Latinas Thriving Podcast Wed, 04 Mar 2026 20:56:20 -0500 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2186136 en-us © 2026 Latinas Thriving Podcast yes 17c8b44f-7e7c-586c-b2f0-e7b29e9e2c28 Latinas Thriving episodic false Welcome to Latinas Thriving - a podcast that digs into work, finance, and what it’s like to be the “first” in multiple spaces. This show is presented by two Latinas sharing our perspectives on life but the podcast is for anyone finding themselves in a new space! The episodes can be listened to in any order so jump in and let us know what you think!

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]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Latinas Thriving https://storage.buzzsprout.com/rgdtnav5t6237gnjab5szchm5hbj?.jpg Latinas Thriving Podcast 28. [Repost]: Dr Castro on ADHD, los fosforitos y las traviesas 28. [Repost]: Dr Castro on ADHD, los fosforitos y las traviesas Reposting an oldie but goodie! Meda and Kim are on vacay but will be back in September with new episodes!

In this week's episode:  Dr Janice Castro (IG: @dr.janicecastro) joins us again, this time to do a deep dive into the world of ADHD.  In this episode, Dr Castro defines ADHD for our listeners. What should I be looking out for? What are some common misconceptions about an ADHD diagnosis?

Dr Janice Castro's website

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Contact us: latinasthrivingpodcast@gmail.com

]]> Reposting an oldie but goodie! Meda and Kim are on vacay but will be back in September with new episodes!

In this week's episode:  Dr Janice Castro (IG: @dr.janicecastro) joins us again, this time to do a deep dive into the world of ADHD.  In this episode, Dr Castro defines ADHD for our listeners. What should I be looking out for? What are some common misconceptions about an ADHD diagnosis?

Dr Janice Castro's website

Thank you to our sponsor: Colibri Massage & Bodyworks

Contact us: latinasthrivingpodcast@gmail.com

]]> Latinas Thriving Buzzsprout-15433413 Fri, 26 Jul 2024 05:00:00 -0400 1724 1 28 full false 27. Bookclub & why Meda says don't follow your passion! 27. Bookclub & why Meda says don't follow your passion!
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]]> Latinas Thriving Buzzsprout-15391667 Fri, 19 Jul 2024 05:00:00 -0400 1647 full false 26. The time we fell asleep in the subway 26. The time we fell asleep in the subway A funny and slightly spicy one for y'all!

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]]> A funny and slightly spicy one for y'all!

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]]> Latinas Thriving Buzzsprout-15391651 Fri, 12 Jul 2024 05:00:00 -0400 1414 full false 25. Oldie but goodie: Our first episode again! 25. Oldie but goodie: Our first episode again! Happy 4th of July friends! We're reposting our first ever episode :) 

]]> Happy 4th of July friends! We're reposting our first ever episode :) 

]]> Latinas Thriving Buzzsprout-15360079 Fri, 05 Jul 2024 05:00:00 -0400 1416 1 1 full true 24. THE Chris Brown is here, the doctor that is! 24. THE Chris Brown is here, the doctor that is! This week we chat with our dear friend, Chris Brown aka Dr Brown. He talks about his journey thorough college, med school, and residency. How did he know he wanted to become a doctor, the financial considerations, and how he persevered through this journey!

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]]> This week we chat with our dear friend, Chris Brown aka Dr Brown. He talks about his journey thorough college, med school, and residency. How did he know he wanted to become a doctor, the financial considerations, and how he persevered through this journey!

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]]> Latinas Thriving Buzzsprout-15325482 Fri, 28 Jun 2024 05:00:00 -0400 2342 full false 23. What is the purpose of education? 23. What is the purpose of education? What do you think is the reason we go to school or send our young people to school? Let's jump in and discuss! 

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]]> Latinas Thriving Buzzsprout-15288345 Fri, 21 Jun 2024 03:00:00 -0400 1782 1 23 full false 22. Father's day: Sweet memories & grief 22. Father's day: Sweet memories & grief Happy Father's day to our listeners! Get those tissues out bc we're going to talk grief: Meda's first father's day without her grandpa. 

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]]> Happy Father's day to our listeners! Get those tissues out bc we're going to talk grief: Meda's first father's day without her grandpa. 

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]]> Latinas Thriving Buzzsprout-15237305 Fri, 14 Jun 2024 05:00:00 -0400 1498 full false 21. A Dreamer's journey: Mexico to El Paso to Nonprofit leader at Microsoft ft Adrián Palma (Part 2) 21. A Dreamer's journey: Mexico to El Paso to Nonprofit leader at Microsoft ft Adrián Palma (Part 2) How did Adrián become a Nonprofit leader at Microsoft? Listen along!  

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]]> How did Adrián become a Nonprofit leader at Microsoft? Listen along!  

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]]> Latinas Thriving Buzzsprout-15212111 Fri, 07 Jun 2024 11:00:00 -0400 1600 1 21 full true 20. A Dreamer's journey: Mexico to El Paso to Nonprofit leader at Microsoft ft Adrián Palma (Part 1) 20. A Dreamer's journey: Mexico to El Paso to Nonprofit leader at Microsoft ft Adrián Palma (Part 1) In this episode of "Latinas Thriving," we're joined by Adrian Palma, a Dreamer, social advocate, and nonprofit leader at Microsoft. 

  • Adrian shares his powerful journey as an immigrant from Mexico, navigating challenges, finding support, and ultimately advocating for himself and others.
  • From coming out as undocumented to embracing his identity and empowering his community, Adrian's story inspires hope and underscores the importance of inclusivity and support for immigrants.

 Tune in for Part 2 next week! #Dreamers #ImmigrantStories 

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]]> In this episode of "Latinas Thriving," we're joined by Adrian Palma, a Dreamer, social advocate, and nonprofit leader at Microsoft. 

  • Adrian shares his powerful journey as an immigrant from Mexico, navigating challenges, finding support, and ultimately advocating for himself and others.
  • From coming out as undocumented to embracing his identity and empowering his community, Adrian's story inspires hope and underscores the importance of inclusivity and support for immigrants.

 Tune in for Part 2 next week! #Dreamers #ImmigrantStories 

Thank you to our sponsor: Colibri Massage & Bodyworks

Contact us: latinasthrivingpodcast@gmail.com

]]> Latinas Thriving Buzzsprout-15158731 Fri, 31 May 2024 05:00:00 -0400 1610 1 20 full true 19. Advice to our new grads! 19. Advice to our new grads! It's that time of the year again! We want to congratulate our young grads and share some nuggets of advice. 

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]]> It's that time of the year again! We want to congratulate our young grads and share some nuggets of advice. 

Contact us: latinasthrivingpodcast@gmail.com

]]> Latinas Thriving Buzzsprout-15130041 Fri, 24 May 2024 11:00:00 -0400 1388 1 19 full false 18. Exploring the American Dream with Cara Lopez Lee, author of Candlelight Bridge 18. Exploring the American Dream with Cara Lopez Lee, author of Candlelight Bridge Today we have a special treat for y’all, we are joined by author and storyteller, Care Lopez Lee, she is the of The Moth StorySLAM, and a featured performer for many live personal storytelling shows, including Strong Words, RISK!, Unheard L.A., Storytellers Project, and Turbine Arts Collective. In this episode, we will discuss her historical novel, Candlelight Bridge. Order the book here!

Candlelight Bridge:
In 1910, twelve-year-old Candelaria Rivera and her family flee across the Chihuahuan Desert to America to escape the rising storm of the Mexican Revolution. Meanwhile, twenty-year-old Yan Chi Wong flees the Chinese Revolution and a shattering loss, also bound for America, where he's nicknamed Yankee. They meet in El Paso, Texas, where they struggle to make a home in a world that does not want them, until a terrible desire threatens to destroy their lives. Candlelight Bridge is not a romance but a tale of grudging partners struggling to survive the American Dream.

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]]> Today we have a special treat for y’all, we are joined by author and storyteller, Care Lopez Lee, she is the of The Moth StorySLAM, and a featured performer for many live personal storytelling shows, including Strong Words, RISK!, Unheard L.A., Storytellers Project, and Turbine Arts Collective. In this episode, we will discuss her historical novel, Candlelight Bridge. Order the book here!

Candlelight Bridge:
In 1910, twelve-year-old Candelaria Rivera and her family flee across the Chihuahuan Desert to America to escape the rising storm of the Mexican Revolution. Meanwhile, twenty-year-old Yan Chi Wong flees the Chinese Revolution and a shattering loss, also bound for America, where he's nicknamed Yankee. They meet in El Paso, Texas, where they struggle to make a home in a world that does not want them, until a terrible desire threatens to destroy their lives. Candlelight Bridge is not a romance but a tale of grudging partners struggling to survive the American Dream.

Thank you to our sponsor: Colibri Massage & Bodyworks

Contact us: latinasthrivingpodcast@gmail.com

]]> Latinas Thriving Buzzsprout-15086014 Fri, 17 May 2024 08:00:00 -0400 2547 1 18 full false 17. Motherhood: memories and questions 17. Motherhood: memories and questions With mother’s day approaching we wanted to talk about moms! As professionals, there are so many questions that you ask yourself, that others ask you, the list is long! Sould we take a break from work? Will our kids go to child care? Will the spouse stay home? The time Meda took her grandma's diabetes meds! Tune in!

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]]> With mother’s day approaching we wanted to talk about moms! As professionals, there are so many questions that you ask yourself, that others ask you, the list is long! Sould we take a break from work? Will our kids go to child care? Will the spouse stay home? The time Meda took her grandma's diabetes meds! Tune in!

Thank you to our sponsor: Colibri Massage & Bodyworks

Contact us: latinasthrivingpodcast@gmail.com

]]> Latinas Thriving Buzzsprout-15042659 Fri, 10 May 2024 05:00:00 -0400 1943 1 17 full false 16. Dr Castro: ADHD, los fosforitos y las traviesas 16. Dr Castro: ADHD, los fosforitos y las traviesas In this week's episode:  Dr Janice Castro (IG: @dr.janicecastro) joins us again, this time to do a deep dive into the world of ADHD.  In this episode, Dr Castro defines ADHD for our listeners. What should I be looking out for? What are some common misconceptions about an ADHD diagnosis?

Dr Janice Castro's website

Thank you to our sponsor: Colibri Massage & Bodyworks

Contact us: latinasthrivingpodcast@gmail.com

]]> In this week's episode:  Dr Janice Castro (IG: @dr.janicecastro) joins us again, this time to do a deep dive into the world of ADHD.  In this episode, Dr Castro defines ADHD for our listeners. What should I be looking out for? What are some common misconceptions about an ADHD diagnosis?

Dr Janice Castro's website

Thank you to our sponsor: Colibri Massage & Bodyworks

Contact us: latinasthrivingpodcast@gmail.com

]]> Latinas Thriving Buzzsprout-14994022 Fri, 03 May 2024 05:00:00 -0400 1724 1 16 full true 15. So what do college admissions counselors do? 15. So what do college admissions counselors do? What would a career in education look like? This week, we do a deep dive on Kim's career.  What does a college admissions counselor do? How do I break in?

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]]> What would a career in education look like? This week, we do a deep dive on Kim's career.  What does a college admissions counselor do? How do I break in?

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]]> Latinas Thriving Buzzsprout-14945739 Fri, 26 Apr 2024 05:00:00 -0400 1460 1 15 full true 14. Life update: so let's talk about that elephant in the room 14. Life update: so let's talk about that elephant in the room In this episode: we give you a few life updates and talk about the elephant in the room!

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]]> In this episode: we give you a few life updates and talk about the elephant in the room!

Thank you to our sponsor: Colibri Massage & Bodyworks

Contact us: latinasthrivingpodcast@gmail.com

]]> Latinas Thriving Buzzsprout-14920291 Fri, 19 Apr 2024 15:00:00 -0400 1236 1 14 full false 13. College decision time! 13. College decision time! It's getting close to decision time for those in the college application process. In this episode we go over factors we encourage to consider as you make your decision.

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]]> It's getting close to decision time for those in the college application process. In this episode we go over factors we encourage to consider as you make your decision.

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]]> Latinas Thriving Buzzsprout-14877479 Fri, 12 Apr 2024 11:00:00 -0400 1606 1 13 full false 12. Career coach: Take my money! 12. Career coach: Take my money! In this episode we hear how Meda found a career coach, how it changed her job search process, and what she recommends other listeners to consider when looking for one! 

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]]> In this episode we hear how Meda found a career coach, how it changed her job search process, and what she recommends other listeners to consider when looking for one! 

Contact us: latinasthrivingpodcast@gmail.com

]]> Latinas Thriving Buzzsprout-14809069 Thu, 04 Apr 2024 21:00:00 -0400 1502 1 12 full true 11. Guest: How do I build credit? 11. Guest: How do I build credit? In this episode, we dig into the things we wished we knew about building credit. PLUS, a special guest asking all the questions!

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]]> In this episode, we dig into the things we wished we knew about building credit. PLUS, a special guest asking all the questions!

Contact us: latinasthrivingpodcast@gmail.com

]]> Latinas Thriving Buzzsprout-14797754 Sat, 30 Mar 2024 17:00:00 -0400 1705 1 11 full false 10. The scary word (finances) what we wish we knew 10. The scary word (finances) what we wish we knew In this week's episode: What we wish we knew about the bag, the money bag that is!

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]]> In this week's episode: What we wish we knew about the bag, the money bag that is!

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]]> Latinas Thriving Buzzsprout-14744745 Fri, 22 Mar 2024 11:00:00 -0400 1617 1 10 full false 9. Dr Castro answers your questions 9. Dr Castro answers your questions In this week's episode, Dr Castro answer some of your questions! 

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]]> In this week's episode, Dr Castro answer some of your questions! 

Contact us: latinasthrivingpodcast@gmail.com

]]> Latinas Thriving Buzzsprout-14695670 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 09:00:00 -0400 1599 1 9 full false 8. Dr Castro on getting a PhD & building community in grad school 8. Dr Castro on getting a PhD & building community in grad school In this week's episode: we have the pleasure of interviewing Dr Janice Castro (IG: @dr.janicecastro), who has expertise in ADHD, trauma-informed practice, Latine/x mental health, and fighting the stigma surrounding mental health. We will learn about her journey through her doctorate program.

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]]> In this week's episode: we have the pleasure of interviewing Dr Janice Castro (IG: @dr.janicecastro), who has expertise in ADHD, trauma-informed practice, Latine/x mental health, and fighting the stigma surrounding mental health. We will learn about her journey through her doctorate program.

Contact us: latinasthrivingpodcast@gmail.com


]]> Latinas Thriving Buzzsprout-14649490 Thu, 07 Mar 2024 19:00:00 -0500 1481 1 8 full true 7. Therapy: Is it only for a crazy person? 7. Therapy: Is it only for a crazy person? We talk about why we decided to go to therapy, discuss the common 'crazy' comment or question our parents bring up, and what does the process look like?

Book - Maybe You should talk to someone 

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]]> We talk about why we decided to go to therapy, discuss the common 'crazy' comment or question our parents bring up, and what does the process look like?

Book - Maybe You should talk to someone 

Contact us: latinasthrivingpodcast@gmail.com

]]> Latinas Thriving Buzzsprout-14605728 Fri, 01 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0500 2165 1 7 full false 6. Let's talk about boundaries 6. Let's talk about boundaries Boundaries, what is our definition? Boundaries in Latinx families. Is it possible to have too many boundaries?

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]]> Boundaries, what is our definition? Boundaries in Latinx families. Is it possible to have too many boundaries?

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]]> Latinas Thriving Buzzsprout-14559391 Fri, 23 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500 1485 1 6 full false 5. Finding that first internship in college 5. Finding that first internship in college In this week's episode: We reminisce about our first internship post college! Are you supposed to have an internship your first year of college? What kinds of questions should you consider as you start your internship hunt, etc! 

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]]> In this week's episode: We reminisce about our first internship post college! Are you supposed to have an internship your first year of college? What kinds of questions should you consider as you start your internship hunt, etc! 

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]]> Latinas Thriving Buzzsprout-14513443 Thu, 15 Feb 2024 19:00:00 -0500 1639 1 5 full false 4. Pre-Valentine's: Friendship & our meet cute 4. Pre-Valentine's: Friendship & our meet cute This week: As we head into Valentine's Day, let's talk about friendship, shifts, and Meda & Kim's meet cute. 

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]]> This week: As we head into Valentine's Day, let's talk about friendship, shifts, and Meda & Kim's meet cute. 

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]]> Latinas Thriving Buzzsprout-14471424 Fri, 09 Feb 2024 11:00:00 -0500 1948 1 4 full false 3. Saying no 3. Saying no In this week's episode, Meda and Kim recognize they're  harmonizers (people who don't like conflict) and ways they've learned to set healthy boundaries by saying no.

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]]> In this week's episode, Meda and Kim recognize they're  harmonizers (people who don't like conflict) and ways they've learned to set healthy boundaries by saying no.

Contact us: latinasthrivingpodcast@gmail.com

]]> Latinas Thriving Buzzsprout-14427894 Fri, 02 Feb 2024 10:00:00 -0500 1364 1 3 full false 2: Taking time off & is unlimited PTO real? 2: Taking time off & is unlimited PTO real? In this week's episode: The hard truths we learned about taking time off.  Kim talks about taking Fridays off (her fav day) & Meda's HOT take on unlimited PTO. 

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]]> In this week's episode: The hard truths we learned about taking time off.  Kim talks about taking Fridays off (her fav day) & Meda's HOT take on unlimited PTO. 

Contact us: latinasthrivingpodcast@gmail.com

]]> Latinas Thriving Buzzsprout-14384003 Fri, 26 Jan 2024 11:00:00 -0500 2069 1 2 full false 1. Medaliz & Kim: Hello new podcast & career transitions 1. Medaliz & Kim: Hello new podcast & career transitions The first episode! It's a new year, new you time. Meda talks about her 3+ career shifts (wealth manager, engineer, and now product manager) and Kim talks about how she switched her career from admissions counselor to program manager at an educational non profit. 

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]]> The first episode! It's a new year, new you time. Meda talks about her 3+ career shifts (wealth manager, engineer, and now product manager) and Kim talks about how she switched her career from admissions counselor to program manager at an educational non profit. 

Contact us: latinasthrivingpodcast@gmail.com

]]> Latinas Thriving Buzzsprout-14331470 Wed, 17 Jan 2024 23:00:00 -0500 1416 1 1 full true