Erika Barraza is a first-generation Salvadorean Latina and Bay Area native working in LA as an actress, director, and using her platform and creative work to make a positive impact in the world. She just co-directed three 360/VR films for Lenovo. Hers are the stories filmed in the US, Mexico, and Brazil. Connect with Erika on Twitter @_erikabarraza_ or visit her website www.erikabarraza.com. Check out her co-directed Lenovo films here: www.lenovo.com/us/en/newrealities/stories/ Big love to my partner/sponsor, RisOn. RisOn is an interactive weekly space created by two first-gen Latinos with the intention to mindfully unburden, introspect, connect, and belong. As a Hella Latin@ listener, you get a free one-month membership. Stick around at the end of the episode for more details. For updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow me @OdalysJasmine on Twitter, @ohjaaaasmine on Instagram and connect with me on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices