Hijas Que Hablan

Welcome to another minisode! In this minsode, Brianna chats with Marcela about her art. Marcela is a professional ballet dancer who recently published a bilingual poetry book. Listen to Marcela tell us about her artistic processes in both poetry and dance. Purchase Leaves/Hojas by Marcela Gómez Lugo here: https://www.left-bank.com/book/9789945608571 https://www.islanegra.com/index.php?option=com_v...

On this week's episode, the Hijas get into the history of religion in Mexico and how religion has affected their lives. They get into the transition from their family's beliefs to their own beliefs and everything in between.  We'd love to hear your stories and experiences, share them with us! hijas.unidas@gmail.com  Join our community! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3792402301...

This episode brings our DACA mini series to a close. Gisell talks about her experience applying and obtaining DACA in a southern state. A million thank yous to all our guests for this series.  We'd love to hear your stories and experiences, share them with us! hijas.unidas@gmail.com Join our community! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/379240230190773 Instagram: https://www.instagram....

This episode, Brianna is joined by three guests speakers to discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly when it comes to DACA. A tremendous thank you to our guests speakers Angelica, Vianey and Dulce.  We'd love to hear your stories and experiences, share them with us! hijas.unidas@gmail.com Join our community! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/379240230190773 Instagram: https://www.insta...

This mini episode introduces a small series the Hijas will be covering. In this series, the hijas hold conversations and give the air to DACA recipients and applicants. Maria Jose finds out more about the application process, growing up undocumented, and the worries that come with the ever changing legality of DACA.   We'd love to hear your stories and experiences, share them with us! hijas.u...

It's back to school for half of the hijas! Listen to the hijas talk about their college experiences, they dish out advice to freshmen and talk about the struggles they faced through their college careers.  We'd love to hear your stories and experiences, share them with us! hijas.unidas@gmail.com   Join our community!   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/379240230190...

This week, Brianna and Maria Jose are joined by Kimberly and Alina to talk about books. The four discuss the likes and dislikes of the books they've read in the Pasando Paginas book club hosted by Hijas Unidas. To join the book club please DM @hijasunidas on Instagram.  Book List  Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter by Erika Sanchez  The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins...

On this week's episode the Hijas talk about friendships. How they make them, maintain them, and even break up with friends.  Recommendations:  We Set The Dark on Fire by Tehlor Kay Mejia  Stoic App  Daily Art App  Alarmy App  Sleepy Podcast We'd love to hear your stories and experiences, share them with us! hijas.unidas@gmail.com  Join our community!  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3792...

This episode Brianna is joined by her mother, to finally ask the question: why am I not bilingual? Brianna and Marisol touch on their feelings of detachment from their heritage and learning to cope with the naysayers.  Article: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/to-the-latinos-who-cant-s_b_8127434  We'd love to hear your stories and experiences, share them with us! hijas.unidas@gmail.com&nbs...

Listen to the hijas answer questions submitted by listeners and followers! They answer questions about their culture, dating, embarrassing moments, and dealing with confrontation.   We'd love to hear your stories and experiences, share them with us! hijas.unidas@gmail.com Join our community! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/379240230190773 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hijasunidas/...

On this week's minisode listen to Janeen tell the story about making the decision to leave her career and discovering so much more.   If you'd like to hear more about Janeen and her business follower her @kualisalsas on Instagram. We love to hearing your stories and experiences, share them with us! hijas.unidas@gmail.com Join our community! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3792402301...

Lenny is on vacation this week, so we welcome Bertha on the podcast to talk about our past year surviving a pandemic. Listen to the hijas talk about their physical and mental health living through the pandemic and how they're adjusting to the world opening back up.  We love to hear your stories and experiences, share them with us! hijas.unidas@gmail.com Our Recommendations: Manifest (Netflix)...

On this episode, check out Arleeny and April chat about traveling, budgeting for adventures, and not adhering to societal "norms". If you want to hear more about April you can check out this presentation: https://miracosta-edu.zoom.us/rec/play/WaHZMZTgNjX4I5RbrvR82haKs44kT0w0abQ6NPch3LHlk89u03iFtMgXiQbozoGAnEu-I4RhNm8Sjc65.aMLn4Xri4Qqp9LVU   or follower her on Instagram @compasspointtravels&n...

On this week's episode the hijas honor their queer latine icons, Maria and Lenny share their experiences coming out and realizing they were queer. And the hijas touch on the struggles the LGBTQIA+ community face within the latine community.  We love to hear your stories and experiences, share them with us! hijas.unidas@gmail.com  Our Recommendations:  Margins by Terri De la Peña&nbs...

On this week's minisode, listen to Maria Jose chat with Elvira about art and how she got into set design. If you'd like to follow Elvira and her work check her out on IG @designs_by_evi and @evi3gil.  Join our community! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/379240230190773 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hijasunidas/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HijasUnidas  Follow the Hijas on...

Trigger Warning: In this episode the hijas do touch on topics like eating disorders, body dysmorphia, and diet culture. If any of those may be triggering to you, we suggest possibly skipping this episode.  Listen to the hijas talk about how they navigated their bodies growing up, their relationship with food, and how they're achieving a better appreciation for their bodies.   Our Recomme...

On this week's minisode, Brianna talks with Sandy Wall about how she's using corn tortillas to help out marginalized communities in Long Beach, California.  Learn more and donate to Pueblita:   Website: https://www.pueblita.org/  IG: @pueblitatortillas   Logo Artist: @livpaints    If you'd like to share your own story on the podcast please contact us at hijas.unidas@g...

Listen to the hijas talk about everything they know (and don't know) about money, credit, and investing. Hear how they learned the value of money,  how they established their credit, and how they are dipping their toes into investing.  Our Recommendations  @zerobasedbudget  @impact  Join our community! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/379240230190773 Instagram: ht...

On this week's minisode Maria Jose chats with Ashely Liliana, an ESL teacher currently living in Chile. Ashely talks about making the choice to move abroad, how her parents reacted, and how making this choice impacted her life.  You can catch up with Ashely Lilana here:  Instagram : itsashelyliliana Tiktok : ashelyliliana  YouTube: Ashely Liliana  If you'd like to share your ow...

Happy Mother's Day to all the mami listeners. This episode listen to Bertha tell her story about being a mom and the beautiful and hard things that come with it.   Join our community! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/379240230190773 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hijasunidas/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HijasUnidas  Follow the Hijas on Instagram: @arleeny.escarcega @maria...

On this episode, listen to the hijas talk about The Battle of Puebla and the History of Cinco de Mayo. Hear how they think you can be a better ally to the Mexican community and celebrate the holiday respectfully.  Our Recommendations Sia Martinez and the Moonlit Beginning of Everything by Raquel Vasquez Gilliland  Join our community! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/379240230190...

Welcome to our first ever minisode! This episode listen to Moni retell her struggles with her family's perception of her own identity.  If you'd like to share your own story on the podcast please contact us at our email hijas.unidas@gmail.com  Join our community! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/379240230190773 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hijasunidas/ Twitter: https://t...

In this episode the hijas talk about setting and maintaining healthy boundaries. Listen as we talk about our personal boundaries, and how we respond when people break them.  If you'd like to show monetary love to the podcast, we ask that you donate to this organization: https://blackgirlhockeyclub.org/donations/bghcfam/  Our Recommendations   All About Love: New Visions by Bell Hook...

In this episode, the Hijas talk about traditional latine/x gender roles for womxn. Listen as we talk about our relationships with our mothers, experiences with being a "good woman", and the mental health issues perpetuated by marianismo.   If you'd like to show monetary love to the podcast, we ask that you donate to this organization: https://wgefund.org/  Join our community! Facebook: h...

Welcome back! Listen as we navigate a discussion about machismo and marianismo within the latine/x community. Hear our personal stories and experiences growing up with these common gender roles.  Article Referenced: Machismo, Marianismo, and Negative Cognitive-Emotional Factors: Findings From the Hispanic Community Health Study/ Study of Latinos Sociocultural Ancillary Study  If you'd li...