Tamarindo

On this episode, Ana Shiela and Brenda unpack how unconscious bias comes into play to limit opportunities for women. We spoke to The Unconscious Bias Project, a nonprofit that brings creative, accessible, evidence-based solutions for unintentional bias to academic, technological, and governmental organizations and beyond. UBP sustains a welcoming home for inquisitive and creative minds and encourage a growth mindset, working by the motto, “0% Guilt, 100% Empowerment.”’ 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! Find us at https://www.tamarindopodcast.com/. 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.   Follow Tamarindo on twitter @tamarindocast or on Instagram @Tamarindopod

On this episode, we sit with the author of More Than Ready: Be Strong and Be You and Other Lessons for Women of Color on the Rise, Cecilia Muñoz. Drawing from her experience as the first #Latinx to serve as the White House Domestic Policy Council (under President #Obama) and decades fighting for the rights of #immigrants while at #UnidosUS, Cecilia talks to us about her four strategies to combat #selfdoubt, the importance of #empowering your team, and the everyday #heros around us.  Cecilia now serves as vice president for public interest technology and local initiatives at New America and is a recipient of the MacArthur Genius Award. Learn more about Cecilia at www.ceciliamunoz.com and order your copy of More Than Ready at here. 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! Find us at https://w

On this episode of Tamarindo, we connect with Carlos Santos, the actor and comedian who plays Chris Morales, one of three cousins that are the central characters of the hit #Latinx #Netlix show #Gentefied. Whether you’ve seen the show or not, we know that many Latinos in the US identify with the experience of not being Mexican (or insert country of origin) enough, something that Carlos’s character Chris wrestles with in hilarious ways. Learn how Carlos brings his comedy chops to shape his Chris, aka, #guero,  making him one of the most memorable characters on the show.  Then, as a #calma segment, Ana Sheila shares some ways we can check-in with ourselves to better identify the activities that bring us #peace and those that can produce #anxiety so that we can do more of what we love and less of what we don’t need.   We also have an important message from UnidosUS. We know that even in the best of times, making healthy decisions can be tough and the coronavirus and economic crises hitting our country isn’t goin

 #PresentOverPerfect is just one of the many nuggets we took away from our conversation with Eliana Murillo, the founder of #Latinaswhobrunch, a community of badass Latinas. Many of us have grown up afraid to be truly seen or can be paralyzed from even starting to do the work we love because of fear and insecurities. On our latest episode in #thetimeofcorona, we sit down with Eliana to discuss #mindset and #self-development tools and approaches she uses to overcome insecurities, fear, and shame in order to show up most authentically and step into the work she’s called to do for others.  In addition to Latinas who brunch, Eliana is the co-founder of her family's organic Tequila Alquimia company, an award-winning USDA certified 100% organic and eco-friendly product that contributes 15% of every harvest to support nonprofit causes. While working at Google, Eliana founded the multicultural marketing team, She graduated from Harvard College and was included in the Forbes 30 Under 30 List in 2017. She's originally

Team Tamarindo is adjusting to the #physicaldistancing with a remote episode reflecting on what this moment means to Brenda and Ana Sheila and how they are coping with #covid. We share some of the creatives that are helping us find lightness during these dark times, as well as some great resources for information, and causes to support. We also take some time to celebrate our one year #anniversary and four years of #TamarindoPodcast.  For some fun creatives we’re enjoying, check out these accounts on instagram: @Latinaswhobrunch  @theharrylopez  @thecesarcamacho @marcellacomedy  For resources for immigrant communities, check out United We Dream and specifically how #undocumented folks can access health care.  We also find the information by the Center for Disease Control (CDC) to be useful. For news, we've been liking the coverage of the LA Times and Tamarindo favorite, LA Taco.  Here is a template you can use if you would like to request a rent freeze.  For a worthy cause providing direct cash relief for #st

As distraction to the world-wide pandemic we are living through, we are releasing an episode that was created several weeks ago  before any of us knew how the coronavirus would impact our daily lives.  We take this opportunity to send you love, light, and courage during these hard times. This episode of Tamarindo is a collaboration with Project Enye. This is a compilation of many #Latinx #podcasters reacting to the #AmericanDirt debacle. American Dirt is the novel released earlier this year that was widely criticized for it's racist portrayal of #Mexicans. Thanks to Mexican-American writer  Myriam Gurba, the controversy behind American Dirt exposed how the publishing industry systematically silences voices from the #Latinx community.  Take a listen and let us know what you think!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, identi

On this episode of Tamarindo, we talk about the #demprimaries and reflect on what it means to have  Senator #Warren drop out of the race. Next, we interview Moises Zamora, the writer and executive producer of the upcoming #Selena series on #Netflix. Moises is Mexican-American, award-winning writer and filmmaker. He won the Binational Literary Prize for Young Novel Border of Words in Mexico for his Spanish-language novel. We do promote an upcoming event, however, we are monitoring the #coronavirus news and we will keep you posted if the plans for the event change. Stay safe friends y lavate las manos! Special thanks to our episode sponsor Fuchila Fresheners bringing you the extra #Latinx air fresheners including conchas, Frida and hot cheetos.  Use TAMARINDO20 for a special discount at checkout.  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,

On this episode of Tamarindo Podcast, Ana Sheila and Brenda break down some of the most common #mindtraps or what we call mind “trampas”. We discuss the negative thought patterns that hold us back and what we can do when we catch ourselves in these spirals to release our inner #Cabrona (or Cabronx). We are putting  #genderedterms in the #basura and share the plans we have in the works for a #storytelling workshop with our friends at  #Latinaswhobrunch and the theatre company #Teatroluna. Stay tuned for more details!  Special thanks to our episode sponsor Fuchila Fresheners bringing you the extra #Latinx air fresheners including conchas, Frida and hot cheetos.  Use TAMARINDO20 for a special discount at checkout.  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! Find us at https://www.tamarindopodcas

On this episode of Tamarindo Podcast, Ana Sheila and Brenda discuss what they are considering when it comes to #parenting. Ultimately, team tamarindo agrees it is a deeply personal decision, but we are opening up this dialogue to you all as we know you've come to love our genuine conversations even when they might be controversial. One thing is for sure, having children is expensive! We talk about some of the #financialtips to consider when you're about to take on that 250K+ expense. Before that, hear us rant about the  #cachetadas that the #Latinx community is starting 2020 with thanks to #basura such as #AmericanDirt and #TacoWood. Ana Sheila throws #wokeness in the basura and we cover some #Disney pluses and minuses as it relates to #diversity. Here are some of the resources that informed our charla!  The financial journey of modern parentinghttps://mlaem.fs.ml.com/content/dam/ML/Registration/ml_parentstudybrochure.pdfThe cost of raising children today https://www.businessinsider.com/cost-of-raising-a-chil

Tamarindo podcast is back! As the #LA mourns the loss of a basketball icon, #Kobe, Ana Sheila and Brenda reflect on mourning and ways to heal. Listeners will learn the very personal reason why #TamarindoPodcast was on hiatus and kicks off this season despite some obstacles like a surprise bout with the flu!  Plus, we talk about the #AmericanDirt debacle and how #GinaRodriguez needs to fire her publicist. You’ll also hear a bit about our sold out #IntentionSetting event we hosted to ring in the #NewYear. We are so happy to be back in your ears and catch us every two weeks this season!This episode was produced by Michelle Andrade.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! Find us at https://www.tamarindopodcast.com/. If you want to support our work, please rate and review our show here.   Follo

We are dropping this gem in your feed during our holiday break because we could not wait to share our fabulous conversation with Tanya Saracho! Tanya is a playwright and television writer who currently serves as creator, showrunner, and executive producer of the critically-acclaimed series “Vida” on Starz. Named one of “TV Scribes to Watch” by Variety in 2018, Tanya most recently received the Rising Star award at the Outfest Legacy Awards. “Vida” won the GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Comedy Series, the series also won the Audience Award at the 2018 SXSW Film Festival, and made its season two premiere as an Official Selection of the 2019 Tribeca Film Festival. Honestly there were way more awards and honors I could have shared with you all. But Basically, Tanya is a boss and in addition to Vida, she’s got a few other things cooking that maybe she’ll speak to a little later.  She’s originally from Sinaloa, Mexico and grew up along the Texas border. She now lives here in Los Angeles and we are so grateful she

On this episode of #TamarindoPodcast, we are delighted to team up with Nielsen—a global measurement and data analytics company that provides the most complete and trusted view available of consumers and markets worldwide—to discuss their recent report “LA Oportunidad Latinx: Cultural Currency and the Consumer Journey”. We are joined by Stacie M. de Armas, Vice President at Nielsen to tell us the low-down on this comprehensive report. Stacie is a storyteller, consumer behaviorist, thought leader and a subject matter expert on the U.S. Hispanic market. Join us on this fascinating conversation that shows how the #Latinx community is leading the next  #DemographicRevolution, dispels many misconceptions about our community, and gives us data-backed points to be hopeful and inspired! #Nielsen #Data #Latinx #Census #LatinoVote Check out the Nielsen report her: http://sites.nielsen.com/community/latinx/  Follow Stacie M. De Armas on Instagram: @staciedearmas or on twitter: @staciedearmas   Tamarindo podcast is the La

On this special musical episode of Tamarindo, we have not one, but two very talented #WOC artists that are blending genres, while honoring their R & B roots to create some beautiful sounds.Before we get to our interviews with our special guests Abrina and Malia, we reflect on the #Urban Latinx music takeover that is fully entrenching itself in mainstream American culture at the moment. We also throw a few Latinx songs in the basura that we think are a little tooo played out. Let us know if you agree with us or what you would put in the basura instead!About our guests:  Abrina is a singer-songwriter, originally from San Diego, who’s  upcoming EP “Sunset Cliff” opens with a Latin trap single and is followed by nostalgic tracks that bring together the influences of SoCal R&B, Hip hop, and Latin music. Find her on all streaming platforms and on instagram: @abrinamusic   Malia is an alternative soul/r&b singer, guitarist and songwriter. Her last project ‘Late Bloomer’ has amassed millions of streams and has been f

El #Estres! On this episode of Tamarindo, Ana Sheila talks to us about what #stress is really.  We learn why stress is not ALL bad but why it’s also more harmful than we think. Chronic stress is actually linked to the 6 leading causes of death. Many of the stressors our communities face like financial or familial stress are not ones we can easily change without policy changes but Ana Sheila walks us through some of the things we CAN do to start changing our relationship with stress like changing our #mindset and discovering our #energychupacabras so that we can keep doing impactful work for our communities. We include a technique used by the stress management company @Baskandbeing. You can learn more about them here https://baskandbeing.com/ We also highlight Encantos, a 100% Latinx owned education entertainment company for families. We are running a book giveaway for their latest book @skeletitos so head to our instagram @tamarindopodcast to enter. Giveaway ends on 9/24 at 11:59pm PST!  We hope you're excite

It’s #BacktoSchool, and for many first-gen #Latinx #college students, this can be both an exciting and scary time. On this episode of Tamarindo, Ana Sheila and Brenda revisit their college years at #Standford and #CSUF respectively, share awesome tips helpful for any #collegesurvivalkit,  and discuss the state of #collegeaccess today.  Stick around for our #basura segment….it has to do with #TacoTuesday!  Resources referenced:  Degree Attainment for Latino Adults: National and State Trends Elizabeth Warren Has the Biggest Free College Plan Yet     (This is  Vox article, we incorrectly called this “fox” the second time we reference this on the podcast) Daisy Verduzco Reyes “Learning to be Latino: How Colleges Shape Identity Politics”, 2018 We are excited to announce our first Tamarindo Calma event! We will be leading a #free #workout and #meditation for our LA listeners on Saturday, September 14th at Vista Hermosa Park. To RSVP,  just click on the link.  Also, we mentioned the Dance Warriors program, check

On this episode of Tamarindo, we talk about #therapy and how it can help when we experience #trauma, a timely conversation with recent events that have targeted the #LatinxCommunity.  On August 3rd, the people of El Paso experienced one of the most harrowing attacks in recent history at the hands of a White supremacist that specifically targeted immigrants and Latinos. We pause to reflect on that tragedy and other recent policy changes that are adversely affecting our community. As we referenced, this article outlines how the Trump Administration is deliberately attempting to change the face of America so it looks less....well...brown. At a time when folks in the White House want to tell our community that we don't belong, we know how important it can be to access mental health resources. As part of our commitment to our community's well being, we talk to the creator of the #LatinxTherapy podcast and directory, trauma Psychotherapist, Adriana Alejandre.  We discuss trauma, the barriers to accessing therapy, a

Is it time to call out the call out culture? We get into it on this bonus episode  featuring our live show recorded July 23.  Our guests are Gabe González and Daniel Hernandez. Gabe González is a Puerto Rican writer and comedian. He’s been seen on Comedy Central’s Inside Amy Schumer, MTV's Decoded and the HBO Latino documentary Habla y Vota. He’s written for places like Mic, Flama and Remezcla. You can catch him right now as a host for "Need To Know" on MTV News or check him out on Scruff’s new quiz show “Hosting,” where he writes and hosts weekly shows focused on LGBTQ history and queer culture.  Find him on twitter: @gaybonesDaniel Hernandez is an award-winning journalist, editor, essayist, and documentary host who has worked across the spectrum of news media. He was most recently the editor of L.A. Taco. He is also the author of Down & Delirious in Mexico City (2011), a nonfiction exploration of urban youth subcultures. He has appeared in multiple documentaries (The Day I Met El Chapo, Netflix; The Munchie

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On this episode of Tamarindo,  we talk about what is at stake when it comes to #reproductiverights if we don’t take action to stop the intentional work taking place to dismantle #RoevWade. We feature Danielle Perez, stand-upcomedian, writer, and actress who is leveraging her platform to protect #AbortionAccess. She tells us about the YellowHammer Fund: yellowhammerfund.org which provides funding for anyone seeking care at one of Alabama’s three independent abortion clinics.  Brenda also references many resources from the National Organizations for Women or now.org so check them out for ways you can protect reproductive rights for all.  And since all this talk about Republicans rolling back the clock on women’s rights can produce anxiety,  for our #calmamoment, Ana Sheila shows us how to get started with #journaling, a powerful tool that can improve overall well being and combat anxiety and stress. Lastly, we announce that  Tamarindo is taking a short summer break. Ana Sheila will be taking a mini-sabbatical i

It’s #Pride month and an important time to celebrate the progress achieved by the #LGBTQ rights movement. On this episode of Tamarindo, we talk about Ana Sheila’s experience as a #queer #Latinx including how she came out to her family, her first kiss, and what she wishes more people can be more mindful of when it comes to the  #LGBTQ community. Before all of that, we introduce our listeners to a new segment what will feature strategies to reduce stress and be more intentional with our actions.  Our wellness enthusiast Ana Sheila will share some tips with Brenda on how to reduce the anxiety of the news. Tamarindo podcast is the Latinx podcast 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 identity, race, gender, representation, and life! Find us at www.tamarindopodcast.com Follow Tamarindo on twitter @tamarinodCast or on Instagram @Tamarindopodcast Follow Brenda on twitter @BrendaRicards