Querida Latina

In this episode of Querida Latina, host Anahi speaks with Flaka Martinez, a passionate advocate for immigrant rights and community empowerment. Flaka shares her journey from Mexico City to becoming a naturalized U.S. citizen, highlighting the challenges she faced as an immigrant and the motivation that drives her advocacy work.

The conversation delves into the importance of political education, community engagement, and the need for Latina voices to be heard in today's political climate.

Flaka's IG Accounts: 

https://www.instagram.com/itsflakag/

https://www.instagram.com/hr.mami/

In this episode of Querida Latina, host Anahi speaks with Nanci Sanchez, a Latina speaker and life coach, about her journey of self-discovery, the importance of breaking societal norms, and the challenges women face in finding their identity.

Nanci shares her personal experiences, including buying a house on her own and navigating the complexities of marriage and motherhood.

The conversation emphasizes the significance of emotional health, self-reflection, and the cultural influences that shape women's roles in society.

Nanci's IG: 

⁠Nanci Nance (@thenancisanchez) • Instagram photos and videos⁠

In this episode of Querida Latina, host Anahi sits down with Jacqueline Bedolla, a proud Latina, DACA recipient, and small business owner to share her inspiring journey. Jackie opens up about her path from being born in Guerrero, Mexico, to building her career as a licensed massage therapist and entrepreneur in Houston, Texas.

She reflects on the challenges of navigating life as a DACA recipient, the values instilled by her family, and the turning points that led her to trade her nursing aspirations for the dream of running her own business.

Jacqueline's IG & Service Page:

⁠LMT Jacqueline Bedolla⁠

⁠https://www.instagram.com/lmtjacquelinebedolla/⁠

In this episode of Querida Latina, I have the pleasure of interviewing, Cristal A. Alférez, a proud Latina in STEM, who shares her inspiring journey from Ciudad Juarez to becoming a successful engineer and author.

Cristal discusses the challenges she faced in a male-dominated field, her cultural transition to the United States, and the importance of pursuing higher education.

She emphasizes the power of community, the therapeutic nature of writing, and her new book 'Mil Mujeres en Mi', which explores the stories of women and their experiences. Cristal's journey is a testament to resilience, empowerment, and the belief that anyone can achieve their dreams with determination and support.

Cristal's Socials & Book Link: 

https://www.facebook.com/cristalaalferez

https://www.linkedin.com/in/calferez/

Crystel Nunez

Amazon.com: Mil Mujeres en Mí: Historias que habitan en mi piel. (Spanish Edition) eBook

In this episode of Querida Latina, I am joined by Bianca Cervantes, co-founder of Confianza Wealth Management.

The conversation delves into Bianca's journey of faith and how it intertwines with her entrepreneurial path.

They discuss the importance of faith in navigating challenges, the exploration of different religious experiences, and the personal growth that comes from gratitude and overcoming adversity.

Chapters

04:43 Faith and Its Impact on Entrepreneurship

11:06 Exploring Different Religious Experiences

16:41 Personal Growth Through Faith

22:13 Gratitude and Overcoming Challenges

29:27 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

Frida Adame shares her journey to becoming a vocal advocate for immigrant rights. She shares her personal experiences with DACA, the challenges faced by her family, and the emotional toll of activism.

She emphasizes the importance of community support, the need to confront fear, and the power of collective action.

Frida encourages others to start small in their activism and highlights the significance of political engagement in today's society.

Chapters:

03:01Frida's Activism and Community Involvement

05:51 The Impact of DACA on Frida's Life

08:30 The Emotional Toll of Advocacy

11:09 Overcoming Fear in Activism

14:16 The Importance of Community Support

17:19 Navigating Personal Trauma and Advocacy

20:14 Empowering Others to Speak Up

22:56 The Role of Culture in Activism

25:37 Future Aspirations and Community Goals

Frida's Instagram:

⁠https://www.instagram.com/fridaloreyn/?hl=en⁠

In this episode, I interview my friend, Andrea Flores, a Honduran native, who shares her unexpected journey to the U.S., the cultural adjustments she faced, and her career in social work.

Andrea speaks on the the importance of attitude in overcoming challenges and pursuing dreams, reflecting on her personal growth during isolation and her aspirations to help others in her community.

The conversation highlights the significance of perspective, resilience, and the drive to make a positive impact in the lives of others.

In this episode, I open up about my personal faith journey from growing up Catholic to finding a new home in a Christian church. I talk about how my relationship with God has deepened over time, and how community, connection, and spiritual support have played a powerful role in that transformation.

In this episode, I interview therapist Geri Lopez about the importance of boundaries and self-care, particularly for first-generation women of color. We discuss the impact of the 'good girl' concept on personal growth. Geri also shares her journey of unlearning internalized messages and the significance of embracing failure as a part of growth.

Geri's IG:

⁠Geri Lopez • Boundaries Coach • Bilingual Therapist • Speaker (@womxn.compass.collective) • Instagram photos and videos⁠

⁠Querida Latina Podcast 🎙️ (@queridalatinapodcast) • Instagram photos and videos⁠

In this episode, I interview Rosa Casquino, a bilingual Latinx trauma therapist, about the complexities of mental health within immigrant communities.

We discuss Rosa's personal journey from Peru to becoming a therapist, the cultural stigma surrounding mental health, and the impact of complex trauma on individuals and families.

Rosa emphasizes the importance of breaking the silence around trauma, understanding narcissistic abuse, and the role of children in immigrant families.

Rosa's Instagram:

⁠Rosa Casquino, Trauma Therapist| The Healing Guide Counseling (@the.healing.guide.therapist) • Instagram photos and videos⁠

Podcast Instagram: ⁠Querida Latina Podcast 🎙️ (@queridalatinapodcast) • Instagram photos and videos⁠