Tamarindo

Episódios

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  Rejecting Corporate Money & Fighting for Working-Class LA with Angela Gonzales-Torres 18.08.2026 50min

  We speak with Angela Gonzales-Torres, a community advocate and CA-34 congressional candidate taking on the political establishments. Raised in working-class Los Angeles, Angela shares her story growing up in Section 8 housing, being raised by a single mother after her father's deportation, and why she is running for Congress while refusing all corporate PAC and AIPAC money. Plus, in our ¿Qué Pasa? segment, we discuss federal waste on ICE spending, the rise of AI radio hosts in LA, and AOC's public egg-freezing journey.
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  Breaking Free from Cultural Taboos with Denise Soler Cox 11.08.2026 55min

  This week on Tamarindo, we're joined by filmmaker, speaker, and author Denise Soler Cox to discuss her new book, What Will They Say? Together, we explore the unspoken cultural rules many of us inherit, how they shape our identities and relationships, and what it means to honor our roots while breaking free from the beliefs that no longer serve us.
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  Bonus Episdode: Lore Russi, comedian, filmmaker and educator, on vulnerability, transitions, and creating TOMÁS 10.08.2026 45min

  Comedian Lore Russi joins Tamarindo to discuss TOMÁS, Lore's comedy show happening August 13 and 14 in Los Angeles. Get tickets: https://bit.ly/4xirQe0 Lore is a comedian, filmmaker and educator. Lore was honored as an IMDB emerging filmmaker of the year, a featured stand up for Comedy Central and "Netflix is a Joke Fest," and a writer/performer for CBS Showcase. Lore's bilingual Dad jokes have also been featured on McDonalds, Spotify, The New York Times, PBS, The Oscars, Vice, and Refinery29.
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  Build Your Dream Career with Alondra Canizal Hsu 04.08.2026 43min

  On this episode we talk to Alondra Canizal Hsu, a career coach and communications strategist shaped by the legacy of hard work and quiet sacrifice. Alondra supports professionals, especially first-gen and mission-driven leaders, who are ready to build careers that feel aligned, purposeful, and truly their own.
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  Power to the People with Ranked Choice Voting, Plus DACA Attorney Shares Her Story 28.07.2026 52min

  Today on the pod we have two incredibly accomplished, immigrant Latinas whose work is having a lasting impact on the future of our elections and on welcoming new Americans. First up, you’ll hear from Marcela Miranda-Caballero, the Executive Director of Cal RCV (California Ranked Choice Voting Coalition), where she leads efforts to bring fairer, more representative elections to California. After that, you’ll hear from Maria Fernanda Madrigal Delgado, a DACAmented immigration attorney, mom of three, and content creator sharing honest conversations about what it’s actually like to live undocumented in the United States, all while working to naturalize immigrants who have a pathway that she does not.
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  Photography, Memory & Belonging with Yulissa Mendoza 23.07.2026 38min

  On this episode of Tamarindo, we sit down with photographer Yulissa Mendoza to explore their journey as a visual storyteller and the inspiration behind their intimate, community-centered work. Yulissa shares how photography became a way to document memory, identity, family, and belonging, and reflects on the responsibility of capturing everyday moments with care and intention. We also reflect on life's transitions and how photographs help us preserve the people, places, and experiences that shape who we are. Together, we explore the power of storytelling through images and why documenting our communities matters now more than ever.
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  Maria Teresa Kumar on Voto Latino & The Power of the Latino Vote 14.07.2026 59min

  In this episode of the Tamarindo podcast, we welcome Maria Teresa Kumar, President and Co-Founder of Voto Latino, to discuss the critical importance of political engagement within the Latino community. She shares her personal "why" for co-founding Voto Latino, a civic organization dedicated to empowering young Latinos by registering them to vote and providing them with critical information to maximize their political power. MariaTeresa is an Emmy-nominated analyst, former advisor to President Obama, a member of the National Task Force on Election Crises, and a Carnegie Corporation of New York “Great American Immigrant”.
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  The Joy of Sport with Professional Table Tennis Player Yasiris Ortiz 07.07.2026 1h 7min

  On this episode of Tamarindo, we speak with professional table tennis player Yasiris Ortiz about her journey as an elite athlete and what it means to compete at the highest levels of the sport as a Latina. With table tennis receiving renewed attention in popular culture, Yasiris shares her experience, the dedication required to excel, and the importance of representation in sports. We also speak to the creators of Rebel, an exciting feature film exploring the 90s rebel dance scene.
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  Eunisses Hernandez for the People 14.04.2026 41min

  In this episode, LA City Councilwoman Eunisses Hernandez returns to the show to discuss her re-election campaign for District 1 and her ongoing fight to put people over profits. Eunisses shares the tangible progress she’s made in protecting tenants from displacement and building community defense networks against federal immigration raids. We also dive into the challenges of facing outside special interests and billionaires who want to stall Los Angeles’s progressive momentum. Join us to learn how you can support the movement to keep a "truth-teller" in City Hall.
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  How Talking About Cancer Can Save Lives: Michelle Zacarias & Alex Zaragoza on Health Inequity 31.03.2026 56min

  Journalists and survivors Michelle Zacarias and Alex Zaragoza tackle cancer, medical bias, and the systemic barriers facing the Latino community. After being diagnosed with Stage 3 Breast Cancer (Alex) and Colorectal Cancer (Micelle), these journalists use their platforms to talk about the importance of early screening for younger adults to the life-saving power of self-advocacy. We explore how breaking the silence around our bodies is a radical act of survival.
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  Awesome Latinas: Celebrating the Women Who Shaped Our History 24.03.2026 50min

  We first discuss Dolores Huerta and Cesar Chavez in light of revelations that he was a sexual predator. We check in on how we’re feeling and acknowledge the bravery of Dolores Huerta and all survivors of sexual assault. After that, we’re joined by Mirtle Peña-Calderón and Ashley K. Stoyanov Ojeda, who created The Book of Awesome Latinas to celebrate the powerful legacy of Latinas across generations. We talk about how this project came together, what they discovered while researching these incredible women, and why documenting Latina stories matters now more than ever. Register for our Virtual Podcasting Workshop April 2 at 5pm Pacific Time: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/podcasting-101-with-tamarindo-podcast-tickets-1985411266544?aff=oddtdtcreator
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  From 9-Year-Old Immigrant to City Council Candidate: Elmer Roldan’s L.A. Story 17.03.2026 22min

  This week, we catch up with Elmer Roldan. After surviving a harrowing journey from Guatemala as a child and overcoming the challenges of generational poverty in Los Angeles, Elmer Roldan has dedicated his life to transforming his community. As the Executive Director of Communities In Schools of Los Angeles, he now works to prevent student pushout by connecting high-needs youth with the mentorship and resources they need to thrive. In this episode, Elmer shares how his lived experience fuels his current run for L.A. City Council District 9, where he aims to build a more equitable future for the neighborhood that shaped him.
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  How to Build a Powerful Personal Brand & Lead with Purpose with Zandra Zuno Baermann 10.03.2026 1h 6min

  On this episode, we first reflect on what we’re feeling as millennials, how it’s evolved, and what we’re all juggling. After that, we speak with Zandra Zuno Baermann, a Mexican American communications professional who is passionate about helping women, especially Latinas, harness the power of personal branding to lead intentionally and with purpose. You’ll learn how a gap year and international move motivated her to redefine success and direct her skills into helping Latinas thrive. She opens up about the personal challenges she faced, and why she’s committed to helping women hone in on their brand and communicate their worth. She’s got many tips and recommendations, so take note!
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  Tamarindo Turns 10 Plus Karen y Los Remedios 03.03.2026 38min

  On this special 10th Anniversary edition of Tamarindo, we first reflect on a decade of centering Latine voices, our culture, and our commitment to inclusion. After that, we chat with Karen Gonzalez from Karen y los Remedios, a band known for blending traditional cumbia with electronic, trip-hop, and lo-fi textures. This interview was just ahead of their intimate performance right here in Lincoln Heights, blocks from Tamarindo’s HQ.
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  Family Estrangement & Self-Love with Charly Stoever 24.02.2026 40min

  Today’s guest models what it means to show yourself love and celebrate your wins. We’re welcoming back to the pod, Charly Stoever (they/he/papi) , a trans latinx money coach, speaker, and host of the Unicorn Millionaire Podcast. They're a formerly undocumented Mexican American and ex-stock broker passionate about helping LGBTQ+, BIPOC, and first-gen folks reach their financial goals. Beyond that, we wanted to talk to Charly about their experience with family estrangement, something that so many people live through, but we don’t often talk about. We start the episode with a Mindful Moment with Delsy on how folks can take care of themselves while navigating family estrangement. We also discuss how we can all show up better for people in our lives who are experiencing family estrangement.
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  Inside Preciosa Night: Queer Nightlife & New Parenthood with Founders Eden & Jay 17.02.2026 57min

  In this episode of Tamarindo, we’re joined by Eden and Jay, founders of Preciosa Night — a beloved Los Angeles space rooted in queer and Latine joy, visibility, and intentional community-building. They share how Preciosa Night came to life, what it feels like to walk into that space, and why creating environments where people feel seen and celebrated matters now more than ever. We talk about partnership, parenthood, redefining family, and what it means to build something meaningful together as queer Latine creatives. Before the interview, we reflect on Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl cultural moment and share our current “petty joys,” and we close, as always, with our Matraca, Basura, and Inspiración.
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  Heated Rivalry and Other Not-so-guilty Pleasures. Plus, Our Chat with Idalia Valles, First-generation Chicana, Multidisciplinary Creator and Actor 10.02.2026 52min

  Heated Rivalry, one-sit reads, and other not-so-guilt pleasures to give our mind a break from the Trash admin madness. Next, we’re joined by Idalia Valles, a first-generation Chicana multidisciplinary creator and actor with over 20 years of experience, known for her recurring role in Queen of the South and guest appearances on S.W.A.T. and HBO’s For Rosa.
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  Bad Bunny Super Bowl Show, And Thoughts on our Unbothered Era 03.02.2026 48min

  Today on Tamarindo, we talk to Becca Ramos— the host of Welcome to El Barrio, a podcast about Puerto Rican History, news, and pop culture—all about the upcoming Bad Bunny Superbowl show and its cultural impact. Before that, we talk about what we’re loving about our Unbothered Era as millennials approaching midlife.
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  Revisiting 2016 and Recharging for 2026 27.01.2026 46min

  We start this episode with an acknowledgement of the recent unjust killings by ICE of Renee Good and Alex Pretti. Two people standing up for their community and neighbors, like so many of our listeners do every day and who were murdered for doing so. We know that this and the cruelty of ICE’s actions across the country is weighing heavily on all of us. To help us, we’ll start this episode with a new segment: Mindful Moments with Delsy, where she’ll give us some recommendations on how to take care of ourselves during these challenging times. After that, you’ll hear us reflect on who we were in 2016 and what we’re leaving behind from a decade ago. Lastly, we have a chat with actress Belissa Escobedo who stars in Happy Place, opposite Reba McEntire, and learn about her career journey. Join us for our retreat, find the details here: https://www.tamarindopodcast.com/encuentro-26
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  Venezuela’s Uncertain Future with Juan Escalante 12.01.2026 42min

  We invited our friend, Juan Escalante to share his thoughts on the situation in Venezuela. Listeners may know Juan as a long-time advocate for immigrants stemming from his own experience as a formerly undocumented young person who fled Venezuela with his family. He is a nationally recognized digital strategist and a leading voice in immigrant rights. Once a DACA recipient, Juan has since become a U.S. Citizen and remains a fixture at state, local, and national advocacy campaigns. Juan published an excellent piece on DOUBLE CLICK, his online publication, immediately after the US’s intervention in his native Venezuela.. Read it here: https://doubleclick.blog/the/?utm_source=thelatinonewsletter.org&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=the-long-road-ahead-for-venezuela&_bhlid=6a7b3aeec492ec72c6a2de3e5317f06f7cc7319f