Storytelling: Bridging Gaps and Building Connections (Copy)

Written By Adri Rodriguez

In this Entre Tías y Amiguis episode, I sit down with Angel Rodriguez, an expert social worker and innovator with over two decades of experience. We dive into the power of storytelling as a tool for building connections, bridging generational gaps, and transforming communities. Angel shares her journey from government service to entrepreneurship, highlighting how storytelling shapes personal and professional growth.

About Our Amiguis:

Angel Rodriguez is an expert social worker and innovator with over two decades of experience in public child welfare. As the CEO of rfc21, Angel provides comprehensive services, including curriculum development, leadership coaching, and grant management. She also serves as an expert witness for law firms and holds the position of Vice President on the Board of Directors for a local nonprofit in Los Angeles. Angel is passionate about community service and empowering organizations to thrive.

In Angel's Words:

"Storytelling is at the heart of connection. It allows us to understand, relate, and build bridges across generations and cultures."

Connect with the amiguis: https://www.instagram.com/rfconsult21/

Adri Rodriguez

Adri Rodriguez (she/ella) is a therapist, educator, and generational healing expert who creates space for cycle breakers to reflect, grow, and reclaim their stories. As an immigrant, first-gen professional, and proud tía, Adri blends clinical wisdom with lived experience to support others in navigating identity, relationships, and family dynamics with clarity and compassion.

She’s the host of Entre Tías y Amiguis, a Spanglish podcast uplifting stories from Latine, queer, and first-gen voices. Through conversations rooted in cultura, comunidad, and corazón, Adri helps folks unpack what they’ve been carrying and reimagine what’s possible, for themselves and, for future generations.

She believes healing starts at the root, and that understanding and sharing our story is one of our most powerful tools for transformation.

https://www.adrianarodrigueztherapy.com
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