Tamarindo

Tamarindo is still on summer break and this week we are revisiting our talk all about sex with sex therapist Dr. Janet Brito.  Dr. Janet Brito is a nationally certified Latinx sex therapist, supervisor, speaker, and trainer. Currently based in Honolulu, Hawaii, she is the founder of the Hawaii Center for Sexual and Relationship Health and The Sexual Health School. She’s been featured in Oprah Maga...

This week on the pod, we're revisiting our talk with Dr. Manuel Pastor about how we can build a better economy centered on people, equity, and mutuality. Dr. Pastor talks to us about his book, “Solidarity Economics:Why Mutuality and Movements Matter” which he co-authored with Dr. Chris Benner. Here is what Angela Glover Blackwell, Founder of PolicyLink, has to say about this book. “In this powerfu...

This is a replay of our episode with author Erika Sanchez discussing her memoir Crying in the Bathroom. The book is now available on paperback.  Erika Sanchez is a Mexican-American poet, novelist, and essayist. She is the author of the New York Times Best Seller “I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter,” currently being developed for film by America Ferrera. We’re on summer break, so this is the pe...

On this episode of Tamarindo, we are joined by Dominican comedian, actress, and writer Sasha Merci . You can catch her on Mitú podcast Three G’s in a Pod , in the movie Righteous Thieves, and if you’re in LA at a comedy venue near you.  We talk about what it's like living somewhere where you don't have representation aka being Dominican in LA, building community, and the perils of social media. It...

We’re visiting our friends at NGLmitú, the leading digital media and entertainment company dedicated to inspiring, elevating, and super-serving U.S. Latinos. We talk about Latine representation in media, buzz about the Flamin’ Hot Movie, and what stories we want to see more of. Plus, we learn more about mitú and their multiple brands and efforts to show authentic Latino representation. Joining us...

Tamarindo is hosting Money Chisme, a safe and inclusive space to talk money and get a money mindset reset with our favorite money coach, Charly Stoever (they/them), the host of the unicorn millionaire podcast. Join us July 20th at The Pop-Hop in Highland Park, Register for as little as $1 at tamarindopodcast.com/events. Thank you to our event hosts, The Pop-Hop, an independent bookshop and creativ...

Alicia Garza is an author, political strategist and freedom dreamer that believes that Black communities deserve what all communities deserve — to be powerful in every aspect of their lives. An innovator, strategist, organizer, and cheeseburger enthusiast, Alicia founded the Black Futures Lab to make Black communities powerful in politics. She is the co-creator of #BlackLivesMatter and the Black L...

To kick off Immigrant Heritage Month, Brend and Ana Sheila speak to two immigrant leaders that are working to build a more inclusive community. First, we speak to Saadia Khan, a storyteller, human rights activist, and social entrepreneur. She is the founder and host of the award-winning podcast and digital platform, Immigrantly, which challenges simplistic narratives around the immigrant experienc...

Danyeli Rodriguez Del Orbe  On this episode of Tamarindo, we speak to Danyeli Rodriguez Del Orbe, a poet, spoken word artist and cultural expression activist from the Dominican Republic raised in The Bronx. In her writing, she explores womanhood/ gender, love, and migration, and in this beautiful interview, we touch on all those topics and more. During the conversation we talk about the latest imm...

On this episode we are joined by Yesika Salgado, a Los Angeles based Salvadoran poet who writes about her family, her culture, her city, and her fat body.  We talk about the importance of community spaces of all kinds, why she rides so hard for her native L.A, and deep dive into creative expression - from breaking through blocks to the spirituality behind it all.  Salgado is a two time National Po...

On this episode of Tamarindo, you’ll first hear Brenda and Ana Sheila reflect on the concept of fearlessness, the price of authenticity, and what they most admire about standup comics.  We mention Women Crush Wednesdays at the Ford this summer happening August 9th. Get your tickets today: https://www.theford.com/events/performances/2555/2023-08-09/comedy-under-the-stars-women-crush-wednesdays   Ch...

On this episode we speak to Dr. Mariel Buqué, a Dominican psychologist, intergenerational trauma expert, and the author of "Break the Cycle," a book that focuses on healing wounds of intergenerational trauma. She has been featured on major media outlets, including The Today Show, CNN, The Real, and ABC News.  Dr. Buqué helps us explore intergenerational trauma from a Latine perspective. We talk ab...

On this episode we talk about “Therapy Speak”, or the popularity of clinical terms entering our everyday conversations. We speak to licensed mental health therapist, Rosa Shetty, the host of the Inner Healing Paths Podcast , as we explore both the pitfalls and the opportunities of the prevalence of Therapy Speak. Joining Brenda as a special guest co-host is Aurea Bolaños Perea, with COLOR, Colorad...

On this replay episode, we speak with writer and director Linda Yvette Chávez. She is the writer and creator of the Netflix show and community favorite, Gentefied. She also wrote the Eva Longoria directed film Flamin' Hot that recently premiered at SXSW and is set to release on Hulu and Disney+ on June 9th.   We have a beautiful conversation about her inspiring and powerful journey from first gene...

On this replay episode, we speak to Con Todo Press founder, Naibe Reynoso who shares how the 2016 election inspired her to shift from a career in on air journalism to create Con Todo Press and counter the misrepresentation of Latinos in the media and hostile climate for our communities that she experienced. Learn how children’s books are an important component to movement building and changing nar...

Tamarindo is on Spring Break! We'll be back with fresh episodes at the end of April! This is a great time to reach out if you’d like to connect with us about partnership opportunities, guest ideas, feedback, or segment ideas! We are open to it all! Reach out to us at contact@tamarindopodcast.com . In the meantime, catch up on all the episodes you missed last season! Tamarindo podcast is a Latina-h...

On this episode we talk to the duo behind Raúl, Pili, y La Musica, the Latin music podcast where Raul and Pili tap into the human side of your favorite Latin artists.   DJ Raúl Campos is a house-hold name here in Los Angeles from Power 106 to KCRW. Emmy award winning TV host and producer, Pili Montilla has made a name for herself as the "go to" host in the bilingual entertainment world. We’ll get...

On this episode, we speak to Johanna Toruño, a Salvadoran born migrant artist & creator of The Unapologetic Street Series . Their work focuses on the importance of queer folks in the arts and storytelling through accessible art in public spaces. Something Tamarindo has in common with Johanna is how the 2016 election motivated them to build community and connect with others with similar lived exper...

Revisit our chat with Prisca Dorcas Mojica Rodríguez , the author of the powerful book “For Brown Girls With Sharp Edges and Tender Hearts. Even if you haven’t picked up her book yet (you should), you’ll gain some great insights about the writing and publishing process, and get to learn more about what fuels Prisca’s bold and unapologetic voice that’s inspired Latina rebels all across the country....

Tamarindo’s regular programming with Brenda and Ana Sheila is on a brief break but tune into this special Spanish language episode Ana Sheila recorded with Javier Basurto , the co-host and co-creator of Mexico City based podcast “ Nadie Nos dijo ”, a podcast about all the things 30-somethings wish someone had told them about adulting.  Recording in-studio in Mexico City, Ana Sheila and Javier talk...

On this episode of Tamarindo, we talk about the white supramist roots of diet culture. Joining us is sociology professor and intuitive eating health coach, Dr. Hortenzia Jimenez who approaches anti-dieting from an anti-oppressive, social and racial lens. We also have Miriam Lara-Mejia the creator of Gorda Feminista, a community of over 350K, that focuses on making visible the discrimination, viole...

On today’s episode we speak to Ian Lara , Dominican and Afro-Latino comedian from New York City. He recently released his first comedy special  “Romantic Comedy” on HBO Max. He is also an alum of HBO Latino’s Entre Nos franchise, which spotlights the best LatinX standup talent.  You’ll hear about the role of mentors, community, family, service, and unwavering faith in building a career in comedy. ...

Today,  we're talking to Alana Cassanova-Burgess, co-creator, host, and producer of La Brega, the critically acclaimed and pioneering dual-language podcast about Puerto Rico. She'll tell us all about Season 2 of the podcast La Brega: The Puerto Rican Experience in Eight Songs. From the lyrical boleristas of the 1930s, to the electric salseros of the ’70s, to the reggaetoneros of today who have tak...

On this episode, we first talk about Tricia Hersey’s “Rest Is Resistance”, which explores what it would be like to live in a well-rested world. Find the book here: thenapministry.com. Next, we share our immigrant stories and how the immigrant experience shapes who we are and what we do.  We then speak to two leaders that are advocating for the economic inclusion of immigrants through innovative an...

On this episode of Tamarindo, we speak to Chicana actress, singer, dancer and East Los Angeles native Annie Gonzalez. She starred as Lydia in the much loved Netflix show Gentefied that we believe deserved way more seasons. With exciting projects in the works, she is set to appear in Eva Longoria directed film, Flamin Hot . She shares her path to Gentefied , and how her approach to life grounded in...