Chicano Advocacy: Tori Escamilla

In this episode of the Everyday Jefa Podcast, host Bessy Martinez engages in a compelling conversation with Tori Escamilla, a Navy veteran, podcast host, and business owner. Tori's journey is a tapestry of diverse experiences, from military service to entrepreneurship and podcasting. The duo explores Tori's multifaceted endeavors, emphasizing the importance of sharing untold stories. Tori shares insights on her Chicanachisme podcast, her embroidery and graphics business, and the significance of embracing change while pursuing multiple passions.

Chapters:

1. Introduction and Purpose of the Podcast (00:00)
2. Season Three of the Everyday Jefa Podcast (00:29)
3. Introducing the Guest: Tori Escamilla (01:25)
4. Tori's Various Endeavors (03:09)
5. Tori's Military Service (06:30)
6. Transitioning into Podcasting (11:12)
7. Chicanachisme Podcast and Sharing Untold Stories (14:01)
8. Guests and Topics on Chicanachisme Podcast (15:09)
9. Embroidery and Graphics Business (19:49)
10. Support and Motivation (21:25)
11. Embracing Change and Pursuing Multiple Passions (24:21)
12. Living Life Without Regrets (25:12)

Takeaways:

1. Pursuing higher education: Tori's journey back to school emphasizes that education aligned with passions can be fulfilling and impactful in community engagement.
2. Mental health awareness: Tori advocates for recognizing the importance of mental health, especially in addressing unique challenges within diverse communities.
3. Non-traditional routines and multiple passions: Embracing a non-traditional daily routine and pursuing multiple passions leads to a balanced, fulfilling life and personal growth.
4. Starting projects and embracing imperfection: Tori's advice encourages taking action, starting projects, and learning from mistakes as essential elements of personal and professional growth.

Show Notes: For a detailed breakdown of the episode, the show notes are divided into two sections: one focused on the Everyday Jefa Podcast episode and Tori Escamilla's experiences, and the other specifically delving into Tori's journey of going back to school, psychology, mental health, and the essence of being a jefa.

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