Artist and professor Meliksah Soyturk has built an international career using photographs, a pen, watercolors and inspiration from two cities central to his life: New York and Istanbul. In this episode, he shares how his passion for history, architecture, and storytelling has evolved into a body of work that bridges cultures and generations.

Fashion designer and creative director, Alicia Corradini, is redefining what modern fashion can look and feel like. In this episode, she reflects on her Colombian-Italian-British identity, emotional storytelling, and why fashion should create more space for authentic self-expression, softness, fluidity, and individuality. She shares inside scoops about her work with Tory Burch, the upcoming launch of her personal brand, Corradini, and behind-the-scenes of the latest J Balvin x VÉLEZ collaboration.

From Movimiento Ananda to her jewelry line Amunet Ilah, Gabriela Figueroa’s work as a movement artist, somatic practitioner and jewelry designer is rooted in ritual, symbolism, and remembrance. She shares the philosophy behind everything she does and the deeply personal experiences that shaped her work into a healing practice centered on movement, breath, sound, and emotional integration.

 For Gabriela Maria Aguilar, MAKEUP BY MARIO’s Social Video Art Director, content is more than just content, it’s culture. She reflects on how her background informs her work and how she approaches storytelling with intention, authenticity, and purpose.

Dance educator, choreographer and Alvin Ailey’s first NY Style Mambo instructor,  Katherine Jimenez joins Convos With Sazón to talk about representation being more than just a buzzword, and rather a responsibility she carries in every room she enters. She shares her perspective on visibility, culture, why showing up authentically matters now more than ever, and the importance of making dance accessible to all.

Nicol Varona Cancelmo, co-founder of OCOA Beauty, shares the deeply personal journey behind unlearning beauty standards that didn't reflect her truth and reclaiming her natural curls, which inspired the creation of her clean, high-end curl care line. Nicol talks about how her Dominican roots shaped the brand and how culture lives at the center of everything she creates alongside her sister. This episode dives into identity, culture, and the courage it takes to redefine what beauty means on your own terms.

From the vibrant streets of San Juan to the world’s biggest stages, artist, dancer, teacher and choreographer Carlos Falú has built a career rooted in both tradition and transformation. His journey is a testament to what’s possible when talent meets relentless pursuit. From local beginnings to performing on global stages including Broadway, Coachella and Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl, he also reflects on the sacrifices, risks, and defining moments that shaped his path. In this episode, he shares the intentionality behind blending cultures & styles and how it’s become the driving force behind his artistry.

In an industry rooted in European traditions, Melissa Gallardo is carving out space for Latin heritage through candlemaking. She breaks down how her brand, Valorosa, is redefining what luxury and fragrance can look and smell like.

Filmmaker Joel Alfonso Vargas and actress Destiny Checo unpack their upcoming film "Mad Bills to Pay," rooted in real stories, real people, and real New York. 

Set during a sweltering NYC summer, the film follows Rico, a young Dominican man navigating responsibility, identity, and survival as he comes of age in the Bronx. Told through a raw, unfiltered lens, it captures the rhythm, pressure, and everyday choices that shape life for many young Latinos growing up uptown today. From afternoons at Orchard Beach to scenes shaped by neighborhood staples like nutcrackers, this film reflects the culture, resilience, and energy of a new generation of Dominican New Yorkers grounded in family, hustle, and community.

This episode dives into authenticity, identity, and storytelling that refuses to be polished.

Dominican children’s book author, Luz Maria Mack, shares how she moved past seeking publisher approval to center her community, creating stories rooted in culture, truth, and lived experience. Along the way, she also opens up about the realities of self-funding her work and navigating rejection, while thoughtfully exploring how to translate complex themes like identity, struggle, and belonging into stories that feel gentle, affirming, and accessible for children. Through animations, games, and classroom visits, Luz is redefining what storytelling can look like, and ensuring it remains accessible to all. At the heart of it all is motherhood, the force that not only inspires her work, but makes it deeply personal and necessary.