
A Hero's Welcome Podcast
A Hero’s Welcome Podcast
Hosted by Maria Laquerre Diego, and Liliana Baylon, both LMFT-S and RPT-S
A Hero’s Welcome is a podcast for mental health professionals committed to culturally responsive care. Each episode features in-depth conversations with clinicians, supervisors, and consultants who bring diverse perspectives to the forefront.
We discuss mental health topics including psychotherapy models, clinical interventions, trauma-informed practices, and the role of cultural humility in therapeutic work. Our guests share their experiences serving children, families, and communities impacted by systemic stressors, offering insights and practical tools for fellow practitioners.
Whether you're looking to deepen your understanding of culturally competent care or seeking a community that values diversity and inclusion, A Hero’s Welcome offers a space for reflection, learning, and growth.
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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