Latinx On The Rise

Today I interview my dear friend Yvonne Nieves, a spiritual wholeness practitioner, instructor and coach. I have worked with her and the akashic records for a few years now. She is my Reiki Guru and a great one at that. We talk about some rituals you could be doing to improve your energy for 2019. Clear out the old that is not working and open yourself up to the new. She does distance reiki sessions and akashic readings if you’d like to reach her click here or reach out through her instagram!Follow us on instagram:@yvirmt@latinxontherise

We are a few weeks into the new year and we all have our goals simmering in our minds. Somehow by June most of us will fall off our ambition wagon. How can we prevent that from happening and instead be knocking goals out left and right?Today's guest is Candy Nairovy Santana. She is a law graduate, actress, fellow podcaster and author of The Manifester's Journey. We talk about how we can manifest through intention, meditation and gratefulness a year of our dreams! She refers alot to her book in this conversation, click here to get one for yourself!   Please follow us on Instagram and twitter:TWITTER:@candynairovy@latinxontheriseINSTA:@candynairovy@latinxontherise

Happy Friday Fam! I am so excited to bring you a fun interview today! I talked to Alexander Rodriguez the host of the radio show On The Rocks and new LATV show called Glitterbomb! His new show is the first Latinx LGBTQ talk show and as he refers to it, it is the gay view. We talk about coming out in the Latinx community and the challenges that can come with that. Alexander shares a touching story about the first time his grandma saw him in a pride parade. This episode was such a pleasure to record I really hope you all enjoy it!  Please follow Alexander on instagram:@ontherocksonair@glitterbombtv@alexanderisonair 

*Trigger warning*THIS PODCAST COVERS SEXUAL ASSAULT AND ITS IMPACTS PLEASE BE ADVISED The #metoo movement has been fast moving since last year. Recently, while watching Dr. Christine Blasey Ford give her testimony about her experience with sexual assault I felt the need to reach out to Adriana Alejandra Alejandre, the host and producer to Latinx Therapy as well as, a licensed marriage and family therapist practicing at Counseling and Trauma Therapy. I wanted to dig a little deeper on what happens to us mentally after we experience sexual assault. I share some personal stories that were difficult to share but I am committed to being open with my audience. I hope you enjoy and if you have any questions please reach out and let me know.  Please follow us on Instagram:@Latinxtherapy@latinxontherise 

Ray Arroyo and I met many moons ago, while working at a community center together. We both taught English to adults in a Latinx neighborhood. Community work, whether in the Latinx community or in your neighborhood is important now more than ever. It's important to remember that when we see a changing world and we must take the best parts of ourselves and put them to work. 

Alexis Tirado, the Head of Pero Like, joined me in a conversation about haters in the Latinx community and how to be a good leader. We also discussed how to ask for raises! Also, self correction on Latinx having 7 Trillion spending power. We actually had 1.7 Trillion in spending power in 2017 and US Latinx are the 7th largest economy. I got my facts twisted! Also Latina women get paid in a range of 42 to 81 cents on the dollar, depending on the state. Enough with those (awesome) numbers!   Follow us on Instagram:@alexistt@latinxontheriseAnd Twitter:@alexistt@latinxontherise

New comer to the music industry, Ian Michael and talk about his beginning in the industry. We talk about everything from selling yourself, inspiration and the learning curve in the music industry.  Please follow us at:@kingianmichael@latinxontherise

Patty Delgado and I talk about her venture from web designer to business owner. We talk about what the iconography of La Virgen de Guadalupe means to her. We touch on Boyle Heights and the gentrification going on in the neighborhood and how it's impacted her business.  Please follow us at:@hijadetumadre@latinxontherise

Brandy Martinez and I talk about her adventures in music work. She is a live music engineer and events planner. This was such a fund conversation for me because Brandy is my friend and we rarely talk about our work trajectory. We talk about the new latin boom in music. I hope you enjoy it!

Jazmin Peralta is the Assistant Director of Special Projects for Equity and Inclus, Visiting InstructorVP for Student Affairs, Humanities & Media Studies for Pratt Institute. We talked about the best ways to support underserved students who are entering college. The opportunity for higher education is more attainable than ever, however, some of us need more assistance. Many first generation and underserved students drop out because of the lack of guidance during college.Jazmin and I talked about Pratt Institute’s approach to solve this issue, as well as, what students can be doing to continue their education.

Many of us know the story of Anne Frank very well. However, there is a generation that is missing out on her teenage angst, powerful words and affect on a time in history we should never forget. I spoke with Producer, Writer and Director, Stan Zimmerman, Actors Tasha Dixon, Genesis Ochoa and David Gurrola. Zimmerman was watching a CNN report on a Jewish woman who was so affected by what was going on, in regards to deportations, she took it upon herself to help undocumented peoples go into hiding. The feeling of fear and bravery that live inside Anne Frank are feelings shared by undocumented peoples, as well as, those like myself who have family memebers affected by this. It is also a reminder that each time we say, "it's not anything like the Holocust," it's because we cannot let it get that far.  Please follow the director and cast on Instagram: @zimmermanstan  @genesis423  @realtashadixon  @davidgranola Follow me at @latinxontherise

Leslie Mendoza, better known as the Brow Guru took her talents of beauty and fortified them into a business. She owns Prime Boudoir a eyebrow and eyelash salon in Whittier and Granada Hills.  We talked about finding your passion and developing it into a business that works for you. She is truly inspiring in her work and goes to show how unstoppable a dream can be.She was gracious enough to offer us 20 percent off her online products and $5 off her stain in salon. All by using the Latinx code. Follow her on:@primeboudoir@thebrowguru

My interview with Leah Guerrero, founder and owner of Brujita skin care was nothing short of magical. We talked about her beginnings in skin care and how her company started. During the interview she said something so poignant and I tempt you to ask yourself the same question. How are you important to yourself?   Please follow us on social media: Brujita Skincare: @brujitaskincare@Latinxontherise 

Pero Like's, Gadiel Del Orbe and I had a wonderful conversation about the future of Latinx content, reverse racism and supporting Latinx work in the arts. It was honestly, ALOT of laughs! I really hope you enjoy this podcast it was amazing!  Please follow me on @latinxontherise Please follow Gadiel @gadieldelorbeTo donate to Gadiel's sister's GoFundme please follow the link! To donate to my patreon please follow the link! Let's keep this movement growing! 

Rocio Alvarado the designer and owner of Wagcity and I had a fun conversation about her company. She used her background in fashion design to start up her own company geared to those she loves, dogs! I hope you guys enjoy this delightful episode.  Follow Wagcity on instagram: @wagcityclothingFollow me on instagram: @latinxontherise

Miguel Alvelo Rivera is a PhD student, Director of UIC Engage and a member of Chicago Boricua Resistance. We had a great conversation about the state of Puerto Rico and what we all can be doing to stay informed. 

Mariela Figueroa and I talked about the power of thought and how to build the future you want through vision. She helps men and women create vision boards to manifest their dreams. She has an upcoming event that you can join! Check her out on Instagram @postiitve_mermaid "Don’t you dare ever settle for less than what you dream about and deserve. Life is meant to be lived and we are all suppose to be happy. I use to care what people thought of me, but now I care about what I think of me. Let go of your chains and start loving your life again. Start smiling again. This is my journey and what you do with your life is yours. Faith over fear"

In a time when society could use more care and compassion, Kimberly Marcela Duron is doing her part to do so. Kim is a company owner, filmmaker and a future student of Georgetown University. Her company, Kim & Roses, an online store that offers products created by women in Latin America, more specifically women in Honduras trying to provide for their families. She works with the Lanka indigenous tribe who create textiles which she sells on her website for them. She along with NextGen America will be hosting Popups For Change in Miami on August 11th. Kim will be attending Georgetown University for her masters in communication, culture and technology.  She also was a researcher and producer on the National Geographic documentary about the relations between The US and Cuba. 

Family separations at the border have completely rocked many to their core. Carolina and I talk about what is going on at the border as of now and she helps clarify some misconceptions. She, as well as other volunteers are heading down to Dilley, Texas to provide legal services to detainees. Currently, she has a GoFundMe open to help finance some of the women who will be volunteering at the border. A little about Carolina:Carolina Rubio-MacWright was born in Bogota, Colombia, where she lived until at age 20, when finding a safer place to call home was necessary. Two years after moving to Miami, she graduated Magna Cum Laude from Florida International University with a Bachelor of Fine Art in studio art. After graduation, she felt the need to understand the American legal system, at which point she moved to Oklahoma City, where she received her Juris Doctorate Degree. She has worked as an immigration attorney in Oklahoma, Miami and New York City. Her experience as an attorney working on criminal law, civil rig