Today’s guest is Xolayruca, a poet, student of life, and business owner of Spiritual Cabrona, LLC. Xolayruca joins the LPDcast family to share the origins of her online platform and discuss the importance of radical honesty with self and healing. We also talk about the need for compassion of self, being a “hollow bone” for our ancestors to speak through, and the benefits of being connected to our medicina. Special shoutout to artist Greeny for creating Xolayruca’s Katrina makeup. 

Follow Xolayruca on Instagram @spiritualcabrona. 

Follow Greeny on Instagram @greenyartedecorazon.

To learn more about the Spiritual Cabrona and purchase manifestation candles, stickers, or postcards click here.

Today’s guest is Dr. Vanessa Bustamante, the founder of Homegirl Doctora. Dr. Bustamante joins the LPDcast family to share her passion for community healing and building through programs like the Homita Network. We discuss how reframing perspectives around barrio culture and hood knowledge will empower communities who are often viewed as less than. Our conversation incorporates first-generation experiences in higher education and the importance of collaboration within communities of color. Tune in to Radio La Raza on KPFK Wednesday mornings from 8am – 9am to hear more from Dr. Bustamante. To schedule a meeting visit her website Homegirl Doctora and follow on Instagram @homegirldoctora.

I'm happy to announce the publication of my first book titled Perseverance Pays Off, Skills and Habits to be Successful in Life from a First-Generation, LGBTQ, and PoC Experience. Perseverance Pays Off establishes the foundation for your personal journey to self-fulfillment as an individual with multiple intersections of identity and depth. I wrote this book to motivate, encourage, and empower those that have faced adversity to continue to show up to their lives and pursue joy. Our happiness and success are personal and sacred, and my hope is that Perseverance Pays Off will serve as a road map for you on your journey of growth and improvement.

I'm happy to join the Kraven Entertainment family as an author and ask that you please support our Kickstarter and pledge what you can, I feel honored to contribute to the collective healing of our communities and look forward to creating positive lasting change. 

Dr. Patty Ramirez, DSW, MSW is Xicana Indigena Salvadoreña brujandera with the cosmic purpose to reimagine how we heal and lead. Dr. Patty weaves ancestral and cultural healing practices to support her in her healing journey and connect to her magic and medicine.

Dr. Patty is the Founder and CEO of KLBRI, a grassroots organization with the mission to uplift and sustain advocates and leaders through an ecosystem of care, well-being, and healing. For over a decade, Dr. Patty has dedicated her work to serving immigrant victims of crimes, and justice-impacted folks. Dr. Patty’s experience ranges from direct service provision, violence prevention, criminal justice policy advocacy, program and curriculum development, and organizational development. To visit the Klbri Institute website, click here.

Dr. Ramirez is also the creator of her own micro-enterprise, Wild Luna Botanicals, a self-care and wellness lifestyle brand where healing and brujita magic come together. To visit the Wild Luna Botanicals website, click here.

Dr. Patty Ramirez is committed to the vision of collective healing and breaking down barriers that discredit the voice and thought leadership of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color.

A resource mentioned in this episode is Xinachtli Girls, "the gender specific rites of passage program," for more information click here.

Today's guest is Dr. Richmond Hill, the Associate Vice President for Student Support Services at Northern Virginia Community College. Dr. Hill’s career in education spans more than 21 years, with experience in K-12 and higher education.

He joins the LPDcast family to talk about the essence of service leadership, the importance of community building, and our ability to persevere through education and live a fulfilling life. 

Dr. Hill is a service leader and is dedicated to uplifting Black and Brown communities through mentorship, connection, and motivation. He is the founder, mentor, and program leader for MAN UP, a minority male initiative that supports Black and Brown men attain their academic goals at Northern Virginia Community College.

I encourage you to read Dr. Hill’s publications titled Teachers as Change Makers in Bullying Prevention, published in 2020 and The Community College Experience of Black Male Achievers: Participation in Black Male Initiatives, also published in 2020.

His wealth of knowledge and wisdom are a result of his dedication to excellence, and he is the ideal person to be the Associate Vice President for Student Support Services at Northern Virginia Community College.

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Sarry Ibrahim is the CEO of Financial Asset Protection and the host of Thinking Like a Bank podcast. He joins the LPDcast family to discuss important financial strategies that establish and build wealth. In this episode we discuss the importance of a healthy wealth mindset and best practices to establish long financial stability. We also provide information about Public Service Loan Forgiveness and how university graduates can negotiate the repayment of their student loans. 

To learn about passive real estate, raising capital, investing and more, stream Thinking Like a Bank on all major platforms.

To learn more about Public Service Loan Forgiveness, click here.

In today's episode we revisit some of my favorite conversations from season 1 and share updates on completed projects from last year. I chose to highlight these guests because they embody the essence of LPDcast; which includes self-awareness, community building, allyship, and perseverance. We revisit our conversations with Maya Cardenas, Junior Peña, Jose de Jesus Gil, Fernando Velez, Dr. Lisa Orbé - Austin, and Dr. Jon Paul. What are your favorite moments from season 1? Let me know on Instagram @LPDcast or email [email protected].

TEDxCSUSB: https://tinyurl.com/TEDxEloy

CSUSB Student Feature: https://tinyurl.com/CSUSBEloy

The CSU 30 Days of Pride Feature: https://tinyurl.com/CSUPride