Brown Girls Rising

Episode No 30

VICTOR VS. VICTIM WITH TRAINER, TRISH IGANCIO trish.png [https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56120048e4b033aa912a4f7c/1503702414730-ESASE9GF4CJL8MHP3GE7/trish.png?format=1000w] Trish Ignacio, “TrishTheIsh”  is a Filipino-American Personal Trainer & Influencer. Her love for fitness and the desire to empower people especially women has been the focal point of her training business.  Trish speaks on health panels, runs Bootcamps all across the states, & has built an international online training program. The goal is to find balance all across the board :mind, body & spirit. When you love and take care of yourself, you are able to fully give & connect with others. Brown Girls Rising is a partnership with Nylon Espanol to elevate the conversation of feminist action, leadership, community involvement, and culture "I WAS TAUGHT THAT BEING VULNERABLE DIDN’T MEAN THAT I WAS WEAK, IT MEANT THAT I WAS STRONGER." - TRISH IGNACIO In this episode, we chat with personal trainer, Trish Ignacio about the importance of feminism. In this interview, Trish talks about how her family has always encouraged to be a strong woman. “If we are strong women that attributes to other strong women in our life” Trish also talks about the importance of being standing strong and not playing victim. “If you want to change the world, you have look at yourself at a warrior and i believe all women are.” Audrey talks about the feeling of otherness as a kid vs now and why she had to nix sad hour. "YOU CAN HAVE A VICTIM MENTALITY OR A VICTOR MENTALITY." - TRISH IGNACIO This episode, Brown Girls Rising Episode 30, can be found at BrownGirlsRising.com [http://www.worthywomen.co/brown-girls-rising-podcast/marty-preciado] or on iTunes. This episode was recorded in sunny Downtown Los Angeles at Maker City LA. [http://www.makercityla.com/]

Episode No. 29

FASHION AND FEMINISM WITH GENTLE RIOT FOUNDER, ESTEFANY ARIAS Brown Girls Rising is a partnership with Nylon Espanol to elevate the conversation of feminist action, leadership, community involvement, and culture "AT THE BEGINNING OF 2017, I DECIDED I’M GOING TO START LIVING MY LIFE FOR ME" - ESTEFANY ARIAS In this episode, we chat with Gentle Riot founder, Estefany Arias about women of color in fashion. In this interview, Estefany talks about being a feminist and a woman of color in a profession that isn’t always cognizant of her beliefs. “Yes I’m a feminist, but the industry that I work in and that I love, fashion, isn’t always inclusive.” Estefany also talks about learning about self care and how certain practices changed how she goes about her everyday “I used to think self care was a nice long shower, but that’s just basic care. So what do you do to actually take care of yourself?” Audrey talks about how her dog saved her from depression and growing up in Paramount. "SOMETIMES I’M LIKE AM I WOKE ENOUGH? IT’S ALWAYS A PROCESS OF CONTINUING TO GROW" - ESTEFANY ARIAS This episode, Brown Girls Rising Episode 29, can be found at BrownGirlsRising.com [http://www.worthywomen.co/brown-girls-rising-podcast/marty-preciado] or on iTunes. This episode was recorded in sunny Downtown Los Angeles at Maker City LA. [http://www.makercityla.com/] buy the print [http://www.worthywomen.co/unidos-gallery]

Episode No. 28

BREAK IT DOWN, RAKE IT UP WITH FINANCIALLY SAVVY LATINA FOUNDER, NATALIE TORRES natalie (1).png [https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56120048e4b033aa912a4f7c/1504544190287-35WVTDFWD4PWPYNPJLYT/natalie+%281%29.png?format=1000w] atalie Torres-Haddad an Award Winning Author of the International Latino Book Awards of 2016, for her published book Financially Savvy in 20 minutes.  The first Salvadorian American woman to publish a book dealing with student debt.  A workshop facilitator, a real estate investor and brand collaborator. A first generation graduate and part of the 4% of Latinos in the US with a Master's degree MPA from CSUN and from CSULB, Finance & International Business. Born in El Salvador, raised in Inglewood she was surrounded by those facing permanent debt.  Determined to be the exception, by age 24 bought her first rental property and several after.   She is most known for founding LA’s Prom Closet helped over 1,000 high school girls. Her activities have been covered in Huffington Post, LA Times, Fox 11, Univision, KCAL9, La Opinion and Toastmasters Magazine. Has travel to over 30 countries, lived in Spain & France and resides in Huntington Park with husband and 2 dogs. Brown Girls Rising is a partnership with Nylon Espanol to elevate the conversation of feminist action, leadership, community involvement, and culture "YOU DON’T NEED MONEY TO MAKE MONEY. YOU CAN BARTER, IF YOU HAVE SOMETHING THAT SOMEONE WANTS YOU CAN MAKE IT HAPPEN" - NATALIE TORRES In this episode, we chat with Financially Savvy Latina Founder and Author, Natalie Torres about money, money, money. In this interview, Natalie talks about dealing with debt and raising your credit score. “Don’t focus on your debit, that’ll go away! Have something that’ll motivate you.” Natalie also talks about how getting your finances together can change the people you surround yourself with. “If you’re doing well and doing better, you’re going to surround yourself with people that are doing better.” Audrey talks about her own debt, her credit score obsession, and how relationships have changed how she deals with money. "YOU NEED TO VALUE YOURSELF AND KNOW YOUR WORTH" - NATALIE TORRES This episode, Brown Girls Rising Episode 28, can be found at BrownGirlsRising.com [http://www.worthywomen.co/brown-girls-rising-podcast/marty-preciado] or on iTunes. This episode was recorded in sunny Downtown Los Angeles at Maker City LA. [http://www.makercityla.com/] buy the print [http://www.worthywomen.co/unidos-gallery]

Episode No. 27

SWAG, SWAG, SWAG WITH SWAJE FOUNDER, IMANI QUINN imani (2).png [https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56120048e4b033aa912a4f7c/1504228687940-WHDJYNYEXA8VW05CBW3A/imani+%282%29.png?format=1000w] Imani Quinn founded and launched SWAJE June 25, 2016 and began building the company a year prior. Imani is a creative who has taught dance through the Los Angeles school district for the past 4 years before leaving to pursue her company full-time. SWAJE is a multicultural lifestyle brand that is focused on creating multicultural awareness through textile design as well as female empowerment through Goddess’ That Give; a platform of SWAJE meant to give back by mentoring young girls from underprivileged communities. Imani is an artist and social activist first and foremost who uses SWAJE as well as her dance workshops and Women Soul Circles as a tool in building community, engaging in social activism and elevating the consciousness of our community at large. Brown Girls Rising is a partnership with Nylon Espanol to elevate the conversation of feminist action, leadership, community involvement, and culture. "SELF AWARENESS IS SO IMPORTANT. YOU MIGHT NOT BE ABLE TO CHANGE HABITS OVER NIGHT, BUT HAVE THE AWARENESS TO NOTICE THEM." - IMANI QUINN In this episode, we chat with Swaje [http://www.swajeco.com] Founder, Imani Quinn talks about growing up in a primarily white school. In this interview, Imani retells her first racist experience and how she dealt with it. “You can feel things, but you don’t know how to conceptualize them if you don’t have a language for it.” Imani also talks about the importance of self awareness and why she believes many people are born with a sense of privilege, not just white people. “It’s so easy to play the victim, but when you have self awareness it’s less about pointing fingers and more about understanding yourself.” Audrey talks about learning to trust the process, religion, and Master P’s “Them Jeans [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Db4R_leHGW4]”. "DECIDE WHAT YOU WANT AND THE UNIVERSE WILL FLOW THAT IN." - IMANI QUINN This episode, Brown Girls Rising Episode 26, can be found at BrownGirlsRising.com [http://www.worthywomen.co/brown-girls-rising-podcast/marty-preciado] or on iTunes. This episode was recorded in sunny Downtown Los Angeles at Maker City LA. [http://www.makercityla.com/]

Episode No. 26

TBT TO 90S HIP HOP WITH DIZON DREAMS FOUNDER, LAINNEY DIZON lainney.png [https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56120048e4b033aa912a4f7c/1503603713834-GDDL38ZMU1A50O61B6W9/lainney.png?format=1000w] Lainney Dizon oversees all marketing initiatives for Dizon Dreams, a creative agency specializing in social media marketing for TV and music. Currently, she assists with the marketing initiatives of Pilgrim Studios, the world's most diverse television production company. She is also the editor-in-chief of LA Pulse Magazine, an online platform dedicated to LA's emerging creative artists. When she's not making marketing and editorial magic, she's hosting The Drop Party, a monthly 2000's HipHop dance party in DTLA. Brown Girls Rising is a partnership with Nylon Espanol to elevate the conversation of feminist action, leadership, community involvement, and culture "IT’S NOT REALLY ABOUT COMPETITION, IT’S ABOUT GROWING WITH EACH OTHER" - LAINNEY DIZON In this episode, we chat with The Drop and Dizon Dreams Founder, Lainney Dizon talks about growing up as a brown girl. In this interview, Lainney discusses dealing with other people’s perception, scrutiny, and expectation all while jamming to hip hop. “I feel like being a brown girl you’re very unrepresented and underestimated. No one expects you to come out on top.” Lainney also talks about the importance of being authentic in everything she does and including that in her social media persona. “Be authentic and share your story, because no one else can share it - it’s your own to make.” Audrey talks about her run in with the illuminati, dealing with haters, and her undying love for Oprah, Tupac, and Lauryn Hill. "I ATTRACT AUTHENTIC PEOPLE IF I’M AUTHENTIC WITH MYSELF." - LAINNEY DIZON This episode, Brown Girls Rising Episode 26, can be found at BrownGirlsRising.com [http://www.worthywomen.co/brown-girls-rising-podcast/marty-preciado] or on iTunes. This episode was recorded in sunny Downtown Los Angeles at Maker City LA. [http://www.makercityla.com/] buy the print [http://www.worthywomen.co/unidos-gallery]