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.

In this episode, I chat about all things latin dancing (Reggaeton and Folkloric), community updates and more! Plus Hear from two in-person interviews with women founders of dance groups in Sydney.

The first interview is with Sera Fichera, a business partner at Tropical Soul Studio and creator of the Bad Girl event. The second interview is with Catalina Lucero, one of the founders of Corazon Chileno, a folkloric dance group.

In this episode, Luara Brandao, the founder of InBraza, shares her journey as a Brazilian creative living in Melbourne and her inspiration behind founding InBraza. InBraza is an Afro-Latin cultural collective that celebrates Baile Funk and Afro-Latin sounds and artists. Lua emphasizes the importance of creating a safe space where people can express themselves freely and authentically. She also discusses the need to empower and provide opportunities for underground and marginalized artists in the Latin American community. Lua's vision for InBraza is to make a global impact and change the narrative around Brazilian music and culture.

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In this episode, I chat with Paula Garcia the actor who plays Rosa Hernandez in the Stan Originals Series - Bump. We discussed her early life in Colombia & France before she moved to Australia, her acting journey, her life as a Latin actor in Australian TV and what's next.

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In this series, I talk to Badass Bichotas in the Latin Australian & NZ scene. Each ep is between 30-40 minutes max, perfect to listen to in the background!

In this episode, I chat with Peruvian Australian Carolina De La Piedra, a Peruvian Australian who is breaking barriers.

Her brand & DJ name 'Carolina Gasolina' is recognized as a household name and has managed to build an empowering reputation and loyal following in the music industry.

In this Ep, she opens up about her influences in life such as growing up as a migrant in Western Sydney, her music career, projects and family life.

Follow her journey here:

• Personal Instagram is @carolina_gasolina
• Altura, Latin Events Instagram is @altura____
• One Off Traks, Writing Camp Project Instagram is @one_off_traks

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This series I talk to Badass Bichotas in the Latin Australian & NZ scene. Each ep is between 30-40 minutes max, perfect to listen to in the background!

In this first ep, I chat with Latin Australian Comedian Natali Caro, a Sydney-based drag king and comedian. Natali opens up about being a neurodivergent Queer Latinx Australian and her path to disrupting the comedy scene.

We chat about growing up in a Latin household, travelling in Latin America, topics prevalent in our community and the journey to performing at the Melbourne Comedy Festival 2024.

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Last episode of the year!

Meet Elaura (Emi Nesvara Hernandez) and Papito Gamble (Cris Gamble) first-gen Australian Chilean artists out to disrupt the Latin music scene in Melbourne and Australia! We talked about all things upbringing, blended cultures and how that influenced the music they produced.

🎶 Follow Elaura on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠ ⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠🎶 Follow Chris Gamble on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠

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Join us in "Emerging Voices of the Latin Rock Scene in Australia," where I chat with Argentinian Australian Jonny, the founder of Rock Latino Australia, and Felipe a Colombian Australian, drummer of the renowned Latino Fonika, about their journey in the Latin Rock genre amidst the reggaeton and salsa-dominated landscape. They talk about unity, passion, and the combined efforts to elevate the Latin rock community.

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🎸 Follow Latino Fonika on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠

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Australia's sprawling coastlines and iconic landmarks might seem worlds apart from the streets of Southern California. Yet, deep within the heart of Sydney and Melbourne, a growing lowrider community thrives. Lowrider Sunday, Australia's grandest celebration of the culture, was a spectacle of bouncing cars and shared pride. After experiencing this festival, I chatted with members from three Latin clubs: Socios, Latin Pride Lowriders, and Latin's Finest, unravelling their stories and the passion they bring to the lowrider game in Australia. Lowrider Sunday isn't just about the cars; it stands as a testament to Australia’s embracing of Latino-Chicana culture, bridging nations and communities together with shared passions.

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👉🏽 Follow Socios on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠ ⁠

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In this episode, I talk with Natalie the Founder of La Bomba Radio show, La Bomba Dance and Entertainment group also known as DJ Senorita. She is based in Adelaide, was born to Chilean parents and cultivated part of the first-ever Latin Music scene in South Australia.

And one of the first ( if not the first) female Latin DJs in Australia.

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