In thisepisode of Cafe con Pam, Pam chats with registered dietitian and entrepreneur Wendy Lopez about everything from her Dominican roots and family’s migration story to the real struggles—and triumphs—of bringing culturally inclusive nutrition to the forefront.Wendy shares her experiences growing up between New York and the Dominican Republic, what it’s like moving from the city to Charlotte, and the challenges faced by Black and brown folks in the dietetics field.The conversation gets real about diabetes stats in Latino communities, why access and representation matter, and how Wendy’s company, Diabetes Digital, is flipping the script on what healthy eating looks like for us.Check out today's sponsor Savvy Ladies, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping women like YOU take control of your financial future. They offer free resources, webinars, and my favorite: a free financial helpline where you can connect one-on-one with trusted financial experts. Visit www.savvyladies.org today and connect with the financial helpline to get the personalized support you deserve. Your journey to financial independence starts here.<a href="https://bit.ly/3RXtWgO" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Check out BMO here</a>Do you want to support our show and get ad-free episodes? Join our Supporters Club <a href="https://bit.ly/ccpsupport" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>.Follow Wendy on all things social: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/diabetesdigitalco" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Diabetes Digital IG</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/foodheaven" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Food Heaven IG</a><a href="https://linktr.ee/foodheaven?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4CGNhbGxzaXRlAjE1AAGng5PQ0ixokoPVsag5bvy2rtJEG06usSgZuWIeAmHqg0R6WwDePd_iEwr5niY_aem_-eBQ4v2X9h824qBfbApUQw" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Food Heaven Linktree</a>Follow Cafe con Pam on all things social:<a href="https://members.spreadideasmovepeople.com/veranoconselflovewaitlist" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Get on the waitlist for Un Verano con Self Love</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/cafeconpampodcast" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Instagram</a><a href="http://www.facebook.com/cafeconpampodcast" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Facebook</a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@cafeconpam" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Subscribe on YouTube</a><a href="https://pod.link/cafeconpam" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Listen to Cafe con Pam</a><a href="https://cafeconpam.getformly.app/WazAI3" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Take our Calladita Culture®️ Quiz</a><a href="https://www.cafeconpam.com/mercadito" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Get your business on El Mercadito</a><a href="https://www.spreadideasmovepeople.com/about" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Learn more about Pam</a>To support the show, an easy way to do it is to leave a review. Your feedback definitely helps other listeners connect and see if this is a podcast they could resonate with. To make it easy for you, here are some quick questions to think about when you’re leaving a review:<ul><li>What do you love about the show?</li><li>What were you expecting before you listened?</li><li>What happened after you listened?</li><li>How would you describe the show to your best friend?</li></ul>If you are new here, welcome! I hope you feel like you’re at home, and come back to drink a cup of coffee with us. Let’s stay connected:<ol><li>Social media. Follow @cafeconpampodcast on Instagram and Facebook.</li><li>Learn more about our work and other stories at <a href="http://cafeconpam.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">cafeconpam.com</a></li></ol>Listeners, thank you so much for hanging out with me today, y como siempre STAY SHINING!*The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of BMO. BMO sponsors the podcast but does not influence or endorse the specific discussions or viewpoints shared herein. BMO Bank N.A. Member FDIC*Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cafe-con-pam--6348411/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cafe-con-pam--6348411/support</a>.

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