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The Resilience Within Ep. 10 w/ Gabi Delarosa Garza - Relating to our Bodies

In this episode we speak with Gabi Delarosa Garza about her powerful experience with death and loss, her coaching practice, and the breakdown of her physical system with autoimmune disease, and her learning how to respond to her body with love and grace.

Platica Y Poetics Ep.12 - M.R. "Chibbi" Orduña

In my platica with M.R. "Chibbi" Orduña, a vibrant, fluid, and unapologetic powerhouse in SanAntonio and the slam poetry world, I experienced firsthand the fierce conviction andtransformative energy that makes them a magnetic force on stage. Known for captivatingaudiences with unapologetic truths, Chibbi’s performances weave personal resilience andchallenge social norms with raw, colorful authenticity. Our conversation explored poetry as apowerful critique of America’s societal and political fractures, where they reflected on the painof ideological division and shed light on the internal contradictions within the Latinx community.Through their work, Chibbi calls out the limitations of America’s polarized political landscape,often overlooking those on the fringes. In "Semi-Automatic Christ," they employ potent religiousand gun violence imagery to confront themes of faith, capitalism, and systemic negligence. ForChibbi, poetry serves as a modern confessional—a space to expose societal hypocrisies and bringhealing through the art of truth-telling.

Platica Y Poetics Ep. 11 Jonathan Fletcher

In Episode 11, I sat down with my writing colleague and dear friend Jonathan Fletcher to exploreeucharistic themes in poetry, focusing on confession as a powerful force. In his debut chapbook“This Is My Body”, we began with the body as a metaphor for desire and transformation—avessel for both spiritual and emotional redemption, shaped by melancholy. Jonathan spokecandidly about how his work balances vulnerability, sacrifice, and salvation, while critiquingpower structures related to masculinity and intimacy. His upcoming collection invites readersinto an intimate space, skillfully balancing the public and private through poetic craft. We delvedinto the intersections of identity, race, and sexuality, discussing how these themes shaped hisperspective as an outsider. Our conversation also drew on John Berger’s ideas on "being seen,"highlighting how visibility becomes a key tension of rebellion and redemption throughout hiswork.

Attainable Housing W/ Jessica Conrad Ep.4 Soap Factory

Attainable Housing W/ Jessica Conrad Ep.3 Sarah Davis

Attainable Housing W/ Jessica Conrad Ep.2 Alamo Housing Project

Attainable Housing W/ Jessica Conrad Ep.1

Empower Community Health- Suzanne Tejeda

Suzanne Tejeda, (Suzy’s) City of San Antonio career began with the Department of Human Services (DHS), where she served teens and families within the Youth Services Program. Her current role is the Social Services Manager with Metro Health’s Healthy Start Program, where she has worked since 2007.

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Platica Y Poetics Ep. 10 w/ Carmen Tafolla "Transferencia de Conocimiento del Barrio"

In Episode 10, titled "Transferencia de Conocimiento del Barrio," my fireside charla with Dr.Carmen Tafolla was nothing short of transformative. As a trailblazer of Chicana literature and an unrelenting agent of change, our conversation opened with the heartfelt acknowledgment: "Without your voice, mine would be muffled." Dr. Tafolla, one of the early feminist voices of the Chicano Movement, has gracefully challenged the stereotypes that have long marginalized our communities. Her literary journey, spanning decades of sociopolitical evolution, reflects an embrace of feminist, ecological, and multicultural perspectives that deeply honor indigenous roots. As a barrio storyteller, she uses poetry to pass down los cuentos y consejos of nuestra gente, empowering generations through words. Dr. Tafolla remins us why these stories matter—reflecting our collecitve painful history and beauty of cultural survival. In our conversation, she shared the wisdom and resilience that continues to break barriers and inspire a new generation of Chicanx writers. This plática with La Madrina of Chicana literatura turned into a session of transformative wisdom, revealing her enduring role as a beacon of cultural orgullo, resilience, and storytelling that transcends boundaries.