Oaxaca an Empowered Generation Podcast

In this episode, I had the honor of speaking with my friend Valentina Roberta. We discussed her business, but before that, we talked about her childhood, which was such a pivotal point in her life. Childhood experiences shape us, and Valentina's story is no exception. She left her home as a little girl to find a job in the city, determined to never experience hunger again. Despite the trials...

Welcome back to another episode! On this episode,  I had the pleasure  of speaking  with Analleli Villegas Barrera. She shared her experiences growing up in San Diego as an Oaxaqueña and navigating life as a DACA recipient in a border city. Our conversation delved into some potentially controversial topics like Chicanismo and Indigeneity, as she shared her perspective. Analleli also opened up abou...

This is a special episode where Hector Hernandez from Unidad Popular Benito Juarez , Jose Eduardo Chavez & Patsy Mejia from Madera Guelaguetza Committee, and I sat down to have a conversation about what the Guelaguetza is and how it came to be in their cities/ regions in California Central Valley. Throughout this conversation, you will hear the pain that the community has experienced due to bi...

In this episode, I had the privilege to have a conversation with Jose Hernandez, and this was pretty special because we are familia. In this episode, he shared about the challenges he encountered in childhood in the Central Valley and the catalyst that led him in his new Journey as he is getting ready to open his business ( Auto dealership). He shared his reason for embarking on a business and the...

In this episode, I was privileged to talk with Ramiro Antonio Reyes. He shared his experience of embracing his indigenous roots and his parents' influence on his life. Through the conversation, you will hear how Ramiro expresses his admiration for his parents and their identity as Oaxaqueñ@s. He shares how we belong in the places we find ourselves and that there is no reason to believe anythi...

In this episode, we spoke with Raul, who defines a true definition of resilience and shows how strong our people are. I encourage you to take a minute and digest his story, as it is profound. In the first two minutes, he shared how as a minor, he almost lost his life trying to reach US soil.; but thankfully, he is here to share his story with us. He shared what it was to be a teenager working in t...

We are back with another episode! In this episode, we spoke with Gianna Nino Tapias about being a medical student in  Stanford, the challenges that come with that, and how her roots as indigenous have helped her stay resilient. We also talked about injustices our communities have and continue to encounter, such as discrimination, inequitable pay, and so much more. A reminder that this conversation...

In this episode, I had the honor and privilege to have a conversation with IndigeMoney we talked about  investing,  scarcity mindset, generational wealth, and so much more.  Questions arose as we talked about money and the high percentage of Indigenous living under the poverty level. Through our conversation we discussed about  the mindset and how generational mindset transfers such as our parents...

In this episode, I had the pleasure to speak with Yolanda Mello. Our conversation was full of raw topics. Such as the negative stigmas keeping women ( her) from receiving an education, her faith journey, her interracial marriage, the challenges and negativity we face within the family unit.  It was an honest conversation about what we go through, but sometimes we don't say it outloud. I am su...

In this episode, I talked to Martha Flores about what it means to grow up in two mundos( worlds) as her mother is Oaxaqueña, and her father was born in Mexico City and grew up in Guerrero.  We talked about her journey through higher education and graduating through the pandemic, as well as finding her voice not to remain silent anymore. Thank you so much, Martha, for this opportunity. Enjoy and sh...

In this episode, I talked to Marylou Chavez- Cuen. We talked about what it means to have padres Oaxacaqueños and to embracing the culture as her own. We also talked about what it is to be  Oaxacaqueña in higher education, especially as she is going through Law School and talking about the struggle of not communicating clearly in our native languages. She shares tips and insights for those who woul...

In this Episode I spoke with Rocio Hernandez Cruz. She shared her journey through the process immigrating from Oaxaca to the U.S, going through higher education and the  decisions when plans change. You will hear some background noise but that is reality through the Pandemic. Thank you Rocio for your patience and  sharing your story with us . Enjoy this episode and  I also invite you to share and...

 Mario, I know that Thanksgiving is a special season for you; for that reason, I wanted to honor your time and willingness to share your story with us (me) and share this episode during this time. It was a great talk full of laughter, painful moments but overall full of wisdom. Gracias! For our listeners, you are in for a treat full of insights about what it is to grow up as an indigenous person,...

In this first episode I shared a little bit of my story and how Oaxaca an Empowered Generation came to be. Excuse my "ums" but sharing this with you completely took me out of my comfortable zone and I had to be vulnerable. What I shared is very deep to my heart but my hope is that through our stories, La comunidad indígena Oaxacaqueña will be lifted up and our Voces heard. Welcome to the...