Flashback From The Vault - Purpose Over Popularity. Opening the Latino Community's Eyes to True Joy with Annie Gonzalez

Giving back to the community that forged us isn't only an act of gratitude, it is also a beautiful way of healing.

In today's episode, I'm thrilled to welcome superstar Annie Gonzalez to the show. Annie is a Creator, Artist, and Healer, best known for her roles at "Gentefied," "Vida," "Shameless," and "Flamin' Hot," the story of a Frito Lay's janitor who helped the company disrupt the snacks industry by injecting Mexican heritage into the brand, written by Lewis Colick, Linda Yvette Chávez, Richard Montanez, and directed by Eva Longoria.

Throughout this episode, you'll get to know the badass, grounded, and humble Latina behind the famous actress. Annie shares her thoughts on cultural representation, identity, and gentrification in Los Angeles and who Latinos should look to for answers and solutions. We also discuss the need for authenticity and empowerment in the Latino community and ways of diminishing systemic inequality, and at the end, Annie shared brilliant insights on the importance of slowing down and enjoying the ride.

Tune in to Episode 188 of Amiga, Handle Your Shit, and learn more about Annie Gonzalez's commitment to renewing the Latino community's hopes and dreams and opening their eyes to true joy.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• Annie talks about her thought process before accepting a new role (3:10)
• Annie shares her thoughts on cultural representation and gentrification (6:40)
• Annie and Jackie discuss domestic violence and systemic inequality in the Latino community (11:50)
• Work and giving back are also ways of healing (17:30)
• Annie talks about what true joy means to her and how it connects with the legacy she wants to create (21:30)

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