Latina Life With Jen and Milena

Jennifer Aguillon, Milena Monrroy

A podcast hosted by producers and friends Jennifer Aguillon and Milena Monrroy will showcase, elevate and support Latinas who have made an impact in their field. In unfiltered and candid conversations guests will share key moments in their lives, the challenges they have faced, how they overcame hurdles and advice to other Latinas on how to achieve their goals.

  1. 10/13/2025

    How Deciding The Type of Person You Are Will Guide Your Career and Life with Julie Estrada

    The Super Latina we are spotlighting today is a force in the tourism and travel industry. She has a global reach that touches families every day. As the Director of Communications North America for the Merlin Entertainments Group Julie Estrada oversees PR strategies as well as national (and local) media coverage across the US for 43 attractions that include Legoland Resorts, Lego Land Discovery Center, Madame Tussauds, Peppa Pig theme parks and more. This Southern California native has traveled to Dubai, Malaysia and the UK for the opening of the company’s theme parks. Before helping families create memorable moments at these destinations, Julie started her career in broadcast news and was an Executive Producer at the San Diego-based television station KUSI.  Julie’s mother was born in Guadalajara, Mexico and her father grew up in Kansas. Both of her parents encouraged Julie to try everything she was interested in, whether it was acting and performing in high school or trying out for the Mickey Mouse Club the same year as Christina Aguilera and Justin Timberlake, and making it to the finals! During our conversation Julie shares how motherhood steered her into public relations, the importance of always trying, how failing will make you stronger, advice her former supervisor shared with her about the three different categories people fall into and knowing which category you fit in will help shape your path. Most importantly, we talk about how her philosophy and relationships can help when navigating uncertainty in the job market.  Here’s to creating roles that align with your passion and embracing new opportunities! #latina #latinalife #latinatravels  Listen to #latinalifewithjenandmilena @spotify @iheartradiopodcasts tag apple podcasts

    35 min
  2. 10/07/2024

    How To Be A Successful Multi-Hyphenate with Leila Cobo

    This week on Latiina Life with Jen and Milena we showcase a Super Latina who is a trailblazer across several industries. Leila Cobo grew up in Cali, Columbia in a musically talented family where her father made sure that she and her sisters were going to do great things and be prepared for the world. She’s a Fulbright Scholar, a gifted concert pianist, an accomplished author of multiple books, recipient of multiple awards (including the Latin Grammys’ “Leading Latin Lady” honor)  and a leading authority on Latin Music and the Latin Music Industry.  As a journalist she has interviewed countless artists from Bad Bunny to Shakira to  Karol G and more. In her role as Billboard’s Chief Content Officer for Latin and Español, she oversees the brand’s coverage of Latin music in all its platforms, as well as all its Spanish-language content. She is a driving force in the international representation of our community in the music industry.  Leila is programming Billboard Latin Music Week, the world’s longest running and largest Latin Music Industry gathering in Miami. From October 14th to 18th, Latin Music’s biggest music stars like J. Balvin, Gloria Estefan and Chiquis Rivera will be part of workshops, showcases and networking opportunities for a week before culminating with the Latin Billboard Music Awards (airing on Telemundo October 20th). We take a look at why the global public is embracing Latin music artists now, how the television industry has helped the Latin Music industry and why artists should expand their appearances beyond only Spanish speaking platforms. During our conversation, Leila shares some key insights she learned from the different careers she has had in the music industry. Here’s to leaning into your passions and welcoming different journeys into your life!

    45 min
  3. 07/14/2024

    The Best Way To Turn Your Passion Into Your Business With Emely Navarro

    In our Latina community starting the day with un cafecito con pan or having a siesta with café con leche is embedded into our daily routine. Every Latin region is known for their coffee…. Columbia has Tinto, Spain created the Cortado, Mexico offers Café de Olla and Bolivia has Café de Tartar.  Amigas y Familia make room for another coffee brand in your pantry! Our Super Latina today is introducing California to the delicious aromas and tastes of coffee from El Salvador. Emely Navarro is the vibrant, creative and innovative CEO of Navarro Coffee Company whose family have owned a coffee farm for generations in Cuidad Arce. Her love for coffee is intertwined with her fond childhood memories of living on the farm before she moved to Southern California when she was six years old. She faced challenges early because of the language barrier as she did not speak English, which led to her being dropped from her first school. If not for her mother advocating to keep her in academically challenged classes at her new school, she would not have been given the same educational opportunities that were being offered to her English speaking peers. Emely shares the emotional story of learning to be authentic to herself which led her to study journalism at San Diego State, winning a local Emmy as a news producer in San Luis Obispo and currently working as a digital producer for the Emmy nominated entertainment news show, Access Hollywood. Listen to our conversation for her advice on turning your passion into reality and launching a brand. Here’s to being authentic to ourselves, being intentional with our journey and going at our own pace! Listen to Latina Life with Jen and Milena on @applepodcasts @iheartradio @spotify Follow at @latinalifepodcast

    35 min

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A podcast hosted by producers and friends Jennifer Aguillon and Milena Monrroy will showcase, elevate and support Latinas who have made an impact in their field. In unfiltered and candid conversations guests will share key moments in their lives, the challenges they have faced, how they overcame hurdles and advice to other Latinas on how to achieve their goals.