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Viva la Mami - Latina Motherhood, Modern Parenting, Latina Well-Being119. Balanced Madrehood: How To Honor Your Heritage While Leaving Harmful Traditions BehindIn this sixth episode of our special 8-episode Balanced Madrehood series, I share one of the most challenging aspects of modern Latina motherhood: giving ourselves permission to break harmful cultural traditions while still honoring our rich heritage.As Latina moms, we've inherited beautiful traditions that connect us to our roots - but if we're honest, we've also inherited patterns that don't serve us or our children. From "la chancla" discipline and authoritarian parenting to machismo attitudes and the expectation that moms should sacrifice everything for family, how do we honor where we come from while consciously choosing...
2025-04-1015 min
Chronicles of a DaisyThe Power of Play: Michelle Eggarter Lewis' Journey to Intentional TeachingIn this episode of "Chronicles of a Daisy," host Emily Daisy Gasca interviews Michelle Eggarter Lewis, a passionate dual language kindergarten teacher from West Chicago. Michelle shares her journey and philosophy of implementing play-based learning, highlighting its benefits for early childhood development, social-emotional learning, and academic success. The discussion emphasizes the evolving nature of teaching, the importance of creating structured yet engaging environments, and practical advice for educators and parents to foster children's growth. Michelle's story serves as an inspiration for teachers to embrace innovative approaches in their classrooms.
2024-08-1646 minChronicles of a DaisyPerseverance and Passion: An Educator's Path To Success con Brenda Mendoza**Meet Brenda Perez Mendoza**
Brenda’s story is not just about education. It's about determination, perseverance, struggle, and relentless self-belief which ultimately led her to become a successful educator and a powerful voice in her community.
An ardent educationist, Brenda commenced her professional journey sixteen years ago, enabling students by integrating a love for learning with a strong sense of character. Her insightful experiences and tireless dedication led her on the path towards helping students uncover joy in education and personal growth.
In our conversation, Brenda revealed a tr...
2024-04-1948 min
Chronicles of a DaisyFrom the Ground Up: Building a Legacy of Learning with Tomas LobatoEmpowering Education: Insights from Tomas Lobato, a Dedicated Early Childhood Educator
In this episode of Chronicles of a Daisy, host Emily Daisy Gasca interviews Tomas Lobato, an educator, activist, and remarkable teacher known for transforming the lives of many children. Lobato shares his educational journey, including his experience studying abroad, teaching English in South Korea, Spain, and France, and ultimately focusing on early childhood education upon returning to the U.S. He emphasizes the importance of creating a welcoming and enriching first educational experience for children, the role of structure, routines, and the incorporation of social-emotional learning...
2024-04-0652 minChronicles of a DaisyPassion and Purpose: Transforming Lives Through Education"The story of Crystal Jameau and Emily Daisy Gasca is more than just an account of two educators. It's a call to action for all of us—to recognize the transformative power of education and commit ourselves to making that power accessible to every child. It's a reminder that in the hands of passionate and dedicated educators, education can be a catalyst for change, a tool for equity, and a path to a better world.
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Chronicles of a Daisy"Building Communities of Empowerment: The Story of Briana Morales"Emily Daisy Gasca interviews Briana Morales, a teacher and the 2023 Illinois Teacher of the Year. Briana shares her personal journey, including facing childhood trauma, finding her purpose as an educator, and the impact she's making in the lives of her students. She also discusses her nonprofit organization, Sisterhood of Hope, which aims to empower girls of color through mentorship and scholarships."
Briana Morales
Briana Morales is a proud Latina and freedom fighter for students in alternative education, where she has spent her career loving and learning alongside students furthest from justice in...
2024-03-2133 min
Chronicles of a DaisyJourney to Joy: Empowering Women and EducatorsEmbracing Joy and Patience: Chronicles of a Daisy Season 2 Kickoff
In this episode of Chronicles of a Daisy, host Emily Daisy Gasca shares her insights on living with intentionality and joy, highlighting the value of patience, wisdom, and the impact of our roles in others’ lives. Emily begins by expressing her mission to support women through cultivating environments filled with love, joy, and peace. She recounts a personal experience that served as a reminder of the biblical principle, 'And the last shall be first,' illustrating how patience and a positive mindset can transform ev...
2024-03-1223 minChronicles of a Daisy"Living Authentically: Embracing Confidence, Wisdom, and Service"The script is a podcast episode introduction by Emily Daisy Gasca. She welcomes the listeners and expresses gratitude for their support. She also invites them to follow her on various social media platforms and explains her mission of equipping children and creating a loving and peaceful environment. Emily encourages self-care and challenges the listeners to identify three words they want to embody in social settings. She emphasizes the importance of confidence, wisdom, and being a servant, and encourages the listeners to show up fully as themselves in all aspects of life. Emily concludes by urging the listeners to tap...
2024-01-2419 minChronicles of a DaisyEpisode 4: What happens when the roles are not identified and there are no borders or boundaries?✨ "Hello, hello! Welcome to 'Chronicles of a Daisy,' where we cultivate joy, love, peace, and kindness. 🌻 Join me on this podcast journey as I equip educators and moms with biblical truths and scientific research to create nurturing environments for our children. 🎧 Check out Episode 4, where we discuss the power of identifying roles and setting boundaries. Share this empowering episode with fellow moms and educators! 🙌 #PodcastLove #Motherhood #Education #Empowerment"
2023-12-1933 min
Viva la Mami - Latina Motherhood, Modern Parenting, Latina Well-Being049. VLM Spotlight: Mindful Parenting and Overcoming Mom Guilt with Emily Daisy GascaIn this Viva la Mami Spotlight episode, we welcome Emily Daisy Gasca, an educator and mami of three. She shares her madrehood journey and talks about the importance of mindful parenting. She emphasizes understanding each child's unique personality and strengths, and fostering a nurturing environment that encourages growth. She shares practical tips to help parents navigate through different stages of their child’s development such as implementing discipline in a constructive way and creating a routine that promotes self-care and self-love. Emily also stresses the importance of overcoming the guilt and shame often associated with motherhood, especially wh...
2023-12-1246 minChronicles of a DaisyEpisode 3: Familia/Family Roles IdentifiedHello beautiful People, Welcome, Bienvenidos!
In this episode, Emily will walk you through the family dynamics and roles. She shares questions to ponder as you apply this to your lives, as a family, and as educators.
Emily shares practical ideas and strategies to help align the foundations for our families.
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2023-12-1228 minChronicles of a DaisyClassroom EnvironmentSurprise episode: In this Episode Emily shares how to establish a classroom Environment that is aligned with the Danielson Framework for teachers. She shares ideas and strategies on how to create a conduce learning environment for all learners. This episode was recorded in 2022 but still hold value today. Hope you enjoy !
2023-12-0741 minChronicles of a DaisyWho is Emily Daisy and My WhyWelcome, Bienvenidos! In this episode, Emily Daisy shares the journey she has gone through as a wife, mom, and educator. She introduces herself and explains what you can expect from Chronicles of a Daisy!
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