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Power to the People with Ranked Choice Voting, Plus DACA Attorney Shares Her Story Jul 28, 2026

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Today on the pod we have two incredibly accomplished, immigrant Latinas whose work is having a lasting impact on the future of our elections and on welcoming new Americans.

First up, you’ll hear from Marcela Miranda-Caballero, the Executive Director of Cal RCV (California Ranked Choice Voting Coalition), where she leads efforts to bring fairer, more representative elections to California. A Dreamer/DACAmented, first-generation college graduate, and proud daughter of a working-class immigrant mother, she built her career in political strategy and coalition-building before turning her focus to reforming the rules of our elections so that every Californian has a true voice at the ballot box. To learn more about Cal RCV, contact Marcela: marcela@calrcv.org

After that, you’ll hear from Maria Fernanda Madrigal Delgado, a DACAmented immigration attorney, mom of three, and content creator sharing honest conversations about what it’s actually like to live undocumented in the United States, all while working to naturalize immigrants who have a pathway that she does not.

Brenda Gonzalez and Delsy Sandoval are executive producers of Tamarindo podcast with production support by Karina Riveroll of Sonoro Media. Jeff Ricards produced our theme song. If you want to support our work, please rate and review our show here.

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Tamarindo podcast is a Latina-hosted podcast that discuses Latine culture, politics, and personal-development. It is hosted by Brenda Gonzalez and Delsy Sandoval who are both based in Los Angeles. At the intersection of advocacy and self-care, we discuss culture from a progressive Latina lens including political issues, mental health and well-being, and personal development. Our guests are changemakers advancing justice, culture-makers breaking barriers, or healers including therapists and health practitioners promoting the wellbeing of Latinos.

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Photography, Memory & Belonging with Yulissa Mendoza Jul 23, 2026

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Today on Tamarindo, we're joined by photographer Yulissa Mendoza to explore their journey as a visual storyteller and the inspiration behind their intimate, community-centered work. Yulissa shares how they found their voice behind the camera, what draws them to document everyday moments, and how photography can preserve memory, culture, identity, and belonging.

Through our conversation, we explore the power of representation, the beauty of slowing down to truly see one another, and why the stories found in our families and communities are worth preserving.

Yulissa's Instagram is:

@yu.lis.sa

You can also find more of their work and portfolio on their official website:

yulissamendoza.com

Tamarindo is a lighthearted show hosted by Brenda Gonzalez and Delsy Sandoval. talking about politics, culture, and self-development. We’re here to uplift our community through powerful conversations with changemakers, creatives, and healers. Join us as we delve into discussions on race, gender, representation, and life! You can get in touch with us at www.tamarindopodcast.com. Brenda Gonzalez and Delsy Sandoval are executive producers of Tamarindo podcast with production support by Karina Riveroll of Sonoro Media. Jeff Ricards produced our theme song. If you want to support our work, please rate and review our show here.

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Maria Teresa Kumar on Voto Latino & The Power of the Latino Vote Jul 14, 2026

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We start today’s episode reflecting on how we are feeling after the murder of a father, Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, by ICE. Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was a hard-working family man who wanted nothing else in life but to provide for his wife and see his sons become great people, as his son Ronaldo Salgado shared in a heartbreaking video. We reflect on this moment and what it calls us to do.

Next, we welcome Maria Teresa Kumar, President and Co-Founder of Voto Latino, to discuss the critical importance of political engagement within the Latino community. She shares her personal "why" for co-founding Voto Latino, a civic organization dedicated to empowering young Latinos by registering them to vote and providing them with critical information to maximize their political power. The conversation centers on navigating current community trauma and voter suppression, urging the next generation to recognize their collective power.

We also mention that our friends at Donuts y Tortas are hosting an event in Anaheim on Friday, August 14 starting at 6 pm. The event is an intimate fireside chat with Atalie Oliva, founder of The Bitter Woman Network, along with the debut of a Donuts y Tortas original mini documentary diving into the story behind the network and the journey that inspired it, and more surprises yet to be revealed. Get the details and tickets here and at donasytortas on Instagram.

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The Joy of Sport with Professional Table Tennis Player Yasiris Ortiz Jul 07, 2026

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Today on Tamarindo, we talk to professional table tennis player Yasiris Ortiz about her journey as an elite athlete and what it means to compete at the highest levels of the sport as a Latina. With all the recent buzz around Marty Supreme, table tennis is finally getting some well-deserved attention, but Yasiris has been putting in the work and elevating the sport for years. She shares her experiences competing at an elite level, the dedication the sport demands, and the importance of representation in athletics. Before that, we catch up on our spring break adventures and everything we've been up to lately.

Plus, stick around for a special bonus conversation with Nereida Villareal and Martha Galvan, part of the team behind Rebel, an upcoming feature film about the 90s rebel dance scene. Check out this teaser: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DWrjQggj_iR/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

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Eunisses Hernandez for the People Apr 14, 2026

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In this episode, LA City Councilwoman Eunisses Hernandez returns to the show to discuss her re-election campaign for District 1 and her ongoing fight to put people over profits. Eunisses shares the tangible progress she’s made in protecting tenants from displacement and building community defense networks against federal immigration raids. We also dive into the challenges of facing outside special interests and billionaires who want to stall Los Angeles’s progressive momentum. Join us to learn how you can support the movement to keep a "truth-teller" in City Hall.

This episode also mentions this episode of Risk: https://www.risk-show.com/podcast/into-the-moving-dark/

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How Talking About Cancer Can Save Lives: Michelle Zacarias & Alex Zaragoza on Health Inequity Mar 31, 2026

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Journalists and survivors Michelle Zacarias and Alex Zaragoza tackle cancer, medical bias, and the systemic barriers facing the Latino community. After being diagnosed with Stage 3 Breast Cancer (Alex) and Colorectal Cancer (Micelle), these journalists use their platforms to talk about the importance of early screening for younger adults to the life-saving power of self-advocacy. We explore how breaking the silence around our bodies is a radical act of survival.

Michelle Zacarias is an award-winning journalist and L.A.-based reporter dedicated to highlighting impactful stories and amplifying underrepresented voices. As a two-time cancer survivor, Michelle shares her personal journey navigating healthcare inequities through her writing.

Alex Zaragoza is a journalist and TV writer whose work has appeared in the LA Times, VICE, The Cut, HuffPo Voices, and others. She’s also written on Amazon’s “Primo” and NBC’s “Lopez vs Lopez.” Alex was raised in Tijuana and San Diego. She lives in Los Angeles.

This episode is brought to you by Alma Explores. Mention Tamarindo to earn a little extra holiday magic when you book Alma’s trip to Strasbourg, France, the “Capital of Christmas”: https://www.wetravel.com/i/6849cdaf52325597755f2e7c

Tamarindo is a lighthearted show hosted by Brenda Gonzalez and Delsy Sandoval talking about politics, culture, and personal development. We’re here to uplift our community through powerful conversations with changemakers, creatives, and healers. Join us as we delve into discussions on race, gender, representation, and life! You can get in touch with us at www.tamarindopodcast.com

SUPPORT OUR SHOW

Contribute to the show: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/tamarindopodcast1

Follow Tamarindo on instagram @tamarindopodcast and on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TamarindoPodcast

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Awesome Latinas: Celebrating the Women Who Shaped Our History Mar 24, 2026

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We first discuss Dolores Huerta and Cesar Chavez in light of revelations that he was a sexual predator. We check in on how we’re feeling and acknowledge the bravery of Dolores Huerta and all survivors of sexual assault.

Next, we’re joined by Mirtle Peña-Calderón and Ashley K. Stoyanov Ojeda, authors of The Book of Awesome Latinas. Together we discuss the inspiration behind their book, the process of researching extraordinary Latina women across history, and the importance of documenting stories that have too often been overlooked.

The conversation explores representation, cultural pride, and the powerful legacy of Latinas who have shaped art, science, activism, and leadership across generations.

Register for our Virtual Podcasting Workshop April 2 at 5pm Pacific Time: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/podcasting-101-with-tamarindo-podcast-tickets-1985411266544?aff=oddtdtcreator
Tamarindo is a lighthearted show hosted by Brenda Gonzalez and Delsy Sandoval talking about politics, culture, and self-development. We’re here to uplift our community through powerful conversations with changemakers, creatives, and healers. Join us as we delve into discussions on race, gender, representation, and life! You can get in touch with us at www.tamarindopodcast.com

SUPPORT OUR SHOW

Contribute to the show: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/tamarindopodcast1

Follow Tamarindo on instagram @tamarindopodcast and on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TamarindoPodcast

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From 9-Year-Old Immigrant to City Council Candidate: Elmer Roldan’s L.A. Story Mar 17, 2026

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This week, we catch up with Elmer Roldan. After surviving a harrowing journey from Guatemala as a child and overcoming the challenges of generational poverty in Los Angeles, Elmer Roldan has dedicated his life to transforming his community. As the Executive Director of Communities In Schools of Los Angeles, he now works to prevent student pushout by connecting high-needs youth with the mentorship and resources they need to thrive. In this episode, Elmer shares how his lived experience fuels his current run for L.A. City Council District 9, where he aims to build a more equitable future for the neighborhood that shaped him.

Tamarindo is a lighthearted show hosted by Brenda Gonzalez and Delsy Sandoval talking about politics, culture, and self-development. We’re here to uplift our community through powerful conversations with changemakers, creatives, and healers. Join us as we delve into discussions on race, gender, representation, and life! You can get in touch with us at www.tamarindopodcast.com
Brenda Gonzalez and Delsy Sandoval are executive producers of Tamarindo podcast with production support by Karina Riveroll of Sonoro Media. Jeff Ricards produced our theme song. If you want to support our work, please rate and review our show here.

SUPPORT OUR SHOW

Contribute to the show: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/tamarindopodcast1

Follow Tamarindo on instagram @tamarindopodcast and on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TamarindoPodcast

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How to Build a Powerful Personal Brand & Lead with Purpose with Zandra Zuno Baermann Mar 10, 2026

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On this episode, we first reflect on what we’re feeling as millennials, how it’s evolved, and what we’re all juggling. After that, we speak with Zandra Zuno Baermann, a Mexican American communications professional who is passionate about helping women, especially Latinas, harness the power of personal branding to lead intentionally and with purpose.

Zandra spent nearly 30 years shaping brand stories for top U.S. companies and national nonprofits. Now living in Amsterdam and leading her own consultancy, Zandra tells us all about what life has been like transitioning from her roots in Chicago to finding and growing community in Europe. You’ll learn how a gap year and international move motivated her to redefine success and direct her skills into helping Latinas thrive. She opens up about the personal challenges she faced, and why she’s committed to helping women hone in on their brand and communicate their worth. She’s got many tips and recommendations, so take note!

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Tamarindo Turns 10 Plus Karen y Los Remedios Mar 03, 2026

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On this special 10th Anniversary edition of Tamarindo, we first reflect on a decade of centering Latine voices, our culture, and our commitment to inclusion. We look back at what it was like to record the first episode and how Tamarindo has evolved to so much more than a podcast. For this special occasion, Delsy and I recorded in her home and you’ll hear Delsy’s 7-month old baby in the background who didn’t want to miss the action.

After that, we chat with Karen Gonzalez from Karen y los Remedios, a band known for blending traditional cumbia with electronic, trip-hop, and lo-fi textures. This interview was just ahead of their intimate performance right here in Lincoln Heights, blocks from Tamarindo’s HQ. You’ll hear a bit of background noise as the band’s team sets up.

We reference this episode about the Latino Media Consortium: https://podcasts.apple.com/at/podcast/why-we-need-more-latine-led-news-rooms-with-lucy-flores/id1102882792?i=1000712423695

To all our listeners, a very heartfelt thank you for your ongoing support of this community. We pour so much love, time, and passion into this project and we do it because we know you are out there. So, thank you!

SUPPORT OUR SHOW

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Follow Tamarindo on instagram @tamarindopodcast and on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TamarindoPodcast

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