TESTIMONIALS
Thank you, Brenda Sendejo, PhD, for hosting such a meaningful and powerful circle. I'm deeply grateful for the space you created and for introducing me to the soul care and the true meaning of power. Your guidance opened up something real and transformative within me. So much appreciation for your wisdom and the community you're building.
- Berenice Soto, May Holding Our Power Sacred Círculo Participant
“Brenda brings her gift and experience for holding space to all she does. Academia and these political times can feel isolating. The April círculo reminded me that I am part of a woven, caring community who is committed to reimagining the world. My entire self felt invited into the círculo, mind, body, and spirit. My entire self breathed! Gracias/gratitude. I look forward to experiencing more of Brenda's ofrendas/offerings.”
- Naya Armendarez Jones, PhD | April Making Soul / May Holding Our Power Sacred Círculo Participant
March 2025 Making Soul Círculo Participants reflections on what they took away from the experience:
“It was clear to me that these kinds of gatherings are so needed. I was filled with gratitude for this opportunity, for this space to hear others' struggles and achievements, to be open, and to be vulnerable, to recognize myself in every participant, and to be able to share and receive with humility and joy.”
“Being able to speak my truth in a safe, nurturing environment. Learning about Anzaldúa’s writings and teachings.”
“Sharing deep gratitude for Brenda Sendejo, PhD and the space she created for our community last week. Her authenticity, vulnerability and insightful questions made our time together very energizing. Thanks for the soul food as I continue to find my next role, stepping into my power as an emerging elder to care for our planet and our young people.”
- Alexis Moreno, April 2025 Making Soul Círculo Participant, LinkedIn post
Nour Hussein, Former Student
“When I first met Brenda I was taken aback by her warmth and attentiveness. She is very aligned with the work that needs to be done here in these unbalanced systems, yet never loses hope of the magic that lingers. She can gather a room of strangers and give them a sense of direction while highlighting each one's special (often hidden) gifts. This makes her a great mentor. Her work often has an effortless feel yet is backed up with years of hard-earned work and experience. She has the ability to guide others by pushing their visions through and validating their experiences with her incredible sense of intuition and pacing. I really recommend anyone who feels like they have a story to tell to reach out and collaborate with Brenda. The spark she carries is magnetic and can reignite how someone uses their voice to come out of the darkness, doubt, and seasons of burnout. One exchange with her will leave you feeling seen, heard, and motivated.”
"Working alongside Dr. Sendejo has profoundly transformed the way I view both myself and others. Chicana activists fought tirelessly to increase representation for underrepresented groups in politics, law, and the arts, while also advancing gender and racial equity in bilingual and higher education. They paved the way for future generations to succeed in fields that were once out of reach. Their impact on society is the kind of influence I aspire to achieve in my own career as an educator. Through her coursework, I’ve come to understand what it truly means to have relevance and presence in history, giving me a new sense of pride and belonging."
-Victoria Vasquez de la Paz | Senior Manager, Empower Schools | Former Student and Researcher for the Latina History Project, a digital and oral history initiative.
