Conversando

On this episode of Conversando, host Camila Dejesus, joined by several members of the Latinitas staff, braves the wild world of Reddit. We listen to some crazy stories, all with a Latino lens, offer some sage advice, and have the time of our lives. So strap in for one heck of a ride! Special thanks to our guests Programs Manager Beatriz Castillo, Multi-Gen Program Coordinator Aliyah Zavala, and Program's Leaders Alexandria Garza and Karen Mandujano.

On this episode of Conversando, hosts Frankie Alaniz and Camila Dejesus are joined by several members of the Latinitas Staff. Together we dive into what it was like growing up in Texas, from rodeos to representation, we talk about it all. Special thanks to our guests Programs Manager's Beatriz Castillo and Estefanía Romero, Flagship Program Coordinator Mia Gomez-Reyes, Program Leader Alexandria Garza, and our Communications Coordinator Alondra Adame.

On this episode of Conversando, host Camila Dejesus is joined by the Programs Team of Latinitas. Inquiring about conferences, camps, and time crunches (oh my) we learn everything there is to know about the Programs at Latinitas. Special thanks to our guests, Programs Manager Beatriz Castillo, Flagship Program Coordinator Mia Gomez-Reyes, Program Leaders Alexandria Garza and Karen Mandujano, and Multi-Gen Program Coordinator Aliyah Zavala.

On this special episode of Conversando, host Camila Dejesus drops by the Latinitas Summer Camps for some fun and in-depth interviews with the girls of Power Chica. They dive into business ideas, the importance of representation, and dish some hot takes. Enjoy!

Hosted by Camila Dejesus

Edited by Frankie Alaniz

Music by Lundstroem

On this first look at Latinitas’ new podcast, Conversando, hosts Frankie Alaniz and Camila Dejesus celebrate all things Pride with a few special guests from the Latinitas staff, like Latinitas Co-Chair Ricky Murray, Programs Coordinator Aliyah Zavala, and Community Development Coordinator Madison Post. The group talks about growing up queer in the LatinX community, coming out, and their favorite queer celebrities. Enjoy! And look forward to more episodes very very soon.

Edited by Frankie Alaniz

Music by Lundstroem

On this Episode of Unrepresented, host Camila Dejesus is joined by Editor & Publisher for Austin Vida, Nancy Flores. The pair delve deep into Nancy’s career journey, what being a bilingual journalist has been like, and all the ways her paths led her to start her own publication. 

For more information about Austin Vida, go to www.Austinvida.com or follow @austinvida

Hosted by: Camila Dejesus

Edited by: Frankie Alaniz

Music by: Jordan Lackey

On this Episode of Unrepresented, host Camila Dejesus sits down with Eco Chica Committee Chair, Alyssa Padron, to discuss all things Eco Chica. How the conference went, what planning and leadup was like, what made Alyssa want to get involved all those years ago and so much more! 

Hosted by: Camila Dejesus

Edited by: Frankie Alaniz

Music by: Jordan Lackey

On this Episode of Unrepresented, host Camila Dejesus has the delight of speaking to CapMetro Supervisor, and Eco Chica Committee Member/ Judge Jo Anne Ortiz. The pair delve into what working for a Metro System in Austin is like, why she joined forces with Latinitas, and how her small-town upbringing instilled a sense of community and joy!

Hosted by: Camila Dejesus

Edited by: Frankie Alaniz

Music by: Jordan Lackey

On a very special episode of Unrepresented, hosts Frankie Alaniz and Camila Dejesus are joined by their coworkers to dish on Latinitas upcoming conference Eco Chica! They dive into the steps that go into making a successful event, how we built the identity and concept for the conference from the ground up, and what we’re most excited about. 

Camila & Frankie were joined by: 

Programs Manager Beatriz Castillo, Programs Coordinator Mia Gomez-Reyes, Communications Coordinator Alondra Adame, and former Development Coordinator Ashley Guerra. 

On this episode of Unrepresented, host Camila Dejesus speaks with children’s book author, poet, English teacher, YouTuber, and speaker at last year’s Texas Book Festival Rebecca Balcárcel. The pair discusses what inspired her incredible children’s book “Shine On, Luz Veliz”, how her upbringing and culture as a Guatemalan American has helped shape the types of stories she tells, and Rebecca even discloses some facts about her that might surprise her students!

Twitter: @r_balcarcel
Instagram: @rebeccabalcarcel
LinkedIn: Rebecca Balcarcel