Ready Set Dream: Recent Episodes
Jennifer Valdez
This podcast to explore the Latinx community in Los Angeles by bringing conversations of sharing stories of Latinos breaking barriers, pop-culture, education, mental health, highlighting Latino-owned businesses, Immigration, the DACA community, and culture including foods, traditions, and identity.
May 18, 2022
Ready Set Dream Podcast
Episode 3: Rejecting Assimilation in 'You Sound Like a White Girl’
In today’s episode, we learn the story of Julissa Arce in her newest book–You Sound Like a White Girl–and the case for rejecting assimilation in favor of turning away from the white gaze to truly make America beautiful and a place of belonging.
An event: A conversation with Authors Reyna Grande and Julissa Arce talks about their books, the importance of telling their stories, experiences of race, and reclaiming their history.
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Today's episode is dedicated to the Queen of Tejano Music, Selena Quintanilla.
Growing up, Selena was an inspiration to me and continues to be an inspiration to many young Latinas like me.
It's been 27 years ago since the Queen of Tejano Music left us on March 31st, 1995.
In this episode of, "Dreaming of Selena," host Jennifer Valdez explores Selena's dreams, the impact Selena, and her legacy in the Latinx community.
Selena continues to still make headlines today with one being a NEW Selena Quintanilla album releasing this month!
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This is the Ready Set Dream Podcast. A space where we talk about Latinos breaking barriers, pop culture, education, immigration, mental health, and everything in between all in SoCal.
It's a show about dreams, empowerment, inspiring stories, and experiences all shared with you.
A safe space to speak on topics with no restrictions.
This podcast introduces Jennifer Valdez, an aspiring journalist and the host of the Ready Set Dream podcast. She shares her upbringing as a Mexican-American daughter and the reason for starting the podcast.
A news segment covering Latino News.
Finally, honoring international women's month.
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Are you Ready? Let's get Ready Set and Dream.
Welcome to the ReadySetDream podcast, a space where I talk about Latinos breaking barriers, pop-culture, education, mental health, and the best of Los Angeles, California. My name is Jennifer Valdez and I am an aspiring journalist who loves to cover and empower my my community. This episode is an introduction to my podcast where I tell you my purpose and the future of this podcast. I hope you can join me on this journey!
ReadySetDream is coming very soon! Follow me on Instagram and Facebook at ReadySetDreampodcast.