Tamarindo

On this episode we talk to two phenomenal singer songwriters creating Latina power anthems that have us all celebrating who we are. You’ll hear from Heidi Rojasa a first generation Latina, Millennial mama of two, hit songwriter turned Bilingual Empowerment Pop Artist, and Jarina de Marco, the talent behind viral “Dominican Spanish” videos of tiktok and whose sounds are an exquisite embodiment of the multi-ethnic future. Delsy Sandoval guest co-hosts this episode. Delsy is an Guatemelan-American licensed therapist, creativity advocate, community-leader and breakthrough podcast host of the Ocu-Pasión podcast: https://www.ocupasionpodcast.com/ Learn more about Heidi Rojas:https://www.heidirojas.com/ Learn more about Jarina de Marco: https://www.jarinademarco.com/ Tamarindo is a lighthearted show where hosts Brenda Gonzalez and Ana Sheila Victorino discuss politics, culture, and self-development. Join us as we delve into discussions on race, gender, politics, representation, and life! You can get in touch with

Brenda and Ana Sheila will be back with a new episode next week but this week, enjoy an episode Ana Sheila recorded with the hosts of Spilling La Sopa podcast. Spilling la Sopa hosts Wendy and Rosie take you through conversations about surviving their early 30s, the struggles of growing up between two cultures, familia, and healing through humor. In this conversation, Wendy, Rosie and I talk all about stepping out of your comfort zone - what it is, why to do it, how to do it, the struggle,  and of course, the rewards. We hope you walk away with a little more courage to be just a little more bold, a little more atrevida.  More about Spilling la Sopa Podcast.  "Spilling La Sopa is a Spanglish podcast where Dr. Wendy Herrera, a clinical and forensic psychologist, and her amiga, Rosie Ortiz, an I/O psychologist, discuss various mental wellness topics in the Latinx community como intergenerational trauma, the struggles of growing up between two cultures, and navigating dynamics in the familia. Rosie and Dr. Wendy

On this episode we focus on art as a tool for activism. Our artivists guests show us how identity and place influences their work, their critique of the confines of creatives spaces of the past, and how they are each working to make creatives of color have greater opportunities, mentorship, and liberty to create. Before that, we talk about Latina Equal Pay Day and the Latina wealth gap. We speak to Julio Salgado, the co-founder of DreamersAdrift and the Migrant Storytelling Manager for The Center for Cultural Power. His status as an undocumented, queer artivist has fueled the contents of his visual art, which depict key individuals and moments of the DREAM Act and the migrant rights movement. Undocumented students, organizers and allies across the country have used Salgado’s artwork to call attention to the migrant rights movement. His work has been displayed at the Oakland Museum, SFMOMA and Smithsonian. Learn more about Julio: juliosalgadoart.com We also speak to Martha Gonzalez, a Chicana artivista (arti

In this episode, we get an inside look at how Equihua founder Brenda Equihua first developed the concept for her novel portal and cobija wear brand that has since then been worn by artists like Bad Bunny and Farina and featured in publications like Vogue Magazine, Telemundo and the LA times.  From spirituality in the creative process and the spirit of reciprocity to how we deserve nice things, we also delve into how a sustainable future for fashion and human beings requires a complete overhaul and breaking with the grueling pace set by the current version of capitalism.  Brenda also gives a shoutout to the brands Nopalera, Kids of Immigrants, and Shop Latinx.  Explore Brenda’s latest portal wear at Equihua.us and follow the brand on Instagram.  Mentioned on this Episode: Encuentro Creative Retreat Feb. 15 - 19, 2024 in Puebla, Mexico: https://www.tamarindopodcast.com/encuentro Please join us for “Cultivating Financial Liberation” Oct. 5th, 2023 in Highland Park, register here: https://www.eventbrite.co

On this episode of Tamarindo, we reflect on the concept of white supremacy, where it shows up, and what we can do about it. We talk to journalist and Decolonial educator Constanza Eliana Chinea who helps us define white supremacy and gives us many resources on how we can confront it. Learn more about her: https://www.embodyinclusivity.com/ and follow her on IG: https://www.instagram.com/eliana.chinea/ Mentioned on this Episode: Cultivating Financial Liberation Oct. 5th at the Pop-Hop in Highland Park: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cultivating-financial-liberation-tickets-704841107727?aff=oddtdtcreator Encuentro Creative Retreat Feb. 15 - 19, 2024 in Puebla, Mexico: https://www.tamarindopodcast.com/encuentro Mucho Gusto Festival in Riverside September 23, 2023: https://esmeraldasantiago.com/  UndocumentedTales: https://www.youtube.com/@UndocumentedTales Tamarindo is a lighthearted show where hosts Brenda Gonzalez and Ana Sheila Victorino discuss politics, culture, and self-development. Join us as we del

On this episode of Tamarindo, we kick off Latino and Latine Heritage Month with Miami-raised writer and director Aitch Alberto. Her new film “Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe”is out now. Among her many accolades, Aitch was featured on Variety’s 10 Directors to Watch for 2022 and Indiewire’s 22 Rising Female Filmmakers to Watch in 2022. She is a Sundance Episodic Lab fellow. We chat about the beautiful coming-of-age film and the universal themes it explores. We discuss the common struggles of adolescence like self-discovery, identity, and acceptance, to explorations of masculinity through a Latino/Latine lens. As the writers' and actors guild strikes continue, supporting Latino and Latine films is more important than ever. We encourage everyone to watch this film and uplift everyone involved.  We also reflect on our matracas of the summer after a long break giving a special shoutout to Raizado, an ideas and culture festival produced by The Latinx House with Monica Ramirez and Olga Seg

On this episode of Tamarindo, we speak to two literary legends. We’ll first speak to Mexican American writer and artist Myriam Gurba about her new collection of essays, Creep and her love of language. Creep: Accusations and Confessions, is a deep dive into the dark recesses of toxic traditions that plague the United States and creates the abusers who haunt us. Learn more about Myriam: myriamgurba.com Then, we talk about nostalgia, memories, and natural disasters with Puerto Rican author Esmeralda Santigo, the themes of her new novel, Las Madres a powerful novel of family, race, faith, sex, and disaster revealing the lives and loves of five women and the secret that binds them together. Learn more about Esmeralda: esmeraldasantiago.com Charly Stoever guest co-hosts this episode. Ana Sheila will be back next week.  Mentioned on this Episode: Cultivating Financial Liberation Oct. 5th at the Pop-Hop in Highland Park: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cultivating-financial-liberation-tickets-704841107727?aff=oddtdt

On this re-play of Tamarindo, we speak to Carmen Rita Wong about her memoir, “Why Didn’t You Tell Me?”. She is a former CNBC television host and the founder and CEO of Malecon Productions, LLC, where she develops female-focused media and entertainment. Her memoir is now available on paperback and it’s a fantastic read! Through our conversation that centers around her memoir, we talk about themes present in many of our family stories, from racism to cultural erasure and the role of family secrets. Carmen talks about how often our adult lives are spent healing, breaking cycles, and reconnecting with ourselves as a result of toxic family upbringings. We also take a moment to acknowledge and denounce the vile anti-black and anti-indigenous audio leak from L.A city council members and speak to what we hope this moment can bring in the form of activism and healing. Links Referenced on this Episode: Brenda on Talk to Mami and Papi: ​​https://talktomamipapi.simplecast.com/episodes/should-she-confront-a-family-secr

Tamarindo is still on summer break and this week we are revisiting our conversation with Dr. Ana Castillo.  But first, we want to invite you to: Encuentro: A retreat for podcasters & cultural creators. Join Brenda and retreat co-host, Delsy Sandoval in Puebla, Mexico February 15 - 19, 2024 for an unforgettable journey of empowerment, creativity, and cultural celebration. More than a retreat, this is an invitation to be part of a transformative experience intended to have a lasting impact on your life, work, and passions. We’re currently accepting interest forms, due August 31, 2023. Get all the details here: https://www.tamarindopodcast.com/encuentro Writing when no one is telling our stories is a form of activism and bearing witness to our experiences. On this episode of Tamarindo, we talk to icon and writer, Dr. Ana Castillo, about why she writes, the evolution of her identity, and her latest book of poems, “My Book of the Dead” which is now available.  We also discuss what we hope for the future of our

This week, we are revisiting our Tamarindo favorite! This first aired fall 2019, so you’ll hear us talk about the Democratic debates...ah...remember when the only pandemic we had to worry about was Tr*mp? We learn why stress is not ALL bad but why it’s also more harmful than we think. We recognize that many of the stressors BIPOC folks face, like financial stress or discrimination, are not ones we can easily change without policy changes. That said, there are a few things we can do to start changing our relationship with stress like changing our mindset and discovering our #energychupacabras and what to do about them. We include a technique used by the stress management company that Ana Sheila co-founded, @Baskandbeing.   Speaking of stress, I want to invite you to a fantastic retreat to Puebla Mexico! This is happening February 15 - 19, 2024 and I am co-hosting this with Delsy Sandoval, the creator of the Ocu-pasion podcast.  We are calling this Encuentro: A creative retreat for podcasters and/or cultural

This week, we are revisiting our episode with Dani Fernandez who has been making waves lately with her nuanced and thoughtful posts and interviews about the writer and actor strikes. Dani is an LA based writer and actress that we adore. She wrote in the best-selling book The Good Immigrant USA and has hosted for E! News, Nerdist, CW, and Disney. She can be seen in animated form, playing herself, in Disney’s Ralph Breaks the Internet. Learn how Dani is making the nerd space more welcoming for people of color, and how she delights us with her bold tweets centered on mental health and representation. More about our guest: Dani Fernandez recently appeared in multiple episodes of Syfy's “The Great Debate" and wrote on the upcoming CW show "The Girls on the Bus”, The Netflix show "Incarnate", as well as the HBO Max show “MORE”. She also sold a half-hour comedy pilot based on her life, "1% Happy" to HBO Max. In January she hosted the first annual Critics Choice Super Awards on the CW. Follow Dani Fernandez: @msdani

Tamarindo is still on summer break and this week we are revisiting our talk all about sex with sex therapist Dr. Janet Brito.  Dr. Janet Brito is a nationally certified Latinx sex therapist, supervisor, speaker, and trainer. Currently based in Honolulu, Hawaii, she is the founder of the Hawaii Center for Sexual and Relationship Health and The Sexual Health School. She’s been featured in Oprah Magazine, The Huffington Post, Playboy, Healthline, Women’s Health Magazine,Thrive Global, and Bustle. Together we talk about what's often behind the unhealthy relationships we have with sex and why pleasure is our right and an important part of our liberation. Then, Dr. Janet Brito answers all the questions submitted by you!  Ana Sheila mentions Adrienne Maree Brown’s book Pleasure Activism and quotes a part of her interview from the podcast Pleasure Activism- Change that Nourishes You. Tamarindo is a lighthearted show where hosts Brenda Gonzalez and Ana Sheila Victorino discuss politics, culture, and self-development.

This week on the pod, we're revisiting our talk with Dr. Manuel Pastor about how we can build a better economy centered on people, equity, and mutuality. Dr. Pastor talks to us about his book, “Solidarity Economics:Why Mutuality and Movements Matter” which he co-authored with Dr. Chris Benner. Here is what Angela Glover Blackwell, Founder of PolicyLink, has to say about this book. “In this powerful blueprint for an equitable future, Manuel Pastor and Chris Benner provide a bold critique of conventional wisdom about who owns the economy. They challenge us to radically imagine how we can design OUR economy to be fully inclusive and guided by the principles of mutuality and solidarity, ensuring that we put people first.” Dr. Pastor ‘s research generally focuses on issues of the economic, environmental and social conditions facing low-income urban communities – and the social movements seeking to change those realities. You can learn about him and about Solidarity Economics here: https://solidarityeconomics.org/

This is a replay of our episode with author Erika Sanchez discussing her memoir Crying in the Bathroom. The book is now available on paperback.  Erika Sanchez is a Mexican-American poet, novelist, and essayist. She is the author of the New York Times Best Seller “I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter,” currently being developed for film by America Ferrera. We’re on summer break, so this is the perfect time to catch up on all our episodes wherever you listen AND if you're in L.A and want to catch us in person you can join us for a community hike on Thursday July 18th (note this is date change from what you hear on the episode) or come to Money Chisme, a money mindset reset and mixer on July 20th at 7pm at the Pop-Hop. Details for upcoming events are at tamarindopodcast.com/events.  Tamarindo Events  Check out Studio Luna’s “Talking while Fcked” Story telling series every month in Boyle Heights in Los Angeles. The next live session will feature Ana Sheila telling a story on the theme “Mouthful”. Get your ti

On this episode of Tamarindo, we are joined by Dominican comedian, actress, and writer Sasha Merci. You can catch her on Mitú podcast Three G’s in a Pod, in the movie Righteous Thieves, and if you’re in LA at a comedy venue near you.  We talk about what it's like living somewhere where you don't have representation aka being Dominican in LA, building community, and the perils of social media. It's a conversation about recalibration, reconnection with self, and redefining what success and happiness look like for you when you truly start to listen to yourself.  Events referenced in this episode:  Check out Studio Luna’s “Talking while Fcked” Story telling series every month in Boyle Heights in Los Angeles. The next live session will feature Ana Sheila telling a story on the theme “Mouthful”. Get your tickets here!  Join us for Money Chisme, July 20th at 7pm in Highland Park "Money Chisme", a safe and inclusive space to talk money and get a money mindset reset with our favorite money coach, Charly Stoever (th

We’re visiting our friends at NGLmitú, the leading digital media and entertainment company dedicated to inspiring, elevating, and super-serving U.S. Latinos. We talk about Latine representation in media, buzz about the Flamin’ Hot Movie, and what stories we want to see more of. Plus, we learn more about mitú and their multiple brands and efforts to show authentic Latino representation. Joining us is Vanessa Vigil, Chief Brand Officer at NGLmitú where she oversees content and audience growth strategies, across the company’s portfolio of consumer-facing brands on editorial, social, video and experiential. And Ben DeJesus, Chief Creative Office at NGLmitú,  an award-winning, Emmy and Tony-nominated director/producer/writer and co-founder of NGL Studios with partner John Leguizamo.  Tamarindo is a lighthearted show where hosts Brenda Gonzalez and Ana Sheila Victorino discuss politics, culture, and self-development. Join us as we delve into discussions on race, gender, politics, representation, and life! You ca

Tamarindo is hosting Money Chisme, a safe and inclusive space to talk money and get a money mindset reset with our favorite money coach, Charly Stoever (they/them), the host of the unicorn millionaire podcast. Join us July 20th at The Pop-Hop in Highland Park, Register for as little as $1 at tamarindopodcast.com/events. Thank you to our event hosts, The Pop-Hop, an independent bookshop and creative learning space that amplifies marginalized voices, supports community growth, and empowers collective good works to build a healthier, more equitable neighborhood We are replaying this episode where Ana Sheila and Charly address possibly our most toxic relationship: the one we have with money. Nonbinary, Latinx money coach, Charly Stover, joins to unpack whats behind this toxicity and how we can transform our relationship with money and wealth. About our guest: Charly Stoever is a nonbinary latinx money coach helping their first gen clients become millionaires. They're a formerly undocumented Mexican American an

Alicia Garza is an author, political strategist and freedom dreamer that believes that Black communities deserve what all communities deserve — to be powerful in every aspect of their lives. An innovator, strategist, organizer, and cheeseburger enthusiast, Alicia founded the Black Futures Lab to make Black communities powerful in politics. She is the co-creator of #BlackLivesMatter and the Black Lives Matter Global Network, the Strategy & Partnerships Director for the National Domestic Workers Alliance, and the co-founder of Supermajority, She shares her thoughts on politics and pop culture on her podcast, Lady Don’t Take No. Alicia warns you: hashtags don’t start movements — people do. We have a delightful conversation on movement building and the important role that joys plays in keeping our spirits healthy while we move in the fight for equity. Events referenced in this episode:  MItu’s “Spill the Chisme” Check out Ana Sheila on the latest episode of Mitu’s Gameshow , “Spill the Chisme”  Happy Pride month

To kick off Immigrant Heritage Month, Brend and Ana Sheila speak to two immigrant leaders that are working to build a more inclusive community. First, we speak to Saadia Khan, a storyteller, human rights activist, and social entrepreneur. She is the founder and host of the award-winning podcast and digital platform, Immigrantly, which challenges simplistic narratives around the immigrant experience. Saadia is also the co-producer and co-host of the Invisible Hate podcast, an ethical true crime podcast. Saadia has worked with organizations like Human Rights First, UN Women, and other UN entities, advocating for women's rights and justice. Her passion for storytelling extends to her written work, as she contributes to publications like Yes! Magazine, the Brown Girl Magazine, the Globe Post & Medium.  Next, we speak to Leydy Rangel, Communications Director at UFW Foundation, a non-profit that empowers and advocates for immigrants and farm workers. Leydy moved to the U.S. in 2004, grew up as an undocumented imm

Danyeli Rodriguez Del Orbe  On this episode of Tamarindo, we speak to Danyeli Rodriguez Del Orbe, a poet, spoken word artist and cultural expression activist from the Dominican Republic raised in The Bronx. In her writing, she explores womanhood/ gender, love, and migration, and in this beautiful interview, we touch on all those topics and more. During the conversation we talk about the latest immigration policy developments and how they are affecting specifically black migrants. Please check out the Haitian Bridge Alliance if you’d like to get involved.  We honor Mental Health awareness month by speaking to what it meant to be well, sharing an exercise you can do when you’re caught in an anxiety spiral, and Danyeli shares her personal process of going through deep depression and coming out on the other side.  Danyeli’s work has been featured by the Bronx Museum of Arts, Museum of African Diaspora (MoAD), People en Español, NPR, and more. She was a recipient of the Define American Immigrant Artist Fellowshi