Best Tamarindo | Sonoro Podcasts (2025)

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From Raids to Resistance: Dr. Manuel Pastor on LA’s Immigrant Power 36:31

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Tamarindo is delighted to welcome back Dr. Manuel Pastor who directs the Equity Research Institute at USC. His research is generally focused on issues of the economic, environmental and social conditions facing low-income urban communities – and the social movements seeking to change those realities. In recognition of his impactful work, in 2024, D…

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Dr. David Hayes-Bautista Reminds Us of Our Power 33:07

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We are about to enter “Latino Heritage Month”, and we know that the continued onslaught on our communities casts a shadow on our celebrations. This is why we invited Dr. David Hayes-Bautista to remind us about our longstanding legacy and POWER in this country. Dr. Hayes-Bautista is a professor of medicine and director of the Center for the Study of…

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Voices of Justice: Senator Lena Gonzalez on Protecting Immigrant Rights and Environmental Justice 24:50

2M ago24:50

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Today, we’re bringing you a conversation with Senator Lena Gonzalez, Senate Majority Leader and Chair of the California Latino Legislative Caucus. She represents over one million residents in California’s 33rd Senate District, which includes Southeast Los Angeles, Long Beach, and Catalina Island. She shares how her upbringing shaped her commitment …

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How to Navigate a Career Change with Intention 57:58

2M ago57:58

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In the face of so much uncertainty, including economic uncertainty, considering a career change can seem especially daunting. To help our listeners navigate a career pivot with intention, we speak to Michelle Seijas, a trauma-informed coach about how to make career moves that align with our values and pay us our worth. Listen to this episode if you…

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Organizing for Environmental Justice with Andrea Vidaurre 1:00:13

2M ago1:00:13

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On this episode of Tamarindo, we’re joined by Andrea Vidaurre, a Peruvian-American climate justice organizer and co-founder of the People’s Collective for Environmental Justice. Andrea was recently awarded the prestigious 2024 Goldman Environmental Prize for her groundbreaking work ensuring that frontline communities, especially those in Southern C…

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How to Combat Hate with Bamby Salcedo and Fidel Rodriguez 54:40

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Today’s guests are on a mission to get to the root causes of hate to build a more just and inclusive Los Angeles. They are both part of LA vs Hate, which aims to address the normalization of hate and inspire people to stand up to it, build understanding about what constitutes a hate act and how to report it, as well as support individuals and commu…

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Chosen Family, Community Care & Healing with Luis Cornejo 1:11:56

3M ago1:11:56

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In this episode of Tamarindo, we sit down with Luis Cornejo, licensed therapist and host of the Queer Magic Podcast, to explore the power of chosen family in queer and Latine communities. Luis shares their personal journey and the vital role chosen family has played in their life, both personally and professionally. We discuss the emotional and cul…

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Why we need more Latine-led News Rooms with Lucy Flores 1:03:09

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Today's guest is Lucy Flores, a fierce advocate for our community and the co-founder of both Luz Media and the Latino Media Consortium. Lucy’s story is inspiring. She is one of 13 children who was raised primarily by a single parent, her dad, who worked multiple jobs to sustain the family. As a teen, she spent time in juvenile detention, but she ov…

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Queer Joy & Celebration: Thriving Beyond Survival with Reyna Tropical 55:29

4M ago55:29

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On this episode of Tamarindo, we’re joined by the incredible Fabi Reyna of Reyna Tropical for a vibrant and soul-nourishing conversation about joy, healing, and the radical power of music as resistance. Fabi opens up about her creative journey, how she honors her ancestors through sound, and what it means to live and create with deep intention and …

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Blossoming: Tamarindo's live storytelling event with Que Me Cuentas 53:05

3M ago53:05

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This is a very special episode of Tamarindo featuring the true stories told live during our live storytelling event. The theme for the night was stories about Blossoming and it kicked off our spring break from the pod. Plus, we have a really exciting life update from our very own, Delsy Sandoval. Tamarindo is a lighthearted show hosted by Brenda Go…

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Community-Driven Policy: Lessons from the Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus Foundation with State Senator Celina Villanueva and Executive Director Oswaldo Alvarez 47:58

5M ago47:58

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If you’re listening to this on Wednesday April 23rd, there’s still time for you to join us Tonight for our live storytelling event at 6:30pm in Highland Park, get free tickets at tamarindopodcast.com/live We met with representatives from the Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus Foundation to talk about their 2025 Raices Report and how it helps advanc…

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Replay: Dolores Huerta on Tamarindo 29:43

5M ago29:43

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Join us on April 23 for our Live storytelling event. Get free tickets and details at tamarindopodcast.com/liveToday's episode is our chat with Dolores Huerta, activist, civil rights leader, feminist, and icon. She is the co-founder of the United Farm Workers Association, which later became the UFW, and she continues to inspire, organize, and energi…

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Tamarindo Podcast is on Spring Break 2:52

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Hola Amiguis! We want to invite you to a live storytelling event called Blossoming happening on Wednesday April 23 at 6:30pm. Tamarindo is teaming up with Que Me Cuentas podcast to host a fun evening of live performances, connecting, and community! Join us and hear true stories told live by our talented Latine storytellers. This is a FREE event hos…

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How to Make and Maintain Friendships, Plus Musical Guest QUITAPENAS 1:02:57

6M ago1:02:57

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Today, we are talking to members of the band QUITAPENAS, a high-energy band that blends Afro-Latin rhythms and tropical beats to create a vibrant, danceable sound that lifts the spirit and gets everyone dancing. Before that, Delsy and Brenda talk about the challenges and joys of making and maintaining friendships as adults—why it’s harder, what hel…

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Embracing Our Aging Bodies as Latinas: Navigating Cultural Expectations & Breaking Free from Diet Culture 58:15

6M ago58:15

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Delsy is back for this powerful conversation about how to accept our aging and changing bodies. We discuss how we’re embracing or attempting to embrace how we’re changing in our bodies, how cultural expectations on Latinas have impacted our perspectives, and how notions of what is “healthy” has evolved. Next, we speak to Dalina Soto, also known as …

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90s Nostalgia with Artivist Julio Salgado (Part 2) 32:21

6M ago32:21

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90s Nostalgia with Artivist Julio Salgado Today’s episode is a two-part conversation with artist and activist Julio Salgado. Viewers can see Julio’s vibrant art work at immigrant rights rallies, the LA Times, or promoting one of LA’s greatest dance nights, Cumbiaton. Julio’s status as an undocumented, queer artivist has fueled the contents of his v…

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90s Nostalgia with Artivist Julio Salgado 1:05:29

6M ago1:05:29

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Today’s episode is a two-part conversation with artist and activist Julio Salgado. Viewers can see Julio’s vibrant art work at immigrant rights rallies, the LA Times, or promoting one of LA’s greatest dance nights, Cumbiaton. Julio’s status as an undocumented, queer artivist has fueled the contents of his visual art, which depict key individuals an…

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How to Meditate with Rompe Founder Daniel Carrillo 36:17

7M ago36:17

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Born in Los Angeles, Daniel Carrillo has been practicing meditation for eight years and he uses it as a pathway to connect to Spirit while cultivating peace, joy, and balance in every aspect of his life. He is the founder of Rompe Coffee, a brand that honors his roots by sourcing beans from his family’s farm in Nayarit, Mexico. He is also the host …

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Growing Our Message of Inclusion with Writer, Producer, and Entrepreneur Betsy Aimee Cardenas 48:26

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Today’s guest is Betsy Aimee Cardenas, a purpose-driven, entrepreneur, producer, writer and creative marketing expert who has dedicated her career to championing the Latinx community through various advocacy efforts. Betsy has also produced two podcasts for iheart radio “Out of the Shadows: Children of 86” and “Rep: A Story About the Stories We Tel…

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Joy and Self-care in the Era of Chaos with Therapist Daniela Sarmina 50:50

7M ago50:50

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We talk to our friend and therapist Daniela Sarmina and ask her to share with us some helpful resources and tips on how we can cope with the chaos that's been around us since the election. Daniela, or Dani as we like to call her, is a licensed therapist, creative, and student of life. Born in Mexico City and raised in the San Joaquin Valley, she dr…

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Meet Marce Gutiérrez-Graudiņš : The Latina Championing Global Ocean Conservation 44:23

8M ago44:23

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On this episode we welcome back climate justice leader, Marce Gutiérrez-Graudiņš and discuss her unwavering commitment to keep our oceans clean and to galvanizing the Latine community to get involved. We discuss the threat that this administration poses on climate conservation efforts, and what lessons we can take from environmental disasters like …

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Rooted in Empowerment: Robyn Moreno on Ancestral Wisdom, Curanderismo, and Finding Your Ser 49:28

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Our guest today is Robyn Moreno, a storyteller, meditation teacher, practitioner of Curanderismo, and Emmy-nominated TV host. She’s worked tirelessly as a cross-platform storyteller, mentor, and thought leader to stand up, speak out, and highlight stories and issues that matter to Latinas and W.O.C. We talk about her latest book: Get Rooted and exp…

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Authentic Storytelling and Why it Matters with Vanessa Vancour 47:04

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This week on the pod, Vanessa Vancour joins Brenda to discuss the power of authentic storytelling, how we can all be savvy consumers of media, and why it’s more important than ever before to seek out and celebrate community as we enter this new era. Vanessa is a Mexican-American, Award-winning storyteller, bilingual editorial consultant, and Latinx…

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You, Transformed with Wendy Amara 44:29

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This is a rough week for our beloved Los Angeles, the home of this podcast. Several of our Tamarindo past guests have lost homes and thousands have been directly affected. We are thinking about everyone whose lives have been disrupted by this massive disaster and about everyone who is stepping up to help. To help the most vulnerable, please donate …

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Reaching Our Financial Goals with Savvy Ladies 53:13

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Today’s episode is brought to you by SavyLadies.org, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering women to take control of their financial futures. Savvy Ladies is providing women with the knowledge and tools to make informed financial decisions, plan for the future, and achieve long-term financial independence. To tell us a bit more about this…

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Feminists for Racial, Economic, & Gender Justice: Women’s Foundation CA 49:59

10M ago49:59

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As we process the 2024 Election, we meet with our friends from the Women's Foundation of CA, a statewide, publicly supported foundation dedicated to achieving racial, economic, and gender justice by centering the experience and expertise of communities most impacted by systemic injustice. We speak to the organization's first Latine CEO, Bia Vieira …

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Richard Cabral and Healing through Theater 31:55

10M ago31:55

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Richard Cabral is an Emmy-nominated actor, producer, writer and storyteller. His story is one of resilience, having battled addiction, incarceration, and generational trauma. Recorded before a live audience at Cal State Los Angeles, Richard generously opens up to us about his personal story, how he first discovered his talent for writing, and what …

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Queerchata: Creating Inclusive Latin Dance Spaces with Adrian 45:24

10M ago45:24

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In this episode of Tamarindo, we speak with Adrian, the founder of Queerchata, a transformative dance community designed to create an inclusive, degendered space for queer and trans individuals to explore Latin dance. Adrian shares their journey of discovering dance as a form of self-expression, the inspiration behind Queerchata, and the journey of…

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Neurodivergence and its impact on the Latine community, with Dr. Sandra Leon-Villa 55:48

11M ago55:48

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In this episode of the Tamarindo Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Sandra León-Villa, a first-generation, Autistic Xicana, Activist, and Liberation Psychologist who has over 13 years of experience specializing in trauma treatment and BIPOC mental health. Dr. León-Villa is not only a mental health professional but also a passionate advocate for cultural…

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We're Taking a Break 0:56

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Tamarindo’s mission is to use laughter and conversation to inform,inspire and positively impact our community. Learn more attamarindopodcast.comBy Tamarindo | Sonoro

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Tackling the Latina Wage Gap 41:33

11M ago41:33

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This episode of Tamarindo is a partnership with the National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC), an organization dedicated to making a cultural home for the diverse identities that shape the community. October 3rd marked Latina Equal Pay day, a day of action that calls attention to the Latina wage gap. Our friends at the NHCC invited Tamarindo to lead…

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Karla Cornejo Villavicencio - Mini Episode of Tamarindo 23:45

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Karla Cornejo Villavicencio is the author of the National Book Award finalist The Undocumented Americans. Her work, which focuses on race, culture, and immigration, has appeared in The New York Times, The New Yorker, Vogue, Elle, and NPR. Her 2024 novel Catalina was longlisted for the National Book Award for Fiction. She joins us for a mini intervi…

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Building a Just World with Activist Carmen Perez 55:16

12M ago55:16

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Carmen Perez is an American activist and Chicana feminist who has worked on issues of civil rights including mass incarceration, women's rights and gender equity, violence prevention, racial healing and community policing. She is the President and CEO of The Gathering for Justice, a nonprofit founded by Harry Belafonte which is dedicated to ending …

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Making Waves: Giselle Carrillo’s Journey to Surfing and Social Change 45:17

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In this episode of Tamarindo, we sit down with Giselle Carrillo, an educator, surfer, and founder of Los Courage Camps, an initiative aimed at creating equity in the surfing community. Giselle shares her personal journey from growing up in East Los Angeles to discovering surfing later in life, and how it transformed her sense of courage and purpose…

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Storytelling through Food, Film, and Fiction with Hugo Gamino, Claudia Restrepo, and Paola Mendoza 56:23

1y ago56:23

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This is a jam packed episode with inspiring storytellers through food, film, and fiction. We start with a panel chat with Hugo Gamino and Claudia Restrepo. Hugo is a chef and writer dedicated to sharing the untold stories behind the recipes that have shaped his life and career. His writing is fostering understanding, and bringing to life an empathe…

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Radio Cachimbona & Tamarindo Podcast at Mitu 37:37

1y ago37:37

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This week on the pod, we team up with Yvette Borjas, the founder of Radio Cachimbona, and chat about immigration policy, what we think about the Harris campaign’s take on the issue, and what we’re reading. Radio Cachimbona is a podcast by one Salvi-Taurean Cachimbona growing, healing, and storytelling in Southern Arizona (and now Los Angeles). Our …

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Prisca Dorcas Mojica Rodriguez on Knowing and Loving the Women Who Raise Us 46:53

1y ago46:53

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Prisca Dorcas Mojica Rodríguez joins Tamarindo Podcast to discuss her new book: Tías and Primas, On Knowing and Loving the Women Who Raise Us. Delsy and Brenda discuss the themes in Prisca’s work, and then we hear directly from the writer and activist about what inspired the book and what she hopes readers will take from this love letter to the wom…

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Disconnect to Reconnect: Rethinking Our Relationship with Social Media 38:50

1y ago38:50

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In this episode of Tamarindo, we explore how social media affects our mental health and share easy ways to cut back without feeling out of the loop. We start with a fun game to see just how much screen time we’re logging, then dive into how social media can lead to anxiety, and interfere with our sleep and self-esteem. We’ll talk about "doomscrolli…

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Burn Out, Healing, and Politics 53:30

1y ago53:30

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Today on Tamarindo, we catch up with our friend Ana Sheila Victorino, a workplace wellness entrepreneur and of course, no stranger to Tamarindo. She joins Brenda as co-host for the day and shares some of her recent experiences on her healing journey. We speak to Daisy Auger-Domínguez, a global leader, author, and workplace strategist and get her th…

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Feeling it in Our Pockets 53:51

1y ago53:51

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On this episode, Brenda and Delsy discuss the current state of the economy, focusing on inflation and its impact on daily life, while sharing practical tips for managing finances. We also chat with Felipe Esparza, a Mexican-American stand-up comedian and actor known for his comedy rooted in his East Los Angeles upbringing. Felipe joins us to talk a…

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Latina Leaders in Food Equity 35:33

1y ago35:33

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On this episode we talk about Food Equity with Latina leaders who are committed to making healthy food accessible to all communities here in Los Angeles. You’ll learn about the LA Food Policy Council and the creative ways this organization cultivates a diverse network of change makers from across our food system, from farm to fork and beyond, and t…

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Las Cafeteras Live on Tamarindo 39:42

1y ago39:42

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Recorded in front of a live audience, we speak with the band Las Cafeteras about their new album, a “A Night in Nepantla,” featuring a fusion of traditional Mexican folk and electronic dance beats.The album addresses themes of longing, love, and pressing community issues. Stick around after the conversation with a very special live performance. Cat…

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Art and Inclusivity with Jasmin Hernandez 42:02

1y ago42:02

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In this episode of the Tamarindo Podcast, we sit down with Jasmin Hernandez, the founder of Gallery Gurls, a platform dedicated to celebrating Black and POC changemakers in contemporary art. Jasmin shares her journey from an art enthusiast to a powerful advocate for diversity in the art world. She is also the author of 'We Are Here: Visionaries of …

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Permission to Dream: How to Approach Career Aspirations and Transitions 52:37

1+ y ago52:37

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Many of us have felt stuck in a job that no longer aligns with who we are or where we want to be. This week on the pod, we candidly share when we’ve experienced a need for change and how we approached transitions in our careers. We also explore the importance of granting ourselves permission to dream. You’ll also hear a brief conversation with auth…

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Queer Activism and Archival Stories: Lydia Otero's 'L.A. Interchanges 45:45

1+ y ago45:45

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In this episode of Tamarindo, Lydia Otero discusses their latest book, "L.A. Interchanges: A Brown & Queer Archival Memoir," which draws on their experiences as a queer activist and blue-collar worker in Los Angeles. The episode explores how the intersections of Otero's Brown and queer identities influenced their activism, highlighting memorable mo…

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Musical Mujeres: Daymé Arocena & Girl Ultra 44:49

1+ y ago44:49

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Welcome to a musical episode of Tamarindo where we speak to two Latinas making waves in the music scene: Daymé Arocena and Girl Ultra. We also speak about how we can practice self-care as we continue to grapple with the atrocities in Gaza. Listen with care. Afro-Cuban soul star Dayme Arocena joins Tamarindo to talk about her first album in 5 years,…

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Toxic Workplaces and What to do About It 58:13

1+ y ago58:13

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Many of us have encountered work situations that don’t always feel inclusive, safe, or where we can be our authentic selves. It can at times feel like we don’t have the power to make a difference where we work. The truth is, with the right tools, resources, and support, there can be ways to start to make a positive change. On this episode, we speak…

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Latinos Run with Maria Solis Belizaire 38:00

1+ y ago38:00

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On this episode of Tamarindo, we speak to Maria Solis Belizaire, the Founder and CEO of Latinos Run. Maria, an activist, speaker, and marathoner, has dedicated her life to uniting the Latino community through running and other forms of exercise. Maria's commitment to health and fitness stems from personal loss and a desire to make a positive impact…

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Dolores Huerta on Tamarindo 28:54

1+ y ago28:54

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Dolores Huerta is an activist, civil rights leader, feminist, and icon. She is the co-founder of the United Farm Workers Association, which later became the UFW, and she continues to inspire, organize, and energize people to vote and effect change in their communities. She is the Founder of The Dolores Huerta Foundation, which passionately advocate…

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Katya Echazarreta's Historic Voyage to Space 53:54

1+ y ago53:54

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In this episode of the Tamarindo Podcast, we speak with Katya Celeste Echazarreta González, a trailblazing Electrical Engineer, Science Communicator, and the first Mexican-born woman in space. Katya's groundbreaking experiences at NASA JPL, working on missions like Perseverance and Europa Clipper, shaped her trajectory and fueled her commitment to …