Today I am speaking with New York based writer, content creator, student, all around hustler Naydeline Mejia. Her writing has been featured in the likes of REMEZCLA, Women’s Health, Shape, Refinery29, Bustle, Teen Vogue and plenty others. She tells me all about her early blogging days, the freedoms of being a freelance writer, and some of her fave skincare products. Be sure to follow her @naydeline_mejia or head to her website http://naydeline-mejia.com. Additionally, she shouts out two ladies who have helped her get where she's at today- Tess (@thisistess) and Maddie (@maddiehowardnyc)!

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ATX based musician Shiela (@shielamusic) is this week's guest, and her debut album "Chilita" is dropping 2/23! We're talking all-things album, how a trip to Spain propelled her singing career, and that one time she almost became a neurosurgeon- cause that could have totally happened! If you're in the Austin area come March 4th, she's performing at a COVID-safe venue- so be sure to mask up and support! We spend alot of time geeking out over our friend Rebecca (@rebeswag) and all the cool shit she can do + show some love to Shanzyan as well, who produced the majority of her album! 

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Hellllllo! I've missed you all. Today's episode is all about lifestyle brand Grl Collective and its founder, Kristine Rodriguez. I get some insight on how to execute the tik tok sock tutorial, her days working in the music biz, and why she continues to go to India every year. I'm also rudely interrupted by my parent's cat, pero- she cute so its ok. To shop all things Grl Collective, be sure to head to their insta and website @grlcollective Kristine’s personal insta is @heykristine16, and her biz bff is @jenzeanodesigns, another latinx lifestyle brand company.  

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Hola mis amigxs! This episode's a good one- we've got NYC-based therapist Monica Gavilanes (LMSW) giving us some major knowledge on all-things therapy and self care. We hit on why therapy is so stigmatized in black and brown communities and how we can change its image moving forward. We hit on Monica's dreams of being a singer and even which Spice Girl she was growing up. Plus, she offers some expert tips on how we can ride out the end (?!) of this pandemic and shouts out her friends @k.amazuthecounselor and @harrietreturned, who are both putting out some amazing content. Monica is such a badass and speaking with her would not have been possible without @therapyforlatinx. 

Also- notice anything different? Shout out to @Sheilamusic and @Shanzyan for sharing with me their tune, "La Di Da." I love it!

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We b-b-back! This week's episode, I got a chance to speak with the most badass, smartest person I know, Jesus Valles (@thejesucia). You know I love a good origin story, so we talk about their brujita days and some early theatre & performance memories. Also, Jesus is the only other person I know who also dreams of playing a secondary role in Law and Order SVU someday. 

YOU NEED TO CHECK OUT THEIR SHOW, (UN) DOCUMENTS. To do so, you can rent a version here. They give some love to Alan Lopez (@migrantscribble) and emphasize keeping the bail funds in your city alive. Connect with some in your area through the National Bail Fund Network.

In this episode, I'm joined by sister-duo REYNA (@reynatheband) out of Milwaukee. These badass ladies have been featured in NYLON, Rolling Stone, Billboard, y mas and have been putting out great music since their early days as just Vic and Gab. They swap sister stories with me, and go into detail about their wild experience as influencers at Coachella. Plus, they give some insight on what their new music sounds like. Vic shines some light on her friend Lucio (aluciok) and their new music and book, while Gab tells me about her homie Vanessa (Vanessa_blea) and her photography business (if you need photos in ATX, she's got you!). 

Much love to Cosmica Records for helping arrange this interview.

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Comedian Vanessa Gonzalez joins me to discuss a range of topics. We bond over our times as teachers (and all the chisme that comes with the job), how hella white and male the improv scene is, stand up advice, and what Will Smith smells like. Let's be honest- that's what you really want to know. That, and Vanessa's features on HBO, Comedy Central, and Quibi! And and and her comedy album, available everywhere! Find Vanessa on Twitter @buhnessa and Instagram @buhnessamarie. 

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I spoke with Chicago-based artist Ricardo Partida (@babyboypaintings) who I've been lucky enough to have as a friend for ten+ years. He speaks about growing up in El Valle (of Texas), his grad school experience, and his current solo show in Chicago at the Julius Caesar Gallery titled, "Final Fantasy." He also shows some major *luv* to Yae Jee Min (@yaejeemin), who's also showing her work at the same space. 

Check out their work from 9/12-10/11 at Chicago's Julius Caesar Gallery!

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I was very lucky to speak with my homegirl/community organizer extraordinaire, Chicago-based Paloma Arroyo (@palomazazhil). We discuss her resume so far; From her time on the Hilary (Clinton, that is) campaign to her days as the manager of Latinx Engagement at a national non-profit. We also HAD to speak on our college days together, because as you can assume- they were a mess. 

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I had the pleasure of speaking with Isabel A. Castro (@queenoftacostx) about a range of things; From her hella white college days, to the origins of her zine St. Sucia (@stsucia), to a goat named Daisy. She also gives chingos of <3 to her homegirls Sharon, Natasha Hernandez (@luchadora.problems) and Maritza Torres (@maritzatorresart)- look 'em up!

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