Best Talib Jasir Podcasts (2024)

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S5 Ep66: Pride and Progress With Deputy Director of Equality Illinois Mony Ruiz Velasco on LGBTQ+ Rights and Challenges 47:30

14d ago47:30

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Our special guest, Mony Ruiz Velasco- Deputy Director of Equality Illionios, and proud queer Latina, wife and mother who shares her extensive experience as a human rights advocate and attorney, emphasizing the importance of continued advocacy and visibility for LGBTQ+ communities. In this episode we reflect on her personal journey growing up in Mex…

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S5 Ep65: Professor Fatima K. Espinosa Vasquez: Unveiling the Complexities of Technology and Community Activism 48:14

26d ago48:14

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Fatima Espinoza Vasquez. Ph.D. Associate Professor University of Kentucky College of Communication and Information School of Information Science will share with us her dedication to leveraging Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) for positive social change, which originated from a panel conversation from the Latina Futures Symposium cr…

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S5 Ep64: The Legacy of Leadership: Ella Baker's Influence on Modern Advocacy With Executive Director Marlene Sanchez 40:54

1M ago40:54

40:54

We are incredibly honored to host Marlene Sanchez, the Executive Director of the Ella Baker Center for Human Rights. As the Executive Director of theElla Baker Center for Human Rights, Marlene is a proud San Francisco native, and Chicana, where she has spent more than 20 years building power with youth and formerly incarcerated people. Through her …

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S5 Ep63: “In the room where it happens” A conversation with Fenton’s CEO Valerie De La Garza on leadership resilience and diversifying boardrooms. 40:40

3M ago40:40

40:40

Join us as we welcome the remarkable Valerie De La Garza, a trailblazing Latina and the pioneering CEO of Fenton, a social justice and impact PR agency. Valerie shares her compelling journey from the working-class neighborhoods of Southeast Los Angeles to becoming a beacon of leadership in the communications field. Her narrative, deeply rooted in h…

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S5 Ep62: Chicana Entrepreneur Sandra Lilia Velazquez: Crafting a Luxury Brand with Nopalera 38:52

4M ago38:52

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Today, we're joined by the creative and innovative founder of Nopalera, Sandra Lilia Velazquez. Sandra takes us on a journey through a powerful narrative of embracing Chicana identity, to her band Pistolera, to crafting beauty products with the Mexican cactus, the Nopal, that encapsulates Mexican heritage. The Nopal cactus isn't just a plant; it's …

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From A Dream To Reality: The Podcast Journey of Latrice Sampson Richards 59:48

4M ago59:48

59:48

In this Afros & Audio's Black History Month interview series, Talib Jasir, CEO of Afros & Audio Podcast Festival, engages in a deep conversation with Latrice Sampson Richards, an accomplished podcast producer and mental health clinician. Discussing her journey as a mental health therapist to an award-winning podcast producer, the significance of in…

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Defying Boundaries: Corey Gumbs and the Mission of the Black Podcasters Association 55:08

4M ago55:08

55:08

In this interview between Talib Jasir, founder of Afros & Audio Podcast Festival, and Corey Gumbs, founder of Black Podcaster Association, they discuss the importance of representation and self-driven content in the podcasting industry. They address some common challenges faced by podcasters and how the association works to bridge the divide. Corey…

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S5 Ep61: Breaking the Mold: Anna DeShawn's Social Entrepreneurial Impact for BIPOC and QTPOC Podcasting Creatives 34:57

4M ago34:57

34:57

We continue to celebrate Black History month with multi-award winner and Ambie award-winning host Anna DeShawn, as she pioneers the media landscape with a blend of rhythm and revolution from E3 Radio, to The Queer News Podcast and now, The Qube app that curates the best music and podcasts by BIPOC and QTPOC creators. Recently inducted into the Chic…

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Creating Impact in Podcasting & Mental Health: Brée Nachelle 40:28

4M ago40:28

40:28

In this insightful interview series for Afros & Audio's Black History Month, Talib Jasir hosts Brée Nachelle, the host of Fabulous F**ckery Podcast. The discussion revolves around Brée's journey into podcasting, her love for the indie podcasts community, and her passion for mental health advocacy. Brée talks about the importance of being authentic …

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Audio Alchemy: How Queue Points Celebrates Black Music History 54:08

4M ago54:08

54:08

In this Black History Month interview series, Talib Jasir, the founder and CEO of Afros & Audio Podcast Festival hosts Jay Ray and DJ Sir Daniel, two outstanding indie podcast creatives. They discuss their journey while highlighting their focus on Black music history and culture. They also share their approach towards fostering conversations around…

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The Evolution of the MPN Network: An Insightful Dialogue with Al Pete 46:24

4M ago46:24

46:24

In this episode of Afros & Audio's Black History Month series, Talib Jasir, founder and CEO of Afros & Audio Podcast Festival, interviews Mr. Al Pete, a multifaceted creator in the indie Podcast world. They discuss Al Pete's journey in podcasting and the evolution of the MPN network, the importance of engagement in growing a podcast network and nav…

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Bringing Diverse Perspectives to Sports: An Interview with Gerald Davis 21:29

4M ago21:29

21:29

In celebration of Black History Month, Talib Jasir, the founder and CEO of Afros & Audio Podcast Festival and the Vanguard Podcast Network, interviews Gerald Davis, an indie Podcast creator and sports enthusiast. Gerald discusses his journey from being a librarian to podcasting, how research skills as a librarian aid his podcast 'All Things Basketb…

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Shaping Authentic Conversations: Meet Stephanie Williams of Mocha Minutes 48:52

4M ago48:52

48:52

In honor of Black History Month, Afros & Audio's Talib Jasir interviews Stephanie Williams, the host of the Mocha Minutes podcast. They discuss the process and inspiration behind Stephanie starting her podcast, the importance of focusing on nuanced conversations about the Black experience, and strategies for selecting guests. Stephanie emphasizes t…

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Empowering Voices: Laurel Rutledge's Leadership and Podcasting Journey 1:03:04

4M ago1:03:04

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In this episode, Talib Jasir, founder and CEO of Afros Audio Podcast Festival and the Vanguard Podcast Network, interviews Laurel Rutledge as a part of Afros Audio's Black History Month series. Laurel, who transitioned from a corporate senior executive to launching the Rutledge Perspective podcast, shares her journey and how it has influenced her a…

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Liquor Talk Podcast: Unfiltered Conversations on Culture and Community 27:52

4M ago27:52

27:52

In celebration of Black History Month, Afros & Audio Podcast Festival founder and CEO Talib Jasir interviews independent podcast creator, Victor Jones of 'Liquor Talk Podcast'. Victor shares his journey from being a college graduate looking for a platform to speak his mind to becoming a successful podcaster. He shares his unique approach to selecti…

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Meditation to Motivation: Reginald D.'s Podcasting Journey 36:17

5M ago36:17

36:17

In this Black History Month interview series by Afros & Audio, host Talib Jasir talks to Reginald D. Sherman, the host of the 'Real Talk with Reginald D.' podcast. Reginald shares how he selects the inspirational topics of his podcast episodes, reflecting on his own life experiences, including people telling him that he'd never amount to anything a…

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S5 Ep60: A Journey of Storytelling and Resilience with Afros & Audio, FWD Movement & Vanguard Network CEO & Founder, Talib Jasir 38:59

5M ago38:59

38:59

Talib Jasir is a lifelong creator and storyteller and his journey has been one of evolution and resilience. He takes us on a journey of how he was captivated by audio storytelling in the back of his mother’s car and from listening to audiobooks through the library dial up telephone. YES, it was a thing back in the day! His narration of storytelling…

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"Black Girl's Eat", Cultivating Black Health Consciousness: An Interview with L.A. Dunn 47:56

5M ago47:56

47:56

In this interview as part of Afros & Audio's Black History Month series, host Talib Jasir speaks with L.A. Dunn, the founder of the Black Girls Eat Podcast. L.A. discusses her journey to promoting a plant-based diet and educating her listeners about healthier lifestyle choices, particularly in underrepresented communities. She shares how her own he…

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The Intersection of Podcasting and Purpose: A Conversation with Dr. Vibe 53:33

5M ago53:33

53:33

In this installment of Afros & Audio's Black History Month interview series, host Talib Jasir, the founder and CEO of Afros & Audio Podcast Festival interviews special guest Dr. Vibe, the creator of the Dr. Vibe Show. Dr. Vibe reflects on his journey in the podcasting industry, discussing how he got started and the evolution of his show. He offers …

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Indie Podcasting and Financial Empowerment: A Chat with Anthony Weaver 41:20

5M ago41:20

41:20

In a special Black History Month interview by Afros & Audio, founder and CEO Talib Jasir speaks with Anthony Weaver, creator of the 'About That Wallet' podcast. The conversation covers Anthony's journey from feelings of hopelessness after a broken relationship, to finding empowerment and confidence through financial literacy. He shares the origins …

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Behind the Microphone: Discovering the Art of Podcast Production with Joshua Wilcox 46:22

5M ago46:22

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In this episode of Afros and Audios, Talib Jasir interviews Josh Wilcox, Founder and CEO of Brooklyn Podcasting Studio. They discuss Josh's journey into the world of podcasting, ranging from his beginnings as an audio engineer to the development of his studio and the remarkable indie podcast creatives he has worked with. Josh highlights the critica…

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Creating Success Through Podcasting: Insights from Jonathan Jones 39:36

5M ago39:36

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In this episode, the CEO of Afros & Audio Podcast Festival, Talib Jasir, hosts an enlightening conversation with Jonathan Jones, founder of the Get Paid with Podcasting community and host of Beyond the Ball with Jonathan Jones. They discuss the journey into podcasting, the importance of storytelling in connecting with an audience, monetizing podcas…

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Podcasting, Media Literacy, and Black Voices: A Chat with J. Stokes 43:26

5M ago43:26

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Talib Jasir, founder and CEO of Afros & Podcast Festival and the Vanguard Podcast Network, interviews J. Stokes in Afros & Audio's Black History Month series. J. Stokes is the host of the AVIOT podcast, which provides atypical perspectives on everyday news. The podcast is intended to challenge mainstream narratives, promoting honesty, thoroughness,…

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The Evolution of Podcasting in Africa: Interview with Gathoni Ngumba 58:34

5M ago58:34

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In this episode, Afros & Audio hosts Gathoni Ngumba, a community manager at AfriPods and an active voice in the African podcasting community. Gathoni shares her journey as a social media manager and transitioning into community building for podcast creators. She emphasizes the importance of telling African stories by Africans and making podcasting …

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Amplifying Culture: An Impactful Journey with The Awakened Soul's Creator, Cordaro Johnson 30:49

5M ago30:49

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In this informative episode from Afros & Audio, founder and CEO Talib Jasir interviews indie podcast creator Cordaro Johnson, who shares his journey into the world of podcasting and the evolution of his podcast, The Awakened Soul. Johnson shares how, despite being introverted, he found his voice and passion in podcasting, starting with a sports sho…

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Behind the Scenes with Marisa Ewing: The Art of Sound Design 46:21

5M ago46:21

46:21

In this wide-ranging conversation, host Talib Jasir interviews Marisa Ewing founder of Hemlock Creek Productions. Marisa discusses her journey becoming an audio professional, the various roles she has performed in the industry, and how she developed her current project Liars and Leeches audio drama. Marisa shares her experiences in the indie podcas…

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Transforming Experience into Advocacy: Talaya Dendy's Empowering Journey 37:48

5M ago37:48

37:48

In this interview, Talib Jasir, the founder and CEO of Afros & Audio Podcast Festival and Vanguard Podcast Network, hosts Talaya Dendy, founder of the organization 'On the Other Side.' Talaya discusses her personal journey as a cancer survivor and how it inspired her to advocate for others going through similar experiences and start the podcast Nav…

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Fostering Conversations on Anti-Racism and Inclusion with Whitney Knox Lee 47:16

5M ago47:16

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In this interview, Talib Jasir talks to Whitney Knox Lee, a former civil rights attorney turned anti-racism and DEI educator, and host of the Impostrix podcast. As part of Afros and Audio's Black History Month interview series, Whitney discusses her journey from law to DEI education, emphasizing the influence of white supremacy and systemic racism …

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Championing Creative Entrepreneurship: Angela Hollowell and the Honey & Hustle Journey 39:30

5M ago39:30

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In this episode of Afros & Audio's Black History Month interview series, host Talib Jasir sits down with Angela Hollowell. Angela is the founder and host of Honey and Hustle, a video podcast that focuses on creative entrepreneurs and nonprofit founders in North Carolina. She shares her inspiration for the podcast, the importance of location and acc…

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Living in Your Truth: Inspiring Authenticity with Mikita Smith 31:25

5M ago31:25

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In this edition of Afros & Audio's Black History Month interview series, Talib Jasir converses with Mikita Smith, the creator of 'Thym 4 Tea with Mikita'. The interview delves into Mikita's journey in the podcasting world, shedding light on her personal growth, vision, and how meaningful conversations have inspired her. They discuss the significanc…

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Balancing Life, College, and Podcasting: Lessons from Isaiah Smith 33:56

5M ago33:56

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In this episode of Afros & Audio's Black History Month interview series, Talib Jasir chats with Isaiah "Zaya" Smith, the creator of the Zaya Show. They discuss the inspiration behind the podcast, the evolution of its content, and Zaya's innovative methods of incorporating marketing and strategic communication. Zaya also shares his experiences with …

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S5 Ep59: Tatiana Quaife Founder and CEO of Rising Women Sisterhood Beyond Corporate Life 47:04

5M ago47:04

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Tatiana Quaife is a purpose-driven leader using her authentic voice and experiences to inspire and empower other Corporate America professionals to turn inwards and unleash their authentic magic within. With fifteen years of leadership experience as a Latina executive at Airbnb, The Walt Disney Company and Procter & Gamble, Tatiana experienced firs…

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Be Well, Sis: A Journey through Black Women's Wellness 25:21

5M ago25:21

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The episode features Talib Jasir, founder and CEO of Afros & Audio, interviewing self-care and wellness advocate, Dr. Cassandre Dunbar. They talk about Cassandre's journey to wellness and the medical field, leading to advocacy for Black women’s health. This led her to launch the Be Well, Sis podcast, encouraged by her therapist, as a way to discuss…

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Amplifying Afro-Descendant Voices Through Podcasting: In Conversation with Yndia Lorick-Wilmot, PhD 53:22

5M ago53:22

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In this episode with Talib Jasir for Afros & Audio's Black History Month series, Yndia Lorick-Wilmot, PhD delves into her personal and professional journey as an author, public scholar, storyteller, and the host of 'Talking Journeys of Belonging to Blackness' podcast. Yndia shares insights on how her academic background as a sociologist informs her…

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Seizing Opportunity in Podcasting: An Interview with Dominic Lawson 48:41

5M ago48:41

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In this engaging interview, Talib Jasir, founder of Afros & Audio Podcast Festival and Vanguard Podcast Network, chats with Dominic Lawson, an award-winning podcaster, audio professional, and member of the Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts. Dominic shares his journey into podcasting, starting from writing a business blog to founding his podcas…

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Transforming Scripts: A Talk with Yhane Washington Smith, Creator of 'Harlem Queen' 48:30

5M ago48:30

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In this episode of Afros & Audio's Black History Month interview series, host Talib Jasir speaks to Yahne Washington Smith, creator of the outstanding indie podcast 'Harlem Queen'. Yahne shares her journey as a writer, editor, producer, and director, and the transition from her early attempts at writing for film and TV to creating and producing aud…

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Spotlight on a Podcast Pioneer: An Interview with Wize Grazette 53:01

5M ago53:01

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In this episode of Afros & Audio's Black History Month interview series, Talib Jasir interviews Wize Grazette, an audio enthusiast, tech adopter, podcast producer, and CEO of the Indie Creative Network. They discuss Wize's early interest in technology, his journey to create the Indie Creative Network as a way to provide tools and resources to Black…

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S5 Ep58: Nancy Flores Founder of Cultura Media and Austin Vida for journalism that centers the voces of Austin’s comunidad 41:12

6M ago41:12

41:12

Nancy Flores, former journalist of the American Austin Statesman, founder of Cultura Media and Editor and Publisher of Austin Vida, and I discuss how do Latinos find trusted news sources within our communites especially after Covid-19 and the election of 2020. Before the pandemic hit and the elections of 2016, local news resources began to disappea…

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S5 Ep57: Patrick Hill CEO of Disctopia A Content Creator Platform Changing the Landscape of Monetization 56:39

7M ago56:39

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How do you build a technology platform from the ground up with music as your first passion? Once that is done, how do you distribute that content with all the digital platforms that are available and how do you get paid or set your price? Getting to point A to point B is what Patrick Hill is doing with his new engagement platform, Disctopia, for co…

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S5 Ep56: Women Building Socio Economic Change in Puerto Rico. Verónica Colón Rosario Executive Director of Fundación de Mujeres en Puerto Rico 41:40

7M ago41:40

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Veronica Colon Rosairio. Executive director of Fundacion de mujeres en Puerto Rico was founded by women in the Diaspora and within Puerto Rico, which promotes social justice and supports the economic security, safety, health, reproductive autonomy and general empowerment of women, girls and gender-fluid individuals in Puerto Rico. Why is this so im…

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S5 Ep55: Karina Martinez Co-Founder of Drafted, a sports platform for Latinas and Women's Sports 35:33

8M ago35:33

35:33

Welcome Karina Martinez, Co-Founder of the first platform for Latina & women's sports, called DRAFTED, where she is harnessing the power of the Latina Sports FANDOM, where more people feel seen and heard in the world of sports, by the heartbeat that pounds throughout stadiums, arenas, muddy fields, and playground courts with no nets. She is helping…

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S5 Ep54: Kayla Castañeda CEO of Agua Bonita and Forbes 30 under 30 42:15

9M ago42:15

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Kayla Castenada, of Agua Bonita who has broken into the Beverage industry with her Agua Bonita drinks, a non-alcoholic beverage, saw an opportunity in the Non-Alcoholic Drinks market with Agua Frescas being something viable within a large industry, but wasn't recognized as an option by global brands. The market opportunity for 2023 amounts to US$49…

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S5 Ep53: "The Climate Change Economy is for Us" Michelle Romero Chief Strategy Officer of Dream.org 34:01

9M ago34:01

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In this podcast episode, We discuss the 369 Billion Dollar Inflation Reduction Act, from the Biden Administration… for climate change investments, solutions to reduce the high costs of living, which can help with lowering costs for households that may not otherwise know they have access to such opportunities. Who is this green economy really for? W…

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S5 Ep52: Advancing Racial, Economic and Gender Justice with Beatriz (Bia) Vieira CEO of Women's Foundation California 41:34

10M ago41:34

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Welcome to Season 5 with Beatrice (Bia) Vieira, CEO of The Women’s Foundation California, a publicly supported foundation dedicated to achieving racial, economic, and gender justice by centering the experience and expertise of communities most impacted by systemic injustice. Their vision is to build a feminist future for California by investing in,…

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S4 Ep51: Elsie Escobar Latina Podcasting Pioneer and She Podcast CoFounder 53:01

10M ago53:01

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Closing out our season 4 with Elsie Escobar from She Podcast and Libsyn's "The Feed" podcast! Elsie is a podcasting pioneer with 17 plus years as a podcaster, El Salvadoran immigrant, Co-Founder of She Podcasts with 20K members and the Director of Community and Content at Libsyn- a hosting, distribution, and monetization podcasting platform. Howeve…

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S4 Ep50: Chicano Hollywood Founder, Johnny Murillo, Elevates and Unites The Chicano Voice 45:22

11M ago45:22

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Streaming platforms have created a whole new avenue, and revenue, for new content to be distributed, promoted and accessed. Covid shut down gave us a whole new avenue to search for our narratives, and our cultural dialogue. Meet John Murillo, Founder of Chicano Hollywood, a media and film streaming platform based out of Los Angeles California, that…

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S4 Ep49: Bianca Lopez Co-Director of Valley Improvement Projects Seeks Environmental Justice For California Farm Working Communities 48:11

1y ago48:11

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Did you know California is the largest producer of almonds and dairy here in California and largest exporter of fresh fruits and vegetables in the nation? The United States is fortunate to have fresh foods grown here in California. 90% of workers that support the industry are Latino farm workers, with the highest poverty and live disproportionately…

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S4 Ep48: The State of Latino Entrepreneurship with Latino Business Action Network COO, Jennifer Garcia 38:59

1y ago38:59

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The journey to being an entrepreneur to a multi-million dollar company can be challenging when you don't have an uncle that's a banker. Jennifer Garcia, COO at LBAN, Latino Business Action Network, a Silicon Valley based non profit, discusses how we can move beyond just the side hustle, to entrepreneur, to multi-million dollar business with convers…

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S4 Ep47: "Latina Leadership is our future" says Marilyn Alverio CEO of Latinas and Power.com 42:13

1y ago42:13

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Marilyn Alverio, a corporate marketing strategist and community advocate who has spent decades dedicated to empowering women. Over the course of the past 19 years, the Latinas and Power Symposium, an annual event held in June, has created a network upwards of 10,000 women throughout the United States and in several countries around the world. The L…

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S4 Ep46: Olga Camargo CEO of Shenix Financial Literacy Platform for Latinas 36:03

1y ago36:03

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Latinas wanna talk money! Time to level up with Olga Camargo and the Shenix.app! Latinas influence money, but we want to build our own money, save our money and learn how to invest our money! How can we see our dream of wealth when bills are on the table today? However, it's important to realize, a little saved today, grows into financial accessibi…

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