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The Bilingual Book Buddies PodcastEpisode 6 - Art and Storytelling with Olivia SuaIn this episode of BilingualBook Buddies, we sit down with the incredibly talented illustrator Olivia Sua! Known forher textured, painted cut-paper style and heartfelt storytelling, Olivia bringsa rich cultural perspective to children's books, inspired by her Colombian andSouth African roots.We chat about her creative journey from the forests of North Bend,Washington to the world of award-winning picture books like Water Day by Margarita Engle. Olivia shares hownature, family, and multicultural identity shape her work—and what it means tomake magic out of paper, color, and imagination.Tune in to hear about her creative proces...2025-07-2339 minThe Bilingual Book Buddies PodcastInterview with Duncan Tonatiuh - Part 2In this powerful episode of Bilingual Book Buddies, we’re joined by Duncan Tonatiuh, award-winning author-illustrator whose distinctive work blends pre-Columbian art with modern-day themes like immigration, civil rights, and Latinx identity.From Dear Primo to Undocumented: A Worker’s Fight to A Land of Books, Duncan’s stories reflect his deep commitment to representation, history, and social justice for children of all backgrounds—especially those navigating life between two cultures.Connect with Duncan Tonatiuh:Website: https://duncantonatiuh.comContact: info@duncantonatiuh.comDon't miss this heart-opening conversation with one of today’s most important vo...2025-07-0931 minThe Bilingual Book Buddies PodcastInterview with Duncan Tonatiuh - Part 1In this powerful episode of Bilingual Book Buddies, we’re joined by Duncan Tonatiuh, award-winning author-illustrator whose distinctive work blends pre-Columbian art with modern-day themes like immigration, civil rights, and Latinx identity.From Dear Primo to Undocumented: A Worker’s Fight to A Land of Books, Duncan’s stories reflect his deep commitment to representation, history, and social justice for children of all backgrounds—especially those navigating life between two cultures.Connect with Duncan Tonatiuh:Website: https://duncantonatiuh.comContact: info@duncantonatiuh.comDon't miss this heart-opening conversation with one of today’s most important vo...2025-07-0940 min
Creating Manu Show#33 - CAMILA SALAZAR - Tu Caja de Herramientas Emocional: Hábitos Simples, Para Días complejosCamila Salazar es psicóloga clínica, psicoanalista y creadora de contenido, con una forma cálida, directa y clara de hablar sobre emociones, vínculos y salud mental. Vive en Ibiza y atiende pacientes online desde distintos lugares del mundo. En sus redes, comparte reflexiones que invitan a mirar hacia adentro, a cuestionar lo aprendido y a recuperar herramientas que tenemos a mano pero olvidamos usar.En este episodio del Creating Manu Show conversamos sobre cómo sostenernos emocionalmente cuando el mundo —o el día— se pone pesado. Hablamos del poder de las palabras no dichas, de...2025-07-021h 57The Bilingual Book Buddies PodcastPart 2- Interview with Mariana LlanosIn this episode of Bilingual Book Buddies, we sit down with award-winning Peruvian American author Mariana Llanos, whose bilingual books like Benita y las criaturas nocturnas and Run, Little Chaski! celebrate Peruvian folklore, Latinx identity, and the power of courage and kindness.Mariana shares her journey from Lima to Oklahoma, how she began self-publishing, and what inspires her to create stories that bridge cultures and languages. You'll also get a sneak peek at her upcoming chapter book series, Vampirita and the Angry Mob!Tune in for book talk, laughter, and wisdom from a true champion of bili...2025-06-2525 minThe Bilingual Book Buddies PodcastPart 1 - Interview with Mariana LlanosIn this episode of Bilingual Book Buddies, we sit down with award-winning Peruvian American author Mariana Llanos, whose bilingual books like Benita y las criaturas nocturnas and Run, Little Chaski! celebrate Peruvian folklore, Latinx identity, and the power of courage and kindness.Mariana shares her journey from Lima to Oklahoma, how she began self-publishing, and what inspires her to create stories that bridge cultures and languages. You'll also get a sneak peek at her upcoming chapter book series, Vampirita and the Angry Mob!Tune in for book talk, laughter, and wisdom from a true champion of bili...2025-06-2542 minThe Bilingual Book Buddies PodcastInterview with Aixa Pérez PradoWelcome to the episode 3 of Bilingual Book Buddies! Join hosts Alicia Salazar, Claudia Sloan, and Silvia López as they sit down with Argentinian-American author and educator Aixa Pérez Prado. Aixa shares her journey as a writer, illustrator, and university professor "focused on diversity, multilingualism, belonging, and equitable teaching for linguistic and cultural minority students." Her picture book, Mercedes Sosa: Voice of the People, is available in English and Spanish. Connect with Our Guest: • Website: aixaperezprado.com• Instagram: aixasdoodlesandbooks• Facebook: aixa.perezprado.9 Meet Your Hosts: Ali...2025-06-1146 min
Marcy Alejandra Rangel - Al Son Que Nos ToquenEP 6 María Camila Salazar: "Me pregunté si mi valor estaba en un trofeo"Aquí están los links que nombro en el intro:Clases grabadas, hoodies, vasos, tags, stickers: https://alsonquenostoquen.com/shop/Programa “Artista Estratégico” • Acompañamiento de 9 semanas: https://www.instagram.com/s/aGlnaGxpZ2h0OjE4MDU3OTcwODAyMDczMTUw?story_media_id=3576687674242353108&igsh=MWYyc3VjbnJjZW9wOA==Cartas de agradecimiento, audios de estrategia y adelanto de mi guía para viajar bailando: https://alsonquenostoquen.com/#competenciasSigue a Marcy en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marcyalejandrar?igsh=MW91cHc2MG5wdDA1cA%3D%3D&utm_source=qrSigue a María Camila en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/camilasalazar.98?igsh=aWNzbTFsZWcza2Vn¿Qué pasa cuando co...2025-06-041h 03The Bilingual Book Buddies PodcastInterview with Jorge InzunzaIn this episode of Bilingual Book Buddies, we chat with Jorge Inzunza, co-founder of Hilo Colectivo, about the power of bilingual storytelling, uplifting Spanish-language voices, and building creative communities through books. Tune in for an inspiring and heartfelt conversation filled with passion, purpose, and plenty of literary love.Connect with our Guest:Email: contact@hilocolectivo.comInstagram: @jorgeinzunzahLinkedIn: Jorge L. InzunzaMeet Your Hosts: Alicia Salazar – Mexican American children’s author and former elementary school teacher. Author of the Camil...2025-05-2846 minThe Bilingual Book Buddies PodcastTalking About Creative Process and More with Alexandra AlessandriIn this episode of Bilingual Book Buddies,we’re excited to welcome Alexandra Alessandri, award-winning Colombian American author of bilingual books that celebrate Latinx culture, identity, and belonging. Alexandra’s titles include Isabel and Her ColoresGo to School, The Enchanted Life of Valentina Mejía, GrowUp, Luchy Zapata, Feliz New Year, Ava Gabriela!, and more.She shares her journey as a writer, her passion forbilingual storytelling, and how her Colombian heritage inspires her work.Connect with Alexandra AlessandriWebsite: alexandraalessandri.comInstagram: @apalessandriMeet your hosts:Alicia Salazar – Mexican American...2025-05-1447 min
da ideia à luzCriação Ep#160 - 13/08/2024 - Aurora dos Campos e a criação da cenografia dos espetáculos "Mina" e "Tribunal Mina"Aurora dos Campos é cenógrafa, artista e investigadora carioca. Interessa-se por quinquilharias, narrativas, afetos, memórias e paisagens.
Dedica-se a criar cenografias para teatro, trabalhos artísticos em espaços urbanos e a partir de situações cotidianas. Investiga assim relações entre materialidade e ficção utilizando variados meios, como objetos, textos, vídeos, desenhos e imagens.
É bacharel em Artes Cênicas com habilitação em cenografia pela UNIRIO (2006) e mestra em Arte e Design para o Espaço Público pela Faculdade de Belas Artes da Universidade do Porto, com a dissertação “Dramaturgias do Quotidiano: Especulações sobre a Dimensão Ficc...2024-09-262h 48
Is My Child A Monster? A Parenting Therapy PodcastPedro & Claudia Part 2 of 3: When Panic Attacks Disrupt the Whole FamilyAnxiety attacks are not something we ever want to see our kids suffer through, especially if as parents we suffer them as well. In her second session with Pedro and Claudia, Leslie explores panic attacks and how they might differ from parent and child. The session also takes a turn towards the idea of “having the last word,” and what negative things are being reinforced when you continue to have this power struggle with your child. Time Stamps4:58 How panic attacks affect the whole family in different and unique waysSymptoms of panic...2024-08-2045 minIs My Child A Monster? A Parenting Therapy PodcastThe Life of a Rule Follower with Guest Dale Rubury“How can my child be a rule follower if they always say no to the family rules?” Leslie often catches parents off guard by suggesting that their child may actually be a rule follower. In this episode, Leslie has a conversation with her daughter Dale about what it’s like to grow up as a rule follower. In this episode Leslie and Dale explore the many traits that are often associated with the rule-following child such as perfectionism and intense focus on fairness. Assessing whether you or your child is a rule-follower may not be so obvious but may be cri...2024-08-0635 minIs My Child A Monster? A Parenting Therapy PodcastHannah & Alex Part 3 of 3: The Balancing Act of ParentingIt’s no secret that parenting is a challenge. We want our children to be happy, and it can be difficult to see them upset or hurting. Leslie has been working through this with Hannah and Alex, parents of three year old Paxton, who’ve returned for their third and final session. Together they reinforce the changes they’ve already implemented with Paxton, like correcting habits and communicating clearly. Leslie also shows them how they’re setting Paxton up for success now when it comes to very adult things like handling disappointment and pain. Hannah and Alex have also begun co...2024-07-3048 minIs My Child A Monster? A Parenting Therapy PodcastHannah & Alex Part 2 of 3: When Saying No to your Kid feels ImpossibleThere are many reasons why children feel uncomfortable. And when your child is uncomfortable you as the parent often feel uncomfortable. This week we’re back with Hannah and Alex for their second session, who have come to Leslie about their three year old son Paxton. These parents are vulnerable with Leslie when they speak about how hard it is for them to say no to Paxton when he wants something. They also admit that they regret some of the parenting choices they’ve made with Paxton, and fear that they are responsible for some of their son’s habits...2024-07-2342 minIs My Child A Monster? A Parenting Therapy PodcastLouise & George Part 3 of 3: When a Parent Feels like a TraineeSometimes when parenting a child that is struggling, tensions arise between the parents. This especially goes for parents with different parenting styles, or those with different levels of experience with young children. This is what Leslie gets into on this week’s episode with Louise and George. In her third and final session with the parents of six-year-old Anna and a newborn baby, Leslie uncovers the vulnerabilities of parents who want to break away from the way they were parented and feel like they want to do better when dealing with their daughter who has intense emotions. This session is...2024-07-0946 minIs My Child A Monster? A Parenting Therapy PodcastLouise & George Part 2 of 3: Parenting Your Child Without Punishments or RewardsLouise and George have committed to parenting without force and want to parent without punishments or rewards, but what happens when their six year old Anna has what feels like never-ending tantrums? In her second session with them, Leslie reinforces the importance of connection, and sheds light on the pressures Anna may be putting on herself. Leslie also continues her conversation with George about helping him find joy in parenting. In an incredibly honest and vulnerable conversation, they talk about what it feels like when there’s a favored parent, what might be causing this behavior, and what Dad sh...2024-07-0240 minIs My Child A Monster? A Parenting Therapy PodcastBuilding Mastery with Special Guest Dale Rubury - RepriseToday’s episode is a revisit of the conversation between Leslie and her adult daughter Dale. It focuses on the skill of building mastery with new information and resources. Parents can use this skill to build their children’s sense of confidence and competence. Building mastery can also provide a sense of accomplishment for all adults. This is an inside look at Leslie as a mother using this skill to help her anxious daughter. This episode is also a unique opportunity to hear these parenting skills from the child’s perspective. And in an unexpected move, Dale turns the tables...2024-06-1841 minIs My Child A Monster? A Parenting Therapy PodcastEmma Part 3 out of 3: When your Kid MisbehavesToday’s episode marks the third and final session with Emma, mother of four in a blended family who relies on parenting strategies of the past. But things change, and we may also need to change the way we raise our children. Leslie continues to explore Emma’s family patterns from her past, myths about parenting and fears that are so much a part of raising children. In this session, Leslie offers alternative strategies to the traditional punishments that parents so often rely on. Once again Leslie redefines how we understand misbehavior and more specifically how we look at “punishm...2024-06-1142 minIs My Child A Monster? A Parenting Therapy PodcastEmma Part 2 of 3: When You Need A Perspective ShiftThis is the second session with Emma, mother of four children. After just one session, Emma is having breakthroughs about how her own traumas are affecting her judgment with her kids. She and Leslie discuss the warning signs of rumination (a symptom of her anxiety) and how to reel it back in once she’s started. They also work through a few role-playing scenarios in order to see how Emma can validate her children without unfairly punishing them. Sibling dynamics are never easy, and while Emma’s anxiety may be telling her she needs to “fix” every problem, Leslie gently re...2024-06-0443 minIs My Child A Monster? A Parenting Therapy PodcastEmma Part 1 of 3: When You Think Your Kid is Manipulating YouToday is the first of three sessions with Emma who is a mom of 4 children in a blended family. Henelly, her 7 year old daughter is from her first marriage. Emma and her second husband have 3 year old twins, Grayson and Claire and a new baby, Olivia. Emma reached out for therapy concerned that Henelly is manipulating her. Parents may often feel this way but it's a serious accusation. Leslie unpacks that word and explores how Emma’s past experiences are influencing the way she interprets her child’s communication style. And there’s more to this episode which includes when pare...2024-05-2841 min
Volvámonos VerdesCamila Bañales-Seguel | Nuestra estrecha relación con los ríos | 94Cualquier descripción que hagamos de este episodio no le hará justicia a la increíble conversación que tuvimos con Camila Bañales, quien nos enseñó de forma muy generosa y cálida de qué manera se puede llevar a cabo una investigación trabajando en conjunto con las comunidades locales de manera respetuosa y recíproca. Aprendimos de ríos, de las amenazas que enfrenta el río Queuco de Alto Biobío, de la memoria socioecológica, de monitoreos participativos, de ríos como sujetos de derecho y de mucho más. Esta fue una conversación apasionante del...2024-05-271h 58Is My Child A Monster? A Parenting Therapy PodcastManaging Anxiety for the Whole Family with Special Guest Lynn LyonsThis week, host Leslie Cohen-Rubury sits down with anxiety expert Lynn Lyons. Together they discuss the challenges of parenting anxious children and the importance of addressing anxiety in families. Lynn’s work is research-based and her practical strategies for dealing with anxiety may surprise you but will make sense as you listen to this episode. There’s a lot to learn about anxiety. Leslie and Lynn’s conversation focuses on how parents and caregivers can unintentionally make anxiety worse, how anxiety works and how to live with it effectively - and no, the answer is not eliminating it. About our...2024-05-2142 minIs My Child A Monster? A Parenting Therapy PodcastLeigh & Pierre Part 1 of 3: When your Kid Doesn’t Want to TalkThis is part one of a three-part series with parents Leigh and Pierre. Leigh is from the US and Pierre is from France, and they moved their family from France to the states one year ago. They have two children - almost 5 yr old Jean and 2 year old Nina. However, they came to Leslie to talk about Jean who is not speaking outside of her immediate family. Over time, Leigh and Pierre have heard the diagnosis “selective mutism” and have made changes accordingly, but they’re still struggling with what they should do. In this episode Leslie walks Leigh and Pierr...2024-04-2944 minIs My Child A Monster? A Parenting Therapy PodcastMolly & Alastair Part 4 of 4: When Everyone in the Family has a little bit of AnxietyThis is the second half of the final session with Molly and Alastair. Their kids, Katherine (4) and Elizabeth (8), are benefitting from the changes that their parents are making at home. As parents we want quick behavior fixes, but let’s not underestimate the power and impact that modeling behavior has on children. Molly and Alastair are no different. Leslie’s focus on the parents helped them realize that anxiety exists in the family—from the grandparents, to the parents, to the children themselves. Together, they face these generational patterns head-on. It’s often surprising how anxiety can fly under the radar...2024-04-1629 min