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We are back! In this episode, Mireya sits down with her cousin Veronica for an honest conversation about the beauty and complexity of female friendships. Together, they reflect on the ways women show up for one another through different seasons of life—celebrating the laughter, the loyalty, and the quiet moments of support that often go unseen. They also explore the challenges that can arise in fr...

Domestic violence isn’t just physical—it’s about control, manipulation, and deeply ingrained societal norms. In this episode, we sit down with Pierre Fleury, a Violence Prevention Educator committed to ending intimate partner and gender-based violence. We unpack the misconceptions around abuse, explore how unhealthy communication patterns escalate, and discuss how men can be part of the solution....

In this episode, we sit down with Carlos Somoza to discuss the history and influence of Hip Hop in Central America and Puerto Rico. 

In this episode, we dive deep into the history of Western Medicine in the United States with special guest- Zuleima Jimenez, a certified birth worker, who joins the discussion in exploring how its development is strongly linked to systemic exclusion and marginalization. We discuss the critical role of birth workers and the ongoing impact of medical racism on communities of color. Additionally, we...

In this episode, we delve into fast fashion, identity, and pop culture with our featured guest, Nathan Elguea. Tune in as we explore the intersections of consumer culture and personal expression in today's society.

In this episode, we invite a special guest, Sara Campos, as we delve deep into the multifaceted journey of LGBTQIA2s+ individuals as they navigate the complex landscape of relationships amidst the backdrop of race, sexuality, and gender identity. From the turbulent waters of early adolescence to the shores of adulthood, Campos shares their personal stories, struggles, and triumphs in the quest for...

In this episode, we invite- Emily Henard, as she shares her journey through adulthood, tips on self-care, experiencing an identity crisis, and balancing social work and her mental health. About our guest: Henard is a 27-year-old, queer, disabled woman raised in Ojai, California. Henard received her bachelor's degree in psychology and Child Development from Cal Poly. While in San Luis Obispo, (SLO)...

In this week's episode, we sit down with Jodi Chin as she shares her personal experience navigating through different work environments as a woman of color. We discuss the micro-aggressions and blurred lines between what is considered professional and personal. Whether you've had a job that was/is emotionally, physically, or mentally taxing- we've all been there.

On this episode we invited the creatives behind Thirteen Creative Projects and Casaterra that make art dedicated to communal love, identity, and resistance. This is a special episode because all these creatives including Anita are from San Pedro, CA and all but one go as far back to attending middle school together. It's a rather sweet moment reflecting on how these creatives came to be collective...

Join us in this week's episode as we discuss the dangerous jobs that violate child labor laws including the factories that make well-known brands we use today. We touch on the language barriers, low wages, and harsh conditions these kids endure for a chance to live a better life.

This week, we invite special guest, Braxton Barnhill, a young film school student at SMC, and aspiring film director, from Indianapolis, IN to share his perspective on BIPOC representation in film. Whether it be historic, classic, or current- we share the importance of representation, storytelling and of course our own critiques on films/shows.

In this episode, we invite miss King, a young Director from Compton, California to discuss the flaws of the foster care system. King shares her personal experience growing up as a "ward of the state" as she bluntly puts it-and the harsh reality her family had to endure. We highlight the disparities between Single parents of color as opposed to White families and the unfortunate generational trauma...

In this episode, we look at the roots of Fatphobia, where it began, and how it pertains to pop culture today. Each host shares their own experience growing up in a time when the term "Body Positivity" did not exist. We discuss the term "Sazon", our relationship with food, and the current gentrification of Latinx food.

It's the LAST episode to wrap up 2022! We share a little recap and reflect on the year as well as share what we look forward to regarding our jobs, academia, relationships, mental health, and our podcast!

TW: Domestic abuse On this week's episode, we invite Claudia and Isabel, two brilliant first-generation grad students attending CSULA, to discuss their personal dating experiences. From dating for fun, paying attention to red flags, and learning how to enjoy being alone rather than feeling lonely this season. These women share their hardships, worst dates, and what they have learned about themselv...

In this episode, Anita, Mireya, and special Guest Randy Santiago tackle colorism. A topic that is rarely talked about amongst Latinx folks. It is a form of discrimination that continues to divide the Brown/Latinx community. Learn how this hateful bias entered into Latinx culture years ago and why the term "Latinidad" is so toxic to the Latinx community. We reveal how colorism affected us at home,...

TRIGGER WARNING! This episode talks about grooming, sexual assault, sexual misconduct, etc amongst adults. We go into what adult grooming may look like especially within fileds that have hierarchies of power.

On this episode we do a deeper dive into priviledge! Priviledge isn't always through skin color - we must also take into consideration class, sex, religion, gender, etc.

On this episode we discuss healing and what that entails for us along with some tips. We also dive into our adult world, tapping into what we thought it would be to what it really is. TRIGGER WARNING!

In this week's episode, we invite a special Mujer, Claudia Guerra to share her story of how she navigated through her adolescence while trying to create healthy relationships with women and how painful it can be to lose a best friend. Stay tuned as we give advice on friendships, when to cut off a friend, how to set boundaries, and how to uplift other sisters. By all means, feel free to like, subsc...

In this week's episode, we brought Professor Nathan Lopez back to inform us about the origins and effects of Mass Incarceration in the United States. Mass incarceration is a complex issue that systematically affects BIPOC communities through generations. We hope you enjoy.

We are back! Its been a minute...on this week's episode, we invite Nigel Archer, a young writer/producer who goes in depth about how he is practicing to unlearn toxic behaviors and unconscious biases in our communities and primarily in our home. Follow him and support his music on IG:that_man_uno

In this week’s episode, our special guest, Professor Nathan Lopez discusses the history of policing from the 13th century until the 1990s. Given that we are in the United States, we focus specifically on capitalism and its connection with policing throughout centuries. Lopez critiques the structure of policing and lack of transparency and accountability-specifically in Los Angeles-given that is wh...

In this week's episode, we reveal generational wounds and toxic parenting in our community. Most of our information was pulled from the account Latinx parenting on IG and the book “All About Love” by Bell Hooks. We focus on our experiences in our home, relationships with our parents, triggers, cultural biases, trauma, and of course-healing. We hope you enjoy and subscribe to our Patreon for additi...

This week we sit down with Kalani Robinson, a student-activist attending CSULA. In our discussion, we unpack the different privileges in our society, intersectionality, and tips on how to be an ally for those who don't carry the same privileges. We hope you enjoy it. Please follow Lani on IG: @_robinsn