Thali Sugisawa: Beyond the Checkbox and Earning My Seat at the Table Hablamos Spanglish

Hola Mi Gente, welcome again to another episode of Hablamos Spanglish! As always, your host, Ana Carolina Salazar, is with you, and today we have a multicultural episode. I am joined by my dear friend Thali Sugisawa, a vibrant woman of Brazilian and Japanese roots who now lives in Orlando and is a voice for diversity and representation.

Thali, who has lived the immigrant journey, will share her experiences, from battling imposter syndrome to becoming a leader in cultural tourism.

In today's conversation, Thali will discuss the vibrant arts scene and her role in United Arts, which connects communities to cultural events in Central Florida.

Thali will also share her personal story of moving to the United States with big dreams and how volunteerism and mentorship paved her path to success.

In addition, we will discuss how our struggles as minorities strengthen our spirit, the importance of visibility in representation, and why our accents are superpowers instead of barriers.

Join us for this heartfelt episode about growth, passion, and the transformative power of the arts. It's about giving back and embracing our identities to enrich the fabric of our community.

So, ponte cómodo, because Hablamos Spanglish is about to begin. Let's get started!