We talk about Intergenerational Trauma with Dr. Margarita Paredes ’90, a bilingual psychologist based in Austin, Texas. She received her doctorate from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology in clinical psychology with a minor in sexual abuse. She has over 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in multiple settings such as hospitals, schools, and mental health centers.

Maria Alejandra is a soulful parenting coach. Her main goal is to spark the parenting path, holding space for parents as they explore the journey towards a more empowered family. Mariale guides parents to lead from their core truth, creating compassionate connections.

Sofia is a certified Conscious Family Coach, Positive Discipline Parent Educator, and a Dignity Agent for the Dignity Model by Dr. Donna Hicks. After sixteen years working in Finance and Auditing, she found her passion in coaching parents and now imparts workshops on parenting with dignity and gives private coaching sessions.

Shirley graduated from Emerson College in Communications; later completed her master’s degree from Framingham College in Massachusetts. She specializes in healthy self-esteem workshops for girls. She is the founder of “Nuestros Hijos,” an educational platform for parents, and launched her podcast, “Todos Tenemos Una Historia.”

In today’s Shark Talk, we’ll talk about Joanna’s approach to gaining the confidence we all need, transforming ourselves to find our true potential and passion, and learning to grow from love and happiness.