The DaliTalks Podcast: Recent Episodes
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If you are parenting a child, you’ll love the tips, information, and resources provided here to help you navigate the parenting journey you are on. You’ll hear many topics within parenting to include self-care for parents, bullying awareness and prevention for your kids, how to improve communication so you can stop yelling, and many, many other topics to help you raise happy, healthy kids while keeping yourself cool as a cucumber! Think of this podcast as your go-to audible parent manual. You’re gonna love it!
Based on Dr. Olatunji’s new book, this topic provides a powerful overview of why a new paradigm in education is needed. Many youth underachieve because we focus on making them skillful but not willful. This insightful and engaging presentation leaves audiences with a new sense of clarity and conviction about the need to align education with students—not just standards—so that they will thrive!
In this episode, Dr. O speaks to us about his book “Don't Let School Get in the Way of Education: How to Improve the Performance and Well-being of Our Nation's Youth.”
If your child is stressed by grades, bored by worksheets, or just “over it,” this episode will flip the script. Dr. O breaks down the “broccoli model” of school that kills joy, the “pumpkin muffin” approach that fuses rigor with fun, and his FACES framework that gets kids engaged fast.
What you’ll hear
- How schools accidentally train kids to detach from learning and what to do instead
- The “pumpkin muffin” method that keeps rigor and adds relevance
- FACES, explained: Fun, Affirmation, Challenge, Expression, Success
- Easy swaps that boost curiosity without letting grades slide
- A start-of-year student interest survey that powers lesson design
- Dinner table prompts that open up real conversations and critical thinking
- Why leadership support and teacher PD make or break culture change
- Success skills you can teach inside any subject, without a new curriculum
Quick wins you can try today
- Ask: “What do you want this school year to feel like?” Follow with “What was missing last year that we can change now?”
- Teachers: run a simple interest survey, then plug those interests into math, reading, and science tasks
- Pair content with real life. Example: use a car payment scenario to teach division and budgeting
- Speak strengths out loud. Create a one-page “Gifted and Talented Declaration” at home to build confidence
Highlights
- The core problem is not kids; it is a tired paradigm that values test scores over well-being and purpose
- When students see themselves in the lesson, engagement rises and behavior issues drop
- Fun is not the enemy of learning; it is rocket fuel
- Aim for willful and skillful. Kids need both
Call to action
If this conversation helped, share it with one teacher and one parent. Tag @DaliTalks and tell us which FACES element you’ll try first.
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In this episode of DaliTalks Podcast, I chat with Luz Nazario, a dedicated teacher, about her career journey and professional growth. We explore:
- How she began her journey in teaching
- What a typical day in her life looks like
- The importance of fostering critical thinking in children
- Advice for parents supporting kids who aspire to become teachers
🎧 Tune in now and get inspired by Luz’s journey! Don’t forget to subscribe and share this episode with anyone passionate about education.
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luz-m-nazario/
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In this episode, Nury Castillo Crawford, owner of 1010 Publishing, speaks to us about her mission to encourage Latinos to write their own stories.
As an immigrant from Peru, Nury’s own journey to publish a children’s book inspired her to create a publishing house when she was asked to change the character she had written—one that was a true reflection of herself, from her skin tone to her experience growing up as a young brown Latina in the U.S.
She opens up about:
- The “whitening” of the Latino experience in mainstream publishing
- How families can think like authors and honor their lived experiences
- The importance of writing down legacy and preserving cultural identity
- The process of writing a book from start to finish
- The books she wished existed when she was younger
Ready to be inspired? Hit play now and join us as we explore representation, legacy, and the power of telling your own story. Don’t forget to subscribe and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it!
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In this episode, we sit down with Melissa Bird (Democratic Party), who is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Oregon's 4th Congressional District in the 2026 election.
Melissa shares:
- Her lifelong love for politics, a topic that has always been a conversation at the dinner table in her household.
- Her important work supporting homeless LGBTQ youth, highlighting the challenges they face, and how she’s making a difference.
- What lobbying actually is
Tune in for an engaging conversation about politics, advocacy, and making an impact in your community.
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In this episode, I sit down with holistic practitioner Candice Van Dertholen to explore the powerful work she’s doing to help people navigate life’s biggest transitions. Candice shares her journey, her approach to holistic healing, and the transformative impact her clients experience when they align their energy with the life they truly desire.
We dive into:
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- What it really means to be a holistic practitioner
- How Candice supports children through her work
- Practical tips for choosing the right practitioner for your needs Candice’s clients often come to her at a crossroads—when the old way of living no longer feels right, but the new path forward isn’t yet clear. Through modalities like Reiki and energy alignment, she helps them shift the patterns holding them back so they can gain clarity, attract soul-aligned relationships, create more ease with money, and break generational cycles.
Whether you’re in a season of transition, seeking greater clarity, or simply curious about holistic practices, this episode will give you an inspiring look at how energy work can unlock lasting change.
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Website: https://heal.me/candice#about
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In this episode, I sit down with Burcu Onaranel Erten, a Marketing & Branding Coach, NLP Master Practitioner, and Certified Professional Life Coach. Burcu shares her inspiring journey of leaving the HR industry in Turkey to pursue her passion for coaching through NLP.
We dive into:
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- How her career transition began and what sparked the change
- What NLP coaching really is and how it can transform lives
- The practical side of building a client base in a new field
- Burcu’s advice for anyone ready to take a bold leap into a completely new career pathWhether you’re curious about NLP, considering a career shift, or simply need encouragement to follow your passion, this conversation is packed with insight and inspiration.
Tune in now and discover what it takes to embrace change with courage and clarity.
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Are you leveraging your relationship with your child’s pediatrician?
In this episode of DaliTalks, we’re joined by Dr. Kristen Cook, a pediatrician with over 15 years of experience and a mom herself.
Dr. Cook opens up about her journey into pediatrics, the lessons she’s learned from supporting families, and the powerful ways parents and pediatricians can collaborate to help children thrive.
From navigating tricky conversations with kids to understanding common struggles children face today, this conversation is filled with practical insights and compassionate advice every parent can use.
What you’ll hear in this episode:
- Dr. Cook’s background and why she’s passionate about pediatrics
- How parents and pediatricians can work as a team to support a child’s development
- Approaches for navigating difficult conversations with childrenCommon struggles children are facing in today’s world, and how parents can help+ Her insight into prescribing birth control
- Medical insurance challenges for both doctors and parents
Whether you’re a new parent, experienced caregiver, or simply curious about working better with your child’s pediatrician, this episode offers a refreshing mix of professional expertise and real-life parenting wisdom.
Connect with Kristen Cook
- Website: https://www.kristencookmd.com/
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Welcome to the Careers Pathways Series on the DaliTalks Podcast!
Are you or your teen wondering which career path is the right one?
In this series, we explore the real stories behind career journeys—from the unexpected detours to the big wins.
Every Friday at noon (ET), professionals share:
✅ Their school & career experiences (including the struggles and the triumphs)
✅ How they navigated career pivots and found work they love
✅ Income insights, challenges, and opportunities in their fields
✅ Encouragement for parents & teens that grades are NOT the end-all, be-all
🎓 Whether your teen is applying to college, exploring different careers, or just figuring out their next step, this series gives families the tools and inspiration to navigate college and career readiness with confidence.
📌 Timestamps (add after upload)
00:00 – Introduction
00:30 – Why Careers Pathways series matters
01:15 – Real stories from professionals
02:45 – Why success isn’t one-size-fits-all
04:30 – What’s coming next in the series
Don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss any episodes!💬
Drop your questions for our guests in the comments—they’ll be checking in to respond.
📅 New Career Pathways episodes every Friday at 12 PM ET.📅 New personal/professional growth interviews every Wednesday.
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Listening to someone’s story can uplift and give us strength. If you are in need of any of that, join me for this powerful event!
In this episode, I speak with Nancy and Amy Harrington, creators of the Passionistas Project Virtual Summit 2025 Awakening Your Power event and the ones who spearheaded the writing of an anthology that can transform mindsets in powerful ways.
The Harrington sisters discuss how they came about creating the Passionistas Project, the purpose of the summit, what you can expect from it and they invite you to join the Passionistas Sisterhood.
The summit kicked off August 26th and runs through the 28th. So, if you are watching and it has already kicked off, it’s not too late to join before it ends.
sisterhood #author #awakeningyourpower
In this episode, I open up about the two resources I created to help parents and educators take real action against bullying:
📖 Confident, Bully-Proof Kids – a guide packed with confidence-building strategies, everyday scripts parents can use, and practical steps to help kids stand tall against bullying. It’s about giving your child the inner armor they need.
📖 Your Guide to Bullying Prevention – a straightforward handbook for parents and educators that breaks down the types of bullying, signs to watch for, and clear steps to advocate with schools. It’s the “how-to” manual you wish you had earlier.
Both are important because they don’t just explain bullying — they hand you tools you can use today to protect and empower kids.
Along with my books, I briefly share other services I provide for families and schools, including:
- Keynote speeches that motivate and educate audiences
- Interactive workshops for parents and students
- One-on-one consulting for families who need tailored guidance
- Professional development sessions for school staff
👉 If you’re ready to bring this training and advocacy to your home or school, let’s connect.
We can stop bullying before it starts — but only if we work together.
hIf you’re ready to bring this training and advocacy to your home or school, let’s connect: Book a workshop | Schedule a 1:1 consult
We can stop bullying before it starts — but only if we work together.
If you’re ready to bring this training and advocacy to your home or school, let’s connect: Book a workshop | Schedule a 1:1 consult
We can stop bullying before it starts — but only if we work together.
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A way to truly learn about a group of people is by learning about them directly from them.
Heidy De La Cruz, host of the award winning podcast, The American Dream in the Eyes of Immigrants speaks to us about:
The reason she created her podcast interviewing immigrants
What she’s learned from speaking to her guests that shared their immigrant stories
Her trip to the border to learn more about the immigration crisis
What people can do to change the immigration narrative to a positive tone
You can learn more about Heidy at https://heidydelacruz.com/ and listen to The American Dream in the Eyes of Immigrants anywhere that you listen to podcasts.
Also, please let me know what you liked about this episode by leaving a comment or a review. In this episode, we sit down with Heidy De La Cruz — writer, speaker, and host of the award-winning podcast The American Dream in the Eyes of Immigrants. Heidy shares her powerful mission to amplify immigrant voices and reshape the immigration narrative through the art of storytelling.
We explore:
🎙️ Why Heidy started her podcast to highlight real-life immigrant stories
💡 Eye-opening lessons she’s learned from interviewing guests from diverse backgrounds
🌎 Her impactful journey to the U.S.–Mexico border to witness the immigration crisis firsthand
🔄 How everyday people can help shift the immigration conversation in a more compassionate and hopeful direction
Whether you’re an immigrant, an ally, or someone interested in human-centered storytelling, this episode will open your eyes and heart.
🔗 Learn more about Heidy De La Cruz: https://heidydelacruz.com
🎧 Listen to The American Dream in the Eyes of Immigrants on your favorite podcast app.
💬 We’d love to hear your thoughts! Leave a comment or review to let us know what resonated most with you.
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Guests:✨ Elizabeth Sautter, MA, CCC-SLP – Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist, Author, and Parent Coach✨ Dali Rivera – Founder of the Diversity & Anti-Bullying Academy and Bullying Prevention Educator
What really causes kids to bully? How can we help children regulate their emotions, build confidence, and stand up for others — especially when the world is telling them to “stay out of it”?
In this heartfelt and unapologetically real conversation, Elizabeth Sautter and Dali Rivera tackle the emotional, social, and cultural roots of bullying. From decoding the “snitches get stitches” mentality to empowering families with the right vocabulary to talk about bullying, this episode is a call to action for every parent, teacher, and caregiver.
Whether your child is neurodivergent, struggling with confidence, or not sure how to be an upstander — this episode gives you tools, language, and perspective to do better for the next generation.
- Why low self-esteem and lack of emotional tools are breeding grounds for bullying
- The difference between a conflict and bullying (and why language matters)
- How “snitches get stitches” culture silences victims and empowers bullies
- What to do when your child is the one doing the bullying — with zero shame
- Tips for helping victims of bullying feel safe, seen, and strong
- How to raise emotionally regulated kids who don’t lash out
- Why every community needs more upstanders, not passive bystanders
- Tools for talking about bullying with neurodivergent children
- Why social-emotional learning is not optional — it’s survival
- Normalize conversations about emotions, boundaries, and advocacy
- Teach your child the vocabulary they need to express harm or concern
- Role-play how to speak up or get help when someone is being bullied
- Check in with your school about SEL programming and bullying policies
- Reflect on your own beliefs around “toughness” and emotional expression
- Follow up if your child is accused of bullying — don’t deflect, don’t panic
🔗 Learn more about Elizabeth Sautter atinfo@elizabethsautter.com
http://elizabethsautter.com
https://www.instagram.com/elizabeth.sautter
https://www.facebook.com/ElizabethSautterMACCCSLP
https://www.pinterest.com/elizasautter/
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💬 Episode Overview:🔑 Key Topics Covered:👣 Action Steps for Parents:
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TRIGGER WARNING!!
This episode dives deep into trauma, identity, and truth. It’s not easy—but it’s necessary. Are you ready to listen and learn?
Safrianna Lughna is a licensed trauma therapist turned transformational guide, and she helps visionary leaders break free from the exhausting cycle of people-pleasing and perfectionism.
Safrianna speaks on her realization of being in an intimate partner violence and domestic violence relationship. She explains how SA can seem unclear to people, and we discuss a different type of relationship.
This episode will push your comfort level, but if you want to educate yourself, listen to the full episode.
Here is a breakdown of our discussion with time stamps.
- 15:20 to 20:35 Realized she had experienced SA.
- 23:43 - Explains ethical non-monogamy (ENM) relationships.
- 33:58 - Explains neopronouns.
- 48:00 - Who Safrianna works with and her therapy modalities.
You can learn more about Safrianna and her services at https://safrianna.com and at
https://livinglunas.com/socials and on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@LivingLUNA
Anandamayi Baker, author of “Bee-Coming Strong”, experienced a lot of hardships and experienced bullying as a child. She talks about the importance of making sure that children have effective tools to overcome many challenges and learn to love themselves.
During our conversation, she discussed:
🗣🗣 why kids need to learn more about kindness.
🗣🗣 the importance of breath work and emotional regulation.
🗣🗣 how she dealt with bullying.
🗣🗣 how her book can help kids understand others, empathy, and kindness.
You can learn more about Anandamayi at:
AnandamayiBaker.com
kindness #childhood #childrensbook
Please visit https://www.dalitalks.com for resources on bullying awareness and prevention.
🚨 Does your child struggle with reading, writing, or focus? It could be dyslexia.
But how do you know for sure? And what can you do to help?In this powerful interview, Griselda "Gigi" Provencio, an expert in dyslexia education, breaks down:
✅ Signs of dyslexia parents should look for
✅ How to get your child tested for dyslexia (even if schools push back!)
✅ Best strategies to help dyslexic kids succeed in school & life
✅ How to advocate for your child’s learning needs
✅Gigi also shares her personal story of being diagnosed with dyslexia as an adult.
🔹 Dyslexia is NOT a learning disability—it’s a different way of learning! With the right support, your child can thrive.
📌 RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO:
🔗 www.dyslexiawarriors.com🔗 https://www.facebook.com/griselda.oax...
🔗 https://www.instagram.com/dyslexiains...
👩🏫 Don’t let your child struggle in silence. Watch now & share with a parent who needs this!
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In this episode, I talk with Myra Hernandez and Lakeisha Hohl., the founders of S&L Foster Family Agency, about how their passion for supporting at-risk children in the foster care system inspired them to establish their own foster agency, as well as the impactful work they've done to date.
We discuss:
- The journey of starting their foster agency
- The challenges they encountered during the process
- The significance of understanding the needs of children in foster care
- How they identify and select the right families for foster placements.
Connect with S&L Foster Family
- Website: https://www.sandlfosterfamilyagency.org/
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In this episode, I speak with Erica Schrock, a financial advisor specializing in helping women and their families achieve financial independence and security. We discuss how parents can empower their children to build financial literacy, enabling them to grow their wealth and attain financial freedom.
Our conversation covers:
- The importance of investing early for children
- Various strategies parents can use to invest for their kids using whole life insurance, Roth IRAs, UTMAs and 529 savings accounts.
- How teenagers can develop a positive money mindset
- Guidance for parents who may be hesitant about investing
Connect with Erica Schrock
- Website: https://www.northwesternmutual.com/financial/advisor/erica-schrock/
- Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/erica_schrock_/
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- Website: https://www.dalitalks.com/
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In this episode, I talk with Tobie Spears, the founder of Be Humanitarian, a non-profit organization she established after taking a family trip that opened her eyes to a need.
We discuss:
- Her motivation for starting Be Humanitarian
- The challenges she's encountered running the non-profit
- How you can get involved by volunteering and joining in on their Guatemalan service vacations.
Connect with Tobie Spears
- Website: http://behumanitarian.com/
Connect with Dali Rivera
- Website: https://www.dalitalks.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dalitalks/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dalitalk/
In this episode, Dali addresses some of the most frequently asked questions that she receives about bullying. She delves into a few key topics because bullying has a lasting impact on everyone involved, including the victim, the bystanders, and even the bully.
If you're a parent or guardian seeking to understand the important questions to ask about bullying, this episode is for you.
Get her CBPK book on Amazonhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CGKVFW8V?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860
Get her book, “Your Guide to Bullying Prevention” on her website:
https://www.dalitalks.com/store
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- Website: https://www.dalitalks.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dalitalks/
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In this insightful episode, I sit down with Joyy Burcu, a branding expert and host of the Coffee O’clock Podcast.
Joyy shares her journey of finding her authentic brand, offering valuable advice for entrepreneurs who are just starting out. She emphasizes the importance of embracing trial and error and being patient with the process, even sharing her personal story of going a whole year without clients.
Joyy also discusses the transformative power of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) in staying focused and aligned with your brand. Finally, she provides actionable tips on how to authentically share your brand online.
We talk about:
- what authentic branding really means and why it's crucial for long-term success.
- Practical steps for discovering your unique brand voice, especially as a new entrepreneur.
- The importance of being okay with experimenting and learning from mistakes.
- How long does it takes to find your authentic brand and Joyy shares her personal timeline.
- Joyy's story of resilience, including a year without clients, and how she persevered.
- How Neuro-Linguistic Programming can help you stay on track with your branding goals.
- How to connect with your audience online genuinely.
Connect with Joyy Burcu
- Website: https://www.joyyburcu.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joyyburcu/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joyymarketingandcoaching/
Connect with Dali Rivera
- Website: https://www.dalitalks.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dalitalks/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dalitalk/
In this special episode, your host, Dāli Rivera, delves into the heart of bullying prevention and awareness, drawing from her expertise and insights from her two essential books, “Confident Bully-Proof Kids” and “Your Guide To Bullying Prevention”.
As a seasoned parenting coach with a focus on middle school-age children, Dāli shares practical advice and strategies that parents can use to help their children build resilience, confidence, and navigate the often challenging social dynamics of school life. She also discusses how her books serve as comprehensive guides for parents committed to advocating for their children and ensuring they thrive in a safe and supportive environment.
She shares:
👉🏽👉🏽The inspiration and key takeaways from her books “Confident Bully-Proof Kids” and “Your Guide To Bullying Prevention” (DBPK) 👉🏽👉🏽Actionable strategies for helping middle schoolers develop self-confidence and resilience👉🏽👉🏽Creating a safe and inclusive environment at home and in the broader community
Get her CBPK book on Amazonhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CGKVFW8V?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860
Get her book, “Your Guide to Bullying Prevention” on her website:
https://www.dalitalks.com/store
Connect with Dali Rivera
- Website: https://www.dalitalks.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dalitalks/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dalitalk/
In this episode, I chat with Karla Rodriguez, the founder and coach of Metafit Metamind™ and host of the Metafit Metamind Podcast. We delve into Neuro Linguistic Programming and how she empowers women to communicate confidently, uncover their purpose, and pursue success.
Our discussion covers:
- The mindset women need to thrive in business.
- How parents can use Neuro Linguistic Programming to better understand their children.
To gain deeper insights and practical tips on boosting confidence, uncovering your purpose, and enhancing family dynamics, tune in to this enlightening episode. Don’t miss out on Karla's valuable advice—listen now to start your journey toward success and stronger relationships.
Connect with Karla Rodriguez
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachkarlita/
- Facebook: facebook.com/coachkarlita/
Connect with Dali Rivera
- Website: https://www.dalitalks.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dalitalks/
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With 1 in 3 children reporting experiences of bullying, it's clear that something must change. The way our society perceives and addresses bullying plays a significant role in the lack of progress in reducing this harmful behavior.
In today's episode, I discuss:
1️⃣ Proposals for a National Definition of BullyingWe'll explore the various proposals that aim to standardize the definition of bullying across the country.
2️⃣ The Potential Impact of a National DefinitionI’ll share my thoughts on how establishing a unified definition could influence the way we approach and address bullying.
3️⃣ Barriers to Demanding SolutionsWe'll delve into the factors holding society back from demanding effective solutions to stop or reduce bullying.
There is so much valuable information about bullying that could empower people to take action.
If you're looking to deepen your understanding and become more confident in addressing this issue, check out my book, "Confident, Bully-Proof Bullying," available on Amazon.
Regardless of the profession, most workers likely spend their earnings on necessities like mortgage or rent, food, utilities, and car expenses. Therefore, a side hustle can be an ideal solution for teachers when additional funds are needed, whether for a dream purchase or an unexpected cost.
According to a 2021 survey, 53% of teachers were working multiple jobs, with many citing financial necessity as the primary reason. Additionally, the trend of teachers seeking supplementary income has been exacerbated by pandemic-related stress and rising living costs (EdSource) (Coursera).
Surveys indicate that side hustles are common among teachers, with many starting these ventures as hobbies. Most side hustles are worked on for 5-10 hours per week, often in the evenings (Self). This suggests a significant portion of educators are balancing additional work alongside their teaching responsibilities, though specific 2023 statistics for new side hustles are not detailed.
These trends highlight educators' economic pressures and the growing need for additional income sources.
In this episode, I speak with Luz Nazario, a teacher who has successfully managed her side hustle business since 2016. She shares her journey of balancing teaching with running a business.
We discuss:
👉🏽👉🏽Government support for teachers in Florida 👉🏽👉🏽The critical role of teachers in child development👉🏽👉🏽Luz’s business, NEDA’s Coquito, and her experience since 2016👉🏽👉🏽The trend of individuals transitioning out of education👉🏽👉🏽Key insights on starting a business👉🏽👉🏽Ensuring your side hustle is low-stress and has set operating hours👉🏽👉🏽The importance of a gradual approach to growing a business
Connect with Luz Nazario
- Website: https://www.nedascoquito.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nedascoquito
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- Website: https://www.dalitalks.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dalitalks/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dalitalk/
The DaliTalks Podcast is back! And the first topic I think we need to discuss is educating our teens about worker’s rights.
Too many teens and young adults are exploited or mistreated for simply being too young. They are not respected but their work is wanted. We must change this by empowering our teens and young adults to stand up for themselves.
To do that, we must educate ourselves and pass on the knowledge to them.
Here’s what I go over in this episode:
👉🏽👉🏽 Where to find the child labor laws
👉🏽👉🏽 Speaking assertively at work
👉🏽👉🏽 Telling, rather than asking for time off.
👉🏽👉🏽 Illegal work practices that violate HIPAA and work laws
I hope that you find this episode valuable. Please share this episode with at least ONE person.
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What would you do if your child was being bullied by a student and it turned to sexual harassment?
Today, I start off by mentioning that this episode might be triggering to some people. I discuss a recent article on the suicide of an 11-year-old girl who was bullied and a first-grader whose bullying experience advanced to sexual harassment.
These stories are shared in hopes that they will provide you with an idea of how strong an advocate you could be for your child if they have or are experiencing any form of bullying and to empower you with knowledge.
I will discuss…
🗣🗣 mental health and false appearances
🗣🗣 the importance of instilling empathy in kids by sharing stories
🗣🗣 meeting details of parents advocating for their 1st grader at school
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Parents have to have many uncomfortable conversations with children at different ages and maturity stages.
For example, explaining to a child why some relatives are not welcome into your home, explaining to them what to do if a police officer pulls them over, or having to tell them how to be safe to prevent sexual abuse or human trafficking.
The list goes on. There are many conversations that we must have with kids that no one prepares us for. I believe that we are in an era where these conversations are becoming more public.
To help you learn how you can have the conversation of body consent, boundaries and safety, I invited Veronica Del Pino, a bilingual (ENG/SPAN) licensed clinical social worker to share with you everything you need to know about working with a professional to help you learn how to have these hard conversations and manage your own trauma.
We talk about:
🗣🗣Veronica’s qualifications that allow her to serve moms
🗣🗣The different methods of therapy that she uses
🗣🗣The role of a therapist
🗣🗣Accessibility to therapy for low-income families
🗣🗣The reality of finding the right therapist
🗣🗣Why some mental health specialists don’t work with insurance providers
🗣🗣Important terms such as EMDR, In and Out of network providers and sliding scales
🗣🗣What an intake is and what it includes
🗣🗣The importance of a professional who can help you better communicate with others
🗣🗣Who Veronica offers her services to
🗣🗣Availabel services to Spanish speakers
Tune in the listen to the entire episode and please share this episode. Someone just might be in need of working with Veronica.
More information about Veronica:
A bilingual (English/Spanish) and bicultural therapist who provides EMDR therapy for mothers with a history of childhood trauma.
https://www.veronicadelpino.com
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Para brindarles a los padres información confiable, no solo me mantengo actualizado con las noticias sobre el acoso, sino también con las leyes relacionadas con el acoso.
Es por eso que durante este episodio, comparto algunas actualizaciones sobre nuevas leyes que podrían ayudarlo a defender mejor a su hijo y tal vez incluso brindarle mejores sugerencias para resolver cualquier problema de acoso en la escuela de su hijo.
Comparto sobre:
✅ Una escuela de California llega a un acuerdo con 27 millones de dólares para los cuidadores de una víctima de acoso escolar
✅ Una nueva ley exige que las escuelas de Virginia notifiquen a los padres sobre los incidentes de acoso escolar en un plazo de 24 horas
✅ Una ley en Corea del Sur que protege a los profesores de los padres que los intimidan
Mi esperanza es que usted se empodere con la información que comparto y que pierda el miedo o la duda a la hora de hablar con cualquier administrador escolar sobre el acoso escolar.
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If you are a new or parent not, and you’re having trouble getting your kids to go to sleep, you will love this week’s episode.
Carla Perl is a mom of three beautiful children: two boys and one girl. She had her children very close together and realized early on that sleep was key to a smooth-running household (and my sanity).
Carla was very diligent about instilling good sleep habits in her children. Nana, her mom, inspired her to create early bedtime routines and follow consistent schedules.
To this day, her kids are all good sleepers and understand the benefits of a good night's sleep. As her family was growing, many of Carla’s friends would ask her how she was able to keep everything under control.
Carla quickly realized that because she had such a consistent routine, her children always knew what was coming next, and bathtime and bedtime struggles were few and far between. As her friends looked on, she began offering them support; helping them establish routines, and giving them recommendations for sleep and toddler behaviors.
This led to her interest in becoming a Pediatric Sleep and Positive Encouragement Consultant and the founder and owner of Slumberland Solutions. Carla is here to help YOU and your family create loving and happy routines and she provided some really great tips to help you if you’re struggling getting your kids to sleep.
Carla talks to us about:
- Setting up a sleep schedule for kids.
- Establishing boundaries.
- Managing challenging kids who won’t go to sleep.
- Proper sleeping posture for babies.
- The resources and services she offers to parents.
To learn more about Carla, visit her website at https://slumberlandsolutions.com
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Riley Tejcek is an active duty United States Marine Officer, Team USA National Bobsled Team Pilot, Ms. Military 2023 with the dream of being the first female Marine in the Olympics. She is also a woman of faith and wants to lead and inspire others to enter male-dominated fields.
In this episode, she shares with us about the power of not limiting oneself before others do and she shares about:
✅ Her enlistment journey into the USMC.
✅ The different routes to enlistment into the Marines.
✅ Her experience becoming Miss Military.
✅ Becoming a member of Team USA National Bobsled Team
If you need motivation or have had a fear of doing something, this episode will definitely encourage you to dare to do big things!
You can learn more about Riley at:
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Yovy Daniels, Panamanian West Indian Afro-descendant. Professionally she's known as a former TV corporate broadcast media planner who worked in the U.S. Spanish-speaking/LATAM division for networks like Fox, Sony, RCNTV, and Univision. She continues to propel her innovative skills from broadcaster to podcaster with new ventures into public speaking and blogging.
Yovy is on a mission to educate the public about what it means to be Afro-Latina and teach the Afro-Latina diaspora. Yovy is also the host of the Yovy D and Chombita Chronicles podcasts where she discusses challenges in the workforce for Afro-Latinas and learning to embrace their roots.
In order for people to understand why Yovy is a black woman who also calls herself Latina, she gives us insights about:
✔️Her upbringing in Panama
✔️The U.S. influence on Panamanian Afro-Latinos
✔️Podcasting to educate and unite Afro-Latinos
If you have never heard of the term Afro-Latina, you will love this episode. Please don’t forget to leave a 5 star review on the podcast platform that you are listening on or comment your thoughts or questions if you are watching on YouTube.
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www.yovyd.com or at https://linktr.ee/yovyd
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In this episode, we delve into intricacies of divorce that make it expensive and alternative experts to go to in order to end up with a result you will be satisfied with.
This is the role Robyn Gornicki-Davis plays in the lives of many women preparing for divorce. As a divorce coach, she helps people manage their feelings and expectations surrounding divorce.
We talk about:
👉🏽👉🏽 How women can prepare for divorce
👉🏽👉🏽 The difference between a divorce coach and attorney
👉🏽👉🏽 How a divorce coach can help you during your divorce process
Listen to the full episode and share it with a friend to learn more and reflect on your parenting style.
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In this episode, we delve into the unique and rewarding journey of parenting stepchildren. Blended families can come with their own set of challenges and joys, and our conversation explores the dynamics, strategies, and emotions involved in this role.
Whether you're a stepparent looking for guidance or someone interested in understanding this aspect of family life, listen in as Dorathy Graham O’Dell shares insights, stories, and practical tips for navigating the world of parenting stepchildren.
We talk about
👉🏽👉🏽 How she has been able to navigate the role of step-mother
👉🏽👉🏽 The impact partners can have on your relationship with your step-child
👉🏽👉🏽 How parenting today is different from the older days
👉🏽👉🏽 What every parent should know about what every child needs
Listen to the full episode and share it with a friend to learn more and reflect on your parenting style.
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While bullying will always exist, it can be drastically reduced if only societies, communities, institutions, and organizations made a committed effort to create an anti-bullying culture.
This is not an easy task, since it requires groups of people to work together, but movements have been created that have changed our way of life.
So, it is doable!
Here are three main factors that I believe can successfully create an anti-bullying culture to improve quality of life for everyone, not just our youth.
- Anti-bullying education and awareness
- Creating supportive environments
- Implementing strong policies and consequences
Remember that change can happen and it only takes one person to take the initiative to start that change.
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Creating safe spaces allows children to feel comfortable and secure, knowing that their emotions are valid and respected.
It helps them develop trust and build meaningful connections with adults and peers. When children feel safe, they're more likely to take risks in expressing themselves and engage in healthy emotional exploration.
Dr. Katie Raher is an expert in this enabling children to live out their lives, one feeling at a time and in this episode she shared how she has been able to do so through Kimochis and Social Emotional Learning.
We talk about:
- How Kimochis can help children communicate their feelings
- The intersection between feelings and behavior in children
- Why parents, caregivers and teachers should support children emotionally
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Juneteenth is the newest federal holiday in the U.S. However, a lot of the population doesn't really know what it signifies or how it should be celebrated.
In this short episode, I provide that information about...
👉🏽👉🏽 The History of Juneteenth
👉🏽👉🏽 Opal Lee's "the grandmother of Juneteenth"
👉🏽👉🏽 When it became a federal holiday
👉🏽👉🏽 How to celebrate Juneteenth
I hope that you talk with your family members and friends about what you learned from this podcast and I ask that you please share it as much as possible.
Thank you for always tuning in.
Juneteenth #Holiday #BlackHistory
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Amity Morales, la fundadora de “La Tribu de Ella” shares with us powerful stories that will shift your way of thinking and look deep within about the things that you could be doing to have better outcomes in your personal and professional life.
She also poses a very important question: Por que nos descalificamos las madres oh mujeres. Why do we mothers, or women, disqualify ourselves? Las historias que cuentas realmente dan motivación to keep going and help erase any doubts you might be having.
En esta conversacion, hablamos de…
✅ Como empezo a emprender
✅ La mentalidad que necesitamos para sobresalir desafíos
✅ El proposito de “La Tribu de Ella”
✅ La importancia del amor proprio Recuerda de que nadia se supera sin desafíos y todo aprendemos de ellos. Thanks again for listening. Por favor deja en comentario de lo que piensas de esta episodio and share it with others! Muchisimas gracias!
More about Amity:
Amity Morales is a CEO mentor based in Florida with over 30 years of experience in multiple businesses. She specializes in helping individuals live a life of purpose and fulfillment.
Amity is passionate about holistic medicine and gardening and enjoys spending her free time nurturing plants and exploring natural remedies for health and wellness. With her extensive knowledge and expertise, Amity is dedicated to empowering individuals to achieve their goals and reach their full potential.
Conectate con Amity:
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Carla's passion for healthy living radiates as she seeks to inspire and empower others on their own transformative journeys.
In this episode, we get into her story of triumph, offering guidance and support to those who may be facing similar challenges.
Carla shares:
👉🏽👉🏽 Her struggle with food and how she created a good healthy balance
👉🏽👉🏽 How mindset is vital in transforming your health
👉🏽👉🏽 How weight training and 75 Hard enabled her shed a good number of pounds
👉🏽👉🏽 Advice to moms looking to embark on their health and fitness journey
Listen to the full episode and share it with a friend who is looking to take that first step toward their own transformation.
The episode is available on YouTube | Apple | Anchor | Spotify and any other platform where podcasts are played.
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When most people think of virtual assistants they tend to narrow it down to those in the United States considering how popular they are there. However virtual assistants exist around the world.
In this episode, I speak to Joy, a virtual assistant from Uganda who has been juggling remote work for over 3 years now.
We dive deeper into:
- How Joy started out as a virtual assistant
- The Education system in Uganda
- Job security as it relates to being a virtual assistant outside the U.S.
- The Ugandan Culture and it’s diversity
Tune in to this captivating episode as we unravel the untold stories and experiences of virtual assistants in Uganda. Get ready to be inspired by Joy’s unique perspective and gain a deeper appreciation for the invaluable contributions made by virtual assistants from this remarkable country.
Listen to the full episode and share it with a friend to learn more the evolving landscape pf remote work and cultural diversity.
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A school principal's role in schools often involves functioning under good leadership and shaping a vision of success for students. However, in cases where obstacles like poor funding are in place, executing these roles becomes difficult.
For Marti Angel, a former school principal, working through the lows as a principal ignited her entrepreneurial skills, enabling her to currently show up as a Latina coach helping the mujer-preneur gain clarity and focus on who they serve so they can up level from brick and mortar to click and order and rock their 6-figure biz.
In episode 44, Marti talks to us about:
👉🏽👉🏽 Her story as a former school principal
👉🏽👉🏽 The support she offers Latina women in the entrepreneur space
👉🏽👉🏽 Why it is important to cater to people of color in a school system that challenges them
Listen to the full episode and share it with a friend to learn more about how to nurture a great relationship.
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In order to role model healthy, happy relationships to our children, we must start with how we treat ourselves and how we treat our partners and other relationships. But nurturing a relationship can be challenging, especially if we did have good role models growing up.
Thanks to Kim De Silva, a relationship mentor, you have someone to reach out to if you feel that you need help communicating and carrying on with a relationship. Kim shared a lot of information that can help you overcome relationship obstacles.
In episode 42, Kim talks to us about:
👉🏽👉🏽 How consistent actions are the most form of communication
👉🏽👉🏽 How to handle a partner who refuses to address an issue when you want to
👉🏽👉🏽 How to make a request to your partner without offending them
👉🏽👉🏽 Understanding masculine and feminine methods of communication and energy
Listen to the full episode and share it with a friend to learn more on how to nurture a great relationship.
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Fear-based parenting is a style of parenting that relies on fear as a motivator for children's behavior. It involves using threats, intimidation, and punishment to control children's actions, rather than positive reinforcement and encouragement.
This can lead to anxiety, low self-esteem and trust issues among children as shared by Danyale Washington, a parenting and mindset coach.
In episode 41, I interviewed Danyale about:
👉🏽👉🏽 Fear-based parenting and it’s effects on children
👉🏽👉🏽 The value of empowering your child
👉🏽👉🏽 The myths about gentle parenting
I encourage you to listen to the full episode and share it with a friend. Please let me know your thoughts in the comments. Thank you!
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Advocating for your child at school is crucial as it can significantly impact their academic success and overall well-being. By advocating for your child, you ensure that their needs are being met and that their unique learning style, abilities, and challenges are being taken into consideration.
However, many parents are unaware of their right to ask for resources or to question if certain resources or teaching methods are working for their child, which is also a form of advocacy.
In this episode, I discuss the following topics:
👉🏽👉🏽 The importance of knowing that you have a say in your child’s education
👉🏽👉🏽 The power of speaking up with other parents
👉🏽👉🏽 The right of parents and tax payers to request improvements at schools
👉🏽👉🏽 The importance of advocating for your child
👉🏽👉🏽 How volunteering can contribute to your child's well-being at school
👉🏽👉🏽 The value in advocating for your child even when they are the bully
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Like many people, I am concerned about the harmful toxins, chemicals, and pesticides found in our food, drinks, medicine, clothing, and other products. I became curious about Lizette Linares' supplements due to her story of growing up near the U.S.-Mexico border and learning indigenous traditions of using natural resources for health and healing.
While Western medicine may discredit the effectiveness of plant-based remedies, I believe we can benefit from selecting organic, natural products to consume.
In episode 40, I interviewed Lizette about👉🏽👉🏽 Her brand Madre Mia Belleza
👉🏽👉🏽 Her journey launching her product line
👉🏽👉🏽 The value of natural products in healing
👉🏽👉🏽 An optional way to consume her supplements
👉🏽👉🏽 And the importance of product reviews.
I encourage you to listen to the full episode and share it with a friend. Please let me know your thoughts in the comments. Thank you!
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Puerto Rican people are known for their rich and diverse cultural heritage, which is a unique blend of Spanish, African, and indigenous Taino ancestry.
From their language, music, food, religion, and art, the Puerto Rican culture is vibrant reflecting the island’s history of colonization, immigration and resistance.
In this episode, I speak to Luz Nazario, an educator and owner of NEDA’s Coquito about her experience as a Peurto Rican growing a business in a diverse community while staying true to her cultural roots.
We talk about:
- Luz’s initiative to maintain the Puerto Rican essence and authhentic ingredients in her products
- The history of Coquito
- The cultural diversity among the Puerto Rican people
- Dispelling myths about Puerto Rican people
- Puerto Rican lingo
I’d love to hear what you learned from this conversation. Post your comments below and please share this episode with your bestie!
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Parenting is more than just instructing your children about how to act and behave. It also means listening to their thoughts on different experiences they have to live through, like the state of their school, what they think about their teachers and areas they want to see improvement on in order to live out their experiences with ease.
In this episode I am joined by my first child, Nadia Rivera, who shares her thoughts on a number of topics such as:
- The difference in school districts she has attended
- How the behavior of students affects their mental health
- What prevents students from speaking up
- The need for parents to let their kids figure out challenges on their own
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Bullying isn’t what it used to be. Just like everything else, it has evolved with technology and affects children a great deal today. However the laws in place are just a band aid and as parents it is important that you are aware of them.
Staying up to date with laws pertaining to bullying will help you understand your children’s rights, become a better advocate for your children and be able to ask better questions at your child’s school to hold school administrations accountable for providing a safe learning environment.
In this episode I highlight…
- A new law in New Jersey created to help victims of bullying.
- The correlations of bullying and suicides.
- A new social media tool that can be used against your child.
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Parenthood can be challenging even under the best of circumstances, and parenting a child with special needs presents unique challenges.
Amy Joy, a special education teacher with 10+ years of classroom experience, an autistic parent of a neurodivergent child, and a parenting coach shares her personal experience and insights in this episode on how she has managed to raise her children as well as support others.
She shares:
- How parents can advocate for their special needs children
- The importance of having a supportive community
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What makes one Latino or Latina? I have been thinking about this after I replied to an Instagram post regarding Gina Rodriguez’s response after she was asked if she needs to speak the language in order to identify or be considered to be Latina. She responded by saying that she is not defined by anyone’s definition of Latina and that she walks in her world confidently.
Just like her, I agree that there isn’t a one size fits all for any demographic. I have lived experiences as a Latina raised in the U.S. and have learned from other individuals who have faced ridicule by other Latinx people who believed they weren’t real enough to identify as part of the Latin American community.
This is the gist of this episode and I share my sentiments on it as well as two stories from people who have been made to feel outcast and/or denied to be fully accepted in their own Latin American community.
Please keep in mind that this is a sensitive topic and while you may not agree with what I have to say, you are expected to be respectful.
Any hateful, mean or bullying comments are not accepted. We can all agree to disagree amicably. Thank you.
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Forgiveness is a hard concept to come to terms with especially if someone has hurt you. As parents it is crucial to teach your kids about forgiveness especially when they have bullied.
Forgiveness has a number of benefits, such as promoting emotional healing, reducing the likelihood of long-term resentment, revenge-seeking, encouraging empathy and compassion. Being able to forgive is also part of social emotional learning skills that children and really, everyone can benefit from.
Forgiveness can also help children learn important social skills, such as conflict resolution and communication, which can benefit them in future relationships and interactions with others.
In this episode I share:
- Why it is important to teach your children about forgiveness
- Methods (from author Jen Sincero) that one can try to be able to forgive someone
- My own story of a time I bullied someone
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Fathers parent differently, communicate differently, play differently, discipline differently and instill different values in their children.
Parenting for men has changed over the years and fathers are more involved in areas of parenting where they used to not navigate.
In this episode, I speak with my husband Henry Rivera and Nick Dorste about their opinion and perspective on how they have been able to raise children in a diverse society.
In this episode, we talk about:
⚫ How they navigate parenting daughters
⚫ Fathers finding parenting support in other fathers
⚫ Having discussions with their children on tough subjects
⚫ The importance of staying calm when addressing an issue as it relates to your child
⚫ How valuable a father figure is in raising kids
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Everyone might find the internet to be a dangerous place, but kids and teenagers are particularly at risk.
Online dangers can have serious, expensive, even catastrophic repercussions, from cyber predators. Kids might become exposed to inappropriate content online, but knowing what threats are present and how to protect against them is the first step in keeping kids safe online.
In this episode, I share;
- The top risks and threats children face while using the internet.
- Why you should consider delaying giving your child a device
- Guidelines you can set around devices as a parent to control their online exposure
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Whether or not college is the right next step for a child can depend on a variety of factors, such as their interests, goals, and educational needs. For some students, college may be the best choice to pursue a certain career or to continue their education in a specific field. While others it may not be the best fit and they prefer to enter the workforce or explore alternative educational opportunities.
College is a big commitment, both financially and in terms of time, and students need to be able to handle the rigors of college-level coursework and the responsibilities that come with living away from home.
It's important to talk to your child and help them explore their options.
In this episode, I speak with Maura Mulligan and Annamaria Wenner of Beyond The GPA about how children and parents can assess post high-school options.
We talk about:
- How to support your child if they do not want to go to college
- Misconceptions around a gap year
- How to put your child’s skills into action so they can progress with or without a degree
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There are several benefits to doing an end-of-year review. It can help you reflect on your accomplishments and challenges from the past year, set goals for the coming year, and identify areas for improvement.
An end-of-year review can also help you take stock of your personal and professional growth and development over the past year. Additionally, it can be a helpful tool for tracking progress towards longer-term goals and staying motivated to achieve them.
Conducting an end-of-year review can be a valuable way to close out the year on a positive note and set the stage for a successful new year.
In this episode, I share;
- Why you should consider reviewing the past year
- Questions to consider asking yourself to do a thorough review
- My plans for the DaliTalks Podcast in 2023
- Gratitude to every listener and viewer
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We all want to be the best parents we can be for our children, but there is often conflicting advice on how to raise a kid who is confident, kind and successful.
Every aspect of being a parent has become more complicated and more fraught in this day and age with parents managing complex new assignments and anxious new decisions, all while handling the regular questions that come up in daily life with the children we love.
So, what is the right way to parent and how can parents work on improving their interactions with their children? In this episode I speak to Dr. Saul,a professor of pediatrics (emeritus) at Prisma Health Children’s Hospital-Upstate and the University of South Carolina School of Medicine – Greenville, Greenville, SC.
He shares:
- How parents can get involved in creating safe communities for children
- The importance of empathy when dealing with children
- How to consciously parent your children in a manner that upholds their values
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- Website: https://mychildrenschildren.com/
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Society has come a long way since circus “freak shows” put little people on display. But little people still face a high level of stigma in society and most times a lack of reference to who they are and what they can or cannot do.
However little people are more than just their height or disabilities, just like other human beings they are filled with passion and enthusiasm to go above and beyond to achieve their dreams and Selene Luna is testament to this.
Selene is an established actress in Hollywood with multiple roles in movies and TV shows like Soledad on FX's Mayans M.C. and the voice of Tía Rosita in Disney-Pixar’s Academy Award and Golden Globe Awards' Winner Coco.
While acting is a strong passion of hers, so is advocating for disability rights which has taken her to the lengths of Washington, D.C. to meet with legislators like U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters, at the 2019 Conference on Independent Living and spoke at a rally on Capitol Hill alongside U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer.
In this episode, Selene talks about:
- How she has been able to overcome the stigma surrounding little people
- Her rise to stardom in a culture where people with disability are unequally highlighted
- Her best references for little people
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- Website: https://seleneluna.com/
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After teaching for several years, Jennifer “Jen” Rafferty realized how much the job that she loved was exhausting her. Thing is, she lacked resources to support her do her job better. Having always been interested in neuroscience, she dove into the research about how we learn through the lens of cognitive neuroscience which led her to pursue her Ph.D. in Education Psychology.
Her insatiable curiosity has allowed her to create the Empowered Educator programs relevant and reflective of the most up-to-date research in mindset, leadership, and cognitive neuroscience. Jen has been featured in Authority Magazine, Medium, Thrive Global, Voyage MIA, and is a TedX speaker.
Topics in our conversation include:
- Teachers need to feel empowered by having agency on how to show up
- The need for professional development that can truly help teachers
- Learning to remove eternal from internal stressors so that teachers can be their best for their students and parents
- Parent’s power to help teachers
- Jen’s services through Empowered Educator program
- And we discuss how parents can help teachers get the Empowered Educator program to them
Remember that the services that Jennifer offers are also great for self-improvement. You don’t have to be a teacher to register.
If you’d like to learn more about Jennifer, visit her
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Cairo Eubanks was in college when a peer began stalking and harassing her online. She didn’t personally know the guy. After months of his attacks, she decided to speak up about it online, and much to her surprise other victims spoke out.
They all banded together and with a lot of work, they were able to put a stop to it. But it shouldn’t have taken over 30 women to stop one cyberstalker. That experience lead Cairo to do a lot more in the world. Cairo created Bringing The Globe (BTG), a virtual international student exchange program and a global village for students equipping them with the transferable skill sets and resources they need to thrive. BTG provides self-paced courses, live and virtual workshops, and online international conferences every year that leverage evidence-based and scientific research to help students find their purpose and passion.
Cairo’s work has extended into so many areas, that I had to invite her to the podcast to share her story with you. If you’re a parent who has a child looking for an opportunity to get involved in social activism, you will enjoy this conversation.
Tune in to learn about:
🗣 How Cairo put a stop to the cyberstalker
🗣 Her work with the United Nations to improve civil society
🗣 UN Sustainable development goals that youth can get sdgs.un.org
🗣 The importance of mentors for youth
🗣 The importance of black and brown girl representation
🗣 Her public service announcement Digital Citizens initiative
🗣 The Florida International Trade and Cultural Expo
To learn more about Cairo, click https://www.bringingtheglobe.com/
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What is the first thing you think of when you hear the word, “grief”?
I’m pretty sure that most people think of the loss of someone. But, there are many types of grief and there aren’t any rules on how long or how one should express their grief.
Some people might even feel like they’re not allowed to grieve, but they want to. Teresa Phelps is a grief recovery method specialist who has been helping people with different types of grief.
During our discussion she talks about:
The different types of grief
Her journey to becoming a grief recovery method specialist
Her coaching strategy
She dispels a few myths about grief
To learn more about Teresa, visit her at therestorationshoppe.com.
You can contact her at 951-523-7959 or via email at teresa@restorationshoppe.com.
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Teaching kids about bullying awareness can be tough, but this author does it in a very entertaining way that will get kids to read more about it!
Let’s be honest, in order to teach kids about topics that can seem boring, we have to do it in an entertaining way.
It’s exhausting for parents like me who don’t have the creativity to make dull topics fun. However, we have people like Antonio Lumley, an author who has taken the topic of bullying and made it a fun thing to talk about through his action-packed books, “Undercover Ninja” and “Rise of the Anaconda King”.
That’s why I had to invite Antonio. During this conversation we discuss…
👉🏽👉🏽 His reason for writing these books
👉🏽👉🏽 The lack of values and morals being taught in entertainment
👉🏽👉🏽 Diversity in book characters
👉🏽👉🏽 What’s next for Antonio and his anti-bullying book series
You can learn more and support Antonio here:
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Website https://xtaticbooks.com/
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In this episode, I am joined by Anna Scoby, an award-winning speaker, communication coach, and the founder of Project Be You, a non-profit organization dedicated to youth. Anna explains how communication is a science and can be used as an expression for different emotions as well as an empowerment tool.
We talked about:
- How children and parents can communicate to each other
- The importance of public speaking to children
- How communication empowers children
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- Website: https://projectbeyou.com/
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/project_be_you_by_anna?
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anna.scoby
- Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/speechdebateandleadership
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-shcherbak-scoby-376007a/
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With a number of teens experiencing more and more anxiety and depression, life coaching for kids and teens helps build emotional resilience, build self-esteem and increase confidence.
And this is a subject Nella Castro is well acquainted in, as a life coach and counselor for teen girls and young women. With over 13 years of experience as a School Counselor and mentor, helping teens and young adults find their passion & purpose, cultivate a success mindset, and achieve goals.
She has a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from San Francisco State University and a Master's degree in Counseling Education from San Jose State University.
Her strength lies in working with teen girls, young women, and their families to navigate the crucial stage of adolescence and young adulthood years so they can live up to their maximum potential.
In this episode, Nella highlights:
- The value of life coaching for teens
- The difference between coaching and therapy
- How children can build confidence and self-awareness
- How to correct children to enable growth in them rather than withdraw
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- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julie_deluccacollins/
- Website: www.nellacastro.com
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It can be scary to send your child across the country by themselves on a plane, but eventually, your kids will have to travel all by themselves. How would you prepare your child?
Rain is a 14-years-old who traveled from Maryland to California by herself. Rain and I want to share some tips on how we prepared her to travel alone and what you can expect when it comes to unaccompanied minors traveling on airlines.
Rain shares…
- How she felt before traveling alone
- The factors she considered to decide to fly solo
- What she experienced on her round trip
- What to ask the airline about kids traveling alone
- Tips for kids on what to do if they need help while traveling
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As a U.S. Navy veteran, wife to a retired Sailor, mother, and a teacher, April was exhausted from navigating all her roles. As she tried to find a way to end her exhaustion, she turned to journaling as an expression of her emotions.
She, later on, came to the realization that this was a form of self-care and this led her to inspire women to deepen a relationship with themselves through self-love. With her reflection, planners, and journals, she takes women on a personal journey of self-awareness to cope with times of transition, change, and growth.
In this episode, she shares:
- How valuable self-care is
- The signs that one needs self-care
- Self-care strategies one can incorporate into their day
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- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/selfcarewithapril/
- Podcast: Self-Care with April
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Sisters, Amy and Nancy Harrington have a very beautiful relationship that has become an extension of sisterhood to many other women.
They founded The Passionistas Project out of a deep desire to empower women around the world. Both co-founders walked away from high-profile jobs in Hollywood to work together. Amy was the Vice President of Visual Effects and Post Production for all feature films at Warner Bros, working on movies like the "Harry Potter" films and "The Matrix." Nancy left the ad agency where she created Academy Award campaigns for Miramax.
Now Amy and Nancy shine a light on the positive stories of women on The Passionistas Project Podcast. They have conducted more than 60 one-on-one oral histories for The Interviews for the Television Academy Foundation, including in-depth conversations with Cindy Williams and Penny Marshall, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Ed O'Neill, and more.
At the Emmys and other press events, Amy and Nancy have chatted with many stars including Rita Moreno, Lily Tomlin, Laverne Cox, Deepak Chopra, Carol Burnett, and many others. They have also produced interviews for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame including a sit-down with Mick Jagger.
They were handpicked by OWN to be part of the VIP digital press corps covering "Oprah's Lifeclass" during Winfrey's tour of the U.S. and Toronto. Amy and Nancy founded The Passionistas Project in 2018, and through their podcast, subscription box, and events, they strive to inspire women to follow their passions and join forces in the fight for equality for all.
I’m so honored that they accepted my invitation to share their story and mission with us at the DaliTalks Podcast. Tune in to…
- Learn about what led to them founding The Passionista Project
- Find out about the upcoming Passionista Summit
- How you can benefit from their work and their podcast
- Learn how you can support other women business owners
- Find out just how well Amy and Nancy know one another
For more information, go to https://www.thepassionistasproject.com/about
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YouTube: https://bit.ly/PassionistasYouTube
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If you’ve been following me for the past two years, you might recognize this week’s guest. He has been on the DaliTalks Show (the YouTube version of this podcast) before. So, now that I have the podcast, I had to invite him for you to learn about him.
Kenneth Scott, a former collegiate & professional athlete joins us in this episode.
Currently, the founder of Leave A Blessing, author of Twenty-Four, writer of Chips and Soda Short Stories Collection, speaker of MTSA Program, and music artist, Kenneth talks about his his first book and about his mission to help kids tap into their potential despite any obstacles they might be facing.
We talked about:
- How he handled being a caregiver to his mother diagnosed with Lupus
- His life as a professional athlete
- His program Maximising The Student Athlete
- His thoughts on bullying
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- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kscott_2/
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In this episode, I am joined by my amazing daughter Rain. The mother-daughter dynamic is an experience for both of us so we sat down to discuss our journey so far and lessons learned.
We talked about:
- Rain’s entrepreneurial spirit
- How we inspire each other
- How we have both grown overtime
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While it seems that people are more open to speaking about taboo topics such as mental health, racism, black women’s hair, and black bodies, the support is not always there. From the "fro" to hair wraps, to braids, Black women use their hairstyles as a personal expression of who they are. They show the evolution of Black culture over time, an evolution that has brought us to a time when more and more Black women are embracing the natural beauty of their own hair. However, it doesn't escape controversy.
This is what led Tunisia Lacy-Lumpkin to publicly speak about mental health in BIPOC communities and to carry out research on black men’s perspectives of black women’s hair. Her research was successful and earned her the title of Doctor of Philosophy for her dissertation on "What I Like: Chronicles of Black Males' Perspectives of Black Women's Hair".
She shared segments of her research in this episode and highlighted:
- Mental health in the black community
- Black men’s perspective on black women’s hair
- How hair, racism, and colorism are treated
- The importance of giving children hair autonomy
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- Email: tlacy7@hotmail.com
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Have you ever had a moment when you achieved something great, and suddenly you thought, “I just got lucky” or “this only happened because of that person who hooked me up”.
Well, that, my friend, is called imposter syndrome and you are not the only person who has it. It’s something I spoke about with Nando Rodriguez, who is recognized as a magnetic, dynamic, and passionate coach in New York City who drives clients to their breakthroughs by inspiring deep insightful work to reach their maximum potential.
Nando is a proven disruptor with a unique skill-set blending: NLP, ontology, and a dash of tough love, Nando gets his clients (celebrities, influencers, and entrepreneurs) to smash their imposter syndrome and transform their mindset, actions, and lives.
During this discussion we discuss:
- The childhood trauma that triggered his imposter syndrome and perfectionism
- What do the symptoms of imposter syndrome look like?
- How we can manage it
- How he helps people succeed
You can learn more about Nando at:
Website: https://nandoism.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nandoism/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/nandoism
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nandoism
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nandorodriguez/
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The contribution of immigrants in countries like the United States cannot go unnoticed. That is why it is vital for their experiences to be told and heard because when people don’t understand others’ experiences it is easy for discrimination to happen.
To highlight immigrants and their uniqueness, I speak to Heidy De La Cruz, mother, blogger, poet, and podcaster of The American Dream In The Eyes Of Immigrants where she has beautiful and insightful conversations with immigrants so that listeners can dispell myths, stereotypes and prejudices about them.
She shares:
- What influenced her to start her podcast “ The American Dream in the eyes of Immigrants”
- Culture Shock experiences and how it can impact an immigrant
- Why stories of immigrants are important
Connect with Heidy De La Cruz:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heidy.delacruz13/
- Blog: https://heidyreynoso.wordpress.com/
- Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-american-dream-in-the-eyes-of-immigrants/id1618625073
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Behavioral patterns are a strong determinant of one’s life and just like adults ensure to cultivate positive routines in their life, it is important that children do the same.
These can be patterns like what time to go to bed, how many hours you spend on your phone or where you place your keys or bag.
Once such patterns are nurtured at a young age, the likelihood of children practicing such patterns as they grow up is high.
Julie De-Lucca Collins shared her expertise on this subject in this episode. As a Holistic Business and Life Coach, Julie helps confused and overwhelmed women build and run a business, create the right strategy, habits, and daily action to be profitable and make a positive impact.
She shared with us in this episode how positive habits in children can influence their lives for the better.
Julie talks about:
- Nurturing habits in children
- How parents' behavioral patterns can influence their kids
Connect with Julie DeLucca-Collins:
- Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/goconfidentlyyou
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julie_deluccacollins/
- Podcast: https://casadeconfidencepod.com/
- Book: https://confidentyoubook.com/book
- Free E-version of the book: https://confidentyoubook.com/mom
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Parenting is often difficult in certain aspects and any parent can testify to this.
But what happens when you are a person dealing with a chronic illness like Parkinson’s disease?
Truthfully, it gets challenging and exhausting. However, as a parent with a chronic illness you can still cater to yourself and your children. Jennifer Maharajh is a testament to this as she has been able to execute her parenting roles and lead a successful business.
As an author, Parkinson's warrior, global summit producer and speaker, health/wellness entrepreneur, and above all, as a parent and wife, she shares her experience with us in this episode.
She talks about:
- Her journey with Parkinson’s disease
- How she has managed to parent her children while dealing with a chronic illness
- Why it’s important to let your children in on your chronic illness
Connect with Jennifer Maharajh:
- Website: https://simplyhealthyglobalmedia.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplyhealthyandorganic/
- Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/simply-real/id1561054175
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The media we consume has a profound influence on how we see, understand, and treat people, both those within and different from our own race or ethnicity, and that is why representation is important.
It helps kids build their perspectives on their own ethnic-racial group, as well as that of others and because of that parents ought to encourage their kids to view media content that is diverse.
In this episode, I speak to Joshua Lorea who has championed the need for diversity in comic characters and representation in media by publishing his comic book Nahualli, Modern Aztec Heroes: Volume 1 to highlight people of color and their experiences.
Joshua talks about:
- How the portrayal of diverse races in the media is important
- Why parents should not shy away from the topic of race and ethnicity
- How NFTs are transforming the art world
- Why children should explore their art creativity
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- Website:https://www.timemachine-crtv.com/linktree
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timemachine.crtv/
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LGBTQ+ people exist, they are in our families, workplaces, and schools and we can no longer ignore their presence.
Due to their classification, the majority face discrimination and this is not right because just like other people they have human rights.
In schools especially, there is a divide between teachers, school administration, and parents on whether issues surrounding LGBTQ+ should be taught to students.
Much as everyone is entitled to an opinion surrounding how they would want their children to be raised, it is important to be aware of the diversity in the world and for that case needs to be addressed and that is why Destiny Clarke, an LGBTQ+ Educational Consultant and former teacher who helps teachers, school leaders, and caregivers create communities of care for LGBTQ+ youth graced us with her point of view.
In this episode, Destiny talks about:
- The importance of LGBTQ education to parents, children, and teachers
- Dos and Don'ts of getting to know the LGBTQ
- What gender is and its different forms
- Resources for LGBTQ youth
- How addressing LGBTQ+ issues is more than sexuality
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- Website: https://www.discoveredwithdestiny.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/discoveredwithdestiny/
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With schools focused on educating children to ensure they are excelling in their grades, they may tend to miss out on teaching them about bullying, which is important to create a safe learning environment.
I came to this realization after years of volunteering at schools and then selling my anti-bullying services to schools.
With the first step in most cases being reporting bullying incidents to the school, children need more in-depth education about bullying because when a child is victimized, parents need the help of educators to make sure bullying is addressed. Parents and school leaders need to ensure that the victim is kept safe and that other children have an understanding of how to treat others.
In this episode, I address;
- The importance of in-depth bullying education in schools.
- Why parents need to speak up more about the need for bullying awareness at schools.
- How bullying awareness empowers parents and children.
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A number of states in the U.S. have seen a surge in deadly street racing amidst the pandemic and some of the individuals involved are younger drivers.
Much as they participate in such an act for fun, due to the nature of their driving, accidents are bound to happen and death occurs.
Such deaths are very unfortunate because with the right measures in place, they would have been managed and this is what led Reina Jackson, a wife, and mother of six children to launch the AJ Project, Inc. in September 2021.
In May 2021, her firstborn child Ajanni passed away tragically in a car accident in which speed was a factor and Reina decided to use the AJ Project as a solution to this crisis which the U.S. Secretary of Transportation has recently declared a national crisis targeting young adults 13-21.
The AJ Project also shares the truth about the deadly dangers of Illegal Street Racing & Reckless Driving and also offers bereavement services to mothers & families.
In this episode, Reina talks about:
- The signs parents should look out for to determine if their child is involved in street racing.
- How the pandemic led to a surge in street racing among children.
- Fines issued for street racers and how they offer minimal regulation.
- Why and when you should have the conversation about speed racing with your children.
- Resources to track your child’s driving.
- The importance of having loving people around you to help get you through bullying experiences and/or trauma.
- Small acts of activism.
- The importance of focusing on the cause of kids’ misbehavior and empowering them to choose how to deal with their actions and emotions.
Connect with Reina:
- https://theajproject.us/
- https://instagram.com/the.aj.project.inc?utm_medium=copy_link
- https://youtube.com/channel/UCQyd1OcpAyC6oH9VFprjpOw
- https://www.facebook.com/The.AJ.Project.Inc/
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Jessica Bonner is a tutor who works with children and adults. She tutors students in English, reading, math (up to pre-calculus) as well as the following exams: ACT, SAT, GRE, GED, and PRAXIS.
Further, she provides exam prep coaching for test-takers who often find themselves anxious about preparation and test-taking.
Understanding this anxiety, she enjoys conducting tutorials and workshops on incorporating interests within the study process. One of these interests includes use of TikTok and Instagram/Facebook Reels.
Having worked as an English composition adjunct professor, tutor, and speech-language pathologist, she cherishes education and believes it should be available to all who want to receive it. Helping students see skills they probably don't recognize is a major reason she started her tutoring/editing business For Other Prizes Consulting in 2016.
Connect with Jessica Bonner
- For Other Prizes: https://www.forotherprizes.com/
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- Fanbase: https://www.fanbase.app/forotherprizes
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While some people have grown out to become the superstars that they are today, your favorite celebrity/movie stars did face bullying as kids and those incidents shaped them. This was the case for Tonatiuh, with more than a decade of experience on stage, screen, and in the VO booth, Tonatiuh is an actor and screenwriter. He is currently a series regular on the ABC drama PROMISED LAND playing the role of Antonio Sandoval - who embodies a bully-victim which is a common reaction by some victims of bullying as a way to survive, and deal with their pain. During our discussion, Tonatiuh talks about:
Bullying within the family. Understanding that we have to accept how our actions are received, even when we especially when we hurt someone. The large impact that bullying has on society and social issues. His forgiveness journey. The importance of having loving people around you to help get you through bullying experiences and/or trauma. Small acts of activism. The importance of focusing on the cause of kids’ misbehavior and empowering them to choose how to deal with their actions and emotions.
Tonatiuh’s experience with bullying, and the social changes he wants to see have impacted the projects he works on. You can definitely see that in his work now and I invite you to support his work. Additional television and streaming credits include a major recurring guest star role on the forthcoming Peacock limited series ANGELYNE as well as a three-season recurring guest star arc in the GLAAD Media Award-winning STARZ series VIDA, where Tonatiuh played the gender-bending "Marcos Zamora", which landed him on the cover of the LA Times Calendar Section in May 2020. As always, I ask that you consider supporting our guests. You can support Tonatiuh by watching Season 1 of Promise Land on HULU and stay tuned for ANGELYNE, where he appears on episode 3. ANGELYNE is scheduled to air May 19th, 2022. Connect with Tonatiuh
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamtonatiuh/ Watch Tonatiuh in his latest role on Promised Land: https://www.hulu.com/series/promised-land-fd698674-0f64-4f33-b433-253a1819249c
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Have you ever felt so lost in your parenting journey that you just want to reach out to an expert for help?
I think that every parent has felt that way at one point or another. That’s why today, I’m introducing you to my dear colleague and parenting coach friend, Kristina Campos.
Kristina lives in Colorado with her four children of school age. She has been an educator for over 20 years, working with all grade levels, preschool through 12th grade.
Kristina graduated from the University of Colorado in Boulder, Colorado, in 1999, and received her master’s degree from the University of Denver in 2019. After many years of teaching, Kristina saw a need to help children from the source - THE HOME!
With great enthusiasm, Kristina quit her teaching job and founded her organization “The Impactful Parent”.
Now, Kristina helps parents of school-aged children by providing parenting tips, resources, and community to those that follow her. You can find her as “The Impactful Parent” on most social media platforms under the handle @theimpactfulparent.
She also has an Impactful Parent YouTube channel, an Impactful Parent App, and Kristina has a podcast called “Impactful Parenting”. Her passion for children and strong devotion to serving parents is evident in all she does. Kristina also continues to stay active in the school by substitute teaching whenever her schedule allows.
Click the links below to connect with and learn more about Kristina and “The Impactful Parent”.
https://theimpactfulparent.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/theimpactfulparent/
Instagram: www.instagram.com/theimpactfulparent
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/theimpactfulparent
YouTube: https://theimpactfulparent.com/youtube
Podcast: https://theimpactfulparent.com/parenting-podcast
App: Available on the Apple Store and Android Play Store
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My guest today is Goz Odediran, attorney, autism mom, author, and the founder of IEP MOMvocate Academy, an online learning community for Moms of school-aged Children with Disabilities.
Goz is a passionate advocate who empowers Moms with the information they need to advocate for their school-aged children with disabilities.
One of the many things that she informs parents about is the individualized education program (IEP) which can be a powerful tool to help children and their parents overcome obstacles to allow their child’s full potential to thrive.
Goz recently published “IEPs at Your Fingertips” for parents to understand what and how to use an IEP and much more.
You can order your copy or gift a copy to someone you know at:
https://www.iepmomvocate.club/
You can also follow Goz via Instagram and take advantage of her FREE monthly webinars.
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I decided to get a little personal for this episode. So, I invited by younger child, Jess to give some parenting advice. The conversation turned out fun and insightful. If you've had moments when your teen doesn't understand what you want from them, or if they give you a confused look when you tell them to do something, Jess explains what's really going on in their brain.
Hopefully you can relate to some of the things we talk about and it is my wish that you not feel alone. Like me, you are evolving, learning every day, and your kids will love you for that!
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Nidia, Nayeli, and Nadia Hernandez are three sisters with a mission to help their community rise with the use of STEAM and financial education. They share with us how they began their business, "Little Dreamers Publishing", and how your kids can benefit from their amazing ideas.
Tune in to learn more about their YouTube channel, their books, the activities they offer for children, and much more.
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Check out all of their resources at https://linktr.ee/littledreamerspublishing
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In this episode, you will learn a bit about my personal and professional background. You'll learn some details about my childhood as an immigrant kid from Nicaragua, my single mom of six kids, my enlistment into the Army, and how I was able to FINALLY stand up for myself. This wonderful, empowering thing I learned made me a great advocate for my Soldiers, and later, it helped me advocate for my baby. Ever since, I have been teaching other parents to do the same through my business DaliTalks, L.L.C., and my program, the Diversity & Anti-Bullying Academy (#DABA).
Would you do me a favor? Would you take some time to give this podcast a review? It would help many parents like you get an idea of what to expect from this podcast and they might just find answers to some of their questions.
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Hi There! Thanks so much for checking out my podcast. I created this podcast to provide parents like you with resources and information to help ease any parenting challenges. I also want you to know that you are not alone, and to remind you that you are good enough! As a matter of fact, you're more than good enough! I hope you come back each week to listen to a new episode. Thanks for tuning in!
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