Amigas, get ready for a conversation that’s as heartfelt as it is inspiring. Anjelica speaks with the incredibly talented Celeste Gomez, an author and poet whose words beautifully capture life’s struggles and triumphs. Celeste opens up about living with OCD, navigating grief, and how writing became her refuge and source of strength. She shares insights from her first book and gives us a sneak peek into her much-anticipated second release. This episode is a reminder of the healing power of...

Amigas, this episode is one for the books! Anjelica Cazares sits down with the one and only Kate del Castillo for an honest, no-holds-barred conversation about the 2024 election. Kate opens up about the issues that matter most to her, the importance of civic engagement, and what’s at stake for our communities this election year. Whether you’re passionate about change or just curious to hear her perspective, this episode will inspire you to stay informed and make your voice heard. Grab your...

Amigas, get ready for an uplifting chat with the amazing former State Senator Leticia Van de Putte! In this episode, she shares the heartfelt stories and experiences that sparked her passion for public service. With a career dedicated to making a difference for her community, Leticia talks about the challenges and triumphs she faced along the way. Join us as she inspires us to take action, find our voices, and contribute to the change we want to see in the world. It’s a conversation you won’t...

Amigas, this episode is pure inspiration! We’re chatting with Gabriela Kane Guardia, Executive Director of Latinitas, who’s on a mission to uplift young Latinas through mentorship, creativity, and tech. Gabriela dives into how Latinitas is helping young Latinas find their voices, believe in their potential, and break into spaces where we need more of us. From coding to confidence, we cover the impact of this incredible organization and what young Latinas truly need to thrive. Grab your...

We're sitting down with the incredible Marivette Naravette, founder of The Mujerista, a digital home for Latinas to feel seen, heard, and celebrated. Marivette opens up about how she turned her passion for storytelling into a thriving community that empowers Latinas to embrace their roots and take on leadership roles. Join us for a chat full of inspiration, real talk on entrepreneurship, and how she's paving the way for the next generation of fierce Latina leaders. Grab your cafecito and tune...

Hola Amigas! Joining us today is Yai Vargas, the leader of learning and development at the non profit organization, the Hispanic Association of Corporate Responsibility, or HACR for short. Yai connects with Latinx professionals in corporations that are looking to one day elevate to a non-profit or paid corporate board. After immigrating from the Dominican Republic at just 3 years old, Yai has been dedicated to helping the Hispanic community use their Latinidad to their advantage and live up...

Hola Amigas! On today's episode, Anjelica sits down with Indigenous, Mayan, and Guatemalan immigrant Gabriela Hydle, a Waldorf early childhood teacher who has quite the passion for pedaling! Gabriela opens up about her experience as a Guatemalan cyclist, and how she had struggled to find representation within the cycling community. Anjelica and Gabriela share their similar experiences of yearning for a community of people like them, and how empowering it can be once you've found the community...

On today's episode, Anjelica is joined by first-gen Mexican-American Dr. Jessica Gomez, a clinical psychologist, and the current executive director of the non-profit organization, "Momentous Institute". The Momentous Institute is a 104 year old organization that aims to champion children's mental health. Inspired by the inequities she witnessed being raised in Southside Chicago, Dr. Gomez has worked as a bilingual psychologist in order to help erase the stigma surrounding the topic of mental...

Hola amigas! On today's episode, our co-host Susie Barrera sits down with Grammy nominated Tejano singer Destiny Navaira, niece of late Grammy winner and Tejano music legend, Emilio Navaira. Being born and raised in San Antonio, Texas, Tejano music has always been prevelent in Destiny's life. Her father Raulito Navaira, is also a Tejano singer and songwriter, exposing Destiny to the world of Tex-Mex music from a very early age. Destiny was bound to follow in her family's footsteps of becoming...

Hola amigas! Joining Anjelica today is Lillian Morales-Laster, Executive Director for the non-profit organization "Empowering Latinas Leadership Academy" a.k.a, "ELLA". ELLA is a safe space for Latina women living in Central Ohio, fostering a community of empowerment and encouragement. ELLA's main goal is to show Latinas that women of color are more than capable of being in high power positions, "If you can see her you can be her". With a lower Latino population in Ohio, ELLA recognizes the...

Hola amigas! On today's episode, Anjelica sits down with Giovanna Gonzalez, a former investment professional turned Tik-Toker, public speaker, and author of the best-selling book, Cultura and Cash. Giovanna, also known as the first gen mentor, talks about her journey in the financial and corporate world, and how she has used her 10 years of experience to become the creative entrepreneur that she is today. Giovanna now focuses on educating other first gen Latinas about the world of finance,...

Hola Amigas! Today, our co-host Olga Rodriquez sits down with Kathy Cano Murillo, a Latina artist, author, entrepreneur, creator and if you believe it, the list goes on! Kathy is. creative jack of all trades, most known for her work as @craftychica on Instagram. Kathy enlightens us today with motivation to chase our dreams. How can we make money off of our passions? How can we triple our paychecks? Kathy reveals all this and more on today's episode. You won't want to miss it! 

Hola Amigas! On today's episode, Anjelica sits down with the CEO of Fenton Communications, Valarie De La Garza. Fenton is a communications firm that focuses soley and entirely on social change and social impact, something we value a lot here at the LLP. Valarie details Fenton's mission for inclusion and diversity, and how she aims to show social impact through the use of communication. Tune in to hear Valerie speak more about her background and her upbringing in southeast LA, and how she uses...

Hola Amigas! On today's episode, the LLP traveled to Nashville, Tennessse to attend the Mom 2.0 Summit. Mom 2.0 is gathering influnders and leaders who make content online about a number of topics, creating a very educational and diverse gathering of women! Anjelica got the chance to sit down with 10 amazing women at the Mom 2.0 Summit each of them spealizing in different fields such as affiliate marketing, fertility, marriage and family therapy, and a whole lot more. Tune in to hear these...

Hola Amigas! On today's episode, the LLP traveled to Nashville, Tennessee to attend the Mom 2.0 Summit. Mom 2.0 is a gathering of influencers and leaders who make content online about a number of topics, creating a very educational and diverse gathering of women! Anjelica got the chance to sit down with 10 amazing women at the Mom 2.0 Summit, each of them specializing in different fields such as, affiliate marketing, fertility, marriage and family therapy, and a whole lot more. Tune in to...

Hola Amigas! On today's episode, Anjelica is joined with twice the fun, Rosibel Madera Vialet and Jatnna Abreu, the 2 co-hosts of the Dos Bold Latinas podcast. Similar to our mission here at the LLP, Dos Bold Latinas provides a safe space for Latinas everywhere to have conversations about life, culture, and being a woman. Tune in to hear more about Rosibel and Jatnna's early lives in the Dominican Republic, and how they use their work to not only uplift Latinas around the globe, but uplift...

Hola Amigas! On today's episode, Anjelica sits down with Barbara Holguin, the owner of the Discovery Alcohol and Drug education program. After noticing a lack of accommodations for Spanish-speaking people in the courtroom, Barbara decided that something needed to be done. Barbara has trained many bilingual Latina instructors and counselors, helping to empower women in her niche field of work, as well as helping to meet the demand of Spanish-speakers who are seeking their services. Listen to...

Hola Amigas! Joining Anjelica on the podcast today is Melissa Toledo, an entrepreneur who recently launched her consulting business in January 2024. Melissa uses her 8+ years of experience in SaaS sales to help post-seed SaaS start-ups develop and implement go-to-market strategies. Anjelica and Melissa discuss what it's like being a career-driven mother, authenticity in the workplace, and the importance of building relationships with others to help further your career. Tune in to listen to...

Hola amigas! On today’s episode, Anjelica sits down with El Salvador artist Geraldina Interiano Wise to discuss matters of art, women’s autonomy, and life in El Salvador. Geraldina shares her experience as a woman in artistry, and how it has served as a means of empowerment for her and women alike. Tune in to hear Geraldina and Anjelica further the conversation surrounding women’s rights and being a woman in general. We are all queens!

Hola Amigas! Today we'd like to introduce you to another new face and co-host here on the Latina Leadership Podcast team, Susie Barrera! Anjelica and Susie sit down to have a conversation about mental health and wellness while putting emphasis on the importance of acknowledging our own pain. Asking for help can often be daunting, but we can't expect ourselves to do it all on our own. Listen to them reiterate the importance of having these conversations, and what we can do to de-stigmatize the...

Hola amigas! We'd like to introduce you to another one of our co-hosts this season, Olga Rodriguez! Olga started as a viewer of the LLP just like you, and when the opportunity presented itself, she knew she had something to offer. Not just for the podcast, but for every Latina our podcast graces. Get to know more about Olga in today's episode as she sits down with Anjelica to discuss matters of higher education, being the boss of your own life, and more. We don't want to spoil it for you,...

Hola amigas! We'd like to welcome you to our new series here on the Latina Leadership Podcast, Las Patronas! To put it in layman's terms, come meet a couple of girl-bosses! Sit down with Anjelica and Sofia today as they have an off the cuff conversation about culture, flying, being a parent, and much more. Tune in to meet two of our co-hosts as they share their personal stories, fears, and many laughs. 

Our founder Anjelica Cazares sits down with our 3 co-hosts to reflect on our year here at the Latina Leadership Podcast. Our co-hosts Carolina Arenas, Sonia Ramirez, and Jacqueline Villagomez reminisce on their favorite interviews this year, and what they've learned from speaking with such powerful and inspiring Latinas. From speaking on hardships to showing gratitude, our hosts get real with one another as they reflect on their year at a glance. Each co-host provides a different perspective...

Kroger's first ever Latina President, Laura Gump, sits down with our founder, Anjelica Cazares, to give some insight into the grocery business, and how she navigates this environment as a Latina. Laura explains how she utilizes her differences as a strength, and taps into her Latina roots to better her community and help Kroger develop a better understanding of the wants and needs of the Latino community as a whole. Laura likes to label herself as a unicorn, a metaphor to embrace your...