We, the Latinos, Latinas, Latinx, and Latines of the US are here to stay. Y juntos, echamos pa’lante! So why navigate the choppy waters of our shared experience alone? Join Clemencia, Cecilia, and many Latino/a/x guests every Monday for a convo cultural y de corazón that digs into our unique issues. Let’s unpack those tricky topics with a fun twist, sin pelos en la lengua.
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The Chosen Gods Podcast seeks to empower members of the afro-spiritual community, and their allies, to achieve optimal mental, spiritual, and financial wellness. Reach a new and improved lifestyle by gaining insights through powerful, relatable, and authentic conversations
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Welcome to a transformative podcast experience filled with powerful healing stories, invaluable information, and profound wisdom. Join us on a journey of overcoming obstacles and personal growth. With a genuine desire to assist you on your healing path, we provide a wealth of resources and support to empower your own unique journey. Your host, Tonya GJ Prince, a distinguished authority for over 30 years on domestic violence and sexual violence. Contact: info@wesurviveabuse.com Be Great! Supp ...
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When Latino creatives collide - the making of "Identity Matters"
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This is a very special and personal episode. Moira Studio, our production agency recently partnered with 10x10 Studios to produce a series of videos about the not-so-talked-about aspects of our shared Latino experience. The result? So many unexpected off-camera conversations, healing, and much more. In this episode Carlos Bido, founder and CEO of 1…
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We need more Latinas and Latinos in STEM careers
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Science, tech, engineering and medicine have been careers that have been notoriously lacking in diversity, especially when it comes to the Latino community. There are cultural, economic and systemic reasons for it, but the important thing is - what's being done to fix it? Joining us in this episode is Dr. Laura Castillo-Page who leads the diversity…
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We hear you parents, raising kids is already challenging enough, and now you have to teach them Spanish? Our guest today, colleague and friend Ramón Nieves is here to give all parents tips and tricks on how to make it easy and fun for you and your kids. We also talk about the underlying mental and emotional blocks and stress parents and kids can ex…
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Finding an effective professional network for Latinas
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Building a career is already hard as it is, and according to statistics, it's even harder for Latinas. One of the first steps to climbing corporate a ladder, growing a business, or landing a dream job is to build a great network around us. But how do we do that when we're 1st generation immigrants, have kids or have an accent? Joining us is Migdali…
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How do latinas (and latinos) feel about menopause? (Part 2)
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Menopause. Yes, something half of the world's population will go through, has been the subject of myths, misconceptions, misinformation, jokes, and many not-so-good things. In this and the previous episode, we have Dr. Paty Bautista joining us, who will give us the actual lowdown on what this stage means for women. We're also joined by Karina Baril…
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How do latinas (and latinos) feel about menopause? (Part 1)
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Menopause. Yes, something half of the world's population will go through, has been the subject of myths, misconceptions, misinformation, jokes, and many not-so-good things. In the next 2 episodes, we have Dr. Paty Bautista joining us, who will give us the actual lowdown on what this stage means for women. We're also joined by Karina Barilla from La…
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How to stay sane while making big changes in your life
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Changes can be scary, and many of us may not even know where to start. Between compounded challenges, cultural mental obstacles and a lack of support, many Latinos and Latinas may not be taking the first step that may be taking them to new heights. Our guest Glenda Lee has worked with hundreds of Latinos that are ready to make a shift in their live…
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How the striking down of affirmative action affects the afro-latino communities
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Affirmative action is gone, and with it has come fear as many of our youth, Latinos of all ancestries will be affected. Our guest, Dr. Aisha Cort, assistant professor at Bucknell University joins us on this episode to share the experiences her students and families are going through. Together we discuss how out of fear we can also create action, an…
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Latinas feel the pressures of society about getting older just like any other woman, but there are some cultural aspects of our community that make us react in different ways. In this episode Clemencia and Ceci reflect on their own experience of growing "young", have some thoughts about going under the knife, and discuss how as women we can learn t…
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Mental health is a big topic of discussion when it comes to Latino youth, from cultural misconceptions to a lack of professional resources, the past few years have seen our kids in a deep crisis. But there are other solutions out there that can help, and they involve someone like you - our listeners. In this episode, we're joined by 2 members of Bi…
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When we think about what makes us Latinos, our common language comes to mind. But what if we don't speak Spanish? In this episode, we discuss what language does in terms of our identity with our guest Dr. Aisha Cort, who has been studying the intricacies of language and how we communicate. From shame around accents, or not understanding family memb…
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The struggles of multiracial Latinos/as/es
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Between colorism and society's labels, multiracial Latinos/as/es have struggled to try to fit in. Claudia Thompson, a DEI specialist and multicultural Latina shares her story of trying to fit in while growing up, as well as how to look towards a future in which Latinos become more and more diverse.By moiraproductions
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Challenges Latinos/as/es face when they become leaders
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As more Latinos start businesses and come into positions of power, they're beginning to experience a new and unique set of challenges that may be hard to navigate. To help us unpack this, Jordi Mullor, a seasoned entrepreneur joins us as we not only identify the hurdles we face, but also the steps we can take to help us succeed in our leadership jo…
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Ladies listen up! Salary or rates negotiation can be scary, and for women, many factors make it more so. In this episode, we speak with the amazing Ashley Paré, a negotiation and leadership coach, about why it's historically so difficult for women and Latinas to earn what we're worth. From our relationship with money to cultural and family dynamics…
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How we can have healthy relationships - Part 2
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We’ve been talking about many generational and cultural challenges us Latinos face here in the US, and this is a very important one. Because having a healthier relationship with our adopted country starts with having healthy relationships with each other and ourselves. Our guest today has been working for over a decade with the immigrant community,…
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How we can have healthy relationships - part 1
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We’ve been talking about many generational and cultural challenges us Latinos face here in the US, and this is a very important one. Because having a healthier relationship with our adopted country starts with having healthy relationships with each other and ourselves. Our guest today has been working for over a decade with the immigrant community,…
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Why we should care about environmental justice
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Many Latinos in the US are feeling the effects of climate change more than other ethnic groups, and it shows - Latinos have been showing more interest in climate policy, green companies, and renewable energy. However, there's more work to do. In this episode, our dear Ceci, who's got an impressive list of academic degrees in environmental justice, …
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Identity has become a buzzword in the digital advertising world as algorithms try to understand people better to tailor communications. But how does that translate to us Latinos? and how do we as consumers feel about how we're being advertised to? Ceci definitely has strong opinions about this! From chicken to fashion to clothes, we lay it all down…
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Adventures of being a Latino/a entrepreneur - Part 2
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Latinos are starting businesses at a record rate, especially Latinas. However, from funding to mental blocks, we're finding lots of challenges along the way. Clemencia and Ceci have their own entrepreneur adventures to tell, and tell them they will! This is a must for anyone thinking of starting a business or currently owning a business.…
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Adventures of being a Latino/a entrepreneur - Part 1
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Latinos are starting businesses at a record rate, especially Latinas. However, from funding to mental blocks, we're finding lots of challenges along the way. Clemencia and Ceci have their own entrepreneur adventures to tell, and tell them they will! This is a must for anyone thinking of starting a business or currently owning a business.…
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Why do things feel so hard sometimes? Part 2
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Sometimes us Latinos feel like we're swimming against the current, no matter how hard we try, things just feel exhausting and impossible. This is a very personal episode for both of us, in which we take some internal deep dives into times when we felt things were really hard, where the feelings are coming from, how to heal as individuals and a comm…
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Why do things feel so hard sometimes? Part 1
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Sometimes we Latinos feel like we're swimming against the current, no matter how hard we try, things just feel exhausting and impossible. This is a very personal episode for both of us, in which we take some internal deep dives into times when we felt things were really hard, where the feelings are coming from, how to heal as individuals and a comm…
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Opinions are like belly buttons - and that’s ok!
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Opinions… like belly buttons, we all got one right? They are the root of many discussions at the dinner table, work, and social media. When it comes to Latinos, where misinformation channels are running amok, it's becoming a source of division and indifference. Join us as we discuss what to do when someone's got a stinky one, because it won't be th…
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Homeownership is such a huge step for many people, and it's something that many women, especially Latinas have many challenges with. We have cultural, emotional, and financial things to deal with when it comes to buying property, but we believe in you, you can do it - even if you're undocumented! To discuss how to break down these barriers we have …
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It's our turn to build generational wealth too
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Generational wealth has been a buzzword for some time, but what is it really? and can Latinos/as/x/es build it? Our special guest, Lucia Caldera is back with us to dispel any myths about putting our family's money to work and our mental and cultural obstacles around money. Because our communities have worked hard enough already, it's time to see be…
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If your partner is the one handling finances - listen to this
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Many of us are guilty of just putting the money in the bank and letting our partners handle the rest. Well, we're here to get you started on changing that pattern and you take more control of your finances! In our discussion will be our special guest and financial advisor Lucia Caldera, to talk about beating the mental blocks to financial empowerme…
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We're sure you all noticed we recently rebranded the podcast - why? Well, glad you asked! Because in this episode we go over the reasons and the journey of how we are now the Chancleta Generation podcast. Also, we have some exciting developments of where we're taking this podcast - all with your feedback and you in mind! It's so good to be back, in…
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The Deadly Danger of Eroding Girls' Boundaries: Black Women Murdered Among Friends
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This episode is dedicated to: Kenneka Jenkins, Alexis Crawford, Tamla Horsford, Shanquella Robinson, Stephanie Hartwell....young Black women who were murdered among friends. This episode challenges society and communities to examine some of the ways that we may be discouraging girls and young women from building boundaries that could save their liv…
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Our Soul Centering Conversation w Afro-Warriors Founder: Ruth Bermudez
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Ruth Bermudez founded Afro-Warriors to help black women to come together and help embrace healing journey and self-development. Her company is inspired by her own experience with self-forgiveness and her journey towards self-worth and self-love. Words from Ruth: "The thing is I didn't quite know how or what to do to heal. Since I've surrendered, I …
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Latinx have historically had the lowest voting turnout - will 2022 change that? I guess we'll have to see on 11/9, but for now, we have Nery Espinosa back with us to discuss some of the reasons why we vote less than other demographics, and why it's so important to do it this year. If you're on the fence about voting, listen to this episode.…
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Sexual Violence Against Males: Fact Check & Empathy Check
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Society-at-large likes to call it "no big deal" but like all sexual violence, rape against males remains as taboo a topic as ever. Host, Tonya GJ Prince, compassionately discusses a debate over what is known about how often rape against males occurs. The findings might surprise you. Tonya GJ Prince from WESurviveAbuse.com, SurvivorEye.com, Survivor…
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Survivor Affirmations: Getting in Touch with My Emotions
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The more in touch you are with your emotions, the better you can know them and express yourself. Here are validating affirmations for getting in touch with your own emotions. Tonya GJ Prince from WESurviveAbuse.com, SurvivorEye.com, SurvivorAffirmations.com, and BraidtheLadder.org gives voice to healthful affirmations and reminders. Her goal is to …
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Sometimes we lose our confidence in ourselves and others. This podcast episode will give you 7 tips to help you recover quickly. Real-life examples include famous stars like Aaliyah and Beyonce. Tonya GJ Prince from WESurviveAbuse.com, SurvivorEye.com, SurvivorAffirmations.com, and BraidtheLadder.org gives voice to healthful affirmations and remind…
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If I can't vote, can I still make an impact?
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As of 2020, approximately 62 million people identifying as Hispanic/Latino live in the U.S. Heading into the midterm elections, some 35 million are eligible to vote. We connected with Catheryn Chacón and Tannya G. Romero, co-founders of the community group Latinas413 - an organization dedicated to igniting the collective power of the Latinx communi…
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The Lessons: Women Disabled Through Domestic Violence
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Through a story from the life of *Ms. Ross, we talk about women with disabilities, women who acquired a disability by way of violence, & their rights. Tonya GJ Prince talks about a woman she advocated for and a few lessons she learned from Ms. Ross around this subject. Tonya GJ Prince from WESurviveAbuse.com, SurvivorEye.com, SurvivorAffirmations.c…
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¡EN ESPAÑOL! For my spanish speaking peeps, en honor al mes de la Hispanidad, hemos hecho un episodio en español. La justicia en la comunicación es algo que nos apasiona, así que hablaremos de algunas cosas que no vemos mucho en los medios, porque ya saben - el que no llora...no... Votar es crucial en este año, así que explicaremos por qué es impor…
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Democrats have been drumming up a lot of excitement around passing the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). In this episode, Nery Espinosa, vice president of NEWCO Strategies and a tireless champion for Latinx, helps us unpack what the bill is, how it's going to benefit our communities, and why we need more legislation like this passed in the near future…
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Surrender Your Ground: The Ugly Truth About Girls and Safety
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While boys are expected to 'stand their ground', girls are expected to 'surrender your ground'. Tonya GJ Prince explores three cases where young girls who protected themselves from a violent trafficker were unjustly punished. We call for an end to the expectation that girls aren't valuable and worthy enough to have the same safety and protections a…
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How Remembering God's Love Can Light Your Way: Soslan Temanson
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Tonya GJ Prince talks with Soslan Temanson about abuse and bullying, up through his military service, threatened his health and how his faith helped him through it all. Soslan Temanson, the founder of Remember God Loves You and I, Will, Meet You at the Finish Line Podcast, brings people from all different walks of life together to find a standard s…
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What does it mean to "belong" to a place? Is it defined by you? or the people around you? This question has been asked consciously and unconsciously by many Latinx in the US, whether they're immigrants or American-born. We explore the topic of belonging with someone who has looked at it from academic and personal angles - Natalia Molina, award-winn…
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Big Life Lessons That Teach Black Girls to Silence Their Pain: Um, The Hair
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The suicide rate among Black girls is rising. Are we teaching girls to ignore their pain? Are we teaching girls that their pain doesn't matter? Are we doing enough? These are the questions that we must continue to ask ourselves. In this short episode, Tonya GJ Prince dives into the viral videos about Black girls getting their hair done and what we …
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Monkey Do was a helpful monkey that took joy in helping everyone that asked for help. She had a good heart and the best of intentions. Everyone loved Monkey Do, but Monkey Do wasn’t always reliable. Listen to what happens when she tries to take on more than she can manage. Tonya GJ Prince from WESurviveAbuse.com, SurvivorEye.com, SurvivorAffirmatio…
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When Latinas sit at the table, decisions are made with equity and justice in mind. But don't take our word for it, special guests Helen Torres from HOPE (Hispanas Organized for Political Equality and Cynthia Moreno from USC Equity Research Institute just published a report that proves it. So how can we get more of us at those tables? Maybe you'll b…
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Why we need to care about what's happening to Latinx farmworkers
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Hot summer huh? Well, farmworkers around the US, a grand majority Latinx, are feeling the heat, with fatal results. Many of us tend to brush off the consequences of climate change, but the reality is this is just the beginning, and it's a symptom of many more things to come that will affect all of us. To discuss the consequences and action points o…
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Setting boundaries can feel like you're being selfish. But we'll talk about how setting boundaries is something that everyone should do to help everyone live more joyful, healthy, and free lives. Tonya GJ Prince from WESurviveAbuse.com, SurvivorEye.com, SurvivorAffirmations.com, and BraidtheLadder.org gives voice to healthful affirmations and remin…
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Boundaries for Survival: 5 Top Tips for Creating Boundaries
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Boundaries are challenging for everybody. Here are five tips to help make the process of setting boundaries easier. Tonya GJ Prince from WESurviveAbuse.com, SurvivorEye.com, SurvivorAffirmations.com, and BraidtheLadder.org gives voice to healthful affirmations and reminders. Her goal is to support and validate the voices of women and girls navigati…
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Boundaries are a necessity for survival. Even though everyone should have boundaries, not everyone believes that they themselves have a right to set up boundaries. Tonya GJ Prince will talk about 3 all too common obstacles that may be holding you or someone you know back from setting boundaries. Tonya GJ Prince from WESurviveAbuse.com, SurvivorEye.…
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Give Me 5 Minutes: What is a Toxic Relationship?
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Are you engaged in a toxic relationship? A toxic relationship can be frightening and dangerous. In less than 5 minutes and in simple language, Tonya GJ Prince helps you to understand what a toxic relationship is. Because knowledge is a great tool for safety. Tonya GJ Prince from WESurviveAbuse.com, SurvivorEye.com, SurvivorAffirmations.com, and Bra…
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Are You Sure That YOU Are Listening to Women and Girls?
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In this world where misogyny and sexism runs rampant, even fellow women may need continued education on simply listening to the concerns of women and girls. Here are a few warning signs to women who engage in self-checking or self-reflection, that you may not be listening to women and girls. Podcast: Tonya GJ Prince from WESurviveAbuse.com, Survivo…
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How Male Violence Taught Women & Girls to Attack One Another
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In these very troubled days, a woman or girl reporting male violence AND her attempts to prevent male violence are viewed as far worse than male violence. Even for seasoned experts on various aspects of violence against women, victim blaming. Faulting women and girls for male violence is an easy social habit to fall into. WE hope people will consid…
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