Hello Again friends & builders, It's been a while since I launched this podcast and a lot has happened since this internet journey in my personal life and in the world at large. I'm rebranding the podcast to Build with Joy and have since launched my business and life coaching working quietly behind the scenes. In this episode, I give a recap of what you can expect moving forward... it's gonna be MESSY AF but we're moving forward. As well as a reframe about what LIFE you want to live and how ...
May 19, 2023•20 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Utz Threads has beautiful textiles and handwoven products created by Mayan ancestral techniques of the basic use of thread done by indigenous women in the highlands of Guatemala. Utz Threads works directly with these women to offer high-customer quality and also offer their good-paying opportunities. You can watch the full interview on YouTube here Newsletter with resources in your inbox & ways to work with me Https://buildwithjoy.co/start-here You can tag me on all social media and follow a...
Jun 02, 2022•44 min•Season 1Ep. 4
All for Ramon breaks barriers of the fashion industry - first starting with the fact that this small business is soaked in the idea of diversity. The small fashion business was created by Diana Ibarra and her sister - being the first generation of Mexican-Americans in Los Angeles, California. The family has been working with textiles and the process of dying clothing now for over 30 years. This gives us the idea that the process comes way back from the lands of the Aztec experts. Diana talks to ...
May 17, 2022•39 min•Season 1Ep. 3
I’m sharing about me and you can expect to build with joy - aka me to help you build your life and business with more joy! We will also learn from entrepreneurs at all stages of their businesses in different fields and areas to expose you to what is possible. Whether you are thinking about starting a business, a seasoned founder, or just started - we are here to share the journey in social entrepreneurship. It goes beyond just making money, and building businesses it's about people at the end of...
May 05, 2022•27 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Hi! I'm your host Joy Valerie Carrera and Welcome to Build with Joy Podcast where we learn how to build better by leveraging technology, and systems, and learning from amazing builders who are here to share their ups and downs with us. You can follow along on this journey on all socials by finding @BuildwithJoy on Twitter and TikTok and BuildwithJoy.co on Instagram and on the blog. You're also welcome to join our boot camps, VIP one on ones, and subscribe to the weekly newsletter with resources ...
May 05, 2022•5 min
Today we are talking about Generational Wealth and Investing with Delano Saporu CEO of New Street Advisors Group and certified financial advisor. We are talking about MONEY as a tool! How to tackle debt, how to make a money plan, and how to start investing in yourself LONG term and overcome your fear of MONEY!. This episode is made possible thanks to our Sponsor Snowball Wealth Snowball Wealth founded by a fellow Basic Brown Nerd - Tanya Menendez . Can help you make a tangible plan to tackle dow...
Oct 28, 2020•44 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Today more than ever we need to understand how policy affects us. We've teamed up for a cross over episode with Kriselle of Empowered in Color and her interview with Shaniyat Chowdhury who is running for Congress in NY-5 district against a 20-year incumbent. We talk about his life growing up in Jamaica, Queens, poverty drafted into the Marines, journey into activism serving in the New York state assembly, Alexandria Ocasio Cortez's campaign, and ultimately running for office. You might think pol...
Jun 12, 2020•53 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Welcome back to Season 3! We’re starting off this season with Laughs because, in times of change, trauma, and chaos laugher can be healing. We’re talking with Comedian Erik Rivera, his journey as a first-generation Guatemalan- American growing up in suburban New York, and how he found himself going into comedy as a career - and spoiler alert his mom was not so happy. Erik Rivera just had his Comedy Special “Super White” on HBO where we use comedy to share his story growing up and being a parent....
Apr 03, 2020•59 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Meet undocumented filmmaker and creator, Armando. He is the creator, editor, and producer of Undocutales a web series going into its 3rd season this October. The series follows the main character, Fernando, an undocumented queer immigrant, and his aventuras in LA. , making us laugh, cry, and understand more about what this experience is in the United States. You can binge and catch up with Fernando on youtube before the next season is out bit.ly/Undocutales and follow Armando along on his journe...
Sep 03, 2019•51 min•Season 2Ep. 10
In this episode We're going to revisit a conversation Grecia and I had last season about BOUNDARIES! Now - this something many of us struggle with and really didn't learn especially being an immigrant diaspora kid, Latinx, and growing up in very communal environments where personal space is (stress ) kind of a luxury. Learning boundaries are necessary to respect your self, those around you, and have healthy relationships. So we're talking more about it today with Grecia . You can find Grecia on ...
Aug 15, 2019•46 min•Season 2Ep. 9
We sit down and chat with Delilah Dee the beam of positivity behind Delilah & Co. She aims to a media company that will not only highlight representation but provide experiences & opportunities in the Latinx community to empower. We discuss what it means to believe in yourself and be your own hype woman along with handling being an online creator. Delilah shares her secrets on how she shifts her mindset to be #OccupyingYourMindset and believe in yourself. Follow Delilah along on his jour...
Jul 18, 2019•47 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Our ancestors were the ones originally in the outdoors and our generation is reclaiming being outside and in nature for recreation. So what does it mean to be a latina who hikes? We sit down with Victoria founder of Latinas who Hike and blogger at a Traveling Translator. We discuss her upbringing in Ecuador and moving to the United States. Her creative passions and pursuits. Why she started the community online and her journey now pursuing a masters in creative writing. Follow Victoria along on ...
Jul 05, 2019•49 min•Season 2Ep. 6
This is for anyone who is looking to further their careers and level up. This episode was done in partnership with Techqueria, the largest online community for Latinx professionals in tech - check them out and join the slack. Joy Valerie was invited to moderate a panel organized by Techqueria called "Breaking into Management" sponsored by Digital Ocean at their Headquarters in New York City. We're getting raw talking about growing up low income, Latinx, and transitioning into entrepreneurship an...
Jun 13, 2019•59 min•Season 2Ep. 5
We sit down and chat with Freddy Izaguirre Merlos, poet & performance artist behind PursuingArete. Freddy's work aims to uplift central American voices and those of immigrantes to flourish and thrive. We learn more about his family's journey from El Salvador to the Pacific Northwest in the 80s. What it meant to be a little basic brown nerd there and navigating an upbringing in a pentecostal home. Let us know you're listening by tagging @BasicBrownNerds and host @JoyValeriee on Instagram and ...
May 23, 2019•58 min•Season 2Ep. 4
We're talking to Jacqueline Ros & Andrea Perdomo of TechStars who went through an amazing journey to build Revolar, a tech & hardware company focused on preventing rape. Jackie went from a teacher in Colorado to CEO and Co-Founder of a Tech Company. Andrea saw the vision and previously having managed over 100 people, then COO of Live Worldly, and joined Revolar as COO and Co-Founder. We talk about their journey transitioning to tech, going through investing rounds, and how they are now m...
May 09, 2019•56 min•Season 2Ep. 3
We're talking to Sage Quiamno on what it means to be a woman of color in the startup world, learn more about her, co-founding Future For Us. We start with her journey being a badass tearing down the patriarchy and championing for women starting at home in Hawai’i. This episode is sponsored by Sololi Shop . A family-owned Mexican artisan shop creating Colorful Boho merchandise. Let us know you're listening by tagging @BasicBrownNerds and host @JoyValeriee on Instagram and Twitter! Don't forget to...
Apr 25, 2019•52 min•Season 2Ep. 2
We sit down with Veronica Oliveras, a clinical psychology therapist, and discuss mental health, finances, and boundaries as it relates to being. How we can reconnect with our indigenous ways while also taking care of our wellbeing and leaning into new identities as a Diaspora generation? We discuss on generational missions. How we have a different task from our families, our grandparents, and ancestors. As well as learning to embrace our traditions and culture while also setting boundaries to be...
Apr 11, 2019•51 min•Season 2Ep. 1
BAM! Surprise - WE BACK - briefly to tell you about Mercadito Navideno : WHY WE WANT YOU TO SHOP CONSCIOUSLY this season! If you’re in Poughkeepsie, New York December 10th, 2018 10AM - 5PM come to Mercadito Navideño . Come shop from dope Vendors and enjoy FREE Yoga, Poetry Readings (Spoiler alert The_Next_Heminguey), Open Mic, and Workshops to create a community in the Hudson Valley! We’re chatting with Susie from Latinx Project that Joy has teamed up with. We are talking about WHY we want you t...
Dec 12, 2018•20 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Joy and Grecia wrap up season one of the podcast. They talk about their summer and their upcoming plans. You can keep up with them during their break by following them on Instagram @joyvaleriee and the @greciahdom Let us know you're listening by tagging @BasicBrownNerds and host @JoyValeriee on Instagram and Twitter! Don't forget to subscribe to our monthly newsletter to be updated on all our guests, events, and surprises for you. basicbrownnerds.com/newsletter And support us by shopping or dona...
Aug 19, 2018•50 min•Season 1Ep. 14
This week Joy and Grecia talk with Danyeli Rodriguez Del Orbe. Danyeli is a Bronx-based Dominican poet that writes about growing up Afro-Latinx, Dominican, undocumented, and avoiding dusty men. We discuss her move to LA, she warns us about Dominican men, and gives us the wisest "Take Out the Trash" segment ever. Follow Danyeli along on his journey on Instagram @danyelirodriguezdelorbe Let us know you're listening by tagging @BasicBrownNerds and host @JoyValeriee on Instagram and Twitter! Don't f...
Jul 19, 2018•49 min•Season 1Ep. 13
This week Joy and Grecia talk with their friend NIko. Niko is Basic Brown Nerd that likes to dissect chisme intellectually while drinking mate or pumpkin spice lattes. They talk about World Cup and Mexican fans burning the Salvadoran flag, bad sex, and church retreats. Let us know you're listening by tagging @BasicBrownNerds and host @JoyValeriee on Instagram and Twitter! Don't forget to subscribe to our monthly newsletter to be updated on all our guests, events, and surprises for you. basicbrow...
Jul 05, 2018•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 12
We pick up right where we left off and finish answering listener questions while being a little too "happy" . . . oops! We're answering a bit more about our dating history, what is a white ally means, the "extra" woke people, navigating academia, and learning a bit more about each other. Let us know you're listening by tagging @BasicBrownNerds and host @JoyValeriee on Instagram and Twitter! Don't forget to subscribe to our monthly newsletter to be updated on all our guests, events, and surprises...
Jun 27, 2018•36 min•Season 1Ep. 11
This is our listener episode. We briefly talk about Anthony Bourdain and then answer some of your questions! Look out for Part 2 for the rest! Let us know you're listening by tagging @BasicBrownNerds and host @JoyValeriee on Instagram and Twitter! Don't forget to subscribe to our monthly newsletter to be updated on all our guests, events, and surprises for you. basicbrownnerds.com/newsletter And support us by shopping or donating at BasicBrownNerds.com/Shop Check out our Show notes here bit.ly/B...
Jun 18, 2018•48 min•Season 1Ep. 10
This week, we address the men that keep asking us to give the man's perspective. We also talk about Royal Wedding, why we do what we want, and we drop a lot of F-Bombs in the process. Let us know you're listening by tagging @BasicBrownNerds and host @JoyValeriee on Instagram and Twitter! Don't forget to subscribe to our monthly newsletter to be updated on all our guests, events, and surprises for you. basicbrownnerds.com/newsletter And support us by shopping or donating at BasicBrownNerds.com/Sh...
May 31, 2018•41 min•Season 1Ep. 9
This week we chat with the amazing hype woman Monica. We talk dancing, Men Are Trash/ Women Are Trash Too stories, and how we all became friends. So who is Monica? Monica (she/her/hers) is an undocumented DACA recipient and works as a social worker in Sacramento, CA. She loves to travel and write/rant about social justice on and off social media. Our brown girl friendship began off of Instagram, or as we call it the tinder for friends where you can use the internet to find your tribe. While she ...
May 17, 2018•44 min•Season 1Ep. 8
This week we talk boundaries! Boundaries are a form of self-care. We talk about how to set them with strangers, friends, and even our families. Even how we navigate this growing up in a Latinx family. It's so important to communicate our boundaries in relationships. We're also saying NO! to the Tias and Fam that shames us on our weight and everything that is behind that. To quote our fav CardiB "Let me Fat in Peace" Some added content, we're talking about why CardiB's pregnancy makes people unco...
May 09, 2018•45 min•Season 1Ep. 7
This week Joy and Grecia have a Mental Health Check-In. They discuss some of their coping mechanisms, being aware of their symptoms, and how they're trying to get their lives together. read more on our website Let us know you're listening by tagging @BasicBrownNerds and host @JoyValeriee on Instagram and Twitter! Don't forget to subscribe to our monthly newsletter to be updated on all our guests, events, and surprises for you. basicbrownnerds.com/newsletter And support us by shopping or donating...
Apr 18, 2018•48 min•Season 1Ep. 6
This week Joy and Grecia talk about traditions, religions, quinciañeras, some Latinx history all while drinking some mimosas. Let us know you're listening by tagging @BasicBrownNerds and host @JoyValeriee on Instagram and Twitter! Don't forget to subscribe to our monthly newsletter to be updated on all our guests, events, and surprises for you. basicbrownnerds.com/newsletter And support us by shopping or donating at BasicBrownNerds.com/Shop Check out our Show notes here bit.ly/BBNMimosaRantTBSho...
Apr 04, 2018•42 min•Season 1Ep. 5
This episode is for everyone that has ever had to hear the phrase "¿Y el novio?" from the Tias and Wela. Joy Valerie and Grecia talk about being single, Latina, and career-oriented and how their families have reacted to this through the years. Joy starts a new segment called Taking Out the Trash. Let us know you're listening by tagging @BasicBrownNerds and host @JoyValeriee on Instagram and Twitter! Don't forget to subscribe to our monthly newsletter to be updated on all our guests, events, and ...
Mar 21, 2018•43 min•Season 1Ep. 4
This week, Joy and Grecia talk about the Latinx NYC Meetup and disrupting the spaces on Broadway and Brunch. Along with their thoughts on John Leguizamo's one-man show "Latin History for Morons." Touching about African erasure & homophobia in Latinx history and teaser to Juana Inez de La Cruz on Netflix. And what is peak wokeness? Are we ever woke enough? And how do we stop ourselves from being the woke-police (cause they really don't wanna be the woke-police)? Oh and Fangirling to LatinosWh...
Mar 07, 2018•41 min•Season 1Ep. 3
