Episodes

  • Feminists for Racial, Economic, & Gender Justice: Women’s Foundation CA
    Nov 20 2024
    As we process the 2024 Election, we meet with our friends from the Women's Foundation of CA, an organization, 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 oranization'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 a lifelong District 1 resident. Born and raised in Highland Park, she led campaigns, coalitions, and commissions that transformed local and statewide policy before running for City Council in 2021. Since taking office in December 2022, Councilmember Hernandez has prioritized a Care First agenda that focuses on investing in community care, workforce development, social services, and harm-reduction programs that help make our neighborhoods safer and healthier places for all Angelenos. 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 our show here. SUPPORT OUR SHOW Contribute to the show: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/tamarindopodcast1 Follow Tamarindo on instagram @tamarindopodcast and on twitter at @tamarindocast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    52 mins
  • Richard Cabral and Healing through Theater
    Nov 13 2024
    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-alone Richard 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. As time itself seems to unravel, their tales both contrast and mirror each other, providing answers to each other's questions ⁠—⁠ until they find new doors to life. 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 battle of Puebla. This retreat is intended for women and non-binary folx facing burnout looking for a culturally rich wellness experience. Tier 1 - LIMITED EARLY BIRD Price: $1,999. (Must pay in full by December 15, 2024) Tier 2 - $2,600 (Must pay in full by January 17, 2025) Tier 3 - $2,975 (Must pay in full by February 20, 2025) All the tiers above are for the same experience, so act today for maximum savings. To be invited to participate, please complete our interest form soon while spots remain: https://www.tamarindopodcast.com/encuentro-25 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 our show here. SUPPORT OUR SHOW Contribute to the show: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/tamarindopodcast1 Follow Tamarindo on instagram @tamarindopodcast and on twitter at @tamarindocast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    37 mins
  • Queerchata: Creating Inclusive Latin Dance Spaces with Adrian
    Nov 6 2024
    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 battle of Puebla. This retreat is intended for women and non-binary folx facing burnout looking for a culturally rich wellness experience. Tier 1 - LIMITED EARLY BIRD Price: $1,999. (Must pay in full by December 15, 2024) Tier 2 - $2,600 (Must pay in full by January 17, 2025) Tier 3 - $2,975 (Must pay in full by February 20, 2025) All the tiers above are for the same experience, so act today for maximum savings. To be invited to participate, please complete our interest form by November 15, 2024: https://www.tamarindopodcast.com/encuentro-25 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 our show here. SUPPORT OUR SHOW Contribute to the show: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/tamarindopodcast1 Follow Tamarindo on instagram @tamarindopodcast and on twitter at @tamarindocast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    47 mins
  • Neurodivergence and its impact on the Latine community, with Dr. Sandra Leon-Villa
    Oct 30 2024
    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/jinwjgbjqi5tbh3tpe5f2izyrcc9wj 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 our show here. SUPPORT OUR SHOW Contribute to the show: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/tamarindopodcast1 Follow Tamarindo on instagram @tamarindopodcast and on twitter at @tamarindocast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 1 min
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    Oct 18 2024
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    3 mins
  • Tackling the Latina Wage Gap
    Oct 11 2024
    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 behind us, the work to bring pay equity for Latinas is ongoing. This powerful conversation shows some of the innovative ways that Latinas are leading the way for pay equity. Follow these resources to learn more: Equal Pay Today – A campaign aimed at closing the wage gap, offering resources on how to advocate for change, with a focus on Latina Equal Pay Day. (Learn more at EqualPayDay.org) Justice for Migrant Women (Founded by Friend of the pod, Monica Ramirez) – An organization dedicated to protecting and supporting Latina and immigrant women in the workforce. This org also pushed for better data around the Latina Wage gap to capture part-time workers, rural workers, and others that are often marginalized. National Women’s Law Center (NWLC) – They provide critical research and advocacy tools to help fight for wage equality, with a focus on women of color. Lastly, you can call your representatives and ask that they support to bills that could make a difference: The Paycheck Fairness Act (Makes available info around pay discrimination; trains women and girls how to negotiate; conducts studies on how to end pay discrimination) and The BE HEARD Act which extends protections against harassment 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 and also helped produce this episode. If you want to support our work, please rate and review our show here. SUPPORT OUR SHOW Contribute to the show: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/tamarindopodcast1 Follow Tamarindo on instagram @tamarindopodcast and on twitter at @tamarindocast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    44 mins
  • Karla Cornejo Villavicencio - Mini Episode of Tamarindo
    Oct 8 2024
    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 interview about her latest book. 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 our show here. SUPPORT OUR SHOW Contribute to the show: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/tamarindopodcast1 Follow Tamarindo on instagram @tamarindopodcast and on twitter at @tamarindocast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    29 mins
  • Building a Just World with Activist Carmen Perez
    Oct 2 2024
    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 child incarceration and eliminating the racial disparities in the criminal justice system. Ana Sheila Victorino guest co-hosts this episode and speaks to Carmen about her vision for a just world. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and it is Also Mental Health Awareness month. Our friend Melissa Parra, Community Engagement Manager at Cancer Support Community Greater San Gabriel Valley, joins us to speak about the intersection of mental health and cancer and how she works to connect people to resources so they do not have to face cancer alone. Melissa is with Cancer Support Community, an organization that provides comprehensive services—including support groups, individual counseling, and healthy lifestyle programs such as yoga and meditation, healing through art and movement and lastly, references and referrals connecting folks to resources. We reference this study: https://www.npr.org/sections/shots-health-news/2024/09/18/nx-s1-5076874/report-cancer-diagnoses-survival-young-adults If you are in the Albuquerque New Mexico area this Saturday, October 5th, please go to visit the events page of NHCCNM.org and register for the Latina Equal Pay Day event. Our panel is at 11:00 am at the National Hispanic Cultural Center: https://my.nmculture.org/38061/38063 PAINT AND SIP WITH TAMARINDO OCT. 13 at 5:30pm in Los Angeles ($45) Details: https://www.union.fit/events/heartbeat-house-paint-sip Steps to sign up: Go to the link Disregard the message that says "Please contact Heartbeat House for more info" Scroll down to the bold text that reads "Have Access Code" and click on it Code is: TAMARINDO 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 our show here. SUPPORT OUR SHOW Contribute to the show: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/tamarindopodcast1 Follow Tamarindo on instagram @tamarindopodcast and on twitter at @tamarindocast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr