We're Back! Episode 14, Season 2: Breaking Down our Heroes

*trigger warning*

Florentina talks w/ Chicago artist Marcos Jaramillo in another part of Logan Square (shout out Yates!) about staying alive and working hard, humbly. RIP MegaMall, Stay Strong Father&Son

We have a conversation with Elgin stand up comic Luis Arevalo. We talk about laundry privilege, the importance of mystique and perspective, and the stories behind his standup (VH1 style).

We talk about generational labels, graffiti, and keeping true to yourself.

(music by La Septima Banda-Yo si me enamore (Album: A Todo Volume)

TIna talks with her friend Gizzy about her mantra "Do somethin'!" and how that's inspired Tina to trail-blaze.

Wash yo dishes!

We talk with Liz about her Etsy shop beginnings, her first pop-up with Cumbiasazo, and how she loves staying inside.

Acknowledgement

co-host/editor Maria: "white lady in laundromat does not represent Pilsen neighborhood, white does not equal safe & brown means more than neutrality. I apologize for any other comments I made that may offend."

Maria talks with her childhood BFF Eliana aka Tony Robbins about what to expect from your job if they offer you a position out of state.

"if a company promotes you, the company looks out for their best interests, so look out for yourself."- Eliana

The Long One.

We ask each other our questions and find out why Tina speaks all thug-life and Maria can't stop talkin' about being Mexican. Plus, poetry. Disclaimer episode, yo.

We talk with Nana Mendez about her Chicago experience as an international student at Columbia also, her favorite nature spots, and recharging her Latina entrepreneurial spirit at We All Grow summit.

LaundrySeries (hello) by Laundry Series