Chicana Moms

Dra. Lynnette Sullivan I'm a former student parent and first generation Mexican American college graduate , my passion is to empower other students to pursue a higher education. I started my educational journey at the Moreno Valley community college, received my bachelors in psychology at CSUSB, masters of counseling psychology from CBU, and completed my educational journey at USC- Doctorate of social work program. Currently, I’m serving as a mental health supervisor at a community college and adjunct professor at another community college. As a licensed therapist and suicide prevention trainer, I aim to empower first generation students to build protective factors in their life to eliminate barriers that lead to academic challenges, mental health challenges, and suicidal thoughts. 

I talk to you about family, suicidal tendencies, and ways to prevent. Every human being goes through something in life but when we feel emotionally safe and able to communicate and ask for help, that is a bridge to healing. If you know anyone who is struggling, please share the number 988 suicide prevention line

Here is a friendly reminder on how to stay confident anywhere you go to help you say thank you versus sorry when you don’t need to.

I talk about the IEP timeline and how you as a parent can advocate for your child when requesting an IEP. You can visit my website for additional resources https://www.yolotladvocacy.com

I share with you a part of my adolescent stage that impacted my life. I also share with you the importance of learning from our mistakes, and helping our youth learn from our mistakes. IG:@chicana_latinamomspodcast

I talk about a way to start your new year and how to implement goals that will help you heal. IG: chicana_latinamomspodcast Email: [email protected]

I talk about how finding your tribe is important. How to no longer avoid red flags when being left out in conversations. IG: @chicana_latinamomspodcast

I talk about ways we fear rejection and how we can trust our being. When we are loved and accepted fear is powerless. IG: @chicana_latinamomspodcast

I share about why we over share and ways to improve our people pleasing. The trauma response that we might not be aware of. Instagram @chicana_latinamomspodcast

I talk to you about generalized anxiety, and how superstition affects our mental health. I share with you ways to improve our mental health. Instagram: @chicanaandlatinamomspodcast

I am Criss Madrigal, a proud Californian by birth and a person deeply connected to my Mexican roots. Having spent a significant portion of my childhood in Mexico, I cherish the invaluable experiences and immersion in my vibrant culture that it provided. I am blessed to be married to an incredibly supportive partner, whose unwavering presence and encouragement is a gift. In 2009, my heartfelt wish was granted, and I was given the incredible gift of motherhood to a remarkable boy. Two years later, in 2011, our family was blessed with the arrival of identical twin girls, bringing us even closer together. As a united and devoted family unit, we have embarked on a profound journey of love, care, and support, embracing the unique needs of each of our children with unwavering dedication. Driven by a profound desire to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others, I wholeheartedly pursued my passion and became a certified life and mindset coach. Alongside my coaching practice, I am also a corporate mom and hu

My name is Sandra Nunez, I am a first-gen Mexicana who recently graduated with her Bachelor's in Sociology. I am part of the 3% of former foster youth that made it to college, and I am proud of my educational journey and the many doors it has opened for me, but more so the doors I opened by sharing my story. I quickly noticed that "the invite to have a seat at the table" wasn't coming, so I decided to begin using my platform to talk about education and empowerment. We must be the ones to create these spaces for ourselves as well as those we are paving the way for. Education has changed my life in so many ways for example increased confidence, gained knowledge, the ability to network, I feel empowered by those who believe in me, and I learned how powerful my story truly is. Coming from a world where education was never talked about, I am blessed that I have been able to continue my journey and create a healthy cycle for my kids, I changed the narrative for my family, and that’s a big deal. My passion is spread

Julie became a teen-Mom at age 16, she dropped out of school, had a second baby at age 19 and became a single Mom shortly after – the father of her daughters passed away. She worked hard, got her GED, and went back to college and completed 2 years. She finally secured a job for the County of Los Angeles. Fast forward to today, she is married, has 3 daughters, and two glamsons (she’s too young to have any “grand” children). She hit top pay in her career in County but knew there was more to life than working a 9-5. Having gone through what it feels to lose the father of her daughters, she understand the need to protect families from financial hardship. She is passionate about helping families in any way she can, especially in building wealth and protecting their finances. https://www.instagram.com/juliethefinancier/

Marisol is a successful mother wife and entrepreneur. At the age of 17 she decided to have my daughter and even though she knew I’d struggle, Marisol figured she was not alone. Throughout her life her parents taught her many moral and principals to go by. They taught her that character spoke volume. At a young age she began to work and learn to sale goods. Didn’t matter what the object was, everything had a purpose. All these lessons led to todays success. She consider herself very successful because of the health, love and compassion I’ve gained. 

EMMY® Award Winning Multi-Media Journalist Travel Vlogger & Actor Tinabeth created and hosted a EMMY® nominated TV show in New York City called LATiNAS and talks about the importance of representation in the media. Tinabeth also has another EMMY Nominated show that airs on PBS called GLOBE SCHOLARS® where she document students studying abroad. https://www.instagram.com/tinabethpina/ Chicana & Latina Moms Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chicana_latinamomspodcast/

In this episode, I talk to you about the importance of not neglecting the children who lose their biological parent and a stepparent. I provide ways to help them with their loss.

Doctora Lorena Márquez  Creatress of #DinnerConDoctoras Dra. Lorena Márquez began her new role at Cal State University, Los Angeles as the Director of their Cross Cultural Centers in August 2020.  She worked on the campus of Cal Poly Pomona for over 16 years in multiple roles. In June 2016, she began her role in the Office of Student Success in the Division of Academic Affairs, where she developed a transfer sending culture with community college partners and a transfer receptive culture at Cal Poly Pomona.  Dra. Lorena Márquez is a first generation Chicana feminist, scholar practitioner. Using frameworks of critical race theory and LatCrit Theory to center her work on intersectionality, access, student success and equity.  Dra. Lorena uses an asset-based lens to create inclusivity for Latinx parents and students throughout the K-20 educational pipeline. Guided by her research, she focuses on community leaders, faculty, staff and administrators and their role and responsibility to engage parents and families

Sandra Hinojosa Ludwig lights up by supporting Chicas intentionally create a life that loves them back. Born and raised in Monterrey, Mexico, Sandra poured herself into a successful 20+ year corporate career, where she worked with some of the most iconic food brands in the world. Her career took her to live in Germany, the United States, the United Kingdom, and ultimately to Canada, where she now resides. Still feeling like something was missing, she decided to find out what made a life feel wonderful. This search eventually led Sandra to become a Certified Life Coach from the Transformational Arts College in Toronto, Canada, a  Qualified Solution-Focused Coach from Erickson International in Vancouver, Canada and a Somatic Experience Practitioner (in training). Sandra is also the award winning author of the best selling book “Chica, Why Not?” Published by Hay House in 2021.Through her social media, her writing, her coaching and her speaking, Sandra now connects with English and Spanish speaking women from a

Claire Risoli is a bilingual, bicultural, native Angelina. Her mother is from Sonora, Mexico and her father, of Eastern European descent from Brooklyn, NY. Claire grew up in the entertainment business, she was a signed recording artist with MCA Records at 19 years old and has appeared in many national commercials, TV shows and films in both English & Spanish. In her adult years, she was a freelance producer in Latino Marketing when she discovered an opportunity with a health & wellness, network marketing company called, Arbonne International. For the last 12 years she climbed up the ranks to the top 1% and parlayed her success to pursue yet ANOTHER dream. Claire is a serial entrepreneur. Although the timing was not ideal, her entrepreneurial spirit led her to boldly open the doors of her own Modern Mexicana restaurant brand called, Pocha LA in Highland Park, CA on April 10th, 2020. She loves cooking with her 13 year old son, Rocco who you also might see at the restaurant working alongside her and an

Mexican born, first generation Chicana.  Grew up in South Orange County.  In 2014, I joined Younique cosmetics with the hopes of making an extra income. Learned about sales, makeup products and how to run my own business. In 2020, I decided to pursue my dream of being a makeup artist. I received my certification as a Professional Makeup Artist along with a Certification of Hair Artistry.  Three years into the business I have achieved 4 magazine publications and have made connections with various photographers and business owners to create business branding headshots. https://www.facebook.com/damasbellas6/ https://www.instagram.com/damasbellasbyingrid/ https://www.damasbellas.com/ Instagram Chicana & Latina Moms Podcast: @chicana_latinamomspodcast