Questions for My Avó

In this episode I talk with Alba about her upbringing and some favorite childhood memories, her love for Tucson and her community, her faith, her career and volunteer work, specifically her efforts around historical preservation and accomplishment as Tucson Woman of the Year in 1975. We discuss current events, marriage, motherhood, her memories of her grandmother and great-grandmother, the biggest changes over her lifetime, and her hopes for future generations.  

Host and Producer: Lena Cardoso
Guest: Alba       
Cover art drawing: Sierra Keeler
Sound editing and mixing: Anthony Vito
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In this episode, I am joined by three generations. Mrs. Robinson and two of her daughters, Charlita and Wanda, along with appearances by her grandson and soon to be granddaughter in-law. We discuss their upbringings and childhood memories in South Carolina and DC, how DC has changed across their lifetimes, their closeness as a family across generations, their relationship to faith, current events, changes they hope to see, and advice in long-term partnership.

Host and Producer: Lena Cardoso
Guest: Mrs. Robinson, Charlita & Wanda
Cover art drawing: Sierra Keeler
Sound editing and mixing: Anthony Vito
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In this episode, I talk with Joanne, who I have known since 2014. We talk about her childhood, some of our memories working together, her time experiencing homelessness, transitioning to housing, and managing substance use disorder. We discuss her resilience, her faith, motherhood and her relationships, the 2020 presidential election, what it means to be single and living alone, and Joanne shares some of her favorite memories.  

Host and Producer: Lena Cardoso
Guest: Joanne
Cover art drawing: Sierra Keeler
Sound editing and mixing: Anthony Vito
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In this episode I talk with Connie about her upbringing and her career as a divorce lawyer. We also discuss her marriages and being widowed twice, how she has maintained long-lasting friendships, her reflections on faith and illness, her love for travel, current events, and her advice and hopes for future generations. 

Host and Producer: Lena Cardoso
Guest: Connie 
Cover art drawing: Sierra Keeler
Sound editing and mixing: Anthony Vito
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Anyone who knows me knows that I love context. Listen to my epilogue for information on how this project came to be. I also share some reflections from Season 1 and ideas for where I want to take this podcast for Season 2 and beyond. 

Thank you again to the incredible women who participated in Season 1 and to everyone who helped to make this happen!

Welcome to Questions for My Avó, a storytelling podcast. Each episode we hold space for women to tell their stories and share their perspectives with the goal of promoting intergenerational dialogue and connection.