Amplifying Our Voices

Patty Hyack
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Amplifying Our Voices is a space where real stories matter. This podcast is a way of giving guests a space to share their truth and their lived experiences. Because I believe there is power in sharing our stories. Each conversation is honest, unpolished, and rooted in lived experience — identity, work, culture, healing, belonging, and the courage it takes to speak up even when your voice shakes. These are our stories. Our truths. Our power. And together, we’re turning up the volume.

  1. Sep 4

    Episode 15 - From Corporate Success to True Alignment: James Martin's Journey to Spain and starting over, poco a poco

    This episode is a journey — from the suburbs of Minneapolis, to a Fortune 500 career, and ultimately across the ocean to Spain. James Martin opens up about the momentsthat shaped him: discovering storytelling as a kid around a campfire, building a life through travel, and realizing he was living someone else’s version of success. He shares the pivotal day his daughter asked him to play, the wisdom his father left him before passing, and how those truths pushed him to redefine what fulfillment actually looks like.   We also explore what it means to start over as an immigrant — the courage, the cultural humility, the “poco a poco” mindset, and the invisible challenges that come with rebuilding your life in a new country. This conversation is about alignment,family, identity, and choosing a life that feels like your own. It’s honest, human, and full of reminders to slow down and live with intention. Follow James Martin on LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/james-martin-938b2314

  2. Aug 14

    Episode 14 - From Taboo to Truth: The Conversations Our Cultura Needs - What Will They Say? Author Denise Soler Cox

    In this powerful conversation, Patty sits down with author, filmmaker, and cultural truth‑teller Denise Soler Cox to explore the stories behind her groundbreaking book What Will They Say?. Denise opens up about the taboos Latinas are taught to keep quiet — from family secrets to mother‑daughter wounds — and how breaking that silence becomes a pathway to healing. She shares the origin of the “line of secrets and dreams,” the thousands of women who entrusted her with their stories, and the moment she realized she needed to write this book for all of us. Together, we dive into cultural conditioning, identity, generational pain, and the deep relief of finally feeling seen. Denise explains why private truth‑telling heals the individual, but public truth‑telling heals the culture — and how Latinas can begin warming the “cold spaces” in their lives to move toward wholeness. This episode is a love letter to every Latina navigating duality, silence, and self‑discovery. It’s raw, liberating, and full of the conversations our comunidad has needed for generations. Book releases on August 18, 2026. https://denisesolercox.com/book

  3. Aug 1

    Episode 13: Dismantling Systemic Racism: Emotional Intelligence, Power, and DEI with Paul Ladipo

    In this episode, I sit down with DEI advocate and author “It Was Never About That: Going Beyond Hate to Dismantle Everyday Racism in America” - Paul Ladipo. We talk about justice, neurodivergence, and the emotional intelligence needed to confront racism in today’s workplace. Paul shares how growing up autistic shaped his commitment to fairness — “I knew something was different… I was ostracized and bullied a lot, but I always had this sense of fairness.” Together, we unpack performative DEI, power dynamics, and why honest conversations — even uncomfortable ones — are essential for real change. A grounded, eye‑opening dialogue for anyone navigating inclusion, advocacy, or healing. His book “It Was Never About That: Going Beyond Hate to Dismantle Everyday Racism in America” officially comes out on October 14, 2026. Connect with Paul on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-ladipo/?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3BcFbZfNlYRTOP6lh%2FTsDzqA%3D%3D

  4. Jul 18

    Episode 12: From ADHD, Grief & Layoffs to Purpose - How Tiffany Pitts Turned Pain Into Power

    In this episode, Tiffany Pitts shares a powerful story of resilience, self-discovery, and purpose. From growing up with undiagnosed ADHD and navigating childhood bullying to becoming a single mother and later receiving an adult ADHD diagnosis, Tiffany reflects on the experiences that shaped her empathy, strength, and unwavering commitment to helping others. She opens up about grief after losing her father, the lessons she carries from him today, and how motherhood has taught her that true strength is often found in showing up with love and perseverance, even on the hardest days. Tiffany also takes listeners behind the scenes of her career in talent acquisition, where she has become known for uplifting job seekers and helping people recognize their own value. Drawing from her own experiences with layoffs, self-doubt, and personal growth, she offers practical advice for navigating today’s job market while emphasizing the importance of confidence, networking, and resilience. At its core, this conversation is a reminder that setbacks, loss, ADHD, motherhood, and life’s challenges do not define or disqualify us. Instead, Tiffany’s story demonstrates how kindness, healing, and authenticity can become powerful tools for creating hope and inspiring others. Connect with Tiffany Pitts on LinkedIn! https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffany-pitts-m-12865152/?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3B%2BRnBlbgETfCWQTtDmDlUKQ%3D%3D

  5. Jul 11

    Episode 11: From Invisible to Seen: Ruby Garcia on Latina Visibility, Belonging, and Leadership

    In this episode, I sit down with Ruby Garcia, Keynote speaker, leadership and visibility coach and co‑founder of the Latino AI Summit. Ruby opens up about identity, belonging, and the power of being witnessed. As a first‑gen daughter of immigrants who grew up navigating bicultural spaces, disability, and feeling like “the only” in many rooms, Ruby shares how those experiences shaped her commitment to visibility and inclusion. We talk about healing in community, redefining leadership through vulnerability, and the journey of choosing yourself after years of waiting to be picked. Ruby’s story is a reminder that our lived experiences are assets — and that visibility begins with seeing ourselves first. Website: Ruby Garcia | Leadership & Visibility Coach The Latino AI Summit:Latino AI Summit LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/rubygarcia

  6. Jun 27

    Episode 10: From Trauma to Healing - Miguel Olave’s Mental Health Journey

    Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of childhood trauma, domestic violence, abuse, and a past suicide attempt. Please listen with care. In this episode, Miguel Olave shares how watching his mother raise three boys on her own taught him resilience, resourcefulness, and the instinct to keep moving forward even when life felt heavy. Miguel also opens up about the years he spent suppressing trauma and the moment everything he had tucked away finally broke open. He talks about the “backpack” of unprocessed experiences — domestic violence, childhood abuse, and a suicide attempt at seventeen — that eventually led him to seek therapy and begin healing. Through vulnerability and storytelling, Miguel has become a powerful advocate for men’s mental health, especially within the Latino community. His honesty has opened doors, inspired leaders, and created space for others to face their own stories. This conversation is a reminder of the strength it takes to choose healing.

  7. Jun 19

    Episode 9: Dr Naomi Asher - Understanding Burnout...You Don't Need Permission to Rest

    Today’s conversation with Dr. Naomi Asher, author of "Take to the Bed (And Bring a Cake)," is one you’ll feel in your spirit. Naomi opens up about her multicultural upbringing, the labels placed on her as a child, and how it impacted her. Her story is a reminder of how early experiences shape our confidence, our work styles, and the way we move through the world. Naomi also breaks down burnout in a way most of us have never heard before — not as exhaustion, but as a misalignment of values, clarity, conflict, and competency. She shares what 17 years in the nonprofit sector taught her, why leaders must understand trauma-informed practices, and how intentional rest can change everything. This episode is for anyone craving alignment, healing, and a healthier relationship with work. Visit her website: The Maven | Lead without burnout—Take action nowBook: Take to the Bed (And Bring a Cake) https://a.co/d/08U0NbIY FacebookThe Maven Consulting LLC: Overview | LinkedInhttps://www.instagram.com/naomimavenconsulting?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

  8. Jun 5

    Episode 8 Leslie Vines: Inside the Heart of an ESL Teacher - Showing Up with Compassion and Humility

    In this moving conversation, I sit down with Leslie Vines — a lifelong educator, daughter of a fiercely resilient single mother, and a woman whose life has been shaped by service, language, and love. Leslie opens up about growing up in East Tennessee, losing her father at a young age, and being raised by a mother whose strength, independence, and determination became the blueprint for her own life. She shares how her early love for people and connection led her from pharmaceutical sales to discovering her true calling as an ESL teacher — a role that allowed her to witness the beauty, courage, and complexity of immigrant families navigating unimaginable challenges. Through stories of her students, their families, and the emotional weight educators quietly carry, Leslie reminds us what it means to show up with compassion, cultural humility, and unwavering presence. Leslie reflects on joy, aging, identity, and the wisdom she wishes younger women knew — from rejecting beauty standards to embracing strength, purpose, and the power of community. This episode is a testament to the impact one person can have when they choose to serve with heart, curiosity, and conviction.

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Amplifying Our Voices is a space where real stories matter. This podcast is a way of giving guests a space to share their truth and their lived experiences. Because I believe there is power in sharing our stories. Each conversation is honest, unpolished, and rooted in lived experience — identity, work, culture, healing, belonging, and the courage it takes to speak up even when your voice shakes. These are our stories. Our truths. Our power. And together, we’re turning up the volume.

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  • Creator
    Patty Hyack
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    16
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Patty Hyack
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