EIC 053: A Radically Honest Conversation About Spirituality in The Diaspora with The Bratty Brujita, Yvette Montoya

Happy Latinx Heritage Month! Today we're covering an extremely personal topic on the podcast: spirituality.

We're talking to Yvette, The Bratty Brujita, about how she fell into becoming a spiritual practitioner & being paid for it, how it has helped her heal from previous traumas, and why we ALL need to be more in tune with spirituality.

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EIC 052: Women of Color in Venture Capital and the Immigrant Experience with Surbhi Rathore of Symbl AI

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We are BACK and coming back strong! Today we have our first-ever venture capital-funded entrepreneur! Surbhi is a co-founder of Symbl AI and is an immigrant. Today she shares her story getting into tech, becoming a startup founder, and even a little bit about being an entrepreneur on a visa and what that process has been like. 

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EIC 051: Dealing With A Career Crossroads & What To Do

We are BACK and coming back strong! Today we have our first-ever venture capital-funded entrepreneur! Surbhi is a co-founder of Symbl AI and is an immigrant. Today she shares her story getting into tech, becoming a startup founder, and even a little bit about being an entrepreneur on a visa and what that process has been like. 

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EIC 050: Intersectionality and Pride

We want to close out Pride Month talking about something that impacts how we approach everything we do at Empowered in Color: Intersectionality.

If you've been following us for a while you're likely familiar with the term already, but we think it's always good to have a refresher and relate it back to Pride because even many people of color still aren't fully on board with supporting the LGBTQ+ community, many of whom are poc and in our communities themselves.

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EIC 049: Ask HR about Diversity, Equity, Inclusion with Patricia Figueroa of Your Human Resource

One year after the murder of George Floyd, support for the Black Lives Matter movement and police reform has gone down especially from white folks, and many companies haven't done much change internally to make significant strides towards true Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI). 

Today's episode was taken from our first-ever workshop/webinar back in April where we had HR professional Patricia Figueroa talk about how people can navigate discussions and concerns over DEI in the workplace, as well as offer some insight from a human resources perspective.

 

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EIC 048: The "PI" in AAPI with Lilian Dirrebes

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While the month of May is meant to celebrate both the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities, Pacific Islander (also known as Pasifika) folks are often tokenized or completely left out of the conversation and celebration.

Today I'm sitting down with Lilian Dirrebes, a Palauan American from Portland, Oregon to talk about her identity as a Pasifika person, how she's managed to stay true to her identity in a place so white like PDX, and how people need to be more intentional and considerate of the Pasifika community when we have these conversations around the "AAPI" umbrella. 

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  • Empowered in Color Instagram - Follow us to see when we share "who to follow" lists during heritage/history months

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  • Lilian's Instagram

  • Lilian's Art Website, IG

  • The "Pasifika Connection" Twitter List

  • 33 Pasifika Creatives to Follow on IG:

    • @guma_gela

    • @byclayjosh

    • @hafaroldy

    • @rockin_roquin

    • @gilli.art

    • @diechee

    • @jerryfish103

    • @shaycolorway

    • @despicerorak

    • @kathyjkijiner

    • @infinitedakota

    • @ngaiire

    • @kaiit_isshe

    • @melanesianmarks

    • @teptok

    • @sunameke

    • @lumailabel

    • @_sketchydreamer_

    • @the_art_serge

    • @ropate_kama

    • @jeffry_feeger_art

    • @jahra.wasa

    • @ahuacollective

    • @fafswag

    • @patityrell

    • @tuloucollective

    • @sloaneleong

    • @_lehuauakea_

    • @vkukua

    • @GystForKickz

    • @reina_the_poet

    • @numanaturesgentleman

    • @jamie_berry_artist

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EIC 047: Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month and Mental Health Awareness Month

After a monthlong break, we are back to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (AAPIHM) as well as Mental Health Awareness Month!

Today's episode is a short reminder of how we all need to be better in celebrating this month for the AAPI community by being intentional about inclusion and not just tokenizing us. It's also quite fitting that Mental Health Awareness Month is during the month of May as well. 

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EIC 046: Anti-Asian Violence and How Podcasting has Shaped My Voice

This episode was originally going to be a reflection of the last 3 years of Empowered in Color, but with the recent Anti-Asian events, I decided to focus on that with a little bit of reflection on how podcasting with EIC has helped me be able to speak the way I am speaking about these events today.

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EIC 045: How to Become an Unapologetic Woman and/or Support them in Your Life

March is Women's History Month, and earlier this week we celebrated International Women's Day! In honor of that, I'm sharing with you my story on how I have become more confident in myself and who I am as a woman and woman of color. I'll even share some practical, actionable tips for you whether you are a woman working on yourself or a man listening but want to support the women in your life.

Tips for Women to be more Unapologetic about who They Are:

  1. Practice with the little things, like saying no if you don't want to do something or don't have the bandwidth to do it.

  2. Surround yourself with encouragers. I'm not saying yes-people who will never tell you if you've messed up, but encouragers will be there to remind you of your worth and capabilities when imposter syndrome takes over.

  3. Shift your mindset to "just do it." This is something that will happen over time as you begin to do the first 2 tips, but they will also need to be paired with you continuously reminding yourself to shoot your shot. Think of it as constantly giving yourself mini pep talks. Even if something doesn't work out, reframe it to a lesson learned for next time rather than a failure.

For Men to Support the Women in Your Life:

  1. When a woman asks you for something or tells you a story about something that's happened to them, pause before you respond. Don't be reactive. If you find yourself getting defensive when they ask for something like a raise or you don't immediately believe an incident of harm to them, ask yourself why you are reacting like that. I can almost guarantee you that there is a deeper, possibly subconscious reason as to why. After the conversation, I encourage you to think about that and examine it.

  2. Learn about women's history. It sounds obvious but you'd be surprised how much men don't know about the things women have done for society or how laws have treated them in the past. Read books by women, listen to women, use Google to jump start your research. Google is free.

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EIC 044: Let's Network and Get Work

We're releasing an online course! After years of putting it off out of fear, we are releasing Network and Get Work, the ultimate guide to connecting with people online and offline, no matter the situation so that you can further your career.

The course will be released by April 2021 at the latest, but here's what you can expect in today's episode:

  • Why we're putting it off until further notice instead of launching this month like originally intended

  • The story behind the course

  • The fear that prevented its release for 4 years

  • What to expect to learn in the course

If you're interested in learning more about the course and would like to be the first to know when it's officially released (special deals will be available ONLY for email subscribers), head over to the course page: Network & Get Work

I'm speaking at Podfest! If you're interested in attending for FREE, use code AAPODCASTERS at this Eventbrite link.

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EIC 043: Hosting a Virtual Summit 2 Years in a Row - What Worked and What Didn't

Last month, we hosted our 2nd Annual Empowered Summit! It was a success, though not in the ways that I expected, and this week I'm sharing lessons learned as a result. Whether you are interested in hosting virtual events or just like attending them, you are bound to learn something new in today's episode!

Last month, we hosted our 2nd Annual Empowered Summit! It was a success, though not in the ways that I expected, and this week I'm sharing lessons learned as a result. Whether you are interested in hosting virtual events or just like attending them, you are bound to learn something new in today's episode!

You'll learn about: 

  • What it takes to host a virtual event

  • Tools to use for virtual events

  • What worked for this year's event

  • What didn't work for the event

  • My honest failures and struggles in the process

  • What to expect for next year's summit and future virtual events we host

  • How you can catch this year's summit even if you missed it

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EIC 042: 6 Month ADHD Meds & Check-in

Six months ago, I was diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) by a psychiatrist for the first time as an adult. It's been six months since my diagnosis and being placed on meds and on this episode I talk about what my experience has been like so far and how you can either get help yourself or at least have a better understanding of people like me.

Six months ago, I was diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) by a psychiatrist for the first time as an adult. It's been six months since my diagnosis and being placed on meds and on this episode I talk about what my experience has been like so far and how you can either get help yourself or at least have a better understanding of people like me.

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EIC 041: 2020 Reflections and Moving Forward

2020 was a hellish year for everyone, but if you're reading this, you can say we made the most of it. Let's reflect on EIC from the past year, how we lived out our word of the year (thrive) and how we will frame 2021: Envision.  Mentioned on this week's episode: On January 11-12, 2021, we are hosting the 2nd annual Empowered Summit!

2020 was a hellish year for everyone, but if you're reading this, you can say we made the most of it. Let's reflect on EIC from the past year, how we lived out our word of the year (thrive) and how we will frame 2021: Envision. 

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EIC 040: Accessible Veganism with Toni Okamoto of Plant Based on a Budget

When we hear about vegan or vegetarianism, we tend to think of hippie white people who are overcharging for bland vegetables. Toni of Plant Based on a Budget has made it her mission to change that preconceived notion. Toni also has two vegan cookbooks out: The Friendly Vegan Cookbook and Plant Based on a Budget.

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When we hear about vegan or vegetarianism, we tend to think of hippie white people who are overcharging for bland vegetables. Toni of Plant Based on a Budget has made it her mission to change that preconceived notion. Toni also has two vegan cookbooks out: The Friendly Vegan Cookbook and Plant Based on a Budget.

On January 11-12, 2021, we are hosting the 2nd annual Empowered Summit! Join us and other speakers of color as we talk money, mental health, racism, and more to help YOU make 2021 a hell of a lot better than 2020, no matter what happens! Join us the live event for free with code THRIVELIVE or have immediate lifetime access by purchasing a presale ticket at $10. We would love to see you there. Click here for more info and to save your spot!

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EIC 039: Battling The End Of Year Slump

November is Native American Heritage Month, and with Thanksgiving around the corner, I wanted to highlight a dear friend and native creator trying to showcase the real lives and issues of modern-day Natives in America.

It's the last month of 2020, finally! For so many reasons, this year may tire you out more than usual. Today's episode, we are talking about the balancing act of being gracious to yourself and not overworking yourself this holiday season, but also taking some of our extra time at home to prepare for the new year.

To help you prepare for the new year, we are hosting a coworking, planning session for the first 90 days of 2021 on Wednesday, December 9th! You can join us at 9am or 5pm PST, whatever works best for your schedule and timezone.

To make this accessible to anyone, regardless of their personal situation, it's a pay what you can model, ranging from free to $5 to $10. Any money we receive from event tickets will go back towards paying for Zoom and other fees for EIC.

We are also offering founders' discounts for anyone who joins the EIC patreon-style community via this event, starting as low as $20 for a whole year! For specific info on what the membership tiers include, click here.

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EIC 038: NAHM and Telling Native Stories with Megan Wilson

November is Native American Heritage Month, and with Thanksgiving around the corner, I wanted to highlight a dear friend and native creator trying to showcase the real lives and issues of modern-day Natives in America.

November is Native American Heritage Month, and with Thanksgiving around the corner, I wanted to highlight a dear friend and native creator trying to showcase the real lives and issues of modern-day Natives in America.

Megan is your average Native woman who has grown up on the reservation who wants to tell authentic stories about how Natives are, not the stereotypes we were raised to think of. 

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EIC 037: Staying Engaged and Active Post-Election

Hi friends, today's episode is a short one due to the craziness of the U.S. election! Here's how we can stay active and maintain momentum even as the news of the election comes and goes:  1. Learn who your representatives are at every level!

Hi friends, today's episode is a short one due to the craziness of the U.S. election! Here's how we can stay active and maintain momentum even as the news of the election comes and goes: 

1. Learn who your representatives are at every level! At the city, county, state, and national levels there are representatives who are meant to speak on your behalf as a constituent directly (city council person, county commissioner, state senator, state assemblyperson, congressperson, U.S. senator). Learn who they are so you can hold them accountable to speak on your behalf for issues that affect you & your community. 

2. Keep in touch with the news, at least know what is going on. While doing so, try not to watch news that skew so much to one side as you want to be able to not only trust what you're being told, but you still want to be able to research and verify the information yourself. Even as a progressive, I won't really pay attention to super progressive leaning news sites. This also helps me in being able to present facts when talking to someone who may be sharing propaganda.

3. Get involved locally! There are so many organizations (both political and issue-based) that are working to fix some of the injustices and inequities in our communities, so pick one and do what you can to be involved. Sure, you can always donate, but many of us may not be in a place to do so, so let's try and volunteer however we can. 

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EIC 036: Happy Birthday to Me! Celebrating with Failures

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME! My birthday is this week (October 15, to be exact) and I wanted to celebrate my birthday with... failure? It sounds weird at first, but if you think about it, failures make us who we are.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME! My birthday is this week (October 15, to be exact) and I wanted to celebrate my birthday with... failure?

It sounds weird at first, but if you think about it, failures make us who we are. Even though the last few months I've been on a roll with everything I'm doing, I wanted to reflect on some big failures in my life in the last few years as I look forward for what's to come for both me and Empowered in Color. On this episode I talk about 3 major "failures" in my life and how I learned from them both for my career and my personal life.

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EIC 035: Building Empires with Joy Valerie Carrera

After months of talking about her on the podcast, I'm so glad that I finally got to sit down and actually *record* one of my conversations with Joy, the mastermind behind Basic Brown Nerds, Carrera Digital, and her personal brand, Build with Joy.

After months of talking about her on the podcast, I'm so glad that I finally got to sit down and actually *record* one of my conversations with Joy, the mastermind behind Basic Brown Nerds, Carrera Digital, and her personal brand, Build with Joy.

We talk about her story being one of the few women of color in her STEM programs throughout high school and college, ADHD life, making profit ethically, and our dreams for our platforms and how we can transform our communities. 

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EIC 034: Representation and Philanthropy with Steven Hernandez

We're kicking off Latinx/Hispanic Heritage Month early with Steven Hernandez, a corporate philanthropist based in Detroit, Michigan! Today, Steven shares his story of how he got into his current career, which perfectly encapsulates the reason behind Empowered in Color: exploring career paths you may have never considered before because of seeing someone like you in these industries.  Mentioned on this episode:  Joy Valerie @joyvaleriee Gentefied on Netflix  Steven's Youtube Channel, Twitter, Instagram Take our audience survey!


We're kicking off Latinx/Hispanic Heritage Month early with Steven Hernandez, a corporate philanthropist based in Detroit, Michigan! Today, Steven shares his story of how he got into his current career, which perfectly encapsulates the reason behind Empowered in Color: exploring career paths you may have never considered before because of seeing someone like you in these industries. 

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