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In this episode and finale I talk to Elizabeth Villegas, a body image coach, about leaving our old body image thoughts behind us, I touch on the continued border crisis, and I do a personal wrap up to season 2 of The BiConscious Badass. Make sure and go listen to all of season 2 and 1's back episodes if you haven't yet. I mentioned Episode 7, Can Wellness Exist In Prison? in this episode, it's linked here.Follow Elizabeth @bodylovewarrior on IGFollow me:@thebiconsciousbadass on IG@v___coach___v my personal IGBiConscious Mind Exploration and Coaching Facebook Group@coachvev on TiktokSupport me and this show on Patreon Support the show

In this week's episode I talk to Cindy Pedraza Puente of CocoAndre Chocolatier. She is an inspiring business owner, community builder, and mom and one of the first Oak Cliffites I met when I moved there over 5 years ago. I adore her chocolate shop, my favorites are the chocolate dipped candied orange slices. Mostly I love how charming all the little latinx inspired knick knacks and cards they sell as well as the variety of delicious chocolate treats all harken back to their central theme of bringing people together and sharing in love and delight. Follow CocoAndre Chocolatier:cocoandre.com@cocoandre_chocolatier on IGCocoAndré on FBCocoAndré on TiktokFollow me:@thebiconsciousbadass on IG@v___coach___v my personal IGBiConscious Mind Exploration and Coaching Facebook Group@coachvev on TiktokSupport me and this show on Patreon Support the show

In this week's episode I talk to the enchanting Esti Romero of @YoaliStudios, her beauty studio and spa. She is decolonizing wellness one treatment at a time and because of that and more I admire her so much. In this interview we discuss socialism, surrender, and her skincare product, spf for the face! I love everything she is about and I know you'll love her too.Follow Esti:@EstitheEsthetician on IG@YoaliStudio on IG@Yoalibeauty on IG@yoalistudio on tiktokYoalibeauty.comYoali linktreeFollow me:@thebiconsciousbadass on IG@v___coach___v my personal IGBiConscious Mind Exploration and Coaching Facebook Group@coachvev on TiktokSupport me and this show on Patreon Support the show

In this episode owner-operator of @oldhabitsvintageretro (IG), Denisse Espinoza, and I talk about shopping sustainably through local vendors, enjoying thrifted clothes, and the shifts we made in becoming sustainable shopping lovers. We touch how important it is to give back to our community and I call for people to engage in aid for those affected by the many tragic current events facing us now. I'll include donation links below for a few causes mentioned in the show.Follow Denisse's business @oldhabitvintageretro on IG!Check out some vendors from the last Sunset Pop-Up:Planta Potosi Vegan Mexican Tacos@rainy.gems@everything.livingFollow me at:@thebiconsciousbadass on IG@v___coach___v my personal IGBiConscious Mind Exploration and Coaching Facebook Group@coachvev on TiktokSupport me and this show on PatreonJoin me on Clubhouse on 9/8 @ 12pm CST for a chat: https://www.clubhouse.com/event/xBv2A67pCheck out these causes you can donate or volunteer your time to:TEA fundNational Network of Abortion FundsGulf Coast Center for Law and Policy (Hurricane Ida relief)Afghani Refugee Relief & Help Support the show

In this episode I chat with Charlie Hughes, the TEA Fund intake director, who connects and trains volunteers inside of the organization. Her work is essential to our work funding abortion in North Texas and I ask her about how she cares for herself while doing the impactful work she does.Support TEA Fund's work or volunteer here:https://teafund.org/Or fund a local abortion fund in your community! Support the show

This week I talk to writer, activist, and formerly incarcerated Texan Jennifer Toon. We chat about mental health, conditions in prisons, and the differences in treatment between men and women's prisons.Referenced on this episode:About Jennifer"So a little about me, I am the Mental Health Peer Policy Fellow at the Coalition of Texans with Disabilities, and I focus on school discipline (making sure kids aren't punished for mental health crisis, or manifestations of a disability) and mental health and intellectual developmental disabilities intersection, and basically anything related to criminal justice reform in these areas. I am also a member of the Statewide Leadership Council, a group of formerly incarcerated advocates who work on policies and legislation that would help those who are system impacted. And, I am a freelance writer. I love writing about my almost 20 years of incarceration, in hopes that it transforms societal ideas about those who have been in prison. I will include some links!" https://www.themarshallproject.org/2019/08/22/mourning-a-stranger-s-suicide-in-prison https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2020/oct/09/texas-prison-coronavirus-pandemic https://thetylerloop.com/tag/jennifer-toon/ Jennifer's Youtube-https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuONTULRcOq4xQ723K544QgStudy series we referenced-https://www.npr.org/series/658256040/discipline-and-women-in-prisonFollow me on:Instagram My personal InstagramTwitterSupport me on PatreonFacebook Support the show

Mei self described as "a lot" in an Instagram post and I interjected with a comment saying that I feel the same but rather that we are abundant. We give a lot because we have a lot to give. Mei Ratz is a lot of things, mother, designer, creative, coach, photographer, but also an activist who uses photos, her personal stories, and her reach to inspire others to do better and be better. We went to college in an intimate setting together and this interview is a really special meeting of us 6 years post graduation.Referenced this episode:Krystal Dawn Photography (where I had my photoshoot)My websiteMoe CarrickClimb UnitedFollow Mei on IGFollow me on:Instagram My personal InstagramTwitterSupport me on PatreonFacebook Support the show

In this episode I talk to new friends Laura Perna and Lauren Gerken who work for disability rights in Texas. They've been busy this legislative session and we discuss how they got into their work and what impact they've had on their movement. We all end up connecting through writing and it's positive force in our lives.Referenced this episode:Coalition of Texans with DisabilitiesTexan Council for Developmental DisabilitiesPen 2 Paper Writing ContestCrip Camp: A Disability RevolutionFollow me on:InstagramTwitterSupport me on PatreonFacebook Support the show

In this episode Mateo Granados, a MOVE Texas organizer, and I talk about mindset shifts, how to make time for organizing work (hint: sleep!), and about his work with Denton Bail Fund.Referenced this episode:MOVE TexasDenton Bail FundDenton Bail Fund ArticleFollow me on:InstagramTwitterSupport me on PatreonFacebook Support the show

This week I talk to DSA comrade Kristian Steffany about her opinions on candidates who use community work to at some point or another boost their campaign appeal as well as how we feel about being told we should go into politics.Follow me on:InstagramTwitterSupport me on PatreonFacebookReferenced this episode:Ella BakerPass the PRO ActEnd migrant detention, abolish ICE, defund the police Support the show

In this episode I talk to an old acquaintance about their work in dream intensives, the youth community, and being in nature. References:Signal Fire is hosting Finding OasisAlmunis Alejandra Ortiz - Colombian singer + sound healer that offers embodied voice classes through their project Sonido SanaBlanca's Patreon Page-go support!Follow me:InstagramFacebookPatreonTwitterBiConscious Coaching Company website Support the show

I'm back with Season 2 of The BiConscious Badass with writer, artist, and friend Vanessa Nichols. This episode is a Black History Month exclusive two part episode. We discuss Black History Month, undoing engrained thought patterns, and more!Follow The BiConscious Badass:InstagramTwitterSupport me on PatreonFollow Vanessa on IGReferences:The Legacy Museum: From Enslavement to Mass IncarcerationDream Aloud! With Kendra Newman PodcastStamped by Ibram X Kendi and Jason ReynoldsDismantling Racism WorksBlack and Pink Pen PalsRacial Healing Handbook by Anneliese Singh Support the show

I'm back with Season 2 of The BiConscious Badass with writer, artist, and friend Vanessa Nichols. This episode is a Black History Month exclusive two part episode. We discuss Black History, life coaching retreats, and more!Follow The BiConscious Badass:InstagramTwitterSupport me on PatreonFollow Vanessa on IGReferences:Stamped by Ibram X. Kendi and Jason ReynoldsThe Legacy Museum: From Enslavement to Mass IncarcerationDream Aloud! With Kendra Newman PodcastSupport the show

Happy holidays! Here is a surprise bonus episode of the podcast for your end of year listening pleasure. In this episode I invite my friend Gilmar, from episode 1, back on the podcast so that we can do a year end review of where we're at and what's gone down since we last spoke on-air. I hope you enjoy it and also are able to do something special for yourself as we cross into this new year and new world. Talk to y'all on the other side!Follow The Bi-Conscious Badass on social media:InstagramTwitterSupport me on PatreonNEWS/INSPO/RESPITEGilmar:News-Same as first episode (see show notes) plus El Pais-news from Spain, The Atlantic, VoxInspiration-Having his family close and their basic needs coveredRespite-Youtube, Trixie Mattel and KatyaVeronica:News-Second Thought Youtube channelInspiration-Survival needs met. Being able to contribute to Blessings Boxes, Food Banks (we encourage you to donate good quality food)Respite-Schitt's CreekSupport the show

Maggi Delgado, creator of PinkLeo Productions, and I talk about media representation for BIPOC, women, and queer people. Maggi hired me for some freelance copy-editing, design, and brand work and in the process we talked a lot about seeing ourselves creating for diverse audiences and resonating with emerging popular media that has begun to depict our stories on screen. We love to laugh and chat and call stuff out and we always go over our meeting times so please enjoy this extra long final episode of season 1 of The Bi-Conscious Badass. Thank you for listening!Follow The Bi-Conscious Badass on social media:InstagramTwitterSupport me on PatreonFollow PinkLeo Productions:InstagramYoutubePinkLeo Productions WordpressPinkLeo Productions WebsiteMixing It Up With Maggi PodcastNEWS/INSPO/RESPITEMaggi:News-AJ+, Buzzfeed, LatinAmerican news because it's on in her house (I experience the same in my parent's home-and I dislike it, lol, but it gives perspective) Telemundo and Univision.Inspiration-Digital Humanities and Digital Pedagogy masters study class topicsRespite-Media as escapism like Lovecraft Country and enjoyed the Wellness Netflix seriesVeronica:News-I discuss the value of entertainment news in my life in sharpening my bi-conscious eyes/earsInspiration-officially starting my own life coaching business and stepping into my service to othersRespite-The thought "Nothing has gone wrong"Support the show

My cousin and I talk about libraries, education, and the opportunity we have to change the  scope of learning in schooling in this pandemic affected world. We are encouraging you to always question question question everything from social messaging to direct messaging!Follow The Bi-Conscious Badass on social media:InstagramTwitterSupport me on PatreonNEWS/INSPO/RESPITEChristina:News-Gets physical copies of The New York Times and Dallas Morning NewsInspiration- Ibram X. Kendi, Jason Reynolds, Shirley Bryce HeathRespite-Animal CrossingVeronica:News-Chalkbeat, educational newsInspiration-Jovita IdarRespite-planned ahead cookingThank you for listening!Support the show

I cry in this one! Sometimes we just gotta feel our feelings. This topic is incredibly close to my heart and work and I have such a good time chatting to my longtime ally in this work Kamyon Conner, a licensed social worker and the director of Texas Equal Access Fund. Texas Equal Access Fund provides funding to low-income people in the northern region of Texas who are seeking abortion and cannot afford it, while simultaneously working to end barriers to abortion access through community education and shifting the current culture toward reproductive justice. I was honored to be presented with TEA Fund's volunteer of the year award in 2019 and I continue to work closely with the fund to help folks access their reproductive rights and make sure we are as inclusive an organization as possible. If you or someone you know needs abortion care please click the links below for more information about how and where to get help(US specific). Follow the Bi-Conscious Badass on social media:InstagramTwitterSupport me on Patreon!References:Texas Equal Access Fund On social-Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok National Network of Abortion FundsTexas Abortion Access NetworkRepro Power DallasThe People's LawsuitRosie's Resolution and LawPRIDE Denton, TXThe Abortion ProjectNews/Inspo/RespiteKamyon's:News-Also believes self care is looking at the news less but when she does, NPR, KERA, CNN, and social media like FB, IG, and TwitterInspiration-her community, learns from relationships with othersRespite-Pleasure Activism: The Politics of Feeling Good by Adrienne Maree BrownVeronica's:News-Loving the trend of my guests actively working on not focusing on the News too much but that they are all being thoughtful and thinking critically about their sources. This week I recommend Presentes mediaInspiration-Zadie Smith and her books Grand Union Stories and Feel Free EssaysRespite-Doubling up my duvet cover with two blankets inside for extra winter cozinessSupport the show

In this episode I have a chat with the DJ who taught me how to spin vinyl and give back to my community creatively, DJ Leo J! We talk about the course of his music discoveries throughout his life, his career, and how music and food are typically our backdrop for bringing folks together. We also talk about way more music than just hip hop! Check out Leo J's documentary We From Dallas, a movie about Dallas hip hop, through the links below!Follow The Bi-Conscious Badass Podcast on social media @:Bi-Conscious Badass InstagramBi-Conscious Pod TwitterPatreon-support me here!Follow DJ Leo J @:Leo J InstagramLeo J TwitchVenmo for tip$: @TooFreshDTXWe From Dallas Documentary:YoutubeFacebookNews/Inspo/RespiteLeo JNews-Tries to avoid the news but when he does: Associated Press, New York Times, Dallas Morning News, physically printed newsInspiration-The art of DJingRespite-Going on walksVeronicaNews-Other podcasts (Gaslit Nation, Big Sister Hotline, Catch and Kill, etc.)Inspiration-The Queen's Gambit Netflix mini-seriesRespite-Slowing down, especially on runsSupport the show

I'm sorry about the buzz audible in the first few seconds of the episode. I tried many ways to eliminate it but could not figure it out. DM me if you have advice on how to fix that in the future! This week I was not able to interview my guest so I'm releasing this episode as a two-parter in the hopes I'll be able to deliver an interview soon. This episode is about my passion for music and the hip-hop community and how it has helped me through racial healing for over half of my life.Follow The Bi-Conscious Badass on:InstagramTwitterSupport me on PatreonReferenced this episode:Kilo Artefacto-my brother and musician's youtube channelStacey Abrams and her book Lead From The OutsideSpotify-here's a recent playlist I have on repeatNews/Inspo/RespiteNews-Chaos and Comrades-I'm new to it but I'll report backInspiration-Stacey Abrams-grassroots field organizersRespite-Giving myself graceSupport the show

Join me and Katie Piatt (@yarndeity on IG) as we talk about loving our boomer moms and our recent self-acceptance discoveries. I talk about the June menstrual cup again (not sponsored! but if they want to, email me! veronicacordonnier@yahoo.com, lol) and talk a little bit about how facebook groups have fostered community for me, despite my desire to resist being on social media so much. @TheBiconsciousBadass on IGPatreon<---Get Racial Healing Journals here!@biconsciouspod on Twitteremail: veronicacordonnier@yahoo.comKatie Piatt's info:@yarndeity on IG-buy their cute yarn goodies!Link TreeNews/Inspo/RespiteKatie'sNews-CNN, Five Thirty Eight, Their partner, Google and reviewing varying resultsInspiration-Inner work/Shadow workRespite-knitting scarves, ritual bathsVeronica'sNews-Facebook groups (the day after recording this episode I found out several leftist facebook groups have been zucc'd sooo-fuck fb)Inspiration-Thought work/Inner workRespite-Dancing (usually during DJ Leo J's Twitch stream Sunday Sessions, 1pm-5pm CST)The Bi-Conscious Badass podcast and artwork is produced by Veronica CordonnierSupport the show