From runaway peacocks to the “shock” of an empty nest, Monica and Mary Ann dive deep into unlearning first-gen expectations and finding purpose beyond motherhood.
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Las Patronas: This Is Not An Episode
Is “Patrona” a bad word? Three Latinas reclaim the term from “bossy” to “boss of your life.” Discover why owning your power is the ultimate act of breaking generational cycles.
‘Si Se Puede Mija’: The Language Of Our Legacies | With Andrea Diaz
Discover how Yurisa Garcia turned her father’s words, “Si Se Puede Mija,” into a scholarship fund for first-generation students. Learn to translate your own legacy into action.
The Business of Us | With Andrea Diaz
Are you hiding your business idea from your parents because you’re afraid they’ll see it as a waste of your degree? You are not alone. In this episode, we unpack the “Heavier Trust”—the unique emotional weight first-gen Latinas carry when taking risks—and how to reframe your parents’ fear of instability into your fuel for building a legacy.
Welcome to La Plática – Why We’re Expanding Beyond the Mic
Latina Leadership Podcast ☰ THE PODCAST EPISODES MEET THE HOSTS Anjelica Cazares Olga Rodriguez Susie Barrera Gracie Hernandez LATINA LEADERS DIRECTORY SPECIAL EVENTS ANNUAL REPORT SPONSORSHIP PACKETS Latina Entrepreneurship Conference Latinas in Education Mind Body & Latina Soul AMIGAS LATINAS AND FRIENDS PARTNER WITH US BLOG LISTEN NOW Welcome to La Plática – Why We’reContinue reading “Welcome to La Plática – Why We’re Expanding Beyond the Mic”
The Road to the Latina Entrepreneurship Conference: Meet Genesis Loera
Latina Leadership Podcast ☰ THE PODCAST EPISODES MEET THE HOSTS Anjelica Cazares Olga Rodriguez Susie Barrera Gracie Hernandez LATINA LEADERS DIRECTORY SPECIAL EVENTS ANNUAL REPORT SPONSORSHIP PACKETS Latina Entrepreneurship Conference Latinas in Education Mind Body & Latina Soul AMIGAS LATINAS AND FRIENDS PARTNER WITH US BLOG LISTEN NOW The Road to the Latina Entrepreneurship Conference:Continue reading “The Road to the Latina Entrepreneurship Conference: Meet Genesis Loera”
The Road to the Latina Entrepreneurship Conference: Meet Viri Maldonado
Latina Leadership Podcast ☰ THE PODCAST EPISODES MEET THE HOSTS Anjelica Cazares Olga Rodriguez Susie Barrera Gracie Hernandez LATINA LEADERS DIRECTORY SPECIAL EVENTS ANNUAL REPORT SPONSORSHIP PACKETS Latina Entrepreneurship Conference Latinas in Education Mind Body & Latina Soul AMIGAS LATINAS AND FRIENDS PARTNER WITH US BLOG LISTEN NOW The Road to the Latina Entrepreneurship Conference:Continue reading “The Road to the Latina Entrepreneurship Conference: Meet Viri Maldonado”
Business Mentorship, Reimagined: Amigas and Friends Network Teams Up with SCORE Houston for 2025 Latina Entrepreneurship Conference
Latina Leadership Podcast ☰ THE PODCAST EPISODES MEET THE HOSTS Anjelica Cazares Olga Rodriguez Susie Barrera Gracie Hernandez LATINA LEADERS DIRECTORY SPECIAL EVENTS ANNUAL REPORT SPONSORSHIP PACKETS Latina Entrepreneurship Conference Latinas in Education Mind Body & Latina Soul AMIGAS LATINAS AND FRIENDS PARTNER WITH US BLOG LISTEN NOW Business Mentorship, Reimagined: Amigas and Friends NetworkContinue reading “Business Mentorship, Reimagined: Amigas and Friends Network Teams Up with SCORE Houston for 2025 Latina Entrepreneurship Conference”
Big News: We’re Officially a 501(c)(3)! Meet the Amigas and Friends Network, Inc.
Latina Leadership Podcast ☰ THE PODCAST EPISODES MEET THE HOSTS Anjelica Cazares Olga Rodriguez Susie Barrera Gracie Hernandez LATINA LEADERS DIRECTORY SPECIAL EVENTS ANNUAL REPORT SPONSORSHIP PACKETS Latina Entrepreneurship Conference Latinas in Education Mind Body & Latina Soul AMIGAS LATINAS AND FRIENDS PARTNER WITH US BLOG LISTEN NOW Big News: We’re Officially a 501(c)(3)! MeetContinue reading “Big News: We’re Officially a 501(c)(3)! Meet the Amigas and Friends Network, Inc.”
Why I Created the Latina Entrepreneurship Conference—and Why You Belong in the Room, Amigas!
Latina Leadership Podcast ☰ THE PODCAST EPISODES MEET THE HOSTS Anjelica Cazares Olga Rodriguez Susie Barrera Gracie Hernandez LATINA LEADERS DIRECTORY SPECIAL EVENTS ANNUAL REPORT SPONSORSHIP PACKETS Latina Entrepreneurship Conference Latinas in Education Mind Body & Latina Soul AMIGAS LATINAS AND FRIENDS PARTNER WITH US BLOG LISTEN NOW Why I Created the Latina Entrepreneurship Conference—andContinue reading “Why I Created the Latina Entrepreneurship Conference—and Why You Belong in the Room, Amigas! ”