Nutrition and Fitness with Adriana Santiago

In this special episode, we celebrate new beginnings. Prepare for a masterclass in relocating and the 5 stages of a culture shock  with Maritza Becker, an expert in the field as an Intercultural Consultant.

Relocation isn't just about changing your physical location; it's a profound journey of self-discovery, adaptation, and personal growth.  Maritza, having lived in multiple countries and speaking several languages, will guide us through the key aspects of a successful relocation, covering:

• Her Relocating Journey: Mexico, Canada, Germany, China, and USA.
• The 5 Stages of a Culture Shock:
  • Honeymoon Stage
  • Frustration and Irritability
  • Adjustment
  • Adaptation
  • Re-Entry with Culture Shock
• Dos and Don’ts
• Insights into navigating the emotional challenges of leaving the familiar behind.

Share this episode with your friends and family. You can listen on your favorite podcast platform, and don't forget to follow us on Instagram @latinainamerica for more updates and content.

Connect with Maritza Becker, Intercultural Consultant:

Instagram: @MaritzaBecker_

LinkedIn: Maritza VBecker

Connect with me:
Website: LatinaInAmericaPodcast.com

Instagram: @LatinaInAmerica

Other Show: Life 100 Podcast

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En este episodio, reflexionamos sobre el año que se va y damos la bienvenida al nuevo. Descubre experiencias únicas y perspectivas emocionantes en este momento de transición, disponible en Latina In America Podcast y LIfe 100 Podcast. No te lo pierdas y sumérgete en los beneficios del 'journaling' o escritura reflexiva, mientras te ofrecemos ideas sobre cómo empezar o continuar esa fenomenal práctica de reflexión y anticipación en 2024. ¡Muchas felicidades, mucha salud y mucho amor!

Mencionamos algunos beneficios del 'journaling' o escritura reflexiva:

• Fomenta la autorreflexión y el autoconocimiento.
• Ayuda a procesar emociones y superar desafíos.
• Proporciona un registro tangible de experiencias y lecciones aprendidas.
• Estimula la creatividad y la expresión personal.
• Facilita la planificación y el establecimiento de metas.
• Contribuye a reducir el estrés y mejorar el bienestar emocional.

¡Esperamos que te unas a nosotros en este viaje de autodescubrimiento y crecimiento personal!

Stay in Touch:

Website: LatinaInAmericaPodcast.com

Instagram: @LatinaInAmerica

Other Show: Life 100 Podcast

Article: Life 100 Podcast featured on OPRAH Magazine (@oprahdaily) #26

Linktree: Latina In America

Resilience and determination. Join the conversation with Dr. Christina Acosta—scientist, military veteran, marathon runner, and creator of RunningOnSciene.com. Dr. Christina takes us through her life as a first-generation Mexican-American and shares her military career, her nonlinear educational path that led her to earn a Ph.D., and the profound impact of marathon running. Recorded just before her trip to Germany for the Berlin Marathon, Dr. Christina gives us insights into how she prepared for this significant event and discusses the unique perspective of marathon running from a scientist's point of view.

Join us as we uncover the intersections of identity and achievement in Dr. Christina's diverse experiences. This episode is packed with valuable lessons on resilience, determination, and the importance of mentors.

In this episode, you’ll:

• Discover valuable lessons on resilience, determination, and achieving victory in the face of challenges.
• Gain insights into the profound impact of marathon running from a scientist's perspective.
• Hear how Dr. Christina prepared for the Berlin Marathon, finding inspiration for personal goals.
• Explore the intersections of identity and achievement through Dr. Christina's diverse experiences.
• Uncover her nonlinear educational path from the military to earning a Ph.D.
• Be inspired to navigate your journey, discussing the importance of mentors and self discovery.

Get ready for an episode full of motivation, insights, and inspiration.

About Dr. Christina:

Instagram: running.on.science

Website: Running on Science

LinkedIn: Christina Acosta, PhD

YouTube: Dr. Christina A., PhD

Connect with me:
Website: LatinaInAmericaPodcast.com

Instagram: @LatinaInAmerica

Other Show: Life 100 Podcast

Article: Life 100 Podcast featured on OPRAH Magazine (@oprahdaily) #26

Linktree: Latina In America

Join us for an insightful conversation with Miriam Sanchez, a first-generation Latina and creator of Beyond the Biological (BTB) blog, who navigated a non-traditional path to medical school. Explore the unique challenges she faced, her purposeful determination, and the significance of representation in healthcare. Miriam also shares her transformative journey to India, where she gained a fresh perspective on her career in medicine. In this engaging conversation, you'll find inspiration and motivation to pursue your own dreams, no matter how unconventional the path may be. 

In this episode you'll:

• Explore non-science paths to medical school.
• Understand first-gen med students' unique challenges.
• Discover healthcare's diversity and representation impact.
• Learn from global medical practices: India
• Embrace the strength of resolute determination.
• Find inspiration for unconventional paths to your dreams.

About Miriam:

Instagram: @beyondthebiological

Blog: Beyond the Biological (BTB) 

Linktree: Beyond The Biological

Connect with me:
Website: LatinaInAmericaPodcast.com

Instagram: @LatinaInAmerica

Other Show: Life 100 Podcast

Article: Life 100 Podcast featured on OPRAH Magazine (@oprahdaily) #26

Linktree: Latina In America

Nutrition and Fitness. Join the conversation with Adriana Santiago, who has been recognized and celebrated for her exceptional skills as a phenomenal volleyball player. Now, she's dedicating that same drive to pursuing a degree in nutrition while staying committed to her fitness goals.

Whether you are seeking inspiration for your own wellness journey, or you're a fellow student looking for guidance on balancing academics and exercise, Adriana shares fantastic suggestions to invite you on a journey toward improved health and fitness:

• Balancing Act: Learn practical tips for managing your nutrition and fitness goals to lead a healthier lifestyle.
• Discipline and Determination: Discover how discipline and determination can be your allies on the path to improved wellness.
• Travel Insights: Get tips on maintaining a healthy lifestyle while exploring new places, as she did on her trip to Dubai.

Tune in for your dose of inspiration.

About Adriana:

Instagram: adrianasg.fit

HS: Earned academic All-State and All-District honors

College: Earned All-Academic honors in 2019 and 2020. Earned Athlete of the Month honors in 2019

Other episodes you'll enjoy:

Jasmine Rodriguez | Singer Songwriter

Lidia: Empowering Latinas in Tech

Karina | Latina Equestrian | Inclusivity and Diversity in STEM

Natalie | The Latina Techie

Sandra | Starting Over - Path to a New Career | Europe

Martina | Personal Development | New York Travel

Joyce | Brazilian in New York | Finance | Budapest Travel

Lorena | Texan | Hospitality Entrepreneur | Mexico City Travel

Connect with me:
Website: LatinaInAmericaPodcast.com

Instagram: @LatinaInAmerica

Other Show: Life 100 Podcast

Article: Life 100 Podcast featured on OPRAH Magazine (@oprahdaily) #26

Linktree: Latina In America

YouTube: Latina In America Podcast

Welcome to the Season Premiere Fiesta! We're celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month. In this bilingual episode, we celebrate the rich diversity of Hispanic culture and history. Join our guests in a joyful celebration recognizing the contributions and influence to the history, culture, and achievements of the United States. Enjoy!

Hispanic Heritage Month, originally established in 1968 as National Hispanic Heritage Week, was created to honor the anniversaries of independence for several Latin American countries. In 1988, it was expanded to a month-long celebration, fostering a deeper appreciation of Hispanic and Latino contributions to American culture. Today, it serves as a vibrant platform for cultural festivities, educational programs, and cross-cultural understanding, emphasizing the vital role of Hispanic heritage in shaping the American mosaic.

Share this episode with your friends and family. You can listen on your favorite podcast platform, and don't forget to follow us on Instagram @latinainamerica for more updates and content.

Other episodes you'll enjoy:

Jasmine Rodriguez | Singer Songwriter

Lidia: Empowering Latinas in Tech

Karina | Latina Equestrian | Inclusivity and Diversity in STEM

Natalie | The Latina Techie

Sandra | Starting Over - Path to a New Career | Europe

Martina | Personal Development | New York Travel

Joyce | Brazilian in New York | Finance | Budapest Travel

Lorena | Texan | Hospitality Entrepreneur | Mexico City Travel

Connect with me:
Website: LatinaInAmericaPodcast.com

Instagram: @LatinaInAmerica

Other Show: Life 100 Podcast

Article: Life 100 Podcast featured on OPRAH Magazine (@oprahdaily) #26

Linktree: Latina In America

YouTube: Latina In America Podcast

We are having a celebration, a combined Season Finale of Latina In America podcast and Life 100 Podcast. An amazing season celebrating you, your feedback and support. Let's hear from our guests once again: Lorena Legarreta, Joyce Madeiros, Martina Torres Dreyer, Sandra Muriel Colorado, Natalie Marino, Karina Chavarria, Lidia De La Cruz, and Jasmine Rodriguez, Charissa Enget, Christine Fan, and Jihane Jeanty.

Thanks for listening and sharing. Let's get together in September!

Other episodes you'll enjoy:

Jasmine Rodriguez | Singer Songwriter

Lidia: Empowering Latinas in Tech

Karina | Latina Equestrian | Inclusivity and Diversity in STEM

Natalie | The Latina Techie

Sandra | Starting Over - Path to a New Career | Europe

Martina | Personal Development | New York Travel

Joyce | Brazilian in New York | Finance | Budapest Travel

Lorena | Texan | Hospitality Entrepreneur | Mexico City Travel

Connect with me:
Website: LatinaInAmericaPodcast.com

Instagram: @LatinaInAmerica

Other Show: Life 100 Podcast

Article: Life 100 Podcast featured on OPRAH Magazine (@oprahdaily) #26

Linktree: Latina In America

Join us for an inspiring episode celebrating the musical journey and cultural identity of Jasmine Rodriguez, a gifted singer-songwriter of Dominican heritage born in New York and now based in California. Jasmine's music fuses English and Spanish lyrics to create a sound that is uniquely expressive and meaningful.  Listen to the music and stay tuned until the end of the episode, where Jasmine will treat us to a special performance of one of the first bilingual songs she ever wrote.

In this podcast, Jasmine shares her challenges and triumphs as a musician, the influence of her Dominican heritage on her creative process, and the inspiration behind her music. She also talks about the joy of songwriting and how it has brought her the freedom to embrace her voice. Jasmine offers valuable insights and advice to fellow musicians on their journey to pursue their dreams.

So come along on a musical adventure as we explore Jasmine's unique experiences and perspectives as an artist, and discover the magic of her voice.

About Jasmine:

Instagram: @jasminrodrgz

YouTube: Jasmine Rodriguez

TikTok: @jasminerodrgz

Other episodes you'll enjoy:

Lidia: Empowering Latinas in Tech

Karina | Latina Equestrian | Inclusivity and Diversity in STEM

Natalie | The Latina Techie

Sandra | Starting Over - Path to a New Career | Europe

Martina | Personal Development | New York Travel

Joyce | Brazilian in New York | Finance | Budapest Travel

Lorena | Texan | Hospitality Entrepreneur | Mexico City Travel

Connect with me:
Website: LatinaInAmericaPodcast.com

Instagram: @LatinaInAmerica

Other Show: Life 100 Podcast

Article: Life 100 Podcast featured on OPRAH Magazine (@oprahdaily) #26

Linktree: Latina In America

Breaking Barriers in Tech. Meet Lidia De La Cruz, Software Engineer, AfroLatina in Tech, and Founder of Poderosa Coding. Lidia shares her inspiring story of how she overcame rejection and redirection to achieve her goal of working in the tech industry. With a desire to empower other Latinas to pursue tech careers, Lidia created Poderosa Coding, a platform that offers free tech resources, templates, coffee chats and plans of action.

In our conversation, Lidia talks about how she uses her skills and platform to make a positive impact. In this epidose, Lidia shares:

• Growing up in the Bronx as the daughter of immigrant parents from the Dominican Republic and Guatemala
• Changing her career to become a Software Engineer
• Free resources and plans of action to join the tech industry
• Practical advice for those looking to make a career transition
• Her thoughts on the future of the industry and how it can be shaped by diverse voices and perspectives
• Visiting Costa Rica and future travel plans to  Bali.

Her Instagram page @poderosacoding offers resources, templates, and free coffee chats to those looking to follow in her footsteps.

"Rejection is redirection - you have to get uncomfortable to get comfortable."

If you're interested in breaking barriers or pursuing a career in tech, this episode is for you!

We encourage you to share this episode with your friends and colleagues who may be interested in these topics and stay tuned for more thought-provoking conversations on our podcast.

About Lidia:

Instagram: Poderosa Coding

LinkedIn: Lidia De La Cruz, Developer Advocate

Resources: Poderosa Coding Links and More

Other episodes you'll enjoy:

Karina | Latina Equestrian | Inclusivity and Diversity in STEM

Natalie | The Latina Techie

Sandra | Starting Over - Path to a New Career | Europe

Martina | Personal Development | New York Travel

Joyce | Brazilian in New York | Finance | Budapest Travel

Lorena | Texan | Hospitality Entrepreneur | Mexico City Travel

Life 100 Podcast:

Experiencing the World Together: An Invitation to Learn about Different Cultures in 2023

Connect with me:
Website: LatinaInAmericaPodcast.com

Instagram: @LatinaInAmerica

Other Show: Life 100 Podcast

Article: Life 100 Podcast featured on OPRAH Magazine (@oprahdaily) #26

Linktree: Latina In America

Join us for a captivating podcast episode featuring Karina Chavarria, a remarkable Latina equestrian and biotechnology professional dedicated advocate for inclusivity in the equestrian world and diversity in STEM. She is passionate about horses, as well as promoting diversity in stem research, and is a strategic leader in pursuit of creating systemic change that saves lives, specially for those affected by blood cancers and disorders.

 Her work in the stem cell sector aims to provide individuals with a second chance at life by helping them find a match. 

Karina's inspiring life story begins with her parents moving from Cuba to Florida. She was born and raised in Miami, and now lives in California, continuing to motivate others with her journey.

Tune in as she shares her  journey and her commitment to making a positive impact on both the equestrian and biotech communities, and of course, her love for travel.

In this episode we cover:

• Exploring the unique equestrian world from a Latina perspective.
• How her diagnosis of brain cancer as a teenager inspired her to pursue a career in science and eventually join the biotechnology field.
• Her advocacy for diversity and inclusivity in stem cell donation to help cure blood cancers and blood diseases.
• The stem cell donation process and available options.
• Her travels to Italy and future plans to visit New Zealand and Cuba.

Thank you for tuning in. Karina's inspiring journey and commitment to making a positive impact on the biotech and equestrian communities, as well as her work in the STEM cell sector, make this episode a must-listen for anyone interested in these fields.

We encourage you to share this episode with your friends and colleagues who may be interested in these topics and stay tuned for more thought-provoking conversations on our podcast.

About Karina:

Instagram: @LatinaEquestrian

LinkedIn: Karina Chavarria

Karina's Photo by Alaina Hower

Donating Blood Stem Cells: BeTheMatch.org

Other episodes you'll enjoy:

Natalie | The Latina Techie

Sandra | Starting Over - Path to a New Career | Europe

Martina | Personal Development | New York Travel

Joyce | Brazilian in New York | Finance | Budapest Travel

Lorena | Texan | Hospitality Entrepreneur | Mexico City Travel

Life 100 Podcast:

Experiencing the World Together: An Invitation to Learn about Different Cultures in 2023

Connect with me:
Website: LatinaInAmericaPodcast.com

Instagram: @LatinaInAmerica

Other Show: Life 100 Podcast

Article: Life 100 Podcast featured on OPRAH Magazine (@oprahdaily) #26

Linktree: Latina In America