Ceiling Half Broken Podcast

Today I will be speaking with Danney Salvatierra Arce. Danney Salvatierra was born in Peru and immigrated to the United States with her family at the age of 13.  Danney completed her undergraduate studies in Political Science and Global Media Communication at Florida International University. Specialized fields of study include: political repression and human rights, international relations, Latin America foreign policy, and global economic and social affairs. Prior to law school, she traveled as a volunteer to rural areas in Latin America to work on sanitation and education projects for underdeveloped communities. She received her law degree from New York Law School. Danney will provide legal representation at African Services Committee in the areas of immigration, landlord/tenant, family, public benefits, and advanced directives.

Website: https://www.danneysalvatierra.com/bio

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María Zavaleta is a third-year law student at the University of San Francisco School of Law. María was seven years old when she came to the United States from El Salvador. Although María is a US Citizen, her brother is a TPS holder. After a series of TPS terminations, Maria became involved with the National TPS Alliance in 2017, organizing in Los Angeles. She believes her brother and all TPS holders must have permanent residency now. Maria decided to use her privilege and go to law school to become an immigration attorney. Her dream is to represent her brother and all the "tepesianos" she has met along the way in adjusting their status to permanent residents. 

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Astrid Ferguson is a certified professional coach, energy leadership index master-practitioner who specializes in helping people navigate through unclear transitions by abolishing internal blocks so they can create a work/balance that suits their needs and get back to having fun. 

In this episode, Astrid shares her personal and professional story. She gives us a rare view into the corporate world as an Afro Latina in the corporate world, and shares some key advice to making sure we too can find success and money in our perspective fields. 

Contact Astrid: https://www.astridferguson.com/

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This Month’s Mini Episode Series is a little different than most. I will be speaking with women who are making current changes in their community, and we will be learning as the audience how we can make a difference too. I hope you are ready because we’re in for a deep conversation. 

Stephanie Arely Zacatares is an aspiring law student majoring in Sociology at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Stephanie is the daughter of former TPS holders from El Salvador. She began to advocate for her family after TPS terminations in 2017 with the National TPS Alliance. She believes that TPS holders have earned the right to permanent residency with a pathway to citizenship. After being exposed to needed for pro-bono attorneys with immigrant backgrounds, she switched her career aspirations in hopes of one day giving back to her community. Since the termination of TPS, Stephanie has transferred from a community college to a four-year university. Now she is in the process of studying for her LSAT while also preparing to be a mother. Last year, after living in the U.S. for over 24 years, her father finally obtained permanent residency. Despite her parents being permanent residency status, she advocates for the TPS holders and believes that now more than ever TPS should receive permanent residency. 

DONATE & Participate: https://www.nationaltpsalliance.org/
What can you do? Make sure to call your State's Representatives before March 18th, 2021 and ask them to support the Bill allowing TPS holders to have a pathway to citizenship! 
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Guest: Stephanie Arely Zacateres
Host: Cindy Petrov

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Happy Women’s History Month! This month, I am meeting with powerful women who are making history for themselves, their community, and the world. 

Today I am speaking to attorney Nadya Maldonado. 

Nadya is a Texas native who grew up along the border of Texas and Mexico. She stems from parents who were child migrant farm workers and who instilled her with a mighty work ethic. She is the Principal Attorney at the Maldonado Law Firm, PLLC that she founded in 2015 in Washington, D.C. Her practice area focuses on protecting the rights of those who have been injured in accidents. Ms. Maldonado is proud to be part of the less than 2% of Latinas who are American lawyers and she will continue to work hard to strengthen her community. 

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In this episode, you'll hear a conversation between host Cindy and a prior Nustra Belleza Latina Contestant, Sonia, about her journey through doubting and then learning to love herself, value and care for her wellbeing and how she is making a change in our Latina community. You'll hear tips on self-care, self-love, finding your value and confidence.

Today I am speaking with Sonia Alejandra Saunders. Sonia is a Multi-passionate Latina community builder, TV Host, and a champion for Latina Empowerment. She is the founder of Mujerón Movement™, a women’s empowerment community focused to help inspire, connect, and equip Latinas with the tools they need to become the Mujerón of their dreams.

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In this episode, attorney and business coach Gabriela Gonzalez and host Cindy Petrov discuss the various jewelry pieces to consider wearing or not wearing in professional spaces! Join us in this fun and often hilarious conversation. 

In this interview, I met with Aimara Flores Esq. We discussed the differences in our upbring and through higher education- she is from the diverse Texas state, and I grew up in the Midwest. Our experiences were far different, but we found a common understanding where we both dealt with balancing our families, cultures, and overcoming barriers are first-generation students. Listen in to find out how Aimara attended community college and is now a district attorney. 

Aimara was born and raised in Houston TX. After finishing community college at San Jacinto College, she transferred to the University of Houston where she earned her B.S in History. She then went on to South Texas College of Law Houston and passed the TX bar in 2020. She now works as an Assistant District Attorney in Harris County.

Daughter to a Peruvian father and Mexican mother, she is the first lawyer in her family. Aimara is a proud mother of a young daughter and has raised her daughter alongside her husband while raising their daughter to believe that she can do anything she sets her mind to. Aimara’s daughter has been her #1 cheerleader throughout her career, inspiring her to be the best version of herself. During her free time, Aimara enjoys going for a run with her dog Luna and getting lost in a good book. 

In this episode, attorney and business coach Gabriela Gonzalez and host Cindy Petrov discuss the 3 behaviors we need to keep or stop in professional settings as women! Join us in this fun and often hilarious conversation. 

In this episode, Cindy Petrov Alfaro re-introduces herself as your host but with a powerful story about why she began her Lawtina Shop movement and the reason behind this podcast. At the beginning of this episode, Cindy begins listing her and her family achievements as an average bio or success story- but then, she pauses and tells you her life's story as it really was under the surface. Take a listen and be inspired by the power of sharing struggle stories.