Tamarindo

On this special 10th Anniversary edition of Tamarindo, we first reflect on a decade of centering Latine voices, our culture, and our commitment to inclusion.  We look back at what it was like to record the first episode and how Tamarindo has evolved to so much more than a podcast. For this special occasion, Delsy and I recorded in her home and you’ll hear Delsy’s 7-month old baby in the background who didn’t want to miss the action.

After that, we chat with Karen Gonzalez from Karen y los Remedios, a band known for blending traditional cumbia with electronic, trip-hop, and lo-fi textures. This interview was just ahead of their intimate performance right here in Lincoln Heights, blocks from Tamarindo’s HQ. You’ll hear a bit of background noise as the band’s team sets up. 

We reference this episode about the Latino Media Consortium: https://podcasts.apple.com/at/podcast/why-we-need-more-latine-led-news-rooms-with-lucy-flores/id1102882792?i=1000712423695

To all our listeners, a very heartfelt thank you for your ongoing support of this community. We pour so much love, time, and passion into this project and we do it because we know you are out there. So, thank you!

Tamarindo is a lighthearted show hosted by Brenda Gonzalez and Delsy Sandoval talking about politics, culture, and self-development. We’re here to uplift our community through powerful conversations with changemakers, creatives, and healers. Join us as we delve into discussions on race, gender, representation, and life! You can get in touch with us at www.tamarindopodcast.com

Brenda Gonzalez and Delsy Sandoval are executive producers of Tamarindo podcast with production support by Karina Riveroll of Sonoro Media. Jeff Ricards produced our theme song. If you want to support our work, please rate and review our show here.

SUPPORT OUR SHOW

Contribute to the show: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/tamarindopodcast1

Follow Tamarindo on instagram @tamarindopodcast and on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TamarindoPodcast

Tamarindo podcast is a Latina-hosted podcast that discuses Latine culture, politics, and personal-development. It is hosted by Brenda Gonzalez and Delsy Sandoval who are both based in Los Angeles. At the intersection of advocacy and self-care, we discuss culture from a progressive Latina lens including political issues, mental health and well-being, and personal development. Our guests are changemakers advancing justice, culture-makers breaking barriers, or healers including therapists and health practitioners promoting the wellbeing of Latinos.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today’s guest models what it means to show yourself love and celebrate your wins. We’re welcoming back to the pod, Charly Stoever (they/he/papi) , a trans latinx money coach, speaker, and host of the Unicorn Millionaire Podcast. They're a formerly undocumented Mexican American and ex-stock broker passionate about helping LGBTQ+, BIPOC, and first-gen folks reach their financial goals.

Beyond that, we wanted to talk to Charly about their experience with family estrangement, something that so many people live through, but we don’t often talk about. We start the episode with a Mindful Moment with Delsy on how folks can take care of themselves while navigating family estrangement. We also discuss how we can all show up better for people in our lives who are experiencing family estrangement.

Tamarindo is a lighthearted show hosted by Brenda Gonzalez and Delsy Sandoval talking about politics, culture, and self-development. We’re here to uplift our community through powerful conversations with changemakers, creatives, and healers. Join us as we delve into discussions on race, gender, representation, and life! You can get in touch with us at www.tamarindopodcast.com

Brenda Gonzalez and Delsy Sandoval are executive producers of Tamarindo podcast with production support by Karina Riveroll of Sonoro Media. Jeff Ricards produced our theme song. If you want to support our work, please rate and review our show here.

SUPPORT OUR SHOW

Contribute to the show: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/tamarindopodcast1

Follow Tamarindo on instagram @tamarindopodcast and on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TamarindoPodcast

Tamarindo podcast is a Latina-hosted podcast that discuses Latine culture, politics, and personal-development. It is hosted by Brenda Gonzalez and Delsy Sandoval who are both based in Los Angeles. At the intersection of advocacy and self-care, we discuss culture from a progressive Latina lens including political issues, mental health and well-being, and personal development. Our guests are changemakers advancing justice, culture-makers breaking barriers, or healers including therapists and health practitioners promoting the wellbeing of Latinos.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of Tamarindo, we’re joined by Eden and Jay, founders of Preciosa Night — a beloved Los Angeles space rooted in queer and Latine joy, visibility, and intentional community-building. They share how Preciosa Night came to life, what it feels like to walk into that space, and why creating environments where people feel seen and celebrated matters now more than ever. We talk about partnership, parenthood, redefining family, and what it means to build something meaningful together as queer Latine creatives. Before the interview, we reflect on Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl cultural moment and share our current “petty joys,” and we close, as always, with our Matraca, Basura, and Inspiración. 

Tamarindo is a lighthearted show hosted by Brenda Gonzalez and Delsy Sandoval talking about politics, culture, and self-development. We’re here to uplift our community through powerful conversations with changemakers, creatives, and healers. Join us as we delve into discussions on race, gender, representation, and life! You can get in touch with us at www.tamarindopodcast.com

Brenda Gonzalez and Delsy Sandoval are executive producers of Tamarindo podcast with production support by Karina Riveroll of Sonoro Media. Jeff Ricards produced our theme song. If you want to support our work, please rate and review our show here.
 

SUPPORT OUR SHOW

Contribute to the show: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/tamarindopodcast1

Follow Tamarindo on instagram @tamarindopodcast and on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TamarindoPodcast

Tamarindo podcast is a Latina-hosted podcast that discuses Latine culture, politics, and personal-development. It is hosted by Brenda Gonzalez and Delsy Sandoval who are both based in Los Angeles. At the intersection of advocacy and self-care, we discuss culture from a progressive Latina lens including political issues, mental health and well-being, and personal development. Our guests are changemakers advancing justice, culture-makers breaking barriers, or healers including therapists and health practitioners promoting the wellbeing of Latinos.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Heated Rivalry, one-sit reads, and other not-so-guilt pleasures to give our mind a break from the Trash admin madness. 

Next, we’re joined by Idalia Valles, a first-generation Chicana multidisciplinary creator and actor with over 20 years of experience, known for her recurring role in Queen of the South and guest appearances on S.W.A.T. and HBO’s For Rosa. Now expanding her impact as a writer and director, she creates work that challenges cultural taboos and celebrates the full spectrum of Latin identity. A dedicated advocate and mentor, Sandra partners with organizations like the Youth Cinema Project to uplift underrepresented voices and guide the next generation of artists

Mike Bonin’s remarks, mentioned in this episode: https://fb.watch/FadvR4GKnH/

EARLY BIRD ENDS IN FEB 28

You still have time to save literally hundreds of dollars to join us for Encuentro:https://www.tamarindopodcast.com/encuentro-26

Tamarindo is a lighthearted show hosted by Brenda Gonzalez and Delsy Sandoval talking about politics, culture, and self-development. We’re here to uplift our community through powerful conversations with changemakers, creatives, and healers. Join us as we delve into discussions on race, gender, representation, and life! You can get in touch with us at www.tamarindopodcast.com

Brenda Gonzalez and Delsy Sandoval are executive producers of Tamarindo podcast with production support by Karina Riveroll of Sonoro Media. Jeff Ricards produced our theme song. If you want to support our work, please rate and review our show here.

Tamarindo podcast is a Latina-hosted podcast that discuses Latine culture, politics, and personal-development. It is hosted by Brenda Gonzalez and Delsy Sandoval who are both based in Los Angeles. At the intersection of advocacy and self-care, we discuss culture from a progressive Latina lens including political issues, mental health and well-being, and personal development. Our guests are changemakers advancing justice, culture-makers breaking barriers, or healers including therapists and health practitioners promoting the wellbeing of Latinos.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today on Tamarindo, we talk to Becca Ramos— the host of Welcome to El Barrio, a podcast about Puerto Rican History, news, and pop culture—all about the upcoming Bad Bunny Super Bowl show and its cultural impact. Before that, we talk about what we’re loving about our Unbothered Era as millennials approaching midlife. 

Now, if you want to hang with badass mujeres who are unbothered, but also undeterred, you’re invited to Tamarindo’s culture-filled retreat to Mexico. We are exploring the central Mexico cities of Puebla and Chulula, a couple of ours from Mexico City, April 30 - May 4. SPACE IS LIMITED and we are almost SOLD OUT.  This is your last opportunity to sign up!  https://www.tamarindopodcast.com/encuentro-26

We also mention this excellent podcast episode by The Latino Newsletter: 

https://thelatinonewsletter.org/p/nicole-foy-and-the-power-of-local-journalism

Tamarindo is a lighthearted show hosted by Brenda Gonzalez and Delsy Sandoval talking about politics, culture, and self-development. We’re here to uplift our community through powerful conversations with changemakers, creatives, and healers. Join us as we delve into discussions on race, gender, representation, and life! You can get in touch with us at www.tamarindopodcast.com

Brenda Gonzalez and Delsy Sandoval are executive producers of Tamarindo podcast with production support by Karina Riveroll of Sonoro Media. Jeff Ricards produced our theme song. If you want to support our work, please rate and review our show here.

SUPPORT OUR SHOW

Contribute to the show: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/tamarindopodcast1

Follow Tamarindo on instagram 

@tamarindopodcast

 and on YouTube: 

https://www.youtube.com/@TamarindoPodcast

Tamarindo podcast is a Latina-hosted podcast that discuses Latine culture, politics, and personal-development. It is hosted by Brenda Gonzalez and Delsy Sandoval who are both based in Los Angeles. At the intersection of advocacy and self-care, we discuss culture from a progressive Latina lens including political issues, mental health and well-being, and personal development. Our guests are changemakers advancing justice, culture-makers breaking barriers, or healers including therapists and health practitioners promoting the wellbeing of Latinos.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We start this episode with an acknowledgement of the recent unjust killings by ICE of Renee Good and Alex Pretti. Two people standing up for their community and neighbors, like so many of our listeners do every day and who were murdered for doing so. We know that this and the cruelty of ICE’s actions across the country is weighing heavily on all of us. To help us, we’ll start this episode with a new segment: Mindful Moments with Delsy, where she’ll give us some recommendations on how to take care of ourselves during these challenging times.

After that, you’ll hear us reflect on who we were in 2016 and what we’re leaving behind from a decade ago. Lastly, we have a chat with actress Belissa Escobedo who stars in Happy Place, opposite Reba McEntire, and learn about her career journey.

JOIN US FOR ENCUENTRO (April 30 - May 4)

Encuentro is a restorative retreat for women and non binary folx, designed to inspire connection, empowerment, and self-care. Set in the vibrant and historic city of Puebla, Mexico, this culture-filled experience blends meaningful workshops and mindfulness practices, that nurture the mind, body, and soul. Get all the details here: https://www.tamarindopodcast.com/encuentro-26

Tamarindo is a lighthearted show hosted by Brenda Gonzalez and Delsy Sandoval talking about politics, culture, and self-development. We’re here to uplift our community through powerful conversations with changemakers, creatives, and healers. Join us as we delve into discussions on race, gender, representation, and life! You can get in touch with us at www.tamarindopodcast.com

Brenda Gonzalez and Delsy Sandoval are executive producers of Tamarindo podcast with production support by Karina Riveroll of Sonoro Media. Jeff Ricards produced our theme song. If you want to support our work, please rate and review our show here.

SUPPORT OUR SHOW

Contribute to the show: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/tamarindopodcast1

Follow Tamarindo on instagram @tamarindopodcast and on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TamarindoPodcast

Tamarindo podcast is a Latina-hosted podcast that discuses Latine culture, politics, and personal-development. It is hosted by Brenda Gonzalez and Delsy Sandoval who are both based in Los Angeles. At the intersection of advocacy and self-care, we discuss culture from a progressive Latina lens including political issues, mental health and well-being, and personal development. Our guests are changemakers advancing justice, culture-makers breaking barriers, or healers including therapists and health practitioners promoting the wellbeing of Latinos.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tamarindo is a lighthearted show hosted by Brenda Gonzalez and Delsy Sandoval talking about politics, culture, and self-development. We’re here to uplift our community through powerful conversations with changemakers, creatives, and healers. Join us as we delve into discussions on race, gender, representation, and life! You can get in touch with us at www.tamarindopodcast.com

Brenda Gonzalez and Delsy Sandoval are executive producers of Tamarindo podcast with production support by Karina Riveroll of Sonoro Media. Jeff Ricards produced our theme song. If you want to support our work, please rate and review our show here.

SUPPORT OUR SHOW

Contribute to the show: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/tamarindopodcast1

Follow Tamarindo on instagram @tamarindopodcast and on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TamarindoPodcast-143

Tamarindo podcast is a Latina-hosted podcast that discuses Latine culture, politics, and personal-development. It is hosted by Brenda Gonzalez and Delsy Sandoval who are both based in Los Angeles. At the intersection of advocacy and self-care, we discuss culture from a progressive Latina lens including political issues, mental health and well-being, and personal development. Our guests are changemakers advancing justice, culture-makers breaking barriers, or healers including therapists and health practitioners promoting the wellbeing of Latinos.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We invited our friend, Juan Escalante to share his thoughts on the situation in Venezuela. Listeners may know Juan as a long-time advocate for immigrants stemming from his own experience as a formerly undocumented young person who fled Venezuela with his family.  He is a nationally recognized digital strategist and a leading voice in immigrant rights. Once a DACA recipient, Juan has since become a U.S. Citizen and remains a fixture at state, local, and national advocacy campaigns.

Juan published an excellent piece on DOUBLE CLICK, his online publication,  immediately after the US’s intervention in his native Venezuela. Read it here.

ENCUENTRO APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN (Puebla, Mexico April 30 - May 4)

Encuentro is a restorative retreat for women and non binary folx, designed to inspire connection, empowerment, and self-care. Set in the vibrant and historic city of Puebla, Mexico, this culture-filled experience blends meaningful workshops and mindfulness practices, that nurture the mind, body, and soul. Learn more and apply here. 

Tamarindo is a lighthearted show hosted by Brenda Gonzalez and Delsy Sandoval talking about politics, culture, and self-development. We’re here to uplift our community through powerful conversations with changemakers, creatives, and healers. Join us as we delve into discussions on race, gender, representation, and life! You can get in touch with us at www.tamarindopodcast.com

Brenda Gonzalez and Delsy Sandoval are executive producers of Tamarindo podcast with production support by Karina Riveroll of Sonoro Media. Jeff Ricards produced our theme song. If you want to support our work, please rate and review our show here.

SUPPORT OUR SHOW

Contribute to the show: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/tamarindopodcast1

Follow Tamarindo on instagram @tamarindopodcast and on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TamarindoPodcast-143

Tamarindo’s mission is to use laughter and conversation to inform, inspire and positively impact our community. Learn more at tamarindopodcast.com

On this bonus episode of Tamarindo, you’ll hear journalist Mariano Ávila speak about Retache Media, bilingual stories and resources for returnees from the U.S. to Mexico. Retachados, are people like Mariano who are reestablishing in their home country or Mexico. We learn Mariano’s story and the mission behind Retache which is focused on supporting returnees as they navigate their way through Mexico’s bureaucracy, society, and culture. Learn more: https://www.instagram.com/retachemedia/

Tamarindo is a lighthearted show hosted by Brenda Gonzalez and Delsy Sandoval talking about politics, culture, and self-development. We’re here to uplift our community through powerful conversations with changemakers, creatives, and healers. Join us as we delve into discussions on race, gender, representation, and life! You can get in touch with us at www.tamarindopodcast.com

Brenda Gonzalez and Delsy Sandoval are executive producers of Tamarindo podcast with production support by Karina Riveroll of Sonoro Media. Jeff Ricards produced our theme song. If you want to support our work, please rate and review our show here.

SUPPORT OUR SHOW

Contribute to the show: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/tamarindopodcast1

Follow Tamarindo on instagram @tamarindopodcast and on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TamarindoPodcast-143

Tamarindo podcast is a Latina-hosted podcast that discuses Latine culture, politics, and personal-development. It is hosted by Brenda Gonzalez and Delsy Sandoval who are both based in Los Angeles. At the intersection of advocacy and self-care, we discuss culture from a progressive Latina lens including political issues, mental health and well-being, and personal development. Our guests are changemakers advancing justice, culture-makers breaking barriers, or healers including therapists and health practitioners promoting the wellbeing of Latinos.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today’s guest is Fabiola Santiago Hernandez, the founder and director of Mi Oaxaca, an organization committed to ensuring that Oaxaca’s cultural and culinary contributions to Indigenous Lifeways and Traditional Ecological Knowledge are attributed through narrative, educational, and economic programming. Mi Oaxaca shines a light on the systemic barriers that limit indigenous leadership and economic self-determination globally.

We also speak about Fabiola’s viral article published on LA TACO where she breaks down what was wrong about Willy Chavarría’s collaboration with Adidas promoting Guaraches and the trouble with cultural appropriation within Latine communities. 

Before that, Delsy and Brenda reflect on the last six weeks of the year and share the tiny, joyful intentions they’re embracing to close out 2025 with more presence and less pressure. They talk about unexpected joys, end-of-year mood boards, and what they’re letting go of as the season shifts.

Tamarindo is a lighthearted show hosted by Brenda Gonzalez and Delsy Sandoval talking about politics, culture, and self-development. We’re here to uplift our community through powerful conversations with changemakers, creatives, and healers. Join us as we delve into discussions on race, gender, representation, and life! You can get in touch with us at www.tamarindopodcast.com

Brenda Gonzalez and Delsy Sandoval are executive producers of Tamarindo podcast with production support by Karina Riveroll of Sonoro Media. Jeff Ricards produced our theme song. If you want to support our work, please rate and review our show here.

SUPPORT OUR SHOW

Contribute to the show: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/tamarindopodcast1

Tamarindo podcast is a Latina-hosted podcast that discuses Latine culture, politics, and personal-development. It is hosted by Brenda Gonzalez and Delsy Sandoval who are both based in Los Angeles. At the intersection of advocacy and self-care, we discuss culture from a progressive Latina lens including political issues, mental health and well-being, and personal development. Our guests are changemakers advancing justice, culture-makers breaking barriers, or healers including therapists and health practitioners promoting the wellbeing of Latinos.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.