This conversation explores the contributions of three authors of the paper: Behavior Analysis in Venezuela: An Unrecognized Legacy published in the journal, Behavior Analysis in Practice, and outlines their journeys from Venezuela to the U.S., and the socio-political context that shaped their experiences. The speakers discuss the rich history of behavior analysis in Venezuela, the unique Latin American model of education, and the significant role women played in establishing and sustaining behavior analysis programs. They reflect on the importance of community, identity, and tribute in academia, as well as the challenges and adaptations faced in their professional journeys. The conversation concludes with a hopeful outlook on the future of behavior analysis in Venezuela and the importance of recognizing and sharing research contributions from the region Continuing Education Credits (https://www.cbiconsultants.com/shop) BACB: 1.5 EthicsIBAO: 1.5 Cultural/EthicsQABA: 1.5 Ethics   Contact Mirari Elcoro: https://www.framingham.edu/our-people/mirari-elcoro-phd Contact Amalix Flores: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amalix-flores-069581188/ Contact Corina Jimenez-Gomez:  https://tabslab.psych.ufl.edu/corina-jimenez-gomez/   Research Articles Discussed: Elcoro, M., Flores, A., Jimenez-Gomez, C., Angelucci, L., Burgos, J. E., Contreras, E., ... & Yáber, G. (2024). Behavior Analysis in Venezuela: An Unrecognized Legacy. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 1-12. Ardila, R. (1982). Psychology in Latin America today. Annual Review of Psychology, 33, 103–122. https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev.ps.33.020182.000535 Behaviour Speak Podcast Episodes Mentioned: Episode 172: ¿Quiénes somos? An Exploration of Latinidad https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/ep-172-quienes-somos-an-exploration-of-latinidad/ Episode 186 Culturo Behavior Science : A Primer With Dr. Traci Cihon, Dr.  https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-186-culturo-behavior-science-a-primer-with-dr-traci-cihon-dr-kyosuke-kazaoka-and-dr-albert-malkin/ Episode 96: Behavior Analysis in Mexico with Mariana del los Santos, M.S., BCBA, Varsovia Hernández Eslava  Ph.D., BCBA, and Janet Enriquez, M.S., BCBA https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-96-behavior-analysis-in-mexico-with-mariana-del-los-santos-ms-bcba-varsovia-hernandez-eslava-phd-bcba-and-janet-enriquez-ms-bcba/ Episode 68: Racism, Feminism, and Behaviour Analysis in Brazil with Dr. Táhcita Medrado Mizael, Ph.D. https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-68-racism-feminism-in-brazil-with-drs-tahcita-medrado-mizael/ Behavior Analysis in The Middle East https://www.behaviourspeak.com/category/arabmena-voices Behavior Analysis in Eastern Europe Belarus https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/behaviouranalysis-in-belaruswith-hannakalinouskaya-bcba-iba/ Ukraine https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-184-behavior-analysis-in-ukraine-with-alla-moskalets/ Behavior Analysis in Africa Nigeria https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-120-culturally-responsive-screening-tools-for-autism-andor-intellectual-disabilities-in-nigeria-with-dr-eziafakaku-nwokolo/ Ghana and Nigeria https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-91-behaviour-analysis-in-ghana-and-nigeria-with-josephine-akure-and-joy-oviojie/ Senegal https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-9-behaviour-analysis-in-senegal-with-adair-cardon-ms-bcba/ Botswana https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-5-bringing-behaviour-analysis-to-africa-a-culturally-diverse-journey-around-the-world-with-maleshwane-mauco-msc-bcba/ Behavior Analysis in Asia https://www.behaviourspeak.com/category/asian-and-pacfic-islander-voices