The Podcast
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Pardon the Chingona dust as we migrate the episodes to the new website. For now, you can catch up directly over on Spotify!
S03.E07. Fuego, Fe and Flores with Guest Elodia Esperanza Benitez
In this WiriWiri Episode (tm), Rosanna Alvarez is joined by Elodia Esperanza Benitez as we talk about Elodia's journey as a fierce mujer and writer of flowers and fire, all while navigating a landscape that is often hostile to those she loves most - her gente (family and community). We also talk about what it is to tell our stories with grace, beyond vulnerability, as we write from a space of sincerity.
With faith and grace, flowers and fire, poetically --of course!
S03.E06. Red Lipstick Resistance with Guest Dulce Aguilera
In this Wiri Wiri Episode, Rosanna Alvarez is joined by Dulce Aguilera as we talk about life, community, heart, and red lipstick resistance.
Dulce is rooted in the East Side of San Jose. She is an Adult Probation Community Worker committed to changing the narratives and lives of Justice Involved Families, while giving them the tools to thrive. A sCHOLAr Chingona, breaking generational traumas, grounded in community and heart --all while rocking those red lips!
S03.E05. Finding Your Mojo with Guest Brenda Vaca
In this Wiri, Wiri Wednesday episode, Rosanna Alvarez of the Hella Chingona Podcast is joined by podcast guest Brenda Vaca, Author & Founder of Riot of Roses Publishing House as they talk about storytelling journeys and the upcoming release of Brenda's debut children's book Buttons Finds His Mojo.
Cosechando Encanto: Cultivating Leadership with Gabriela Chavez-Lopez
In this Wiri Wiri Wednesday episode, we sit down with Gabriela Chavez-Lopez to talk about her journey of stepping fully into her leadership.
Writing to Re-member with Elodia Esperanza Benitez
In this episode, we feature local Gilroy poet Elodia Esperanza Benitez who is a dedicated member of her community and an outspoken advocate for immigration and women's rights.
Relentless Representation with Cultura on Our Sleeve
In this episode, we talk with guest Tamara Mozahuani Alvarado about her journey of walking her talk in the fullness of her authenticity with flaws and all.
Grounded in Sass with Anna Elizabeth Reynoso
In this episode, we interview guest Anna Elizabeth Reynoso, Latina social entrepreneur and Sassy Genius creator of The Elements of Sass.
Semillas de Corazón with Ana Lilia Soto
In this episode, we interview our first guest, Ana Lilia Soto who talks about family, integrity and heart as she reflects on her journey of planting seeds alongside community.
Hosted & Created by Rosanna Alvarez
Created with the intent to build on an archive of stories where Chingonas thrive. The idea is to create an on-going conversation that uplifts through testimonio (our personal story telling) in a way that brings folks together across space and time anchored in sincerity, power, and community.