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On this Episode of Unrepresented, host Camila Dejesus is joined by Editor & Publisher for Austin Vida, Nancy Flores. The pair delve deep into Nancy’s career journey, what being a bilingual journalist has been like, and all the ways her paths led her to start her own publication.  For more information about Austin Vida, go to www. Austinvida.com or follow @austinvida Hosted by: Camila Dejesus E...

On this Episode of Unrepresented, host Camila Dejesus sits down with Eco Chica Committee Chair, Alyssa Padron, to discuss all things Eco Chica. How the conference went, what planning and leadup was like, what made Alyssa want to get involved all those years ago and so much more!  Hosted by: Camila Dejesus Edited by: Frankie Alaniz Music by: Jordan Lackey

On this Episode of Unrepresented, host Camila Dejesus has the delight of speaking to CapMetro Supervisor, and Eco Chica Committee Member/ Judge Jo Anne Ortiz. The pair delve into what working for a Metro System in Austin is like, why she joined forces with Latinitas, and how her small-town upbringing instilled a sense of community and joy! Hosted by: Camila Dejesus Edited by: Frankie Alaniz Music...

On a very special episode of Unrepresented, hosts Frankie Alaniz and Camila Dejesus are joined by their coworkers to dish on Latinitas upcoming conference Eco Chica ! They dive into the steps that go into making a successful event, how we built the identity and concept for the conference from the ground up, and what we’re most excited about.  Camila & Frankie were joined by:  Programs Manager...

On this episode of Unrepresented, host Camila Dejesus speaks with children’s book author, poet, English teacher, YouTuber, and speaker at last year’s Texas Book Festival Rebecca Balcárcel. The pair discusses what inspired her incredible children’s book “Shine On, Luz Veliz”, how her upbringing and culture as a Guatemalan American has helped shape the types of stories she tells, and Rebecca even di...

On this Episode of Unrepresented, host Camila Dejesus has the privilege of speaking to the CEO, of The Latina Group or Austin Latinas Unidas, and Motivational Speaker Bessy Martinez on the importance of forming a community, why she loves empowering women, and how her upbringing heavily influenced the values she carries to this day. Hosted by Camila Dejesus Edited by Frankie Alaniz Music by Jordan...

On a very special Episode of Unrepresented, host Camila Dejesus is joined by the Fall 2022 Latinitas Interns*. The group breakdown why they got involved with the organization, what their specific internship brings to the table, and reminisce on some of their favorite moments throughout the semester. *Content Production Intern Kenneth Reeves II, Communications & Marketing Intern Khameyah Taylor...

On this episode of Unrepresented, Content Producer Frankie Alaniz sits down with Jessica Maddox. Jessica is a Post Producer at ESPN. Tune in as they talk about Jessica's background, what her role as post producer looks like day-to-day, being a woman of color in a male-dominating field, and we even shared some pre-World Series predictions! Hosted by Frankie Alaniz Edited by Frankie Alaniz Music by...

On this Episode of Unrepresented JCPenney Designers  Gabriella Corza & Zahira Rodriguez give us an exclusive look on what it was like designing for the Hispanic Heritage Month line, how designing for mass production differs from designing for oneself, and their favorite things they’ve gotten to design.  Hosted by Camila DeJesus Edited by Frankie Alaniz Music by Jordan Lacky

On this Episode of Unrepresented, host Camila Dejesus sits down with Cirrus Logic Project Manager Claudia Medina to discuss what it's really like being a Women In Tech, how Cirrus Logic created a supportive environment for Latinas, and why she wants to encourage girls to become engineers! Hosted by Camila Dejesus Edited by Frankie Alaniz Music by Jordan Lacky

On this Episode of Unrepresented, Latinitas content producer, Frankie Alaniz has a conversation with Denise Hernandez. Denise is the recent Judge-Elect for Travis County Court at Law #6. Tune in as they discuss how Denise got into practicing law, her experience running for public office, and why representation matters in the courtroom.  Hosted by Frankie Alaniz Edited by Frankie Alaniz ...

This week on Unrepresented, host Camila Dejesus sits down with Latinitas Start Up Conference Keynote Speaker Magda Sanchez to discuss what it's like being a Woman in Tech. We touch on some of Magda's incredible accomplishments like founding STEAM IGNITE and Encendido, being an executive producer of an upcoming documentary, and why she believes the arts hold such value in STEM. Hosted by Camila Dej...

This week on Unrepresented, we are celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, by sitting down with JCPenney’s Senior Designer, Pamela Velez. Tune in as Camila Dejesus and Pamela discuss what it was like working on JCP’s new Hispanic Heritage Month collection, how Pamela became a fashion designer, and what advice she has for any girls who are looking to do the same! Hosted by Camila Dejesus Edited by Fra...

This week on Unrepresented, we kick off season 3 by welcoming Priscilla Hernandez. Priscilla is the former Director of Nursing at Houston Woman's Clinic. Tune in as she sits down with Latinitas Magazine writer Camila Dejesus to talk about the overturning of Roe v. Wade and how it has affected her job, as well as common misconceptions of abortion care, and the future effects the overturning will ha...

This week on Unrepresented, Founding CEO Laura Donnelly interviews Texas' Deputy State Epidemiologist Dr. Diana Martinez on what it has been like being an epidemiologist throughout the COVID-19 outbreak. They discuss how Dr. Martinez found herself in such a successful position, what it was like working in New York when the pandemic began, and how she's continuing her journey in Texas.

This week on the Unrepresented series Pop Culture Vultures, Founding CEO Laura Donnelly is joined by Content Producer Frankie Alaniz and Magazine Writer Camila Dejesus to discuss our favorite, and least favorite, LGBTQ+ Representation. We take a tour on some classic shows from The L Word, all the way to new shows like Heartstoppers!

This week on Unrepresented Magazine Writer Camila Dejesus and Content Producer Frankie Alaniz celebrate pride with queer band Transy Warhol. We talk about what messages they’re trying to convey with their music, Where they got their incredible stage presence, and the crazy story about how they all met!

This week on Unrepresented Magazine Writer Camila Dejesus and Content Producer Frankie Alaniz celebrate pride with Queer Eye's Angel Joy Flores. We discuss her deep love for athletics, how it was sharing her story on such a large platform, and how her Hispanic background affected her gender identity.

In this mini-episode of Unrepresented, Magazine Writer Camila Dejesus sits down with the Purple Party Gala's Arts Honoree Reji Thomas to discuss her passion for glass art, that casual time she was commissioned to create gifts for the President of Mexico AND Queen of England, and how her culture has influenced her work.

In this mini-episode of Unrepresented, Magazine Writer Camila Dejesus sits down with the Purple Party Gala's Leadership Honoree Alice Ming Fei Yi to discuss her life story as a Chinese woman who immigrated in the 80s, how Asian representation has evolved in the political field, and how young people can (and should) get involved in politics.

In this mini-episode of Unrepresented, Magazine Writer Camila Dejesus sits down with the Purple Party Gala's Media Honoree Gloria Pennington to discuss how she fell into a career in television, her best advice she has for young Latinas trying to break into the business, and her secret to "positive aging".

In this mini-episode of Unrepresented, Magazine Writer Camila Dejesus sits down with the Purple Party Gala's Technology Honoree Dr. Colette Pierce Burnette to talk about what courage means to her, the types of challenges she's faced as a black woman in a male dominated field, and the best (and worst) advice she's ever received.

This week on Unrepresented, the Pop Culture Vultures, Latinitas founding CEO Laura Donnelly, Magazine Writer Camilia Dejesus, and Content Producer Frankie Alaniz, continue their discussion on representation through media. Listen as they discuss how shows like Bel-Air, Abbott Elementry, and Lizzo's show, Watch out for the Big Girls are turning the dial up on representation. 

In this final mini-episode of Unrepresented, Latinitas Founder and CEO sits down with Nadia Kahn Roberts. Nadia is the founder of Mirror of Languages and Startup Chica Parent. Here they speak about entrepreneurship and the experience and ideas that were created at Startup Chica!

In this mini-episode of Unrepresented, Laura Donnelly, Latinitas founding CEO, sits down with Reza Cristián, Founder and Editor-in-Chief of SUSTAIN the Mag. Listen as they talk about sustainability in business, media, and BIPOC communities, why it's important to teach sustainability to younger generations, and a little bit about her experience at Startup Chica!