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Hella Latin@Failure Is Data: Lessons from a First-Gen Journey with Daniel OrdoñezIn 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 b...
2025-12-231h 06Hella Latin@Latino Adjacent: Navigating Identity as a Belizean-American with Brianna Adanna MeighanIn 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 c...
2025-12-071h 02Hella Latin@Beyond Borders: Why These Latinas Created a Space for The Travel MamisOdalys 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...
2025-11-181h 04Hella Latin@Live Podcast | For The First Gens and The In-BetweensIn 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
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2025-10-101h 04
Hella Latin@Speaking Reggaeton Spanish: Julian Maldonado on Comedy, Language, and Being Puerto RicanOdalys 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...
2025-10-021h 06
Growing Up LatinaOdalys Jasmine on Breaking Generational Silence and Being Unapologetically LatinaHappy National Latina Day! Amigas, we have the wonderful creator and host of Hella Latin@ podcast, Odalys Jasmine! Join our raw, reflective, and nuanced conversation where Odalys Jasmine gets real about her deeply personal journey as a Latina from Southeast San Diego, California. She talks about growing up with community abundance, experiencing homelessness during the 2008 financial crisis, and eventually being enlightened about Latino history and politics which led to the creation of Hella Latin@. She reflects on Latinos not having control of their own narratives, the pressure to assimilate in the U.S. workforce, and why she proudly chooses to sh...
2025-08-201h 03Hella Latin@The In-Between con Odalys y Hady | Latinas Front & CenterI 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
2025-07-091h 31
Hella Latin@Representation is Not Enough with Jasmine RomeroJasmine 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 Sa...
2025-05-1450 min
Care To Elaborate? (w/ Taylor & Travarus)"personal. Branding!" w/ Odalys Jasmine GarciaIn this episode of the Care to Elaborate podcast, hosts Travarus and Taylor engage with Odalys Jasmine Garcia, a personal branding expert and host of the Hello Latin@ podcast. The conversation delves into the significance of personal branding, particularly for first-generation individuals navigating cultural identities in corporate spaces. Jasmine shares her journey of embracing her roots while building her brand, emphasizing the power of storytelling and authenticity. The discussion also touches on the challenges of aligning personal values with corporate environments and the importance of community and vulnerability in fostering connections. The episode concludes with insights on g...
2025-05-131h 11Hella Latin@Toxica Tendencies with Odalys and PabelIn 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...
2024-05-3053 min
Plurawl1-800-ODALE with Odalys Jasmine Garcia ArceWelcome to a brand new episode of the ¿Quién Tú Eres? podcast, where we explore the conflict we often face between "professionalism" & being our authentic selves. This week's guest is Odalys Jasmine Garcia Arce. Odalys Jasmine is a first-generation Honduran American from Southeast San Diego. She’s the host of the incredible podcast - the Hella Latin@. She created Hella Latin@ for Latinos to tell their first-generation and immigrant story, and share their unique experience of navigating identity in the U.S. Since starting her podcast, she’s become a LinkedIn-managed creator, won the top...
2024-05-2253 minHella Latin@Can I f*ck up in peace? with Jasmine RuizJasmine 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! I...
2024-02-151h 06
PlurawlWe Are Creatives with Odalys Jasmine Garcia ArceWelcome to a brand new episode of the ¿Quién Tú Eres? podcast, where we explore the conflict we often face between "professionalism" & being our authentic selves. This week's guest is Odalys Jasmine Garcia Arce. Odalys Jasmine is a first-generation Honduran American from Southeast San Diego. She’s the host of the incredible podcast - the Hella Latin@. She created Hella Latin@ for Latinos to tell their first-generation and immigrant story, and share their unique experience of navigating identity in the U.S. Since starting her podcast, she’s become a LinkedIn-managed creator, won the top...
2024-02-1357 min
The Humble Rising Podcast36. Odalys Jasmine on Self-Love and Self-Care In this episode, I welcome back proud first-gen Hondureña Odalys Jasmine. Jasmine and I continue our conversation surrounding self-love and self-growth. Jasmine provides advice for embracing vulnerability and having the conviction to know what you need to do to better your life and pursuing your own authentic journey. Jasmine emphasizes the importance of aligning what you are doing with who you are as a person, because purpose and alignment is possible for everyone. http://www.odalysjasmine.com For Arivee's weekly emails of motivation and inspiration, subscribe here. Subscribe to this podcast and share...
2023-09-1252 minThe Humble Rising PodcastOdalys Jasmine Arce on absorbing the past, and using it to define the future Odalys Jasmine is a proud first-gen Hondureña from Southeast San Diego on a mission to represent the underrepresented and create spaces for our community to learn, grow and thrive. In her encounter with homelessness, Jasmine shares her difficult, yet loving upbringing that highlighted the necessity of vulnerability and practicing self care. As Latinas, Jasmine and I discuss the cultural norms that make it difficult, but that much more important, to face and address our trauma. Jasmine utilizes her personal experiences to provide advice surrounding self love to listeners of this episode of the Humble Rising Podcast as w...
2023-09-051h 04
Latinx In PowerEmpowering the Next Generation with Odalys Jasmine 🇭🇳Odalys Jasmine (she/her) is a highly talented Latina storyteller who has made it her mission to write and tell human-centric stories from a diverse and inclusive perspective. Her dedication to sharing the unique experiences of first-gen Latinx and immigrants has led her to create Hella Latin@, a dynamic platform that gives voice to underrepresented communities and promotes cultural understanding.
As Content Strategy Partner for the Americas at TikTok, Odalys continues to leverage her storytelling expertise to drive meaningful engagement and build bridges across cultures. She recognizes the transformative power of storytelling and understands...
2023-03-2838 min
LatinX Can051: Building a Personal Brand Begins with Owning your Story, with Odalys JasmineMeet Odalys Jasmine, a latina creator, podcaster and storyteller who believes authenticity is the key component of a successful personal brand. Odalys is a first-gen Latina from South East San Diego, who grew up surrounded by her loving family. Although she was one of the two people in her family who didn’t have to worry about her immigration status, she lived first-hand the challenges that a piece of paper can bring to an individual. She describes herself as a “brand nerd”and she strongly advocates that authenticity is key for a successful personal brand, and she shared her advice...
2023-02-1153 min
Yo Quiero DineroHow To Be Unapologetically Latina ft. Odalys Jasmine | Hella Latin@ PodcastEpisode 181 talks about how to be unapologetically Latina, featuring Odalys Jasmine of the Hella Latin@ Podcast. Listen now!Odalys Jasmine is a first-gen Honduran-American from Southeast San Diego. By day, she's an events project manager for emerging talent at LinkedIn, and by night, is the Hella Latin@ podcast host. She created Hella Latin@ for Latinos to tell their first generation and immigrant story, and share their unique experience of navigating identity in the U.S.Since starting her podcast, she's become a LinkedIn-managed creator, won top 61 Latino podcasts in 2021, signed contracts with big tech...
2022-11-0638 min
Hella Latin@We Are Mitú with Wendy Barba and Suanny Garciamitú 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/adchoic
2022-10-0240 min
Hella Latin@The Risk You Have to Take with Rosanna DurruthyRosanna 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 od...
2022-09-231h 02
Hella Latin@17 and Undocumented with Linda FelixThis 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...
2022-09-161h 07
Hella Latin@Corporate Hood with Odalys Jasmine & Pabel MartinezOn 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 con...
2022-09-041h 04
PlurawlQuiet Quitting with Pabel Martinez and Odalys JasmineWelcome to a brand new episode of the ¿Quién Tú Eres? podcast, where we explore the conflict we often face between "professionalism" & being our authentic selves. On this week's episode Pabel Martinez is joined by host of the Hella Latin@ podcast Odalys Jasmine Garcia Arce. We typically share other people's stories & experiences each week...but once a month we go live with Odalys on YouTube and LinkedIn to share our experience. This week, the focus of the conversation was Quiet Quitting. We went through what we thought it meant, what it actually means, personal stories around quiet quitting, and how...
2022-08-311h 02
Hella Latin@Identity and Intersectionality with Carlos FloresCarlos 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. M...
2022-08-2652 min
Hella Latin@Educada AF with Christina RodriguezChristina 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...
2022-08-221h 17
Hella Latin@She Se Puede with Melanie ChavezMelanie 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 a...
2022-08-131h 04
Conversaciones con ALPFA NJThe Beauty and Power of Openness with Odalys Jasmine, host of Hella Latin@Named one of PRSA’s People to Watch Under 30, Odalys Jasmine is a first-gen Latina who holds up her Honduran flag proudly.
By day, she's a project manager for emerging talent at LinkedIn, where she curates experiences for Black, Latino, and underrepresented talent.
By night, she hosts the Hella Latin@ podcast, which makes space for Latinos to tell their first generation and/or immigrant stories and share their unique experiences of navigating identity, life, and career in the U.S. Odalys’s mission is to make space for more of her people — one story at a time.
Learn more about Odalys
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2022-08-1042 min
Hella Latin@First Gen Everything with Evelyn Pérez-AlbinoEvelyn 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...
2022-07-281h 07
Hella Latin@Passion and Entrepreneurship with Crafty ChicaKathy 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 giv...
2022-07-0654 min
Hella Latin@Generational LoveEstefania 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/ejmacchia...
2022-06-201h 01
PlurawlMy Why with Odalys Jasmine Garcia ArceThat opportunity to interact directly with the community that supports you...makes the conversation even more fun. The Unfiltered series, with Odalys Jasmine Garcia Arce and Pabel Martinez (add them on LinkedIn), is back...and the event will be live on the last Friday of each month. This podcast episode is a replay of our conversation for those that weren’t able to attend the event.
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2022-06-0855 min
Hella Latin@La Vida of a Latina Relationship Coach | Part 2Part 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!F...
2022-06-0236 min
Hella Latin@La Vida of a Latina Relationship Coach | Part 1Elisa 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...
2022-06-0139 min
Hella Latin@El Milagro de Ser MamaMeet 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...
2022-05-1359 min
Hella Latin@From Philly to Silicon ValleyNoel 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...
2022-04-231h 11
Hella Latin@From Surviving to ThrivingJasmine 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...
2022-04-011h 10
Hella Latin@Extraordinary LatinaIlhiana 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...
2022-03-041h 06
Hella Latin@1 Million Views in 2 DaysJasmine 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...
2022-02-1759 min
Hella Latin@He Was Told Latinos Don’t Get FarIvan 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, Iva...
2022-01-2057 min
Hella Latin@Understanding Identity, Something You Can’t GoogleRicardo 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 w...
2022-01-051h 03
Hella Latin@Hope, Hard Work, and Helping HandsAs 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...
2021-11-1757 min
Hella Latin@How I Linked [IN] to my identityThis 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 l...
2021-10-131h 13
Hella Latin@¿Como Puedes? Porque Soy MujerFernanda 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...
2021-10-021h 03
The Hectic PodcastFullest self with Odalys Jasmine (Hella Latin@ Podcast)There’s something different about my guest this week. She practically glows with passion, vulnerability, and authenticity. During this episode, you’ll hear how Odalys Jasmine learned how to own her story and share it with the world. From childhood hardships to current projects, she explores her experience with finding and understanding success on her terms. As a Latino and child of immigrants, Odalys works to make space for minority communities through storytelling workshops for students, modeling for Latino-owned businesses, and her podcast, Hella Latino. She is changing the world with her beautiful story and we can’t wait...
2021-09-271h 03
Hella Latin@The Nuyorican ExperienceNestor 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 I...
2021-09-131h 21
Hella Latin@Tragos: A Game Para LatinosCarolina 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, Helpi...
2021-08-241h 15
Hella Latin@A New Breed of LatinosGabriel 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 D...
2021-08-101h 36
Hella Latin@Korean, Catracha y AmericanaOne 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...
2021-07-2856 min
Hella Latin@La Mujer Behind the BrandEliana 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 inclu...
2021-07-031h 19
Hella Latin@The Hood Raised MeNadia 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 wo...
2021-06-2452 min
Hella Latin@Imposter Syndrome From a Human LevelBrian 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...
2021-06-0459 min
Hella Latin@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 lis...
2021-05-2758 min
Hella Latin@Black Beans: An Afro-Chicano StoryChoosey 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...
2021-05-131h 02
Hella Latin@La Belleza CuestaElizabeth 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 web...
2021-04-211h 03
Hella Latin@Do Your Thing and Do it WellArabela 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...
2021-04-0855 min
Hella Latin@From a Grass Shack to Silicon ValleyMartha 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 pur...
2021-03-111h 06
Hella Latin@Part Three: What's Your Story? Guided Experience con RisOnWelcome 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). Shar...
2021-03-0917 min
Hella Latin@Part Two: What's Your Story? Guided Experience con RisOnWelcome 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 u...
2021-03-0117 min
Hella Latin@Latinos in HollywoodHow 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...
2021-02-2657 min
Hella Latin@Part One: What's Your Story? Guided Experience con RisOnWelcome 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...
2021-02-2114 min
Hella Latin@Is My Story Valid Enough?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 inte...
2021-02-181h 24
Hella Latin@RisOn x Hella Latin@: Telling Your StoryIn 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 ac...
2021-02-0607 min
Hella Latin@A Three-Time RefugeeJessica 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 L...
2021-02-041h 05
Hella Latin@Caribbean Meets South AsiaMaya 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...
2021-01-281h 17
Hella Latin@Del Pueblo al U.S. EmbassyKaren 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...
2021-01-211h 05
Hella Latin@Latina Powerpuff and a PHDXimena 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 lat...
2021-01-141h 00
Hella Latin@Apasionada, Sencilla y ClaraRocio 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 T...
2020-12-311h 16
Hella Latin@In Between Two WorldsJasmine 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 an...
2020-12-171h 03
Hella Latin@Con Esencia LatinaIn 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 C...
2020-12-1148 min
Hella Latin@Jenny From El BarrioFrom 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 @jenny...
2020-12-031h 15
SUCCESS INNOVATION#61 - HELLA LATIN@!!! - Odalys Jasmine Garcia ArceHELLA LATIN@!!!
This interview with ODALYS JASMINE GARCIA ARCE, the Founder of HELLA LATIN@. She takes us in a journey into how her early upbringing and harsh reality of having been homeless were and are impactful in her life. Learn about her tenacity and how she has risen up despite many obstacles!!!
We learn about her ability to adapt and how her inner voice allows her to navigate through obstacles.
Learn about her continuous drive for pursuit of SUCCESS.
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2020-11-281h 12
Hella Latin@Las EntrepreneursHilda 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 ab...
2020-11-261h 05
Hella Latin@Beyond My Comfort ZoneClaudia 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 Hel...
2020-11-1856 min
Hella Latin@Honduras and Tropical Storm EtaI took a break this week to raise awareneess on what's happening in Honduras. In this 5-minute episode, I talk about the tropical storm eta and how to help our Catrachos in this time of need. I also included a WhatsApp voice message from my tío in Honduras who’s helping affected communities in the Northern Caribbean Coast. Right now, I'm taking Venmo donations (@odalysjasmine) which will be sent directly to my tío in Choloma, Cortes, Honduras so they can continue providing basic necessities to affected communities. More details in this episode and on my social media platf...
2020-11-1205 min
Hella Latin@Odisea de Una BolivianaAlejandra 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...
2020-11-051h 20
Hella Latin@Navigating Grief, Choosing LoveMother, 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...
2020-10-291h 24
Hella Latin@First Gens on VotingIn 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 m...
2020-10-2650 min
Hella Latin@Healing, Growth and Inner PeaceJon 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 an...
2020-10-221h 11
PlurawlIntentionally Vulnerable with Odalys JasmineOdalys Jasmine is a proud Hondureña/Catracha from Southeast San Diego. She's passionate about creating spaces for her community and amplifying their stories in the most authentic way possible. Which is why she created and now hosts Hella Latin@, a...
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2020-10-2056 min
We Are Diverse CreatorsHella Latin@ with Odalys JasmineOur next Latinx Podcaster is Odalys Jasmine, who has created the Hella Latin@ podcast Latinos to tell their story and share all the unique, emotional and empowering experiences that come with being both Latin@ and a first-generation American. We celebrate her and the rest of our Latinx Podcasters as part of Latinx Heritage month.
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2020-10-1515 min
Hella Latin@That First-Gen Latina HustleIn 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 hel...
2020-10-151h 28
We Gotta Talk About...We Gotta Talk About...Latinidad and The N Word ft. Odalys JasmineWe gotta talk about our guest!! We have a very special guest on this episode in honor of Latinx Heritage Month.
Odalys Jasmine is a master storyteller and proud first generation Hondureña/Catracha. She joins us on this episode to discuss Latinidad with Maya who is a first generation Dominican-American. Latinidad refers to the various attributes shared by Latin American people and their descendants. However, this is not inclusive of those who do not speak Spanish, those who identify first and foremost as Black, or the many Indigenous folx in Latin America who identify w...
2020-10-0800 min
Hella Latin@Orgullosamente Afro-DominicanaJessica 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 He...
2020-10-081h 07
Hella Latin@Am I Latina Enough?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 LinkedI...
2020-10-011h 04
Hella Latin@¿Quién Tú 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 ¿...
2020-09-2455 min
Hella Latin@Cuba Through My EyesChris 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...
2020-09-171h 04
Hella Latin@Get Ish DoneIsh 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
2020-09-1052 min
Hella Latin@Realities of el Sueño AmericanoThis 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 m...
2020-09-061h 43
Hella Latin@ReflexionesI 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
2020-09-0312 min
Hella Latin@Exalt Youth and Systemic LiberationGisele 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 @gisele...
2020-08-2757 min
Hella Latin@A Path of Least ResistanceReyna 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 pa...
2020-08-2055 min
Hella Latin@Con Sangre EmprendedoraIn 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 con...
2020-08-131h 05
Hella Latin@Twists, Turns y Pura RisaIn 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...
2020-08-061h 06
Hella Latin@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 o...
2020-07-301h 10
Hella Latin@Guyana Meets HondurasIn 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 @Odaly...
2020-07-231h 03
Hella Latin@Vida UndocumentedIn 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...
2020-07-161h 16
Hella Latin@La LatinistaIn 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...
2020-07-0959 min
Hella Latin@Overcoming First-Gen StrugglesIn 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 Insta...
2020-07-021h 02
Hella Latin@Afro-Colombiana and ProudIn 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, foll...
2020-06-251h 02
2020-06-0616 min