On this capítulo of Locatora Radio, we unpack the reclamation of chignona, girlboss/jefa culture and hechaleganismo.  Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/locatora_productions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Capítulo 143: Chingona Industrial Complex

Locatora Radio is a weekly podcast dedicated to archiving the present and shifting the culture forward. Hosted by Mala Muñoz and Diosa Femme, two IG friends turned podcast partners. They break down pop culture, current events, and feminism through nuanced interviews with Latinx creatives and artists. Founded in 2016, Locatora Radio was podcasting independently until joining iHeartRadio's My Cultura Podcast Network in 2022. 

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In honor of Mental Health Awareness month, we're joined by Norma Melgoza Paredes, founder of The Hissing Cats Corp and grieving mother. In 2022, Melgoza-Paredes lost both of her daughters, Candice and Marylyn. She is on a mission to tell their stories and raise awareness about a specific prescription medicine. 
Content Wanrning: Please be advised this episode contains in depth discussions of severe mental illness, substance abuse, and suicide. Please take care of yourself and press pause if needed.  This episode is not medical advice or guidance. Please discuss any medical related questions with your medical care team.


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Capítulo 198: One Mother's Mission: Norma Melgoza Paredes

Anayvette Martínez is the co-founder of Radical Monarchs, an organization that supports young girls & gender expansive youth of color. Martínez joins Locatora Radio to discuss how her daughter inspired the creation of the org, what it means to practice radical mothering, and creating a chosen family.   Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/locatora_productions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Capítulo 197: Radical Mothering with Anayvette Martínez

Mariana de Miguel aka Girl Ultra joins us to discuss her Coachella debut, how Mexico City shows up in her sound, and how second-gen Mexican Americans are connecting with her music.  Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/locatora_productions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Capítulo 196: Shapeshifting with Girl Ultra

How did Jennifer Lopez go from icon to the internet's most ridiculed? After the release of JLO's latest projects, "This Is Me Now" and "The Greatest Love Story Never Told", we noticed a slew of JLO hate. In this capítulo, we make a case for art criticism and are joined by scholar and writer, Jillian Hernandez. She discusses what this rise in slander says about us as a culture and how misogyny always shows its ugly head.  Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/locatora_productions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Capítulo 195: Hot To Hate with Jillian Hernandez

The University of Southern California (USC) has made headlines for how university administrators have handled student protests and on-campus activations in support of Palestine. 
We're joined by USC father and activist, Lázaro Aguero, who was present during the protest and police escalation last Wednesday, April 24th. A clip of Aguero went viral after he stated he would be "the happiest daddy" if his daughter were to be arrested while protesting against genocide. In this Spanglish interview, we learn about his experience being on USC's campus during the first day of their Gaza Solidarity Encampment.  Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/locatora_productions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Capítulo 143: Chingona Industrial Complex

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