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Growing Up Latina
by Alyi V
Growing Up Latina (GUL) podcast hosted by Alyi V and features candid discussions with an assortment of special guests, including Latina viral influencers, artists and other industry figures. These amazing Latina women will share their experiences on what it's like growing up Latina in America and how they have made a name for themselves in their industry. On GUL, Alyi V and guest(s) will share laughs, tears and most of all inspiration for the generation of young Latina girls coming up after them.
Episodes
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Inside Alicia Keys' Hell's Kitchen: Jackie Leon on Afro-Latinidad, Identity, and Finding Her Voice
What does "Growing up Latina" look like when you're Afro-Colombian, first-gen, and now starring on Broadway? Actress Jackie León sits with me to talk la sala memories, tough love, Spanish stigma, anti-Blackness in our communities, coming out, and building a career that demands everything. From...
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Kim Osorio Doesn't Back Down From the Media Industry Pt. 2
Familiaaa, for the first time in GUL history we're bringing you a 2-part episode! We welcome back the inspiring and multi-talented media journalist Kim Osorio. In this conversation, Kim opens up about stepping into leadership roles at a young age, the honor of being Puerto Rican representation…
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From 9-5 To Editor-in-Chief: Kim Osorio on How She Broke Into The Source Pt. 1
Familia Latinaaaa! 🎙️ This week we sit down with the legendary Kim Osorio — journalist, media executive, and the first female Editor-in-Chief of The Source. Kim opens up about growing up mixed (Black, Chinese, Puerto Rican), moving out at 17, and going from camp counselor to club nights that...
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Girl Ultra on Creating Music For Herself and Rejecting Conformity
What's up GUL fam! 🌎 Straight from Mexico City's alt-R&B scene, we have the amazing Girl Ultra. From boleros and classical music to blasting My Chemical Romance in her lively chilango sala, music has always been a core part of Mariana's world. She created Girl Ultra as a canvas to push…
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From Tiny Desk to Taking Over: J Noa's Biggest Golpe Yet
Mi gente Latinaaa, two-time Latin Grammy nominee and Dominican rap phenom J Noa is here! She opens up about everything—from her viral Tiny Desk performance to the deep roots of her confidence and creativity. Raised in a home full of laughter and El Chavo del Ocho vibes, J Noa credits her...
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Odalys Jasmine on Breaking Generational Silence and Being Unapologetically Latina
Happy National Latina Day! Amigas, we have the wonderful creator and host of Hella Latin@ podcast, Odalys Jasmine! Join our raw, reflective, and nuanced conversation where Odalys Jasmine gets real about her deeply personal journey as a Latina from Southeast San Diego, California. She talks about...
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Daniella Spalla on Getting Loud, Owning Her Power & Taking Up Space in Music
Amigas, today we're joined by Latin Grammy nominated Artist Daniela Spalla! With her new joint album Amorío with Esteman, set to be released August 28th, Daniela talks all about her journey and passion for music. From dealing with the nerves and thrill of performing in the same size venues as her...
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From Anxious to Powerhouse: Maria Isabel on Growing up, Glowing Up and Going After It
Familiaaa! It's a new week with a new episode, and this week we're chatting it up with the one and only Maria Isabel singer, songwriter, and certified baddie in her bag. From a sweet childhood story about wishing for a little brother (spoiler: she got a "partner in crime") to the vulnerable truth...
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Honey Bxby the Manifesting GOAT on Lil' Kim, Raw Honey, and Big Dreams
Have you ever manifested something down to the details? Honey Bxby went from crashing on her mama's futon in Asbury Park to living the exact life she once mapped out in her journals. The Puerto Rican, Black, and Italian artist sits with us to talk about finding her voice back in high school,...
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From Talent Shows in DR to Viral Sensation "Whine Up"— Kat DeLuna on Faith, Healing, and Finding Her Calling
From the sala, the heart of her home and culture, Kathleen (Kat) DeLuna, the artist behind one of our favorite bangers growing up, "Whine Up," reflects on the memories, music, and Dominican roots that shaped her. In our latest episode, the singer-songwriter opens up about the duality of Kat…
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When Love Becomes the Record: Inside Raquel Berrios' Most Vulnerable Album Yet
What happens when your relationship becomes the record? Raquel Berrios of Buscabulla joins us to talk about her latest album, Se Amaba Así—a deeply romantic project exploring the psychological dynamics of her relationship with partner and bandmate Luis in a way that feels more grown and…
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From Heartbreak to Power Moves: How Nitty Scott Went Independent and Made More Money Than Ever
After experiencing the kind of back-to-back heartbreak that could break anyone, Nitty Scott said ya basta. She was forced to pause everything, including the rollout of her project Jiggy Mami. In this conversation, she shares how trying to push through the pain only masked it, and why choosing…
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From Backyard Parties to DJing for Kendrick Lamar & Paris Hilton: How DJ Jadaboo Found Her Flow
DJ Jadaboo went from spinning in her bedroom to DJing Paris Hilton's Coachella party—and that's just the beginning. In this week's episode, she chats with us about growing up Black and Mexican in a small California town, navigating mental health, and how music became her safe space and her…
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The Making of Pistola, Composing for Godfather of Harlem, & Healing Through Music | Immasoul
Ever tried to create something beautiful while everything around you felt like it was falling apart? That's exactly what Immasoul did with her debut album Pistola. In this episode, she opens up about losing both of her parents during the writing process, growing into her sound, and trusting…
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From Graveyard Shifts at JFK to Brand Deals: How I Made Social Media My Full-Time Career | Christine Cruz
You ever feel like everyone's ahead of you, and you're just trying to figure it out? This episode's for you. In this week's episode, we're sitting down with one of our favorite content creators, Christine Cruz. This Brooklyn-born Dominicana, went from shy girl in East New York to working with top...
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Nickelodeon's First Latina Lead Christina Vidal on Making it in Hollywood and Finding Her Faith
Familia, get ready for this one! On this episode of Growing Up Latina, We're sitting down with Christina Vidal, the iconic trailblazer who made history 20 years ago as Nickelodeon's FIRST Latina lead, paving the way for some of our other favs like Ariana Grande and Selena Gomez. Christina shares...
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Ambar Lucid on How Deportation Split Her Family Apart and How She Found Her Voice Through Music
Welcome back to the sala, mi gente! In this week's emotional episode, we're joined by Dominican-Mexican indie-pop artist Ambar Lucid, the voice behind Garden of Lucid and her upcoming EP El Jardín de Lágrimas, dropping May 9. She opens up with us about growing up between New Jersey and the...
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Susana Briscoe Alba: Building a Career When No One Hands You a Blueprint
If you've ever been told to tone it down, hide your accent, or play small to get ahead — this one's for you. On this episode of Growing Up Latina, Alyi V sits down with career strategist Susana Alba to talk about breaking the mold and showing up as your full, unapologetic self at work and in…
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Danielle Perez: From Open Mic Nights to Netflix's #1 Show
This week, Alyi V sits down with the hilarious and unapologetic Danielle Perez — a Dominican comedian from Los Angeles who's making her mark in comedy and beyond. Danielle gets real about growing up Dominican in LA with kale dinners, novelas, and big dreams. She shares the story of losing her…
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Hot 97's Laura Stylez on Motherhood, Fearlessness, and Building Dreams at ENVSN Fest
Season 3 - Welcome Bacckkkkkk!!! In this powerful episode, we sit down with Hot 97's Laura Stylez to talk about her inspiring rise in the radio industry—from couch surfing in the Bronx with nothing but a dream, to becoming one of the most recognizable voices on-air. Laura opens up about growing…
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Maiya the Don on Making 'Telfy' a Hit, Growing Pains, and Owning Her Afro-Latina Identity
One this week's episode, step into the world of Maiya the Don, the fearless Afro-Latina voice making waves in hip-hop. In this powerful episode, Maiya shares how she turned her love for music into the viral hit Telfy, proving that being yourself is the ultimate flex. From her Brooklyn upbringing…
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From Attendee to Creative Leader: How CultureCon Changed My Life – Kaitlyn Miranda
This week on Growing Up Latina, meet the multi-hyphenate creative strategist and content creator Kaitlyn Miranda. In this episode, we discuss how CultureCon changed her life, taking her from attendee to Creative Production Manager at CultureCon & The Creative Collective. Kaitlyn discusses the…
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Practical Tools for Confidence and Personal Growth: A Conversation with Executive Coach Jessica Rivera
From mastering communication to letting go of what no longer serves you, join executive coach and business consultant Jessica Rivera and our host Alyi V on this episode of Growing Up Latina as they share the tools you need to build confidence, foster connection, and step into your power to create…
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6 Grammy Nominations, Industry Struggles & a US Tour: Inside the World of Elsa y Elmar
In this week's episode, we sit down with six-time Latin Grammy-nominated musician Elsa y Elmar, and she shares with us the inspiration behind her songwriting process, creating songs from real-life moments and personal stories —a unique style that has earned her six Latin Grammy nods. And the...
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Redefining Beauty: The Diary of an Empowered Bald Woman
Join us on Growing Up Latina as we get into a powerful and raw conversation about beauty, identity, and breaking stereotypes. Our guest opens up about her journey of embracing her natural self, the assumptions society imposes, and redefining beauty on her own terms. From her bold decision to…
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Building a Beauty Empire: Julissa Prado on Rizos Curls, Family, and Self-Funding
In this episode of Growing Up Latina, Ali V catches up with the fierce CEO of Rizos Curls, Julissa Prado! From starting with just three products to becoming a self-funded beauty boss, Julissa spills all the tea on how she built her brand from the ground up while keeping it 100% authentic. They…
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Daymé Arocena on How Following the Music Brought Her to the U.S. and a Grammy Nomination
Grammy-nominated Cuban Jazz singer-songwriter Daymé Arocena joins us on this episode of Growing Up Latina to discuss her musical upbringing in Cuba and her bold decision to leave home to pursue jazz in Canada and the U.S., as well as recording her new album, Alkemi, in Puerto Rico. She opens up...
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RaiNao Talks Performing with Bad Bunny, Puerto Rican Identity, and Mental Health
In this conversation, Alyi V interviews RaiNao, a Latina artist, about her life, music, and experiences. They discuss her upbringing in Puerto Rico, her musical journey, the importance of therapy, and the challenges of being a Latina artist in the music industry. RaiNao shares her unapologetic...
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Why Playing by the Rules Won't Make You Rich – Jannese Torres' Money Secrets
In this captivating episode of Growing Up Latina, Alyi V. sits down with Jannese Torres, the dynamic host of the Yo Quiero Dinero podcast. Together, they dive deep into the financial independence journey, discussing the importance of a strong money mindset, cultural influences on financial...
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Lisa Vidal Speaks on Hollywood Challenges and Uplifting Latina Voices
In this episode of Growing Up Latina, host Alyi V sits down with the talented and inspiring actress Lisa Vidal. Lisa opens up about her deep connection to the Latina community, the importance of representation in Hollywood, and how her strong family upbringing fueled her passion for positive...
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Unlock Your Best Self: Spicy Mari's Guide to Love, Self-Love, & Breaking Generational Curses
In this empowering episode of Growing Up Latina, host Alyi V sits down with Spicy Mari, a renowned relationship expert known for her bold and spicy approach to love and life. Spicy Mari opens up about her personal experiences, the importance of self-love, and how to navigate the complex dynamics…
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Letón Pé on Family, Fame, and Finding Her Voice in the Music Industry
In this episode, we sit down with Letón Pé, the Dominican artist known for her powerful voice, energetic performances, and unapologetic authenticity. Letón opens up about her Dominican roots, how she stays grounded amidst the chaos of the entertainment industry, and the importance of finding...
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Sheila E. Talks New Salsa Album and Working with Prince, Celia Cruz, and Tito Puente
In this special National Latina Day episode of Growing Up Latina, host Alyi V. sits down with the legendary Sheila E. for an inspiring and heartfelt conversation. Sheila E. opens up about her lifelong passion for music, the influence of her father, the iconic Pete Escovedo, and her journey in...
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Paulie Mars on Creating Viral Content, Achieving Influencer Success, And Staying Authentic
In this episode of Growing Up Latina, we chat with Paulie Mars, a successful content creator known for her authentic social media presence. Paulie highlights small businesses in NYC, with a focus on her often-overlooked Bronx community. She shares how she overcame her introversion to forge her…
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DJ VRYWVY on TikTok Fame and Breaking Industry Barriers
This week on #GrowingUpLatina, we sit down with the phenomenal DJ VRYWVY! Discover how she self-taught her DJ skills, built a dedicated fan base, created VryWvy Productions, navigated a male-dominated industry, and stayed true to her cultural roots, blending genres of music to create her own…
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Rooted in Love & Joy: The Story Behind NuevaYorkinos and its Founder Djali Brown-Cepeda
Explore the inspiring story of Djali Brown-Cepeda, the visionary founder of @NuevaYorkinos. Djali shares her journey of embracing cultural identity and the importance of representation. From Dyckman to the South Bronx, to El Barrio, she created a platform that celebrates Latino stories. Her…
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Manifesting Dreams to Reality: Thatiana Diaz's Path to Remezcla's Editor-in-Chief
This week, we sit down with the inspiring Thatiana Diaz, the Editor-in-Chief at Remezcla! From growing up in a hardworking Dominican household to breaking barriers in the media industry, Thatiana shares her journey of manifesting success. We explore her cultural heritage, the challenges she…
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Kids of Immigrants Creative Director on Styling Kehlani, Representation in Media, and Family Influences
In this podcast episode, Debbie Gonzales, Creative Director of Kids of Immigrants (KOI), shares her journey from growing up in an immigrant family to leading a culturally significant brand in LA. She emphasizes the importance of community and cultural identity. Debbie discusses working with her...
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From Makeup to MasterChef: Next Level Chef Semi Finalist Omi Hopper's Story
In this episode of Growing Up Latina, we welcome the "Latina Martha Stewart," Omi Hopper. Join Alyi V as she chats with Omi about her journey from a challenging childhood with divorced parents to becoming a mom of four. Omi shares how healing her own childhood trauma shaped her parenting style…
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Lydia's Love is Blind Experience: The Highs and Lows
Is Love Really Blind? Our guest this week is here to share her truth. Lydia Velez Gonzalez, known as the proud Latina on Season 5 of Love Is Blind, sat with Alyi V to dive into who she really is. She touches on topics like being bullied in school, the effect that her nonexistent relationship with...
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From Tumblr to Rap Sensation, LEAF Talks Modeling and Music Career
In this episode of the Growing Up Latina podcast, we welcomed the talented artist LEAF! She shares her journey to becoming a successful musician, the story behind her name, and insights into her new project "Dream Girl." LEAF discusses her collaboration with Lil Yachty, the importance of...
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Amara "La Negra" - A Living Legend
The episode you've been waiting for is here! Amara "La Negra" joins us to share: - Her journey from child star to music sensation - Growing up with ambition and purpose - Making waves with her hit "Ayy" - Hosting the Latin AMAs - Navigating the media as an Afro Latina pioneer - Her new book "Las...
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The 20 Year Legacy of Nina Sky
Nina Sky have been in the music industry for 20 years! Twin sisters Nicole and Natalie contributed greatly to the Latino community, and how we see and hear reggaeton. With classic hits like "Move Ya Body" and "Oye Mi Canto" that still live on today, Nina Sky has captured the hearts of Latinos...
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Reyna Noriega: A Career Found Through the Love of Art
We are back!!! In this episode, we explore Reyna Noriega's journey from discovering and accepting her self-worth, to embracing her cultural roots and how these experiences shape her art. Reyna shares her initial excitement of paying her first bill with her art, and how she now values her time and...
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Aida Rodriguez on Comedy, Healing, and Breaking Barriers
When laughter and healing collide! Dominican-Puerto Rican Comedian, Aida Rodriguez shares her powerful transformation on Growing Up Latina with Alyi V. From Reuniting with her father, healing from trauma through humor, embracing her inner child, and breaking barriers in comedy. Aida will inspire...
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Latina Influencer Pioneer: MonicaStyleMuse
Join Alyi V for a candid chat with OG Latina Beauty and Lifestyle influencer MonicaStyleMuse. A first-generation Dominican-American from Brooklyn, NY. Monica empowers Black and Brown women through her vibrant platform. In this episode, she recounts her humble beginnings in navigating an...
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The Master Mixologist Who Got JLO to Drink: Lynnette Marrero of Delola Beverages
Award-winning mixologist Lynnette Marrero takes us on a journey from her musical roots in NYC to becoming the mastermind behind Jennifer Lopez's new Delola beverage line. While Marrero's early aspirations leaned towards the stage, a love for mixology bloomed later in life. What truly sets her…
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The making of "Never Leave You (Uh Oooh, Uh Oooh)" - The Queen of Spanish Harlem | Lumidee
Familiaaaa! Florida, we're back, and guess who's in the sala? None other than Lumidee, the Queen of Spanish Harlem! Get ready for a jaw-dropping revelation of Lumidee's journey – from dreaming in Spanish Harlem to making those dreams a reality. Her story is a testament that dreams are real,...
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Scarcity and Money Cannot Coexist | Veronica Figueroa
Hola, Familia! We've been on the move! Last week, we headed to Orlando, Florida to film special episodes just for you. Meet Veronica Figueroa. She's the CEO, Team Leader, Coach, Speaker, and Award-Winning Real Estate Influencer known for her vibrant personality and visionary leadership. Leading…
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From Dreams to Jewels: The Story of By Lolita Jewlery's Creator
What happens when you ask God for a sign and embrace it? Melina Hernandez, the owner of the brand often seen adorning our favorite celebrities, By Lolita Jewelry, serves as a testament to the power of pursuing your dreams and following your heart. Lolita's jewelry has graced the likes of Winnie...
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Growing Up Latina (GUL) podcast hosted by Alyi V and features candid discussions with an assortment of special guests, including Latina viral influencers, artists and other industry figures. These amazing Latina women will share their experiences on what it's like growing up Latina in America and how they have made a name for themselves in their industry. On GUL, Alyi V and guest(s) will share laughs, tears and most of all inspiration for the generation of young Latina girls coming up after them.
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Growing Up Latina (GUL) podcast hosted by Alyi V and features candid discussions with an assortment of special guests, including Latina viral influencers, artists and other industry figures. These amazing Latina women will share their experiences on what it's like growing up Latina in America and...
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