In this heartfelt and empowering episode of The F.E.E.L. Podcast, host Melissa Crook is joined by community leader, writer, and activist Helen Dorado Alessi to talk about the journey of embracing yourself and others unapologetically—through storytelling, self-awareness, and cultural identity.
Helen is the Executive Director of the Long Beach Latino Civic Association and a leading voice in the Herstory Writers Workshop, where she helps elevate stories of immigration, transformation, and liberation, especially within the Latinx community. As a fierce advocate for women’s voices, equity, and truth-telling, Helen shares how writing and narrative justice serve as healing tools for both individuals and communities.
This episode covers:
How to embrace your identity without apology
The power of personal storytelling and narrative change
Challenges and triumphs as a Latina changemaker in civic and nonprofit spaces
Healing from internalized shame and redefining self-worth
Uplifting Latina voices and reclaiming the American Dream narrative
🎧 Herstory Writers Workshop Podcast Episode
🖊️ Herstory Writers Workshop Info & Registration
📚 Featured Publication – From Roots to Fruits
🌎 Long Island Wins Article
📲 Carecen's “Our Story” Instagram Feature
🌟 Long Beach Latino Civic Association
The Secret by Rhonda Byrne – thesecret.tv
Untamed by Glennon Doyle – untamedbook.com
Brené Brown – brenebrown.com
Don Miguel Ruiz – miguelruiz.com
Nancy Levin – nancylevin.com
Iyanla Vanzant – iyanla.com
Latina empowerment
unapologetic self-love
storytelling for healing
narrative justice
women of color in leadership
embracing cultural identity
healing through writing
immigration and identity
Latina changemakers
personal growth for women
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