Hello Again friends & builders, It's been a while since I launched this podcast and a lot has happened since this internet journey in my personal life and in the world at large. I'm rebranding the podcast to Build with Joy and have since laun

4. Building Ethical Fashion with Utz Threads

Jun 2nd, 2022 44m 19s

Utz Threads has beautiful textiles and handwoven products created by Mayan ancestral techniques of the basic use of thread done by indigenous women in the highlands of Guatemala. Utz Threads works directly with these women to offer high-custo

2. Building Sustainable Fashion with All For Ramon

May 17th, 2022 38m 55s

All for Ramon breaks barriers of the fashion industry - first starting with the fact that this small business is soaked in the idea of diversity. The small fashion business was created by Diana Ibarra and her sister - being the first generation

2. Building Ethical Businesses with Utz Threads

May 10th, 2022 48m 16s

1. What to Expect from Build with Joy

May 5th, 2022 27m 4s

I’m sharing about me and you can expect to build with joy - aka me to help you build your life and business with more joy! We will also learn from entrepreneurs at all stages of their businesses in different fields and areas to expose you to wh

Trailer

Trailer Episode - Build with Joy

May 5th, 2022 4m 47s

Hi! I'm your host Joy Valerie Carrera and Welcome to Build with Joy Podcast where we learn how to build better by leveraging technology, and systems, and learning from amazing builders who are here to share their ups and downs with us. You can

Generational Wealth with Delano Saporu

Oct 28th, 2020 44m 4s

Today we are talking about Generational Wealth and Investing with Delano Saporu CEO of New Street Advisors Group and certified financial advisor.We are talking about MONEY as a tool! How to tackle debt, how to make a money plan, and how to sta

Empowered in Color: Young People in Politics with Shaniyat Chowdhury

Jun 12th, 2020 52m 54s

Today more than ever we need to understand how policy affects us. We've teamed up for a cross over episode with Kriselle of Empowered in Color and her interview with Shaniyat Chowdhury who is running for Congress in NY-5 district against a 20-y

Laughter as Healing with Erik Rivera

Apr 3rd, 2020 59m 6s

Welcome back to Season 3! We’re starting off this season with Laughs because, in times of change, trauma, and chaos laugher can be healing. We’re talking with Comedian Erik Rivera, his journey as a first-generation Guatemalan- American growing

Representation through Undocumented Tales

Sep 3rd, 2019 50m 48s

Meet undocumented filmmaker and creator, Armando. He is the creator, editor, and producer of Undocutales a web series going into its 3rd season this October. The series follows the main character, Fernando, an undocumented queer immigrant, and

Learning to Set Boundaries with Grecia and Joy Valerie (Throwback)

Aug 15th, 2019 46m 1s

In this episode We're going to revisit a conversation Grecia and I had last season about BOUNDARIES! Now - this something many of us struggle with and really didn't learn especially being an immigrant diaspora kid, Latinx, and growing up in ve

Suburban, Latinx, & Queer with Douglas Michael

Aug 1st, 2019 45m 33s

We're chatting with Douglas, Joy's cousin and lifelong friend. We're talking about our childhood & journey to now. We talk about our parent's journey here to the United States opening a bodega and carrying on the legacy of our parents. Douglas

Occupying your Mindset with Delilah Dee

Jul 18th, 2019 46m 53s

We sit down and chat with Delilah Dee the beam of positivity behind Delilah & Co. She aims to a media company that will not only highlight representation but provide experiences & opportunities in the Latinx community to empower. We discuss wha

Latinas who Hike with Victoria Buitron

Jul 5th, 2019 48m 44s

Our ancestors were the ones originally in the outdoors and our generation is reclaiming being outside and in nature for recreation. So what does it mean to be a latina who hikes? We sit down with Victoria founder of Latinas who Hike and blogger

Breaking into Management with John Henry and Latinx Leaders

Jun 13th, 2019 58m 35s

This is for anyone who is looking to further their careers and level up. This episode was done in partnership with Techqueria, the largest online community for Latinx professionals in tech - check them out and join the slack. Joy Valerie was

Only the OG Diasporx will Understand with Freddy Izaguirre Merlos

May 23rd, 2019 57m 51s

We sit down and chat with Freddy Izaguirre Merlos, poet & performance artist behind PursuingArete. Freddy's work aims to uplift central American voices and those of immigrantes to flourish and thrive. We learn more about his family's journey f

Latina Entrepreneurs Preventing Rape with Jacqueline Ros & Andrea Perdomo

May 9th, 2019 56m 8s

We're talking to Jacqueline Ros & Andrea Perdomo of TechStars who went through an amazing journey to build Revolar, a tech & hardware company focused on preventing rape. Jackie went from a teacher in Colorado to CEO and Co-Founder of a Tech Com

Building a Future for Us with Sage Quiamno

Apr 25th, 2019 52m 13s

We're talking to Sage Quiamno on what it means to be a woman of color in the startup world, learn more about her, co-founding Future For Us. We start with her journey being a badass tearing down the patriarchy and championing for women starting

Our Generational Tasks with Veronica Oliveras

Apr 11th, 2019 51m 2s

We sit down with Veronica Oliveras, a clinical psychology therapist, and discuss mental health, finances, and boundaries as it relates to being. How we can reconnect with our indigenous ways while also taking care of our wellbeing and leaning

Bonus

Mercadito Navideño empowering communities!

Dec 12th, 2018 19m 54s

BAM! Surprise - WE BACK - briefly to tell you about Mercadito Navideno : WHY WE WANT YOU TO SHOP CONSCIOUSLY this season! If you’re in Poughkeepsie, New York December 10th, 2018 10AM - 5PM come to Mercadito Navideño. Come shop from dope Vendors

End Of Season 1 and what's next. . .

Aug 19th, 2018 50m 16s

Joy and Grecia wrap up season one of the podcast. They talk about their summer and their upcoming plans. You can keep up with them during their break by following them on Instagram @joyvaleriee and the @greciahdomLet us know you're listening b

Meet Danyeli the Poet behind AfroDominicanxThings

Jul 19th, 2018 48m 57s

This week Joy and Grecia talk with Danyeli Rodriguez Del Orbe. Danyeli is a Bronx-based Dominican poet that writes about growing up Afro-Latinx, Dominican, undocumented, and avoiding dusty men. We discuss her move to LA, she warns us about Domi

Let's Talk about Toxic Masculinity & bad sex with Niko

Jul 5th, 2018 1h 2m

This week Joy and Grecia talk with their friend NIko. Niko is Basic Brown Nerd that likes to dissect chisme intellectually while drinking mate or pumpkin spice lattes. They talk about World Cup and Mexican fans burning the Salvadoran flag, bad

Listeners' Episode P2

Jun 27th, 2018 36m 2s

We pick up right where we left off and finish answering listener questions while being a little too "happy" . . . oops! We're answering a bit more about our dating history, what is a white ally means, the "extra" woke people, navigating academi

Listeners' Episode P1

Jun 18th, 2018 47m 57s

This is our listener episode. We briefly talk about Anthony Bourdain and then answer some of your questions! Look out for Part 2 for the rest!Let us know you're listening by tagging @BasicBrownNerds and host @JoyValeriee on Instagram and Twit