MíraLA Podcast

Arianna Lemus

Hosted by Arianna Lemus, this podcast is a space created by women, for women, and for anyone willing to listen to women’s stories. Follow MíraLA: MíraLA Podcast: MíraLA Network: MíraLA Film Festival: If this podcast resonates with you, subscribe to the MíraLA Podcast, leave us a review, and share the episode with someone who needs the reminder that she does not have to make herself smaller.

  1. 5d ago

    #37 Angelyse Mariah - Becoming a Spanglish Popstar

    In this episode of the MíraLA Podcast, host Arianna Lemus sits down with Angelyse Mariah, a bilingual pop artist with Jersey roots, a Caribbean soul, and plenty to say in two languages. Based in Los Angeles, the Dominican and Honduran singer blends pop and Latin rhythms into a sound all her own. With over a million Spotify streams, she’s building her Spanglish popstar dream with a little attitude and a lot of heart. Get to know the woman behind the music, her cultural roots, and the dream she’s bringing to life because the songs only tell part of the story. Follow Angelyse Mariah https://www.instagram.com/angelysemariah/?hl=en Follow MíraLA: Podcast: https://www.miralapodcast.com/ https://www.instagram.com/miralapodcast?stkn=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== https://www.tiktok.com/@miralapodcast Network: https://www.instagram.com/miralanetwork?stkn=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== https://www.tiktok.com/@miralanetwork Film Festival: https://miralafilm.com/ https://www.instagram.com/miralafilmfest?stkn=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== https://www.tiktok.com/@miralafilmfest If this conversation resonates with you, subscribe to the MíraLA Podcast, leave us a review, and share the episode with someone who needs the reminder that she does not have to make herself smaller. Credits: Host: Arianna Lemus Producer: Nadieme Villar Intern: Kamryn Dominguez Editor: Lianna Wainwright Sponsor: Arres

    #37 Angelyse Mariah - Becoming a Spanglish Popstar

  2. Oct 19

    #36 Carolina Paredes - The Luxury of Choosing Yourself

    In this episode of the MíraLA Podcast, host Arianna Lemus sits down with Carolina Paredes, founder of The Modern Woman Movement, for a conversation about the luxury of choosing yourself. Together, they explore what it means to reclaim your power, move through life with purpose rather than pressure, and redefine luxury through the way you live and think. Carolina shares the vision behind her community and the importance of creating spaces where women connect, grow, and rise together. This episode invites you to reflect on what you want for yourself and what it looks like to honor that with intention. Follow Carolina https://www.instagram.com/iamcarolinaparedes/ Follow Latinas in Wellness https://www.instagram.com/latinas.in.wellnesss__/ Follow MíraLA: Podcast: https://www.miralapodcast.com/ https://www.instagram.com/miralapodcast?stkn=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== https://www.tiktok.com/@miralapodcast Network: https://www.instagram.com/miralanetwork?stkn=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== https://www.tiktok.com/@miralanetwork Film Festival: https://miralafilm.com/ https://www.instagram.com/miralafilmfest?stkn=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== https://www.tiktok.com/@miralafilmfest If this conversation resonates with you, subscribe to the MíraLA Podcast, leave us a review, and share the episode with someone who needs the reminder that she does not have to make herself smaller. Credits: Host: Arianna Lemus Producer: Nadieme Villar Intern: Kamryn Dominguez Editor: Lianna Wainwright Sponsor: Arres

    #36 Carolina Paredes - The Luxury of Choosing Yourself

  3. Oct 12

    #35 Destiny Joelle - From Harvard Hoops to Hollywood

    In this episode of the MíraLA Podcast, host Arianna Lemus sits down with Destiny Joelle, a Harvard graduate, actress, and producer whose journey has taken her from Division I basketball to Hollywood. Together, they discuss marriage, navigating entertainment as a women of color, and creating projects with community at the heart. Destiny shares her perspective on building a creative life alongside her husband and the importance of collaboration in bringing stories to the screen. It’s a conversation about partnership, representation, and creating opportunities together. Follow Destiny https://www.instagram.com/destinyjoelle/ Follow 10|10 https://www.instagram.com/1010motionpictures/ https://www.instagram.com/1010productionhouse/ Follow MíraLA: Podcast: https://www.miralapodcast.com/ https://www.instagram.com/miralapodcast?stkn=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== https://www.tiktok.com/@miralapodcast Network: https://www.instagram.com/miralanetwork?stkn=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== https://www.tiktok.com/@miralanetwork Film Festival: https://miralafilm.com/ https://www.instagram.com/miralafilmfest?stkn=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== https://www.tiktok.com/@miralafilmfest If this conversation resonates with you, subscribe to the MíraLA Podcast, leave us a review, and share the episode with someone who needs the reminder that she does not have to make herself smaller. Credits: Host: Arianna Lemus Producer: Nadieme Villar Intern: Kamryn Dominguez Editor: Lianna Wainwright Sponsor: Arres

    #35 Destiny Joelle - From Harvard Hoops to Hollywood

  4. Oct 5

    #34 Nikki Perez - The First of Many

    In this episode of the MíraLA Podcast, Arianna sits down with Nikki Perez for a conversation about p***y, politics, and women taking up space in leadership. A lifelong Burbank resident, social worker, working mother, and former Mayor of Burbank, Nikki brings a personal perspective to public service. Together, we explore her journey as a Latina in politics, navigating motherhood while serving as mayor, and the relationship between local government and the entertainment industry. We also discuss representation, civic engagement, and why women’s voices matter in the decisions shaping our communities. Part of Season 3’s “P***y Problems,” this episode invites us to think about how our personal experiences connect to public policy and the power we have to participate, speak up, and create change. Follow Nikki https://www.instagram.com/nikkiinburbank/?hl=en Follow MíraLA: Podcast: https://www.miralapodcast.com/ https://www.instagram.com/miralapodcast?stkn=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== https://www.tiktok.com/@miralapodcast Network: https://www.instagram.com/miralanetwork?stkn=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== https://www.tiktok.com/@miralanetwork Film Festival: https://miralafilm.com/ https://www.instagram.com/miralafilmfest?stkn=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== https://www.tiktok.com/@miralafilmfest If this conversation resonates with you, subscribe to the MíraLA Podcast, leave us a review, and share the episode with someone who needs the reminder that she does not have to make herself smaller. Credits: Host: Arianna Lemus Producer: Nadieme Villar Intern: Kamryn Dominguez Editor: Lianna Wainwright Sponsor: Arres

    #34 Nikki Perez - The First of Many

  5. Sep 28

    #33 Valeria Maldonado Jackson - Telling Latina Stories On Her Own Timeline

    In this episode of MíraLA Podcast, Arianna sits down with Valeria Maldonado Jackson to talk about building a life on her own timeline. At 41, Valeria opens up about being single and without children, her decision to freeze her eggs, and the expectations women face around relationships and motherhood. Valeria also reflects on more than 20 years in the entertainment industry and her commitment to telling authentic Latina stories. Together, they explore what it means to make room for both the life you’re living and the possibilities you still want to pursue. Follow Valeria https://www.instagram.com/valemaldon/?hl=en Follow MíraLA: Podcast: https://www.miralapodcast.com/ https://www.instagram.com/miralapodcast?stkn=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== https://www.tiktok.com/@miralapodcast Network: https://www.instagram.com/miralanetwork?stkn=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== https://www.tiktok.com/@miralanetwork Film Festival: https://miralafilm.com/ https://www.instagram.com/miralafilmfest?stkn=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== https://www.tiktok.com/@miralafilmfest If this conversation resonates with you, subscribe to the MíraLA Podcast, leave us a review, and share the episode with someone who needs the reminder that she does not have to make herself smaller. Credits: Host: Arianna Lemus Producer: Nadieme Villar Intern: Kamryn Dominguez Editor: Lianna Wainwright Sponsor: Arres

    #33 Valeria Maldonado Jackson - Telling Latina Stories On Her Own Timeline

  6. Sep 21

    #32 Julie Ear - Finding Joy While Fighting For Change

    In this episode of the MíraLA Podcast, Arianna sits down with Julie Ear, a content creator, entrepreneur, and single mother born and raised in South Central Los Angeles. As the daughter of Chinese and Mexican immigrants, Julie shares how her multicultural identity, upbringing, and experiences as a mother have shaped the woman and creator she is today. She also opens up about documenting her parents’ decision to self-deport to Mexico, the viral response to their story, and the important conversations it sparked about immigration and mixed-status families. Julie reflects on transitioning from running a social media marketing business to becoming a full-time content creator, using her platform to advocate for her community, and finding joy even while confronting difficult realities. In this episode, we discuss: • Growing up Chinese and Mexican in South Central Los Angeles • Building a career as a full-time content creator • Navigating entrepreneurship and single motherhood • Her parents’ journey of self-deportation • The realities faced by mixed-status families • Using social media for storytelling and advocacy • Protecting joy while speaking out against injustice Follow Julie Ear https://www.instagram.com/julieeear/?hl=en https://www.tiktok.com/@julieear Follow MíraLA: Podcast: https://www.miralapodcast.com/ https://www.instagram.com/miralapodcast?stkn=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== https://www.tiktok.com/@miralapodcast Network: https://www.instagram.com/miralanetwork?stkn=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== https://www.tiktok.com/@miralanetwork Film Festival: https://miralafilm.com/ https://www.instagram.com/miralafilmfest?stkn=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== https://www.tiktok.com/@miralafilmfest If this conversation resonates with you, subscribe to the MíraLA Podcast, leave us a review, and share the episode with someone who needs the reminder that she does not have to make herself smaller. Credits: Host: Arianna Lemus Producer: Nadieme Villar Intern: Kamryn Dominguez Editor: Lianna Wainwright Sponsor: Arres

    #32 Julie Ear - Finding Joy While Fighting For Change

  7. Sep 14

    #31 Aleja Jimenez - Creator Brand Architect

    In this episode of the MíraLA Podcast, host Arianna Lemus sits down with Aleja Jimenez, a Creator Brand Architect and founder of Planeta Eclectix. This creator talent development firm helps multicultural talent turn their influence into sustainable businesses, intellectual property, and long-term ownership. Aleja’s journey to entrepreneurship has been anything but linear. Her path has taken her through fashion, communications, sales, poetry, content creation, and talent management, all while rebuilding her life after sexual abuse, her parents’ deportation, and divorce. Together, Arianna and Aleja have an honest conversation about reclaiming your voice, rebuilding after life-changing experiences, and refusing to make yourself smaller. Aleja also shares why creators must begin thinking beyond brand deals and explore opportunities in intellectual property, media, partnerships, and businesses of their own. At the heart of Aleja’s firm is the belief that visibility can be transformative, especially for women who were taught, explicitly or implicitly, to shrink themselves. In this episode, we discuss: • Aleja’s nonlinear journey to entrepreneurship • Rebuilding your identity after trauma and major life transitions • Turning creativity and influence into a sustainable business • Why creators should think beyond brand deals • Developing intellectual property and long-term ownership • The importance of visibility for multicultural women • Taking up space without apologizing Follow Aleja Jimenez Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thealejajimenez?stkn=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== Eclectix: https://www.instagram.com/planetaeclectix?stkn=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== Follow MíraLA: Podcast: https://www.miralapodcast.com/ https://www.instagram.com/miralapodcast?stkn=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== https://www.tiktok.com/@miralapodcast Network: https://www.instagram.com/miralanetwork?stkn=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== https://www.tiktok.com/@miralanetwork Film Festival: https://miralafilm.com/ https://www.instagram.com/miralafilmfest?stkn=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== https://www.tiktok.com/@miralafilmfest If this conversation resonates with you, subscribe to the MíraLA Podcast, leave us a review, and share the episode with someone who needs the reminder that she does not have to make herself smaller. Credits: Host: Arianna Lemus Producer: Nadieme Villar Intern: Kamryn Dominguez Editor: Lianna Wainwright Sponsor: Arres

    #31 Aleja Jimenez - Creator Brand Architect

  8. Season 3 Trailer

    Season 3 P***y Problems Promo

    Welcome to Season 3 of the MíraLA Podcast: P***y Problems. This season, we’re having the honest conversations women are often taught to keep private. From sexual and reproductive health to identity, relationships, motherhood, healing, pleasure, and the complicated realities of living in a woman’s body—nothing is off-limits. Host Arianna Lemus sits down with women from different backgrounds to share personal stories, challenge shame, and remind us that our experiences deserve to be heard. Season 3 begins now. Subscribe to the MíraLA Podcast so you never miss an episode. Follow us on social media: • MíraLA Podcast • MíraLA Network • MíraLA Film Festival Listener discretion advised: This season includes mature conversations about sexuality, health, trauma, and other sensitive topics.

    Season 3 P***y Problems Promo
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Hosted by Arianna Lemus, this podcast is a space created by women, for women, and for anyone willing to listen to women’s stories. Follow MíraLA: MíraLA Podcast: MíraLA Network: MíraLA Film Festival: If this podcast resonates with you, subscribe to the MíraLA Podcast, leave us a review, and share the episode with someone who needs the reminder that she does not have to make herself smaller.

Information

  • Creator
    Arianna Lemus
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    38
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Arianna Lemus 2024
  • Show Website
    MíraLA Podcast