LatinX Point of View

On episode 27 of LatinX Point of View Podcast we discuss "Career Changes." On this episode joining us is Sarah Colon-Harris, Founder of She Flew The Coop. In 30 minutes we discuss navigating career changes, Sarah shares her experiences as a journalist, entrepreneur and founder of a non-profit organization. This conversation gives us insight to Sarah's career and she shares her experiences of her career journey to where she is today . For more information and to stay connected with Sarah, you can email her Sarah@sheflewthecoop.com . You can also visit her website www.sheflewthecoop.com or follow her on all social media @sheflewthecoop Follow and interact with the LatinX Point of View podcast on Twitter @LatinXPOV and remember to like and subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. Music: Bengo Latino by Jimmy Fontanez/Media Right Productions Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Music provided by FreeMusic109 https://youtube.com/FreeMusic109

On episode 26 of LatinX Point of View Podcast we discuss "Effects of Covid-19 on Minority Communities." On this episode joining us is Hector Vaca, Immigrant Justice Director for Action NC. In 30 minutes we look at how minority communities have been impacted by Covid-19, why these communities and policy recommendations. Hector shares with us a bit about an impact study that was conducted by Action NC and The Center for Popular Democracy. For more information and to stay connected with Hector, you can find email him Hector@actionnc.org or call 704-625-4050. You can also connect with Action NC on Facebook: @actionnc , Instagram: @action.nc and Twitter: @action_nc .Follow and interact with the LatinX Point of View podcast on Twitter @LatinXPOV and remember to like and subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. Music: Bengo Latino by Jimmy Fontanez/Media Right Productions Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Music provided by FreeMusic109 https://youtube.com/FreeMusic109

On episode 25 of LatinX Point of View Podcast we talk about "Entrepreneurship." On this episode joining us is Jose Alvarez, Vice President of Prospera USA North Carolina. In 30 minutes we discuss entrepreneurship among Hispanic/Latinos in the US, challenges of minority owned businesses and the role that Latino owned businesses play in the US economy. Jose shares with us a bit about his experience over the last fifteen years helping Latino small businesses grow. For more information and to stay connected with Jose, you can find him on Twitter @JoseDAlvarez .Follow and interact with the LatinX Point of View podcast on Twitter @LatinXPOVMusic: Bengo Latino by Jimmy Fontanez/Media Right Productions Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Music provided by FreeMusic109 https://youtube.com/FreeMusic109

On episode 23 of LatinX Point of View Podcast we talk about "Work, Life, Balance." On this episode joining us is Hector Ouilhet, Head of Design for Google Search and Assistant products. In 30 minutes we discuss managing one's career, a look at Latinos in Tech, climbing the corporate ladder and how to find the balance. Hector shares with us a bit about his background and how he found himself burnt out from the stress of work and finding his balance. For more information and to stay connected with Hector, you can find him on LinkedIn or Twitter @daemoni .Follow and interact with the LatinX Point of View podcast on Twitter @LatinXPOVMusic: Bengo Latino by Jimmy Fontanez/Media Right Productions Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Music provided by FreeMusic109 https://youtube.com/FreeMusic109

On episode 22 of LatinX Point of View Podcast we talk about "Culture Through Food." On this episode joining us is Karen Villella, Founding Dietian at The Health Method. In 30 minutes we discuss what food tells us about culture, dive into traditional dishes and talk about cultural pride in traditional dishes. Karen shares with us a bit about her background and how she fuses different cultural cuisines at home. For more information and to stay connected with Karen, you can find her on her website https://www.thehealthmethod.net/ .Follow and interact with the LatinX Point of View podcast on Twitter @LatinXPOVMusic: Bengo Latino by Jimmy Fontanez/Media Right Productions Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Music provided by FreeMusic109 https://youtube.com/FreeMusic109

On episode 21 of LatinX Point of View Podcast we talk about "The Power of the Latino Vote." On this episode joining us is Sylvia Salazar, Founder of Tono Latino - a LatinX platform to inform and educate about politics. In 30 minutes we discuss the number of eligible Hispanic/Latino (H/L) voters in the US, disinformation and misinformation campaigns, as well as, voting trends among H/L voters. Sylvia shares with us a bit about her background on how she became politically active and the struggles of finding information relevant to her. Sylvia has a Youtube channel Tono Latino with content ranging from filling out an absentee ballot, gerrymandering and many more. For more information and to stay connected with Sylvia, you can find her on Twitter @ConTonoLatino .Follow and interact with the LatinX Point of View podcast on Twitter @LatinXPOVMusic: Bengo Latino by Jimmy Fontanez/Media Right Productions Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Music provided by FreeMusic109 https://youtube.com/FreeMusic109

On episode 20 of LatinX Point of View Podcast we talk about "Vicksvaporu the State of Latino Healthcare." On this episode joining us is Dr. Narjust Duma Thoracic Oncologist from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. In 30 minutes we discuss access to healthcare among Hispanic/Latinos in the US, biases in the healthcare profession, language barriers for patients and #LatinasInMedicine . Dr. Duma shares with us a bit about her background working working in medicine and identifying as a Latina in healthcare. Dr. Duma is a co-founder of @LatinasInMed which looks to connect other Hispanic/Latina healthcare professionals and provide a sense of community online. For more information and to stay connected with Dr. Duma, you can find her on Twitter @NarjustDumaMD .Follow and interact with the LatinX Point of View podcast on Twitter @LatinXPOVMusic: Bengo Latino by Jimmy Fontanez/Media Right Productions Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Music provided by FreeMusic109 https://youtube.com/FreeMusic109

On episode 19 of LatinX Point of View Podcast we look at "The American Dream of Home Ownership." On this episode joining us is Hugo Torres a real estate professional with 20 years of experience, who has seen the ups and downs of the housing market. In 30 minutes we discuss the history of home ownership among Latinos in the US over the last 20 plus years, Hispanic/Latino home ownership rates and barriers for Hispanic/Latinos looking to buy a home. Hugo shares with us a bit about his background working Spanish speaking families in Southern California. Hugo also has a podcast titled Hugo’s Posts that can be found on most streaming platforms. For more information and to stay connected with Hugo you can find him on Twitter @HugosPosts and on Instagram @HugoTorres . Follow and interact with the LatinX Point of View podcast on Twitter @LatinXPOVMusic: Bengo Latino by Jimmy Fontanez/Media Right Productions Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Music provided by FreeMusic109 https://youtube.com/FreeMusic109

On episode 18 of LatinX Point of View Podcast we look at "Salud Con Sabor/Eating Healthy." On this episode joining us is Karen Correa-Villella a graduate dietitian sharing with us some healthy alternatives to some of our favorite foods. In 30 minutes we discuss how food plays a role in our culture, ways to make little changes to our favorite dishes and the process behind developing new recipes. Karen shares with us a bit about her background and how she got into the world of nutrition. She started Salud Con Sabor in 2018 as a movement to inspire Latinos in the US to live healthier lifestyles. For more information and recipes who Karen at @SaludConSabor.USA of both Instagram and Facebook.Follow and interact with the LatinX Point of View podcast on Twitter @LatinXPOV

On episode 17 of LatinX Point of View Podcast we look at "Birth Rates in the US." During this episode we discuss the declining birth rate in the US. In 30 minutes we share our LatinX Point of View on who is having children, infertility, culture and religion and much more. Stay tuned and listen.

On episode 16 of LatinX Point of View Podcast we discuss "Looking at Colorism." During this episode we discuss colorism in Latin America with special guest Hector Vaca. In 30 minutes we share our LatinX Point of View on the history of colorism, the 1700's Spanish Caste System and how colorism affects us today.

On episode 15 of LatinX Point of View Podcast we ask the question "Do Words Matter?" During this episode we discuss the power of words. In 30 minutes we share our LatinX Point of View on Why Words Matter, devise words and being responsible with our words.

On episode 14 of LatinX Point of View Podcast we go "Exploring the Gender Divide." During this episode we discuss the gender gap in America as well as the history of feminism. In 30 minutes we share our LatinX Point of View on the different waves of feminism, the gender gap and equality.

On episode 13 of LatinX Point of View Podcast we discuss "Latno Leadership." During this episode we ask the question what does Latino Leadership look like. In 30 minutes we share our LatinX Point of View on leadership roles, lack of Hispanic/Latinos in high executive levels in corporations and the fedral government. We evaluate whether attributes associated with Latino culture such as inclusion, collaboration and relationships are valued in corporate America.

On episode 12 of LatinX Point of View Podcast we discuss "Dating Outside Your Culture." During this episode we discuss dating outside your culture and what that entails. In 30 minutes we share our LatinX Point of View on the racial dynamics in the Latino cultures, "marrying up" racial & ethnic social standards and forecast for future generations.

On episode 11 of LatinX Point of View Podcast we discuss "Spanglish." During this episode we discuss what is Spanglish, the history of Spanglish and if it has been accepted as a language. In 30 minutes we share our LatinX Point of View on Spanglish patterns, translations from English to Spanish and common expressions. We also language evolution, code switching and the use of loan words.

On episode 10 of LatinX Point of View Podcast we discuss "Cultrual Identity." During this episode we discuss what shapes peoples cultural identirties and ask the question how do you reach your own identity? In 30 minutes we share our LatinX Point of View on on the struggles that some people have with their identity and how they fit into society. We also address issues such as biases around language & accent and Acculturation versus Assimulation.

On episode 9 of LatinX Point of View Podcast we discuss "Aging in America." During this episode we discuss the overall issue of getting older in the US and some of the challenges that come with aging. In 30 minutes we share our LatinX Point of View on demographic shifts, living longer, cultural values and quality of life choices. Social Security Retirement Calculator can be found at www.ssa.gov

On episode 8 of LatinX Point of View Podcast we discuss "Affordable Housing Shortage." During this episode the affordable housing shortage that we are seeing in major cities across the US. In 30 minutes we share our LatinX Point of View on Affordable vs Accessable housing, Renting vs Homeownership and how communities are designed .

On episode 7 of LatinX Point of View Podcast we discuss "Hispanic vs Latino vs LatinX." During this episode we ask the question "Do you have a preference between being called Hispanic, Latino or LatinX?" In 30 minutes we share our LatinX Point of View on how these terms came about and if we identify with any or all of the labels.