Rooted in Representation: María Alonzo’s Fight for DMPS Students

What Happens When Latinas Lead | Featuring Socorro Martinez

What happens when Latinas lead? In this episode of Rooted Latinas, we are joined by Socorro Martinez, the new Executive Director of the Latina Leadership Initiative, for a powerful conversation about leadership, representation, community, and empowerment. Socorro shares her story, her passion for uplifting Latina voices, and the importance of creating opportunities for future generations. This episode is full of pride, inspiration, and honest conversation about the impact of Latina leadership in our communities. 🎙️ Now streaming everywhere.

Meet the Girl Changing the Game for Mexican Culture in Iowa Through Escaramuza

Meet the girl changing the game for Mexican culture in Iowa. In this episode of Rooted Latinas, we sit down with Alejandra Piña, the young director of Escaramuza Quetzalli in Des Moines. Alejandra shares how she’s helping preserve escaramuza and charrería while inspiring young girls to ride with confidence, pride, and purpose. We talk about horses, tradition, the iconic attire, and the strength it takes to lead at such a young age. Alejandra also honors the moms behind the scenes and the community it takes to keep this culture alive for the next generation. This episode is a reminder that our traditions don’t survive by accident — they survive because people choose to protect them.

Consejitos Pa’ la Vida… Rooted Latinas Style

In this episode of Rooted Latinas, the hosts share the heartfelt life lessons they wish someone had told them—advice for self-love, relationships, work, and growth. Full of honesty, laughs, and real talk, this episode feels like a conversation with your closest friends. Press play and let these consejitos inspire, heal, and remind you that you’re not alone on your journey.

Rooted in Representation: María Alonzo’s Fight for DMPS Students

María Alonzo is committed to giving every student a voice. She opens up about her family’s journey from Mexico and how she created a soccer club that brings the community together — a space where the Latinx community speaks soccer, our love language. With Latinx students now making up 36% of the district, María shares why representation matters and how her experiences shape her vision for inclusive, equitable schools. This episode is a heartfelt look at leadership, community, and the difference one voice can make — and don’t forget to vote on November 4th!

Éxito Sin Burnout!

In this episode of Rooted Latinas, we’re getting real about what éxito really means and how it’s no longer about working ourselves to exhaustion. From breaking up with hustle culture to defining success through peace, purpose, and comunidad, we’re talking about building a life that feels good, not just one that looks good. It’s time to rewrite the rules — sin guilt, sin burnout, y con mucho amor propio. 🎧 Tune in as we share our personal stories, what we’re unlearning, and how we’re creating new definitions of success that actually serve us.