Latinx On The Rise

In This Weeks roundup we discuss the racist tweets Trump directed at four US congress women as well as taking a deeper look into the turmoil that is continuing to go on in Puerto Rico. Pressure from Puerto Ricans and protesters alike is mounting and many are calling for the resignation of Gov. Ricardo Rossello. We'd Love tho hear what you thought of this episode! Share your thoughts here! Follow us on Insta:@latinxontherise Follow us on Twitter:@latinxontherise 

In this weeks episode of the Weekly Roundup we cover Alexander Acosta's involvement in the Epstein scandal, allegations of abuse in an Arizona detention center, and recap the heart breaking testimony of Yazmin Juarez. Juarez lost her two year old daughter to a respiratory infection while being detained in a detention facility. We also shed light on the deaths of Yimi Alexis Balderramos-Torres and Johana Medina Leon who both died in detention facilities. We'd Love tho hear what you thought of this episode! Share your thoughts here!  Follow us on Insta:@latinxontherise Follow us on Twitter:@latinxontherise 

Yuri Maldonado and I speak about her 11 year old son who was diagnosed with autism 8 years ago. The Latinx community is one of the most under-diagnosed communities due to language barriers and health care. Latinx are being tested for autism at a 10 percent rate, many people do not find out they themselves are on The Spectrum until they have children. Services are also determined on a state by state basis. Many Latinx are insured through Medicare which does not always cover the costs of ABA, Applied Behavioral Analysis Therapy. We'd love to hear what you thought of this episode! Share your thoughts here! Follow us on Insta:@latinxontherise| @yurinotjudy Follow us on Twitter:@latinxontherise | @jubyyuri    

In 2014, Lucy Flores was the Democratic nominee for lieutenant governor in Nevada and Joe Biden, then Vice President, came out to a rally in support of her. In this episode Flores talks about Biden's behavior that can only be described as a violation of personal space and inappropriate. Stories of "Creepy Joe Biden" are a dime a dozen but the real issue is the fact that Vice President Biden doesn't apologize or change his behavior. There are layers to inappropriate behavior against women from the "ayo ma," comments to being followed for blocks or being cornered in a parking lot. The stories are endless and escalate.  Instagram@lucyfloresnv | @latinxontherise | @theluzcollectiveTwitter@lucyflores | @latinxontherise 

Harry Lopez, a personal and professional coach, as well as the founder of Impact Latinx Academy. His past as a school teacher and a teaching coach lead him to his career. He is a source of support for professionals who maybe holding themselves back from their greatest potential. We also talk about our experiences at We All Grow's wellness day. We both did a past life regression and a meeting of our spirit guides. We touch a bit about the coaching he has received and an obituary he had to write. Become a Patreon for $1 and get that extra audio!    Follow us on Instagram@theharrylopez | @latinxontheriseTwitter@theharrylopez | @latinxontherse

Vivian Nuñez a writer and founder of Too Damn Young, a resource for those who are going through the grieving process. We chat about the impact and change that can happen when you lose someone you love. Grief is a difficult process to navigate especially as a young adult. Too Damn Young has resources to aid the grieving process, everything from how to handle the holidays after losing a loved one to how writing about them can help keep their memory alive.   Follow us on Instagram|Twitter@2damnyoung@vivnunez@latinxontherise

Thank you to all of the listeners for coming along this journey with me! I cannot wait to bring some more amazing content for you!    

This week's episode is with Henry Barajas, a journalist and comic book writer. He currently has a kick starter going for his future graphic novel La Voz De M.A.Y.O. In his novel he explores his grandfather's legacy as a WWII vet but also as an activist fighting for Native American rights. There is so much of our history that is left out of the conversation. It's our responsibility to tell our histories for future generations.   Instagram:@henrybarajas@latinxontherise Twitter:@henrybarajas@latinxontherise#latinxontherise #latinapodcaster #comicbooks  

Curly Velasquez and I talk about spirituality, leaning into our bruja intuitions and how that can assist self-love. We talk about our struggles with alcohol and drugs and it's connection to spirituality. Something, I personally have struggle with in the past. I have recently attempted to be sober but to be honest, it hasn't worked out. It is something I am considering going back to.  We also talk about creating Latino content and the role the audience plays.  Follow us on Instagram:@thecurlyvshow | @latinxontheriseFollow us on Instagram: @curlyvee | @latinxontherise   

Kimberly Erickson and I share something very interesting in common, we're both in interracial marriages. It's something we take for granted now but interracial marriages have only been legal for 52 years. We talk about the joy of sharing our culture and traditions with our significant other. As well as, the challenges that come with simple differences. She also shares her experience growing up and learning to embrace her Latinidad in Minnesota.   

Samy Nemir Olivares and I talk about the legacy left by Sylvia Rivera, a transgender activist who dedicated her life to helping gay and transgender youth. She was a part of the Stonewall Riots that was a six day protest against law enforcement. She was one of the founders of STAR, Street Transvestite Action Revolutionaries, which helped aid homeless and jailed gay and transgendered youth. She also famously took the microphone during a 1973 gay pride parade, where she called out the crowd for their privileged position. Sylvia was completely ahead of her time and a a fundamental part of the gay and transgender fight for equality.  Follow us on Instagram:@samynemir@latinxontheriseFollow us on Twitter:@samynemir@latinxontherise 

Oliver Mayer is a play wright and USC Professor. He and I talk about his most recent play, Member's Only a follow up to Blade To The Heat a story about a boxer who came out in the 50s. Member's Only revisits Pedro Quinn as he is guiding a female boxer through the challenges of being a woman in the sport. We talk about the college admission scandal and I get his reaction as a faculty member at USC.   

We're always trying to get everything done but somehow the day gets ahead of us and we didn't get as far as we wanted. Lizza Monet Morales an actress, host and best-selling author. She and I talk about some methods to attack that todo list. We talk about her upcoming book The Word Diet because the most important meal of the day is the word we feed ourselves. We're often concentrating on how we talk to others but how often do we think about how we talk to ourselves.  In Lizza's research for her book she has identified specific words that women and more importantly women of color use. Some being, "Excuse me, I'm sorry and just." We are constantly fighting to embrace our identity and words have to go into that embrace. I hope you enjoy this episode!   Follow us on Instagram: @xoxolizza@latinxontheriseTwitter:@xoxolizza@latinxontherise

Brenda Gonzalez is a nonprofit capacity builder and the co-creator and co-host of Tamarindo Podcast. We talk about money and marriage. I don’t often delve into the beginnings of my relationship but it was fun to share our stories of the beginning of our relationships! She also brings up changes happening with Tamarindo Podcast.

Davina Ferreira is the founder and CEO of Alegria Magazine, a bilingual magazine. She and I discuss the path we think we’re going on and then the path that life actually takes us on. It’s important to be flexible with our dreams because we never know what that road to finding our own version of success will look like. Life gets complicated but there must be trust that the hard work we are putting in will result in dreams coming true. Follow us on Instagram:@davifalgeria@alegriamagazine@latinxontherise

We all know the big black and brown names in history from Frederick Douglass to Cesar Chavez but the truth is those two don't even scratch the surface of the heros in our communities. Luc Cudet, Alejandro Gonzalez and Travis Hatcher together created Abantu Audio a forthcoming APP and current intersectional book distributor. Growing up I didn't know much about my Latinx American history until I paid extra for it in college. It was only at that point that I really knew those who paved the path. Abantu Audio has been working to not only bring our stories to curriculums in universities with hopes of eventually reaching younger audiences. The audio books they offer are read in the voice's of black and brown actors who better to tell our stories.   Follow us on insta:@Abantuaudio | @latinxontheriseTwitter:@abantuaudio | @latinxontherise   

These days, we can easily be concerned all the time about our current social and political situation. Sara Mora, an activist and social media influencer, and I talk about getting focused and educated on one issue and championing that. We also talk about her experience in San Diego and sustainable change.   Follow us on Instagram:@misssaramora@latinxontherise

We’ve all seen or heard about Marie Kondo’s method but let’s be realistic holding something and asking if it brings us joy isn’t enough. By disposing of mountains of clothes we are just adding to pollution in the environment.Ana Karina Da Silva and I talk about methods to clean out our closets, swap clothes with friends and stop impulse buying. Follow us on Instagram and for click here for Closet Therapy:@elclosettherapy@latinxontherise

I had the pleasure of talking with Christina Medina, music supervisor for Jimmy Kimmel Live. We all have dreams in our life that we put our full weight behind. Working in late night was Christina’s. However, when those dreams don't work out exactly as we saw them, it’s hard to let go. Christina and I talk about showing up, being prepared and letting go.The ability to let go and accept what does not come our way the first time, opens us up to the opportunity it will come back to us.We also chat about being first generation and her parents reaction to her working in entertainment. It’s always a cute experience to try to explain exactly what you do to parents, especially when there is a cultural difference. Follow us on instagram:@chrimedi@latinxontherise

Christopher Rivas and I talk about the process of allow ourselves to feel. While it's amazing to scroll through a million positive and empowering memes, where is the room for the rest of it? The days that we feel like we need to be empathized with. Christopher wonders if, "we're drowning in positivity?" As we're writing down our goals for this new year, let's leave room to check in with ourselves.   Follow us on Instagram:@christopher_rivas@latinxontherise