S10 E04: Culturally Yours: Healing in Our Own Way: A Conversation with Rosa Casquino

In this episode, we chat with Rosa Casquino, a licensed clinical social worker and founder of Healing Guide Counseling Center, about her journey through trauma and how she’s helping others heal. Rosa shares how her powerful story of overcoming domestic violence and sexual abuse to become a trauma therapist dedicated to supporting our community. She breaks down the importance of mental health and reminds us that therapy isn’t just for crisis–it’s growth, healing, and reconnecting with ourselves. If you’ve been curious about therapy, this one’s for you!

S10 E03: Culturally Yours: Mariana Dineen’s Fresh Take on Nutrition

Amiga, get ready to rethink everything you’ve heard about nutrition! In this episode, we sit down with Mariana Dineen, a proud Latina registered dietitian and founder of Elemental Health. She’s on a mission to bring culture back to the conversation around wellness. She debunks diet myths and her journey to making health more accessible and culturally relevant. Join us as we dive into how we can take care of our health without sacrificing our cultural identity!

S10 E02: Con Mi Madre: Leading Latinas to Success with Dr. Johanna Moya

Join us for an empowering chat with Dr. Johanna Moya, the incredible Executive Director of Con Mi Madre, a program that’s changing the game for first-gen Latinas and their madres. From middle school to college, Con Mi Madre provides the support these young women need to thrive–and with a 97% graduation rate, it’s clear the impact is real! Dr. Moya shares her inspiring journey from Cuba to leading this amazing initiative and how it’s changing lives in our community. Don’t miss it, amiga!

S10 E01: Breaking Barriers: Judge Miriam Quinn’s Journey from Engineering to Patent Law

Amiga, ever wondered what it takes to break into the world of patent law? Judge Miriam Quinn, an administrative patent judge at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, shares her incredible journey from engineering to patent law. In this episode, she opens up about overcoming gender bias, the power of mentorship, and embracing change with confidence (even when it feels scary!). Her story is a reminder that resilience, hard work, and embracing new paths can open doors you never imagined. Let’s dive into this empowering conversation!

Video Essay: Amiga Let’s Talk: Breast Cancer In Our Community

Did you know that in 2025, about 316,950 women in the U.S. will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer? And for Latinas, it’s the leading cancer-related cause of death. Yet, in so many of our families, conversations about prevention and early detection just aren’t happening–and that needs to change.

This Women’s History Month, the Latina Leadership Podcast is bringing this important topic front and center. In this heartfelt video essay, our host, Anjelica Cazares, gets real about navigating her first mammogram and confronting the realities of breast health as a Latina. Plus, we hear insights from Cinthia Gonzalez from the National Breast Cancer Foundation, Dr. Ines Sanchez Rivera from Texas Oncology, and Carmen Fraser, a breast cancer survivor and former nurse.

Let’s break the silence, amigas. It’s time to take charge of our health, lift each other up, and spread awareness in our community. We’re in this together.

Season 9