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APR 28

Art as Liberation: Choosing Self-Expression in a System Built for Survival

Hella Latin@ brought the LA community back for another live, intimate podcast experience where we explore the stories we carry, the cultures we straddle, and solidarity amongst our communities. This conversation centers on how to create a life rooted in creative expression while operating under capitalism. We know art isn't always profitable, and add coming from Black, Brown, Latino or working class immigrant families — there's often pressure to build stability. So, how do you alchemize the pressure and apply purpose? How do we live a sustainable and fulfilling life of art, passion and abundance? How do we use art as a tool for self- and collective liberation? I invited three multi-hyphenated creatives to come back on the podcast and share their journey and wisdom. Their lives being a breathing example of what it looks like to build a life rooted in self expression no matter the odds. Guests: Choosey - Afro-Chicano Rapper and Hip Hop Artist 🇲🇽 B0ryan - Salvadorean Rapper and Creative Entrepreneur 🇸🇻 Brianna Meighan - Creative Entrepreneur 🇧🇿 Odalys Jasmine (Host) - Hella Latin@ Podcast 🇭🇳 Episode filmed live at Sueños Social Club in LA. Follow Hella Latin@ for more updates on upcoming episodes and events. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 28

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1h 6m
6D AGO

April Chisme: Coachella, Celia & Chisme That Hit Close to Home with Erika Sanchez

Wines We're Drinking Jessica: Para Wines, Vino Blanco 2023 - lemongrass, apple, citrus finish. Fresh, light, and bright. Perfect for a warm day. Erika: Sitting this one out (allergies have her hostage), but had her heart set on a Prosecco with Chambord brunch cocktail. Noted for next time. It's our April chisme session, and mi gente, we had a LOT to unpack this month. From Coachella controversies to Celia Cruz making history, Olympic ticket sticker shock, and some deeply personal highs from Jessica, including two years of marriage and a home loan approval. Pull up a glass and let's get into it. In This Episode We Cover [00:00] Welcome & Wine Check-In: Jessica's dealing with spring allergies but still showing up with a glass of Para Wines Vino Blanco 2023. Erika gives us her imaginary Prosecco-Chambord brunch cocktail. [05:00] Karol G at Coachella: The controversy unpacked. The all-female mariachi group that wasn't actually the first, the Trump-supporting ownership, vetting failures by her team, contract logistics, and why Becky G's cameo felt intentional and powerful. [17:00] Coachella Then vs. Now: How the festival shifted from music-first to influencer activations and fashion moments. The economics behind it: $29M+ paid to 150+ artists, $25M in production, and why it's only going to keep escalating. [26:00] LA 2028 Olympics Ticket Sale: Jessica secured swimming event tickets for her nephew's graduation gift. The breakdown: opening ceremony seats at $5K to $10K, the lottery system, and the plan to use only existing venues and public transportation. [34:00] The White House Correspondents' Dinner Incident: Jessica and Erika break down why they're cynical, the questions about security failures, the Stephen Miller photo moment, and a broader conversation about political theater and manufactured narratives. [43:00] The Onion Buys InfoWars: What it means that a parody site now owns Alex Jones's platform, the $1.3B judgment, and why Tucker Carlson, Candace Owens, and Megyn Kelly distancing themselves from Trump might not be what it looks like. [54:00] Celia Cruz & Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: She's a 2026 inductee and the first Spanish-language artist ever inducted. Jessica and Erika break down what her induction through the "Early Influence" category really says about how the Hall handles Latin music history. [59:00] Billboard Mujeres Latinas de la Música: Rosalía named Mujer del Año, Becky G receiving Global Impact honors. Jessica celebrates Becky G's pivot to Spanish-language music as a first-gen Mexican-American artist and what her journey means for the comunidad. [01:06:00] On a Personal Note: Jessica and Antonio celebrate two years of marriage, just got approved for a home loan, and are starting to look at houses. A beautiful reflection on life not going to plan and why that's okay at 48. [01:19:00] Wrapping Up + Listener Shoutout: The podcast is ending at Episode 300! Jessica wants to hear from you. Call or text: 858-304-0266. DM on Instagram: @thewineandchisme. Connect with Wine & Chisme 📱 Instagram: @thewineandchisme 📞 Listener Line: 858-304-0266 🎙️ Episode available on all podcast platforms and YouTube 🔗 Link in bio We're not just talking wine. We're talking cultura, comunidad, y chisme that matters. Salud, mi gente. 🍷

6d ago

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1h 22m
MAR 13

Season 10 Finale: Amiga, Some Growth Requires Stillness

Amiga, some growth comes when we intentionally make space for God to pour into our hearts. This episode is inspired by the story of Mary and Martha in the Bible. This special finale is about learning to release control, sit still in God's presence, and trust the quiet moments where transformation begins. Fearless Mujer was never just a podcast. It was always a journey of growth, a space where we celebrated our milestones as Mujeres, learned to heal together, and allowed God to pour into our lives. Amiga, thank you for being on this journey with me and making it to season 10 with me! Let’s rest, reflect, and embrace all that God has for us! In the meantime, let's keep in touch. Subscribe to the Fearless Mujer Newsletter! Follow The Fearless Mujer Podcast on Instagram @thefearlessmujerpodcast Click here to join a community where women are growing together! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 13

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36 min
FEB 6

S10 EP 21 // Podcasting With Purpose, Not Pressure

Amiga, if you’ve been thinking about starting a podcast but keep talking yourself out of it, it's time for this cafecito chat! This episode isn’t about equipment, algorithms, or getting it right. It’s about the heart behind podcasting. We’re talking about podcasting as mentorship, showing up as you are, sharing what you’ve lived, and creating a space where people feel seen, understood, and not alone. This conversation is for the Mujer who feels called but worries no one will listen. The one who worries that she still has to figure it out, and the one who needs the reminder that purpose always matters more than pressure. So grab your cafecito and a notebook, and let’s talk about why your voice belongs in this space and why you don’t have to do this alone. P.S. If this episode stirred something in you and podcasting keeps coming back to your heart, I’d love to walk with you. Launch Your Podcast is a supportive, heart-led space created to help you start without overwhelm. You can explore it through the link below whenever you’re ready. -------> fearlessmujer.com/launch-your-podcast ------------ Follow The Fearless Mujer Podcast on IG @thefearlessmujerpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 6

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20 min
11/29/2023

Spill the Chisme- November 2023 with J and Ellie

Wine: Beaujolais Nouveau Topics include: Losing my munchkin Q and the arrival of Daisy Matthew Perry Melissa Barrera fired from Scream 4 Diddy and Cassie Patrick Dempsey named Sexiest Man Alive Bad Bunny and Kendall Jennar - have they broken up? AITA? And more! Ellie Instagram

11/29/2023

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1h 30m
10/10/2023

Empowered, Equipped, and Invited with Melissa Vela-Williams

Melissa Vela-Williamson, APR is an internationally recognized and accredited award-winning public relations expert, author, and national columnist with two decades of general market and multicultural integrated marketing communications experience in agency, corporate, and nonprofit settings. Today, she serves clients as the Chief Communication Architect of her own boutique firm, MVW Communications. Melissa is a 360° integrated marketing communicator but has expertise and accreditation in public relations. As a unique attribute, Melissa has worked in internal communications and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) for a corporation during her career. She is one of only 5,000 PR professionals around the world with the “APR” distinction and recently earned her accreditation as a Certified Diversity Professional. Her inclusive PR point of view influences any communication challenge she tackles. In this week’s episode, we talk about Melissa‘s journey into the PR industry. Latinas make up only about 10% of the PR industry and the industry itself tends to favor white men and women more than any other race. And while these facts are discouraging, Melissa has pushed through, taking her nonlinear career journey and creating the amazing PR business that she has today. Listen to find out how she pushed through all her doubts, and became the representation that she wanted to see for herself. Keep up with Melissa on his website and on his LinkedIn. For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10/10/2023

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1h 1m
02/18/2021

Is My Story Valid Enough?

Erika Barraza is a first-generation Salvadorean Latina and Bay Area native working in LA as an actress, director, and using her platform and creative work to make a positive impact in the world. She just co-directed three 360/VR films for Lenovo. Hers are the stories filmed in the US, Mexico, and Brazil. Connect with Erika on Twitter @_erikabarraza_ or visit her website www.erikabarraza.com. Check out her co-directed Lenovo films here: www.lenovo.com/us/en/newrealities/stories/ Big love to my partner/sponsor, RisOn. RisOn is an interactive weekly space created by two first-gen Latinos with the intention to mindfully unburden, introspect, connect, and belong. As a Hella Latin@ listener, you get a free one-month membership. Stick around at the end of the episode for more details. For updates on Hella Latin@ episodes, follow me @OdalysJasmine on Twitter, @ohjaaaasmine on Instagram and connect with me on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

02/18/2021

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1h 25m
MAR 26

Chasing Worthiness: The Lie Women Were Taught About Their Value

What if everything you’ve been taught about your worth… isn’t true? This episode explores the hidden ways women are conditioned to tie their worth to external validation — from youth and beauty to productivity, relationships, and success — and what happens when those identities begin to shift or fall away. Valentina vulnerably shares her own experiences navigating midlife, the subtle panic that can arise when external approval fades, and the unexpected liberation that comes on the other side. She also reflects on the emotional weight many women are carrying in today’s world — from global uncertainty to personal overwhelm — and how reconnecting to our innate worth is not only healing, but necessary. In this deeply personal and powerful solo episode, Valentina also opens up about a profound realization that has reshaped the way she sees herself, her voice, and her mission. After a period of questioning whether to walk away from the podcast, she shares why she chose to stay — and why she’s now more committed than ever to speaking boldly, honestly, and from the heart. This conversation is both a wake-up call and an invitation: To stop chasing worthiness. To release the labels. To remember who you are beneath it all. Because your worth was never something you had to earn. It was always yours. ✨ In this episode, we explore: • Why women are conditioned to tie their worth to external factors • The “worthiness trap” and how it shows up in everyday life • Midlife as a moment of identity shift, not crisis • The emotional impact of losing external validation • How to recognize where you’re attaching your worth • The liberation that comes from letting go of those labels • Why this moment in the world is calling women to rise • Reconnecting with your voice, your truth, and your mission ✨This episode is for you if: • You’ve ever felt like you’re “not enough” • You’ve tied your worth to success, appearance, or relationships • You’re navigating change, identity shifts, or midlife transitions • You feel overwhelmed by the state of the world • You’re ready to reconnect with your truth and your voice Leave us your questions and comments on this episode 🎙️: ⁠https://www.mamasconganaspodcast.com/238 🔗 RESOURCES & LINKS Subscribe to our YouTube Channel:⁠ ⁠@MamasConGanas⁠⁠ Follow Valentina on Instagram:⁠ ⁠@mamasconganas⁠ Follow Valentina on Twitter: ⁠@mamasconganas⁠ Download Valentina’s free abundance meditation: ⁠https://www.mamasconganas.com/abundance⁠ 🌟 Leave us review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts 💡 Share this episode with a friend Remember, don't be mama con drama. Let's be Mamas Con Ganas!

Mar 26

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26 min
10/24/2023

Just a Little Different with Wendy Amara

Wendy Amara is a proud Guatamalan with Mayan roots and has spent her time as a transformational Strategy Coach, Speaker, Trainer, and Best Selling Author. She has coached thousands of people over the past twelve years and helped them achieve very powerful goals for their lives. Her results-oriented, no-holding-back approach opens up new possibilities for her clients and has them stay accountable for producing extraordinary results. She has coached many prominent individuals including numerous CEOs of large companies and high positioned appointed and elected officials. She supports all her clients in gaining more clarity, connecting to their vision, and developing a plan of action for their lives that will skyrocket them to their goals. Wendy’s wish for every client is that they live a life they are excited about and proud of! She has worked for numerous transformational companies specializing in ontological coaching, result-oriented coaching, and leadership principles. In this week’s episode, we find out how Wendy became a coach way before it was popular. She found out about coaching before Facebook was even a thing! And while undergoing life coaching to find solutions for her ADHD, she found herself wanting to try coaching for herself and support others in her community. She worked with businesses, consulted with others, and even earned her coaching certification to specifically support people with ADHD. Her goal is to get every one of her clients to trust in themselves and learn the tools they need to be the best version of themselves. Keep up with Wendy on her website and on her LinkedIn. Listen to her podcast Yes Mujer Build It here. For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10/24/2023

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1 hr
02/07/2025 · BONUS

BONUS // S9 EP 24 // Amiga, it sounds crazy but trust it!

Amiga, what if that crazy idea is the thing that opens doors for you? Sometimes we put ourselves into a box without realizing that our idea could be the thing that positions us to help others, and even walk into our purpose. Grab your Cafecito and let's dive into today's bonus episode. Hermosa Vida Episode Mentioned: Click here to listen Click here to RSVP for Cafecito & Amigas virtual Gathering: Galentine's Day Edition Come connect with like-minded Mujeres on Wed. Feb 12th at 7:30PM CST P.S. The Mujer Level Up Coaching Program is now open! This is a 6-week transformational journey where you’ll Elevate your mindset about yourself and your life Finally, you’ll free yourself from the unhealthy patterns caused by your self-limiting beliefs Gain clarity on your goals Reconnect with your identity and feel more grounded It comes with a 50% off scholarship! Because I believe in investing in strong women like you, which is why this coaching program is deeply discounted to make it more accessible. Reserve your spot Now by sending an email to hello@fearlessmujer.com (Only 6 spots available) or Contact Me Now Follow The Fearless Mujer Podcast on IG @fearlessmujerpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

02/07/2025 · Bonus

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38 min

Nuestras voces, nuestros pods. Podcasts produced and hosted by Latinas and femme Latine voices for your listening pleasure.