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Tamarindo Podcast
Tamarindo is a Latina-hosted podcasts where hosts Brenda Gonzalez and Delsy Sandoval discuss politics, culture, and self-development. At the intersection of advocacy and self-care, Tamarindo hosts use a mix of personal reflections and interviews to amplify important issues and voices that inspire action. Each week on the podcast, you can expect insightful conversations on race, gender, representation and life. Tamarindo’s mission is to use laughter and conversation to inform, inspire and…
Episodes
Tamarindo PodcastJoy and Self-care in the Era of Chaos with Therapist Daniela Sarmina
We talk to our friend and therapist Daniela Sarmina and ask her to share with us some helpful resources and tips on how we can cope with the chaos that's been…
Tamarindo PodcastMeet Marce Gutiérrez-Graudiņš : The Latina Championing Global Ocean Conservation
On this episode we welcome back climate justice leader, Marce Gutiérrez-Graudiņš and discuss her unwavering commitment to keep our oceans clean and to…
Tamarindo PodcastRooted in Empowerment: Robyn Moreno on Ancestral Wisdom, Curanderismo, and Finding Your Ser
Our guest today is Robyn Moreno, a storyteller, meditation teacher, practitioner of Curanderismo, and Emmy-nominated TV host. She’s worked tirelessly as a…
Tamarindo PodcastAuthentic Storytelling and Why it Matters with Vanessa Vancour
This week on the pod, Vanessa Vancour joins Brenda to discuss the power of authentic storytelling, how we can all be savvy consumers of media, and why it’s…
Tamarindo PodcastYou, Transformed with Wendy Amara
This is a rough week for our beloved Los Angeles, the home of this podcast. Several of our Tamarindo past guests have lost homes and thousands have been…
Tamarindo PodcastReaching Our Financial Goals with Savvy Ladies
Today’s episode is brought to you by SavyLadies.org, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering women to take control of their financial futures. Savvy…
Tamarindo PodcastFeminists for Racial, Economic, & Gender Justice: Women’s Foundation CA
As we process the 2024 Election, we meet with our friends from the Women's Foundation of CA, a statewide, publicly supported foundation dedicated to achieving…
Tamarindo PodcastRichard Cabral and Healing through Theater
Richard Cabral is an Emmy-nominated actor, producer, writer and storyteller. His story is one of resilience, having battled addiction, incarceration, and…
Tamarindo PodcastQueerchata: Creating Inclusive Latin Dance Spaces with Adrian
In this episode of Tamarindo, we speak with Adrian, the founder of Queerchata, a transformative dance community designed to create an inclusive, degendered…
Tamarindo PodcastNeurodivergence and its impact on the Latine community, with Dr. Sandra Leon-Villa
In this episode of the Tamarindo Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Sandra León-Villa, a first-generation, Autistic Xicana, Activist, and Liberation Psychologist…
Tamarindo PodcastWe're Taking a Break
Tamarindo podcast is a Latina-hosted podcast that discuses Latine culture, politics, and personal-development. It is hosted by Brenda Gonzalez and Delsy…
Tamarindo PodcastTackling the Latina Wage Gap
This episode of Tamarindo is a partnership with the National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC), an organization dedicated to making a cultural home for the…
Tamarindo PodcastKarla Cornejo Villavicencio - Mini Episode of Tamarindo
Karla Cornejo Villavicencio is the author of the National Book Award finalist The Undocumented Americans. Her work, which focuses on race, culture, and…
Tamarindo PodcastBuilding a Just World with Activist Carmen Perez
Carmen Perez is an American activist and Chicana feminist who has worked on issues of civil rights including mass incarceration, women's rights and gender…
Tamarindo PodcastMaking Waves: Giselle Carrillo’s Journey to Surfing and Social Change
In this episode of Tamarindo, we sit down with Giselle Carrillo, an educator, surfer, and founder of Los Courage Camps, an initiative aimed at creating equity…
Tamarindo PodcastStorytelling through Food, Film, and Fiction with Hugo Gamino, Claudia Restrepo, and Paola Mendoza
This is a jam packed episode with inspiring storytellers through food, film, and fiction. We start with a panel chat with Hugo Gamino and Claudia Restrepo…
Tamarindo PodcastRadio Cachimbona & Tamarindo Podcast at Mitu
This week on the pod, we team up with Yvette Borjas, the founder of Radio Cachimbona, and chat about immigration policy, what we think about the Harris…
Tamarindo PodcastPrisca Dorcas Mojica Rodriguez on Knowing and Loving the Women Who Raise Us
Prisca Dorcas Mojica Rodríguez joins Tamarindo Podcast to discuss her new book: Tías and Primas, On Knowing and Loving the Women Who Raise Us. Delsy and Brenda…
Tamarindo PodcastDisconnect to Reconnect: Rethinking Our Relationship with Social Media
In this episode of Tamarindo, we explore how social media affects our mental health and share easy ways to cut back without feeling out of the loop. We start…
Tamarindo PodcastBurn Out, Healing, and Politics
Today on Tamarindo, we catch up with our friend Ana Sheila Victorino, a workplace wellness entrepreneur and of course, no stranger to Tamarindo. She joins…
Tamarindo PodcastFeeling it in Our Pockets
On this episode, Brenda and Delsy discuss the current state of the economy, focusing on inflation and its impact on daily life, while sharing practical tips…
Tamarindo PodcastLatina Leaders in Food Equity
On this episode we talk about Food Equity with Latina leaders who are committed to making healthy food accessible to all communities here in Los Angeles…
Tamarindo PodcastLas Cafeteras Live on Tamarindo
Recorded in front of a live audience, we speak with the band Las Cafeteras about their new album, a “A Night in Nepantla,” featuring a fusion of traditional…
Tamarindo PodcastArt and Inclusivity with Jasmin Hernandez
In this episode of the Tamarindo Podcast, we sit down with Jasmin Hernandez, the founder of Gallery Gurls, a platform dedicated to celebrating Black and POC…
Tamarindo PodcastPermission to Dream: How to Approach Career Aspirations and Transitions
Many of us have felt stuck in a job that no longer aligns with who we are or where we want to be. This week on the pod, we candidly share when we’ve…
Tamarindo PodcastQueer Activism and Archival Stories: Lydia Otero's 'L.A. Interchanges
In this episode of Tamarindo, Lydia Otero discusses their latest book, "L.A. Interchanges: A Brown & Queer Archival Memoir," which draws on their experiences…
Tamarindo PodcastMusical Mujeres: Daymé Arocena & Girl Ultra
Welcome to a musical episode of Tamarindo where we speak to two Latinas making waves in the music scene: Daymé Arocena and Girl Ultra. We also speak about how…
Tamarindo PodcastToxic Workplaces and What to do About It
Many of us have encountered work situations that don’t always feel inclusive, safe, or where we can be our authentic selves. It can at times feel like we don’t…
Tamarindo PodcastLatinos Run with Maria Solis Belizaire
On this episode of Tamarindo, we speak to Maria Solis Belizaire, the Founder and CEO of Latinos Run. Maria, an activist, speaker, and marathoner, has dedicated…
Tamarindo PodcastDolores Huerta on Tamarindo
Dolores Huerta is an activist, civil rights leader, feminist, and icon. She is the co-founder of the United Farm Workers Association, which later became the…
Tamarindo PodcastKatya Echazarreta's Historic Voyage to Space
In this episode of the Tamarindo Podcast, we speak with Katya Celeste Echazarreta González, a trailblazing Electrical Engineer, Science Communicator, and the…
Tamarindo PodcastElection Anxiety
This week on Tamarindo, we introduce a new segment discussing news that caught our eye, plus we talk Presidential Election anxiety and consult political…
Tamarindo PodcastRocío Medina van Nierop: Empowering Latinas in Tech
In this episode of Tamarindo, we speak with Rocío Medina van Nierop, the CEO and Co-founder of Latinas in Tech. Rocío's journey in the tech industry spans over…
Tamarindo PodcastLío Mehiel, Award-winning Actor, Artist, and Filmmaker
On this episode we talk to Lío Mehiel, a Puerto Rican and Greek actor, artist, and filmmaker who stars in the Netflix feature film, Mutt. The film tells the…
Tamarindo PodcastJourney to Brain Health and Equity
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Mirella Díaz-Santos, an expert in Alzheimer's disease research and neurology, as she guides us through the realm of brain…
Tamarindo PodcastHow to Nurture Your Creative Passion
In this special episode recorded at Sonoro Studios in Mexico City, Delsy and Brenda kick things off with a playful spin the wheel round, unveiling hilarious…
Tamarindo PodcastNatalia Lafourcade Honors Vulnerability
Natalia Lafourcade is a multi-Grammy award-winning contemporary musical artist, songwriter, singer, and producer from the state of Veracruz. Throughout her…
Tamarindo PodcastOscar Nominations, Community Celebrations, and Crimigration
Delsy and Brenda reflect on America Ferrera’s Oscar nomination, Guatemalan community celebrations, and concerning trends around Latina teen birth rates and…
Tamarindo PodcastEmpowering Fashion: Cindy Castro's Journey into Sustainable Style
This Episode is for all the Fashionistas! We are joined by Cindy Castro, a prominent Latina fashion designer based in New York City. Originally from Ecuador…
Tamarindo PodcastAll About Transitions: From Red Carpet to Fitness
We’re embracing transitions at Tamarindo! On this episode, we welcome Delsy Sandoval as Tamarindo’s new co-host. Delsy and Brenda are the co-founders of…
Tamarindo PodcastSecretary Julian Castro & the Latino Community Foundation
Secretary Julian Castro joins Tamarindo to talk about his new role as CEO of the Latino Community Foundation. Secretary Castro was the youngest member of…
Tamarindo PodcastTamarindo Looks Back at 2023
Brenda and Ana Sheila reflect on 2023 and the years working as a duo and co-founders of Tamarindo LLC. Listen to the end for a special announcement. Tamarindo…
Tamarindo PodcastThe Power of Community Building with Julissa Prado
This episode is for all the curlies! We are joined by Julissa Prado, a cultural changemaker and the Founder/CEO of Rizos Curls, a clean hair care line that…
Tamarindo PodcastCelebrating Our Gente with Zack Quintero, Executive Director of the National Hispanic Cultural Center
We start this episode with a catch up and dive into some tips that can help listeners that may be struggling with the heaviness of the news and seasonal…
Tamarindo PodcastThe Toll of Being First-Gen with Alejandra Campoverdi
On this episode of Tamarindo, we are joined by Alejandra Campoverdi, the author of the new memoir, First-Gen. Alejandra Campoverdi's life reads like a series…
Tamarindo PodcastBrenda and Ana Sheila host Risk!
This week, Brenda and Ana Sheila guest co-host an episode of RISK!, a live show and weekly podcast where people tell true stories they never thought they’d…
Tamarindo PodcastHonoring our Ancestral Roots and Indigenous Communities
On this episode of Tamarindo, we are joined by Lily, the founder of Zapotec Travel by Lily, a sustainable travel company working with 100% small…
Tamarindo PodcastLatina Empowerment Anthems with Heidi Rojas & Jarina de Marco
On this episode we talk to two phenomenal singer songwriters creating Latina power anthems that have us all celebrating who we are. You’ll hear from Heidi…
Tamarindo PodcastStepping into Discomfort with Spilling La Sopa Podcast
Brenda and Ana Sheila will be back with a new episode next week but this week, enjoy an episode Ana Sheila recorded with the hosts of Spilling La Sopa podcast…
Tamarindo PodcastCreative Liberation with Artivists Julio Salgado & Martha Gonzalez
On this episode we focus on art as a tool for activism. Our artivists guests show us how identity and place influences their work, their critique of the…
Tamarindo PodcastCobijawear: Re-envisioning Fashion with Brenda Equihua
In this episode, we get an inside look at how Equihua founder Brenda Equihua first developed the concept for her novel portal and cobija wear brand that has…
Tamarindo PodcastConfronting White Supremacy with Journalist Constanza Eliana Chinea
On this episode of Tamarindo, we reflect on the concept of white supremacy, where it shows up, and what we can do about it. We talk to journalist and…
Tamarindo PodcastChoosing Love with Director Aitch Alberto
On this episode of Tamarindo, we kick off Latino and Latine Heritage Month with Miami-raised writer and director Aitch Alberto. Her new film “Aristotle and…
Tamarindo PodcastLatina Literary Legends: Myriam Gurba and Esmeralda Santiago
On this episode of Tamarindo, we speak to two literary legends. We’ll first speak to Mexican American writer and artist Myriam Gurba about her new collection…
Tamarindo PodcastRe-play: Carmen Rita Wong on Family Secrets
On this re-play of Tamarindo, we speak to Carmen Rita Wong about her memoir, “Why Didn’t You Tell Me?”. She is a former CNBC television host and the founder…
Tamarindo PodcastRe-Play: Writing as Activism with Dr. Ana Castillo
Tamarindo is still on summer break and this week we are revisiting our conversation with Dr. Ana Castillo. But first, we want to invite you to: Encuentro: A…
Tamarindo PodcastRe-play: Discovering Your Energy Chupacabras
This week, we are revisiting our Tamarindo favorite! This first aired fall 2019, so you’ll hear us talk about the Democratic debates...ah...remember when the…
Tamarindo PodcastRe-play: Dani Fernandez Welcomes Us to the Nerd Universe
This week, we are revisiting our episode with Dani Fernandez who has been making waves lately with her nuanced and thoughtful posts and interviews about the…
Tamarindo PodcastRe-Play: Pleasure as a Right with Sex Therapist Dr. Janet Brito
Tamarindo is still on summer break and this week we are revisiting our talk all about sex with sex therapist Dr. Janet Brito. Dr. Janet Brito is a nationally…
Tamarindo PodcastRe-Play: Whose Economy? OUR Economy
This week on the pod, we're revisiting our talk with Dr. Manuel Pastor about how we can build a better economy centered on people, equity, and mutuality. Dr…