Build with Joy

Today we are talking about Generational Wealth and Investing with Delano Saporu CEO of New Street Advisors Group and certified financial advisor. We are talking about MONEY as a tool! How to tackle debt, how to make a money plan, and how to start investing in yourself LONG term and overcome your fear of MONEY!. This episode is made possible thanks to our Sponsor Snowball Wealth Snowball Wealth founded by a fellow Basic Brown Nerd - Tanya Menendez . Can help you make a tangible plan to tackle down your Student DEBT! Go to asksnowball.com/BBN sign up FREE to get your custom plan, access to masterclasses, and join the Slack Community to support you on your journey! If you love what we’re doing you can support become a patron of this show patreon.com/BasicBrownNerds or support our crowdfund campaign ifundwomen.com/projects/basic-brown-nerds-multimedia-platform

Today more than ever we need to understand how policy affects us. We've teamed up for a cross over episode with Kriselle of Empowered in Color and her interview with Shaniyat Chowdhury who is running for Congress in NY-5 district against a 20-year incumbent.  We talk about his life growing up in Jamaica, Queens, poverty drafted into the Marines, journey into activism serving in the New York state assembly, Alexandria Ocasio Cortez's campaign, and ultimately running for office.  You might think politics is too much and rather avoid the topic but the best way to ensure America becomes a better place is by electing people who truly understand the realities of economic, racial, and social inequality. People like Shaniyat.  Thank you to Empowered in Color for this collaboration to get the word out.  You can learn more about Shaniyat and donate on his website at Shaniyat2020.com Follow Empowered in Color Podcast with Kriselle here You can find everyone on Instagram and Twitter as @EmpoweredInColor , @KriselleMG , and @Shaniyat2020 If you are in New York State you can request your absentee ballot to vote this primary HERE To support Basic Brown Nerds and keep us going join our monthly supporters & join our community here subscribe to our newsletter at basicbrownnerds.substack.com Follow & tag us on @BasicBrownNerds and @BasicBrownNerds

Welcome back to Season 3! We’re starting off this season with Laughs because, in times of change, trauma, and chaos laugher can be healing. We’re talking with Comedian Erik Rivera, his journey as a first-generation Guatemalan- American growing up in suburban New York, and how he found himself going into comedy as a career - and spoiler alert his mom was not so happy. Erik Rivera just had his Comedy Special “Super White” on HBO where we use comedy to share his story growing up and being a parent. You can follow him on Instagram @ErikRiveraComedy and find his upcoming shows on erikrivera.com We are super excited to bring season 3 and have more to come as we build Basic Brown NErds to become a Patron for early access go to patreon.com/basicbrownnerds subscribe to our newsletter at basicbrownnerds.substack.com Follow & tag us on @BasicBrownNerds and @BasicBrownNerds

Hello Again friends & builders, It's been a while since I launched this podcast and a lot has happened since this internet journey in my personal life and in the world at large. I'm rebranding the podcast to Build with Joy and have since launched my business and life coaching working quietly behind the scenes. In this episode, I give a recap of what you can expect moving forward... it's gonna be MESSY AF but we're moving forward. As well as a reframe about what LIFE you want to live and how to start looking at your work in a way that aligns with your work and values towards the LIFE you want. I'd love to hear your thoughts and on social media so tag me. And sign up for my FREE LIVE MINDFUL AF PRODUCTIVITY WORKSHOP here https://learn.buildwithjoy.co/workshop If you're looking for a life & business coach that puts you and your brain first to partner with you on your journey book a complimentary no strings attached 30-minute coaching call here https://calendly.com/buildwithjoy/coaching-call-30 And follow along on my journey to build with joy on social media Instagram: @Buildwithjoy.co Twitter : @buildwithjoy and subscribe to my weekly newsletter for a fresh perspective and pick me up Buildwithjoy.substack.com

Meet undocumented filmmaker and creator, Armando. He is the creator, editor, and producer of Undocutales a web series going into its 3rd season this October. The series follows the main character, Fernando, an undocumented queer immigrant, and his aventuras in LA. , making us laugh, cry, and understand more about what this experience is in the United States. You can binge and catch up with Fernando on youtube before the next season is out bit.ly/Undocutales and follow Armando along on his  journey on Instagram @ElPeorDelMundo Let us know you're listening by tagging @BasicBrownNerds  and host @JoyValeriee on Instagram and Twitter!  Don't forget to subscribe to our monthly newsletter to be updated on all our guests, events, and surprises for you. basicbrownnerds.com/newsletter And support us by shopping or donating at BasicBrownNerds.com/Shop Check out our Show notes here bit.ly/BBNxUndocuTalesShowNotes

In this episode We're going to  revisit a conversation Grecia and I had last season about BOUNDARIES! Now - this something many of us struggle with and really didn't learn especially being an immigrant diaspora kid, Latinx, and growing up in very communal environments where personal space is (stress ) kind of a luxury. Learning boundaries are necessary to respect your self, those around you, and have healthy relationships. So we're talking more about it today with Grecia . You can find Grecia on Instagram and Twitter as @Grecia_Writer  Let us know you're listening by tagging @BasicBrownNerds  and host @JoyValeriee on Instagram and Twitter! Don't forget to subscribe to our monthly newsletter to be updated on all our guests, events, and surprises for you. basicbrownnerds.com/newsletter And support us by shopping or donating at BasicBrownNerds.com/Shop Find out full show notes here basicbrownnerds.com/setting-boundaries/

We sit down and chat with Delilah Dee the beam of positivity behind Delilah & Co. She aims to a media company that will not only highlight representation but provide experiences & opportunities in the Latinx community to empower. We discuss what it means to believe in yourself and be your own hype woman along with handling being an online creator. Delilah shares her secrets on how she shifts her mindset to be #OccupyingYourMindset and believe in yourself. Follow Delilah along on his journey on Instagram @iamdelilahdee Let us know you're listening by tagging @BasicBrownNerds  and host @JoyValeriee on Instagram and Twitter! Don't forget to subscribe to our monthly newsletter to be updated on all our guests, events, and surprises for you. basicbrownnerds.com/newsletter And support us by shopping or donating at BasicBrownNerds.com/Shop Check out our Show notes here bit.ly/BBNMindsetTBShownotes PS: Delilah is offering all Basic Brown Nerds Free shipping with code BROWNNERDS on her shop over at DelilahandCompany.com including her famous "Made by Immigrants" tees and sweatshirts. So be sure to support this Latinx and Philly owned shop.  

Our ancestors were the ones originally in the outdoors and our generation is reclaiming being outside and in nature for recreation. So what does it mean to be a latina who hikes? We sit down with Victoria founder of Latinas who Hike and blogger at a Traveling Translator. We discuss her upbringing in Ecuador and moving to the United States. Her creative passions and pursuits.  Why she started the community online and her journey now pursuing a masters in creative writing.  Follow Victoria along on his journey on Instagram @LatinasWhoHike and blog A Traveling Translator.  Let us know you're listening by tagging @BasicBrownNerds  and host @JoyValeriee on Instagram and Twitter! Don't forget to subscribe to our monthly newsletter to be updated on all our guests, events, and surprises for you. basicbrownnerds.com/newsletter And support us by shopping or donating at BasicBrownNerds.com/Shop Check out our Show notes here bit.ly/BBNLatinasHikeTBShownotes 

This is for anyone who is looking to further their careers and level up. This episode was done in partnership with Techqueria, the largest online community for Latinx professionals in tech - check them out and join the slack.   Joy Valerie was invited to moderate a panel organized by Techqueria called "Breaking into Management" sponsored by Digital Ocean at their Headquarters in New York City.  We're getting raw talking about growing up low income, Latinx, and transitioning into entrepreneurship and management. Discussing their struggles, advice, and experiences in their careers.  On the panel sponsored by Techqueria we had  Alexandra Paredes, Rafael Mojica, Veronica Genao, Edgar Gonzalez and Viceland's Hustle host John Henry  Listen in to the gems shared and know - we are WORTHY to take up space. Let us know you're listening by tagging @BasicBrownNerds  and host @JoyValeriee on Instagram and Twitter! Don't forget to subscribe to our monthly newsletter to be updated on all our guests, events, and surprises for you. basicbrownnerds.com/newsletter And support us by shopping or donating at BasicBrownNerds.com/Shop Check out our Show notes here bit.ly/BBNTechqueriaTBShownotes

We sit down and chat with Freddy Izaguirre Merlos,  poet & performance artist behind PursuingArete. Freddy's work aims to uplift central American voices and those of immigrantes to flourish and thrive. We learn more about his family's journey from El Salvador to the Pacific Northwest in the 80s. What it meant to be a little basic brown nerd there and navigating an upbringing in a pentecostal home.   Let us know you're listening by tagging @BasicBrownNerds  and host @JoyValeriee on Instagram and Twitter! Don't forget to subscribe to our monthly newsletter to be updated on all our guests, events, and surprises for you. basicbrownnerds.com/newsletter And support us by shopping or donating at BasicBrownNerds.com/Shop Check out our Show notes here bit.ly/BBNOGDiasporxTBshownotes

We're talking to Jacqueline Ros & Andrea Perdomo of TechStars who went through an amazing journey to build Revolar, a tech & hardware company focused on preventing rape. Jackie went from a teacher in Colorado to CEO and Co-Founder of a Tech Company.  Andrea saw the vision and previously having managed over 100 people, then COO of Live Worldly, and joined Revolar as COO and Co-Founder. We talk about their journey transitioning to tech, going through investing rounds, and how they are now making it their mission to bring more women and people of color into the Entrepreneurship & technology spaces through TechStars Startup Weekends.   To find out about more about a Startup weekend near you check out Startupweekend.org Let us know you're listening by tagging @BasicBrownNerds  and host @JoyValeriee on Instagram and Twitter! Don't forget to subscribe to our monthly newsletter to be updated on all our guests, events, and surprises for you. basicbrownnerds.com/newsletter And support us by shopping or donating at BasicBrownNerds.com/Shop Check out our Show notes here bit.ly/BBNTwoLatinaTBShownotes

We're talking to Sage Quiamno on what it means to be a woman of color in the startup world, learn more about her, co-founding Future For Us. We start with her journey being a badass tearing down the patriarchy and championing for women starting at home in Hawai’i. This episode is sponsored by Sololi Shop. A family-owned Mexican artisan shop creating Colorful Boho merchandise. Let us know you're listening by tagging @BasicBrownNerds  and host @JoyValeriee on Instagram and Twitter! Don't forget to subscribe to our monthly newsletter to be updated on all our guests, events, and surprises for you. basicbrownnerds.com/newsletter And support us by shopping or donating at BasicBrownNerds.com/Shop Check out our Show notes here bit.ly/BBNBuildingFutureTBShownotes

We sit down  with Veronica Oliveras, a clinical psychology therapist, and discuss mental health, finances, and boundaries as it relates to being.  How we can reconnect with our indigenous ways while also taking care of our wellbeing and leaning into new identities as a Diaspora generation? We discuss on generational missions. How we have a different task from our families, our grandparents, and ancestors. As well as learning to embrace our traditions and culture while also setting boundaries to be able to prosper here in the USA.  This episode is sponsored by Sololi Shop. A family-owned Mexican artisan shop creating Colorful Boho merchandise. Let us know you're listening by tagging @BasicBrownNerds  and host @JoyValeriee on Instagram and Twitter! Don't forget to subscribe to our monthly newsletter to be updated on all our guests, events, and surprises for you. basicbrownnerds.com/newsletter And support us by shopping or donating at BasicBrownNerds.com/Shop Check out our Show notes here bit.ly/BBNGenerationalTBShownotes

Utz Threads has beautiful textiles and handwoven products created by  Mayan ancestral techniques of the basic use of thread done by indigenous women in the highlands of Guatemala.  Utz Threads works directly with these women to offer high-customer quality and also offer their good-paying opportunities. You can watch the full interview on YouTube here  Newsletter with resources in your inbox & ways to work with me Https://buildwithjoy.co/start-here You can tag me on all social media and follow along day today https://instagram.com/buildwithjoy.co Https://twitter.com/buildwithjoy Https://tiktok.com/@buildwithjoy and watch interviews on youtube at https://youtube.com/buildwithjoy And feel free to email me at hello@buildwithjoy.co

All for Ramon breaks barriers of the fashion industry - first starting with the fact that this small business is soaked in the idea of diversity. The small fashion business was created by Diana Ibarra and her sister - being the first generation of Mexican-Americans in Los Angeles, California.  The family has been working with textiles and the process of dying clothing now for over 30 years. This gives us the idea that the process comes way back from the lands of the Aztec experts. Diana talks to us about the inspiration of All for Ramon, after her brother Ramon was diagnosed with cancer.  Website: allforramon.com     Instagram: @allforramon You can watch the full interview on YouTube here  Newsletter with resources in your inbox & ways to work with me Https://buildwithjoy.co/start-here You can tag me on all social media and follow along day today https://instagram.com/buildwithjoy.co Https://twitter.com/buildwithjoy Https://tiktok.com/@buildwithjoy and watch interviews on youtube at https://youtube.com/buildwithjoy Love what you're listening to and want to send me support or send me for cafecito via cashapp, venmo, paypal? https://moneyyy.me/$joyvaleriee And feel free to email me at hello@buildwithjoy.co

I’m sharing about me and you can expect to build with joy - aka me to help you build your life and business with more joy! We will also learn from entrepreneurs at all stages of their businesses in different fields and areas to expose you to what is possible. Whether you are thinking about starting a business, a seasoned founder, or just started - we are here to share the journey in social entrepreneurship. It goes beyond just making money, and building businesses it's about people at the end of the day, and … yes helping all of us Build with Joy. I hope you enjoy this first episode and stick around. Please follow along, share with your friends, and leave a review. Newsletter with resources in your inbox & ways to work with me Https://buildwithjoy.co/start-here You can tag me on all social media and follow along day today https://instagram.com/buildwithjoy.co Https://twitter.com/buildwithjoy Https://tiktok.com/@buildwithjoy and watch interviews on youtube at https://youtube.com/buildwithjoy Love what you're listening to and want to send me support or send me for cafecito via cashapp, venmo, paypal? https://moneyyy.me/$joyvaleriee And feel free to email me at hello@buildwithjoy.co

BAM! Surprise - WE BACK - briefly to tell you about Mercadito Navideno : WHY WE WANT YOU TO SHOP CONSCIOUSLY this season! If you’re in Poughkeepsie, New York December 10th, 2018 10AM - 5PM come to Mercadito Navideño. Come shop from dope Vendors and enjoy FREE Yoga, Poetry Readings (Spoiler alert The_Next_Heminguey), Open Mic, and Workshops to create a community in the Hudson Valley! We’re chatting with Susie from Latinx Project that Joy has teamed up with. We are talking about WHY we want you to #ShopLatinx to #ShopSmallBiz this holiday season. WHY we’re doing this in Poughkeepsie, NY and not NYC We want our communities to view themselves as makers & creators BUT also be FINANCIALLY empowered. To make an impact in our communities BUY from our communities this Holiday season - but even more so to remind others in their suburban + rural communities to BRING and CREATE opportunities in your own communities. We hope you’re inspired to GO AND DO THE THING! Let us know you're listening by tagging @BasicBrownNerds  and host @JoyValeriee on Instagram and Twitter! Don't forget to subscribe to our monthly newsletter to be updated on all our guests, events, and surprises for you. basicbrownnerds.com/newsletter And support us by shopping or donating at BasicBrownNerds.com/Shop Check out our Show notes here bit.ly/BBNMercaditoTBShownotes

Joy and Grecia wrap up season one of the podcast. They talk about their summer and their upcoming plans. You can keep up with them during their break by following them on Instagram @joyvaleriee and the @greciahdom Let us know you're listening by tagging @BasicBrownNerds  and host @JoyValeriee on Instagram and Twitter! Don't forget to subscribe to our monthly newsletter to be updated on all our guests, events, and surprises for you. basicbrownnerds.com/newsletter And support us by shopping or donating at BasicBrownNerds.com/Shop Check out our Show notes here bit.ly/BBNEndofseason1TBShownotes

This week Joy and Grecia talk with Danyeli Rodriguez Del Orbe. Danyeli is a Bronx-based Dominican poet that writes about growing up Afro-Latinx, Dominican, undocumented, and avoiding dusty men. We discuss her move to LA, she warns us about Dominican men, and gives us the wisest "Take Out the Trash" segment ever. Follow Danyeli along on his journey on Instagram @danyelirodriguezdelorbe Let us know you're listening by tagging @BasicBrownNerds  and host @JoyValeriee on Instagram and Twitter! Don't forget to subscribe to our monthly newsletter to be updated on all our guests, events, and surprises for you. basicbrownnerds.com/newsletter And support us by shopping or donating at BasicBrownNerds.com/Shop Check out our Show notes here bit.ly/BBNMeetDanyeliTBShownotes

This week Joy and Grecia talk with their friend NIko. Niko is Basic Brown Nerd that likes to dissect chisme intellectually while drinking mate or pumpkin spice lattes. They talk about World Cup and Mexican fans burning the Salvadoran flag, bad sex, and church retreats. Let us know you're listening by tagging @BasicBrownNerds  and host @JoyValeriee on Instagram and Twitter! Don't forget to subscribe to our monthly newsletter to be updated on all our guests, events, and surprises for you. basicbrownnerds.com/newsletter And support us by shopping or donating at BasicBrownNerds.com/Shop Check out our Show notes here bit.ly/BBNMasculinityTBShownotes