Sazón y Corazón

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 practic...

 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-genera...

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.

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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 practitio...

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! Ch...

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 BIPO...

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...

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...

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 co...

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...

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 Philadel...

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 ...