Locatora Radio [A Radiophonic Novela‪]‬ My Cultura Network

Welcome to Capítulo 200, locamores! We did it! In this episode, we hear from listeners about their favorite Locatora memories, events, and what this audio archive means to them! Meanwhile, we reflect on each listeners's statement and what was happening in our own lives--from breakups, to friendships, and more chisme. 

Thank you to BLVD MRKT for hosting our 200th Capítulo Pop-Up! 
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Personal trainer, entrepreneur, and influencer, Vicky Loza, also known as Vicky The Fit Chick, went viral when one of her Instagram posts encouraged her women followers to discuss why they've chosen to remain childfree. Loza was inundated with hateful comments and messages and this wasn't the first time. She joins Locatora Radio to discuss why she openly creates content about choosing to be childfree. We debunk common reasons women are told to have children. Loza also shares why she thinks Latinas are choosing to remain childfree. 
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In honor of Mental Health Awareness month, we're joined by Norma Melgoza Paredes, founder of The Hissing Cats Corp and grieving mother. In 2022, Melgoza-Paredes lost both of her daughters, Candice and Marylyn. She is on a mission to tell their stories and raise awareness about a specific prescription medicine. 

Content Wanrning: Please be advised this episode contains in depth discussions of severe mental illness, substance abuse, and suicide. Please take care of yourself and press pause if needed.  This episode is not medical advice or guidance. Please discuss any medical related questions with your medical care team.


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Anayvette Martínez is the co-founder of Radical Monarchs, an organization that supports young girls & gender expansive youth of color. Martínez joins Locatora Radio to discuss how her daughter inspired the creation of the org, what it means to practice radical mothering, and creating a chosen family.  
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Mariana de Miguel aka Girl Ultra joins us to discuss her Coachella debut, how Mexico City shows up in her sound, and how second-gen Mexican Americans are connecting with her music. 
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How did Jennifer Lopez go from icon to the internet's most ridiculed? After the release of JLO's latest projects, "This Is Me Now" and "The Greatest Love Story Never Told", we noticed a slew of JLO hate. In this capítulo, we make a case for art criticism and are joined by scholar and writer, Jillian Hernandez. She discusses what this rise in slander says about us as a culture and how misogyny always shows its ugly head. 
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