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La Frontera Within
by Ángela George
Chicana Blogger and Gonzaga Honors student Ángela George embarks on a journey to uncover what it means to be Chicana by interviewing her Mexican familia about their experiences with culture clash and identity.
Episodes
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The Journaling Prompt That Led to my Breakup
Brain dump journaling works for some people but I needed something to push my journaling deeper. Ultimately, using a coaching framework with open-ended and future-facing questions is what made rethink everything. Additional coaching questions: Who do you want to be when you wake up each day? Who…
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Color With Me: Let’s Make a Perzine
For a while now, I've wanted to make a perzine and a coloring sheet zine, and finally I made both at the same time. So let me take you through my thought process, and if you want, you can color the template in with me as I go through it <3 Download the free perzine template More of my coloring...
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A Zine Can Be Anything
Autonomous Zine Fest was a huge success! In this episode: a deep dive on my haul and finding inspiration from other zinesters. Don't overthink it! A zine can be anything. Watch this video on YouTube Learn more about Voz Memos The Unstagram Read my Zines Follow me on Bluesky Shop my Etsy Featured...
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My therapist was right, I needed to start journaling
Sometimes life is not just giving you lemons; it is drowning you in them. I found (with the advice of my therapist) that journaling is the best way to combat the overwhelm. In this episode: the who, what, when, where, why, and how of my journaling process. With a bonus feature of my cat tour zine...
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ADÉLA, Fonts, and Turning My Life into a Magazine
In this episode, I take you through my creative process for making my year into a magazine. It starts with a blank page and ends with ADÉLA inspiring my choice of fonts and creative vision. This isn't the final product, but you can see the project's start and its potential to become a stand-alone...
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Summer Revival: Getting Your Creative Spark Back
Art-a-whirl in Minneapolis is my official kick-off for summer. In this episode, I talk through how to get through a slump and get your creative drive back, just in time for warm weather and sunshine. Plus an inside look at my coloring sheet illustration process and a cocktail recipe zine! Watch…
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How Friendships Actually Start (I Asked My Friends)
Making friends as an adult is hard. As a Minneapolis transplant, I basically started with zero, and now 3 years later, I have built up an amazing group of friends! These friends are so solid, they even let me call them up and ask, "How did we become friends?" Watch on YouTube Learn more about Voz...
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Going Analog: Why I’m Bringing Back Photo Albums
In an age of constant internet noise, doom scroll, and AI slop, maybe it's time to ditch the camera roll and bring back photo albums. In this episode, adventures in LA, the zines that inspired it all, and the adorable photo album I made using photos from my Instax Pal. Watch on YouTube Learn more...
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My 2016 Pinterest Bucket List Was… Optimistic
What is success? Is it moving out on your own? Making it in New York City? Completing a game of messy Twister? Or maybe it's owning your own squad of Despicable Me minions. According to my younger self, it was all of the above and more. In this episode, let's take a trip down memory lane and see...
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The Internet Is Getting Worse for Women but I’m Not Leaving
In an era of internet enshitifcation, AI slop, and digital fatigue, why continue to participate in internet culture? Why do I keep staying here when even showing my face on the internet puts me at risk of digital and mental harm? I believe there is an internet worth staying for. An internet that…
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Zine Inspiration from Tabling at Twin City Zine Fest
Had such a great time tabling at zine fest. In this episode, I go through my zine haul, a new zine I made for zine fest, and at the end, some ideas of what to do with all your zines. Watch this episode on YouTube Human Spiraling Zine - coming soon Learn more about Voz Memos The Unstagram Read my...
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Zines at ICE OUT NOW
I'm heartbroken to hear ICE has murdered another person in Minneapolis. Today's episode features a zine reading from the zine I handed out at the ICE OUT NOW MN protest on January 23. The ICE occupation of Minneapolis and Minnesota must end NOW. Watch on YouTube Learn more about Voz Memos The...
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I turned my year into a zine
My Year In Review magazine project is an attempt to use social media less, focus on being in the moment, and reflect throughout the year. This is my second year of making a zine about my year. Junk journaling? Scrap booking? Make way for the Magazine. Watch this episode on YouTube Learn more…
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Zines Cured My Perfectionism
In this episode, a zine reading of my latest zine: "Do Not FWD This Zine," my journey as a Zinester over the last year or so, and a preview of my latest zine display. Watch on YouTube Do Not FWD This Zine Blog Post Learn more about Voz Memos The Unstagram Read my Zines Follow me on Bluesky Shop…
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My 2025 Book Wrapped + Bookish Gift Guide
In this episode, I go through my top 12 books of the year across multiple genres. My reading goal was 50 books, and I'm pages away from achieving that goal. If you are watching/listening, you are probably a bookish person yourself, but I also have a quick bookish gift guide for the readers in…
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producing my podcast intro: my first beats and fails
After almost two years of podcasting, it was high time to create my own audio for the podcast intro. I'm embarrassed and ashamed to admit my prior intro was AI-generated. As I've continued to podcast, I've become more and more anti-AI. This, combined with how the podcast has evolved, gave me…
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Informed vs Insane: NO KINGS 2 & The Big Black Box of Doom
Where does the book I'm Starting to Worry About this Big Black Box of Doom by Jason Pargin intersect with the message of the No Kings Protest? Attention is Trump's most powerful tool. Don't give him your attention and stay focused on what matters. Support our immigrant communities, swipe away…
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The Life of a Billionaire: TLOAS in Context
With Taylor Swift's latest album release The Life of a Showgirl we cannot lose sight of Taylor Swift's status as a billionaire. In this deep dive, I discuss why Taylor Swift is not an example of an ethical billionaire, my album review, and the cardigan I crocheted to celebrate. I am a Swiftie and…
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The Linguistic Implications of The Life of a Showgirl
With the imminent release of The Life of a Showgirl, I'm curious what impact we will see in internet language and culture. The Eras Tour changed the way we think about our lives and interests in a way that is completely different from before the tour started. If Taylor Swift has only become a...
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How to find your next read without BookTok
In this episode, find your next fall read all without BookTok. Plus, how to stay reading once you've found those books. Watch on YouTube The Unstagram Read my Zines Learn more about Voz Memos Follow me on Bluesky Intro Music generated by Mubert Books Mentioned: Podcasting None of this is true -...
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Weekend Getaway and Canadian Zines
I took a spontaneous trip to Fargo and Winnipeg with my boyfriend over the weekend. We had a wonderful time and found some interesting Canadian zines. I think everyone can benefit from a bit of exploration, even if it is just a few towns over. Watch this episode on YouTube The Unstagram Read my...
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I Made an Indie Website For My Digicam
Indie sites are for hyper specific niches that require their own corner of the web. In this episode, I explain the inspiration for all the design elements of https://theunstagram.com and what my adventure looked like creating it. The Unstagram is a dedicated gallery indie site for my digicam; a...
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July Reading RECAP & Floriography Side Quest
40 episodes of Voz Memos! In this episode, I discuss my four reads from July: Bright Young Women, Pope Joan, The Grace Year, and Men Who Hate Women. The Grace Year sparked my interest in Floriography, which I turned into a zine (OFC). Watch this episode on YouTube Punch Card Challenge Zine...
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Is AI the New Radium?
It is hard to avoid AI right now, it's EVERYWHERE but there is hope. We have seen this same sense of complete overwhelm and total product proliferation successfully stopped and reversed before. Just look at the rise and fall of radium use in the US in the 1920s. As artists and writers, we must...
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Zinester Reads & Reviews Zines
If you don't know what a zine is, welcome to your new addiction. I've been making zines for over a year and in this episode, I talk about attending my second zine fest ever. After talking about my experience at Autonomous Zine Fest I go through my zine haul and preview a project I've been working...
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Informed VS Insane: NO KINGS! Showing Up & Speaking Out
Minnesota showed up for the No Kings protest! They are trying to control us with fear, and we will not let them. In this episode, I cover the St. Paul No Kings protest and why showing up is the most important thing, even if it means you go alone. The truth is, you are not alone. RESIST with JOY....
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Pool Patio Garden: City Girl Life
In this episode, let's talk about trying new hobbies & my Patio Garden Zine. Summer is the time to spend time outside and enjoy a screen-free life! Hope you can listen to this episode from the cool comfort of a pool 💖 Watch this episode on YouTube Read/Download the Zine Read my Zines Learn more...
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Achieve Your Goals by Taking a Break
On this podcast, I love talking strategies for staying motivated and on track for your goals. BUT, what about when taking a break is the best strategy? In this episode, let's talk about taking a break and ramping back up to your goals. Watch this episode on YouTube Learn more about Voz Memos…
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Informed vs Insanity: the feeling of 2008 recession games in today’s economy
With the constant news about tariffs and the impending recession, I've returned to my 2008 girl-self. I'm watching Poptropica walkthroughs, playing "girl games," and most importantly, escaping into the world of Infinity Nikki. To stay informed without going insane, my strategy has been to find a...
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relaxing art podcast | paint with me + story time
Hey! It's been a minute, but don't worry—I'm back. In this painting/podcasting session, I talk about a bizarre birthday experience, the movie In Time (2011), moving apartments, and a wedding in Charleston. This painting is special to me as the subject matter kept me motivated during my job search...
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Informed vs Insanity: Illegal Immigration
In part two of when does informed become insanity, I talk about illegal immigration. Why did immigration become illegal in the first place, and what are some small ways you can participate in the conversation without getting overwhelmed? Watch this episode on YouTube Learn more about Voz Memos...
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Hot Girl Scrum: Personal Productivity Over Paralysis
Have you ever had decision paralysis looking at your to-do list? Or maybe you are jealous of the Pinterest girlies with their impossibly aesthetic productivity routines. Maybe you have a few simple goals you want to achieve this year but don’t have enough time. Scrum might be the solution for…
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When Does Informed Become Insanity?
It's easy to get overwhelmed with everything going on in the news. In this episode: how we step back and find a sustainable way to resist. From outrage over Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's knitting to the Oscar-nominated documentary "No Other Land," there are small ways to stay informed, productive…
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Bye Bye TikTok, Hello Fediverse
What is the fediverse? Watch the latest episode of Voz Memos for an easy analogy and breakdown of the federated protocols. Plus, why should we move to federated social media vs other social media apps? This one is for the girlies, creatives, and people excited to be part of a new type of…
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Did You Already Forget Your 2025 Goals? Let’s Reprioritize and Reframe
January is almost over; for many of us, the New Year's resolutions are long forgotten. How can we make goals that are realistic, measurable, and attainable? Welcome to season 2 of Voz Memos where we are in our healthy girl eras, reading books, staying off social media, and keeping each other...
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Top 10 Reads and Reflections
It's the last Voz Memos episode of the year! I discuss my top 10 books, crossing many genres, and my Year in Review magazine project. Thank you to everyone who has listened and watched the podcast this year. I'll be back with season 2 in 2025. Watch this episode on YouTube Learn more about Voz...
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Rediscovering Holiday Magic: Whimsy, Warmth, and Cocoa
Why does Christmas not feel magical anymore? Stressful shopping and short days can make the time of year something to dread instead of celebrate. In this episode, I talk about how my new traditions and seeking out festive experiences can bring some of the magic back. Plus how can a cozy Christmas...
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3 Days in Seoul: Cats, Shops, Bread
Part 2 of my Tokyo/Seoul Trip! Day 1: We picnicked in Yeouido Park, snacked at the Mangwon Traditional Market, shopped at Yeonnam, and ate Korean BBQ in Hongdae. Day 2: Visited the Gyeongbokgung Palace, walked along chunggyecheon, ate lunch and enjoyed the cafés in IkseonDong, and took the cable...
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2 Days in Tokyo + Junk Journaling
Part 1 of my Tokyo/Seoul Trip Recap: In this episode of Voz Memos, I cover my 2-day itinerary for Tokyo and give a tour of my mixed media junk journaling pages in my Polaroid scrapbook. We saw so many things including the Tsukiji Fish Market, Jugetsudo Tea House, Meiji Jingu Shrine, Tokyo Tower,...
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A Brush with Death: Scary Vet Experience
October is National Animal Safety and Protection Month. In this episode, I recap my scary experience with Bobby getting into some lily pollen. Lilies are extremely toxic, even deadly to cats. On a lighter note, I’m taking off on my Tokyo/Seoul trip. More to come on that in the next episode. A…
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Let’s Talk AI Podcasting and Representation in the Office
Am I losing my job as a podcaster?? In this episode, I explore Google's new Notebook LM and the embedded podcast tool. I also talk about some of my pet peeves at work and Latina representation in the corporate space. Watch this episode on YouTube Learn more about Voz Memos Read my zines Check out...
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Childless Cat Lady: Cool, Confident, and Collected
In this episode of Voz Memos, I update you on some exciting news in my career, cozy self-care ideas for fall, getting back into graphic design, and my TBR list for the rest of the year. I give a Bobby update (who is suddenly, along with other cats and dogs of America, a pivotal part of the US...
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Facing My Fears of Rejection, Failure, and Minecraft Caves
In this streamer-adjacent episode of Voz Memos, I start a new Minecraft world to finally face my fear of the Minecraft Caves. Outside of my cave quest, I talk about fears I've faced recently. From salary negotiation to spiraling about my life goals this episode covers it all. Watch this episode…
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Zinefest Recap: Advice for Tabling, Trading, and Buying Zines
[Insert Name] Zinefest was so much fun! However, as with trying anything new for the first time, there are always lessons learned and takeaways. What do you actually need to be prepared for tabling? How does one go about trading zines? What do you do with your zine haul once you bring it home?…
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Happy 10 Years of Blogging! Girlhood and Growth Reflections
A celebratory episode on my 10-year blogiversary! Today I’ll be going through some reflections that align with the three pillars of this podcast: creativity, career, and self-care. Watch this episode on YouTube Learn more about Voz Memos Color Me! A Coloring Book of Angela George By Angela George...
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How to Overcome the 24/7 Overwhelm
In this episode, Angela talks about how to fight the overwhelm of the 24-hour news cycle to live our full brat summer. From Lead in the Tampons to Kamala is brat we will be informed and unplugged. Plus a book review of Native Tongue and The Locked Door. Watch on YouTube Learn more about Voz Memos...
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RE: The Gender Pay Gap
In this episode of Voz Memos, host Angela George walks through some troubling stats on the gender pay gap and reviews Natalie Sue's debut novel, I Hope This Finds You Well. *Spoiler* This corporate comedy is in need of some love from the online book lover community ❤️ And with plenty of cat…
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Fiction or Fraud: the Right to Write Marginalized Stories
When they say "lift up marginalized voices" who actually can do the heavy lifting? American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins, Horse by Geraldine Brooks, The Great Believers by Rebecca Makkai. These books share important history but were theses the right authors to tell those stories? In this episode of…
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Wealth Gap, AI, and Taylor Swift
Met gala coverage gone wrong, billionaires dictating the future of AI, and a pink zine to give the Swifties some perspective. Plus, I’ll touch on the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict and the urgent need for people to get informed. Buckle up for this rant about the wealth gap and some genuine calls…
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Take your PTOronto
In this episode, host Angela George shares some highlights from her girls trip to Toronto. From rooftop patios to feeling the power of the falls, this whirlwind of a trip also leads into an important discussion on the new corporate buzz phrase “quiet vacationing.” Watch on YouTube Learn more…
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Chicana Blogger and Gonzaga Honors student Ángela George embarks on a journey to uncover what it means to be Chicana by interviewing her Mexican familia about their experiences with culture clash and identity.
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La Frontera Within is created and hosted by Ángela George.
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