Tamarindo Podcast

We’re visiting our friends at NGLmitú, the leading digital media and entertainment company dedicated to inspiring, elevating, and super-serving U.S. Latinos. We talk about Latine representation in media, buzz about the Flamin’ Hot Movie, and what stories we want to see more of. Plus, we learn more about mitú and their multiple brands and efforts to show authentic Latino representation.

Joining us is Vanessa Vigil, Chief Brand Officer at NGLmitú where she oversees content and audience growth strategies, across the company’s portfolio of consumer-facing brands on editorial, social, video and experiential. And Ben DeJesus, Chief Creative Office at NGLmitú,  an award-winning, Emmy and Tony-nominated director/producer/writer and co-founder of NGL Studios with partner John Leguizamo. 

Tamarindo is a lighthearted show where hosts Brenda Gonzalez and Ana Sheila Victorino discuss politics, culture, and self-development. Join us as we delve into discussions on race, gender, politics, representation, and life! You can get in touch with us at www.tamarindopodcast.com

Join us for Money Chisme, July 20th at 7pm in Highland Park

"Money Chisme", a safe and inclusive space to talk money and get a money mindset reset with our favorite money coach, Charly Stoever (they/them). Charly is a formerly undocumented digital nomad helping first gen clients embody their millionaire selves. They are the host of the Unicorn Millionaire podcast and you can learn more about them here: unicornmillionaire.com

Registration is "pay-what-you-can" and your contribution helps us keep bringing fun and informative conversations centered on community empowerment. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/money-chisme-con-tamarindo-tickets-654572362557?aff=tamsite

Brenda and Ana Sheila are executive producers of Tamarindo podcast with production support by Josie Melendez and Augusto Martinez, of Sonoro Media. Jeff Ricards produced our theme song. If you want to support our work, please rate and review our show here. 

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

Follow Tamarindo on instagram @tamarindopodcast and on twitter at @tamarindocast 

Follow Ana Sheila on instagram @la_anasheila and twitter @Shelli1228

Follow Brenda on twitter at @BrendaRicards

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.

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Tamarindo is hosting Money Chisme, a safe and inclusive space to talk money and get a money mindset reset with our favorite money coach, Charly Stoever (they/them), the host of the unicorn millionaire podcast. Join us July 20th at The Pop-Hop in Highland Park, Register for as little as $1 at tamarindopodcast.com/events.

Thank you to our event hosts, The Pop-Hop, an independent bookshop and creative learning space that amplifies marginalized voices, supports community growth, and empowers collective good works to build a healthier, more equitable neighborhood

We are replaying this episode where Ana Sheila and Charly address possibly our most toxic relationship: the one we have with money. Nonbinary, Latinx money coach, Charly Stover, joins to unpack whats behind this toxicity and how we can transform our relationship with money and wealth.

About our guest: Charly Stoever is a nonbinary latinx money coach helping their first gen clients become millionaires. They're a formerly undocumented Mexican American and ex stock broker who is dedicated to helping their community build wealth. This is their mission because when we have all the money Elon Musk has, we'll be saving the planet instead of building rocket ships to escape it. They are 

This episode of Tamarindo features music from the band Making Movies from theiralbum XOPA Learn more about them: https://www.makingmovies.world/about

MItu’s “Spill the Chisme”

Check out Ana Sheila on the latest episode of Mitu’s Gameshow , “Spill the Chisme” 

Happy Pride month! Ana Sheila will be leading a session at “The Power of Queer Joy - A multi-sensory experience to induce joy for LGBTQ” hosted by Babes Of Wellness. This event is happening on Jun 25, 2023 from 10-2pm at Babes Of Wellness in Compton, Ca.

"The Power of Queer Joy" is an event that transcends boundaries, embraces diversity, and celebrates the unabashed, unapologetic delight of the queer experience. Join us as we revel in the transformative power of somatic dance, the wonder of seed planting, the evocative voices of poetry, the nourishment of community connection, and the allure of our vibrant vendor market.

Get tickets HERE!

Free Bask and Being Stress Relief Sessions

Looking for stress relief and wellness coaching for you or your team? Sign up for one of our free, 45-minute workshops THIS MONTH that teach work-friendly mental health and stress relief tools. Sign up for a slot www.baskandbeing.com/free-demo/!

Tamarindo is a lighthearted show where hosts Brenda Gonzalez and Ana Sheila Victorino discuss politics, culture, and self-development. Join us as we delve into discussions on race, gender, politics, representation, and life! You can get in touch with us at www.tamarindopodcast.com

Brenda and Ana Sheila are executive producers of Tamarindo podcast with production support by Josie Melendez and Augusto Martinez, of Sonoro Media. Jeff Ricards produced our theme song. If you want to support our work, please rate and review our show here. 

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

Follow Tamarindo on instagram @tamarindopodcast and on twitter at @tamarindocast 

Follow Ana Sheila on instagram @la_anasheila and twitter @Shelli1228

Follow Brenda on twitter at @BrendaRicards

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.

Alicia Garza is an author, political strategist and freedom dreamer that believes that Black communities deserve what all communities deserve — to be powerful in every aspect of their lives. An innovator, strategist, organizer, and cheeseburger enthusiast, Alicia founded the Black Futures Lab to make Black communities powerful in politics. She is the co-creator of #BlackLivesMatter and the Black Lives Matter Global Network, the Strategy & Partnerships Director for the National Domestic Workers Alliance, and the co-founder of Supermajority, She shares her thoughts on politics and pop culture on her podcast, Lady Don’t Take No. Alicia warns you: hashtags don’t start movements — people do. We have a delightful conversation on movement building and the important role that joys plays in keeping our spirits healthy while we move in the fight for equity.

Events referenced in this episode: 

MItu’s “Spill the Chisme”

Check out Ana Sheila on the latest episode of Mitu’s Gameshow , “Spill the Chisme” 

Happy Pride month!  Ana Sheila will be leading a session at “The Power of Queer Joy - A multi-sensory experience to induce joy for LGBTQ” hosted by Babes Of Wellness. This event is happening on Jun 25, 2023 from 10-2pm at Babes Of Wellness in Compton, Ca.

"The Power of Queer Joy" is an event that transcends boundaries, embraces diversity, and celebrates the unabashed, unapologetic delight of the queer experience. Join us as we revel in the transformative power of somatic dance, the wonder of seed planting, the evocative voices of poetry, the nourishment of community connection, and the allure of our vibrant vendor market.

Get tickets HERE!

Free Bask and Being Stress Relief Sessions

Looking for stress relief and wellness coaching for you or your team? Sign up for one of our free, 45-minute workshops THIS MONTH that teach work-friendly mental health and stress relief tools. Sign up for a slot www.baskandbeing.com/free-demo/!

Tamarindo is a lighthearted show where hosts Brenda Gonzalez and Ana Sheila Victorino discuss politics, culture, and self-development. Join us as we delve into discussions on race, gender, politics, representation, and life! You can get in touch with us at www.tamarindopodcast.com

Brenda and Ana Sheila are executive producers of Tamarindo podcast with production support by Josie Melendez and Augusto Martinez, of Sonoro Media. Jeff Ricards produced our theme song. If you want to support our work, please rate and review our show here. 

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

Follow Tamarindo on instagram @tamarindopodcast and on twitter at @tamarindocast 

Follow Ana Sheila on instagram @la_anasheila and twitter @Shelli1228

Follow Brenda on twitter at @BrendaRicards

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.

To kick off Immigrant Heritage Month, Brend and Ana Sheila speak to two immigrant leaders that are working to build a more inclusive community.

First, we speak to Saadia Khan, a storyteller, human rights activist, and social entrepreneur. She is the founder and host of the award-winning podcast and digital platform, Immigrantly, which challenges simplistic narratives around the immigrant experience. Saadia is also the co-producer and co-host of the Invisible Hate podcast, an ethical true crime podcast. Saadia has worked with organizations like Human Rights First, UN Women, and other UN entities, advocating for women's rights and justice. Her passion for storytelling extends to her written work, as she contributes to publications like Yes! Magazine, the Brown Girl Magazine, the Globe Post & Medium. 

Next, we speak to Leydy Rangel, Communications Director at UFW Foundation, a non-profit that empowers and advocates for immigrants and farm workers. Leydy moved to the U.S. in 2004, grew up as an undocumented immigrant and has been

protected from deportation as a DACA recipient since 2013. By utilizing strategic

communications, she passionately advocates for both worker’s rights and pro-

immigrant federal policies, while incorporating her personal experience as an

undocumented person into her work. In 2021, she and five other DACA recipients

met with President Biden in the Oval Office to discuss immigration.

References

Tamarindo is a lighthearted show where hosts Brenda Gonzalez and Ana Sheila Victorino discuss politics, culture, and self-development. Join us as we delve into discussions on race, gender, politics, representation, and life! You can get in touch with us at www.tamarindopodcast.com

Brenda and Ana Sheila are executive producers of Tamarindo podcast with production support by Josie Melendez and Augusto Martinez, of Sonoro Media. Jeff Ricards produced our theme song. If you want to support our work, please rate and review our show here. 

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

Follow Tamarindo on instagram @tamarindopodcast and on twitter at @tamarindocast 

Follow Ana Sheila on instagram @la_anasheila and twitter @Shelli1228

Follow Brenda on twitter at @BrendaRicards

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.

Danyeli Rodriguez Del Orbe 

On this episode of Tamarindo, we speak to Danyeli Rodriguez Del Orbe, a poet, spoken word artist and cultural expression activist from the Dominican Republic raised in The Bronx. In her writing, she explores womanhood/ gender, love, and migration, and in this beautiful interview, we touch on all those topics and more. During the conversation we talk about the latest immigration policy developments and how they are affecting specifically black migrants. Please check out the Haitian Bridge Alliance if you’d like to get involved. 

We honor Mental Health awareness month by speaking to what it meant to be well, sharing an exercise you can do when you’re caught in an anxiety spiral, and Danyeli shares her personal process of going through deep depression and coming out on the other side. 

Danyeli’s work has been featured by the Bronx Museum of Arts, Museum of African Diaspora (MoAD), People en Español, NPR, and more. She was a recipient of the Define American Immigrant Artist Fellowship and Grant for an upcoming film project on Dominican migration. 

NOTE: Since the recording of this episodes, the Dodgers apologized to the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence and walked back their choice to uninvite the sisters. The sisters have graciously accepted the Dodgers apology. 

Referenced on this episode:

Bask and Being is made up of coaches and consultants who help hard-working humans achieve success without sacrificing their well-being and help individuals and workplaces build healthier cultures through workshops, coaching, and wellness strategy.  

They believe in Centering joy, health, belonging, an engaged culture and contributing to rebuilding an economic ecosystem that’s inclusive, just, and equitable for people and the planet. If you’d like to learn ways to relieve stress and prevent burnout, sign up for a free session here: baskandbeing.as.me/burnout101 They have slots through the end of this month. 

Tamarindo is a lighthearted show where hosts Brenda Gonzalez and Ana Sheila Victorino discuss politics, culture, and self-care. Join us as we delve into discussions on identity, politics, representation, and life! 

Brenda and Ana Sheila are executive producers of Tamarindo podcast with production support by Josie Melendez and Augusto Martinez, of Sonoro Media. Jeff Ricards produced our theme song. If you want to support our work, please rate and review our show here. You can get in touch with us at www.tamarindopodcast.com

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

Follow Tamarindo on instagram @tamarindopodcast and on twitter at @tamarindocast 

Follow Ana Sheila on instagram @la_anasheila and twitter @Shelli1228

Follow Brenda on twitter at @BrendaRicards

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.

On this episode we are joined by Yesika Salgado, a Los Angeles based Salvadoran poet who writes about her family, her culture, her city, and her fat body. 

We talk about the importance of community spaces of all kinds, why she rides so hard for her native L.A, and deep dive into creative expression - from breaking through blocks to the spirituality behind it all. 

Salgado is a two time National Poetry Slam finalist and the recipient of the 2020 International Latino Book Award in Poetry.Her work has been featured in the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Teen Vogue, Univision, CNN, NPR, and many other platforms. She is an internationally recognized body-positive advocate, writer of the column Suelta for Remezcla and contributor to refinery29’s Latine platform Somos. 

Yesika is the author of the best-sellers Corazón, Tesoro, and Hermosa, published with Not a Cult.

During the episode we mention Compton Community Garden and Plant Chica, two BIPOC community spaces that are facing displacement in the LA area. We invite you to check them out and donate.  

We also highlight another longtime L.A community space  Da Poetry Lounge and founder Shihan Van Klief. 

Tamarindo is a lighthearted show where hosts Brenda Gonzalez and Ana Sheila Victorino discuss politics, culture, and self-care. Join us as we delve into discussions on identity, politics, representation, and life! 

Brenda and Ana Sheila are executive producers of Tamarindo podcast with production support by Josie Melendez and Augusto Martinez, of Sonoro Media. Jeff Ricards produced our theme song. If you want to support our work, please rate and review our show here. You can get in touch with us at www.tamarindopodcast.com

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

Follow Tamarindo on instagram @tamarindopodcast and on twitter at @tamarindocast 

Follow Ana Sheila on instagram @la_anasheila and twitter @Shelli1228

Follow Brenda on twitter at @BrendaRicards

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.

On this episode of Tamarindo, you’ll first hear Brenda and Ana Sheila reflect on the concept of fearlessness, the price of authenticity, and what they most admire about standup comics. 

We mention Women Crush Wednesdays at the Ford this summer happening August 9th. Get your tickets today: https://www.theford.com/events/performances/2555/2023-08-09/comedy-under-the-stars-women-crush-wednesdays 

Christina Catherine Martinez is a writer, actor, award-winning art critic, and comedian living in Los Angeles. She’s been named both a Comedian You Should Know by Vulture and a Comic to Watch by TimeOutLA in 2020, and is a 2018 recipient of the Andy Warhol Foundation Arts Writers Grant. 

Ingrid Cruz is a freelance writer, director, and comedian from El Salvador and raised in the US. She currently lives and works in Buenos Aires, Argentina. You can read Ingrid's work at Latina Media Co., Refinery29, and BusinessInsider. 

Tamarindo is a lighthearted show where hosts Brenda Gonzalez and Ana Sheila Victorino discuss politics, culture, and self-development. Join us as we delve into discussions on race, gender, politics, representation, and life! You can get in touch with us at www.tamarindopodcast.com

Brenda and Ana Sheila are executive producers of Tamarindo podcast with production support by Josie Melendez and Augusto Martinez, of Sonoro Media. Jeff Ricards produced our theme song. If you want to support our work, please rate and review our show here. 

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

Follow Tamarindo on instagram @tamarindopodcast and on twitter at @tamarindocast 

Follow Ana Sheila on instagram @la_anasheila and twitter @Shelli1228

Follow Brenda on twitter at @BrendaRicards

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.

On this episode we speak to Dr. Mariel Buqué, a Dominican psychologist, intergenerational trauma expert, and the author of "Break the Cycle," a book that focuses on healing wounds of intergenerational trauma. She has been featured on major media outlets, including The Today Show, CNN, The Real, and ABC News. 

Dr. Buqué helps us explore intergenerational trauma from a Latine perspective. We talk about what it is, how we can recognize it, why it’s so difficult to break cycles of trauma, and how we can start to heal. Healing from intergenerational trauma is not just about us; it’s about our communities, and the positive ripple effect we can leave for future generations.

You can follow Dr. Mariel Buqué’s work here and pre-order her book ‘Break the Cycle’ here.

Please note that Brenda makes reference to an NBC article, but the correct source is ABC News in an article that has since been updated regarding the Cleveland Texas shooting. 

Tamarindo is a lighthearted show where hosts Brenda Gonzalez and Ana Sheila Victorino discuss politics, culture, and self-care. Join us as we delve into discussions on identity, politics, representation, and life! 

Brenda and Ana Sheila are executive producers of Tamarindo podcast with production support by Josie Melendez and Augusto Martinez, of Sonoro Media. Jeff Ricards produced our theme song. If you want to support our work, please rate and review our show here. You can get in touch with us at www.tamarindopodcast.com

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

Follow Tamarindo on instagram @tamarindopodcast and on twitter at @tamarindocast 

Follow Ana Sheila on instagram @la_anasheila and twitter @Shelli1228

Follow Brenda on twitter at @BrendaRicards

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.

On this episode we talk about “Therapy Speak”, or the popularity of clinical terms entering our everyday conversations. We speak to licensed mental health therapist, Rosa Shetty, the host of the Inner Healing Paths Podcast, as we explore both the pitfalls and the opportunities of the prevalence of Therapy Speak.

Joining Brenda as a special guest co-host is Aurea Bolaños Perea, with COLOR, Colorado Organization for Latina Opportunity and Reproductive Rights. Learn more about COLOR:https://www.colorlatina.org/ and follow Aurea on instagram: @aurea_bp  

Ana Sheila will be back next week. 

Tamarindo is a lighthearted show where hosts Brenda Gonzalez and Ana Sheila Victorino discuss politics, culture, and self-development. Join us as we delve into discussions on race, gender, politics, representation, and life! 

Brenda and Ana Sheila are executive producers of Tamarindo podcast with production support by Josie Melendez and Augusto Martinez, of Sonoro Media. Jeff Ricards produced our theme song. If you want to support our work, please rate and review our show here. You can get in touch with us at www.tamarindopodcast.com

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

Follow Tamarindo on instagram @tamarindopodcast and on twitter at @tamarindocast 

Follow Ana Sheila on instagram @la_anasheila and twitter @Shelli1228

Follow Brenda on twitter at @BrendaRicards

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.