Café with Strangers

In the last several hours that Café with Strangers spent in the Bay Area, I spoke to Mark Anthony, Oscar and David and then briefly with Elyssa and her plus one. I've known these amazing human beings for nearly a decade but, as we sat around David's dining room table, I got to know them a little bit better . Join me in this bonus episode as the group talks and laughs together about being latinx in...

This episode is dedicated to Rebecca. In this week's episode we are joined by a special guest, my dear friend, Hector. Sitting on his couch on a chilly Bay Area night, you'll hear Hector talk about family and growing up in the Bay, a guy name Campa and how one person started him on the positive outlook he still has to this day. TW: child death Follow us on Instagram @cafewithstrangers or send an e...

Café with Strangers leaves the Pacific Northwest and travels down to the San Francisco Bay Area where we meet this week's guest, Rose. Join us in learning about their experiences living in California, growing up third gen, gender identity and mental illness, including sobriety. Follow Rose on Instagram or TikTok @exorpiona. Follow CWS on Instagram @cafewithstrangers or if you're interested in bein...

Meet Adalisia, a Portland native and the last guest from our PDX trip. In this episode we hear her talk about growing up in a multicultural household, the struggles faced with a parent being deported and mental health. All with a heavy dash of ADHD spiced into the conversation. Follow Adalisia on Instagram @_adalisia_ Follow the podcast on Instagram @cafewithstrangers or send us an email at cafewi...

In a first time event we're joined by two guests, Gabby and Abby, in this week's episode. Join me in getting to learn what's involved for these newly weds to get citizenship status for Gabby, the emotional events involving their sexuality and their culture shock experiences. Together we discuss stories of similarities and differences we share as Mexicanas. TW: mention of suicide/suicidal ideations...

Join me in traveling down the PNW where we meet our first guest in Oregon, Yami. In this ADHD-fueled episode, we discuss her growing up in LA, her journey to become a doctor as a first gen and mental illness, all the while trying to stay on topic. TW: mention of suicide Follow Yami on Instagram @yamimuri Follow us on Instagram @cafewithstrangers Music by lenoxbeatmaker (IG).

In this week's episode we meet Armando, a man who came to the states as a young child and shortly after the realities of being Mexican in America began. Join us in discussing machismo, the struggle of being first gen, and parenting. Follow us on Instagram @cafewithstrangers or visit us at cafewithstrangers.com. Music by lenoxbeatmaker (IG).

This week we meet Kristin, an early twenty-year old that shares her stories of what it was like growing up with divorced parents, the various Latin American cultures in her life, and her journey managing her mental health. Together, Kristin and I also discuss some realities of being a part of veterinary medicine. Follow us on Instagram @cafewithstrangers Music by lenoxbeatmaker (ig)

In today's episode, Prizzilla openly shares her experiences growing up in SoCal, identity struggles, life in the army, and her struggles with ADHD. TW: SA, eating disorder, self-harm, addiction, mention of suicide Follow Prizzilla on social media. IG and TikTok: @Prizzilla, Twitter: PrizziIIa Follow us on instagram @cafewithstrangers music by lenoxbeatmaker

In today's episode, Cristina, talks openly about growing up in Washington, being an undocumented Mexicana, her sexuality and schooling. If you'd like to follow Cristina on social media, her Instagram is _cristinamedinaa. Music by lenoxbeatmaker (IG).

In this week's episode, Conni discusses growing up in Chile, life as a nonresident and culture shock in America, and her experiences with mental health. Visit our homepage @ cafewithstrangers.com and tune in every Sunday for a new episode. music by lenoxbeatmaker (IG).

In this week's episode, Norms discusses her experiences as a Colombian American and how she managed school, her sexuality and mental health. Follow Norms on Instagram @itsnormarenata. Music by lenoxbeatmaker (IG)

Join me, your host Monica, on a journey in sharing stories from people navigating life as a latine in America. And yes, caffeine is involved. music by lenoxbeatmaker (instagram)