Nonfiction Episodes

Dec. 3, 2025

71. Hady Méndez ~ The Courage to Speak Up

In this empowering episode, we sit down with Hady Mendez, author of Calladita No More: My Latina Journey and the Lessons that Shaped Me. Hady shares her pivotal transition from feeling pressured to be the "little quiet one" to becoming a powerful, outspoken leader. She dives into the cultural sayin…

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May 7, 2025

64. Christianne Meneses Jacobs ~ Unlocking Career Success for Young P…

Are you ready to take charge of your career? In this episode, we dive into “Professional Life Skills for Young Adults: 7 Keys to Empower Career Readiness” by Christianne Meneses Jacobs—a guide packed with essential strategies for thriving in the workplace. From sharpening communication skills to fo…

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Dec. 18, 2024

60. Jennifer Silva Redmond ~ Discovering Life and Love on a Small Boat

In this captivating episode, we set sail with Jennifer Silva Redmond as she takes us on a remarkable journey in her memoir, "Honeymoon at Sea: How I Found Myself Living on a Small Boat." Join us as we explore the inspiration behind her decision to embark on an adventurous honeymoon at sea, the chal…

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Nov. 6, 2024

57. Claudia Romo Edelman ~ The Impact of Bad Bunny

In this episode, we sit down with Claudia Romo Edelman, author of Hispanic Stars: Bad Bunny, to explore her latest work celebrating the life and impact of the global music sensation. Claudia unpacks Bad Bunny’s journey from his roots in Puerto Rico to becoming a trailblazer in Latin music and a pow…

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Aug. 2, 2023

34. David Vela ~ From the Farmlands to the White House: An Inspiring …

Hola Ranger: My Journey Through the National Parks by David Vela is a memoir of his life story, from growing up in the farmlands of Southeast Texas, to visiting his first national park, to working in various parks across the country, to becoming the first Latino acting director for the National Par…

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April 26, 2023

27. Raquel Gonzales Reinvent Yourself and Eliminate Negativity

In her book 7 Steps to Talk Confidently to Anyone, Raquel Gonzalez offers a step by step guide to become more confident when speaking to others. We discussed ways to reframe our thinking and eliminate negative self-talk. Listen to our interesting chat on LatinoBookChat.com. You can get a copy of th…

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April 12, 2023

26. Anita Sanchez Thinks Young People Can Save Our Planet

In her fascinating book Meltdown, Anita Sanchez warns us that the pace of climate change is accelerating. She tells us fascinating facts about glaciers and offers advise about what we can do to stop the melting of glaciers. Once they are gone, they are gone forever! Anita's book encourages us to fi…

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