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The Latinx Kidlit Book Festival PodcastPODER LATINX: SOCIAL JUSTICE, HUMAN RIGHTS, EQUITY AND FEMINISM IN LATINX KIDLITLatinx authors are using their voice and their prose to fight for social justice, human rights and equity for women, LBGTQIA+ and marginalized people. This panel of fierce Latinx authors explores themes of social justice and community engagement. With Daniel Aleman (INDIVISIBLE), Julio Anta (HOME), Marcia Mickelson (WHERE I BELONG), Maika Moulite (ONE OF THE GOOD ONES) and Mayra Cuevas (DOES MY BODY OFFEND YOU?). Moderated by Laekan Zea Kemp (HEARTBREAK SYMPHONY).
2022-01-1954 min
The Latinx Kidlit Book Festival PodcastMAGICAL REALISM AND THE LATINX QUEER EXPERIENCEJoin award winning author Anna-Marie McLemore and Las Musas author Jonny Garza Villa as they explore the tradition of magical realism in Latinx stories through the lens of the queer experience.
Anna-Marie McLemore (they/them) is the author of fairy tales as queer, Latinx, and nonbinary as they are, including Wild Beauty, Stonewall Honor book When the Moon Was Ours, and Blanca & Roja. Their latest, The Mirror Season, is a story of pansexuality, pan dulce, and healing from trauma, and their forthcoming Lakelore (3/8/21) is a portal fantasy about two Latinx neurodivergent enbies.
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2022-01-191h 02
Latinx LearnersLatinX Experiences at Predominantly White Institutions with Fernando Benavidez, Jr.In this episode we explore LatinX Experiences at Predominantly White Institutions (PWI). We share our experiences attending PWIs and interview Fernando Benavidez, a LatinX faculty member at a PWI.
2021-09-1232 min
The Latinx Kidlit Book Festival PodcastLatinx Rebels Poetry SlamIt's the Latinx poets battle of the ages! Where the winner takes home full bragging rights. Experience performance poetry from some of the masters in Latinx kidlit. Their spoken word poems will energize and invigorate the poet within you. Poets Amyra Leon, Elisabet Velasquez and José Olivarez will be reciting poems and answering questions.
Moderator: Lorian Tu is the illustrator of multiple books for children, including the upcoming picture book Dress Like a Girl.
2020-12-1848 min
The Latinx Kidlit Book Festival PodcastCelebrating Latinx HeroesWhether they’re exploring a fantasy land, coming into their magic in the real world, or stepping up to save their families from real dangers, these Latinx writers are giving a new generation of kids the positive reinforcement they need to be the heroes of their own stories. Join Ernesto Cisneros (EFR´EN DIVIDED), Alex Aster (CURSE OF THE NIGHTWITCH), Alejandra Green (FANTASTIC TALES OF NOTHING), and Fanny Rodriguez (FANTASTIC TALES OF NOTHING) as they talk about what it means to be a hero and what tools Latinx tweens take from these adventures into their own lives.
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2020-12-1841 min
The Latinx Kidlit Book Festival PodcastLatinx Enough?What does it mean to be Latinx enough? What if you look more like your Irish grandmother with red hair or blue eyes? What if you don’t speak to Spanish? Or if —¡Dios Mio!—you don’t like spicy food? In American culture, there are stereotypes that Latinx people have to contend with - but even within Latinidad there is a perception that one needs to be a certain way, have certain attributes, to be considered truly Latinx. Authors Jen Cervantes (THE STORM RUNNER SERIES), Ruth Behar (LETTERS FROM CUBA), David Bowles (THEY CALL ME GÜERO), and Yesenia Moi...
2020-12-1845 min
The Latinx Kidlit Book Festival PodcastLatinx in the City: from the Heights to Staten Island and Everywhere in BetweenNYC is a featured character in many kidlit stories but rarely do we see the New York we know reflected back to us from the pages. NYC wouldn't be the city it is without the wildly diverse Latinx community and it is time we saw this New York reflected back to us in the books we love. This diverse group of New Yorker Latinx authors discuss the wide experiences of the Latinx communities that make this city what it is. With Ismée Williams (THIS TRAIN IS BEING HELD), Natasha Díaz (COLOR ME IN), Saraciea Fennell (WILD TONGUES CA...
2020-12-1852 min
LatinX NationLatinx Nation Ep 77 Debate RecapHey mi gente, this week we go over the presidential debate that just passed. We reflect on how the debate took place as well as the internets' reaction. We also give an update on how the organization is going forward in the future.
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https://youtu.be/JZk6VzSLe4Y - President Donald Trump: White supremacist group Proud Boys should 'stand back and stand by'
2020-10-0700 minLatinX NationLatinx Nation Ep 76 Recipe & DevelopmentHey, mi gente! in this week's episode we speak with Carolina about her keto pastry service @treatyourselfketo which provides a healthy alternative without losing the amazing taste that comes with pastry goodness. She talks on her own path with keto and how it has changed her life and it continues to do so. Tune in to learn more about how she was able to fuse pastries with a ketogenic lifestyle.
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2020-09-2858 minLatinX NationLatinx Nation Ep 75 Passion and Follow ThroughHey mi gente, in this week's episode, we spoke with Kenny Becerra from Cafe Orgullo Celeste. We spoke about his journey getting into the coffee industry, learning how to roast, to eventually importing coffee from Guatemala. His story revolves around doing the things that scare you and getting out of your bubble to grow as a person.
Special shoutout to Humble Hustle coffee for always hustling and making great coffee.
Special thanks to El Cielito Cafe for hosting the interview.
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2020-09-151h 15
Bienestar LatinxBienestar Latinx: Who Do You Think You Are?Who are we? Why listen to another podcast?
This is a Latino, Latina, Latinx, Spanish, English, Spanglish kinda vibe. Here you can feel at home and still learn more about YOU. We will inspire, empower, and nurture authentic leadership skills.
Ali Cortes, Irene Kelly, and Rene Garcia Hernandez; we are breaking stigma chains and showing you how to break through and reach your authentic self with the help of our guests.
This episode is in English :)
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During this time with the pandemic and...
2020-09-1249 minLatinX NationLatinx Nation Ep 74 Growth in CommunityHey mi gente, in this week's episode we have our first in-person interview since the beginning of the lockdown. We speak with Diana and Andrea they both are part of the coffee community and they have recently started doing a pop up in LA, selling coffee. They fill us in on their experience with roasting, selling on the street, as well as the community surrounding them. Tune in to learn more!
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2020-09-071h 32LatinX NationLatinx Nation Ep 73 PerspectiveHey mi gente! In this week's episode we reflect upon our week of r & r and talk what's been going on recently in our country in the past few weeks from a fresh perspective so we can delve into the importance of standing up for what you believe in. On both sides of a topic, there's a story and purpose behind them. so we encourage everyone to speak their minds and fight for what you believe but do it safely. Also to be accountable for the beliefs one carries and displays. Enjoy!
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2020-09-0140 minBienestar LatinxBienestar Latinx Trailer in EnglishHola!! Hello beautiful people! Bienestar Latinx is ready to open the doors to our own well of healing and resiliency.
We have launched this podcast with all our hearts and with the collaboration of experts in diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Our well-being as Latinos, Latina, Latino, Latinx matters! We are all worthy and yet disconnected from that message! And we are going to give the best for you, and the best for our people. This podcast will inspire, empower, and create leadership capacity. The vision is to illuminate a world...
2020-09-0100 minLatinX NationLatinX Nation Ep 72 Why Vote?Hey mi gente, In this week's episode we go over the importance of voting and the high stakes that surround your vote's impact within our community. We also recap the "Why Vote?" community teach-in event and give out some key points from the speakers there that can be helpful to inform everyone on voting practices.
Shoutout to Caravan4justice , Voices of Long Beach, LBCResources , Radical Love LBC for hosting the event.
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2020-08-1840 minLatinX NationLatinX Nation Ep 71 Empowering Mujeres en CafeHey, mi gente! this episode will be spoken primarily in Espanol. In this week's episode, we speak with Evelin, a coffee roaster in Guatemala with the coffee company Chica Bean that highlights the empowerment of women in coffee and business. She tells about her start in roasting and what led to her the point she is at today.
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2020-08-1053 minLatinX NationLatinX Nation Ep 70 The Frequency of Little WavesHey mi gente, In this week's episode we speak with Areli Barrera de Groski, Co-founder and owner of Little Waves Coffee alongside her husband Leon. She speaks to us about the amazing dynamic they created and how their consistent flow keeps them growing. Tune in to learn more about how they created a family-like environment in their shop.
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2020-08-031h 12LatinX NationLatinX Nation Ep 69 "Disrupting The System"Hey mi gente, in this episode we speak with an amazing local community organizer Anthony Bryson. He recently led the Unity March in Long Beach this past weekend. We go over his experience going through the process of organizing the march to leading the event as well as issues surrounding the different areas in Long Beach and surrounding communities.
Shoutouts:
We urge everyone to look into the mysterious homicide of Enrique "Kiki" Roman-Martinez, who was found dismembered in the Outer Banks of North Carolina.
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2020-07-281h 01LatinX NationLatinx Nation Ep 68 Alejandra Plata QuinteroHey mi gente, in this week's episode we speak with Alejandra, she a local Norwalk resident that set up the recent Vanessa Guillen rally that Karla went to. We go over the rally and what occurred. Also, she explains to us what events in her past lead to her setting up the rally and the mindset she put herself in to prepare her for the event.
Shoutouts: There is a march happening 12 pm on July 26th at Bluff Park in Long Beach Ca. it is meant to protest against racism, police brutality, and...
2020-07-211h 03LatinX NationLatinX Nation Ep 67 Radical LoveIn this week's episode we speak with The Natalie's about the issues surrounding the coffee industry on a larger scale including locally. this brings us to their new coalition meant to inform and support the community against injustices. Check them out to find out more about how to fight the good fight.
Shoutouts:
Follow and join the coalition @Radicallovelbc.
Follow @california4vanessaguillen which has been helping us keep track of protests in the greater Los Angeles area.
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2020-07-131h 53LatinX NationLatinX Nation Ep 66 Justice For VanessaIn this week's episode we talk over the case of Vanessa Guillen and the events that transpired after her death as well as the theories surrounding the cause of her death. We call upon you to support, reach out, and most importantly listen to those affected by abuse and harassment in their work especially to those in the armed forces. We are here for you.
Shoutouts: Follow @radicallovelbc they are a coalition just began recently that is focused on fighting injustices.
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2020-07-1026 minLatinX NationLatinX Nation Ep Ep 65 Naibe ReynosoHey, mi gente! Listen in for this week's guest Naibe Reynoso. She is the CEO of Con Todo Press, co-creator of LATINAFest, a cultural consultant, an award-winning journalist, TV Host, and author. We talk with her about her best selling children's books Be Bold! Be Brave! and Fearless Trailblazers that is meant to show kids regardless of their background and ethnicity they can achieve any dream and passion they want to pursue by learning about amazing role models including Lin Manuel Miranda, Ellen Ochoa, Sonia Sotomayor, Cesar Chavez, Jose Hernandez, Rita Moreno, and many more!
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2020-06-2948 minLatinX NationLatinX Nation Ep 64 Racism & Protests PSAMi Gente! this week we are giving a PSA for those that are affected or are trying to support the Black Lives Matter movement against the aggression and brutality brought upon by the police to the black and brown community. We are giving out links and names of organizations that help support the BLM. Please tune in to see how you can help.
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2020-06-0844 minLatinX NationLatinx Nation Ep 63 Harmony SageMi gente! In this week's episode we speak with one of the innovative voices in our local community Harmony Sage the founder of The Long Beach Bread Lab and Co-founder of The Long Beach Beer Lab alongside her husband. She started a Pay-it-forward fund for medical workers in Memorial Hospital in Long Beach where people can contribute to paying for coffee and pastries for medical workers at their kiosk. We go over her start in brewing and baking, also we go over what she and her team are doing to help out her community during these troubling times. ,
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2020-06-0152 minLatinX NationLatinx Nation Ep 62 Marco BarajasHey, mi gente, in this episode we speak with our great friend Marco Barajas from the band Paloma Negra, founder of Negra Luz Record label, and he is starting a non-profit organization to help kids in Long Beach learn about music. He was previously on episode 7 alongside his brother Eddie. We talked about their band and how they rose against negativity. So in this episode, we caught up with him about all the amazing stuff he has done and his approach to moving forward living in quarantine by going "back to basics". He explains how he wants to focus...
2020-05-2559 min
Pop Culture: Comics, TV, FilmProfessor Latinx with Dr. Pramod Nayar on The Indian Graphic NovelProfessor Latinx with Dr. Pramod Nayar on The Indian Graphic Novel. Discussion includes growing up with superhero comics, nonfiction graphic novels, comics about immigration, postcolonial comics, social realism in Indian graphic novels; caste and subaltern oppression; English comics in India creating reading communities; visual and verbal multimodal literacy; autobiography by "nobodies"; cosplay in India; posthumanism; trans-species; ecodystopias; difficulty teaching comics in India because of cost;
2020-05-2235 minLatinX NationLatinX Nation Ep 61 Perpectives On "Latinx"Hey mi gente, in this week's episode we sit down with the Natalie's and go over our thoughts on the term "Latinx" and whether it is a term that we are considering to general or insensitive to our indigenous roots. We were inspired to about this topic because of the article "Haatepah Clearbear on His Indigenous Pride and Love for Our Earth" by Alyssa Shapiro on the Youth to the People website.
Check out the article here:
https://www.youthtothepeople.com/blogs/to-the-people/meet-the-people-haatepah-clearbear
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2020-05-191h 15LatinX NationLatinX Nation Ep 60 Matthew Torres Coffee BreakIn this episode, we spoke with a great friend of ours Matt from the Long Beach Coffee Club on his new IG live show "Coffee Break." We talked about adapting to new lifestyles, looking forward to the end of quarantine, and the newfound perspectives we've been gaining throughout this time.
Shoutout: @longbeachcoffeeclub - follow Matt here.
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2020-05-1255 minPop Culture: Comics, TV, FilmProfessor Latinx with Jean Lee Cole on Comics Strips, Comics History, & US Sociopolitical HistoriesProfessor Latinx with Jean Lee Cole on Comics Strips, Comics History, & US Sociopolitical Histories
2020-05-0525 minLatinX NationLatinX Nation Ep 59 Carlos "Chuck" HerreraWhat's up mi gente! In this episode, we speak with the one, and only Chuck Herrera the owner and founder of Good People Coffee Co. Chuck is well known for being a business owner as well as someone that stands up for those that need help. He is good people and what he has built with his team shows just that. We talk about his start in the coffee industry, how he became the leader he is today, and the legacy he's building alongside his loved ones.
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2020-05-041h 23LatinX NationLatinx Nation Ep 58 Pensamiento SiblingsIn this weeks episode we sat down and spoke with the Pensamiento siblings our host Karla, Our non Profit founder Jocelyn, and Oscar their older brother in Guatemala. We go over their reaction to the immense support for their dad's fundraiser, the impact their dad has had on them since his deportation and their views on whats to come.
Shoutouts:
Patria Coffee Roasters @patriacoffee , Support your local business and we highly recommend you going to Patria in Compton for their amazing coffee and pastries now available through curbside pickup.
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2020-04-2759 minPop Culture: Comics, TV, FilmProfessor Latinx with Maaheen Ahmed on Comics Forms, Monsters, and KidsProfessor Latinx speaks with Maaheen Ahmed of Ghent University About Comics Forms, Monsters, and Kids in Comics
2020-04-2333 minLatinX NationLatinX Nation Ep 57 The Natalie'sIn this week's episode we are joined by good friends of the podcast Natalie Bojórquez and Natalie Gordon aka the Natalie's. We talk about their experiences growing up as biracial kids and they individually dealt with identity, family, and the impact ethnicity/lineage has in our lives.
Shoutouts:
here is the link to our Gofundme page for Karla's Dad
https://www.gofundme.com/f/g3egf-reunite-a-family?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=copy_link-tip&utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet
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2020-04-201h 17LatinX NationLatinX Nation Ep 56 Impact of QuarantineIn this episode we gather around the house and talk about the impact living in quarantine has affected us individually.
Shoutouts:
Follow our tiktok @latinxnations
Thank you @justgyv for the amazing handcreams.
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2020-04-1439 minPop Culture: Comics, TV, FilmProfessor Isabel Molina-Guzmán on Latinx Identities in Pop CultureProfessor Isabel Molina-Guzmán on Latinx Identities in Pop Culture by Latinx Pop Lab
2020-04-0937 minPop Culture: Comics, TV, FilmProfessors Ilan Stavans & Christopher González On Latinx Pop CultureProfessors Ilan Stavans & Christopher González On Latinx Pop Culture
2020-04-091h 04
Pop Culture: Comics, TV, FilmProfessors Cristina Herrera and Trevor Boffone Talk About Latinx YA Lit & Pop CultureProfessors Cristina Herrera and Trevor Boffone Talk About Latinx YA Lit & Pop Culture
2020-04-0954 minLatinX NationLatinX Nation Ep 55 NICU Fam PodcastHey, mi gente! In this week's episode, we speak with our good friends Annie and Kyle from the innovative NICU Fam Podcast for those looking for support and community that have children or know something that has been in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Tune in to learn more about their journey and what their podcast is all about.
Shoutouts:
Podcast: @nicufampodcast
@LongBeachCoffeeClub - Come join us on the LBCoffee Club's live video this Wednesday at 12pm talking about coffee, the podcast, and the world.
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2020-04-0658 minLatinX NationLatinX Nation Ep 54 Quarantine UpdateIn this episode, we give you all an update on our week off while in quarantine. We take a listen to the hobbies that we have or that we newly found so that we may get through this time of adjustment. Mi gente, what we learned so far is the best way through this quarantine is still together no matter the distance. We invite you to tell us what you and your family have been doing as well by messaging us to call you (video call) to be on one of our episodes.
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2020-03-3129 minLatinX NationLatinX Nation Ep 53 Damaris Sowa-PerezIn this episode we speak with Damaris Sowa-Perez, the founder of WBglobal, a non-profit that provides resources to widows, orphans, and distressed communities worldwide. She also founded cafe for missions a distributor, producer, and roaster of coffee. She speaks with us on the challenges she faced with her newfound journey of the coffee industry. Also, we talk about how her faith has helped develop her non-profits alongside her family.
Shoutouts: @wbglobal , @cafeformissions
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2020-03-161h 23
Pop Culture: Comics, TV, FilmKnives Out: Undocu Latinx & Wealth Redistribution HysteriaIrma Zamora joins ProfessorLatinX to talk about the film Knives Out and its radical shifting of representations of Latinx subjects and its commentary and critique of the 1% hysteria around wealth redistribution. . .and so much more!
2020-03-1138 minLatinX NationLatinX Nation Ep 52 Just GyvIn this episode we speak with Mesoamerican Beauty and Healthcare company Just Gyv (@justgyv) about how the importance of representation in the media, market, and business. Also, we go over what the company stands for and how they view their culture within their business.
Shoutouts: @Keeplbcfit - A nonprofit that mentors, assists and provides part time work for those experiencing homelessness. See how you can help at keeplbcfit.org .
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2020-03-091h 25LatinX NationLatinX Nation Ep 51 To Vote or Not To Vote?In this week's episode we discuss the voting process here in the United States amidst an election and the steps taken throughout when preparing to vote. We also discuss events that lead up to the presidential election and if those events set us up for failure or if voting truly does make an impact.
Sources:
The Presidential Election Process
https://www.usa.gov/election
Who's Running?
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/us/politics/2020-presidential-candidates.html
What is the Iowa Caucas?
https://people...
2020-03-0252 minLatinX NationLatinX Nation Ep 50 Ashley SilvaIn this episode we speak with Ashley Silva the founder of ShopFlye Jewelry, an online jewelry site that caters towards woman striving to better themselves as "boss babes" making moves. She equips women with a style to enhance the view of women getting things done. We talk about the start of her business and forming her brand website. Also we go over the impact of personal connections and sales.
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2020-02-241h 01LatinX NationLatinX Nation Ep 49 Maydelli MendozaMi gente! In this episode we speak with Maydelli Mendoza. She is an entrepreneur and healer with multiple business ventures and a broad perspective in life. We speak on her roots and what feeds her lifestyle and energy towards her approach in everything she does. Special shoutout to @mexcocinacafe for letting use their space and @maydellimendoza for being on the show.
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2020-02-171h 08LatinX NationLatinX Nation Ep 48 Marcella GomezHola mi gente! In this episode we speak with an amazing LatinX entrepreneur and role model to many in the LatinX Community, Marcella Gomez, She is the founder of Oh Comadre Candles and Concha Con in Los Angeles. We learn about her start in becoming a small business owner, the trials and tribulations, As well as the mindset she adapts herself with throughout her journey. To learn more about @ohcomadrecandles look up their website. And be sure to check out Concha Con and consider going to this amazing event on June 6.
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2020-02-101h 05LatinX NationLatinX Nation Ep 47in this episode we speak with our good friend Hailey, she decided to take a trip to California to come visit us and take us to unique experience of going to a K-Pop concert. We talked about the crazy experience the girls had and where the interest in K-Pop stems from in Hailey's life. Also speaking on the influence K-Pop has onto pop culture today.
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2020-02-0441 minLatinX NationLatinX Nation Ep 46 PerspectiveIn this episode we look over and discuss how we feel when we're in a slump and lose focus on our goals. On this day we lost a great hero of ours, Kobe Bryant, with his passing we get a wake up call on how precious and sudden life can be so with this newfound perspective we try to find new motivation to do better in life and our dreams.
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2020-01-2742 minLatinX NationLatinX Nation Ep 45 Rogelio Vargas "Work Hard, Play Hard"In this episode with successful banker and great friend of the Latinx team Rogelio Vargas (@_rogervargas). He is one of the most motivational individuals that we know with an intense work ethic and and even more intense vacationer. He speaks with us on the mindset he places himself in to be the hardworker that he is and goes in depth on his roots that made him the man he is today. Shout out to Leadership Long Beach for holding their historic 10th annual MLK Day of Service.
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2020-01-221h 04LatinX NationLatinX Nation Ep 43 LaNisa WilliamsIn this episode, we speak with one of the new innovators in the coffee industry LaNisa Williams who runs a company that provides coffee businesses with the proper education behind brewing coffee. We talk about how she started her business, what motivated her, and what continues to motivate her in this second chance she was given through coffee. Shoutout to her company Barista Life. LA.
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2020-01-061h 04LatinX NationLatinX Nation Ep 42 2020 VisionIn this Episode, we recap on our crazy Christmas Eve with multiple families and how it ended with a bottle of mezcal. We also talk about our New Year resolutions both personal and involving the organization. We're looking back on things from this decade and having a clear perspective on the New Year. Happy New Years from the LatinX Nation.
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2019-12-3044 minLatinX NationLatinX Nation Ep 41 Karla's BaecationIn this episode we speak the LatinX team and discuss the self made obstacles we struggle with before planning a vacation. We talk finances, limitations, mental health, and culture shock. Also, we talk with Karla's recent trip to Belize and her experiences there.
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2019-12-2350 minLatinX NationLatinX Nation Ep 40 Mari's Citizenship StoryIn this episode we speak with Maricruz Andino, aka Melanie's mom, she is an amazing person and advocate for the human race. We talk about her journey becoming an American citizen and what it meant to her then and also how she feels about it today. We go over as well how we think the current political climate is for becoming a citizen and compare how times have changed since she has received her citizenship.
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2019-12-1654 minLatinX NationLatinX Nation Ep 39 Taylor Van BurenIn this episode we speak with the amazing artist, Taylor Van Buren. Taylor is a multi-talented artist that is phenomenal in many forms of art whether it be sketch art, animation and film. Listen in on how she got her start, how she describes her style of artistry, and what some of her inspirations are when she's creating. See Taylor's artwork here @taylormadeart94
Shout-out to @notibomba and new/media source that provides news coverage of latin politics and international news online in a simplified way.
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2019-12-091h 12LatinX NationLatinX Nation Ep 38 Thankfulness and Self-careIn this episode, The team talks over what makes them feel thankful in life and during the holidays. We spend time looking over where we are in our lives and establish what we find important so that we may focus on life as a journey rather than a destination.
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2019-12-021h 12LatinX NationLatinX Nation Ep 37 Bonus ClipWe share a bonus clip of episode 37 with Jess James as we talk about the importance of freedom of speech, liberties throughout the world and how the Church could've influenced the societal structure we follow today.
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2019-11-2830 minLatinX NationLatinX Nation Ep 37 "Jess James"In this episode, we speak with renowned professor, artist, and social activist Jess James. She shares her unique upbringing of being raised by white-supremacist parents and the constant struggle of disagreeing with their beliefs throughout her life. We also discuss how she has unleashed her profound passion for teaching and activism.
Shout-out to Kayela and Karla coming out on Telemundo, Happily, and the Daily Mail as well as other websites and news articles for Kayela's incredible adoption story on finding her mother in Guatemala after 23 years.
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2019-11-251h 23LatinX NationLatinX Nation Ep 36 Antonio ReyesIn this episode we speak with devote pastor and founder of Echoes Church in South Gate CA, Antonio Reyes. We talk deep about the expectations of religion and spirituality and how they intertwine with each other into our daily lives. Also we speak on the struggles and doubts people can face when trying to find spirituality.
Shout-out to Rugby Exchange!
They're a non-profit organization built to subsidize youth programs and empower their communities based out of Costa Mesa, CA. Find out how you can support by visiting their page : @rugbyexchange501c3
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2019-11-181h 20LatinX NationLatinX Nation Ep 35 Vanessa GutierrezIn this episode, we speak with founder and CEO of the non-profit @lasgirlsinaction , that focuses on providing financial/educational opportunities and assistance for Salvadorian girls and young women. They consistently pursue the means to provide encouragement, sisterhood, and women empowerment to this generation and the rest to follow. If you or someone you know would like to donate or participate in one of their fundraising events visit their website lasgirlsinaction.org .
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2019-11-111h 00LatinX NationLatinX Nation Ep 34 Byron Scott AdamsIn this episode, we speak with photographer and community activist Byron Scott Adams (@byronscottadams). We talk about his upbringing being a gay afro-latino finding freedom of expression in punk music to even being in a punk band then finding himself within accepting his identify and expressing that through the arts. Check out Byron's podcast "Welcome to the Loner Circle" available podcasts are heard.
Shout-out to Women's Circle. @wocsistercollective_ A community that stands to create unity and empowerment for women.
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2019-11-041h 08LatinX NationLatinX Nation Ep 33 Yunuen TrujilloIn this episode, We speak with community-organizer and soon to be lawyer Yunuen Trujillo. She is an immigrant from Mexico who moved to the US as a teenager with no daca and we discuss how her experiences has shaped her in becoming the lawyer/ Community-organizer/activist/badass that she is today.
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2019-10-281h 15LatinX NationLatinX Nation Ep 32 Kayela Adoption Series Pt 2In this episode, we continue with Kayela's adoption journey with finding her biological mom in Guatemala. We find out what was the encounter like and what emotions were running through her head at the climax of her emotional journey. To see her journey in its entirety, watch it on her Youtube channel Vidachapina!
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2019-10-2254 minLatinX NationLatinX Nation Ep 31 "Kayela" Adoption Series Pt 1In this Episode, we start our adoption series with a really good friend of ours, Kayela Sorenson (@vida.chapina). She partnered up with us for Los Ninos Primeros Project In Guatemala. We go over her unique adoption story from the beginning to where she is today with her journey of locating her biological mother. This series will be split up into separate parts to give you all the chance to experience these stories in their entirety.
Shout-out to Derek Simpson releasing his merch for KING SUN. Message him @dereksimpsonmusic to order yours today while supplies last.
2019-10-1457 minLatinX NationLatinX Nation Ep 30 Guatemala RecapIn this episode, we speak with Karla about her trip to Guatemala and what she experienced going back there, the events of Los Ninos Primeros Project, and so much on the connections made while she was out there!
Big Shout-out to Derek Simpson (@dereksimpsonmusic) he has dropped some new merch inspired by his album King Sun, available for orders through his Instagram page. Another Big Shout-out to @PoderosaPodcast for always being a great influence and inspiration for us here at LatinX Nation.
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2019-10-071h 29LatinX NationLatinX Nation Ep 29 The Reality on PositivityOn this episode, Sal goes over the realities of positivity and answers a few questions from viewers that discuss how to maintain a positive mindset and how to manage that mindset into your daily grind.
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2019-10-0122 min
Pop Culture: Comics, TV, FilmEp #10: Professor LatinX & Guests Discuss SÕL-CONProfessor Frederick Aldama sits down with Dr. Christopher González, Professor and Director of the Latinx Cultural Center at Utah State University, Logan, along with OSU graduate students Peyton del Toro and Nicole Pizarro to discuss the upcoming SÕL-CON 2019 event; as well as the importance of and necessity for proper—and plentiful—media representations of minorities.
2019-09-2637 minLatinX NationLatinX Nation Ep 28 Fears And MotivationIn this episode, Sal goes in solo talking about how fear has helped him motivate himself to be better in life by using it as a tool rather than seeing it as an obstacle. He reveals how with the acceptance of fear he now has control over his reaction to fear, now keeping him more level-headed in stressful situations. Mental Health is important and we encourage more of us to speak on it, especially within the latinX community.
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2019-09-1630 minLatinX NationLatinX Nation Ep 27 Derek SimpsonIn this Episode we speak with Derek Simpson. He's an artist of multiple sorts but most importantly his biggest art is in being human. We speak about his upbringing, musical influences, societal structures, and basically the universe. He recently has released his own album named "King Sun" available through all streaming services. Definitely check it out mi gente!
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2019-09-091h 29LatinX NationLatinX Nation Ep 26 Poderosa PodcastIn this episode we are joined by an awesome individual who has shown us what the true definition of "poderosa" really is. We speak with Sarahi Perez the founder of the immensely popular "Poderosa Podcast". We discuss her start with Podcasting, family, and spirituality over a few cups of wine.
Disclaimer: Sal made a small error in the recording so if today's episode sounds different that is why and it gets fixed during the episode as well. Sorry for the inconvenience.
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2019-09-031h 37LatinX NationLatinX Nation Ep 25In this week’s episode we had our dear friend @kaylie.
An eager student to life 🐯
Her goal in life is to be happy , flexible, and compassionate. b
Background is that she is from a small tight family and grew up in long beach. She has always been active in school and try to engage with my community in any way possible.
She speaks of her journey of self care and love for life.
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2019-08-2759 minLatinX NationLatinX Nation Ep 24 PipiripauIn this episode we speak with Heriberto and Ronaldo Rubalcava, co-founders of the popular clothing brand Pipiripau (@officialpipiripau). They are a brand that focuses on representing their cultura by showing the beauty of their cultures artwork on their clothing. We talk about how they started, what inspires them to create their awesome artwork and designs, we talk about how boxing's impact has effected our culture. Big shout-out to Los Ninos Primeros Project 2019, this is our project we have setup to help a struggling Guatemalan elementary class by supplying them with essentials they need and raising funds for renovating their classroom d...
2019-08-1946 minLatinX NationLatinX Nation EP 23 "Cafe Juayua"In this episode we speak with two of the most innovative thinkers that we've met so far on this show. Linda and Juan Gonzalez are 3rd generation coffee producers from small family run coffee farms in Juayua, El Salvador. They tirelessly work on bringing over direct from farm coffee to the greater Los Angeles area. There mission, is to provide their quality direct from farm coffee to preserve their ancestral tradition of authentic origin coffee. Shout-out to Los Ninos Primeros Project 2019 visit our instagram @latinxnations or @vida.chapina to learn more on how you can help us provide a...
2019-08-121h 02LatinX NationLatinX Nation Ep 22 "Building a Podcast"In this episode we go deep on how we started our podcast and what we learned on what it takes in order to keep it growing. We discuss the gear we use, tactics for the team, and tips given to us to stay disciplined. If you're interested in starting a podcast of your own, we hope you find something that we've mentioned here useful. Big shout out to our new project Los Ninos Primeros Project that we are running to supply our Tia (Aunt) Blanca's elementary class in Guatemala with school supplies, sanitary supplies, and with enough funds we...
2019-08-0445 minLatinX NationLatinX Nation Ep 21 "Candykloset"In this episode we speak with the person behind the hugely popular online accessory shop Candykloset (@candykloset), Jeanette Castro. We talk about the rise of the online market, how to stay innovative and unique against big corporations, and what makes the idea of handcrafted products so intriguing in today's culture. Also, we talk about branding connecting to culture and what kind of things have caused Candykloset to be come so popular. Shout out to @latinafest on August 25th in Plaza de la Cultura y Artes.
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2019-07-2851 minLatinX NationLatinX Nation Ep 20 "Danny Olivares”In this episode we talk to Danny Oliveras, he tells us his story of being a prominent boxer to becoming the owner of El Cielito Cafe, bringing Culture to the people through coffee every cup at a time. Danny speaks about where he sees the specialty coffee industry is headed and what it takes to run a coffee shop in a saturated market.
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2019-07-221h 14
WTF LATINX?1 WTF: LatinXFirst episode we talk about what LAtinX means. What it means to us to be latin@ and the start of knowing more.
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2019-07-1843 minLatinX NationLatinX Nation Ep 19 Michael EcarcegaIn this episode we speak with a good friend Michael @elrobalonches a tattoo artist driven to express art whether it be his own or of others through tattooing. Shout out to ConchaCon and @loquitabathandbody for the awesome weekend.
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2019-07-151h 04LatinX NationLatinX Nation Ep 18 "Love Gallardo"In this weeks episode we interview two sisters Julie and Claudia, they are the co-owners of Love Gallardo (@love__galllardo), A clothing line of vintage flair with a modern look while representing the Chicano culture they grew up in. We talk about their motivations and inspirations to start their company and what they had or continue to go through starting up their own business. Shoutout to Love Gallardo for being on the episode you can find their merch on instagram @love__gallardo and check out our past episode "PSA ICE Warning" to be informed on what to do when...
2019-07-0753 minLatinX NationLatinX Nation Ep 17 "Motivational Cathy"In this Episode we talk a to a good friend Cathy Alvarado, who we've given her the nickname "Motivational Cathy" for the countless times she has shown us the hustler mentality that she carries with her consistently to achieve her goals. We're talking to her today to listen to how she has kept herself driven to achieve her goals of entrepreneurship and the path she is taking to get there. Follow Cathy on instagram @cathy_aa
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2019-06-3044 minLatinX NationLatinX Nation PSA ICE WarningHey mi gente, In this special Public Service Announcement we want to inform as many people as we can on the raids announced to deport illegal immigrants. These raids were initially announced this past Saturday the 22nd but were said to be delayed by the Trump Administration until after 2 weeks. We want to inform you of your rights of being in this country because even if you're an immigrant you are still guaranteed these rights as a human being. We were given word from multiple sources throughout the country that ICE agents have been spotted disrupting, interrogating, and detaining...
2019-06-2719 minLatinX NationLatinX Nation Ep 16 "Yuri's Journey"In this episode we talk to a good friend of ours Yuri who was born in the US but then moved back to Mexico as a child to return as a teenager. She has gone through and witnessed things in her life that was difficult to deal with but has made her the strong person she is today. She shares what it means to be yourself and to have faith that everything in life falls into place. Big shout-out to @love_gallardo and their amazing clothing line representing women in business.
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2019-06-2352 minLatinX NationLatinX Nation Ep 15 "Selfish or What?'in this episode we're continuing with a series on "detachment" that we started with the last episode but with another special guest Lizveth Chavez. She is a student currently studying for Political Science with an emphasis on international politics. She shares her experiences with how she felt leaving her family to pursue her education and the things that came along with that decision. You can find her on Instagram @lizvetchavez Big Shout-out to Horchateria Rio Luna @horchateriarl and Rose Park Roasters .
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2019-06-1638 minLatinX NationLatinX Nation Ep 14 "Attachment to Detachment of Parents"In this episode, we are joined with a special guest Jocelyn Michelle Pensamiento, AKA "Michi" who happens to be Karla's sister and we talk about being attached to our parents then eventually learning how to venture out away from the comfort of our parents into the world and what it offers. Also, what its like to transition into the world independently.
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2019-06-0945 minLatinX NationLatinX Nation Ep 13 "Matthew Torres"In this week's episode we talk with our special Matthew Torres founder of the Long Beach Coffee Club (@longbeachcoffeeclub) and we talk about his background, his goals, and everything in between to find out what drives him to be the innovator he is today. Shout out to Confidential coffee (@confidential_coffee), and El Cafe by Primera Taza.
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2019-06-0256 minLatinX NationLatinX Nation Ep 12 "Dreamers Pride Project" feat Monse ViguerasIn this episode we interview Monse Vigueras, she is a high school senior that created a project that helps dreamers from the DACA program learn about their cultural origins that may have been forgotten over time or things that they haven't learned. Now she is continuing on with her project and seeing how far this project of hers can go. You can find her @dreamerspride2019. Shout-out to @palomanegraoficial for the new sound gear!
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2019-05-2631 minLatinX NationLatinX Nation Ep 11 "Inca Empire"In this weeks episode we close our ancestral series talking about the Inca Empire that was able to expand their borders from Northern Ecuador all the way down to southern Chile, creating the largest empire on the western hemisphere. Big shout-out to @lasfotosproject for inspiring girls through photography, mentor-ship, and self-expression. Also, big shout-out to Viva La Muxer the annual all women art & music festival in Plaza de la Raza run by las fotos project from 6pm-10pm. Volunteer for the event here : lintr.ee/vivalamuxer
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2019-05-1634 minLatinX NationLatinX Nation Ep 10 "Aztecs and Mayans"In this Episode we go in depth about our ancestors The Aztecs and The Mayans. We discuss the differences and similarities between the two civilizations. Big Shout-outs to @hyncrepes , @vivlamuxer , and @longbeachcoffeeclub.
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2019-05-141h 16LatinX NationLatinX Nation Ep 9: "Cultures"In this episode we try to touch upon all the cultures within Latin America and see what makes us similar and also unique within eachother. Shout out to Gerardo Tobar @bigboi_jerry for giving us the topic for this week's episode. Also want to give a shoutout to Las Cafeteras @lascafeteras for always being an inspiration for what this channel stands for.
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2019-05-061h 17LatinX NationLatinX Nation Ep 8 "traditions"In this Episode we reflect on past traditions that we grew up with. Typically, throughout holiday traditions theirs something that stands out enough that families do every year which become part of the family tradition. So, we attempt to find out how much of an impact it made on our culture.
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2019-04-2945 minLatinX NationLatinX Nations Ep 7 "Rising Against Opposition"Today's episode we talk about why as a culture we tend to bring each other down instead of being encouraging of each other's success. We are joined with Eddie and Marco Barajas from the band Paloma Negra, who will be playing at the San Pedro Brewing Co. on 4/20!! Big shoutout to the Nest, a dope brunch spot with even more amazing people. @palomanegraoficial @eatatthenest
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2019-04-191h 05LatinX NationLatinX Nations Ep 6 "Gentlemen Who?!"In this episode we have two special guests. One we've had before, Melanie and our good friend Dwayne. We discuss our thoughts on what it means to be a gentlemen using past experiences from both a female and male perspective.
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2019-04-1555 min
LatinX Point of ViewEP 007: Hispanic vs Latino vs LatinXOn episode 7 of LatinX Point of View Podcast we discuss "Hispanic vs Latino vs LatinX." During this episode we ask the question "Do you have a preference between being called Hispanic, Latino or LatinX?" In 30 minutes we share our LatinX Point of View on how these terms came about and if we identify with any or all of the labels.
2019-04-0930 minLatinX NationLatinX Nations Ep 5 "Traveling Culture"This Episode we interview someone near and dear to us, My "Tia Mary", Maricruz Andino who just so happens to be Melanie's Mom. We talk about her experiences moving from one country to another, being originally from El Salvador to migrating to Guatemala then eventually coming to the US.
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2019-04-0843 minLatinX NationLatinX Nation Ep 4 "Environments"In this episode, we talk about how environments effect our personality and decisions based on how we view ourselves. And we share what we did to get out of our bubble that we created in our toxic environments that we were in. Shout out to Kayela Sorenson @kaye.sm12 and Michael Escarcega @elrobalonches.
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2019-03-3139 minLatinX NationLatinX Nations Ep 3 "Machismo"In this episode we talk about what is Machismo, the infamous word that is used to generally describe the personality of Latin men. We're here to discuss how prevalent is it in today's culture and what it was like growing up with that kind of environment. Joined with our special Melanie Andino.
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2019-03-2535 minLatinX NationLatinX Nations Ep 2 "Crossing Borders Through Positivity"In this episode we talk about how the occurrence of the immigration conflict has effected our lives and the ways that we were able to get through these obstacles using the determination built on a positive mindset.
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2019-03-1743 minLatinX NationLatinX Nations Ep 1 "Find Your Voice"In this episode we dive deep into our personal lives to find out how we made it to the path we're on today to start LatinX Nation.
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2019-03-111h 00LatinX NationLatinX Nation IntroWe are LatinX Nation where we come to express our opinions, perspectives, and explore other cultures on a variety of topics.
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2019-03-0400 min
LatinX Point of ViewEP 004: The Impact of LatinX on the US EconomyOn episode 4 of LatinX Point of View Podcast we discuss "The Impact of LatinX on the US Economy." During this episode we talk about the myths about LatinX on the US Economy. In 30 minutes we share our LatinX Point of View on family income, spending power as well as tax contributions.
2019-02-2529 minLatinX Point of ViewIntroducing LatinX POVThis is our first shot at podcasting and we would love you to check out LatinX Point of View podcast. A bi-weekly podcast starting January 8th 2019 where we will be discussing Entertainment, Culture, Business, Government and Social Justice.
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