What do a curious child, a multilingual woman leading communications on a starship, and a Puerto Rican character going to college on TV have in common? For Dr. Aidyl Gonzalez-Serricchio, these moments opened the path from the South Bronx to a life in science. In this episode of Latina In America , we explore what’s possible when curiosity, representation, and determination come together. Dr. Gonzalez-Serricchio is a Puerto Rican scientist with a Ph.D. in Molecular Genetics from Caltech. She is a...
Jun 14, 2025•21 min•Ep. 26
Join us for an inspiring conversation with Brenda Santellano, MD , a physician and clinical oncology researcher dedicated to advancing cancer research and patient care. In this episode, she shares insights on current breakthroughs in screening, diagnosis, and treatment. Here’s what we cover: Her journey in medicine and clinical oncology research The impact of her latest findings on skin, colorectal, and gastrointestinal cancers The importance of cancer screening and early detection Advances in t...
Mar 28, 2025•21 min•Ep. 25
A veces, compartir tu pasión puede sentirse raro al principio. Tal vez te da miedo hacerlo “perfecto” o preocuparte por cómo lo van a recibir los demás. Pero la realidad es que hacer lo que amas no requiere ser perfecto. La magia está en ser auténtico y permitir que las cosas fluyan de manera natural. En este episodio de Latina in America y Life 100 Podcast , hablamos sobre la importancia de seguir lo que te apasiona sin la presión de las métricas o la perfección. ¿Por qué las personas más autén...
Feb 09, 2025•8 min•Ep. 24
In this special episode, singer-songwriter Nia Padilla shares the heartfelt gift of music. As a finalist in an award-winning Spanish-language talent competition and a performer of the anthem during the 2024 World Series, Nia’s voice has inspired audiences far and wide. Beyond her musical achievements, she is deeply connected to her Mexican-American heritage and passionately supports Latin emerging music artists through her organization in Los Angeles, California. Tune in for an inspiring and inv...
Dec 18, 2024•24 min•Ep. 23
Join us for the Season Premiere as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month 2024! In this special bilingual episode, we highlight the vibrant diversity of Hispanic culture and history. We're featuring guests from our last season and showcasing our traditional yearly Spanish celebration. Join our guests in this joyful episode, recognizing the contributions and influence of Hispanic communities on the history, culture, and achievements of the United States. Enjoy! Hispanic Heritage Month, originally e...
Sep 21, 2024•9 min•Ep. 22
In this episode, Deondra Montgomery, a first-generation Mexican-American, neuroscience graduate, current medical student, and creator of AfroLatinaMed on social media, shares her journey and insights into what it takes to become a doctor, una doctora. Learn about her path from undergrad to acceptance, and the powerful moment of representing her Mexican culture at the white coat ceremony. From decision-making and academic requirements to the MCAT, crafting a personal statement, and navigating the...
Aug 03, 2024•25 min•Ep. 21
Let's travel from Los Angeles, CA to the Amazon rainforest with Xiomara Palmezzano, a first-generation Colombian American and environmental scientist. Xiomara's inspiring journey, from reading science books as a child to conducting research in the remote Peruvian Amazon, showcases her love for nature, resilience, and determination. Listen to how she navigated the wonders of the jungle, faced environmental challenges, and studied its diverse ecosystem. From living in the jungle to overcoming inju...
May 31, 2024•26 min•Ep. 20
Welcome to a special episode of Gratitude Journaling, available on both shows, Latina In America Podcast and Life 100 Podcast. Join me as we explore the transformative practice of daily, simple yet powerful entries: Apply practical tips on how to incorporate gratitude into your daily routine Explore the benefits of journaling Learn effective techniques for expressing gratitude Uncover the strategies to make this practice a meaningful part of your life Plus, discover our gratitude journals availa...
Mar 23, 2024•8 min•Ep. 19
In this special episode, we celebrate new beginnings. Prepare for a masterclass in relocating and the 5 stages of a culture shock with Maritza Becker, an expert in the field as an Intercultural Consultant. Relocation isn't just about changing your physical location; it's a profound journey of self-discovery, adaptation, and personal growth. Maritza, having lived in multiple countries and speaking several languages, will guide us through the key aspects of a successful relocation, covering: Her R...
Jan 20, 2024•22 min•Ep. 18
En este episodio, reflexionamos sobre el año que se va y damos la bienvenida al nuevo. Descubre experiencias únicas y perspectivas emocionantes en este momento de transición, disponible en Latina In America Podcast y LIfe 100 Podcast. No te lo pierdas y sumérgete en los beneficios del 'journaling' o escritura reflexiva, mientras te ofrecemos ideas sobre cómo empezar o continuar esa fenomenal práctica de reflexión y anticipación en 2024. ¡Muchas felicidades, mucha salud y mucho amor! Mencionamos ...
Dec 17, 2023•3 min•Ep. 17
Resilience and determination. Join the conversation with Dr. Christina Acosta—scientist, military veteran, marathon runner, and creator of RunningOnSciene.com . Dr. Christina takes us through her life as a first-generation Mexican-American and shares her military career, her nonlinear educational path that led her to earn a Ph.D., and the profound impact of marathon running. Recorded just before her trip to Germany for the Berlin Marathon, Dr. Christina gives us insights into how she prepared fo...
Dec 02, 2023•27 min•Ep. 16
Join us for an insightful conversation with Miriam Sanchez, a first-generation Latina and creator of Beyond the Biological (BTB) blog, who navigated a non-traditional path to medical school. Explore the unique challenges she faced, her purposeful determination, and the significance of representation in healthcare. Miriam also shares her transformative journey to India, where she gained a fresh perspective on her career in medicine. In this engaging conversation, you'll find inspiration and motiv...
Nov 04, 2023•21 min•Ep. 15
Nutrition and Fitness. Join the conversation with Adriana Santiago, who has been recognized and celebrated for her exceptional skills as a phenomenal volleyball player. Now, she's dedicating that same drive to pursuing a degree in nutrition while staying committed to her fitness goals. Whether you are seeking inspiration for your own wellness journey, or you're a fellow student looking for guidance on balancing academics and exercise, Adriana shares fantastic suggestions to invite you on a journ...
Oct 07, 2023•13 min•Ep. 14
Welcome to the Season Premiere Fiesta! We're celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month. In this bilingual episode, we celebrate the rich diversity of Hispanic culture and history. Join our guests in a joyful celebration recognizing the contributions and influence to the history, culture, and achievements of the United States. Enjoy! Hispanic Heritage Month, originally established in 1968 as National Hispanic Heritage Week, was created to honor the anniversaries of independence for several Latin Americ...
Sep 15, 2023•5 min•Ep. 13
We are having a celebration, a combined Season Finale of Latina In America podcast and Life 100 Podcast. An amazing season celebrating you, your feedback and support. Let's hear from our guests once again: Lorena Legarreta, Joyce Madeiros, Martina Torres Dreyer, Sandra Muriel Colorado, Natalie Marino, Karina Chavarria, Lidia De La Cruz, and Jasmine Rodriguez, Charissa Enget, Christine Fan, and Jihane Jeanty. Thanks for listening and sharing. Let's get together in September! Other episodes you'll...
May 31, 2023•11 min•Ep. 12
Join us for an inspiring episode celebrating the musical journey and cultural identity of Jasmine Wesley (Rodriguez), a gifted singer-songwriter of Dominican heritage born in New York and now based in California. Jasmine's music fuses English and Spanish lyrics to create a sound that is uniquely expressive and meaningful. Listen to the music and stay tuned until the end of the episode, where Jasmine will treat us to a special performance of one of the first bilingual songs she ever wrote. In thi...
May 05, 2023•21 min•Ep. 11
Breaking Barriers in Tech. Meet Lidia De La Cruz, Software Engineer, AfroLatina in Tech, and Founder of Poderosa Coding. Lidia shares her inspiring story of how she overcame rejection and redirection to achieve her goal of working in the tech industry. With a desire to empower other Latinas to pursue tech careers, Lidia created Poderosa Coding, a platform that offers free tech resources, templates, coffee chats and plans of action. In our conversation, Lidia talks about how she uses her skills a...
Mar 11, 2023•20 min•Ep. 10
Join us for a captivating podcast episode featuring Karina Chavarria, a remarkable Latina equestrian and biotechnology professional dedicated advocate for inclusivity in the equestrian world and diversity in STEM. She is passionate about horses, as well as promoting diversity in stem research, and is a strategic leader in pursuit of creating systemic change that saves lives, specially for those affected by blood cancers and disorders. Her work in the stem cell sector aims to provide individuals ...
Feb 24, 2023•24 min•Ep. 9
Natalie’s mission is to ensure that the future of STEM is brilliantly diverse and celebrated. She has a strong background in business, operational and technical requirements, and is also known for being a life-transforming mentor. Through her mentorship program at The Latina Techie, Natalie is helping raise awareness among young girls to start and pivot their work in technology. Her goal is to help and enable women to carve out a place for themselves in the STEM sector and to open doors for othe...
Feb 11, 2023•23 min•Ep. 8
Starting Over. In this episode we sat down with Sandra Muriel-Colorado, a Puerto Rican-born New Yorker and Course Creation Consultant. Sandra shared her journey from nursing school to the fashion tech industry, and eventually starting her own business. During the conversation, we covered several key topics related to entrepreneurship, including: Steps to forming a business: Sandra walked us through the process of starting a business, including researching legal requirements within the state and ...
Jan 12, 2023•21 min•Ep. 7
Para cerrar el 2022 con Broche de Oro, comparto este episodio publicado en ambos podcasts, Latina In America y Life 100 Podcast, celebrando a nuestras amigas- el regalo que nos hacemos nosotras mismas. ¡ Que viva la amistad! Nos vemos en el 2023, muchas felicidades, mucha salud y mucho amor. Other episodes you'll enjoy: Joyce | Brazilian in New York | Finance | Budapest Travel Lorena | Texan | Hospitality Entrepreneur | Mexico City Travel A Special Bilingual Episode Celebrationg Hispanic Heritag...
Dec 15, 2022•4 min•Ep. 6
Our guest Martina Torres Dryer shares her experiences in embarking on a journey of self-discovery that challenged cultural norms and transformed her life to become the person she wanted to be. In this episode, you will learn: 1. How Martina experienced a challenging transition when she moved from The Bronx to Westchester County, and how this influenced her journey of self-discovery. 2. Becoming your own best friend, and challenges faced along the way. 3. How family expectations influence our per...
Nov 24, 2022•21 min•Ep. 5
If you're looking for ways to build generational wealth, this episode is a must-listen. We'll be going through the three steps to investing in your future, so that you can create the financial security you deserve. In this episode we talk about Joyce's experience as a first generation immigrant in the United States, "Money without direction, honestly, it disappears." Meet Joyce Medeiros, a Brazilian in New York, a financial analyst, and entrepreneur. She shares with us her expertise on financial...
Oct 15, 2022•34 min•Ep. 4
Meet Lorena Legarreta, a multigenerational Texan, hospitality entrepreneur, and a Latina in America. She is passionate about increasing representation of women in the hospitality industry and sharing the stories of Latina leaders in America. Join us as Lorena takes us to her journey of growing up on the Texas-Mexico border, her abuelita cooking, and her latest business venture. Time Stamp: [00:00:12] – Introduction to Latina In America [00:00:48] – Meet Lorena [00:02:53] – Cultural Identity &...
Sep 18, 2022•25 min•Ep. 3
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Rosie and her guests share how cities, organizations and communities are celebrating to recognize Hispanic and Latina/o contributions to the development and advancement of the United States of America. "And very important as well is your contribution, our contribution to the advancement and progress of our culture." I am Rosie, and this is a special episode of Latina in America, a bilingual fiesta of the Hispanic Heritage Month that is celebrated from Septemb...
Sep 15, 2022•7 min•Ep. 2
