Amiga Mía Talk Show

Michelle Yañez-Olivares (Amiga Mía)
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Amiga Mía® is the first media outlet to celebrate Hispanic & Latin cultura and entertainment in Australia & across APAC. Proudly female-founded in 2017.

  1. Sep 17

    Denisse M Vera: Chilean-Australian Fashion, Macramé & Mapuche Heritage | Ep. 51

    For Chilean Australian fashion designer Denisse M Vera, staying connected to culture happens through language, family, food and her signature craft. In Ep#51 of the Amiga Mía Talk Show, I chat with Denisse for Part 3 of Staying Connected with Latin America, our six-part series brought to you by Western Union. Denisse takes us from her upbringing in the outskirts of Sydney to San Pedro de Atacama in Chile where she learnt her first macramé knots from a local artisan. What began with learning to make jewellery helped shape the internationally recognised fashion label that carries her name. We talk about her parents’ migration from Chile, her late mum’s commitment to keeping Spanish alive at home, and reconnecting with her Mapuche heritage through learning and weaving. There are stories behind her signature designs, red carpet moments and work appearing in a Marvel film. There’s also the meaning she finds in creating a garment for someone’s personal milestone and the joy of passing Chilean culture on to her son. A conversation about the many ways we carry our roots into the lives we build. Con mucho corazón. CONNECT WITH DENISSE Instagram: @denissemvera Website and collections: Denisse M Vera MORE FROM AMIGA MÍA Explore our stories at amigamia.com.au. Watch the Amiga Mía Talk Show on YouTube. The ways we connect may have changed, but the meaning behind them hasn’t. When sending practical support is part of how you stay close, Western Union offers ways to send money online or through the app to loved ones across Latin America. Find the Western Union app to send money before you go, new online customers get a $0 transfer fee* on their first online transfer. *FX Gains apply. Follow the show for more conversations celebrating Hispanic and Latin American culture in Australia.

  2. Aug 27

    Colombia Earthquake Relief: Nicole & Jes Bring Melbourne Together | Ep. 50

    Michelle sits down with Nicole and Jes, the Melbourne-based Colombian-Australian founders of Andina Entertainment, for a deeply personal conversation about the devastating earthquake in Colombia. With family and roots in Cali and Pereira, they share the anxiety of trying to reach loved ones, the emotional toll of witnessing the disaster from Australia, and powerful stories of resilience and solidarity from affected communities. They also discuss their Melbourne fundraiser on 6 September—an event bringing the community together through live music, DJs, local markets and messages of hope. All profits will support earthquake-relief efforts assisting communities in Chocó and Buenaventura. This episode is about grief, culture, community and the collective effort required to rebuild because recovery is a marathon, not a sprint.

  3. Aug 20

    Karoll Pinzon on Spanish, Migration & The Familia Hub in Australia | Ep. 49

    At 17, Karoll Pinzon left Bucaramanga, Colombia, and travelled across the world to become an exchange student in Australia. What followed were months of homesickness, culture shock and struggling to understand Australian English but also the beginning of a new life in Melbourne. In Ep# 49 of the Amiga Mia Talk Show and Part 2 of the Staying Connected with Latin America series, brought to you by Western Union. We chat all things reflection on migration, motherhood, language and belonging. Karoll shares how she went from creating a WhatsApp support group for Hispanic families to founding The Familia Hub, a trusted Spanish-language platform helping migrant families navigate life in Australia. She also takes us behind the scenes of her national guide to childcare centres, schools and learning programs that teach Spanish. Content note: This conversation includes discussion of domestic and family violence. Connect with Karoll: Website: https://www.thefamiliahub.comInstagram, Facebook and YouTube: @thefamiliahubThe Spanish Schools in Australia resource: https://buymeacoffee.com/thefamiliahub/e/559548The ways we stay connected may have changed, but the reasons behind why hasn’t. Sending money is always a welcomed gift to those that mean so much to us. Send money with the Western Union the app to loved ones across Latin America. New online customers get a great rate and $0 transfer fee* on their first online transfer. *FX Gains apply. Episode 49 | Staying Connected with Latin America, Part 2

  4. Aug 10

    Life by Baz & Mia Agraviador: Latino Identity, Solo Travel & Belonging | Ep. 48

    What does it really mean to grow up Latino in Australia living between cultures, languages and different ideas of home? In this ep, host Michelle sits down with Mía Agraviador @porquenolosdosgirl and Baz @LifebyBaz for a candid conversation that goes beyond viral moments and travel highlight reels. Mía grew up in Sydney across Costa Rican, Honduran, Filipino and Australian cultures. She became one of Australia’s most recognisable faces at just six years old through the iconic “¿Por qué no los dos?” advertisement. Baz was born in Chile and raised in Australia before choosing to return to Santiago as an adult. Through his travel and cultural content, he shares what it means to reconnect with a country you inherited while navigating life between Chile and Australia. Together, they unpack: • Growing up between multiple cultures • Feeling “Latino enough” and cultural gatekeeping • Language, accents and belonging • Being widely seen without feeling genuinely known • Solo travel, loneliness and personal growth • Returning to your roots and redefining home • The realities that don’t make it onto the highlight reel It’s an honest conversation about identity without neat boxes—and the freedom to choose Australia and Latin America, visibility and privacy, independence and community. Recorded at DM Podcast Studios in Woolloomooloo, Sydney. Subscribe to Amiga Mía for more conversations celebrating Latino culture, identity and community in Australia.

  5. Jul 20

    Marina Da Silva on Brazilian Drumming, Family & Culture in Australia | Ep. 47

    Introducing a six-part series on The Amiga Mía Talk Show called 'Staying Connected to Latin America' brought to you by Western Union. In this first episode, Marina shares her rich cultural journey, the significance of drumming, and her efforts to empower women through music and cultural expression. Discover how her Brazilian roots and musical passion shape her identity and community impact. Marina Da Silva is a Sydney-based Australian multi disciplinary artist and entrepreneur, born to Brazilian parents. Her family have lived since the 80s in Bondi, known to be one of most prominent Brazilian diasporas in Australia. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and guest introduction 01:28 Marina's early memories and cultural influences 04:00 The meaning behind Ile Ilu and its origins 05:16 The TEDx performance and its cultural significance 10:34 The orchestration of Brazilian drums and rhythms 20:13 Language, identity, and cultural connection 27:51 The symbolism of drums as womb of creation 37:15 Instruments and their cultural origins 44:30 The instrument made for Marina 50:23 Studying Afro-Brazilian dance and drumming in Brazil 01:02:16 Future projects and cultural initiatives 01:13:08 Health journey and personal growth 01:15:08 Upcoming cultural and women empowerment projects 01:17:35 The importance of women in cultural and musical spaces 01:21:59 Connecting with Marina online Resources: Marina Da Silva - https://www.instagram.com/marina.da.silva_/Ilé Ilu - House of Rhythm - https://www.instagram.com/ileilu/Julian Bel Bashir - Instrument Maker - https://www.instagram.com/jbelbashir/Samba de Moça - Women's Samba Group - https://www.instagram.com/sambademoca/Jerônimo Santos Da Silva book - https://catalogue.nla.gov.au/catalog/10000853 - https://catalogue.nla.gov.au/catalog/10000853 The ways we stay connected may have changed, but the reasons behind why hasn’t. Sending money is always a welcomed gift to those that mean so much to us. Send money with the Western Union the app to loved ones across Latin America. New online customers get a great rate and $0 transfer fee* on their first online transfer. *FX Gains apply.

  6. Jun 30

    MasterChef Australia: Alita Harvey-Rodriguez on Peruvian-Australian Identity | Ep. 45

    What happens when an accomplished businesswoman decides to step away from what she knows and test herself inside the MasterChef Australia kitchen? In this ep, I sit down with Peruvian-Australian entrepreneur and MasterChef Australia 2026 contestant Alita Harvey-Rodriguez for an honest conversation about food, family, identity and taking bold risks at every stage of life. Alita shares how her family’s migrant journey and work ethic shaped the woman she became, why the kitchen has always been a place of creativity and connection, and what finally convinced her to stop treating food as “just” a passion. In this conversation: • Growing up between Peruvian, English and Australian cultures • The family flavours and experiences behind Alita’s love of cooking • How migrant parents can shape our relationship with success and hard work • Building a career as a tech entrepreneur and Chief Operating Officer • Choosing to become a beginner again after achieving professional success • The application process and reality of entering the MasterChef kitchen • Cooking under pressure, receiving feedback and trusting your instincts • The difference between being successful and feeling creatively fulfilled • Latin representation on Australian television and in the food industry • Why elimination, rejection or failure cannot be the end of your story • Alita’s food dreams and what she hopes to create next Alita’s story is a reminder that you are allowed to be multidimensional. You can be strategic and creative, successful and still hungry for something new. You can honour where you come from while building something the generations before you may never have imagined. About Alita Harvey-Rodriguez Alita Harvey-Rodriguez is a Peruvian-Australian entrepreneur, Chief Operating Officer and contestant on Season 18 of MasterChef Australia. After building a successful career across technology, e-commerce and customer experience, she entered the competition to challenge herself and explore the creative ambition that had always existed alongside her business career. Follow Alita on Instagram: @msalita Follow Amiga Mía and join the conversation. Loved this ep? Send it to someone who needs a reminder that it is never too late to back herself and try something completely new.

  7. Jun 29

    World Cup 2026 Third-Round Briefing with Daniel Campos | Ep. 44

    Daniel Campos’ World Cup Briefing moves to a new audio-first format as part of the Amiga Mía Talk Show. In this edition, Daniel provides independent commentary on Third Round Matches, with a focus on Latino and Australian teams. Daniel Campos is a Sydney-born Latin American Football Analyst & Journalist now living in South America. The first three briefings remain available on the Amiga Mía website www.amigamia.com.au. Note: this series is independently produced and is not affiliated with or endorsed by FIFA.

  8. Jun 25

    La Salsa Vive: Juan Carvajal on Salsa History and Keeping Culture Alive | Ep. 43

    In this episode of the Amiga Mía Talk Show, Colombian filmmaker Juan Carvajal shares the story behind La Salsa Vive, the documentary he spent almost eight years bringing to the screen. Born in Cali, Colombia, Juan travelled through Cuba, Puerto Rico, New York and Colombia to document the people, sounds and communities that shaped salsa into a global cultural force. The conversation explores how salsa has created belonging, opportunity and hope for young people living through poverty, violence and limited opportunities. In many communities, dance and music have offered another path forward and, in some cases, helped save lives. Juan also speaks about interviewing salsa icons including Rubén Blades and Willie Rosario, taking the film on a year long international tour and watching audiences across the world connect with its message. This conversation covers: • The roots of salsa across the Caribbean, New York and Colombia • Salsa as a source of identity, resilience and community • The eight year journey behind La Salsa Vive • Juan’s encounters with some of salsa’s most influential figures • How salsa continues to connect communities across generations and borders Juan Carvajal is a filmmaker from Cali, Colombia, and the director of La Salsa Vive. His work celebrates the artists, histories and communities that continue to carry salsa around the world. Subscribe to Amiga Mía for Latin and Hispanic culture, entertainment and stories from Australia to the world or checkout the website www.amigamia.com.au.

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  • Creator
    Michelle Yañez-Olivares (Amiga Mía)
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    50
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Michelle Yañez-Olivares (Amiga Mía)
  • Show Website
    Amiga Mía Talk Show