ENCUENTRAS YOUR VOICE

Dia de Los Muertos... Its' more than a party and more than a movie. It's a time to heal. Consuelo shares the importance of living your authentic self out loud to create a society of kindness and understanding. From a Latina POV, it's the spontaneity to offer solace to someone in pain, regardless of being a stranger in public. Listen to her personal story in this difficult week that starts with her...

"That's a Champagne Problem." ~ Ana Fabiano Join us for an illuminating conversation with Ana Fabiano, the distinguished authority on Rioja wines and architect of the region's international prestige. As the first woman entrusted with elevating Spain's most renowned wine region to global prominence, Ana shares her profound understanding of Rioja's heritage, terroir, and economic importance. In this...

We conclude this enticing Hispanic Heritage Month with a round up of our 4 remarkable speakers, Monica Islas, certified Athletic Trainer and Founder of Body Wellness, LLC; Paulette Erato, Host of La Vida Mas Chevere de Las Childfree Latinas; Gabriela Hydle, Community Builder for People Feeling Othered, Outdoor Adventurer and Rudy Ruiz, acclaimed author of The Border Between US. Plus the epic event...

Have you hesitated following your dream because it may distance you from your family and culture? Consuelo sits down with acclaimed author, Rudy Ruiz, to explore the immigrant story both in real life and in his magical fiction culled from his own experiences as a Latino raised on the Border in Texas. Throughout his writing career, Rudy remains shocked that the heros in his books, aren't the ones h...

Imagine being sheltered from your truth by family and culture only to realize decades later the pain it caused within you. That's today's episode with Gabriela Hydle, indigenous Mayan Guatemalan, raised in a colonial mindset of superiority, who broke free from her sheltered city girl youth and exploded onto the rugged Colorado Rockies to live her true self. Now she is a beacon of strength and insp...

You know when you know! That’s how this episode goes down as Consuelo and Paulette Erato share candid and provocative life stories on navigating their journeys to authenticity when it flies into the windshield of cutlural beliefs, family expectations and societal norms.  Paulette uncovers how she came into podcasting, the “fails” that proved life changing and where she found the courage to li...

Her father's traumatic illness and the aftermath that followed had all been preventable. Imagine a young Latina, eyes glued to the TV, watching her beloved Dodgers and dreaming of being right there in the dugout with them. Fast forward, and you'll find Monica Islas, a certified athletic trainer, working her magic to heal athletes. But not where you'd expect. Her journey? Nothing short of extraordi...

Calling all Latinas juggling cultural expectations and career demands! This episode is your ticket to breaking free from burnout and reclaiming your joy! 💫 Dive into relief with host, Consuelo Crosby, on this Wellness Wednesday and burnout buster, Ellyn Schinke, Host of The Bullet Proof podcast, as they unpack all the signs, symptoms and 'soulutions' of burnout and stress: 🔥 The Burnout Quadrupl...

Cultural Appropriation: A Deep Dive into Disney's Dia de los Muertos Controversy This Pod Club episode uncovers the shockingly real issue of cultural appropriation, focusing on Disney's controversial attempt to trademark 'Dia de los Muertos.' Yep, you got it right! Legally attempted to prevent anyone other than Disney from using the name! Lean in with host Consuelo Crosby, of Encuentras Your Voice...

Dive into a captivating episode with Fabiola Santiago, a trailblazing Zapoteca from Oaxaca, Mexico, who's redefining cultural preservation in the diaspora. Follow Fabiola's inspiring journey from Oaxaca to the bustling streets of Los Angeles and the innovative Bay Area. She'll have you nodding along as she shares her experiences of balancing two worlds – embracing a new culture while fiercely prot...

How often do you feel stuck in your thought process, even when you know you can figure out a solution? It's less about your know how and more about needing to quiet your brilliant brain to make space for creativity and innovation. Today's 15 minute Pod Club episode showcases the real life gems that spontaneously rose out of last week's full conversation with Ariana Rodriguez, Dominicana and Founde...

Ariana Rodriguez, Dominican Founder of AR and Company, talks SAS as she lays out how to make your small business thrive with less stress and more profits. It's all about putting people first for this Latina in Tech, whose authenticity shines through compassionate leadership and business savvy. Ariana is a people person at heart and in business. This episode dives into the: ✨ empowerment of herita...

Capricorns are a whole other beast and today's guest is in full form with her vivacity for motherhood, entrepreneurship, political advocacy and community leadership. Monica Avila, Mexican American, Founder of Luna and Leche Maternity, a pregnancy and postpartum clothing line, is "not too much a traditional person". So much so that you won't guess her unicorn status, inspiration for her own company...

These 3 Queens of Diversity are... that's how we bring things into the modern day fully representing the cultura. Today's Pod Club episode highlights last week's full length episode with the powerful personalities of three Co-Founders , Wendy Betancourt and Lisa de la Paz of Cuba and Amy Pérez of Ecuador, whose brainchild Fluentica , a multicultural marketing agency, aims to raise Latine and Hispa...

Kicking off Lucky Season 7 and 3rd Anniversary of Encuentras Your Voice podcast from the sunny shores of the Catalan Coast of Spain! For all the numbers people out there, we are bringing the good vibes by declaring Great Things Come in 3's! What better way to roll with 3's, a sign of good luck and eternity, than with 3 empowering Latina Co-Founders who met serendipitously in New York and fire stor...

Are you  prioritizing yourself and making decisions that align with personal needs and desires? Are you doing what's best for you, for real? This month has been all about love, especially self love, and we aren't stopping yet! This 15 minute Pod Club episode does the deep dive into last week's full length conversation with Jessica Ruiz, Founder of Latina Relationship Coach, who guides woman t...

Here’s a sister that has your back when it comes to finding the life partner you’ve been dreaming of! Not only does she fill you in on the do’s and don’t of dating, she starts off with glorifying the power you have to be loved as your authentic self.  Discover invaluable relationship advice from love expert, Jessica Ruiz, Latina Founder of Latina Relationship Coach, in this empowering ep...

Is our Latine cultura embracing LGBTQ+ identities more readily than in the past, or are we going backwards? This episode explores the challenges and triumphs faced by LGBTQ+ individuals in Latine communities worldwide, especially women. We delve into the powerful story of Angelika Vega, a young gay woman who I met in Medellin, Colombia. She vulnerably shared her story to me during a spontaneous re...

Tired of not feeling seen in movies and media? Feeling undervalued as a Latina with a complexity worthy of an Oscar? Then today's episode is your dream come true as Encuentras Your Voice podcast host, Consuelo Crosby, engages in lively conversation with Cecilia Romo, Queer Latina award winning filmmaker and innate seeker of social justice for her comunidad. Cecilia leaves no doubt of her cultural...

Did you ever stop to think about why you are the way you are? Have you discovered your true self and live in authenticity? Even if the answer is yes, would your inner niña agree? We can lose sight of who we were born to be after living in our known for so long. But if you stop to think about all the times you were told "No" or "why do you have to be that way", you may realize your little niña is w...

Are you ready for it? Get on board for a captivating journey with Bianca Alba, Bolivian Founder of This Latina Travels , who understands the complexities of navigating cultural identities. In this candid conversation, Bianca shares her personal odyssey of discovering her authenticity between being raised in the most prestigious part of the US, speaking Spanish as her First Language, and finally em...

Feeling burned out and don't know how to restart? Not sure what got you here to begin with? We get it! Especially as First Gen oldest or only daughters! This 15 minute Pod Club episode based on the gems we learned from Alexa Martinez last week, Business and Expansion coach living in Melbourne, Australia, helping women reclaim their life through her masterful process. Today will get you started on...

Feeling the effects of burnout and lost on how to recover? Feeling ineffective as a business leader and losing interest in your work? Yep, we hear you and are here to bring new insights on how to thrive instead of survive by defining your core values to frame the life you want. Alexa Martinez shares her heritage story and the journey of discovering her Mexican-American identity in this conversatio...

Ever feel like you’re not where you belong? Feel like you’re not on the right path? Maybe you’re doing it for the wrong reasons. Discover the WHY and WHAT that can make your dreams come true! In this Pod Club episode, we highlight the true gems of life lessons learned from last week’s full length episode. Get ready for a dose of inspiration from trailblazer, Carin Luna-Ostaseski, Cuban American La...

You're in for a treat with this jaw-dropping life story! Step into the captivating world of Carin Luna-Ostaseski, the powerhouse behind SIA Scotch Whisky, as she fearlessly navigates the traditionally male-dominated Scotch whisky realm. Her journey from a Cuban-American background to crafting her own whisky brand is a true gem. Carin's storytelling shines a light on cherishing her roots and buildi...