LatinX Nation

LatinX Nation

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LatinX Nation episodes

  • LatinX Nation Ep 34 Byron Scott Adams

    In this episode, we speak with photographer and community activist Byron Scott Adams (@byronscottadams). We talk about his upbringing being a gay afro-latino finding freedom of expression in punk music to even being in a punk band then finding himself within accepting his identify and expressing that through the arts. Check out Byron's podcast "Welcome to the Loner Circle" available podcasts are heard. 

    Shout-out to Women's Circle.   @wocsistercollective_ A community that stands to create unity and empowerment for women. 


    1 hr 8 min
  • LatinX Nation Ep 33 Yunuen Trujillo

    In this episode, We speak with community-organizer and soon to be lawyer Yunuen Trujillo. She is an immigrant from Mexico who moved to the US as a teenager with no daca and we discuss how her experiences has shaped her in becoming the lawyer/ Community-organizer/activist/badass that she is today. 

    1 hr 15 min
  • LatinX Nation Ep 32 Kayela Adoption Series Pt 2

    In this episode, we continue with Kayela's adoption journey with finding her biological mom in Guatemala. We find out what was the encounter like and what emotions were running through her head at the climax of her emotional journey. To see her journey in its entirety, watch it on her Youtube channel Vidachapina! 

    54 min
  • LatinX Nation Ep 31 "Kayela" Adoption Series Pt 1

    In this Episode, we start our adoption series with a really good friend of ours, Kayela Sorenson (@vida.chapina). She partnered up with us for Los Ninos Primeros Project In Guatemala. We go over her unique adoption story from the beginning to where she is today with her journey of locating her biological mother. This series will be split up into separate parts to give you all the chance to experience these stories in their entirety.  

    Shout-out to Derek Simpson releasing his merch for KING SUN. Message him @dereksimpsonmusic to order yours today while supplies last.

    shout-out to Poderosa Podcast for being a great support for women everywhere in our communities to have their voices heard. 

    57 min
  • LatinX Nation Ep 30 Guatemala Recap

    In this episode, we speak with Karla about her trip to Guatemala and what she experienced going back there, the events of Los Ninos Primeros Project, and so much on the connections made while she was out there! 

    Big Shout-out to Derek Simpson (@dereksimpsonmusic) he has dropped some new merch inspired by his album King Sun, available for orders through his Instagram page. Another Big Shout-out to @PoderosaPodcast for always being a great influence and inspiration for us here at LatinX Nation.  

    1 hr 29 min
  • LatinX Nation Ep 28 Fears And Motivation

    In this episode, Sal goes in solo talking about how fear has helped him motivate himself to be better in life by using it as a tool rather than seeing it as an obstacle. He reveals how with the acceptance of fear he now has control over his reaction to fear, now keeping him more level-headed in stressful situations. Mental Health is important and we encourage more of us to speak on it, especially within the latinX community. 

    Shout out to all of those who helped in Los Ninos Primeros Project success. Much love to all of you.

    30 min
  • LatinX Nation Ep 27 Derek Simpson

    In this Episode we speak with Derek Simpson. He's an artist of multiple sorts but most importantly his biggest art is in being human. We speak about his upbringing, musical influences, societal structures, and basically the universe. He recently has released his own album named "King Sun" available through all streaming services. Definitely check it out mi gente!  

    1 hr 29 min
  • LatinX Nation Ep 26 Poderosa Podcast

    In this episode we are joined by an awesome individual who has shown us what the true definition of "poderosa" really is. We speak with Sarahi Perez the founder of the immensely popular "Poderosa Podcast". We discuss her start with Podcasting, family, and spirituality over a few cups of wine.  

    Disclaimer: Sal made a small error in the recording so if today's episode sounds different that is why and it gets fixed during the episode as well. Sorry for the inconvenience. 

    Follow @poderosapodcast 

    1 hr 37 min
  • LatinX Nation Ep 25
    In this week’s episode we had our dear friend @kaylie.
    An eager student to life 🐯
    Her goal in life is to be happy , flexible, and compassionate. b
    Background is that she is from a small tight family and grew up in long beach. She has always been active in school and try to engage with my community in any way possible.
    She speaks of her journey of self care and love for life.
    59 min

About LatinX Nation

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Latin X: A gender-neutral term sometimes used in lieu of Latino or Latina.