Hood Girls Travel Too The Podcast

In the last episode we left off sharing our fast-paced Iceland & Paris leg of our journey and were getting settled into our rental house in Costal Spain. Well... after that the journey took an unexpected turn; big feelings, internal struggles and open/honest communication. So in this week's episode we're giving you context about why the trip turned out differently than expected. Next week we'll pick up with the journey and you'll hear all about our fun, funny and at times nail-biting adventures in Spain!Support the show

This episode we're checking in to talk about last minute packing panic, 24 hours in Iceland and the hard-hitting reality of jet lag that hit us like a ton of bricks on our way to Paris.Enjoy the day-to-day journey with us on instagram @HoodGirlsTravelToo Support the show

This week's episode is the start of our "Notes from the road" series, where we invite you to join us on our 8 week journey through Europe.In this episode you'll get to meet my travel buddy, hear all about how the idea for the trip first came up, the steps we took to kind of bring the trip together and where we are now in our preparation for the trip considering we are in the final countdown with just 14 days to go.As we document this journey, we truly invite you to ask us questions and to practice curiosity. If there's something you want to know about our journey, our planning or just about us feel free to DM us. Some of your questions may potentially be part of our ongoing series where we take you along with us on this journey and check in to know how we're doing where we are and where we're headed next.Support the show

After a much needed break... we back y'all. In this very brief episode, we are checking-in... what we've been up to, how we've been navigating the dumpster-fire reality we're living in and what is next for the Hood Girls Travel Too community. Support the show

My guest today is Laura Cardona, Laura, also known as the Buena Vida Life Coach, is a Colombian Born, NJ-raised, Former NYer now turned Californian. Breaking barriers, she became the first in her family to attend college and pursue her passion for film and storytelling. Laura had a successful career in entertainment for 17 years but eventually heard the calling and transitioned into the role of a Life Coach. Her mission now is dedicated to creating a positive and supportive space for the Latina/e/x community, where everyone gets equipped with the tools and mindset needed to thrive and achieve their full potential. Her coaching style is characterized by a unique blend of gentle loving guidance and savvy real talk, providing her clients with an empathetic and realistic approach to personal development. Laura’s driving force is the unwavering belief that Latinas have the inherent right to balance their busy lives, have a strong sense of self-worth, AND live a joyful fulfilling Buena Vida. My next guest is Laura Tejeda Laura is a lifelong East Los Angeles resident. She has a Masters's Degree in Organizational Leadership and serves as an Equity & Social Justice practitioner in the non profit sector. Laura is also a multimedia journalist with experience as freelance writer for L.A. TACO and content producer for De Los, the LA Times Latino Initiative. She is the founder of Instagram-based page @hungryineastlos which began in efforts to challenge gentrification in East LA and support family-owned & people of color-owned businesses in East LA and beyond.Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to be notified when her episode drops later this month. Support the show

My guest today is Maritza Diaz, Maritza is a Latina content creator and tech industry professional, is also a dedicated full-time mom. Before embracing motherhood, travel was her passion, offering her a sense of liberation and self-discovery. However, her world turned upside down when she experienced pregnancy during the pandemic and struggled with postpartum depression. Despite these challenges, she later found that being a mom ignited a new excitement for travel, both solo and with her family. I can’t wait for you to meet her!@MitzyDaysVisit her website My next guest is Laura Cardona, Laura, also known as the Buena Vida Life Coach, is a Colombian Born, NJ-raised, Former NYer now turned Californian. Breaking barriers, she became the first in her family to attend college and pursue her passion for film and storytelling. Laura had a successful career in entertainment for 17 years but eventually heard the calling and transitioned into the role of a Life Coach. Her mission now is dedicated to creating a positive and supportive space for the Latina/e/x community, where everyone gets equipped with the tools and mindset needed to thrive and achieve their full potential. Her coaching style is characterized by a unique blend of gentle loving guidance and savvy real talk, providing her clients with an empathetic and realistic approach to personal development. Laura’s driving force is the unwavering belief that Latinas have the inherent right to balance their busy lives, have a strong sense of self-worth, AND live a joyful fulfilling Buena Vida. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to be notified when her episode drops later this month. Support the show

Michelle Aguilar, formerly Michelle Arredondo is a Chicago native and former Flight attendant, currently working a 9-5 in higher education. She is also the external communications manager for Rise & Thrive Latinas.I am grateful to Michelle for choosing to lead with vulnerability. I’m grateful to her for the energy she came into this convo with and the stories shared.My next guest is…Maritza Diaz, a Latina content creator and tech industry professional, is also a dedicated full-time mom. Before embracing motherhood, travel was her passion, offering her a sense of liberation and self-discovery. However, her world turned upside down when she experienced pregnancy during the pandemic and struggled with postpartum depression. Despite these challenges, she later found that being a mom ignited a new excitement for travel, both solo and with her family. I can’t wait for you to meet her! Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to be notified when her episode drops later this month. Support the show

Joining me today is Bianca Alba.Bianca is a proud Latina and first-generation college graduate. She was born in the heart of South America in Cochabamba, Bolivia and is the oldest of four sisters. Bianca holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Public Health. Despite many years of schooling, Bianca managed to pay off all her student loans and feels liberated by being debt-free.Bianca is the voice and creator of “This Latina Travels!” – A podcast about travel through the eyes of a First Generation Latina traveler/college grad sharing all her travel experiences first-hand! As a little girl, living in a single-parent household, trips and vacations were just a dream and felt unreachable. This Latina Travels is more than just Bianca telling you about her experiences, but it is a true reflection that dreams can become reality! To date, Bianca has traveled to 6 of the 7 continents in the world and her goal is to encourage and support women who look like her to travel the world too!My next guest Michelle Aguilar (Formerly Arredondo) Michelle is a Chicago native. Former Flight attendant, Currently working a 9-5 in higher education. She is also the external communications manager for Rise&Thrive Latinas a convener and curator of spaces for Latinas to connect, build community, and work toward collective healing. I’m so excited for you to meet her! Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to be notified when her episode drops later this month.Support the show

Joining me this week is Stephanie Hebron Ortiz, Stephanie is a Healthcare Analyst and has been working in Healthcare for the past 9 years. She has a degree in  Communications and just completed a Masters in Public Health in Health Policy and Administration from UIC. She’s worked as a Birth and Postpartum Doula, high school teacher, Executive Assistant, Contract Management and did theater for 5+ years. She’s passionate about both Domestic Violence and Community Medical Advocacy. - She strives for overall well being, justice, accessibility and equity! Her goal is to continue to work to address the Public Health needs within the USA and Puerto Rico. Specifically in the areas of self and collective advocacy and women’s health. As she works toward this goal she is a seasoned traveler and plans to continue to travel, have fun and nurture her creative side!Connect with her on Instagram @Salvaxeflor For those who are listening, Stephanie and I met at a book club meetup that we are both members of called Rise and Thrive Latinas. If you are in the Chicagoland area and are interested in sitting in community with some truly dope women and supporting emerging Latina authors, I sincerely recommend checking it out. You can find them on Instagram at @RiseAndThriveLatinas. Although that sounded like a commercial, it’s not. I just have found a lot of joy in that space since becoming a member and want to highlight it for that reason. Also, I’ve met a lot of amazing women who are friends outside of that space too. And we all know how challenging it can be to cultivate new friendships as adults so I am so grateful for the RTL space for that reason as well. Joining me next episode is Bianca Alba. Bianca is a proud Latina and first-generation college graduate. She was born in the heart of South America in Cochabamba, Bolivia and is the oldest of four sisters. Bianca holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Public Health. Despite many years of schooling, Bianca managed to pay off all her student loans and feels liberated by being debt-free.Bianca is the voice and creator of “This Latina Travels!” – A podcast about travel through the eyes of a First Generation Latina traveler/college grad sharing all her travel experiences first-hand! As a little girl, living in a single-parent household, trips and vacations were just a dream and felt unreachable. This Latina Travels is more than just Bianca telling you about her experiences, but it is a true reflection that dreams can become reality! To date, Bianca has traveled to 6 of the 7 continents in the world and her goal is to encourage and support women who look like her to travel the world too!Support the show

🎙️ Season 2 Episode #2  Meet Erica GardunioErica is the face and brains behind @viajerica_ a platform she created to highlight her journey exploring new places. Viajerica is a play on the Spanish word Viajera which means traveler. For Erica the name embodies the spirit of her journey well. A journey she wholeheartedly embraced after a career shift from nursing to healthcare tech to “whomp whomp” unemployment. She took that unexpected career curveball and used it as an opportunity to explore the things that light her up and make her feel most alive. She’s taking this time to do it different, to do it her way and to share that journey with us all through the Viajerica Platform. 🎧 Listen to her episode now on all your favorite podcast platforms. Link in bio. 👀 Our next guest is Stephanie Hebron Ortiz, Stephanie is a Healthcare Analyst, passionate about Domestic Violence and Community Medical Advocacy. She strives for overall well being, justice, accessibility and equity for all! Her goal is to continue to work to address the Public Health needs within the USA and Puerto Rico. Specifically in the areas of self and collective advocacy and women’s health. As she works toward this goal she is a plans to continue to travel, have fun and nurture her creative side. You might recognize Stephanie from the episode we did last season discussing access, privilege and the impacts of over-tourism in places like Puerto Rico. She was essential to that conversation and I encourage you to make a mental note to go back and listen to that episode if you haven’t already. It’s a powerful conversation. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to be notified when her episode drops on January 2nd so you can join us in starting off 2025 with Stephanie’s story!Support the show

My guest this week is Salena Davila-Shilling. Salena is the founder of The Traveling Project Manager, where she combines her expertise in digital project management with her passion for travel. Through her business, She is dedicated to empowering solopreneurs through strategic planning and skillful execution. A is proud Latina entrepreneur from Chicago, Salena grew up in North Riverside and quickly embraced city life, living in various neighborhoods throughout the city before settling in Chicago’s South Loop almost ten years ago. I can’t wait for you to meet her!I’d like to thank Salena again for her time. I encourage you to reach out to her on her website thetravelingprojectmanager.com where you can find links to connect with her on social media. My next guess is Erica Gardunio - Erica is the face and brains behind Viajerica, a platform she created to highlight her journey as a traveler with 8 years of experience exploring new places. She also shares how a career curveball took her from nursing to healthcare technology to whomp whomp unemployment on to create the Viajerica platform. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to be notified when her episode drops on 12/19Support the show

Season 2 y'all! I’m so excited to take you on this next chapter of our journey. Last season, we were feeling things out, following our curiosity, and learning what this space could be. In Season 2, we’re building on that foundation—and doubling down. This season, we’re going deep. We’re talking about where it all started—how our guests first fell in love with travel, and how that passion has shaped not just their adventures, but their lives. From chasing sunsets across the globe to finding inspiration in their own neighborhoods, we’ll explore the journeys that have pushed them to grow, take risks, and see the world differently.You’ll hear stories of resilience, creativity, and courage. We’ll laugh, we’ll learn, and we’ll celebrate the unique ways travel empowers us to live fully and authentically. Because Hood Girls Travel Too isn’t just about where we go—it’s about who we become along the way.Season 2 drops, Today right now actually, you can jump right into episode one and meet our first guest of the Season, Salena Davila-Shiling better know as The Traveling Project Manager. So pack your bags—or just your earbuds—and get ready to explore somewhere new with us. Hood Girls Travel Too is back, and we’re just getting started. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to be notified when new episodes drop!Support the show

Y'all 27 episodes later and... Season one is wrapped, we've already recorded 90% of the episodes for Season 2 which will drop in December (ho, ho, ho). So before we break for the month of November we're taking a beat to recap Season 1, show gratitude to all the guests and collaborators this year and to share some sneak peaks for Season 2.Thank you for listening. See you next season!Support the show

Episode #27Today, we’re continuing the conversation started last week with a special focus on another community that has a unique relationship with tourism and access—Puerto Rico. I’m joined by two amazing guests, one who was born on the island Stephanie Hebron, Stephanie currently lives in Chicago and calls both Puerto Rico and New Jersey home, and the other Bianca Alba who has called the island home for the past 8 years. In addition to their personal ties to the island both Stephanie and Bianca are public health professionals giving them a unique insight into the topics we'll be discussing in today’s episode. They'll be sharing what it’s like to live in a place that’s often marketed as a carefree paradise for tourists, but where the reality for locals can be quite different.We’ll dive into their experiences with the scarcity of natural resources, the impact of government decisions that prioritize tourism over local needs, and what it means to be a responsible traveler when visiting such places. This episode is about listening, learning, and understanding how we can be more mindful in our travels.If you haven’t listened to part 1 and 2 of this 3 episode series, I invite you to press pause and go listen to that episode first. To briefly recap this past summer, I had the opportunity to live in Mexico City for a few months, and it had some truly eye-opening experiences. I saw firsthand in a new way the impact of tourism, gentrification, and how access to resources can shift so dramatically depending on where you are in the world.Be sure to join us next week for the final episode of the season! You won't want to miss it.Support the show

If you caught our last episode, you know we’re shaking things up a bit with this special 3 episode series. This is part 2 of the 3 episode series.We’re jumping right into part two of this special series where we pick up the conversation with Courtney and Sandra. If you haven’t listened to part one, I encourage you to hit pause and go listen to it, so you have all the context for our discussion on privilege, access and what it looks like to be a responsible traveler.Both Sandra & Courtney were guests earlier this season, I encourage you to circle back to their episodes to learn more about them and their respective journeys. Part one and part two of this 3 episode series go live today! I recommend listening in order for context and subscribing to be notified when part 3 drops next week.Joining me next week in part 3 of this special series are Bianca Alba and Stephanie Hebron. Bianca was born in Cochabamba, Bolivia and grew up in the DMV area, she has a Masters in Public Health and has lived in Puerto Rico since shortly after Hurricane Maria working the Public health Space. Bianca is better know on social media as the founder of @ThisLatinaTravels and host of the podcast by the same name. Stephanie is from the North Coast of Puerto Rico, the Camuy and Hatillo communities, she also calls Cape May Court House, New Jersey home. She is a healthcare analyst with her Masters in Public Health. She's passionate about Domestic Violence Intervention and Community Medical Advocacy. Picking up the conversation started last week on the podcast with Courtney and Sandra, today Bianca, Stephanie and I will be exploring the same topic from a different lens. From the perspective of those within a community that is heavily trafficked by tourist and is going through a sort of modern day colonization. Support the show

As we wind down Season One, we're taking a beat to reflect on some recurring themes throughout the season. Like the importance of reflecting on things like; equity, access, social responsibility and the fluid state privilege can exist within for each of us. This special 3 part series came together because of an eye-opening experience I had while spending the summer in CDMX. My guests this week for a special two part episode are Courtney E. Coleman and Sandra Torres. I have a lot of love and respect for them both and appreciate them both so much for this conversation. They helped me unpack my experience by asking thoughtful, at times, difficult and thought-provoking questions and sharing their own similar experiences. Both Sandra & Courtney were guests earlier this season, I encourage you to circle back to their episodes to learn more about them and their respective journeys. Part one and part two of this 3 episode series go live today! I recommend listening in order for context and subscribing to be notified when part 3 drops next week!Support the show

Joining me today is Kita Zuleta Kita is a brand strategist + photographer based in Los Angeles. Her mission is to help Jefas grow their brands + businesses with simple strategies to show up online. As a proud daughter of immigrants, cafecito lover, plantitas mom, + wife to her best friend, she’s excited to share her knowledge, and host conversations about real life + entrepreneurship with Jefas like yourself. Kita is also the Founder of Cafecito Con Jefas, a community that is designed to remove the loneliness that comes with being an entrepreneur, close the knowledge gap by teaching Jefas how to show up online, create in-person + virtual events to bring us together, cultivate a culture of connection, live in pursuit of holistic entrepreneurship + provide a platform to share our stories. #showupjefa Connect with Kitahttps://www.kitazuleta.com/allthelinks*Visit Kita's website to learn where to connect with her or how to Join an @Cafecitoconjefas cowering session!Kita's RecommendationsPatria Coffee RoastersDoña Maria Tamales Taqueria El Poblano on Compton BlvdDriving the PCH to Dockweiler BeachHGTT will be back in a few weeks to close out the season with our last three episodes for Season One of Hood Girls Travel Too the Podcast. Be sure to subscribe to be notified when new episodes drop!Support the show

My guest today is Adriana Galvan - Adriana is the formidable force behind Adriana Talks Dinero, LLC and the Amor Propio Podcast, she wears multiple hats with grace and determination. By day, she serves as the Regional Human Resources Business Partner for the Midwest and Northeast at a metals company, playing a vital role in supporting the aerospace industry. Simultaneously, she's the driving force behind her own business venture.Adriana's journey is rooted in humble beginnings, being the eldest daughter of immigrant parents from Tamaulipas and Oaxaca, Mexico. As a dual citizen of the United States and Mexico, she has called the suburbs of Chicago home. In her household, education held a paramount place, leading her to pursue and successfully attain a double MBA in her 20s. Entrepreneurship runs deep in her veins, prompting her to embark on the journey of founding her own business a year and a half ago.Her passion lies in breaking the silence around the often-taboo topic of money. Adriana finds immense joy in helping women and the BIPOC community empower themselves financially. Through her platform, she imparts valuable knowledge on budgeting, investing, travel hacking, negotiating pay, and safeguarding assets. In doing so, she not only educates but also inspires others to take control of their financial destinies.Connect with Adriana Adriana Talks Dinero Amor Propio Podcast Adriana's Recommendations Downtown Elgin Tianguis Elgin, IL Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca Joining me next week is Kita Zuleta Kita is a brand strategist + photographer based in Los Angeles. Her mission is to help Jefas grow their brands + businesses with simple strategies to show up online. As a proud daughter of immigrants, cafecito lover, plantitas mom, + wife to her best friend, she’s excited to share her knowledge, and host conversations about real life + entrepreneurship with Jefas like yourself. Kita is also the Founder of Cafecito Con Jefas, a community that is designed to remove the loneliness that comes with being an entrepreneur, close the knowledge gap by teaching Jefas how to show up online, create in-person + virtual events to bring us together, cultivate a culture of connection, live in pursuit of holistic entrepreneurship + provide a platform to share our stories. #showupjefa Be sure to like follow and subscribe to be notified when her episode drops.Support the show

Monica is the owner and designer of Luna and Leche Maternity. A Maternity brand that focuses on breastfeeding and pumping friendly clothing. Monica has been able to travel and work with people from all walks of life in her Industry, because of this she has been making it a point to show her daughters as much of the world as she can so they can learn the beauty diversity of this world.Monica grew up in a small rural town near Fresno, CA. When Monica was 16 she was fortunate enough to travel to Rome, Germany and France with her church youth group and the love of travel began. She's hoping by showing her daughters as much of the world as she can, that they grow up feeling confident and have a better understanding of the way people from all walks of life live.Connect with Monica https://lunaandleche.com/https://www.instagram.com/lunaandleche_maternityMonica’s Recommendations Harris Ranch THE BLOSSOM TRAIL Joining me next week is Adriana Galvan Adriana is the formidable force behind Adriana Talks Dinero, LLC and the Amor Propio Podcast, she wears multiple hats with grace and determination. By day, she serves as the Regional Human Resources Business Partner for the Midwest and Northeast at a metals company, playing a vital role in supporting the aerospace industry. Simultaneously, she's the driving force behind her own business venture.Adriana's journey is rooted in humble beginnings, being the eldest daughter of immigrant parents from Tamaulipas and Oaxaca, Mexico. As a dual citizen of the United States and Mexico, she has called the suburbs of Chicago home. In her household, education held a paramount place, leading her to pursue and successfully attain a double MBA in her 20s. Entrepreneurship runs deep in her veins, prompting her to embark on the journey of founding her own business a year and a half ago.Her passion lies in breaking the silence around the often-taboo topic of money. Adriana finds immense joy in helping women and the BIPOC community empower themselves financially. Through her platform, she imparts valuable knowledge on budgeting, investing, travel hacking, negotiating pay, and safeguarding assets. In doing so, she not only educates but also inspires others to take control of their financial destinies.Support the show

Jasmine is a Latina creative & storyteller, CEO of Mentally Mutual where she longs to cultivate BIPOC healing spaces through creative storytelling, gatherings and mutual aid. In 2010 Jasmine’s family lost it all: their home, their possessions, and even their car. She believes this loss was an invitation to re-imagine and re-define what thriving means. Over the last decade, Jasmine has been in pursuit of building an intentional life that is rooted out of her values and what brings her joy. Fast forward to present day, Jasmine invites you to learn about how she was able to find healing and purpose on her journey.Connect with Jasminehttps://www.instagram.com/yourfriend.jasmine/https://www.instagram.com/mentallymutual/https://www.mentallymutual.com/linksJasmine’s recommendationsFind Me Gluten FreeHampton House, Maywood, ILMaywood Community Joining me next week is Monica Avila Monica is the owner and designer of Luna and Leche Maternity. A Maternity brand that focuses on breastfeeding and pumping friendly clothing. Monica has been able to travel and work with people from all walks of life in her Industry, because of this she has been making it a point to show her daughters as much of the world as she can so they can learn the beauty diversity of this world.Monica grew up in a small rural town near Fresno, CA. When Monica was 16 she was fortunate enough to travel to Rome, Germany and France with her church youth group and the love of travel began. She's hoping by showing her daughters as much of the world as she can, that they grow up feeling confident and have a better understanding of the way people from all walks of life live.Support the show

My guest this week is Daisy De Anda Daisy is the proud Owner and Founder of Dayz & Co. – consider her your  Professional Development Amiga. 💼 With nearly 20 years of legal industry expertise, her mission is to serve and uplift WOC and BIPOC working professionals (in ANY industry) by collaborating with you to craft Your Life Resume,  guide you you to Optimize your LinkedIn or submit that Salary Proposal you've been thinking about and so much more.Daisy is here to champion the next generation of career professionals across ALL industries. Her goal? To empower you to love what you do and get paid what you're worth!Connect with DaisyLinkedIn InstagramClick here to book a consult Daisy’s recommendationsProAbition  Palenque KitchenJoining me next week is Jasmine Lopez Jasmine is a Latina creative & storyteller, CEO of Mentally Mutual where she longs to cultivate BIPOC healing spaces through creative storytelling, gatherings and mutual aid. In 2010 Jasmine’s family lost it all: their home, their possessions, and even their car. She believes this loss was an invitation to re-imagine and re-define what thriving means. Over the last decade, Jasmine has been in pursuit of building an intentional life that is rooted out of her values and what brings her joy. Fast forward to present day, Jasmine invites you to learn about how she was able to find healing and purpose on her journey.Support the show

My guest this week is Araceli Narvaez  Araceli is the founder of Narvaez Financial Solutions, located in Long Beach, CA. She specializes in providing virtual bookkeeping services to small, service-based businesses. Through Narvaez Financial Solutions, her ultimate goal is to give her clients peace of mind, financial clarity, and time to focus on their true passion - their business. She is a Long Beach girl through and through and moved back recently after traveling and living in other places. From Mexico City to Pachuca Hidalgo to Berlin, London, Spain, Marrakesh and beyond. She has so many stories to share including some great tips she has for not only traveling with littles but being intentional about including them in the planning experience.Connect with Araceli https://www.instagram.com/narvaez_financial_solutions/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/aracelinarvaez/Araceli’s recommendationsEl Patroncito TacosAquarium of the PacificLong Beach Walking & Bike PathsMy guest next week is Daisy De Anda – Daisy is the proud Owner and Founder of Dayz & Co. – consider her your  Professional Development Amiga. 💼 With nearly 20 years of legal industry expertise, her mission is to serve and uplift WOC and BIPOC working professionals (in ANY industry) by collaborating with you to craft Your Life Resume,  guide you you to Optimize your LinkedIn or submit that Salary Proposal you've been thinking about and so much more.Daisy is here to champion the next generation of career professionals across ALL industries. Her goal? To empower you to love what you do and get paid what you're worth! Beside to subscribe to the podcast to be notified when her episode drops next week.Support the show

My Guest this week is Ana Robles, Ana is the founder of Yo Soy Amazing and an NLP Trainer and Mentor, she discovered the transformative power of Neuro-Linguistic Programming. Her journey from struggle to rediscovery inspired her to guide others in finding joy and creating the life they deserve. Having faced and overcome personal challenges, Ana now empowers individuals to conquer self-limitations, master self-talk, and design the life of their dreams.Connect with AnaOn her website: https://yosoyamazing.comLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anayulisarobles/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yo_soy_amazing/Ana's Recommendations:Chase's in La Verne Warehouse Pizza in La Verne (No website available so it must be really old school and delicious!)My guest next week is Kat Loya, Kat is from Chula Vista, California and spends alot of time in Puerta Vallarta, Mexico. She is a habit based nutrition coach that has traveled 22/32 states in Mexico, loves helping Latina women stay fit and keep it off for good while enjoying their cultural foods.  Subscribe to the podcast to be notified when her episode drops.Support the show

Yvonne Armenta is the Founder of Chats with a Yvonne, a podcast and community created to help Latinas & Introverts reconnect with and love the art of public speaking.Yvonne is a first-generation college graduate, she received her Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies and Native American Studies from UC Berkeley and her Masters in Business Administration from San Jose State University. The public speaking workshop series, ¡Latina, Presente! is Yvonne’s brainchild, in the series she brings affordable public speaking lessons to her community, in an introvert-friendly environment.Yvonne’s approach to public speaking is centered in her Mexican-American culture, as she believes her upbringing and cultural traditions are the very things that have guided her in creating her unique speaking style. She calls this, Public Speaking con Cultura. Through the podcast and her workshop series, she openly shares her journey and tips for public speaking from her perspectives as a First Gen Latina, older sister, & mujer in tech, who also happens to be an introvert. I can’t wait for you to meet her. Yvonne’s RecommendationsEl Farolito for Tortas Yamo - Get the Garlic Noodles The Mission District Connect with Yvonne:On Social Media @ChatswithYvonne_ My Guest next week is Ana Robles, Ana is the founder of Yo Soy Amazing and she is an NLP Trainer and Mentor. She discovered the transformative power of Neuro-Linguistic Programming. Her journey from struggle to rediscovery inspired her to guide others in finding joy and creating the life they deserve. Having faced and overcome personal challenges, Ana now empowers individuals to conquer self-limitations, master self-talk, and design the life of their dreams. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to be notified when her episode drops next week!Support the show

Orlenda is a Money Coach and Founder of Pero I can do it too. A platform she created to help women of color build a life they have never seen their family experience. She believes you can reach your money goals by prioritizing fun. Orlenda's passion for travel began when she was undocumented and finally received her residency. She previously had felt trapped and in honor of being able to cross borders with no questions asked, she began to travel as soon as she could.Connect with Orlenda:IG: https://www.instagram.com/peroicandoittoo/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@peroicandoittooWebsite: https://peroicandoittoo.com/Orlenda's Recommendations:Pokemon Kirby Cafe JapanUniversal Bakery Inc.Golden Gate ParkThe View Lounge by MarriottMy Guest next week is Ana Robles, Ana is the founder of Yo Soy Amazing and she is an NLP Trainer and Mentor. She discovered the transformative power of Neuro-Linguistic Programming. Her journey from struggle to rediscovery inspired her to guide others in finding joy and creating the life they deserve. Having faced and overcome personal challenges, Ana now empowers individuals to conquer self-limitations, master self-talk, and design the life of their dreams. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to be notified when her episode drops next week, I am so excited for you to meet her.Enjoying our podcast? Support by buying us a coffee on BuyMeACoffee! Your contribution helps us keep creating great content for you. Click this link to visit our BuyMeACoffee Page to show your support today!Support the show

My guest this week is week is Angel Rodriguez, Angel is a Social Innovation Entrepreneur and the CEO of rfc21 based in Los Angeles, California. She boasts an illustrious career spanning over two decades in public child welfare, with a notable presence in Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties where she is at the forefront of leading culturally diverse teams and tackling critical equity and inclusion issues. Beyond her professional pursuits, she has extended her knowledge to the academic realm, sharing her insights by teaching social work courses at institutions such as Whittier College, the University of Southern California, and California State University Los Angeles. Currently, Angel serves on the Board of Directors for Alma Family Services, furthering her dedication to community involvement. When she's not immersed in her professional and philanthropic endeavors, you'll find Angel passionately cheering on her favorite hockey and soccer teams, honing her pilates practice, and embarking on exciting travel adventures. Connect with AngelLinkedin Instagram All Angel's Other LinksAngel's RecommendationsParis Bakery Cafe Angel City FC Match My guest next week is Orlenda Cortez, Orlenda is a Money Coach and Founder of Pero I can do it too. A platform helping women of color build a life they have never seen their family experience. She believes you can reach your money goals by prioritizing fun. Orlenda's passion for travel began when she was undocumented and finally receiving her residency. She previously had felt trapped and in honor of being able to cross borders with no questions asked, she began to travel as soon as she could. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to be notified when her episode drops next week. I’m so excited for you to meet her!Enjoying the podcast? Support us via BuyMeACoffee! Your contribution helps us keep creating great content for you. Click the link above to show your support today!Support the show

My guest this week is  Marisol Moran, Marisol is a certified life coach specializing in self-esteem and confidence. She has been coaching for the last three years, guiding clients to deeper understanding, inner healing, and a stronger relationship to the self. In the last year, Marisol has expanded her practice through a podcast titled Growing with Sol, where you can hear her dig deep into all topics related to healing and self-love. I'll be a guest on Marisol’s podcast Growing with Sol in a few weeks. I encourage you to catch the Growing with Sol podcast on a walk or run or maybe while cleaning the house to help you reflect and think outside the box when it comes to healing, self-esteem and self-love, and subscribe to her podcast so you can be notified when my episode drops! 😉Connect with Marisol:https://www.instagram.com/yourcoachmari/https://www.tiktok.com/@yourcoachmariGrowing with Sol Marisol MoranApplehttps://podcasts.apple.com › podcast › growing-with-solMarisol's Recommendations in the SGV aka 626:https://parks.sbcounty.gov/ https://xingfutang.com/locationshttp://mamaludumpling.com/My guest next week is Angel Rodriguez, Angel is a Social Innovation Entrepreneur and the CEO of rfc21 based in Los Angeles, California. She boasts an illustrious career spanning over two decades in public child welfare, with a notable presence in Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties where she is at the forefront of leading culturally diverse teams and tackling critical equity and inclusion issues. Beyond her professional pursuits, she has extended her knowledge to the academic realm, sharing her insights by teaching social work courses at institutions such as Whittier College, the University of Southern California, and California State University Los Angeles. Currently, Angel serves on the Board of Directors for Alma Family Services, furthering her dedication to community involvement. When she's not immersed in her professional and philanthropic endeavors, you'll find Angel passionately cheering on her favorite hockey and soccer teams, honing her pilates practice, and embarking on exciting travel adventures. I'm excited for you to meet Angel!Support the show

My guest this week is Courtney E. Coleman, born and raised on the South Side of Chicago, is a Public Health Consultant passionate about improving health, fostering community collaboration, and blending evidence-based with existing traditional health models to create a holistic approach to health and health education. When she is not working, she spends her time traveling with family, friends, and her dog; cooking (and eating) her way through lots of recipes from families preserving their culinary traditions on TikTok, and following the last bits of sunlight in her beach chair whenever she can. As we pass the half way mark of season one, I want to thank you for listening to the podcast and invite you to support the work of HGTT at Buy me a coffee, where you can show us love in the form of coffee dollars so we can continue to produce the podcast and connect you with all the amazing hood girls and their inspiring stories.Click Here to Support the work via Buy Me A Coffee Connect with Courtney:@Wholhealthconsult on InstagramFacebookhttps://wholistichealthconsult.com/Clark & Coleman Museum ConsultancyCourtney's Recommendations:La Chaparrita Garfield Park Conservatory My guest next week is Marisol Moran, Marisol is a certified life coach specializing in self-esteem and confidence. She has been coaching for the last three years, guiding clients to deeper understanding, inner healing, and a stronger relationship to the self. In the last year, Marisol has expanded her practice through a podcast titled Growing with Sol, where you can hear her dig deep into all topics related to healing and self-love. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to be notified when her episode drops next week. Support the show

🎧 Karina is a professional photographer, speaker, and super successful podcaster devoted to helping people reclaim their cultural legacies and elevating her native Mexican culture through photography, workshops, and facilitated trips to Mexico. Her podcast @ElevatinglaCultura features stories from first and second-generation Latinas who are working hard, pursuing their passions, and pouring their positive efforts and benefits into the next generations. I have a lot of love for Karina and all the amazing work she has done for the cultura.In this episode I fan girl for a hot minute to give flowers and say without Mari of @LatinxMarketing I would have never met Karina and without Karina’s encouragement and the support of the amazing women in the Comadre brunches networking group, this podcast would probably not exist. So go listen to her episode to get the whole story 🥹Links to connect with Karina, listen to her podcast, join her on her next trip or become part of her next mentorship cohort!Find her on Instagram@KarinaMora_Prints@ElevatingLaCulturaKarina’s Recommendations Taqueria La PlacitaChile Toreado Mckinley ParkMy guest next week is Courtney E. Coleman, born and raised on the South Side of Chicago, Courtney is a Public Health Consultant and Founder of @wholhealthconsult she’s passionate about improving health, fostering community collaboration, and blending evidence-based with existing traditional health models to create a holistic approach to health and health education. When she is not working, she spends her time traveling with family, friends, and her dog; cooking (and eating) her way through all recipes from families preserving their culinary traditions on TikTok, and following the last bits of sunlight in her beach chair whenever she can. Courtney and I have a really rich shared history and I am so excited for you to meet her and listen in as we get into the woes of our journey in high school, college, travel adventures and more. Be sure to Subscribe and follow the podcast to be notified when her episode drops next week.Support the show

Showing love to you all this week and wishing you a Feliz Dia de Amores y Amistades! This week I am sharing some amazing updates, showing my gratitude and inviting you to be a guest on Season 2 of the podcast! Listen to this bonus episode to learn how to sign up to potentially be a future guest!Click Here - HGTT the Podcast - Future Guest Contact Formwww.hoodgirlstraveltoo.net/contactMy guest next week is Karina Mora, Karina is a professional photographer, speaker, and super successful podcaster devoted to helping people reclaim their cultural legacies and elevating her native Mexican culture through photography, workshops, and facilitated trips to Mexico. Her podcast Elevating la Cultura features stories from first and second-generation Latinas who are working hard, pursuing their passions, and pouring their positive efforts and benefits into the next generations. I have a lot of love for Karina and all the amazing work she has done for the cultura. There’s more I want to share about how I know Karina and the amazing influence she has been on me encouraging me to expand my business and even to start this podcast. But we’ll get into that next week so tune in. Support the show

My guest today is Rosalie Ennes: Rosalie is the founder of Portecua Consulting, where she works with entrepreneurs & small business owners to take control of their risks so they can build beautiful businesses that are protected, optimized and well-positioned for growth. She envisions a world where we are all empowered with a risk mindset, whether that is in our business, in our day-to-day lives, or even while traveling the world. She has had the amazing fortune to travel to 41 countries and counting, experiencing all types of food, cultures and languages and picking up a few stories along the way. Family trips, vacations, study abroad programs, or work travel, she loves it all. She is a Bay Area native and a proud Portuguese-Ecuadorian-American, who currently resides in New York City, and enjoys experiencing life through travel, food and tennis and with her rescue dog Kira by her side. She was recently featured by the Fierce by Mitu & HipLatina community publications to highlight just how fantastic she is! I can’t wait for you to meet her.On next week’s episode I’m showing you all my love with a Special Valentine’s day episode where I’ll be sharing some super exciting and humbling news about the podcast!Connect with Rosaliehttps://www.instagram.com/portecuaconsulting/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/portecua/https://www.youtube.com/@portecuaconsulting Rosalie’s RecommendationsJapanese Friendship GardenSwaad Indian CuisineSupport the show

Doctora Violeta Garcia, CEO of Ecosistema Design LLC. Dra. Violeta founded Ecosistema after seeing, and experiencing so many Latinas and women of color entering leadership positions only to find that these spaces were not designed to embrace our cultura, identity or potential to create. She coaches mujeres on how to stand in their power, how not to give away their power, and how to create the lives they want to live. She is the community manager for El Pueblito Poder, an online community where Latinas and women of color gather to connect, grow, and support one another. She uses nature as her teacher and incorporates science ideas into life design. Today Dr. Violeta is going to share with us a window into how she sees science everywhere and how she uses it to test ideas for her life and how she teaches other mujeres to do the same. Links to connect with her online  https://www.ecosistemadesign.comFind Dra. Violeta on LinkedinConnect with Dra. Violeta on InstagramDra. Violeta’s Colorado Recommendations Casa Bonita (from South Park)  My guest Next week is Roslie Ennes, Rosalie the founder of Portecua Consulting, where she works with entrepreneurs & small business owners to take control of their risks so they can build beautiful businesses that are protected, optimized and well-positioned for growth. She envisions a world where we are all empowered with a risk mindset, whether that is in our business, in our day-to-day lives, or even while traveling the world. She has had the amazing fortune to travel to 41 countries and counting, experiencing all types of food, cultures and languages and picking up a few stories along the way. Family trips, vacations, study abroad programs, or work travel, she loves it all. She is a Bay Area native and a proud Portuguese-Ecuadorian-American, who currently resides in New York City, and enjoys experiencing life through travel, food and tennis and with her rescue dog Kira by her side. She was recently featured by the Fierce by Mitu & HipLatina community publications. I can’t wait for you to meet her!Support the show

Sandy’s co-owner of Two Peacocks Travel a travel company focused on curating educational trips for young people and designing travel experiences for women who want to enjoy travel at a slower more intentional pace, Sandy is from the Boyle heights neighborhood in Los Angeles, California and apart from sharing her story of how and why she & her partner Ana Gaona from episode 7 decided to launch their Travel company, she gives a really great mini history lesson of the Boyle Heights neighborhood that gets to the heart of why it's special to her and how it has changed so much over the years mostly due to the impacts of gentrification. Where to connect with Sandy and work with TwoPeacocks Travel:www.twopeacockstravel.comInstagramFacebookTiktokYouTubeTwo Peacocks Travel PodcastSandy’s Local Recommendations:El Tepeyec CafeMariachi PlazaEl MercaditoArticle Recommendation to learn more about gentrification in the Boyle Heights community in Los Angeles, California.Gentrification divides Boyle Heights by Alex Medina - Boyle Heights Beat/Pulso de Boyle HeightsMy guest later this week on Thursday is Doctora Violeta Garcia, CEO of Ecosistema Design LLC. She coaches mujeres on how to stand in their power, how not to give away their power, and how to create the lives they want to live. She is also the community manager for El Pueblito Poder, an online community where Latinas and women of color gather to connect, grow, and support one another. Dra. Violeta is going to share with us a window into how she sees science everywhere and how she uses it to test ideas for her life and how she teaches other mujeres to do the same. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to be notified when her episode drops.Support the show

Meet Ana Gaona: One half of the duo behind Two Peacocks Travel, she’s from Pacoima, one of the oldest neighborhoods in the San Fernando valley in California. In this week’s episode she shares why she pivoted from a decades long career in healthcare to co-founding a travel business that curates cultural immersion programs for students as well as adventures for women interested in a slower approach to exploration. I’m so excited for you to meet her!Next week you’ll meet the second half of Two Peacocks Travel, Sandy Correa, she’s from the Boyle heights neighborhood in Los Angeles, California and apart from sharing her story of how and why she & Ana decided to launch their Travel company, she gives a really great mini history lesson of the Boyle Heights neighborhood that gets to the heart of why its special to her and how it has changed so much over the years mostly due to the impacts of gentrification. Here are the links to Ana's must see and must eat recommendations in Pacoima. Mural Mile Lenchita's RestaurantFind Two Peacocks Travel onlinewww.twopeacockstravel.comInstagram Facebook TiktokYouTubeTwo Peacocks Travel PodcasSupport the show

Hey Ya'll meet:Manuela Contreras the owner of Con Fuerza Experiences she was born in Colombia and immigrated to New Jersey. Through Con Fuerza Experiences she provides holistic solutions to individuals and organizations that want to make a meaningful impact.Below you'll find links to connect with Manuela and her business online as well as links to the restaurants she recommends in the hoods she calls home! Happy eating y'all!@ManuelaContreras on Instagram @Confuerza.art on InstagramAndres Carne de Res - Restaurant Hoagie Haven - Restaurant Next week you'll meet Ana Gaona, one half of the duo behind Two Peacocks Travel, she’s from Pacoima, one of the oldest neighborhoods in the San Fernando valley in California. Be sure to  subscribe to the podcast so you’ll be notified when her episode drops, to hear her share why she pivoted from a decades long career in healthcare to co-founding a travel business that curates cultural immersion programs for students as well as adventures for women interested in a slower approach to exploration. I’m so excited for you to meet her!Support the show

This week on the podcast, I share how a journey in self care led me to do a boudoir photo shoot and how it changed the way I walk through life 🫢Find the Photographer, Veronica onlineInstagram @GoldenMeanBoudoir  Website Golden Mean Boudoir Find the Makeup Artist, Laura onlineInstagram @Laura.Elizabeth.BeautyWebsite Laura Elizabeth BeautySophia LorenSporty Spice aka Mel CVideo on Maslow's Hierarchy of needs pyramid  Support the show

Meet Sandra Torres:Sandra grew up on the Southside of Chicago near Midway Airport. She works at the intersection of tech, science and healthcare at the executive level. She's a trained microbiologist, Co-Chair of the Sponsorship Committee at Women in Bio-Chicago, and CEO/Founder of LaterAcademia, where she provides 1:1 career coaching to PhDs and postdocs that want to pivot out of academia into the private sector. Connect with Sandra on Linkedin Learn more about the coaching services Sandra offers at Later AcademiaMentioned in today's episode:Grinell College in Grinell, IowaWhat is a tanda or lending circle? How does it work?Girl in the Park - RestaurantTaqueria El Milagro Masters Pancake HouseOrland Grassland Trail Soul Vibez - Vegan RestaurantSupport the show

If I was having so much fun in Prague and enjoyed it so much, why did I leave? As promised in episode 2, you'll get the rest of the story in today's episode. Edit: Within the episode I incorrectly stated the exchange rate of a fine I was charged with in Prague. The correct exchange was 20,000czk which is approximately $9,000 USD. Here are some the links to some of the references made throughout the episode. Where, how and when to apply for a Schengen VisaReform Alliance Mental Health ResourcesSupport the show

In this week’s episode you’ll meet Samantha, the CEO and Founder of Hood Girls Travel Too and host of this podcast by the same name. You can connect with Samantha and other members of the HGTT community online @HoodGirlsTravelToo on Instagram and Facebook.Support the show

The Hood Girls Travel Too community is going from Social media to the podcast world and we're excited to bring you along for that journey as we discuss all things travel from representation, combating stereotypes and changing the narrative of what it is to be a hood girl on through sharing travel stories, overcoming imposter syndrome and how to incorporate travel into your life in a way that complements the lifestyle you want to create for yourself.Find us on Instagram and Facebook @HoodGirlsTravelTooSupport the show