Vida Talks by Project Vida

Calling all caregivers! Do you interact with adolescents or children frequently? In this week’s episode, you will learn how Project Vida’s Positive Parenting program can provide you with parenting tips. We are joined by Jasmine Bennett, Community Engagement Facilitator, who will explain what to expect when joining the supportive Positive Parenting group.

We hear about hate crimes throughout the nation, but what about El Paso? What is the community doing to prevent hate crimes? Learn about a new initiative and program, REACH (Resilience, Education, Action, Commitment and Humanity) from Viri Nunez, lead REACH Violence Prevention Strategist, and her efforts to bring awareness to the community about hate crimes.

En el episodio de esta semana tuvimos la oportunidad de entrevistar a una participante del Programa de Bienestar Financiero, Ivonne Barrera. Ella nos cuenta sobre su transición al mudarse de México a los Estados Unidos y cómo el programa la ayudó a administrar su dinero y los pasos que ha tomado para volverse financieramente saludable.

On this week’s episode we had the opportunity to interview a participant of the Financial Wellness Program, Ivonne Barrera. She tells us about her transition moving from Mexico to the United States and how the program helped her manage her money and the steps she has taken to become financially healthy!

What does it mean to be financially healthy? Do you have the resources to allow yourself to be in control of your money? Learn about the resources that Project Vida’s Financial Wellness and what you can do to enroll!

What is the concept of Ideation when creating a business? Learn from the owners of Podium Finish Sport Boutique and Cafe, Efrain Vivar and Jo Ann Underwood, in how they turned a passion into a business specifically tailored for cycling aficionados. They have learned the steps and resources needed to build a business from scratch.

Have you dreamed about being your own boss? Are you ready to begin your entrepreneur journey? Learn from Pamela Azaeta, owner of One District Coffee and jhow she started from just an idea and has now create a successful coffee shop in Downtown El Paso, with the support from Project Vida’s Microenterprise Technical Assistance Program.

What makes your business idea different that others? Are you self-employed or an entrepreneur? Learn what this means to Steven, owner of 2Ten Coffee Roasters, and how he continues to build strategic models for his business to remain competitive and offer quality products to his customers. Learn tips from Steven and how he continues to think strategically about his business and learn the story of how 2Ten Coffee Roasters came about! Along with Terry Craig, Loan Specialist with the El Paso Collaborative with Project and how she has seen his business thrive with the help of the Project Vida Microenterprise Technical Assistance Program.

What are the different effects of trauma? Do you recognize your coping mechanisms? Our co-host, Alejandra Gaytan continues the conversation from the first episode and breaks down the meaning of trauma, coping mechanisms, trigger and stress responses.

TRAUMA... In what ways has it affected your life? Learn about the basics of trauma and triggers in this episode featuring our very own co-host Alejandra Gaytan.