Sierra Teller Ornelas: Making Funny Natives Visible
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Jana interviews Sierra Teller Ornelas, a Mexican American and Navajo comedy writer and television producer, about being brave and taking big leaps to build a successful career making tv in Los Angeles. Sierra discusses her body in relation to Native invisibility and lack of representation, and the two delve into the incredible world of Indigenous art and media. Follow Sierra on IG and Twitter @sierraornelas and watch her show Rutherford Falls when it comes out on the Peacock Network. Check out womanofsize.com for links and extended show notes.
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