In this episode, I have a cafecito date with La OG Latinista, Yai Vargas. This Dominican woman es increíble. She is a career and diversity strategist and the founder of The Latinista, a national network for Latinas and women of color invested in professional development. In our conversation, Yai covers a lot of important topics so pon atención. She also talks about her Dominican roots, her childhood in New York, and how she became the entrepreneur she is now. Connect with Yai and follow The Latinista on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Twitter. And for more updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow me @OdalysJasmine on Twitter, @ohjaaaasmine on Instagram, and connect with me on LinkedIn.

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In this episode, I chat with my friend, Emilie Rodriguez aka EMZ. Our conversation is so special because we cover a topic most Latin@s don’t talk about—mental health. Together in this episode, we unpack our San Diego upbringing, our first-gen struggles, and how we're healing through self-care. Emilie vulnerably talks about her own experience with anxiety and how her Mexican-Filipino family navigated through their own trauma. This powerful womxn is on a mission to destigmatize conversations around mental health. She's currently launching a new IG page dedicated to affirmations and mental health resources. Follow Emilie @djemz_ on Instagram and @ems_ on Twitter for more details. And for updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow me @OdalysJasmine on Twitter, @ohjaaaasmine on Instagram, and connect with me on LinkedIn.

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In this episode, I chat with an Afro-Colombiana badass, Catalina Peña. She is the founder of Catalyst Creation, a professional development firm that aims to change and decode the hiring ecosystem. Catalina and I had the most real and authentic conversation about... well, everything. Together we unpacked the realities of being a Latina-American and the complexities in our community. She openly shared her Afro-Latina experience and her journey from Colombia to the United States. Trust me, you’ll want to be her mejor amiga after this. Follow Catalina @curiouscata and @catalystcreation. For more updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow me @OdalysJasmine on Twitter, @ohjaaaasmine on Instagram, and connect with me on LinkedIn.

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