Ay que reconocer Translation: We have to recognize Are you self-aware of your actions? How often do you stop yourself to think and realize what you are doing or saying? In this episode, Lydia Gomez joins in to discuss the dicho her dad shared with her throughout her childhood. Ay que reconocer is more than a dicho, but also an advice and an opportunity to change or acknowledge changes. She shares with us the family dynamics of switching the script on her parents now that she is older. We discuss the funny stories of calling our parents out with their own advice and how sometimes their advice and guidance backfires on them. Lydia talks about her career changes and pathway to her current passion. The pathway is never easy, especially with trying to manage stress, pandemic, job responsibilities, and mental health. Lydia shares with us the struggle she overcame to feel happy and be happy. Although familiy support has been a constant in her life, Lydia shares her recent connection to affirmations, which might be the new way of advising our generation, rather than using century long dichos. Lydia Gomez is the founder and owner of Birdie Learning Academy, an organization that provides academic online and in-person tutoring, kids workshops, and is an online shop (handmade products, supports other small businesses, designed in-house :)). Their mission is to provide a positive, fun and encouraging learning environment for students while alleviating some of the distance learning headaches for parents. Also, to promote creativity and curiosity to everyday learning. Listeners may connect with Lydia via email (birdielearningacademy@gmail.com), instagram: @birdielearningacademy, or call/text: 323-435-4003 Lydia recently completed her Bachelor's of Science degree in Biology. As she worked towards her completing her education, she gained valuable experience working in the education field as a tutor for all elementary levels, special needs specialist, after-school teacher, and program coordinator. Now, she would like to pursue what comes most natural to her, which is helping students and families in their educational and personal growth. Lydia would like to share the information she has gained through her journey and looks forward to getting to know everyone that works with Birdie Learning Academy. Fun Facts About Lydia: She love tacos, spicy chips and rainbows - but who doesn’t, right! Language learning lover - Lydia would love to learn Chinese, German, American Sign Language (ASL) and Italian. (Almost!) Intermediate in French - She took 3 years in high school and a couple of college semesters Art and creative activities are her Zen. Send us your favorite dichos, stories, or memories that you would like us to feature at hola@whatdichos.com Follow us on Instagram @whatdichos Intro Theme Music Credit: Mariachiando - Doug Maxwell / Jimmy Fontanez Support the show
