Unstereotyped: Real Life

Melanie Hernandez
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The media is oversaturated with negative representations of the Latin community. They portray us as criminals or “illegals” who do nothing but steal from this country, but that's not at all true. I want to amplify the voices of my community and offer a glimpse into the real work lives of the Latin community, specifically women who are following their dreams and showing younger generations that they can follow their passions despite what society thinks and expects of them.

  1. 1d ago

    Unstereotyping Passions in Paris ft. My Sister - Season 2 Episode 2

    Welcome to another episode of Unstereotyped: Real Life!!! Today's guest is my sister, Jennifer Hernandez, and she is here to help us unstereotype passions and what it means to be passionate in your career. Jennifer is a Senior Medicare Product Specialist/Marketing Manager at The Brokerage, Inc. There, she manages agent and agency relationships, works closely with major insurance carriers to resolve complex issues, and supports marketing campaigns, communications, and educational resources. Hopefully, she inspired you to follow your passions, or maybe you learned something about yourself and your career. Either way, I'm glad you gave this episode a chance. Stay up to date with all things URL by following us on social media and other platforms: Instagram:/unstereotypedreallife TikTok: / url_melaniehernandez YouTube Link: Like and subscribe, and remember: these are real lives of real people who deserve to be unstereotyped!!!

  2. Oct 8

    Special Episode: Midterm Elections - Episode 1

    Welcome to season two of Unstereotyped: Real Life!!! We're starting with an extra special episode about the upcoming Midterm Elections. Some of you may not know about the midterms or what positions and candidates are being voted for -- but we are here to make sense of it all! Returning to URL and helping me co-host today is Penelope Rivera, the Tarrant County Accountability Reporter for KERA, NPR North Texas. A lot has changed since she was last on the podcast, and we are going to dissect it all, from Dallas City Hall news to election candidates. Hopefully, we taught you something and inspired you to research candidates and cast your vote! Thank you for listening, and remember, these are the real lives of real people who will be affected by the outcome of these midterms. Stay up to date with all things URL by following all our social media and platforms: Instagram: @UnstereotypedRealLife Tiktok: @URL_MelanieHernandez YouTube Link: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1nQm5SB0unVT36bWrqLddj?si=1NuvP6tGQdiXTrAy1m2AVw Midterm Election Resources: Voting info: First day of early voting: Monday, October 19 to Friday, October 30. Last day to apply for a ballot by mail (received, not postmarked): Friday, October 23. Election day: Tuesday, November 3. Polling centers will be open from 7 am - 7 pm, if you get there at 7 pm stay in line and cast your vote! Check voter status:- Dallas County: https://www.dallascountyvotes.org/voters/registration/lookup/#VoterEligibilitySearch Tarrant County: https://gisit.tarrantcounty.com/TCVL/ Or visit: https://www.vote.org/ U.S. Senate (six-year term): James Talarico (D): https://jamestalarico.com Ken Paxton (R): https://www.kenpaxton.com Governor (four-year term): Gina Hinojosa (D): https://ginafortexas.com/ Greg Abbott (R): https://www.gregabbott.com/ Attorney General (four-year term): Nathan Johnson (D): https://nathanfortexas.com/ Mayes Middleton (R): https://mayesmiddleton.com/ Lieutenant Governor (four-year term): Vikki Goodwin (D): https://www.vikkigoodwin.com/ Dan Patrick (R): https://www.danpatrick.org/ Comptroller (four-year term): Sarah Eckhardt (D): https://www.saraheckhardt.com/ Don Huffines (R): https://donhuffines.com/ Land Commissioner: Dawn Buckingham (R): https://dawnbuckingham.com/ Benjamin Flores (D): https://www.letsgowithben.com/ Agriculture Commissioner: Clayton Tucker (D): https://www.claytontuckertx.com/ Nate Sheets (R): https://natesheets.com/ Railroad Commissioner: Bo French (R): https://bofrench.com/ Jon Rosenthal (D): https://jonrosenthaltx.com/ Texas Supreme Court Chief Justice: Maggie Ellis (D): https://ballotpedia.org/Maggie_Ellis Jimmy Blacklock Incumbent (R): https://ballotpedia.org/Jimmy_BlacklockTexas Supreme Court Place 2: Chari Kelly (D): https://ballotpedia.org/Chari_Kelly James P. Sullivan, Incumbent (R): https://ballotpedia.org/James_Sullivan_(Texas) Texas Supreme Court Place 7: Kristen Hawkins (D): https://ballotpedia.org/Kristen_Hawkins Kyle Hawkins Incumbent (R): https://ballotpedia.org/Kyle_HawkinsTexas Supreme Court Place 8: Brett Busby, Incumbent (R): https://ballotpedia.org/Brett_Busby Gisela D. Triana (D): https://ballotpedia.org/Gisela_TrianaTexas Texas Court of Criminal Appeals Place 3: Okey Anyiam (D): https://ballotpedia.org/Okey_Anyiam Thomas Smith (R): https://ballotpedia.org/Thomas_Smith_(Texas)Texas Court of Criminal Appeals Place 4: Audra Riley (D): https://ballotpedia.org/Audra_Riley Kevin Yeary, Incumbent (R): https://ballotpedia.org/Kevin_Patrick_YearyTexas Court of Criminal Appeals Place 9: John Messinger (R): https://ballotpedia.org/John_Messinger Holly Taylor (D): https://ballotpedia.org/Holly_Taylor_(Texas) U.S. House:https://ballotpedia.org/United_States_House_of_Representatives_elections,_2026Texas House of Representatives: https://www.texastribune.org/2026/10/06/texas-2026-elections-competitive-races-us-congress-state-legislature/- https://ballotpedia.org/Texas_House_of_Representatives_elections,_2026

    Special Episode: Midterm Elections - Episode 1

  3. Aug 12

    Talking To A Latina DJ - Episode 12

    Wrapping up season one of Unstereotyped: Real Life is Crystal, a Salvadoran queer Latina DJ based in Dallas-Fort Worth. We talked about her experiences being a Latina DJ in the entertainment industry in DFW and how she has grown since moving here. Tune in to hear more about how she navigates being a woman in a male-dominated industry. Hopefully, she inspired you to follow your passions, or maybe you learned something about what it is like to be a Latina DJ. Either way, I'm glad you gave this episode a chance. Stay up to date with all things URL by following all our social media and platforms:Instagram: / unstereotypedreallife Tiktok: / url_melaniehernandez Spotify Link: Like and subscribe, and remember, these are real lives of real people who deserve to be unstereotyped.

  4. Jul 30

    Talking To A Latina Fitness Entrepreneur - Episode 11

    I had the opportunity to speak with Claudia Zelaya, the Latina fitness coach and entrepreneur behind Ready Set Fitness. Dive into her world as she navigates being a fitness entrepreneur as well as her identity as a Latina woman in the fitness industry. Hopefully, she inspired you to follow your passions, or maybe you learned something about what it is like to be a Latina entrepreneur. Either way, I'm glad you gave this episode a chance.Stay up to date with all things URL by following all our social media and platforms:Instagram: / unstereotypedreallife Tiktok: / url_melaniehernandez YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/ZpgiZb5lFdELike and subscribe, and remember, these are real lives of real people who deserve to be unstereotyped.

  5. Jul 11

    Talking To A Latina Content Creator - Episode 10

    I had the opportunity to speak with Paloma Diaz Rivas, a Latina content creator based in DFW. Dive into her world as she navigates being an influencer/entrepreneur as well as her identity as a Latina woman in a new industry. Hopefully, she inspired you to follow your passions, or maybe you learned something about what it is like to be a Latina entrepreneur. Either way, I'm glad you gave this episode a chance. Stay up to date with all things URL by following all our social media and platforms: Instagram: / unstereotypedreallife Tiktok: / url_melaniehernandez Youtube: https://youtu.be/pR2W_KwxfGc Like and subscribe, and remember, these are real lives of real people who deserve to be unstereotyped.

  6. Jun 24

    SPECIAL EPISODE: Talking To An Ambitious Latina - Episode 9

    This is a very special episode because of our guest, Amaris Espinoza. She is a 19-year-old Latina woman currently in college and is involved in a multitude of career-related internships, activities, and businesses. Dive into her world as she navigates being a young, aspirational Latina who is still figuring out her future and gaining experience. Hopefully, she inspires you to follow your passions, or maybe you learned something about what it is like to be a Latina actively pursuing her passions. Either way, I'm glad you gave this episode a chance.Stay up to date with all things URL by following all our social media and platforms:Instagram: / unstereotypedreallife Tiktok: / url_melaniehernandez Like and subscribe, and remember, these are real lives of real people who deserve to be unstereotyped.

  7. Jun 10

    Talking To A Latina Marketing Entrepreneur - Episode 8

    I got to speak with Elva Chavez Ramirez, the founder and CEO of Bull & Crow, a Dallas marketing agency. Dive into her world as she navigates being a buisness owner as well as her identity as a queer Latina woman.Hopefully, she inspired you to follow your passions, or maybe you learned something about what it is like to be a Latina entrepreneur. Either way, I'm glad you gave this episode a chance.Stay up to date with all things URL by following all our social media and platforms:Instagram: / unstereotypedreallife Tiktok: / url_melaniehernandez Like and subscribe, and remember, these are real lives of real people who deserve to be unstereotyped.

  8. May 30

    Talking to a Latina Painter - Episode 7

    I got to speak with Reyna Ramirez, a painter based in Dallas. Dive into her art world as she navigates being a painter as well as her identity as a Latina woman. Hopefully, she inspired you to follow your passions, or maybe you learned something about what it feels like to be a Latina painter. Either way, I'm glad you gave this episode a chance. Stay up to date with all things URL by following all our social media and platforms: Instagram: / unstereotypedreallife Tiktok: / url_melaniehernandez YouTube Link: https://open.spotify.com/show/4uTsC6Z... Like and subscribe, and remember, these are real lives of real people who deserve to be unstereotyped.

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The media is oversaturated with negative representations of the Latin community. They portray us as criminals or “illegals” who do nothing but steal from this country, but that's not at all true. I want to amplify the voices of my community and offer a glimpse into the real work lives of the Latin community, specifically women who are following their dreams and showing younger generations that they can follow their passions despite what society thinks and expects of them.

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  • Creator
    Melanie Hernandez
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    15
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Melanie Hernandez
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    Unstereotyped: Real Life