MíraLA Podcast

Welcome to the MíraLA Podcast - a podcast by women, for women and anyone willing to listen. Hosted by Arianna Lemus. Episode 16: This week, Arianna interviews Aaricka Washington, a multimedia, community-driven award-winning journalist based in Los Angeles. Most recently, she worked as an associate editor and reporter at LAist, a local NPR station, where she developed strategies and collaborated on...

Welcome to the MíraLA Podcast - a podcast by women, for women and anyone willing to listen. Hosted by Arianna Lemus. Episode 15: Arianna interviews Tamika Lewis, LCSW. Tamika is a licensed therapist, visionary leader, advocate for mental health and women of color and a single mother of two beautiful children. Her work is deeply rooted in the belief that mental health care should honor and reflect...

Welcome to the MíraLA Podcast - a podcast by women, for women and anyone willing to listen. Hosted by Arianna Lemus. Episode 14: Arianna interviews Jocelyn Rivas. Jocelyn is an Indigenous Latina, ultra-marathoner, 2x 100 miler finisher and 124 marathon finisher. In this episode, Jocelyn talks about her running journey and the importance of representation on the course. Jocelyn was born in El Salva...

Welcome to the MíraLA Podcast - a podcast by women, for women and anyone willing to listen. Hosted by Arianna Lemus. Episode 13: Arianna interviews Sabbyiana (she/her). Sabbyiana is a Lesbian, Latina Drag Queen born and raised in Montebello. In this episode, Sabbyiana talks about her journey with PMDD, being a cisgender lesbian woman in the drag scene and her humble beginnings, her drag accomplish...

Welcome to the MíraLA Podcast - a podcast by women, for women and anyone willing to listen. Hosted by Arianna Lemus. Episode 12: Arianna interviews Alejandra Quiroz. Alejandra Quiroz is a producer, director, and podcast host from Tegucigalpa, Honduras, and currently based in Los Angeles, California. Driven by a passion for amplifying BIPOC voices, she is committed to increasing representation both...

Welcome to the MíraLA Podcast - a podcast by women, for women and anyone willing to listen. Hosted by Arianna Lemus. Episode 11: Arianna interviews Sara Hanna (@gettingspicyy) . Sara is a disabled, queer, non-monogamous, neurodivergent Egyptian immigrant currently studying to become a sex therapist. In this episode, Sara talks to Arianna about what led her to explore her sexuality beyond the norms...

Welcome to the MíraLA Podcast - a podcast by women, for women and anyone willing to listen. Hosted by Arianna Lemus. Episode 10: Arianna interviews Virginie Drouot . Virginie is a certified transformation & life coach. In this interview, Virginie talks about growing up in Champagne, France, moving to Los Angeles and the impact of her DreamBuilder courses. Arianna also shares a little bit about...

Welcome to the MíraLA Podcast - a podcast by women, for women and anyone willing to listen. Hosted by Arianna Lemus. Episode 9: Arianna interviews Delmy Oro . Delmy is a Spiritual Esthetician, Healer, and Master Manifestor, known for her profound impact in guiding individuals on their healing journeys. In this episode, Delmy, as a first-generation Latina, talks about over a decade of experience as...

Welcome to the MíraLA Podcast - a podcast by women, for women and anyone willing to listen. Hosted by Arianna Lemus. Episode 8: Arianna interviews Kassandra Gutierrez. Kassandra was seeking to pursue a career in nursing. After facing the realities of the lack of preventative care, she rerouted her journey to provide her knowledge as a now certified holistic health coach. Her goal is to help people...

Welcome to the MíraLA Podcast - a podcast by women, for women and anyone willing to listen. Hosted by Arianna Lemus. Episode 7: Arianna interviews Erika Snyder , a native Angeleno from the San Fernando Valley, who is pursuing her PhD degree at UCSB. Erika talks about her childhood fascination with all things science, coping with grief at a young age, and her resilient and tenacious nature lead her...

Welcome to the MíraLA Podcast - a podcast by women, for women and anyone willing to listen. Hosted by Arianna Lemus. Episode 6: Arianna interviews Jess Melgar Alvarez. Jess is a first-generation Latina of Salvadoran descent, born and raised in the San Fernando Valley. In this interview, Jess talks about her journey leading up to her career as an attorney, the adventures of motherhood and the menta...

Welcome to the MíraLA Podcast - a podcast by women, for women and anyone willing to listen. Hosted by Arianna Lemus. Episode 5: Arianna interviews Monique Flores . Monique is the CEO and Founder of Mija Fitness, a boxing wellness space built for women. In this interview, Monique talks about her passion for boxing and how empowering it can be for women’s healing journeys. Monique Flores is a first...

Welcome to the MíraLA Podcast - a podcast by women, for women and anyone willing to listen. Hosted by Arianna Lemus. Episode 4: Arianna interviews Sahvannah Rae, a second generation Mexican American writer and director. In this episode, Sahvannah talks about her experience as a woman filmmaker and entrepreneur and the obstacles she’s had to face while pursuing her dreams. Co-Founder and CEO of Sky...

Welcome to the MíraLA Podcast - a podcast by women, for women and anyone willing to listen. Hosted by Arianna Lemus. Episode 3: Arianna interviews Rosa Gomez, a first gen Angeleno of Salvadoran descent. In this episode, Rosa takes us through her journey of generational healing and what led her to pursuing a career in marriage and family counseling. Rosa Gomez is a first generation Salvadoran-Ameri...

Welcome to the MíraLA Podcast - a podcast by women, for women and anyone willing to listen. Hosted by Arianna Lemus. Episode 2: Arianna interviews Magybet Mendez, founder and CEO of the nonprofit, Immigo. During our conversation, we covered the undocumented experience & what inspired her to start her nonprofit. Magybet Mendez is the founder and CEO of Immigo , a non-profit that is devoted to c...

Welcome to the MíraLA Podcast - a podcast by women, for women and anyone willing to listen. Hosted by Arianna Lemus. For the first episode, Arianna interviews Josslyn Glenn. Josslyn is an Afro-Latina trans woman and a multi-skilled filmmaker and writer. In this episode, we cover topics ranging from trans identity to trans representation in the media. Join us as we celebrate our first podcast episo...