ENCUENTRAS YOUR VOICE

Consuelo Crosby
ENCUENTRAS YOUR VOICE

Feeling the crush of navigating multiple cultures as a First Gen Latina? Not feeling good enough for either and falling somewhere in between? Yep, the struggle is real and the soul-ution is here, weekly. Speaking from a 1st Gen Latina POV, Consuelo interviews fab featured guests as they unfold their stories of self discovery and the success that followed. Authenticity is your Superpower! Catch our Pod Club episodes the following week to focus on that key point that came up and just blew us away! Even our guests are shocked by the power they hold. Step into your truth, ladies! Ciao! Join us at: https://www.lifelnxx.com IG: @encuentrasyourvoice FB: @encuentrasyourvoice

  1. New Year, New You Kicking Off Season 8

    1월 8일

    New Year, New You Kicking Off Season 8

    Happy New Year and Feliz Año Nuevo as we kick off Season 8 with a sneak peek of the 3 women leading you to your best version of authenticity. These ladies will inspire you to take a stand of living on your terms, collaborating with each other in support and loving every part of yourself, free from society's expectations. January 15 - Luciana Couto, a Brazilian Health Coach and Wellness Influencer on a mission to make wellness accessible to all women. Drop thinking of resolutions and diets, Luciana is all about feeling confident in your body, mind, and attitude. She def knows confidence, given her courageous journey from Brazil to Toronto to discover her best self. Discover the top 5 routines that will have you greeting each day with enthusiasm and joy. January 22 - Mariery Young, Panamanian illustrator with Chinese heritage, Founder of Mezclao Studio, branding identity, illustration, and surface design, with clients like Nike, Facebook, Instagram and Sephora. Her native plant patterns and bright colors were inspired by her abuelita's love for gardening. Mariery is a force, an emphatic call to action to women to define their value, live their truth and love themselves in it, empowering women through branding, branding of themselves and their business to reflect personal narratives in creative work. January 29 - Heather Reese, Peruana, adopted at birth by a Jewish mother and California father, and raised on the US East Coast. Talk about self discovery! As a Latina lawyer, she discusses the challenges faced by minority women in the legal profession, the significance of authenticity, and the need for visibility and representation in business.  This one is all about self-love, confidence, and the importance of community and how embracing vulnerability and authenticity can lead to stronger relationships and personal growth. Like walking the runways as a Large Body Model! She is all that! Consuelo is a First Gen Peruvian, structural engineer, mother and Scorpio fired Latina out to hold the mic and shine the light for amazing Latinas and advocates who share their journey from ancestry to authenticity in their most genuine voice.  Connect with Consuelo on IG @Consuelo_Ends_in_O Discover Encuentras Your Voice podcast on IG @EncuentrasYourVoice and join the comunidad of amazing Latinas! Listen to every episode on Spotify, Apple Podcast or any of your favorite streaming platforms. Watch the full videos on our YouTube channel @EncuentrasYourVoice

    13분
  2. Top 3 (Really 4) Episodes of 2024

    2024. 12. 19.

    Top 3 (Really 4) Episodes of 2024

    You picked them through your listening trends! The Top 3, but actually 4, most listened to episodes in their first 2 weeks after airing! Were you part of the audience when Adriana Erin Rivera shared her award winning author journey for 'Paloma's Song for Puerto Rico: A Diary From 1898', a Smithsonian Institute collaboration inspired by Adriana's summer visits to her abuelo's finca on the island? Thank you for placing her at the Top 3 for 2024! Our eclectic tie for 2nd most listened episode goes to Writer, Director, Filmmaker Chloe Caudillo sharing how her risk taking lead to her big chance; the making of 'Development', funded by Netflix and awarded by LALIFF Immersion Fellowship. The movie stars Helskira Valezquez and Sal Lopez, plus a special role for her dear friend, Raquel McPeek Rodriguez, representing the hard of hearing community. And certified athletic trainer and cultural practitioner of Curanderismo, Monica Islas and Founder of Body Wellness, LLC to ensure that we can heal ourselves naturally and truly heal from injury and pain. Her glam job of being the Dodgers' Athletic Trainer gave way to something much more important: Caring for the workers in the comunidad that were left without medical resources at their workplaces. You chose Fabiola Santiago, Indigenous Zapoteca of the Central Valley of Oaxaca as your top listen in 2024! Fabiola is Founder of Mi Oaxaca, an educational organization set to archive the food and beverage culture of Oaxaca to preserve its ancestral origins and give respect to the community. So much gratitude for your support, interest and enthusiasm for our guests, their stories and the living archive of our Diaspora! Get ready for next year as we kick off with empowering Latina guests in 2025 with a month of 'New Year, New You'!  Consuelo is a First Gen Peruvian, structural engineer, mother and Scorpio fired Latina out to hold the mic and shine the light for amazing Latinas and advocates who share their journey from ancestry to authenticity in their most genuine voice.  Connect with Consuelo on IG @Consuelo_Ends_in_O Discover Encuentras Your Voice podcast on IG @EncuentrasYourVoice and join the comunidad of amazing Latinas! Listen to every episode on Spotify, Apple Podcast or any of your favorite streaming platforms. Watch the full videos on our YouTube channel @EncuentrasYourVoice

    17분
  3. The Best of Season 7 - How the Diaspora Brings Us Closer Together

    2024. 12. 12.

    The Best of Season 7 - How the Diaspora Brings Us Closer Together

    This is the second to last episode of the year celebrating the Best of Season 7 and honoring each guest for vulnerably sharing their personal journeys that add valuable life gems for all of us to learn and live by. We may identify them here by what their expertise, but the power is in learning who they truly are. This episode tells it all so you can listen to their full conversation from the Season. Plus don't miss out how to win the Season ending prize!! It's all in today's episode! Here's the powerful and amazing lineup in the Season's order: Fluentica - an intercultural marketing agency with 3 Co-Founders: Wendy Bettancourt, Lisandra de la Paz and Amy Perez Monica Avila - Mexican American Founder of Luna and Leche Maternity, a clothing line celebrating diversity for expecting and new mamas Ariana Rodriguez - Dominican Founder of AR and Company, a tech based solution for small businesses to become efficient and thriving by adding humanity back into business Fabiola Santiago, Indigenous Zapoteca of the Central Valley of Oaxaca and Founder of Mi Oaxaca, a cultural food and beverage educational organization to preserve the native traditions of Oaxaca Monica Islas - Chicana Founder of Body Wellness, LLC, licensed athletic trainer and practitioner of Curanderismo, a cultural tradition of healing without Western medicine Paulette Erato - Puerto Rican Founder and Host of the podcast, 'La Vida Más Chévere de Childfree Latinas, inspiring all to double check the cultura for pitfalls that hold you back Gabriela Hydle - Guatemalan Indigenous Mayan creating community in Colorado based on the natural gifts of the Earth and refueling one's soul through outdoor activities Rudy Ruiz - Mexican American acclaimed author of fictional novels, 'The Border Between Us', based on living in the Rio Grande Valley at the Border and questioning, "What is the tradeoff between losing our heritage and chasing the American Dream?" Ana Fabiano - distinguished authority on Rioja wines and the first woman entrusted with elevating Spain's most renowned wine region to global prominence. Vega Montañez - Dominican Filmmaker and Director of 'The Burden of Nine Lives', now streaming on Prime Video, celebrating the cultura's love of humanity through an action film turned love story. Alysha Wright, Afro Latina Producer and Ashley Rose Nicholas, Black Caribbean lead actress, of 'The Burden of Nine Lives' exemplifying the power of women in decision making and lead roles found in diverse films. Yenory Pouncil - Honduran Garifuna and High Priestess sharing insights of embracing authenticity towards self love and healing in order to listen to intuition. Adriana Erin Rivera - Puerto Rican American award winning author of 'Paloma's Song for Puerto Rico: A Diary From 1898'

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  4. History With a Dash of Destiny: 'Paloma's Song' Comes to Life with Adriana Erin Rivera

    2024. 12. 05.

    History With a Dash of Destiny: 'Paloma's Song' Comes to Life with Adriana Erin Rivera

    "History is written by the victors" ~ Repeated by Winston Churchill And the True story remains untold... until now! Award winning author, Adriana Erin Rivera, shares her intimate story of cultural identity, love of heritage, and determination to become a published author of Latine stories. She was selected by the Smithsonian Institute to highlight the true history of Puerto Rico through a children's chapter book based on archival history notes within the Institute. 'Paloma's Song for Puerto Rico: A Diary From 1989' weaves history with creative mastery through the eyes of a 12 year old girl named Paloma. But, what brings 'Paloma's Song' to life are the heartwarming details inspired by Adriana's own childhood spent visiting her abuelo's finca on the island. Learn how Adriana's destiny started at 6 years old with her first written book. Her journey traveled through musicals, theater, acting and songwriting with her songs performed in NYC! The inside scoop is jaw dropping and listeners will agree with the Smithsonian; no one could have written this book better than Adriana Erin Rivera. Reach out on her social media platforms like Instagram TikTok and Threads Takeaways: 💖 Adriana's childhood experiences on her grandfather's farm inspired her writing. 💖 Adriana's characters often reflect her Latina heritage. 💖 Mentorship played a crucial role in her writing journey. 💖 Cultural representation in literature is essential for understanding identity. 💖 Children's literature is perfect for correcting historical narratives 💖 Being othered can be healed by revisiting the moment to create a new memory with grace Consuelo is a First Gen Peruvian, structural engineer, mother and Scorpio fired Latina out to hold the mic and shine the light for amazing Latinas and advocates who share their journey from ancestry to authenticity in their most genuine voice.  Connect with Consuelo on IG @Consuelo_Ends_in_O Discover Encuentras Your Voice podcast on IG @EncuentrasYourVoice and join the comunidad of amazing Latinas! Listen to every episode on Spotify, Apple Podcast or any of your favorite streaming platforms. Watch the full videos on our YouTube channel @EncuentrasYourVoice

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  5. Women of Color Take the Lead in 'The Burden of Nine Lives' by Vega Montañez

    2024. 11. 14.

    Women of Color Take the Lead in 'The Burden of Nine Lives' by Vega Montañez

    This episode is everything about feminine energy and self empowerment coming from two of the strongest yet kindest women I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. Culture is everything when it comes to influencing our decisions and choices in life. But do they work in our favor, or against who we authentically are? Alysha Wright, Producer of ‘The Burden of Nine Lives, and Ashley Rose Nicholas, Lead Actress in the movie, dive deep into their upbringing that lead to their AHA moments of authenticity.  Alysha cites her Belizean and Jamaican heritage for sharpening her skills to question why things are done. The perfect life skills of a film producer.  Ashley remembers how her parents, Caribbean and Black American, helped her find her voice amongst the dominantly white neighborhood by introducing her to theater.  And just like the movie, this episode comes to you Probably as you think you would typically hear actresses and producers talking about movies but The twist continues throughout this episode just like the movie Where by the end you are leaning in Hanging on every word that these two women talk about because they are lighting you up They are fueling your fire. They are getting you ready To take back your life And by the end of the episode, you will be cheering. You will be clapping. You will be leaning in. Yes, sister. Catch 'The Burden of Nine Lives' on Prime Video to watch these goddesses in action!

    1시간 2분
  6. "The Stories We Need to Tell": Vega Montañez on Breaking Hollywood's Rules with 'The Burden of Nine Lives' (Prime Video)

    2024. 11. 07.

    "The Stories We Need to Tell": Vega Montañez on Breaking Hollywood's Rules with 'The Burden of Nine Lives' (Prime Video)

    It's all about love. Yep, the action packed thriller twists and turns through human relationships that unfold unexpectedly throughout the movie, bringing you to tears at the end. Afro-Latino Filmmaker Vega Montañez Discusses "The Burdenof Nine Lives" on Encuentra's Your Voice PodcastWhat does authentic Latino representation in film look like? On Encuentras Your Voice podcast, host Consuelo Crosby explores this question with rising Afro-Latino filmmaker Vega Montañez, discussing his breakthrough film "The Burden of Nine Lives" (Prime Video, 2024) and its impact on diverse storytelling in modern cinema. Discover how a simple action movie concept evolved into a powerful narrative about love, community, and cultural identity. How an Action Movie Transformed into a Cultural MilestoneMontañez reveals his creative journey, sharing how "The Burden of Nine Lives" evolved from a conventional action screenplay into a groundbreaking narrative exploring Latino family dynamics, community bonds, and authentic representation. This transformation showcases how independent Latino filmmakers are reshaping Hollywood's approach to diverse storytelling. Episode Highlights * The unexpected journey from generic action film to meaningful storytelling * Impact of strong female characters in shaping the narrative * Role of community support in independent filmmaking * Importance of authentic Afro-Latino representation in media * Behind-the-scenes insights into the organic character development process * Success of grassroots screening initiatives * Strategies for promoting diverse films in mainstream spaces Key Takeaways * Authentic storytelling resonates more deeply than following conventional formulas * Community support is crucial for independent films' success * Cultural representation matters both in front of and behind the camera * Strong female characters can emerge naturally from truthful storytelling * Independent filmmaking thrives through collaborative efforts Featured Film "The Burden of Nine Lives" - Now streaming on Prime Video Guest Info Vega Montañez - Afro-Latino filmmaker known for creating narratives with authentic cultural representation, strong character development and complex human relationships . Consuelo is a First Gen Peruvian, structural engineer, mother and Scorpio fired Latina out to hold the mic and shine the light for amazing Latinas and advocates who share their journey from ancestry to authenticity in their most genuine voice.  Connect with Consuelo on IG @Consuelo_Ends_in_O Discover Encuentras Your Voice podcast on IG @EncuentrasYourVoice and join the comunidad of amazing Latinas! Listen to every episode on Spotify, Apple Podcast or any of your favorite streaming platforms. Watch the full videos on our YouTube channel @EncuentrasYourVoice

    1시간 5분
  7. Healing the Wound Deep Within ~ The Power of Cultura

    2024. 10. 31.

    Healing the Wound Deep Within ~ The Power of Cultura

    Dia de Los Muertos... Its' more than a party and more than a movie. It's a time to heal. Consuelo shares the importance of living your authentic self out loud to create a society of kindness and understanding. From a Latina POV, it's the spontaneity to offer solace to someone in pain, regardless of being a stranger in public. Listen to her personal story in this difficult week that starts with her birthday, honors both her mother's passing on October 29 and her father's passing on November 2. You can't make this up. 🧡 Shout out to the stunning Ofrenda at Venice Beach, Los Angeles created by Mexican American floral designer, Juan Rentería, 'El Creativo', and the team from East LA who lovingly constructed the altar as a place to remember our loved ones with love notes and memories. Plus, manifest it on the episode recording and it will happen! Find out who had their manifestations come true after being on the podcast! Just a hint, it's 2 Latine filmmakers! 🔥 Consuelo is a First Gen Peruvian, structural engineer, mother and Scorpio fired Latina out to hold the mic and shine the light for amazing Latinas and advocates who share their journey from ancestry to authenticity in their most genuine voice.  Connect with Consuelo on IG @Consuelo_Ends_in_O Discover Encuentras Your Voice podcast on IG @EncuentrasYourVoice and join the comunidad of amazing Latinas! Listen to every episode on Spotify, Apple Podcast or any of your favorite streaming platforms. Watch the full videos on our YouTube channel @EncuentrasYourVoice

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