On today’s show, Carmen and Elyfer talk all things social media—what they love and hate about it and some tips on how to maximize your personal social presence.

Tune in to hear about their favorite social media platforms, how to use it responsibly and even hear a bit of a TikTok live they did during the recording.

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On today’s episode of Por La Cultura, Carmen and Elyfer open up about holding on to their culture while they're away from their home countries. During the conversation, they talk about how they try to maintain their culture while attempting to break into the U.S. markets—and the discrimination they’ve faced as immigrants. Tune in for an open and honest conversation about embracing your culture.

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On today’s episode of Por La Cultura, Carmen and Elyfer chat about fashion. From their style inspirations to taking fashion risks to trends they love and hate, they cover it all! Tune in to hear the ladies break down their fashion choices and thoughts on trends around the world.

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On today's episode, Elyfer Torres and Carmen DeLeon talk careers – from how they got their start, career updates and hopes for the future. Tune in for an inside look at their professional journeys and hear advice for listeners who are looking to pursue careers in the entertainment industry.

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On today's episode Elyfer Torres and Carmen DeLeon are joined by Leila Cobo, who is the VP and Latin Industry Lead at Billboard. Leila is a Fulbright scholar from Cali, Colombia and an accomplished writer and pianist. While at Billboard she has expanded Latin music coverage and is a leading expert in the Latin music space.

In this conversation, Leila shares how she got where she is, the importance of showcasing and celebrating Latin music, and her thoughts on the industry and how it’s changed. 

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On today's episode, Elyfer Torres and Carmen DeLeon are joined by Ana Villafañe, a Cuban-Salvadoran actress who is currently starring as the legendary Roxie Hart in Broadway's 'Chicago.' She has appeared in television shows like 'New Amsterdam' and ‘Younger’ and was named one of the New York Times' "30 under 30." Ana is best known for portraying another icon, Gloria Estefan, in the Broadway musical, 'On Your Feet.' 

In this conversation, we learn about Ana's career journey as a young girl from Miami. Plus, she talks about advocating for herself as an actress and avoiding playing stereotypical roles as a Latina.

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On today's episode, Carmen DeLeon and Elyfer Torres explore dating, from which app to use to how to decide who makes the decisions on dates and when they should define a relationship. Tune in to learn about what’s going on in their own dating lives, plus advice for their listeners who are looking to date.

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On today's episode, Carmen DeLeon dives into music journalism with L.A. Times reporter Suzy Exposito. As a writer, illustrator and musician of Cuban-Belizean descent, Suzy was the founder and editor of Rolling Stone’s first Latin music section. Now at the L.A. Times, she is a dedicated beat reporter of all things rock, alternative and latin in California.

In this conversation, Suzy talks about how her mother instilled a passion for writing and reading in her—plus, her hustle to become a reporter while living in New York City. She also talks about how she loves to spotlight artists who break their expected molds within the music industry.

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On today's episode, Elyfer Torres and Carmen DeLeon are celebrating body positivity as they are joined by model, journalist and body positivity advocate Jennifer Barreto-Leyva. As a plus-size model, Jennifer has spent the last 20 years challenging unrealistic beauty standards and advocating to change the fashion industry.

In this conversation, Jennifer tells Elyfer and Carmen how she came to be an advocate for body positivity—specifically in the Latinx community. Listen in as we all can learn how to build a more welcoming space for all in our communities. 

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On today's episode, Elyfer Torres and Carmen DeLeon are joined by fellow Latina entertainer Arianna Ortiz. While Arianna is known for acting, she is also an advocate for LatinX artists in Hollywood. Her newest film “Nine Days” is now in theaters, directed by Edson Oda and starring Winston Duke, Zazie Beetz and Tony Hale. 

In this conversation, Arianna talks about how her mom instilled a passion for acting in her, the evolution of her career as a Latina in Hollywood and why representation matters both on and off screen. Plus, she touches on her belief that now is the time for LatinX actors to challenge existing stereotypes, as we are on the cusp of exploring an infinite amount of unique stories! 

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