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On 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/ YOU CAN STILL JOIN BRENDA'S WORKOUT CHALLENGE:  Even though we started November 1, you can still sign-up and join as there are still many opportunities to get moving. All the details are here:https://www.tamarindopodcast.com/shop/workout-challenge 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, p

On 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 Join our 5 week workout challenge!  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 trainer Brenda will be leading this 5 week workout challenge kicking off on November 1st.  Sign up https://www.tamarindopodcast.com/shop/workout-challenge Be a part of Lanzate! The 10 week coaching accelerator for BIPOC folks.  Have you been trying to launch, grow an idea, or make meaningful changes in your life for a long time? Ana Sheila is co-leading the next program launching in November. Final applications are due November 1st. Applications take

On 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://azulrecords.bandcamp.com/album/en-el-mar   This episode is sponsored by ShopOfficely.com, the Latina-led small business bringing you the cutest women-sourced office supplies. Listeners of Tamarindo get 15% off of checkout using the code TAMARINDO (all caps). Follow them on instagram now: @Shop_Officely   Tamarindo podcast is the Latinx show where hosts discuss politics, pop culture, and how to balance it all con calma, hosted by Br

Tamarindo 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 easily change without policy changes. That said, there are a few things we can do to start changing our relationship with stress like changing our mindset and discovering our #energychupacabras and what to do about them. We include a technique used by the stress management company @Baskandbeing You can learn more about them here https://baskandbeing.com/ Looking for Your Next Career Challenge? Thank you to Azul.org for supporting this episode. Azul is Latinx-led, and Latinx-serving organizati

Today's episode is done in partnership with Adidas Los Angeles in honor of Latinx Heritage month. We talk about the terms "Latino," "Latinx," and "Hispanic," and the history behind Hispanic Heritage Month, or what we like to call, Latinx Heritage Month. We share how we celebrate this time of year and own reflections on identity. We also give some shoutouts to community leaders in Los Angeles, featured by Adidas LA. Meet them here: @AdidasLA References:  Cristina Mora: https://sociology.berkeley.edu/faculty/g-cristina-mora Article: Latinos or Hispanic? A Debate About Identity: https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/politics/2003/08/25/latinos-or-hispanics-a-debate-about-identity/7a0b9e31-64db-41ff-a6fc-cd781c5732bd/ UnidosUS.org PewResearch.org 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 l

You’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 on the Front Lines of Change,” for her tips on how women can thrive at work and at home. Learn more about Denise and pick up her book at denisecollazo.com 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!  Brenda and  Ana Sheila are executive producer

On this episode we talk curly hair maintenance and manifest a win for Newsom on the California recall (Ana Sheila and Brenda recorded on election day). We talk to Dani Fernandez, an LA based writer and actress that we adore. She wrote in the best-selling book The Good Immigrant USA and has hosted for E! News, Nerdist, CW, and Disney. She can be seen in animated form, playing herself, in Disney’s Ralph Breaks the Internet. Learn how Dani is making  the nerd space more welcoming for people of color, and how she delights us with her bold tweets centered on mental health and representation.  More about our guest: Dani Fernandez recently appeared in multiple episodes of Syfy's “The Great Debate" and wrote on the upcoming CW show "The Girls on the Bus”, The Netflix show "Incarnate", as well as the HBO Max show “MORE”. She also sold a half-hour comedy pilot based on her life, "1% Happy" to HBO Max. In January she hosted the first annual Critics Choice Super Awards on the CW. Follow Dani Fernandez: @msdanifernand

We talk to two women that are using their voice to ensure that the lived experiences of people of color in our community are seen and valued through storytelling and policymaking. Specifically, we talk about police brutality and the violence that Latinx folks experience as a direct result of white supremacy and the need to humanize experiences with thoughtful reporting.  We have Eunisses Hernandez, a policy advocate for communities most devastated by criminalization, the war on drugs, and mass incarceration. She is the Director & Co-Founder of LA Defensa, in LA.  We also speak to Nicole Chavez, from CNN’s Race and Equality team. Nicole reports about how race relations and inequality impact the lives of people of color. She reported extensively about the aftermath of the 2019 Walmart shooting in El Paso, Texas -- the deadliest attack on Latinos in modern history. We reference this LA Times article as we talk about “Real Women Have Curves”: https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2021-09-12/patricia-

How 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 practice.   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!  Brenda and  Ana Sheila are executive producers of Tamarindo podcast with support from Sonoro Media.

Writing 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 Nuyorican Poets Café.  Dr.Ana Castillo is a celebrated author of poetry, fiction, nonfiction, and drama. Among her award-winning books are ”So Far from God,” “The Mixquiahuala Letters,” and “Massacre of the Dreamers: Essays on Xicanisma.” Born and raised in Chicago, Castillo now resides in southern New Mexico. Stick around for a fun game called “Have you ever…” that y’all can join in on! Tamarindo podcast is the Latinx show where hosts discuss politics, pop culture, and how

Boundaries has become a popular buzzword recently for good reason. Today we want to go deeper into why boundaries are important, how to set them, hold them and deal with the aftermath of setting them.  We reference these resources: https://psychcentral.com/lib/learning-to-say-no https://www.bustle.com/p/how-to-set-boundaries-with-your-family-according-to-a-life-coach-16980926 https://hiplatina.com/setting-boundaries-latinx-household/ 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!  Brenda and  Ana Sheila are executive producers of Tamarindo podcast with support from Sonoro Media. Producer Jeff provides original music. If you want to support our work, please rate and review our show here. You can get in touch with us at www.tamarindopodcast.com   Follow Tamarindo on twitter @tamarindocast

Most 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 talk about why California voters should Vote No On the California Recall. Drop your ballot in the mail as soon as you can and Vote No. More info here: https://stoptherepublicanrecall.com/ 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!  Brenda and Ana Sheila a

Are you feeling stuck or is your to-do list growing? We start this episode with some strategies to tackle those things you keep putting off.  You can find a great recap on this post from our instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CSR_hkyFfqD/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link A great resource that explains the matrix that Ana Sheila described can be found here: https://todoist.com/productivity-methods/eisenhower-matrix Next, we revisit our conversation with journalist Alicia Menendez discussing her book, “The Likeability Trap: How to Break Free and Succeed as You Are.” Alicia Menendez is an MSNBC anchor, she’s a contributing editor at Bustle, and the host of the Latina to Latina podcast. Alicia spoke to us earlier during an event we hosted to mark Women’s History Month and to explore some of the barriers that women continue to face like racial and gender bias, and in many cases, homophobia. Our event with Alicia is an example of the conversations we host completely free.If you want to support our work, please co

Tamarindo is on a short summer break! We’ll be back with new episodes starting August 11.    Contribute to Tamarindo: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/tamarindopodcast1   Now is an excellent time to get in touch with us about partnership opportunities and ad rates. We have a deeply engaged social media audience (5% engagement rate on Instagram and Twitter) and are connected with Latinx and BIPOC listeners who care about social change. Get in touch: https://www.tamarindopodcast.com/hire-us   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!    Producer Jeff provides original and Sonoro Podcasts edits the show. If you want to support our work, please rate and review our show here.   Follow Tamarindo on twitter @tamarindocast or on Instagram @Tamarindopodcast   Follow Brenda on twitter at @B

We explore how friendships are important for our overall well-being by discussing how our relationships with friends have evolved since the pandemic. We also talk about how to approach friendship breakups. We are  joined by guest co-host José Richard Aviles, a multimedia artist, Urban Planner, and Social Worker based out of Los Angeles. As a former organizer, and a current artist, Aviles is interested in the intersections between space and justice, laughter and resistance, and the magic of the stage. Currently, Aviles is promoting their first published collection of poems, Semilla and developing a new poetry EP, "La Carta Que Nunca Envie" , an homage to Juan Gabriel and the countless lovers that are hidden in the lyrics. "Lo que se ve no se pregunta" - Juan Gabriel. We reference this LA times article: ‘In the Heights’ is the rare Latino blockbuster. Three Times writers on what that means https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2021-06-11/latino-gap-in-the-heights-latinos-lin-manuel-miranda Tamarin

In this episode, we talk about how centering ourselves can get in the way of community building. We speak to Adi Mendiola Barreto (he/they), a 2nd generation Mexican and Puerto Rican, trans and non-binary, speaker, advisor, consultant, and strategist, about the work they are leading to challenge and shape people’s perspectives on LGBTQ+ issues. Adi shows us why self-divestment work is important, and challenges us to do deep introspective work as we step into allyship so we can all show up better for one another. Keep up with Adi on their website: https://www.adibarreto.com/ 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!  Producer Jeff provides original music and sound engineering. Michelle Andrade edits the show. If you want to support our work, please rate and review our show here. Help us k

On this episode, we give you some insights on how to do more of what you love by sharing a bit of our own personal journeys to creating the lives we want, including spending more time in Mexico! We recorded this episode in Mexico City with special guest co-host Jose Richard Aviles aka soynalgona.  Jose Richard Aviles is a multimedia artist, Urban Planner, and Social Worker based out of Los Angeles. As a former organizer, and a current artist, Aviles is interested in the intersections between space and justice, laughter and resistance, and the magic of the stage. Currently, Aviles is promoting their first published collection of poems, Semilla and developing a new poetry EP, "La Carta Que Nunca Envie" , an homage to Juan Gabriel and the countless lovers that are hidden in the lyrics. "Lo que se ve no se pregunta" - Juan Gabriel. This episode also includes the story behind La Cafetera's new song, La Sirena. In honor of Pride Month and Immigrant Heritage Month, Poder Latinx has teamed up with Human Rights Camp

Environmental racism is real. On this episode of Tamarindo, we talk to environmental justice lawyer Claire Woods about how Black and Brown communities face the brunt of many environmental justice issues, the connection to racism, and what we can do to help. During the episode she mentions a few organizations we can follow to get more informed and involved with environmental justice issues including East Yard Communities for Environmental Justice, and Center for Community Action and Environmental Justice. Claire Woods is the Senior Attorney and Director of Environmental Justice Policies and Programs at Greenfield environmental. Previously, as a senior attorney at the Natural Resources Defense Council, Claire led litigation and advocacy efforts to secure safe drinking water, curb air emissions, protect species, and maintain critical environmental protections for communities. Claire started her environmental justice work over ten years ago in the U.S. Department of Justice where she represented the United State

This week on Tamarindo, we are re-visiting a very special episode where Ana Sheila shared her coming out story and tells us a bit about her relationship to her queer identity. This episode first aired in 2019, but it’s one of our favorites.  Don’t forget to join us for True Stories En Vivo, June 10 at 5pm PT. It’s going to be a beautiful night of storytelling from our gente.  Register for free here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/true-stories-en-vivo-tickets-152724329581 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!  Producer Jeff provides original music and sound engineering. Michelle Andrade edits the show.  Follow Tamarindo on twitter @tamarindocast or on Instagram @Tamarindopodcast Follow Brenda on twitter at @BrendaRicards Follow AnaSheila on instagram @la_anasheila and twitter@Shelli12

The latest Tamarindo episode is about learning how to embrace our inner señora. We explore how aging and ageism is reflected in society, unpack the harmful messages especially women receive around getting older, and share ways we can all work on our relationship with aging whether we’re 25, 35, or over 50. Healing our communities is an intergenerational job y’all!  We reference a report from AARP on Latinx attitudes on aging you can read more about here, some data on retirement trends among Latinos here and a report on age related workplace discrimination that you can read about here. Don’t forget to join us for True Stories En Vivo, June 10 at 5pm PT. It’s going to be a beautiful night of storytelling from our gente.  Register for free here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/true-stories-en-vivo-tickets-152724329581 This episode is sponsored by Planned Parenthood and Xolo Books.  Tamarindo podcast is the Latinx show where hosts discuss politics, pop culture, and how to balance it all con calma, hosted by Bren