Latina In America Podcast

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Brenda Santellano, MD, a physician and clinical oncology researcher dedicated to advancing cancer research and patient care. In this episode, she shares insights on current breakthroughs in screening, diagnosis, and treatment.

Here’s what we cover:

• Her journey in medicine and clinical oncology research
• The impact of her latest findings on skin, colorectal, and gastrointestinal cancers
• The ...

A veces, compartir tu pasión puede sentirse raro al principio. Tal vez te da miedo hacerlo “perfecto” o preocuparte por cómo lo van a recibir los demás. Pero la realidad es que hacer lo que amas no requiere ser perfecto. La magia está en ser auténtico y permitir que las cosas fluyan de manera natural.

En este episodio de  Latina in America y Life 100 Podcast, hablamos sobre la importancia de seguir lo que te apasiona sin la presión ...

In this special episode, singer-songwriter Nia Padilla shares the heartfelt gift of music. As a finalist in an award-winning Spanish-language talent competition and a performer of the anthem during the 2024 World Series, Nia’s voice has inspired audiences far and wide. Beyond her musical achievements, she is deeply connected to her Mexican-American heritage and passionately supports Latin emerging music artists through her organiza...

Join us for the Season Premiere  as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month 2024! In this special bilingual episode, we highlight the vibrant diversity of Hispanic culture and history. We're featuring guests from our last season and showcasing our traditional yearly Spanish celebration. Join our guests in this joyful episode, recognizing the contributions and influence of Hispanic communities on the history, culture, and achievements ...

In this episode, Deondra Montgomery, a first-generation Mexican-American, neuroscience graduate, current medical student, and creator of AfroLatinaMed on social media, shares her journey and insights into what it takes to become a doctor, una doctora. Learn about her path from undergrad to acceptance, and the powerful moment of representing her Mexican culture at the white coat ceremony. From decision-making and academic requiremen...

Let's travel from Los Angeles, CA to the Amazon rainforest with Xiomara Palmezzano, a first-generation Colombian American and environmental scientist. Xiomara's inspiring journey, from reading science books as a child to conducting research in the remote Peruvian Amazon, showcases her love for nature, resilience, and determination. Listen to how she navigated the wonders of the jungle, faced environmental challenges, and studied it...

Welcome to a special episode of Gratitude Journaling, available on both shows, Latina In America Podcast and Life 100 Podcast. Join me as we explore the transformative practice of daily, simple yet powerful entries:

• Apply practical tips on how to incorporate gratitude into your daily routine
• Explore the benefits of journaling
• Learn effective techniques for expressing gratitude
• Uncover the strategies to make this practice a meaningf...

In this special episode, we celebrate new beginnings. Prepare for a masterclass in relocating and the 5 stages of a culture shock  with Maritza Becker, an expert in the field as an Intercultural Consultant.

Relocation isn't just about changing your physical location; it's a profound journey of self-discovery, adaptation, and personal growth.  Maritza, having lived in multiple countries and speaking several languages, will guide us t...

En este episodio, reflexionamos sobre el año que se va y damos la bienvenida al nuevo. Descubre experiencias únicas y perspectivas emocionantes en este momento de transición, disponible en Latina In America Podcast y LIfe 100 Podcast. No te lo pierdas y sumérgete en los beneficios del 'journaling' o escritura reflexiva, mientras te ofrecemos ideas sobre cómo empezar o continuar esa fenomenal práctica de reflexión y anticipación en ...

Resilience and determination. Join the conversation with Dr. Christina Acosta—scientist, military veteran, marathon runner, and creator of RunningOnSciene.com. Dr. Christina takes us through her life as a first-generation Mexican-American and shares her military career, her nonlinear educational path that led her to earn a Ph.D., and the profound impact of marathon running. Recorded just before her trip to Germany for the Berlin Ma...

Join us for an insightful conversation with Miriam Sanchez, a first-generation Latina and creator of Beyond the Biological (BTB) blog, who navigated a non-traditional path to medical school. Explore the unique challenges she faced, her purposeful determination, and the significance of representation in healthcare. Miriam also shares her transformative journey to India, where she gained a fresh perspective on her career in medicine....

Nutrition and Fitness. Join the conversation with Adriana Santiago, who has been recognized and celebrated for her exceptional skills as a phenomenal volleyball player. Now, she's dedicating that same drive to pursuing a degree in nutrition while staying committed to her fitness goals.

Whether you are seeking inspiration for your own wellness journey, or you're a fellow student looking for guidance on balancing academics and exercis...

Welcome to the Season Premiere Fiesta! We're celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month. In this bilingual episode, we celebrate the rich diversity of Hispanic culture and history. Join our guests in a joyful celebration recognizing the contributions and influence to the history, culture, and achievements of the United States. Enjoy!

Hispanic Heritage Month, originally established in 1968 as National Hispanic Heritage Week, was created to ...

We are having a celebration, a combined Season Finale of Latina In America podcast and Life 100 Podcast. An amazing season celebrating you, your feedback and support. Let's hear from our guests once again: Lorena Legarreta, Joyce Madeiros, Martina Torres Dreyer, Sandra Muriel Colorado, Natalie Marino, Karina Chavarria, Lidia De La Cruz, and Jasmine Rodriguez, Charissa Enget, Christine Fan, and Jihane Jeanty.

Thanks for listening and...

Join us for an inspiring episode celebrating the musical journey and cultural identity of Jasmine Wesley (Rodriguez), a gifted singer-songwriter of Dominican heritage born in New York and now based in California. Jasmine's music fuses English and Spanish lyrics to create a sound that is uniquely expressive and meaningful.  Listen to the music and stay tuned until the end of the episode, where Jasmine will treat us to a special perf...

Breaking Barriers in Tech. Meet Lidia De La Cruz, Software Engineer, AfroLatina in Tech, and Founder of Poderosa Coding. Lidia shares her inspiring story of how she overcame rejection and redirection to achieve her goal of working in the tech industry. With a desire to empower other Latinas to pursue tech careers, Lidia created Poderosa Coding, a platform that offers free tech resources, templates, coffee chats and plans of action.

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Join us for a captivating podcast episode featuring Karina Chavarria, a remarkable Latina equestrian and biotechnology professional dedicated advocate for inclusivity in the equestrian world and diversity in STEM. She is passionate about horses, as well as promoting diversity in stem research, and is a strategic leader in pursuit of creating systemic change that saves lives, specially for those affected by blood cancers and disorde...

Natalie’s mission is to ensure that the future of STEM is brilliantly diverse and celebrated. She has a strong background in business, operational and technical requirements, and is also known for being a life-transforming mentor. Through her mentorship program at The Latina Techie, Natalie is helping raise awareness among young girls to start and pivot their work in technology. Her goal is to help and enable women to carve out a p...

Starting Over.  In this episode  we sat down with Sandra Muriel-Colorado, a Puerto Rican-born New Yorker and Course Creation Consultant. Sandra shared her journey from nursing school to the fashion tech industry, and eventually starting her own business. During the conversation, we covered several key topics related to entrepreneurship, including:

• Steps to forming a business: Sandra walked us through the process of starting a bu...