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Morado Lens
by Morado Lens
A feminist podcast hosted by two childhood friends who discuss embracing our #innerbruja, sex & culture — always funny, always real.
Episodes
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(Part 2) Rebecca Gitana Talks About Her Upcoming Trip to Puerto Rico Post Maria & How You Can Donate to the Cause
We needed some more Rebecca Gitana loving on Morado Lens and so this time we paid her a visit at her pad in Manhattan. Rebecca dives into her anxiety on going back to her tierra of Puerto Rico post Hurricane Maria. She also gives us some insight on what is desperately needed in Puerto Rico right...
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Rebecca Gitana of Lifestyle Remix on Being an Intimate Healer, Spiritually Raunchy, & Her Drag Queen Alter Ego
Join us as we discuss the inner workings of Lifestyle Remix's Rebecca Gitana as a healer through the home space, spirit guide, earth angel, gentle warrior and certified firecracker who believes she is on this planet to help people remember who they are. We talk about how she prayed for a...
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Fellow Podcasters of Real Me In Talk About Their Experience With Microaggression, Colorism & Much More
We joined forces with fellow podcasters Katherine and Tina from Real Me In and we got super real on our personal experiences from micro-aggression to colorism and even dive into the difference between intention and impact. You don't want to miss it! You can hear it all on iTunes, Spotify…
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MiTu's Kat Lazo Joins Us to Talk Catcalling, Lucid Dreaming & Latinx in the Media
We're officially reclaiming the word "catcall" in honor of our special guest Kat Lazo of TheeKatsMeow who also happens to be a kick-ass video producer at MiTu. Kat shares the insanely creative way she combats catcalling in the streets! You don't want to miss this. We also went in on lucid…
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Annie The Alchemist Talks About Her Experience With Hurricane Irma & How She Mentally Prepared to Overcome Her Biggest Fear
Annie The Alchemist gets super vulnerable in this episode as she dives into her experience with a category 5 hurricane by the name of Irma. She describes mother nature's turbulence and how she mentally prepared for a life changing catastrophe. You can hear it all on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher and...
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Tatianna Tarot on Intuitive Pregnancy Vibes, Her Bruja Story, & Reading Cindy's Tarot Cards
Tatianna Tarot on knowing she had a gift ever since she was kid, her pregnancy increasing her intuitive vibes, and what she does before every reading to ensure only positive spirits come through. And, she even reveals a super fun fact about yet another creative skill she has and her baby's middle...
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This Week's Episode Brings You An Entrepreneur + Writer And Overall Badass Latina Vivian Nunez
This week's episode brings you an entrepreneur and overall badass Latina by the name of Vivian Nunez. She is the host of a Latina-driven podcast called Creating Espacios. She is also the founder of a community called Too Damn Young, a resource for teens who are grieving and figuring out life…
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#TBT to When Morado Lens Was at Premios Tu Mundo Award Show in Miami
We bring you a bonus episode to when we flew out to Miami and interviewed some really amazing women at Premios Tu Mundo. From Rashel Diaz of the daytime show Un Nuevo Dia to the three beauties of Suelta la Sopa. And, we were even blessed to have an intimate conversation with Rosie Rivera, icon...
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Annie The Alchemist on How to Manifest and What to Expect Along the Way
Annie the Alchemist is back this month to talk about going for your goals, no matter how big or unattainable they may seem. We dive into narrowing down your big idea, get real about the self-discipline you need to keep going, and the emotional roller coaster that comes when launching anything. We...
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Political Activist Dolores Huerta Discusses Dolores the Movie, Motherhood, Intuition & More
American labor leader and civil rights activist Dolores Huerta sits down with Morado Lens to talk about her latest endeavor - Dolores the movie. She gets into why it took so long for this to come to fruition, being a mother of eleven children and why it is okay for women to ask for help and make...
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The Latinos Who Lunch Podcast on Faux Brujas, Mexican Ceviche, and Cultural Appropriation
FavyFav and Babelito of the Latinos Who Lunch podcast joined us to talk about the behind-the-scenes of creating a podcast, the rise of faux brujas a.k.a. cultural appropriation, if and how they embrace their inner bruja. They even opened up about why at first they chose to use nicknames instead…
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Morado Lens Duo Get Into the BTS of Starting Their Podcast, Energy Vampires, & Sage for the Shade
In this episode, Nat & Cindy get into how it all began for them when deciding to launch a podcast. They also get super real on energy vampires that are no good for you and how to cope with idea stealers, being resourceful and saging the shit out of shade you may get when exposing yourselves to…
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Mestiza Magic Founder Valeria on Why Coming Out as a Bruja Was Harder Than Coming Out As Queer
Valeria of Mestiza Magic is not a traditional woman. As she puts it, she’s “that bruja that has really long armpit hair and likes to cuss out loud.” We were instantly attracted to her knowledge of Mexican curanderismo, owning her bruja identity as a form of healing and complicated but touching...
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Annie The Alchemist Talks About Grieving in Waves
Annie the Alchemist joins us again after a short hiatus and gets into her past life as a grade-school teacher, her former relationship and why embracing the different stages of grieving is key to overall growth. Be sure to follow our journey on Instagram @moradolens. #innerbruja
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Cuban Illustrator Cristy C. Road on Growing up Queer in Miami, Creating her Own Tarot Cards, and Resistance Through Art
Cuban-American illustrator Cristy C. Road is unlike any other artist you've ever met before. Her vivacious attitude isn't just contagious but endearing. This Miami-based gemini is nothing short of spectacular as she spills on her toughest experiences proving that vulnerability is in fact a...
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LGBTQ Activist And Founder of Fuerza Festival Talks Gay issues And #Innerbruja
We sat down with LGBTQ activist and founder of Fuerza Festival, Mario Colon. He talks about growing up as a gay, brown-skinned Latino man in Puerto Rico and what he endured from his own father through this journey. He also offers great advice to the LGBTQ community on how to push forward in life...
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Part 2 of WNYC's Sassy Joanna Solotaroff on Tinder, Minneapolis & Podcasting
We couldn't get enough of Joanna Solotaroff so we are back with part 2 of our conversation with the producer of 2 Dope Queens and sidekick on Sooo Many White Guys podcast. She shared her thoughts on keeping your day job when attempting to dive into a creative field and the power of really telling...
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WNYC Producer Joanna Solotaroff on 2 Dope Queens, Ecuadorian Ceviche and Her Bruja Mother
Joanna Solotaroff is a producer at WNYC Studios in NYC who currently produces the 2 Dope Queens and Sooo Many White Guys podcast. In this episode, she sits down with us and talks about life behind-the-scenes, dating a Latino man, and her parents. Spoiler alert! Her mom is a fellow bruja (aka…
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Anxiety Coach Palak Vani on the Shame Behind the Disorder & how Spirituality Helps Cope
On our continuous mission to practice self-love, we talk to anxiety coach Palak Vani who launched CuratedGoals.com, an affordable anxiety coaching service offered over the phone, email, text message or in-person. She breaks down the different types of anxiety, how she got her Indian family to own...
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Annie The Alchemist Speaks on Her Daily Dose of Palo Santo + Sexual Energy Cords
Annie The Alchemist dials in to discuss why she is dedicated to daily palo santo cleanses - sometimes even more than once! And, you don't want to miss as she gets super real on what a sexual energy cord is and how to rid yourself of negative energy you picked up from your last lover.
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Puerto Rican Transgender Advocate Ericka Florenciani on HIV, Intersectionality, and the Spiritual World
In honor of LGBT Pride Month, we talked to transgender and human health rights advocate Ericka Florenciani. This feminista breaks down her advocacy work with PrEP, a daily HIV-preventative tool. All in the name of the helping promote health towards love. And, of course, she's an empowered bruja,...
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Fellow Bruja And Founder of Modern Curandera Talks About Honoring Her Ancestors And Assimilation
Priscilla Klock is a fellow bruja, podcaster of Feminine and founder of Modern Curandera. She dives into how she had to assimilate because her ethnicity was looked down on and how through that pain she birthed the Modern Curandera - a safe place that unites the modern and ancient cultures of her...
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How Embracing Our Inner Darkness Has Changed Our Lives And Helped See The Light
On our journeys to self-love, we've both come across a sort of darkness that at first made us uncomfortable. But we learned that in order to truly explore, accept and love ourselves we had to acknowledge and embrace the dark parts as well. Psychologists refer to that dark side, or shadow self, as...
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Kathleen Pagan of Endlessly Elated Spills on Her Side Hustle + Leaving Corporate America + Trusting Her Third Eye
We sat down with Kathleen Pagan from the very successful lifestyle blog Endlessly Elated and chatted on what made her take the leap from financier to a full-time entrepreneur. Kathleen tells us about how her "third eye don't lie" rule and even gives us tips on how to make your blog stand out…
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Mother’s Day Special: OG Bruja Yolanda (Cindy's Mom) on Reading Cigars, Baños + Motherhood
Cindy’s mom, Yolanda, aka an OG bruja, makes a special appearance in honor of Mother’s Day. She opens up about how she tapped into her intuition more than ever once she immigrated to the U.S., how she came to read cigars, and shares special baños for when you feel super cargarda (heavy). This...
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Annie The Alchemist aka The Fashion Poet is Back to Discuss Love + What to Take on Your Spiritual Journey
Annie The Alchemist aka The Fashion Poet is back to discuss love and the best ways to cleanse away any brujeria that does not serve you. She also shares with us her spiritual journey to Iceland and what items to pack when traveling. Be sure to follow her spiritual journey on IG @anniethealchemist.
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How This "Nasty Woman" Is Making Wine With a Purpose
With high hopes that she would see her first female president, winemaker Meg Murray went with her instincts and started producing Nasty Woman Wines. She was passionate about turning a once used negative turn by a certain president-elect on it's head. And, with that, make sure that 20% of her net...
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Morado Lens Duo Discuss Their Darkest Fears
Cindy & Nat discuss their biggest fears, when they came about and how they're facing them with courage present day. What are your fears?
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Meet The Badass Leading Packs of Women For The Sake of Social Good
Heidi Hackemer is a forced to be reckoned with. You feel it when you meet her and your inner bruja will confirm it the moment she speaks to you. Personally, she's in tuned with her empowered herself. Professionally, she's leading packs of smart and savvy women (and a couple of guys too!) at Wolf…
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Annie The Alchemist Serves Us With Spells & Potions
Miami-based fashion blogger Annie Vazquez is back to give us spiritual advice as she's been embracing her inner bruja on her new blog as Annie The Alchemist. From how to use palo santo, herbs, and sage to baños, clearing out negative energy and how to get past relationships that no longer serve…
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The Meaning of Womanhood, a Simulcast with Duhmericana Podcast
We wrap up Women's History Month with a collaboration with fellow Latina podcasters Benzy and Wilx of Duhmericana Podcast. This simulcast couldn't have come at a better time, especially since we believe that empowered women empower women. We got into what womanhood means to us, what we do in our...
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Cindy & Nat on Dating, Love & Sex
After popular demand, Cindy + Nat revisit the topic on dating, love and sex and how Cindy is tired of using dating apps but still wants to find her ideal partner to have more sex with, while Nat realizes she may have a "republican" pu$$y after all.
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Our Latino Accents and How Sofia Vergara Plays a Role In It
We get into our Latino "accents", what motivated us to own them, or lack there of (as in, "Why are you talking white?"). And, how to deal with non-Latinos who aren't too keen on our accents. Plus, how Sofia Vergara needs to step up her accent game after her blunder.
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How Standing Rock Changed Our Lives
Nat and Cindy finally talk about their experience at Standing Rock, North Dakota. Why they decided to go, being welcomed by Natives, and how they are still standing with the water protectors as they prepare to march in Washington D.C. even though the camp is now gone.
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Cindy & Nat Go to The Women's March 2017 in Washington, DC
Welcome back! Morado Lens takes you through their journey at the historical Women's March in Washington, D.C. 2017
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Season Finalé
On our final episode for the season we share personal stories on dating older (and younger) men and the pros and cons that come with that.
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Feminist Leader Fran Luck on Why Hillary Clinton for President
Elder Fran Luck dissects feminism from her lens and why she believes Hillary will carry the torch for women.
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Self-love, Family Expectations, and What All That Means in the Latinx Community
What does self-love mean to you? Does putting yourself at the top of your to-do list make you feel guilty? We get into how our families and significant others play into that.
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Domestic Violence Survivor Zayda Rivera on Her Struggles and How She Overcame Them
We sit down with domestic violence survivor Zayda Rivera and discuss her history with domestic violence, how she overcame it and why shame is still associated to people going through this.
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Fashion blogger Annie Vazquez opens up about her inner bruja, love, & baños
We talk to creative spirit, storyteller, and fashion blogger Annie Vazquez on what tragic moment motivated her to embrace her inner bruja, the power of attraction and energy, & baños for those looking for love.
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Clinical Social Worker Dolly Sacristan on Working with Sexual Abuse Survivors
Check out our interview with clinical social worker Dolly Sacristan where we dive into some deep topics like sexual abuse survivors, being connected to someone even after they die, & mourning a loved one.
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ESPN's Sarina Morales on Being Latina, Co-ed MLB, & Journey to Her Now Dream Job
ESPN's Sarina Morales broke down her journey to the sports channel for us, spilled on what it's like to be the only Latina in the room, and how she hopes the MLB will recruit her to play center field. Because if her attitude matches her skill set, she's totally got this.
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Nina Sky at the Afro-Latino Festival on Being Latina & Their OG Bruja Abuela
Your favorite twins Nina Sky talked to us about what individuality means to them, how their grandma helped them tap into their inner bruja, and introduced us to their new single "Champion Lover".
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Model and Peruvian chef Franco Noriega of Baby Brasa on How He Embraces His Inner Bruja
We got up close and personal with hot model and Peruvian chef Franco Noriega of Baby Brasa in New York City to talk about how he embraces his inner bruja and what it's like for Latinos living in two worlds in the United States.
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Cindy & Nat on Insecurities, Plastic Surgery, & How Our Opinion Has Evolved Recently
Has your perspective on plastic surgery changed over the years? If so, why? Would you ever get plastic surgery? We share some of our personal experiences with plastic surgery and confess our insecurities.
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On Dating Latino Men Versus Non-Latino Men and What Dating on Tinder Is Really Like
Are you a Latina who has dated outside her culture? Or a Latina who prefers to only date Latina men? Why or why not? Is there a difference? Dive into this little debate from two women who have had super distinct experiences in dating Latino and non-Latino men.
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On Sex Toys & Does Culture Play a Part in Having Healthy Boundaries With Mother-In-Laws?
We get to the bottom of sex toys in and outside of a relationship, then somehow we segway into having healthy boundaries with mother-in-laws and if culture plays a part. Check out the full episode on SoundCloud: http://bit.ly/1Yojg9c Morado Lens is a podcast hosted by two childhood friends who...
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On Relationships, Cheating, Sexual Fluidity, and Embracing Your Inner Bruja
Check out our debut episode where we get into how we met, relationships, cheating, and sexual fluidity.
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Ep. 95: 2018 Highs and Lows, What We Learned, and What’s Next for Morado Lens
Pop that bottle of champagne because we get into what 2018 brought us and how we grew as women. As Nat said, this year “was very interestingly painful.” Cheers to that, brujas, because out of pain comes growth and we are about that life. We started the year off strong with actress Rosario Dawson...
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Ep. 94: Carolina Rubio-MacWright on Asylum Seekers, Their Border Stories & How You Can Help Them Get Justice
Immigrations Lawyer, Activist and Artist. All descriptions of Carolina Rubio-Macwright who we had the pleasure of interviewing for the second time on Morado Lens. Last time Carolina stopped by the studio, we discussed immigration law and the Dream Act. This time around we dived into the asylum...
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