Tamarindo

Brenda and Luis chat with Esteban, aka, Chicano Eats, the sweetest guest they've ever had, who came to the studio with chocolate abuelita flavored cookies and cupcakes! He is a food blogger that creates works of art with his amazing and colorful photographs that invite viewers to "un pedacito" of his Mexican American roots. Check out www.chicanoeats.com for his recetas, pictures, and blog! This is a finger licking good episode! #provecho 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 chats with Cindy Zavala, aka, La SalvadoReina. Cindy brings a fresh hip hop take to the cumbia world with her contagious sound. Her love for the Salvadorian community of her hometown of Washington DC comes through in her hit video "Cumbia Capital" (https://youtu.be/oKNXhAjXPg0) See how this stylish singer and performer leaves her mark on the cumbia scene. A new resident of San Antonio Texas, when she's off the dance floor you can find Cindy at a Selena festival or listening to Tamarindo! By day, she is part of the Education Programs team at the National Council of La Raza. Check out this minicast produced by our very own Luis Octavio and don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss an episode! 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 chat with Uriel Saenz, a celebrated leader who is credited as an international fashion designer, Military Veteran (USMC) and a respected media man. He is currently VP of Multicultural Development & Strategy for the Los Angeles Times. Uriel Saenz has taken his work around the world, was selected featured American Designer in China and has been a participant of Mercedes- Benz fashion week. We get very deep and personal with Uriel learning of the many challenges he has overcome and the barriers he is breaking. He talks about his role as a single father to a daughter, who is now a young adult, and gives us a humble and vulnerable account of a recent experience he is living as a parent. This is an important episode to listen to. Trigger Warning We discuss domestic violence. 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

Comedian and director Benjamin-Shalom Rodriguez joins Brenda and Luis and discusses filmmaking, story-telling, and why his abuelita Mari is his best friend. Ben is the co-creator of the web series Pushy Riots and other projects such a "Mari con Ben" starring abuelita. On our next full-episode we are excited to have Uriel Saenz, fashion designer and creator of Latinos de Hoy, the LA Times event that honors Latino leaders. Subscribe to Tamarindo so you don't miss an episode! Follow Ben at @thebunrodriguez and check out Pushy Riot: https://youtu.be/0ya1V5lu1HI 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

Los Angeles based @LasCafeteras blend roots music, punk, hip hop, beat music, cumbia and rock, for their beautiful melodies, which tell powerful stories of their neighborhood and community. Band members Denise Carlos and Daniel French join #tamarindopodcast to tell us the story behind the band, and to preview songs from their new album #TastesLikeLA which releases April 14. Find tour dates and more at www.lascafeteras.com Don't forget to rate and review us to help other listeners find our show! Write to us at [email protected] 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 finale installment of our four part series, #MujeresLead, we hear from Dolores Arredondo, Commissioner for LA County Department of Public Social Services, leader at a fortune 100 company, and long-time volunteer leader on numerous nonprofit boards. Ms. Arredondo tells us the power of harnessing your inner fire, or #chispita, for leadership. She shares with us what #faith #family and #fitness mean to her and how these three core values drive her. A mentor for Brenda, Ms. Arredondo, is also a long time volunteer of Hispanas Organized for Political Equality, or HOPE, an organization she once chaired. Ms. Arredondo has a Bachelors of Arts from Wellesley College and MBA from Pepperdine University. She is a mother, wife, sister, aunt, and mentor to many, many amazing #mujeres. Please rate and review #tamarindopodcast and share this great story 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

In this third installment of our #WomensHistoryMonth series #MujeresLead, we hear from Kristie Hernandez, who just returned home to East LA after two years in the Obama Administration. Ms.Hernandez has over a decade of experience in government affairs, most recently as an appointee of President Obama where she spent time in the Department of Defense and later as Deputy Director of Congressional Relations at the Peace Corps. What makes this interview so special is getting to hear from Kristie's mother, Rita Hernandez, who celebrates the great accomplishments of her daughter who was able to "volar!" Please share this podcast with the hashtag #trypod #supportpocpodcasts #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 part two of our Women's History Month series. Brenda connects with Nora Vargas, Vice President of Community & Government relations for Planned Parenthood of the Pacific South West. She is a Governor Brown Appointee to California's State Teacher's Retirement Program. Ms. Vargas was appointed and later elected to the Southwestern Community College District Governing Board in the San Diego area. Ms. Vargas tells us how her experience growing up in the San Diego-Tijuana border area, raised by two feminist parents, has shaped her leadership. She has a wealth of experience as a political consultant and her passion for politics is fueled by a drive to serve her community. We hope you enjoy this minicast interview with this badass leader. Please write and review #tamarindopodcast and subscribe! 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 and Luis celebrate one year of bringing Tamarindo Podcast to your ears! Hear from our friends and fans as we look back at our favorite moments and recommend past episodes. We also speak to our friend Rashad Al-Dabbagh, who is the founder and director of the Arab American Civic Council, an advocacy organization based in Anaheim's Little Arabia. He is an immigrant born in Saudi Arabia to Palestinian and Armenian parents and joins us to discuss his leadership supporting refugees. Lastly, we give a very belated chancla to Salma Hayek who is not a #wokebae 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 Women's History Month and Brenda is speaking to amazing #mujeres about #Latina #leadership. This is part one with Dr. Feliza Ortiz-Licon, Senior Director of Education Leadership at the National Council of La Raza, and the only Latina on the California State Board of Education. Previous roles for Dr. Ortiz-Licon include Director of College Access, Fulfillment Fund; Director of Policy/Chief of Staff, Los Angeles Unified School District, Board District 5; researcher, Urban Planning, Housing/Land Use Development, City of Long Beach/Institute of Urban & Regional Development; elementary school teacher, Long Beach Unified School District. She is a mother, wife, sister, chingona, and friend. We hope you enjoy this minicast conversation with Feliza where she discusses the importance of mentorship, code switching, leadership, and more! Look for a second minicast with another amazing Latina leader soon! 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 and Luis are recording their one year anniversary episode this Sunday March 12. To be included in our celebration, record a short voice memo and e-mail it to [email protected] by 9:00am PST March 12. You can also rate and review us on Itunes and we will be reading comments from there also. Thank you for supporting us this year! 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

Friend of the podcast FavyFav of Latinos Who Lunch joins Brenda for a chat about the movie making all the buzz, Get Out. This is a minicast episode in between the full Tamarindo Episodes which you can subscribe on itunes! Don't forget to review this minicast! 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

Julissa Arce, author of "My Underground American Dream," joins us to tell us how she made it in Wall Street while keeping a secret. Now, she is a writer, speaker, and social justice advocate and is the co-founder and chairwoman of the Ascend Educational Fund providing scholarships to immigrant students regardless of status. Find her work at julissaarce.com and follow her at @julissaarce on Twitter. And this episode's music is courtesy of Veronique Medrano check her out at veroniquemedrano.com. Don't forget to follow us @tamarindocast and rate and review our podcast! 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

A year after the KKK led violence in Anaheim, the city of Mickey is making national news again due to an off-duty LAPD officer's violent altercation with a minor. Gabriel San Roman, reporter for the OC Weekly, joins Tamarindo to discuss the case and tensions in the Magic Kingdom. Brenda also references the Law Enforcement Accountability Network found at www.learn4change.org. Find coverage of this incident at www.ocweekly.com and follow Gabriel at @gsanroman2 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

Our good friend and Los Angeles based house music uber producer Jamie Prado returns to the podcast to bless us with a finely curated selection of music that is a must listen! Our Valentine's Day gift to our listeners because we 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 & Luis are back from a short break with a Valentine's Day themed episode. We discuss what we're watching on TV, play a fun game with our partners, and interview the amazing Eddie G, the YouTube star who drops "Kuh-nowledge Bombs" on the internet. His beloved character Tiburcio joins us to give love advice. Check him out at www.omgitseddieg.com. Subscribe to Tamarindo Podcast for a special Valentine's day gift for your ears! 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 with Brenda Gonzalez and Luis Octavio is taking a short break. This is a rebroadcast of episode 19, DREAMing with Rafeel Agustin, the actor, playwright, and Executive Director of two local nonprofits. Tamarindo Podcast will be back in mid-February. Tell us your topic ideas at [email protected] 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 and Brenda welcome 2017 with jokes and laughter. Actress, comedian, and storyteller, Karina Luna shares her experience breaking into the comedy scene and more! Check her out @KarinaGotJokes 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

Our last minicast for 2016, is an interview with Wendy Carrillo, candidate for the 34th Congressional seat which includes several communities in the east side of Los Angeles County. Wendy is a former labor organizer and journalist, who used to host Power 106's show, Knowledge is Power. She grew up in the district since she arrived in the US from El Salvador as an undocumented child escaping war and violence. If elected, Wendy will be the only Salvadoran woman and second formerly undocumented person in congress. She tells Brenda of #tamarindopodcast all about why she is running in this special election. Learn more about Wendy at www.votewendycarrillo.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

For your #thanksgiving commute, enjoy our #Oaxacking episode where Luis and Brenda record on the road earlier in November. We talk #DiadelosMuertos and #Halloween and eat our way around #Oaxaca. We also discuss some of our #gripes when visiting the motherland. Also, don't forget to check out Tortilla Factory stickers where you can get your very own #tamarindopodcast stickers to text to friends. Check them out here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/tortilla-factory-sticker-pack/id1155794988?mt=8 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

Amiga of the #tamarindopodcast Anna Castro joins us for some #positive actions we can take in the wake of the #presidentialelection. She takes a pause from her work at #MiFamiliaVota to speak to Brenda on this #minicast episode with some great ways we can all move forward in #solidarity. 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

Join us as we relive the emotional #electionnight with Brenda of #Tamarindopodcast and Sharis of Latino Rebels. On this #LatinasVote special, these two #traveisas bring a mic to an election night party in #DTLA and speak to #Latinas a they watch the election. We also join the #DrugPolicyAlliance at their #Prop64 victory party where we learn more about California's success in #decriminalizing #marijuana. You'll hear from #dreamhamton, a filmaker, writer and organizer who spoke at the #DPA victory party. We know that the 2016 Election was emotional and that like you, many of us are angry, afraid, and concerned. We plan to discuss this and more in many future #tamarindpodcasts and encourage your contributions to [email protected] 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 a preview to our first ever full travel episode on our Oaxaca adventure, Luis interviews the famous owner of La Cocina de Frida in Ocotlán Oaxaca Mx. We discover her incredible story and incredible food. Enjoy and look out for our full Oaxaca cast soon! 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 fabulous duo Favy Fab & Babelito of the podcast Latinos Who Lunch join the Tamarindos to discuss important things like the term Latinx, chanclas, and snacks! Catch this episode and subscribe to Latinos Who Lunch to catch Luis & Brenda on their show! 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

A brief hello and welcome to our new listeners following the shout out we got from #NPR #LatinoUSA! Luis and Brenda are working hard to bring you fresh new episodes , which we release twice a month. This weekend we are visiting #LatinosWhoLunch in LAS VEGAS to record. Subscribe to them and to us! Thank you for your support and stay tuned for more! 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 quick check-in with our friend #GardenGrove Mayor Bao Nguyen and candidate for #USCongress . If elected, #MayorBao will be the first openly #Gay #Immigrant elected to #Congress. #Progressive #Historic #Vote #Election 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 talk to AB Soto, the creator of the colorful tune "Cha Cha Bitch" and how he is channeling his Mexican roots in his music, performances, and fashion. Catch him on October 29th at Precinct in downtown LA! We dare you not to Cha Cha Bitch all the way there! 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

Bad ass journalist, Sharis Delgadillo of the Latino Rebels podcast joins us as we discuss the perils of being a Chingona and dating in today's digital age. 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 & Brenda welcome comedian Erik Rivera and discuss #tacotrucksoneverycorner, how comedy heals, and the joys of fatherhood. We also tell you hilarious invention ideas on our Tiburon Tank segment and Brenda tries to keep it together after many #ilovemicheladas 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 and Brenda pay tribute to the iconic Mexican composer and pop star Juan Gabriel, who died on August 28th, hours before recording this episode. Listeners share what #JuanGa meant to them, their favorite songs, and there is even a little singing! We hear from our friends at Latinos Who Lunch and tell you about some great podcasts including: Latino USA, In the Thick, Ray's Latino Podcast, and Call Your Girlfriend. We also chat a bit about travel customer services woes and the targeting of actress Leslie Jones. We missed you during our tiny break, happy listening! 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 invite Jamie Prado, the talented LA-based house music producer down for a chat about his fantastic music, and his recent re-connection with his Colombian roots, including the philanthropy work he is doing there. He even blessed us with a live dj set of latin flavored house music! Put your cha-chas on for this one! https://soundcloud.com/jamieprado https://twitter.com/jamiepradomusic https://www.facebook.com/jamiepradomusic/ 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 and Brenda have a fascinating conversation with Armando Gudino of the Drug Policy Alliance--the nation's leading organization championing drug policy grounded on science, compassion, health and human life. He takes us on a journey discussing Latino taboos, our obsession with gangsters in media and movies, the war on drugs, and the impact of drug policies on Latinos. This is a wild ride! Check it out and check out www.drugpolicy.org 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 and Brenda welcome friends behind a documentary that shares the story of Los Angeles' place in LGBTQ history, LA: A Queer History. Find out all about this project here: http://laaqueerhistory.com/. Richard Corral, executive producer, and Gregorio Davila, the film's director, drop in to tell us details about the project. We also welcome Ryan Mendoza to dish politics and tell us about the upcoming DTLA Proud Festival which celebrates the profound revitalization of downtown Los Angeles and the growing LGBT community in the area. This festival is August 7th, 2016 at Pershing Square. Learn more here: http://dtlaproudfestival.org/. Lastly, as mentioned on the show, if you are in need of CPR training, check out: https://www.undeadcpr.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

To open this very powerful episode that shares Luis' coming out journey, we take a moment and discuss the tragic mass shooting that occurred in Orlando where 49 people had their lives cut short through a senseless hate crime. While we reflect on this tragedy, we also admire the strength, resilience, and solidarity of the beautiful LGBTQ community. 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

Denise Soler Cox is our guest as we discover what it means to be (ñ)! This documentary film maker is passionate about sharing (ñ) stories and bringing the concept of (ñ) into the mainstream American consciousness. Learn all about this project at projectenye.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

Get inspired with the fabulous mujeres on this episode! We start with life coach and leadership trainer, Liz Garcia of The Life in Brilliance Podcast, giving great life and management tips. Then we hear the struggles of pursuing a Ph.D. while undocumented with Gloria Montiel and Jessica Valenzuela, two out of three of “Las Reinas del Norte.” Check out Gloria’s story featured in Almost American. If you are undocumented or dacamented and attending college at a selective private college, contact Gloria to participated in her research at [email protected]. Read more about the UndocuPhds on their blog. Listeners of the #tamarindopodcast receive 50% off of Liz Garcia’s “Luv Me” retreat: http://www.lifeinbrilliance.com/luvmeretreat/ contact Liz today at [email protected]! Lastly, don’t forget to join us for #BAOcheladas on May 27 in Fullerton https://bao2016.com/baocheladas/#! 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

Recorded on Mothers Day, we dedicate this episode to our moms and share listener stories. We also discuss Beyoncé's Lemonade, and invite you to our first event happening May 27 including Micheladas from ilovemicheladas.com! Visit our facebook for all the details and our tumblr for the show notes. 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

Mayor Bao Ngyuen, the first openly gay Mayor of an OC city, joins us to talk about making history and fellow political junkie Javiera Cartagena gives us her take on the Presidential election and tips for interns and staffers. Show notes: Check out Bao's website at bao2016.com, see Tamarindo producer Jeff Devoe spin some tunes on May 1 at Love LB at 144 Pine St. in Long Beach and on June 12 at Osso in downtown LA. Check out Gl0bi0s on instagram 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

Released 4/5/16. We made it to Episode 2! This episode we celebrate the life and contributions of the late, great Cesar Chavez, gaze into the many facets of Selena, and introduce a tasty Colombian restaurant from the Pico Union district in Los Angeles. 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

Released 3/24/16 Tamarindo Podcast presents our very first episode! We are a socially conscious talk show with a Latino vibe. You'll hear a little Spanglish, but this show is for everyone! On this episode we get into Costo Runs, street harassment, micro aggression in the workplace, tequila and chanclas, We also get "cholafied" with our special guest Casualty from Chola Pinup, who you may know from the Chola Makeover clips on Mitu. 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

A socially conscious podcast with a latino vibe. Episodes every two weeks! Hosts are Brenda Gonzalez and Luis Octavio, amigos talking race, politics, food, music, and life! Contact us: [email protected] 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