Tamarindo

Tamarindo is a lighthearted show where hosts Brenda Gonzalez and Delsy Sandoval discuss politics, culture, and self-development. At the intersection of advocacy and self-care, Tamarindo hosts use a mix of personal reflections and interviews to amplify important issues and voices that inspire action. Each week on the podcast, you can expect insightful conversations on race, gender, representation and life. Tamarindo’s mission is to use laughter and conversation to inform, inspire and positively impact our community. Learn more at tamarindopodcast.com

  1. 7 HR AGO

    How Talking About Cancer Can Save Lives: Michelle Zacarias & Alex Zaragoza on Health Inequity

    Journalists and survivors Michelle Zacarias and Alex Zaragoza  tackle cancer, medical bias, and the systemic barriers facing the Latino community. After being diagnosed with Stage 3 Breast Cancer (Alex) and Colorectal Cancer (Micelle), these journalists use their platforms to talk about the importance of early screening for younger adults to the life-saving power of self-advocacy. We explore how breaking the silence around our bodies is a radical act of survival.  Michelle Zacarias is an award-winning journalist and L.A.-based reporter dedicated to highlighting impactful stories and amplifying underrepresented voices. As a two-time cancer survivor, Michelle shares her personal journey navigating healthcare inequities through her writing. Alex Zaragoza is a journalist and TV writer whose work has appeared in the LA Times, VICE, The Cut, HuffPo Voices, and others. She’s also written on Amazon’s “Primo” and NBC’s “Lopez vs Lopez.” Alex was raised in Tijuana and San Diego. She lives in Los Angeles.  This episode is brought to you by Alma Explores. Mention Tamarindo to earn a little extra holiday magic when you  book Alma’s trip to Strasbourg, France, the “Capital of Christmas”: https://www.wetravel.com/i/6849cdaf52325597755f2e7c Tamarindo is a lighthearted show hosted by Brenda Gonzalez and Delsy Sandoval talking about politics, culture, and personal development. We’re here to uplift our community through powerful conversations with changemakers, creatives, and healers. Join us as we delve into discussions on race, gender, representation, and life! You can get in touch with us at www.tamarindopodcast.com Brenda Gonzalez and Delsy Sandoval are executive producers of Tamarindo podcast with production support by Karina Riveroll of Sonoro Media. Jeff Ricards produced our theme song. If you want to support our work, please rate and review our show on apple podcast: here. SUPPORT OUR SHOW Contribute to the show: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/tamarindopodcast1 Follow Tamarindo on instagram @tamarindopodcast and on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TamarindoPodcast Tamarindo’s mission is to use laughter and conversation to inform, inspire and positively impact our community. Learn more at tamarindopodcast.com

    57 min
  2. 24 MAR

    Awesome Latinas: Celebrating the Women Who Shaped Our History

    We first discuss Dolores Huerta and Cesar Chavez in light of revelations that he was a sexual predator. We check in on how we’re feeling and acknowledge the bravery of Dolores Huerta and all survivors of sexual assault. Next, we’re joined by Mirtle Peña-Calderón and Ashley K. Stoyanov Ojeda, authors of The Book of Awesome Latinas. Together we discuss the inspiration behind their book, the process of researching extraordinary Latina women across history, and the importance of documenting stories that have too often been overlooked. The conversation explores representation, cultural pride, and the powerful legacy of Latinas who have shaped art, science, activism, and leadership across generations. Register for our Virtual Podcasting Workshop April 2 at 5pm Pacific Time: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/podcasting-101-with-tamarindo-podcast-tickets-1985411266544?aff=oddtdtcreator Tamarindo is a lighthearted show hosted by Brenda Gonzalez and Delsy Sandoval talking about politics, culture, and self-development. We’re here to uplift our community through powerful conversations with changemakers, creatives, and healers. Join us as we delve into discussions on race, gender, representation, and life! You can get in touch with us at www.tamarindopodcast.com Brenda Gonzalez and Delsy Sandoval are executive producers of Tamarindo podcast with production support by Karina Riveroll of Sonoro Media. Jeff Ricards produced our theme song. If you want to support our work, please rate and review our show here.   SUPPORT OUR SHOW Contribute to the show: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/tamarindopodcast1 Follow Tamarindo on instagram @tamarindopodcast and on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TamarindoPodcast Tamarindo’s mission is to use laughter and conversation to inform, inspire and positively impact our community. Learn more at tamarindopodcast.com

    51 min
  3. 17 MAR

    From 9-Year-Old Immigrant to City Council Candidate: Elmer Roldan’s L.A. Story

    This week, we catch up with Elmer Roldan. After surviving a harrowing journey from Guatemala as a child and overcoming the challenges of generational poverty in Los Angeles, Elmer Roldan has dedicated his life to transforming his community. As the Executive Director of Communities In Schools of Los Angeles, he now works to prevent student pushout by connecting high-needs youth with the mentorship and resources they need to thrive. In this episode, Elmer shares how his lived experience fuels his current run for L.A. City Council District 9, where he aims to build a more equitable future for the neighborhood that shaped him. Tamarindo is a lighthearted show hosted by Brenda Gonzalez and Delsy Sandoval talking about politics, culture, and self-development. We’re here to uplift our community through powerful conversations with changemakers, creatives, and healers. Join us as we delve into discussions on race, gender, representation, and life! You can get in touch with us at www.tamarindopodcast.com Brenda Gonzalez and Delsy Sandoval are executive producers of Tamarindo podcast with production support by Karina Riveroll of Sonoro Media. Jeff Ricards produced our theme song. If you want to support our work, please rate and review our show here.   SUPPORT OUR SHOW Contribute to the show: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/tamarindopodcast1 Follow Tamarindo on instagram @tamarindopodcast and on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TamarindoPodcast Tamarindo’s mission is to use laughter and conversation to inform, inspire and positively impact our community. Learn more at tamarindopodcast.com

    23 min
  4. 10 MAR

    How to Build a Powerful Personal Brand & Lead with Purpose with Zandra Zuno Baermann

    On this episode, we first reflect on what we’re feeling as millennials, how it’s evolved, and what we’re all juggling. After that, we speak with  Zandra Zuno Baermann, a Mexican American communications professional who is passionate about helping women, especially Latinas, harness the power of personal branding to lead intentionally and with purpose.   Zandra spent nearly 30 years shaping brand stories for top U.S. companies and national nonprofits. Now living in Amsterdam and leading her own consultancy, Zandra tells us all about what life has been like transitioning from her roots in Chicago to finding and growing community in Europe. You’ll learn how a gap year and international move motivated her to redefine success and direct her skills into helping Latinas thrive. She opens up about the personal challenges she faced, and why she’s committed to helping women hone in on their brand and communicate their worth. She’s got many tips and recommendations, so take note! Tamarindo is a lighthearted show hosted by Brenda Gonzalez and Delsy Sandoval talking about politics, culture, and self-development. We’re here to uplift our community through powerful conversations with changemakers, creatives, and healers. Join us as we delve into discussions on race, gender, representation, and life! You can get in touch with us at www.tamarindopodcast.com Brenda Gonzalez and Delsy Sandoval are executive producers of Tamarindo podcast with production support by Karina Riveroll of Sonoro Media. Jeff Ricards produced our theme song. If you want to support our work, please rate and review our show here. SUPPORT OUR SHOW Contribute to the show: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/tamarindopodcast1 Follow Tamarindo on instagram @tamarindopodcast and on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TamarindoPodcast Tamarindo’s mission is to use laughter and conversation to inform, inspire and positively impact our community. Learn more at tamarindopodcast.com

    1hr 6min
  5. 3 MAR

    Tamarindo Turns 10 Plus Karen y Los Remedios

    On this special 10th Anniversary edition of Tamarindo, we first reflect on a decade of centering Latine voices, our culture, and our commitment to inclusion.  We look back at what it was like to record the first episode and how Tamarindo has evolved to so much more than a podcast. For this special occasion, Delsy and I recorded in her home and you’ll hear Delsy’s 7-month old baby in the background who didn’t want to miss the action. After that, we chat with Karen Gonzalez from Karen y los Remedios, a band known for blending traditional cumbia with electronic, trip-hop, and lo-fi textures. This interview was just ahead of their intimate performance right here in Lincoln Heights, blocks from Tamarindo’s HQ. You’ll hear a bit of background noise as the band’s team sets up.  We reference this episode about the Latino Media Consortium: https://podcasts.apple.com/at/podcast/why-we-need-more-latine-led-news-rooms-with-lucy-flores/id1102882792?i=1000712423695 To all our listeners, a very heartfelt thank you for your ongoing support of this community. We pour so much love, time, and passion into this project and we do it because we know you are out there. So, thank you! Tamarindo is a lighthearted show hosted by Brenda Gonzalez and Delsy Sandoval talking about politics, culture, and self-development. We’re here to uplift our community through powerful conversations with changemakers, creatives, and healers. Join us as we delve into discussions on race, gender, representation, and life! You can get in touch with us at www.tamarindopodcast.com Brenda Gonzalez and Delsy Sandoval are executive producers of Tamarindo podcast with production support by Karina Riveroll of Sonoro Media. Jeff Ricards produced our theme song. If you want to support our work, please rate and review our show here.   SUPPORT OUR SHOW Contribute to the show: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/tamarindopodcast1 Follow Tamarindo on instagram @tamarindopodcast and on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TamarindoPodcast Tamarindo’s mission is to use laughter and conversation to inform, inspire and positively impact our community. Learn more at tamarindopodcast.com

    38 min
  6. 24 FEB

    Family Estrangement & Self-Love with Charly Stoever

    Today’s guest models what it means to show yourself love and celebrate your wins. We’re welcoming back to the pod, Charly Stoever (they/he/papi) , a trans latinx money coach, speaker, and host of the Unicorn Millionaire Podcast. They're a formerly undocumented Mexican American and ex-stock broker passionate about helping LGBTQ+, BIPOC, and first-gen folks reach their financial goals. Beyond that, we wanted to talk to Charly about their experience with family estrangement, something that so many people live through, but we don’t often talk about. We start the episode with a Mindful Moment with Delsy on how folks can take care of themselves while navigating family estrangement. We also discuss how we can all show up better for people in our lives who are experiencing family estrangement. Tamarindo is a lighthearted show hosted by Brenda Gonzalez and Delsy Sandoval talking about politics, culture, and self-development. We’re here to uplift our community through powerful conversations with changemakers, creatives, and healers. Join us as we delve into discussions on race, gender, representation, and life! You can get in touch with us at www.tamarindopodcast.com Brenda Gonzalez and Delsy Sandoval are executive producers of Tamarindo podcast with production support by Karina Riveroll of Sonoro Media. Jeff Ricards produced our theme song. If you want to support our work, please rate and review our show here. SUPPORT OUR SHOW Contribute to the show: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/tamarindopodcast1 Follow Tamarindo on instagram @tamarindopodcast and on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TamarindoPodcast Tamarindo’s mission is to use laughter and conversation to inform, inspire and positively impact our community. Learn more at tamarindopodcast.com

    40 min
  7. 17 FEB

    Inside Preciosa Night: Queer Nightlife & New Parenthood with Founders Eden & Jay

    In this episode of Tamarindo, we’re joined by Eden and Jay, founders of Preciosa Night — a beloved Los Angeles space rooted in queer and Latine joy, visibility, and intentional community-building. They share how Preciosa Night came to life, what it feels like to walk into that space, and why creating environments where people feel seen and celebrated matters now more than ever. We talk about partnership, parenthood, redefining family, and what it means to build something meaningful together as queer Latine creatives. Before the interview, we reflect on Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl cultural moment and share our current “petty joys,” and we close, as always, with our Matraca, Basura, and Inspiración.  Tamarindo is a lighthearted show hosted by Brenda Gonzalez and Delsy Sandoval talking about politics, culture, and self-development. We’re here to uplift our community through powerful conversations with changemakers, creatives, and healers. Join us as we delve into discussions on race, gender, representation, and life! You can get in touch with us at www.tamarindopodcast.com Brenda Gonzalez and Delsy Sandoval are executive producers of Tamarindo podcast with production support by Karina Riveroll of Sonoro Media. Jeff Ricards produced our theme song. If you want to support our work, please rate and review our show here.   SUPPORT OUR SHOW Contribute to the show: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/tamarindopodcast1 Follow Tamarindo on instagram @tamarindopodcast and on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TamarindoPodcast Tamarindo’s mission is to use laughter and conversation to inform, inspire and positively impact our community. Learn more at tamarindopodcast.com

    57 min
  8. 10 FEB

    Heated Rivalry and Other Not-so-guilty Pleasures. Plus, Our Chat with Idalia Valles, First-generation Chicana, Multidisciplinary Creator and Actor

    Heated Rivalry, one-sit reads, and other not-so-guilt pleasures to give our mind a break from the Trash admin madness.  Next, we’re joined by Idalia Valles, a first-generation Chicana multidisciplinary creator and actor with over 20 years of experience, known for her recurring role in Queen of the South and guest appearances on S.W.A.T. and HBO’s For Rosa. Now expanding her impact as a writer and director, she creates work that challenges cultural taboos and celebrates the full spectrum of Latin identity. A dedicated advocate and mentor, Sandra partners with organizations like the Youth Cinema Project to uplift underrepresented voices and guide the next generation of artists Mike Bonin’s remarks, mentioned in this episode: https://fb.watch/FadvR4GKnH/ EARLY BIRD ENDS IN FEB 28 You still have time to save literally hundreds of dollars to join us for Encuentro:https://www.tamarindopodcast.com/encuentro-26 Tamarindo is a lighthearted show hosted by Brenda Gonzalez and Delsy Sandoval talking about politics, culture, and self-development. We’re here to uplift our community through powerful conversations with changemakers, creatives, and healers. Join us as we delve into discussions on race, gender, representation, and life! You can get in touch with us at www.tamarindopodcast.com Brenda Gonzalez and Delsy Sandoval are executive producers of Tamarindo podcast with production support by Karina Riveroll of Sonoro Media. Jeff Ricards produced our theme song. If you want to support our work, please rate and review our show here. Tamarindo’s mission is to use laughter and conversation to inform, inspire and positively impact our community. Learn more at tamarindopodcast.com

    52 min

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Tamarindo is a lighthearted show where hosts Brenda Gonzalez and Delsy Sandoval discuss politics, culture, and self-development. At the intersection of advocacy and self-care, Tamarindo hosts use a mix of personal reflections and interviews to amplify important issues and voices that inspire action. Each week on the podcast, you can expect insightful conversations on race, gender, representation and life. Tamarindo’s mission is to use laughter and conversation to inform, inspire and positively impact our community. Learn more at tamarindopodcast.com

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