On this weeks episode of Growing Up Latina, long-time friend Melissa Castro, CEO of JusMia skincare, joins Alyi V on the podcast. Alyi and Melissa are best friends and have known each other since they were thirteen! The two of them bond over their memories as teens in NYC, discuss Melissa’s skincare line, and talk about how her family attributes to her confidence even in adulthood. You wont want to miss this! Stay connected with Us! #GrowingUpLatina #GUL

On this episode of Growing Up Latina, we welcome Qiana Aviles onto the show! Qiana Aviles is a multifaceted entrepreneur with three businesses and multiple investments. She shares difficult details about her life, touches on her upcoming Docuseries about her time on America's Most Wanted list, and how entrepreneurship gave her a fresh start after being released from prison. These are some powerful stories that you don't want to miss!! Stay connected with Us! #GrowingUpLatina #GUL

On this week's epsiosde of Growing Up Latina, we have the queen of self-care, singer/songwriter Savannah Cristina. She joins Alyi V for a conversation on how spoken word and poetry influenced her music, how the making of her viral song 'Self Care' allowed her to immerse into her self care journey, curley hair appreciation, breaking the cycle of some unhealthy Latin traditions, and more! 

On this episode of Growing Up Latina, Dominican born model, host, actress and CEO of Republica Skin, Julissa Bermudez joins Alyi V for a conversation on family, being the first Latina host at 106 & Park, becoming an entrepreneur and some of the challenges she faced while starting her company, representation in Hollywood as well as starring in upcoming film, 'Plus One'. Lots of great stories that you don't want to miss! 

Episode 12 Guest: Julissa Bermudez www.instagram.com/OfficialJulissaB

On this episode of Growing Up Latina, Cindy Zuniga-Sanchez of Zero Based Income joins Alyi V for a powerful episode on financial literacy. Cindy talks about her upbringing in The Bronx, growing up in a Hondurian-Ecuadorian household, wanting to become a medical doctor, then transfering to become a lawyer, interning for then Senator Hilary Clinton, working for Senator Chuck Schumer working as a corporate attorney making 7 figures, then paying off a massive student debt of 215K in 2 years to leaving her corporate job to pursue financial coaching for black and brown people + her new book, Overcoming Debt, Achieving Financial Freedom: 8 Pillars to Build Wealth. Available now: https://www.amazon.com/Overcoming-Debt-Achieving-Financial-Freedom/dp/1119902320/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Overcoming+Debt%2C+Achieving+Financial+Freedom%3A+8+Pillars+to+Build+Wealth&qid=1660140299&s=books&sr=1-1

On this episode of Growing Up Latina, Lyana Blount, CEO of Black Rican Vegan joins Alyi V and brings a Thanksgiving vegan feast. Lyana talks about her upbringing in a African American and Puerto Rican household, becoming a vegan, launching Black Rican Vegan during the pandemic while holding down 2 jobs, complications of building a startup business, cooking for Lizzo, releasing her first book + where she plans to open her first restaurant. This episode is brought to you by Loisa. Get 10% off of Loisa at loisa.com/GUL

On this episode of Growing Up Latina, Harlem-based rapper and singer, Melii joins Alyi V. Melli talks growing up with Dominican household her music, "Bodak Yellow Remix", Meeting Rihanna, Kylie Jenner and Beyonce Using "Icey" for their product launches, her childhood insecurities, gets emotional about her challenges with Mental Health. 

On this episode of Growing Up Latina, Venezuelan born fashion creator, celebrity stylist, model and humanitarian, Martha Luna joins Alyi V for a conversation on family, immigrating to US as teen, overcoming depression due to hardships in her life, relying on her faith, landing 2 billboards in Time Square to becoming a sought after fashion influencer for brands. Martha also shares inspiration for future Latinas as well as fashion tips for the fashionistas on a budget. You don't want to miss this one!

On this episode of Growing Up Latina, The New Jersey natives, television and radio personalities twin sisters, Lulu y Lala join Alyi V for a conversation on family, dating, growing up in New Jersey to strict Cuban-Salvadorian parents, their strong twin bond, the struggle to capture Latin Audience while on Univision while also maintaining American Audience, balancing their accents, their 2-year move to Miami radio and back to New York City to join to KTU and their experience on The Amazing Race.

In this episode of Growing Up Latina, the Brooklyn born Puerto Rican, Samantha Ortiz joins Alyi V and talks about the loss of her father, becoming one of the #1 Fitness trainers in NYC, working with brands that prioritize diversity, and the need for building community by supporting Latinas more and her relationship with her husband and much more. You don't want to miss this episode!