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Welcome to Elevating la Cultura Podcast.
A space where I talk with Latinas who are passionate about what they do and are willing to share that passion with others to change the narrative especially for the next generation. Each season is centered around different topics but all with the Latina perspective. Welcome to season 8 where we will talk all things corporate and higher education.
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Hey! Today’s episode is a little different because I have a HUGE announcement. I’m going to be chatting with Monika from Our Latina Lens, who I had on the podcast previously on episode 75 in season 7.We are collaborating on a BIG event that will be hosted here in Chicago called the Cuentos Reframed - a three day summit for photographers and creatives! If you caught our live on Instagram last week, you already got a little bit of info on what we’ve been planning, but I wanted to create an epis...
Stephanie is a first-generation Latina from the Northside of Chicago. Her parents’ migration from Colombia fuels her passion for creating equitable and attainable economic opportunities for communities of color. As the Director of Career Launch Chicago with the City Colleges of Chicago, Stephanie collaborates with Chicago Public Schools and local businesses to develop and implement Youth Apprenticeships that connect high school students to college and career pathways.Most recently, Steph...
I’ve got Vanessa on the mic today, but she goes by Fitnessa, a Miami-based online fitness specialist who is passionate about helping women sculpt their ideal bodies through muscle building and fat loss. Her flagship program, the "90 Day Hourglass Physique," focuses on creating healthy habits that allow for a balanced lifestyle. Fitnessa emphasizes the importance of intermittent fasting and nutrition in her programs, empowering women to achieve their fitness goals while still enjoying life’s p...
Dahlia a first-generation, Chicana-Indigenous educator dedicated to empowering communities through somatic social-emotional learning and restorative justice. Dahlia has earned a Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction focused on Community Engagement and a Certification in Somatic Healing Modalities. As a somatic movement healer, Dahlia guides people to be present with their bodies through meditative and somatic techniques designed to allow emotions to be processed and healed. Dahli...
Erica is the face behind ViajErica - which is a play on words combining the word "Viajera" and her name. A viajera is a traveler, for the past 8 years she has been exploring, while also going from nurse to health tech professional to unemployed. Erica took her unemployment as an opportunity to explore the thing that lights her up inside and makes her feel alive - traveling. Erica loves photography and writing stories to transport us to these experiences. She like to share how you can act...
I'm back with another great guest!Cynthia Harmony is a bilingual author and educational psychologist, originally from Mexico City. She is a 2023 recipient for the Sustainable Arts Foundation Illustrated Children's Books Award and author of MI CIUDAD SINGS, MI CIUDAD CANTA (Penguin Workshop, 2022) OUR WORLD: MEXICO (Barefoot Books, 2023) and a three star recipient A FLICKER OF HOPE, and UN ALETEO DE ESPERANZA (Viking, 2024). Both of her picture books are Junior Library Guild Gold St...
Margarita Lopez is a Realtor with Oak Park’s Baird & Warner office. Her commitment to providing exceptional customer service and her extensive knowledge of the real estate market has allowed her to build a successful career working with sellers and buyers throughout the Chicagoland area and beyond. She has consecutively been recognized by the Chicago Association of Realtors with their Top Producer Award, the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals Top 250 Latino Agents ...
I’m excited for our first guest of the season! Dr. Violeta Garcia is a dynamic Executive Coach and Systems Designer with over 20 years of experience in facilitation, training, and coaching. She's dedicated to empowering women of color to unlock their potential to live powerful lives. Dr. Garcia has a strong track record of transformative impact and is a trailblazer in fostering diversity for women in high-power positions, especially in STEM fields. Her multifaceted journey includes degre...
Welcome back for a new season!!! When I was thinking about the topic of this season, I was like, I’ve done pretty much all the topics. I’ve also been getting pitches from more brilliant Latinas via Linked in, Instagram, Website, in person…all the ways…and I wanted to create a season that could feature an array of positions and areas of expertise. So after thinking about it for a while, and after an amazing one day summit, and as I start recording for the season, all of these jefas a...
Hola! Today I’m talking with Hoop-wearing, award-winning, stereotype-defying attorney & wealth mentor, Carmen Rosas. She is on a mission to help women secure the bag. With more than 10 years of experience in wealth planning, she uses her knowledge to help other women build generational wealth.As CEO of EmpowHER Yourself and founder of Carmen Rosas Law, she empowers women to take control of their money & peace of mind. Carmen’s unique approach to legacy planning blends intuitive c...
Heeeeeeey!We’re wrapping up another amazing season of the Elevating la Cultura podcast. And we have officially passed 5600 downloads! Thank you so much to all my listeners for your continued support through each season. I’m especially grateful to each guest that takes time out of their day to share their story and inspire others.The elevating la cultura brand has grown since last season with a new mentorship program, and even more in person events. And I’ve already got a few new things planne...
Hola! We have our last guest of the season today: Deborah Avalos is the Director of Procurement Services at a premier Healthcare system in Chicago. She is a Nurse by background and has over 20 years of healthcare and supply chain experience. She leads Strategic Sourcing Services, which manages a $720M portfolio of medical, surgical and lab products. She has oversight of Procurement Analytics, which provides reporting, analytical tools and services that transform Supply Chain data in...
Hola! I hope everyone had a good and restful weekend enjoying good meals with friends and family.I’m coming in today for a mini episode. Because when things don’t work out as planned, we have to pivot to a plan B, or C, or even D! And that’s what happened this week, and that’s ok! We had a little cancellation in the recording schedule, so instead of rushing to push episodes out and move up the schedule, I thought I’d share my own little story about my weekend.Listening to this ...
Hola! Today I’m talking with a Chicago amiga. Aidé is a Sociology Ph.D. candidate. Her work explores the experiences of Latina graduate students, including the challenges they encounter and the supports they utilize. She is a higher education content creator that shares her experience as a Latina Ph.D and has built an online community with other Latinas across different disciplines and careers. As a Chicago native, she co-hosts events across the city to bring Latinas together. Enjoy...
Hola! Today I’m talking with Estrella, a first-gen Latina community leader who has established a community of over 87K+ students and post-grads through her work as a content creator, College + Post Grad Coach, and podcast host of Cafecito con Estrellita®. Estrella’s career started in the social media industry in 2019, stemming from her passion for higher education attainment for Latinas, and conducting undergraduate qualitative research. Her dedication to uplifting and educating her...
Hola! Today I’m hanging out with Samantha, an insurance and financial consultant with over 15 years of experience. During Covid she made the decision to transition from the 9-5 life, cultivate her passion for travel, become an entrepreneur and launch her business, Hood Girls Travel Too. Which is a travel coaching community that aims to educate self-proclaimed hood girls and women about the many skills they possess that are transferable to a life of travel and adventure that they might fe...
Hola! Today I’m talking with Viviana, a multi-faceted professional based in Los Angeles with experience in human resources, leadership and tech. She has worked at various Fortune 500 companies and startups and is currently a Director at a large entertainment company. In 2020, she created The Jefa Life community where she shares her career journey, career-related advice, and elevates other Latina's stories. She is passionate about leadership, mentorship, and ensuring the next generation o...
Today I’m chatting with Elizabeth, a Personal Injury Adjuster for an auto insurance company based out of Los Angeles, CA. She’s a Mother of one. Friend to many. Daughter, sister, and lover of all the natural things and peaceful wonders. In her spare time, she likes to explore anything and everything conventional and non conventional. She loves to exist in solitude during her favorite pastime which is long distance running. She loves to befriend people from all walks of life, drink coffee and ...
Lauren Muñoz is a writer, lawyer, and former teacher living in Southern California. She received her J.D. from Northwestern University in Chicago, where she frequently skipped class to commune with her sun lamp. When she's not reading, she can be found knitting, crocheting, and collecting recipes for things she'll never bake. Suddenly a Murder is her debut novel, and I’m excited to learn more about her journey. Instagram: @laurenmunozbooksTwitter: @renmunozbooksWebsite: laurenmunozbooks....
Hola! Today I’m chatting with Erica Perez, a mom, a wife, an artist, and a financial advisor. She was born and raised in Chicago, moved to New Orleans for 8 years, and returned in the summer of 2021 to get back to her roots in the Puerto Rican Community. Erica likes to say she has lived many lives and isn’t afraid of a good pivot. She went to DePaul University to study finance, then moved into education, worked in community engagement, leaned into her inner artist, and found her p...
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