Tamarindo

Writing when no one is telling our stories is a form of activism and bearing witness to our experiences. On this episode of Tamarindo, we talk to icon and writer, Dr. Ana Castillo, about why she writes, the evolution of her identity, and her latest book of poems, “My Book of the Dead” which is now available.  We also discuss what we hope for the future of our community, while we also pay homage to...

Boundaries has become a popular buzzword recently for good reason. Today we want to go deeper into why boundaries are important, how to set them, hold them and deal with the aftermath of setting them.  We reference these resources: https://psychcentral.com/lib/learning-to-say-no https://www.bustle.com/p/how-to-set-boundaries-with-your-family-according-to-a-life-coach-16980926 https://hiplatina.com...

Most of our community has experienced grief and pain throughout the last year and a half. On this episode of Tamarindo we talk about the process of healing with Alex Purple Liera , an educator, activist, community organizer, and the founder of the Women of Color (WOC) Sister Collective. Alex shares some reflection questions to get you opening up and a powerful healing meditation. The WOC Sister Co...

Are you feeling stuck or is your to-do list growing? We start this episode with some strategies to tackle those things you keep putting off.  You can find a great recap on this post from our instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CSR_hkyFfqD/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link A great resource that explains the matrix that Ana Sheila described can be found here: https://todoist.com/productivity-methods/e...

Tamarindo is on a short summer break! We’ll be back with new episodes starting August 11.    Contribute to Tamarindo: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/tamarindopodcast1   Now is an excellent time to get in touch with us about partnership opportunities and ad rates. We have a deeply engaged social media audience (5% engagement rate on Instagram and Twitter) and are connected with Latinx and BIPOC li...

We explore how friendships are important for our overall well-being by discussing how our relationships with friends have evolved since the pandemic. We also talk about how to approach friendship breakups. We are  joined by guest co-host José Richard Aviles, a multimedia artist, Urban Planner, and Social Worker based out of Los Angeles. As a former organizer, and a current artist, Aviles is intere...

In this episode, we talk about how centering ourselves can get in the way of community building. We speak to Adi Mendiola Barreto (he/they), a 2nd generation Mexican and Puerto Rican, trans and non-binary, speaker, advisor, consultant, and strategist, about the work they are leading to challenge and shape people’s perspectives on LGBTQ+ issues. Adi shows us why self-divestment work is important, a...

On this episode, we give you some insights on how to do more of what you love by sharing a bit of our own personal journeys to creating the lives we want, including spending more time in Mexico! We recorded this episode in Mexico City with special guest co-host Jose Richard Aviles aka soynalgona.  Jose Richard Aviles is a multimedia artist, Urban Planner, and Social Worker based out of Los Angeles...

Environmental racism is real. On this episode of Tamarindo, we talk to environmental justice lawyer Claire Woods about how Black and Brown communities face the brunt of many environmental justice issues, the connection to racism, and what we can do to help. During the episode she mentions a few organizations we can follow to get more informed and involved with environmental justice issues includin...

This week on Tamarindo, we are re-visiting a very special episode where Ana Sheila shared her coming out story and tells us a bit about her relationship to her queer identity. This episode first aired in 2019, but it’s one of our favorites.  Don’t forget to join us for True Stories En Vivo, June 10 at 5pm PT. It’s going to be a beautiful night of storytelling from our gente.  Register for free her...

The latest Tamarindo episode is about learning how to embrace our inner señora. We explore how aging and ageism is reflected in society, unpack the harmful messages especially women receive around getting older, and share ways we can all work on our relationship with aging whether we’re 25, 35, or over 50. Healing our communities is an intergenerational job y’all!  We reference a report from AARP...

We speak to Mónica Ramírez, attorney, author and activist, about what motivates her to do more than enough (a lot more than enough!) to stand up for migrant women and her community. She is the founder of Justice for Migrant Women and co-founder of Alianza Nacional de Campesinas, The Latinx House, and Poderistas, and an overall badass! Trigger Warning: This episode talks about sexual violence. Belo...

On this episode of Tamarindo, we are joined by Lizette Trujillo , mom and community advocate for transgender youth and families. She shares how raising her trans son has changed her life and how leading with love made her into the fierce advocate and activist she is today. This powerful conversation happens as hundreds of heartbreaking anti trans bills are being passed across the country and our t...

On this episode of Tamarindo, we talk about what makes a healthy relationship and how to call in the loving and healthy relationships we all deserve. We also honor our moms recognizing that this episode was recorded on Mexican Mother’s Day.  We mention our upcoming event: Join us for True Stories En Vivo (via zoom), featuring Melissa Lozada-Oliva (June 10 at 5pm PT) Join us for an evening of commu...

Tamarindo podcast is on break until May 12. Until then, here is a bonus episode with Brenda as a guest on the Unconscious Bias Project podcast.  We mention an upcoming event happening April 22 at 5:00pm PT. This is a conversation about Imposter Syndrome with a diverse panel of Latinas. Sign-up and learn more here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/be-a-better-imposter-tickets-148876560801   You can als...

On this episode of Tamarindo, we explore U.S capitalism, the hustle culture, and how we can be more mindful consumers, entrepreneurs and citizens working within a system that was originally built off the exploitation of people of color.  To help us think through some of these concepts, we are joined by Joshua Alvarez for this conversation to help us learn and consider new ways of being. Joshua is...

We speak with Raquel Berrios of the Puerto Rico-based indie duo Buscabulla, which she leads with her husband Luis Alfredo del Valle. Buscabulla’s music features dreamy, futuristic synth-pop sounds that have us longing for a tropical beach or a pool-side cabana.  While the band was originally formed in Brooklyn, Raquel and Luis moved home to Puerto Rico after Hurricane María, to help rebuild their...

On this episode of Tamarindo, we are joined by Susie Jaramillo , President & Chief Creative Officer of Canticos.  Canticos is a bilingual early childhood brand that through books, a show on Nick Jr. and an award winning educational app uses a storyteaching approach to deliver personalized bilingual learning experiences to the little ones in our lives.   Susie offers inspiring nuggets of wisdom for...

On this episode of Tamarindo, Brenda and Ana Sheila catch up on their first in-person recording in a while, starting off with what’s getting their matracas and basuras.  Next, we check in with the National Latina Institute for Reproductive Justice by speaking to their new executive director, Guadalupe “Lupe” M. Rodríguez. She tells us about the important work of movement building and how Latina In...

Body size is nobody’s business. On this episode of Tamarindo, we have a powerful conversation with guest Virgie Tovar, one of the nation's leading experts and lecturers on weight-based discrimination and body image. We discuss how diet culture and fat phobia permeate so much of our lives in often subconscious ways that can be damaging to our wellbeing. Virgie shows us how we can reflect on how we...

First Generation? Not Quite. All about that “ni de aquí, ni de allá" life! First generation is often used in reference to the first generation born in the United States. As two immigrants from Mexico that arrived in the country as small children, most of our life has been on this side of the border, yet we aren’t technically “first gen.”  What’s life like when you’re an immigrant but the majo...

In this episode, we talk about religion and spirituality with Kim Guerra, author and creator of the Latinx empowerment platform @brownbadassbonita. The global pandemic and political climate may have many of us leaning into spiritual practices as a source of strength and grounding. Many organized religions have at times been used to oppress, wage wars, and control people. Unfortunately, even today...

The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has pushed many of us to reflect on what’s most important. It’s no surprise that in 2020 many of us have had to reset personal goals and adjust to a world with many uncertainties. As we close out the last episode of this season of Tamarindo and start to think of a new post-Trump era, we know many of you are doing introspective work right along with us. This is why...

Inspired by a conversation around the terms Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) and Person of Color (POC) on this episode of  NPR’s Code Switch , we have a candid conversation around race, ancestry, and the power and limitation of words from our personal perspective as Mexican immigrants raised in the U.S. We also reflect on the effects of colonialism and colorism on our own connection...

We love reliable and unbiased data and this is especially true with the 2020 Presidential Election only days away! This is why we’re excited to welcome back to Tamarindo Stacie de Armas, SVP, Diverse Consumer Insights and Initiatives at Nielsen —a global measurement and data analytics company that provides the most complete and trusted view available of consumers and markets worldwide—to discuss t...