Project 25

❤️ Este Día del Amor y la Amistad, regresa a Project 25 una invitadaza, la maestra Irene del Valle - consejera multicultural, terapeuta integrativa, y especialista en relaciones y parejas.  En este episodio, Irene nos platica sobre los beneficios, desafíos y oportunidades que florecen en las parejas románticas interculturales 🌍. Ya sea en nuestros 20’s o a cualquier edad.  Algunos de lo...

LeRon L. Barton, 45, is a writer from Kansas City, Missouri. A graduate of Paseo Academy of Fine Arts, LeRon is the author of two books, Straight Dope: A 360 degree look into American Drug Culture and All We Really Need Is Love: Stories of Dating, Relationships, Heartbreak, and Marriage.  In addition to his books, LeRon is an essayist whose topics cover racism, mass incarceration, politics, g...

Daniel Fernandez, una leyenda de los Diablos Rojos y un ícono de la Liga Mexicana de Beisbol (LMB), se nos une para hablar sobre sus experiencias como veinteañero, beisbolero, padre de familia e instructor. A sus veintes, Daniel se convirtió en miembro de los Diablos, equipo en el que permaneció durante toda su carrera, se volvió un ídolo de la afición y con el que cosechó todos los éxitos de su c...

Rowena Williams is a lover of life, travel and people. In her 64 years of age, she has lived several lives. She arrived in Canada from Jamaica as a child and came out as a lesbian during her teenage years. However, loved ones around her had other plans for her. After many years pretending to be someone else, she’s finally come back to her true self.  In this episode, we chatted about  Hi...

Dinora Vega es diseñadora gráfica, madre, esposa, maestra en mercadotecnia, e inmigrante. Es una persona curiosa y creativa que disfruta aprender de diferentes culturas, crear momentos especiales para las personas que ama, y que se siente motivada por vivir, y vivir bien.   A los 25, Dinora era independiente en todos los aspectos de su vida. Desde chica ha sido consciente de que el trabajo y...

In this special episode, registered psychologist Claire Hanlon from Abundance Psychology joins Project 25 to discuss the reason we experience the quarter-life crisis, all the feelings that come with it, and how can we endure it without dying trying. ➡️  You can learn more about Claire’s work at: https://www.abundancepsychology.ca/ ➡️   Free mental health resources in Canada: Distress Cen...

Born and raised in Colombia, Camilo Mendoza immigrated to Canada at 25 seeking opportunities in the oil and gas industry. However, Little by Little, he began to learn that that wasn’t his path. Now, by day, Camilo is an inside sales representative. By night, he’s a Singer, music producer, and interviewer. Camilo is a great example of how our dreams, whether we want them or not, always come back to...

Originario de Colombia, Camilo Mendoza migró a Canadá a los 25 buscando nuevas oportunidades en la industria petrolera. Sin embargo, poco a poco fue aprendiendo que ese no era su camino. Ahora, de día, Camilo es representante ventas. Y de noche, es cantante, productor de música y entrevistador.   Camilo es un ejemplo maravilloso de cómo nuestros sueños, queramos o no, siempre vuelven a nosotr...

On this episode, diversity and inclusion practitioner and host of The Equity Gap, Shahzia Noorally joins Project 25 to discuss the experiences that changed her life and led her to pursue a more authentic lifestyle in which both her work and personal life bleed together in a meaningful and intentional way. A couple of the topics we discussed were: ·     Getting out of the c...

En este episodio se nos une Irene del Valle, psicoterapeuta integrativa, relacional y transcultural, especializada en relaciones y parejas, así como en inmigrantes, familias y parejas multiculturales.   Irene también es mexicana, migrante y autora “Ni de Aquí Ni de Allá”, un libro grandioso que narra el proceso psicológico por el que pasamos los inmigrantes, que incluye también sus experienci...

In this episode, Irene del Valle joins Project 25 to discuss voluntary immigration and everything that it entails. Irene is a Multicultural Counselor and Integrative Therapist and a specialist in Relationships and couples, as well as in Immigrants, multicultural couples and families.   She is also Mexican, an immigrant, and the author “Nor from Here Nor from There,” an incredible book that na...

From attending secret schools for girls when she was six and educating other girls in her twenties to travelling the world and settling in Canada, Laili Attahi has had a tremendous and incredible journey in her 29 years of age. Please join us for a wonderful conversation, in which Laili shares her story transitioning from being hopeless to hopeful around the world that surrounds her, as well as: T...

From switching jobs to find better opportunities, having side hustles or pursuing entrepreneurism… our twenties are a phase where we have an awakening on what we want and not want…and our jobs and career, unless you’re trust fund baby, play a big role in our lives. In this special episode about our careers in our 20's, Angela Nguyen joins us to discuss everything from impressing your recruiters, t...

Desde buscar mejores oportunidades en otras empresas, comenzar a dedicar tu tiempo libre a cosas te apasionan o emprender tu negocio, nuestros 20’s son una fase en donde tenemos un despertar muy grande en cuanto a lo que queremos y no queremos en nuestras vidas. Y el trabajo – a menos que seas hijo de multimillonarios – tiene un rol muy grande en nuestras vidas.   Es por eso por lo que e...

Sara is a mother, community builder, poet, facilitator, and friend. She is a minimalist who strives to generate more joy and impact by simplifying the complex, anchoring in shared values, and homing in on what is most important: people.  Her professional background spans strategic operations in the private, non-profit, and government sectors. She has previously served on the board of director...

A.C. Conte es escritora y guionista de ciencia ficción, terror y suspenso. En el 2019 participó en la antología Elipsis , un proyecto del British Council y el Hay Festival Querétaro.   Actualmente escribe para el sitio web Banda Palabra y espera la publicación de dos antologías en las que quedó seleccionada y está por grabar " Las hijas de la noche" , un corto de terror que escribió.   E...

A.C. Conte is a writer and screenwriter focused on sci-fi, horror and thrillers. In 2019, she participated in Elipsis , an antology by the British Council and Hay Festival Querétaro.   Nowadays, she writes for the website bandapalabra.com and looks forward to the publication of two antologies in which she was selected. A.C. will soon record “ Las Hijas de la Noche ,” a horror short that she w...

Kate Kenin describes herself as an “immature” 71-year-old. Born and raised in California, Kate loved Canada even though she had never visited. In her twenties, she served in the army, got married and moved to Canada. Nowadays, after travelling across the country, she has settled in Calgary and is a proud member of the Rainbow Elders of Calgary. In this conversation, joyfully, Kate brings us to her...

Sofia Soria, de 26 años, es abogada, autora del libro infantil Cherry Merry y la mente detrás de la cuenta de Instagram @notasdesofiasoria. Dentro de su corta edad, Sofia ha conocido muchas versiones de ella misma que le han enseñado a ser compasiva, auténtica, y a ver la luz dentro de ella y en los demás.  En este episodio, hablamos sobre: 🌸 Autoexigencia excesiva   🌸 Encontrar compas...

As the daughter of an Ecuadorian mother and a Jewish-American father who were educators and champions of the civil rights movement, Naomi Raquel Enright grew up with a passion to challenge oppressive systems. As a twenty-five-year old she aspired to be a lawyer. But throughout the years, she has fought for equity through her writing, educational work, and most importantly, by embracing her identit...

Naomi Raquel Enright es la hija de una madre ecuatoriana y un padre judío-americano dedicados a la educación y al movimiento de los derechos civiles en Estados Unidos. Por ende, Naomi creció apasionada por la justicia social y por desafiar a sistemas opresivos.   A los 25, Naomi aspiraba ser abogada para pelear por la justicia social y racial. Sin embargo, a través de los años, lo ha hecho a...

Al episodio de hoy se nos une Ulises González Garduño, Maestro en Finanzas Públicas, Licenciado en Economía y en Derecho con especialidad en Derecho Fiscal por la Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, e investigador parlamentario en el Centro de Estudios de las Finanzas Públicas de la Cámara de Diputados de México, para hablar sobre nuestras finanzas en los 20s.    Discutimos diferent...

For many twenty-somethings, financial health can be a struggle. However, it's important to recognize that every situation is different. So, in this special episode, Laurel Wyton, accredited Financial and Debt Counsellor with over 10 years of experience at Money Mentors, an Alberta based non-profit credit counseling agency, shares her advice on the challenges and opportunities that we can count on...

At 25, Mike Neudecker lived the rock-and-roll lifestyle but struggled to accept his sexuality. With the support of his mother, sister, and best friend, he learned that it was okay to be true to himself.   Now, as a 63-year-old openly gay man, Mike Neudecker is committed to helping the younger generation accept themselves and truly listen to what they have to say. Learn More About LGBTQ+ histo...

Salima Stanley-Bhanji enjoys doing things in a different way. As the CEO and founder of Humainologie, she is dedicated to promoting empathy to create more inclusive people and communities and to build understanding and reduce discrimination.   The past 20 years have filled her with experiences and wisdom to find the beauty in the unknown, expand her vision and expectations, and use kindness a...