Amiga Mía Talk Show

In this World Cup Special ep, Daniel Campos delivers a knockout round World Cup wrap with a strong focus on Latin American nations and Australia, while also reflecting on the scale and energy of the tournament across the United States, Mexico and Canada. Daniel opens with the atmosphere around the competition, from major crowd numbers to the way the World Cup continues to bring people together acr...

What happens when an accomplished businesswoman decides to step away from what she knows and test herself inside the MasterChef Australia kitchen? In this ep, I sit down with Peruvian-Australian entrepreneur and MasterChef Australia 2026 contestant Alita Harvey-Rodriguez for an honest conversation about food, family, identity and taking bold risks at every stage of life. Alita shares how her famil...

Daniel Campos’ World Cup Briefing moves to a new audio-first format as part of the Amiga Mía Talk Show. In this edition, Daniel provides independent commentary on Third Round Matches, with a focus on Latino and Australian teams. Daniel Campos is a Sydney-born Latin American Football Analyst & Journalist now living in South America. The first three briefings remain available on the Amiga Mía we...

In this episode of the Amiga Mía Talk Show, Colombian filmmaker Juan Carvajal shares the story behind  La Salsa Vive , the documentary he spent almost eight years bringing to the screen. Born in Cali, Colombia, Juan travelled through Cuba, Puerto Rico, New York and Colombia to document the people, sounds and communities that shaped salsa into a global cultural force. The conversation explores how...

Meet la chica de la mitad del mundo. Ecuadorian-Australian singer-songwriter Dayaní joins Michelle on The Amiga Mía Talk Show for a heartfelt conversation about migration, music, identity and finding your way back to yourself. Born in Guayaquil, Ecuador and raised in Australia, Dayaní opens up about growing up between cultures, family sacrifice, belonging, releasing Spanish-language music in Austr...

In this episode, I chat with Luján De Felice, Paraguayan-born marketer, entrepreneur and Latin community advocate based in Melbourne, Australia. We discuss the evolution of AI and the impacts on the global Latin community, connections between Paraguay and Australia, including the upcoming World Cup game and her love story with her Partner Owen, an Aussie , who travelled to Paraguay and they later...

Meet Brazilian Australian actor Will Santana and Venezuelan Australian actor William Blanco Medina, who have been casted as Hench men, Brazilian thugs in the new comedy-action Hollywood film called Balls Up by Mark Wahlberg. This movie was partly filmed in Queensland, Australia and the casting included many Latin & Brazilian Australian extras. Welcome to Australia’s first media outlet that cel...

In this ep we chat all things cultural heritage of Puerto Rico, the significance of Latin music, and the powerful impact of Benito's DtMF concerts in Australia through the perspective of Monica, a Nuyorican (New Yorker with Puerto Rican/Cuban heritage) traveller. Plus insights on identity, gentrification, and cultural appreciation. Guest name: Monica, You Wanna Do What Instagram: @soy_amigamia Wel...

Venezuelan-born comedian Iván José Aristeguieta sits down for an honest, funny, and surprisingly reflective conversation about migration, identity, and what it actually takes to build a career in a second language. Before Australian comedy festivals, there was biochemistry, brewing tanks, and middle management in a Venezuelan brewery. Iván shares how a science-trained brain shaped his approach to...

In this interview, Colombian Australian mum Isabel Ramirez Hurtado and Salvadorian Australian advocate Ruth Ramirez-Dib talk about raising children with Down syndrome while navigating migration, language, and life far from their motherlands. From diagnosis phone calls to community advocacy, they reflect on how words matter, why support systems need cultural care, and why disability isn’t the chall...

In this ep of the Amiga Mía Talk Show, host Michelle welcomes the Puerto Rican band Chuwi, who are currently on tour in Latin America and set to visit Sydney, Australia in Feb. 🐰 🇵🇷 The band members consist of siblings Lóren, Willy, Wester and their long term friend Adrian, who share their journey from forming during the pandemic to performing at major events like the Latin Grammys. They discuss...

I met Baz Bastian better known as @lifebybaz on the streets of Sydney CBD in December 2025, walking through the city that shaped so much of his early life. Born in Chile and raised in Australia from the age of six, Baz grew up between cultures. Sydney taught him how to move create and find his voice while Chile stayed stitched into who he is. In his late 20s, wanting to see his Tata for this 80th...

In this episode of the Amiga Mìa Talk Show the host Michelle features a exploration of Latin American art and culture in Australia. She shares her experiences attending the Muy OLA pop-up art exhibition in Sydney, where she met and interviewed Latin American artists Rodrigo Salvadorian-Australian from Canberra, Chela Peruvian-Australian and Chilean Australians Maria Del Carmen from Sydney & An...

In this episode of The Amiga Mía Talk Show, Michelle sits down with unapologetically fierce Colombian-Australian entrepreneur and DJ, Lina Zabaleta, better known as DJ Zalina. From Bogotá to Melbourne, Lina shares her journey of navigating Australia’s music industry, touring with international artists, and building Chuleo, a Latinx music movement, community, and brand that redefines the scene. Lin...

In this episode of The Amiga Mía Talk Show , host Michelle sits down with Uruguayan-Australian author Natalia Figueroa to talk all things identity, language and storytelling 💬📚 Her debut novel Hailstones Fell Without Rain is more than just fiction it’s a reflection of migration, memory, and what it means to grow up between cultures. 🇺🇾🇦🇺 They chat about: Navigating cultural identity as a bicultu...

🎙️ Amiga Mía Talk Show – Ep #5: Who is ALELD? In this episode, your host Michelle from Amiga Mía sits down with Sam Bissett , CEO of ALELD (Australia Latin America Emerging Leaders Dialogue), to explore how this powerful initiative is building bridges between two regions. We chat all things ALELD’s mission since its 2018 launch, its evolution, and how it's shaping the next wave of changemakers acr...

In this ep, I chat with Bianca, a multi-talented actress, writer, and director (a queen!), who shares about her journey in the creative industry, her cultural heritage, and the inspiration behind her production company and the series 'Miss Vanguard.' She discusses the importance of representation, empowerment, and the challenges faced in the creative field, while encouraging authenticity and self-...

What happens when a Colombian-Australian journalist sees injustice in the global coffee trade? She builds a movement — from her kitchen bench. In this inspiring interview, Jacqueline Arias, the founder of República Coffee, shares how her Colombian roots, Sydney upbringing, and journalistic grit led her to create Australia’s first organic, Fair trade certified coffee brand. ✨ From identity to entr...

In this episode of the Amiga Mia Talk Show, host Amiga Mia speaks with Alejandra Angeles (Ale), co-founder of Gals en Australia, a community dedicated to supporting Latin women in their professional and personal journeys. They discuss the challenges faced by Latina professionals in Australia, the importance of community, language, and the initiatives Gals en Australia has implemented to empower wo...

In this episode, I sit down with the incredible Lucerito León, artist, salsera, and community leader to talk about música, identidad, and what it means to chase dreams in Australia. ✨ We get into: The fusion of salsa & reggaetón (and how Bad Bunny’s new album hits different for immigrants) The rise of mujeres in salsa and why representation matters How music connects us across cultures &...

In this final EP, I change the format and invite 3 Latinas from Australia to a studio in Sydney to chat all-things Latin Christmas with me. From traditional food, to typical latin Christmas music, to what we wear and everything in-between. Hear from Ariane, Brazilian Australian, Actor, Juiliana, Australian Colombian, Latin Advocate, Garcia, Peruvian Australian, Latin Music Consultant and Michelle...

In this ep, I sit down with Laura Vazquez , an Argentinian-Australian actress who you might remember from the iconic Aussie TV show Home and Away back in the 90s. We get into all the things — her multicultural upbringing, what it was like navigating the Aussie entertainment scene, and how she keeps her Latina roots alive in her fam. Laura gets real about being a proud Latina in the media, why repr...

In this ep, three Colombianas in Australia and I chat about the controversial lyrics of a new reggaeton song +57 "Mamacita desde 14" , exploring the impact of beauty standards and hypersexualization on young women. Guests: Diana Paez, Colombian Australian, Documentary Filmmaker Romina Aranzola, Colombian Mexican Australian, TV Presenter Emmaleen Diaz, Australian Colombian, Emerging Artist They sha...

In this ep, I chat with Cindy Flores, a prominent figure in the Mexican Australian community and a passionate advocate for authentic Mexican cuisine. Cindy shares her journey from Guadalajara to Australia, her experiences in the culinary world, and her mission to promote la cultura Mexicana through food. The conversation delves into the challenges and opportunities she faced in the Australian food...

In this episode, I reflect on recent adventures, starting with my time in Bali, where I explored two incredible Latin-owned gems: Motel Mexicola in Canggu and Chinchorro in Ubud. Back home in Sydney, I attend of a few Latin community events, including: ✨ The Cuauhtémoc Mexican Tall Ship Gala Night 👑 The Multiverse Pageant 2024 , cheering on a Latin contestant 🌄 Magia de los Andes , a cultural c...