Basic Latina Podcast

This week I sat down with Alex and Vanessa Troche, they own Refurnish CT a variety new and used furniture store in Plainville CT. The Troches’ walk us through the start of their business and how they manage their family and relationship. You will love this family as much as I do. Enjoy!

Refurnish Ct is located at 13 Whiting Street, Plainville, Connecticut. You can find Refurnish CT at http://www.refurnishct.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/refurnishct/ Instagram: @refurnishct

Sound Editing: Gabbie Barnes Music: Michael Gunnz

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This week we sat down with my friend Kymberly to talk about minimalism. Listen in and find out if it’s for you, and whether you are already doing it.

Find out more about minimalism: https://www.theminimalists.com/minimalism/ Minimalism: A Documentary About the Important Things on Netflix

Book Recommendations: The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing - Marie Kondo 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do: Take Back Your Power, Embrace Change, Face Your Fears, and Train Your Brain for Happiness and Success - Amy Morin The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are - Brene Brown The Book Minimalism: Live a Meaningful Life - Joshua Millburn

Sound Editing: Gabbie Barnes Music: Michael Gunnz

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This week we sat down with my friend Mike, who opened up about being a cancer survivor. Mike gets real about his experience with testicular cancer and how men can take better care of their health.

Book Recommendations: Black Privilege: Opportunity Comes to Those Who Create It Charlamagne tha God

Sound Editing: Gabbie Barnes Music: Michael Gunnz

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This week I sat down with my friend Ericka who shared how her family came to the US, how DACA has impacted her life and what she hopes for the future.

Helpful Resources: https://undocu.berkeley.edu/legal-support-overview/what-is-daca/ https://www.cnn.com/2018/03/02/politics/daca-deadline-explainer/index.html

Book Recommendations: Rich Woman: A Book on Investing for Women - Kim Kiyosaki

Sound Editing: Gabbie Barnes Music: Michael Gunnz

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This week we sat with Kathryn Flores, Founder and Lead Event Planner of Planned Khaos Events, LLC. Kathryn walks us through her journey of how she turned herself into her own #girlboss and gives some great advice for up and coming entrepreneurs.

Kathryn is hiring! She is looking for an intern to help her grow her business and who is interested in learning more about the event planning biz.

Planned Khaos can be found on instagram, facebook and twitter @plannedkhaosevents. If you would like to check out some of Kat’s work, her website is http://www.plannedkhaosevents.com. If you want to inquire about Kat’s services and how she can throw you a fantastic event, email her at [email protected].

Book Recommendations: Something Blue - Emily Griffin

Sound Editing: Gabbie Barnes Music: Michael Gunnz

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This week we sat down with Michael Acosta Owner of Story and Soil Coffee. Michael and I discuss how Story and Soil Coffee started, his passion for giving back to the community and his love for peoples stories.

You can find Story and Soil Coffee on 387 Capitol Ave in Hartford. You can also find Story and Soil at https://www.storyandsoilcoffee.com and on instagram @storyandsoilcoffee.

Book Recommendations: The Abridged History of Rainfall (McSweeney's Poetry Series)

Sound Editing: Gabbie Barnes - Music: Michael Gunnz

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I was invited to be a guest speaker at my old high schools Diversity Day, during one of my workshops a student asked if we could discuss gender roles. Enjoy our first mini episode! 

This week I sat down with Shawntell Layaw yoga instructor at Vasu Studio in Hartford, CT about the benefits of yoga, how she began her practice and how others can too. 

You can find Shawntell on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter @shawntellyoga

Book Recommendation: Yoga for Depression: A Compassionate Guide to Relieve Suffering Through Yoga

Sound Editing: Gabbie Barnes

Music: Michael Gunnz 

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This week I called my cousin Glorimar, who is currently living in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Her and I talked about how our family managed during the worst storm that Puerto Rico has seen, how puerto ricans have coped with the aftermath and the future of the island.

What can I do to help? Sponsor a family. Most monetary fundraisers such as ones run by celebrities go straight to the government. Send money directly to a family or send goods such as, bug spray, water, medication, batteries, feminine products, etc.

For a complete list go to: http://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-help-puerto-rico-hurricane-maria-2017-9/#friends-of-puerto-rico-4

Sound Editing: Gabbie Barnes

Music: Michael Gunnz

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