In Episode-11 of the “Live Well Be Wise” podcast we hear from Briseldy Hernandez-Ramos. She invites us to share in abundant hope for our future, and see a world where we can choose to grow and make positive change.
In episode-11 the youthful, articulate and brave, Briseldy Hernandez – Ramos tells us how growing up Latina in a white world had her constantly wondering what it meant to belong.
Facing the challenges of growing up in a migrant farm-working family, moving from school to school, in environments of racial bias and prejudice, she struggled to see herself in the spaces she found herself in. After years using heavy cosmetics to lighten her dark skin she says, “I had to learn what it was to really be me.”
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She began writing in middle school, finding an outlet to express her raw feelings and experiences. It was here she could finally give words to what it was like to walk in her “worn out shoes.”
Then she spent 3-years doing community organizing work, with Rural People’s Voice. This, she says, helped her fully find her voice and uncover those parts of herself that had previously been hidden. She highlights how she learned to meet conflict with skills of active, intentional listening and personal vulnerability.
Briseldy shares her first published poem, “Minecraft Audios & I” and how she brought together Minecraft audios and the insidious fear for Latino families in current times.
Be inspired by this young woman. She models with grace and vulnerability, how we can all choose to grow through hardship on purpose. She plans to fight for social, racial and economic justice.
It was truly an honor to sit and hear this story, knowing it’s just the beginning for this young woman—we are excited to continue to watch her blossom and grow!
The “Live Well. Be Wise” podcast is a community-based passion project. Created and hosted by Kari Lyons-Price of Meditate Wenatchee and Dorrinda Carlson. We humbly thank all of you who have participated in this venture and we look forward to another full season next year!
Please reach out when you are ready to share your story—we will be waiting.
