It started with a 9-year-old and a cooking lesson. It grew into a Thanksgiving tradition—creating a welcoming feast for Queer and Immigrant friends who needed a place to call home for the holiday. That devotion led to a career in food safety. I’ll share some tips to prepare you for America’s biggest food holiday. Listen to my story on JesseGarciaShow.com available on Audible, Amazon, iTunes, Spotify and Soundcloud.

We are not broken! Samuel Nieves dedicates his life to undoing the trauma caused by Conversion Therapy and combating its spread across the U.S. On social media, the advocate shares insights with the community, holds practitioners accountable and openly discusses his own experiences with conversion therapy. Listen to his story on JesseGarciaShow.com available on Audible, Amazon, iTunes, Spotify & Soundcloud.

Rosy Mota enjoys connecting her community to health care. As policy director for the Latino Commission on AIDS, she navigates a new era where science is questioned, federal programs are cut, and government scientists are being fired. Hear how Rosy soldiers on at JesseGarciaShow.com

Episode 138 Texas Legislator and Combat Veteran Josey Garcia Still Fighting for Democracy by Jesse Garcia

Emily Randall wanted to be a changemaker. Her work in social justice took her from political activism to Congress, blazing trails along the way. Little did she know, she'd make history as the first Latina Lesbian elected to Congress.

Professional Coach Xavier Cano offers tips for preparing resumes and succeeding at job interviews. Learn how to tell your personal story and make a good first impression. Listen today on JesseGarciaShow.com available on Audible, Amazon, iTunes, Spotify & Soundcloud

Capital Pride Alliance’s Anthony Musa talks about this summer’s World Pride that promises to bring the largest crowd ever to Washington DC. Get ready for two weeks of celebrations, conferences and social justice events.

The “Prada Enchilada,” Comedian Jade Esteban Estrada, talks about his adventures on stage, how to break into the comedy, and the legends who helped shape his comic genius.

On the podcast today we have Juan Flores, Public Health Advisor from the U.S. State Department’s U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) program. We’ll talk about the latest efforts on the global fight against HIV. And hey, we got some great news for you: HIV transmission rates are further down compared to prior years.

On today’s show we have the new Executive Director of GLAD Law Ricardo Martinez. GLAD Law, which has been around since 1978, has been instrumental in the LGBTQ+ rights movement through advocacy work and bold litigation. Martinez shares options with the community on what to do now to prepare for what’s to come after the 2024 elections.