87. Taja Fox on empowering women through mentorship

I had the pleasure of speaking with Taja Fox of Bliss Women Magazine. She shares her philosophy on intentional living and how this has helped women in her community.  Bliss provides mentorship for women who need help with healthcare, wellness, or support with any aspect of life.  I enjoyed talking to Taja about her work as well as her move from Florida to laid-back Bermuda.

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68. Lisa Santoni Cromar on Domestic Abuse

I had an engaging chat with Lisa Santoni Cromar about her work in public service, like the Women’s March and domestic violence advocacy.   I love meeting women who take action, and Lisa certainly is a woman of action.

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63. Gabriela Roldan on Antarctica, Argentina, and Penguins

Meet Gabriela Roldan!  I met Gabriela after attending her lectures on board my cruise to Antarctica and South America.  Many of you have been asking me to share more about my travels to the great white continent, and when I decided to podcast about it, I knew I had to have Gabriela on the show.  She has such an extensive knowledge of the history and culture of the area.  We also discuss her hometown at the end of the world, Ushuaia, Argentina.  I couldn’t resist the urge to ask the expert about the effects of climate change she has witnessed over the years in the region.

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61. Julio Ricardo Varela on Puerto Rico, Hurricane Maria, and Tostones

Today I sit down with Julio Ricardo Varela (cohost In the Thick, LatinoUSA) to discuss the devastation after Hurricane Maria that still plagues the island today.  We also go deeper into the underlying problems that the island has faced for decades. Julio hopes that the attention Hurricane Maria has brought to Puerto Rico will result in real action and changes being made that are long overdue.  We also talk tostones and dominoes, so listen on as we delve into the culture of Puerto Rico.

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