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TamarindoBad Bunny Super Bowl Show, And Thoughts on our Unbothered EraToday on Tamarindo, we talk to Becca Ramos— the host of Welcome to El Barrio, a podcast about Puerto Rican History, news, and pop culture—all about the upcoming Bad Bunny Super Bowl show and its cultural impact. Before that, we talk about what we’re loving about our Unbothered Era as millennials approaching midlife. Now, if you want to hang with badass mujeres who are unbothered, but also undeterred, you’re invited to Tamarindo’s culture-filled retreat to Mexico. We are exploring the central Mexico cities of Puebla and Chulula, a couple of ours from Mexico City, April...
2026-02-0348 minTamarindoBad Bunny Superbowl Show, And Thoughts on our Unbothered EraToday on Tamarindo, we talk to Becca Ramos— the host of Welcome to El Barrio, a podcast about Puerto Rican History, news, and pop culture—all about the upcoming Bad Bunny Superbowl show and its cultural impact. Before that, we talk about what we’re loving about our Unbothered Era as millennials approaching midlife. Now, if you want to hang with badass mujeres who are unbothered, but also undeterred, you’re invited to Tamarindo’s culture-filled retreat to Mexico. We are exploring the central Mexico cities of Puebla and Chulula, a couple of ours from Mexico City, April 30...
2026-02-031h 47TamarindoHolding Your Peace and Your Ground with Coach Wendy AmaraTamarindo friend and Encuentro Partner, Wendy Amara is back to tell us all about her recent viral vulnerable moment. After being asked to leave a family BBQ because of her shirt, Wendy filmed her reaction and the clip went viral. We’ll talk to her about the moment and what it has brought up about how to stay true to your values while also protecting your peace with family members. We also talk about Encuentro, a powerful retreat for changemakers co-hosted by Tamarindo and Wendy Amara. Save the date April 30th - May 4th for Encuentro 2026. If you...
2025-10-161h 05TamarindoBlossoming: Tamarindo's live storytelling event with Que Me CuentasThis is a very special episode of Tamarindo featuring the true stories told live during our live storytelling event. The theme for the night was stories about Blossoming and it kicked off our spring break from the pod. Plus, we have a really exciting life update from our very own, Delsy Sandoval.
Tamarindo is a lighthearted show hosted by Brenda Gonzalez and Delsy Sandoval talking about politics, culture, and self-development. We’re here to uplift our community through powerful conversations with changemakers, creatives, and healers. Join us as we delve into discussions on race, gender, representation, and life! You can ge...
2025-05-2953 minTamarindoReplay: Dolores Huerta on TamarindoJoin us on April 23 for our Live storytelling event. Get free tickets and details at tamarindopodcast.com/live
Today's episode is our chat with Dolores Huerta, activist, civil rights leader, feminist, and icon. She is the co-founder of the United Farm Workers Association, which later became the UFW, and she continues to inspire, organize, and energize people to vote and effect change in their communities. She is the Founder of The Dolores Huerta Foundation, which passionately advocates for social justice, focusing on empowering marginalized communities through grassroots organizing, civic engagement, and education initiatives. Learn about them here: doloreshuerta.org
Dolores...
2025-04-1729 minTamarindoTamarindo Podcast is on Spring BreakHola Amiguis! We want to invite you to a live storytelling event called Blossoming happening on Wednesday April 23 at 6:30pm. Tamarindo is teaming up with Que Me Cuentas podcast to host a fun evening of live performances, connecting, and community! Join us and hear true stories told live by our talented Latine storytellers. This is a FREE event hosted at Ave. 50 studios at their new location at 3714 N. Figueroa in Highland Park. Everyone is Welcome. To join us, you must RSVP at tamarindopodcast.com/live and please help us share this event.Tamarindo is a lighthearted show...
2025-04-0902 minTamarindoYou, Transformed with Wendy AmaraThis is a rough week for our beloved Los Angeles, the home of this podcast. Several of our Tamarindo past guests have lost homes and thousands have been directly affected. We are thinking about everyone whose lives have been disrupted by this massive disaster and about everyone who is stepping up to help. To help the most vulnerable, please donate to this fund: Cash Aid for Outdoor Workers Impacted by L.A. County fires. It is against this painful backdrop that we start this season of Tamarindo, reflecting on th...
2025-01-1544 minTamarindoTackling the Latina Wage GapThis episode of Tamarindo is a partnership with the National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC), an organization dedicated to making a cultural home for the diverse identities that shape the community. October 3rd marked Latina Equal Pay day, a day of action that calls attention to the Latina wage gap. Our friends at the NHCC invited Tamarindo to lead a conversation about how we can raise the pay for Latinas. We had a fantastic panel of Latina changemakers:Melanie Fontes Rainer who serves as the Director of the Office for C...
2024-10-1141 minTamarindoKarla Cornejo Villavicencio - Mini Episode of TamarindoKarla Cornejo Villavicencio is the author of the National Book Award finalist The Undocumented Americans. Her work, which focuses on race, culture, and immigration, has appeared in The New York Times, The New Yorker, Vogue, Elle, and NPR. Her 2024 novel Catalina was longlisted for the National Book Award for Fiction. She joins us for a mini interview about her latest book. Tamarindo is a lighthearted show hosted by Brenda Gonzalez and Delsy Sandoval talking about politics, culture, and self-development. We’re here to uplift our community through powerful conversations with changemakers, creatives, and healers. Joi...
2024-10-0923 minTamarindoBuilding a Just World with Activist Carmen PerezCarmen Perez is an American activist and Chicana feminist who has worked on issues of civil rights including mass incarceration, women's rights and gender equity, violence prevention, racial healing and community policing. She is the President and CEO of The Gathering for Justice, a nonprofit founded by Harry Belafonte which is dedicated to ending child incarceration and eliminating the racial disparities in the criminal justice system. Ana Sheila Victorino guest co-hosts this episode and speaks to Carmen about her vision for a just world.October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and it is Also...
2024-10-0255 minTamarindoRadio Cachimbona & Tamarindo Podcast at MituThis week on the pod, we team up with Yvette Borjas, the founder of Radio Cachimbona, and chat about immigration policy, what we think about the Harris campaign’s take on the issue, and what we’re reading. Radio Cachimbona is a podcast by one Salvi-Taurean Cachimbona growing, healing, and storytelling in Southern Arizona (and now Los Angeles). Our friends at mitú helped to produce this episode. Yvette Borjas is the daughter of Salvadoran asylum seekers who fled the civil war in the 1980's. As the first person in her family to graduate from colleg...
2024-09-1137 minTamarindoBurn Out, Healing, and PoliticsToday on Tamarindo, we catch up with our friend Ana Sheila Victorino, a workplace wellness entrepreneur and of course, no stranger to Tamarindo. She joins Brenda as co-host for the day and shares some of her recent experiences on her healing journey.We speak to Daisy Auger-Domínguez, a global leader, author, and workplace strategist and get her thoughts on the right’s attack of “Diversity Equity and Inclusion” and how to stay motivated when facing workplace burnout. Finally, we talk about Project 2025 with Juan Diego Ramirez, an independent journalis...
2024-08-2153 minTamarindoLas Cafeteras Live on TamarindoRecorded in front of a live audience, we speak with the band Las Cafeteras about their new album, a “A Night in Nepantla,” featuring a fusion of traditional Mexican folk and electronic dance beats.The album addresses themes of longing, love, and pressing community issues. Stick around after the conversation with a very special live performance. Catch the band on tour: https://lascafeteras.com/tour/Thank you to our event partner, The Pop-Hop, a mission-driven, multi-use community arts and education space. They sell new and used books and hundreds of items from local authors and a...
2024-07-1039 minTamarindoQueer Activism and Archival Stories: Lydia Otero's 'L.A. InterchangesIn this episode of Tamarindo, Lydia Otero discusses their latest book, "L.A. Interchanges: A Brown & Queer Archival Memoir," which draws on their experiences as a queer activist and blue-collar worker in Los Angeles. The episode explores how the intersections of Otero's Brown and queer identities influenced their activism, highlighting memorable moments with communities like Lesbians of Color and Gay and Lesbian Latinos Unidos, which significantly shaped their journey.Website: https://www.lydiaotero.com/Link mention on this episode:Analysis: How did Mexico elect a female president...
2024-06-1245 minTamarindoMusical Mujeres: Daymé Arocena & Girl UltraWelcome to a musical episode of Tamarindo where we speak to two Latinas making waves in the music scene: Daymé Arocena and Girl Ultra. We also speak about how we can practice self-care as we continue to grapple with the atrocities in Gaza. Listen with care. Afro-Cuban soul star Dayme Arocena joins Tamarindo to talk about her first album in 5 years, Alkemi, produced by Eduardo Cabra of Calle 13. Blending neo-soul singing, Afro-Caribbean beats and modern pop, Daymé Arocena’s music is a spiritually charged exploration of Afro-Latin grooves that seamlessly fuses tradition and innovation. Catch her on July 2...
2024-06-0544 minTamarindoDolores Huerta on TamarindoDolores Huerta is an activist, civil rights leader, feminist, and icon. She is the co-founder of the United Farm Workers Association, which later became the UFW, and she continues to inspire, organize, and energize people to vote and effect change in their communities. She is the Founder of The Dolores Huerta Foundation, which passionately advocates for social justice, focusing on empowering marginalized communities through grassroots organizing, civic engagement, and education initiatives. Learn about them here: doloreshuerta.orgDolores Huerta sits on the board of the Feminist Majority Foundation and as she mentions on the...
2024-04-1028 minTamarindoKatya Echazarreta's Historic Voyage to SpaceIn this episode of the Tamarindo Podcast, we speak with Katya Celeste Echazarreta González, a trailblazing Electrical Engineer, Science Communicator, and the first Mexican-born woman in space. Katya's groundbreaking experiences at NASA JPL, working on missions like Perseverance and Europa Clipper, shaped her trajectory and fueled her commitment to science and engineering communication. Katya discussed the lasting legacy of her spaceflight for Mexico, Latin America, and the global community, emphasizing the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in advancing STEM and space exploration. HOME | Kat EchazarretaArticles referenced on this episode:...
2024-04-0353 minTamarindoElection AnxietyThis week on Tamarindo, we introduce a new segment discussing news that caught our eye, plus we talk Presidential Election anxiety and consult political commentator Chuck Rocha to help us think about these feelings. Chuck Rocha the founder of Solidarity Strategies, one of the most successful minority-owned political consulting firms. Articles Referenced:
“Forgiveness is good for mental health, a new study shows” - Washington Post
“Women who do strength training live longer. How much is Enough?”-NPR
Tamarindo is a lighthearted show hosted by Brenda Gonzalez and Delsy Sandoval talking a...
2024-03-2042 minTamarindoLío Mehiel, Award-winning Actor, Artist, and FilmmakerOn this episode we talk to Lío Mehiel, a Puerto Rican and Greek actor, artist, and filmmaker who stars in the Netflix feature film, Mutt. The film tells the story of Feña, a trans man that has a wild day including running into an ex, dealing with estranged family, and the overall challenges of being a young person navigating life and transitions. Lío’s critically acclaimed performance in Mutt earned them the U.S. Dramatic Special Jury Award in Acting, making them the first trans actor to ever win the award. Most recen...
2024-03-0648 minTamarindoOscar Nominations, Community Celebrations, and CrimigrationDelsy and Brenda reflect on America Ferrera’s Oscar nomination, Guatemalan community celebrations, and concerning trends around Latina teen birth rates and abortion care access, and a whole bunch more on their minds this election year. (Article mentioned: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/latino/texas-latina-teen-birth-rate-rises-after-abortion-ban-rcna135511)Next, Tamarindo speaks to professor and immigration lawyer, César Cuauhtémoc García Hernández about his forthcoming book WELCOME THE WRETCHED: In Defense of the “Criminal Alien” where he makes a powerful case for separating immigration law from criminal law, and abolishing so-called “immigration crimes” treating migrants who have been accused or con...
2024-01-3151 minTamarindoAll About Transitions: From Red Carpet to FitnessWe’re embracing transitions at Tamarindo! On this episode, we welcome Delsy Sandoval as Tamarindo’s new co-host. Delsy and Brenda are the co-founders of Encuentro, the sold-out inaugural creative retreat to Puebla, Mexico. They’re building on their partnership by teaming up as Tamarindo’s co-hosts.Speaking of transitions, our guest is personal trainer and spin instructor Marcela Isaza who left behind a successful 20-year career as one of Hollywood’s top entertainment reporters to embark on new adventures in the health and wellness world. She tells us all about how she chose to make th...
2024-01-1748 minTamarindoTamarindo Looks Back at 2023Brenda and Ana Sheila reflect on 2023 and the years working as a duo and co-founders of Tamarindo LLC. Listen to the end for a special announcement. Tamarindo is a lighthearted show where hosts Brenda Gonzalez and Ana Sheila Victorino discuss politics, culture, and self-development. Join us as we delve into discussions on race, gender, politics, representation, and life! You can get in touch with us at www.tamarindopodcast.comBrenda and Ana Sheila are executive producers of Tamarindo podcast with production support by Karina Riveroll of Sonoro Media. Jeff R...
2023-12-0632 minTamarindoThe Power of Community Building with Julissa PradoThis episode is for all the curlies! We are joined by Julissa Prado, a cultural changemaker and the Founder/CEO of Rizos Curls, a clean hair care line that celebrates the beauty of curls, coils and waves everywhere through high quality products and educational content. In this conversation, we get the inspiring origin story of how Julissa went from doing friends' hair in school to a multimillion dollar company that now has products at Target, Ulta beauty, and Sally beauty Mexico. A story of family, learning to listen to yo...
2023-11-291h 04TamarindoRe-Play: Writing as Activism with Dr. Ana CastilloTamarindo is still on summer break and this week we are revisiting our conversation with Dr. Ana Castillo. But first, we want to invite you to: Encuentro: A retreat for podcasters & cultural creators.Join Brenda and retreat co-host, Delsy Sandoval in Puebla, Mexico February 15 - 19, 2024 for an unforgettable journey of empowerment, creativity, and cultural celebration. More than a retreat, this is an invitation to be part of a transformative experience intended to have a lasting impact on your life, work, and passions. We’re currently accepting interest forms, due Aug...
2023-08-2342 minTamarindoReplay: Author Erika L. Sánchez on TamarindoThis is a replay of our episode with author Erika Sanchez discussing her memoir Crying in the Bathroom. The book is now available on paperback. Erika Sanchez is a Mexican-American poet, novelist, and essayist. She is the author of the New York Times Best Seller “I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter,” currently being developed for film by America Ferrera.We’re on summer break, so this is the perfect time to catch up on all our episodes wherever you listen AND if you're in L.A and want to catc...
2023-07-0525 minTamarindoComedian Sasha Merci on Reconnection and RecalibrationOn this episode of Tamarindo, we are joined by Dominican comedian, actress, and writer Sasha Merci. You can catch her on Mitú podcast Three G’s in a Pod, in the movie Righteous Thieves, and if you’re in LA at a comedy venue near you. We talk about what it's like living somewhere where you don't have representation aka being Dominican in LA, building community, and the perils of social media. It's a conversation about recalibration, reconnection with self, and redefining what success and happiness look like for you when you truly start to lis...
2023-06-2844 min
TamarindoTamarindo is on Spring Break!Tamarindo is on Spring Break! We'll be back with fresh episodes at the end of April!
This is a great time to reach out if you’d like to connect with us about partnership opportunities, guest ideas, feedback, or segment ideas! We are open to it all! Reach out to us at contact@tamarindopodcast.com. In the meantime, catch up on all the episodes you missed last season!
Tamarindo’s mission is to use laughter and conversation to inform, inspire and positively impact our community. Learn more at tamarindopodcast.com
2023-03-2100 min
TamarindoJohanna Toruño and The Unapologetic Street SeriesOn this episode, we speak to Johanna Toruño, a Salvadoran born migrant artist & creator of The Unapologetic Street Series. Their work focuses on the importance of queer folks in the arts and storytelling through accessible art in public spaces. Something Tamarindo has in common with Johanna is how the 2016 election motivated them to build community and connect with others with similar lived experiences, especially people who are immigrants.
This is our first episode with Ana Sheila back in L.A., after living a couple of years abroad in her native Mexico. We start with a discussion on...
2023-03-0838 min
TamarindoPrisca Dorcas Mojica Rodríguez (Replay)Revisit our chat with Prisca Dorcas Mojica Rodríguez, the author of the powerful book “For Brown Girls With Sharp Edges and Tender Hearts. Even if you haven’t picked up her book yet (you should), you’ll gain some great insights about the writing and publishing process, and get to learn more about what fuels Prisca’s bold and unapologetic voice that’s inspired Latina rebels all across the country.
Prisca Dorcas Mojica Rodríguez is a storyteller, public theologist, and a feminist. The bulk of her work is around making accessible, through storytelling and curating content, the...
2023-03-0134 min
TamarindoSe Habla Non-EnglishTamarindo’s regular programming with Brenda and Ana Sheila is on a brief break but tune into this special Spanish language episode Ana Sheila recorded with Javier Basurto, the co-host and co-creator of Mexico City based podcast “Nadie Nos dijo”, a podcast about all the things 30-somethings wish someone had told them about adulting.
Recording in-studio in Mexico City, Ana Sheila and Javier talk about their connection as Mexicans while exploring their differences in experiences and perspectives growing up in the U.S versus Mexico on topics like gentrification, family, identity, and internalized racism.
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2023-02-2256 min
TamarindoDiet Culture is Rooted in White SupremacyOn this episode of Tamarindo, we talk about the white supramist roots of diet culture. Joining us is sociology professor and intuitive eating health coach, Dr. Hortenzia Jimenez who approaches anti-dieting from an anti-oppressive, social and racial lens. We also have Miriam Lara-Mejia the creator of Gorda Feminista, a community of over 350K, that focuses on making visible the discrimination, violence, and intolerance of fatphobia, in the Latinx community.Before that, Ana Sheila shares her experience freezing her eggs to help her have the option of becoming a parent.Tamarindo podcast is the Latinx show...
2023-02-1545 min
TamarindoIan Lara and Getting Serious with ComedyOn today’s episode we speak to Ian Lara, Dominican and Afro-Latino comedian from New York City. He recently released his first comedy special “Romantic Comedy” on HBO Max. He is also an alum of HBO Latino’s Entre Nos franchise, which spotlights the best LatinX standup talent.
You’ll hear about the role of mentors, community, family, service, and unwavering faith in building a career in comedy. You can catch Ian’s special on HBO Max and check out www.IanLaraLive.com for tour dates.
Episode Links:
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/latino/connectic...
2023-02-0846 min
TamarindoEn La Brega with Alana Cassanova-BurgessToday, we're talking to Alana Cassanova-Burgess, co-creator, host, and producer of La Brega, the critically acclaimed and pioneering dual-language podcast about Puerto Rico. She'll tell us all about Season 2 of the podcast La Brega: The Puerto Rican Experience in Eight Songs. From the lyrical boleristas of the 1930s, to the electric salseros of the ’70s, to the reggaetoneros of today who have taken music from the margins and made it a global sensation, this season takes listeners on an exciting, richly-reported, cross-genre adventure that captures the ceaseless creativity, emotional resonance, and yes, la brega that are hallmarks of Puerto Ric...
2023-02-0130 min
TamarindoAn Immigrant Inclusive EconomyOn this episode, we first talk about Tricia Hersey’s “Rest Is Resistance”, which explores what it would be like to live in a well-rested world. Find the book here: thenapministry.com. Next, we share our immigrant stories and how the immigrant experience shapes who we are and what we do.
We then speak to two leaders that are advocating for the economic inclusion of immigrants through innovative and culturally responsive services and policies. We speak to José Quiñonez, founding CEO of Mission Asset Fund based in San Francisco, an award-winning nonprofit with innovative nationwide models for integ...
2023-01-2538 min
TamarindoAnnie Gonzalez on Living FullyOn this episode of Tamarindo, we speak to Chicana actress, singer, dancer and East Los Angeles native Annie Gonzalez. She starred as Lydia in the much loved Netflix show Gentefied that we believe deserved way more seasons. With exciting projects in the works, she is set to appear in Eva Longoria directed film, Flamin Hot. She shares her path to Gentefied, and how her approach to life grounded in trust, discipline, and joy has allowed her to experience growing success. You can follow her on instagram here.
Is starting a podcast one of your goals for 2023? We...
2023-01-1845 min
TamarindoNew Year, Same me!On this first episode of 2023, we chat about what we’re carrying over into the new year from 2022, what we’re doing away with, and giving you some instant calma practices to get your new year started!
Next, we chat with our friends filmmaker Armando Ibañez and media critic Cristina Escobar about their favorite movies and shows of 2022. Cristina Escobar is the co-founder and editor-in-chief of LatinaMedia.Co, a digital publication uplifting Latina and gender non-conforming Latinx perspectives in media. A member of the Critics Choice Association and the Latino Entertainment Journalists Association, she's a Rotten-Tomatoes-approved criti...
2023-01-1137 min
TamarindoWe are on winter break!Hola amiguis! Tamarindo is officially on winter break, we will be back in January but we love hearing from you, so be sure to leave a review on Spotify and Apple Podcast and take our listener survey: https://contact675925.typeform.com/to/reCekfav?typeform-source=linktr.ee
Happy Holidays everyone!
About Tamarindo
Tamarindo podcast is the Latinx show where hosts discuss politics, pop culture, and how to balance it all con calma, hosted by Brenda Gonzalez and Ana Sheila Victorino. Join us as we delve into discussions on culture, politics, identity, representation, and life!
2022-12-0200 min
TamarindoMarcella ArguelloOn this episode we talk to Marcella Arguello, a stand up comedian, writer and actor whose comedy knows no bounds; she eagerly discusses any and every topic that tickles her. From her Latinx identity, her take on race and gender, and wild stories and situations she’s gotten herself in and out of, Marcella’s comedic voice is unmatched. This winter, Marcella has her debut half hour special dropping on HBO/Max.
Learn more about Marcella here: https://www.marcellacomedy.com/
Support The Humans Who Feed Us and learn about Blanca:https://justice4women.org/blanc...
2022-11-1646 min
TamarindoAccessing the Arts with Ocu-PasiónOn this episode we talk to Delsy Sandoval, a Guatemalan-American licensed therapist, counselor, visual artist, community-leader, and breakthrough podcast host of the Ocu-Pasión Podcast. We talk about why accessing the arts is beneficial to us all including for healing and building community.
About Delsy Sandoval
Originally from the 818, also known as the San Fernando Valley in Los Angeles - Delsy Sandoval has dedicated her career to Latin American people across the country through professional counseling and mental health programming all while simultaneously immersing herself into the art scene as a visual artist.
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2022-11-0941 min
TamarindoBeing Enough with Christopher RivasOn this episode of Tamarindo, we talk to Christopher Rivas, an actor, author, podcaster, who recently released his book first book Brown Enough, part memoir and part social commentary, which explores what it means to be Brown in America.
We talk about storytelling, feeling enough in light of our intersectional identities, and antiblackness and anti-indigenous sentiments in our communities. If you want to hear more from Chris, check out his new podcast also called “Brown Enough”.
Links referenced:
https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/a-better-way-to-worry/
About TamarindoTamarindo podcast is the Latinx show where hosts d...
2022-11-0247 min
TamarindoCarmen Rita Wong on Family SecretsOn this episode of Tamarindo, we speak to Carmen Rita Wong, the author of the recent memoir, “Why Didn’t You Tell Me?”. She is a former CNBC television host and the founder and CEO of Malecon Productions, LLC, where she develops female-focused media and entertainment.
Through our conversation that centers around her memoir, we talk about themes present in many of our family stories, from racism to cultural erasure and the role of family secrets. Carmen talks about how often our adult lives are spent healing, breaking cycles, and reconnecting with ourselves as a result of toxic f...
2022-10-2639 min
TamarindoRevisit Our Chat with Aida RodríguezOn this episode of Tamarindo we revisit our chat with comedian, writer, and actor Aida Rodriguez. We love Aida for many reasons, but her thoughts on colorism in the Latino community are particularly urgent to revisit given recent news in Los Angeles where Latino leaders were at the center of racist, backroom power brokering. This episode first aired in February. Stay tuned for new episodes coming your way soon!
Aida talks about the power of comedy in overcoming adversity while sharing her experience as an outspoken Afro-indigenous woman in a field that continues to be dominated by...
2022-10-191h 00
TamarindoA Celebration of InclusionThis episode was recorded in front of a live audience during “Tamarindo Live: A Celebration of Community” at The Pop-Hop in the Highland Park neighborhood of Los Angeles, where a beautiful community of Tamarindo listeners joined us. A special thanks to Producer Jeff for recording us.
About Our Guests
We start the night with an intimate and breathtaking performance by Irene Diaz, a singer-songwriter, who recently toured with Carla Morrison. She’s performed all over the U.S. captivating audiences with what NPR’s Felix Contreras calls “A sultry voice that's become more expressive with age and is...
2022-10-1240 min
TamarindoGOTV with TamarindoOn this episode we hope to energize our listeners ahead of the midterm elections with the help from our friends, Adri Perez, an organizer, educator and danzante based in Texas, and Jiyoung Park, one of the Defenders of Justice running for Superior Court Judge in LA county.
About Our Guests
Adri Perez is a transgender, queer, first-generation immigrant whose intersectional experience fuels their passion for strategy building across multiple areas of advocacy. A life-long El Pasoan, Adri is an educator, organizer, danzante, and UTEP graduate, with over 8 years of civic engagement, reproductive justice, L...
2022-10-0541 min
TamarindoLuciana Faulhaber on Filmmaking for Social ImpactLuciana Faulhaber joins Tamarindo to discuss homelessness, mental health, and how filmmaking can play a role in narrative change.
She is a first generation Latinx Immigrant, actor, director, and podcastor. Luciana has created projects that discuss immigration, racism and homelessness and is now developing a documentary based on the hit Broadway Show Oh Calcutta! addressing the issues of women's rights and sexual liberation, the civil rights movement and equality. Born in Brazil, she is a descendant of the indigenous tribe Tupi. The first of her family to attend Graduate School she dedicated her time to combining her s...
2022-09-2838 min
TamarindoBabes of Wellness In this episode of Tamarindo, we speak to the power of belief, authenticity, and fostering inclusive community with Kat Novoa, the founder of Babes of Wellness. With a passion for uplifting and holding space for women of color, she opened the first women and queer centered wellness gym in Compton, California in 2021.
We highlight the new powerful music video and documentary by Bad Bunny and independent journalist Bianca Graulau, “El Apagón - Aquí Vive Gente”. The visual speaks to the displacement of Puerto Ricans in Puerto Rico and modern colonization practices.
We also talk about the...
2022-09-2143 min
TamarindoRadically Inspired by Raizado FestWe’re kicking off #HispanicHeritageMonth or what we prefer to call #LatinxHeritageMonth by sharing some highlights from our time at Raizado Fest by the Latinx House. Rooted in The Latinx House’s commitment to celebrating and empowering the excellence of the Latinx community, the three-day Festival was a gathering with the most thought-provoking leaders, changemakers, cultural icons, and creators in the Latinx community. Raizado Fest was designed and created by The Latinx House co-founders, activist Mónica Ramírez and producer Olga Segura. Learn more about them here: https://www.thelatinxhouse.org/
About Our Guests
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2022-09-1441 min
TamarindoExploring a Career in TechExploring a Career in TechWe’ve partnered with Toyota to bring you this insightful conversation full of career tips and recommendations for folks interested in a career transition or in career growth. Hear from a diverse panel of speakers working in the digital and IT space at Toyota to learn more about why they love their job and how you can join their team. You can learn more about openings at Toyota here: https://www.toyota.com/usa/careers/ttr
About our Guests
Loreal Vasquez is Senior Manager, HR Peo...
2022-08-2432 min
TamarindoTamarindo Hot TakesThis is a bonus episode with Brenda and Ana Sheila reflecting on their Mexican heritage during this special recording in Mexico City.
We also discuss the L.A times article “Californians and other Americans are flooding Mexico City. Some locals want them to go home” and some of what may be behind the forces that push and pull USians from moving to Mexico. Read the article here: https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2022-07-27/americans-are-flooding-mexico-city-some-mexicans-want-them-to-go-home
Tamarindo podcast is the Latinx show where hosts discuss politics, pop culture, and how to balance it all co...
2022-08-0531 min
TamarindoErika L. Sánchez on TamarindoThis is a bonus episode from our live event with Erika L. Sánchez, the Mexican-American poet, novelist, and essayist. She is the author of the New York Times Best Seller “I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter,” currently being developed for film by America Ferrara. In this episode, she speaks to us about her new memoir “Crying in the Bathroom” which you can order right now at xolobooks.com using our offer code TAMARINDO at checkout.
https://www.xolobooks.com/product-page/crying-in-the-bathroom-a-memoirTamarindo podcast is the Latinx show where hosts discuss politics, pop culture, and how t...
2022-07-2725 min
TamarindoTamarindo is on Summer BreakTamarindo is on a short summer break! We’ll be back with new episodes.
Tamarindo podcast is the Latinx show where hosts discuss politics, pop culture, and how to balance it all con calma, hosted by Brenda Gonzalez and Ana Sheila Victorino. Join us as we delve into discussions on culture, politics, identity, representation, and life!
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2022-07-0603 min
TamarindoCareer Tips with Laura TejedaToday’s minisode episode is with Laura Tejeda, the host of LA TACO LIVE where she explores LA Culture, news, politics, lifestyle and FOOD! Laura joins Brenda to talk about East LA, the food scene and answering listener career questions.
We want to take a moment to address the overturn of Roe versus Wade. This decision stripped away the legal right to have a safe and legal abortion. Restricting access to comprehensive reproductive care, including abortion, threatens the health and independence of all PEOPLE. This decision could also lead to the loss of other rights. To learn mor...
2022-06-2942 min
TamarindoThe Power of Personal StoriesOn this episode we reflect on the power of personal stories. We talk to reporter Adolfo Guzman-Lopez and writer Rafael Agustín, about their recent projects that are both examples of why our narrative and voices matter.
Adolfo Guzman-Lopez is the host of “ Imperfect Paradise: The Forgotten Revolutionary” where he explores the mysterious and untimely death of Oscar Gomez, a star of the 1990s Chicano student movement. Adolfo is a correspondent for LAist where he’s covered what makes L.A. L.A. — transportation, K-12 education, municipal politics and art, and has profiled LA’s most creative visual and per...
2022-06-2257 min
TamarindoMinisode: Brenda and Ana Sheila Catch up!This is a short episode with Brenda and Ana Sheila catching up. We’ll be back with a full episode next week!Are you an LGBTQ+ woman? We want to encourage you to please take the National Women’s Community Survey. It's the first national survey of its kind, designed to capture the experiences of LGBTQ+ women, especially Latinx, Black, Indigenous people, and folx of color. Visit www.lgbtqwomensurvey.org and get started today
Register for our event with Erika Sanchez on July 21: https://www.tamarindopodcast.com/events
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2022-06-1527 min
TamarindoMoney Myths and Tips with Money Coach Traveler CharlyIn this episode we address possibly our most toxic relationship: the one we have with money. Nonbinary, Latinx money coach, Charly Stover, joins to unpack whats behind this toxicity and how we can transform our relationship with money and wealth.
In honor of pride month, Charly and Ana Sheila also take some time for some fun Q&A.
We acknowledge that this is a special pride season after two years of pandemic life and given the increased rhetoric and legislation against our trans and queer community. We hope you all keep community close in this v...
2022-06-0857 min
TamarindoA Latinx Lens to Media & CultureOn this crossover episode the hosts of Latinx Lens join Tamarindo to talk about media representation, the SNL “Peek-A-Pico” skit, and how we found our voice as Latina-led podcasts.
We start the conversation with an acknowledgement of the tragedy in Uvalde, Texas and we send our deepest condolences to the families facing the unimaginable pain of losing a loved one to this country’s mass shooting problem.
Are you an LGBTQ+ woman? We want to encourage you to please take the National Women’s Community Survey. It's the first national survey of its kind, designed to capture...
2022-06-0148 min
TamarindoVico OrtizLatine/x, non-binary actor/activist, Vico Ortiz, continues to break barriers in a new lead role opposite Academy Award winner Taika Waititi, Rhys Darby, Fred Armisen, Leslie Jones, Rory Kinnear and Samson Kayo among many others. Vico talks to us about the need for more non-binary characters in media and why it matters.
Vico wants young queers and people around the globe to see characters on screen that are relatable no matter their background, their sexual orientation or gender identity. Their passion is to educate society on gender, inclusive language, and join the stream of voices within t...
2022-05-1853 min
TamarindoCurly Velasquez and Maya Murillo on TamarindoThis week on Tamarindo, Curly Velasquez and Maya Murillo from The Super Secret Bestie Club join the show for this special crossover episode. You’ll get to hear us talk about friendship, who we were in middle school, and learn more about The Super Secret Bestie club, another great podcast from Sonoro Media.
We also announce a special perk for Tamarindo Podcast listeners. We know you all love to read and that you are mindful about where you spend your dollars. So if you want to support a Latina-owned, independent, online book store dedicated to intersectional and an...
2022-04-2042 min
TamarindoAida Rodriguez on Identity, Family, and ComedyOn this episode of Tamarindo we speak to comedian, writer, and actor Aida Rodriguez. With her own HBO MAX comedy special and upcoming TV series, Aida is taking the comedy world by storm and we love to see it!
Aida talks about the power of comedy in overcoming adversity while sharing her experience as an outspoken Afro-indigenous woman in a field that continues to be dominated by men.
We get into the importance of staying grounded in our purpose and in connection with community as well as the need for nuance, openness, and gce in ma...
2022-02-021h 03
TamarindoOvercoming Shame & Embracing VulnerabilityShame is the voice in our ear that tells us we’re not enough, that asks us who we think we are when we have the courage to try to do or be. On this episode of Tamarindo, we are joined by guest Angelica Maria, a Chicana poet & singer. She is an advocate of divine femme power, an internationally touring artist & mami of the poetry book “They Call Me”.Together we unpack shame; we ground in what shame is, why we experience it, and how we can stop giving it so much power while embracing the power of vulnerability.
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2021-12-0138 min
TamarindoTelling Our Stories with Linda Yvette ChávezOn this episode of Tamarindo, we interview Linda Yvette Chavez, the co-creator and executive producer of Netflix’s hit series GENTEFIED. We have a beautiful conversation about her journey from first gen hija of Mexican immigrants to her show Gentefied and how she’s learned to fall in love with herself along the way. Season two of Gentefied is out on November 10th on Netflix.
Before our chat with Linda, we catch up on the shows we’ve been watching including Insecure. Brenda mentions this article: https://luzcollective.com/latina-love-for-insecure/
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2021-11-0350 min
TamarindoCareer Questions & More with TamarindoOn this episode of Tamarindo, get to know more about your hosts, Brenda and Ana Sheila as they tackle a fun question game, answer listener questions about career advice and tips, and surprise each other with unplanned questions.
As mentioned on the pod, catch Ana Sheila on this episode of Talk to Mami and Papi About Anything: https://www.talktomamipapi.com/episodes/episode-77
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Have you been trying to develop your exercise habit? Accountability and community are two great ways to do it. Our very own NASM certified personal tr...
2021-10-2745 min
TamarindoLatinx-led Ocean Conservation with AzulOn this episode, we reflect on the end of Hispanic Heritage Month, talk about La Jenny 69, and then learn about the Latinx environmental justice organization, Azul, and their work around protecting the ocean. We speak to Marce Gutiérrez-Graudinš, the founder and Executive Director of Azul, a grassroots organization that works with Latinxs throughout the Americas to protect the ocean and coasts. Azul is the first U.S. organization devoted to elevating Latinx voices in marine conservation. Check them out and join their team at Azul.org and pick up a copy of their album here: https://azulrec...
2021-10-2050 min
TamarindoDiscovering Your Energy ChupacabrasTamarindo is taking a week off to recharge our pilas. So we invite you to revisit this episode to help you uncover your energy chupacabras and ways to reduce stress.
This first aired fall 2019, so you’ll hear us talk about the Democratic debates...ah...remember when the only pandemic we had to worry about was Tr*mp?
We learn why stress is not ALL bad but why it’s also more harmful than we think. We recognize that many of the stressors BIPOC folks face, like financial stress or discrimination, are not ones we can eas...
2021-10-1329 min
TamarindoHow to Build Habits That Help You ThriveYou’ve set some big goals or intentions but you can’t seem to get things done. On this episode of Tamarindo, we talk about how to build and sustain better habits that support you whether you want to move your body, eat more vegetables, or start a business/side hustle. We reference our own learnings as 30 somethings, Ana Sheila’s experience as life coach, and the book Atomic Habits by James Clear.
We also check-in with Denise Collazo, a social justice leader with Faith in Action, about her book “Thriving in the Fight: A Survival Manual for Latinas...
2021-09-2935 min
TamarindoLatinx Representation with NielsenHow is the Latinx community consuming media? What progress have we made in Latinx representation? We teamed up with Nielsen to delve into these questions on this episode of Tamarindo.
We partnered with Nielsen, a research company that fuels the media industry with the most accurate understanding of what people listen to and watch. We speak to Stacie M. de Armas, an inclusion & identity researcher, consumer behaviorist, and subject matter expert on diverse communities, about Latinx representation in media. Stacie is Senior Vice President with Inclusive Insights & Initiatives and a Leader within Nielsen's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion p...
2021-09-0842 min
TamarindoWriting as Activism with Dr. Ana CastilloWriting when no one is telling our stories is a form of activism and bearing witness to our experiences. On this episode of Tamarindo, we talk to icon and writer, Dr. Ana Castillo, about why she writes, the evolution of her identity, and her latest book of poems, “My Book of the Dead” which is now available.
We also discuss what we hope for the future of our community, while we also pay homage to Latinx writers we lost this last year including Rudy Anaya who wrote the celebrated “Bless Me, Ultima” and Miguel Algarín, co-founder of the Nuy...
2021-09-0141 min
TamarindoReclaiming our Healing with the Women of Color Sister CollectiveMost of our community has experienced grief and pain throughout the last year and a half. On this episode of Tamarindo we talk about the process of healing with Alex Purple Liera, an educator, activist, community organizer, and the founder of the Women of Color (WOC) Sister Collective.
Alex shares some reflection questions to get you opening up and a powerful healing meditation. The WOC Sister Collective has a Death and Grief workshop coming up on August 21st and an inner child workshop on August 28th that you can also sign up for here. We ta...
2021-08-1847 min
TamarindoTamarindo is on BreakTamarindo is on a short summer break! We’ll be back with new episodes starting August 11.
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Tamarindo podcast is the Latinx show where hosts discuss politics, pop cu...
2021-07-1404 min
TamarindoConscious Capitalism?On this episode of Tamarindo, we explore U.S capitalism, the hustle culture, and how we can be more mindful consumers, entrepreneurs and citizens working within a system that was originally built off the exploitation of people of color.
To help us think through some of these concepts, we are joined by Joshua Alvarez for this conversation to help us learn and consider new ways of being. Joshua is an advocate and conscious business coach focusing on the intersection of healing, justice, and collective liberation with decolonizing practices. You can learn more about his work at http://j...
2021-04-0743 min
TamarindoBuscabulla and the Power of Your VoiceWe speak with Raquel Berrios of the Puerto Rico-based indie duo Buscabulla, which she leads with her husband Luis Alfredo del Valle. Buscabulla’s music features dreamy, futuristic synth-pop sounds that have us longing for a tropical beach or a pool-side cabana.
While the band was originally formed in Brooklyn, Raquel and Luis moved home to Puerto Rico after Hurricane María, to help rebuild their community, raise their daughter, and record their first album. Raquel explains, “'Our album 'Regresa' is about self-acceptance of oneself with all our imperfections, and the acceptance of being back in Puerto Rico...
2021-03-2442 min
TamarindoBilingual is Beautiful: How to Encourage Bilingual Learning with CanticosOn this episode of Tamarindo, we are joined by Susie Jaramillo, President & Chief Creative Officer of Canticos. Canticos is a bilingual early childhood brand that through books, a show on Nick Jr. and an award winning educational app uses a storyteaching approach to deliver personalized bilingual learning experiences to the little ones in our lives.
Susie offers inspiring nuggets of wisdom for aspiring entrepreneurs as she shares how Canticos was born from observing her young bicultural children and listening to the growing whispers of her heart.
We also get into the incredible power of learning two...
2021-03-1037 min
TamarindoReproductive Justice for AllOn this episode of Tamarindo, Brenda and Ana Sheila catch up on their first in-person recording in a while, starting off with what’s getting their matracas and basuras.
Next, we check in with the National Latina Institute for Reproductive Justice by speaking to their new executive director, Guadalupe “Lupe” M. Rodríguez. She tells us about the important work of movement building and how Latina Institute is fighting to improve health care access, including reproductive care.
Lupe is a scientist with an activist heart dedicated to supporting communities to unleash their power to achiev...
2021-02-2439 min
TamarindoHow to Liberate from Diet Culture with Virgie TovarBody size is nobody’s business. On this episode of Tamarindo, we have a powerful conversation with guest Virgie Tovar, one of the nation's leading experts and lecturers on weight-based discrimination and body image. We discuss how diet culture and fat phobia permeate so much of our lives in often subconscious ways that can be damaging to our wellbeing. Virgie shows us how we can reflect on how we can start liberating from diet culture and stepping into radical self love.For our Calma, we encourage listeners to take notice of the times we think about food or bo...
2021-02-1045 min
TamarindoFirst Generation? Not Quite. All about that “ni de aquí, ni de allá" life!First Generation? Not Quite. All about that “ni de aquí, ni de allá" life! First generation is often used in reference to the first generation born in the United States. As two immigrants from Mexico that arrived in the country as small children, most of our life has been on this side of the border, yet we aren’t technically “first gen.” What’s life like when you’re an immigrant but the majority of your life is shaped by a different country than where you were born? In this episode, we talk all about it. We share our own immigrant jo...
2021-01-2747 min
TamarindoCoronavirus Season 4 Won’t Stop Us from Setting GoalsThe ongoing coronavirus pandemic has pushed many of us to reflect on what’s most important. It’s no surprise that in 2020 many of us have had to reset personal goals and adjust to a world with many uncertainties. As we close out the last episode of this season of Tamarindo and start to think of a new post-Trump era, we know many of you are doing introspective work right along with us. This is why we wanted to talk to you about how a leadership or life coach might be helpful in pushing you to achieve your goals. Ana Sh...
2020-11-1838 min
TamarindoArtist and Activist Paola Mendoza on How We Can All be Freedom FightersOn this episode of Tamarindo, Brenda and Ana Sheila catch up on the Presidential Debate, Trump’s virus diagnosis, and discuss words they are retiring.
Next, Ana Sheila chats with film director, activist, and author Paola Mendoza, about her new book Sanctuary, co-authored with Abby Sher. Sanctuary tells the story of a young girl in a near dystopian future who is forced to flee to a xenophobic government to find sanctuary. Drawing parallels to our current political climate, the book is harrowing, but also hopeful in showing that we all have the power to effect change. As...
2020-10-0727 min
TamarindoYour Better Vote (Read to the tune of RuPaul's You Better Work)On this episode of Tamarindo, Brenda and Ana Sheila discuss the 2020 Election. From the Supreme Court to course-correcting on immigration, there are so many reasons to vote in November and not only against Trump. We discuss the policy priorities that some of our listeners shared with us and talk about what is at stake with this election. We each share why we are voting, some small ways we can all get involved, and we make promises to step up our advocacy because we know that no one can afford four more years of the same. As a palette cleanser for...
2020-09-0934 min