La Artisteada

In this episode of Filmmaking Through the LGBTQIA+ Lens , we sit down with producer, writer, and entertainment journalist Josslyn Glenn, DEI professional and community organizer Edwin Soto, and TV and animation writer Roma Murphy for a candid conversation about navigating the entertainment industry as people of color and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Roma shares her journey as a writer, openi...

Jasmine Maldonado is the youngest of seven siblings, and growing up watching her mom build a restaurant business in West Adams shaped everything about how she sees entrepreneurship. That influence became the blueprint for her own path. Jasmine followed her mom's entrepreneurial drive and created Persona the Shop, a space that started as a pop up and grew into something much bigger. Over time,...

What happens when a rapper runs out of words? For Jay Taj, it led to something bigger than music. Jay Taj grew up in Santa Ana, California navigating a multicultural identity that never quite fit into a single box. That experience of belonging to many worlds at once became the foundation of his artistry as a rapper, storyteller, and multidisciplinary artist. His visibility exploded when he appeare...

What do you do when no one will hire you and the world shuts down? If you're Eddy, you pick up a needle and thread, and start dressing dolls. In this episode we sit down with Eddy, the designer and stylist behind Eddy's Online, whose story begins during the pandemic when, unable to land a job, he turned to sewing as a hobby and quickly became obsessed with corsets. He had the skill, he had the vis...

In this interview, we chatted with Yulissa Mendoza, artist, creative director, and photographer all about their journey from Muscoy, CA, to exhibiting their art at The Cheech Museum 🎨We talk about how they apply for artist grants, get their work into museums, and why they define success through community, not money. Yulissa describes themselves as a “community-made artist”, building with and for...

CHUWI, banda emergente de Puerto Rico , nos cuenta cómo pasó de sus inicios a despegar internacionalmente con Weltita 🌎🔥 En esta entrevista hablamos de su viaje por Latinoamérica , lo que más los impactó y cómo están creando un sonido que eleva la esencia y la historia puertorriqueña hacia el futuro. Si te gusta la nueva ola de música latina (al estilo de lo que ha impulsado Bad Bunny), tienes q...

In this episode of La Artisteada, we sit down with Vanita Leo. She is a San Antonio cumbia pop tejano artist and a self-proclaimed quintessential working class Hot Cheeto girl. In 2024, She was a Rolling Stones Latin artist on our radar and just last year, her song "La Cumbia Wepa" was number 35 on Rolling Stone's Best 50 Songs by Latin and Spanish Songs of 2025, and she also just re...

En este episodio estamos con  Tornillo , artista de  San Luis Potosí , quien dejó su casa en la adolescencia para perseguir el sueño que hoy está viviendo. Su canción  “Morena”  lo llevó al reconocimiento y a colaborar con artistas internacionales como  L-Gante . Hablamos sobre su camino, la disciplina detrás del éxito y su más reciente álbum,  “Como es Arriba es Abajo” . Un episodio sobre  creért...

In this episode, we sit down with Estevie, a Mexican American singer who is shaking up regional mexicano with hits and collabs alongside Cuco, Eslabón Armado, Danny Lux and more. Discover how she turns pain into power, embraces womanhood in male-dominated genres, and surrounds herself with a community that fuels her mission. This past month, Estevie released her latest cumbia album "La Traici...

Hoy nos acompaña Alverio, un creador de contenido que mezcla entre comedia, moda, música y real life vibes desde Puerto Rico. 🏝️ Ha trabajado con grandes artistas como Young Miko y tiene un don especial para conectar con toda Latinoamérica. Platicamos sobre cómo está redefiniendo la era digital con su estilo único y hablamos de lo surreal que puede ser recibir invitaciones para colaborar. No te pi...

Platicamos con la directora chilena Camila Grandi , quien pasó de editar Fan videos de la novela mexicana Rebelde a trabajar con artistas globalmente reconocidos como Paloma Mami, Emicida y Mon Laferte. Con la artista chilena, Camila ha dirigido   desde videoclips, un Tiny Desk, hasta el documental “Mon Laferte, Te Amo,” que está actualmente nominado al Latin Grammy Mejor Video Musical Version Lar...

In this episode, we’re introducing you to the team behind La Artisteada! Kiara sits down with producers Erin Jimenez, who works in TV Music on the corporate side of entertainment, and Diego Lopez De Anda, a producer and assistant director working in television and film, to talk about how they became part of the project. They talk further about their creative journeys outside of the podcast and wha...

In this episode, we are doing something different. Today, we are supporting our friends and fellow artists over at THE LAND WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER US an ART SHOW FUNDRAISER, organized by the talented Thalia Gochez.  This was an event dedicated to bringing the community together through art to raise funds for our undocumented community. More than 30 local artists donated their work to support two org...

What does it really take to build a career in comedy? In this episode, we pull back the curtain on the work, heart, and humor that go into making people laugh for a living. Stand-up comedians Daniela Inés Calvo and Jose “Hoozay” Velasquez get real with us about navigating the comedy scene, from local open mics to national stages, while using joy as a form of resistance in uncertain times. SUBSCRIB...

Originario de Houston, Texas, Kane Rodríguez es un artista mexicoamericano que conquistó a su público a través de las redes sociales. Desde su primer video viral, su música no ha dejado de crecer junto con sus seguidores. Hoy, Kane nos comparte todos los detalles de  La Batuta , su nuevo EP de 12 canciones que rinde homenaje al género regional mexicano. No olvides suscribirte y seguirnos en Instag...

Hasta a un chico icónico que estuvo en una de las boy bands más conocidas de America Latina (CNCO!) le pueden romper el corazón y Erick Brian lo usó para traernos el EP que le ayudó a sacarlo todo, incluyendo su lanzamiento como solista “BTW… Lo Intenté". Nos sentamos con él en las oficinas de Warner Music para platicar todo sobre su inspo, cómo ha evolucionado como artista y todo lo que le emocio...

In honor of Women's History Month, we are bringing you the best conversations about the impact of women in Reggaeton and Brazilian Funk! In this episode, we sit down with Brazilian Funk and Trap historian Tamiris Coutinho, author of Cai De Boca No Meu B*c3t@o: Funk as a force of Female Empowerment. Coutinho is also a lecturer, researcher, and consultant in these topics. We want to hear from you! L...

In honor of Women's History Month, we are bringing you the best conversations about the impact of women in Reggaeton and Brazilian Funk! In this episode, we sit down with Katelina Eccleston, better known as La Gata, a reggaeton historian and multimedia artist who not only loves the history but also lives the culture. As a historian, her work through her culture shifting platforms Reggaetón con...

In our first live episode of La Artisteada, we sit down with the incredible Chris, a director at Laika Animation with an impressive career in the world of animation. Chris has directed on DreamWorks’ Emmy, GLAAD, and NAACP-nominated Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts and has worked as a storyboard artist on major Marvel and DC titles. We dive into his creative journey, his experiences in the animati...

In this episode of  La Artisteada , we interview our first fashion designer, the super-talented Ysabel Hilado! Ysabel, a proud Artesia, California native, has made waves in the fashion world as a contestant on  Project Runway Junior  and the author of the inspiring book  Fashion Upcycling . We dive into her creative journey, her commitment to sustainable design, and how she’s reshaping the way we...

We had an amazing conversation with Gabby B about her creative journey behind hit songs like  Leche  and her most recent hit Brinca with Brrray. She shared how her multicultural upbringing—growing up in France, Canada, and the U.S. with two Brazilian performer parents—shaped her unique sound and vibrant career. From viral hits to international chart-topping success, Gabby gave us an inside look at...

In this exciting episode of La Artisteada, we chat with rising star Ezekiel Pacheco! Originally from Guerrero and raised in the heart of LA, Ezekiel is making waves in Hollywood. You’ve seen him in Grey's Anatomy, the hit series On My Block, and recently starred in the feature film At The Gates. Join us as we dive into his journey, challenges, and what’s next for this talented actor. Don’t miss th...

En este episodio, Salma nos cuenta sobre su trayectoria desde hacer covers hasta convertirse en artista de Warner Music México. Comparte cómo, tras estudiar marketing y estar a punto de darse por vencida en su sueño de ser cantante, un video suyo se volvió viral en TikTok, abriéndole las puertas para seguir adelante. Además, nos habla de las historias detrás de su primer EP,  Basado En Hechos Real...

In the first episodes of season 3, we sit down with Barrio Drive. A movement that advocates marginalized communities through art, fashion, and storytelling. We learn about the journey that led them to create this iconic brand. Follow us on Instagram and Tiktok @la.artisteada for more content about this episode and updates for the rest of the season. Thank you for listening!

In this episode, Bardo San delves into the inspiration behind his new EP,  Sept. 31 , sharing how his unique upbringing in Japan shaped the storytelling woven throughout the music. He reflects on the cultural influences that left a lasting impact on him, and how he sought to capture that essence in this project. Bardo also incorporates the three languages he speaks—English, Spanish, and Portuguese...