Chancleta Generation

Menopause. Yes, something half of the world's population will go through, has been the subject of myths, misconceptions, misinformation, jokes, and many not-so-good things. In the next 2 episodes, we have Dr. Paty Bautista joining us, who will give us the actual lowdown on what this stage means for women. We're also joined by Karina Barilla from La Casita, who has worked with countless Latinas to help them navigate the mental and emotional impact of what our culture and society have done around this topic. Then, we'll talk about how to challenge these views, how to heal, and how to create a world where this is no longer a source of taboo or shame.

Changes can be scary, and many of us may not even know where to start. Between compounded challenges, cultural mental obstacles and a lack of support, many Latinos and Latinas may not be taking the first step that may be taking them to new heights. Our guest Glenda Lee has worked with hundreds of Latinos that are ready to make a shift in their lives and she shares her knowledge with us. Let's make it happen people!

Affirmative action is gone, and with it has come fear as many of our youth, Latinos of all ancestries will be affected. Our guest, Dr. Aisha Cort, assistant professor at Bucknell University joins us on this episode to share the experiences her students and families are going through. Together we discuss how out of fear we can also create action, and the steps we can take to help the youth of our communities have the opportunities and experiences they deserve.

Latinas feel the pressures of society about getting older just like any other woman, but there are some cultural aspects of our community that make us react in different ways. In this episode Clemencia and Ceci reflect on their own experience of growing "young", have some thoughts about going under the knife, and discuss how as women we can learn to look at that person in the mirror that keeps on changing with the years.

Mental health is a big topic of discussion when it comes to Latino youth, from cultural misconceptions to a lack of professional resources, the past few years have seen our kids in a deep crisis. But there are other solutions out there that can help, and they involve someone like you - our listeners. In this episode, we're joined by 2 members of Big Brothers Big Sisters to talk about how they work daily to get Latino/a/es kids on a path to being ok.

When we think about what makes us Latinos, our common language comes to mind. But what if we don't speak Spanish? In this episode, we discuss what language does in terms of our identity with our guest Dr. Aisha Cort, who has been studying the intricacies of language and how we communicate.  From shame around accents, or not understanding family members, to using language as a weapon or as an icon of pride, we talk about it all.

Between colorism and society's labels, multiracial Latinos/as/es have struggled to try to fit in. Claudia Thompson, a DEI specialist and multicultural Latina shares her story of trying to fit in while growing up, as well as how to look towards a future in which Latinos become more and more diverse.

As more Latinos start businesses and come into positions of power, they're beginning to experience a new and unique set of challenges that may be hard to navigate. To help us unpack this, Jordi Mullor, a seasoned entrepreneur joins us as we not only identify the hurdles we face, but also the steps we can take to help us succeed in our leadership journeys.

Ladies listen up! Salary or rates negotiation can be scary, and for women, many factors make it more so. In this episode, we speak with the amazing Ashley Paré, a negotiation and leadership coach, about why it's historically so difficult for women and Latinas to earn what we're worth. From our relationship with money to cultural and family dynamics to things engrained in our collective consciousness, we share our personal experiences to shed some light, so we can start creating change. 

We’ve been talking about many generational and cultural challenges us Latinos face here in the US, and this is a very important one. Because having a healthier relationship with our adopted country starts with having healthy relationships with each other and ourselves. Our guest today has been working for over a decade with the immigrant community, rooted in her own survivor experience. We'll be looking at this topic from a lens of growth and healing, you'll walk away with tips and things you can do every day to have healthier relationships.