Tamarindo Podcast

Luis and Brenda welcome friends behind a documentary that shares the story of Los Angeles' place in LGBTQ history, LA: A Queer History. Find out all about this project here: http://laaqueerhistory.com/. Richard Corral, executive producer, and Gregorio Davila, the film's director, drop in to tell us details about the project. We also welcome Ryan Mendoza to dish politics and tell us about the upcoming DTLA Proud Festival which celebrates the profound revitalization of downtown Los Angeles and the growing LGBT community in the area. This festival is August 7th, 2016 at Pershing Square. Learn more here: http://dtlaproudfestival.org/. Lastly, as mentioned on the show, if you are in need of CPR training, check out: https://www.undeadcpr.com/#/.

To open this very powerful episode that shares Luis' coming out journey, we take a moment and discuss the tragic mass shooting that occurred in Orlando where 49 people had their lives cut short through a senseless hate crime. While we reflect on this tragedy, we also admire the strength, resilience, and solidarity of the beautiful LGBTQ community.

Denise Soler Cox is our guest as we discover what it means to be (ñ)! This documentary film maker is passionate about sharing (ñ) stories and bringing the concept of (ñ) into the mainstream American consciousness. Learn all about this project at projectenye.com

Get inspired with the fabulous mujeres on this episode! We start with life coach and leadership trainer, Liz Garcia of The Life in Brilliance Podcast, giving great life and management tips. Then we hear the struggles of pursuing a Ph.D. while undocumented with Gloria Montiel and Jessica Valenzuela, two out of three of “Las Reinas del Norte.” Check out Gloria’s story featured in Almost American. If you are undocumented or dacamented and attending college at a selective private college, contact Gloria to participated in her research at Gloria.Montiel@cgu.edu. Read more about the UndocuPhds on their blog. Listeners of the #tamarindopodcast receive 50% off of Liz Garcia’s “Luv Me” retreat: http://www.lifeinbrilliance.com/luvmeretreat/ contact Liz today at liz@staylimitless.com! Lastly, don’t forget to join us for #BAOcheladas on May 27 in Fullerton https://bao2016.com/baocheladas/#!

Recorded on Mothers Day, we dedicate this episode to our moms and share listener stories. We also discuss Beyoncé's Lemonade, and invite you to our first event happening May 27 including Micheladas from ilovemicheladas.com! Visit our facebook for all the details and our tumblr for the show notes.

Mayor Bao Ngyuen, the first openly gay Mayor of an OC city, joins us to talk about making history and fellow political junkie Javiera Cartagena gives us her take on the Presidential election and tips for interns and staffers. Show notes: Check out Bao's website at bao2016.com, see Tamarindo producer Jeff Devoe spin some tunes on May 1 at Love LB at 144 Pine St. in Long Beach and on June 12 at Osso in downtown LA. Check out Gl0bi0s on instagram

Released 4/5/16. We made it to Episode 2! This episode we celebrate the life and contributions of the late, great Cesar Chavez, gaze into the many facets of Selena, and introduce a tasty Colombian restaurant from the Pico Union district in Los Angeles.

Released 3/24/16 Tamarindo Podcast presents our very first episode! We are a socially conscious talk show with a Latino vibe. You'll hear a little Spanglish, but this show is for everyone! On this episode we get into Costo Runs, street harassment, micro aggression in the workplace, tequila and chanclas, We also get "cholafied" with our special guest Casualty from Chola Pinup, who you may know from the Chola Makeover clips on Mitu.

A socially conscious podcast with a latino vibe. Episodes every two weeks! Hosts are Brenda Gonzalez and Luis Octavio, amigos talking race, politics, food, music, and life! Contact us: tamarindopodcast@gmail.com