La Chismosa Del Valle

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to La Chismosa del Valle ! Host America Castillo kicks off a brand-new second season with a deeply personal catch-up before diving into an insightful interview with real estate duo and brothers, Alex and Humberto Castaneda. From navigating career shifts and mental health struggles to moving past the "fame game" of activism, America sets the stage for a conve...

Send us Fan Mail This week, we’re exploring what happens when personal reflection meets professional ambition. I share a candid look at my experience with Lent discussing the specific habits I stepped away from and the surprising lessons that surfaced when I cleared the air. That mental clarity couldn't have come at a better time, as I’m officially pulling back the curtain on two major milest...

Send us Fan Mail America dives into the world of surveillance, showing how constant monitoring shapes fear, behavior, and memory. From Erika Perez’s mother, who had to check in regularly with immigration, to America herself, triggered by everyday sounds like a doorbell, this episode exposes how tech, government systems, and societal pressure turn lives into a high-stakes game. A look at privacy, t...

Send us Fan Mail When personal data becomes public drama, where do you draw the line between community and control? America unpacks a digital unraveling from online stalking to realizing her digital paranoia was the truth then turns to Erika Perez’s story to reveal how surveillance and systemic power shape real lives. The players are everywhere, the rules are unclear and the algorithm is watching...

Send us Fan Mail Say hi or share a story! In this episode, I sit down with Vanessa Carrillo, a first-generation Latina, product marketing manager at Microsoft, and founder of Latinas and Lattes, before she gets too big. We talk about navigating college, showing up in professional spaces, and finding our way through career and identity shifts. Our conversation made me reflect on my own early 20s—es...

Send us Fan Mail Say hi or share a story! Undocumented creatives have helped shape the American brand but we’re only good for the brand until we speak up. Rarely are we trusted to shape our own narratives. In this episode, America Castillo sits down with Miriam Frutos, an influencer marketer, to talk about what it means to be a DACA recipient working in media and marketing and navigating an Americ...

Send us Fan Mail Say hi or share a story! América has been on a long hiatus. It’s a long story, but she won’t trauma dump or bore you with it today. She’s here to give a quick update and let her friends know what she’s been up to. Even though she’s still had a few “mental health breakdowns” along the way, her head is still in the game and more focused than ever. Fair warning: the audio levels in t...

Send us Fan Mail Say hi or share a story! Stephanie is back and listens to America discuss the Writer’s Guild of America strike.  Then they, like, talk about what being a valley girl is and the misrepresentation in the media.  Help shape future episodes! Leave a voicemail or shoot us a text. I actually wanna hear from you! I like constructive criticism. Follow along on TikTok and Instagram: @la_am...

Send us Fan Mail Say hi or share a story! In this episode, America discusses the health care expansion to include DACA recipients and Florida’s new anti-immigration bill.  Then, she proceeds to dive into the topic of DACA by sharing her personal stories of growing up as an undocumented student.  Help shape future episodes! Leave a voicemail or shoot us a text. I actually wanna hear from you! I lik...

Send us Fan Mail Say hi or share a story! What is Chisme? In this first episode America and Stephanie discuss what it means to be a chismosa and whether gossiping is good or bad.  Help shape future episodes! Leave a voicemail or shoot us a text. I actually wanna hear from you! I like constructive criticism. Follow along on TikTok and Instagram: @la_ameriquita, @lachismosadelvalle Help shape future...

Send us Fan Mail Say hi or share a story! Every other week, America Castillo tries to convince her sister Stephanie Zuniga into having a conversation about things going on in the world. Whether it’s about pop culture or politics, I can guarantee at least one episode on serial killers.   Help shape future episodes! Leave a voicemail or shoot us a text. I actually wanna hear from you! I like constru...