Anticipated part 2 of my chat  with Natalie Garcia author of Cosmica, published  by LatinX publisher Alegria Magazine. A journey that starts as 1st generation Mexican American in California straddling Mexican culture while living in the United States and what that meant for her personal identity. We now explore her next adventure of writing a book and how it allowed her to work through her own trauma in a healing manner. The importance of community and finding identity is always in the mind of Natalie no matter where she is but, it does not limit her rather it allows her to find her ..read more

In this first part of my chat with Natalie Garcia PR GRL at GRL Collective, we learn who Natalie is, what has brought her to where she is today, and what that means for her. A journey that starts as 1st generation Mexican American in California straddling Mexican culture while living in the United States and what that meant for her personal identity. Next stop the corporate world in Public Relation, the busy hustle and bustle and everyday grind of working yourself down to exhaustion, Then, finally taking a moment for herself and making smart moves for herself and family to have a better balanc ..read more

Salvador Segura is originally from Veracruz, Mexico and currently a Director of Business Programs in the Employee Experience organization at Microsoft based in Redmond. He has been an active member of the Hispanic community since he joined the company in 2000, his passion around diverse talent acquisition while fostering inclusion and people development has been a staple of Salvador throughout his tenure in the company. He actively participates in mentoring programs for underprivileged high school students of the Bellevue School District, Leads the Latino PTSA for the Redmond High School  ..read more

 Salvador Segura is originally from Veracruz, Mexico and currently a Director of Business Programs in the Employee Experience organization at Microsoft based in Redmond. He has been an active member of the Hispanic community since he joined the company in 2000, his passion around diverse talent acquisition while fostering inclusion and people development has been a staple of Salvador throughout his tenure in the company. He actively participates in mentoring programs for underprivileged high school students of the Bellevue School District, Leads the Latino PTSA for the Redmond High Schoo ..read more

Venus Rekow (She/Her) is the Founder of Neural Shifts, a consulting firm specialized in helping leaders drive culture change through a Diversity & Inclusion lens. She works with teams and executives creating strategies, implementing programs, and providing coaching to support their learning. As a speaker, she delivered a well-received TEDx talk on “The Power of Inclusion”. Venus recently completed a certification in Behavioral Economics at Harvard University & is a certified executive coach. She earned a Master’s degree from Seattle University in Organizational Development, a B.S. in ..read more

Venus Rekow (She/Her) is the Founder of Neural Shifts, a consulting firm specialized in helping leaders drive culture change through a Diversity & Inclusion lens. She works with teams and executives creating strategies, implementing programs, and providing coaching to support their learning. As a speaker, she delivered a well-received TEDx talk on “The Power of Inclusion”. Venus recently completed a certification in Behavioral Economics at Harvard University & is a certified executive coach. She earned a Master’s degree from Seattle University in Organizational Development, a B.S. in ..read more

In this episode I chat with a group of teens launching their own podcast, Teens Talking Mental Health which will focus on mental health both with a professional and personal standpoint all from the point of view of those directly impacted. Bringing the topic of the current mental health crisis to the forefront. Led by a group of diverse teens from various backgrounds navigating these conversations in their own lives.  Initially starting as a fundraising group to support Seattle Children’s Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine Unit and Teen Mental Health. COVID-19 caused the group to pivot an ..read more

A quick post brunch chat with friends in my COVID bubble.  We cover stress, the 2020 election, and COVID.  ..read more

With the foundation of GRL Collective being laid for a few years, in a pandemic Kristine created care packages for GRLs to support other GRLs that lead to an uptick in business. A few amazing shoutouts allowed the brand to reach a new level on its journey. With the support of amazing family and friends Kristine has been able to focus on the building of GRL Collective to where it is today. From collaborative endeavors to being featured on local and national brands Kristine is carving out her space in the world. The theme of relationships, finding your passion, and sticking with it is a huge par ..read more

Part 1 from hours spent watching Tik Toks to interacting with the GRLs of GRL Collective to discussing getting tattoos at home I chat with Kristine Rodriguez of GRL Collective. That after testifying against her abuser who was her then stepfather Kristen felt she needed to go on her own journey to reconnect with herself. That in a self-love came a brand and philosophy of GRLs supporting other GRLs. That a relationship with those closest to her lead to this journey of building relationships with people from all around the world. Stepping away sometimes can be the hardest thing to do but also be ..read more