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  • Girl Ultra on Creating Music For Herself and Rejecting Conformity
    2025/09/10

    What’s up GUL fam! 🌎 Straight from Mexico City’s alt-R&B scene, we have the amazing Girl Ultra. From boleros and classical music to blasting My Chemical Romance in her lively chilango sala, music has always been a core part of Mariana’s world.

    She created Girl Ultra as a canvas to push boundaries and fill the gap in Mexico’s alternative scene. We get into her latest single Tomás, the way artists protect their art, and how she navigates the pressures of a fast-paced industry. She also shares what it’s like preparing for shows and the thrill of touring the globe.

    This is a raw and inspiring convo between two Latinas chasing big dreams in media—you don’t want to miss it! 🎙️✨

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    26 分
  • From Tiny Desk to Taking Over: J Noa’s Biggest Golpe Yet
    2025/09/03

    Mi gente Latinaaa, two-time Latin Grammy nominee and Dominican rap phenom J Noa is here! She opens up about everything—from her viral Tiny Desk performance to the deep roots of her confidence and creativity.

    Raised in a home full of laughter and El Chavo del Ocho vibes, J Noa credits her unapologetic drive to the strong women who raised her. She shares how legends like Snoop Dogg and Cardi B shaped her flow, and how her EP Los Cinco Golpes turns life’s “hits” into hope.

    From rocking her own float at the Dominican Day Parade to standing firm on free speech through her music, J Noa proves she’s more than a rising star—she’s a movement. Whether you’re here for the jokes, the bars, or the message, this one’s for you.

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    29 分
  • Odalys Jasmine on Breaking Generational Silence and Being Unapologetically Latina
    2025/08/20
    Happy National Latina Day! Amigas, we have the wonderful creator and host of Hella Latin@ podcast, Odalys Jasmine! Join our raw, reflective, and nuanced conversation where Odalys Jasmine gets real about her deeply personal journey as a Latina from Southeast San Diego, California. She talks about growing up with community abundance, experiencing homelessness during the 2008 financial crisis, and eventually being enlightened about Latino history and politics which led to the creation of Hella Latin@. She reflects on Latinos not having control of their own narratives, the pressure to assimilate in the U.S. workforce, and why she proudly chooses to show up unapologetically Latina. We dive into the interviews that changed her, like learning about the lack of mental health awareness for Latino men and intergenerational trauma with Dr. Mariel Buque. Odalys Jasmine emphasizes that our voices are power and that Latinos have a right to take up space. From cleaning jobs with her mom to couch surfing in college to building a platform that partners with schools and nonprofits, Odalys Jasmine proves that embracing our scars can shape resilience and purpose. Join this conversation between 2 Latinas owning the radical act of being seen.
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    1 時間 3 分
  • Daniella Spalla on Getting Loud, Owning Her Power & Taking Up Space in Music
    2025/08/14

    Amigas, today we’re joined by Latin Grammy nominated Artist Daniela Spalla! With her new joint album Amorío with Esteman, set to be released August 28th, Daniela talks all about her journey and passion for music. From dealing with the nerves and thrill of performing in the same size venues as her childhood idols, Mariah Carey and Celine Dion, to facing social pressures of women aging in the music industry, Daniela opens up about embracing her true self and showing that age is no barrier to ambition or artistry. Her dream has made her fearless, and she’s only moving forward. Sit with us on this inspiring, honest, and moving conversation between two women just trying to achieve their dreams in the entertainment industry.

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    33 分
  • From Anxious to Powerhouse: Maria Isabel on Growing up, Glowing Up and Going After It
    2025/08/04

    Familiaaa! It’s a new week with a new episode, and this week we’re chatting it up with the one and only Maria Isabel singer, songwriter, and certified baddie in her bag. From a sweet childhood story about wishing for a little brother (spoiler: she got a “partner in crime”) to the vulnerable truth of growing up with anxiety and having a passion for music, Maria opens up about it all. She gets real about her teenage years, anxiety, and the moments that made her say “nope, not doing that alone.” We talk about music industry madness, social media pressure, and how she’s learning to tune out the noise and trust herself more than ever. This episode is all about growth, glowing up, and getting grounded. Maria’s not just finding her voice, she’s owning it. So grab your drink, sit back and tap in. You don’t wanna miss this magical rollercoaster ride of becoming.

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    1 時間 6 分
  • Honey Bxby the Manifesting GOAT on Lil’ Kim, Raw Honey, and Big Dreams
    2025/07/23

    Have you ever manifested something down to the details? Honey Bxby went from crashing on her mama’s futon in Asbury Park to living the exact life she once mapped out in her journals. The Puerto Rican, Black, and Italian artist sits with us to talk about finding her voice back in high school, getting discovered off an unreleased song, and the moments that shaped her latest project Raw Honey. We also get into performing with Lil’ Kim, the story behind her name, and why she’s done feeling like she has to prove her identity to anybody.

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    1 時間 4 分
  • From Talent Shows in DR to Viral Sensation “Whine Up”— Kat DeLuna on Faith, Healing, and Finding Her Calling
    2025/07/09

    From the sala, the heart of her home and culture, Kathleen (Kat) DeLuna, the artist behind one of our favorite bangers growing up, “Whine Up,” reflects on the memories, music, and Dominican roots that shaped her. In our latest episode, the singer-songwriter opens up about the duality of Kat versus Kathleen and how embracing her full self—including her faith, her pain, and her purpose—was the key to unlocking her artistry.

    We talk familial relationships, divorce, and the power of forgiveness, especially in her evolving relationship with her father. Kat shares how she got closest to God not during the highs but on the way down, and how those moments of surrender helped her become the woman she was always meant to be.

    From childhood talent shows to becoming the first Dominican female pop artist to break industry barriers, Kat reveals what it means to stop running from your calling and step fully into who you were born to be. This episode is a celebration of music, faith, healing, and the lives we change simply by being ourselves.

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    1 時間 39 分
  • When Love Becomes the Record: Inside Raquel Berrios’ Most Vulnerable Album Yet
    2025/06/25

    What happens when your relationship becomes the record? Raquel Berrios of Buscabulla joins us to talk about her latest album, Se Amaba Así—a deeply romantic project exploring the psychological dynamics of her relationship with partner and bandmate Luis in a way that feels more grown and vulnerable.

    Raquel also opens up about motherhood, the spiritual practices that keep her grounded, and reclaiming the bold emotional intensity of Latina icons like La Lupe, La India, and Ednita Nazario, women who weren’t afraid to feel out loud.

    This episode is a deep, honest look at love, art, the emotional work behind both, and what happens when you turn your real life into art. Se Amaba Así is a mirror, a reflection, una invitación to love louder, go deeper, and maybe cry while you dance. Because when you’re willing to tell the truth, you don’t just create something beautiful, you become someone braver.

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    37 分