Tamarindo

Tamarindo

Tamarindo is a lighthearted show 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 positively impact our community. Learn more at tamarindopodcast.com

Episodes

November 6, 2025 48 mins

Today on the pod, we’re speaking with Jess Morales Rocketto, Executive Director of Maremoto, which builds a world where Latinos take charge of our lives through unified power in politics, media, and culture. Jess is a powerhouse and co-founder of groups like Poderistas, Supermajority, and Families Belong Together.  She is also the co-owner and founder of Latino Media Network, an audio focused media company for Latinos with one of t...

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On this episode of Tamarindo, we discuss how we’re micro-doseing on joy to get through these challenging times, giving us the energy to stay focused on what matters for us and our community.

Next, you’ll hear a conversation about The Economic Status of Latinas. We speak to Dr. Elsa Macias, the lead researcher on the new report on the economic well being of Latinas, produced by Hispanas Organized for Political Equality, HOPE. (HOPE) ...

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Today, we’re exploring the science behind why we haven’t been able to think our way out of perfectionist and people pleasing tendencies. To help us with this, our guest is Beatriz (Béa) Victoria Albina,  a UCSF-trained Family Nurse Practitioner, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, Master Certified Somatic Life Coach. She is the author of  "End Emotional Outsourcing: a Guide to Overcoming Codependent, Perfectionist and People Pleasin...

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Tamarindo friend and Encuentro Partner, Wendy Amara is back to tell us all about her recent viral vulnerable moment. After being asked to leave a family BBQ because of her shirt, Wendy filmed her reaction and the clip went viral. We’ll talk to her about the moment and what it has brought up about how to stay true to your values while also protecting your peace with family members. 

We also talk about Encuentro, a powerful retreat fo...

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October 10, 2025 52 mins

Today, we are airing  our Tamarindo Live recording at the Goddess Mercado Bazaar—a collective of artists and entrepreneurs dedicated to creativity, culture, and mutual support. We called this event “Latinas Supporting Latinas”  featuring the stories of two mission-driven entrepreneurs. You’ll hear from Diana Diaz, the founder of The Goddess Mercado and The Queer Mercado Nonprofit Collective, where folks support each other and culti...

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On this bonus episode we speak with Latin GRAMMY-winning, Mexican singer-songwriter,  Silvana Estrada. She talks to us all about her self-produced studio album Vendrán Suaves Lluvias,  which is out October 17 via Glassnote Records.In this new album, Silvana invites listeners into a deeply personal, intricately crafted world, one that embraces contradiction, vulnerability, humor, and beauty in equal measure. 

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On this episode of Tamarindo, we speak to Carolina A. Miranda, an independent culture writer and critic based in Los Angeles covering visual culture, design, performance, books and digital life. Until early 2024, she was a columnist at the Los Angeles Times, where she produced in-depth reports on subjects such as the intersection of art and race, how communities are rethinking the nature of monuments and how architecture is shiftin...

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Today’s guest is Erika Lucas, a passionate economic equity advocate who is unafraid to speak truth to power. An immigrant from Mexico, today she is based in Oklahoma where she founded multiple efforts that empower women and others who are too often left out of the economic mainstream. Beyond that, she produces educational videos that have gone viral for the way they break down politics and motivate those on the sidelines to stay en...

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Tamarindo is delighted to welcome back Dr. Manuel Pastor who directs the Equity Research Institute at USC. His research is generally focused on issues of the economic, environmental and social conditions facing low-income urban communities – and the social movements seeking to change those realities. In recognition of his impactful work, in 2024, Dr. Pastor was named by the Los Angeles Times as one of the region’s most significant...
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We are about to enter “Latino Heritage Month”, and we know that the continued onslaught on our communities casts a shadow on our celebrations. This is why we invited Dr. David Hayes-Bautista to remind us about our longstanding legacy and POWER in this country. Dr. Hayes-Bautista is a professor of medicine and director of the Center for the Study of Latino Health and Culture at the School of Medicine, UCLA. Beyond that, he is also t...

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Today, we’re bringing you a conversation with Senator Lena Gonzalez, Senate Majority Leader and Chair of the California Latino Legislative Caucus. She represents over one million residents in California’s 33rd Senate District, which includes Southeast Los Angeles, Long Beach, and Catalina Island. She shares how her upbringing shaped her commitment to public service and how she’s fighting for immigrant rights, environmental justice,...

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In the face of so much uncertainty, including economic uncertainty, considering a career change can seem especially daunting. To help our listeners navigate a career pivot with intention, we speak to Michelle Seijas, a trauma-informed coach about how to make  career moves that align with our values and pay us our worth.  Listen to this episode if you want to know what to ask yourself to explore a career move, how to handle a disapp...

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On this episode of Tamarindo, we’re joined by Andrea Vidaurre, a Peruvian-American climate justice organizer and co-founder of the People’s Collective for Environmental Justice. Andrea was recently awarded the prestigious 2024 Goldman Environmental Prize for her groundbreaking work ensuring that frontline communities, especially those in Southern California’s Inland Empire—are heard in the fight against environmental racism and pol...

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Today’s guests are on a mission to get to the root causes of hate to build a more just and inclusive Los Angeles. They are both part of LA vs Hate, which aims to address the normalization of hate and inspire people to stand up to it, build understanding about what constitutes a hate act and how to report it, as well as support individuals and communities as they heal from the trauma of hate.Learn more about the campaign: https://ww...

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In this episode of Tamarindo, we sit down with Luis Cornejo, licensed therapist and host of the Queer Magic Podcast, to explore the power of chosen family in queer and Latine communities. Luis shares their personal journey and the vital role chosen family has played in their life, both personally and professionally. We discuss the emotional and cultural dynamics of navigating family expectations, the psychological impact of unsuppo...

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Today's guest is Lucy Flores, a fierce advocate for our community and the co-founder of both Luz Media and the Latino Media Consortium.

Lucy’s story is inspiring. She is one of 13 children who was raised primarily by a single parent, her dad, who worked multiple jobs to sustain the family. As a teen, she spent time in juvenile detention, but she overcame these challenges to become one of Nevada’s first-ever Latinas elected to the St...

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On this episode of Tamarindo, we’re joined by the incredible Fabi Reyna of Reyna Tropical for a vibrant and soul-nourishing conversation about joy, healing, and the radical power of music as resistance. Fabi opens up about her creative journey, how she honors her ancestors through sound, and what it means to live and create with deep intention and authenticity. We talk about the importance of queer joy, community care, and making s...
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This is a very special episode of Tamarindo featuring the true stories told live during our live storytelling event. The theme for the night was stories about Blossoming and it kicked off our spring break from the pod. Plus, we have a really exciting life update from our very own, Delsy Sandoval. Tamarindo is a lighthearted show hosted by Brenda Gonzalez and Delsy Sandoval talking about politics, culture, and self-development. We...
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If you’re listening to this on Wednesday April 23rd, there’s still time for you to join us Tonight for our live storytelling event at 6:30pm in Highland Park, get free tickets at tamarindopodcast.com/live

We met with representatives from the Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus Foundation to talk about their 2025 Raices Report and how it helps advance a community-driven policy agenda for Latinos in Illinois and why it matters beyond t...

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April 17, 2025 29 mins
Join us on April 23 for our Live storytelling event. Get free tickets and details at tamarindopodcast.com/live Today's episode is our chat with Dolores Huerta, activist, civil rights leader, feminist, and icon. She is the co-founder of the United Farm Workers Association, which later became the UFW, and she continues to inspire, organize, and energize people to vote and effect change in their communities. She is the Founder of The...
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