Color

Monika Aldraondo Lugo describes herself as follows: Creative Shape Shifter, Photographer, Idea Generator, Podcaster, Creative Instigator, Mami, Wife, Lover of Mugs (full of coffee), Story catcher, Community Builder, Justice Seeker, and Transplant Recipient. She has created a wonderful community around parenting and Primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC), she has a podcast, she is an artist, and an all around incredible human being. In her own words she believes that, “In sharing ourselves we can create a sense of belonging.” I had a wonderful time speaking with her about her journey with PSC, organ donation, and her creative outlets. Links mentioned:  https://www.pscmami.comhttps://www.laancla.comhttps://www.pscpartners.orghttps://www.donatelife.netLatinx Photography in the United States: https://uwapress.uw.edu/book/9780295747637/latinx-photography-in-the-united-states/Elizabeth Ferrer (author of Latinx Photography in the United States)https://www.elizabethferrer.net/ Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/color.

Yinka Ayodele has moved to new countries by herself multiple times over. Each time she prioritizes finding community. A successful and incredible feat considering she has lived on 3 different continents. A few years back, she started Ayodele Marketplace, a directory for fair trade clothing, which she hopes will make shopping consciously more accessible. Yinka is a kind soul and anyone who is lucky enough to be in her presence is immediately met with grace, love, and her unshakable faith.Follow the conversation on Instagram @Color_Podcast Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/color.

Esthefany Castillo is a therapy advocate and a yoga teacher who founded an intersectional wellness platform. In our conversation she explains why she started the platform, why toxic positivity is so harmful, and how her feelings around wellness have changed during the pandemic.  Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/color.

NASA engineer, Kat Echazarreta is here and we are exploring her road to NASA, why she doesn't feel the need to pose anymore, and her thoughts on the student mental health crisis.  Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/color.

The Rainbow Coalition was a multicultural movement started in Chicago in 1969 by the Black Panther Party. It was a groundbreaking act of solidarity that paved the way for successful campaigning of social programs. Jaret Wyatt, Alpha Phi Alpha member, and I talk about why the coalition is so important even 50 years later. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/color.

Brea and I talk about diversity in the workplace, taking time for yourself, and being a pioneer. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/color.

This week Lola Ayodele and I are talking about our own cultures, experiences, and how important representation is. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/color.

This week Leicy and I are talking growing up Spanish, gender stereotypes, and being a woman in the workplace! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/color.