Build with Joy

In this episode of the Build with Joy podcast, Joy Valerie Carrera shares her transformative experiences from a week spent at a Zen Buddhist monastery. She reflects on the importance of mindfulness, the power of community, and the need for social justice, particularly in relation to immigration issues. Through personal anecdotes and insights gained during meditation and walking practices, Joy emph...

Episode Summary In this episode of "Builds with Joy," host Joy Valerie Carrera delves into the concept of trusting your personal timeline. Through personal anecdotes and coaching insights, Joy explores how reframing past experiences and embracing life's "side quests" can lead to a more fulfilling and joyful journey. Tune in to discover how to align your life with your true desires and values. Join...

Episode Summary You ever feel like your brain is screaming “what if it all goes wrong?!” every time you think about trying something new? Same. In this episode, I’m getting honest about my own fears of being seen, how trauma shaped that, and what I do when I feel stuck between wanting more and fearing what might happen if I actually go for it. Spoiler: Your brain is a meaning-making machine. And w...

Hello Again friends & builders, It's been a while since I launched this podcast and a lot has happened since this internet journey in my personal life and in the world at large. I'm rebranding the podcast to Build with Joy and have since launched my business and life coaching working quietly behind the scenes. In this episode, I give a recap of what you can expect moving forward... it&...

Utz Threads has beautiful textiles and handwoven products created by  Mayan ancestral techniques of the basic use of thread done by indigenous women in the highlands of Guatemala.  Utz Threads works directly with these women to offer high-customer quality and also offer their good-paying opportunities. You can watch the full interview on YouTube here   Newsletter with resources in y...

All for Ramon breaks barriers of the fashion industry - first starting with the fact that this small business is soaked in the idea of diversity. The small fashion business was created by Diana Ibarra and her sister - being the first generation of Mexican-Americans in Los Angeles, California.  The family has been working with textiles and the process of dying clothing now for over 30 years. T...

I’m sharing about me and you can expect to build with joy - aka me to help you build your life and business with more joy! We will also learn from entrepreneurs at all stages of their businesses in different fields and areas to expose you to what is possible. Whether you are thinking about starting a business, a seasoned founder, or just started - we are here to share the journey in social entrepr...

Hi! I'm your host Joy Valerie Carrera and Welcome to Build with Joy Podcast where we learn how to build better by leveraging technology, and systems, and learning from amazing builders who are here to share their ups and downs with us. You can follow along on this journey on all socials by finding @BuildwithJoy on Twitter and TikTok and BuildwithJoy.co on Instagram and on the blog. You're also wel...

Today we are talking about Generational Wealth and Investing with Delano Saporu CEO of New Street Advisors Group and certified financial advisor. We are talking about MONEY as a tool! How to tackle debt, how to make a money plan, and how to start investing in yourself LONG term and overcome your fear of MONEY!. This episode is made possible thanks to our Sponsor Snowball Wealth Snowball Wealth fou...

Today more than ever we need to understand how policy affects us. We've teamed up for a cross over episode with Kriselle of Empowered in Color and her interview with Shaniyat Chowdhury who is running for Congress in NY-5 district against a 20-year incumbent.  We talk about his life growing up in Jamaica, Queens, poverty drafted into the Marines, journey into activism serving in the New York s...

Welcome back to Season 3! We’re starting off this season with Laughs because, in times of change, trauma, and chaos laugher can be healing. We’re talking with Comedian Erik Rivera, his journey as a first-generation Guatemalan- American growing up in suburban New York, and how he found himself going into comedy as a career - and spoiler alert his mom was not so happy. Erik Rivera just had his Comed...

Meet undocumented filmmaker and creator, Armando. He is the creator, editor, and producer of Undocutales a web series going into its 3rd season this October. The series follows the main character, Fernando, an undocumented queer immigrant, and his aventuras in LA. , making us laugh, cry, and understand more about what this experience is in the United States. You can binge and catch up with Fernand...

In this episode We're going to  revisit a conversation Grecia and I had last season about BOUNDARIES! Now - this something many of us struggle with and really didn't learn especially being an immigrant diaspora kid, Latinx, and growing up in very communal environments where personal space is (stress ) kind of a luxury. Learning boundaries are necessary to respect your self, those around you,...

We sit down and chat with Delilah Dee the beam of positivity behind Delilah & Co. She aims to a media company that will not only highlight representation but provide experiences & opportunities in the Latinx community to empower. We discuss what it means to believe in yourself and be your own hype woman along with handling being an online creator. Delilah shares her secrets on how she shif...

Our ancestors were the ones originally in the outdoors and our generation is reclaiming being outside and in nature for recreation. So what does it mean to be a latina who hikes? We sit down with Victoria founder of Latinas who Hike and blogger at a Traveling Translator. We discuss her upbringing in Ecuador and moving to the United States. Her creative passions and pursuits.  Why she started...

This is for anyone who is looking to further their careers and level up. This episode was done in partnership with Techqueria, the largest online community for Latinx professionals in tech - check them out and join the slack.   Joy Valerie was invited to moderate a panel organized by Techqueria called "Breaking into Management" sponsored by Digital Ocean at their Headquarters in New York City...

We sit down and chat with Freddy Izaguirre Merlos,  poet & performance artist behind PursuingArete. Freddy's work aims to uplift central American voices and those of immigrantes to flourish and thrive. We learn more about his family's journey from El Salvador to the Pacific Northwest in the 80s. What it meant to be a little basic brown nerd there and navigating an upbringing in a pentecos...

We're talking to Jacqueline Ros & Andrea Perdomo of TechStars who went through an amazing journey to build Revolar, a tech & hardware company focused on preventing rape. Jackie went from a teacher in Colorado to CEO and Co-Founder of a Tech Company.  Andrea saw the vision and previously having managed over 100 people, then COO of Live Worldly, and joined Revolar as COO and Co-Founder....

We're talking to Sage Quiamno on what it means to be a woman of color in the startup world, learn more about her, co-founding Future For Us. We start with her journey being a badass tearing down the patriarchy and championing for women starting at home in Hawai’i. This episode is sponsored by Sololi Shop . A family-owned Mexican artisan shop creating Colorful Boho merchandise. Let us know you're l...

We sit down  with Veronica Oliveras, a clinical psychology therapist, and discuss mental health, finances, and boundaries as it relates to being.  How we can reconnect with our indigenous ways while also taking care of our wellbeing and leaning into new identities as a Diaspora generation? We discuss on generational missions. How we have a different task from our families, our grandparen...

BAM! Surprise - WE BACK - briefly to tell you about Mercadito Navideno : WHY WE WANT YOU TO SHOP CONSCIOUSLY this season! If you’re in Poughkeepsie, New York December 10th, 2018 10AM - 5PM come to Mercadito Navideño . Come shop from dope Vendors and enjoy FREE Yoga, Poetry Readings (Spoiler alert The_Next_Heminguey), Open Mic, and Workshops to create a community in the Hudson Valley! We’re chattin...

Joy and Grecia wrap up season one of the podcast. They talk about their summer and their upcoming plans. You can keep up with them during their break by following them on Instagram @joyvaleriee and the @greciahdom Let us know you're listening by tagging @BasicBrownNerds  and host @JoyValeriee on Instagram and Twitter! Don't forget to subscribe to our monthly newsletter to be updated on all ou...

This week Joy and Grecia talk with Danyeli Rodriguez Del Orbe. Danyeli is a Bronx-based Dominican poet that writes about growing up Afro-Latinx, Dominican, undocumented, and avoiding dusty men. We discuss her move to LA, she warns us about Dominican men, and gives us the wisest "Take Out the Trash" segment ever. Follow Danyeli along on his journey on Instagram @danyelirodriguezdelorbe Let us know...

This week Joy and Grecia talk with their friend NIko. Niko is Basic Brown Nerd that likes to dissect chisme intellectually while drinking mate or pumpkin spice lattes. They talk about World Cup and Mexican fans burning the Salvadoran flag, bad sex, and church retreats. Let us know you're listening by tagging @BasicBrownNerds  and host @JoyValeriee on Instagram and Twitter! Don't forget to sub...

We pick up right where we left off and finish answering listener questions while being a little too "happy" . . . oops! We're answering a bit more about our dating history, what is a white ally means, the "extra" woke people, navigating academia, and learning a bit more about each other.  Let us know you're listening by tagging @BasicBrownNerds  and host @JoyValeriee on Instagram and Twi...