Aida Rodriguez on Identity, Family, and Comedy

On this episode of Tamarindo we speak to comedian, writer, and actor Aida Rodriguez. With her own HBO MAX comedy special and upcoming TV series, Aida is taking the comedy world by storm and we love to see it!  Aida talks about the power of comedy in overcoming adversity while sharing her experience as an outspoken Afro-indigenous woman in a field that continues to be dominated by men.  We get into the importance of staying grounded in our purpose and in connection with community as well as the need for nuance, openness, and gce in many of the conversations that are happening in the broader Latinx community around identity and representation. The wisdom, gems, unapologetic realness, and inspiration is non stop on this episode.  Check out the trailer for Aida’s standup special Fighting Words on HBO Max here and  follow her on instagram and Twitter!  This episode is sponsored by Alma Explores who has a special opportunity just for Tamarindo Podcast listeners. Alma is opening up registration to her upcoming trip happening May 2-9 in Loreto, Mexico in Baja. This fully curated camping and hayaking trip will be amazing, registerger here: https://www.wetravel.com/trips/kayaking-the-loreto-coastline-and-islands-alma-lopez-loreto-24457634 We also mention our upcoming workshop”Step into Your Voice and Power”  happening March 1, at 6pm PT, details and registration is here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/step-into-your-voice-power-tickets-256833876037 Tamarindo podcast is the Latinx show where hosts discuss politics, pop culture, and how to balance it all con calma, hosted by Brenda Gonzalez and Ana Sheila Victorino. Join us as we delve into discussions on culture, politics, identity, representation, and life!  Brenda and  Ana Sheila are executive producers of Tamarindo podcast with production support by Mitzi Hernández and Augusto Martinez, of Sonoro Media. Jeff Ricards provides original music. If you want to support our work, please rate and review our show here. You can get in touch with us at www.tamarindopodcast.com   Follow AnaSheila on instagram @la_anasheila and twitter @Shelli1228 Follow Brenda on twitter at @BrendaRicards Follow AnaSheila on instagram @la_anasheila and twitter@Shelli1228   Tamarindo podcast is a Latina-hosted podcast that discuses Latine culture, politics, and personal-development. It is hosted by Brenda Gonzalez and Delsy Sandoval who are both based in Los Angeles. At the intersection of advocacy and self-care, we discuss culture from a progressive Latina lens including political issues, mental health and well-being, and personal development. Our guests are changemakers advancing justice, culture-makers breaking barriers, or healers including therapists and health practitioners promoting the wellbeing of Latinos.