Amiga Mía Talk Show

In this ep, I sit down with Laura Vazquez, an Argentinian-Australian actress who you might remember from the iconic Aussie TV show Home and Away back in the 90s. We get into all the things — her multicultural upbringing, what it was like navigating the Aussie entertainment scene, and how she keeps her Latina roots alive in her fam.

Laura gets real about being a proud Latina in the media, why representation matters, and the impact it has on young girls seeing themselves reflected on screen.

This one’s for anyone who’s ever juggled identities, repped their culture, or just needed a reminder that we belong in these spaces. 💫

In this ep, three Colombianas in Australia and I chat about the controversial lyrics of a new reggaeton song +57 "Mamacita desde 14" , exploring the impact of beauty standards and hypersexualization on young women.

Guests:

• Diana Paez, Colombian Australian, Documentary Filmmaker
• Romina Aranzola, Colombian Mexican Australian, TV Presenter
• Emmaleen Diaz, Australian Colombian, Emerging Artist

They share experiences and thoughts on how these themes manifest in their lives and communities, emphasising the importance of having open discussions about these issues and the need for accountability in the music industry, especially regarding the portrayal of women.

Disclaimer, this episode discusses sensitive topics.

In this ep, I chat with Cindy Flores, a prominent figure in the Mexican Australian community and a passionate advocate for authentic Mexican cuisine.

Cindy shares her journey from Guadalajara to Australia, her experiences in the culinary world, and her mission to promote la cultura Mexicana through food. The conversation delves into the challenges and opportunities she faced in the Australian food scene and her vision for the future of Mexican cuisine.

Cindy's story is one of resilience, cultural pride, and a commitment to sharing the richness of Mexican food with a broader audience.

In this episode, I reflect on recent adventures, starting with my time in Bali, where I explored two incredible Latin-owned gems: Motel Mexicola in Canggu and Chinchorro in Ubud.

Back home in Sydney, I attend of a few Latin community events, including:

✨ The Cuauhtémoc Mexican Tall Ship Gala Night

👑 The Multiverse Pageant 2024, cheering on a Latin contestant

🌄 Magia de los Andes, a cultural celebration in Western Sydney

Join me for stories of connection, la cultura, and a little bit of sabor from both Bali and my beloved Latin community here in Australia. ¡Vamos a disfrutarlo juntos! 🎙️

In this ep I chat with Milena Sanchez, a London-based British Latina singer, songwriter, and podcaster who has amassed 44k following on Insta and 100k on TikTok.

We chat all-things unique experiences of Latinas living in Australia and the UK, the challenges of cultural identity, and the importance of community.

Milena shares her journey from childhood dreams of stardom 'mini Shakira' to navigating motherhood and her successful podcasting career.

We also chat on Latin music scene, the significance of representation, and the resilience of the Latina community.

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This podcast series celebrates Latin Australians who are breaking barriers.

In this ep, I chat with Mariafe Artacho del Solar, an Australian volleyball 3 x Olympian with Peruvian heritage. She shares her journey from Peru to Australia at 11 years old, cultural shocks (e.g missing typical domingos con la familia in Peru) and her experience of the Olympics, including the atmosphere in the athletes' village.

We also chat cultural identity as both Peruvian and Australian. Most importantly, she opens up about the importance of mindset and positive affirmations in achieving success.

Talk about a role model for Latinas in Australia and across the globe!
You don’t want to miss this one!

In this ep, I chat with Jess the Co-Founder of Yo Soy Collective, a movement in Australia formed in 2018 that breaks creative barriers for the Latin American community. We chat about Yo Soy Collective's initiatives, including the Latinx Artist Directory, the 'Here We Are Now' documentary and Jess introduces a new initiative called Sobremesa!

In our chat we talk through the importance of paid opportunities for artists and the need for inclusive and diverse representation in the arts.

👉🏽 Website: https://yosoycollective.com/

🎥 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yosoycollective/

In this ep, I chat with Luz Restrepo, Co-founder & Director of Migrant Women in Business Australia, shares her journey as a Colombian migrant in Australia. She arrived in Australia seeking political asylum and within 4 years built and became the CEO of SisterWorks, (Yas reina!) a social enterprise that supports migrants and refugee women, AND that has been endorsed by UN Women.

In 2020, she co-founded Migrant Women in Business, which focuses on empowering thousands of migrant women economically. In 2024, she was awarded the Order of Australia medal! Second Latin in Australian history. 👏🏽 👏🏽

• Village Business website: https://villagebusiness.com.au/
• Tiktok clip: here

In this ep, I chat with Olivia Vasquez & Olivia Dacal, talented Latina performers and we chat about their roles in the musical 'In the Heights' at the Sydney Opera House. The conversation revolves around familia, pressure, support, representation, and la comunidad latina en Australia.

Olivia Vasquez plays Vanessa, a dreamer who wants to leave the barrio but realises that her home and community are important to her. Olivia Dacal plays Nina, who faces challenges at college but ultimately finds strength in her community. Both resonate with their characters and bring their own experiences to their roles. Plus we chat all things Latina mama's and the important role they play.

Tickets to the Sydney Opera House musical 'In The Hieghts' on until August 24th. https://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/musical-theatre-cabaret/heights?gad_source=1

In this episode, I chat with Liliana Sanchez Founder of Moving Cultures, Moving Stories about all-things microaggressions and their impact on marginalised groups, including the Latin community. She shares examples of microaggressions she has personally experienced.

Lily shares her personal journey as a Chilean political refugee and explains how microaggressions manifest within the Latin Australian community. We discuss the importance of representation and the need to combat stereotypes and unconscious biases.