Hola! I’m so thankful to those who have listened to the first 4 episodes of Elevating La Cultura. As I had to rethink how I was going to record the rest of the season, because Covid obviously wasn’t going away, I shifted to recording our video interviews online. And my first online interview was with Luisa, founder of lifestyle brand, Mexico in My Pocket. 

We met through instagram. I had been following her for years, so I was so excited when she reached out to me this year! And from that first zoom call, we connected instantly. Our stories are so similar, our passion for sharing Mexico’s beauty is on the same level. 

Please enjoy my chat with Luisa from Mexico in My Pocket where we talk about her background in journalism, and her journey building a platform that celebrates Mexican culture.

Today’s episode is FIRE. This was recorded back in the summer of 2020, with just Jasmine and I and the video team, shout out to Vanessa & Helio from fortyONE films.

I wanted to make the most of our time, so we had a more in-depth conversation, and really dove deep into our stories and our work, specifically how we both shifted our perspectives on our worth as Latinas.

Jasmine is an amazing orator and she shares SO much wisdom every time I hang out with her. She’s a photographer, founder of a non-profit, and a huge advocate for mental health. 

Enjoy this conversation with Jasmine Lopez.

I’m excited share the first interview that we did which was recorded 10 months ago in March of 2020. We have had to pivot a little since then. If you watch the video interview you’ll see how my hair is a different color and my makeup is on 100. Shout out to Melissa from 312glam here in Chicago who beat my face and got me ready como una artista, and I walked in the house pretending I was one. Haha! Until the camera started rolling that is. I don’t know if you’ll be able to see how nervous I was, but I’m so glad me first interviewee was my friend Isa. 

She’s a doula at La Luna Doula, founder of a non-profit called Chicago Latina Moms, and an all-around amazing human. Enjoy my very first interview recorded almost a year ago back in 2020.

This is only episode 2, but before we get into this first season, I wanted to share with you the inspiration behind me launching this podcast. As the podcasts develop, I’ll keep sharing more of my story along with other amazing women. The passion of this podcast comes from desiring to build relationships through sharing our stories, and to encourage people to lean all the way into their cultural legacy.

The the  women that I have the privilege of knowing, and building a relationship with; started online, via social media. It started with us cheering each other on in what we’re doing through instagram posts, which then turned into real life conversations. It started with vulnerability in sharing a piece of our stories, and finding connection to dig a little deeper. 

Their stories, like mine, are complex, a work in process, and beautiful all at once. I hope that you find connection, encouragement, and hope in sharing your story as well. This first season will be featuring women that are business owners. They’re taking that ancestral energy and creating a business that excited them because they’re able to do by including their culture in their brand. I hope you enjoy season one. 

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Hi! I’m Karina, and this is the Elevating La Cultura podcast. 

I created this space as a way to have conversations with other Latinas so we can share our personal stories and experiences. Each season will be centered around a specific theme, like business, mental health and wellness, education and more, but with the Latina perspective. 
We will be hearing personal stories that have shaped us to be who we are today. 

I hope that with each episode, you’re inspired, and empowered to reflect on your own story. Because I believe the more we share our stories, the more we can become connected, and elevate la cultura for the generations to follow. 

You can either listen to episodes on your favorite podcast app, or watch the interviews on youtube. Just visit elevatinglacultura.com for all the info.