Locatora Radio [A Radiophonic Novela]

This week, Diosa and Mala sit down with Ana Flores, founder of We All Grow, a digital platform and community space elevating Latina voices. And stories. After 14 years, Ana made the bold decision to sell her company. In this exclusive interview, Ana shares the multiple reasons she decided to pivot and embrace a new way of being. Ana is done with the hustle.  Support the show: https://www.patr...

In this week's episode, Diosa and Mala discuss the differences between Cradle Catholics and Converts, Pope Francis' legacy, and why "being Catholic" can also be a cultural identity.  Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/locatora_productions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's episode, Diosa and Mala discuss the expectations of being a woman in yours 30s versus the reality of this decade! Sex and the City is the blueprint for being single, fabulous, and 30, but how much of that is realistic? Diosa reflects on her favorite RomCom journalists and how that it impacted her expectations. Mala discusses how her mother reminds her that youthful energy is a minds...

This week on Locatora Radio, Diosa and Mala sit down with voice actor, Kathleen Herles. At just seven-years-old, Kathleen voiced Nickelodeon's "Dora The Explorer" and became a cultural phenomenon. In this intimate interview, Kathleen reflects on why she had to let go of the charachter, Dora, why she's ready to reconnect with the character, and her role as "Mami" in the 2024 revival.  Support...

Coachella Lite? "Berniechella"? In this week's capítulo of Locatora Radio, Diosa and Mala reflect on what they heard and saw at the recent  Fighting Oligarchy rally hosted by Senator Bernie Sanders, Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio Cortez, and the California Working Families Party. Together, Diosa and Mala unpack the important themes that came up during each speech: people power, d...

Get ready, locamores! This episode is segment filled. This week's episode includes new segment, Climax & Cry. Mala discusses her spring break travels and spring semester of grad school. Diosa shares how she celebrated her dog, Tajín's 10th birthday and why caregiving can be so hard.  Diosa and Mala answer if they're teenage señoras or teenage 30-somethings during an Oye Loca...

This week of Locatora Radio, Diosa and Mala are joined by educator and sexologist, Bianca Laureano. She discusses her platform, Latinegrasexologist and her journey in becoming a sexologist. Bianca Laureano is an award-wining educator, curriculum writer, facilitator, and sexologist. She is a Foundress of the Women of Color Sexual Health Network (WOCSHN), The LatiNegrxs Project, and ANTE UP ! Virtua...

In this episode, Diosa sits down with two women organizing mutual aid efforts in the wake of the Eaton Canyon fires that devastated Altadena, California. Diosa interviews Carola Secada, Director of People Opps at Revolve Impact. In addition to organizing, Carola and her family lost their home in the Eaton Fire. She shares her journey as someone impacted by the fires and as a community leader. Dios...

In this first episode of Season 10, Diosa and Mala introduce a new segment, Climax and Cry, answer a listener question during Oye Locas. For the second half of this episode, tune into Totally Nostalgic, a mini-series about the Latinos who shaped pop culture in the early 2000s. Journalist Maria Garcia joins Locatora Radio, to help us understand the "Latin boom" and the undeniable path Selena Quinta...

Tune in to Locatora Radio Season 10...Now that’s what I call a podcast! Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/locatora_productions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's episode of Señora Sex Ed, Diosa and Mala are joined by Virginia and Laura Jimenez, two members of California Latinas for Reproductive Justice. Virginia shares her experience receiving abortion care at two distinct times in her life: once at 17-years-old and later at 48-years-old. She hopes to normalize stories of abortions, no matter the reason. For the later half of this epi...

In this season finale, Mala and Diosa sit down with astrologer Esoteric Esa to explore astrology, angel numbers, and the spiritual journey of birthing a Scorpio baby podcast.  Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/locatora_productions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Locatora Radio, we’re joined by the fierce and fabulous, Salina Estitties, former contestant from RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 15! Salina opens up about her journey to the Drag Race stage, her connection to her Latinidad, and how her primas and homegirls inspired her drag persona. Plus, we hear about her exciting new project, Homegirl Hotline, where she’s making space for community, empo...

In this week's capítulo of Locatora Radio, award-winning investigative journalist and author, Peniley Ramírez discusses the making of a new Futuro Media and MyCultura Podcast, "Chess Piece: The Elian Gonzalez Story". This podcast tells the polarizing story of five-year-old, Elian Gonzalez, who was rescued near the Florida coast after his mother and others drowned in the Florida straits after fleei...

In this week's episode listen las Locatoras get personal and vulnerable during "Oye Locas", a segment where we answer listener questions. Some questions include, how to stop taking things personally, what we're letting go of, and advice to our younger selves.  Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/locatora_productions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, we're joined by Ayden Castellanos, host of Susto, a podcast of ooky-spooky scary stories centered around the folklore of Latinx and Hispanic cultures. Ayden was born and raised on the Texas-Mexico border and grew up hearing cautionary tales and connecting with people through ghost stories. In this episode, we discuss duendes, the girl who danced with the devil, and some lesser known leg...

On this week's episode of Locatora Radio, we commemorate the one year genocide in Gaza. Diosa is joined by Hamza, Ahmad, and Tarneem Jaber, three Palestinian siblings who crossed the Rafah border in April 2024. They describe their lives before October 7th, their lives during Israel's siege of Gaza, how they escaped, and where they are now.  Please support the three siblings who kindly shared their...

Disclaimer: Please note this episode contains themes and conversations about sex.  This week on Señora Sex Ed, Laura Patalano reflects on past loves, divorce, and acting. In this episode, Laura also reveals what it's like to book major film and tv roles as an actress in her 60s. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/locatora_productions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s that time of year again! Latine/Hispanic Heritage Month is in full swing. We celebrate Latines all year round, but that doesn’t mean we don’t have things to say about these four extra Latine weeks. In this capítulo, we discuss some our favorite pop culture moments of 2024. From the many JLO memes, to the viral tears in my Latina eyes, Angela Aguilar and other faves!  Support the show: https:/...

Disclaimer: Please note this episode contains themes and conversations about sex. In this episode of Señora Sex Ed, Diosa and Mala are joined by content creator Naomi Hearts. Naomi shares how she came out to her family twice, first as gay, then as trans. She reflects on how her family's reaction marked her journey into adulthood. Plus, Naomi talks to us about her viral skit, fupanza smash.  Suppor...

After the U.S. Presidential Debate, Trump's false claims about the Haitian community in Ohio went viral, but in the form of memes, TikTok dances, and song parodies. In this week's capítulo, we breakdown what we're calling The Memeifcation of Evil. We get into how memes influence public discourse, who's most effected by them, and why evil shouldn't be funny.  Support the show: https://www.patreon.c...

Disclaimer: Please note this episode contains themes and conversations about sex. This week, director and filmmaker Aurora Guerrero join Diosa and Mala to discuss how silence, sex, and young love inspired the making of the 2012 queer coming-of-age film,  Mosquita y Mari.  Aurora also shares the inheritance she hopes to leave her daughter.  Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/locatora_product...

In this episode of Locatora Radio, Mala and Diosa interview Linda Garcia for their ongoing Latinas in Politics series. Author, podcaster, entrepreneur and former film industry executive, Linda Garcia is running uncontested in the November Election for the Office of Texas State Rep District 107. Linda is slated to be sworn into office in January 2024. We talk about her journey and how a text messag...

In this week's episode, Prisca Dorcas Mojica Rodriguez joins us to discuss her highly anticipated book, Tías and Primas: On Knowing And Loving The Women Who Raise Us.   In this book, Prisca provides us with a guide on how to understand the various Latina archetypes in our families and how we can break free from some and embrace others.  Prisca founded the digital platform, Latina Rebels in 2013. S...

We both traveled to Ciudad México this past summer. Each of us had very different trips: from a questionable taxi to gentrification perils. Tune in to hear about which one of us got scammed and how we recovered from it.  Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/locatora_productions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.