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Ellas

Ellas Media

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A bi-weekly bilingual podcast that brings you conversations with inspiring Latinas who are paving the way for future Latinx generations. Hosted by Brenda Hernández Jaimes.
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Top 10 Ellas Episodes

Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Ellas episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Ellas for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Ellas episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Para este episodio de bonus, mi amiga y artista visual, Sandra Blow regresa para darnos un update de su carrera y vida. Hablamos cómo al aprovechar la oportunidad de dar su pitch con Ladrón Galeria pudo tener sus dos exposiciones: Blow by Blow y Tra$hy Couture. También hablamos de la importancia de ser perservantes y tener apoyo cuando estás cultivando tu carerra como artista visual.

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SHOW NOTES Following your passion might not always be a clear road.

In today’s episode of Ellas, Sandra Blow talks with Brenda Hernández Jaimes about her vast photography career, overcoming obstacles and fighting for her beliefs through her photos.

As a queer photographer based in Mexico City, Sandra showcases the faces of the current generation of LGBTQ+ such as our queen, Zemmoa.

She also shares about discovering her passion for photography and creating a new path for her career.

Sandra also talks about her inspiring collaborations with Carla Fernández and recent photoshoot with John Waters.

She also shares advice on self-love, trusting the correct people and opens up about domestic violence.

I highly recommend you listen to this episode to know a clear and true view of being a freelance photographer!

In this episode we talk about...

2:09 - Sandra Blow shares how she found herself and fights for her beliefs through her photography

4:41 - Listen to how Sandra discovered her passion for photography

8:17 - Find out how Sandra began working at Grupo Expansión

11:55 - Sandra talks about how her mentor believed in her and pushed her to deliver her best work

16:08 - Discover how Sandra’s experience of working in the editorial industry became her photography school

20:27 - Sandra confesses how she was let go of her job on her birthday

24:48 - Listen to Sandra’s journey of being a freelance photographer

28:38 - You need to be proactive and look for people that make you feel you belong

32:48 - Sandra shares how she creates a safe and respectful space when photographing her friends and clients

35:34 - Find out how Sandra and Zemmoa became friends and ultimately took Zemmoa’s iconic photos for the 41st LGBT+ Pride Parade

42:03 - Sandra talks about photographing her friends and cementing their life through photos

56:14 - Listen to Sandra share her experience of photographing John Waters

1:03:12 - Discover how Sandra collaborated with Carla Fernández for her Spring/Summer 2020 collection

1:12:30 - Sandra opens up about being a victim of domestic violence and leaving the abusive relationship

1:19:45 - Donate to help treat Sandra’s dad cancer treatment

1:21:50 - “Love yourself no matter what!”

RELEVANT LINKS

Sandra Blow

Zemmoa

John Waters

Vice Media

Grupo Expansión

Chilango

Travel and Leisure

Life and Style

Universidad Iberoamericana

Contramar

Sony Alpha

Read Zemmo’s essay in Rolling Stone

Alan Balthazar

Pepe Romero

Divine

Cine Tonalá

Carla Fernández

Broccoli Magazine

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Follow Sandra: @div4virtu4l

Follow Sandra’s photography: @sandrablowphoto

Follow Sandra’s food photography: @blowsonhotfood

Donate to the cancer treatment for Sandra’s Dad: Donate

Follow Ellas: @ellasthepodcast

Follow Brenda: @bren_jai

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Para el episodio 68 de Ellas, platico con Nelly Peña López, CEO de TrendingTopic Moda Circular, en donde realiza rescate de textiles con un modelo innovador que está rompiendo paradigmas. Platicamos en profundidad sobre la importancia de ser perservantes para hacer tu sueño una realidad, ignorar los No's de los demás y utillizar tu pasión para crecer tu emprendimiento. (Leer más aquí)

Conecta con Nelly y TrendingTopic Moda Circular

  • Instagram de TrendingTopic Moda Circular: @trendingtopic.moda.circular
  • Facebook de TrendingTopic Moda Circular
  • Correo de Nelly
  • Usa el codigo Ellas10 para pedir tu pedido de telas a través del IG de TrendingTopic Moda Circular

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Ellas - Celebrating Ellas' Journey
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03/07/20 • 48 min

Ellas is a year old! For our anniversary episode, I talk about the 3 BIGGEST lessons that I’ve learned throughout this beautiful and inspiring journey.

Podcast Transition Song - Enjoying the Loop by Tomas Skyldeberg

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Ellas - Michelle Gomez - Career Coach
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06/02/19 • 48 min

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Have you ever felt like you were in a position that you didn’t deserve? That you gained the position by mistake or dumb luck and not by your sheer talent? We’ve been there too. In actuality 70% of the population has felt this way as well and it’s called Imposter Syndrome.

We talk with a powerful Latina, a woman of many titles, Michelle Gomez. She's a career coach, author, and CEO

From being raised by a single mother to owning her own career coaching business, becoming a motivational speaker, writing a book, and finding the perfect balance of blissful family life vs. boss babe grind, Michelle shares it all in this episode.

With her no nonsense, all jokes aside, upfront take on how to get the job you want and deserve, she shares some powerful noteworthy tips on interviewing, resume writing, and negotiating for a higher salary.

In her book Own Your Brilliance she talks about the infamous Imposter Syndrome that many of us go through but rarely identify. Michelle teaches you how to come out of self deprecating and embracing your brilliance; once this is achieved all of the greatness that you deserve will come to fruition.

Whether you are actively looking for a new job, passively looking, a college student, a parent of a student, or trying to change careers this episode is for you!

In this episode we talk about...

00:58 - Being “Ecua-Mex” and appreciating the fusion of Ecuadorian and Mexican

03:18 - Michelle talks about being raised by a single mom, but raised by strong, beautiful women. Don’t forget! Latinas are naturally beautiful, culturally and physically!

05:08 - Michelle shares about being a powerful Latina among a white male dominated industry

7:22 - “Work so hard that eventually you don’t have to explain who you are”

8:34 - What’s imposter syndrome? Do you have it? How do you overcome it?

11:01 - How to attract the right opportunities by being your own brilliant self

12:45 - We can easily advocate for our sisters, but why can’t we do it for ourselves? Learn how to overcome thinking we are sangronas!

15:31 - How being raised by a strong single mom started Michelle’s success

18:18 - Fun Facts about Michelle!

19:10 - From workaholic to reinvention. Michelle’s powerful work life balance bliss

21:04 - What to expect in Michelle’s book Own Your Brilliance

22:00 - Career Catalyst, Michelle’s 8 week course to get the job you want and deserve!

25:58 - Lean In Latinas

26:17 - How to ask for more money when interviewing

28:50 - Michelle’s take on interviewing will change your view and put the power in your corner

35:33 - Powerful tips on resume writing. When to write a chronological resume vs functional resume and how to write the two!

38:18 - What is Applicant Tracking System (ATS)? And how to getting through it!

40:00 - “Stop looking for outside validation to be who you are!”

44:22 - Michelle’s speaking experience in Latinas Empowerment and Development Conference at Harvard

45:17 - How to connect with Michelle Gomez

46:10 - Learn about LatinaFest in LA, Aug 25, 2018!

46:30 - FREE GIVEAWAY FOR OUR LISTENERS!

Relevant Links

Imposter Syndrome

Academy of Radio and Television

Own Your Brillance

Career Catalyst

Sheryl Sandberg

LEAD Conference

Harvard

Yale

Stanford

Latina Fest

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Follow Ellas: @ellasthepodcast

Follow Us: @bee.andi & @bren_jai

Follow Michelle: @mgsuccesscoach

www.michellemgomez.com

Produced and Edited by: Devell Deshazer II

Song by: Sro

Mention “Ellas the podcast” at www.michellemgomez.com to receive a free 30 minute career strategy session with Mic...

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Ellas - Vivian Ramírez - Copywriter
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04/20/19 • 37 min

On our fourth episode, we converse with technical writer Vivian Ramírez.

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Follow Ellas: @ellasthepodcast

Follow us: @bee.andi & @bren_jai

Produced & Edited by: Devell Deshazer II

Song by: Sro

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For episode 73 of Ellas I talk with Aiko Hilkinger, who is a queer, award-winning screenwriter of color from Colombia that writes stories that impacts others and heals her inner child. We go in-depth of reconnecting with your purpose when things don't turn out the way you envisioned them, networking across, and always seeking mentorship while navigating your journey.

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Floria Gónzales is a Mexican multidisciplinary artist that works and lives in Mexico City. She joins me for episode 33 to talk about how she searches for a harmonious life and work, especially now during the pandemic. Floria's art photography and commercial work have been exhibited in Mexico, New York, Los Angeles, Singapur, London, and many other countries. She has directed music videos for Leonel García, Natalia Lafurcade, and worked alongside Carla Morrison and Paty Cantú.

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Hola! Ellas has a new logo and podcast cover art! To celebrate this BIG step forward in our journey, we're sharing our first bonus episode to talk about why we took this big decision and what the future of Ellas looks like! Thank you for all your support and for helping us pave our path in this amazing journey to inspire, motivate, and empower YOU!

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SHOW NOTES

Immigration has and will always be an important topic in the United States and the world.

On today’s episode of Ellas, Brenda Hernández Jaimes sits down with Marissa Montes, a proud Latina professor, immigration attorney, and activist to talk about the challenges and process of immigration. Marissa is also the current Co-Director of Loyola Law School, Los Angeles Immigrant Justice Clinic.

To talk about this topic, one has to be well informed and Marissa is the best attorney and mujer for this episode.

Marissa shares how her childhood and early teen years motivated her to help her community through immigration attorney, her years studying at USC, and the rude awakening she received when studying grad school at Loyola University.

She also talks about the challenges she has faced during her professional career, the biggest wins, and ways to combat imposter syndrome.

We go deep about the current immigration climate in the country and Mexico-Guatemala border.

If you’re planning on starting your path in immigration law or you work in the industry, then listen to this episode to find out vital tips and advice so you can be the best guide to our comunidad.

In this episode we talk about...

2:34 - Discover the backstory of how Marissa Montes and Brenda Hernández Jaimes connected for Ellas

5:15 - Marissa shares how she’s been able to help her Latino community through immigration law

6:13 - Listen to how Marissa’s childhood motivated her to study immigration law

9:09 - Find out how Marissa’s mentors guided her through her college application

11:43 - Marissa talks about how she was able to find her community while studying at USC

14:13 - Do you want to study law? Marissa shares the obstacles that you will face when choosing this important path

17:40 - If you want to study law, listen to the requirements you need to have

20:40 - “It’s what you make it. Like in any career, it’s your work ethic and your reputation that’s going to follow you more than what grade you got in a class, what top twenty law schools you went to and if you were in law review.”

23:24 - Discover how Marissa and her classmates co-founded the Loyola Immigrant Justice Clinic

26:15 - Marissa shares how the clinic had to build trust in the community and the work they’re planning to do

28:36 - Listen to the work that Loyola Law students do through the Loyola Immigrant Justice Clinic

31:20 - Marissa talks about the biggest wins during her immigration law career

34:34 - Are you an immigration lawyer or want to help our migrants? Marissa shares advice on what you can do

37:40 - Put your money where your mouth is and donate to Loyola Immigrant Justice Clinic to help law students guide our migrants

39:27 - Marissa speaks about the Mexican-Guatemala border and human smuggling

42:56 - Listen to Marissa share about the work she did while the caravan was at the border

45:48 - Immigration is constantly changing in the US and international law, find out what those are!

48:27 - Marissa shares advice to our Latina listeners who want to be attorneys

51:55 - Listen to how Marissa deals with imposter syndrome and the things she does to push that aside

53:11 - You also need to speak Spanish if you want to be an immigration attorney

55:53 - Are you looking for a mentor in the law industry? Marissa shares vital tips to have a mentor

58:01 - Is networking scary? Listen to Marissa’s advice on how to use it for your advantage

59:46 - Marissa shares the work she does at Calgang Database Technical Advisory Committee

1:02:54 - Discover what Marissa will be doing in the Los Angeles City Commission on Civil and Human Rights

1:04:35 - Marissa is often the only women of color in the workspace

1:07:25 - Listen to Marissa’s vital and necessary self-care tips

1:10:36 - “I wish that as Latinas or women of color we didn’t have to do double the work to show our worth and value. I wish one day, we have that equal footing.”

1:12:42 - Marissa shares tips on how to debunk the common myths surrounding immigration

1:15:48 - Are you starting your first year of law school or in your first year of being an attorney? Listen to Marissa’s words of advice

1:18:04 - “You’re going to make it and you’re going to be successful.”

1:18:55 - Follow Marissa!

RELEVANT LINKS

Marissa Montes

Loyola Law School

Loyola Immigrant Justice Clinic

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