Hood Girls Travel Too The Podcast

In the last episode we left off sharing our fast-paced Iceland & Paris leg of our journey and were getting settled into our rental house in Costal Spain.  Well... after that the journey took an unexpected turn; big feelings, internal struggles and open/honest communication. So in this week's episode we're giving you context about why the trip turned out differently than expected.  Ne...

This episode we're checking in to talk about last minute packing panic, 24 hours in Iceland and the hard-hitting reality of jet lag that hit us like a ton of bricks on our way to Paris. Enjoy the day-to-day journey with us on instagram @HoodGirlsTravelToo   Support the show

This week's episode is the start of our "Notes from the road" series, where we invite you to join us on our 8 week journey through Europe. In this episode you'll get to meet my travel buddy, hear all about how the idea for the trip first came up, the steps we took to kind of bring the trip together and where we are now in our preparation for the trip considering we are in the f...

After a much needed break... we back y'all.  In this very brief episode, we are checking-in... what we've been up to, how we've been navigating the dumpster-fire reality we're living in and what is next for the Hood Girls Travel Too community.  Support the show

My guest today is Laura Cardona,  Laura, also known as the Buena Vida Life Coach , is a Colombian Born, NJ-raised, Former NYer now turned Californian. Breaking barriers, she became the first in her family to attend college and pursue her passion for film and storytelling. Laura had a successful career in entertainment for 17 years but eventually heard the calling and transitioned into the role of...

My guest today is Maritza Diaz,  Maritza is a Latina content creator and tech industry professional, is also a dedicated full-time mom. Before embracing motherhood, travel was her passion, offering her a sense of liberation and self-discovery. However, her world turned upside down when she experienced pregnancy during the pandemic and struggled with postpartum depression. Despite these challenges,...

Michelle Aguilar, formerly Michelle Arredondo is a Chicago native and former Flight attendant, currently working a 9-5 in higher education. She is also the external communications manager for Rise & Thrive Latinas. I am grateful to Michelle for choosing to lead with vulnerability. I’m grateful to her for the energy she came into this convo with and the stories shared. My next guest is… Maritza...

Joining me today is Bianca Alba. Bianca is a proud Latina and first-generation college graduate. She was born in the heart of South America in Cochabamba, Bolivia and is the oldest of four sisters. Bianca holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Public Health. Despite many years of schooling, Bianca managed to pay off all her student loans and feels liberated by being debt-free. Bianca is the vo...

Joining me this week is Stephanie Hebron Ortiz, Stephanie is a Healthcare Analyst and has been working in Healthcare for the past 9 years. She has a degree in  Communications and just completed a Masters in Public Health in Health Policy and Administration from UIC. She’s worked as a Birth and Postpartum Doula, high school teacher, Executive Assistant, Contract Management and did theater for 5+ ye...

🎙️ Season 2 Episode #2  Meet Erica Gardunio Erica is the face and brains behind @viajerica_ a platform she created to highlight her journey exploring new places. Viajerica is a play on the Spanish word Viajera which means traveler. For Erica the name embodies the spirit of her journey well. A journey she wholeheartedly embraced after a career shift from nursing to healthcare tech to “whomp whomp”...

Season 2 y'all! I’m so excited to take you on this next chapter of our journey. Last season, we were feeling things out, following our curiosity, and learning what this space could be. In  Season 2,  we’re building on that foundation—and doubling down.  This season, we’re going deep. We’re talking about where it all started—how our guests first fell in love with travel, and how that passion h...

My guest this week is Salena Davila-Shilling. Salena is the founder of The Traveling Project Manager, where she combines her expertise in digital project management with her passion for travel. Through her business, She is dedicated to empowering solopreneurs through strategic planning and skillful execution. A is proud Latina entrepreneur from Chicago, Salena grew up in North Riverside and quickl...

Y'all 27 episodes later and...  Season one is wrapped, we've already recorded 90% of the episodes for Season 2 which will drop in December (ho, ho, ho).  So before we break for the month of November we're taking a beat to recap Season 1, show gratitude to all the guests and collaborators this year and to share some sneak peaks for Season 2. Thank you for listening. See you next seas...

Episode #27 Today, we’re continuing the conversation started last week with a special focus on another community that has a unique relationship with tourism and access—Puerto Rico. I’m joined by two amazing guests, one who was born on the island Stephanie Hebron, Stephanie currently lives in Chicago and calls both Puerto Rico and New Jersey home, and the other Bianca Alba who has called the island...

If you caught our last episode, you know we’re shaking things up a bit with this special 3 episode series. This is part 2 of the 3 episode series. We’re jumping right into part two of this special series where we pick up the conversation with Courtney and Sandra. If you haven’t listened to part one, I encourage you to hit pause and go listen to it, so you have all the context for our discussion on...

As we wind down Season One, we're taking a beat to reflect on some recurring themes throughout the season. Like the importance of reflecting on things like; equity, access, social responsibility and the fluid state privilege can exist within for each of us. This special 3 part series came together because of an eye-opening experience I had while spending the summer in CDMX.  My guests this we...

Joining me today is Kita Zuleta  Kita is a brand strategist + photographer based in Los Angeles. Her mission is to help Jefas grow their brands + businesses with simple strategies to show up online. As a proud daughter of immigrants, cafecito lover, plantitas mom, + wife to her best friend, she’s excited to share her knowledge, and host conversations about real life + entrepreneurship with Jefas l...

My guest today is Adriana Galvan -  Adriana is the formidable force behind Adriana Talks Dinero, LLC and the Amor Propio Podcast, she wears multiple hats with grace and determination. By day, she serves as the Regional Human Resources Business Partner for the Midwest and Northeast at a metals company, playing a vital role in supporting the aerospace industry. Simultaneously, she's the driving...

Monica is the owner and designer of Luna and Leche Maternity. A Maternity brand that focuses on breastfeeding and pumping friendly clothing. Monica has been able to travel and work with people from all walks of life in her Industry, because of this she has been making it a point to show her daughters as much of the world as she can so they can learn the beauty diversity of this world. Monica grew...

Jasmine is a Latina creative & storyteller, CEO of Mentally Mutual where she longs to cultivate BIPOC healing spaces through creative storytelling, gatherings and mutual aid. In 2010 Jasmine’s family lost it all: their home, their possessions, and even their car. She believes this loss was an invitation to re-imagine and re-define what thriving means. Over the last decade, Jasmine has been in...

My guest this week is Daisy De Anda  Daisy is the proud Owner and Founder of Dayz & Co. – consider her your  Professional Development Amiga. 💼 With nearly 20 years of legal industry expertise, her mission is to serve and uplift WOC and BIPOC working professionals (in ANY industry) by collaborating with you to craft Your Life Resume,  guide you you to Optimize your LinkedIn or submit that Sala...

My guest this week is Araceli Narvaez   Araceli is the founder of Narvaez Financial Solutions, located in Long Beach, CA. She specializes in providing virtual bookkeeping services to small, service-based businesses. Through Narvaez Financial Solutions, her ultimate goal is to give her clients peace of mind, financial clarity, and time to focus on their true passion - their business. She is a Long...

My Guest this week is Ana Robles, Ana is the founder of Yo Soy Amazing and an NLP Trainer and Mentor, she discovered the transformative power of Neuro-Linguistic Programming. Her journey from struggle to rediscovery inspired her to guide others in finding joy and creating the life they deserve. Having faced and overcome personal challenges, Ana now empowers individuals to conquer self-limitations,...

Yvonne Armenta is the Founder of Chats with a Yvonne, a podcast and community created to help Latinas & Introverts reconnect with and love the art of public speaking. Yvonne is a first-generation college graduate, she received her Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies and Native American Studies from UC Berkeley and her Masters in Business Administration from San Jose State University. The public...

Orlenda is a Money Coach and Founder of Pero I can do it too. A platform she created to help women of color build a life they have never seen their family experience. She believes you can reach your money goals by prioritizing fun.  Orlenda's passion for travel began when she was undocumented and finally received her residency. She previously had felt trapped and in honor of being able to cro...