Amplifying Our Voices

About Amplifying Our Voices

Amplifying Our Voices is a space where real stories matter. This podcast is a way of giving guests a space to share their truth and their lived experiences. Because I believe there is power in sharing our stories. Each conversation is honest, unpolished, and rooted in lived experience — identity, work, culture, healing, belonging, and the courage it takes to speak up even when your voice shakes. These are our stories. Our truths. Our power. And together, we’re turning up the volume.

Publisher

Patty Hyack

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

11 Mar 2026

Latest episode

19 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

20 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   19 Oct 2026

   Ep19 Dreaming Awake: Veronica Galindo on Authenticity, Culture, Healing, Education and Equity

   What does it mean to live authentically, honor your culture, and create change without losing yourself in the process? In this inspiring episode, Patty Hyack sits down with Dr. Veronica Galindo candidate, educator, equity leader, folklórico dancer, and lifelong learner to explore the power of storytelling, cultural pride, healing, and leadership. Veronica shares how growing up in a Mexican American family shaped her identity, the lessons she learned from her parents and ancestors, and why dance has become both an act of joy and resistance. From performing at Chicago's El Grito celebration to pursuing a PhD focused on educational equity, Veronica reflects on the importance of embracing your voice and telling the stories that often go unheard. Together, Patty and Veronica dive into topics including Latina leadership, authenticity, cultural identity, education, intergenerational healing, therapy, personal growth, equity in schools, imposter syndrome, and the journey of earning a PhD as a first-generation Mexican American woman. This conversation is a powerful reminder that our stories matter, our communities hold incredible wisdom, and that healing, learning, and transformation happen when we have the courage to show up as our full selves. If you're passionate about Latina empowerment, leadership, education, personal development, cultural heritage, and authentic living, this episode is for you. Follow Veronica Galindo on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/veronica-galindo-1749281bb/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/veronica-galindo-1749281bb/)

2. 

   17 Oct 2026

   Ep18 From Laid Off to Reclaimed: First-Gen Latina Lessons with Gabby Sanchez

   This episode is a heartfelt conversation with Gabriela Sanchez, daughter of Salvadoran immigrants, HR leader, and proud eldest daughter, as she reflects on the experiences that shaped her journey. From translating for her parents as a child and carrying the responsibilities many first-generation Latinas know so well, to navigating leadership in corporate America, Gabriela shares how resilience, community, and the lessons passed down from her parents became her foundation. Through stories of cafecito conversations, family sacrifice, sisterhood, and finding her voice, she reminds us that our roots can be both our anchor and our strength. Gabriela also opens up about one of the most challenging seasons of her life: being laid off after a successful leadership career. With honesty and vulnerability, she shares how losing a job forced her to rediscover who she was beyond her title, embrace rest, and redefine success on her own terms. This is a powerful conversation about identity, healing, visibility, self-respect, and the courage to show up authentically, even when you're still figuring things out. If you've ever questioned your worth, struggled with identity, or wondered who you are outside of what you produce, this episode is for you. Follow Gabby on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabriela-s%C3%A1nchez-shrbp/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabriela-s%C3%A1nchez-shrbp/)

3. 

   10 Oct 2026

   Ep17 Claudia Fabian on Aging Without Apology & Redefining Beauty

   In this episode, Patty sits down with pro‑aging beauty creator Claudia Fabian to talk about Latina identity, aging with confidence, and breaking beauty standards. Claudia shares her story of growing up as the only Mexican kid in a white suburb, reclaiming her heritage, and embracing her gray hair after decades in the beauty industry. Together they explore representation, self‑love, menopause, and why women over 40 deserve better from beauty culture. If you’re navigating identity, aging, or redefining beauty on your own terms, this conversation will inspire you to choose confidence, authenticity, and liberation at every stage of life. Follow Claudia: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thebeautydebut?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&dlrf=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== (https://www.instagram.com/thebeautydebut?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&dlrf=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==)Y You Tube https://youtube.com/@thebeautydebut?si=5psqIr3cH-Y4cjFq (https://youtube.com/@thebeautydebut?si=5psqIr3cH-Y4cjFq)

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

9 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

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