A Hero's Welcome Podcast
A Hero’s Welcome Podcast
For the therapists doing the hard work and the hearts behind the healing.
Hosted by Maria Laquerre Diego and Liliana Baylon, both LMFT-S and RPT-S, A Hero’s Welcome is a podcast created by and for mental health professionals. We spotlight the work, wisdom, and lived experiences of therapists who show up for others every day, especially those working with children, families, and communities impacted by trauma, migration, and systemic stress.
Each episode features honest conversations with expert clinicians, supervisors, trainers, and consultants. We talk about clinical insights, cultural humility, and what it means to support healing in today’s world. This is your space if you’re a therapist seeking a more profound connection, real-world tools, and community.
Hosts:
Maria Laquerre-Diego
maria@anewhopetc.org
Liliana Baylon
liliana@lilianabaylon.com
A Hero's Welcome Podcast
🎙️ Bonus Episode: Your Value as a Presenter
Join hosts Maria and Liliana for an exclusive A Hero's Welcome bonus episode.
In this compelling discussion, they delve into the current practices surrounding presenters' compensation at conferences. Discover the realities faced by presenters and explore actionable solutions to drive change. Tune in for an insightful conversation highlighting the importance of fair compensation and how we can improve the system for everyone involved.
Don’t miss this episode, filled with diverse perspectives and practical advice for making a difference in professional conferences.
Discussion Questions:
- What’s a fair exchange? (Term learned in BOT with Lisa Dion)
- Are you valued for your professional expertise? If so, how?
- Why do associations keep up with these practices? How do we change the scarcity mentality? What’s the process of conference proposals?
- As an attendee, what should you be curious about?
- As a presenter, what should you ask for (e.g., airfare, accommodations, transportation, honorarium?
- As an association, branch, summit, committee, center, etc., what should you consider from a social justice perspective?
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