First-gen Latina Lucia Mercado left corporate accounting to build free community markets in Chico. Her story: code-switching, career pivots, and claiming what’s yours.
Author Archives: Julian Baquero
Silencing Imposter Syndrome: How to Lead Authentically with Creativity with Cynthia Platero
Imposter syndrome is lying to you. Executive coach Cynthia Platero breaks down how Latinas can silence the inner critic and lead from their authentic creative self.
Healing Burnout From the Inside Out | With Desiree Vazquez
Healing burnout for Latinas starts in the body. Desiree Vazquez on nervous system regulation, rest without guilt, and why your ancestors already knew this.
Generational Healing: Break Free from Your Golden Cage with Josseline Carr
Generational healing and inner freedom with Josseline Carr Salvadoran entrepreneur who built businesses while breaking the wounds passed down to her.
Embracing Your Bicultural Identity and Writing Your Own Story with Sylvia Gallardo
Discover how educator Sylvia Gallardo turned her bicultural journey into a powerful children’s book, validating the experiences of first-gen Latinas everywhere.
The Power Of Our Collective Story | Latina Leadership Podcast with Andrea Diaz
From healing family cycles to building generational wealth, this season finale weaves the messy, real, and triumphant stories of everyday Latinas redefining leadership.
Healing Our Minds: Accessing Mental Health Care
Discover why healing isn’t a betrayal of your culture, but a legacy of survival. Learn to set down generational weight with therapist Lucia Fernandez.
Money, Equity, and Latina Pay Gaps | With Andrea Diaz
Stop hustling for worth. Salary coach Evie Prete reveals how to heal intergenerational “worthiness wounds” and negotiate for the legacy your family deserves.
The Passport You Already Have | With Andrea Diaz
Discover how one Latina traveled to 100 countries by unlearning inherited fears. A powerful lesson for every generation on reclaiming your own truth.
The Voices We Carry | With Andrea Diaz
From daughters to grandmothers, learn to heal generational trauma and turn past struggles into your greatest superpower.