Exactly Amara

Financial educator Maria Melchor of First Gen Living joins Amara to discuss how to break the stereotypes surrounding our community and money. Plus, she provides tips on how to take the first steps to achieve financial freedom and how you can prepare for retirement.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s no secret that being pregnant has kept Amara out of the dating game, so on this episode she’s answering some of the juiciest questions about sex and past partners! From slimy kisses to balancing a sex life while living with your mom, Amara isn’t holding back.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode is all about the fans! Listeners of the podcast send Amara their must-ask questions on social media, and she holds nothing back while answering them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A viral photo of a pregnant woman proposing to her signifiant other hits close to home for Amara who is single and expecting. She shares the highs and lows of what it’s been like to be pregnant on her own and opens the conversation up to listeners who had a lot to say about this topic. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

Comedian, writer, activist and star of HBO’s comedy special, Fighting Words, Aida Rodriguez joins Amara to celebrate Women’s History Month. The longtime friends open up about Afro Latinidad, their absent fathers, and the women that have inspired them, including the female icons that motivated them to get to where they are today.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork...

The twins are almost here! Amara shares some of the most surprising ways her body has changed since being pregnant. Plus, things get real when she opens up about what it’s been like to not have a partner by her side through her pregnancy. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Katelina Eccleston, of Reggaeton Con La Gata, joins Amara to discuss how Reggaeton is Black music. La Gata and Amara examine the evolution of the genre, how women were at the forefront, and how white washing the sound has changed. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stevey Newnez returns to give a behind the scenes look at Amara's royal baby shower. From the guest list to the cake to the meltdown caught on camera, there is no holding back. Things also get deep when Amara shares her feelings about not having her dad or her daughter’s father at the event.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for p...

Amara is joined by Dr. Zhana for a part two of their conversation. This time they’re focused on Valentine's Day pressures and expectations. The pair offer advice on things couples can do to make the day special and extend the love all year round. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Zhana, a sex researcher, joins Amara to talk about whether people are really wired for monogamy. They’ll discuss what it means to be in an open relationship, why people cheat, and how we can get our needs met without being judged by society.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Legal analyst and author Adrienne Lawrence joins Amara to discuss sexual harassment in the workplace.  They break down how to keep receipts, the best practices when confronting uncomfortable situations, and how to speak up if you are being harassed.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amara talks to Leslie of Latinx Parenting about how parents in our cultura discipline their children.  They explore where Chancla Culture comes from, how verbal violence is also traumatic, and what parents can do better. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we welcome Wilmer Valderrama to the show, he shares his advice on fatherhood, his struggles on balancing work and home life, and his thoughts on raising his children with latin values. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we talk about our new year’s resolutions for 2022 with our guest Stevey Newnez. We cover what we want to leave behind in 2021 and predict what would be the best moves to make in the new year. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amara goes all in this week with guest Enrique Santos to talk about love, the low down on hook ups, and an update on Amara’s personal love life. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amara is joined by friend Stevey Newnez to reflect on the best and most challenging moments of their lives this year. Amara and Stevey share some of their favorite things and some things that really tested them. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sharelle Rosado, U.S. Veteran and real estate mogul joins us to talk about her new Netflix show Selling Tampa. Sharelle gives us the tea on what goes on while filming and how she started her real estate career during her time in service. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amara opens up about her early childhood, growing up without her dad. She goes deep and personal on how her father’s absence led to underlying issues that continue to affect her today. As she prepares to be a mom, Amara talks about the fear she has of repeating the cycle.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week’s episode is dedicated to all the single parents. As Amara prepares to welcome her twins into the world, as possibly a single mom, she gets advice from her godmother, who was also a single mother and helped raise her while Amara’s mother worked tirelessly to give her the best life. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...

Hey, Exactly Amara fans! Since you love this podcast, we think you might like this one as well. No topic is off-limits for Gloria Estefan, her daughter Emily Estefan and her niece Lili Estefan as these three generations bring their own opinions and life experiences to the iconic Red Table. Take a seat at the Estefans table by listening to the Red Table Talk: The Estefans podcast.   About this Epis...

Amara shares her Thanksgiving traditions and how she celebrated the holiday growing up. She also gets real on how to act your best when going over your friend or family member’s house. Listen to Amara’s Thanksgiving rules, like don’t show up to someone’s house empty handed. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amara is joined by long-time friend Emily Estefan to talk about the challenges she endured while coming out to her family. Emily goes deeper into the conversation, she first started on Red Table Talk: the Estefans, and gives advice on how to stay true to yourself. Amara shares her own experience and how her mom reacted. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See o...

This week special guest Rachel Strauss-Muñiz talks about her struggles to get pregnant, going through several miscarriages, and having her miracle babies. Amara shares her trauma after miscarriages and now being pregnant with twins! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week’s episode Amara breaks down cancel culture. She talks about celebrities who got canceled, brands who received backlash, and the idea of people rallying around one thing and collectively canceling it. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week’s episode, Amara and Stevie Newnez give their hot takes on all things Halloween. From crazy fashion to celebrity costumes, to some of their most memorable celebrations. Find out what they’ve classified as family-friendly costumes, and learn about the scary movies they like to watch on Halloween. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.co...