Odalys Jasmine
Hella Latin@ Podcast Host, Creator and Facilitator
Que tal mi gente, it’s your girl Odalys Jasmine! I’m a first-gen Hondureña born and raised in Southeast San Diego. I’m all about creating spaces for my community and amplifying their stories because if we don't tell our stories, they will tell them for us.
That’s why I created Hella Latin@, a platform for Latinos to share their first-generation or immigrant story, and share their unique experiences navigating Latinidad, culture, and identity in the United States.
And it all connects back to my story. From ESL classes to working in tech. From homelessness to financial independence. From juggling multiple jobs as a college student to finding a fulfilling career.
First-gen comes with it's own set of experiences and there's no guidebook on how to get through it. But there is Hella Latin@, a platform that highlights our beauty, our struggle, and our resilience. May these stories serve as a guide and may it be a reminder that none of us are alone in our human experience.
​
Learn more about me, our community, and our stories by tuning into Hella Latin@ Podcast. Abrazos, xo.
I listened to your latest episode From Surviving to Thriving yesterday at the gym and honestly I have no words to describe the emotional tsunami that hit me. I found you on LinkedIn and the timing could not have been more perfectly aligned with my journey.
Mad respect to you. I've been listening to your podcast over the last couple weeks and you're speaking to me. The work you are doing, just blows my mind, and you are the example we needed, young, and old.
To be honest I wanted to thank you for showing that anything can be done. Because when I hear you and the convo you are having it inspires me to push forward like if she can do it so can I.
With each episode I am snapping my fingers and nodding my head. I finally have a podcast I can relate to on so many levels and also learn new things. Your episodes have drawn me to think deeper about my roots, who I am, and where I come from.