Daniela shares her educational journey that lead her to become a molecular biologist. We discuss her upbringing, the challenges she faced as a latina student, and her motivation behind her future career goals. A big thank you to Daniela Castellanos for sharing her story with us.

Joining me this week is Pedro Salazar, the artist behind Diskuuhvery Photography. Pedro shares a personal experience that completely changed his life. One mistake lead him to focus on his professional career as a full time photographer.  After finding out about the most recent earthquake in Mexico, Pedro booked a flight to Mexico to help and shares his experience with us.

Q&A episode is here! Thank you so much for all the questions!!!

Joining me is Bridget and bloggers, Jacqui and Mariana, from Sassy And Ambitious.

Joining me today is Rocellie Medina, owner of HairMafia. Rocellie is this dope chicana making moves in the Lake County area. She went from being a peleonera to branding & owning HAIRMAFIA.

It has been a tough week but I came through with a brand NEW SOLO episode!! I share some behind the scenes experiences from my book My Sweet Vida, my podcast 30 Minutes With Neddy, my college experience, and about my funk this week... enjoy!

Joining me today is Hendel Leiva, the producer of the documentary film 'From One Mistake.' In his film, Hendel shares his one mistake he made as a teenager of targeting day laborers, despite having immigrant parents, to his transformation from being an offender to an immigrant reform activist. 'From One Mistake' is a film about the journey to self-awareness, empowerment, and action, in today’s hostile political atmosphere. ​ Hendel is also the host of 'Immigration MIC; Moving Immigration Conversations.'

Joining me today is Jacqui and Mariana, the bloggers behind Sassy And Ambitious: Two Best Friends Striving to Empower and Inspire, One Sassy Post at a Time. They are two sassy and ambitious women who created a space where people can feel inspired and supported. Mariana shares the challenges of being a first generation college student and Jacqui shares about her challenges in choosing the correct path and career in her life.

Joining me today is the one and only @mauriciopaints, the artist behind the 20ftx50ft "Anything for SALINAS" mural located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Born and raised in Chicago, Mauricio Ramirez is a visual artist creating contemporary murals and is here to share his story with us!

Yo! Solo episode this week!! 

A YEAR AGO TODAY, I RELEASED THE FIRST EPISODE---HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!!

I invite you all to come celebrate Saturday, August 26th 5pm-9pm at Green Town Tavern, 110 S. Genesee St, Waukegan, IL 60085.

oh btw, I quit my 9-5 and work 24/7 now

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Joining me today is Adam Carson, Director of Strategic Initiatives in the health department. Adam is from Mississippi and a new community member of Lake County.  I invited him to come share about his upbringing, knowledge, and career in the health department. Our discussion took an interesting turn and we ended up asking important questions about our educational system, the importance of starting a dialogue, and community building.