This shortened, intro episode lets listeners know what to expect from Community, Chisme, y la Chusma with CynD. 

Artwork created by Michael Clark
 

This episode students Cynthia Begay, Juan Villalobos, and Mayra Gaona share their first generation student experiences. From successes and setbacks to growth and celebration, their educational journeys are meaningful and powerful examples of determination and inspiration.  

This episode we hear from local car club members and a mother who joined forces to honor her son who she tragically lost to senseless violence. Together, they are reminding us that we are stronger as a unified force and that love is key to serving our communities.  Their efforts to give back to the community shows that even through tragedy, love shines through. 

How do you separate the good chisme from the bad? Maybe the Socrates Triple Filter can help you decide what brings positivity to your community and what needs to be avoided. It is time to be the spreaders of goodness, mi gente! Let's go!

Listen in to hear about Domenica Escatel's book, A First-Gen Guide to Echale Ganas Con Cultura! Grab your amigas, Comadres, y cafe and enjoy some time together while you take a journey through cultura with Domenica!

Her book is now available at www.luchadorastudios.com/concultura. 

On this episode, we hear from Vanessa, an educator and creator of the Latinx Surf Club.  Her passion has helped her build a growing surfing community not only for Latinx surfers, but all who want to learn and join the club online and at the beach! Now that summer is here, be sure to follow the Latinx Surf Club on Instagram and Facebook to learn more about this surfing community and how you can get out there with them!

Listen in to hear from Claudia Ramos, the creator and illustrator of Hola Mijas Bonitas brand. Hola Mijas Bonitas is a Latinx stationery brand that showcases the beauty of diversity, friendship, and having fun through a range of colorful hand-illustrated products.

Claudia uses the brand and characters to share her own diverse experiences growing up in Los Angeles. Claudia's goal is to bring inclusivity and diversity to the world through her products.

Claudia is also a proud first-generation Latina! She earned a B.A. from CSUN and is now the incredible entrepreneur you’ll all get to meet today. Claudia has a saying, and it is "I want to spread joy and happiness to the world" and I think we can all use more joy and happiness, so let's get into it with Claudia Ramos!! 

On this episode we get to know Domenica Escatel, founder of Chicana Inc. and all-around incredible community leader!

Domenica Escatel is a first-generation college graduate with a Master’s in leadership. She currently resides in Modesto, CA. Domenica founded Chicana Inc. a grassroots organization that educates and equips the Latina voice and allies con cultura. Her signature event is the leadership speaker series called, “Chingona 101.”

You can follow Domenica here:
IG: Chiana_Inc
FB: Chicana inc
Linkedin: Domenica Escatel

This episode wear hear from entrepreneur Noelia Morris, owner of Brooklyn's Homemade Empanadas & More. Noelia shares how culture, passion, family, and taking a leap of faith allowed her to turn an idea into a reality.  She offers advice for other business owners and reminds us that no doesn't mean never...maybe it just means you need to pave your own way to yes!  
Brooklyn's Homemade Empanadas & More is located inside Klymax restaurant and lounge at 4242 Indiana Ave in Kansas City, MO.