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Dec. 3, 2025
71. Hady Méndez ~ The Courage to Speak Up
In this empowering episode, we sit down with Hady Mendez, author of Calladita No More: My Latina Journey and the Lessons that Shaped Me. Hady shares her pivotal transition from feeling pressured to be the "little quiet one" to becoming a powerful, outspoken leader. She dives into the cultural sayin…
Nov. 12, 2025
70. Yvette Canoura ~ Passport to Heritage
This episode is a celebration of cultural heritage, family connection, and adventure. We discuss the journey of Hasán, a young boy with Syrian and Puerto Rican roots, as he travels to Puerto Rico for the first time. We explore how he discovers the vibrant culture, iconic landmarks, and new language…
Oct. 15, 2025
69. Maria Lopez Twena ~ The Unseen Role of the Immigrant Child
Join us as we dive into MariVi the Master Navigator: All Aboard, the latest installment from Maria Lopez Twena. MariVi, now in third grade, faces one of her most relatable challenges yet: feeling self-conscious about her culture. We discuss the pivotal moment when MariVi meets a new biracial, Spani…
Sept. 17, 2025
68. Julio Lucero ~ The Grandson's Tale: Family, Food, and Finding His Place
Join us as we dive into Abuelita, I Am Your Grandson, a powerful and poignant memoir by Julio Lucero. Julio Lucero's book is a collection of autobiographical stories about his experiences working in his family's Mexican restaurant, Julio's Cafe, in Hyde Park, Texas. The book is not a single narrati…
Aug. 20, 2025
67. Prisca Mojica ~ Honoring the Women Who Shaped Us
In this episode, we delve into "Tías and Primas: On Knowing and Loving the Women Who Raised Us" by Prisca Dorcas Mojica Rodríguez. Join us as we explore the powerful stories of sisterhood, resilience, and love that define the lives of Latinas and their relationships with the women who shaped them. …
July 9, 2025
66. Mina Brower ~ Bound by Magic, Torn by Fate
In this episode, we explore “A God of Moonlight and Stardust” by Mina Brower, a sweeping romantic fantasy set in a futuristic world where forbidden magic collides with divine longing. Follow Renna, a powerful young woman caught between two enigmatic protectors: Khellios, the guilt-ridden God of Moo…
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