In this episode with Dr. Alma Zaragoza-Petty, we explore the educational systems in place that hold back so many and her work to challenge the system as part of her God-given purpose, the difference in experiences of growing up in Mexico and Los Angeles, and the pivotal moments in her faith-filled journey.

Guest Bio

Dr. Alma Zaragoza-Petty was born in Los Angeles and raised in Acapulco, Mexico, for most of her early childhood. She earned her Master's in Counseling and her Doctoral degree in Education. For over 20 years, she has worked in higher education, both in and outside of academic institutions. She is currently working for a nonprofit with a concentration in research and evaluation. Co-host of The Red Couch Podcast, where she and her partner offer "brown-eyed social and political commentary with a hood twist." She is also the co-founder of the Prickly Pear Collective, a faith-based, trauma-informed collective at the intersections of community, church, and therapy, bringing people together to move toward healing. In addition, she is working on writing her first book about social justice, mental health, and identity.

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