Season 2 | Eps 3 - Finding your niche and starting a successful business is a struggle for everyone, but Latinx women face their own unique set of challenges. In today’s episode of More Than Rice and Beans, Tania and Miguel chatted with the founder and CEO of Confetti Party Place, Lourdes Gamez. Specializing in children’s party entertainment, Gamez has carved out a unique and exciting business in the Bronx. Tania, Miguel, and Lourdes talk about carrying on traditions, what success means, and of course, food!

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Season 2 | Eps 2 - Who remembers the TLC reality makeover show called “What Not to Wear?” For a decade, Stacy London and Clinton Kelly taught us the “rules” for dressing our bodies, made us daydream about being handed a $5,000 VISA gift card, and showed us the transformations that were possible with just the right clothes, a great haircut, and the correct shade of foundation. You may be surprised to find out that our very own Tania was featured on the famous show in its last season! In this episode of More Than Rice and Beans, Tania and Miguel talk about the show’s impact on their family, the lasting effects of the makeover, and what it’s really like being on a reality TV show.

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Season 2 | Episode 1 - What’s the best meal you’ve ever eaten? That’s the question Miguel and Tania tackle in this episode of More Than Rice and Beans. The meals we love have great food at the center but are most meaningful because of who we share them with. The mother and son duo also talk about why food has been important to their family, how it helps us connect with diverse cultures, and how to eat well even when you’re low on cash. Join us for the first of many conversations about food, Latinx culture and stories, traditions, and more.

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Season 1 | Ep.5 - “Hey, gringo!” is a phrase guest Will Edwards has heard many times. In this episode of More Than Rice and Beans, Miguel and Tania chat with the Director of Fedcap’s Food Arts Center about his experiences with Latinx culture. Working in New York’s culinary field, Will has lots of experience being the white guy in a room full of minorities. His unique perspective on navigating Latinx culture as an outsider opens up a conversation about traditions, superstitions, and the time Tania confused a party with a funeral. You don’t want to miss this funny collaborative episode!

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Season 1 | Ep. 4 - Did you know that Miguel was Valedictorian of the Class of 2020 from Manhattan College?! In this episode of More Than Rice and Beans, Miguel shares the speech he wrote and hoped to give in front of his classmates, beloved teachers, and family. COVID-19 delayed that event, and in the end, it was held virtually. Proud mom Tania hopes hearing Miguel’s words about becoming bigger than your history, finding your path, and creating the future you desire inspires you.

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Season 1 | Ep. 3 - In honor of National Puerto Rican Day, this special episode of More Than Rice and Beans highlights a Puerto Rican that shaped Tania’s life: her Abuelita. Tania shares a recording of a story she wrote while working with The Moth, a New York-based storytelling organization. In this moving piece, Tania talks about her childhood as a chronic asthmatic who spent time in and out of the hospital before being sent to Puerto Rico to live with her grandmother. While there, Tania not only learned to breathe, but she also learned she was as strong as her Abuelita.

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Season 1 | Ep. 2 - Tania and Miguel welcome special guest Cat Feliciano on this episode of More Than Rice and Beans. A catering and event planner, Cat has years of experience as a hardworking, successful Nuyorican in a tough industry. But even though it seemed all the doors opened for her in the event planning world, Cat experienced obstacles with her own body. In her early 30s, Cat was diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder that has left her unable to speak or walk several times. In this important look at health, holistic remedies, and perseverance, Cat and our hosts explore overcoming obstacles, lessons learned through hardship, and how hobbies can help us escape.

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Season 1 | Ep. 1 - In this premiere episode, Miguel and Tania introduce themselves through their family’s relationship with food in this mother-son podcast. Tania, a professional chef in the Bronx who shares her passion for healthy, authentic food through community outreach, discusses the long journey of learning to love food. And Miguel, a Ph.D. student working with NASA, reflects on how periods of food insecurity during his childhood complicated his feelings on health, finances, and access. Plus, Tania and Miguel share their inspiration for starting the podcast and what you can expect from future episodes.

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