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Peruvians Of USA
A podcast in Spanish, English, and Spanglish, where we share the diversity of the Peruvian immigrant experience in the U.S. We will share the struggles and the victories, as well as explore what it means to be Peruvian in another country. | El podcast en español, inglés, y Spanglish donde compartimos las diversas historias del inmigrante peruano - sus luchas y sus logros, y también exploramos lo que significa ser peruano en otro país.
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Diego Corzo is a Forbes-featured millennial real estate entrepreneur, investor, mentor, and TEDx speaker. Diego was born in Lima, Peru and moved to the United States with his family when he was 9 years old, undocumented. Diego embraced adversity and overcame many obstacles as an undocumented immigrant in the U.S. Diego graduated top 1% from Florida State University with two bachelor's degrees in less than four years. DACA allowed him to start working in corporate America as a software developer for General Motors and soon discovered that he wanted a career shift. After realizing that corporate America wasn't for him, Diego pursued his passion for Real Estate. Diego is a real estate investor, he is on a path to financial freedom and aspires to help others, especially millennials, become financially free and reach their full potential. Diego's story has now been featured in Forbes, CNN Money, Inc.com, Entreprenuer.com, Fox News, Telemundo, and Univision.
Connect with Diego via IG
- TEDx: https://www.ted.com/talks/diego_corzo_the_journey_to_my_american_dream
- Website: https://diegocorzo.com
- IG: @realdiegocorzo
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/diegocorzo/
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In this special episode of "Friends of Peruvians of USA", Nathalie chats with Maribel Francisco. Maribel is the daughter of Mexican indigenous immigrants, and she is an immigrant money coach and speaker. Maribel has worked with the immigrant community for over 10 years as a certified income tax preparer. She has been featured in The New York Times and has appeared on the Immigrant Investor Show. Maribel Francisco knows what it’s like to be first: the first in her family to attend university, the first to enter corporate America, and the first to invest in the stock market. She also knows what it’s like to live on the streets and cope with a parent’s deportation. Now, with an international business degree and expertise in finance, Francisco is paying it forward with Our Wealth Matters, a fully bilingual resource where U.S.-based immigrants can learn to earn, save, and invest.
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In this conversation, Nathalie and Cindy discuss how our Latinx community can overcome debt and achieve financial freedom. We discuss Cindy's book "Overcoming Debt, Achieving Financial Freedom: 8 Pillars to Build Wealth," where she shares her story of going from a negative six-figure net worth to a positive six-figure net worth.
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Cindy Zuniga-Sanchez is the Founder of Zero-Based Budget, where she offers personal finance education on saving, investing, and strategies for debt repayment. She has been featured in national media, including Good Morning America, Forbes, Business Insider, Kiplinger, and Bloomberg Opinion, and received her law degree from the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law.
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Andrea was born in Lima, Peru, and came to the US at a young age. Right out of college, her starting salary was $22,000/year. This ignited her personal finance journey - out of necessity. After 18 months, she managed to save $8,000. Andrea has gone through many stages in her money journey - from saving aggressively and struggling with overspending to eventually learning how to invest & make her money work for her. In 2019, she started a financial education company, Building Gen Wealth, to share her passion for money with women of color. BGW exists to empower women of color to take control of their finances and confidently and unapologetically start building generational wealth.
Connect with Andrea:
- Instagram: @building.gen.wealth
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Natalia Sylvester is the award-winning author of several novels for adults and young adults. CHASING THE SUN was named the Best Debut Book of 2014 by Latinidad and EVERYONE KNOWS YOU GO HOME won an International Latino Book Award and the 2018 Jesse H. Jones Award for Best Work of Fiction from the Texas Institute of Letters.
Natalia's debut YA novel, RUNNING, was a 2020 Junior Library Guild Selection and a 2021 Rise: A Feminist Book Project List selection. Her most recent YA novel, BREATHE AND COUNT BACK FROM TEN, is out now from HarperCollins/Clarion Books. A MALETA FULL OF TREASURES, Natalia's first picture book (illustrated by Juana Medina), will be published by Dial Books in 2024.
Natalia's non-fiction has appeared in the New York Times, Bustle, Catapult, Electric Literature, Latina magazine, and McSweeney's Publishing. Her essays have been anthologized in collections such as A MAP IS ONLY ONE STORY and A MEASURE OF BELONGING: WRITERS OF COLOR ON THE NEW AMERICAN SOUTH.
Born in Lima, Peru, Natalia came to the US at age four and grew up in Florida and the Rio Grande Valley in Texas. She received a BA in Creative Writing from the University of Miami, was a 2021 Visiting Associate Professor at the University of Texas at Austin, and was formerly a faculty member at the Mile-High MFA program at Regis University.
Connect with Natalia:
- Instagram: @nataliasylv
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Kat Carbajal Mezarina works for an International Cooperation in Peru and is currently developing projects on education and gender equality in different provinces. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in International Relations and is internationally certified as an ESL Teacher by Cambridge University. She has been an ambassador for The World Literacy Foundation and has a publication on US immigration policy and humanitarian impact. She has also worked in an NGO in the United States that provides legal and educational services to refugee women who are overcoming gender-based violence.
Mentioned in this episode:
- Encanto and the overwhelming pressure put on Latinx daughters
- Life as a reverse immigrant – being born in the U.S. but growing up in Peru
- Feminism and racism in Peru
- How the Peruvian diaspora is influencing (or not) young Peruvians in Peru
- Peruvian 2021 General Elections – Castillo vs. Fujimori
- Repsol Oil Spill
Connect with Kat:
- Instagram: @katpriscilla
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Maricé Morales's parents are immigrants from Peru. She lived in Peru from age 12 to 17, when she returned to the United States to attend college.
She graduated from George Mason University with a bachelor's degree in Global Affairs and French and a master's degree in public policy. She received a juris doctorate from the University of Maryland School of Law and received a public service award from the law school.
During this time, she was involved in legal work extended from the Public Defender’s Office in New Orleans, LA to San Jose, Costa Rica at the Inter-American Court of Human Rights. From canvassing neighborhoods to encouraging jury participation in Louisiana, to contributing to the international legal framework around discrimination and excessive force against Afro-descendants.
Still, while in law school, Morales competed in the National Latina/o Law Student Association's sixth annual moot court competition.
In 2014, she was elected to the Maryland House of Delegates, as the first Latina to represent District 19 in Montgomery County, MD. Maricé received the Governor’s Award for her work combating Human Trafficking and was recognized in 2019 as one of the top 100 Most Influential Latina Leaders in the D.C., Maryland, and Virginia metropolitan area. Maricé currently practices law in the greater Washington, D.C. area, in her Law Office focusing on immigration, criminal defense, and personal injury law.
She currently serves on the Montgomery College Board of Trustees, and the boards for the Jewish Council on Aging and Emerge Maryland.
Mentioned in the episode:
- LatinoUSA episode: Foreigner at Birth - Haitians and birthright citizenship in the Dominican Republic
- Book recommendation: Brown is the New White by Steve Phillips
Connect with Maricé
- Website: https://www.maricemorales.com/event
- IG: @morales4moco
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/morales4moco
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maric%C3%A9-morales-6b43242a
Ways to support the podcast:
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Melissa Rivero is the author of The Affairs of the Falcóns, which won the 2019 New American Voices Award and a 2020 International Latino Book Award. The book was also longlisted for the PEN/Hemingway Debut Novel Prize, the Aspen Words Literary Prize, and the Center for Fiction’s First Novel Prize. Born in Lima, Peru, and raised in Brooklyn, she is a graduate of NYU and Brooklyn Law School. Melissa currently works as in-house legal counsel at a startup. She still lives in Brooklyn with her family.
Connect with Melissa via:IG: @melissarivero_
Website: https://www.melissa-rivero.com/
In this episode:
- Melissa shares the inspiration and journey to write and publish her book, The Affairs of the Falcóns
- How writing - and other creative pursuits - can feel like a luxury or something only the privileged could do
- Her Pucallpa roots, growing up Peruvian in New York City, and now raising bilingual and multi-cultural children
- Book/Authors Recommendations:
- Blood of the Dawn by Claudia Salazar Jiménez,
- Cristina Garcia,
- Ada Limón’s Poetry,
- Mario Vargas Llosa,
Ways to support the podcast:
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Yuki Nakandakari, simply known as Yuki, is a Peruvian chef from Washington DC considered by many as a natural powerhouse of creativity. Yuki, of Japanese ancestry, was born in Peru and grew up between Lima and Arequipa. He started his professional career in Tokyo, Japan, where he lived for 3 years in the early ’90s, absorbing old-school oriental techniques from the various places he worked at. He won the Professional Of The Year Award of 2016 by the Hispanic Maryland Chamber of Commerce and the certificate from the Congress of the United States of America, recognizing his merits to propel the rich Peruvian culture within the United States. Chef Yuki has also put Ocopa Restaurant on the 1st Michelin guide in Washington D.C. for 2017, where the Michelin inspector reviewed his creations with extreme pleasure and satisfaction. Currently, chef Yuki writes his "Columna Gastronómica" in two of the most influential Spanish newspapers in the nation's capital. "El Tiempo Latino" and "Somos Baltimore."
Connect with Yuki
- IG: @yukinakandakari
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yuki-nakandakari/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JuanNakandakari
- Peruvian American Chefs Association (PACHA): https://www.facebook.com/PACHAUSA
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Elena is an Andean adoptee from Peru. Her family is from Puno, Peru, though she was born and adopted from Lima. Elena was adopted during the Fujimori regime right after Alan Garcia was out of office. Finding community has been a long journey. Reconnecting with her biological family has given Elena a sense of connection back to Peru. Elena is raising an Afro-Indigenous daughter whom she adores. Her daughter is the reason Elena loves her people and community that much harder. Elena wants her daughter to have representation as she grows up and to see the beauty in our people. Learning to accept that adoption IS part of the diaspora has been liberating. Elena has found herself within a community that is accepting and understanding. If you find yourself in Azángaro, Puno, Peru – check out Elena’s mom’s restaurant called, Solé. El saborcito criollo.
Connect with ElenaConnect with Elena via IG @brooklynwarmidesigns
In this episode:
- How Brooklyn Warmi Designs jewelry is helping the Peruvian diaspora reconnect with their indigeneity, honor our ancestors, and connect with each other
- Elena’s adoption story, identity crisis, and choosing community above all else
- Elena’s advice to people thinking about adopting and how it’s a lifetime commitment to healing
- Shoutouts to fellow Peruvian creators and small business owners, such as Black Flowers Grow, Love Supay, Cholita Nuyorquina, So Sweet by Michelle, T's Designs, and photographer Bonny Melendez.
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In this bonus episode, Nathalie interviews her husband, Marcus, shortly after their first anniversary. It was the perfect opportunity to discuss how they have navigated cultural differences in their interracial relationship.
Mentioned in this episode:
- Marcus' gym in Northern Virginia is hosting a Spanish-language CrossFit class to celebrate #hispanicheritagemonth. It's free! So come learn the basic concepts/movements led by a Peruvian CrossFit coach, Victor. To sign up, go to this link.
- Nathalie and Marcus published a fitness-related coloring book for kids. It's available on Amazon, link
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Hillmer Reyes Murillo, creció en Ancash y hizo parte de la secundaria en Lima y luego emigró a Hartford, Connecticut, EEUU, donde terminó sus estudios secundarios. Estuvo 17 años en Estados Unidos para luego regresar a radicar en el Perú en 2005. Hillmer tiene maestría en ingeniería electrónica por Cornell University, maestría en administración pública por Harvard University y bachiller en física por Amherst College.
Actualmente, Hillmer viene liderando Platia.app una startup que está desarrollando infraestructura financiera para catalizar el desarrollo rural. Hillmer también se ha desempeñado en el sector público como Regidor de la Municipalidad de Lima Metropolitana y ha sido Director General de Industria y Director de Competitividad en el Ministerio de la Producción.
Hillmer tiene amplia experiencia como gestor de proyectos tecnológicos en las principales empresas de telecomunicaciones de Estados Unidos y Canadá, así como en el sector financiero en el Perú como Vicepresidente de Innovación y Tecnología de Globokas Perú, que opera la red de agentes corresponsales bancarios más grande del Perú.
Hillmer se ha desarrollado profesionalmente tanto en el sector público como el privado, con un enfoque en el rol que tiene la tecnología en la competitividad de empresas, países y ciudades.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reyeshh/
Twitter: @HillmerReyes
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¡Acompáñanos en una conversación informativa sobre cómo ahorrar, hacer un presupuesto, y mejorar tu crédito En este episodio Nathalie fue invitada a un Live con @fundacionpuroperu - siempre promoviendo la cultura Peruana en las siguientes generaciones de Peruanos-Americanos.
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En este episodio, Nathalie comparte su historia con Vanessa, host del podcast Poder de Emigrar. En este episodio fue originalmente lanzado en marzo 2023.
A tan solo 10 años Nathalie dejo su país natal, Perú, para reunirse nuevamente con su familia después que esta emigrara a EE.UU debido a la crisis financiera de los 80. Durante sus primeros años como emigrante, se dio cuenta de las diferentes oportunidades que existían este país, y se puso como meta de aprovechar cada una de ellas. Como muchos niños hijos de inmigrantes, asumió responsabilidades que forjaron su carácter y determinación. El día de hoy, ya establecida, habiendo cumplido sus metas y con una familia propia, mira hacia atrás y reflexiona sobre el camino recorrido. Nathalie se conecta con sus raíces peruanas a través de su proyecto Peruvians of USA, un podcast donde entrevista a Peruanos de la diáspora residente en los EE.UU
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The podcast episode brings Will and Juan, two enthusiasts in the field of cryptocurrency, to discuss the basics of this currency system. They elucidate fundamental concepts such as blockchain and decentralization and provide insights into various cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Dogecoin, Libra, etc. The conversation also covers the historical development of money and cryptocurrencies, the manner in which cryptocurrencies operate, and their potential implications on the global economy. The discussion advances toward the topic of investing in cryptocurrencies, addressing concerns related to volatility, risks, and the need for personal research before investing.
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This episode reveals an exciting announcement and rewarding meeting where two top candidates, Nayeli and Adriana, receive scholarships from the Scholarship Committee. Due to their equally impressive applications, the committee decided to raise extra funds to award scholarships to both candidates. The episode also covers a brief introduction from the committee members. The episode also includes the gratitude and joy of the awarded students, their plans to represent Peru in the US, and details about the next steps.
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In this episode, Nathalie, host of Peruvians of USA conducts an interview with Nayeli, a scholarship finalist. In partnership with Fundacion Puro Peru, they launched what may be the first scholarship for Peruvians in the US. Silvia Orellana, the president of Fundacion Puro Peru also took part in the discussion, outlining the Foundation's mission to educate communities about Peru. Nayeli shares her educational journey as a junior at the University of Connecticut, majoring in human rights, psychology with a minor in Latino studies. She's considering a future career in immigration and child protection law, and discusses her active involvement in supporting Peruvian and Latinx students in her community.
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During this episode, Nathalie, the founder of Peruvians of USA, and Silvia Orellana, the President of the Fundacion Puro Peru introduce themselves and their respective organizations. They also discuss the scholarship launched by Nathalie honouring her grandfather. The episode features Adriana, a potential recipient of the scholarship and a sophomore at Penn, pursuing neuroscience. Adriana discusses her experiences being a Peruvian-American in academia, the importance of cultural connection through initiatives like dance troupes and language classes, and her ambitions to become a mentor for future Peruvian in neuroscience. The episode wraps up with a discussion between the hosts and Adriana about representation, empowerment, and the importance of serving the community.
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In this episode of Peruvians of USA, dive into the journey behind the 2022 Scholarship initiative led by Nathalie Flores. Our distinguished guest panel, including Silvia, Delia, and others relay their experiences on the selection process, sharing their awe of the high caliber of applicants. Join us as we introduce and celebrate the two outstanding winners, Adrianna and Nayeli, hearing about their backgrounds, future aspirations, and how they found out about the scholarship. Listen in on our keynote speaker, Estuardo Rodriguez Jr.'s words of wisdom as he emphasizes the importance of passion in our careers, celebrates Latina contributions to the U.S. economy, and shares his narrative-driving initiatives like the American Latino Museum. This episode is a true testament to the richness of our vibrant Peruvian community in the USA.
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In this episode, we follow the unforgettable journey of Nathalie and Carolina, two friends who decided to travel the world. Nathalie took a leave of absence, and Carolina quit her job. From exploring Australia and New Zealand to immersing themselves in the rich cultures of Thailand, Cambodia, and Morocco, their adventure was filled with awe-inspiring moments and heartwarming acts of kindness.
They share the practical aspects of financing their trip and discuss some humorous mishaps that added a dose of spontaneity to their travels. From language barriers to unexpected challenges, their anecdotes provide a dose of reality to their journey.
Nathalie and Carolina have no regrets. Their adventure was a life-altering experience that broadened their horizons and solidified their friendship. Join us as they take you on a whirlwind tour of their extraordinary journey, leaving you inspired to chase your own wanderlust and explore the world with open arms.
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In this episode, Nathalie shares her experience with online dating and how she met her husband. This story was originally shared as part of Story Lab at the University of Michigan.
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In this solo episode, I'll be unraveling the mystery behind why moms like me sometimes cry seemingly without reason. Join me as I explore the hidden emotions, societal pressures, and the guilt of self-care that can lead to these tears. Whether you're a mom or looking to gain insight into the emotional world of motherhood, this episode is a must-listen. Join me for a heartfelt solo episode.
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Around three years after having a baby, about two-thirds of parents will notice that their relationship isn't as good as it used to be. Studies have found that how well parents get along with each other directly affects how their babies and kids grow and develop. In this episode, Nathalie chats with Dr. Melanie Ricaurte, a Licensed Psychologist, about how parents can maintain relationship satisfaction after having a baby, reduce relationship hostility, and reduce the incidence and severity of postpartum mood disorders. Dr. Melanie Ricaurte is the Clinical Director of Harmony Holistic. She is a licensed Psychologist, AASECT Certified Sex Therapist, and AASECT Certified Sex Therapy Supervisor. She is also certified as a Prepare/Enrich provider for premarital therapy and recently became certified as an NGH Hypnotherapist. Dr. Ricaurte has her Psy.D in Clinical Psychology and M. Ed in Human Sexuality from Widener University. She graduated from Cornell University with a B.S. in Human Biology, Health, and Society and is interested in the intersection between biological and social factors and how such factors relate to mental health and illness. Dr. Ricaurte has worked with diverse individuals of different races, ethnicities, religions, and sexual orientations in a variety of settings including inpatient hospitals and outpatient clinics as well as universities.Ways to support Peruvians of USA: Sign up for our newsletter - https://www.peruviansofusa.com/newsletter Visit our website for episode notes - https://www.peruviansofusa.com/episodes Give us a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify Become a Listener Supporter - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/peruviansofusa/ Visit our Online Store and help us change the narrative with our t-shirt: “El Mejor Amigo de un Peruano es otro peruano.” Also available in feminine (“peruana”) and gender-neutral (“peruanx”) versions - https://www.peruviansofusa.com/shop Follow Peruvians of USA Podcast on IG: @peruviansofusa Like our page on Facebook! - https://www.facebook.com/peruviansofusa--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/peruviansofusa/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/peruviansofusa/support
In this episode, Nathalie and Marcus have a vulnerable conversation about becoming parents - the tough moments, the shift in worldview, and discuss what they do differently. Take a listen!
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Brian Abarca is a highly skilled personal trainer with an impressive decade-long track record in the fitness industry. With a wealth of knowledge and hands-on experience, he has helped numerous celebrities achieve their fitness goals and develop enviable bodies. On this episode, Nathalie and Brian chat about overcoming life setbacks, fitness as a second chance, and turning a hobby into a business.
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In this special episode of "Friends of Peruvians of USA", Nathalie chats with Maribel Francisco. Maribel is the daughter of Mexican indigenous immigrants, and she is an immigrant money coach and speaker. Maribel has worked with the immigrant community for over 10 years as a certified income tax preparer. She has been featured in The New York Times and has appeared on the Immigrant Investor Show. Maribel Francisco knows what it’s like to be first: the first in her family to attend university, the first to enter corporate America, and the first to invest in the stock market. She also knows what it’s like to live on the streets and cope with a parent’s deportation. Now, with an international business degree and expertise in finance, Francisco is paying it forward with Our Wealth Matters, a fully bilingual resource where U.S.-based immigrants can learn to earn, save, and invest.
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On this episode, Nathalie chats with Vianna Calderon Lopez. Vianna is currently pursuing a Master's in Applied Behavioral Analysis at Hunter College, has overcome remarkable challenges. Growing up as an undocumented immigrant and facing the complexities of her father's alcoholism, she took on responsibilities beyond her years while pursuing her education. Vianna earned her Bachelor's Degree from CUNY Queens College and Hunter College. With a background in the Early Intervention Program, she now focuses on child behavioral development, researching bilingual (Spanish-English) children and language preference. As a new mother, Vianna deftly juggles a full-time job, classes, and clinical hours while staying unwavering in her pursuit of success. Her journey is a testament to resilience and determination.
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In this episode, Nathalie chats with Stephanie Rupay-Parris (She/Her/Ella): Peruvian-American living on the beautiful island of Aruba. Stephanie is the Mentor Training and Technical Assistance Manager at the "I Have A Dream" Foundation, where she's crafting a sustainable mentoring model for under-resourced students. As a passionate social worker, she champions diverse representation and infuses social justice values into her work.
Stephanie's journey includes coming out as a lesbian later in life, facing family rejection, and overcoming international and legal hurdles to build a family with her wife. Join us in celebrating Stephanie's resilient and life journey. Stay tuned for her inspiring episode! 🎙️💫
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Ashleigh Sisneros is an Information Technology Specialist and an Air Force Veteran. A ‘Network Administrator’ by trade, she has worked in all facets of IT with various government agencies. Having achieved early career success, she has made it her mission to help other Latina women in tech. At 17 she enlisted into the Air Force as a guard member for the State of Louisiana. Having lived through Katrina and other hurricanes, she remembered those in uniform who would hand out water and lifesaving supplies and knew she wanted to be a part of that. She served for 10 years, had 2 deployments, was activated for hurricane and state missions, and served at the nation’s capital during the 2020 inauguration. Today Ashleigh is currently working at the Department of Defense Educational Activity in Naples, Italy. She spends her free time traveling and trying to achieve her fun goal, to eat Peruvian food in each new country she visits! Ashleigh is first-generation and proud of her heritage as she always is trying to introduce people to Peru’s rich culture and food.
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Adrian Carlos Vaillancourt is a community builder interested in connecting South and Central American adoptees with their first cultures. Born in Peru and adopted at a young age by an American mother and Canadian father, Adrian first connected with his Peruvian culture after high school. Adrian believes that connecting with your first culture can help to create community and provide a better understanding of your identity. He is excited to create spaces for this by offering language classes, cooking classes, and cultural classes
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Alexa Polar is a writer, director, and founder of Female Filmmakers Fuse; a nonprofit that promotes diversity, equality, inclusion, and a safe workplace for women in the film and television industry. Alexa recently wrote Marilyn Mexico, a feature-length biopic that focuses on Marilyn Monroe’s affinity for Mexican culture and her final trip to Mexico. Loz Dos Studios and BFT Media are in talks with Alexa regarding acquiring the screenplay.
Alexa is set to direct the currently entitled feature Fons Vivus, a screenplay she wrote about a group of diverse vigilante women who come together joining forces for a greater cause in a deeply flawed legal system. After this, she placed her focus on R Culture, a feature drama that tackles the issues of rape culture in today's society.
Whenever Alexa is not working on writing, prepping for directing, or directing; she is advocating for social causes against systemic racism, an uneven scale of the patriarch, and supporting causes for survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence. She often assists with immigration cases as a paralegal.
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Victor de la Flor was born in Passaic, NJ and partly raised in Orlando, FL to Peruvian parents. He decided to join the U.S. Marine Corps at the age of 20 in order to get a change of pace in life and pursue his desire for world travel. He chose the Military Justice job field which he felt would provide him good work experience over time. What was supposed to be a 4-year enlistment, turned into a 20-year Marine Corps career, mainly credited to the exceptional leadership and guidance he’s received. In 2020, Victor took to his art, design, and entrepreneurial skills and invented a uniform item called UnderCoverClip, which is now carried by retail military and tactical stores worldwide. In 2022, he decided to make his passion for art public, when he agreed to do a portrait commission for a friend, which then led to several more art commissions, participation in art shows, presenting at Fleet Week San Diego Art Exhibition, being a featured artist at the Oceanside Museum of Art and now becoming a sponsored artist attending and participating in a veteran and indigenous art exhibition being held in Chicago in 2023.
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Peruvian immigrant Anaís Azul (they/them) is a California-based composer-performer, Fulbright Scholar, and teaching artist. Described as “stunningly honest and vulnerable,” their artistry engages with music as a tool for community building, cross-genre collaboration, and collective healing.
Last fall, Azul released their debut solo EP “Vulnerable” thanks to the support of the Yerba Buena Garden’s Festival 2022 Seed Commission. Their past releases can be found on all major streaming platforms. One of their past releases, “Mi Piel,” was featured on the Spotify editorial playlist “Best Non-Binary+ Artists of 2020.”
Outside of their performance life, Anaís has been proud to serve as co-curator of the 2022 annual Día de los Muertos exhibition “To Love and be Loved in Return” at SoMarts. Currently, they teach group and private music lessons in Spanish & English and trans-inclusive Spanish classes virtually. In their spare time, they like to go thrifting and read tarot cards for their friends and family.
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Elias Burrell is the founder of Allpa Foods, a specialty retailer of packaged Peruvian food products. The mission at Allpa Foods is to provide wholesome and natural food products that tell a cultural story. Elias had the inspiration for Allpa when traveling in South America for several months back in 2018. Years later he decided to take his experience in E-commerce and entrepreneurship to start his own brand revolving around many of his passions including his Peruvian heritage.
- Allpa Foods
- Working with importers
- First Latino festival in the DC Mall
- National Museum of the American Latino
- Virginia Commonwealth University
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Cindy Y. Rodriguez is a Peruvian-American entrepreneur and journalist who has worked in media for over a decade for companies like NBC, CNN, Latina magazine, and Vivala.com, which she co-launched. One of her greatest successes was co-launching HuffPost’s LatinoVoices. In 2015, she and her childhood friend co-founded the award-nominated feminist podcast Morado Lens where they discussed sex, culture, and embracing intuition as a form of empowerment, all from a Latina’s perspective. She loves creating impactful and diverse content for English-dominant Latinos, especially on subjects like identity, culture, and race.
Mentioned in the episode:
- RECLAMA - spiritual wellness community helping women of color reclaim themselves through hiking and journaling.
- Soy Andina Documentary - The award-winning documentary about two New York women who journey to Peru to reconnect with roots and dance.
- Dance Your Ancestors by Cynthia Paniagua
- Peruana Collective
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In this conversation, Nathalie and Cindy discuss how our Latinx community can overcome debt and achieve financial freedom. We discuss Cindy's book "Overcoming Debt, Achieving Financial Freedom: 8 Pillars to Build Wealth," where she shares her story of going from a negative six-figure net worth to a positive six-figure net worth.
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Cindy Zuniga-Sanchez is the Founder of Zero-Based Budget, where she offers personal finance education on saving, investing, and strategies for debt repayment. She has been featured in national media, including Good Morning America, Forbes, Business Insider, Kiplinger, and Bloomberg Opinion, and received her law degree from the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law.
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Alex Paul Loza is a visual artist based in Chattanooga, TN with his heart for social advocacy and a deep appreciation of figurative narrative art. He received his BFA from the Americam Academy of Art in Chicago, IL. With almost two decades of experience, Loza has been commissioned to paint portraits and custom wall art for private and public art collectors throughout North & South America. After a nation-wide search, Alex Paul was commissioned to sculpt a historic monument of Thaddeus Stevens also known as the "Old Commoner", "Father of the 14th Amendment", and "Savior of Pennsylvania's public education". The bronze sculpture is scheduled to be installed on April 2, 2022 in Gettysburg, PA. On completion, the Steven's monument would be the first public sculpture in the nation.
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In this episode, Nathalie interviews her husband, Marcus. They recently celebrated their one-year anniversary and it was the perfect opportunity to discuss how they have navigated cultural differences in their relationships and marriage.
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Diego Corzo is a Forbes-featured millennial real estate entrepreneur, investor, mentor, and TEDx speaker. Diego was born in Lima, Peru and moved to the United States with his family when he was 9 years old, undocumented. Diego embraced adversity and overcame many obstacles as and undocumented immigrant in the U.S. Diego graduated top 1% from Florida State University with two bachelor's degrees in less than four years. DACA allowed him to start working in corporate America as a software developer for General Motors and soon discovered that he wanted a career shift. After realizing that corporate America wasn't for him, Diego pursued his passion for Real Estate. Diego is a real estate investor, he is on a path to financial freedom and aspires to help others, especially millennials, become financially free and reach their full potential. Diego's story has now been featured in Forbes, CNN Money, Inc.com, Entreprenuer.com, Fox News, Telemundo and Univision.
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Victor started CrossFit about 8 years ago and hasn't looked back. He sees every workout as a new opportunity to challenge yourself. Currently, Victor is with the Alexandria Fire Department and functional fitness is key to the job. The functional fitness aspect is what motivates him as a coach. Helping people push and discover their potential is what he aspires to do as a coach at CrossFit Tysons.
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This is one of Nathalie's favorite episodes because Delilah focuses on the importance of mindset. Change your mindset change your life.
Delilah Dee is a Philly-based loud and proud Latina, multi-dimensional entrepreneur, and dedicated changemaker. Channeling the resilience of her ancestors, actively busting the myth that women of color should play small, her mission in life is grand and cacophonous– to help communities of color shift their mindset so they can elevate. She empowers dreamers to become doers as CEO and founder of SHFT World, a digital content & events agency, that uses its platform to supply financial resources to grassroots organizations fighting for Black + Brown liberation. In line with her drive to help enterprising women, she is the Director of Marketing + Operations at Queen Warriors, the #1 online LIVE fitness program for women where she successfully executes 5 & 6-figure launches every month with style. She's also known for her past work in event curation and experiential marketing with renowned brands such as iHeartRadio, Google, and HBO.
A self-determined professional and unapologetic leader with a lust for life, Delilah breathes energy and positivity into her community work, audaciously uplifting people of color and influencing others like her to realize their dreams.
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Estuardo Rodríguez is a principal and co-founder at the Raben Group focused on Government Affairs and Communications. A lawyer by training, he specializes in direct lobbying in the financial services and telecommunications sectors. Having cultivated a powerful network of media relationships, Estuardo is also Raben’s Counsel on Media and Communications.
Throughout his diverse political career, Estuardo’s commitment to outreach in the Hispanic community has been a constant. Through his work at the DNC he built a cross-platform, Spanish-language media network that was leveraged in support of John Kerry’s presidential campaign. He was an attorney at the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development under Secretaries Henry Cisneros and Andrew Cuomo, and has worked on behalf of the U.S. Department of State as an independent political analyst in Latin America and Europe.
Estuardo draws on this expertise, along with a reputation as a tough and charismatic professional, to advise Fortune 100 clients on their engagement with Congress, The White House, civil rights and political leaders, identifying partnership opportunities and ways to mutually support innovative policies and programs for the industry, while at the same time providing low-income and diverse communities with high level and affordable products and services they need.
Among his corporate clients at the Raben Group, he advises Charter Communications, Sony Music Group, T-Mobile and TIAA Institute, as well as nonprofit organizations such as the Hispanic National Bar Association and the Hispanic Heritage Foundation. Estuardo has also increasingly grown the firm’s service around asset management firms and impact investing, working with the Ford Foundation’s division of Mission Investments and standing up a coalition of stakeholder firms to propose greater protections for Main Street investors in closed end funds.
Estuardo has been featured as a political analyst and commentator on CNN, CNN en Español, Hill TV, NTN 24, Univisión, and Telemundo.
Estuardo also employs his influence and leadership on a number of nonprofit and industry boards. He currently serves as the President and CEO of the Friends of the American Latino Museum, a campaign to create a Smithsonian National Museum of the American Latino on our National Mall. He is also a co-founder of the Hispanic Lobbyists Association.
Born and raised in Washington, D.C., Estuardo will talk with you about the influence of his Peruvian heritage and the culinary wonders of Peru for as long as you'll let him. Connect with Estuardo:
Instagram: @estuardovr
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Priscilla is the host of The Early Career Moves Podcast, and is passionate about helping BIPOC folks and women make their next best career move with confidence and ease. This is why she created the Early Career Moves Podcast – to help ambitious BIPOC young professionals make their next career move with joy & confidence. She would love to help you make your next career move – one that leads to more money, freedom, and inner peace.
Connect with Priscilla:
- Instagram: @priscillabulcha
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Joselyn Fonseca Palacios was born in Lima Peru and moved to Los Angeles at the age of 8. She is part of the Los Angeles Department of Water where she leads public works projects throughout the city. Her focus is on water treatment facilities to ensure safe drinking water for Angelinos. As a young professional in the field, she is currently navigating through her journey to becoming a licensed Architect. She graduated from the University of Southern California with a Bachelor of Architecture and a minor in Consumer Behavior with the Alpha Rho Chi Medal, recognizing her leadership and service to the future of the profession.
She is an active member of the National Organization of Minority Architects, where she serves as Co-Director for Project Pipeline Bootcamp, a summer camp dedicated to exposure to architecture and related professions for the youth. Her passion revolves around inspiring, educating, and mentoring first-generation low-income students. In addition, she volunteers her time during Peruvian elections to help her fellow compatriotas in Los Angeles vote and is Chair of Communications for the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers. She is family-oriented and during her free time she enjoys watching movies, spending time outdoors, and dancing.
Connect with Joselyn: * Instagram: @jossy_yssoj * Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/joselyn-fonseca
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Andrea was born in Lima, Peru, and came to the US at a young age. Right out of college, her starting salary was $22,000/year. This ignited her personal finance journey - out of necessity. After 18 months, she managed to save $8,000. Andrea has gone through many stages in her money journey - from saving aggressively, and struggling with overspending to eventually learning how to invest & make her money work for her. In 2019, she started a financial education company, Building Gen Wealth, to share her passion for money with women of color. BGW exists to empower women of color to take control of their finances and confidently and unapologetically start building generational wealth.
Connect with Andrea: * Instagram: @building.gen.wealth
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Patricia is the founder of Latinos Empowered, a community finding their power and changing their narrative. The platform empowers Latinx and First-Gen with information on career, and finance, to use their voice to advocate and share their story, and break generational cycles.
Connect with Patricia: * Instagram: @latinos.empowered
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Natalia Sylvester is the award-winning author of several novels for adults and young adults. CHASING THE SUN was named the Best Debut Book of 2014 by Latinidad and EVERYONE KNOWS YOU GO HOME won an International Latino Book Award and the 2018 Jesse H. Jones Award for Best Work of Fiction from the Texas Institute of Letters.
Natalia's debut YA novel, RUNNING, was a 2020 Junior Library Guild Selection and a 2021 Rise: A Feminist Book Project List selection. Her most recent YA novel, BREATHE AND COUNT BACK FROM TEN, is out now from HarperCollins/Clarion Books. A MALETA FULL OF TREASURES, Natalia's first picture book (illustrated by Juana Medina), will be published by Dial Books in 2024.
Natalia's non-fiction has appeared in the New York Times, Bustle, Catapult, Electric Literature, Latina magazine, and McSweeney's Publishing. Her essays have been anthologized in collections such as A MAP IS ONLY ONE STORY and A MEASURE OF BELONGING: WRITERS OF COLOR ON THE NEW AMERICAN SOUTH.
Born in Lima, Peru, Natalia came to the US at age four and grew up in Florida and the Rio Grande Valley in Texas. She received a BA in Creative Writing from the University of Miami, was a 2021 Visiting Associate Professor at the University of Texas at Austin, and was formerly a faculty member at the Mile-High MFA program at Regis University.
Connect with Natalia: * Instagram: @nataliasylv
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Karina F. Daves is a Life Coach who helps women get their freaking lives back! She has been mentoring and leading community-based practices for close to a decade. As a Life Coach, she provides several platforms for her audience to dig in and receive respite. Karina's Podcast titled "One Day At A Time" is the nexus for tips on how to have relationships, set boundaries, and live your best life. Her focus is on boundaries, toxic relationships, and putting yourself first. She guides women towards fulfillment, making sure that they are the main character of their lives. Her growing community allows women to see that they are not alone in this thing called LIFE!
Mentioned in this episode: * Setting boundaries with your family * Setting boundaries in your marriage * How friends can support new moms * How can spouses support new moms * Advice for couples planning to have children
Connect with Karina: * Instagram: @karinafdaves
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En este episodio comparto con Ana de Granadilla Podcast un poco sobre mi experiencia como inmigrante en Estados Unidos. Hablamos de migración en la época de conflicto en Perú, educación entre Perú y Estados Unidos, qué es un digital product owner, Peruvians of USA, y muchas cosas más.
Canciones de fondo: Dura (Daddy Yankee), Mi comadre cocoliche (Arturo Cavero), Stand by me (Prince Royce)
Connect with us: * @granadillapodcast * @peruviansofusa
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Kat Carbajal Mezarina works for an International Cooperation in Peru and is currently developing projects on education and gender equality in different provinces. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in International Relations and is internationally certified as an ESL Teacher by Cambridge University. She has been an ambassador for The World Literacy Foundation and has a publication on US immigration policy and humanitarian impact. She has also worked in an NGO in the United States that provides legal and educational services to refugee women who are overcoming gender-based violence.
Mentioned in this episode:
- Encanto and the overwhelming pressure put on Latinx daughters
- Life as a reverse immigrant – being born in the U.S. but growing up in Peru
- Feminism and racism in Peru
- How the Peruvian diaspora is influencing (or not) young Peruvians in Peru
- Peruvian 2021 General Elections – Castillo vs. Fujimori
- Repsol Oil Spill
Connect with Kat:
- Instagram: @katpriscilla
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Delilah Dee is a Philly-based loud and proud Latina, multi-dimensional entrepreneur, and dedicated changemaker. Channeling the resilience of her ancestors, actively busting the myth that women of color should play small, her mission in life is grand and cacophonous– to help communities of color shift their mindset so they can elevate. She empowers dreamers to become doers as CEO and founder of SHFT World, a digital content & events agency, that uses its platform to supply financial resources to grassroots organizations fighting for Black + Brown liberation. In line with her drive to help enterprising women, she is the Director of Marketing + Operations at Queen Warriors, the #1 online LIVE fitness program for women where she successfully executes 5 & 6-figure launches every month with style. She’s also known for her past work in event curation and experiential marketing with renowned brands such as iHeartRadio, Google, and HBO.
A self-determined professional and unapologetic leader with a lust for life, Delilah breathes energy and positivity into her community work, audaciously uplifting people of color and influencing others like her to realize their dreams.
Mentioned in this episode:
- Reconnecting with her Peruvian roots
- Starting her entrepreneurship journey
- When it's time to rebrand your business
- How her e-commerce business raised funds for the George Floyd Memorial Fund and Black Vision Collective
- Change your mindset change your lie
- Advice to new entrepreneurs
- Importance of financial literacy for our community
Connect with Delilah: * Instagram: @iamdelilahdee
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Victor started CrossFit about 8 years ago and hasn’t looked back. He sees every workout as a new opportunity to challenge yourself. Currently, Victor is with the Alexandria Fire Department and functional fitness is key to the job. The functional fitness aspect is what motivates him as a coach. Helping people push and discover their potential is what he aspires to do as a coach at CrossFit Tysons.
Mentioned in this episode:
- Kettlebell Commercial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=REcZopXwOXo
- First Rule of Crossfit: Leave Your Ego at the Door. You are not here to compete with anyone else.
- What’s Crossfit? Constantly varied functional movement at high intensity
- Is CrossFit for everyone? Yes! CrossFit moves can be modified to fit nearly any fitness level — young and old, fit and not so fit.
- Role of nutrition in the CrossFit community
- CrossFit could be more inclusive
- Career transition to firefighting/EMS
- Book: The Productivity Project
Connect with Victor: * Instagram: @tampicopunch
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Erika Quinteros is a Peruvian-American children's book author and illustrator. She has written two bilingual books: one about an indigenous woman hero from the Andes of Peru who fought against the Spanish crown for liberty and justice, and the other about noise pollution in the city. "I want children to grow up acknowledging the problems we face as a society, but also finding hope and knowing that with love and taking action, we can resolve problems and create a better society for all."
In this episode:
- Rebelion de Túpac Amaru y Micaela Bastidas
- Libro: TOMASA TITO CONDEMAYTA: Una historia de valor y coraje / A story of courage
- Libro: Misicha & Qinticha: El Ruido de la Ciudad/The Noise of the City
- Irene Salvador Grados y la jornada de 8 horas de trabajo para los trabajadores agrícolas
- Proceso de escribir y publicación de libros
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Follow them! Instagram @cartoonfitcomics and Twitter @cartoonfitcomic
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Joseph is a Real Estate Agent and Real Estate Investor in New Jersey. He is also the co-founder of Legacy 4 Investments LLC, a Real Estate investments company dedicated to the fix and flip as well as the buy and hold of properties, which he founded along with his siblings Delia Rios and Sara Rios. He has a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Rutgers University and a Master’s of Business Administration from William Paterson University.
Mentioned in this episode:
- Programs that support minority students get into top-tier MBA programs, such as The Consortium and MLT
- BiggerPockets - a community that brings together education and tools to create and build wealth with real estate investing
- FHA Loans for first-time homebuyers
- PMI: Private Mortgage Insurance
Connect with Joseph: * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephriosj/ * Twitter: https://twitter.com/josephriosj * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/josephriosj/
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Una conversacion con Ana Lucia, fundadora de Granadilla podcast, sobre los peruanos en EEUU.
En este episodio, nosotras hablamos de:
- Donde se encuentran los Peruanos en Estados Unidos (EEUU)
- Las varias olas de Peruanos emigrantes
- Diferencias culturales entre Peru y EEUU
- Libro: El Laberinto de la Choledad de Guillermo Nugent
Connect with Ana and/or Granadilla Podcast
- Escríbe directo: WhatsApp
- Lée: www.randomana.com
- Escúcha: Spotify / Apple Podcast / Anchor
- Sígue: Twitter / Instagram
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Nathalie reflects on her experience producing and hosting Peruvians of USA for two years!
In this episode:
- Reflections on two years of podcasting
- Is podcasting difficult?
- Favorite episodes
- Is the scholarship program continuing?
- Future projects
Connect with Nathalie via
- IG @peruviansofusa
Special thanks to our episode sponsor: Sendwave! s una aplicación móvil que te permite enviar dinero de Estados Unidos directamente a cuentas bancarias en el Perú desde tu teléfono. De esta forma ya no tienes que perder tiempo ni dinero yendo a una agencia a hacer colas para enviar tu dinero.
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Joicy is the Clinical Director and Founder of Salgado Psychotherapy. She is a cultural, trauma, and healed informed psychotherapist. She has a Masters in Mental Health Counseling and is licensed to practice in New York. She has 9 years of experience working in the mental health field with children, adolescents, adults, and the elderly. She has aided individuals with an array of mental health conditions from mild adjustment disorders to personality disorders.
Connect with Joicy
- Website: https://www.salgadopsychotherapy.com/home
- IG: @salgadopsychotherapy
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SalgadoPsychotherapy/
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Joicy is the Clinical Director and Founder of Salgado Psychotherapy. She is a cultural, trauma, and healed informed psychotherapist. She has a Masters in Mental Health Counseling and is licensed to practice in New York. She has 9 years of experience working in the mental health field with children, adolescents, adults, and the elderly. She has aided individuals with an array of mental health conditions from mild adjustment disorders to personality disorders. Connect with Joicy
Website: https://www.salgadopsychotherapy.com/home IG: @salgadopsychotherapy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SalgadoPsychotherapy/
Ways to support the podcast:
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Maricé Morales's parents are immigrants from Peru. She lived in Peru from age 12 to 17, when she returned to the United States to attend college.
She graduated from George Mason University with a bachelor's degree in Global Affairs and French and a master's degree in public policy. She received a juris doctorate from the University of Maryland School of Law and received a public service award from the law school.
During this time, she was involved in legal work extended from the Public Defender’s Office in New Orleans, LA to San Jose, Costa Rica at the Inter-American Court of Human Rights. From canvassing neighborhoods to encouraging jury participation in Louisiana, to contributing to the international legal framework around discrimination and excessive force against Afro-descendants.
Still, while in law school, Morales competed in the National Latina/o Law Student Association's sixth annual moot court competition.
In 2014, she was elected to the Maryland House of Delegates, as the first Latina to represent District 19 in Montgomery County, MD. Maricé received the Governor’s Award for her work combating Human Trafficking and was recognized in 2019 as one of the top 100 Most Influential Latina Leaders in the D.C., Maryland, and Virginia metropolitan area. Maricé currently practices law in the greater Washington, D.C. area, in her Law Office focusing on immigration, criminal defense, and personal injury law.
She currently serves on the Montgomery College Board of Trustees, and the boards for the Jewish Council on Aging and Emerge Maryland.
Mentioned in the episode:
- LatinoUSA episode: Foreigner at Birth - Haitians and birthright citizenship in the Dominican Republic
- Book recommendation: Brown is the New White by Steve Phillips
Connect with Maricé
- Website: https://www.maricemorales.com/event
- IG: @morales4moco
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/morales4moco
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maric%C3%A9-morales-6b43242a
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Yuki Nakandakari, simply known as Yuki, is a Peruvian chef from Washington DC considered by many as a natural powerhouse of creativity. Yuki, of Japanese ancestry, was born in Peru and grew up between Lima and Arequipa. He started his professional career in Tokyo, Japan, where he lived for 3 years in the early ’90s, absorbing old-school oriental techniques from the various places he worked at. He won the Professional Of The Year Award of 2016 by the Hispanic Maryland Chamber of Commerce and the certificate from the Congress of the United States of America, recognizing his merits to propel the rich Peruvian culture within the United States. Chef Yuki has also put Ocopa Restaurant on the 1st Michelin guide in Washington D.C. for 2017, where the Michelin inspector reviewed his creations with extreme pleasure and satisfaction. Currently, chef Yuki writes his "Columna Gastronómica" in two of the most influential Spanish newspapers in the nation's capital. "El Tiempo Latino" and "Somos Baltimore."
Connect with Yuki
- IG: @yukinakandakari
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yuki-nakandakari/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JuanNakandakari
- Peruvian American Chefs Association (PACHA): https://www.facebook.com/PACHAUSA
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Alex Paul Loza is a visual artist based in Chattanooga, TN with his heart for social advocacy and a deep appreciation of figurative narrative art. He received his BFA from the American Academy of Art in Chicago, IL. With almost two decades of experience, Loza has been commissioned to paint portraits and custom wall art for private and public art collectors throughout North & South America. After a nation-wide search, Alex Paul was commissioned to sculpt a historic monument of Thaddeus Stevens also known as the “Old Commoner”, “Father of the 14th Amendment”, and “Savior of Pennsylvania’s public education”. The bronze sculpture is scheduled to be installed on April 2, 2022 in Gettysburg, PA. On completion, the Stevens’s monument would be the first public sculpture in the nation.
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For this week, we are wrapping up season 2 top 6 episodes! Stay tuned for upcoming new episodes!
Diego Corzo is a Forbes-featured millennial real estate entrepreneur, investor, mentor, and TEDx speaker. Diego was born in Lima, Peru and moved to the United States with his family when he was 9 years old, undocumented. Diego embraced adversity and overcame many obstacles as an undocumented immigrant in the U.S. Diego graduated top 1% from Florida State University with two bachelor's degrees in less than four years. DACA allowed him to start working in corporate America as a software developer for General Motors and soon discovered that he wanted a career shift. After realizing that corporate America wasn't for him, Diego pursued his passion for Real Estate. Diego is a real estate investor, he is on a path to financial freedom and aspires to help others, especially millennials, become financially free and reach their full potential. Diego's story has now been featured in Forbes, CNN Money, Inc.com, Entreprenuer.com, Fox News, Telemundo, and Univision.
Connect with Diego via IG
- TEDx: https://www.ted.com/talks/diego_corzo_the_journey_to_my_american_dream
- Website: https://diegocorzo.com
- IG: @realdiegocorzo
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/diegocorzo/
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Elena is an Andean adoptee from Peru. Her family is from Puno, Peru, though she was born and adopted from Lima. Elena was adopted during the Fujimori regime right after Alan Garcia was out of office. Finding community has been a long journey. Reconnecting with her biological family has given Elena a sense of connection back to Peru. Elena is raising an Afro-Indigenous daughter whom she absolutely adores. Her daughter is the reason Elena loves her people and community that much harder. Elena wants her daughter to have representation as she grows up and to see the beauty in our people. Learning to accept that adoption IS part of the diaspora has been liberating. Elena has found herself within a community that is accepting and understanding. If you find yourself in Azángaro, Puno, Peru – check out Elena’s mom’s restaurant called, Solé. El saborcito criollo.
Connect with Elena via IG @brooklynwarmidesigns
In this episode:
- How Brooklyn Warmi Designs jewelry is helping the Peruvian diaspora reconnect with their indigeneity, honor our ancestors, and connect with each other
- Elena’s adoption story, identity crisis, and choosing community above all else
- Elena’s advice to people thinking about adopting and how it’s a lifetime commitment to healing
- Shoutouts to fellow Peruvian creators and small business owners, such as Black Flowers Grow, Love Supay, Cholita Nuyorquina, So Sweet by Michelle, T's Designs, and photographer Bonny Melendez.
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Second half of the interview with María Saldana (she/hers/ella). Also known as, "María pero no santa”, is a bisexual Charapa Peruana scholar-activist puta. She is part of the WELLS Healing and Research Collective, the PUMAS Collective, and the Academics for Black Survival and Wellness team. María is passionate about exploring the many ways Queer, Trans, Black, Indigenous, People of Color (QTBIPOC) move towards healing, activism, and liberation. She is currently earning her MA in the Center for Gender, Sexualities, and Women's Studies Research at the University of Florida. Her heart continues to be in Iquitos, Peru where her family resides.
Connect with Maria via: IG: momo_2397
In this episode:
- The “Merino No Es Mi President” worldwide protests
- PUMA Collective – a collective of Peruvians in the diaspora unidx in supporting the justice and liberation of Peru and the Puma collective fund that go directly to Peruvian organizers on the ground
- Shout-outs to other Peruvian platforms, such as Alegria Peruanx, Brooklyn Wami Designs, Cholita Nuyorquina, Peruvian Durags, Colectivo Shipibas Muralistas
- Spirituality a mi manera – a mixture of Mahayana Buddhism and Virgencita Maria
- We discuss how women can embrace and feel empowered in their own sexuality
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For the next weeks, we will be re-sharing the top 6 episodes of Peruvians of USA Season 2!
First half of my interview with María Saldana (she/hers/ella). Also known as, "María pero no santa”, is a bisexual Charapa Peruana scholar-activist puta. She is part of the WELLS Healing and Research Collective, the PUMAS Collective, and the Academics for Black Survival and Wellness team. María is passionate about exploring the many ways Queer, Trans, Black, Indigenous, People of Color (QTBIPOC) move towards healing, activism, and liberation. She is currently earning her MA in the Center for Gender, Sexualities, and Women's Studies Research at the University of Florida. Her heart continues to be in Iquitos, Peru where her family resides.
In this episode:
- What is perreo combativo? How did it take down a governor?
- Reclaiming the word "Puta" and having agency over our own sexuality
- The path to defining herself as a bisexual high femme woman
- Charapa culture, stereotypes, and connection to her ancestors
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In this bonus episode, Nathalie interviews her husband, Marcus. They recently celebrated their one-year anniversary and it was the perfect opportunity to discuss how they have navigated cultural differences in their relationship and marriage.
Mentioned in this episode:
- Marcus' gym in Northern Virginia is hosting a Spanish-language CrossFit class to celebrate #hispanicheritagemonth. It's free! So come learn the basic concepts/movements led by a Peruvian CrossFit coach, Victor. To sign up, go to this link.
- Nathalie and Marcus published a fitness-related coloring book for kids. It's available on Amazon, link
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Second half of my conversation with Mecir Ureta. Un joven peruano, mentor y defensor de estudiantes indocumentados en California.
Mecir A. Ureta (He/Him/His) born and raised in Lima, Perú is a Peruanx, First-Generation, Latinx, Indigenous, and Social Justice Advocate in California. He Came to the U.S. in 2003. At an early age, he understood that one day he would face the reality of being Undocumented. Through his journey, Mecir has been involved with multiple immigrant organizations and movements, one of them being the "Dreamer" movement, although, he does not call himself a "Dreamer". These experiences amongst his love for his family and community have influenced his passion for Higher Education. A former College Tennis Player, Mecir holds an Associate's in Sociology, Bachelor's in Spanish with an Emphasis on Latin-American Literature, and a Master's in College Counseling. In his current roles, he serves as the Senior Coordinator of Undocumented Students Services at Cal Poly Pomona in Los Angeles. A program was founded to provide support services and resources to immigrant communities at his institution. In his practice, Mecir uses a Holistic approach to empower and lift the experiences of his students.
Fun Fact: Hincha de Universitario De Deportes y DJ.
Connect with Mecir @mecir_90 or muretarivera@cpp.edu
In this episode:
- How "Vladi-videos" and 9/11 impacted his childhood and his immigration journey
- The rise of Peruvian Psychedelic Cumbia aka Chicha, particularly in LA (see LatinoUSA episode)
- His thoughts on whether "America is the great equalizer" for immigrants
- Why he wouldn't take anything from his journey as an immigrant
- @Lucianallain - Peruvian immigrants' rights organizer and advocate
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En este episodio conocemos a Mecir Ureta. Un joven peruano, mentor y defensor de estudiantes indocumentados en California. Esta es la primera parte de mi conversación con Mecir donde comparte consejos y una variedad de recursos para estudiantes con indocumentados. La próxima semana compartiremos la segunda parte de la entrevista con Mecir. ¡Espero que les guste!
Mecir A. Ureta (He/Him/His) born and raised in Lima, Perú is a Peruanx, First-Generation, Latinx, Indigenous, and Social Justice Advocate in California. He Came to the U.S. in 2003. At an early age, he understood that one day he would face the reality of being Undocumented. Through his journey, Mecir has been involved with multiple immigrant organizations and movements, one of them being the "Dreamer" movement, although, he does not call himself a "Dreamer". These experiences amongst his love for his family and community have influenced his passion for Higher Education. A former College Tennis Player, Mecir holds an Associate's in Sociology, Bachelor's in Spanish with an Emphasis on Latin-American Literature, and a Master's in College Counseling. In his current roles, he serves as the Senior Coordinator of Undocumented Students Services at Cal Poly Pomona in Los Angeles. A program was founded to provide support services and resources to immigrant communities at his institution. In his practice, Mecir uses a Holistic approach to empower and lift the experiences of his students.
Fun Fact: Hincha de Universitario De Deportes y DJ.
Connect with Mecir @mecir_90
En este episodio:
- Como organizo un movimiento estudiantil para presentar los desafíos y demandas de estudiantes indocumentados en Cal Poly Pomona a la facultad y administración
- Sus consejos para estudiantes indocumentados en secundaria / high school
- Becas para estudiantes indocumentados: United we dream: https://unitedwedream.org/ and Immigrants Rising: https://immigrantsrising.org/
- Porque no se define como “Dreamer” o “soñador”
- Y como podemos ayudar a la comunidad indocumentada
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For the next weeks, we will be re-sharing the top 6 episodes of Peruvians of USA Season 2!
Melissa Rivero is the author of The Affairs of the Falcóns, which won the 2019 New American Voices Award and a 2020 International Latino Book Award. The book was also longlisted for the PEN/Hemingway Debut Novel Prize, the Aspen Words Literary Prize, and the Center for Fiction’s First Novel Prize. Born in Lima, Peru, and raised in Brooklyn, she is a graduate of NYU and Brooklyn Law School. Melissa currently works as in-house legal counsel at a startup. She still lives in Brooklyn with her family.
Connect with Melissa: IG @melissarivero_
Website: https://www.melissa-rivero.com/
In this episode:
- Melissa shares the inspiration and journey to write and publish her book, The Affairs of the Falcóns
- How writing - and other creative pursuits - can feel like a luxury or something only the privileged could do
- Her Pucallpa roots, growing up Peruvian in New York City, and now raising bilingual and multi-cultural children
- Book/Authors Recommendations:
- Blood of the Dawn by Claudia Salazar Jiménez,
- Cristina Garcia,
- Ada Limón’s Poetry,
- Mario Vargas Llosa,
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For the next weeks, we will be re-sharing the top 6 episodes of Peruvians of USA Season 2!
Giulietta is a Peruvian-American hypnotherapist & coach helping women overcome anxiety, navigate their emotions healthily, and create deep self-love and self-connection. Born in the San Francisco Bay Area to a multi-racial Peruvian father and a white American mother, she has spent much of her life contemplating race, identity, & belonging. As an adult, she has lived in three countries and slow travels whenever she can. She is passionate about travel, personal growth & healing, social justice, combating climate change, and staying connected with her roots. Please note that we use some adult language so if you have little ones, use your headphones.
Connect with Giulietta via: IG: @growwithgiulietta
In this episode:
- What is evidence-based hypnotherapy? The ways hypnotherapy can be used for personal growth or healing work, and how to find a hypnotherapist
- Self-care fundamentals in uncertain times and how to reparent yourself if you grew up in a neglectful household
- Identity crisis as a multi-racial Peruvian, white privilege, and fatphobia in the culture
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Fo this week, we are wrapping up season 1 top 6 episodes.
Next week, season 2 replay starts! Don't forget to come back every week and relive the best discussions and stories brought to you with your host Nathalie Sofia.
This conversation follows up Delia and her family's immigration story. Nathalie and Delia discuss how she announced to her friends and how they dealt with immigrating to the USA.
Delia Rios was born and raised in Lima, Peru, and moved to the United States at the age of 13. She graduated from Rutgers University with a Bachelor of Science in Industrial and Systems Engineering in May 2009. For various years, she was an active member of SHPE (Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers), where she held various positions including Chapter President at Rutgers University.
She works in New York City as a Quality Assurance Manager for FOODMatch Inc., a company that imports food products from all over the world, including Europe and South America. As part of her job, she works with Peruvian Vendors, where she puts her Spanish-speaking skills to use.
In her free time, she enjoys traveling (up to 20 countries) and dancing (recently learning New York-style salsa).
She loves meeting other Peruvians, if you would like to connect, her Instagram is @deliari1
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Delia Rios was born and raised in Lima, Peru, and moved to the United States at the age of 13. She graduated from Rutgers University with a Bachelor of Science in Industrial and Systems Engineering in May 2009. For various years, she was an active member of SHPE (Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers), where she held various positions including Chapter President at Rutgers University.
She works in New York City as a Quality Assurance Manager for FOODMatch Inc., a company that imports food products from all over the world, including Europe and South America. As part of her job, she works with Peruvian Vendors, where she puts her Spanish-speaking skills to use.
In her free time, she enjoys traveling (up to 20 countries) and dancing (recently learning New York-style salsa).
She loves meeting other Peruvians, if you would like to connect, her Instagram is @deliari1
Topics mentioned: - Ring Around the Yunsa Tree: https://festival.si.edu/blog/2015/ring-around-the-yunsa-tree-the-harvest-dance-of-el-carmen/
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The episode that started all!
Vanessa Ponce, es una joven peruana, emprendedora que viven en la ciudad de New York, y más conocida en las redes como @peruvianchicainnyc.
Vanessa vino a los Estados Unidos en 2008 para estudiar inglés y rápidamente se enamoró de la ciudad that never sleeps. Regreso a Perú y decidió comenzar los trámites para terminar sus estudios universitarios en New York.
En este episodio hablamos del proceso de estudiar en USA, las diferencias culturales entre Perú y EEUU, y porque los domingos son sagrados. Disfrutenlo!
Conectate con Vanessa en todas sus redes sociales
Instagram: @peruvianchicainnyc
Su agencia de marketing @mtconsultinginc
Negocio familiar @mavatravel
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En este episodio conversó con Will Vivar, un peruano en Boston, consultor de sistemas, sobre la película “Identidad”y nuestra peruanidad siendo inmigrantes. Hablamos de la comunidad peruana en Hartford, Connecticut y su presencia desde los años 60s, la niñez en Perú en los 80s y 90s, y como el orgullo peruano fue creciendo estando lejos.
William Vivar se define como: hijo de Willy y Ana, hermano de Jonathan y Jazmín, esposo de Eva y padre del tesoro más grande que le ha dado la vida, Gabriel. Vive en Boston, es consultor de sistemas, profesión que le encanta y que le ha permitido conocer diferentes partes de Estados Unidos y del mundo también. Orgullosamente peruano y con el sueño eterno de ver a nuestra patria alcanzar su potencial completo y de liberarnos de los lastres que nos lo impiden. Amante del fútbol (Aliancista de corazón y de nuestra selección) y agradecido de la vida por su familia y amigos.
Pueden contactarse con Will a través de Instagram con el nombre de usuario @wvivar
o a través de Linked in: https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-a-vivar-mba-1b8a033
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Update: Flavia has visited 26 countries and her goal is to reach 30 countries before she turns 30 years old.
Flavia Cornejo Vargas se identifica como Peruana-Americana. Although she was born in the USA, she feels much more connected to her Peruvian roots and culture. Flavia is an avid traveler and so far has visited 25 countries and 32 US states. Currently, she lives in Barcelona and is finishing up her first Master’s in Tourism before starting her second in International Relations. Además de viajar y terminar sus estudios, está interesada en Personal Finance para terminar de pagar su préstamos estudiantiles.
Flavia can be contacted on Instagram: @latinatraveler o en su nuevo blog: www.latina-traveler.com
Mixed and Mastered by Marcela Carbajal of BeUniqProductions LLC
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For the next weeks, we will be re-sharing the top 6 episodes of Peruvians of USA Season 1!
Joannie Diaz (she/her/hers) is a Peruvian-American who started her career on Wall Street as a Trading Analyst and then pivoted her career to Diversity and Inclusion. In her current role, she helps advance the company’s global D&I initiatives by being a thought leader while providing advice and executing the strategy for D&I in the business to which she is aligned.
She has previous experience working as a D&I program manager at Bank of America and Brown Brothers Harriman. There she helped build, manage, and execute the global D&I strategy. Joannie Diaz, along with her two co-founders, started Be Moxie - an organization to help women of color flourish personally, professionally, and academically. She is passionate about creating access and a sense of belonging for individuals coming from all walks of life. Joannie Diaz graduated with a B.S in Finance and Economics from Syracuse University.
Mentioned on the episode:
- Peruana Collective on IG
- Be Moxie on IG
Connect with Joannie:
- On IG: @jadiaz3
- On Linked-In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joanniediaz/
Ways to support the podcast:
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For the next 6 weeks, we will be re-sharing the top 6 episodes of Peruvians of USA Season 1!
Segunda parte de mi conversacion con Walter! Aqui esta la lista de libros mencionado en las dos partes del episodio número 31, y algunos libros recomendados para aprender mas sobre la literatura y historia peruana.
Fiction:
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Cesar Vallejo - Trilce (Poesía)
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Mario Vargas Llosa - Conversaciones en la Catedral
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José María Arguedas - Los Ríos Profundos
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Alfredo Bryce Echenique - Un mundo para Julius
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Julio Ramon Ribeyro - La Palabra del Mudo
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Clorinda Matto de Turner - Aves Sin Nido
Non-Fiction:
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Historia mínima del Perú - Carlos Conteras y Marina Zuloaga
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7 ensayos de interpretación de la realidad peruana - José Carlos Mariategui
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Clases, Estado, y Nación en el Perú - Julio Cotler
Documental:
- LA REVOLUCIÓN Y LA TIERRA en Vimeo
Walter E. Suarez Becerra is a Peruvian musician who performs mostly folkloric/Andean music through wind instruments like the Quena & Zampoña. He has been part of various music groups and performed at the National Geographic, The Smithsonian Museum of the American Indian, Peruvian festivals, and various other venues in MD, VA, DC, NJ, MA & RI. Walter aims to uphold ancestral traditions and showcase Peruvian culture abroad. Walter has lived in the United States since 2009. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Maryland and a Masters in American Studies from Boston University. He is currently a Customer Research Analyst at the GEICO headquarters in Bethesda, Maryland.
Connect with Walter on IG: @guerreroinca932
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For the next 6 weeks, we will be re-sharing the top 6 episodes of Peruvians of USA Season 1!
Primera Parte de mi conversacion con Walter Suarez Becerra.
Walter E. Suarez Becerra is a Peruvian musician who performs mostly folkloric/Andean music through wind instruments like the Quena & Zampoña. He has been part of various music groups and performed at the National Geographic, The Smithsonian Museum of the American Indian, Peruvian festivals, and various other venues in MD, VA, DC, NJ, MA & RI. Walter aims to uphold ancestral traditions and showcase Peruvian culture abroad.
Walter has lived in the United States since 2009. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Maryland and a Masters in American Studies from Boston University. He is currently a Customer Research Analyst at the GEICO headquarters in Bethesda, Maryland.
Connect with Walter on IG: @guerreroinca932
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- Become a Listener Supporter, seelink
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One this FINAL episode of Season 2, the tables have turned and a former guest, Sissy Paulino (from episode 6), joins me in a conversation where we reflect on one year of Peruvians of USA. Sissy is our first guest host and she is now asking me the questions!
In this episode, I get into:
- Life, Career, and Podcast Updates
- What was the biggest lesson I learned
- What's in store for Peruvians of USA and a special announcement!!
Connect with Nathalie via IG @peruviansofusa
Music in this episode are:
- Peruano by Pisko
- Tusuriy - cancion del Bicentenario
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Diego Corzo is a Forbes-featured millennial real estate entrepreneur, investor, mentor, and TEDx speaker. Diego was born in Lima, Peru and moved to the United States with his family when he was 9 years old, undocumented. Diego embraced adversity and overcame many obstacles as an undocumented immigrant in the U.S. Diego graduated top 1% from Florida State University with two bachelor's degrees in less than four years. DACA allowed him to start working in corporate America as a software developer for General Motors and soon discovered that he wanted a career shift. After realizing that corporate America wasn't for him, Diego pursued his passion for Real Estate. Diego is a real estate investor, he is on a path to financial freedom and aspires to help others, especially millennials, become financially free and reach their full potential. Diego's story has now been featured in Forbes, CNN Money, Inc.com, Entreprenuer.com, Fox News, Telemundo, and Univision.
Connect with Diego via IG
- TEDx: https://www.ted.com/talks/diego_corzo_the_journey_to_my_american_dream
- Website: https://diegocorzo.com
- IG: @realdiegocorzo
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/diegocorzo/
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Here is my conversation with Elena, owner of Brooklyn Warmi Designs jewelry line. Elena is an Andean adoptee from Peru. Her family is from Puno, Peru, though she was born and adopted from Lima. Elena was adopted during the Fujimori regime right after Alan Garcia was out of office. Finding community has been a long journey. Reconnecting with her biological family has given Elena a sense of connection back to Peru. Elena is raising an Afro-Indigenous daughter whom she absolutely adores. Her daughter is the reason Elena loves her people and community that much harder. Elena wants her daughter to have representation as she grows up and to see the beauty in our people. Learning to accept that adoption IS part of the diaspora has been liberating. Elena has found herself within a community that is accepting and understanding. If you find yourself in Azángaro, Puno, Peru – check out Elena’s mom’s restaurant called, Solé. El saborcito criollo.
Connect with Elena via IG @brooklynwarmidesigns
In this episode:
- How Brooklyn Warmi Designs jewelry is helping the Peruvian diaspora reconnect with their indigeneity, honor our ancestors, and connect with each other
- Elena’s adoption story, identity crisis, and choosing community above all else
- Elena’s advice to people thinking about adopting and how it’s a lifetime commitment to healing
- Shoutouts to fellow Peruvian creators and small business owners, such as Black Flowers Grow, Love Supay, Cholita Nuyorquina, So Sweet by Michelle, T's Designs, and photographer Bonny Melendez.
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Second half of the interview with María Saldana (she/hers/ella). Also known as, "María pero no santa”, is a bisexual Charapa Peruana scholar-activist puta. She is part of the WELLS Healing and Research Collective, the PUMAS Collective, and the Academics for Black Survival and Wellness team. María is passionate about exploring the many ways Queer, Trans, Black, Indigenous, People of Color (QTBIPOC) move towards healing, activism, and liberation. She is currently earning her MA in the Center for Gender, Sexualities, and Women's Studies Research at the University of Florida. Her heart continues to be in Iquitos, Peru where her family resides.
Connect with Maria via:
IG: momo_2397
In this episode:
- The “Merino No Es Mi President” worldwide protests
- PUMA Collective – a collective of Peruvians in the diaspora unidx in supporting the justice and liberation of Peru and the PUma collective fund that go directly to Peruvian organizers on the ground
- Shout-outs to other Peruvian platforms, such as Alegria Peruanx, Brooklyn Wami Designs, Cholita Nuyorquina, Peruvian Durags, Colectivo Shipibas Muralistas
- Spirituality a mi manera – a mixture of Mahayana Buddhism and Virgencita Maria
- We discuss how women can embrace and feel empowered in their own sexuality
Ways to support the podcast:
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First half of my interview with María Saldana (she/hers/ella). Also known as, "María pero no santa”, is a bisexual Charapa Peruana scholar-activist puta. She is part of the WELLS Healing and Research Collective, the PUMAS Collective, and the Academics for Black Survival and Wellness team. María is passionate about exploring the many ways Queer, Trans, Black, Indigenous, People of Color (QTBIPOC) move towards healing, activism, and liberation. She is currently earning her MA in the Center for Gender, Sexualities, and Women's Studies Research at the University of Florida. Her heart continues to be in Iquitos, Peru where her family resides.
In this episode:
- What is perreo combativo? How did it take down a governor?
- Reclaiming the word "Puta" and having agency over our own sexuality
- The path to defining herself as a bisexual high femme woman
- Charapa culture, stereotypes, and connection to her ancestors
Ways to support the podcast:
- Give us a review on Apple Podcast
- Become a Listener Supporter, see link in bio
- Visit our Online Store and help us change the narrative with our t-shirt: “El Mejor Amigo de un Peruano es otro peruano.” Also available in feminine (“peruana”) and gender-neutral (“peruanx”) versions
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New Episode! Second half of my conversation with Mecir Ureta. Un joven peruano, mentor y defensor de estudiantes indocumentados en California.
Mecir A. Ureta (He/Him/His) born and raised in Lima, Perú is a Peruanx, First-Generation, Latinx, Indigenous, and Social Justice Advocate in California. He Came to the U.S. in 2003. At an early age, he understood that one day he would face the reality of being Undocumented. Through his journey, Mecir has been involved with multiple immigrant organizations and movements, one of them being the "Dreamer" movement, although, he does not call himself a "Dreamer". These experiences amongst his love for his family and community have influenced his passion for Higher Education. A former College Tennis Player, Mecir holds an Associate's in Sociology, Bachelor's in Spanish with an Emphasis on Latin-American Literature, and a Master's in College Counseling. In his current roles, he serves as the Senior Coordinator of Undocumented Students Services at Cal Poly Pomona in Los Angeles. A program founded to provide support services and resources to immigrant communities at his institution. In his practice, Mecir uses a Holistic approach to empower and lift the experiences of his students.
Fun Fact: Hincha de Universitario De Deportes y DJ.
Connect with Mecir @mecir_90 or muretarivera@cpp.edu
In this episode:
- How "Vladi-videos" and 9/11 impacted his childhood and his immigration journey
- The rise of Peruvian Psychedelic Cumbia aka Chicha, particularly in LA (see LatinoUSA episode)
- His thoughts on whether "America is the great equalizer" for immigrants
- Why he wouldn't take anything from his journey as an immigrant
- @Lucianallain - Peruvian immigrants' rights organizer and advocate
Ways to support the podcast:
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New Episode! En este episodio conocemos a Mecir Ureta. Un joven peruano, mentor y defensor de estudiantes indocumentados en California. Esta es la primera parte de mi conversación con Mecir donde comparte consejos y una variedad de recursos para estudiantes con indocumentados. La próxima semana compartiremos la segunda parte de la entrevista con Mecir. ¡Espero que les guste!
Mecir A. Ureta (He/Him/His) born and raised in Lima, Perú is a Peruanx, First-Generation, Latinx, Indigenous, and Social Justice Advocate in California. He Came to the U.S. in 2003. At an early age, he understood that one day he would face the reality of being Undocumented. Through his journey, Mecir has been involved with multiple immigrant organizations and movements, one of them being the "Dreamer" movement, although, he does not call himself a "Dreamer". These experiences amongst his love for his family and community have influenced his passion for Higher Education. A former College Tennis Player, Mecir holds an Associate's in Sociology, Bachelor's in Spanish with an Emphasis on Latin-American Literature, and a Master's in College Counseling. In his current roles, he serves as the Senior Coordinator of Undocumented Students Services at Cal Poly Pomona in Los Angeles. A program founded to provide support services and resources to immigrant communities at his institution. In his practice, Mecir uses a Holistic approach to empower and lift the experiences of his students.
Fun Fact: Hincha de Universitario De Deportes y DJ.
Connect with Mecir @mecir_90
En este episodio:
- Como organizo un movimiento estudiantil para presentar los desafíos y demandas de estudiantes indocumentados en Cal Poly Pomona a la facultad y administración
- Sus consejos para estudiantes indocumentados en secundaria / high school
- Becas para estudiantes indocumentados: United we dream: https://unitedwedream.org/ and Immigrants Rising: https://immigrantsrising.org/
- porque no se define como “Dreamer” o “soñador”
- Y como podemos ayudar a la comunidad indocumentada
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Melissa Rivero is the author of The Affairs of the Falcóns, which won the 2019 New American Voices Award and a 2020 International Latino Book Award. The book was also longlisted for the PEN/Hemingway Debut Novel Prize, the Aspen Words Literary Prize, and the Center for Fiction’s First Novel Prize. Born in Lima, Peru, and raised in Brooklyn, she is a graduate of NYU and Brooklyn Law School. Melissa currently works as in-house legal counsel at a startup. She still lives in Brooklyn with her family.
Connect with Melissa via:
IG: @melissarivero_
Website: https://www.melissa-rivero.com/
In this episode:
- Melissa shares the inspiration and journey to write and publish her book, The Affairs of the Falcóns
- How writing - and other creative pursuits - can feel like a luxury or something only the privileged could do
- Her Pucallpa roots, growing up Peruvian in New York City, and now raising bilingual and multi-cultural children
- Book/Authors Recommendations:
- Blood of the Dawn by Claudia Salazar Jiménez,
- Cristina Garcia,
- Ada Limón’s Poetry,
- Mario Vargas Llosa,
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Giulietta is a Peruvian-American hypnotherapist & coach helping women overcome anxiety, navigate their emotions healthily, and create deep self-love and self-connection. Born in the San Francisco Bay Area to a multi-racial Peruvian father and a white American mother, she has spent much of her life contemplating race, identity, & belonging. As an adult, she has lived in three countries and slow travels whenever she can. She is passionate about travel, personal growth & healing, social justice, combating climate change, and staying connected with her roots. Please note that we use some adult language so if you have little ones, use your headphones.
Connect with Giulietta via:
IG: @growwithgiulietta
In this episode:
- What is evidence-based hypnotherapy? The ways hypnotherapy can be used for personal growth or healing work, and how to find a hypnotherapist
- Self-care fundamentals in uncertain times and how to reparent yourself if you grew up in a neglectful household
- Identity crisis as a multi-racial Peruvian, white privilege, and fatphobia in the culture
Ways to support the podcast:
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Segunda parte de mi conversacion con Bertha Fabregues. Bertha es madre y maestra con la misión de enseñar a los niños a amar y respetar su cultura y otras culturas. Bertha es orgullosamente peruana. Una de las que se fueron del Perú, pero nunca olvidó de dónde venía. Ha pasado los últimos 10 años enseñando a los niños a hablar, leer y escribir en inglés y español. Su amor por el bilingüismo comenzó en el salón de clases y ahora es promueve la educación bilingüe. Como maestra, Bertha siempre aconseja a los padres a hablar su lengua materna con sus hijos. Espera que los padres se sepan que, al hacerlo, les están dando a sus hijos uno de los mejores regalos que podrían darles. ¡Ser bilingüe es un regalo que te abrirá muchas puertas!
En este episodio:
- Bertha nos cuenta sobre su niñez en Perú y los primeros años como inmigrante en New Jersey
- Hablamos de su papá, el Sr. Elmer Alfaro, recordado actor peruano, más conocido como "Machucao" y de su carrera en el reconocido programa Risas y Salsas
- Como su familia mantiene dos culturas en el hogar - la peruana y la puertorriqueña
The second half of my conversation with Bertha Fabregues. Bertha is a mom and a teacher on a mission – to teach children how to love and respect their culture and other cultures around the world. Bertha is a proud Peruvian. One of those who left Peru, but never forgot where she came from.
She has spent the last 10 years teaching children how to speak, read, and write in English and Spanish. Her love for bilingualism started in the classroom and now she is a Dual Language Advocator.
As a teacher, Bertha always encourages parents to speak their native language with their children. She hopes parents realize that, by doing this, they are giving their children one of the best gifts they could ever give them. Being bilingual is a gift that will open many doors!
Connect with Bertha via IG: @tinyolivesmom
Links:
- Kean University in New Jersey: https://www.kean.edu/
- Radio Oasis en Peru: https://oasis.pe/radioenvivo
Ways to support the podcast:
- Follow Peruvians of USA Podcast on IG: @peruviansofusa
- Like our page on Facebook!
- Visit our Online Store and help us change the narrative with our t-shirt: “El Mejor Amigo de un Peruano es otro peruano.” Also available in feminine (“peruana”) and gender-neutral (“peruanx”) versions
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Primera parte de mi conversacion con Bertha Fabregues. Bertha es madre y maestra con la misión de enseñar a los niños a amar y respetar su cultura y otras culturas. Bertha es orgullosamente peruana. Una de las que se fueron del Perú, pero nunca olvidó de dónde venía.
Ha pasado los últimos 10 años enseñando a los niños a hablar, leer y escribir en inglés y español. Su amor por el bilingüismo comenzó en el salón de clases y ahora es promueve la educación bilingüe. Como maestra, Bertha siempre aconseja a los padres a hablar su lengua materna con sus hijos. Espera que los padres se sepan que, al hacerlo, les están dando a sus hijos uno de los mejores regalos que podrían darles. ¡Ser bilingüe es un regalo que te abrirá muchas puertas!
NEW EPISODE!!! Bertha Fabregues is a mom and a teacher on a mission – to teach children how to love and respect their culture and other cultures around the world. Bertha is a proud Peruvian. One of those who left Peru, but never forgot where she came from.
She has spent the last 10 years teaching children how to speak, read, and write in English and Spanish. Her love for bilingualism started in the classroom and now she is a Dual Language Advocator.
As a teacher, Bertha always encourages parents to speak their native language with their children. She hopes parents realize that, by doing this, they are giving their children one of the best gifts they could ever give them. Being bilingual is a gift that will open many doors!
Connect with Bertha via:
IG: @tinyolivesmom
En Este Episodio:
- Bertha habla de su misión como maestra, su trayectoria universitaria y profesional
- Comparte su experiencia como maestra en un salón virtual en el 2020, y cómo equilibra el trabajo y la vida familiar
- Consejos para los padres y cómo pueden apoyar a sus hijos en su educación – aunque no hablen ingles
Links:
- Kean University in New Jersey: https://www.kean.edu/
- Radio Oasis en Peru: https://oasis.pe/radioenvivo
Ways to support the podcast:
- Follow Peruvians of USA Podcast on IG: @peruviansofusa
- Like our page on Facebook!
- Visit our Online Store and help us change the narrative with our t-shirt: “El Mejor Amigo de un Peruano es otro peruano.” Also available in feminine (“peruana”) and gender-neutral (“peruanx”) versions
- Give us a review on Apple Podcast
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Claudia is a Mental Health Professional and is a Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist. She has worked in Emergency and community settings that have provided support in the Latino community with cultural sensitivity in mental health. Claudia continues to connect with Latino organizations such as ENLACE, a group that connects community leaders to engage the public with cultural events and beyond. Claudia was a special guest several times in “La Hora Social” on Latina 102.3 with Norsan Media to discuss mental health topics within the Latino Community. Claudia is also the founder of Vida Coaching and Consulting Corp. Her company focuses on life coaching motivation and goal development.
In her free time, Claudia enjoys running, baking, and sharing Peruvian traditions with friends and family. Claudia loves connecting with other Peruvians, and if you would like to connect with her, she can be reached @caramosl via Instagram.
In this episode:
- Growing up Peruvian in the South, code-switching, and having the courage to apply to your top choice when it comes to college
- Serving in AmeriCorps by supporting migrant farmers dealing with domestic violence
- How to process survivor's guilt - after escaping Peru's political turmoil and having privileges our families back in Peru may not have
Connect with Claudia via:
- IG: @caramosl and @vidacc21
- LinkedIn: Claudia Ramos (Charlotte, NC)
- Vida Coaching & Consulting: https://g7q.short.gy/iGZfLz or email at vidacoachingandconsulting@gmail.com
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Johny Fernandez is a TV correspondent based in New York City. He currently works as a business correspondent with Debanked news. He’s also a Manhattan real estate agent. Prior to covering business news, Johny worked as a TV correspondent for CBS News. He was based in Manhattan, where he covered national stories for local CBS affiliates. Before heading to New York City, Johny worked in local TV news markets including Orlando & Huntsville. Throughout his career, Johny has covered breaking stories such as the Pulse Nightclub Shooting, Presidential visits & rocket launches from the Kennedy Space Center. Additionally, he spent countless hours on the ground during multiple hurricane seasons — covering Hurricane Matthew Irma & Maria in Florida. Johny graduated with a B.S. in Broadcasting from Southeastern University.
In this episode, we discuss his journey to becoming a TV correspondent, reporting on the Pulse nightclub shooting, and thriving because of, not despite, his identity.
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Meyling is a Chinese-Peruvian American, mother of 2, and future Veterinary Technician. Meyling was born in Lima, Peru, and move to the U.S. around the age of 7 years old. Meyling attended the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale and has professional experience in the Hospitality Industry. She is currently pivoting her career and earning her Veterinary Technician degree from Purdue University online. Meyling loves animals and has grown up with lots of them – dogs, birds, and Peruvian Paso horses.
In this episode, we discuss pivoting into a new career while raising bilingual and multicultural children, feeling like an outsider, and wanting to be a “normal” American girl. Like many immigrant children, sometimes we struggle to figure out where we belong, we disconnect from our roots to survive, and reconnect with them to thrive.
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- What is a Flash Tattoo? https://www.byrdie.com/what-is-tattoo-flash-3189612
- Faucett, Peruvian Airlines: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Faucett_Per%C3%BA
- Tocosh: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tocosh
- Town of Huaral, Peru: https://goo.gl/maps/LFcVjvrpbAJNwZj9A
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Alex Paul Loza (Lima, Perú 1978) is a visual artist based in Chattanooga, TN with his heart for social advocacy and a deep appreciation of figurative narrative art. He received his BFA from the American Academy of Art in Chicago, IL. With almost two decades of experience, Loza has been commissioned to paint portraits and custom wall art for private and public art collectors throughout North & South America. He has also lead, created, and collaborated with national muralists in several public art projects in Chicago and Chattanooga. In addition to creating public artworks, Loza spends time in his studio creating oil paintings and sculptures to exhibit in local galleries and museums. Loza has contributed to numerous organizations by offering art classes, workshops, and demonstrations to the community, including serving on committees and boards such as the advisory committee for “Our America: The Latino Presence in American Art” exhibit, a collection drawn entirely from the Smithsonian American Art Museum (2017), the Latin American advisory committee for the Hunter Museum of American Art, council member for the CHI Memorial Arts in Medicine Council, and member of the Chattanooga/ Hamilton County Community Arts Team for the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts’ Any Given Child Initiative. After a nation-wide search, Alex Paul was commissioned to sculpt a historic monument of Thaddeus Stevens also known as the “Old Commoner”, “Father of the 14th Amendment”, and “Savior of Pennsylvania’s public education”. The bronze sculpture is scheduled to be installed on April 2022 in Gettysburg, PA. On completion, the Stevens’s monument would be the first public sculpture in the nation. Follow Alex on IG @alexpaulloza or visit his website https://www.alexpaulloza.com/
St. Andrews: https://www.andrews.edu/
National Association of Latino Arts and Cultures: https://www.nalac.org/
CaFE (Call for Entry and Application Management for the Arts): https://www.callforentry.org/
Thaddeus Stevens – Gettysburg, PA: https://www.explorefranklincountypa.com/home/42604/
Carlos Baca-Flor: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carlos_Baca-Flor
J. Pierpont Morgan: https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/487870
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Alex Paul Loza (Lima, Perú 1978) is a visual artist based in Chattanooga, TN with his heart for social advocacy and a deep appreciation of figurative narrative art. He received his BFA from the American Academy of Art in Chicago, IL. With almost two decades of experience, Loza has been commissioned to paint portraits and custom wall art for private and public art collectors throughout North & South America. He has also lead, created, and collaborated with national muralists in several public art projects in Chicago and Chattanooga. In addition to creating public artworks, Loza spends time in his studio creating oil paintings and sculptures to exhibit in local galleries and museums. Loza has contributed to numerous organizations by offering art classes, workshops, and demonstrations to the community, including serving on committees and boards such as the advisory committee for “Our America: The Latino Presence in American Art” exhibit, a collection drawn entirely from the Smithsonian American Art Museum (2017), the Latin American advisory committee for the Hunter Museum of American Art, council member for the CHI Memorial Arts in Medicine Council, and member of the Chattanooga/ Hamilton County Community Arts Team for the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts’ Any Given Child Initiative. After a nation-wide search, Alex Paul was commissioned to sculpt a historic monument of Thaddeus Stevens also known as the “Old Commoner”, “Father of the 14th Amendment”, and “Savior of Pennsylvania’s public education”. The bronze sculpture is scheduled to be installed on April 2022 in Gettysburg, PA. On completion, the Stevens’s monument would be the first public sculpture in the nation. Follow Alex on IG @alexpaulloza or visit his website https://www.alexpaulloza.com/
St. Andrews: https://www.andrews.edu/ National Association of Latino Arts and Cultures: https://www.nalac.org/ CaFE (Call for Entry and Application Management for the Arts): https://www.callforentry.org/ Thaddeus Stevens – Gettysburg, PA: https://www.explorefranklincountypa.com/home/42604/ Carlos Baca-Flor: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carlos_Baca-Flor J. Pierpont Morgan: https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/487870
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Delia Rios was born and raised in Lima, Peru, and moved to the United States at the age of 13. She graduated from Rutgers University with a Bachelor of Science in Industrial and Systems Engineering in May 2009. For various years, she was an active member of SHPE (Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers), where she held various positions including Chapter President at Rutgers University. She works in New York City as a Quality Assurance Manager for FOODMatch Inc., a company that imports food products from all over the world, including Europe and South America. As part of her job, she works with Peruvian Vendors, where she puts her Spanish speaking skills to use. In her free time, she enjoys traveling (up to 20 countries) and dancing (recently learning New York-style salsa). She loves meeting other Peruvians, if you would like to connect, her Instagram is @deliari1
Topics mentioned: - Ring Around the Yunsa Tree: https://festival.si.edu/blog/2015/ring-around-the-yunsa-tree-the-harvest-dance-of-el-carmen/
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Katie Meza is a Peruvian-American Designer, Typographer, and Creative Director. She received her Bachelor of Fine Arts from Art Center College of Design. Katie’s work has been recognized by Cannes Lions, Fast Company, D&AD, One Club, and Ad age. She has worked at TBWAChiatDay, R/GA, McCann, CP&B, Wieden+Kennedy, DeutschLA, McCann 215, Argonaut, and Tonal. She is currently freelancing in San Francisco with her dog Suki.
“In the end, you have to do what makes you happy. Life’s too short, and if you’re not happy at your current situation, know that you have the power to change it into whatever you want. You just have to be brave,” Katie shares in an article from Fast Company.
Connect with Katie:
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On IG: @kmeza
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On Linked-In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kmeza/
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Website: https://kmeza.info/
Topics mentioned:
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Pepsi ad: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwvAgDCOdU4
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Chicha Poster Art: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8UWUiW2-Ffo
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Joannie Diaz (she/her/hers) is a Peruvian-American who started her career on Wall Street as a Trading Analyst and then pivoted her career to Diversity and Inclusion. In her current role, she helps advance the company’s global D&I initiatives by being a thought leader while providing advice and executing the strategy for D&I in the business to which she is aligned.
She has previous experience working as a D&I program manager at Bank of America and Brown Brothers Harriman. There she helped build, manage, and execute the global D&I strategy. Joannie Diaz, along with her two co-founders, started Be Moxie - an organization to help women of color flourish personally, professionally, and academically. She is passionate about creating access and a sense of belonging for individuals coming from all walks of life. Joannie Diaz graduated with a B.S in Finance and Economics from Syracuse University.
Mentioned on the episode:
- Peruana Collective on IG
- Be Moxie on IG
Connect with Joannie:
- On IG: @jadiaz3
- On Linked-In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joanniediaz/
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Conéctate con/ Connect with Jose Karlo on IG: @jo.kar_88
Temas mencionados / topics mentioned
- Libro/book: El Peruano Imperfecto
- "El Muro de la Vergüenza" (español) or Wall of Shame in Lima, Peru
Jose Karlos es un joven peruano que estudio en Colegio Salesiano hasta 1ero de Secundaria. A los 11 años inmigro con su familia al estado de Pennsylvania. En este episodio, Jose Karlo nos cuenta que a pesar de que tuvo una infancia espectacular en Perú, los primeros dos años en Estados Unidos fueron muy difíciles por temas de adaptación. Y también nos cuenta como los ataques del 11 de septiembre del 2001 y como el drastico cambio de leyes de inmigración pusieron el estatus de su familia en limbo.
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Segunda parte de mi conversacion con Walter! Aqui esta la lista de libros mencionado en las dos partes del episodio numero 9, y algunos libros recomendados para aprender mas sobre la literatura y historia peruana.
Fiction:
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Cesar Vallejo - Trilce (Poesía)
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Mario Vargas Llosa - Conversaciones en la Catedral
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José María Arguedas - Los Ríos Profundos
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Alfredo Bryce Echenique - Un mundo para Julius
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Julio Ramon Ribeyro - La Palabra del Mudo
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Clorinda Matto de Turner - Aves Sin Nido
Non-Fiction:
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Historia mínima del Perú - Carlos Conteras y Marina Zuloaga
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7 ensayos de interpretación de la realidad peruana - José Carlos Mariategui
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Clases, Estado, y Nación en el Perú - Julio Cotler
Documental:
- LA REVOLUCIÓN Y LA TIERRA en Vimeo
Walter E. Suarez Becerra is a Peruvian musician who performs mostly folkloric/Andean music through wind instruments like the Quena & Zampoña. He has been part of various music groups and performed at the National Geographic, The Smithsonian Museum of the American Indian, Peruvian festivals, and various other venues in MD, VA, DC, NJ, MA & RI. Walter aims to uphold ancestral traditions and showcase Peruvian culture abroad. Walter has lived in the United States since 2009. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Maryland and a Masters in American Studies from Boston University. He is currently a Customer Research Analyst at the GEICO headquarters in Bethesda, Maryland.
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Primera Parte de mi conversacion con Walter Suarez Becerra.
Walter E. Suarez Becerra is a Peruvian musician who performs mostly folkloric/Andean music through wind instruments like the Quena & Zampoña. He has been part of various music groups and performed at the National Geographic, The Smithsonian Museum of the American Indian, Peruvian festivals, and various other venues in MD, VA, DC, NJ, MA & RI. Walter aims to uphold ancestral traditions and showcase Peruvian culture abroad.
Walter has lived in the United States since 2009. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Maryland and a Masters in American Studies from Boston University. He is currently a Customer Research Analyst at the GEICO headquarters in Bethesda, Maryland.
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Ana Isabel was born in Peru and arrived in the US when she was eight years old. She's a professional photographer focusing on social and political events. Most recently, she photographed Secretary Julián Castro and Senator Warren's presidential bid.
Ana has photographed over 200 weddings and 500 headshot sessions, along with two presidential candidates. As a photographer, her goal is to help her clients feel confident in front of the camera.
On the personal side, Ana loves breakfast tacos, wine, planes & trains.
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Connie Chavez was born in Lima, Peru but calls New York City home. She is a self-taught filmmaker and photographer with a passion for entrepreneurship, solidarity work, and visual storytelling. Through her use of filmmaking and photography, her #visualactivism aims to reeducate and uplift communities. Chavez’s work has appeared in outlets such as NBC, NowThisHer, Remezcla, NPR, Refinery29, Fierce by MiTu, AJ+, and Afro-Punk. Over the last 5 years, her production company, Connie Chavez Films, has worked with clients such as TIDAL, MiTu, Goya Foods and MAIA Impact to produce videos that entertain but educate audiences.
Connect with Connie at http://conniechavez.com
Alegria Peruanx IG: @alegriaperuanx
Connie's IG: @connayconz
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Sissy is a Social Media Specialist - a career she loves! Social media has allowed her to express her creativity, and connect with Peruvian communities. Sissy was born and raised in Peru. She grew up in a very unusual household, her dad was highly involved in my academics, and her mom worked. She came to the U.S. at the age of 16 when her mom got transferred to work at a Peruvian consulate in Los Angeles. She knows what a privilege it was for her immigrant story to start in this way.
In high school, Sissy got told she wasn’t going to go far and instead should marry to “fix her papers.” Nevertheless, she persisted. Sissy has a bachelor’s degree in Communication Studies from CSUN and a master’s degree in Communication Management from USC.
Sissy’s family in Peru was directly affected by COVID-19. She lost an uncle. When this happened, she started to inform herself more about the situation in Peru. She wanted to do something! And that's how KUSKA was born, designs with a purpose. Kuska is launching in the upcoming weeks. A portion of the proceeds will go to a non-profit in Peru, helping families affected by COVID-19.
Connect with Sissy:
Sissy’s IG: @cctheexplorer
Kuska IG: @Wearekuska
Mentioned in this episode:
We the Lion is a pop-folk band based in Lima, Peru. Follow them @wethelionmusic
Episode 6 was mixed and mastered by Marcela Carbajal of BeUniqProductions LLC
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Flavia Cornejo Vargas se identifica como Peruana-Americana. Although she was born in the USA, she feels much more connected to her Peruvian roots and culture. Flavia is an avid traveler and so far has visited 25 countries and 32 US states. Currently, she lives in Barcelona and is finishing up her first Master’s in Tourism before starting her second in International Relations. Además de viajar y terminar sus estudios, está interesada en Personal Finance para terminar de pagar su préstamos estudiantiles.
Flavia can be contacted on Instagram: @latinatraveler o en su nuevo blog: www.latina-traveler.com
Mixed and Mastered by Marcela Carbajal of BeUniqProductions LLC
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Hillmer Reyes Murillo, creció en Ancash y hizo parte de la secundaria en Lima y luego emigró a Hartford, Connecticut, EEUU, donde terminó sus estudios secundarios. Estuvo 17 años en Estados Unidos para luego regresar a radicar en el Perú en 2005. Hillmer tiene maestría en ingeniería electrónica por Cornell University, maestría en administración pública por Harvard University y bachiller en física por Amherst College.
Actualmente, Hillmer viene liderando Platia.app una startup que está desarrollando infraestructura financiera para catalizar el desarrollo rural. Hillmer también se ha desempeñado en el sector público como Regidor de la Municipalidad de Lima Metropolitana y ha sido Director General de Industria y Director de Competitividad en el Ministerio de la Producción.
Hillmer tiene amplia experiencia como gestor de proyectos tecnológicos en las principales empresas de telecomunicaciones de Estados Unidos y Canadá, así como en el sector financiero en el Perú como Vicepresidente de Innovación y Tecnología de Globokas Perú, que opera la red de agentes corresponsales bancarios más grande del Perú.
Hillmer se ha desarrollado profesionalmente tanto en el sector público como el privado, con un enfoque en el rol que tiene la tecnología en la competitividad de empresas, países y ciudades.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reyeshh/
Twitter: @HillmerReyes
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In this episode, Silvia shares her experience with family separation, the importance of higher education, and learning to be independent in college. Her youngest son makes an appearance on the episode - you will hear him in the background.
Silvia Orellana is a mother of 4 energetic boys and a Cybersecurity Specialist in the government sector. She immigrated to the USA in the 90s. Her family set roots in Montgomery County, MD. Presently, she lives in Northern Virginia - as it is a hub for Cybersecurity careers and opportunities. Silvia graduated from George Mason with a degree in Information Technology and a concentration in Cyber Security. One of her personal missions is to encourage more Latinx young aspiring professionals to join the ever-growing Cyber community.
She is a co-founder and president of Fundacion Puro Peru (FPP), a cultural non-profit. FPP serves the diverse DMV community by organizing interactive events that showcase the richness of the Peruvian culture. Fundacion Puro Peru is always looking for volunteers to serve as cultural ambassadors. You can connect with Silvia using the links below.
FB: fundacionpuroperu, silviaorellana
IG: @fundacion_puroperu, @sorellana14
YouTube: Fundacion Puro Peru
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2 (Spanglish): En este episodio conversó con Will Vivar, un peruano en Boston, consultor de sistemas, sobre la película “Identidad”y nuestra peruanidad siendo inmigrantes. Hablamos de la comunidad peruana en Hartford, Connecticut y su presencia desde los años 60s, la niñez en Perú en los 80s y 90s, y como el orgullo peruano fue creciendo estando lejos.
William Vivar se define como: hijo de Willy y Ana, hermano de Jonathan y Jazmín, esposo de Eva y padre del tesoro más grande que le ha dado la vida, Gabriel. Vive en Boston, es consultor de sistemas, profesión que le encanta y que le ha permitido conocer diferentes partes de Estados Unidos y del mundo también. Orgullosamente peruano y con el sueño eterno de ver a nuestra patria alcanzar su potencial completo y de liberarnos de los lastres que nos lo impiden. Amante del fútbol (Aliancista de corazón y de nuestra selección) y agradecido de la vida por su familia y amigos. Pueden contactarse con Will a través de Instagram con el nombre de usuario @wvivar o a través de Linked in: https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-a-vivar-mba-1b8a033
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First episode en españo! Vanessa Ponce, es una joven peruana, emprendedora que viven en la ciudad de New York, y más conocida en las redes como @peruvianchicainnyc. Vanessa vino a los Estados Unidos en 2008 para estudiar inglés y rápidamente se enamoró de la ciudad that never sleeps. Regreso a Perú y decidió comenzar los trámites para terminar sus estudios universitarios en New York. En este episodio hablamos del proceso de estudiar en USA, las diferencias culturales entre Perú y EEUU, y porque los domingos son sagrados. Disfrutenlo! Y visiten todos los emprendimientos de Vanessa, @qoyasnyc @mavaperu @mtconsultinginc
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Mi nombre es Nathalie, y soy una chica peruana viviendo en Estados Unidos. La idea de este podcast nació del querer reflexionar más sobre mi experiencia como inmigrante.
Uno de los objetivo de este podcast es compartir historias del inmigrante peruano en Estado Unidos - como, cuando, y porque algún día dejo el Perú. Cuales fueron sus experiencias como recién llegado, y cómo se identifica ahora. En lo personal, me gustaría que este podcast sirva como una colección de memorias - ya que muchos de nosotros somos la primera generación inmigrante. También, quisiera que este podcast sea como un puente que nos ayude a conectarnos más a nuestras raíces peruanas.
Cada dos semanas conoceremos la historia de un inmigrante peruano. Las entrevistas serán una mezcla entre español, inglés, y spanglish.
Las experiencias de nuestros invitados son muy personales y pinta un nuevo retrato de lo que significa ser un inmigrante peruano. Espero que reciban estas historias con la mente y el corazón abierto.
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