41 episodes

Midwest Chicana host Deanna Munoz is the owner/founder of the Midwest Chicana Brand and host of the Midwest Chicana Podcast. We are here to share our midwest Chicano\a\x communities stories and leadership. Coming from Kansas City, born and raised, I want to ensure people around the globe know that the midwest has many Chicano\a\x people doing phenomenal work and creating space for so many who otherwise would not have that opportunity. So, join us! Be inspired! We are of and for the Chicano\a\x community!

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    • Society & Culture
    • 4.8 โ€ข 5 Ratings

Midwest Chicana host Deanna Munoz is the owner/founder of the Midwest Chicana Brand and host of the Midwest Chicana Podcast. We are here to share our midwest Chicano\a\x communities stories and leadership. Coming from Kansas City, born and raised, I want to ensure people around the globe know that the midwest has many Chicano\a\x people doing phenomenal work and creating space for so many who otherwise would not have that opportunity. So, join us! Be inspired! We are of and for the Chicano\a\x community!

    Midwest Chicana C******a + I AM DOM FOUNDATION

    Midwest Chicana C******a + I AM DOM FOUNDATION

    I AM DOM Founder Yvette Palacio shares the mission and vision of a very important and special foundation for families with children whom have cancer.


    I AM DOM is a registered Non-Profit organization that financially supports families of children with cancer. The struggle not only affects the family emotionally and physically but also financially. The living expenses and medical bills do not subside because a child is diagnosed with cancer. All types of cancer are financially debilitating and emotionally devastating. Many families endure a tremendous amount of financial stress while dealing with the unimaginable. "Your Fight, Our Mission"

    to help support please visit
    http://www.iamdom.org/

    • 28 min
    Midwest Chicana C******a + Sheila Johnson Owner Gangsta Goodies Kitchen

    Midwest Chicana C******a + Sheila Johnson Owner Gangsta Goodies Kitchen

    Edgar Palacios takes over this segment and welcomes Gangsta Goodies Kitchen Founder Sheila Johnson!

    Who is Gangsta Goodies Kitchen?
    A cooking show with a mission to utilize the kitchen and cooking to help bring families and communities together...one meal at a time.
    A place where love, food and relationships go hand in hand. My name is Shelia, I was born, raised & currently reside in Kansas City, MO. When I was growing up my mama used the kitchen as a platform to not only teach me how to cook but, to communicate with me, encourage me and to speak knowledge & wisdom into my soul. I have two beautiful daughters; Devan and Shalea. My daughtersโ€™ have always been my inspirationโ€ฆthey are the reason behind everything I do. And, like my mama I too use the kitchen as a toolโ€ฆWe love each other, we cook together and weโ€™re looking forward to sharing this journey with each of you. Gangsta Goodies Kitchen is everyoneโ€ฆtogether we will explore food from around the world, with easy to follow recipes and presentation ideas. We hope to ignite the Chef in each of YOU!

    • 55 min
    Midwest Chicana C******a + Chicana/Latina Segment

    Midwest Chicana C******a + Chicana/Latina Segment

    Chicana\Latina C******a Segment via Midwest Chicana Podcast! ย Lori, Laura, Erica, Irene, Diosselyn, Kristen and Deanna go live to bring the Kansas City Chicana\Latina voice to the forefront.

    This segment we will be a part of the Latino Arts Festival! Talking importance of voting! Census! and how more than ever the importance of the Latino Community coming together and uniting!

    • 1 hr 20 min
    Midwest Chicana C******a + Patrice Aguilera Latina Entrepreneur

    Midwest Chicana C******a + Patrice Aguilera Latina Entrepreneur

    Patrice Aguilera, owner/founder of My Sister's Closet! Patrice shared her journey to becoming the owner of her My Sister's Closet boutique and what inspires her to do the works she does. ย We also talked about how Patrice is 100% about giving back to her community. ย 
    Please check out her page on Facebook and tune into her LIVE shows on Monday's which sells accessories and Wednesdays LIVE that sells clothing, both are at 6pm.

    • 34 min
    Midwest Chicana C******a + Alissia Canady Candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Missouri

    Midwest Chicana C******a + Alissia Canady Candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Missouri

    A conversation with Alissia Canady Candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Missouri. ย ย Alissia shared her personal story and how that influenced her to continue to work in the spaces of government work.ย 

    Growing up on Kansas Cityโ€™s East Side, Alissiaโ€™s mother taught her that actions speak louder than words. Before graduating from Kansas City Public Schools, she worked for eight hours every day after class. That hard work paid off, allowing Alissia to purchase her first home at 18.

    Alissia continued working during college, even starting her first small business. After completing her undergraduate degree in finance, she graduated from the South Dakota School of Law, and then moved back to Missouri and immediately began working full time while studying for the Missouri Bar exam.

    Working as an Assistant Prosecutor in Jackson County, Alissia was an advocate for victims and worked closely with communities to help reduce the epidemic of violence plaguing Kansas City. It was this experience that taught her that more police and longer prison sentences do not reduce violent crime.

    Focusing on public safety and healthy communities, she sought, and was elected, Councilwoman for Kansas Cityโ€™s 5th District in 2015, holding leadership roles as the Chair of the Neighborhoods and Public Safety Committee and the Health Commission. Upon completing her term, Alissia returned to private law practice and served as the Chair of the Kansas City TIF Commission.

    Now, Alissia is bringing her work ethic and commitment to public service to Jefferson City, running for Missouri Lieutenant Governor.

    Email: Alissia@CanadyLawKC.com WWW.ALISSIACANADY.COM TWITTER @ALISSIACANADY

    • 55 min
    C******a Podcast + Kristen Altoro KC Latina Entrepreneur

    C******a Podcast + Kristen Altoro KC Latina Entrepreneur

    Entrepreneur Kristen Altoro + Owner La Reina Beauty joins us as we talk about her new nail business! She discusses what it means bring your authentic self to all you do, shares her story as a theatre actress and how she decided to just go for it with her nail business!
    โ€œThe overall mission of La Reina BeYOUty is to help everyone release the queen that lives in them. In whatever way that means to you. Itโ€™s a celebration of the royalty you are. As you are.โ€

    IG is @LaReinaBeYOUty

    • 40 min

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SacTownTrash ,

great perspective

Good podcast with great guests! I appreciate the chicana experience that Deanna provides. It's not just a midwest perspective. I'm enjoying it!

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