AW Confidential

What does it really mean to be a strong man? And what happens when everything you've been taught about strength begins to work against you? Acclaimed actor and writer Gbenga Akinnagbe , known for his unforgettable portrayal of Chris Partlow in HBO's The Wire and Larry Brown in The Deuce , joins host Yvette Bodden on AW Confidential for a powerful, honest conversation about masculinity, emo...

What happens when a story inspired by real events brings the courage of everyday heroes to the world stage? In this episode of AW Confidential, Yvette Bodden sits down with actor Allan Durell, who portrays Ortega in Netflix's La Captura (Facing El Chapo) , the Mexican thriller inspired by the capture of Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán. With the film reaching millions of viewers worldwide, Allan takes us...

Chef, author, entrepreneur and television personality Mika Leon joins AW Confidential for a conversation about culture, family, identity and finding your way back to what matters most. Mika reflects on growing up in a big Cuban family in Miami, the traditions passed down through generations, and what it means to honor where you come from while still making your own way. She also opens up about fin...

In this special AW Confidential kitchen episode, Yvette Bodden steps away from the studio and into her kitchen to cook, reflect, and talk about food, family, culture, and growing up Latina. Inspired by chef and author Mika Leon’s new cookbook, Cuban Soul: 100 Vibrant Recipes from Mi Cocina , Yvette prepares one of Mika’s recipes while sharing personal memories of her mother, the role cooking playe...

One of the world’s most celebrated authors, Isabel Allende is the internationally bestselling author of 30 books, including The House of the Spirits, Paula, and A Long Petal of the Sea , with more than 80 million copies sold worldwide. Her work has been translated into more than 40 languages and has earned her numerous honors, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom and the National Book Found...

🎙️ Este episodio de AW Confidential es en español. * ¿Qué se necesita realmente para convertirse en campeona? Bruninha , futbolista brasileña, dos veces campeona de la NWSL con Gotham FC y representante de Brasil a nivel internacional, se sienta con Yvette Bodden en AW Confidential para una conversación íntima en español sobre la historia detrás de sus triunfos. Bruninha nos lleva desde sus primer...

What does it really take to build a business when no one sees the sacrifices behind the success? On this episode of AW Confidential, Host and Founder, Yvette Bodden sits down with Annie Gamez, Founder of Cultura Takeover, and Emily Perez, Founder of Latinas Beauty Official, for an honest conversation about the side of entrepreneurship that rarely makes the highlight reel. The three founders get re...

Actor Aaron Dominguez joins AW Confidential to discuss his latest psychological horror short, The Prowler , an official selection of the Academy Award-qualifying LA Shorts International Film Festival. Known to many for his acclaimed role in Only Murders in the Building , Aaron shares what drew him to this unsettling story, the challenge of portraying fear from the inside out, and why psychological...

Actor, musician, producer and performer LEON joins AW for a candid conversation about an extraordinary career spanning more than three decades and the man behind the work that has become part of the culture. From unforgettable performances in The Five Heartbeats, Cool Runnings, Above the Rim, and Waiting to Exhale, to his acclaimed portrayals in The Temptations and Little Richard , LEON has built...

What if understanding your healthcare options could change your life? Millions of women live with uterine fibroids, yet many spend years searching for answers, living with painful symptoms, or believing surgery is their only option. In this episode of AW Confidential , Yvette Bodden sits down with Dr. Yan Katsnelson , founder of Fibroid Fighters and a cardiac surgeon dedicated to advancing awarene...

What happens when a personal health journey becomes a mission to help others? In this special episode of AW Confidential , Yvette Bodden sits down with model, entrepreneur, television personality, and Fibroid Fighters Ambassador Cynthia Bailey for an honest conversation about women's health, advocacy, and the importance of breaking the silence around uterine fibroids. Millions of women live with f...

Success rarely follows a straight line. In this episode of AW Confidential, actress Lindsay Weisberg shares her unexpected journey from competitive downhill skiing and neuroscience to a flourishing career in film and television. Together, we explore what it means to reinvent yourself, redefine success, and embrace the unexpected chapters that shape who we become. Lindsay reflects on why her role i...

What if fear wasn't the monster... but the villain? In this episode of AW Confidential , host Yvette Bodden sits down with Puerto Rican filmmaker Christopher Piñero , writer, director, and editor of the psychological horror short The Prowler , recently selected for the Academy Award®-qualifying LA Shorts International Film Festival. Christopher shares the inspiration behind the film, how growing u...

In this episode of AW Confidential , AW sits down with Danny Miro-Chinea, the Founder of Comprende and Partnerships Manager at Famosos, for a powerful conversation about ownership in the creator economy. From starting his career as a legal assistant in Washington, D.C., to building Comprende during COVID and partnering with Famosos to scale Latino influencer marketing, Danny shares the mindset shi...

What does it take to build a movement instead of just a business? In this episode of AW Confidential, Yvette sits down with Shelley Zalis, Founder and CEO of The Female Quotient , entrepreneur, movement maker, and self-described Chief Troublemaker. From challenging workplace norms early in her career to building one of the world's most influential business communities, Shelley shares the leadershi...

We live in a world that celebrates doing more. But what happens when doing more comes at the expense of yourself? In this solo episode, AW opens up about the stress that nearly broke me, the importance of listening to our bodies, and why taking a step back isn't weakness, it's wisdom. Sometimes protecting your peace is the most productive decision you'll ever make. Next week, we're back with a pow...

"Because at its core, Broken Land isn't just a story about borders. It's a story about humanity."Actress Jaklyn Bejarano joins AW Confidential to discuss her powerful role as Irene in Broken Land, a modern western that explores survival, grief, sacrifice, and the humanity that can exist between strangers on opposite sides of the border. In this thoughtful conversation, AW and Jaklyn dive into the...

Actress Rama Montakhabi , known to audiences for her role as Peaches on the hit series BMF , joins AW Confidential for a powerful and deeply human conversation about purpose, identity, and the journey behind the spotlight. Now appearing in the upcoming film The Daughters of Dolemite , Rama shares the story behind her path to Hollywood, including a dream of acting that began at four years old. But...

What happens when pain, loss, and vengeance push people to their limits? In this episode of AW Confidential, AW sits down with Joe Taslim ( Mortal Kombat, The Raid ) to discuss his powerful role in The Furious and the deeper themes hidden beneath the film's explosive martial arts action. Joe opens up about the heartbreaking documentary he watched while preparing for the role, how fatherhood shaped...

In this powerful interview, actor Bobbie Lee Jr . joins AW Confidential to discuss his journey from athletics to acting and the mental toughness that shaped his career. Bobbie opens up about discipline, vulnerability, identity, and the part of himself he had to stop hiding to grow. We explore how his athletic background influenced his acting career, how he navigates public perception in Hollywood,...

In this episode of AW Confidential, actress Coral Peña joins the conversation to explore the emotional truths behind For All Mankind season five. While the Apple TV hit series imagines humanity pushing deeper into the unknown, Coral opens up about the very human realities underneath the story: survival, identity, resilience, ambition, and the emotional cost of constantly proving you belong. We dis...

In this episode of AW Confidential, AW sits down with actor and writer Jonathan Blair to discuss A Great Awakening , the powerful new historical drama inspired by the true friendship between George Whitefield and Benjamin Franklin during one of the most transformative periods in American history. But this conversation became about far more than history. Together, they explore faith, purpose, ident...

What does “Latina beauty” actually look like—and who decided that in the first place? In this episode of AW Confidential, Emmy Award-winning host, producer, actress, and media personality Pili Montilla joins the conversation as one of the faces of Rare Beauty’s newest campaign, celebrating the many shades of Latina beauty. But this conversation goes far beyond makeup. We unpack the beauty standard...

Modern dating is not simple. It is layered. In this episode of AW Confidential, Dr. Jacquie Del Rosario , relationship expert featured on CNN, Fox News, Bravo, and other national outlets, joins the conversation to unpack dating fatigue, emotional guardedness, and why commitment can feel heavier than it should. We explore:• Why ambiguity often feels safer than clarity • How independence can quietly...

Nearly half of 2025 college graduates are underemployed or struggling to find work , and many Gen Z graduates are entering one of the toughest job markets in years. In this episode of AW Confidential , host Yvette sits down with a very special guest, her daughter, for a candid mother–daughter conversation about navigating the same uncertain job market from two completely different generations. Aft...