Ep 58. How to Fight for Our Communities Without Burning Out Under Trump w/ Carmen Aceves Iñiguez

With Trump already reinstating mass deportation, defunding DEI, and fueling anti-immigrant rhetoric, how do we advocate for our communities, serve our people AND fight for change—without burning ourselves out in the process?

In this powerful episode, I sit down with my Reclamation Mastermind client, Carmen Aceves Iñiguez—a licensed psychotherapist, certified leadership coach, and systems change strategist—who has spent over 30 years working across movements for immigrant rights, labor justice, LGBTQ advocacy, and leadership development.

As a queer first-gen Xicana, Carmen’s work bridges therapy, coaching, and organizational strategy to help individuals and teams create change from the inside out.

Together, we tackle:

• 🔥 How history is repeating itself and what leaders need to know about resisting systemic oppression
• 🚨 The dangerous resurgence of anti-immigration policies—including mass deportations and racist, white supremacist agendas under President Trump that directly target our Latino communities
• 🌱 Why community and co-regulation are the antidote to fear and burnout
• 🏛️ The impact of political shifts on our work, leadership, and personal well-being
• 🛑 Why self-preservation is a radical act and how to hold space for others without depleting yourself
• 📖 The critical role of knowledge and history in dismantling oppression and reclaiming our power

If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, questioning how to lead in these times, or struggling to find ways to sustain your impact without burning out—this episode is for you.

🔗 Follow Carmen:

• Instagram: @_colibricoaching
• LinkedIn: Carmen Aceves Iniguez