Sazón y Corazón

Karina F. Daves is a Life Coach who helps women overcome their #1 relationship issue, so they can show up as themselves! She has been mentoring and leading community based practices for close to a decade. As a Life Coach, she provides several platforms for her audience to dig in and receive respite. Karina's Podcast titled "One Day At A Time" is the nexus for tips on how to have relationships, set boundaries and live your best life. Her focus is on boundaries, relationships and putting yourself first. She guides women towards a fulfillment making sure that they are the main character of their lives. Her growing community allows women to see that they are not alone in this thing called LIFE! Handles & Links: www.karinafdaves.com www.instagram.com/karinafdaves https://www.tiktok.com/@karinafdaves?lang=en --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sazonycorazon/support

Yovy Daniels, Panamanian West Indian Afro-descendant. Professionally she's known as a former tv corporate broadcast media planner who worked in the U.S. Spanish-speaking/LATAM division for networks like Fox, Sony, RCNTV, and Univision. She continues to propel her innovative skills from broadcaster to podcaster with new ventures into public speaking and blogging. Feverishly research geeky at best consuming viral social media trends, political enthusiasts, comical satires, and pop culture. You will likely find her endlessly shamefully on her phone listening to a podcast. Social Media:  IG @yovy_d/@chombita_chronicles and Twitter @YWDaniels  Links:  https://yovyd.com/about/ https://linktr.ee/yovyd for all featured press articles --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sazonycorazon/support

*TW* discussion of suicide attempts, addiction and substance abuse Mahmoud Khedr, an Egyptian immigrant, is the founder and CEO of FloraMind, a mental health innovation lab building radically accessible and equitable solutions addressing the youth mental health crisis. Social Handles: Instagram, Twitter, TikTok --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sazonycorazon/support

Thea Touchton is a non-binary, disabled, Latiné, and pansexual Producer/Actor at their production company Sueñito Media. They have an Associates Degree in theatre. Thea is certified in Human Resources, Covid Compliance, Public Relations, Image Consulting, Motivational Speaking, and Event Planning. They are monetized on YouTube and have about 15K across their social platforms. Nowadays, they are involved in the SAG-AFTRA Next Generation and Women’s Committee and were recognized for their mental health advocacy at MTV’s Mental Health Youth Action Forum at the White House. They enjoy taking pictures of their creative friends, reviewing films on their YouTube channel and podcast, writing poetry, as well as putting their cats in sweaters and bow ties. Check the trailer of Thea’s latest project/documentary, Bake It Till You Make It: https://youtu.be/Bbn_zP2qaSI --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sazonycorazon/support

TRIGGER WARNING: Contains conversation surrounding domestic violence and self-harm. MADDOX (he/they) is a social impact visionary from the concrete jungle of NYC, who believes in the idea of Protopia. Protopia is the idea that every day we can actively work toward the world we want to see. When they're not de-mechanizing humans from the conditions that've been instilled in us, through different art mediums and practices. MADDOX is dreaming and creating new solutions. MADDOX co-founded and led Nyc's Youth Action Board(YAB) creating a sustainable infrastructure for youth experiencing homelessness in Nyc. He has supported many key initiatives in Nyc including —Raising the age for youth in shelters from 21 to 24, creating a permanent YAB seat in Nyc's Continuum of Care, co-writing and leading the Youth Homelessness Demonstration project for Nyc's $15 million plan to end youth homelessness, championing Direct Cash Transfers—which gives young people experiencing homelessness unconditional cash as an intervention to end youth homelessness —as well as partnering with the LGBTQ community to create host homes opportunities in the ballroom community. With over 8 years of experience in social impact, creative advocacy, and innovation his work has been recognized nationally by various media outlets and platforms. MADDOX believes in the role imagination plays in ending youth homelessness. He has expanded the narrative shift beyond a seat at the table and supporting people with lived experience to not just have a seat at the table but to also be supported to have their own homes both metaphorically and literally. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sazonycorazon/support

 Geida Cleveland (She/Her/ Ella), currently serves as Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Enrollment for the Undergraduate Program at the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities. Geida has worked at the University of Minnesota for over 10 years. Geida is a Mexican-American immigrant, who was born in Nogales, Sonora, Mexico, and moved to Minnesota when she was 12 years old. As a first-generation college student, immigrant, and woman of color, Geida has a passion for higher education, diversity, and inclusion, helping individuals reach their fullest potential through education. She graduated from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities in 2009 with her Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Development and minors in Communications Studies and Leadership Studies. She is currently pursuing a Master of Public Affairs at the Humphrey School of Public Affairs in hopes to gain tools that will challenge systems of oppression in higher education and will create a more inclusive environment for students who are underrepresented in Business. She is a mother of two beautiful, kind children. After the birth of her first child, she was diagnosed with postpartum anxiety and PTSD. She is passionate about mental health, mindfulness, parenting, diversity, belonging, and creating brave spaces and educational experiences. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sazonycorazon/support

Kimmy (she/her/hers) is a passionate Taiwanese American mental health advocate. As a first-generation, third-cultured immigrant and woman of color, she hopes to share her mental health journey and leverage her experiences to uplift and empower marginalized communities. Her work is a reflection of a commitment to individual and collective healing through systemic and intersectional engagements and conversations.Professionally, Kimmy is a career-changer and a current graduate student completing her master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree at Northwestern University. She is the therapist-in-training in Washington, DC, where she provides culturally responsive therapy services with a psychodynamic and existential framework to help clients from all walks of life navigate life transitions and face challenges related to self-worth, identity, career, relationships, overall well-being, etc.Through her advocacy work, she hopes to help develop programs and a community to foster individual development, drive intentional growth, and enhance self-awareness—all of which would better equip members to build healthier interpersonal and intrapersonal relationships. Follow Kimmy @toowuforyou --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sazonycorazon/support

Tania Ruiz was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY and her parents are from PuertoRico. She is the creator of Notorious Momz The Podcast. Growing up singing has always been her passion but she have found another outlet in podcasting. She loves talking to people and keeping them engaged with laughter, content and sense of humor. She says what she means and oftentimes says the things that people are thinking but don't want to say. Social Media Instagram: @Notoriousmomzthepodcast Facebook: Notoriousmomzthepodcast  YouTube: Notorious Momz The Podcast  Twitter: NotoriousMomzthepodcast   Website: Notoriousmomzthepodcast.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sazonycorazon/support

Hi, everyone, I’m Katherine Castro and I’ve been gifted a platform from your girl Ayanna to share my truths, pain points turned to problem solving and how I arrive today. I share things I’ve never shared before and I hope it encourages someone out there to share too. This is our history. Thank you for taking hiSTORY and incorporating any gems that shine for you, into your beautiful future. -Your girl, cafécito lover, DEIB practitioner, career coach, entrepreneur, nap taker, and mama --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sazonycorazon/support

Our friend is back! Dr. Monica P. Band is an award winning, trauma-informed licensed mental health therapist and mental health justice advocate with a distinct focus on strategy, application, and practice of DEIB in mental health care practice and policy. We reunited with Monica to discuss intersectionality, anger, emotions, and the spark for change. Connect with Dr. Monica Band on Instagram @the.mindful_healer  or on LinkedIn! Check out her personal website here and her private practice website here.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sazonycorazon/support

Mara Sammartino (sher/her/ella) has been a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) for the past 11 years. She is a Nicaraguan American First-Gen therapist who uses cultural storytelling in her practice. She has worked in many areas of mental health but always within the Latino/x/e community. Her goal as a therapist, social worker, Latina provider is to dismantle stigma, increase education and create mentorship for up and coming BIPOC therapists. Website: www.first-gentherapy.com Instagram: @thelatina_therapist.lcsw  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sazonycorazon/support

TW: Episode mentions suicidal thoughts. If you need help, please call or text 988.  Cheryl Aguilar is a licensed independent clinical social worker with over two-decade experience in the public and private sectors. She is the founder and therapist at Hope Center for Wellness, a multicultural mental health practice focused on holistic healing. She is pursuing a social work Phd degree at Smith College School for Social Work and she is a fellow at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation's Health Policy Research Scholars program. Cheryl specializes in clinical work for immigrants, refugees and bi-cultural individuals. She has designed and implemented culturally sensitive support groups and innovative programs including Emociones y Política, a support group for immigrants facing anxiety due to the political climate and a support group for parents separated from their children under Zero Tolerance policy. In 2015, Cheryl spearheaded Washington, DC's first TeleMental Health program for Spanish speaking immigrants.She is a speaker and trainer on culturally sensitive work with Latinx, immigrants and refugees, Trauma Informed Care, TeleMental Health, Self-Care, among other topics. Throughout her career, Cheryl has held several roles as communicator, organizer, advocate, case manager and has held volunteer leadership positions. Cheryl serves as advisory board member for WETA Well Beings/Mental Health project, an initiative aimed to raise mental health awareness through radio, television and public events. She has served as an appointed committee member of the National Association of Social Workers’ Mental Health Specialty Practice Section and as appointed board member of the Congressional Research Institute for Social Work Policy. Cheryl combines her passion for micro and macro work, advocating for the communities she serves. She founded and co-leads Social Workers United for Immigration, a network of social workers committed to advancing immigrants rights. In 2019, Cheryl was featured in Social Work Today magazine as 1 of 10 dedicated and deserving social workers making extraordinary impact across the country. Social media handles Instagram @Cherylaguilarlicsw @Hopecenterforwellness Twitter @Cheryl_aguilar @Hope_center Facebook @Hopecenterforwellness Links: Hopecenterforwellness.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sazonycorazon/support

She's baaaaaack! The Invisible Wounds Therapist AKA my bestie Jesenia is back and this time we're talking about all things related to stress, burnout, hustle culture, and figuring it all out along the way. Follow her on Instagram @invisible_wounds_therapist. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sazonycorazon/support

Natalia M. Villarán-Quiñones is a Virgo, Queer, Femme Afro-Caribbean and intersectional feminist. Author of Desamor y Memorias de una Virgo: The Heartbreak and Memories of a Virgo, participated in Future Now project, Metropolarity; En Comunidad: Works by Queer and Trans Latinx Contemporary Artists exhibit and had her poetry exhibited in The Black QT artistic body at Fox Art in Philadelphia, PA. Co Curated Equinox exhibition in 2017 and QT Noir Festival of Till Arts Project in Philadelphia, PA in 2019. She was also published in the anthology Puerto Rico en mi Corazón in 2019. LinkedIn-https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalia-villaran-qui%C3%B1ones/ Website- https://nataliavillaran.wixsite.com/nvillaran LinkkTree-https://linktr.ee/natisv Instagram: @enmonster Books mentioned: Rest is Resistance by Tricia Hersey, Set Boundaries, Find Peace by Nedra Glover Tawwab, Grieving while Black by Breeshia Wade --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sazonycorazon/support

Rosa is a first-generation Chicana, the eldest daughter of immigrant parents from Mexico, and a proud Mama to a 1-year-old. Rosa has over 15 years of experience advocating for women and communities of color within the anti-sexual violence movement. 10+ of those years as a strategic leader in management roles.Rosa is a trauma-informed leadership coach who works specifically with First-Gen and BIPOC leaders. Rosa helps them become confident and respected change-makers in their industries. An advocate at an early age, Rosa's work meets at the intersection of gender equity and racial justice by focusing on supporting and empowering communities and professionals of the global majority. She enjoys helping others learn and grow and works to increase leaders' knowledge and skills through coaching and leadership development. Social Media Handle - https://www.linkedin.com/in/revueltarosa/ Personal Links: rosarevuelta.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sazonycorazon/support

Shadille Estepan (she/ella) is a storyteller and mental health advocate. Currently, she serves as the Communications and Creative Manager for Born This Way Foundation. With over six years of experience as a communications expert, she is committed to eliminating the stigma surrounding mental health and advocating for a world where young people are more emotionally equipped to navigate life's challenges. Through her role, she curates conversations that foster positive mental health and lead young people to tangible resources that support their wellness, create community, and builds kind, empathetic communities. Shadille has been part of Born This Way Foundation since 2012, when she served as part of the inaugural Youth Advisory Board. She is currently based in Miami, FL. You can follow Shadille on Twitter at @shadille and on Instagram at @shadille. Born This Way Foundation Socials:  Instagram: @BTWFoundation Twitter: @BTWFoundation Facebook: @bornthiswayfoundation TikTok: BTWFoundation Channel Kindness Instagram: @ChannelKindness Twitter: @ChannelKindness Facebook: @ChannelKindness Resources:  BeThereCertificate.org ChannelKindness.org pleasestay.us Born This Way Research --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sazonycorazon/support

Audrey Camino-Jara is an Ecuadorian-born & Connecticut-raised social worker. She has volunteered and interned at many organizations helping immigrants, college students, the elderly, and kids. She is a mental health advocate and trained crisis counselor who currently has a career focusing on youth mental health. Social Media: @nenapoetry and coming soon @therapynecessities --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sazonycorazon/support

Alyssa Reynoso-Morris is a queer Afro-Latinx/e Dominican and Puerto Rican storyteller. She is a published children’s book author, an award-winning professional resume writer, mother, motivational speaker, and community organizer. She works with her clients to tell compelling stories that inspire readers and deliver professional game-changing careers. Alyssa was born and raised in The Bronx, New York, and currently lives in Philadelphia, PA with her partner and daughter. During the day she works with community members, non-profit organizations, and government officials to make the world a better place. Then she puts her writer’s hat on to craft heartfelt stories about home, family, food, and the fun places she has been.  She hopes you enjoy her stories. Website: www.alyssaauthor.com Social Media handle: @AReynosoMorris Plátanos Are Love Pre-order link: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Platanos-Are-Love/Alyssa-Reynoso-Morris/9781665902731 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sazonycorazon/support

Ha Na Teresa Park, a tricultural and trilingual community leader, social entrepreneur, and nationally recognized communicator. She has helped Fortune 100 companies like Nike and Verizon create social impact through the power of belonging. As the founder of Mujeres del Futuro, she is committed to creating a safe space of healing and support for Latinas. Mujeres del Futuro was recognized by Meta in 2022 for creating impactful global social change. She currently teaches multicultural marketing and equity at the University of Washington Master's Program in Communication and Leadership. Most importantly, what drives Ha Na Teresa Park are her core values. She is love, impact, honesty, play, and wonder. Social Media Handles: IG: @teresaparkoficial (www.instagram.com/teresaparkoficial) FB: @tereparkoficial (www.facebook.com/tereparkoficial) TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hola.teresa LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hanateresapark/ Mujeres del Futuro FB: www.facebook.com/groups/mujeresdelfuturo Websites: www.teresapark.com & www.mujeresdelfuturo.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sazonycorazon/support

Oh we're choosing Black joy today and everyday. Period. Corinne Graham stops by to let us know how she does that despite all the things life has thrown at her. Beyond that, she discusses how we hold up the boundaries when we're tested to lose joy. Our ancestors would have wanted us to have all the joy and that's exactly what we're going to do.  Check out Corinne's website here: https://www.corinnegrahamcoaching.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sazonycorazon/support