This week Rolling Stone Magazine’s Senior Music Editor, Julyssa Lopez joins Alyi V on Growing Up Latina. Julyssa's family hails from Nicaragua, growing up she reflects on wanting to pursue a career in journalism. She has written cover stories on legendary acts like Rosalia, Rauw Alejandro, Daddy Yankee and her latest feature story on Bad Bunny, which took the world by storm. She prides herself on amplifying stories, showing other Latinos that it is possible to accomplish all goals even in a predominantly White male industry. Julyssa  also reflects on balancing motherhood, her career and raising her two year old son. You don’t want to miss this one as she gives us an inside scoop into the world of entertainment journalism and media!

• Teaser: 00:00:00 - 00:00:33

• Introducing guest: 00:01:05 - 00:01:43

• If you were to summarize your work for your last ten years and the ones you’ll produce in the next ten, what would you say? What’s your mission? : 00:01:47 - 00:03:23

• Early life/childhood: 00:03:24 - 00:05:39

• What memories does she remember from her sala?: 00:05:40 - 00:10:40

• School: 00:10:40 - 00:13:40

• How she found her place in her career: 00:14:43 - 00:21:23

• What does she look for when getting and depicting a story?: 00:21:24 - 00:23:26

• Latin Explosion: 00:23:27 - 00:28:38

• What does being Latinx look or sound like?: 00:28:38- 00:29:55

• Rolling Stone/ Bad Bunny Rolling Stone Story: 00:29:57 - 00:43:20

• Steps to take/mindset to have if you want to be a journalist/in media: 00:43:25 - 00:47:00

• Motherhood: 00:47:00- 00:51:25

• The global impact of trends in the industry: 00:51:27- 00:55:02

• What artists does she think are up next?: 00:55:02 - 00:57:00

• What trends does she see dying down?: 00:57:00 - 00:59:00

• Who’s on the next cover of Rolling Stone? 00:59:00 - 00:59:37

• Rapid Fire: 00:59:37 - 01:03:15

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We're baaaack!!! And of course we are starting off season 2 with a bang, for our first episode Alyi V welcomes Dr. Mariel Buqué. Dr. Buqué is an Afro-Dominican psychologist. She received her doctorate in counseling psychology from Columbia University, where she also trained as a fellow in holistic mental health. She is a world-renowned intergenerational trauma expert and the author of the book Break the Cycle: A Guide to Healing Intergenerational Trauma. Her clinical framework is holistic and infuses ancient and indigenous healing practices into a modern, comprehensive therapeutic approach.

On this episode, we discussed Dr. Buqué's background, her call to heal others,  intergenerational healing, therapy, holistic approaches to mental health, her purpose in life, and so much more! This is one your inner child needs. 

Teaser: 00:00:00 - 00:00:49 Intro/Jessie Reyes Clip Reaction: 00:01:21 - 00:06:53 What do you remember from your childhood and family parties in the sala?: 00:06:54-00:12:28 Trauma attached to memories: 00:12:41- 00:18:43 Therapists therapize themselves: 00:18:39 - 00:19:55 Healing from “triggers”: 00:19:55 - 00:24:33 Why did she become a therapist?: 00:24:33- 00:29:48 Finding your purpose: 00:29:48 - 00:36:45 Breaking the Cycle: 00:36:45 - 00:41:54 Giving people grace: 00:42:53- 00:49:40 Different ways she uses therapy: 00:49:40- 00:55:25 Therapy for those who can’t afford it: 00:55:27 - 1:01:15 Tapping back into inner child: 1:01:26 - 1:02:51 What is her biggest fear? 1:02:51 - 1:05:00 Grieving: 1:05:00 - 1:06:45 Rapid Fire: 1:06:49 - 1:11:26 Her Book Break The Cycle: 1:11:27 - 1:12:26

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For this week’s episode of Growing Up Latina, we welcome some of our amazing ladies throughout season one over dinner. These Boss Babe Latinas will be sharing all about their growing up latina experience through their lens. They discuss family, obstacles, work life, empowerment & most importantly their pride in being a Latina. 

On behalf of the Growing Up Latina Team, we want to thank our guests for coming on the show & sharing their stories with the world. We also want to thank our listeners for tuning in with us every week. Our mission is to share each other’s stories in hopes that others resonate with them, are moved by them & know they are not alone. Todas somos mejores juntas que una. Season Two Coming Soon! 

On this week’s episode of Growing Up Latina, we welcome Lorraine Avila onto the show! Lorraine is an author who prides herself in writing and sharing stories that cater to Latin Literature. Through storytelling, this Bronx native allows her community to be seen & heard by educating others on voicing all matters, breaking generational curses, straying away from instilled limiting beliefs & pursuing their dreams.

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On this week’s episode of Growing Up Latina, we welcome Karina F. Daves onto the show! Karina is a life coach & speaker that helps women positively mend and enhance their relationships. This Peruana & Jersey native, shares how her spiritual path and upbringing allowed her to find purpose in placing healthy boundaries & live life on her own terms. Be sure to check out her podcast, One Day At a Time, to learn how to navigate everything relationships have to offer and showing up as your authentic self. 

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On this episode of Growing Up Latina, we welcome Nikki Maar onto the show! She is the owner of Nikki Maar Salon located in West New York, New Jersey and speaks about being a part of the top 25 curly hair products featured on Elle Magazine. Nikki also sheds light on domestic violence, sexual assault and overcoming trauma by reversing her mindset to reclaim her power back. Throughout healing, she has stepped into the essence of being her highest self, an amazing mother, partner, & businesswoman. 

On this week’s episode of Growing Up Latina we welcomed Brittany Chavez! Brittany chats with our host Alyi V, about assimilating to white culture growing up in California, the burden one holds as the eldest child, working many jobs before creating her company “Shop Latinx”, relationships and more. Her story is moving and relatable, be sure to tune in!

On this week’s episode of Growing Up Latina, we welcome Krystal Vega onto the show! Krystal is a multimedia journalist driven by her passion for entertainment, beauty, fashion, and sneaker culture. This native New Yorker and proud, Black and Puertorriqueña, has worked for major media companies like BET, Telemundo, and E-News. In this interview, Krystal tells our host, Alyi V, all about her incredible career in media, how she started two businesses, and what is included in her tell-all eBook about the media industry.

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On this episode of Growing Up Latina, we welcome the CEO of Nopalera, Sandra Velasquez. Sandra launched her luxury bath and body care line in 2020, during the pandemic, and it is now the first Mexican brand to be sold at Nordstrom! Tune in to hear how she grew her company with help from investors, what it was like pitching her brand on Shark Tank, her favorite money manifestation mantra to maintain her abundant mindset, and more! Sandra dropped knowledge and so many gems! Be sure to tune in!

On this weeks episode of Growing Up Latina, we welcome social media personality, Maleni Cruz. We get to hear about her family and childhood, get insight on what it’s like being in such a public relationship with Chicklet, hear about how she got started on social media, and hear about her goals for the future. Maleni’s story is one you won’t want to miss!