Calladitas

Calladitas

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Calladitas episodes

  • Painted Faces, Power Moves: A Calladitas History of Makeup

    Makeup has always been more than just blush and lipstick — it's been protest, performance, identity, survival, and seduction.

    In this episode of Calladitas, we peel back the powdery layers of history to explore how makeup has shaped — and been shaped by — society. From ancient Egyptian kohl to the red lips of war-time resilience, and from the 90s skinny brow to today's glazed-doughnut skin obsession… we ask:

    ¿Quién decide lo que es bello?
    Who gets to wear it, and who gets judged for it?

    We’ll talk:

    • The origins of iconic beauty rituals

    • When makeup was scandalous (and when it was power)

    • How race, class, and gender shaped access to beauty

    • The way Latina and BIPOC communities have always reinvented trends

    • And of course… our own makeup fails and favorite go-to looks 💋

    Whether you're a full-face glam queen or bare-faced and thriving, this one’s for you.

    Join the conversation, porque una mujer maquillada no siempre está “calladita” — a veces está haciendo historia

    1 hr 7 min
  • Aging Gracefully: Wrinkles, Wisdom & WTF Moments

    What does it really mean to "age gracefully"? In this episode of Calladitas, we’re flipping the script on aging — not as something to fear, but as something to honor.

    We talk about:
    ✨ The physical and emotional shifts that come with age
    🧠 How our mindset and priorities evolve
    💆🏽‍♀️ Tips and habits that actually help us feel and look good
    💖 And most importantly — how to embrace what we can’t control, and protect the peace we can

    Because aging isn't about fighting time — it's about making peace with it.
    And no, your laugh lines are not a flaw. They're proof you’ve lived.

    🎧 Hit play and join the conversation on beauty, growth, and aging — Calladitas style.

    47 min
  • Did They Really Say That? – Beauty Edition

    They told us not to talk too much or we’d get wrinkles.
    That red nails scream seduction.
    That long hair makes you beautiful... and short hair means you’ve “given up.” 🙄

    In this hilarious and slightly tragic episode of Calladitas, we dive into the most absurd things people have told us about beauty — from “woman look better quiet” to the infamous white nail theory.

    ✨ We unpack:

    • Ridiculous beauty advice we’ve actually been told (yes, really)

    • Fun TikTok theories like red lips = confidence & white nails = sugar baby energy

    • Where these ideas even come from

    • And why it’s time to laugh, unlearn, and reclaim our own beauty standards

    💅 Spoiler: Talking doesn’t cause wrinkles — but holding back might.

    23 min
  • The Marilyn Monroe Effect

    She became the most famous woman in the world — not by fitting in, but by playing exactly what society expected of her. In this episode, we explore The Marilyn Monroe Effect — how Norma Jeane crafted the ultimate persona, using femininity as her armor and weapon in a world that only saw women as one thing.

    We unpack the female stereotypes we’ve all been boxed into:
    ✨ The Good Girl
    🔥 The Femme Fatale
    🎨 The Muse
    🌸 The Virgin
    👩‍🍼 The Mother

    Who created these roles, and why do we keep playing them?

    Plus, we celebrate iconic women who broke the mold — mujeres who dared to be too loud, too bold, too much — and redefined what beauty, power, and presence can look like.

    This episode is a mirror, a megaphone, and a little bit of a rebellion. 💄

    43 min
  • My definition of Beauty

    What makes a woman beautiful?

    In this episode of Calladitas, we each sit with the question: What is beauty for me? No filters, no social standards — just our truth. We share our own personal definitions of beauty, bring in powerful reflections from our listeners, and open the door to a much-needed redefinition of what it means to feel beautiful in your own skin.

    📚 We’re also giving you book & movie recs that changed the way we see ourselves
    🌱 Simple habits to connect with your inner beauty
    💬 Testimonies from mujeres reales redefining beauty on their own terms

    This episode is your reminder that beauty isn’t a mold — it’s a mirror of who you are when you accept yourself fully.


    • Books Recommendation:

      1. "The Beauty Myth" – Naomi Wolf

    • 2. "Cuerpos sin patrones" – Magdalena Piñeyro

      3." Women Don’t Owe You Pretty" – Florence Given

      4. "Mirror Mirror Off the Wall" – Kjerstin Gruys

      5. "Más allá de las dietas" – Mónica Katz


      Películas / Documentales:

      1. "Miss Representation" (Netflix)
      2. "Embrace" (Netflix)
      3. "Am I Too Old to Be Beautiful?" (BBC)
      4. "Little Miss Sunshine"
      5. "Frida"

    25 min
  • Beauty Standards

    Nos dijeron que ser bella era una meta. Que era sinónimo de éxito, valor y aceptación. Pero… ¿alguna vez nos preguntamos para quién estamos intentando ser bellas?

    En este primer episodio de “Beauty”, abrimos la conversación sobre qué significa realmente “ser bonita”. Hablamos de la definición social vs. la definición personal, de lo que nos enseñaron, lo que creímos —y lo que ya no estamos dispuestas a aceptar.

    💄 ¿Qué pasa cuando empezamos a cuestionar la belleza como mandato?
    🪞 ¿Y si la belleza no fuera lo que vemos, sino lo que elegimos ser?
    🔥 ¿Estamos listas para redefinirla, por y para nosotras?

    Este episodio es para todas las que alguna vez sintieron que su valor dependía del espejo

    1 hr 12 min
  • From Strangers to Besties: The latina friendship we didn't know we needed ft. Atlanta Latinas

    What happens when four Latinas who’ve never met sit down to talk? Turns out… magic. ✨

    In this special episode, we welcome our first ever guest, Mónica — founder of @atlanta.latinas, a growing community built to help Latinas find their people and claim their space in Atlanta.

    We dive into:
    -The struggle of making friends as adult Latinas
    - First-gen pressure & what it really feels like
    - Starting a business from scratch (with ganas & Google)
    - And of course... a few random detours because, amigas.

    We were nervous at first (Moni was basically a stranger), but the vibes vibed and the convo turned into una sobremesa de 3 horas 🫶

    🎧 Press play and feel like you're part of the group chat.


    Follow:

    @nochededespechooficial

    @nochebandida

    1 hr 18 min
  • No One Talks About This: When Motherhood Brings Regret

    In this raw and eye-opening episode of Calladitas, we’re opening the pages of a taboo topic: women who regret becoming mothers.

    Yes, it’s real — and it’s more common than society dares to admit.

    We read and react to anonymous stories from brave women in our audience who share what no one ever prepares you for: the loss of identity, the isolation, the pressure to love something that may have cost them everything. From the weight of “mom guilt” to the silent grief of losing their former selves, this episode holds space for those who never felt seen in traditional motherhood.

    🤱 Real stories from women who dared to be honest
    💔 What happens when “you’ll see, it’s worth it” never lands?
    🎤 Honest reactions, no judgment — just truth

    This isn’t about shame. It’s about voice. And giving space to the many shades of womanhood we’re rarely allowed to speak about.

    28 min
  • Not Your Abuela’s Feminism: What It really Means

    Feminism: a word that sparks empowerment, confusion, eye rolls — or all of the above.

    In this episode of Calladitas, we unpack what feminism really means in today’s world. Forget the textbook definitions and the outdated stereotypes. We’re talking about the everyday feminism that shows up when a woman asks for a raise, chooses not to have kids, wears whatever the hell she wants, or simply says no without apologizing.

    From kitchen expectations to corporate boardrooms
    Is feminism still relevant? Spoiler: Yes.
    “Feminazi”, “Pick Me”, “Boss Babe” — we’re breaking down the labels
    A little history, a lot of tea, and zero shame

    Whether you’re marching in protests, raising daughters, or just trying to figure out where you stand — this one’s for you. Because being a feminist doesn’t look just one way.

    1 hr 4 min
  • I Do... Regret It: Calladitas React to Wives’ Confessions

    In this emotionally charged episode of Calladitas, we dive deep into the stories no one dares to tell out loud — women who regret getting married.

    These are the raw, real, and sometimes heartbreaking confessions of wives who said “I do”… but now wish they hadn’t. Whether it was lost freedom, fading identities, emotional disconnect, or simply the realization that marriage wasn’t what they imagined — we’re reading and reacting to your powerful submissions.

    👰🏼‍♀️ Real stories. Real regrets. Real conversations.
    💔 What happens when happily ever after... isn’t?
    💬 We're breaking the silence and holding space for honesty.

    Because sometimes, love stories are more about rediscovering yourself than staying in something that dims your light.

    #CalladitasPodcast #MarriageRegret #WivesUnfiltered #CalladitasConfessions

    26 min

About Calladitas

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"Calladitas" is a bilingual podcast where three Latina friends in different stages of life come together to navigate the complexities of being women in a world that tells us to stay quiet. Through raw, unfiltered conversations, they explore life, relationships, identity, and everything in between, giving women a space to speak up, share their truth, and feel seen.