Coach and DEI consultant, Taina Brown, joins the conversation this week to dispel systemic labels, therapy talks with family, and everything in between. 

Links:  Read - Pleasure Activism by Adrienne Maree Brown 

Connect with Taina on LinkedIn or IG @tainambrown

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Pabel Martinez, founder of PLURAWL, hops on the mic this week to talk about his mental health journey, "professionalism" in the workplace, and learning the benefits of having the right language at the right times. 

Listen to Pabel's podcast ¿Quién Tú Eres? everywhere, connect with him on LinkedIn, Instagram, & Tiktok!

La Matatana, Lizbel Ortiz, graced us with her presence to drop some healing gems on us. We dive into seeking help and breaking the molds in a traditional Dominican household and bringing family along in our healing journeys. 

Connect with Lizbel on on Instagram & Tiktok. Don't forget to buy a signed copy of Let's Talk About It on her website!  

Puerto Rican chef, storyteller, and entrepreneur, Manolo Lopez joins the conversation to discuss the connection between food, healing, and identity and how it all ties back to our ancestors. 

Donate to ConPRmetidos Hurricane Fiona relief fund to help community organizations in PR. 

Read more about Manolo's story on his website. Connect with him on Instagram, @manolo.jpeg and listen to his podcast, Identity at Play on Spotify.  

Managing Director for Poderistas, Charlotte Castillo, joins us in a vulnerable conversation about grief, loss, feeling the feelings and then moving beyond it in the best way we know how. We also discuss how Latinas can use our poder to uplift our community and ultimately get us civically engagement in meaningful ways. 

Check out the Poderistas Poder Portal to get info on your state's voting dates, voter ID laws, and how to get involved! 

It's officially the beginning of Latine/x Heritage Month and there is no better way to kick it off than to have Oscar Guzman (they/them/he/his) come to the mic! Oscar tells us about their vulnerable journey through gender identity & Latine heritage all while reminding us we need to eat good and appreciate corgi butts. Connect with Oscar on Twitter @0scarguzman or on their website oscaraguzman.com for professional & social media inquiries. 

Jorge Alvarez is a digital strategist, content creator, and speaker focused on normalizing healing conversations for all, black and brown people in particular. Ayanna ugly snot cries in this episode as they both speak on their journeys, how they met, and the healing they're still working on. 

Connect with Jorge on Instagram & Tiktok & LinkedIn or visit his website https://www.jorgealvarez.co

Resources & episode mentions:

*CONTENT WARNING* mentions of suicide

THE Theon Freeman joins the mic with Ayanna to discuss emotional journeys, leaning into abundance, and navigating life transitions. Be ready for many gems served with NY pride. Connect with Theon on LinkedIn and on Instagram @theoniusfree & @marriedbythee. 

Abenaa "Abby" Hayes is the Trini sister we all have been searching for. In this episode, Abby discusses how she is advancing health equity in her realm of consulting, her own journey that led her on this path, and her favorite soca recommendations. Connect with Abenaa on LinkedIn & follow her work through her organization Elysee Consulting. 

Abenaa's Soca recommendations: 

Voice: Far from Finished

Kes: Savannah Grass

Bunji Garlic: Differentology (Ready for the Road)

Machel Montano: Fast Wine

Machel Montano: Happiest Man Alive

Diversability's D-30 Disability Impact List Honoree, Zane Landin joins the conversation on today's episode and we are not holding back! We're diving into identities, intersectionality, and disabilities. All while being vulnerable ourselves. 

Connect with Zane Landin on LinkedIn & Instagram 

Read Zane's magazine! Positive Vibes Magazine (@positivevibesmag)

JED Foundation

Active Minds

Born This Way Foundation

Demystifying Disability: What to know, what to say, & how to be an ally by Emily Ladau