Gold Hoops and God Podcast

Season 3, Episode 9: Rev. Milly Silencio, How can I deepen my faith?

This week on “The Gold Hoops and God” podcast, I interviewed Rev. Milly Silencio. Milly is Peruvian and grew up in Brooklyn, New York. We talk about growing up in urban cities and our love of music! Milly is currently working on her Doctor of Ministry degree at Fuller Theological Seminary and is a wife and mother. Our conversation explores youth ministry, and ...

Season 3, Episode 8: Yesenia Godoy, How can I improve my Money Mindset?

This week on “The Gold Hoops and God” podcast, I interviewed Yesenia Godoy. She is a money mindset coach based out of New Mexico. She was born in Mexico and grew up in the Southwestern part of the United States. Yesenia shares that she often served as an English translator for her parents. Looking back, she sees this process of helping her family with trans...

Season 3, Episode 7: Jaylah Sandoval- Take the leap!

This week on “The Gold Hoops & God” podcast, I interviewed Jaylah Sandoval. She is a multimedia personality and has worked in many fields including tech, modeling, and radio. Jaylah shares her unique experience of growing up Salvadoran and Costa Rican in Boca Raton, Florida. She also shares how taking the risk and moving to New York to start her career in radio was ...

Season 3, Episode 6: Adriana Espinosa – Can I heal myself?

This week on “The Gold Hoops & God” podcast, I interviewed Adriana Espinosa. She is the host of the “Finding the Healer Within” podcast. Her podcast focuses on tapping into healing and most importantly, finding a sense of comfort. She is in Houston, Texas and shares with us a bit about her very musical family and how musical performance can be so cathartic...

Season 3, Episode 5 –Your network is you net worth!

In this week’s episode of “The Gold Hoops & God Podcast,” I have a fabulous conversation with Paulette Erato. She is the founder of the Latinas in Podcasting network and host of “La Vida Más Chévere de Childfree Latinas” podcast. 

As an eldest daughter and self-proclaimed Valley girl, Paulette’s Mexican and Puerto Rican experience was a fusion. She also shares her experienc...

S3, E4: It’s 5 o’clock somewhere!

In this week’s episode of "The Gold Hoops and God Podcast," I interview the lovely Jessica Yañez. Jessica is the host of, “The Wine and Chisme Podcast.” Her show recently celebrated 5 years on the air. We love that! She has also created the first directory of Latine wineries as well. Jessica is a California girl just like me.  She is from San Diego and second-generation Mexican Americ...

 Season 3, Episode 3 – “Embracing myself, Embracing my faith”

In this week’s episode, I have a fantastic conversation with Dra. Judith Susan Rocha. She is a social worker and Associate professor in Chicago. Considering the complexity of political borders, she shares how she has been able to fully claim her Mexican identity through dual citizenship. She also shares about her journey of faith and how it has brought her a deep sense of...

Season 3, Episode 2: Dr. Alicia Reyes-Barriéntez, “Children of the Borderlands”

In this week’s episode, I interview professor and poet Dra. Alicia Reyes- Barriéntez. As an expert in political science, Dra. Alicia has incredible insight into Latinx identity and migration. She shares with us today a bit about her journey and her own experience of growing up in the Texas borderlands. Most importantly, she underscores the various r...

Season 3, Episode 1: Dr. Jacqueline Hidalgo, “Finding My Community”

In this episode, I interview my friend and colleague Dr. Jacqueline Hidalgo. Our conversation covers how she has navigated her Costa Rican identity in cities and spaces with little Central American representation. She also shares her commitment to the broader significance and empowerment of identifying as “Culturally Catholic.” As a professor, she focuses on sc...

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In today’s episode, I interview the lovely Dr. Claudia Serrato.
Dr. Serrato is an amazing indigenous cultural and culinary anthropologist. She serves her community as both an educator and chef. She helps to make cultural knowledge and indigenous foodways accessible.  Growing up in East Los Angeles and spending time with family in Mexicali have shap...

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In this episode, I interview my good friend Nisi Baier, LMFT. As a Marriage and Family Therapist, Nisi specializes in helping people navigate their relationships and manage their stress. Originally from Oak Park, Illinois…she currently lives in western Maryland. We chat about how she has a very diverse family and was first exposed to Chicano culture while living in San Francis...

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In this episode, I interview the fabulous Steffany Farros. Originally from Livermore, California…she has lived in Berlin, Germany for over a decade. Steff shares incredible insights on navigating her Argentinian Greek identity and the value of education. This is a fun conversation as we dive into our love for travel, learning languages, and why TV shows like Friends ...

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In today’s episode, I interview Dr. María Del Socorro Castañeda. She shares her incredible story of coming to the United States as a young girl from Juárez, Mexico to growing up and becoming a professor. Dr. Castañeda has used her own resilience and deep faith to build an amazing organization. With her daughter Lupita, they focus on the mental health and wellbeing of young La...

Welcome to the "Gold Hoops and God Podcast!!" In this episode, I am interviewing the amazing Belén Morales (she/they). They are a nonprofit strategist and founder of Root and Bloom consulting. Belén shares some incredible insights on navigating identity, her journey of faith, and representing Oakland with deep pride. Check out Belén's consulting company here: https://www.rootbloomoak.com/

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In this episode, I interview professor and brujita Dra. Arfuso. She shares her connections to ancestral traditions including Palo. Her experience of growing up Cuban American in California is a unique one. Her advocacy for disability justice and care for the earth are amazing. Our conversation also touches upon tribal psychic consciousness, resisting coloniality, and the impor...

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In this episode, I interview my good friend and photographer Drea Hightower. She deep dives in the complexity of identity by sharing how she learned of her Mexican heritage. A world traveler, Drea also shares with us how she has embraced Persian culture and religion in her marriage. Her husband is originally from Iran. This is a fantastic episode because it touches upon a lot o...

In this episode, I interview my friend and colleague Dr. Grace Vargas. Dr. Vargas shares her experience navigating academia as a first-generation professor. She sheds light on the unique experience growing up Cuban American in the Baptist tradition. Be sure to follow Dr. Vargas on Instagram @latinagv

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Welcome to the "Gold Hoops and God Podcast!!" In this episode, I am interviewing the lovely Brenda Vaca, poet and owner of Riot of Roses Publishing House. Brenda shares with us how formative her identity as a Xicana has been, what it means to be truly prophetic, and the importance of storytelling as a liberative practice. Be sure to check out Riot of Roses Publishing House and Brenda’s poetry book Riot of Roses. Be sure t...

Welcome to the "Gold Hoops and God Podcast!!" In this episode, I am interviewing the fabulous Alex Drake. Our conversation touches upon the complexities of feeling “Latina enough,” finding your passion, and the importance of understanding that energy is everything! Alex is also a wonderful tarot reader. Be sure to follow Alex on Instagram @grateful_drake222

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