Babes of Wellness

  In this episode of Tamarindo, we speak to the power of belief, authenticity, and fostering inclusive community with Kat Novoa, the founder of Babes of Wellness. With a passion for uplifting and holding space for women of color, she opened  the first women and queer centered wellness gym in Compton, California in 2021.  We highlight the new powerful music video and documentary by Bad Bunny and independent journalist Bianca Graulau, “El Apagón - Aquí Vive Gente”. The visual speaks to the displacement of Puerto Ricans in Puerto Rico and modern colonization practices.  We also talk about the latest atrocious pendejadas coming out of Florida where governor Desantis lured migrants from Venezuela, who have a legal claim to asylum, into flying to liberal cities, without warning to the receiving destinations.    About Our Guests Kat Novoa Kat Novoa is a proud queer LA-Born and raised Mexicana daughter of immigrants. Her work as a domestic violence advocate led her to her passion:  Uplifting and holding space for women of color. Today she is the founder of Babes of Wellness,  The first all Women's wellness gym in South LA. Links Referenced on this Episode: https://laist.com/news/education/lausd-lifts-suspension-journalism-teacher-daniel-pearl https://www.npr.org/sections/codeswitch/2020/02/29/809740346/the-cruel-story-behind-the-reverse-freedom-rides El Apagón - Aquí Vive Gente video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1TCX_Aqzoo4   About Tamarindo 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 race, gender, politics, representation, and life! Check out all of our upcoming events:  https://www.tamarindopodcast.com/events   Brenda and Ana Sheila are executive producers of Tamarindo podcast with production support by Mitzi Hernández and Augusto Martinez, of Sonoro Media. Jeff Ricards produced our theme song. 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   Contribute to the show: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/tamarindopodcast1   Save 10% on your order of books from Latina-owned Xolo Books with the code TAMARINDO at checkout: xolobooks.com   Follow Tamarindo on instragram @tamarindopodcast and on twitter at @tamarindocast we are also on TikTok @tamarindopodcast  Follow Ana Sheila on instagram @la_anasheila and twitter @Shelli1228 Follow Brenda on twitter at @BrendaRicards 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.