Welcome to Jaime Hernandez, where amazing things happen.
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A bi-weekly bilingual podcast that brings you conversations with inspiring Latinas who are paving the way for future Latinx generations. Hosted by Brenda Hernández Jaimes.
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Hosts Armando Hernández & Joey Diaz explore Mexican genre films that have been heavily forgotten, ignored & discarded. This podcast is a “spin-off” of Hernandez’s blog Trash Mex Follow us on Instagram: @trashmexpodcast Armando @trash_mex_ Joey @cheddabrown Podcast produced by Joey Diaz & recorded in Southern California. Email: [email protected]
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"Bistec," executive produced and written by Manuel Ruiz-Barrera, tells the compelling story of a seasoned Cuban Revolutionary whose life is turned upside down when a prominent dissident moves into his neighborhood, uncovering secrets, disrupting lives, and testing loyalties. This historical fiction drama explores Cuba's modern surveillance and informant systems within a gripping narrative filled with surprises. Outro: "Bistec" is a production of Nuestro Studios, with executive production, di ...
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Tune in to Lightwise every other Tuesday to dive into the themes and subject matter of stories in film, TV, and other art to mine them for light—both education and inspiration. This podcast, produced by Angel Studios, explores the substance of stories: culture, history, science, religion, philosophy, etc.
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Hey Homegirl! Join me and chat about life from family, friends, my hustle, and inspired others with other people’s stories! Being a Latina not following the traditions from my culture has led me to learn a lot about myself and making me more confident following my goals. I launched my business which is a cute Latinx stationery brand called Hola Mijas Bonitas which shows the beauty of diversity and friendship in the Latinx community. I want everybody to leave inspired to do what you love! Sup ...
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“Cruzando”: Mexican Border Films of the Past
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1:09:40Hosts Armando & Joey discuss two Mexican Border films of the past that are relevant to today’s political climate surrounding immigration in the United States. Joey discusses “Mojados (1979)”: A film starring Jorge Rivero as a man who infiltrates the group of bigots behind the mass murder of Mexican immigrants who crossed over into the Rio Grande Va…
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Strange Summer: Hermelinda Linda (1984) & Las Caguamas Ninja (1991)
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1:21:30The Trash-Mex Podcast gets strange (or even more so) with a couple of films that truly warped our minds! We begin with Hermelinda Linda (1984), a peculiar & colorful horror-comedy based on a popular Mexican comic book character. Joey breaks down the film & its intriguing background. Then we get really drunk (not literally) with Las Caguamas Ninjas …
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Santo Sundays: Santo contra el cerebro del mal (1961)
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59:19The Trash-Mex Podcast is now on season 2! Hosts Joey & Armando discuss what’s to come on season 2, then discuss the legendary Mexican luchador El Santo + his first film Santo Vs The Evil Brain (1961) which is the first film screening in the upcoming “Santo Sundays” screenings at The Frida Cinema. In collaboration with Permanencia Voluntaria Archivo…
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La Venganza De Los Punks (1991) w/ Mike Aguirre
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1:30:18Hosts Armando & Joey w/ special guest Mike Aguirre discuss punk music, the violent Mexican punk film La Venganza De Los Punks, and recap on the screening that took place on April 27th at The Frida Cinema. Also featuring several interviews from the audience after the screening. Listen to our punk playlist curated for this episode: https://open.spoti…
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Trash-Mex Special: Colombia's B Cinema w/ Petroglyph Media
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1:23:53The Trash-Mex Podcast temporarily leaves Mexico & heads to Colombia in this special episode! Hosts Armando & Joey discuss Funeral Siniestro (1977) & T-O: Triángulo De Oro (1985) with Anthony Napolitano of Petroglyph Media, a new boutique Blu-ray label that has released two Colombian B films from director Jairo Pinilla. Purchase the Jairo Pinilla Do…
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Las Bellas De Trash-Mex: Isela Vega & Angelica Chain
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1:38:51Hosts Armando & Joey discuss two legendary Mexican actresses & two of their films: The beautiful, bold & daring Isela Vega in Los Amantes Del Señor De La Noche (1986) A wild 80’s Mexican folk horror film all made by Isela Vega. Blonde bombshell Angelica Chain in Diario Intimo De Una Cabaretera (1989) A sleazy & suspenseful crime film where Angelica…
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Los Maistros Del Amor: Sexy Comedias De Los 80’s w/ Drew Hanks
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1:56:57Hosts Armando & Joey and comedy writer Drew Hanks laugh it away to some sexy comedias from the 1980’s: El Dia De Los Albañiles (1984): Workers of a construction site are constantly getting themselves into crazy & funny sexual situations. Stars Mexican comedy actors Alfonso Zayas & Luis de Alba and famous fichera actress Angelica Chain. El Dia De Lo…
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Trash Mex Especial - Entrevista con Adolfo Martinez Solares
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1:02:56Entrevista con Adolfo Martinez Solares, director y escritor de sexy comedias y otras producciones de Frontera Films. Entrevista es en Español. Este episodio está patrocinado por Picardia Nacional. Pueden suscribirse visitando su sitio web o descargando la aplicación en Apple o Android. www.picardianacional.com English translation: Interview with Ad…
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January Giallo A La Mexicana: La Muerte Del Chacal (1984) + Ultraje (1977)
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1:21:32Well of course Mexico has Giallos & proto-slashers. It’s January Giallo and Armando & Joey discuss the most obvious & well-known Mexican Giallo La Muerte Del Chacal (1984) and the very rare proto-slasher/revenge film Ultraje (1977). La Muerte Del Chacal (1984): Texas Sheriff Bob is hunting down a serial killer that’s murdering women across Cameron …
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Si Me Recuerdas: The Films & Music of Los Bukis and Los Temerarios w/ Jaime Pinedo
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1:55:05Armando, Joey and special guest Jaime Pinedo of Rendezvous LA dig deep into the films & music of popular Mexican music groups Los Bukis and Los Temerarios. The films: Sueño y Realidad: Los Temerarios (1993) The first film of Los Temerarios. A melodrama about the group’s rise to fame & dealing with the drama that ensues along the way. La Mujer De Lo…
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Roberto Guinar’s Dolls: Herencia Diabolica (1993) + Demond Doll (Muerte Infernal) (1987) w/ Hack.em Figures (Jesse Diaz)
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1:29:27Hosts Armando & Joey alongside special guest Hack.em Figures (Jesse Diaz) discuss two Mexican killer doll films from producer/actor Roberto Guinar: Herencia Diabolica (1993) - A diabolical clown doll murders people that are cruel to him. Demond Doll (Muerte Infernal) (1987) - A schizophrenic & psycho-sexual fever dream with an evil jester doll murd…
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Juan Lopez Moctezuma: Lost & Found w/ Alfonso Carrillo
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1:01:01Armando, Joey, and special guest Alfonso Carrillo of Rendezvous LA discuss 2 Juan Lopez Moctezuma films: El Alimento Del Miedo (1994) - A supposedly “lost” film of Moctezuma’s which was also his last film ever made. Alucarda (1977) - the most well-known & iconic Mexican gothic horror film that only a madman like Moctezuma could make. Also, be sure …
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Stuck in Hell’s Trap (1989) w/ Mike Aguirre
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43:52Armando, Joey, and special guest Mike Aguirre (@see_it_on_16mm) discuss Pedro Galindo III’s Hell’s Trap (Trampa Infernal) (1989), the amazingly bloody Mexican slasher that Trash-Mex will be screening at The Frida Cinema on October 27th at 7:30PM. Tickets for the screening are now for sale: https://thefridacinema.org/movies/hells-trap-presented-by-t…
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Me Dicen El Asesino Por Ahí: Pistoleros Famosos (1981) & Un Hombre Violento (1984)
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1:28:41Armando & Joey discuss two 1980’s action-crime films from Mexico, their 2 leading actors “Mario Almada” & “Valentin Trujillo”, and also dwell into the music inspiration of these films which are known as “corridos”. Pistoleros Famosos(1981) Starring: Mario Almada, Fernando Almada, Álvaro Zermeño, Lorenzo De Monteclaro, Rossy Mendoza Director: José “…
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Cine Mexicano Porno: Las Profesoras Del Amor (1993) & Despertar Del Sexo (1995)
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44:48Armando & Joey discuss the first 2 Mexican porn films ever made. Both films were shot in the 1980’s & released in the 1990’s. Both films were first covered in the book “El Cine Pornografico Mexicano De Los 90” by E. Román. Las Profesoras Del Amor (1993) Starring: Velma Collins, Francis Lara, Alfonso Herrera Director: Angel Rodríguez Vázquez Despert…
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En medio de una profunda pérdida, exilio forzado y sorprendentes traiciones, surge la esperanza y un sorprendente acto de rebelión. Micaela lee el sorprendente contenido de la carta de la prisión de Bistec.By Nuestro Studios
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Tragedias y caos golpean el vecindario cuando tanto Echauri Suárez como Orlando Contreras se ven obligados a confrontar un amargo secreto que devastará sus vidas y obligará a Orlando a exiliarse. Los secretos del vecindario también traerán nuevas revelaciones para Micaela Martínez.By Nuestro Studios
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Delirio Y Muerte - Episodio 6By Nuestro Studios
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El Paseo De La Vigilancia - Episodio 5By Nuestro Studios
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Echauri Suárez debería estar celebrando después de ganar el máximo premio de Cuba por su trabajo como líder de vigilancia vecinal, pero su país tiene otros planes para él. El notorio disidente Orlando Contreras se está mudando a su barrio, y Echauri tiene la tarea de ser los primeros ojos y oídos que lo reciban. Echauri debería estar disfrutando de…
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Orlando Contreras, uno de los disidentes más respetados de Cuba, es un hombre de voluntad de acero y una poderosa habilidad con las palabras. Cuando el New York Times lo entrevista por su perspectiva única en el 50 aniversario de la Revolución Cubana, Contreras desentraña cómo es realmente el colorido trasfondo del mundo distópico de Cuba.…
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El devoto revolucionario cubano Echauri Suárez, un veterano de combate, es el presidente del Comité de Defensa de la Revolución de su vecindario, y un hombre mayor al que sus vecinos tanto temen como desprecian. Nada escapa la atención militante revolucionario de Echauri hasta un fatídico día que lo cambiará todo.…
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En medio de un apagón masivo en el vecindario, Micaela Martínez se entera de que un amigo ha muerto en prisión, pero no antes de enviarle una carta misteriosa titulada ‘Bistec’. La muerte de su amigo y sus propios graves problemas de salud llevan a Micaela a grabar en audio una extraña y milagrosa historia sobre los informantes del gobierno y disid…
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Producida ejecutivamente y escrita por Manuel Ruiz-Barrera, Bistec es la fascinante historia de un veterano revolucionario cubano y lo que sucede cuando uno de los disidentes más prominentes del país se muda a su vecindario, exponiendo secretos, trastornando vidas y poniendo a prueba las lealtades. Este drama de ficción histórica revela el mundo mo…
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#018 | Stories That Amplify Light | Season One's Guests Speak
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31:35The story is there are innumerable ways to categorize art and entertainment—by genre; by era; fiction or nonfiction; art created as propaganda, or art as escape—and over the course of our first season of Lightwise, we’ve touched on all of these, but we’ve tried to focus on stories that amplify light. At the end of each episode throughout this first…
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017 | Lightwise #017 | The Realities and Possibilities of Cinema as Therapy with The Cinema Therapy Guys
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42:25The story is we know people often intentionally write or CREATE art for therapy, but how often are we CONSUMING art for therapeutic purposes—and is it effective? And how often are we unintentionally consuming messages, for better or worse, that alter our perspectives and therefore our experience? Today we discuss the realities and possibilities of …
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#016 | How A.I. is Threatening the Arts with Tech Entreprenuer Austin Craig
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47:58The story is good artists copy, but great artists steal. And now omputer systems are disrupting industries everywhere, doing things once believed only possible by humans: dealing with uncertainty; learning from experience; making predictions; interpreting language in complex, contextual ways. Even, perhaps especially, technology is now creating art…
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#015 | The Peculiar Super Powers of Animation with J. Chris Wall
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42:20The story is every medium has its unique strengths: Sculpture is different from painting; poetry from prose; ballet from theater. One is not better than the other, but its unique characteristics make it suited for certain kinds of experiences, messages, or audiences. So what are the unique strengths of animated film, as opposed to, say, live action…
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#014 | The Unique Challenges and Opportunities in Making a Movie That Moves with Jaime Hernandez of "Sound of Freedom"
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34:21The story is some films possess more than the power to entertain. Some start a movement or change lives. Jaime Hernandez is a film producer whose most recent film Sound of Freedom was released by Angel Studios in July 2023. Be sure to check out Sound of Freedom, still playing in select theaters. Go to angel.com/tickets now. Follow Lightwise on all …
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013 | Part 2 of 2: The Challenges of Portraying Evil with Actor Elijah Alexander of "The Chosen"
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37:20The story is there’s a difference between flawed, imperfect people and evil people. But is that a difference of degree or kind? And how do you tell stories that portray evil convincingly and in a way that doesn’t turn off audiences? Today, we discuss “The Challenges of Portraying Evil.” Elijah Alexander is an American film and TV actor who has been…
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012 | Part 1 of 2: The Challenges of Portraying Holiness with Actor Nicolas Mouawad of His Only Son
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44:15The story is every once in a while a member of the human race achieves another level of Divinity. Whether they’re called saints, prophets, or popes, the Messiah or the Dalai Lama—they are revered by huge populations as being Holy—having the quality of Godliness. Forget about attaining that level of righteousness in our real lives, what about simply…
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011 | The Resurrection of Quality Christian Content with Jesus Revolution Director Jon Erwin
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48:18The story is almost one third of the world’s population is Christian, nearly two-thirds of the US population, yet for decades now Hollywood has had an aversion to explicitly Christian films, leaving this audience under-served or suffering with sub-par productions. Why is that and what’s behind the recent resurrection of quality Christian content? J…
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010 | Shining a Light on the Darkness of Human Trafficking with Jessica Mass from O.U.R.
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52:04Be warned, what follows is important, but disturbing. The story is human trafficking is a problem for other people in other countries, but the truth is it is a growing problem here in the United States, even as awareness increases. While the facts are horrific, there is hope for survivors, and there are things you can do. Today we discuss “Shining …
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009 | Quality of Courage in Film and in Life with Jim Caviezel from Sound of Freedom
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45:10The story is the film industry tells stories which support all matter of causes, yet there are some stories which they seem to steer away from, including the life of Christ, and on the other end of the spectrum, exposing the evils of human-trafficking. Yet brave people like actor Jim Caviezel have tackled both subjects. Today we discuss the “Qualit…
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008 | Revealing Light in a Dark Story with director Alejendro Monteverde
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37:38The story is stories of substance frequently ask us to explore worlds that challenge us and are uncomfortable. But is there a way to tell a true tale about the disturbing world of child-trafficking that can also inspire hope? Today, we discuss revealing light in a story of darkness. Alejandro Monteverde is a screenwriter, producer and director from…
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#007 | The Crises (and Creator) Behind the Time-Traveling Twins
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43:54The story is that those who don’t learn from history are condemned to repeat it. That’s why two children, twins by birth, and surnamed Tuttle, travel throughout time and space to learn from the giants of history principles of freedom, economics, and government. What inspired the Tuttle Twins adventures and how are they inspiring millions of people,…
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#006 | Dying For Laughs: An Interview with Comedian Jeff Allen
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44:53The story is that laughter is the best medicine, but this intangible tonic is often the byproduct of the suffering of its developers—comedians dealing with personal demons. Today, along with DryBar comedian Jeff Allen, we explore how these hilarious humorists are sometimes, sadly, truly dying for laughs. Jeff Allen is an American stand-up comedian …
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#005 | Being a Scientist and a Believer with Michael Behe
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50:38The story is that science and religion are at odds—that they are incompatible, or at least, that they rely on distinct methods of knowing, and ne’er the twain shall meet. Yet throughout history, and still today, many scientists ARE believers in God or ascribers to a religion. How do they deal with the apparent contradiction, and how do their peers …
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The story is that comedy is a second class art form, not that it doesn’t require great skill, but that it is not as “important” as dramatic, “serious” works. And while what tugs our heartstrings remains mostly constant over the millenia, what tickles our funny bone seems always in flux. What is this unstable element whose byproduct—laughter—has bee…
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#003 | Capturing Stories of Courage: A Conversation with Director Matt Whitaker
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46:00The story is that when most Germans were falling for Hitler’s lies, or were too afraid to fight against them, a sixteen-year old boy recognized the truth, and began a peaceful resistance to shed light on the gross sins of Hitler and the Nazi regime. He rallied a couple of his teenage friends around him to join him in the cause until he was eventual…
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#002 | Why Abaraham's Trial Still Matters with Director David Helling
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36:08The story is that about 4,000 years ago, early in the second millennium BC, God spoke to the prophet Abraham and asked him to sacrifice his son Isaac as a burnt offering in the mountains of Moriah. According to the scriptural account, Abraham journeys three days, builds an altar and binds his son upon it, and is stopped by an angel only after he ha…
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#001 | Sci-Fi and Religion: A Complicated Relationship
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43:10The story is that there are a few big questions: who are we? Where did we come from and why are we here? And what is coming? Science and religion have different approaches to answering these questions, with science often abstaining from prognosticating and offering more philosophical responses, but science fiction, on the other hand, often boldly g…
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Hola! For this short bonus episode I talk about some big changes that have happened in my life and the future of Ellas! Follow Ellas Media on IG: @ellasmedia__ Visit our website here Start your podcast with ease with our podcast launch worksheetsBy Ellas Media
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Marivette Navarrete is Making an Impact on la Cultura with Inspiring Latina Stories through The Mujerista
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57:12It's a full circle moment for episode 75 on Ellas! I talk with Marivette Navarrete, Founder and CEO of The Mujerista, who is making a positive impact on la cultura by amplifying inspiring and profound Latina stories to our diverse Latinx comunidad. We go in depth about navigating with imposter syndrome as entrepreneurs, how our parents' view on us …
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Melba Tellez on Kicking Perfection to the Curb and Launching Her Podcast with a Strong Strategy | Ellas Amplifies
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31:50It’s time to say adios to perfection and say hola to leaning into your strengths when it comes to launching your podcast! Melba Tellez, founder and host of Mujeres on the Rise, joins me on this bonus episode of Ellas Amplifies to talk about how she kicked perfection to the curb so we could launch her branded podcast. (Read more here) Support & Foll…
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Sandra Mathey Garcia-Rada Cierra la Brecha entre la Industria de la Moda y la Academia para los Jóvenes en Latinoamérica
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1:13:45En el episodio 74 de Ellas, platico con Sandra Mathey Garcia-Rada, quien desde París esta cerrando la brecha entre la Industria de la moda y la academia para los jóvenes en Latinoamérica. Trabaja con empresas alrededor del mundo como investigadora de moda y analista de moda. Hablamos sobre el trabajo que hace Sandra para educar y compartir su conoc…
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Aiko Hilkinger on Fulfilling Your Why with Stories that Impact Your Inner Child
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56:21For episode 73 of Ellas I talk with Aiko Hilkinger, who is a queer, award-winning screenwriter of color from Colombia that writes stories that impacts others and heals her inner child. We go in-depth of reconnecting with your purpose when things don't turn out the way you envisioned them, networking across, and always seeking mentorship while navig…
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Trailblazing Latinas Amplifying Our Latinx Stories #ClaimPodParity | Ellas Amplifies
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55:47For the fourth episode of Ellas Amplifies, we are sharing our first every panel discussion! I'm talking with the Latinas who have been pivotal in my podcasting journey, Elsie Escobar, Juleyka Lantigua, and Pam Covarrubias. We are all part of #ClaimPodParity, a women's podcasting movement that is bringing forth diverse voices in the space with innov…
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Advocating for Myself While Cultivating a Socially Responsible Business | Celebrating our 3rd Year Anniversary!
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42:46We are celebrating our 3rd year anniversary of amplifying empowering Latina voices! For this anniversary episode, I share a recent experience I went through and how I was abe to advocate for myself. This resulted in focusing my work through Ellas and Ellas Media to become a socially responsible podcast, comunidad, and business. (Read more here) Con…
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Aprovechando las Oportunidades Que la Vida Presenta con Sandra Blow
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49:52Para este episodio de bonus, mi amiga y artista visual, Sandra Blow regresa para darnos un update de su carrera y vida. Hablamos cómo al aprovechar la oportunidad de dar su pitch con Ladrón Galeria pudo tener sus dos exposiciones: Blow by Blow y Tra$hy Couture. También hablamos de la importancia de ser perservantes y tener apoyo cuando estás cultiv…
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