Chancleta Generation

Latino entrepreneurs—we need to stop hiding. In this episode, we chat with journalist and PR expert Marta Isabel Ramirez about why getting on camera matters more than ever. Whether it’s fear, perfectionism, or not knowing what to say, Marta breaks it all down and shares practical tips—like the now-iconic 45° selfie angle—to help you show up with confidence and authenticity. If you’ve been putting...

Running a business is tough—especially in uncertain times. With economic shifts, funding freezes, and rising costs, Latino entrepreneurs need a solid game plan to keep their businesses strong. In this episode we have Manny Cosme, founder of CFO Services Group, about how to plan ahead, manage financial risk, and make smart decisions when the future feels unpredictable. From forecasting strategies t...

As the Latino population and economic influence grow, so do efforts to downplay our contributions and culture. In this episode, we talk with Dario Collado from the Hispanic Heritage Foundation about the political and cultural shifts affecting Hispanic heritage, why some want to mitigate our influence, and what we can do to ensure our history and impact aren’t ignored. From policy changes to media...

In this compelling episode of The Chancleta Generation Podcast, we speak with author Dennis Garcia to uncover the untold stories of Latina immigrants whose strength and sacrifice helped shape America. From enduring harsh conditions in railroad labor camps to paving the way for future generations through education and hard work, their resilience is a testament to the power of community and persever...

Money is on everyone's mind as we head into 2025, and this episode is here to help you get a jump on it. We’re talking with Lyanne Alfaro of Moneda Moves about the financial moves Latinos need to watch out for next year. From smart business hacks to cut costs to navigating cash-flow crunches, we’re covering it all. Whether you’re growing a side hustle or a burgeoning business with big goals,...

Elections are over, and the Latino community is feeling all kinds of ways—disappointed, indifferent, or just plain checked out. In this episode, we chat with Rafael “Ray” Collazo from UnidosUS about what’s behind the disengagement, the lessons from this election, and how we can reignite hope and action. From overlooked priorities to collective power, this conversation is about charting a new path...

Why does it feel like we’re stuck carrying the weight of our ancestors? In this episode, we team up with non-profit and organizational development expert Lydia Sierra, to unpack the generational trauma Latinos face and how it’s shaped our lives, from how we live to how we parent. From breaking toxic cycles to finding healing through self-love, it’s a journey of growth we’re taking together. ⚠️ Tri...

Continuing our series on communicating with Latinos and the different lenses we see that topic through, this time we’re going to be looking at it from the social aspect, which is also an aspect we work with a lot at Moira Studio. And its not "social justice" or "DEI", that's why with us is Laura Camila Rivera, a Puerto Rican marketer specialized in communicating with margi...

Latinos love our fútbol (soccer) and baseball - but how about other sports? Well, they've been doing a great job at attracting new hispanic audiences through different marketing strategies and have seen their bottomlines grow exponentially. With us in this episode is Laura Estefeen, an athlete turned sports marketer specialized in communicating with latinos who will give us some insight into...

A staggering amount of latino students are now in schools and universities, but even if there are more of us in the school system, racial tensions continue to be an issue. In this episode we have an expert in racial education in American public schools, Dr. Laura Chávez-Moreno and we'll take a look into what's happening now, how schools can create a safe and welcoming space for Latino st...

Running a business is hard! As many of you know. This is why having the right tools at your disposal is essential, including mental health tools. In this episode, Gina Davis-Navarro will share with us the tips and tricks she learned from being a consultant for Big Corp and how she translated those into her own business. Then Clemencia and her will do a deep dive into how each of them started their...

Latinos are the demographic that creates the most businesses at this moment, however, we have the least access to resources and funding. Well, we're here to change that! In this episode, Clemencia and fellow entrepreneur and marketer Ana Carolina Salazar from Bold Hispanic Marketing talk about what they wish they had known when they started their businesses, how to stay sane, and how to prepa...

One of the many evolving aspects of Latino culture is the arts - music, dance, literature, poetry, visual, all of those beautiful things that we have carried from our countries, and now we apply our own flavor in this one. It’s in our opinion one of the ways in which we define our identity, therefore we should fight to preserve them and honor them. To do that, more Latino events need to happen and...

Soccer is immensely popular in Latin America and really everywhere, it’s the most-watched sport in the world. And the US is trying to come to the sport's world stage. But there’s a serious lack of representation by Latinos in the national teams. To unpack all this our guest Harold Palacios, a former soccer player who's been part of FIFA and CONCACAF, and also a fellow Colombian. We'...

Unless you live under a rock, you know that we have a presidential election coming up this year, and it's extremely important that Latinos vote, and that they vote for those that will really work for them. So to help us unpack all the ins and outs of the past 4 years and the upcoming 4 is our dear friend and political advisor Kristian Ramos. We'll be giving a not usually seen behind-the-...

This is a very special and personal episode. Moira Studio, our production agency recently partnered with 10x10 Studios to produce a series of videos about the not-so-talked-about aspects of our shared Latino experience. The result? So many unexpected off-camera conversations, healing, and much more. In this episode Carlos Bido, founder and CEO of 10x10, and Clemencia discuss the journey to creatin...

Science, tech, engineering and medicine have been careers that have been notoriously lacking in diversity, especially when it comes to the Latino community. There are cultural, economic and systemic reasons for it, but the important thing is - what's being done to fix it? Joining us in this episode is Dr. Laura Castillo-Page who leads the diversity and inclusion department for the National Ac...

We hear you parents, raising kids is already challenging enough, and now you have to teach them Spanish? Our guest today, colleague and friend Ramón Nieves is here to give all parents tips and tricks on how to make it easy and fun for you and your kids. We also talk about the underlying mental and emotional blocks and stress parents and kids can experience around the topic of speaking (or not) Spa...

Building a career is already hard as it is, and according to statistics, it's even harder for Latinas. One of the first steps to climbing corporate a ladder, growing a business, or landing a dream job is to build a great network around us. But how do we do that when we're 1st generation immigrants, have kids or have an accent? Joining us is Migdalia Figueroa, President & General Mana...

Menopause. Yes, something half of the world's population will go through, has been the subject of myths, misconceptions, misinformation, jokes, and many not-so-good things. In this and the previous episode, we have Dr. Paty Bautista joining us, who will give us the actual lowdown on what this stage means for women. We're also joined by Karina Barilla from La Casita, who has worked with c...

Menopause. Yes, something half of the world's population will go through, has been the subject of myths, misconceptions, misinformation, jokes, and many not-so-good things. In the next 2 episodes, we have Dr. Paty Bautista joining us, who will give us the actual lowdown on what this stage means for women. We're also joined by Karina Barilla from La Casita, who has worked with countless L...

Changes can be scary, and many of us may not even know where to start. Between compounded challenges, cultural mental obstacles and a lack of support, many Latinos and Latinas may not be taking the first step that may be taking them to new heights. Our guest Glenda Lee has worked with hundreds of Latinos that are ready to make a shift in their lives and she shares her knowledge with us. Let's...

Affirmative action is gone, and with it has come fear as many of our youth, Latinos of all ancestries will be affected. Our guest, Dr. Aisha Cort, assistant professor at Bucknell University joins us on this episode to share the experiences her students and families are going through. Together we discuss how out of fear we can also create action, and the steps we can take to help the youth of our c...

Latinas feel the pressures of society about getting older just like any other woman, but there are some cultural aspects of our community that make us react in different ways. In this episode Clemencia and Ceci reflect on their own experience of growing "young", have some thoughts about going under the knife, and discuss how as women we can learn to look at that person in the mirror that...

Mental health is a big topic of discussion when it comes to Latino youth, from cultural misconceptions to a lack of professional resources, the past few years have seen our kids in a deep crisis. But there are other solutions out there that can help, and they involve someone like you - our listeners. In this episode, we're joined by 2 members of Big Brothers Big Sisters to talk about how they...