¡Conoce a la Dra. Alejandra Bueno! En este emocionante episodio tuvimos el honor de entrevistar a la Dra. Alejandra Bueno, una destacada cardióloga pediátrica. La Dra. Bueno comparte con nosotros su inspiradora travesía desde sus estudios de medicina en México hasta su práctica en los Estados Unidos. Nos habla de los desafíos que enfrentó durante esta transición, desde la escuela de medicina en México, su transición a EE. UU. como asistente de investigación, los exámenes de certificación para practicar medicina en EE. UU., el proceso de aplicar para hacer la residencia médica y finalmente su especialización. 

Además, ofrece valiosos consejos prácticos para los profesionales de la salud que desean seguir sus pasos en el complejo sistema médico y de salud estadounidense. También aborda el tema de como la política actual tiene efecto en la práctica médica, y do como cada estado tiene sus propias regulaciones y leyes. La conversación también aborda la demanda que implica la carrera médica y la importancia de encontrar un equilibrio saludable entre su vida personal, su rol como madre y esposa, y su compromiso profesional. Este episodio es una fuente de inspiración y aprendizaje para quienes buscan forjarse un camino en el ámbito de la salud. ¡No te lo pierdas!

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En este episodio tuvimos el honor de entrevistar a Ricardo Lugo, el apasionado anfitrión del podcast Bibliotequeando. Ricardo nos lleva en un viaje personal fascinante, desde su vida en Venezuela hasta su emocionante proceso de adaptación y éxito en los Estados Unidos.

A lo largo de nuestra conversación, Ricardo comparte su inspiradora experiencia de migración, revelando los desafíos y triunfos que enfrentó para estudiar y construir una carrera profesional. 

Profundizamos en la creación de Bibliotequeando, explorando las motivaciones que lo impulsaron a iniciar este proyecto y sus objetivos para ofrecer una perspectiva única sobre la cultura y el conocimiento.

Pero eso no es todo. En este episodio, no rehuimos de temas complejos y frecuentemente evitados, al contrario, nos adentramos en discusiones cándidas sobre política, religión, raza y las realidades socioeconómicas de varios países. Es una conversación valiente y esclarecedora que busca abrir espacios para el diálogo y la reflexión. 

 
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This is a rebroadcast of one of our favorite episodes. Enjoy while we work on season 9! 

Meet Dr. Luis Martinez-Fernandez, a professor of history who experienced life events that demonstrated the fragility of democracy itself, and who now is committed to protecting it. 

Dr. Martinez-Fernandez was born in Cuba and two years later, his family migrated to Miami as a consequence of the Cuban Revolution. They moved to Lima, Peru afterward, only to flee another anti-democratic event, which led them to move to Puerto Rico, where he completed his Bachelors and Master degrees in History. Years later, he embarked in yet another migration, this time by choice, to North Carolina, to pursue his PhD in History at Duke University, and he has been living in the continental U.S. ever since. 

Dr. Luis Martinez-Fernandez became a historian because he wanted to understand his life story, and this led him to specialize in the History of Latin America and the Caribbean. We talked about the various events that we have experienced, as citizens of Venezuela, and Cuba, and about the political trauma that we and our families have experienced throughout our lives, and how that trauma sometimes gets in the way of understanding the political situation in the U.S. for what it is, without adding extra color from our experiences. 

We also discussed the recent global events that, once again, indicate that democracy is fragile and in need of protection, and we talked about the role that latinx like you and me, play in helping protect it. It boils down to practicing civil engagement, and stepping into the power, and the responsibility that comes with being the largest minority group in the U.S. and fastest growing one.   

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This is a rebroadcast of one of our favorite episodes. Enjoy while we work on season 9! 

Meet Francisco Ramos, a comedian and actor whose previous career in finance allowed him to upend his life and pursue his dream of becoming a comedian.

Francisco grew up in Venezuela, and moved to the U.S. with his family when he was 12. He learned English by himself, and always yearned to belong to his new environment. He graduated with a double degree in Finance and International Business from the University of Maryland, and after a couple of years he realized that was not the path he wanted to follow in life. 

After some introspection, he discovered doing comedy was his passion, and decided to “go for it”. 

Francisco talks about how his career in finance enabled him to pursue his dreams, and speaks candidly about what it takes to become a comedian. 

Check out Francisco’s Comedy:https://franciscoeramos.com 

Watch Gentefied: https://www.netflix.com/title/80198208

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 This is a rebroadcast of one of our favorite episodes. Enjoy while we work on season 9! 

Meet Dr. Jose Luis Torres, a writer and Professor Emeritus of English at SUNY Plattsburgh, who explains how studying humanities can also lead to stable careers.

Dr. Torres… also known by his pen name J.L. Torres, is a Puerto Rican author and scholar born in Puerto Rico and raised in New York. He tells us his life story, beginning with his experience growing up in the South Bronx, then moving to Puerto Rico as a young adult, and returning to the continental U.S. to pursue his career as a college professor.

J.L. Torres helped us dismantle the myth that those who study humanities will face an uncertain financial future, and shares facts about the multiple CEOs of Fortune 500 companies who studied degrees like English and Philosophy.

Given his vast experience teaching American and Latinx Literature and Creative Writing, as well as his formal education, we couldn’t pass on the opportunity to discuss the term LATINX, its purpose, and the strong reactions it provokes on many people. 

We also discussed his recent book Migrations, his upcoming novel about the life of Puerto Rican icon Roberto Clemente, and how he chooses to discuss difficult topics in his literary works that the latinx community often prefers to avoid. 

Check out J.L. Torres blog: Why Latinx?https://post-barrio-universe.com/2020/08/05/why-latinx/

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This is a rebroadcast of one of our favorite episodes. Enjoy while we work on season 9! 

Meet Juliana Garaizar, an experienced investor whose career has evolved into one focused on supporting inventors from minority groups, including women. 

Juliana has lived in multiple countries. She was born in Bilbao, Spain, and lived in France where she obtained an Erasmus scholarship to complete her last year of university studies. She also lived in Singapore while working for the Spanish Trade Commission, and now lives in Houston, Texas , where she serves as the head of Houston incubator Greentown Labs. 

Juliana explains to us the funding gap in venture capital and some of the factors that help perpetuate the problem. She encourages us to cultivate our network, and to aim to diversify our sources of income, so that when our values don’t align with our jobs, we have an easier time doing something about it. Juliana also offered a different perspective about the imposter syndrome, and explains how microaggressions can put us down without us even recognizing them, leading to us losing confidence that can be mistaken as the imposter syndrome. Lastly, Juliana encourages us to learn more about investing, so that even if we don’t have large amounts of money, we can still support inventors looking to develop ideas that can solve problems experienced by women and minorities. 

Some of the opportunities mentioned in this episode:

• Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Scholarships: https://erasmus-plus.ec.europa.eu/opportunities/individuals/students/erasmus-mundus-joint-masters-scholarshipsInvestment 

Resources: 

• https://www.portfolia.co/Angel Capital Association
• https://www.angelcapitalassociation.org/Diversity Fund Houston
• http://thediversityfund.com
• Netflix Documentary: This Changes Everything

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Hola hola everyone... We just wanted to let you know we will be on a break for at least a few weeks. 

While we take this time off, please tune to listen to rebroadcasts of past episodes you may have not heard before. 

In the meantime, we will be working hard on the next season of Latinx Can Podcast, which will drop just in time to celebrate Latin Heritage Month!

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Meet Dulce Orozco the Latina immigrant therapists who invites us to look at therapy as a preventive tool to take care of ourselves or to help us level up to the next challenge. 

Dulce is a resilient licensed mental health counselor   who embarked on an arduous path from Venezuela to the U.S. As an international student, Dulce faced challenges, triumphs, and a determination that shaped her into the remarkable therapist she is today. 

In this episode, we dive into: 

1. Growing up in Venezuela & her Journey to the U.S. The early life experiences that turned her into a courageous 17 year old who found a way to study, work, and make a life in the U.S.
2. The International Student Struggle: Navigating cultural nuances, finding employment, and understanding that meritocracy isn’t always the key. 
3. Cultural Competence in Mental Health: The importance of working with therapists who understand your cultural background and how cultural competence fosters trust, empathy, and healing.
4. Therapy as Prevention: View therapy not only as a reactive measure but also as a proactive tool for well-being in a safe and judgment-free space.
5. Interviewing Potential Therapists: Learn the essential questions to ask when interviewing potential therapists to help you find the right fit for you.
6. Affording Therapy: Demystifies the financial aspect of therapy. Whether through insurance, sliding scales, or community resources, learn practical tips on making therapy accessible.

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Meet Giovanna “Gigi” Gonzalez, a financial educator and author of Cultura & Cash, a practical and jargon-free money guide to help first gen Latinx tackle their finances. 

Giovanna is a Mexican-American financial professional turned influencer and financial educator for first gen individuals looking to take control of their finances. She is a trailblazer who grew up straddling two worlds in a border town, with one foot in Mexico and the other in the US. “Gigi”. After a decade-long career in corporate America, Gigi amassed a large following online providing financial tips, and 3 years later, she published her first book: Cultura & Cash. 

Here is what we talked about: 

• Bicultural Roots & motivators: Giovanna’s unique upbringing and how it shaped her money mindset, and the practical way her parents used to encourage her to pursue higher education. 
• Community College Gateway: Accessing higher education via community college: The pros and cons.
• Harmful stereotypes in the Corporate world: Overcoming stereotypes in corporate environments where her passion was misinterpreted as anger.
• Financial Awakening: Despite doing everything ‘right,’ the struggle with living paycheck to paycheck prompted a deep dive into self-education on finances.
• Cultural Financial Literacy: Recognizing the need for a cultural perspective in financial education that takes into account the unique challenges of first gen individuals from collectivistic cultures.
• The ‘First Gen Five’ Method: The five pillars of financial education that can help you move the needle from financial chaos, to stability and even financial independence. 

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Meet Claudia Romo Edelman, founder and CEO of the We Are All Human Foundation, an organization that aims to advance the agenda of DEI for Latinos around the world. 

Claudia shares her story of growing up in Mexico City thinking she could do the impossible because she was stronger than death. She talks about her early career in communications and how that introduced her to the humanitarian world, where her words could help a cause in need. She also talks about how she created the We Are All Human Foundation after the realization that she was a Latina after moving to the U.S., and the limitations and possibilities associated with that. 

In this episode we talked about: 

• Believing in the Impossible: How overcoming a near-death experience as a child, helped her develop a mindset of resilience and optimism. 💫 
• World Changer: Working for global organizations such as the UN, UNICEF, and the World Economic Forum to make a positive impact on the world. 🌍 
• Latina Leader: Discovering her identity as a Latina and decided to use her voice and influence to advocate for the Hispanic community. 🗣️ 
• We Are All Human: Founding a non-profit organization that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion for all people. 🙌 
• Getting our share of the pie: Addressing the main barriers preventing Latinos from getting our fair share: Lack of unity, distorted perceptions, and lack of representation. 🌟 
• Scarcity vs Abundance: Challenging the scarcity mindset that limits the potential of Latinos and switching to an abundance mindset that opens up new opportunities and possibilities. 🚀 
• "A La Latina": A platform to support other professional Latinas and provide them with inspiration, networks, and playbooks that can help us reach our goals in half the time. 💃

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