Tamarindo

On this episode, Brenda and Ana Sheila reflect on the passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bather Ginsburg, #RBG, hours after learning the news. We talk about what this means for the future of our country, the hypocrisy of Republican Senator Mitch McConell, and the overall sadness we are collectively feeling. #ditchmitch The risk of Trump ramming through another nomination (this would be his 3rd!) to the Supreme Court makes us double down on our advocacy efforts to get Biden/Harris elected. Join us on October 3 for phone banking. Anyone can join no matter where you are in the country and we will be calling Spanish-speaking Floridians for this activity. Why? Because Florida is a swing state where we have a real opportunity to turn things around. Join us: https://www.mobilize.us/seedthevote/event/320782/ Next, we talk about redefining notions of success as we reflect on our chat with award-winning journalist Maria Hinojosa about her recent book “Once I Was You: A Memoir of Love and Hate in a Torn America.” Transformation coach Ana Sheila walks us through some helpful exercises we can all try as we consider (or re-consider) what success means. Many of you deeply connected with Ana Sheila’s recent post where she said “I’m measuring how ‘successful’ I am by how well I’m unlearning the definition of success as one driven by money and ‘recognition”. Taking that quote as a starting point, Ana Sheila reveals some tools we can use to unlearn too! Want more Ana Sheila’s coaching? She’s teamed up with Life and Leadership coach Harry Lopez to host the Launch Latinx Academy. Join a community of powerhouse Latinos ready to support each other and stay accountable in their entrepreneurial journey. Benefit from tons of tools and resources shared by the world’s most renowned and sought after Latinx Life, Leadership, and Businesses Coaches. Find out more here: https://www.harrylouislopez.com/launchlatinx As we think of #LatinxHeritageMonth, there is only one journalist that stands out as one who inspires us to use our voice in podcasting (and beyond!) and to apply a critical analysis to the ways that people of color are reported on, treated, or otherized. That journalist is Maria Hinojosa. Maria joined Tamarindo on September 9th at the start of her podcast tour discussing her fantastic book, “Once I Was You”, a riveting read that Brenda finished in one sitting. Through a heartfelt reflection on her remarkable journey as a journalist, Maria provides readers lessons on the history of the United States’s treatment of immigrants and tells us how she chartered her own path to success doing work that makes her proud (and makes all us proud). #AlphaLatina 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! Tamarindo Podcast is part of Luz Collective, a digital home for Latinas. Find our episodes at luzcollective.com. #SupportLatinaStories #TamarindoPodcast Please consider supporting Luz Collective and independent Latina-led media, by joining the supporters network: https://luzcollective.com/support-latina-stories/ 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 @Tamarindopodcast Tamarindo is a Latina-hosted, social justice podcast with a mission to use laughter and conversation to inform, inspire and positively impact our community. Learn more at tamarindopodcast.com

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 your ears, this episode ends with a love story. We know so many of you enjoyed our episode on love that we wanted to continue the reflections on relationships with this episode. We end with a recording of a live performance of Brenda telling a story of a meaningful first date. This performance was pre-Covid at an excellent event called Talking While Female, hosted by Teatro Luna, an all-Latina theater ensemble. The audio is not spectacular on this live-story, but if you don't mind that, we think you'll enjoy it! We mention supporting organizations that are working on getting the Latinx vote out such as Voto Latino. Learn more about them and register to vote here: https://votolatino.org/article/register-to-vote/ Brenda references this article: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/14/us/trump-appeals-court-judges.html. 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! Tamarindo Podcast is part of Luz Collective, a digital home for Latinas. Find our episodes at luzcollective.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 @Tamarindopodcast Follow Brenda on instagram @SweetPixNaranja and on twitter @BrendaRicards Follow Ana Sheila on instagram @la_anasheila and twitter@Shelli1228 Tamarindo is a Latina-hosted, social justice podcast with a mission to use laughter and conversation to inform, inspire and positively impact our community. Learn more at tamarindopodcast.com

This episode is all about reflections on love and relationships especially in the time of Covid. Brenda is sitting this one out and passing the mic to Kim Guerra, the talent behind Brown Badass Bonita, a brand and movement set on empowering mujeres to give themselves wings. Kim is guest hosting with Ana Sheila and they discuss “all about love” a powerful book on love by American author, professor, feminist, and social activist bell hooks. Kim and Ana Sheila also react and reflect to listeners' own submissions on love and relationships. Kim Guerra is an artist, writer, and entrepreneur. She is the creator of Brown Badass Bonita, a brand and movement she considers a revolutionary act of self-love and love for our Latinx community. Kim creates apparel that celebrates our culture and empowers mujeres. She creates art that celebrates and explores the complexities of being a Latinx, mujer, PoC, survivor, and guerrera. Kim was recently recognized as an “Agente de Cambio” at Univision’s #premiosjuventud and is pursuing her masters in marriage and family therapy. Tamarindo podcast is the Latinx show where hosts discuss politics, pop culture, and how to balance it all con calma, hosted by Brenda González 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/ and at LuzCollective.com. Support Luz Collective here: https://luzcollective.com/support-latina-stories/ Contribute before Sept. 17 and you can take home up to $100 worth or merch. https://www.instagram.com/p/CEAK-8UgwZK/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 @Tamarindopodcast Follow Brenda on instagram @SweetPixNaranja and on twitter @BrendaRicards Follow AnaSheila on instagram @la_anasheila and twitter@Shelli1228 Tamarindo is a Latina-hosted, social justice podcast with a mission to use laughter and conversation to inform, inspire and positively impact our community. Learn more at tamarindopodcast.com

On this episode, Brenda and Ana Sheila put #Goya en la #basura and announce that we are taking a short break. We talk about #policeaccountability with District Attorney George Gascón, who is running for District Attorney to modernize LA's criminal justice systems. He is a Former District Attorney for the City & County of San Francisco, and former Assistant Chief of the Los Angeles Police Department. But don't let that fool you. LA’s cops are backing his opponent who has faced criticism for not holding cops accountable. Gascón is who the cops don't want to win... Gascón has earned a national reputation as a visionary in criminal justice reform. He’s been honored by the Anti-Defamation League with their prestigious Civil Rights Award and the Win With Justice, WNBA All-Star Maya Moore’s social action campaign, presented him with its Impact Award. Learn more about him at georgegascon.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 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 @Tamarindopodcast Follow Brenda on instagram @SweetPixNaranja and on twitter @BrendaRicards Follow AnaSheila on instagram @la_anasheila and twitter@Shelli1228 Tamarindo is a Latina-hosted, social justice podcast with a mission to use laughter and conversation to inform, inspire and positively impact our community. Learn more at tamarindopodcast.com

On this episode of Tamarindo, Ana Sheila discusses the evolution of wellness, different practices and resources that can help with the emotions and heaviness we are experiencing and how we can all be more intentional in our daily lives. She is joined by Iman Gibson, a health educator, meditation teacher and overall wellness evangelist to talk about the growth and problematic parts of the “wellness” space from a POC perspective and how we can use mindfulness to better anti-racists, pay homage to our ancestors and be intentional about how and what we eat. Co-host Brenda is on break. We also continue the conversation around anti-racism and anti-blackness in the Latinx community from the 90s to today. FREE RESOURCE: We are offering Tamarindo listeners an exclusivo peek to Iman’s new anti-racism meditations https://soundcloud.com/iman-gibson-tori-lund/sets/anti-racism-meditations During our conversation, we mention Angel Kyodo Williams, and a few #calma practices like zen meditation, yin yoga, and introduce the #RAIN framework which stands for Recognize, Allow, Investigate, and Nurture as a way to deal with emotions in healthier and more helpful ways. Iman Gibson has over 10 years of experience inspiring and enabling people to be mindful and develop healthy habits. Iman designs experiences, often utilizing art, that engage the senses to promote self and community care. She also daylights in wellbeing and product for a Fortune100 company. holds a BS in Public Health from University of Southern California and a MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern, Re:Fresh, her album of meditations, guided over music, is streaming on all major platforms. 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 @Tamarindopodcast Follow Brenda on instagram @SweetPixNaranja and on twitter @BrendaRicards Follow AnaSheila on instagram @la_anasheila and twitter@Shelli1228 Tamarindo is a Latina-hosted, social justice podcast with a mission to use laughter and conversation to inform, inspire and positively impact our community. Learn more at tamarindopodcast.com

On this episode of Tamarindo, we discuss ways we can talk about anti-Blackness in our community, and we catch up with Julio Ricardo Varela about what Latino Rebels has been covering on Latinx solidarity with Black Lives Matters and Defunding the police. Julio is a journalist and the founder of LatinoRebels.com, one of the top U.S. Latino media sites in the world. Julio is the cohost of In the Thick with Maria Hinojosa and is a frequent contributor to Latino USA. Keep up with Julio on twitter @julito77 Julio's calma is his awesome playlist, take a listen on Spotify. We mention this episode of Call Your Girlfriend about Police Abolition with Miriame Kaba as well as her essay in the New York Times “Yes, We Mean Literally Abolish the Police Because Reform Won’t Happen.” We also reference this conversation on anti-Blackness facilitated by Paper Planes, LLC. Here are some helpful terms to talk about anti-racism in Spanish https://www.instagram.com/p/CBe821agQpn/ Lastly, we highlight our special event in honor of Pride. Join Tamarindo virtually on June 28 at 11am PST for: Queerentena & Soul: Reclaiming Collective Joy and Authenticity, a virtual pride program centered around healing and connecting with self: our authenticity, our power, and our innate joy featuring sessions by Harry Lopez, Jose Richard Aviles, and Sterling Victorian. Register for Free 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://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 @Tamarindopodcast Follow Brenda on instagram @SweetPixNaranja and on twitter @BrendaRicards Follow AnaSheila on instagram @la_anasheila and twitter@Shelli1228 Tamarindo is a Latina-hosted, social justice podcast with a mission to use laughter and conversation to inform, inspire and positively impact our community. Learn more at tamarindopodcast.com

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 @Tamarindopodcast Follow Brenda on instagram @SweetPixNaranja and on twitter @BrendaRicards Follow AnaSheila on instagram @la_anasheila and twitter@Shelli1228 Register for Our Workshop: June 6, 2020 at 10:00 AM Resources: Simple Truth, page specific to Latinas BBC report) https://medium.com/equality-includes-you/what-white-people-can-do-for-racial-justice-f2d18b0e0234 Managing Center Textio Managing Center https://zahracomedian.com/ Tamarindo is a Latina-hosted, social justice podcast with a mission to use laughter and conversation to inform, inspire and positively impact our community. Learn more at tamarindopodcast.com

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://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 Instagram @Tamarindopodcast and on twitter @tamarindocast or Follow Brenda on instagram @SweetPixNaranja and on twitter @BrendaRicards Follow Ana Sheila on instagram @la_anasheila and twitter@Shelli1228 Tamarindo is a Latina-hosted, social justice podcast with a mission to use laughter and conversation to inform, inspire and positively impact our community. Learn more at tamarindopodcast.com

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 going to make that any easier. As schools nationwide are closed to help stop the coronavirus, millions of children are flocking to digital platforms, exposing them to an environment where their rights and health are at risk. That’s because there is surprising way that your child’s online activity can harm their health: when food and beverage companies aggressively target them with advertisements for junk food. While many sites and platforms provide an educational lifeline and respect children’s digital rights, marketers rely on “Big Data” and digital techniques to blur the lines between content and advertisements and reach children and teens through websites, social platforms and mobile devices, making it tough for even the most involved parent to protect their kids from these practices. UnidosUS believes that the practice of targeted marketing is a major racial and health equity issue because companies specifically target children and youth of color with marketing for foods and drinks that are low in nutrition and high in sugars, salt and fats. Doing this reinforces health inequities where Latino children are more likely suffer from obesity or are more likely to develop diabetes and/or heart disease as adults. This practice is especially harmful to the nation’s Latino children. They get a “double dose” of targeted marketing in BOTH English and Spanish, increasing the number of ads designed to negatively influence their nutrition choices 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 @Tamarindopodcast Follow Brenda on instagram @SweetPixNaranja and on twitter @BrendaRicards Follow AnaSheila on instagram @la_anasheila and twitter@Shelli1228 Tamarindo is a Latina-hosted, social justice podcast with a mission to use laughter and conversation to inform, inspire and positively impact our community. Learn more at tamarindopodcast.com

#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 from Oxnard, California, and has a big, beautiful Mexican family throughout Ventura County. She currently resides in LA, where she makes art, cooks and does yogatón in between meetings in quarantine. You can catch Eliana on her personal instagram @inmyelement or leading amazing workshops and conversations on @latinaswhobrunch. We are also excited to announce our virtual storytelling workshop “Your story is your Superpower” coming up on April 30th at 6pm over zoom. The workshop is FREE but you must RSVP to join: bit.ly/storytellingpower We have partnered with the wonderful women of Teatro Luna, an all female WOC theater ensemble, to offer you this amazing free opportunity because we believe in the power of storytelling to help you heal, grow, and take you to the next level - whatever that is. Take ownership of your experiences, tackle that impostor syndrome, and launch your journey as a powerful communicator. 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 @Tamarindopodcast Follow Brenda on instagram @SweetPixNaranja and on twitter @BrendaRicards Follow AnaSheila on instagram @la_anasheila and twitter@Shelli1228 Tamarindo is a Latina-hosted, social justice podcast with a mission to use laughter and conversation to inform, inspire and positively impact our community. Learn more at tamarindopodcast.com

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 #streetvendors in Los Angeles, please consider donating to Inclusive Action for the City’s fund. To help the #seniors in your community, you can support Meal on Wheels or sign-up to volunteer. 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 @Tamarindopodcast Follow Brenda on instagram @SweetPixNaranja and on twitter @BrendaRicards Follow AnaSheila on instagram @la_anasheila and twitter@Shelli1228 Tamarindo is a Latina-hosted, social justice podcast with a mission to use laughter and conversation to inform, inspire and positively impact our community. Learn more at tamarindopodcast.com

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, 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 @Tamarindopodcast Follow Brenda on instagram @SweetPixNaranja and on twitter @BrendaRicards Follow AnaSheila on instagram @la_anasheila and twitter@Shelli1228 Tamarindo is a Latina-hosted, social justice podcast with a mission to use laughter and conversation to inform, inspire and positively impact our community. Learn more at tamarindopodcast.com

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.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 @Tamarindopodcast Follow Brenda on instagram @SweetPixNaranja and on twitter @BrendaRicards Follow AnaSheila on instagram @la_anasheila and twitter@Shelli1228 Tamarindo is a Latina-hosted, social justice podcast with a mission to use laughter and conversation to inform, inspire and positively impact our community. Learn more at tamarindopodcast.com

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-child-today-merrill-lynch-report-2018-10Americans Are Having Fewer Babies. They Told Us Whyhttps://www.nytimes.com/2018/07/05/upshot/americans-are-having-fewer-babies-they-told-us-why.html?mabReward=CTS2&recid=16xjRCOVcZJ1dqGX8Oj38JKgmMk&recp=4The Gender Pay Gap Is Largely Because of Motherhoodhttps://www.nytimes.com/2017/05/13/upshot/the-gender-pay-gap-is-largely-because-of-motherhood.html PLUG: As mentioned on the show, Brenda invites you to workout with her at Freestyle Fitness in South Pasadena Tuesdays and Fridays at 6pm. Let us know if you are ready for another #TamarindoPodcast fitness meetup!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.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 @Tamarindopodcast Follow Brenda on instagram @SweetPixNaranja and on twitter @BrendaRicards Follow AnaSheila on instagram @la_anasheila and twitter@Shelli1228 Tamarindo is a Latina-hosted, social justice podcast with a mission to use laughter and conversation to inform, inspire and positively impact our community. Learn more at tamarindopodcast.com

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. Follow Tamarindo on twitter @tamarindocast or on Instagram @Tamarindopodcast Follow Brenda on instagram @SweetPixNaranja and on twitter @BrendaRicards Follow AnaSheila on instagram @la_anasheila and twitter@Shelli1228 Tamarindo is a Latina-hosted, social justice podcast with a mission to use laughter and conversation to inform, inspire and positively impact our community. Learn more at tamarindopodcast.com

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 took the time to tell us more about her career and what's in store for season three of VIDA!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. Follow Tamarindo on twitter @tamarindocast or on Instagram @Tamarindopodcast Follow Brenda on instagram @SweetPixNaranja and on twitter @BrendaRicards Follow AnaSheila on instagram @la_anasheila and twitter@Shelli1228 #VidaStarz #RepresentationMatters #LatinaDirectors #Latinas #TamarindoPodcast #Chicago #LosAngeles #GLAAD #SupportLatinxPodcasts Tamarindo is a Latina-hosted, social justice podcast with a mission to use laughter and conversation to inform, inspire and positively impact our community. Learn more at tamarindopodcast.com

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 featured on the Fox show “Star” with Queen Latifah and the upcoming ‘Truth be Told’ starring Octavia Spencer. She’s toured with Syd from The Internet and is a part of the artist collective Soulection. Her sounds are often called healing and her newest EP titled Ripe is one of her rawest and most soulful deliveries yet. Find her on all streaming platforms and on instagram: @maliavibes We hope you're excited to have #Tamarindopodcast in your ears! Please share this episode and take a moment to rate and review Tamarindo on #applepodcasts. 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/ Follow Tamarindo on twitter @tamarindocast or on Instagram @Tamarindopodcast Follow Brenda on instagram @SweetPixNaranja and on twitter @BrendaRicards Follow AnaSheila on instagram @la_anasheila and twitter@Shelli1228 Tamarindo is a Latina-hosted, social justice podcast with a mission to use laughter and conversation to inform, inspire and positively impact our community. Learn more at tamarindopodcast.com

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 excited to have #Tamarindopodcast in your ears and share the show with a friend! 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/ Follow Tamarindo on twitter @tamarindocast or on Instagram @Tamarindopodcast Follow Brenda on instagram @SweetPixNaranja and on twitter @BrendaRicards Follow AnaSheila on instagram @la_anasheila and twitter@Shelli1228 Tamarindo is a Latina-hosted, social justice podcast with a mission to use laughter and conversation to inform, inspire and positively impact our community. Learn more at tamarindopodcast.com

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 out more athttp://www.michelle-morales.com/ Please share the show with a friend and we hope you're excited to have #Tamarindopodcast in your ears! 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/ Follow Tamarindo on twitter @tamarindocast or on Instagram @Tamarindopodcast Follow Brenda on instagram @SweetPixNaranja and on twitter @BrendaRicards Follow AnaSheila on instagram @la_anasheila and twitter@Shelli1228 Tamarindo is a Latina-hosted, social justice podcast with a mission to use laughter and conversation to inform, inspire and positively impact our community. Learn more at tamarindopodcast.com

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, and how Adriana's work is building a community of practice for Latinx therapists. You'll hear us talk about #affirmations, which are statements that are designed to create self-change and how using these can remind us all that #WeBelong. We're including a link on how to create and use affirmations so you can try it out for yourselves: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/smart-relationships/201403/affirmations-the-why-what-how-and-what-if Latinx Therapy, is an internationally recognized directory and bilingual podcast that destigmatizes #mentalhealth & provides education to combat stigma through technology and mental health services. Lastly 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.Please share the show with a friend and we hope you're excited to have #Tamarindopodcast back from break!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 www.tamarindopodcast.com Follow Tamarindo on twitter @tamarinodcast or on Instagram @TamarindopodcastFollow Brenda on twitter instagram @SweetPixNaranja and on twitter @BrendaRicardsFollow AnaSheila on instagram @la_anasheila and twitter@Shelli1228 Tamarindo is a Latina-hosted, social justice podcast with a mission to use laughter and conversation to inform, inspire and positively impact our community. Learn more at tamarindopodcast.com

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 Munchies Guide to Oaxaca, VICE) and is a frequent guest on regional and national radio programs. Find him on twitter: @longdrivesouth#CallOutCulture #LGBTQ #Latinx #RosselloRenunica #Journalists #TamarindoPodcastTamarindo podcast is the lighthearted 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 Follow AnaSheila on twitter @Shelli1228 Tamarindo is a Latina-hosted, social justice podcast with a mission to use laughter and conversation to inform, inspire and positively impact our community. Learn more at tamarindopodcast.com

We want to tell you about a new podcast called Spanish Aqui Presents, a brand new podcast from Earwolf that brings you the best of the best of lo mejor of Latinx comedy! Tamarindo is a Latina-hosted, social justice podcast with a mission to use laughter and conversation to inform, inspire and positively impact our community. Learn more at tamarindopodcast.com

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 in Mexico while Brenda gears up for the UnidosUS Annual Conference happening August 3-6 in San Diego. Keep up with us on our socials (handles below) as we’ll be doing some appearances in our stories and instagram-live! In the meantime, you can get more Ana Sheila on this episode of The Hoops Talk Podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/user/thegoodnews/ep-21-the-hoops-talk-first-live-show-deb Don’t forget you can catch us July 23rd in Los Angeles! Part of the mission of Tamarindo is to uplift Latinx voices and experiences, and we want more of them in the podcast space, so we are hosting a workshop to teach you all you need to start your podcast today. The workshop will include a Tamarindo Live recording with special guest journalist Daniel Hernandez, editor of LA Taco! Get your tickets today: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/start-your-podcast-today-podcasting-workshop-by-tamarindo-podcast-tickets-62641523483 Check-out Danielle Perez at https://www.thedanielleperez.com/ Tamarindo podcast is the Latinx show where hostsdiscuss politics, pop culture, and how to balance it all con calma, hosted byBrenda Gonzalez and Ana Sheila Victorino. Join us as we delve into discussions on culture, politics, identity, representation, and life! Find us at www.tamarindopodcast.com Follow Tamarindo on twitter @tamarinodcast or on Instagram @Tamarindopodcast Follow Brenda on twitter instagram @SweetPixNaranja and on twitter @BrendaRicards Follow AnaSheila on instagram @la_anasheila and twitter@Shelli1228 Tamarindo is a Latina-hosted, social justice podcast with a mission to use laughter and conversation to inform, inspire and positively impact our community. Learn more at tamarindopodcast.com

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 Follow AnaSheila on twitter @Shelli1228 Tamarindo Podcast Live & Podcast workshop is July 23 at 6pm in Los Angeles. Purchase your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/start-your-podcast-today-podcasting-workshop-by-tamarindo-podcast-tickets-62641523483 Tamarindo is a Latina-hosted, social justice podcast with a mission to use laughter and conversation to inform, inspire and positively impact our community. Learn more at tamarindopodcast.com

We asked Dr. Ana-Christina Ramon, co-author of the UCLA Hollywood Diversity Report, Director of Research & Civic Engagement, UCLA Social Sciences, what letter grade she would give Hollywood on their representation of Latinx characters and stories and surprise surprise, Hollywood flunked! She says it she would give Hollywood a D+. “Out of the top 8 roles in films and TV, 5 to 7 percent are portrayed by Latinx actors,” Dr. Ramon says. She goes on to say that “When 18 percent of the population is Latinx, this significant underrepresentation is inexcusable!” We agree with Dr. Ana-Christina Ramon, and so on this episode of Tamarindo, Ana Sheila and Brenda talk about why #Latinx representation is important and share examples of Latinx stories to celebrate and some that make us cringe. We are especially excited to drop this episode today when trailblazing STARZ Original Series VIDA is back for its second season! #VIDA is a show for the Latinx community and we know you’ll love it. We even heard a little bit about her experience as a writer on the show from Jennifer Castillo. We hope you enjoy this episode of Tamarindo and share it with a friend! Tamarindo is a Latina-hosted, social justice podcast with a mission to use laughter and conversation to inform, inspire and positively impact our community. Learn more at tamarindopodcast.com

On this episode of Tamarindo, we start off with lessons from the biggest #influencers in our lives, our moms. Then we introduce you to our good friend, Rebecca Pleitez, Deputy Director of Grassroots advocacy for the California Primary Care Association, and mommy-in-chief of two, with one on the way. Although Rebecca has only been a mom for a few years, her experience is unique in that she’s at times been an entrepreneur, military mom, traveling mom, stay at home mom you name it. As you’ll hear, Rebecca is one of the most authentic people we know so we invited her to keep it real with you'all about #momlife. A lifelong advocate, Rebecca has been involved in #healthpolicy work and local government, most recently supporting California Assemblywoman Carrillo’s entry into office. We talk to Rebecca about ways we can all be advocates for moms and mujeres everywhere on this special #DiadelasMadres episode! Don’t forget to share this episode with a friend! And if you like what you hear, subscribe to #TamarindoPodcast and write us a review on #ApplePodcast! #SupportLatinxPodcasts Tamarindo is a Latina-hosted, social justice podcast with a mission to use laughter and conversation to inform, inspire and positively impact our community. Learn more at tamarindopodcast.com

On this episode of Tamarindo, we start by recapping how we did on our latest #reto or personal challenge! We'll tell you how we did facing our biggest #budget adversaries, happy hours and public transportation fails, you’ll find out who made it to the end and some tips to take home to try your own budget challenge. We also kick off our first of many conversations around different aspects of #health as they affect our communities. Focusing on physical health for this chat, we share how we took our first “pasitos” or small steps towards a more conscious health awareness of what we eat, how we move, and how our physical health is connected to our emotional, mental, and overall well being. Through ideas on how to create positive habits, the power of accountability, and some personal healthy eating #tips, we set the stage for a fun conversation where we hope you’ll learn something too! We’re including some of the stats and resources we shared on the episode below. As usual, we share our matraca and basura, including a nod to #DoloresHuerta who was honored with her own day in California on April 10th. We won’t reveal our basura, but we will say we wish “we could turn back time” on her comments! Don't forget to rate and review #TamarindoPodcast and get in touch with us at [email protected] with feedback and topics you want to hear more about! Tamarindo Podcast is the #Latinx podcast discussing politics, pop culture, and how to balance it all con calma! It is hosted by Brenda Gonzalez and Ana Sheila Victorino and is available wherever you listen to podcasts! Health statistics: Diabetes statistics: http://www.diabetes.org/diabetes-basics/statistics/ Latino health disparities: https://familiesusa.org/product/latino-health-disparities-compared-non-hispanic-whites CDC health stats: https://www.cdc.gov/vitalsigns/hispanic-health/index.html WHO chronic disease report https://www.who.int/chp/chronicdiseasereport/part1/en/index11.html Healthy tips: 7 minute workout app : https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/j-j-official-7-minute-workout/id784797900?mt=8 Healthiest veggies: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/14-healthiest-vegetables-on-earth#section6 The benefits of quinoa: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/11-proven-benefits-of-quinoa Zones where people live the longest and what they have in common: https://www.bluezones.com/2016/11/power-9/ Healthy Pancake Recipe: Half a cup of oatmeal Half cup of cottage cheese or greek yogurt ¾ cup of egg whites 2 stevia packets Mix all of the ingredients in a food processor and prepare like regular pancakes Top with Walden Farms 0 calorie syrup Tamarindo is a Latina-hosted, social justice podcast with a mission to use laughter and conversation to inform, inspire and positively impact our community. Learn more at tamarindopodcast.com

On this episode of Tamarindo, our very own wellbeing-enthusiast Ana Sheila kicks off our new segment on personal challenges or #retos that push us to take note of our habits, identify what's harming vs. helping, and helps us live more intentionally. Next, we delve into a discussion on #identity as we reflect on "I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter" the young adult novel by Erika L. Sanchez. Our chat is light on spoilers, so even if you haven't read this story of a #FirstGen Mexican teen named Julia who is grappling with the recent death of her older sister Olga, you'll connect with the themes we discuss. We reflect on labels like #Chicano, #Latina, #Latinx and other terms that we have connected to at different points in our lives. We know #MEChA has made the news recently and both of us talk a bit about our days as part of MEChA in high school and college. We can't wait to hear your thought on this as well! Finally, we give a big Tamarindo #matraca to the forces behind a growing national community of badass #Latinas who lift each other up, #LatinasWhoBrunch! Tamarindo is teaming up with #TeatroLuna to co-host Latinas Who Brunch LA on Saturday April 6. Learn more about the event on this episode and secure your ticket here! Don't forget to rate and review #TamarindoPodcast and get in touch with us at [email protected] Tamarindo Podacst is the #Latinx podcast discussing politics, pop culture, and how to balance it all con calma! It is hosted by Brenda Gonzalez and Ana Sheila Victorino and is available wherever you listen to podcasts! Tamarindo is a Latina-hosted, social justice podcast with a mission to use laughter and conversation to inform, inspire and positively impact our community. Learn more at tamarindopodcast.com

On this episode of Tamarindo we introduce you to wellness enthusiast, low key chismosa, and recovering model immigrant, Ana Sheila Victorino, the newest voice of team Tamarindo! Brenda interviews Ana Sheila and we learn how she came to be a Latina in tech to the co-founder of a wellness company. Originally from Mexico City, Ana Sheila received her BA from Stanford University and an MBA from UCLA Anderson School of Management where she was the VP of Diversity and Inclusion and served on the board for Out@Anderson, the #LGBT club. She especially loves working with and for underserved communities of all shapes and colors, romance languages (she speaks 3 ½), most everything from the 90s, and is deeply committed to her impact on this earth through how she lives and what she eats. In true Tamarindo tradition, we discuss what’s been buggin’ us lately and what we’re celebrating. We chat a bit about #auntbecky and entitled rich kids cheating their way to college #collegeadmissionsscandal and also what we want to see more of on the beach! We are so excited to have Ana Sheila on board and you can expect us to delve into ways to live our lives authentically, healthy and balanced. Tamarindo is a Latina-hosted, social justice podcast with a mission to use laughter and conversation to inform, inspire and positively impact our community. Learn more at tamarindopodcast.com

Tamarindo con Brenda is back today with a conversation with Christina Igaraividez storyteller, actor, writer and content creator. Whether it’s an ensemble production or a digital short, she is constantly working on how to get people to laugh (and sometimes cry). She is also the co-creator for the digital Latina comedy channel Latinaish TV. Christina is also ensemble member of Teatro Luna (the country’s first Pan-Latina theater company) and with Teatro Luna West (LA chapter) where she produces and hosts a monthly storytelling show, that exclusively features women of color, called Talking While Female: Storytelling Sessions, located at Studio Luna in Boyle Heights. You can catch Brenda telling a story this week on February 28, 2019. For tickets to the show, click here. Tamarindo is back with new voices this March. Keep up with Tamarindo at www.tamarindopodcast.com Stay connected with Christina on insta: @chrixtinai Tamarindo is a Latina-hosted, social justice podcast with a mission to use laughter and conversation to inform, inspire and positively impact our community. Learn more at tamarindopodcast.com

On this episode of Tamarindo, Brenda chats with her friend and mentor Mari Riddle, the first Latina Executive Direct of Grand Performances, a nonprofit whose mission is to inspire community, celebrate diversity, and unite Los Angeles through free access to global performing arts. Together, they chat about what it means to bring your whole self to work and the challenges of being the head of a nonprofit organization. For 30 years, Grand Performances is one of Southern California’s largest presenters of free performing arts programs and an important summer destination in the Grand Avenue Arts District of downtown Los Angeles. It's a place where you can catch an opera about Pancho Villa, dance to world music, see bands from Cuba or hip hop group from Tehran. A truly LA experience! You can support Grand Performance on October 6th during their fundraiser. Co-host Melinna Bobadilla is away at film festivals for the film she stars in “We know Where You Live”, directed by Honora Talbott, the story of a Mexican American couple moving into a trendy, gentrifying LA neighborhood who receive a “warm welcome” from two hipsters who are not what they seem. If you’re in LA, check out Melinna on Friday August 17 at the Holy Shorts Film Festival at the Chinese Theater in Hollywood. Get tickets here! Tamarindo is a Latina-hosted, social justice podcast with a mission to use laughter and conversation to inform, inspire and positively impact our community. Learn more at tamarindopodcast.com

Melinna and Brenda join the ladies behind Wait, Hold Up! podcast for this very special Women's History Month episode. Wait, Hold Up! Is hosted by Jessica Molina @heyjessmolina and Yarel Ramos @yarel_ramos and each week these fierce ladies interview people who are on their grind and learn the 'wait, hold up' moments that changed their lives. Join us as we discuss how we can all make sure our #feminism isn't just lip service. We hope you enjoy our chat and follow some of our action items so you can lift the women that inspire you! Follow Wait, Hold Up: @waitHoldupPod If you loved this episode, write us a review on @applepodcast and share this podcast with friends! Tamarindo is a Latina-hosted, social justice podcast with a mission to use laughter and conversation to inform, inspire and positively impact our community. Learn more at tamarindopodcast.com

As we collectively process the impact of last night's #Oscars, we’re left pondering what progressed and what stayed the same when it comes to POC & Latinx representation on screen? We are happy to count the awards that went to Guillermo del Toro, Coco, and Jordan Peele as wins, but what about the fact that only 2.7% of film roles go to Latinxs? (http://remezcla.com/lists/film/ucla-hollywood-diversity-report-2018/) Lets get INTO IT with two Latinx filmmakers working to change this dire statistic. This episode is part two of our interview with Linda Yvette Chávez and Marvin Lemus, the creators of the bilingual digital series GENTE-FIED (2017 Sundance Film Festival Selection, executive produced by America Ferrera & MACRO Ventures). If you haven’t yet, stop what you’re doing and immediately play part one of where we meet these award-winning writers, directors, and producers, who are passionate about telling nuanced #latinx stories and multi-dimensional, characters. On this episode, we talk about #intersectionality and dive further into race, ethnicity & gender in the film industry, and explore why #RepresentationMatters. We’re way over the lip service to #diversity and are here for some equity and inclusion! And yes, we cosign #FrancesMcDormand ’s suggestion of the #InclusionRider. Additionally, a group of Latinx industry professionals led by National Hispanic Media Coalition (NHMC), gathered Saturday 3/3, to demand greater roles for #Latinxs both behind the scenes here:http://www.latinorebels.com/2018/03/04/nhmc-pre-oscars-protesters-demand-latinx-inclusion/ Follow Linda Yvette Chavez Instagram.com/lindayvettechavez twitter.com/lindayvette Follow Marvins Lemus www.elmarvinlemus.com Instagram.com/elmarvinlemus Tamarindo is a Latina-hosted, social justice podcast with a mission to use laughter and conversation to inform, inspire and positively impact our community. Learn more at tamarindopodcast.com

This is a bonus episode of #TamarindoPodcast featuring Making Movies, an American Rock band from Kansas City, Missouri. The band is made up of two sets of brothers: Enrique Chi, Diego Chi, Juan Carlos Chaurand, and Andres Chaurand, whose Latin roots influence the band's unique sound. Brenda met with Making Movies during a stop on their #ImmigrantsAreBeautiful tour and discussed the power of music in activism. In this episode, you will hear "Brave Enough", "Locura Colectiva" and "Spinning Out" from the band's latest album I am Another You. Melinna and Brenda will both be back for our next episode so be sure to subscribe! This episode is brought to you by Intimalena. Listeners of Tamarindo receive 30% off with offer code TAMARINDO. Go to www.intimalena.com to shop. Don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcast Keep up with us on all our social media platformsL Instagram: TamarindoPodcast Twitter: TamarindoCast website: www.tamarindopodcast.com Other music in this episode includes "Boracha" by Utopia Tamarindo is a Latina-hosted, social justice podcast with a mission to use laughter and conversation to inform, inspire and positively impact our community. Learn more at tamarindopodcast.com

On this minicast episode of Tamarindo, Melinna Bobadilla and Brenda Gonzalez, your favorite #educatedpeleoneras, give you a rundown of the week's highlights. We talk about the historic #AlabamaSenate race, Salma Hayek's raw #metoo NY Times OpEd, and what we are loving or side-eyeing on screen, in our returning segment: #Telenoveleando! This week, we cover the blockbuster film #Coco and Spike Lee’s new Netflix series, #ShesGottaHaveit. Listen for recent #Chanclazos, #BidiBidiBomBoms, and few fun announcements. FYI Tamarindo will go on a brief winter break for the next few weeks. We will be back in mid-January with fresh new episodes! Tamarindo is a Latina-hosted, social justice podcast with a mission to use laughter and conversation to inform, inspire and positively impact our community. Learn more at tamarindopodcast.com

This mini-cast episode we have Paula Z. Gomez as guest host. Paula supports Tamarindo as a fan and website maven. Together, they discuss what makes for a perfect girls trip and the importance of spending time with amigas. Brenda and Paula interview Martha E. Flores, founder of the Latina-centered media company, ¡brava! Martha's expertise include awesome storytelling, viral pop culture and at-scale content. Hear these #mujeres get into the brands and content that speak to them and why #latina content matters. Tamarindo is a Latina-hosted, social justice podcast with a mission to use laughter and conversation to inform, inspire and positively impact our community. Learn more at tamarindopodcast.com

Washington Post best-selling author Julissa Arce joins Brenda as guest host. Together, they interview Lucy Flores who was the first Latina elected to the Nevada state legislature. Julissa and Brenda discuss #noposwow moments when we are shocked at the actions of others. Julissa shares examples of recent personal attacks from folks in our own community. A central theme on this episode is how we can do better to lift each other up and not tear each other down. Get inspired by Lucy's story of overcoming great challenges and how this #chingona is continuing to push important issues forward, such as #justicereform and #immigration as Vice President of Public Affairs at mitú, a digital media company that creates authentic, culturally relevant stories. Keep up with Lucy at lucyflores.com and with Julissa at julissarce.com. Please rate and review #TamarindoPodcast Tamarindo is a Latina-hosted, social justice podcast with a mission to use laughter and conversation to inform, inspire and positively impact our community. Learn more at tamarindopodcast.com

This episode features an introduction to our fans to Morado Lens, a feminist podcast hosted by two childhood friends who discuss embracing your #innerbruja. Hear how Cindy Rodriguez and Nathalie Farfan interview #DoloresHuerta. Subscribe today and #supportbrownpodcasts. Tamarindo is a Latina-hosted, social justice podcast with a mission to use laughter and conversation to inform, inspire and positively impact our community. Learn more at tamarindopodcast.com

This is a cross-over episode with Betsy Aimee of The Currently and Brenda Gonzalez of Tamarindo. Betsy and Brenda discuss the book Hunger: A Memoir of (My) Body, by Roxane Gay. They tackle the book's themes including body image, growing up with immigrant parents, and trauma. This episode closes with a discussion on what should be in an #adultingstarterkit. Get to know these hosts and check out both of these podcasts. The Currently Podcast is about the defining moment of a generation. Writer, and Creative Entrepreneur Betsy Aimee dives into current events, culture shifts, personal development and social good with interesting guests from all walks of life. Sign up to receive The Currently Newsletter for tips on things to listen, read, and watch learn more @betsyaimeec, or via betsyaimee.com. Tamarindo podcast is a socially conscious talk show with a Latinx vibe discussing race, politics, music, and life! In each episode, guests and hosts decide who gets a #chanclazo or scolding and discuss why. Keep up with tamarindo at tamarindopodcast.com Tamarindo is a Latina-hosted, social justice podcast with a mission to use laughter and conversation to inform, inspire and positively impact our community. Learn more at tamarindopodcast.com

This is a #minicast episode and recording on our #instagram live convo with #HoodDigest. We discuss #CardiB #PuertoRico #TakeAKnee and #HispanicHeritageMonth. We also ask you to save the date for #PodcasteriaFest a #Latinx podcast festival happening November 19 in #LosAngeles in conjunction with #MolcajeteDominguero. We also hope to see many of you at #Tropicalia Music and Taco Festival in Long Beach! Please rate and review #Tamarindopodcast so other folks can find us! Tamarindo is a Latina-hosted, social justice podcast with a mission to use laughter and conversation to inform, inspire and positively impact our community. Learn more at tamarindopodcast.com

Tamarindo podcast summer intern, Lauren Gaytan, guest hosts this episode as her final summer project with Tamarindo. Lauren and Brenda interview Magdalena "Maggie" Guillen, an editor at aol.com where she helps manage front page content and interviews cool celebrities and lifestyle brands. Maggie is launching a poetry book and is part of a female empowerment network. On this episode, we tackle what it's like to start your life/career and gaining independence when you have strict and traditional parents, a topic many #Latinas can relate to. We also touch on #selfcare, #careeradvice, and life! Keep up with Maggie at @mgthatisme. We wish our first, ever, intern Lauren best of luck on her future endeavors. If you are interested in a fall internship on Tamarindo and are local to LA, please contact us at tamarindopodcast.com Tamarindo is a Latina-hosted, social justice podcast with a mission to use laughter and conversation to inform, inspire and positively impact our community. Learn more at tamarindopodcast.com

Brenda of Tamarindo and Elmer of #HoodDigest recorded an #instagramlive special minicast reacting to the September 5, 2017 news that #45 would rescind #DACA. This is a podcast "minicast" of that same conversation that so many of you joined us for. Catch our full episodes at www.tamarindopodcast.com Tamarindo is a Latina-hosted, social justice podcast with a mission to use laughter and conversation to inform, inspire and positively impact our community. Learn more at tamarindopodcast.com

Tamarindo guest host, Elmer Roldan of #HoodDigest joins Brenda Gonzalez on this musical episode with the amazingly talented, Irene Diaz. Born and raised in East LA, Irene Diaz emerges out of the Chicano Music scene as a serenading songstress, moving her audience to sing and sway to the love songs she has created. Her debut EP "I Love You Madly" showcased Diaz's musical style and ability to crossover and draw inspiration from different genres ranging from Jazz to R&B to Folk. She received critical acclaim for "I Love You Madly"....and now she is working on her highly anticipated full length album set to be released in 2018. You'll also hear Tamarindo Podcast community manager, Lauren Gaytan on this one. Tamarindo is a Latina-hosted, social justice podcast with a mission to use laughter and conversation to inform, inspire and positively impact our community. Learn more at tamarindopodcast.com

This #minicast episode is a brief interview with a Charlottesville based organization called Sin Barreras/Without Barriers. Through our conversation with Edgar Lara, we learn of a different side of the community of #Charlottesville. Though it is difficult to find hope after a weekend filled with hate, we know many are motivated to ask "What can I do?" Here is how one organization is responding to that call. Learn more about Sin Barreras at http://sinbarrerascville.com/ and also track the hashtag #RiseUpVA and https://www.facebook.com/DreamersofVirginia/ Tamarindo is a Latina-hosted, social justice podcast with a mission to use laughter and conversation to inform, inspire and positively impact our community. Learn more at tamarindopodcast.com

The amazing #mujeres behind the podcast Locatora Radio join Tamarindo to discuss their work, background, and to breakdown what rape culture is and howe we can help end it. This episode is hosted by Brenda Gonzalez and Luis Octavio. We will have Luis on our next full episode with some of the stars of Suit Zoot's latest run in Los Angeles. After that, you can keep up with Luis on his podcast "Nos Vemos en El Swap Meet"--a Spanish language podcast featuring the stories of those who shop, sell, and frequent the Swap Meet. Please stay connected with us at www.tamarindopodcast.com Tamarindo is a Latina-hosted, social justice podcast with a mission to use laughter and conversation to inform, inspire and positively impact our community. Learn more at tamarindopodcast.com

Luis is joined by Tamarindo intern Lauren Gaytan as guest host discussing #dichos #molcajetedominguero and a #kardashian gets a #chancla. Lauren shares all about her first day at Tamarindo #bucketlist. Next, Brenda and Luis speak to Jorge Madrid, the Manager for California Clean Energy and the #EnvironmentalDefenseFund and learn about #EnvironmentalEquity. If you are in the LA area, be sure to check out #EastSideSol on August 19 at Mariachi Plaza in Boyle Heights for a community celebration of art, music, and a healthy environment. Learn why Jorge is passionate about environmental justice and equity issues and how you can get involved! Tamarindo is a Latina-hosted, social justice podcast with a mission to use laughter and conversation to inform, inspire and positively impact our community. Learn more at tamarindopodcast.com

This is a jammed packed episode where Luis and Brenda first discuss Pride, then kick it off with TWO great interviews on this episode. We talk to Audrey Bellis, the creator of the #BrownGirlsRising podcast and founder for Worthy Women. She is a first generation Latina killing it in the tech space. Go to www.worthywomen.co to learn more about her many projects. We also catch up with Wendy Carrillo candidate for State Assembly in California's 51st District. Check out www.wendyforassembly.com to learn more about her and we hope you love our #saltycrunchy jam in her interview. Finally, some of the music on this episode is courtesy of Irene Diaz music, a Los Angeles-based artist with an amazing voice, she'll be on the show in a future episode, but check her out at www.irenediazmusic.com. Lastly, we are supporting a local nonprofit, AltaMed, by offering a discount to their amazing East LA Meets Napa event happening July 28 at LA Live. Use promo code TAMWINE at check out and we hope to see you there! Join us on July 12 for Wine Wednesdays at AltaMed to learn about their work and go to @altamedfoodwine on #Instagram for more details. A very special thanks to #ProducerJeff who not only produces #TamarindoPodcast, but he also has his own music podcast called Chromacast. Subscribe to us both today and write us a review! Tamarindo is a Latina-hosted, social justice podcast with a mission to use laughter and conversation to inform, inspire and positively impact our community. Learn more at tamarindopodcast.com

Tamarindo is a Latina-hosted, social justice podcast with a mission to use laughter and conversation to inform, inspire and positively impact our community. Learn more at tamarindopodcast.com

On this minicast episode, Brenda chats with Rudy Espinoza, Executive Director of LURN, the Leadership for Urban Renewal Network. This nonprofit implements innovative strategies to revitalize low-income urban areas through advocacy and micro-financing. In addition to learning about LURN, Brenda and Rudy discuss the campaign to legalize street vending in Los Angeles and what this means for immigrant communities. Rudy shares how he helped create LURN and why he is passionate about investing in our community. You can visit LURN's website at www.lurnnetwork.org to find out more about this fabulous organization. Tamarindo is a Latina-hosted, social justice podcast with a mission to use laughter and conversation to inform, inspire and positively impact our community. Learn more at tamarindopodcast.com

We bring back Kristie Hernandez, a star from our #MujeresLead series! Kristie achieved her dream of being an appointee of #PresidentObama and worked for the Department of Defense and later she worked for the Peace Corps. Now she's back in East Los Angeles to tell us her experience being one of very few #Latinas at the Pentagon. Tamarindo is a Latina-hosted, social justice podcast with a mission to use laughter and conversation to inform, inspire and positively impact our community. Learn more at tamarindopodcast.com