In this episode of the Piña Soul Podcast, we sit down with Indigenous journalist, author, and human rights advocate Brandi Morin. Known for her courageous reporting on Indigenous rights, environmental justice, and the impacts of resource extraction on Indigenous communities, Brandi shares her journey as a storyteller committed to amplifying voices often left out of mainstream narratives.

Together, we explore the power of Indigenous-led journalism, the importance of truth-telling, and the responsibility of documenting stories from the frontlines of social and environmental change. This conversation highlights resilience, solidarity, and the role of storytelling in advancing justice across our homelands.

Join us for an inspiring discussion on media, advocacy, and the enduring strength of Indigenous communities.

In Episode 7 of Piña Soul, we are joined by Dr. Hortencia Jiménez, professor, sociologist, author, podcaster, and activist for a conversation about healing, identity, ancestral wisdom, and self-discovery.

In Part 1, we discuss her new poetry collection, I Carry My Ancestors in My Bones: A Love Letter to Every Version of Me. Dr. Jiménez shares reflections on migration, belonging, queerness, and the importance of reconnecting with the parts of ourselves that have been silenced or forgotten.

This heartfelt conversation explores how poetry can serve as a pathway to healing and invites us to embrace every version of ourselves with compassion, courage, and love. 🌻💛

Welcome to Episode 6 of the Piña Soul Podcast! 🎙️

In this episode, we speak with Otilia Portillo Padua, director and producer of Daughters of the Forest, an immersive sci-fi documentary that follows two Indigenous mycologists in Mexico as they navigate the intersections of ancestral knowledge, modern science, and environmental change.

Together, we explore the relationships between humans and mushrooms, the visible and invisible worlds that shape our lives, and how Indigenous communities are reimagining the future while remaining deeply rooted in generations of knowledge. Daughters of the Forestinvites us to rethink our connections with both human and non-human beings and consider new possibilities for living in reciprocity with the Earth.

Let's get started. 🌿🍄✨