
Oaxaca an Empowered Generation Podcast
A space para la comunidad Indígena to Alzar nuestras voces by sharing our stories.
Episodes
14 episodes
Valentina Roberta-Santiago's Shop
In this episode, I had the honor of speaking with my friend Valentina Roberta. We discussed her business, but before that, we talked about her childhood, which was such a pivotal point in her life. Childhood experiences shape us, and Valentina'...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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1:02:41
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When Your World Doesn't Fall Apart- Analleli Villegas Barrera
Welcome back to another episode! On this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Analleli Villegas Barrera. She shared her experiences growing up in San Diego as an Oaxaqueña and navigating life as a DACA recipient in a b...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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51:00

Guelaguetza: Special Bilingual Episode
This is a special episode where Hector Hernandez from Unidad Popular Benito Juarez , Jose Eduardo Chavez & Patsy Mejia from Madera Guelaguetza Committee, and I sat down to have a conversation about what the Guelaguetza is and how it came to...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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1:11:44

Jose Hernandez- Dare to Start
In this episode, I had the privilege to have a conversation with Jose Hernandez, and this was pretty special because we are familia. In this episode, he shared about the challenges he encountered in childhood in the Central Valley and the catal...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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26:26

Ramiro Antonio Reyes- " I am a Mixteco Man "
In this episode, I was privileged to talk with Ramiro Antonio Reyes. He shared his experience of embracing his indigenous roots and his parents' influence on his life. Through the conversation, you will hear how Ramiro expresses his admiration ...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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34:16

Raul Lazaro- A Definition of Resiliency
In this episode, we spoke with Raul, who defines a true definition of resilience and shows how strong our people are. I encourage you to take a minute and digest his story, as it is profound. In the first two minutes, he shared how as a minor, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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50:08
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Gianna Nino Tapias- Sigue Soñando
We are back with another episode!In this episode, we spoke with Gianna Nino Tapias about being a medical student in Stanford, the challenges that come with that, and how her roots as indigenous have helped her stay resilient. We also ...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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1:08:25

IndigeMoney- Money Talk
In this episode, I had the honor and privilege to have a conversation with IndigeMoney we talked about investing, scarcity mindset, generational wealth, and so much more. Questions arose as we talked about money and the high p...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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51:57

Yolanda Mello- Real Talk
In this episode, I had the pleasure to speak with Yolanda Mello. Our conversation was full of raw topics. Such as the negative stigmas keeping women ( her) from receiving an education, her faith journey, her interracial marriage, the challenges...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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51:15
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Martha Flores- Entre Dos Mundos
In this episode, I talked to Martha Flores about what it means to grow up in two mundos( worlds) as her mother is Oaxaqueña, and her father was born in Mexico City and grew up in Guerrero. We talked about her journey through higher educat...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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48:24

Marylou Chavez Cuen-Identidad & Justicia
In this episode, I talked to Marylou Chavez- Cuen. We talked about what it means to have padres Oaxacaqueños and to embracing the culture as her own. We also talked about what it is to be Oaxacaqueña in higher education, especially as s...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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46:22

Rocio Hernandez Cruz- Diosa
In this Episode I spoke with Rocio Hernandez Cruz.She shared her journey through the process immigrating from Oaxaca to the U.S, going through higher education and the decisions when plans change. You will hear some background noise but t...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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1:14:09

Mario Santiago Lopez- Overcomer
Mario, I know that Thanksgiving is a special season for you; for that reason, I wanted to honor your time and willingness to share your story with us (me) and share this episode during this time. It was a great talk full of laughter, pain...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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1:06:45

Adelaida Hernandez- Mi Historia
In this first episode I shared a little bit of my story and how Oaxaca an Empowered Generation came to be. Excuse my "ums" but sharing this with you completely took me out of my comfortable zone and I had to be vulnerable. What I shared is very...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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