn episode that will build on one another every week.  Can't wait for you to have this experience! Share your thoughts and tag us, too! For updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow me @OdalysJasmine on Twitter, @ohjaaaasmine on Instagram, and connect with me on LinkedIn. And for more info on RisOn, visit www.RisOn.Life or follow on IG at @RisOn.Life.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 06 Feb 2021 16:00:00 -0000 RisOn x Hella Latin@: Telling Your Story full 34 Odalys Jasmine In this episode, I sat down with mis amigos Chris Gueits and Jon Hermida, co-founders of RisOn, to tell you all about our new collaboration. AKA, our gift to you!  We took our partnership to the next level and created this interactive and powerful ... In this episode, I sat down with mis amigos Chris Gueits and Jon Hermida, co-founders of RisOn, to tell you all about our new collaboration. AKA, our gift to you!  We took our partnership to the next level and created this interactive and powerful audio eperience just for you. There's so much power in our stories. So this month, you'll have an opportunity to explore and communicate your own story in depth. RisOn's audio experience includes basic grounding, reflection and optional journaling (access form by clicking here: http://www.rison.life/HLP). During the month of February, you'll have access to my usual hour-long Hella Latin@ episodes and a 10-20 minute RisOn episode that will build on one another every week.  Can't wait for you to have this experience! Share your thoughts and tag us, too! For updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow me @OdalysJasmine on Twitter, @ohjaaaasmine on Instagram, and connect with me on LinkedIn. And for more info on RisOn, visit www.RisOn.Life or follow on IG at @RisOn.Life.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode, I sat down with mis amigos Chris Gueits and Jon Hermida, co-founders of RisOn, to tell you all about our new collaboration. AKA, our gift to you!  We took our partnership to the next level and created this interactive and powerful audio eperience just for you. There's so much power in our stories. So this month, you'll have an opportunity to explore and communicate your own story in depth. RisOn's audio experience includes basic grounding, reflection and optional journaling (access form by clicking here: http://www.rison.life/HLP). During the month of February, you'll have access to my usual hour-long Hella Latin@ episodes and a 10-20 minute RisOn episode that will build on one another every week.  Can't wait for you to have this experience! Share your thoughts and tag us, too! For updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow me @OdalysJasmine on Twitter, @ohjaaaasmine on Instagram, and connect with me on LinkedIn. And for more info on RisOn, visit www.RisOn.Life or follow on IG at @RisOn.Life. 

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]]> 477 no A Three-Time Refugee https://hellalatinopodcast.podbean.com/e/three-time-refugee/ Jessica Artiles es una jefa completa, born in Cuba and raised in Hialeah, Miami. Jessica is the Founder and Chief Design Officer at Darte Design, where she translates her background in mechanical engineering, public policy, design, entrepreneurship, and education to solve people-centric problems in complex systems, like schools, start-up incubators, and banks. She works with executive leadership to strategize design thinking integration across the organization, from product development and customer experience to strategic planning. She loves translating design to communities around the world, and teaching salsa to her Scottish Shetland Sheep Dog, Chuli. Jessica is also one of Boston’s Latino 30 Under 30, a Fellow at the Royal Society of Art, a TEDx Veteran, and the previous Head Strategist of the MIT Presidential Advisory Cabinet. Connect with Jessica on IG at @darte.design, Twitter @jess_artiles and find her on LinkedIn. Big shoutout to my sponsor and partner, RisOn (RisOn.life)! As a Hella Latin@ listener, you get access to a free one-month RisOn membership. To all my first-gens friends, if y'all are ready to start your mental, emotional and spiritual journey, stick around at the end of the episode for more details. For updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow me @OdalysJasmine on Twitter, @ohjaaaasmine on Instagram, and connect with me on LinkedIn.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 04 Feb 2021 02:06:00 -0000 A Three-Time Refugee full 35 Odalys Jasmine Jessica Artiles es una jefa completa, born in Cuba and raised in Hialeah, Miami. Jessica is the Founder and Chief Design Officer at Darte Design, where she translates her background in mechanical engineering, public policy, design, entrepreneurship, ... Jessica Artiles es una jefa completa, born in Cuba and raised in Hialeah, Miami. Jessica is the Founder and Chief Design Officer at Darte Design, where she translates her background in mechanical engineering, public policy, design, entrepreneurship, and education to solve people-centric problems in complex systems, like schools, start-up incubators, and banks. She works with executive leadership to strategize design thinking integration across the organization, from product development and customer experience to strategic planning. She loves translating design to communities around the world, and teaching salsa to her Scottish Shetland Sheep Dog, Chuli. Jessica is also one of Boston’s Latino 30 Under 30, a Fellow at the Royal Society of Art, a TEDx Veteran, and the previous Head Strategist of the MIT Presidential Advisory Cabinet. Connect with Jessica on IG at @darte.design, Twitter @jess_artiles and find her on LinkedIn. Big shoutout to my sponsor and partner, RisOn (RisOn.life)! As a Hella Latin@ listener, you get access to a free one-month RisOn membership. To all my first-gens friends, if y'all are ready to start your mental, emotional and spiritual journey, stick around at the end of the episode for more details. For updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow me @OdalysJasmine on Twitter, @ohjaaaasmine on Instagram, and connect with me on LinkedIn.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Jessica Artiles es una jefa completa, born in Cuba and raised in Hialeah, Miami. Jessica is the Founder and Chief Design Officer at Darte Design, where she translates her background in mechanical engineering, public policy, design, entrepreneurship, and education to solve people-centric problems in complex systems, like schools, start-up incubators, and banks. She works with executive leadership to strategize design thinking integration across the organization, from product development and customer experience to strategic planning. She loves translating design to communities around the world, and teaching salsa to her Scottish Shetland Sheep Dog, Chuli. Jessica is also one of Boston’s Latino 30 Under 30, a Fellow at the Royal Society of Art, a TEDx Veteran, and the previous Head Strategist of the MIT Presidential Advisory Cabinet. Connect with Jessica on IG at @darte.design, Twitter @jess_artiles and find her on LinkedIn. Big shoutout to my sponsor and partner, RisOn (RisOn.life)! As a Hella Latin@ listener, you get access to a free one-month RisOn membership. To all my first-gens friends, if y'all are ready to start your mental, emotional and spiritual journey, stick around at the end of the episode for more details. For updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow me @OdalysJasmine on Twitter, @ohjaaaasmine on Instagram, and connect with me on LinkedIn. 

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]]> 3929 no Caribbean Meets South Asia https://hellalatinopodcast.podbean.com/e/caribbean-meets-south-asia/ Maya Joshi is a first-generation American of Caribbean and South Asian heritage, originally from New Jersey but raised in San Diego at the age of 10. In this episode, she talks about navigating her Indian and Dominican cultures while also learning what it means to be a first-generation American. Maya is a creative and content creator for Corazon Resiliente, a mental health platform for Latin American and Caribbean folx. Her mission is to encourage more conversations around mental health and break the stigma against getting help in BIPOC communities, with a special emphasis on the first-gen experience. Connect with Maya on IG at @mayaaalicious_ or visit her website, mayamjoshi.com. Check out her podcast We Gotta Talk About (@wegottatalkabout_) wherever you listen to pods and follow her mental health page @corazon.resiliente. Big shoutout to my sponsor and partner, RisOn (RisOn.life)! As a Hella Latin@ listener, you get access to a free one-month RisOn membership. To all my first-gens friends, if y'all are ready to start your mental, emotional and spiritual journey, stick around at the end of the episode for more details. For updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow me @OdalysJasmine on Twitter, @ohjaaaasmine on Instagram, and connect with me on LinkedIn.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 28 Jan 2021 02:03:00 -0000 Caribbean Meets South Asia full 33 Odalys Jasmine Maya Joshi is a first-generation American of Caribbean and South Asian heritage, originally from New Jersey but raised in San Diego at the age of 10. In this episode, she talks about navigating her Indian and Dominican cultures while also learning wh... Maya Joshi is a first-generation American of Caribbean and South Asian heritage, originally from New Jersey but raised in San Diego at the age of 10. In this episode, she talks about navigating her Indian and Dominican cultures while also learning what it means to be a first-generation American. Maya is a creative and content creator for Corazon Resiliente, a mental health platform for Latin American and Caribbean folx. Her mission is to encourage more conversations around mental health and break the stigma against getting help in BIPOC communities, with a special emphasis on the first-gen experience. Connect with Maya on IG at @mayaaalicious_ or visit her website, mayamjoshi.com. Check out her podcast We Gotta Talk About (@wegottatalkabout_) wherever you listen to pods and follow her mental health page @corazon.resiliente. Big shoutout to my sponsor and partner, RisOn (RisOn.life)! As a Hella Latin@ listener, you get access to a free one-month RisOn membership. To all my first-gens friends, if y'all are ready to start your mental, emotional and spiritual journey, stick around at the end of the episode for more details. For updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow me @OdalysJasmine on Twitter, @ohjaaaasmine on Instagram, and connect with me on LinkedIn.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Maya Joshi is a first-generation American of Caribbean and South Asian heritage, originally from New Jersey but raised in San Diego at the age of 10. In this episode, she talks about navigating her Indian and Dominican cultures while also learning what it means to be a first-generation American. Maya is a creative and content creator for Corazon Resiliente, a mental health platform for Latin American and Caribbean folx. Her mission is to encourage more conversations around mental health and break the stigma against getting help in BIPOC communities, with a special emphasis on the first-gen experience. Connect with Maya on IG at @mayaaalicious_ or visit her website, mayamjoshi.com. Check out her podcast We Gotta Talk About (@wegottatalkabout_) wherever you listen to pods and follow her mental health page @corazon.resiliente. Big shoutout to my sponsor and partner, RisOn (RisOn.life)! As a Hella Latin@ listener, you get access to a free one-month RisOn membership. To all my first-gens friends, if y'all are ready to start your mental, emotional and spiritual journey, stick around at the end of the episode for more details. For updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow me @OdalysJasmine on Twitter, @ohjaaaasmine on Instagram, and connect with me on LinkedIn. 

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]]> 4662 no Del Pueblo al U.S. Embassy https://hellalatinopodcast.podbean.com/e/del-pueblo-al-us-embassy/ Karen Vasquez O'Donnell was born and raised in El Salvador, and moved to the United States at 13 years old with her family. In this episode, she talks about her childhood living in a rural pueblito in El Salvador to her first U.S. embassy visit to navigating and overcoming new challenges in Pennsylvania. Karen's upbringing is one many immigrants in our community experience. She grew up in El Salvador away from her parents while they worked in the United States—an experience that made her the tough jefa she is today. Connect with Karen @karenvasquezodonnell on Instagram and find her on Facebook. You can also check out her children's book, Pepe and Pako Cross-Country Adventure, published in both Spanish and English. Big love to my partner/sponsor, RisOn. RisOn is an interactive weekly space created by two first-gen Latinos with the intention to mindfully unburden, introspect, connect, and belong. As a Hella Latin@ listener, you get a free one-month membership. Stick around at the end of the episode for more details. For updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow me @OdalysJasmine on Twitter, @ohjaaaasmine on Instagram and connect with me on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 21 Jan 2021 02:43:00 -0000 Del Pueblo al U.S. Embassy full 32 Odalys Jasmine Karen Vasquez O'Donnell was born and raised in El Salvador, and moved to the United States at 13 years old with her family. In this episode, she talks about her childhood living in a rural pueblito in El Salvador to her first U.S. embassy visit to na... Karen Vasquez O'Donnell was born and raised in El Salvador, and moved to the United States at 13 years old with her family. In this episode, she talks about her childhood living in a rural pueblito in El Salvador to her first U.S. embassy visit to navigating and overcoming new challenges in Pennsylvania. Karen's upbringing is one many immigrants in our community experience. She grew up in El Salvador away from her parents while they worked in the United States—an experience that made her the tough jefa she is today. Connect with Karen @karenvasquezodonnell on Instagram and find her on Facebook. You can also check out her children's book, Pepe and Pako Cross-Country Adventure, published in both Spanish and English. Big love to my partner/sponsor, RisOn. RisOn is an interactive weekly space created by two first-gen Latinos with the intention to mindfully unburden, introspect, connect, and belong. As a Hella Latin@ listener, you get a free one-month membership. Stick around at the end of the episode for more details. For updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow me @OdalysJasmine on Twitter, @ohjaaaasmine on Instagram and connect with me on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Karen Vasquez O'Donnell was born and raised in El Salvador, and moved to the United States at 13 years old with her family. In this episode, she talks about her childhood living in a rural pueblito in El Salvador to her first U.S. embassy visit to navigating and overcoming new challenges in Pennsylvania. Karen's upbringing is one many immigrants in our community experience. She grew up in El Salvador away from her parents while they worked in the United States—an experience that made her the tough jefa she is today. Connect with Karen @karenvasquezodonnell on Instagram and find her on Facebook. You can also check out her children's book, Pepe and Pako Cross-Country Adventure, published in both Spanish and English. Big love to my partner/sponsor, RisOn. RisOn is an interactive weekly space created by two first-gen Latinos with the intention to mindfully unburden, introspect, connect, and belong. As a Hella Latin@ listener, you get a free one-month membership. Stick around at the end of the episode for more details. For updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow me @OdalysJasmine on Twitter, @ohjaaaasmine on Instagram and connect with me on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com

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]]> 3933 no Latina Powerpuff and a PHD https://hellalatinopodcast.podbean.com/e/latina-powerpuff-and-a-phd/ Ximena Martinez aka LatinaPowerPuff is a first-generation Mexican-American from the Central Valley. In this episode, she talks about her first-gen experience in higher education and being one of the 2% of Latinas in STEM. You'll notice how passionate Ximena is about STEM education, advocacy, and making tech more accessible and equitable. She also created Latinapowerpuff to help Latinas and women from underrepresented groups navigate their own journey and feel less alone in academia and in STEM. Connect with Mena @latinapowerpuff on Instagram and Twitter, and find her on LinkedIn. You can also check out her blog and online store at latinapowerpuff.com. Big love to my partner/sponsor, RisOn. RisOn is an interactive weekly space created by two first-gen Latinos with the intention to mindfully unburden, introspect, connect, and belong. As a Hella Latin@ listener, you get a free one-month membership. Stick around at the end of the episode for more details. For updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow me @OdalysJasmine on Twitter, @ohjaaaasmine on Instagram and connect with me on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 14 Jan 2021 00:45:00 -0000 Latina Powerpuff and a PHD full 31 Odalys Jasmine Ximena Martinez aka LatinaPowerPuff is a first-generation Mexican-American from the Central Valley. In this episode, she talks about her first-gen experience in higher education and being one of the 2% of Latinas in STEM. You'll notice how passionate... Ximena Martinez aka LatinaPowerPuff is a first-generation Mexican-American from the Central Valley. In this episode, she talks about her first-gen experience in higher education and being one of the 2% of Latinas in STEM. You'll notice how passionate Ximena is about STEM education, advocacy, and making tech more accessible and equitable. She also created Latinapowerpuff to help Latinas and women from underrepresented groups navigate their own journey and feel less alone in academia and in STEM. Connect with Mena @latinapowerpuff on Instagram and Twitter, and find her on LinkedIn. You can also check out her blog and online store at latinapowerpuff.com. Big love to my partner/sponsor, RisOn. RisOn is an interactive weekly space created by two first-gen Latinos with the intention to mindfully unburden, introspect, connect, and belong. As a Hella Latin@ listener, you get a free one-month membership. Stick around at the end of the episode for more details. For updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow me @OdalysJasmine on Twitter, @ohjaaaasmine on Instagram and connect with me on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Ximena Martinez aka LatinaPowerPuff is a first-generation Mexican-American from the Central Valley. In this episode, she talks about her first-gen experience in higher education and being one of the 2% of Latinas in STEM. You'll notice how passionate Ximena is about STEM education, advocacy, and making tech more accessible and equitable. She also created Latinapowerpuff to help Latinas and women from underrepresented groups navigate their own journey and feel less alone in academia and in STEM. Connect with Mena @latinapowerpuff on Instagram and Twitter, and find her on LinkedIn. You can also check out her blog and online store at latinapowerpuff.com. Big love to my partner/sponsor, RisOn. RisOn is an interactive weekly space created by two first-gen Latinos with the intention to mindfully unburden, introspect, connect, and belong. As a Hella Latin@ listener, you get a free one-month membership. Stick around at the end of the episode for more details. For updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow me @OdalysJasmine on Twitter, @ohjaaaasmine on Instagram and connect with me on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com

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]]> 3611 no Apasionada, Sencilla y Clara https://hellalatinopodcast.podbean.com/e/rocio-rivera/ Rocio Rivera es una jefa completa, a proud Sinaloense raised in the Bay Area and one of the best Latina photographers out there. So much, she was recently recognized as the best photographer in the Solano county of 2020! Osea, hair flip. In this episode, Rocio talks about growing up as the oldest while her parents worked en el campo, how she discovered her passion for photography, and how se puso pilas and chased her dream de ser fotógrafa. This conversation is full of laughs, life advice and well, lots of chisme. Connect with Rocio on IG @rociorivera and Twitter @IAmRocioRivera, and check out her website rociorivera.com. Big shoutout to my sponsor and partner, RisOn (RisOn.life)! As a Hella Latin@ listener, you get access to a free one-month RisOn membership. To all my first-gens, if y'all are ready to start your mental, emotional and spiritual journey, stick around at the end of the episode for more details. For updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow me @OdalysJasmine on Twitter, @ohjaaaasmine on Instagram, and connect with me on LinkedIn.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 31 Dec 2020 00:45:00 -0000 Apasionada, Sencilla y Clara full 30 Odalys Jasmine Rocio Rivera es una jefa completa, a proud Sinaloense raised in the Bay Area and one of the best Latina photographers out there. So much, she was recently recognized as the best photographer in the Solano county of 2020! Osea, hair flip. In this epis... Rocio Rivera es una jefa completa, a proud Sinaloense raised in the Bay Area and one of the best Latina photographers out there. So much, she was recently recognized as the best photographer in the Solano county of 2020! Osea, hair flip. In this episode, Rocio talks about growing up as the oldest while her parents worked en el campo, how she discovered her passion for photography, and how se puso pilas and chased her dream de ser fotógrafa. This conversation is full of laughs, life advice and well, lots of chisme. Connect with Rocio on IG @rociorivera and Twitter @IAmRocioRivera, and check out her website rociorivera.com. Big shoutout to my sponsor and partner, RisOn (RisOn.life)! As a Hella Latin@ listener, you get access to a free one-month RisOn membership. To all my first-gens, if y'all are ready to start your mental, emotional and spiritual journey, stick around at the end of the episode for more details. For updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow me @OdalysJasmine on Twitter, @ohjaaaasmine on Instagram, and connect with me on LinkedIn.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Rocio Rivera es una jefa completa, a proud Sinaloense raised in the Bay Area and one of the best Latina photographers out there. So much, she was recently recognized as the best photographer in the Solano county of 2020! Osea, hair flip. In this episode, Rocio talks about growing up as the oldest while her parents worked en el campo, how she discovered her passion for photography, and how se puso pilas and chased her dream de ser fotógrafa. This conversation is full of laughs, life advice and well, lots of chisme. Connect with Rocio on IG @rociorivera and Twitter @IAmRocioRivera, and check out her website rociorivera.com. Big shoutout to my sponsor and partner, RisOn (RisOn.life)! As a Hella Latin@ listener, you get access to a free one-month RisOn membership. To all my first-gens, if y'all are ready to start your mental, emotional and spiritual journey, stick around at the end of the episode for more details. For updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow me @OdalysJasmine on Twitter, @ohjaaaasmine on Instagram, and connect with me on LinkedIn. 

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]]> 4567 no In Between Two Worlds https://hellalatinopodcast.podbean.com/e/in-between-two-worlds/ Jasmine Fuego is the daughter of a Nicaraguan immigrant and Black American, and was born in California and raised in the Deep South. She is an Afro-Latinx musician, event producer and cultural curator—working at the intersection of art, culture and education to amplify the voices of the BIPOC community. She's currently a senior program manager at Skillshare, an online learning community for 5M+ creatives, and a producer for the Black Joy Parade which happens in Oakland every February. This episode is full of beautiful stories about identity, self discovery and Central American love. Connect with Jasmine on IG and TikTok on @jasminefuego and find her on LinkedIn. Big shoutout to my sponsor and partner, RisOn (RisOn.life)! As a Hella Latin@ listener, you get access to a free one-month RisOn membership. To all my first-gens friends, if y'all are ready to start your mental, emotional and spiritual journey, stick around at the end of the episode for more details. For updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow me @OdalysJasmine on Twitter, @ohjaaaasmine on Instagram, and connect with me on LinkedIn.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 17 Dec 2020 01:51:00 -0000 In Between Two Worlds full 29 Odalys Jasmine Jasmine Fuego is the daughter of a Nicaraguan immigrant and Black American, and was born in California and raised in the Deep South. She is an Afro-Latinx musician, event producer and cultural curator—working at the intersection of art, culture and e... Jasmine Fuego is the daughter of a Nicaraguan immigrant and Black American, and was born in California and raised in the Deep South. She is an Afro-Latinx musician, event producer and cultural curator—working at the intersection of art, culture and education to amplify the voices of the BIPOC community. She's currently a senior program manager at Skillshare, an online learning community for 5M+ creatives, and a producer for the Black Joy Parade which happens in Oakland every February. This episode is full of beautiful stories about identity, self discovery and Central American love. Connect with Jasmine on IG and TikTok on @jasminefuego and find her on LinkedIn. Big shoutout to my sponsor and partner, RisOn (RisOn.life)! As a Hella Latin@ listener, you get access to a free one-month RisOn membership. To all my first-gens friends, if y'all are ready to start your mental, emotional and spiritual journey, stick around at the end of the episode for more details. For updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow me @OdalysJasmine on Twitter, @ohjaaaasmine on Instagram, and connect with me on LinkedIn.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Jasmine Fuego is the daughter of a Nicaraguan immigrant and Black American, and was born in California and raised in the Deep South. She is an Afro-Latinx musician, event producer and cultural curator—working at the intersection of art, culture and education to amplify the voices of the BIPOC community. She's currently a senior program manager at Skillshare, an online learning community for 5M+ creatives, and a producer for the Black Joy Parade which happens in Oakland every February. This episode is full of beautiful stories about identity, self discovery and Central American love. Connect with Jasmine on IG and TikTok on @jasminefuego and find her on LinkedIn. Big shoutout to my sponsor and partner, RisOn (RisOn.life)! As a Hella Latin@ listener, you get access to a free one-month RisOn membership. To all my first-gens friends, if y'all are ready to start your mental, emotional and spiritual journey, stick around at the end of the episode for more details. For updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow me @OdalysJasmine on Twitter, @ohjaaaasmine on Instagram, and connect with me on LinkedIn. 

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]]> 3800 no Con Esencia Latina https://hellalatinopodcast.podbean.com/e/con-esencia-latina/ In this episode, Oscar and I talk about the evolution of the Latino identity, translating important documents as children (of course) and embracing the resiliency our parents passed down to us. Oscar Garcia is the Founder & Chief Empowerment Officer of Aspira Consulting, a Silicon Valley training and consulting firm. He is an introvert turned international speaker. Oscar has given over 375 seminars and trained over 12,000 professionals across five continents. His training style is of a “practrainer” - he actively practices what he trains others to do. He is also the host of the dynamic and engaging podcast Career Talk With OG. As Chief Empowerment Officer, Oscar empowers you so opportunities come to you. Connect with Oscar on LinkedIn, and check out Aspira Consulting. Big shoutout to my sponsor and partner, RisOn (RisOn.life)! As a Hella Latin@ listener, you get access to a free one-month RisOn membership. So if y'all are ready to start your mental, emotional and spiritual journey, stick around at the end of the episode for more details. For updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow me @OdalysJasmine on Twitter, @ohjaaaasmine on Instagram, and connect with me on LinkedIn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 11 Dec 2020 00:30:00 -0000 Con Esencia Latina full 28 Odalys Jasmine In this episode, Oscar and I talk about the evolution of the Latino identity, translating important documents as children (of course) and embracing the resiliency our parents passed down to us. Oscar Garcia is the Founder & Chief Empowerment Officer ... In this episode, Oscar and I talk about the evolution of the Latino identity, translating important documents as children (of course) and embracing the resiliency our parents passed down to us. Oscar Garcia is the Founder & Chief Empowerment Officer of Aspira Consulting, a Silicon Valley training and consulting firm. He is an introvert turned international speaker. Oscar has given over 375 seminars and trained over 12,000 professionals across five continents. His training style is of a “practrainer” - he actively practices what he trains others to do. He is also the host of the dynamic and engaging podcast Career Talk With OG. As Chief Empowerment Officer, Oscar empowers you so opportunities come to you. Connect with Oscar on LinkedIn, and check out Aspira Consulting. Big shoutout to my sponsor and partner, RisOn (RisOn.life)! As a Hella Latin@ listener, you get access to a free one-month RisOn membership. So if y'all are ready to start your mental, emotional and spiritual journey, stick around at the end of the episode for more details. For updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow me @OdalysJasmine on Twitter, @ohjaaaasmine on Instagram, and connect with me on LinkedIn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode, Oscar and I talk about the evolution of the Latino identity, translating important documents as children (of course) and embracing the resiliency our parents passed down to us. Oscar Garcia is the Founder & Chief Empowerment Officer of Aspira Consulting, a Silicon Valley training and consulting firm. He is an introvert turned international speaker. Oscar has given over 375 seminars and trained over 12,000 professionals across five continents. His training style is of a “practrainer” - he actively practices what he trains others to do. He is also the host of the dynamic and engaging podcast Career Talk With OG. As Chief Empowerment Officer, Oscar empowers you so opportunities come to you. Connect with Oscar on LinkedIn, and check out Aspira Consulting. Big shoutout to my sponsor and partner, RisOn (RisOn.life)! As a Hella Latin@ listener, you get access to a free one-month RisOn membership. So if y'all are ready to start your mental, emotional and spiritual journey, stick around at the end of the episode for more details. For updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow me @OdalysJasmine on Twitter, @ohjaaaasmine on Instagram, and connect with me on LinkedIn.

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]]> 2923 no Jenny From El Barrio https://hellalatinopodcast.podbean.com/e/jenny-from-el-barrio/ From growing up in Brooklyn in the 80s to becoming a Latina entrepreneur featured on Forbes—Jenny From El Barrio is a true badass. Jennifer Gomez is a Dominican-American tech entrepreneur, marketer and storyteller hailing from Williamsburg, Brooklyn. She’s the CoFounder and Chief Marketing Officer of oneKIN Inc. a mission-driven tech company centered on scaling and elevating BIPOC-owned business as a means to stimulate socioeconomic growth in underserved communities. In 2018, oneKIN launched its curated online marketplace to help multicultural consumers discover and shop from emerging and small Black and Latinx brands. Connect with Jennifer on Instagram @_oneKIN and @jennygo13, and find her on LinkedIn. Check out OneKin at www.oneKIN.co and shop Black and brown this holiday season! Big shoutout to my sponsor and partner, RisOn (RisOn.life)! As a Hella Latin@ listener, you get access to a free one-month RisOn membership. So if y'all are ready to start your mental, emotional and spiritual journey, stick around at the end of the episode for more details. For updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow me @OdalysJasmine on Twitter, @ohjaaaasmine on Instagram, and connect with me on LinkedIn.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 03 Dec 2020 00:30:00 -0000 Jenny From El Barrio full 27 Odalys Jasmine From growing up in Brooklyn in the 80s to becoming a Latina entrepreneur featured on Forbes—Jenny From El Barrio is a true badass. Jennifer Gomez is a Dominican-American tech entrepreneur, marketer and storyteller hailing from Williamsburg, Brooklyn.... From growing up in Brooklyn in the 80s to becoming a Latina entrepreneur featured on Forbes—Jenny From El Barrio is a true badass. Jennifer Gomez is a Dominican-American tech entrepreneur, marketer and storyteller hailing from Williamsburg, Brooklyn. She’s the CoFounder and Chief Marketing Officer of oneKIN Inc. a mission-driven tech company centered on scaling and elevating BIPOC-owned business as a means to stimulate socioeconomic growth in underserved communities. In 2018, oneKIN launched its curated online marketplace to help multicultural consumers discover and shop from emerging and small Black and Latinx brands. Connect with Jennifer on Instagram @_oneKIN and @jennygo13, and find her on LinkedIn. Check out OneKin at www.oneKIN.co and shop Black and brown this holiday season! Big shoutout to my sponsor and partner, RisOn (RisOn.life)! As a Hella Latin@ listener, you get access to a free one-month RisOn membership. So if y'all are ready to start your mental, emotional and spiritual journey, stick around at the end of the episode for more details. For updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow me @OdalysJasmine on Twitter, @ohjaaaasmine on Instagram, and connect with me on LinkedIn.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices From growing up in Brooklyn in the 80s to becoming a Latina entrepreneur featured on Forbes—Jenny From El Barrio is a true badass. Jennifer Gomez is a Dominican-American tech entrepreneur, marketer and storyteller hailing from Williamsburg, Brooklyn. She’s the CoFounder and Chief Marketing Officer of oneKIN Inc. a mission-driven tech company centered on scaling and elevating BIPOC-owned business as a means to stimulate socioeconomic growth in underserved communities. In 2018, oneKIN launched its curated online marketplace to help multicultural consumers discover and shop from emerging and small Black and Latinx brands. Connect with Jennifer on Instagram @_oneKIN and @jennygo13, and find her on LinkedIn. Check out OneKin at www.oneKIN.co and shop Black and brown this holiday season! Big shoutout to my sponsor and partner, RisOn (RisOn.life)! As a Hella Latin@ listener, you get access to a free one-month RisOn membership. So if y'all are ready to start your mental, emotional and spiritual journey, stick around at the end of the episode for more details. For updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow me @OdalysJasmine on Twitter, @ohjaaaasmine on Instagram, and connect with me on LinkedIn. 

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]]> 4557 no Las Entrepreneurs https://hellalatinopodcast.podbean.com/e/las-entrepreneurs/ Hilda Perez and Sarah Perez Jarrett are sisters, proud Dominicanas, proud New Yorkers and proud business owners. In this episode, they talk about growing up Dominican in New York, their first-gen experiences and how they now lead their family business, SALUD. They grew up watching their father build SALUD and the mission still remains—to make natural health accessible to everyone. They approach health holistically, honorably, and with pride, to bring folks trusted, effective and quality products. For more info, check out salud.bz. Hilda and Sarah also launched their own brand, Las Entrepreneurs, to help other Latinas learn about the entrepreneurial life/journey. This conversation will have you laughing and snapping. It might even inspire you to eat more platano! Connect with Hilda and Sarah on Instagram @saludbydr.rigo and @lasentrepreneurs, and find them on LinkedIn. Big shoutout to my sponsor and partner, RisOn (RisOn.life)! As a Hella Latin@ listener and ambitious human, you get access to a free one-month RisOn membership. So if y'all are ready to start your mental, emotional and spiritual journey, stick around at the end of the episode for more details. For updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow me @OdalysJasmine on Twitter, @ohjaaaasmine on Instagram, and connect with me on LinkedIn.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 26 Nov 2020 03:55:00 -0000 Las Entrepreneurs full 26 Odalys Jasmine Hilda Perez and Sarah Perez Jarrett are sisters, proud Dominicanas, proud New Yorkers and proud business owners. In this episode, they talk about growing up Dominican in New York, their first-gen experiences and how they now lead their family busines... Hilda Perez and Sarah Perez Jarrett are sisters, proud Dominicanas, proud New Yorkers and proud business owners. In this episode, they talk about growing up Dominican in New York, their first-gen experiences and how they now lead their family business, SALUD. They grew up watching their father build SALUD and the mission still remains—to make natural health accessible to everyone. They approach health holistically, honorably, and with pride, to bring folks trusted, effective and quality products. For more info, check out salud.bz. Hilda and Sarah also launched their own brand, Las Entrepreneurs, to help other Latinas learn about the entrepreneurial life/journey. This conversation will have you laughing and snapping. It might even inspire you to eat more platano! Connect with Hilda and Sarah on Instagram @saludbydr.rigo and @lasentrepreneurs, and find them on LinkedIn. Big shoutout to my sponsor and partner, RisOn (RisOn.life)! As a Hella Latin@ listener and ambitious human, you get access to a free one-month RisOn membership. So if y'all are ready to start your mental, emotional and spiritual journey, stick around at the end of the episode for more details. For updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow me @OdalysJasmine on Twitter, @ohjaaaasmine on Instagram, and connect with me on LinkedIn.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hilda Perez and Sarah Perez Jarrett are sisters, proud Dominicanas, proud New Yorkers and proud business owners. In this episode, they talk about growing up Dominican in New York, their first-gen experiences and how they now lead their family business, SALUD. They grew up watching their father build SALUD and the mission still remains—to make natural health accessible to everyone. They approach health holistically, honorably, and with pride, to bring folks trusted, effective and quality products. For more info, check out salud.bz. Hilda and Sarah also launched their own brand, Las Entrepreneurs, to help other Latinas learn about the entrepreneurial life/journey. This conversation will have you laughing and snapping. It might even inspire you to eat more platano! Connect with Hilda and Sarah on Instagram @saludbydr.rigo and @lasentrepreneurs, and find them on LinkedIn. Big shoutout to my sponsor and partner, RisOn (RisOn.life)! As a Hella Latin@ listener and ambitious human, you get access to a free one-month RisOn membership. So if y'all are ready to start your mental, emotional and spiritual journey, stick around at the end of the episode for more details. For updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow me @OdalysJasmine on Twitter, @ohjaaaasmine on Instagram, and connect with me on LinkedIn. 

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]]> 3933 no Beyond My Comfort Zone https://hellalatinopodcast.podbean.com/e/claudia-rojas/ Claudia Rojas is a Latina who moved from Medellín, Colombia to New Jersey at the age of 11. In this episode, she talks about her immigration journey and experiences, her love for family and how her life theme is all about personal growth. Every step in her life led her to create her own business, Books Made Easy Now, to help others become the best leaders and individuals they can be. Connect with Claudia on Instagram @booksmadeeasynow and/or @rojasclaudiam, and find her on LinkedIn and Facebook. Big shoutout to my sponsor and partner, RisOn (RisOn.life)! As a Hella Latin@ listener, you get access to a free one-month RisOn membership. So if y'all are ready to start your mental, emotional and spiritual journey, stick around at the end of the episode for more details. For updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow me @OdalysJasmine on Twitter, @ohjaaaasmine on Instagram, and connect with me on LinkedIn.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 18 Nov 2020 12:30:00 -0000 Beyond My Comfort Zone full 25 Odalys Jasmine Claudia Rojas is a Latina who moved from Medellín, Colombia to New Jersey at the age of 11. In this episode, she talks about her immigration journey and experiences, her love for family and how her life theme is all about personal growth. Every step ... Claudia Rojas is a Latina who moved from Medellín, Colombia to New Jersey at the age of 11. In this episode, she talks about her immigration journey and experiences, her love for family and how her life theme is all about personal growth. Every step in her life led her to create her own business, Books Made Easy Now, to help others become the best leaders and individuals they can be. Connect with Claudia on Instagram @booksmadeeasynow and/or @rojasclaudiam, and find her on LinkedIn and Facebook. Big shoutout to my sponsor and partner, RisOn (RisOn.life)! As a Hella Latin@ listener, you get access to a free one-month RisOn membership. So if y'all are ready to start your mental, emotional and spiritual journey, stick around at the end of the episode for more details. For updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow me @OdalysJasmine on Twitter, @ohjaaaasmine on Instagram, and connect with me on LinkedIn.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Claudia Rojas is a Latina who moved from Medellín, Colombia to New Jersey at the age of 11. In this episode, she talks about her immigration journey and experiences, her love for family and how her life theme is all about personal growth. Every step in her life led her to create her own business, Books Made Easy Now, to help others become the best leaders and individuals they can be. Connect with Claudia on Instagram @booksmadeeasynow and/or @rojasclaudiam, and find her on LinkedIn and Facebook. Big shoutout to my sponsor and partner, RisOn (RisOn.life)! As a Hella Latin@ listener, you get access to a free one-month RisOn membership. So if y'all are ready to start your mental, emotional and spiritual journey, stick around at the end of the episode for more details. For updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow me @OdalysJasmine on Twitter, @ohjaaaasmine on Instagram, and connect with me on LinkedIn. 

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]]> 3416 no Odisea de Una Boliviana https://hellalatinopodcast.podbean.com/e/odisea-de-una-boliviana/ Alejandra Gonzales is a proud Latina who was born in Bolivia, and immigrated to the U.S. with her immediate family at the age of 10. In this episode, she talks about her immigrant experience, first-gen pressures and overcoming adversities in school, in healthcare and in life. She even teaches us some facts about Bolivia and reps her 80% Incan identity, ayee! I promise y’all this episode will not only be educational, but it’ll be the breath of fresh air we all need. Y’all will laugh, possibly tear up and learn so much from this Bolivian queen. Ale is also a marketing professional for a large tech company in Silicon Valley, who's absolutely obsessed with skincare. She's currently working on turning her obsession into a company that caters to minorities, predominantly the Latin and African-American community. More info on her biz, Glazed Skin at www.glazedskin.com. Connect with Alejandra on Instagram @glazed.skin and find her on LinkedIn. Big shoutout to my sponsor and partner, RisOn (RisOn.life)! As a Hella Latin@ listener, you get access to a free one-month RisOn membership. So if y'all are ready to start your mental, emotional and spiritual journey, stick around at the end of the episode for more details. For updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow me @OdalysJasmine on Twitter, @ohjaaaasmine on Instagram, and connect with me on LinkedIn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 05 Nov 2020 01:51:00 -0000 Odisea de Una Boliviana full 23 Odalys Jasmine Alejandra Gonzales is a proud Latina who was born in Bolivia, and immigrated to the U.S. with her immediate family at the age of 10. In this episode, she talks about her immigrant experience, first-gen pressures and overcoming adversities in school, ... Alejandra Gonzales is a proud Latina who was born in Bolivia, and immigrated to the U.S. with her immediate family at the age of 10. In this episode, she talks about her immigrant experience, first-gen pressures and overcoming adversities in school, in healthcare and in life. She even teaches us some facts about Bolivia and reps her 80% Incan identity, ayee! I promise y’all this episode will not only be educational, but it’ll be the breath of fresh air we all need. Y’all will laugh, possibly tear up and learn so much from this Bolivian queen. Ale is also a marketing professional for a large tech company in Silicon Valley, who's absolutely obsessed with skincare. She's currently working on turning her obsession into a company that caters to minorities, predominantly the Latin and African-American community. More info on her biz, Glazed Skin at www.glazedskin.com. Connect with Alejandra on Instagram @glazed.skin and find her on LinkedIn. Big shoutout to my sponsor and partner, RisOn (RisOn.life)! As a Hella Latin@ listener, you get access to a free one-month RisOn membership. So if y'all are ready to start your mental, emotional and spiritual journey, stick around at the end of the episode for more details. For updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow me @OdalysJasmine on Twitter, @ohjaaaasmine on Instagram, and connect with me on LinkedIn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Alejandra Gonzales is a proud Latina who was born in Bolivia, and immigrated to the U.S. with her immediate family at the age of 10. In this episode, she talks about her immigrant experience, first-gen pressures and overcoming adversities in school, in healthcare and in life. She even teaches us some facts about Bolivia and reps her 80% Incan identity, ayee! I promise y’all this episode will not only be educational, but it’ll be the breath of fresh air we all need. Y’all will laugh, possibly tear up and learn so much from this Bolivian queen. Ale is also a marketing professional for a large tech company in Silicon Valley, who's absolutely obsessed with skincare. She's currently working on turning her obsession into a company that caters to minorities, predominantly the Latin and African-American community. More info on her biz, Glazed Skin at www.glazedskin.com. Connect with Alejandra on Instagram @glazed.skin and find her on LinkedIn. Big shoutout to my sponsor and partner, RisOn (RisOn.life)! As a Hella Latin@ listener, you get access to a free one-month RisOn membership. So if y'all are ready to start your mental, emotional and spiritual journey, stick around at the end of the episode for more details. For updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow me @OdalysJasmine on Twitter, @ohjaaaasmine on Instagram, and connect with me on LinkedIn.

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]]> 4835 no Navigating Grief, Choosing Love https://hellalatinopodcast.podbean.com/e/marina-moreno/ Mother, author, poet, speaker, teacher, DJ—this girl does it all. Marina is Mexican- and Native-American, born and raised in the 818 (shoutout to San Fernando Valley). In this episode, she talks about her third-gen Latina experience, becoming a mother at 17, and why her writing is primarily focused on love and grief. The author of, “Soul Investigation” and “Bobby”, Marina encourages her readers to transform their experiences of trauma, love and grief into poetry. When she's not working on her book, she's teaching writing workshops for at-risk teens and young adults in her hometown. Connect with Marina on Twitter and Instagram @morenoxmarina, and check out her website marinaxmoreno.com. Shoutout to RisOn (RisOn.life) for being the first Hella Latin@ sponsor and partner. As a listener, you get access to a free one-month RisOn membership. More details at the end of the episode. For updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow me @OdalysJasmine on Twitter, @ohjaaaasmine on Instagram, and connect with me on LinkedIn.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 29 Oct 2020 00:30:00 -0000 Navigating Grief, Choosing Love full 22 Odalys Jasmine Mother, author, poet, speaker, teacher, DJ—this girl does it all. Marina is Mexican- and Native-American, born and raised in the 818 (shoutout to San Fernando Valley). In this episode, she talks about her third-gen Latina experience, becoming a mothe... Mother, author, poet, speaker, teacher, DJ—this girl does it all. Marina is Mexican- and Native-American, born and raised in the 818 (shoutout to San Fernando Valley). In this episode, she talks about her third-gen Latina experience, becoming a mother at 17, and why her writing is primarily focused on love and grief. The author of, “Soul Investigation” and “Bobby”, Marina encourages her readers to transform their experiences of trauma, love and grief into poetry. When she's not working on her book, she's teaching writing workshops for at-risk teens and young adults in her hometown. Connect with Marina on Twitter and Instagram @morenoxmarina, and check out her website marinaxmoreno.com. Shoutout to RisOn (RisOn.life) for being the first Hella Latin@ sponsor and partner. As a listener, you get access to a free one-month RisOn membership. More details at the end of the episode. For updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow me @OdalysJasmine on Twitter, @ohjaaaasmine on Instagram, and connect with me on LinkedIn.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mother, author, poet, speaker, teacher, DJ—this girl does it all. Marina is Mexican- and Native-American, born and raised in the 818 (shoutout to San Fernando Valley). In this episode, she talks about her third-gen Latina experience, becoming a mother at 17, and why her writing is primarily focused on love and grief. The author of, “Soul Investigation” and “Bobby”, Marina encourages her readers to transform their experiences of trauma, love and grief into poetry. When she's not working on her book, she's teaching writing workshops for at-risk teens and young adults in her hometown. Connect with Marina on Twitter and Instagram @morenoxmarina, and check out her website marinaxmoreno.com. Shoutout to RisOn (RisOn.life) for being the first Hella Latin@ sponsor and partner. As a listener, you get access to a free one-month RisOn membership. More details at the end of the episode. For updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow me @OdalysJasmine on Twitter, @ohjaaaasmine on Instagram, and connect with me on LinkedIn. 

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]]> 5089 no First Gens on Voting https://hellalatinopodcast.podbean.com/e/first-gens-on-voting/ In this special release, I sit down with my brother Patrick Córdova and my friend Sarah Moreno to have an open conversation about voting. Patrick has spent the past 6 years advocating for Black and brown communities at the local government level in San Jose, Ca. And Sarah has been educating our community on how to be a smart voter in this election. We start the episode with stories about our first time voting and end with why our vote matters. Hope y’all enjoy this cafecito & chisme convo ❤️ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 26 Oct 2020 05:14:00 -0000 First Gens on Voting full 21 Odalys Jasmine In this special release, I sit down with my brother Patrick Córdova and my friend Sarah Moreno to have an open conversation about voting. Patrick has spent the past 6 years advocating for Black and brown communities at the local government level in S... In this special release, I sit down with my brother Patrick Córdova and my friend Sarah Moreno to have an open conversation about voting. Patrick has spent the past 6 years advocating for Black and brown communities at the local government level in San Jose, Ca. And Sarah has been educating our community on how to be a smart voter in this election. We start the episode with stories about our first time voting and end with why our vote matters. Hope y’all enjoy this cafecito & chisme convo ❤️ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this special release, I sit down with my brother Patrick Córdova and my friend Sarah Moreno to have an open conversation about voting. Patrick has spent the past 6 years advocating for Black and brown communities at the local government level in San Jose, Ca. And Sarah has been educating our community on how to be a smart voter in this election. We start the episode with stories about our first time voting and end with why our vote matters. Hope y’all enjoy this cafecito & chisme convo ❤️

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]]> 3003 no Healing, Growth and Inner Peace https://hellalatinopodcast.podbean.com/e/healing-growth-and-inner-peace/ Jon Hermida is a Miami-native Cuban-American who has spent the past 12 years studying, and learning from some of the world’s foremost teachers of personal and spiritual development. He’s an internationally recognized coach, facilitator, social impact entrepreneur and co-founder of RisOn. In this episode, Jon talks about following life’s bread crumbs and how one big life decision led him on a path of healing, growth and inner peace. Connect with Jon on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram @jonathanhermida_. Check out his website https://jonathanhermida.com/ and BIG shoutout to RisOn (RisOn.life) for being the first Hella Latin@ sponsor and partner. More details at the end of the episode! For more updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow me @OdalysJasmine on Twitter, @ohjaaaasmine on Instagram, and connect with me on LinkedIn.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 22 Oct 2020 00:39:00 -0000 Healing, Growth and Inner Peace full 20 Odalys Jasmine Jon Hermida is a Miami-native Cuban-American who has spent the past 12 years studying, and learning from some of the world’s foremost teachers of personal and spiritual development. He’s an internationally recognized coach, facilitator, social impact... Jon Hermida is a Miami-native Cuban-American who has spent the past 12 years studying, and learning from some of the world’s foremost teachers of personal and spiritual development. He’s an internationally recognized coach, facilitator, social impact entrepreneur and co-founder of RisOn. In this episode, Jon talks about following life’s bread crumbs and how one big life decision led him on a path of healing, growth and inner peace. Connect with Jon on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram @jonathanhermida_. Check out his website https://jonathanhermida.com/ and BIG shoutout to RisOn (RisOn.life) for being the first Hella Latin@ sponsor and partner. More details at the end of the episode! For more updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow me @OdalysJasmine on Twitter, @ohjaaaasmine on Instagram, and connect with me on LinkedIn.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Jon Hermida is a Miami-native Cuban-American who has spent the past 12 years studying, and learning from some of the world’s foremost teachers of personal and spiritual development. He’s an internationally recognized coach, facilitator, social impact entrepreneur and co-founder of RisOn. In this episode, Jon talks about following life’s bread crumbs and how one big life decision led him on a path of healing, growth and inner peace. Connect with Jon on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram @jonathanhermida_. Check out his website https://jonathanhermida.com/ and BIG shoutout to RisOn (RisOn.life) for being the first Hella Latin@ sponsor and partner. More details at the end of the episode! For more updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow me @OdalysJasmine on Twitter, @ohjaaaasmine on Instagram, and connect with me on LinkedIn. 

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]]> 4290 no That First-Gen Latina Hustle https://hellalatinopodcast.podbean.com/e/cristina-costa/ In this episode, Cristina Costa talks about her Chapina (Guatemalteca), Brazilian and Puerto Rican cultures. And also tells us about her childhood in Boston, her first experiences in college and navigating Corporate America. The common theme in all her stories? She has that First-Gen Latina hustle and grind. Cristina is currently the Head of Learning & Development at Outco Inc and also serves as the Chief Marketing Officer of Women with Purpose, an organization that advances women of color. Connect with Cristina on Instagram @ms_costa31 and find her on LinkedIn. She's currently offering professional workshops, career coaching services and helping recruit diverse candidates in tech. For more info, visit her website ccostacoaching.com. For more updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow me @OdalysJasmine on Twitter, @ohjaaaasmine on Instagram, and connect with me on LinkedIn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 15 Oct 2020 00:30:00 -0000 That First-Gen Latina Hustle full 19 Odalys Jasmine In this episode, Cristina Costa talks about her Chapina (Guatemalteca), Brazilian and Puerto Rican cultures. And also tells us about her childhood in Boston, her first experiences in college and navigating Corporate America. The common theme in all h... In this episode, Cristina Costa talks about her Chapina (Guatemalteca), Brazilian and Puerto Rican cultures. And also tells us about her childhood in Boston, her first experiences in college and navigating Corporate America. The common theme in all her stories? She has that First-Gen Latina hustle and grind. Cristina is currently the Head of Learning & Development at Outco Inc and also serves as the Chief Marketing Officer of Women with Purpose, an organization that advances women of color. Connect with Cristina on Instagram @ms_costa31 and find her on LinkedIn. She's currently offering professional workshops, career coaching services and helping recruit diverse candidates in tech. For more info, visit her website ccostacoaching.com. For more updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow me @OdalysJasmine on Twitter, @ohjaaaasmine on Instagram, and connect with me on LinkedIn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode, Cristina Costa talks about her Chapina (Guatemalteca), Brazilian and Puerto Rican cultures. And also tells us about her childhood in Boston, her first experiences in college and navigating Corporate America. The common theme in all her stories? She has that First-Gen Latina hustle and grind. Cristina is currently the Head of Learning & Development at Outco Inc and also serves as the Chief Marketing Officer of Women with Purpose, an organization that advances women of color. Connect with Cristina on Instagram @ms_costa31 and find her on LinkedIn. She's currently offering professional workshops, career coaching services and helping recruit diverse candidates in tech. For more info, visit her website ccostacoaching.com. For more updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow me @OdalysJasmine on Twitter, @ohjaaaasmine on Instagram, and connect with me on LinkedIn.

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]]> 5280 no Orgullosamente Afro-Dominicana https://hellalatinopodcast.podbean.com/e/made-in-the-dominican-republic/ Jessica Perez is an Afro-Dominicana born in Brooklyn, NY and raised in the Dominican Republic. In this episode, she talks about growing up in the DR, moving back to New York City, embracing her Blackness, and even gives a mini history lesson on sharing island La Hispaniola with Haiti. Our conversation is full of enlightenment, laughter y mucho sazón! Check out her new book, Adventures of Susana, available online at Barnes and Noble. And check out her co-founded company, GRTR Management at http://grtrmgmt.com/. Connect with Jessica on LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram @ItsJesPerez. For more updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow me @OdalysJasmine on Twitter, @ohjaaaasmine on Instagram, and connect with me on LinkedIn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 08 Oct 2020 00:30:00 -0000 Orgullosamente Afro-Dominicana full 18 Odalys Jasmine Jessica Perez is an Afro-Dominicana born in Brooklyn, NY and raised in the Dominican Republic. In this episode, she talks about growing up in the DR, moving back to New York City, embracing her Blackness, and even gives a mini history lesson on shari... Jessica Perez is an Afro-Dominicana born in Brooklyn, NY and raised in the Dominican Republic. In this episode, she talks about growing up in the DR, moving back to New York City, embracing her Blackness, and even gives a mini history lesson on sharing island La Hispaniola with Haiti. Our conversation is full of enlightenment, laughter y mucho sazón! Check out her new book, Adventures of Susana, available online at Barnes and Noble. And check out her co-founded company, GRTR Management at http://grtrmgmt.com/. Connect with Jessica on LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram @ItsJesPerez. For more updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow me @OdalysJasmine on Twitter, @ohjaaaasmine on Instagram, and connect with me on LinkedIn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Jessica Perez is an Afro-Dominicana born in Brooklyn, NY and raised in the Dominican Republic. In this episode, she talks about growing up in the DR, moving back to New York City, embracing her Blackness, and even gives a mini history lesson on sharing island La Hispaniola with Haiti. Our conversation is full of enlightenment, laughter y mucho sazón! Check out her new book, Adventures of Susana, available online at Barnes and Noble. And check out her co-founded company, GRTR Management at http://grtrmgmt.com/. Connect with Jessica on LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram @ItsJesPerez. For more updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow me @OdalysJasmine on Twitter, @ohjaaaasmine on Instagram, and connect with me on LinkedIn.

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]]> 4027 no Am I Latina Enough? https://hellalatinopodcast.podbean.com/e/nayeli/ Nayeli Lopez is a first-generation Salvadoreña-Guatemalteca from the Central Valley. She’s passionate and orgullosa about her Central American roots but at times, she'd ask herself if she was “Latina enough”. In this conversation, we both unpack what that phrase "Latina enough" means. Nayeli also talks about finding more of herself in her culture through representation, education and conversation, and is still learning about herself and her Latinidad everyday. For anyone who's ever questioned their Latinidad or felt underrepresented even in Latin@ spaces, this episode is for you. Connect with Nayeli on IG @_nayeliitzel and find her on LinkedIn. For more updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow me @OdalysJasmine on Twitter, @ohjaaaasmine on Instagram, and connect with me on LinkedIn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 01 Oct 2020 00:09:00 -0000 Am I Latina Enough? full 17 Odalys Jasmine Nayeli Lopez is a first-generation Salvadoreña-Guatemalteca from the Central Valley. She’s passionate and orgullosa about her Central American roots but at times, she'd ask herself if she was “Latina enough”. In this conversation, we both unpack what... Nayeli Lopez is a first-generation Salvadoreña-Guatemalteca from the Central Valley. She’s passionate and orgullosa about her Central American roots but at times, she'd ask herself if she was “Latina enough”. In this conversation, we both unpack what that phrase "Latina enough" means. Nayeli also talks about finding more of herself in her culture through representation, education and conversation, and is still learning about herself and her Latinidad everyday. For anyone who's ever questioned their Latinidad or felt underrepresented even in Latin@ spaces, this episode is for you. Connect with Nayeli on IG @_nayeliitzel and find her on LinkedIn. For more updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow me @OdalysJasmine on Twitter, @ohjaaaasmine on Instagram, and connect with me on LinkedIn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Nayeli Lopez is a first-generation Salvadoreña-Guatemalteca from the Central Valley. She’s passionate and orgullosa about her Central American roots but at times, she'd ask herself if she was “Latina enough”. In this conversation, we both unpack what that phrase "Latina enough" means. Nayeli also talks about finding more of herself in her culture through representation, education and conversation, and is still learning about herself and her Latinidad everyday. For anyone who's ever questioned their Latinidad or felt underrepresented even in Latin@ spaces, this episode is for you. Connect with Nayeli on IG @_nayeliitzel and find her on LinkedIn. For more updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow me @OdalysJasmine on Twitter, @ohjaaaasmine on Instagram, and connect with me on LinkedIn.

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]]> 3853 no ¿Quién Tú Eres? https://hellalatinopodcast.podbean.com/e/%c2%bfquien-tu-eres/ Pabel Martinez is a first-generation Dominican-American/Afro-Latino born and raised in New York City. In our conversation, Pabel talks about his Dominican culture (shoutout to abuelita) and his experience being one of the few Black/Latino employees in corporate America. I named the episode ¿Quién Tú Eres? in honor of Pabel's Plurawl podcast where he has candid conversations with la comunidad to explore why we suppress parts of our identity in the workplace. Follow Pabel on Instagram @PaBiceps and connect with him on LinkedIn. For more info on Plurawl, visit plurawl.com,  follow on IG @plurawl and check out ¿Quien Tu Eres? podcast. For more updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow me @OdalysJasmine on Twitter, @ohjaaaasmine on Instagram, and connect with me on LinkedIn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 24 Sep 2020 00:45:00 -0000 ¿Quién Tú Eres? full 16 Odalys Jasmine Pabel Martinez is a first-generation Dominican-American/Afro-Latino born and raised in New York City. In our conversation, Pabel talks about his Dominican culture (shoutout to abuelita) and his experience being one of the few Black/Latino employees i... Pabel Martinez is a first-generation Dominican-American/Afro-Latino born and raised in New York City. In our conversation, Pabel talks about his Dominican culture (shoutout to abuelita) and his experience being one of the few Black/Latino employees in corporate America. I named the episode ¿Quién Tú Eres? in honor of Pabel's Plurawl podcast where he has candid conversations with la comunidad to explore why we suppress parts of our identity in the workplace. Follow Pabel on Instagram @PaBiceps and connect with him on LinkedIn. For more info on Plurawl, visit plurawl.com,  follow on IG @plurawl and check out ¿Quien Tu Eres? podcast. For more updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow me @OdalysJasmine on Twitter, @ohjaaaasmine on Instagram, and connect with me on LinkedIn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Pabel Martinez is a first-generation Dominican-American/Afro-Latino born and raised in New York City. In our conversation, Pabel talks about his Dominican culture (shoutout to abuelita) and his experience being one of the few Black/Latino employees in corporate America. I named the episode ¿Quién Tú Eres? in honor of Pabel's Plurawl podcast where he has candid conversations with la comunidad to explore why we suppress parts of our identity in the workplace. Follow Pabel on Instagram @PaBiceps and connect with him on LinkedIn. For more info on Plurawl, visit plurawl.com,  follow on IG @plurawl and check out ¿Quien Tu Eres? podcast. For more updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow me @OdalysJasmine on Twitter, @ohjaaaasmine on Instagram, and connect with me on LinkedIn.

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]]> 3336 no Cuba Through My Eyes https://hellalatinopodcast.podbean.com/e/cuba-through-my-eyes/ Chris Gueits is a first-generation Cuban-American who has dedicated his life to maximizing human potential, which he does today through his co-founded company, RisOn. Chris and I cover so much in this episode. We talk about everything from his parent's immigration story to his childhood in Miami to playing football at Princeton to creating a life based on happiness and inner peace. It was hard to encapsulate all of that in one title. But I chose this one because learning about Cuba through his experience, through his eyes, was so enlightening. Connect with Chris on IG @1chrisgueits and find him on LinkedIn. If you're looking for an online gym dedicated to your mental, emotional and spiritual well-being, check out RisOn at www.rison.life and find them on IG @Rison.life. For more updates on Hella Latin@, follow me @OdalysJasmine on Twitter, @ohjaaaasmine on Instagram, and connect with me on LinkedIn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 17 Sep 2020 00:45:00 -0000 Cuba Through My Eyes full 15 Odalys Jasmine Chris Gueits is a first-generation Cuban-American who has dedicated his life to maximizing human potential, which he does today through his co-founded company, RisOn. Chris and I cover so much in this episode. We talk about everything from his parent... Chris Gueits is a first-generation Cuban-American who has dedicated his life to maximizing human potential, which he does today through his co-founded company, RisOn. Chris and I cover so much in this episode. We talk about everything from his parent's immigration story to his childhood in Miami to playing football at Princeton to creating a life based on happiness and inner peace. It was hard to encapsulate all of that in one title. But I chose this one because learning about Cuba through his experience, through his eyes, was so enlightening. Connect with Chris on IG @1chrisgueits and find him on LinkedIn. If you're looking for an online gym dedicated to your mental, emotional and spiritual well-being, check out RisOn at www.rison.life and find them on IG @Rison.life. For more updates on Hella Latin@, follow me @OdalysJasmine on Twitter, @ohjaaaasmine on Instagram, and connect with me on LinkedIn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Chris Gueits is a first-generation Cuban-American who has dedicated his life to maximizing human potential, which he does today through his co-founded company, RisOn. Chris and I cover so much in this episode. We talk about everything from his parent's immigration story to his childhood in Miami to playing football at Princeton to creating a life based on happiness and inner peace. It was hard to encapsulate all of that in one title. But I chose this one because learning about Cuba through his experience, through his eyes, was so enlightening. Connect with Chris on IG @1chrisgueits and find him on LinkedIn. If you're looking for an online gym dedicated to your mental, emotional and spiritual well-being, check out RisOn at www.rison.life and find them on IG @Rison.life. For more updates on Hella Latin@, follow me @OdalysJasmine on Twitter, @ohjaaaasmine on Instagram, and connect with me on LinkedIn.

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]]> 3890 no Get Ish Done https://hellalatinopodcast.podbean.com/e/get-ish-done/ Ish Verduzco is a Latino in tech, DJ, podcaster, social media marketer, and author. His life has been about the Latino hustle and getting Ish done. (Pun intended) In this episode, he talks about his childhood moving around LA and facing adversities to his unconventional journey into tech and representing la cultura. Connect with Ish on all social media platforms (LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram) @IshVerduzco. Check out his new book, How Successful People Get Ish Done, on Amazon. For more updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow me @OdalysJasmine on Twitter, @ohjaaaasmine on Instagram, and connect with me on LinkedIn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 10 Sep 2020 00:45:00 -0000 Get Ish Done full 14 Odalys Jasmine Ish Verduzco is a Latino in tech, DJ, podcaster, social media marketer, and author. His life has been about the Latino hustle and getting Ish done. (Pun intended) In this episode, he talks about his childhood moving around LA and facing adversities t... Ish Verduzco is a Latino in tech, DJ, podcaster, social media marketer, and author. His life has been about the Latino hustle and getting Ish done. (Pun intended) In this episode, he talks about his childhood moving around LA and facing adversities to his unconventional journey into tech and representing la cultura. Connect with Ish on all social media platforms (LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram) @IshVerduzco. Check out his new book, How Successful People Get Ish Done, on Amazon. For more updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow me @OdalysJasmine on Twitter, @ohjaaaasmine on Instagram, and connect with me on LinkedIn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Ish Verduzco is a Latino in tech, DJ, podcaster, social media marketer, and author. His life has been about the Latino hustle and getting Ish done. (Pun intended) In this episode, he talks about his childhood moving around LA and facing adversities to his unconventional journey into tech and representing la cultura. Connect with Ish on all social media platforms (LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram) @IshVerduzco. Check out his new book, How Successful People Get Ish Done, on Amazon. For more updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow me @OdalysJasmine on Twitter, @ohjaaaasmine on Instagram, and connect with me on LinkedIn

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]]> 3152 no Realities of el Sueño Americano https://hellalatinopodcast.podbean.com/e/realities-of-el-sueno-americano/ This episode is special and full of healing. I sit down with my brothers Kevin, Enzo, and Patrick Cordova. We may have grown up under the same roof, but our experiences and childhoods were so different. Patrick and I hear from our brothers Kevin and Enzo as they dive deep into their upbringing in Honduras and their journey to San Diego. And for the first time, 12 years after the fact, we talk openly about our experience with homelessness and how it turned each of our worlds upside down.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 06 Sep 2020 02:09:00 -0000 Realities of el Sueño Americano full 13 Odalys Jasmine This episode is special and full of healing. I sit down with my brothers Kevin, Enzo, and Patrick Cordova. We may have grown up under the same roof, but our experiences and childhoods were so different. Patrick and I hear from our brothers Kevin and ... This episode is special and full of healing. I sit down with my brothers Kevin, Enzo, and Patrick Cordova. We may have grown up under the same roof, but our experiences and childhoods were so different. Patrick and I hear from our brothers Kevin and Enzo as they dive deep into their upbringing in Honduras and their journey to San Diego. And for the first time, 12 years after the fact, we talk openly about our experience with homelessness and how it turned each of our worlds upside down.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This episode is special and full of healing. I sit down with my brothers Kevin, Enzo, and Patrick Cordova. We may have grown up under the same roof, but our experiences and childhoods were so different. Patrick and I hear from our brothers Kevin and Enzo as they dive deep into their upbringing in Honduras and their journey to San Diego. And for the first time, 12 years after the fact, we talk openly about our experience with homelessness and how it turned each of our worlds upside down. 

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]]> 6234 no Reflexiones https://hellalatinopodcast.podbean.com/e/reflexiones-1599091908/ I decided to switch things up this week! In honor of my first 10 guests, here's a short and sweet 10-minute episode. Tune in for some Hella Latin@ reflections and to hear more of my why. I also drop a little surprise at the end! For more updates on Hella Latin@ episodes (and to hear about my upcoming episode), follow me @OdalysJasmine on Twitter, @ohjaaaasmine on Instagram, and connect with me on LinkedIn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 03 Sep 2020 00:45:00 -0000 Reflexiones full 12 Odalys Jasmine I decided to switch things up this week! In honor of my first 10 guests, here's a short and sweet 10-minute episode. Tune in for some Hella Latin@ reflections and to hear more of my why. I also drop a little surprise at the end! For more updates on H... I decided to switch things up this week! In honor of my first 10 guests, here's a short and sweet 10-minute episode. Tune in for some Hella Latin@ reflections and to hear more of my why. I also drop a little surprise at the end! For more updates on Hella Latin@ episodes (and to hear about my upcoming episode), follow me @OdalysJasmine on Twitter, @ohjaaaasmine on Instagram, and connect with me on LinkedIn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices I decided to switch things up this week! In honor of my first 10 guests, here's a short and sweet 10-minute episode. Tune in for some Hella Latin@ reflections and to hear more of my why. I also drop a little surprise at the end! For more updates on Hella Latin@ episodes (and to hear about my upcoming episode), follow me @OdalysJasmine on Twitter, @ohjaaaasmine on Instagram, and connect with me on LinkedIn.

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]]> 763 no Exalt Youth and Systemic Liberation https://hellalatinopodcast.podbean.com/e/exalt-youth-and-systemic-liberation/ Gisele Castro is a Puerto Rican woman from NYC who has dedicated her life’s work to liberating court-involved youth and empowering them with everything the juvenile justice system shelters them from. In this episode, Gisele explains the contrast of growing up in a culturally rich Puerto Rican household to walking the streets of New York City. In her work with Exalt Youth, she taps into her culture, her upbringing, los conversaciones con la familia and leads Exalt Youth the same way—by inviting youth to the table for an open and educational conversation. Connect with Gisele on Twitter @giselecastro_EY and on LinkedIn. You can also connect with Exalt Youth on IG @exaltyouthnyc, Twitter @exaltyouth and visit exaltyouth.org. For more updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow me @OdalysJasmine on Twitter, @ohjaaaasmine on Instagram, and connect with me on LinkedIn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:43:00 -0000 Exalt Youth and Systemic Liberation full 11 Odalys Jasmine Gisele Castro is a Puerto Rican woman from NYC who has dedicated her life’s work to liberating court-involved youth and empowering them with everything the juvenile justice system shelters them from. In this episode, Gisele explains the contrast of g... Gisele Castro is a Puerto Rican woman from NYC who has dedicated her life’s work to liberating court-involved youth and empowering them with everything the juvenile justice system shelters them from. In this episode, Gisele explains the contrast of growing up in a culturally rich Puerto Rican household to walking the streets of New York City. In her work with Exalt Youth, she taps into her culture, her upbringing, los conversaciones con la familia and leads Exalt Youth the same way—by inviting youth to the table for an open and educational conversation. Connect with Gisele on Twitter @giselecastro_EY and on LinkedIn. You can also connect with Exalt Youth on IG @exaltyouthnyc, Twitter @exaltyouth and visit exaltyouth.org. For more updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow me @OdalysJasmine on Twitter, @ohjaaaasmine on Instagram, and connect with me on LinkedIn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Gisele Castro is a Puerto Rican woman from NYC who has dedicated her life’s work to liberating court-involved youth and empowering them with everything the juvenile justice system shelters them from. In this episode, Gisele explains the contrast of growing up in a culturally rich Puerto Rican household to walking the streets of New York City. In her work with Exalt Youth, she taps into her culture, her upbringing, los conversaciones con la familia and leads Exalt Youth the same way—by inviting youth to the table for an open and educational conversation. Connect with Gisele on Twitter @giselecastro_EY and on LinkedIn. You can also connect with Exalt Youth on IG @exaltyouthnyc, Twitter @exaltyouth and visit exaltyouth.org. For more updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow me @OdalysJasmine on Twitter, @ohjaaaasmine on Instagram, and connect with me on LinkedIn.

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]]> 3435 no A Path of Least Resistance https://hellalatinopodcast.podbean.com/e/a-path-of-least-resistance/ Reyna Noriega is a Miami-based Black and Afro-Latina visual artist, author, and educator. In 2019, she published a collection of poems entitled In Bloom where she offers us a window into her life. Her work is devoted to uplifting women so they can heal and find happiness, while also recognizing themselves, feeling represented and empowered. In this episode, Reyna Noriega talks about her journey to becoming the artist she is today and opens up about her Bahamian and Cuban upbringing. Our conversation is all about the power of manifesting, pursuing passions, staying true to who you are and choosing a path of least resistance.  Follow Reyna at @reynanoriega_ on IG, @reynasnoriega on Twitter and connect with her on LinkedIn. For more updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow me @OdalysJasmine on Twitter, @ohjaaaasmine on Instagram, and connect with me on LinkedIn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 20 Aug 2020 00:45:00 -0000 A Path of Least Resistance full 10 Odalys Jasmine Reyna Noriega is a Miami-based Black and Afro-Latina visual artist, author, and educator. In 2019, she published a collection of poems entitled In Bloom where she offers us a window into her life. Her work is devoted to uplifting women so they can he... Reyna Noriega is a Miami-based Black and Afro-Latina visual artist, author, and educator. In 2019, she published a collection of poems entitled In Bloom where she offers us a window into her life. Her work is devoted to uplifting women so they can heal and find happiness, while also recognizing themselves, feeling represented and empowered. In this episode, Reyna Noriega talks about her journey to becoming the artist she is today and opens up about her Bahamian and Cuban upbringing. Our conversation is all about the power of manifesting, pursuing passions, staying true to who you are and choosing a path of least resistance.  Follow Reyna at @reynanoriega_ on IG, @reynasnoriega on Twitter and connect with her on LinkedIn. For more updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow me @OdalysJasmine on Twitter, @ohjaaaasmine on Instagram, and connect with me on LinkedIn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Reyna Noriega is a Miami-based Black and Afro-Latina visual artist, author, and educator. In 2019, she published a collection of poems entitled In Bloom where she offers us a window into her life. Her work is devoted to uplifting women so they can heal and find happiness, while also recognizing themselves, feeling represented and empowered. In this episode, Reyna Noriega talks about her journey to becoming the artist she is today and opens up about her Bahamian and Cuban upbringing. Our conversation is all about the power of manifesting, pursuing passions, staying true to who you are and choosing a path of least resistance. 

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]]> 3303 no Con Sangre Emprendedora https://hellalatinopodcast.podbean.com/e/con-sangre-emprendedora/ In this episode, Roxanna Sarmiento reminds us that both entrepreneurship and creativity are deeply engrained Latinidad and immigrant culture. And tapping into that power is a gamechanger. Our conversation was so insightful and beautiful. Roxanna talks about her bicultural American identity, and her deep Dominican and Colombian roots. From growing up in Santo Domingo and Miami to eventually becoming Partner and COO of #WeAllGrow Latina —she spills all the chisme! Follow Roxanna on Twitter and IG at @helloroxsar and connect with her on LinkedIn. For more updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow me @OdalysJasmine on Twitter, @ohjaaaasmine on Instagram, and connect with me on LinkedIn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 13 Aug 2020 00:45:00 -0000 Con Sangre Emprendedora full 9 Odalys Jasmine In this episode, Roxanna Sarmiento reminds us that both entrepreneurship and creativity are deeply engrained Latinidad and immigrant culture. And tapping into that power is a gamechanger. Our conversation was so insightful and beautiful. Roxanna talk... In this episode, Roxanna Sarmiento reminds us that both entrepreneurship and creativity are deeply engrained Latinidad and immigrant culture. And tapping into that power is a gamechanger. Our conversation was so insightful and beautiful. Roxanna talks about her bicultural American identity, and her deep Dominican and Colombian roots. From growing up in Santo Domingo and Miami to eventually becoming Partner and COO of #WeAllGrow Latina —she spills all the chisme! Follow Roxanna on Twitter and IG at @helloroxsar and connect with her on LinkedIn. For more updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow me @OdalysJasmine on Twitter, @ohjaaaasmine on Instagram, and connect with me on LinkedIn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode, Roxanna Sarmiento reminds us that both entrepreneurship and creativity are deeply engrained Latinidad and immigrant culture. And tapping into that power is a gamechanger. Our conversation was so insightful and beautiful. Roxanna talks about her bicultural American identity, and her deep Dominican and Colombian roots. From growing up in Santo Domingo and Miami to eventually becoming Partner and COO of #WeAllGrow Latina —she spills all the chisme! Follow Roxanna on Twitter and IG at @helloroxsar and connect with her on LinkedIn. For more updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow me @OdalysJasmine on Twitter, @ohjaaaasmine on Instagram, and connect with me on LinkedIn.

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]]> 3901 no Twists, Turns y Pura Risa https://hellalatinopodcast.podbean.com/e/twists-turns-y-pura-risa/ In this episode, I chat with Joshua Encarnacion, a 1.5 generation Dominican-American currently serving as the CEO of Outco and helping people grow into their full potential. Born in Manhatten, NY and raised in Lawrence & Springfield, MA, Joshua had to work through a lot of adversity. But despite all the twists and turns, he has nothing but love for his folks and the people he's met along his journey of growth—which consists of sports, math, reading, perreo, bachata, y Cafe Bustelo! Connect with Joshua on LinkedIn and visit www.outco.io. For more updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow me @OdalysJasmine on Twitter, @ohjaaaasmine on Instagram, and connect with me on LinkedIn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 06 Aug 2020 00:47:00 -0000 Twists, Turns y Pura Risa full 8 Odalys Jasmine In this episode, I chat with Joshua Encarnacion, a 1.5 generation Dominican-American currently serving as the CEO of Outco and helping people grow into their full potential. Born in Manhatten, NY and raised in Lawrence & Springfield, MA, Joshua had t... In this episode, I chat with Joshua Encarnacion, a 1.5 generation Dominican-American currently serving as the CEO of Outco and helping people grow into their full potential. Born in Manhatten, NY and raised in Lawrence & Springfield, MA, Joshua had to work through a lot of adversity. But despite all the twists and turns, he has nothing but love for his folks and the people he's met along his journey of growth—which consists of sports, math, reading, perreo, bachata, y Cafe Bustelo! Connect with Joshua on LinkedIn and visit www.outco.io. For more updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow me @OdalysJasmine on Twitter, @ohjaaaasmine on Instagram, and connect with me on LinkedIn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode, I chat with Joshua Encarnacion, a 1.5 generation Dominican-American currently serving as the CEO of Outco and helping people grow into their full potential. Born in Manhatten, NY and raised in Lawrence & Springfield, MA, Joshua had to work through a lot of adversity. But despite all the twists and turns, he has nothing but love for his folks and the people he's met along his journey of growth—which consists of sports, math, reading, perreo, bachata, y Cafe Bustelo! Connect with Joshua on LinkedIn and visit www.outco.io. For more updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow me @OdalysJasmine on Twitter, @ohjaaaasmine on Instagram, and connect with me on LinkedIn.

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]]> 3996 no Depression and Machismo Culture https://hellalatinopodcast.podbean.com/e/depression-and-machismo-culture/  Alcohol abuse, machismo culture, lack of mental health awareness—just a couple of things our community battles every day. In this episode, Alex Magaña vulnerably opens up about his experience with depression in a culture where men don't typically express their feelings. In the first half of the episode, I'm in the listener seat with you while Alex shares every moment that collectively led him to a life-changing situation. Connect with Alex on Instagram @alexelguerito and find him on LinkedIn. For more updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow me @OdalysJasmine on Twitter, @ohjaaaasmine on Instagram, and connect with me on LinkedIn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 30 Jul 2020 00:28:00 -0000 Depression and Machismo Culture full 7 Odalys Jasmine  Alcohol abuse, machismo culture, lack of mental health awareness—just a couple of things our community battles every day. In this episode, Alex Magaña vulnerably opens up about his experience with depression in a culture where men don't typically ex...  Alcohol abuse, machismo culture, lack of mental health awareness—just a couple of things our community battles every day. In this episode, Alex Magaña vulnerably opens up about his experience with depression in a culture where men don't typically express their feelings. In the first half of the episode, I'm in the listener seat with you while Alex shares every moment that collectively led him to a life-changing situation. Connect with Alex on Instagram @alexelguerito and find him on LinkedIn. For more updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow me @OdalysJasmine on Twitter, @ohjaaaasmine on Instagram, and connect with me on LinkedIn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices  Alcohol abuse, machismo culture, lack of mental health awareness—just a couple of things our community battles every day. In this episode, Alex Magaña vulnerably opens up about his experience with depression in a culture where men don't typically express their feelings. In the first half of the episode, I'm in the listener seat with you while Alex shares every moment that collectively led him to a life-changing situation. Connect with Alex on Instagram @alexelguerito and find him on LinkedIn. For more updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow me @OdalysJasmine on Twitter, @ohjaaaasmine on Instagram, and connect with me on LinkedIn.

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]]> 4216 no Guyana Meets Honduras https://hellalatinopodcast.podbean.com/e/guyana-meets-honduras/ In this episode, I chat with Gabriela Gonzalez, a multi-racial Latina American who opens up about her Honduran and Guyanese roots. She also schools us on all things Guyana—it's history and Caribbean culture. Together, we unpack her experience navigating two Latino identities while embracing what American means to her. This episode is the perfect reminder that Latinidad is both beautiful and hella diverse. Connect with Gabriela on Instagram @thekaleidoscopedome and find her on LinkedIn. Special shoutout to @casita_candles! Go support this Latina/Salvadorian-owned small business in San Diego. For more updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow me @OdalysJasmine on Twitter, @ohjaaaasmine on Instagram, and connect with me on LinkedIn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 23 Jul 2020 00:45:00 -0000 Guyana Meets Honduras full 6 Odalys Jasmine In this episode, I chat with Gabriela Gonzalez, a multi-racial Latina American who opens up about her Honduran and Guyanese roots. She also schools us on all things Guyana—it's history and Caribbean culture. Together, we unpack her experience navigat... In this episode, I chat with Gabriela Gonzalez, a multi-racial Latina American who opens up about her Honduran and Guyanese roots. She also schools us on all things Guyana—it's history and Caribbean culture. Together, we unpack her experience navigating two Latino identities while embracing what American means to her. This episode is the perfect reminder that Latinidad is both beautiful and hella diverse. Connect with Gabriela on Instagram @thekaleidoscopedome and find her on LinkedIn. Special shoutout to @casita_candles! Go support this Latina/Salvadorian-owned small business in San Diego. For more updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow me @OdalysJasmine on Twitter, @ohjaaaasmine on Instagram, and connect with me on LinkedIn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode, I chat with Gabriela Gonzalez, a multi-racial Latina American who opens up about her Honduran and Guyanese roots. She also schools us on all things Guyana—it's history and Caribbean culture. Together, we unpack her experience navigating two Latino identities while embracing what American means to her. This episode is the perfect reminder that Latinidad is both beautiful and hella diverse. Connect with Gabriela on Instagram @thekaleidoscopedome and find her on LinkedIn. Special shoutout to @casita_candles! Go support this Latina/Salvadorian-owned small business in San Diego. For more updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow me @OdalysJasmine on Twitter, @ohjaaaasmine on Instagram, and connect with me on LinkedIn.

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]]> 3802 no Vida Undocumented https://hellalatinopodcast.podbean.com/e/vida-undocumented/ In this episode, I chat with the one and only, Ariadna Manzo. She opens up about her life as an undocumented Chicana and all the barriers she had to overcome to get to where she is now. This jefa tells her story in the most beautiful, vulnerable and raw way. And it's an experience so many people in our community can relate to. For those who want to learn more about the undocumented experience or those who are undocumented but never opened up about it, this episode is for you. Connect with Ariadna on Instagram @AriadnaManzo. For more updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow me @OdalysJasmine on Twitter, @ohjaaaasmine on Instagram, and connect with me on LinkedIn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 16 Jul 2020 00:45:00 -0000 Vida Undocumented full 5 Odalys Jasmine In this episode, I chat with the one and only, Ariadna Manzo. She opens up about her life as an undocumented Chicana and all the barriers she had to overcome to get to where she is now. This jefa tells her story in the most beautiful, vulnerable and ... In this episode, I chat with the one and only, Ariadna Manzo. She opens up about her life as an undocumented Chicana and all the barriers she had to overcome to get to where she is now. This jefa tells her story in the most beautiful, vulnerable and raw way. And it's an experience so many people in our community can relate to. For those who want to learn more about the undocumented experience or those who are undocumented but never opened up about it, this episode is for you. Connect with Ariadna on Instagram @AriadnaManzo. For more updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow me @OdalysJasmine on Twitter, @ohjaaaasmine on Instagram, and connect with me on LinkedIn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode, I chat with the one and only, Ariadna Manzo. She opens up about her life as an undocumented Chicana and all the barriers she had to overcome to get to where she is now. This jefa tells her story in the most beautiful, vulnerable and raw way. And it's an experience so many people in our community can relate to. For those who want to learn more about the undocumented experience or those who are undocumented but never opened up about it, this episode is for you. Connect with Ariadna on Instagram @AriadnaManzo. For more updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow me @OdalysJasmine on Twitter, @ohjaaaasmine on Instagram, and connect with me on LinkedIn.

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]]> 4605 no La Latinista https://hellalatinopodcast.podbean.com/e/la-latinista/ In this episode, I have a cafecito date with La OG Latinista, Yai Vargas. This Dominican woman es increíble. She is a career and diversity strategist and the founder of The Latinista, a national network for Latinas and women of color invested in professional development. In our conversation, Yai covers a lot of important topics so pon atención. She also talks about her Dominican roots, her childhood in New York, and how she became the entrepreneur she is now. Connect with Yai and follow The Latinista on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Twitter. And for more updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow me @OdalysJasmine on Twitter, @ohjaaaasmine on Instagram, and connect with me on LinkedIn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 09 Jul 2020 00:51:00 -0000 La Latinista full 4 Odalys Jasmine In this episode, I have a cafecito date with La OG Latinista, Yai Vargas. This Dominican woman es increíble. She is a career and diversity strategist and the founder of The Latinista, a national network for Latinas and women of color invested in prof... In this episode, I have a cafecito date with La OG Latinista, Yai Vargas. This Dominican woman es increíble. She is a career and diversity strategist and the founder of The Latinista, a national network for Latinas and women of color invested in professional development. In our conversation, Yai covers a lot of important topics so pon atención. She also talks about her Dominican roots, her childhood in New York, and how she became the entrepreneur she is now. Connect with Yai and follow The Latinista on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Twitter. And for more updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow me @OdalysJasmine on Twitter, @ohjaaaasmine on Instagram, and connect with me on LinkedIn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode, I have a cafecito date with La OG Latinista, Yai Vargas. This Dominican woman es increíble. She is a career and diversity strategist and the founder of The Latinista, a national network for Latinas and women of color invested in professional development. In our conversation, Yai covers a lot of important topics so pon atención. She also talks about her Dominican roots, her childhood in New York, and how she became the entrepreneur she is now. Connect with Yai and follow The Latinista on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Twitter. And for more updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow me @OdalysJasmine on Twitter, @ohjaaaasmine on Instagram, and connect with me on LinkedIn.

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]]> 3577 no Overcoming First-Gen Struggles https://hellalatinopodcast.podbean.com/e/overcoming-first-gen-struggles/ In this episode, I chat with my friend, Emilie Rodriguez aka EMZ. Our conversation is so special because we cover a topic most Latin@s don’t talk about—mental health. Together in this episode, we unpack our San Diego upbringing, our first-gen struggles, and how we're healing through self-care. Emilie vulnerably talks about her own experience with anxiety and how her Mexican-Filipino family navigated through their own trauma. This powerful womxn is on a mission to destigmatize conversations around mental health. She's currently launching a new IG page dedicated to affirmations and mental health resources. Follow Emilie @djemz_ on Instagram and @ems_ on Twitter for more details. And for updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow me @OdalysJasmine on Twitter, @ohjaaaasmine on Instagram, and connect with me on LinkedIn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 02 Jul 2020 00:30:00 -0000 Overcoming First-Gen Struggles full 3 Odalys Jasmine In this episode, I chat with my friend, Emilie Rodriguez aka EMZ. Our conversation is so special because we cover a topic most Latin@s don’t talk about—mental health. Together in this episode, we unpack our San Diego upbringing, our first-gen struggl... In this episode, I chat with my friend, Emilie Rodriguez aka EMZ. Our conversation is so special because we cover a topic most Latin@s don’t talk about—mental health. Together in this episode, we unpack our San Diego upbringing, our first-gen struggles, and how we're healing through self-care. Emilie vulnerably talks about her own experience with anxiety and how her Mexican-Filipino family navigated through their own trauma. This powerful womxn is on a mission to destigmatize conversations around mental health. She's currently launching a new IG page dedicated to affirmations and mental health resources. Follow Emilie @djemz_ on Instagram and @ems_ on Twitter for more details. And for updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow me @OdalysJasmine on Twitter, @ohjaaaasmine on Instagram, and connect with me on LinkedIn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode, I chat with my friend, Emilie Rodriguez aka EMZ. Our conversation is so special because we cover a topic most Latin@s don’t talk about—mental health. Together in this episode, we unpack our San Diego upbringing, our first-gen struggles, and how we're healing through self-care. Emilie vulnerably talks about her own experience with anxiety and how her Mexican-Filipino family navigated through their own trauma. This powerful womxn is on a mission to destigmatize conversations around mental health. She's currently launching a new IG page dedicated to affirmations and mental health resources. Follow Emilie @djemz_ on Instagram and @ems_ on Twitter for more details. And for updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow me @OdalysJasmine on Twitter, @ohjaaaasmine on Instagram, and connect with me on LinkedIn.

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]]> 3756 no Afro-Colombiana and Proud https://hellalatinopodcast.podbean.com/e/afro-colombiana-and-proud/ In this episode, I chat with an Afro-Colombiana badass, Catalina Peña. She is the founder of Catalyst Creation, a professional development firm that aims to change and decode the hiring ecosystem. Catalina and I had the most real and authentic conversation about... well, everything. Together we unpacked the realities of being a Latina-American and the complexities in our community. She openly shared her Afro-Latina experience and her journey from Colombia to the United States. Trust me, you’ll want to be her mejor amiga after this. Follow Catalina @curiouscata and @catalystcreation. For more updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow me @OdalysJasmine on Twitter, @ohjaaaasmine on Instagram, and connect with me on LinkedIn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 25 Jun 2020 01:26:00 -0000 Afro-Colombiana and Proud full 2 Odalys Jasmine In this episode, I chat with an Afro-Colombiana badass, Catalina Peña. She is the founder of Catalyst Creation, a professional development firm that aims to change and decode the hiring ecosystem. Catalina and I had the most real and authentic conver... In this episode, I chat with an Afro-Colombiana badass, Catalina Peña. She is the founder of Catalyst Creation, a professional development firm that aims to change and decode the hiring ecosystem. Catalina and I had the most real and authentic conversation about... well, everything. Together we unpacked the realities of being a Latina-American and the complexities in our community. She openly shared her Afro-Latina experience and her journey from Colombia to the United States. Trust me, you’ll want to be her mejor amiga after this. Follow Catalina @curiouscata and @catalystcreation. For more updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow me @OdalysJasmine on Twitter, @ohjaaaasmine on Instagram, and connect with me on LinkedIn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode, I chat with an Afro-Colombiana badass, Catalina Peña. She is the founder of Catalyst Creation, a professional development firm that aims to change and decode the hiring ecosystem. Catalina and I had the most real and authentic conversation about... well, everything. Together we unpacked the realities of being a Latina-American and the complexities in our community. She openly shared her Afro-Latina experience and her journey from Colombia to the United States. Trust me, you’ll want to be her mejor amiga after this. Follow Catalina @curiouscata and @catalystcreation. For more updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow me @OdalysJasmine on Twitter, @ohjaaaasmine on Instagram, and connect with me on LinkedIn.

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]]> 3753 no Hola, soy Odalys Jasmine https://hellalatinopodcast.podbean.com/e/hola-soy-odalys-jasmine/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 06 Jun 2020 10:51:00 -0000 Hola, soy Odalys Jasmine full 1 Odalys Jasmine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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