Tamarindo

On this episode we talk to Lío Mehiel, a  Puerto Rican and Greek actor, artist, and filmmaker who stars in the Netflix feature film, Mutt . The film tells the story of Feña,  a trans man that has a wild day including running into an ex, dealing with estranged family, and the overall challenges of being a young person navigating life and transitions. Lío’s critically acclaimed performance in Mutt e...

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Mirella Díaz-Santos, an expert in Alzheimer's disease research and neurology, as she guides us through the realm of brain health and wellness, with a special focus on the Latiné community. Drawing from her own experiences, Dr. Díaz-Santos shares the profound impact of her grandmother, Estrella, on her journey of Alzheimer's advocacy. Delving into the science,...

In this special episode recorded at Sonoro Studios in Mexico City, Delsy and Brenda kick things off with a playful spin the wheel round, unveiling hilarious anecdotes about themselves. Followed by a conversation around embracing passions, offering insightful tips and tricks on infusing creativity and passion into the everyday. From finding inspiration in the mundane to fostering a mindset of curio...

Natalia Lafourcade is a multi-Grammy award-winning contemporary musical artist, songwriter, singer, and producer from the state of Veracruz. Throughout her nearly 20-year career she has been part of countless musical projects and among her most popular songs are En el 2000 , Un derecho de nacimiento , Hasta la Raíz , Nunca es suficiente , Tú sí sabes quererme and De todas las flores , among others...

Delsy and Brenda reflect on America Ferrera’s Oscar nomination, Guatemalan community celebrations, and concerning trends around Latina teen birth rates and abortion care access, and a whole bunch more on their minds this election year. (Article mentioned: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/latino/texas-latina-teen-birth-rate-rises-after-abortion-ban-rcna135511) Next, Tamarindo speaks to professor and im...

This Episode is for all the Fashionistas! We are joined by Cindy Castro, a prominent Latina fashion designer based in New York City. Originally from Ecuador, she pursued her dream of becoming a fashion designer. With a decade of industry experience, Cindy embarked on her mission to create her own women's ready-to-wear (RTW) line. Her brand, Cindy Castro New York, is characterized by a strong commi...

We’re embracing transitions at Tamarindo! On this episode, we welcome Delsy Sandoval as Tamarindo’s new co-host. Delsy and Brenda are the co-founders of Encuentro, the sold-out inaugural creative retreat to Puebla, Mexico. They’re building on their partnership by teaming up as Tamarindo’s co-hosts. Speaking of transitions, our guest is personal trainer and spin instructor Marcela Isaza who left be...

Secretary Julian Castro joins Tamarindo to talk about his new role as CEO of the Latino Community Foundation. Secretary Castro was the youngest member of President Obama’s cabinet when he was appointed Secretary of Housing and Urban Development in 2014,  and in 2020, he ran for US President where he lifted many progressive issues.  He eventually endorsed Elizabeth Warren and I often wished for a W...

Brenda and Ana Sheila reflect on 2023 and the years working as a duo and co-founders of Tamarindo LLC. Listen to the end for a special announcement.  Tamarindo is a lighthearted show where hosts Brenda Gonzalez and Ana Sheila Victorino discuss politics, culture, and self-development. Join us as we delve into discussions on race, gender, politics, representation, and life! You can get in touch with...

This episode is for all the curlies! We are joined by Julissa Prado, a cultural changemaker and the Founder/CEO of Rizos Curls, a clean hair care line that celebrates the beauty of curls, coils and waves everywhere through high quality products and educational content.  In this conversation, we get the inspiring origin story of how Julissa went from doing friends' hair in school to a multimillion...

We start this episode with a catch up and dive into some tips that can help listeners that may be struggling with the heaviness of the news and seasonal change. Next, Brenda talks about her experience traveling to Spain to learn about its culture, institutions, and how modern day Spain relates to Latin America and the United States. Our guest is Zack Quintero, the Executive Director of the Nationa...

On this episode of Tamarindo, we are joined by Alejandra Campoverdi, the author of the new memoir, First-Gen. Alejandra Campoverdi's life reads like a series of impressive accolades, but she asks us to look underneath the accolades she describes as the often unacknowledged tolls of being a trailblazer. Some of these trailblazer tolls include “Invisible Inheritances,” “Bicultural Balancing Act,” an...

This week, Brenda and Ana Sheila guest co-host an episode of RISK!, a live show and weekly podcast where people tell true stories they never thought they’d dare to share in public, created and hosted by Kevin Allison (MTV, Comedy Central, HBO, Netflix). You’ll hear RISK’s fourth episode of their Hispanic Lives series, with stories by Marga Gomez, David Arroyo, and Lily Be. Tamarindo is a lighthear...

On this episode of Tamarindo, we are joined by Lily, the founder of Zapotec Travel by Lily , a sustainable travel company working with 100% small indigenous-owned and women-led businesses and communities outside of Oaxaca City. We explore the indigenous roots of the Dia de los Muertos celebration, anti-indigeneity and discrimination in Mexico, and reconnecting with roots, ancestors, and home.  Jos...

On this episode we talk to two phenomenal singer songwriters creating Latina power anthems that have us all celebrating who we are. You’ll hear from Heidi Rojasa a first generation Latina, Millennial mama of two, hit songwriter turned Bilingual Empowerment Pop Artist, and Jarina de Marco, the talent behind viral “Dominican Spanish” videos of tiktok and whose sounds are an exquisite embodiment of t...

Brenda and Ana Sheila will be back with a new episode next week but this week, enjoy an episode Ana Sheila recorded with the hosts of Spilling La Sopa podcast. Spilling la Sopa hosts Wendy and Rosie take you through conversations about surviving their early 30s, the struggles of growing up between two cultures, familia, and healing through humor. In this conversation, Wendy, Rosie and I talk all a...

On this episode we focus on art as a tool for activism. Our artivists guests show us how identity and place influences their work, their critique of the confines of creatives spaces of the past, and how they are each working to make creatives of color have greater opportunities, mentorship, and liberty to create. Before that, we talk about Latina Equal Pay Day and the Latina wealth gap. We speak t...

In this episode, we get an inside look at how Equihua founder Brenda Equihua first developed the concept for her novel portal and cobija wear brand that has since then been worn by artists like Bad Bunny and Farina and featured in publications like Vogue Magazine, Telemundo and the LA times.  From spirituality in the creative process and the spirit of reciprocity to how we deserve nice things, we...

On this episode of Tamarindo, we reflect on the concept of white supremacy, where it shows up, and what we can do about it. We talk to journalist and Decolonial educator Constanza Eliana Chinea who helps us define white supremacy and gives us many resources on how we can confront it. Learn more about her: https://www.embodyinclusivity.com/ and follow her on IG: https://www.instagram.com/eliana.chi...

On this episode of Tamarindo, we kick off Latino and Latine Heritage Month with Miami-raised writer and director  Aitch Alberto . Her new film “Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe”is out now. Among her many accolades, Aitch was featured on Variety’s 10 Directors to Watch for 2022 and Indiewire’s 22 Rising Female Filmmakers to Watch in 2022. She is a Sundance Episodic Lab fello...

On this episode of Tamarindo, we speak to two literary legends. We’ll first speak to Mexican American writer and artist Myriam Gurba about her new collection of essays, Creep and her love of language. Creep: Accusations and Confessions, is a deep dive into the dark recesses of toxic traditions that plague the United States and creates the abusers who haunt us. Learn more about Myriam: myriamgurba....

On this re-play of Tamarindo, we speak to Carmen Rita Wong about her memoir, “Why Didn’t You Tell Me?”. She is a former CNBC television host and the founder and CEO of Malecon Productions, LLC, where she develops female-focused media and entertainment. Her memoir is now available on paperback and it’s a fantastic read! Through our conversation that centers around her memoir, we talk about themes p...

Tamarindo is still on summer break and this week we are revisiting our conversation with Dr. Ana Castillo.  But first, we want to invite you to: Encuentro: A retreat for podcasters & cultural creators. Join Brenda and retreat co-host, Delsy Sandoval in Puebla, Mexico February 15 - 19, 2024 for an unforgettable journey of empowerment, creativity, and cultural celebration. More than a retreat, this...

This week, we are revisiting our Tamarindo favorite! This first aired fall 2019, so you’ll hear us talk about the Democratic debates...ah...remember when the only pandemic we had to worry about was Tr*mp? We learn why stress is not ALL bad but why it’s also more harmful than we think. We recognize that many of the stressors BIPOC folks face, like financial stress or discrimination, are not ones we...

This week, we are revisiting our episode with Dani Fernandez who has been making waves lately with her nuanced and thoughtful posts and interviews about the writer and actor strikes. Dani is an LA based writer and actress that we adore. She wrote in the best-selling book The Good Immigrant USA and has hosted for E! News, Nerdist, CW, and Disney. She can be seen in animated form, playing herself, i...