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! 

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!

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!

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!

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

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