‘To Live is To Give’ w/ Annabel Quintero

In this episode of ‘The UpNUp Podcast’ we welcomed Annabel Quintero, M.Ed., a dynamic author, speaker, and DEI strategist committed to uplifting communities through storytelling and social transformation. Annabel’s life trajectory shifted after surviving the September 11th attacks from the 46th floor of the World Trade Center, and since then, she has dedicated her life to advancing equity and dismantling the limiting beliefs rooted in racism and colonialism.

As the author of best selling ‘Step Step Jump’, Annabel focuses on empowering leaders to share their stories through a trauma-informed lens, helping them optimize their mission while reconnecting to the true power of diversity and inclusion. Alongside her work in leadership development, Annabel is deeply engaged in the cultural intersections between music, art, and social movements. Her project, Mambo 2 Hip Hop, explores the evolution of artists and the political and socio-economic forces that shaped music from the 20th century to today. In this episode, Annabel shares how the rhythms of Mambo and Hip Hop wove together to create an influential contemporary art movement that continues to inspire.

Join us as we dive into her rich journey—from her work in uplifting communities to her advocacy for social change—while uncovering how cultural sounds can drive both artistic and political revolutions.

This is definitely a story to keep us all on #TheUpNUp