Growing Up Latina

On this episode of Growing Up Latina, Harlem-based rapper and singer, Melii joins Alyi V. Melli talks growing up with Dominican household her music, "Bodak Yellow Remix", Meeting Rihanna, Kylie Jenner and Beyonce Using "Icey" for their product launches, her childhood insecurities, gets emotional about her challenges with Mental Health. 

On this episode of Growing Up Latina, Venezuelan born fashion creator, celebrity stylist, model and humanitarian, Martha Luna joins Alyi V for a conversation on family, immigrating to US as teen, overcoming depression due to hardships in her life, relying on her faith, landing 2 billboards in Time Square to becoming a sought after fashion influencer for brands. Martha also shares inspiration for f...

On this episode of Growing Up Latina, The New Jersey natives, television and radio personalities twin sisters, Lulu y Lala join Alyi V for a conversation on family, dating, growing up in New Jersey to strict Cuban-Salvadorian parents, their strong twin bond, the struggle to capture Latin Audience while on Univision while also maintaining American Audience, balancing their accents, their 2-year mov...

In this episode of Growing Up Latina, the Brooklyn born Puerto Rican, Samantha Ortiz joins Alyi V and talks about the loss of her father, becoming one of the #1 Fitness trainers in NYC, working with brands that prioritize diversity, and the need for building community by supporting Latinas more and her relationship with her husband and much more. You don't want to miss this episode!

On this episode of Growing Up Latina, Colombian-Canadian artist, Jessie Reyez joins Alyi V ( by way of Toronto). Talking candidly about family, success, career,her relationship with Jay Z, Beyonce and Drake and new album, "Yessie" over some green juice. 

In this episode of Growing Up Latina, the Brooklyn born Puerto Rican, Ivy Rivera stops by to join her good friend Alyi V -- the two of them discuss their friendship, Ivy Rivera's career in music, working for Combs Enterprises, Diddy, her joining Power 105.1 and her relationship with Charlamagne and Angie Martinez. Lots of great stories that you don't want to miss!!

In this episode, Lisa Mateo stops by talks about growing up in a Puerto Rican household. Her career journey as a local and national TV anchor, family, mental health and the importance of balancing fitness and nutrition.

On this episode of Growing Up Latina, Esmeralda Baez joins Alyi V and talks about her struggles with mental health and overcoming the stigma in the Latino community.      

On the inaugural episode, of Growing Up Latina, Alyi V is joined by fashion entrepreneur and influencer, Amanda Korina of FromtheHeelSup.com. She talks about building her career as a fashion influencer from her apartment in the Bronx and saving enough money to purchase a home in Long Island, NY.