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Join us on April 23 for our Live storytelling event. Get free tickets and details at tamarindopodcast.com/live Today'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 energize people to vote and effect change in their communities. She is the Founder of The Dolores Huerta Foundation, which passionately advocates for social justice, focusing on empowering marginalized communities through grassroots organizing, civic engagement, and education initiatives. Learn about them here: doloreshuerta.org Dolores Huerta sits on the board of the Feminist Majority Foundation and as she mentions on the show, now is the time for us to call for the passage of the Equal Rights Amendment, learn more: https://feminist.org/our-work/equal-rights-amendment/ Tamarindo is a lighthearted show hosted by Brenda Gonzalez and Delsy Sandoval talking about politic

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 hosted at Ave. 50 studios at their new location at 3714 N. Figueroa in Highland Park. Everyone is Welcome. To join us, you must RSVP at tamarindopodcast.com/live and please help us share this event.Tamarindo is a lighthearted show hosted by Brenda Gonzalez and Delsy Sandoval talking about politics, culture, and self-development. We’re here to uplift our community through powerful conversations with changemakers, creatives, and healers. Join us as we delve into discussions on race, gender, representation, and life! You can get in touch with us at www.tamarindopodcast.comBrenda Gonzalez and Delsy Sandoval are executive producers of Tamarindo podcast with production suppo

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 helps, and how to build and maintain  meaningful connections. Tamarindo is a lighthearted show hosted by Brenda Gonzalez and Delsy Sandoval talking about politics, culture, and self-development. We’re here to uplift our community through powerful conversations with changemakers, creatives, and healers. Join us as we delve into discussions on race, gender, representation, and life! You can get in touch with us at www.tamarindopodcast.com Brenda Gonzalez and Delsy Sandoval are executive producers of Tamarindo podcast with production support by Karina Riveroll of Sonoro Media. Jeff Ricards produced our theme song. If you want to support our work, please rate and review o

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 “Your Latina Nutritionist” across social media where she helps folks heal their relationship with food. Dalina and I have an insightful conversation about how white supremacy shows up in our notions of health and the ways that she’s using her CHULA method to empower folks to make food choices that feel good for our bodies and cultures. Dalina’s new book The Latina Anti-Diet: A Dietitian’s Guide to Authentic Health That Celebrates Culture And Full-Flavor Living, is out now. Tamarindo is a lighthearted show hosted by Brenda Gonzalez and Delsy Sandoval talking about politics, culture, and self-development. We’re here to uplift our community through powerful conversation

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 visual art, which depict key individuals and moments of the migrant rights movement. Recorded at the end of a long week, these two elder millennials, Brenda and Julio, from the class of 2001, revisit some of the female vocalists of the '90s who shaped Jullio’s early experiences living in the US.Through this chat, we’ll take you on a nostalgic journey through the sounds of an era when women were taking center stage fronting bands in the 90s and into the early 2000s; and we’ll draw some parallels to some of the leading women in music today. I asked Julio to pick five songs for us to discuss and you can hear what songs we reference through this playlist: https://open.sp

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 and moments of the migrant rights movement. Recorded at the end of a long week, these two elder millennials, Brenda and Julio, from the class of 2001, revisit some of the female vocalists of the '90s who shaped Jullio’s early experiences living in the US.Through this chat, we’ll take you on a nostalgic journey through the sounds of an era when women were taking center stage fronting bands in the 90s and into the early 2000s; and we’ll draw some parallels to some of the leading women in music today. I asked Julio to pick five songs for us to discuss and you can hear what songs we reference through this playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/02bVhKS9ihFMiGIJGEswUc?

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 of the Rompe Podcast, where he leads meaningful conversations on overall wellness and personal growth. Daniel is very attune to the signs around him that have guided his journey into meditation, the name of his coffee business, and even his connection to Tamarindo. Aligned with his personal mission to cultivate peace, Daniel walks us through a simple meditation that we can all practice together. Listen to and follow the Rompe Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/rompepodcast/Tamarindo is a lighthearted show hosted by Brenda Gonzalez and Delsy Sandoval talking about politics, culture, and self-development. We’re here to uplift our community through powerful conversatio

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 Tell”.  Betsy and Brenda reflect on the outcome of the last election, what the Democrats can learn from it, and how we can grow our movement rooted in empathy and inclusion. Tamarindo is a lighthearted show hosted by Brenda Gonzalez and Delsy Sandoval talking about politics, culture, and self-development. We’re here to uplift our community through powerful conversations with changemakers, creatives, and healers. Join us as we delve into discussions on race, gender, representation, and life! You can get in touch with us at www.tamarindopodcast.comBrenda Gonzalez and Delsy Sandoval are executive producers of Tamarindo podcast with production support by Karina Riveroll

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 draws from her lived experience to help others uncover and honor their own strength and wisdom. A self-proclaimed goofball, with a BA in theater, she incorporates elements of play, joy, compassion and science to help others manage life stressors and achieve their goals. Dani tells us about her journey into becoming a therapist and gives us practical tips to help us practice self care during these challenging times. Plus, on this Tamarindo Podcast exclusive, she launches the Wellness Playground where she’ll be sharing her expertise through her private practice. Follow her work on Instagram: @wellnesss_playground Tamarindo is a lighthearted show hosted by Brenda Gonzale

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 the recent Los Angeles fires. Marce is the founder of Azul, the first U.S. organization dedicated to elevating Latinx voices in ocean justice. As two bicultural Mexicanas, you’ll also hear us briefly discuss Emilia Perez, the controversial musical that hasn’t stopped making headlines. Links Mentioned: Johanne Sacreblu: Parody of Emilia Perez:https://youtu.be/scll8X_Is3U?si=M_UWHt3BRwKMbwA5&t=139 Hidden Brain Podcast Episode: https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/wellness-2-0-when-its-all-too-much/ Tamarindo is a lighthearted show hosted by Brenda Gonzalez and Delsy Sandoval talking about politics, culture, and self-development. We’re here to uplift our community throu

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 explore how we can all tap into our ancestral roots to create our own medicine bags and get centered in our Ser.  Robin is offering a “pay what you can” rate of her healing services to people affected by the L.A. wildfires, get in touch with Robyn: https://www.robynmoreno.com/workwithmeWendy Amara, joins Brenda as cohost for this episode. Join both Brenda and Wendy for Encuentro, a restorative retreat for women and non-binary folx, designed to inspire connection, empowerment, and self-care. There is still time to join us May 2- 6 for Encuentro. Apply right away: https://www.tamarindopodcast.com/encuentro-25​Tamarindo is a lighthearted show hosted by Brenda Gonzalez and

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 marketer with a career committed to lifting diverse narratives—and meaningful conversation–into her work.Tamarindo is a lighthearted show hosted by Brenda Gonzalez and Delsy Sandoval talking about politics, culture, and self-development. We’re here to uplift our community through powerful conversations with changemakers, creatives, and healers. Join us as we delve into discussions on race, gender, representation, and life! You can get in touch with us at www.tamarindopodcast.comBrenda Gonzalez and Delsy Sandoval are executive producers of Tamarindo podcast with production support by Karina Riveroll of Sonoro Media. Jeff Ricards produced our theme song. If you want t

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 to this fund: Cash Aid for Outdoor Workers Impacted by L.A. County fires. It is against this painful backdrop that we start this season of Tamarindo, reflecting on this moment with our guest Wendy Amara, a Life and Business Coach who empowers women to achieve their next-level career, life, and business goals. As a proud daughter of Guatemalan immigrants and a mom of three—including a pair of twins—she brings heart, resilience, and real-life wisdom to her coaching practice. Wendy Amara is joining Encuentro, our restorative retreat in Puebla Mexico, May 2-6, 2025. With expertise in managing overwhelm, Wendy is teaming up with us to lead power conversation on managing

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 tool, our guest is Mara Cristina Tache, Savvy Ladies Jr. Board Member and co-chair of the Jr Board.Go to the Savvy Ladies Free Financial Helpline to submit your financial question and get matched with a pro bono financial professional for FREE to help guide and give advice to move forward, explain and learn how to manage your money that works for youVisit:  https://www.savvyladies.org/free-financial-helpline/_______________________________________Tamarindo is hosting Encuentro! Join us in Puebla, Mexico  May 2 - 6, 2025 for a restorative, culture filled, retreat.  Beginning each day with wellness activities, you’ll recharge and experience Cinco de Mayo, the celebr

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 and to Los Angles City Council Member and Women's Foundation Board Member, Eunisses Hernandez.Bia Vieira is the Women’s Foundation California first Latine CEO, where she leads the Foundation’s work to advance gender, racial, and economic justice. The Foundation’s program strategy is focused on building community-based power through investing in nonprofit organizations, training community leaders in policy advocacy, connecting key partners, and mobilizing significant financial resources.Eunisses Hernandez is a community organizer, a daughter of Mexican immigrants, and alifelong District 1 resident in Los Angeles. Born and raised in Highland Park, she led campaigns, c

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 the craft of acting means to him today.  See his upcoming play Time Alone on Nov. 16 and 17th at Plaza de la Raza. For Tickets and info: https://www.plazadelaraza.org/news/2024/10/5/time-aloneRichard Cabral is known for End of Watch (2012), Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones (2014) and Walk of Shame (2014), Mayans M.C. (2018-2022), Twisted Metal, (2023) and RZR (2024), among others.  TIME ALONE traces the parallel journeys of a young man convicted of killing a gang rival and a woman whose son ⁠—⁠ a police officer ⁠—⁠ is murdered in the line of duty. Both end up in places of extreme loneliness: a solitary confinement prison cell and the silent house of the bereaved

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 building a welcoming environment across cities. They discuss redefining traditional dance roles, fostering chosen family within the Queerchata community, and celebrating culture in non-traditional ways, while reflecting on the importance of visibility and their vision for Queerchata’s impact on the larger dance world.In this episode, we mention Encuentro, a restorative retreat.Join us in Puebla, Mexico  May 2 - 6, 2025 for a restorative, culture filled, retreat, at a UNESCO world heritage site known for its exquisite cuisine and varied architecture. Beginning each day with wellness activities, you’ll recharge and experience Cinco de Mayo, the celebration of the bat

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 competency in the mental health field.We dive deep into neurodiversity and its impact on BIPOC communities, exploring the unique challenges faced by neurodivergent individuals from underserved backgrounds. Dr. León-Villa shares her insights on how trauma and neurodiversity intersect, and the importance of providing culturally informed care to ensure a more inclusive and healing approach to mental health.Brenda mentions this event: https://www.bobbakermarionettetheater.com/around-town/2024/11/2/jinwjgbjqi5tbh3tpe5f2izyrcc9wjTamarindo is a lighthearted show hosted by Brenda Gonzalez and Delsy Sandoval talking about politics, culture, and self-development. We’re here

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 a conversation about how we can raise the pay for Latinas. We had a fantastic panel of Latina changemakers:Melanie Fontes Rainer  who serves as the Director of the Office for Civil Rights at the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services where she leads the Department’s enforcement of federal civil rights and privacy laws and directs related policy and strategic initiatives.Stephanie Rodriguez who is the Secretary for the New Mexico Higher Education Department. Pola Lopez, a  New Mexico-born, self-taught artist with a rich background in the Southwestern cultural heritage. She has been a prominent figure in the New Mexico art scene.Even though October 3rd is beh