By Joe Arredondo
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Anticipated part 2 of my chat with Natalie Garcia author of Cosmica, published by LatinX publisher Alegria Magazine. A journey that starts as 1st generation Mexican American in California straddling Mexican culture while living in the United States and what that meant for her personal identity. We now explore her next adventure of writing a book and how it allowed her to work through her own trauma in a healing manner. The importance of community and finding identity is always in the mind of Natalie no matter where she is but, it does not limit her rather it allows her to find her own community. As a multi-dimensional human exploring the world, she embraces the adventures each new day brings, Natalie brings a beautiful smile and joy that is so very needed.
Follow Natalie’s Instagram @loveitnat
Publisher Alegria Magazine @alegriamagazine
In this first part of my chat with Natalie Garcia PR GRL at GRL Collective, we learn who Natalie is, what has brought her to where she is today, and what that means for her. A journey that starts as 1st generation Mexican American in California straddling Mexican culture while living in the United States and what that meant for her personal identity. Next stop the corporate world in Public Relation, the busy hustle and bustle and everyday grind of working yourself down to exhaustion, Then, finally taking a moment for herself and making smart moves for herself and family to have a better balance. To her current path of running PR for GRL Collective on their journey. The importance of community and finding identity is always in the mind of Natalie no matter where she is but, it does not limit her rather it allows her to find her own community. As a multi-dimensional human exploring the world, she embraces the adventures each new day brings, Natalie brings a beautiful smile and joy that is so very needed.
Stay tuned for more of this chat as we explore her next adventure of writing a book and how it allowed her to work through her own trauma in a healing manner.
Follow Natalie’s Instagram @loveitnat
Salvador Segura is originally from Veracruz, Mexico and currently a Director of Business Programs in the Employee Experience organization at Microsoft based in Redmond. He has been an active member of the Hispanic community since he joined the company in 2000, his passion around diverse talent acquisition while fostering inclusion and people development has been a staple of Salvador throughout his tenure in the company.
He actively participates in mentoring programs for underprivileged high school students of the Bellevue School District, Leads the Latino PTSA for the Redmond High School and frequently volunteers as interpreter for the Kids of Need of Defense (KIND) and the End Family Separation project alongside with Microsoft lawyers that take on all of these cases pro-bono.
He serves on the Board of Directors for omegaUp a non-profit organization (501c3) aimed to increase the number of talented Software Engineers in Latin America. As well as serving on the Corporate Advisory Board for HITEC which is a premier global executive leadership organization of senior business and technology executives.
He also serves as the co-chair of the HOLA ERG chapter for CSE where, among other things, he has implemented successful recruiting and onboarding programs for all new Latinx employees.
Salvador Segura is originally from Veracruz, Mexico and currently a Director of Business Programs in the Employee Experience organization at Microsoft based in Redmond. He has been an active member of the Hispanic community since he joined the company in 2000, his passion around diverse talent acquisition while fostering inclusion and people development has been a staple of Salvador throughout his tenure in the company.
He actively participates in mentoring programs for underprivileged high school students of the Bellevue School District, Leads the Latino PTSA for the Redmond High School and frequently volunteers as interpreter for the Kids of Need of Defense (KIND) and the End Family Separation project alongside with Microsoft lawyers that take on all of these cases pro-bono.
He serves on the Board of Directors for omegaUp a non-profit organization (501c3) aimed to increase the number of talented Software Engineers in Latin America. As well as serving on the Corporate Advisory Board for HITEC which is a premier global executive leadership organization of senior business and technology executives.
He also serves as the co-chair of the HOLA ERG chapter for CSE where, among other things, he has implemented successful recruiting and onboarding programs for all new Latinx employees.
Venus Rekow (She/Her) is the Founder of Neural Shifts, a consulting firm specialized in helping leaders drive culture change through a Diversity & Inclusion lens. She works with teams and executives creating strategies, implementing programs, and providing coaching to support their learning.
As a speaker, she delivered a well-received TEDx talk on “The Power of Inclusion”. Venus recently completed a certification in Behavioral Economics at Harvard University & is a certified executive coach. She earned a Master’s degree from Seattle University in Organizational Development, a B.S. in psychology from Boise State University, and completed Masters level coursework on Neuroscience. She loves reading and learning from her kids & husband.
Venus Rekow (She/Her) is the Founder of Neural Shifts, a consulting firm specialized in helping leaders drive culture change through a Diversity & Inclusion lens. She works with teams and executives creating strategies, implementing programs, and providing coaching to support their learning.
As a speaker, she delivered a well-received TEDx talk on “The Power of Inclusion”. Venus recently completed a certification in Behavioral Economics at Harvard University & is a certified executive coach. She earned a Master’s degree from Seattle University in Organizational Development, a B.S. in psychology from Boise State University, and completed Masters level coursework on Neuroscience. She loves reading and learning from her kids & husband.
In this episode I chat with a group of teens launching their own podcast, Teens Talking Mental Health which will focus on mental health both with a professional and personal standpoint all from the point of view of those directly impacted. Bringing the topic of the current mental health crisis to the forefront. Led by a group of diverse teens from various backgrounds navigating these conversations in their own lives.
Initially starting as a fundraising group to support Seattle Children’s Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine Unit and Teen Mental Health. COVID-19 caused the group to pivot and move their fundraising efforts to a virtual platform leading to a podcast, which they are excited to host.
Instagram: Teens Talking Mental Health Guild
Teen Link
Chad’s Legacy Project
A quick post brunch chat with friends in my COVID bubble. We cover stress, the 2020 election, and COVID.
With the foundation of GRL Collective being laid for a few years, in a pandemic Kristine created care packages for GRLs to support other GRLs that lead to an uptick in business. A few amazing shoutouts allowed the brand to reach a new level on its journey. With the support of amazing family and friends Kristine has been able to focus on the building of GRL Collective to where it is today. From collaborative endeavors to being featured on local and national brands Kristine is carving out her space in the world. The theme of relationships, finding your passion, and sticking with it is a huge part of Kristine and GRL Collective. The empowerment of strong people to support other strong people is what makes me proud to say I am a GRL!
A big shout out to AOC for inspiring Kristine to take GRL Collective to a place that our world has needed it to be!!
GRL Collective
Voto Latino
RAICES Texas-Lucha Tees donation kid partner
BLM-Lucha Tees donation adult partner
Part 1 from hours spent watching Tik Toks to interacting with the GRLs of GRL Collective to discussing getting tattoos at home I chat with Kristine Rodriguez of GRL Collective. That after testifying against her abuser who was her then stepfather Kristen felt she needed to go on her own journey to reconnect with herself. That in a self-love came a brand and philosophy of GRLs supporting other GRLs. That a relationship with those closest to her lead to this journey of building relationships with people from all around the world. Stepping away sometimes can be the hardest thing to do but also be the most rewarding.
Ellas Podcast-Kristine discusses the journey of testifying against her abuser in more detail.
The Sambhali Trust-GRL Collective’s non-profit girls education partner in India
RAICES Texas-Lucha Tees donation kid partner
BLM-Lucha Tees donation adult partner
The podcast currently has 19 episodes available.