The Mina Mendoza Show

Mina Mendoza
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QUEEN Of SPICE Little girl, BIG personality I am a little woman who has the GIFT OF GAB so why not create a platform where I can talk my ish! Singers, Rappers, Songwriters, Business owners, WHATEVERRR. Life is short and I'm a positive footprint in people's lives, while also sharing a laugh or two! STAY TUNED and as always STAY SPICY!

  1. 5d ago

    Cash Johnson: Turning Pain Into Purpose | The Mina Mendoza Show 195

    🌶️ THE MINA MENDOZA SHOW 🌶️🔥 CASH JOHNSON: FROM SURVIVAL TO THE SPOTLIGHT 🎤🎬Some artists make music. Others turn their pain into something the world can feel.This week, we’re sitting down with Cash Johnson, a rapper and actor from Irvington, New Jersey, whose journey has been shaped by loss, adversity, and the determination to keep going when life gives you every reason to give up.After losing both of his parents at a young age, Cash leaned on the love and strength of his family while navigating challenges that could have changed the course of his life forever. Facing serious legal battles as a teenager, he found an outlet in music and began turning his experiences into hard-hitting, soulful street rap.With a sound rooted in real-life struggles and influences like Lil Wayne and Meek Mill, Cash has earned recognition alongside some major names in hip-hop. Jadakiss blessed one of his records with an intro, and he’s shared stages with artists including Styles P, Vado, Cory Gunz, Polo G, and more!But the story doesn’t stop at the microphone. 🎬Cash has stepped into the acting world, starring as Calvin Mack in Tubi’s Dark City and appearing in Snapchat’s Second Chance series, along with work on Law & Order: SVU.Now, with his current single, “Rock N Roll,” Cash is delivering pain music for anyone who’s ever had to fight their way through life’s hardest chapters.💭 We’re talking about loss, survival, the entertainment industry, the realities of the independent grind, and what it takes to turn your past into your purpose.Because sometimes, the strongest people aren’t the ones who never fell. They’re the ones who found a reason to keep getting back up.🎙️ Catch Cash Johnson on The Mina Mendoza Show!📺 LIVE ON YOUTUBE🗓️ Thursday at 7 PMAowwwww! 🌶️👑 You already know we’re getting into it!#TheMinaMendozaShow #MinaMendoza #QueenOfSpice #CashJohnson #NewJerseyHipHop #IrvingtonNJ #NJArtists #IndependentArtist #HipHopArtist #StreetRap #PainMusic #RockNRoll #MeekMill #LilWayne #Jadakiss #StylesP #Vado #CoryGunz #PoloG #Actor #Tubi #DarkCity #LawAndOrderSVU #HipHopInterview #YouTubeLive

  2. 6d ago ·  Bonus

    No Guest. Just Spice. 🌶️ | The Mina Mendoza Show BONUS

    🌶️👑 THE MINA MENDOZA SHOW 👑🌶️ 🔥 NO GUEST. NO SCRIPT. JUST SPICE. 🔥 AOWWWWW! It’s your girl Mina Mendoza, and this Wednesday we’re doing things a little differently! 🎤 It’s a SOLO EPISODE, baby! Just me, my thoughts, and whatever conversations we end up getting into. 😂🌶️ 🎃 HALLOWEEN IS ALMOST HERE! We’re talking spooky season, creepy movies, questionable costumes, and why some of these horror movies are getting WAY too comfortable making our childhood memories terrifying. There’s a movie called Buddy that looks like Barney’s evil cousin, and honestly… WHO ASKED FOR THAT?! 💀😂 🍂 THE HOLIDAYS ARE COMING! Are we excited, stressed, broke, or somehow all three? Let’s talk holiday expectations, family gatherings, relationships, and making the most out of the season. 🌑 IT’S GETTING DARKER EARLIER! How are we protecting our peace, keeping our energy up, and finding things to look forward to when the days get shorter? Let’s talk about the seasonal shift and the little things that help us feel good. 🤖 AND WHY ARE WE BUYING ROBOTS FOR OUR HOMES?! Listen, if a robot is moving into my house, it better be cleaning, cooking, AND contributing to the rent. I am NOT running a free robotic Airbnb! 😂 We’re talking current events, hot takes, spicy questions, and whatever else comes to mind because you already know I never run out of things to say! Come hang out, join the conversation, and bring those opinions with you. I wanna hear what YOU think! 📺 LIVE ON YOUTUBE 🗓️ WEDNESDAY 🌶️ THE MINA MENDOZA SHOW No guest. No script. Just real conversations and a whole lot of spice. 👑🔥 #TheMinaMendozaShow #MinaMendoza #QueenOfSpice #SoloEpisode #MakeupEpisode #HalloweenSeason #SpookySeason #HorrorMovies #HalloweenTalk #HolidaySeason #HolidayStress #SeasonalChanges #MentalWellness #SelfCareSeason #CurrentEvents #HotTopics #SpicyConversations #UnfilteredOpinions #Robots #ArtificialIntelligence #FunnyConversations #LetsTalkAboutIt #NewJerseyPodcast #YouTubeLive #VoiceOfJersey

  3. Oct 23

    Nosa BSB: The Independent Hustle Behind the Music | The Mina Mendoza Show 194

    🌶️ THE MINA MENDOZA SHOW | OCTOBER 22 🌶️ 🔥 NOSA BSB: INDEPENDENT HUSTLE, MONEY & THE MINDSET BEHIND THE MUSIC 🔥 This week on The Mina Mendoza Show, we’re sitting down with independent hip-hop artist Nosa BSB to talk music, ambition, financial elevation, and what it really takes to bet on yourself in an industry full of gatekeepers. Inspired by the drive of 50 Cent, the wordplay of Lil Wayne, and the energy of Chief Keef, Nosa BSB is building his own lane in hip-hop, blending gritty street motivation with a high-end streetwear aesthetic and a sound rooted in ambition, personal growth, and success. Since releasing his debut project, Know My Name, in 2017, Nosa has continued to build his catalog with projects like Don 96 and his critically acclaimed 2022 release, Year Of the Underdog. Now, with a growing collection of singles and his latest anthem, Money Fiend, Nosa is continuing to show what happens when an artist takes control of his vision and refuses to wait for someone else to open the door. 💰 What does it REALLY mean to be an independent artist? 🎤 Can you build a successful music career without the traditional industry machine? 🔥 How much does mindset contribute to making it? 👀 Is financial elevation the ultimate goal, or is there more to the journey? 🌶️ And what does it take to stay true to yourself while chasing success? We’re getting into the music, the motivation, the business, and the mindset behind the artist. Because your starting point doesn’t have to determine your destination. Sometimes, you have to create your own lane, fund your own vision, and let your actions speak for themselves. 🎙️ THE MINA MENDOZA SHOW 📅 Thursday, October 22 ⏰ 7 PM 📺 LIVE ON YOUTUBE Come ready for the conversation, stay for the perspective, and get to know the artist behind the music! Subscribe to the channel, turn on notifications, and join us for another conversation with your girl Mina Mendoza, the Queen of Spice! 🌶️👑 #TheMinaMendozaShow #MinaMendoza #QueenOfSpice #NosaBSB #IndependentArtist #IndependentHipHop #HipHopArtist #HipHopCulture #NewJerseyHipHop #NJArtists #IndependentMusic #UnsignedArtist #MusicIndustry #HipHopInterview #ArtistSpotlight #MusicMotivation #TheIndependentGrind #BetOnYourself #YearOfTheUnderdog #MoneyFiend #KnowMyName #Don96 #HipHopCommunity #YouTubeLive #NewMusic

  4. Oct 16

    THE MAN WHO NEVER FOLLOWED THE RULES | The Mina Mendoza Show 193

    🚨 THIS THURSDAY ON THE MINA MENDOZA SHOW! 🚨 🌿 SEVEN WEED ARRESTS. UNDERGROUND RAVES. CANNABIS ACTIVISM. A CHRISTIAN CANNABIS CHURCH. AND THAT’S JUST THE BEGINNING! 👀😂 Meet Jeff: event producer, entrepreneur, artist, cannabis activist, and self-proclaimed professional troublemaker… in the constructive sense! 🌶️ For more than two decades, Jeff has been building his own opportunities across entertainment, art, cannabis, media, marketing, and event production. From throwing parties in the woods on an 88-acre property in upstate New York to producing events throughout New Jersey and New York, this man has NEVER followed a traditional path. But his story goes WAY beyond the party scene. After being arrested for cannabis seven times before recreational legalization in New Jersey, Jeff became involved in cannabis activism, helping organize protests at the New Jersey State House to advocate for medical cannabis access. His journey eventually led him into religious freedom arguments surrounding cannabis, an appearance on VICELAND’s Weediquette, and the creation of Tree Based Ministry. AND HE NEVER STOPPED CREATING! 🎤 He’s the mind behind The Spaced Station, a traveling artist showcase bringing together comedians, musicians, vendors, and creatives. Since launching in 2021, the series has produced 49 shows across more than 10 venues, with show number 50 approaching! From underground parties to television, cannabis activism to creative production, Jeff has spent his life connecting people and turning ideas into experiences. So naturally, I have QUESTIONS. 😂🌶️ We’re getting into the stories, the activism, the cannabis industry, the creative hustle, and the experiences that helped shape a man who refuses to fit into one box. Because when somebody’s life story includes THIS MANY PLOT TWISTS, you already know the conversation is going to be interesting! 👀🔥 🎙️ THE MINA MENDOZA SHOW 📅 LIVE EVERY THURSDAY ⏰ 7 PM 📲 YouTube Come curious. Leave with a story you weren’t expecting! #TheMinaMendozaShow #MinaMendoza #QueenOfSpice #Jeff #CannabisActivism #NJCannabis #NewJerseyCannabis #CannabisCulture #CannabisHistory #CannabisCommunity #CannabisReform #CannabisAdvocacy #TheSpacedStation #DefJefProductions #EventProducer #NJArtists #NYArtists #IndependentArtists #LiveEvents #CreativeEntrepreneur #UndergroundCulture #NJEntertainment #CannabisIndustry #NewJersey #BraveryStudio

  5. Oct 9

    CULTURE, CANNABIS & COMMUNITY | The Mina Mendoza Show 192

    🌿🔥 THIS THURSDAY 9/8 ON THE MINA MENDOZA SHOW! 🔥🌿 We’re talking CANNABIS, CULTURE, COMMUNITY & THE REAL WORK BEHIND THE INDUSTRY! This week I’m sitting down with Toast, a passionate cannabis expert who has spent the last five years educating consumers and helping shape New Jersey’s cannabis space. His journey started as a Budtender and took him all the way to becoming a 2× award-winning Brand Ambassador, Brand & Marketing Director, and now a Sales Account Manager. But what really caught my attention is the WORK beyond the title. 👀 Toast has educated thousands of people on strains, effects and consumption methods while using his platform to break stigma and create more space for community voices. He’s also curated cannabis experiences throughout New Jersey, including Cultura con Fuego, a Hispanic Heritage celebration highlighting Latino cannabis consumers, entrepreneurs and culture. 🇵🇷🔥 From cannabis education to community cleanups to culturally rooted events, Toast is showing that this industry can be about more than just selling a product. So we’re getting into it ALL. 🌿 Cannabis education 🔥 Breaking the stigma 🇵🇷 Latino representation 🎤 Community & culture 💨 The evolution of NJ cannabis 👀 And what it REALLY takes to move this industry forward Come get the REAL conversation with us! 🌶️ THE MINA MENDOZA SHOW 📅 LIVE EVERY THURSDAY ⏰ 7 PM 📲 YouTube #TheMinaMendozaShow #MinaMendoza #QueenOfSpice #Toast #NJCannabis #NewJerseyCannabis #CannabisCulture #CannabisEducation #CannabisCommunity #CannabisIndustry #NJCannabisCommunity #CannabisEvents #LatinoCannabis #LatinoCulture #HispanicHeritage #CulturaConFuego #CannabisEducator #Budtender #CannabisMarketing #NJEntrepreneurs #NewJersey #NJEvents #JerseyCity #CannabisCulture #BraveryStudio

  6. Sep 25

    NJ’s Afro-Boricua Sound w @Lawdito | The Mina Mendoza Show 190

    🌶️🎙️ THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24TH ON THE MINA MENDOZA SHOW! 🎙️🌶️We’re bringing some Afro-Boricua flavor to the show! 🇵🇷🔥This week I’m sitting down with Lawd Ito, a New Jersey-based Latin indie pop artist, bilingual singer-songwriter, producer, and creative who is blending the sounds of his roots with R&B, Pop, Hip-Hop, and Latin music to create a sound all his own.And when I say this man has been MOVING… 👀🔥His Dominican Dembow project “Quemao” landed in the Top 50 most-Shazamed global playlist on Apple Music after appearing in YouTube vlogs from French influencer Lena Situations.His music has also been featured through his partnership with Epidemic Sound in campaigns and content for major brands including Rihanna’s Savage X Fenty, GoPro, and Spotify Mexico. 😳🔥He’s collaborated with artists including Latin Grammy winner Mireya Ramos of Flor De Toloache and Spanish boy band AMOR.And THEN…In 2025, Lawd Ito placed in the Top 50 nationwide for NPR Music’s Tiny Desk Contest with his Puerto Rican Bomba rendition of “Aguanile.” 🇵🇷🥁🔥He became the only Puerto Rican artist based in NJ to accomplish that in 2025.From Afro-Boricua culture and bilingual music to romance, heartbreak, mental health, celebration, and everything in between — we’re getting into the person behind the music and the sound he’s building.🌶️ Culture🎶 Latin Pop🥁 Bomba🔥 Dembow🎙️ R&B + Hip-Hop🧠 Mental Health❤️ Love & Heartbreak🇵🇷 Puerto Rican PrideThis is one conversation you’re NOT gonna want to miss.🎙️ The Mina Mendoza Show📅 Thursday, September 24th⏰ LIVE at 7 PM📍 Instagram + YouTubeAOWWWWWWW! It’s your girl Mina Mendoza — little girl BIG personality! 🌶️👑Come catch the vibes. 🇵🇷🔥#TheMinaMendozaShow #MinaMendoza #QueenOfSpice #LawdIto #AfroBoricua #PuertoRicanArtist #PuertoRicanMusic #NJArtists #NJMusic #LatinMusic #LatinPop #IndiePop #LatinIndie #Dembow #Bomba #RNB #HipHop #BilingualArtist #SingerSongwriter #MusicProducer #TinyDeskContest #NewJerseyArtists #JerseyMusic #LatinoArtists #BraveryStudio

  7. Sep 18

    Independent & Unapologetic | The Mina Mendoza Show 189

    🌶️🔥 THIS THURSDAY ON THE MINA MENDOZA SHOW! 🔥🌶️We’re sitting down with LBezzle — an NJ MC, entrepreneur, curator, and one of the people putting in WORK to create more opportunities for artists and small businesses right here in Jersey! 🎙️From touring across the country TWICE to opening for artists like Bobby Shmurda & Trina, LBezzle has been building his own lane and making some serious noise.His track “EastSide” passed 100K streams and became a staple in the local community. But his impact goes way beyond his own music.He’s the owner of Billion Barz Club, a monthly showcase that puts artists and small businesses in the spotlight — and they’re currently at SHOW #72 without missing a month! 72 SHOWS.15+ BUSINESS SPONSORS.HUNDREDS OF ARTISTS.ZERO MISSED MONTHS.And he’s curated and hosted four other showcase brands along the way.LBezzle is moving with one major belief: artists should be able to build, create, own, and fund their careers independently.So we’re getting into the MUSIC, the BUSINESS, the NJ CULTURE, the grind, and what it really takes to build something that lasts. 🌶️🎙️👀 And trust me… I got QUESTIONS!🎙️ The Mina Mendoza Show📅 LIVE THIS THURSDAY AT 7 PM📍Subscribe to the YouTube AOWWWWWWW! It’s your girl Mina Mendoza — little girl BIG personality! 👑🌶️Pull up. We’re talking Jersey, music, independence & the BUSINESS behind the bars.#TheMinaMendozaShow #MinaMendoza #QueenOfSpice #LBezzle #BillionBarzClub #NJHipHop #JerseyHipHop #NJArtists #NewJerseyArtists #JerseyMusic #NJMusic #IndependentArtists #IndependentMusic #IndieHipHop #UndergroundHipHop #HipHopCulture #MusicBusiness #MusicEntrepreneur #NJMusicScene #JerseyCulture #SupportNJArtists #ArtistCommunity #MusicShowcase #JerseyMade #BraveryStudio

  8. Jul 31

    Keeping The Legacy Alive | The Mina Mendoza Show 186

    🎙️🔥 This Week On The Mina Mendoza Show 🌶️👑We’re sitting down with Carlitosz Beatsz — a Dominican hip-hop producer whose passion for authentic music and timeless production continues to leave a mark on the underground scene. 🇩🇴🎶Originally from Mao, Dominican Republic, Carlitosz found his love for music after moving to Union City, New Jersey, where an early dream of becoming a rapper evolved into a passion for producing soulful, boom bap-inspired beats rooted in hip-hop culture.Inspired by artists like Al2 El Aldeano, Rxnde Akozta, and Canserbero, Carlitosz has developed a sound that honors both his Dominican roots and the raw essence of underground hip-hop.In 2020, he co-founded Astra Music Group alongside his mentor, business partner, and brother, War Ready, with one mission: to support independent artists and preserve authentic hip-hop.Following War Ready’s passing, Carlitosz has continued carrying that vision forward—honoring his brother’s legacy through every beat he creates and every artist he helps develop.We’re getting into:🇩🇴 Growing up between the Dominican Republic and New Jersey🎹 Finding his voice through music production🔥 The art of soulful boom bap🤝 Building Astra Music Group🕊️ Honoring War Ready’s legacy🎤 Supporting the next generation of independent artistsThis conversation is about passion, perseverance, culture, brotherhood, and building something that lives beyond you.Tap in and join the conversation 🎙️🔥#MinaMendozaShow #QueenOfSpice #CarlitoszBeatsz #AstraMusicGroup #DominicanRepublic #DominicanArtist #BoomBap #HipHopProducer #UndergroundHipHop #IndependentArtists #BeatMaker #MusicProducer #HipHopCulture #UnionCityNJ #NJCreatives #Legacy #SupportIndependentArtists #MusicPodcast #MinaUnfiltered #SpicyConversOns

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QUEEN Of SPICE Little girl, BIG personality I am a little woman who has the GIFT OF GAB so why not create a platform where I can talk my ish! Singers, Rappers, Songwriters, Business owners, WHATEVERRR. Life is short and I'm a positive footprint in people's lives, while also sharing a laugh or two! STAY TUNED and as always STAY SPICY!

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  • Creator
    Mina Mendoza
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    166
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Mina Mendoza
  • Show Website
    The Mina Mendoza Show