Latina Leadership Podcast

Amigas, this episode is one for the books! Anjelica Cazares sits down with the one and only Kate del Castillo for an honest, no-holds-barred conversation about the 2024 election. Kate opens up about the issues that matter most to her, the importance of civic engagement, and what's at stake for our communities this election year. Whether you're passionate about change or just curious to hear her pe...

Amigas, get ready for an uplifting chat with the amazing former State Senator Leticia Van de Putte! In this episode, she shares the heartfelt stories and experiences that sparked her passion for public service. With a career dedicated to making a difference for her community, Leticia talks about the challenges and triumphs she faced along the way. Join us as she inspires us to take action, find ou...

Amigas, this episode is pure inspiration! We're chatting with Gabriela Kane Guardia, Executive Director of Latinitas, who's on a mission to uplift young Latinas through mentorship, creativity, and tech. Gabriela dives into how Latinitas is helping young Latinas find their voices, believe in their potential, and break into spaces where we need more of us. From coding to confidence, we cover the imp...

We're sitting down with the incredible Marivette Naravette, founder of The Mujerista, a digital home for Latinas to feel seen, heard, and celebrated. Marivette opens up about how she turned her passion for storytelling into a thriving community that empowers Latinas to embrace their roots and take on leadership roles. Join us for a chat full of inspiration, real talk on entrepreneurship, and how s...

Hola Amigas! Joining us today is Yai Vargas, the leader of learning and development at the non profit organization, the Hispanic Association of Corporate Responsibility, or HACR for short. Yai connects with Latinx professionals in corporations that are looking to one day elevate to a non-profit or paid corporate board. After immigrating from the Dominican Republic at just 3 years old, Yai has been...

Hola Amigas! On today's episode, Anjelica sits down with Indigenous, Mayan, and Guatemalan immigrant Gabriela Hydle, a Waldorf early childhood teacher who has quite the passion for pedaling! Gabriela opens up about her experience as a Guatemalan cyclist, and how she had struggled to find representation within the cycling community. Anjelica and Gabriela share their similar experiences of yearning...

On today's episode, Anjelica is joined by first-gen Mexican-American Dr. Jessica Gomez, a clinical psychologist, and the current executive director of the non-profit organization, "Momentous Institute". The Momentous Institute is a 104 year old organization that aims to champion children's mental health. Inspired by the inequities she witnessed being raised in Southside Chicago, Dr. Gomez has work...

Hola amigas! On today's episode, our co-host Susie Barrera sits down with Grammy nominated Tejano singer Destiny Navaira, niece of late Grammy winner and Tejano music legend, Emilio Navaira. Being born and raised in San Antonio, Texas, Tejano music has always been prevelent in Destiny's life. Her father Raulito Navaira, is also a Tejano singer and songwriter, exposing Destiny to the world of Tex-M...

Hola amigas! Joining Anjelica today is Lillian Morales-Laster, Executive Director for the non-profit organization "Empowering Latinas Leadership Academy" a.k.a, "ELLA". ELLA is a safe space for Latina women living in Central Ohio, fostering a community of empowerment and encouragement. ELLA's main goal is to show Latinas that women of color are more than capable of being in high power positions, "...

Hola amigas! On today's episode, Anjelica sits down with Giovanna Gonzalez, a former investment professional turned Tik-Toker, public speaker, and author of the best-selling book, Cultura and Cash. Giovanna, also known as the first gen mentor, talks about her journey in the financial and corporate world, and how she has used her 10 years of experience to become the creative entrepreneur that she i...

Hola Amigas! Today, our co-host Olga Rodriquez sits down with Kathy Cano Murillo, a Latina artist, author, entrepreneur, creator and if you believe it, the list goes on! Kathy is. creative jack of all trades, most known for her work as @craftychica on Instagram. Kathy enlightens us today with motivation to chase our dreams. How can we make money off of our passions? How can we triple our paychecks...

Hola Amigas! On today's episode, Anjelica sits down with the CEO of Fenton Communications, Valarie De La Garza. Fenton is a communications firm that focuses soley and entirely on social change and social impact, something we value a lot here at the LLP. Valarie details Fenton's mission for inclusion and diversity, and how she aims to show social impact through the use of communication. Tune in to...

Hola Amigas! On today's episode, the LLP traveled to Nashville, Tennessse to attend the Mom 2.0 Summit. Mom 2.0 is gathering influnders and leaders who make content online about a number of topics, creating a very educational and diverse gathering of women! Anjelica got the chance to sit down with 10 amazing women at the Mom 2.0 Summit each of them spealizing in different fields such as affiliate...

Hola Amigas! On today's episode, Anjelica sits down with Barbara Holguin, the owner of the Discovery Alcohol and Drug education program. After noticing a lack of accommodations for Spanish-speaking people in the courtroom, Barbara decided that something needed to be done. Barbara has trained many bilingual Latina instructors and counselors, helping to empower women in her niche field of work, as w...

Hola Amigas! Joining Anjelica on the podcast today is Melissa Toledo, an entrepreneur who recently launched her consulting business in January 2024. Melissa uses her 8+ years of experience in SaaS sales to help post-seed SaaS start-ups develop and implement go-to-market strategies. Anjelica and Melissa discuss what it's like being a career-driven mother, authenticity in the workplace, and the impo...

Hola Amigas! Today we'd like to introduce you to another new face and co-host here on the Latina Leadership Podcast team, Susie Barrera! Anjelica and Susie sit down to have a conversation about mental health and wellness while putting emphasis on the importance of acknowledging our own pain. Asking for help can often be daunting, but we can't expect ourselves to do it all on our own. Listen to the...

Hola amigas! We'd like to welcome you to our new series here on the Latina Leadership Podcast, Las Patronas! To put it in layman's terms, come meet a couple of girl-bosses! Sit down with Anjelica and Sofia today as they have an off the cuff conversation about culture, flying, being a parent, and much more. Tune in to meet two of our co-hosts as they share their personal stories, fears, and many la...

Our founder Anjelica Cazares sits down with our 3 co-hosts to reflect on our year here at the Latina Leadership Podcast. Our co-hosts Carolina Arenas, Sonia Ramirez, and Jacqueline Villagomez reminisce on their favorite interviews this year, and what they've learned from speaking with such powerful and inspiring Latinas. From speaking on hardships to showing gratitude, our hosts get real with one...

Kroger's first ever Latina President, Laura Gump, sits down with our founder, Anjelica Cazares, to give some insight into the grocery business, and how she navigates this environment as a Latina. Laura explains how she utilizes her differences as a strength, and taps into her Latina roots to better her community and help Kroger develop a better understanding of the wants and needs of the Latino co...

Newsflash! Our podcast founder, Anjelica Cazares, sits down with Liz Alarcón, the founder and executive director of Project Pulso, a media outlet that shares history, culture, and commentary for and by Latinos. Liz's story began when she noticed the considerable lack of Latino representation in mainstream media. She realized that Latinos needed a place to let their stories be heard, and created Pr...

Dr. Laura Murillo takes the term "girl-boss" to a whole new level. Not only is she the founding President/CEO of the Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, she is also the founding executive producer and host of six radio stations, four TV stations, the author of the international best selling book, Lead in Life, previously the highest ranked Latina at Memorial Hermann in the Texas medical center,...