Best Social Justice Issues For Latinos Podcasts (2024)

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Why advertising to Latinos is not only the good thing to do, but also the best thing to do 35:33

8h ago35:33

35:33

Continuing our series on communicating with Latinos and the different lenses we see that topic through, this time we’re going to be looking at it from the social aspect, which is also an aspect we work with a lot at Moira Studio. And its not "social justice" or "DEI", that's why with us is Laura Camila Rivera, a Puerto Rican marketer specialized in…

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What brands can learn about sports' success in attracting Latino audiences 41:48

9d ago41:48

41:48

Latinos love our fútbol (soccer) and baseball - but how about other sports? Well, they've been doing a great job at attracting new hispanic audiences through different marketing strategies and have seen their bottomlines grow exponentially. With us in this episode is Laura Estefeen, an athlete turned sports marketer specialized in communicating wit…

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How schools treat race when it comes to Latino students 45:33

15d ago45:33

45:33

A staggering amount of latino students are now in schools and universities, but even if there are more of us in the school system, racial tensions continue to be an issue. In this episode we have an expert in racial education in American public schools, Dr. Laura Chávez-Moreno and we'll take a look into what's happening now, how schools can create …

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How to be successful in business without losing your mind 43:14

1M ago43:14

43:14

Running a business is hard! As many of you know. This is why having the right tools at your disposal is essential, including mental health tools. In this episode, Gina Davis-Navarro will share with us the tips and tricks she learned from being a consultant for Big Corp and how she translated those into her own business. Then Clemencia and her will …

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La Ronda del Barrio with Annalis Ortega 15:44

3M ago15:44

15:44

In this episode of La Ronda, Daniel speaks to Annalis Ortega about her upcoming performance at the Library steps and her new role as SOP Coordinator.By Barrio Alegria

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Entrepreneurship 101 53:10

5M ago53:10

53:10

Latinos are the demographic that creates the most businesses at this moment, however, we have the least access to resources and funding. Well, we're here to change that! In this episode, Clemencia and fellow entrepreneur and marketer Ana Carolina Salazar from Bold Hispanic Marketing talk about what they wish they had known when they started their b…

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The uphill battle for the Latino arts 38:33

5M ago38:33

38:33

One of the many evolving aspects of Latino culture is the arts - music, dance, literature, poetry, visual, all of those beautiful things that we have carried from our countries, and now we apply our own flavor in this one. It’s in our opinion one of the ways in which we define our identity, therefore we should fight to preserve them and honor them.…

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Why aren't more latinos playing professional soccer in the US? 44:53

6M ago44:53

44:53

Soccer is immensely popular in Latin America and really everywhere, it’s the most-watched sport in the world. And the US is trying to come to the sport's world stage. But there’s a serious lack of representation by Latinos in the national teams. To unpack all this our guest Harold Palacios, a former soccer player who's been part of FIFA and CONCACA…

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Trump vs Biden, what do Latinos think about this election? 50:16

6M ago50:16

50:16

Unless you live under a rock, you know that we have a presidential election coming up this year, and it's extremely important that Latinos vote, and that they vote for those that will really work for them. So to help us unpack all the ins and outs of the past 4 years and the upcoming 4 is our dear friend and political advisor Kristian Ramos. We'll …

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When Latino creatives collide - the making of "Identity Matters" 59:31

7M ago59:31

59:31

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 36:37

8M ago36:37

36:37

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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Tips for teaching your kids spanish 43:36

8M ago43:36

43:36

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 45:30

12M ago45:30

45:30

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) 33:39

12M ago33:39

33:39

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) 30:00

12M ago30:00

30:00

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 52:46

1y ago52:46

52:46

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 41:53

1y ago41:53

41:53

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 and growing "young" 43:43

1y ago43:43

43:43

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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The kids are not ok, but there's a path 45:02

1y ago45:02

45:02

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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Does language define us as Latinos? 49:06

1y ago49:06

49:06

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 43:52

1y ago43:52

43:52

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 46:40

1y ago46:40

46:40

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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Salary negotiation for Latinas 101 56:47

1+ y ago56:47

56:47

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 26:53

1+ y ago26:53

26:53

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 32:57

1+ y ago32:57

32:57

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 46:20

1+ y ago46:20

46:20

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 Sells 40:49

1+ y ago40:49

40:49

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 34:07

1+ y ago34:07

34:07

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 34:54

1+ y ago34:54

34:54

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 25:56

1+ y ago25:56

25:56

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 33:59

1+ y ago33:59

33:59

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! 38:39

1+ y ago38:39

38:39

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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Latinas who want to buy property 44:31

1+ y ago44:31

44:31

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 49:27

1+ y ago49:27

49:27

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 48:16

1+ y ago48:16

48:16

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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Chan Chancleta Chan Changes 33:10

1+ y ago33:10

33:10

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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Are Latinx turning out to vote? 42:24

2y ago42:24

42:24

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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If I can't vote, can I still make an impact? 50:50

2y ago50:50

50:50

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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El que no llora... No... 43:09

2y ago43:09

43:09

¡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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Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Part 1 42:18

2y ago42:18

42:18

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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Who Gets to Belong Here 31:48

2y ago31:48

31:48

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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Latina Power! and how to cultivate it 46:04

2y ago46:04

46:04

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 52:58

2y ago52:58

52:58

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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What the current political discourse is doing to Latinx's mental health 38:48

2+ y ago38:48

38:48

The numbers don't look good right now for Latinx's mental health. The division and hate that we've been experiencing are causing alarming rates of depression, anxiety, and fear for the future. In this episode we shed some light on the issues, talk about possible solutions, and of course - what we can do as a community to heal and move forward.…

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How Gun Control (or lack thereof) affects Latinx communities 54:30

2+ y ago54:30

54:30

A very personal and emotional episode for both of us, as we still grieve over the Uvalde, Buffalo, and the countless other mass shootings that have plagued our country. The odds of gun violence are not in our favor as Latinx, and we have much to lose. Here we'll discuss the many aspects of this very divisive subject, and what can we as regular citi…

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What does it mean to be a Texan Latinx? 44:37

2+ y ago44:37

44:37

Texas brings lots of stereotypes to people's minds, and in this episode, we'll be breaking some of them. Angelia Razo, the Texas State Director for Mi Familia Vota, a political action committee, will be bringing some facts about how Latinx live in Texas - from border towns to no-man lands, to legislation that affects them.…

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Why Latinx Democrats need to vote in these midterms 40:48

2+ y ago40:48

40:48

Roll call for all progressive Latinx! Every election is important, but this one - where the house is hanging by a thread is specially important. In this episode Maria Martinez, who has dedicated her life to Latinx organizing at state and national level. She brings us her point of view of why we have historically been sitting out elections, what is …

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This is why women across the US are tuning out politics: Amanda Hunter from the Barbara Lee Foundation 22:07

2+ y ago22:07

22:07

Women across the US are coming out of the pandemic burnt out and exhausted, but most concerning - worried about the future. Executive Director of the Barbara Lee Foundation is back with us to talk about how these issues may affect women's turnout on the polls, their civic engagement, and even running for office.…

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What Latinas running for executive positions can do to improve their chances: Amanda Hunter from the Barbara Lee Foundation 27:01

2+ y ago27:01

27:01

In our 3rd installment of our Women's History Month series - after hearing the stories, let's look at the big data. The Barbara Lee Foundation has done a nationwide research on how voters see women, and for our purposes - Latinas. The results of the study are hard to hear, but our special guest Amanda gives us the goods on what they, and we can do …

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Why you CAN be what you can't see with Councilmember Esmeralda Soria 40:39

2+ y ago40:39

40:39

In the second episode of our Women's History Month series we're talking about breaking glass ceilings, walls, floor, and everything in between. Councilmember Esmeralda did not believe when they told her "You can't be what you can't see" and became the only Latina on the Fresno city council. She's here to tell what inspired her to be where she is, h…

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