Best Claudia Laughter Podcasts (2024)

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2h ago2:56

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Lazy Ghoul Library - Halloween Special! 49:16

4d ago49:16

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The Lazy Ghouls invite you to join our Halloween-themed boo-kish chat, where we unravel some spooky surprises and nostalgic tales. It's a perfect brew of happy haunts, eerie thrills, and a touch of nostalgia in this cauldron-concocted episode! We absolutely love hearing from fellow book lovers, so don’t forget to share your thoughts and your favori…

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Tackling the Latina Wage Gap 43:33

5d ago43:33

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This episode of Tamarindo is a partnership with the National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC), an organization dedicated to making a cultural home for the diverse identities that shape the community. October 3rd marked Latina Equal Pay day, a day of action that calls attention to the Latina wage gap. Our friends at the NHCC invited Tamarindo to lead…

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Karla Cornejo Villavicencio - Mini Episode of Tamarindo 28:45

11h ago28:45

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Karla Cornejo Villavicencio is the author of the National Book Award finalist The Undocumented Americans. Her work, which focuses on race, culture, and immigration, has appeared in The New York Times, The New Yorker, Vogue, Elle, and NPR. Her 2024 novel Catalina was longlisted for the National Book Award for Fiction. She joins us for a mini intervi…

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Building a Just World with Activist Carmen Perez 1:00:16

7d ago1:00:16

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Carmen Perez is an American activist and Chicana feminist who has worked on issues of civil rights including mass incarceration, women's rights and gender equity, violence prevention, racial healing and community policing. She is the President and CEO of The Gathering for Justice, a nonprofit founded by Harry Belafonte which is dedicated to ending …

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Making Waves: Giselle Carrillo’s Journey to Surfing and Social Change 50:17

14d ago50:17

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In this episode of Tamarindo, we sit down with Giselle Carrillo, an educator, surfer, and founder of Los Courage Camps, an initiative aimed at creating equity in the surfing community. Giselle shares her personal journey from growing up in East Los Angeles to discovering surfing later in life, and how it transformed her sense of courage and purpose…

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The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab - Book Talk 1:16:27

14d ago1:16:27

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What would you do if you were cursed to be forgotten by everyone you meet? Join us as we celebrate the milestone of our 10th episode and unravel the mysteries of "The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue" by Victoria Schwab. This episode promises a thought-provoking journey through themes of immortality, memory, and the essence of human connections. We di…

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Storytelling through Food, Film, and Fiction with Hugo Gamino, Claudia Restrepo, and Paola Mendoza 1:01:23

21d ago1:01:23

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This is a jam packed episode with inspiring storytellers through food, film, and fiction. We start with a panel chat with Hugo Gamino and Claudia Restrepo. Hugo is a chef and writer dedicated to sharing the untold stories behind the recipes that have shaped his life and career. His writing is fostering understanding, and bringing to life an empathe…

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Radio Cachimbona & Tamarindo Podcast at Mitu 37:37

28d ago37:37

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This week on the pod, we team up with Yvette Borjas, the founder of Radio Cachimbona, and chat about immigration policy, what we think about the Harris campaign’s take on the issue, and what we’re reading. Radio Cachimbona is a podcast by one Salvi-Taurean Cachimbona growing, healing, and storytelling in Southern Arizona (and now Los Angeles). Our …

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Prisca Dorcas Mojica Rodriguez on Knowing and Loving the Women Who Raise Us 48:53

1M ago48:53

48:53

Prisca Dorcas Mojica Rodríguez joins Tamarindo Podcast to discuss her new book: Tías and Primas, On Knowing and Loving the Women Who Raise Us. Delsy and Brenda discuss the themes in Prisca’s work, and then we hear directly from the writer and activist about what inspired the book and what she hopes readers will take from this love letter to the wom…

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Disconnect to Reconnect: Rethinking Our Relationship with Social Media 42:50

1M ago42:50

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In this episode of Tamarindo, we explore how social media affects our mental health and share easy ways to cut back without feeling out of the loop. We start with a fun game to see just how much screen time we’re logging, then dive into how social media can lead to anxiety, and interfere with our sleep and self-esteem. We’ll talk about "doomscrolli…

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Book Blender: Our Summer Update and Book Talk 1:19:35

2M ago1:19:35

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Join us as we catch up on our summer adventures! Could you land an airplane if you had to? That’s just one of the many tantalizing topics we tackle in our chat about reality TV, Olympic drama, and summer reading trends. New author discoveries, ongoing adaptation drama, and lively literary debates color this episode. From the Abby Jimenez novels cap…

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Burn Out, Healing, and Politics 57:30

2M ago57:30

57:30

Today on Tamarindo, we catch up with our friend Ana Sheila Victorino, a workplace wellness entrepreneur and of course, no stranger to Tamarindo. She joins Brenda as co-host for the day and shares some of her recent experiences on her healing journey. We speak to Daisy Auger-Domínguez, a global leader, author, and workplace strategist and get her th…

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Feeling it in Our Pockets 57:51

2M ago57:51

57:51

On this episode, Brenda and Delsy discuss the current state of the economy, focusing on inflation and its impact on daily life, while sharing practical tips for managing finances. We also chat with Felipe Esparza, a Mexican-American stand-up comedian and actor known for his comedy rooted in his East Los Angeles upbringing. Felipe joins us to talk a…

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Latina Leaders in Food Equity 39:33

3M ago39:33

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On this episode we talk about Food Equity with Latina leaders who are committed to making healthy food accessible to all communities here in Los Angeles. You’ll learn about the LA Food Policy Council and the creative ways this organization cultivates a diverse network of change makers from across our food system, from farm to fork and beyond, and t…

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Las Cafeteras Live on Tamarindo 41:42

3M ago41:42

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Recorded in front of a live audience, we speak with the band Las Cafeteras about their new album, a “A Night in Nepantla,” featuring a fusion of traditional Mexican folk and electronic dance beats.The album addresses themes of longing, love, and pressing community issues. Stick around after the conversation with a very special live performance. Cat…

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Art and Inclusivity with Jasmin Hernandez 46:02

4M ago46:02

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In this episode of the Tamarindo Podcast, we sit down with Jasmin Hernandez, the founder of Gallery Gurls, a platform dedicated to celebrating Black and POC changemakers in contemporary art. Jasmin shares her journey from an art enthusiast to a powerful advocate for diversity in the art world. She is also the author of 'We Are Here: Visionaries of …

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Tim Ross: the Australian comedian on the life-changing effect of modest, modernist buildings – and tinted moisturiser 1:13:10

4M ago1:13:10

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A while back, Tim came to London to perform at the Isokon building in Belsize Park, and I managed to catch up with him to record this podcast. As a small boy in the Seventies, Tim quietly absorbed the lessons of modernist architecture. He remembers accompanying his parents to a dinner party at a modern house, where the sound of laughter reverberate…

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Permission to Dream: How to Approach Career Aspirations and Transitions 54:37

4M ago54:37

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Many of us have felt stuck in a job that no longer aligns with who we are or where we want to be. This week on the pod, we candidly share when we’ve experienced a need for change and how we approached transitions in our careers. We also explore the importance of granting ourselves permission to dream. You’ll also hear a brief conversation with auth…

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Queer Activism and Archival Stories: Lydia Otero's 'L.A. Interchanges 47:45

4M ago47:45

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In this episode of Tamarindo, Lydia Otero discusses their latest book, "L.A. Interchanges: A Brown & Queer Archival Memoir," which draws on their experiences as a queer activist and blue-collar worker in Los Angeles. The episode explores how the intersections of Otero's Brown and queer identities influenced their activism, highlighting memorable mo…

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Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros - Book Talk 1:10:30

4M ago1:10:30

1:10:30

Discover the enthralling world of "Fourth Wing" by Rebecca Yarros in Episode 8 of the Lazy Girl Library. What happens when a fragile young woman is thrust into a deadly war college for dragon riders by her own mother? We promise you'll be captivated by Violet Sorengale’s journey of navigating life-threatening trials, forging powerful bonds, and unc…

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Luke Edward hall: the artist and designer pulls back the curtain to reveal his colourful life story 1:03:42

4M ago1:03:42

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Luke has kindly invited us to his house in the Cotswolds, which he shares with his husband, Duncan Campbell, and a pair of enthusiastic whippets. I was intrigued to learn that this modern-day dandy comes from a bog-standard commuter town, and like many of the people I talk to on this podcast, his creative impulses offered a route out of mediocrity.…

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Musical Mujeres: Daymé Arocena & Girl Ultra 46:49

4M ago46:49

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Welcome to a musical episode of Tamarindo where we speak to two Latinas making waves in the music scene: Daymé Arocena and Girl Ultra. We also speak about how we can practice self-care as we continue to grapple with the atrocities in Gaza. Listen with care. Afro-Cuban soul star Dayme Arocena joins Tamarindo to talk about her first album in 5 years,…

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Toxic Workplaces and What to do About It 1:00:13

5M ago1:00:13

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Many of us have encountered work situations that don’t always feel inclusive, safe, or where we can be our authentic selves. It can at times feel like we don’t have the power to make a difference where we work. The truth is, with the right tools, resources, and support, there can be ways to start to make a positive change. On this episode, we speak…

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James Lohan: the co-founder of Mr & Mrs Smith on how his first experience of home shaped an obsession with boutique hotels 1:06:31

5M ago1:06:31

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This is the first time we’ve recorded an episode in a hotel suite, and that’s because today’s guest knows more about opening doors to glamorous guesthouses than anyone else. James Lohan co-founded the travel company Mr & Mrs Smith with his wife Tamara back in 2003, and since then he’s visited nearly 4,000 hotels in the name of research. James is a …

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Latinos Run with Maria Solis Belizaire 43:00

5M ago43:00

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On this episode of Tamarindo, we speak to Maria Solis Belizaire, the Founder and CEO of Latinos Run. Maria, an activist, speaker, and marathoner, has dedicated her life to uniting the Latino community through running and other forms of exercise. Maria's commitment to health and fitness stems from personal loss and a desire to make a positive impact…

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The Technological Takeover 59:38

5M ago59:38

59:38

Have you ever stood in front of your door, keys in hand, only to realize you're trying to open it with your car remote? Ah, the charming blunders of our everyday lives! Join us as we toast to the seventh chapter of Lazy Girl Library, where we share these moments of delightful disarray and how they intertwine with the literary magic in our lives. In…

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The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah - Book Talk 1:01:11

6M ago1:01:11

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Have you ever felt as if a book could reach into the depths of your heart and squeeze? That's exactly what happened to us as we unpacked Kristin Hannah's "The Nightingale" in our latest Book Talk of the Lazy Girl Library. Darbi and Mikayla traverse the harrowing and heartfelt paths of sisters Vianne and Isabelle, whose stories of love, loss, and re…

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Claudia Donaldson: the pioneering editor and creative director on creating a sanctuary at home – and the luxury of pink loo roll 59:45

6M ago59:45

59:45

During her tenure at Nowness, Claudia commissioned the well-known ‘In Residence’ series, which took us inside the homes of the biggest names in design and architecture. Today, I’m meeting Claudia in her beautiful London home to give her a taste of her own journalistic medicine … She tells me about what it was like to grow up in an English prototype…

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Philippe Malouin: the experimental designer on creating with integrity – and the art of upcycling 1:02:07

6M ago1:02:07

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Philippe designs everything from furniture to lighting, combining modern geometry with a sense of humour and materials that are built to last. I first met him many years ago, when he was doing some work with my wife, Faye Toogood. We’d turned our bedroom into a makeshift design studio, and Philippe and a few others would come round to make maquette…

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Dolores Huerta on Tamarindo 30:54

6M ago30:54

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Dolores Huerta is an 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 Dolores Huerta Foundation, which passionately advocate…

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Goodreads 101 1:00:08

6M ago1:00:08

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Welcome to Goodreads 101! Your introductory course into the literary platform that allows book lovers to track, rate, and review their reading escapades. In this episode, we delve into our personal shelving strategies and the star-rating systems that often leaves us pondering over the perfect score for our latest read. Goodreads isn't just about tr…

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Katya Echazarreta's Historic Voyage to Space 55:54

6M ago55:54

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In this episode of the Tamarindo Podcast, we speak with Katya Celeste Echazarreta González, a trailblazing Electrical Engineer, Science Communicator, and the first Mexican-born woman in space. Katya's groundbreaking experiences at NASA JPL, working on missions like Perseverance and Europa Clipper, shaped her trajectory and fueled her commitment to …

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Sumayya Vally: the South African architect on how growing up in a township defined her sense of place 51:32

7M ago51:32

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Today I’m talking to the wonderful Sumayya Vally, founder of the architecture and research practice Counterspace. When in 2020 Sumayya designed the Serpentine pavilion, she joined the ranks of luminaries including Zaha Hadid, Peter Zumthor and Frank Gehry. In 2021, Time Magazine named her one of the ‘100 Leaders of the Future’ and, more recently, s…

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A Thousand Pieces of You by Claudia Gray - Book Talk 1:02:05

7M ago1:02:05

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Could the secrets of the universe be nestled within the folds of alternate realities? We are here to unravel the multiverse mysteries in Claudia Gray's "A Thousand Pieces of You." Prepare to grapple with dimensions of deceit and webs of love spun across the multiverse as we hop from one reality to another, critiquing the emotional odyssey of Margue…

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Election Anxiety 48:58

7M ago48:58

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This week on Tamarindo, we introduce a new segment discussing news that caught our eye, plus we talk Presidential Election anxiety and consult political commentator Chuck Rocha to help us think about these feelings. Chuck Rocha the founder of Solidarity Strategies, one of the most successful minority-owned political consulting firms. Articles Refer…

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Tim Little: the owner of Grenson footwear on his journey from Adidas ad man to sole trader 55:32

7M ago55:32

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At the time of recording, Tim was knee-deep in building works at home, so I polished up my Chelsea boots for a visit to his London studio. As always, I asked him to describe his life story through the lens of the homes he’s lived in over the years. It was particularly interesting to find out more about his current home, which he bought after seeing…

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Rocío Medina van Nierop: Empowering Latinas in Tech 50:15

7M ago50:15

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In this episode of Tamarindo, we speak with Rocío Medina van Nierop, the CEO and Co-founder of Latinas in Tech. Rocío's journey in the tech industry spans over 15 years, during which she has been a vocal advocate for diversity and inclusion. Through Latinas in Tech, Rocío channels her passion into empowering Latina women, aiming to break barriers a…

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Lío Mehiel, Award-winning Actor, Artist, and Filmmaker 54:45

7M ago54:45

54:45

On this episode we talk to Lío Mehiel, a Puerto Rican and Greek actor, artist, and filmmaker who stars in the Netflix feature film, Mutt. The film tells the story of Feña, a trans man that has a wild day including running into an ex, dealing with estranged family, and the overall challenges of being a young person navigating life and transitions. L…

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The "Icks" and "Awes" of Reading 1:13:40

8M ago1:13:40

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Our latest episode is a whirlwind through the trending "icks" and "awes" that shape our reading adventures. This time around, we’re peeling back the layers of storytelling that captivate us, from the nuanced villains who command our empathy to the unexpected humor that makes us cackle. Our conversation meanders through the pitfalls of certain trope…

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Jeremy Lee: the much-loved chef who grew up in a wedge of cheddar 55:19

8M ago55:19

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I first became aware of Jeremy’s food when he was head chef of Terence Conran’s Blueprint Café, which was above the old Design Museum in Shad Thames. Nowadays, of course, he’s in charge of the kitchen at the revered Quo Vadis in Soho. No one seems to have a bad word to say about Jeremy, and Jay Rayner describes him as ‘one of those rare phenomena i…

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Journey to Brain Health and Equity 56:37

8M ago56:37

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In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Mirella Díaz-Santos, an expert in Alzheimer's disease research and neurology, as she guides us through the realm of brain health and wellness, with a special focus on the Latiné community. Drawing from her own experiences, Dr. Díaz-Santos shares the profound impact of her grandmother, Estrella, on her journey o…

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The Worst Best Man by Lucy Score - Book Talk 59:01

8M ago59:01

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Ever felt like a book's description promised one thing, but the pages delivered another? That's the heart of our discussion on Lucy Score's "The Worst Best Man," where Darbi and Mikayla peel back the layers of this romance with a critical, yet lighthearted touch. They talk about everything from wedding hijinks to character conundrums, and ponder th…

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Welcome to the Library! 54:18

8M ago54:18

54:18

This first episode of the Lazy Girl Library, hosted by Darbi and Mikayla, offers a unique sanctuary for book lovers, weaving together personal anecdotes, reading styles, and a shared passion for literature. From their earliest reading memories to the literary bonds that underscore their friendship, the hosts embark on a nostalgic journey through th…

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Cath Kidston: the floral-obsessed entrepreneur on why life isn’t always a bed of roses 1:02:41

8M ago1:02:41

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There’s barely an oilcloth, mug or ironing board cover that hasn’t been embellished with a nostalgic floral print from Cath Kidston. Because of the brand’s ubiquity, it’s easy to forget quite how influential it was when it appeared in the 1990s. What I love about Cath is that she’s living proof you can be a wildly successful entrepreneur whilst als…

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How to Nurture Your Creative Passion 45:45

8M ago45:45

45:45

In this special episode recorded at Sonoro Studios in Mexico City, Delsy and Brenda kick things off with a playful spin the wheel round, unveiling hilarious anecdotes about themselves. Followed by a conversation around embracing passions, offering insightful tips and tricks on infusing creativity and passion into the everyday. From finding inspirat…

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Natalia Lafourcade Honors Vulnerability 34:00

8M ago34:00

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Natalia Lafourcade is a multi-Grammy award-winning contemporary musical artist, songwriter, singer, and producer from the state of Veracruz. Throughout her nearly 20-year career she has been part of countless musical projects and among her most popular songs are En el 2000, Un derecho de nacimiento, Hasta la Raíz, Nunca es suficiente, Tú sí sabes q…

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Jonny Gent: music, martinis and mayhem from the founder of Sessions Arts Club 1:00:07

9M ago1:00:07

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Today I’m chatting to the swashbuckling artist and restaurateur Jonny Gent. We recorded this episode during a busy lunch service at Sessions Arts Club, Jonny’s inspirational restaurant in Clerkenwell. It’s fair to say that he’d emboldened himself with a few martinis beforehand and what ensued was a conversation that very much represents the man him…

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Oscar Nominations, Community Celebrations, and Crimigration 57:02

8M ago57:02

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Delsy and Brenda reflect on America Ferrera’s Oscar nomination, Guatemalan community celebrations, and concerning trends around Latina teen birth rates and abortion care access, and a whole bunch more on their minds this election year. (Article mentioned: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/latino/texas-latina-teen-birth-rate-rises-after-abortion-ban-rcna…

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Empowering Fashion: Cindy Castro's Journey into Sustainable Style 49:40

9M ago49:40

49:40

This Episode is for all the Fashionistas! We are joined by Cindy Castro, a prominent Latina fashion designer based in New York City. Originally from Ecuador, she pursued her dream of becoming a fashion designer.With a decade of industry experience, Cindy embarked on her mission to create her own women's ready-to-wear (RTW) line. Her brand, Cindy Ca…

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