LatinX Can

Dr. Jeniree Flores Delgado

A bi-weekly interview series showcasing latinx professionals sharing the tips and tricks that helped them turn their dreams into reality. This podcast provides inspiration, support, and actionable advice that can help you too, achieve your goals.  

  1. 07/24/2024

    Rebroadcast Ep 052: Latinx's Role in Protecting Democracy in the U.S. with Dr. Luis Martinez-Fernandez

    This is a rebroadcast of one of our favorite episodes. Enjoy while we work on season 9!  Meet Dr. Luis Martinez-Fernandez, a professor of history who experienced life events that demonstrated the fragility of democracy itself, and who now is committed to protecting it.  Dr. Martinez-Fernandez was born in Cuba and two years later, his family migrated to Miami as a consequence of the Cuban Revolution. They moved to Lima, Peru afterward, only to flee another anti-democratic event, which led them to move to Puerto Rico, where he completed his Bachelors and Master degrees in History. Years later, he embarked in yet another migration, this time by choice, to North Carolina, to pursue his PhD in History at Duke University, and he has been living in the continental U.S. ever since.  Dr. Luis Martinez-Fernandez became a historian because he wanted to understand his life story, and this led him to specialize in the History of Latin America and the Caribbean. We talked about the various events that we have experienced, as citizens of Venezuela, and Cuba, and about the political trauma that we and our families have experienced throughout our lives, and how that trauma sometimes gets in the way of understanding the political situation in the U.S. for what it is, without adding extra color from our experiences.  We also discussed the recent global events that, once again, indicate that democracy is fragile and in need of protection, and we talked about the role that latinx like you and me, play in helping protect it. It boils down to practicing civil engagement, and stepping into the power, and the responsibility that comes with being the largest minority group in the U.S. and fastest growing one.    Leave a review:  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/latinx-can/id1524232753Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/latinx-can-1354080  www.latinxcan.com

    47 min
  2. 06/19/2024

    Rebroadcast Ep 037: Studying Humanities Can Also Lead to Stable Careers, with Dr. Jose Luis Torres.

    This is a rebroadcast of one of our favorite episodes. Enjoy while we work on season 9!  Meet Dr. Jose Luis Torres, a writer and Professor Emeritus of English at SUNY Plattsburgh, who explains how studying humanities can also lead to stable careers. Dr. Torres… also known by his pen name J.L. Torres, is a Puerto Rican author and scholar born in Puerto Rico and raised in New York. He tells us his life story, beginning with his experience growing up in the South Bronx, then moving to Puerto Rico as a young adult, and returning to the continental U.S. to pursue his career as a college professor. J.L. Torres helped us dismantle the myth that those who study humanities will face an uncertain financial future, and shares facts about the multiple CEOs of Fortune 500 companies who studied degrees like English and Philosophy. Given his vast experience teaching American and Latinx Literature and Creative Writing, as well as his formal education, we couldn’t pass on the opportunity to discuss the term LATINX, its purpose, and the strong reactions it provokes on many people.  We also discussed his recent book Migrations, his upcoming novel about the life of Puerto Rican icon Roberto Clemente, and how he chooses to discuss difficult topics in his literary works that the latinx community often prefers to avoid.  Check out J.L. Torres blog: Why Latinx?https://post-barrio-universe.com/2020/08/05/why-latinx/ Leave a review:  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/latinx-can/id1524232753 Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/latinx-can-1354080  www.latinxcan.com

    57 min
  3. 05/09/2024

    Rebroadcast Ep 029: About the Funding Gap in Venture Capital and Ways to Address it, with Juliana Garaizar

    This is a rebroadcast of one of our favorite episodes. Enjoy while we work on season 9!  Meet Juliana Garaizar, an experienced investor whose career has evolved into one focused on supporting inventors from minority groups, including women.  Juliana has lived in multiple countries. She was born in Bilbao, Spain, and lived in France where she obtained an Erasmus scholarship to complete her last year of university studies. She also lived in Singapore while working for the Spanish Trade Commission, and now lives in Houston, Texas , where she serves as the head of Houston incubator Greentown Labs.  Juliana explains to us the funding gap in venture capital and some of the factors that help perpetuate the problem. She encourages us to cultivate our network, and to aim to diversify our sources of income, so that when our values don’t align with our jobs, we have an easier time doing something about it. Juliana also offered a different perspective about the imposter syndrome, and explains how microaggressions can put us down without us even recognizing them, leading to us losing confidence that can be mistaken as the imposter syndrome. Lastly, Juliana encourages us to learn more about investing, so that even if we don’t have large amounts of money, we can still support inventors looking to develop ideas that can solve problems experienced by women and minorities.  Some of the opportunities mentioned in this episode: Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Scholarships: https://erasmus-plus.ec.europa.eu/opportunities/individuals/students/erasmus-mundus-joint-masters-scholarshipsInvestment Resources:  https://www.portfolia.co/Angel Capital Associationhttps://www.angelcapitalassociation.org/Diversity Fund Houstonhttp://thediversityfund.comNetflix Documentary: This Changes EverythingLeave a review:  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/latinx-can/id1524232753Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/latinx-can-1354080 www.latinxcan.com

    49 min
  4. 071: How to Start Therapy with Dulce Orozco, LMHC.

    04/10/2024

    071: How to Start Therapy with Dulce Orozco, LMHC.

    Meet Dulce Orozco the Latina immigrant therapists who invites us to look at therapy as a preventive tool to take care of ourselves or to help us level up to the next challenge.  Dulce is a resilient licensed mental health counselor   who embarked on an arduous path from Venezuela to the U.S. As an international student, Dulce faced challenges, triumphs, and a determination that shaped her into the remarkable therapist she is today.  In this episode, we dive into:  Growing up in Venezuela & her Journey to the U.S. The early life experiences that turned her into a courageous 17 year old who found a way to study, work, and make a life in the U.S.The International Student Struggle: Navigating cultural nuances, finding employment, and understanding that meritocracy isn’t always the key. Cultural Competence in Mental Health: The importance of working with therapists who understand your cultural background and how cultural competence fosters trust, empathy, and healing.Therapy as Prevention: View therapy not only as a reactive measure but also as a proactive tool for well-being in a safe and judgment-free space.Interviewing Potential Therapists: Learn the essential questions to ask when interviewing potential therapists to help you find the right fit for you.Affording Therapy: Demystifies the financial aspect of therapy. Whether through insurance, sliding scales, or community resources, learn practical tips on making therapy accessible.Leave a review:  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/latinx-can/id1524232753 Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/latinx-can-1354080  www.latinxcan.com

    52 min
4.9
out of 5
18 Ratings

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A bi-weekly interview series showcasing latinx professionals sharing the tips and tricks that helped them turn their dreams into reality. This podcast provides inspiration, support, and actionable advice that can help you too, achieve your goals.