If food is a GPS to our ancestral homes, then Karla Vasquez takes us to El Salvador. She joins us to discuss archiving the recipes and stories of the Salvadoran diaspora with the first Salvadoran cookbook published by a Big 5 Imprint. We discuss her writing process, nationalism, and the ongoing tension between Salvadoran and Mexican communities.  Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/locatora_productions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's capítulo, we're introducing two brand new segments in the Locatora audioverse! Diosa Dice is for the good girl ready to go bad. In this segment, Diosa discusses how women have been taught to stifle their anger and how we can release it.  Malas Palabras: bad words for bad girls. This week, she shares all the words we use to describe women we don't like.  Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/locatora_productions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this capítulo, we're joined by British musician and artist, Sophie Castillo. She recently opened for J Balvin in London and debuted a new EP, "Venus." Castillo is of Colombian and Cuban descent and tells us about the Latin American diasporic communities in London and how her heritage influences her music. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/locatora_productions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's episode, we bring you along with us to NDLON's 9th Annual Asamblea Nacional in Union, New Jersey. We speak with Linda Sarsour, Ernesto Yerena, Ana Tijoux, and Liaam Winslet. We also travel to Manhattan, New York for a day of political action and speak to laborers and organizers, Irving, Catherine, and Elmer.   About the National Day Laborer’s Organizing Network: NDLON improves the lives of day laborers, migrants and low-wage workers. NDLON builds leadership and power among...

In this capítulo, we relaunch our segment, Oye Locas, where we answer listener questions. In the later half of this episode, we each tell a story we've never shared on the podcast, involving the Junior Olympics and a Pride parade. How did one decision help shape us into who we are today? Tune in and find out.  Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/locatora_productions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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!  Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/locatora_productions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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...

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...

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.   Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/locatora_productions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.  Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/locatora_productions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.  Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/locatora_productions See...

The University of Southern California (USC) has made headlines for how university administrators have handled student protests and on-campus activations in support of Palestine.  We're joined by USC father and activist, Lázaro Aguero, who was present during the protest and police escalation last Wednesday, April 24th. A clip of Aguero went viral after he stated he would be "the happiest daddy" if his daughter were to be arrested while protesting against genocide. In this Spanglish interview,...

Welcome to Season 9, locamores! In this first capítulo, we catch up on what we've been up to off-season and introduce our new theme: Love At First Listen. In the later half of this episode, we sit down with Grammy-Award Winning Artist, Natalia Lafource at Sony Studios, to discuss the making of her album, how she connects with her audience, and what helps her stay grounded.  Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/locatora_productions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Locatora Season 9! Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/locatora_productions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get ready to hear Chiquis like never before. In her new podcast, “Chiquis and Chill,” the Latin Grammy winner shares her experience growing up in a famous household, how she’s managed to be so successful in the male-dominated music industry and how she navigates relationships. We’ll also explore health, beauty, entrepreneurship and some spicier topics with special guests. Listen here and subscribe to Chiquis and Chill on the iHeartRadio app or wherever you get your podcasts! Support the...

Tune into the final episode of Season 8! In this capítulo, we review a Locatora original concept, ethical chisme. In 2017, we coined this term with the help of our guest Ruben Angel. Since then, we've expanded our definition of ethical chisme. In this episode, we go over some macro and micro examples.  Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/locatora_productions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The illustrious duo of The Super Secret Bestie Club Podcast, Curly Velasquez and Maya Murillo join us to discuss their deepest, darkest secrets! We discuss their journey from Buzzfeed's PeroLike to independent creators/artists, growing up on the internet, and their 2024 dating strategy. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/locatora_productions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The "girls" are everywhere these days! From girl math to girl dinner, adult women are GIRLS! In today's episode, we look at the cultural zeitgeist and how both girlhood and womanhood are being defined. How are women remaining girlhood and is it necessarily a bad thing? And how does the patriarchy infantilize women?  Source: Woman In Retrograde Related Episodes:  Capítulo 138: Is Purity Culture Back? Capítulo 149: Are The Girls OK?! Support the show:...

Often, when we think of Latinx/Latinos and their families, we think of a large, close-knit one. But some of us have distant, dysfunctional, or estranged families. For today's episode, we're joined by Violetta Fernandez, a Mexican American therapist, to unpack the distinct ways estrangement shows up in our communities. She created a platform called Latinx Estrangement to support folks who don't feel safe and supported by their families Support the show:...

For the first episode of 2024, Mala and Diosa ease into the year by playing We All Grow's bilingual card deck called, "Amigas Circle." They discuss the new beginnings 2024 brings, like grad school, new routines, and  Related Episode: Capítulo 153: Getting Playful  Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/locatora_productions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's installment of Locatora Radio, we are joined by journalist, author, and friend, Raquel Reichard. We discuss some of the central themes in her debut book, Self-Care For Latinas, such as marianismo, imposter syndrome, and why women (especially Latinas) must practice self-care.  Raquel Reichard is an award-winning journalist is currently the Deputy Director of Somos, Refinery29's channel by and for Latines. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/locatora_productions See...

Artist and former music manager, Doris Anahí Muñoz joins Locatora Radio to discuss how she used transformative justice to heal and move forward after a very public, online, community call-out in 2022.  Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/locatora_productions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're winding down this year with a personal recap of 2023. We dive into what's been happening behind the scenes of our lives. From Mala's meet-cute at Vallarta to Diosa's first year of marriage, las Locatoras get personal about their triumphs and hardships of 2023.  Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/locatora_productions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to Locatora Radio, locamores! In this week's episode we pay our respects to public radio pioneer, Maria Martin & the affinity Latinos/Latines have for radio. We also discuss ousted representative, George Santos. Is social media turning him into a Gay icon?! We also dive into Univision's interview with former President Donald Trump and the backlashed that followed.  Episodes mentioned:  Capitulo 134: Latinidad Is Dangerous with Odilia Romero  Capítulo 143: Chignona...

For this episode of Locatora Radio, we continue our coverage of the crisis in Palestine. We're joined by Loren Medina, founder of Guerrera Marketing & PR. Medina is of Cuban and Palestinian descent and for her, the personal IS political. She breaks down how we can all join movements and what solidarity looks like.  Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/locatora_productions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.