Salsa & Recocha

Salsa & Recocha

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Salsa & Recocha episodes

  • Empowering Minorities Through Education

    Claudia's upbringing in London was quite a common one amongst immigrant children growing up in large cities abroad. What this upbringing inspired is truly amazing and uplifting to listen to! In this episode, we find out the story behind Claudia's efforts to empower women and children from marginalised backgrounds through her organisation Raices. Through a combination of her PhD research and her passion for helping others to progress, Claudia's work really is remarkable and something we are proud to share with you. Have a listen, enjoy and get inspired! 

    46 min
  • Addressing Racism Within The Latin Community

    This one has it all: genuine talk, passion, positivity within a negative situation and much more. We sat down with John (J Productions) and Erika (Inspirational Thursdays) and didn't expect anything less from them regarding a topic that hits close to home: racism within our own community. We speak about Erika's frustration as an Afro-Latina, discuss the general reaction to acts of racism within the culture and, most importantly, address the role of EDUCATION in avoiding the spread of toxic traits being passed down to our younger generations. Salsa lover Erika blesses us with an absolute BANGER to end the show with, so make sure you stay tuned till the end!

    1 hr 1 min
  • Let's Talk About Male Contraception

    Estefania (Midwifery Chronicles) brought us a really interesting topic that we feel deserves more of a spotlight - should male contraception start to be "normalised"? Join us in this insightful episode to find out more about the pros and cons of a "male pill" and hear about Estefania's thoughts on how close we are to having such a pill launched to market. We also go through the story of how female contraceptive methods came to be seen as the norm, how they really affect women and whether males would suffer from similar side effects. If you are interested in Estefania's story as a midwifery student and keen to follow other topics that perhaps don't get talked about as much as they should, definitely give Midwifery Chronicles a follow on Instagram!

    55 min
  • Lessons Learnt From Lockdown 1
    With Lockdown 2 now well and truly underway, we look back on our experiences throughout the first lockdown in Spring 2020 and what we have learnt to be better prepared this time around. We are not claiming to be a perfect example to follow (far from it 😆) but if what we learned can help even just one listener, then for us it’s time well spent! Loz takes us back to Ibiza 2013 with a timeless salsa classic at the end. Keep safe people, this one will be shorter!
    38 min
  • Motivational Speaking & Mental Health

    This week we had the pleasure of speaking to Juan Contreras and learning about his fascinating life journey. From being told he only had until 15 to live, to fighting with his fears of public speaking and becoming a motivational speaker (follow him on Instagram) and a self-published author (Advice From the Heart), Juan’s story is definitely an example for us all to follow. 

    Have a listen to find out more about how Juan is growing his channel, his take on fear/phobias and the importance of gratitude. 

    We also pay tribute to the late Cano Estremera in our Tune of The Podcast section with one of his all time classics. 

    With everyone's mental health under added pressure with a second lockdown looming, this is a story that we can all learn from - so please help us welcome Juan!

    43 min
  • Setting Up A Successful Business During Lockdown

    This week we have our first ever guest and the bar has been set high! Meet Tania - owner and founder of Zena Karis. If you are looking for insight and inspiration to execute a business idea, this episode is a must! Tania runs us through the story of how Zena Karis came to life, turning a hobby into a successful online candle business. From selecting suppliers and defining her target audience, to ensuring product quality and a smooth customer experience on a state-of-the-art website (www.zenakaris.com), we discover every detail that has gone on behind the scenes to guarantee a successful first month since launching. Give it a listen, take notes, and stay tuned till the end to find out about Salsa & Recocha's first giveaway! 

    Don't forget to follow Zena Karis on Instagram, too! @zena_karis

    52 min
  • Visiting the Homeland & Our Top 5 Latin dishes
    Some people (Loz) can sometimes feel like more of a tourist in their home country than when visiting other random places on holiday. This week we look back on our memories and experiences from visiting La Tierrita and the things we love the most about our beautiful country. Keep an eye out also for our Top 5 Colombian dishes, as opinion is certainly split this week not just on the dishes but how you should actually go about eating them! *CERTIFIED BANGER ALERT* This week’s salsa song should make you drop some serious moves (if Uncle Boris lets you!)
    45 min
  • Catch Up & Our Views on Elephant
    We’re back after a short break and no prizes for guessing what was on top of our agenda. In a week when the Latino community in London once again suffered the effects of gentrification, we offer our two cents on the demolition of Elephant & Castle shopping centre. There was also room to talk about how we’re coping with the Rule of 6, the threat of a further lockdown in London, a fantastic offer from Pret and, obviously, another Niche banger for your Salsa Tune of the Week!
    42 min
  • Going Uni - Was It Worth It?
    Growing up as a Latino comes with a range of pressures and expectations... but are any of the expectations higher than going to university? This week we look back on our own uni experience and discuss whether we think it’s a worthwhile chapter in a young person’s life. Drama queen Messi also makes a second appearance in S&R, confirming GC’s easiest prediction ever.
    36 min

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Two Colombians in London. Follow us for an insight into life in LDN as a Latino and/or to learn a little about our culture.