Re:Work presents "Is work-life balance a privilege for Latinos?" (from the Pulso Podcast)

12/12/23 • 16 min

We’re closing out the year with an episode from our friends at the Pulso Podcast: Latinos work hard. But is our "work hard" attitude too closely connected to our sense of self-worth? The Pulso Podcast brings you the untold stories & unheard voices that make up our history, our culture, nuestra gente. For Latinos, by Latinos This episode was produced by Maribel Quezada Smith with editorial oversight by Charlie Garcia. Audio engineering & music by Julian Blackmore. .

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