Growing Up Spanglish https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growingupspanglish en Roselyn Cornier Growing up Spanglish is intended to be a lighthearted, joyful audio platform bringing together all corners of the Latinx diaspora. Through this podcast we aim to provide a multigenerational perspective and anecdotes on our culture, upbringing, and journey’s as a way to remind us of the similarities between us all. Because while the road that lead us here looked different for all of us, we all grew up watching Sabado Gigante y siempre "hay cominda en la casa". https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/5218aa4c-b769-11ef-aa8d-f3d5acb5f93e/image/b250e73760bf24d630d861038985967b.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress Growing Up Spanglish https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growingupspanglish no episodic Roselyn Cornier Growing up Spanglish is intended to be a lighthearted, joyful audio platform bringing together all corners of the Latinx diaspora. Through this podcast we aim to provide a multigenerational perspective and anecdotes on our culture, upbringing, and journey’s as a way to remind us of the similarities between us all. Because while the road that lead us here looked different for all of us, we all grew up watching Sabado Gigante y siempre "hay cominda en la casa". Roselyn Cornier rawkcee@gmail.com Rest, Burnout & Breaking the Cycle – Cristina Jerome on Mental Health & Identity In this powerful episode of Growing Up Spanglish, we sit down with Panamanian-Haitian creative strategist and wellness founder Cristina “Cris” Jerome (@cristinaashly_) for a conversation that bridges culture, burnout, and the radical act of rest. From her no sabo kid upbringing in Virginia to building community in Miami, launching the beloved RnBae showcase, and now leading the mental health nonprofit Off-Worque, Cristina walks us through what it means to burn out, break down, and still find the strength to heal — for yourself and your family. If you’ve ever felt pressure to hustle harder, prove your worth, or ignore your body’s cries for rest, this one’s for you. *This episode contains a discussion of suicidal ideation and mental health struggles beginning around the 35:00 mark. Please take care of yourself while listening, and skip this section if needed. If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available: 988lifeline.org or dial 988 for 24/7 support in the U.S. ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 – Intro + Word of the Day: Entre (Between) 02:00 – Cristina’s background: Panamanian-Haitian & proud no sabo baddie 04:00 – Growing up in Virginia: Little Panama at home, Southern outside 07:00 – Moving to Miami and finally feeling embraced 09:00 – Breaking into Power 96 & the early days of social media 12:00 – From digital marketing to Slip N Slide Records 15:00 – Founding RnBae: a show for R&B artists, not rappers 18:00 – Creating community while building a brand 21:00 – Branding RnBae: flower crowns, drinks, and discipline 23:00 – Artist compensation, ticket links & structure 26:00 – The pandemic hits: Cristina tries to expand to LA 27:00 – Burnout, backlash & pulling the plug on RnBae 30:00 – Jumping industries and chasing everything at full speed 33:00 – “If I kept going like this, I wouldn’t exist.” 35:00 – Early childhood mental health moment (TW: suicidal ideation) 39:00 – Why rest feels wrong in Black & Brown homes 41:00 – Founding Off-Worque: rest as resistance, PTO as a tool 43:00 – Creating the Out of Office Fund 45:00 – Do you really want that goal — or did someone assign it to you? 47:00 – Why she quit marketing — and started healing 49:00 – Helping her parents learn to rest, too 51:00 – Cultural pressure: No kids? Not married? You’re “behind” 53:00 – Her first trip to Panama: connecting a missing puzzle piece 55:00 – Healing through land, ancestry & legacy 57:00 – Cookie tin test: certified Panamanian ✅ 58:30 – Final reflection: take inventory of your goals — and take one off the list 🎧 Listen to the full episode on Spotify, Apple & everywhere you get podcasts 🌐 Learn more or donate to the Out of Office Fund: offworque.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 17 Sep 2025 00:43:00 -0000 full 3 11 Roselyn Cornier In this powerful episode of Growing Up Spanglish, we sit down with Panamanian-Haitian creative strategist and wellness founder Cristina “Cris” Jerome (@cristinaashly_) for a conversation that bridges culture, burnout, and the radical act of rest. From her no sabo kid upbringing in Virginia to building community in Miami, launching the beloved RnBae showcase, and now leading the mental health nonprofit Off-Worque, Cristina walks us through what it means to burn out, break down, and still find the strength to heal — for yourself and your family. If you’ve ever felt pressure to hustle harder, prove your worth, or ignore your body’s cries for rest, this one’s for you. *This episode contains a discussion of suicidal ideation and mental health struggles beginning around the 35:00 mark. Please take care of yourself while listening, and skip this section if needed. If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available: 988lifeline.org or dial 988 for 24/7 support in the U.S. ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 – Intro + Word of the Day: Entre (Between) 02:00 – Cristina’s background: Panamanian-Haitian & proud no sabo baddie 04:00 – Growing up in Virginia: Little Panama at home, Southern outside 07:00 – Moving to Miami and finally feeling embraced 09:00 – Breaking into Power 96 & the early days of social media 12:00 – From digital marketing to Slip N Slide Records 15:00 – Founding RnBae: a show for R&B artists, not rappers 18:00 – Creating community while building a brand 21:00 – Branding RnBae: flower crowns, drinks, and discipline 23:00 – Artist compensation, ticket links & structure 26:00 – The pandemic hits: Cristina tries to expand to LA 27:00 – Burnout, backlash & pulling the plug on RnBae 30:00 – Jumping industries and chasing everything at full speed 33:00 – “If I kept going like this, I wouldn’t exist.” 35:00 – Early childhood mental health moment (TW: suicidal ideation) 39:00 – Why rest feels wrong in Black & Brown homes 41:00 – Founding Off-Worque: rest as resistance, PTO as a tool 43:00 – Creating the Out of Office Fund 45:00 – Do you really want that goal — or did someone assign it to you? 47:00 – Why she quit marketing — and started healing 49:00 – Helping her parents learn to rest, too 51:00 – Cultural pressure: No kids? Not married? You’re “behind” 53:00 – Her first trip to Panama: connecting a missing puzzle piece 55:00 – Healing through land, ancestry & legacy 57:00 – Cookie tin test: certified Panamanian ✅ 58:30 – Final reflection: take inventory of your goals — and take one off the list 🎧 Listen to the full episode on Spotify, Apple & everywhere you get podcasts 🌐 Learn more or donate to the Out of Office Fund: offworque.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this powerful episode of Growing Up Spanglish, we sit down with Panamanian-Haitian creative strategist and wellness founder Cristina “Cris” Jerome (@cristinaashly_) for a conversation that bridges culture, burnout, and the radical act of rest.


From her no sabo kid upbringing in Virginia to building community in Miami, launching the beloved RnBae showcase, and now leading the mental health nonprofit Off-Worque, Cristina walks us through what it means to burn out, break down, and still find the strength to heal — for yourself and your family.


If you’ve ever felt pressure to hustle harder, prove your worth, or ignore your body’s cries for rest, this one’s for you.


*This episode contains a discussion of suicidal ideation and mental health struggles beginning around the 35:00 mark. Please take care of yourself while listening, and skip this section if needed. If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available: 988lifeline.org or dial 988 for 24/7 support in the U.S.


⏱️ Timestamps

00:00 – Intro + Word of the Day: Entre (Between)

02:00 – Cristina’s background: Panamanian-Haitian & proud no sabo baddie

04:00 – Growing up in Virginia: Little Panama at home, Southern outside

07:00 – Moving to Miami and finally feeling embraced

09:00 – Breaking into Power 96 & the early days of social media

12:00 – From digital marketing to Slip N Slide Records

15:00 – Founding RnBae: a show for R&B artists, not rappers

18:00 – Creating community while building a brand

21:00 – Branding RnBae: flower crowns, drinks, and discipline

23:00 – Artist compensation, ticket links & structure

26:00 – The pandemic hits: Cristina tries to expand to LA

27:00 – Burnout, backlash & pulling the plug on RnBae

30:00 – Jumping industries and chasing everything at full speed

33:00 – “If I kept going like this, I wouldn’t exist.”

35:00 – Early childhood mental health moment (TW: suicidal ideation)

39:00 – Why rest feels wrong in Black & Brown homes

41:00 – Founding Off-Worque: rest as resistance, PTO as a tool

43:00 – Creating the Out of Office Fund

45:00 – Do you really want that goal — or did someone assign it to you?

47:00 – Why she quit marketing — and started healing

49:00 – Helping her parents learn to rest, too

51:00 – Cultural pressure: No kids? Not married? You’re “behind”

53:00 – Her first trip to Panama: connecting a missing puzzle piece

55:00 – Healing through land, ancestry & legacy

57:00 – Cookie tin test: certified Panamanian ✅

58:30 – Final reflection: take inventory of your goals — and take one off the list


🎧 Listen to the full episode on Spotify, Apple & everywhere you get podcasts

🌐 Learn more or donate to the Out of Office Fund: offworque.com

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

]]> 3689 God, Boundaries & Career Pivots – Ashley Flete on What It Took to Get Here (Part 2) We’re back with Part 2 of our conversation with Dominicana, entrepreneur, and mother Ashley Flete — and this time, we’re talking about strength, purpose, and doing it scared. Ashley walks us through her career journey, from working as a news anchor to suing her former employer in a class action lawsuit — and how that moment of risk opened the door for so many others. We also get into spiritual growth, being used as a vessel, her connection to FAMU, and what “redefining strength” really means. This one will leave you empowered, emotional, and feeling like healing really is possible. 🎧 Available now on Spotify, Apple & YouTube. ⸻ ⏱️ Timestamps for Part 2 00:00 – Welcome back (Part 2) 01:00 – From anchor desk to lash tech: career pivots and identity 04:00 – Losing the job, filing the lawsuit, finding her voice 07:00 – “God used me as a vessel” — speaking up & getting red-flagged 09:00 – Lessons from the industry: contracts, self-worth, and trusting timing 11:00 – Teaching advocacy through example 12:00 – Redefining strength for the next generation 15:00 – The FAMU effect: choosing an HBCU as a Dominicana 18:00 – Divine timing, Will Packer, and God’s alignment 20:00 – Spiritual awakening through motherhood 23:00 – “Why am I worried when God got me?” 26:00 – Making space for faith to work 29:00 – Stop praying the same prayer if you already gave it to God 30:00 – Religion vs spirituality 31:00 – Cookie break! Selena Gomez’s horchata Oreos 😂 35:00 – Reflections, gratitude, and feeling light after the conversation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 08 Sep 2025 12:24:00 -0000 full 3 10 Roselyn Cornier We’re back with Part 2 of our conversation with Dominicana, entrepreneur, and mother Ashley Flete — and this time, we’re talking about strength, purpose, and doing it scared. Ashley walks us through her career journey, from working as a news anchor to suing her former employer in a class action lawsuit — and how that moment of risk opened the door for so many others. We also get into spiritual growth, being used as a vessel, her connection to FAMU, and what “redefining strength” really means. This one will leave you empowered, emotional, and feeling like healing really is possible. 🎧 Available now on Spotify, Apple & YouTube. ⸻ ⏱️ Timestamps for Part 2 00:00 – Welcome back (Part 2) 01:00 – From anchor desk to lash tech: career pivots and identity 04:00 – Losing the job, filing the lawsuit, finding her voice 07:00 – “God used me as a vessel” — speaking up & getting red-flagged 09:00 – Lessons from the industry: contracts, self-worth, and trusting timing 11:00 – Teaching advocacy through example 12:00 – Redefining strength for the next generation 15:00 – The FAMU effect: choosing an HBCU as a Dominicana 18:00 – Divine timing, Will Packer, and God’s alignment 20:00 – Spiritual awakening through motherhood 23:00 – “Why am I worried when God got me?” 26:00 – Making space for faith to work 29:00 – Stop praying the same prayer if you already gave it to God 30:00 – Religion vs spirituality 31:00 – Cookie break! Selena Gomez’s horchata Oreos 😂 35:00 – Reflections, gratitude, and feeling light after the conversation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices We’re back with Part 2 of our conversation with Dominicana, entrepreneur, and mother Ashley Flete — and this time, we’re talking about strength, purpose, and doing it scared.


Ashley walks us through her career journey, from working as a news anchor to suing her former employer in a class action lawsuit — and how that moment of risk opened the door for so many others. We also get into spiritual growth, being used as a vessel, her connection to FAMU, and what “redefining strength” really means.


This one will leave you empowered, emotional, and feeling like healing really is possible.


🎧 Available now on Spotify, Apple & YouTube.


⸻


⏱️ Timestamps for Part 2


00:00 – Welcome back (Part 2)

01:00 – From anchor desk to lash tech: career pivots and identity

04:00 – Losing the job, filing the lawsuit, finding her voice

07:00 – “God used me as a vessel” — speaking up & getting red-flagged

09:00 – Lessons from the industry: contracts, self-worth, and trusting timing

11:00 – Teaching advocacy through example

12:00 – Redefining strength for the next generation

15:00 – The FAMU effect: choosing an HBCU as a Dominicana

18:00 – Divine timing, Will Packer, and God’s alignment

20:00 – Spiritual awakening through motherhood

23:00 – “Why am I worried when God got me?”

26:00 – Making space for faith to work

29:00 – Stop praying the same prayer if you already gave it to God

30:00 – Religion vs spirituality

31:00 – Cookie break! Selena Gomez’s horchata Oreos 😂

35:00 – Reflections, gratitude, and feeling light after the conversation

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

]]> 2349 “I’m Raising My Daughter Differently” – Breaking Cycles with Ashley Flete This week on Growing Up Spanglish, we’re joined by Dominican-American media host, marketing coordinator, FAMU grad, and proud mama Ashley Flete for the first of a two-part conversation about parenting, boundaries, and healing out loud. Ashley grew up in a traditional Hispanic household — old-school values, tight-knit family, summers in DR. But now as a mother, she’s raising her daughter with more intention, more emotional safety, and a different kind of love. In Part 1, we talk about: Choosing not to rush into marriage for tradition’s sake Reparenting yourself while raising your kid Saying no to old expectations — even from your own family Teaching your child to feel, speak up, and set boundaries And redefining what respect looks like in a modern Latino family Whether you’re a parent, a cycle breaker, or healing your inner child — this one’s for you. 🎧 Listen now and come back next week for Part 2. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Word of the Day: Criar (to raise) 02:00 – Meet Ashley: Dominicana, mama, FAMU grad, creative 04:00 – Growing up with both sets of grandparents & big family values 06:00 – What generational commitment looks like through Ashley’s eyes 10:00 – When you realize your parents were hurting too 11:00 – Rejecting the pressure to marry just because you’re pregnant 13:00 – Breaking cycles + earning your parents’ respect as an adult 18:00 – Parenting with intention: how Ashley parents her 6-year-old differently 24:00 – Boundaries, being seen, and asking: “Do you still love me if I stop playing the role?” 27:00 – From people-pleasing to self-rediscovery 30:00 – Teaching her daughter consent, emotional processing, and critical thinking 33:00 – Passing on Dominican culture: food, dance, and summer trips to DR 36:00 – The “grandparent effect” – how they’re softer with grandkids 39:00 – Addressing mental health + the guilt of healing when they didn’t get to 46:00 – “Your ceiling is your kid’s floor”: rethinking generational privilege 50:00 – Do I owe my parents a seat at the table? 53:00 – Learning to say: I love you, and this still hurt me. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 03 Sep 2025 01:49:00 -0000 full 3 9 Roselyn Cornier This week on Growing Up Spanglish, we’re joined by Dominican-American media host, marketing coordinator, FAMU grad, and proud mama Ashley Flete for the first of a two-part conversation about parenting, boundaries, and healing out loud. Ashley grew up in a traditional Hispanic household — old-school values, tight-knit family, summers in DR. But now as a mother, she’s raising her daughter with more intention, more emotional safety, and a different kind of love. In Part 1, we talk about: Choosing not to rush into marriage for tradition’s sake Reparenting yourself while raising your kid Saying no to old expectations — even from your own family Teaching your child to feel, speak up, and set boundaries And redefining what respect looks like in a modern Latino family Whether you’re a parent, a cycle breaker, or healing your inner child — this one’s for you. 🎧 Listen now and come back next week for Part 2. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Word of the Day: Criar (to raise) 02:00 – Meet Ashley: Dominicana, mama, FAMU grad, creative 04:00 – Growing up with both sets of grandparents & big family values 06:00 – What generational commitment looks like through Ashley’s eyes 10:00 – When you realize your parents were hurting too 11:00 – Rejecting the pressure to marry just because you’re pregnant 13:00 – Breaking cycles + earning your parents’ respect as an adult 18:00 – Parenting with intention: how Ashley parents her 6-year-old differently 24:00 – Boundaries, being seen, and asking: “Do you still love me if I stop playing the role?” 27:00 – From people-pleasing to self-rediscovery 30:00 – Teaching her daughter consent, emotional processing, and critical thinking 33:00 – Passing on Dominican culture: food, dance, and summer trips to DR 36:00 – The “grandparent effect” – how they’re softer with grandkids 39:00 – Addressing mental health + the guilt of healing when they didn’t get to 46:00 – “Your ceiling is your kid’s floor”: rethinking generational privilege 50:00 – Do I owe my parents a seat at the table? 53:00 – Learning to say: I love you, and this still hurt me. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week on Growing Up Spanglish, we’re joined by Dominican-American media host, marketing coordinator, FAMU grad, and proud mama Ashley Flete for the first of a two-part conversation about parenting, boundaries, and healing out loud.

Ashley grew up in a traditional Hispanic household — old-school values, tight-knit family, summers in DR. But now as a mother, she’s raising her daughter with more intention, more emotional safety, and a different kind of love.


In Part 1, we talk about:

  • Choosing not to rush into marriage for tradition’s sake

  • Reparenting yourself while raising your kid

  • Saying no to old expectations — even from your own family

  • Teaching your child to feel, speak up, and set boundaries

  • And redefining what respect looks like in a modern Latino family

Whether you’re a parent, a cycle breaker, or healing your inner child — this one’s for you.


🎧 Listen now and come back next week for Part 2.


⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

00:00 – Word of the Day: Criar (to raise)

02:00 – Meet Ashley: Dominicana, mama, FAMU grad, creative

04:00 – Growing up with both sets of grandparents & big family values

06:00 – What generational commitment looks like through Ashley’s eyes

10:00 – When you realize your parents were hurting too

11:00 – Rejecting the pressure to marry just because you’re pregnant

13:00 – Breaking cycles + earning your parents’ respect as an adult

18:00 – Parenting with intention: how Ashley parents her 6-year-old differently

24:00 – Boundaries, being seen, and asking: “Do you still love me if I stop playing the role?”

27:00 – From people-pleasing to self-rediscovery

30:00 – Teaching her daughter consent, emotional processing, and critical thinking

33:00 – Passing on Dominican culture: food, dance, and summer trips to DR

36:00 – The “grandparent effect” – how they’re softer with grandkids

39:00 – Addressing mental health + the guilt of healing when they didn’t get to

46:00 – “Your ceiling is your kid’s floor”: rethinking generational privilege

50:00 – Do I owe my parents a seat at the table?

53:00 – Learning to say: I love you, and this still hurt me.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

]]> 3436 “I Didn’t Grow Up Speaking Spanish” — Marcel Ledoux on Music, Identity & Reclaiming Culture (Part 2) In Part 2 of our conversation with Peruvian-American singer Marcel Ledoux, we explore music, identity, and the pressure to be culturally “authentic.” Marcel opens up about his artistic evolution, the tension between creativity and belonging, and what it means to reconnect with your heritage — even if you didn’t grow up speaking the language. 🎙️ We talk Drake, Bad Bunny, NSYNC, the power of vulnerability, and Marcel’s upcoming music project — built around identity, healing, and real-life emotions. ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 – Previously on Growing Up Spanglish… 01:00 – Optimism bias & the illusion of safety 02:00 – A Black men’s book club, sparked by his son 03:00 – Why Bad Bunny feels authentic (and Drake doesn’t) 06:30 – What it means to “plant your flag” for your people 08:00 – Genre-hopping vs. cultural ownership 09:00 – Is Drake just playing a role? 10:30 – Take Care, vulnerability, and the “cool guy” shift 13:00 – Genre rules: why hip hop doesn’t get grace 14:00 – Shaboozey, cowboys & country rap 15:00 – When the music doesn’t match the story 16:00 – Can artists still evolve and be real? 17:30 – Artists who changed the game: GOAT talk 20:00 – Why authenticity always wins 21:00 – Marcel’s own musical evolution 24:30 – Happy-sad music & resisting the industry “product” 26:30 – Writing through depression: “Everything’s Fine” 29:00 – Why Marcel struggles with the “product” of being an artist 30:00 – Paying homage vs. crossing a cultural line 31:00 – The moment he was given “permission” to claim his Peruvian identity 34:00 – Roxy’s final words: This is your green light to explore your heritage 🎧 Part 1 is live now — go back and listen if you missed it! 👇 Like, rate & share if this episode spoke to you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 13 Aug 2025 04:00:00 -0000 full 3 8 Roselyn Cornier In Part 2 of our conversation with Peruvian-American singer Marcel Ledoux, we explore music, identity, and the pressure to be culturally “authentic.” Marcel opens up about his artistic evolution, the tension between creativity and belonging, and what it means to reconnect with your heritage — even if you didn’t grow up speaking the language. 🎙️ We talk Drake, Bad Bunny, NSYNC, the power of vulnerability, and Marcel’s upcoming music project — built around identity, healing, and real-life emotions. ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 – Previously on Growing Up Spanglish… 01:00 – Optimism bias & the illusion of safety 02:00 – A Black men’s book club, sparked by his son 03:00 – Why Bad Bunny feels authentic (and Drake doesn’t) 06:30 – What it means to “plant your flag” for your people 08:00 – Genre-hopping vs. cultural ownership 09:00 – Is Drake just playing a role? 10:30 – Take Care, vulnerability, and the “cool guy” shift 13:00 – Genre rules: why hip hop doesn’t get grace 14:00 – Shaboozey, cowboys & country rap 15:00 – When the music doesn’t match the story 16:00 – Can artists still evolve and be real? 17:30 – Artists who changed the game: GOAT talk 20:00 – Why authenticity always wins 21:00 – Marcel’s own musical evolution 24:30 – Happy-sad music & resisting the industry “product” 26:30 – Writing through depression: “Everything’s Fine” 29:00 – Why Marcel struggles with the “product” of being an artist 30:00 – Paying homage vs. crossing a cultural line 31:00 – The moment he was given “permission” to claim his Peruvian identity 34:00 – Roxy’s final words: This is your green light to explore your heritage 🎧 Part 1 is live now — go back and listen if you missed it! 👇 Like, rate & share if this episode spoke to you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In Part 2 of our conversation with Peruvian-American singer Marcel Ledoux, we explore music, identity, and the pressure to be culturally “authentic.” Marcel opens up about his artistic evolution, the tension between creativity and belonging, and what it means to reconnect with your heritage — even if you didn’t grow up speaking the language.


🎙️ We talk Drake, Bad Bunny, NSYNC, the power of vulnerability, and Marcel’s upcoming music project — built around identity, healing, and real-life emotions.


⏱️ Timestamps:

00:00 – Previously on Growing Up Spanglish…

01:00 – Optimism bias & the illusion of safety

02:00 – A Black men’s book club, sparked by his son

03:00 – Why Bad Bunny feels authentic (and Drake doesn’t)

06:30 – What it means to “plant your flag” for your people

08:00 – Genre-hopping vs. cultural ownership

09:00 – Is Drake just playing a role?

10:30 – Take Care, vulnerability, and the “cool guy” shift

13:00 – Genre rules: why hip hop doesn’t get grace

14:00 – Shaboozey, cowboys & country rap

15:00 – When the music doesn’t match the story

16:00 – Can artists still evolve and be real?

17:30 – Artists who changed the game: GOAT talk

20:00 – Why authenticity always wins

21:00 – Marcel’s own musical evolution

24:30 – Happy-sad music & resisting the industry “product”

26:30 – Writing through depression: “Everything’s Fine”

29:00 – Why Marcel struggles with the “product” of being an artist

30:00 – Paying homage vs. crossing a cultural line

31:00 – The moment he was given “permission” to claim his Peruvian identity

34:00 – Roxy’s final words: This is your green light to explore your heritage


🎧 Part 1 is live now — go back and listen if you missed it!

👇 Like, rate & share if this episode spoke to you.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

]]> 2207 “I Never Felt Hispanic Enough” — Marcel Ledoux on Identity, Culture & Healing (Part 1) Marcel Ledoux joins Roxy and Kovi to talk about growing up Peruvian-American, feeling disconnected from his culture, and the identity crisis that shaped his life. In Part 1 of this two-part conversation, we explore what it means to feel like an outsider in your own culture, how therapy sparked a healing journey, and why reclaiming identity isn’t always simple. Timestamps: 00:00 – Word of the Day: “Pertenencia” 01:50 – Can you be Hispanic and not feel like it? 03:10 – Marcel’s disconnect from his culture 05:20 – Cultural guilt and white-passing privilege 09:00 – Connecting to Peruvian roots through food 10:30 – Visiting Peru… someday 13:00 – Living in the past, present, or future? 17:30 – Regret, therapy, and father wounds 22:00 – Talking through trauma with family 24:30 – Releasing expectations of parents 28:50 – Seeing your parents as people 34:45 – Gender roles and emotional vulnerability in men 41:00 – Liking your partner vs. just loving them 45:00 – Loneliness, community, and the fear of being forgotten 48:00 – Divide within the Hispanic community 49:30 – Black and Hispanic solidarity: the tension and the truth 54:00 – If it can happen to them, it can happen to you 57:00 – Why community matters more than ever 🎙️ Part 2 drops next week — subscribe so you don’t miss it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 06 Aug 2025 12:12:00 -0000 full Roselyn Cornier Marcel Ledoux joins Roxy and Kovi to talk about growing up Peruvian-American, feeling disconnected from his culture, and the identity crisis that shaped his life. In Part 1 of this two-part conversation, we explore what it means to feel like an outsider in your own culture, how therapy sparked a healing journey, and why reclaiming identity isn’t always simple. Timestamps: 00:00 – Word of the Day: “Pertenencia” 01:50 – Can you be Hispanic and not feel like it? 03:10 – Marcel’s disconnect from his culture 05:20 – Cultural guilt and white-passing privilege 09:00 – Connecting to Peruvian roots through food 10:30 – Visiting Peru… someday 13:00 – Living in the past, present, or future? 17:30 – Regret, therapy, and father wounds 22:00 – Talking through trauma with family 24:30 – Releasing expectations of parents 28:50 – Seeing your parents as people 34:45 – Gender roles and emotional vulnerability in men 41:00 – Liking your partner vs. just loving them 45:00 – Loneliness, community, and the fear of being forgotten 48:00 – Divide within the Hispanic community 49:30 – Black and Hispanic solidarity: the tension and the truth 54:00 – If it can happen to them, it can happen to you 57:00 – Why community matters more than ever 🎙️ Part 2 drops next week — subscribe so you don’t miss it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Marcel Ledoux joins Roxy and Kovi to talk about growing up Peruvian-American, feeling disconnected from his culture, and the identity crisis that shaped his life. In Part 1 of this two-part conversation, we explore what it means to feel like an outsider in your own culture, how therapy sparked a healing journey, and why reclaiming identity isn’t always simple.


Timestamps:

00:00 – Word of the Day: “Pertenencia”

01:50 – Can you be Hispanic and not feel like it?

03:10 – Marcel’s disconnect from his culture

05:20 – Cultural guilt and white-passing privilege

09:00 – Connecting to Peruvian roots through food

10:30 – Visiting Peru… someday

13:00 – Living in the past, present, or future?

17:30 – Regret, therapy, and father wounds

22:00 – Talking through trauma with family

24:30 – Releasing expectations of parents

28:50 – Seeing your parents as people

34:45 – Gender roles and emotional vulnerability in men

41:00 – Liking your partner vs. just loving them

45:00 – Loneliness, community, and the fear of being forgotten

48:00 – Divide within the Hispanic community

49:30 – Black and Hispanic solidarity: the tension and the truth

54:00 – If it can happen to them, it can happen to you

57:00 – Why community matters more than ever


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]]> 3511 The Artist vs. the Art: Creating, Controversy & Coinslot (Part 2) In Part 2 of our powerful conversation with Miami artist @Coinslot, we dive deeper into the role of art in activism, why separating the artist from the art is so complex, and how today’s culture is shaped by social media, stan behavior, and censorship. We also explore the making of his evolving universe of original characters, and the future of art in the age of AI and digital pressure. This episode is about growth, nuance, and creating anyway — even when the world tries to cancel you. Timestamps 00:00 – Picking up where we left off 01:00 – Lex the Copycat: The origin story 03:30 – Growing up as “the kid who drew” 05:00 – No participation trophies, only first place 06:00 – “I’m the next Walt Disney” 08:00 – Can you separate the art from the artist? 11:30 – R. Kelly, Kanye, Disney & cancel culture 15:00 – Stan culture and obsession online 20:00 – Social media, rage bait & fake outrage 24:30 – The loneliness behind keyboard warriors 25:00 – What makes art great in its time 27:00 – Artists being silenced by fear and platforms 29:00 – Blue chip art vs. social media influence 31:00 – NFTs, toxic communities & creative burnout 33:00 – Using AI as a tool, not a threat 34:00 – Building a comic book universe 36:00 – Why Miami needs a creative renaissance 38:00 – A gift that brings Coinslot to tears 39:00 – What this podcast is really about 🎙️ Hosted by @ohroxc & @kovi___j 🎥 Recorded at @co.labstudiosmiami 🧩 Guest: @coinslot Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 23 Jul 2025 12:33:00 -0000 full Roselyn Cornier In Part 2 of our powerful conversation with Miami artist @Coinslot, we dive deeper into the role of art in activism, why separating the artist from the art is so complex, and how today’s culture is shaped by social media, stan behavior, and censorship. We also explore the making of his evolving universe of original characters, and the future of art in the age of AI and digital pressure. This episode is about growth, nuance, and creating anyway — even when the world tries to cancel you. Timestamps 00:00 – Picking up where we left off 01:00 – Lex the Copycat: The origin story 03:30 – Growing up as “the kid who drew” 05:00 – No participation trophies, only first place 06:00 – “I’m the next Walt Disney” 08:00 – Can you separate the art from the artist? 11:30 – R. Kelly, Kanye, Disney & cancel culture 15:00 – Stan culture and obsession online 20:00 – Social media, rage bait & fake outrage 24:30 – The loneliness behind keyboard warriors 25:00 – What makes art great in its time 27:00 – Artists being silenced by fear and platforms 29:00 – Blue chip art vs. social media influence 31:00 – NFTs, toxic communities & creative burnout 33:00 – Using AI as a tool, not a threat 34:00 – Building a comic book universe 36:00 – Why Miami needs a creative renaissance 38:00 – A gift that brings Coinslot to tears 39:00 – What this podcast is really about 🎙️ Hosted by @ohroxc & @kovi___j 🎥 Recorded at @co.labstudiosmiami 🧩 Guest: @coinslot Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In Part 2 of our powerful conversation with Miami artist @Coinslot, we dive deeper into the role of art in activism, why separating the artist from the art is so complex, and how today’s culture is shaped by social media, stan behavior, and censorship.


We also explore the making of his evolving universe of original characters, and the future of art in the age of AI and digital pressure.


This episode is about growth, nuance, and creating anyway — even when the world tries to cancel you.


Timestamps

00:00 – Picking up where we left off

01:00 – Lex the Copycat: The origin story

03:30 – Growing up as “the kid who drew”

05:00 – No participation trophies, only first place

06:00 – “I’m the next Walt Disney”

08:00 – Can you separate the art from the artist?

11:30 – R. Kelly, Kanye, Disney & cancel culture

15:00 – Stan culture and obsession online

20:00 – Social media, rage bait & fake outrage

24:30 – The loneliness behind keyboard warriors

25:00 – What makes art great in its time

27:00 – Artists being silenced by fear and platforms

29:00 – Blue chip art vs. social media influence

31:00 – NFTs, toxic communities & creative burnout

33:00 – Using AI as a tool, not a threat

34:00 – Building a comic book universe

36:00 – Why Miami needs a creative renaissance

38:00 – A gift that brings Coinslot to tears

39:00 – What this podcast is really about


🎙️ Hosted by @ohroxc & @kovi___j

🎥 Recorded at @co.labstudiosmiami

🧩 Guest: @coinslot

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]]> 2515 Politics, Protests & the Price of Perspective with Coinslot (Part 1) In this powerful two-part episode, Roxy and KJ sit down with Cuban-Honduran artist Coinslot, whose bold art and bolder opinions have sparked conversation across Miami and online. From growing up in the 305 to navigating the politics of identity, immigration, and social media, this episode dives deep into the personal stories and cultural tensions that shape our communities. Whether you agree or not, this episode is an open dialogue about why people believe what they believe — and why understanding that matters more than ever. ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 – Word of the Day: “Chevere” 03:00 – Meet Coinslot: Art, culture, and growing up in Miami 06:00 – Family, immigration stories, and the artist hustle 08:30 – Social media: A necessary evil or toxic trap? 11:00 – AI, creativity, and losing jobs to the algorithm 14:00 – Are we living in a simulation? 16:00 – Media manipulation, riots, and algorithmic control 18:00 – Why did some immigrants vote for Trump? 21:00 – Colorism in Hispanic communities and political choices 23:00 – Controversy, criticism, and why Coinslot wore the red hat 26:00 – A personal story: Coinslot’s mom and the broken immigration system 29:00 – Cuba, the Bay of Pigs, and mistrust in U.S. policy 33:00 – KJ on history, economy, and pandemic-era fallout 36:00 – Proximity to whiteness and assimilation politics 39:00 – Where are the leaders? What we’ve lost since Malcolm X 41:00 – Final thoughts before the break: Hope, accountability, and change This is just Part 1. Stay tuned for Part 2 next week where we explore Coinslot’s art, creative process, and more of the story behind the murals you know. Recorded at CoLab Studios in the heart of Miami. Follow us: IG: @grwinupspanglish | @ohroxc | @kovi_j Guest: @Coinslot Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 16 Jul 2025 06:29:00 -0000 full Roselyn Cornier In this powerful two-part episode, Roxy and KJ sit down with Cuban-Honduran artist Coinslot, whose bold art and bolder opinions have sparked conversation across Miami and online. From growing up in the 305 to navigating the politics of identity, immigration, and social media, this episode dives deep into the personal stories and cultural tensions that shape our communities. Whether you agree or not, this episode is an open dialogue about why people believe what they believe — and why understanding that matters more than ever. ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 – Word of the Day: “Chevere” 03:00 – Meet Coinslot: Art, culture, and growing up in Miami 06:00 – Family, immigration stories, and the artist hustle 08:30 – Social media: A necessary evil or toxic trap? 11:00 – AI, creativity, and losing jobs to the algorithm 14:00 – Are we living in a simulation? 16:00 – Media manipulation, riots, and algorithmic control 18:00 – Why did some immigrants vote for Trump? 21:00 – Colorism in Hispanic communities and political choices 23:00 – Controversy, criticism, and why Coinslot wore the red hat 26:00 – A personal story: Coinslot’s mom and the broken immigration system 29:00 – Cuba, the Bay of Pigs, and mistrust in U.S. policy 33:00 – KJ on history, economy, and pandemic-era fallout 36:00 – Proximity to whiteness and assimilation politics 39:00 – Where are the leaders? What we’ve lost since Malcolm X 41:00 – Final thoughts before the break: Hope, accountability, and change This is just Part 1. Stay tuned for Part 2 next week where we explore Coinslot’s art, creative process, and more of the story behind the murals you know. Recorded at CoLab Studios in the heart of Miami. Follow us: IG: @grwinupspanglish | @ohroxc | @kovi_j Guest: @Coinslot Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this powerful two-part episode, Roxy and KJ sit down with Cuban-Honduran artist Coinslot, whose bold art and bolder opinions have sparked conversation across Miami and online. From growing up in the 305 to navigating the politics of identity, immigration, and social media, this episode dives deep into the personal stories and cultural tensions that shape our communities.


Whether you agree or not, this episode is an open dialogue about why people believe what they believe — and why understanding that matters more than ever.


⏱️ Timestamps:

00:00 – Word of the Day: “Chevere”

03:00 – Meet Coinslot: Art, culture, and growing up in Miami

06:00 – Family, immigration stories, and the artist hustle

08:30 – Social media: A necessary evil or toxic trap?

11:00 – AI, creativity, and losing jobs to the algorithm

14:00 – Are we living in a simulation?

16:00 – Media manipulation, riots, and algorithmic control

18:00 – Why did some immigrants vote for Trump?

21:00 – Colorism in Hispanic communities and political choices

23:00 – Controversy, criticism, and why Coinslot wore the red hat

26:00 – A personal story: Coinslot’s mom and the broken immigration system

29:00 – Cuba, the Bay of Pigs, and mistrust in U.S. policy

33:00 – KJ on history, economy, and pandemic-era fallout

36:00 – Proximity to whiteness and assimilation politics

39:00 – Where are the leaders? What we’ve lost since Malcolm X

41:00 – Final thoughts before the break: Hope, accountability, and change


This is just Part 1. Stay tuned for Part 2 next week where we explore Coinslot’s art, creative process, and more of the story behind the murals you know.


Recorded at CoLab Studios in the heart of Miami.


Follow us:

IG: @grwinupspanglish | @ohroxc | @kovi_j

Guest: @Coinslot

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]]> 2613 “Every time I struggled, I found purpose” - Dani Cardenas on DACA, Venezuela & Finding Purpose What does it mean to create legacy when the system tells you you don’t belong? In this powerful episode, Roxy and KJ sit down with Venezuelan-born creative and DACA recipient Dani Cardenas, founder of Tiny Stage Entertainment. Dani shares her family’s harrowing escape from political persecution in Venezuela, growing up undocumented in New York, and how she turned fear into fuel by building one of Miami’s most impactful creative platforms. From immigration, identity, and internet culture to purpose, privilege, and community — this is one of our most vulnerable and eye-opening conversations to date. 🎧 Tap in to learn how purpose, community, and compassion can change everything. Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro + Word of the Day: “Alcancé” 04:30 – Meet Dani Cardenas: Venezuelan roots & family history 07:20 – Fleeing Venezuela: Political persecution & survival 10:50 – Starting over in New York & moving to Miami 16:30 – Venezuela vs. U.S.: Propaganda, power & perspective 20:30 – The dangers of distraction & social media culture 26:45 – What is DACA? Dani’s story as a Dreamer 36:00 – Lobbying as an 8th grader + learning English in a year 40:00 – Being in legal limbo + what DACA really means 48:00 – Building Tiny Stage: From passion to community platform 54:00 – Miami’s creative scene then vs. now 1:00:00 – The loneliness epidemic & why real community matters 1:06:00 – What legacy looks like for Dreamers 1:10:00 – Purpose over popularity 1:13:00 – Final reflections + why compassion is key Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 25 Jun 2025 02:56:00 -0000 full Roselyn Cornier What does it mean to create legacy when the system tells you you don’t belong? In this powerful episode, Roxy and KJ sit down with Venezuelan-born creative and DACA recipient Dani Cardenas, founder of Tiny Stage Entertainment. Dani shares her family’s harrowing escape from political persecution in Venezuela, growing up undocumented in New York, and how she turned fear into fuel by building one of Miami’s most impactful creative platforms. From immigration, identity, and internet culture to purpose, privilege, and community — this is one of our most vulnerable and eye-opening conversations to date. 🎧 Tap in to learn how purpose, community, and compassion can change everything. Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro + Word of the Day: “Alcancé” 04:30 – Meet Dani Cardenas: Venezuelan roots & family history 07:20 – Fleeing Venezuela: Political persecution & survival 10:50 – Starting over in New York & moving to Miami 16:30 – Venezuela vs. U.S.: Propaganda, power & perspective 20:30 – The dangers of distraction & social media culture 26:45 – What is DACA? Dani’s story as a Dreamer 36:00 – Lobbying as an 8th grader + learning English in a year 40:00 – Being in legal limbo + what DACA really means 48:00 – Building Tiny Stage: From passion to community platform 54:00 – Miami’s creative scene then vs. now 1:00:00 – The loneliness epidemic & why real community matters 1:06:00 – What legacy looks like for Dreamers 1:10:00 – Purpose over popularity 1:13:00 – Final reflections + why compassion is key Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices What does it mean to create legacy when the system tells you you don’t belong?


In this powerful episode, Roxy and KJ sit down with Venezuelan-born creative and DACA recipient Dani Cardenas, founder of Tiny Stage Entertainment. Dani shares her family’s harrowing escape from political persecution in Venezuela, growing up undocumented in New York, and how she turned fear into fuel by building one of Miami’s most impactful creative platforms.


From immigration, identity, and internet culture to purpose, privilege, and community — this is one of our most vulnerable and eye-opening conversations to date.


🎧 Tap in to learn how purpose, community, and compassion can change everything.



Timestamps:

00:00 – Intro + Word of the Day: “Alcancé”

04:30 – Meet Dani Cardenas: Venezuelan roots & family history

07:20 – Fleeing Venezuela: Political persecution & survival

10:50 – Starting over in New York & moving to Miami

16:30 – Venezuela vs. U.S.: Propaganda, power & perspective

20:30 – The dangers of distraction & social media culture

26:45 – What is DACA? Dani’s story as a Dreamer

36:00 – Lobbying as an 8th grader + learning English in a year

40:00 – Being in legal limbo + what DACA really means

48:00 – Building Tiny Stage: From passion to community platform

54:00 – Miami’s creative scene then vs. now

1:00:00 – The loneliness epidemic & why real community matters

1:06:00 – What legacy looks like for Dreamers

1:10:00 – Purpose over popularity

1:13:00 – Final reflections + why compassion is key

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]]> 4593 “I’m Beautiful, ’Cause You Are” In this episode of Growing Up Spanglish, artist and curator Lauryn Lawrence joins Roxy and Kovi to talk about growing up Afro-Caribbean in South Florida, preserving culture through food, and choosing tenderness over transaction in art and identity. From stew peas and short hair to photography and feminism, Lauryn keeps it real, raw, and rooted. Timestamp Guide: [00:00:00] Intro + Spanish Word of the Day: Colegio [00:02:50] Meet Lauryn Lawrence: Artist, curator, Afro-Latina storyteller [00:04:10] Growing up in Miramar + favorite Caribbean dishes [00:07:30] Food as cultural memory: stew peas, sancocho, family recipes [00:10:00] The power of family archives and handwritten photo notes [00:11:30] Photography as personal storytelling vs. freelance work [00:14:45] Shifting from transactional to tender creative practice [00:18:30] On being raised by storytellers + choosing an art path [00:21:00] Switching majors, moving to London, and betting on purpose [00:24:00] What curators actually do + intersectional feminist lens [00:27:00] Feminism, womanhood, and personal definitions of freedom [00:29:00] Hair politics, identity, and Lauryn’s big chop journey [00:36:30] Roxy’s short hair rebellion + the “pixie intimidation” theory [00:41:00] Body image, family affirmations, and internalized voices [00:47:30] Curating the algorithm: digital self-defense tools [00:51:30] Combating insecurity with presence, hobbies, and community [00:55:00] Lauryn’s dream curations + championing visibility in art [01:00:00] The power of showing up, softness, and shared storytelling [01:03:30] Outro + Roselyn’s final thoughts 🎙 Hosted by: @ohroxc (Roxy) & Kovi 🎨 Guest: @laurynn_l , laurynlawrence.com 📍 Recorded at CoLab Studios, Miami www.letscolab.us Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 04 Jun 2025 04:00:00 -0000 I’m Beautiful, ’Cause You Are full 3 3 Roselyn Cornier Afro-Latina artist Lauryn Lawrence joins us to talk identity, archives, hair, and healing—plus the mantra her mom passed down: “You’re beautiful, ’cause you are.” In this episode of Growing Up Spanglish, artist and curator Lauryn Lawrence joins Roxy and Kovi to talk about growing up Afro-Caribbean in South Florida, preserving culture through food, and choosing tenderness over transaction in art and identity. From stew peas and short hair to photography and feminism, Lauryn keeps it real, raw, and rooted. Timestamp Guide: [00:00:00] Intro + Spanish Word of the Day: Colegio [00:02:50] Meet Lauryn Lawrence: Artist, curator, Afro-Latina storyteller [00:04:10] Growing up in Miramar + favorite Caribbean dishes [00:07:30] Food as cultural memory: stew peas, sancocho, family recipes [00:10:00] The power of family archives and handwritten photo notes [00:11:30] Photography as personal storytelling vs. freelance work [00:14:45] Shifting from transactional to tender creative practice [00:18:30] On being raised by storytellers + choosing an art path [00:21:00] Switching majors, moving to London, and betting on purpose [00:24:00] What curators actually do + intersectional feminist lens [00:27:00] Feminism, womanhood, and personal definitions of freedom [00:29:00] Hair politics, identity, and Lauryn’s big chop journey [00:36:30] Roxy’s short hair rebellion + the “pixie intimidation” theory [00:41:00] Body image, family affirmations, and internalized voices [00:47:30] Curating the algorithm: digital self-defense tools [00:51:30] Combating insecurity with presence, hobbies, and community [00:55:00] Lauryn’s dream curations + championing visibility in art [01:00:00] The power of showing up, softness, and shared storytelling [01:03:30] Outro + Roselyn’s final thoughts 🎙 Hosted by: @ohroxc (Roxy) & Kovi 🎨 Guest: @laurynn_l , laurynlawrence.com 📍 Recorded at CoLab Studios, Miami www.letscolab.us Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode of Growing Up Spanglish, artist and curator Lauryn Lawrence joins Roxy and Kovi to talk about growing up Afro-Caribbean in South Florida, preserving culture through food, and choosing tenderness over transaction in art and identity. From stew peas and short hair to photography and feminism, Lauryn keeps it real, raw, and rooted.


Timestamp Guide:

  • [00:00:00] Intro + Spanish Word of the Day: Colegio

  • [00:02:50] Meet Lauryn Lawrence: Artist, curator, Afro-Latina storyteller

  • [00:04:10] Growing up in Miramar + favorite Caribbean dishes

  • [00:07:30] Food as cultural memory: stew peas, sancocho, family recipes

  • [00:10:00] The power of family archives and handwritten photo notes

  • [00:11:30] Photography as personal storytelling vs. freelance work

  • [00:14:45] Shifting from transactional to tender creative practice

  • [00:18:30] On being raised by storytellers + choosing an art path

  • [00:21:00] Switching majors, moving to London, and betting on purpose

  • [00:24:00] What curators actually do + intersectional feminist lens

  • [00:27:00] Feminism, womanhood, and personal definitions of freedom

  • [00:29:00] Hair politics, identity, and Lauryn’s big chop journey

  • [00:36:30] Roxy’s short hair rebellion + the “pixie intimidation” theory

  • [00:41:00] Body image, family affirmations, and internalized voices

  • [00:47:30] Curating the algorithm: digital self-defense tools

  • [00:51:30] Combating insecurity with presence, hobbies, and community

  • [00:55:00] Lauryn’s dream curations + championing visibility in art

  • [01:00:00] The power of showing up, softness, and shared storytelling

  • [01:03:30] Outro + Roselyn’s final thoughts


🎙 Hosted by: @ohroxc (Roxy) & Kovi

🎨 Guest: @laurynn_l , laurynlawrence.com

📍 Recorded at CoLab Studios, Miami www.letscolab.us

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]]> 3976 Felon: Formerly Entrapped Leaders Overpowering Negativity After being sentenced to federal prison, Amanda and Legend wrote over 300 letters to each other — letters that would eventually become the foundation of their nonprofit, 300 Letters. In this powerful episode, they join Roselyn to share their journey from incarceration to inspiration. We talk about: Growing up in survival mode What it really means to be labeled a “felon” How incarceration impacts entire families — not just individuals Rebuilding after prison, raising emotionally-aware sons, and founding a nonprofit that’s rewriting the system This episode is raw, honest, and full of the kind of healing our community needs to hear. 🎧 Listen now and support Amanda and Legend’s work at 300letters.org. 🎭 Attend their Masquerade of Miracles Gala on June 5th in Miami → Get tickets here 📲 Follow them on Instagram: @300letters ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 – Spanish Word of the Week: Embarazada 04:00 – Meet Amanda & Legend 08:00 – Growing up in survival mode 12:30 – From college student to indictment 17:00 – Why incarceration is a family issue 26:00 – Finding out she was pregnant in prison 31:00 – The truth about medical care while incarcerated 39:00 – The cost of prison on families 45:00 – Reentry and healing through 300 Letters 52:00 – Redefining “felon” and changing the narrative 1:07:00 – Raising emotionally-aware kids 1:13:00 – Starting a nonprofit as returning citizens 1:19:00 – Real success story from a 300 Letters family 1:22:00 – Gala info + final thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 21 May 2025 07:23:00 -0000 full 3 2 Roselyn Cornier After being sentenced to federal prison, Amanda and Legend wrote over 300 letters to each other — letters that would eventually become the foundation of their nonprofit, 300 Letters. In this powerful episode, they join Roselyn to share their journey from incarceration to inspiration. We talk about: Growing up in survival mode What it really means to be labeled a “felon” How incarceration impacts entire families — not just individuals Rebuilding after prison, raising emotionally-aware sons, and founding a nonprofit that’s rewriting the system This episode is raw, honest, and full of the kind of healing our community needs to hear. 🎧 Listen now and support Amanda and Legend’s work at 300letters.org. 🎭 Attend their Masquerade of Miracles Gala on June 5th in Miami → Get tickets here 📲 Follow them on Instagram: @300letters ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 – Spanish Word of the Week: Embarazada 04:00 – Meet Amanda & Legend 08:00 – Growing up in survival mode 12:30 – From college student to indictment 17:00 – Why incarceration is a family issue 26:00 – Finding out she was pregnant in prison 31:00 – The truth about medical care while incarcerated 39:00 – The cost of prison on families 45:00 – Reentry and healing through 300 Letters 52:00 – Redefining “felon” and changing the narrative 1:07:00 – Raising emotionally-aware kids 1:13:00 – Starting a nonprofit as returning citizens 1:19:00 – Real success story from a 300 Letters family 1:22:00 – Gala info + final thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices After being sentenced to federal prison, Amanda and Legend wrote over 300 letters to each other — letters that would eventually become the foundation of their nonprofit, 300 Letters. In this powerful episode, they join Roselyn to share their journey from incarceration to inspiration.


We talk about:

  • Growing up in survival mode

  • What it really means to be labeled a “felon”

  • How incarceration impacts entire families — not just individuals

  • Rebuilding after prison, raising emotionally-aware sons, and founding a nonprofit that’s rewriting the system

This episode is raw, honest, and full of the kind of healing our community needs to hear.


🎧 Listen now and support Amanda and Legend’s work at 300letters.org.


🎭 Attend their Masquerade of Miracles Gala on June 5th in Miami → Get tickets here


📲 Follow them on Instagram: @300letters


⏱️ Timestamps:

00:00 – Spanish Word of the Week: Embarazada

04:00 – Meet Amanda & Legend

08:00 – Growing up in survival mode

12:30 – From college student to indictment

17:00 – Why incarceration is a family issue

26:00 – Finding out she was pregnant in prison

31:00 – The truth about medical care while incarcerated

39:00 – The cost of prison on families

45:00 – Reentry and healing through 300 Letters

52:00 – Redefining “felon” and changing the narrative

1:07:00 – Raising emotionally-aware kids

1:13:00 – Starting a nonprofit as returning citizens

1:19:00 – Real success story from a 300 Letters family

1:22:00 – Gala info + final thoughts




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]]> 5140 Do you think dinosaurs are real? In the Season 3 premiere, Roselyn sits down with Puerto Rican multidisciplinary artist ⁠D’ana, aka COVL⁠, to talk about growing up in Miami, navigating the in-between of cultural identity, and creating art that heals. From the word of the day (mudanza) to the challenges of being “Latina enough,” this episode is full of laughter, love, and real talk about the diaspora experience. ⏱️ Episode Highlights: 00:00 – Welcome back! Duolingo owl is dead, and Roselyn is teaching us Spanish now 01:45 – Word of the Day: Mudanza – what does it mean and why it matters 04:00 – Meet D’ana / COVL – Miami-born, Puerto Rican artist redefining creativity 06:00 – The Miami that raised us: salsa, color, chaos, and community 10:00 – Navigating identity as a Boricua not from the island or New York 13:00 – The pain of not being “Puerto Rican enough” — diaspora tensions 16:00 – “No sabo” kids and owning your Spanglish experience 19:00 – Where is the Puerto Rican community in Miami? 22:00 – Orlando, Kissimmee, and the realest Puerto Rican parties in Florida 26:00 – Growing up Latina in a predominantly white Florida town 30:00 – Culture, pride, and plastic couches — childhood stories from PR 36:00 – Creating from inner child healing and the emotional weight of art 41:00 – Breaking free from brand validation and finding creative freedom 48:00 – How D’ana negotiates with brands (and when she walks away) 51:00 – Manifesting a collab with Bad Bunny 👀 53:00 – Building in the metaverse — bringing la isla into digital worlds 56:00 – Chosen family, deep friendships, and safe spaces 1:00:00 – Giving back to our communities and showing up with purpose 1:02:00 – Who gets to decide if you’re Latina enough? (Hint: not them.) 1:06:00 – Final thoughts on unity, heritage, and creating your own story Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 08 May 2025 01:52:00 -0000 full 3 1 Roselyn Cornier In the Season 3 premiere, Roselyn sits down with Puerto Rican multidisciplinary artist ⁠D’ana, aka COVL⁠, to talk about growing up in Miami, navigating the in-between of cultural identity, and creating art that heals. From the word of the day (mudanza) to the challenges of being “Latina enough,” this episode is full of laughter, love, and real talk about the diaspora experience. ⏱️ Episode Highlights: 00:00 – Welcome back! Duolingo owl is dead, and Roselyn is teaching us Spanish now 01:45 – Word of the Day: Mudanza – what does it mean and why it matters 04:00 – Meet D’ana / COVL – Miami-born, Puerto Rican artist redefining creativity 06:00 – The Miami that raised us: salsa, color, chaos, and community 10:00 – Navigating identity as a Boricua not from the island or New York 13:00 – The pain of not being “Puerto Rican enough” — diaspora tensions 16:00 – “No sabo” kids and owning your Spanglish experience 19:00 – Where is the Puerto Rican community in Miami? 22:00 – Orlando, Kissimmee, and the realest Puerto Rican parties in Florida 26:00 – Growing up Latina in a predominantly white Florida town 30:00 – Culture, pride, and plastic couches — childhood stories from PR 36:00 – Creating from inner child healing and the emotional weight of art 41:00 – Breaking free from brand validation and finding creative freedom 48:00 – How D’ana negotiates with brands (and when she walks away) 51:00 – Manifesting a collab with Bad Bunny 👀 53:00 – Building in the metaverse — bringing la isla into digital worlds 56:00 – Chosen family, deep friendships, and safe spaces 1:00:00 – Giving back to our communities and showing up with purpose 1:02:00 – Who gets to decide if you’re Latina enough? (Hint: not them.) 1:06:00 – Final thoughts on unity, heritage, and creating your own story Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In the Season 3 premiere, Roselyn sits down with Puerto Rican multidisciplinary artist ⁠D’ana, aka COVL⁠, to talk about growing up in Miami, navigating the in-between of cultural identity, and creating art that heals. From the word of the day (mudanza) to the challenges of being “Latina enough,” this episode is full of laughter, love, and real talk about the diaspora experience.


⏱️ Episode Highlights:


00:00 – Welcome back! Duolingo owl is dead, and Roselyn is teaching us Spanish now

01:45 – Word of the Day: Mudanza – what does it mean and why it matters

04:00 – Meet D’ana / COVL – Miami-born, Puerto Rican artist redefining creativity

06:00 – The Miami that raised us: salsa, color, chaos, and community

10:00 – Navigating identity as a Boricua not from the island or New York

13:00 – The pain of not being “Puerto Rican enough” — diaspora tensions

16:00 – “No sabo” kids and owning your Spanglish experience

19:00 – Where is the Puerto Rican community in Miami?

22:00 – Orlando, Kissimmee, and the realest Puerto Rican parties in Florida

26:00 – Growing up Latina in a predominantly white Florida town

30:00 – Culture, pride, and plastic couches — childhood stories from PR

36:00 – Creating from inner child healing and the emotional weight of art

41:00 – Breaking free from brand validation and finding creative freedom

48:00 – How D’ana negotiates with brands (and when she walks away)

51:00 – Manifesting a collab with Bad Bunny 👀

53:00 – Building in the metaverse — bringing la isla into digital worlds

56:00 – Chosen family, deep friendships, and safe spaces

1:00:00 – Giving back to our communities and showing up with purpose

1:02:00 – Who gets to decide if you’re Latina enough? (Hint: not them.)

1:06:00 – Final thoughts on unity, heritage, and creating your own story

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]]> 4600 no Plantain Brûlée Latte https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growingupspanglish/episodes/Plantain-Brle-Latte-e2q97fh In the season 2 finale of 'Growing Up Spanglish,' host Roxy visits Cafe Antilles in Little Caribbean, Brooklyn. Joined by cafe owners Drew and Erick, they discuss their connection to Miami, their Caribbean roots, and the unique cultural blend that inspired their menu. The episode delves into their college days as fraternity brothers at Johnson & Wales University, the importance of Dominican and Haitian camaraderie, and the founding of Antilles Cafe. The episode also highlights the importance of business acumen, community, hospitality, and the uplifting role of family traditions. Concluding with future aspirations, Drew and Erick hope to expand the cafe globally, promoting Caribbean and African diaspora unity and excellence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 29 Oct 2024 03:52:29 -0000 full 2 11 Roselyn Cornier <p>In the season 2 finale of 'Growing Up Spanglish,' host Roxy visits Cafe Antilles in Little Caribbean, Brooklyn. Joined by cafe owners Drew and Erick, they discuss their connection to Miami, their Caribbean roots, and the unique cultural blend that inspired their menu. The episode delves into their college days as fraternity brothers at Johnson &amp; Wales University, the importance of Dominican and Haitian camaraderie, and the founding of Antilles Cafe. The episode also highlights the importance of business acumen, community, hospitality, and the uplifting role of family traditions. Concluding with future aspirations, Drew and Erick hope to expand the cafe globally, promoting Caribbean and African diaspora unity and excellence.</p> In the season 2 finale of 'Growing Up Spanglish,' host Roxy visits Cafe Antilles in Little Caribbean, Brooklyn. Joined by cafe owners Drew and Erick, they discuss their connection to Miami, their Caribbean roots, and the unique cultural blend that inspired their menu. The episode delves into their college days as fraternity brothers at Johnson & Wales University, the importance of Dominican and Haitian camaraderie, and the founding of Antilles Cafe. The episode also highlights the importance of business acumen, community, hospitality, and the uplifting role of family traditions. Concluding with future aspirations, Drew and Erick hope to expand the cafe globally, promoting Caribbean and African diaspora unity and excellence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In the season 2 finale of 'Growing Up Spanglish,' host Roxy visits Cafe Antilles in Little Caribbean, Brooklyn. Joined by cafe owners Drew and Erick, they discuss their connection to Miami, their Caribbean roots, and the unique cultural blend that inspired their menu. The episode delves into their college days as fraternity brothers at Johnson & Wales University, the importance of Dominican and Haitian camaraderie, and the founding of Antilles Cafe. The episode also highlights the importance of business acumen, community, hospitality, and the uplifting role of family traditions. Concluding with future aspirations, Drew and Erick hope to expand the cafe globally, promoting Caribbean and African diaspora unity and excellence.

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]]> 2633 no Camaron! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growingupspanglish/episodes/Camaron-e2oork8 In this episode of 'Growing Up Spanglish,' host Roxy sits down with Miami DJ, Kamari Esson, at CoLab Studios. Kamari shares his family's Cuban heritage and their unbelievable migration story. He also discusses how his diverse musical tastes influenced his DJ career and reflects on the post-COVID club scene in Miami, celebrity encounters, and the unspoken rules of DJing. The episode is a heartfelt blend of nostalgia, family traditions, and the unique history of Miami's growth and gentrification, wrapped up with memories of childhood comforts like favorite cookies and vaca frita. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 23 Sep 2024 16:20:51 -0000 full 2 10 Roselyn Cornier <p>In this episode of &#39;Growing Up Spanglish,&#39; host Roxy sits down with Miami DJ, Kamari Esson, at CoLab Studios. Kamari shares his family&#39;s Cuban heritage and their unbelievable migration story. He also discusses how his diverse musical tastes influenced his DJ career and reflects on the post-COVID club scene in Miami, celebrity encounters, and the unspoken rules of DJing. The episode is a heartfelt blend of nostalgia, family traditions, and the unique history of Miami&#39;s growth and gentrification, wrapped up with memories of childhood comforts like favorite cookies and vaca frita.</p> In this episode of 'Growing Up Spanglish,' host Roxy sits down with Miami DJ, Kamari Esson, at CoLab Studios. Kamari shares his family's Cuban heritage and their unbelievable migration story. He also discusses how his diverse musical tastes influenced his DJ career and reflects on the post-COVID club scene in Miami, celebrity encounters, and the unspoken rules of DJing. The episode is a heartfelt blend of nostalgia, family traditions, and the unique history of Miami's growth and gentrification, wrapped up with memories of childhood comforts like favorite cookies and vaca frita. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode of 'Growing Up Spanglish,' host Roxy sits down with Miami DJ, Kamari Esson, at CoLab Studios. Kamari shares his family's Cuban heritage and their unbelievable migration story. He also discusses how his diverse musical tastes influenced his DJ career and reflects on the post-COVID club scene in Miami, celebrity encounters, and the unspoken rules of DJing. The episode is a heartfelt blend of nostalgia, family traditions, and the unique history of Miami's growth and gentrification, wrapped up with memories of childhood comforts like favorite cookies and vaca frita.

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]]> 4580 no Dragon Ball Z https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growingupspanglish/episodes/Dragon-Ball-Z-e2o5o28 In this episode, Abe Acay shares his incredible life story. Born in Cuba and raised in Miami, Abe opens up about his Afro-Cuban heritage and the challenges his family faced, including his father's political imprisonment and their emigration to the USA in 1991. Abe discusses his early passion for performing arts, growing up in culturally rich Hialeah, and the impact of his parents' untimely passing on his life. Abe's journey from Miami's vibrant arts scene to teaching theater resonates deeply as he reflects on identity, cultural heritage, and finding purpose through creativity and mentoring. The episode is a heartfelt exploration of resilience, community, and the transformative power of the arts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 09 Sep 2024 04:07:12 -0000 full 2 9 Roselyn Cornier <p>In this episode, Abe Acay shares his incredible life story. Born in Cuba and raised in Miami, Abe opens up about his Afro-Cuban heritage and the challenges his family faced, including his father&#39;s political imprisonment and their emigration to the USA in 1991. Abe discusses his early passion for performing arts, growing up in culturally rich Hialeah, and the impact of his parents&#39; untimely passing on his life. Abe&#39;s journey from Miami&#39;s vibrant arts scene to teaching theater resonates deeply as he reflects on identity, cultural heritage, and finding purpose through creativity and mentoring. The episode is a heartfelt exploration of resilience, community, and the transformative power of the arts.</p> In this episode, Abe Acay shares his incredible life story. Born in Cuba and raised in Miami, Abe opens up about his Afro-Cuban heritage and the challenges his family faced, including his father's political imprisonment and their emigration to the USA in 1991. Abe discusses his early passion for performing arts, growing up in culturally rich Hialeah, and the impact of his parents' untimely passing on his life. Abe's journey from Miami's vibrant arts scene to teaching theater resonates deeply as he reflects on identity, cultural heritage, and finding purpose through creativity and mentoring. The episode is a heartfelt exploration of resilience, community, and the transformative power of the arts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode, Abe Acay shares his incredible life story. Born in Cuba and raised in Miami, Abe opens up about his Afro-Cuban heritage and the challenges his family faced, including his father's political imprisonment and their emigration to the USA in 1991. Abe discusses his early passion for performing arts, growing up in culturally rich Hialeah, and the impact of his parents' untimely passing on his life. Abe's journey from Miami's vibrant arts scene to teaching theater resonates deeply as he reflects on identity, cultural heritage, and finding purpose through creativity and mentoring. The episode is a heartfelt exploration of resilience, community, and the transformative power of the arts.

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]]> 3800 no The Cuban food is better. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growingupspanglish/episodes/The-Cuban-food-is-better-e2nn924 Meet Tony M. Centeno, also known as Tony MC, a Cuban and Puerto Rican music journalist. He opens up about deciding between speaking English or Spanish in elementary school and how it affected him. The conversation dives into the influence of Latin music, discovering reggaeton in his teen years and his experiences interviewing high-profile Latin artists like Ozuna and Anuel. We also get to hear about the importance of brotherhood & mentorship through his fraternity, Lambda Theta Phi. And of course, we couldn’t let Tony pass by and not discuss Kendrick vs Drake and the state of hip hop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 28 Aug 2024 12:45:20 -0000 full 2 7 Roselyn Cornier <p>Meet Tony M. Centeno, also known as Tony MC, a Cuban and Puerto Rican music journalist. He opens up about deciding between speaking English or Spanish in elementary school and how it affected him. The conversation dives into the influence of Latin music, discovering reggaeton in his teen years and his experiences interviewing high-profile Latin artists like Ozuna and Anuel. We also get to hear about the importance of brotherhood &amp; mentorship through his fraternity, Lambda Theta Phi. And of course, we couldn’t let Tony pass by and not discuss Kendrick vs Drake and the state of hip hop.</p> Meet Tony M. Centeno, also known as Tony MC, a Cuban and Puerto Rican music journalist. He opens up about deciding between speaking English or Spanish in elementary school and how it affected him. The conversation dives into the influence of Latin music, discovering reggaeton in his teen years and his experiences interviewing high-profile Latin artists like Ozuna and Anuel. We also get to hear about the importance of brotherhood & mentorship through his fraternity, Lambda Theta Phi. And of course, we couldn’t let Tony pass by and not discuss Kendrick vs Drake and the state of hip hop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Meet Tony M. Centeno, also known as Tony MC, a Cuban and Puerto Rican music journalist. He opens up about deciding between speaking English or Spanish in elementary school and how it affected him. The conversation dives into the influence of Latin music, discovering reggaeton in his teen years and his experiences interviewing high-profile Latin artists like Ozuna and Anuel. We also get to hear about the importance of brotherhood & mentorship through his fraternity, Lambda Theta Phi. And of course, we couldn’t let Tony pass by and not discuss Kendrick vs Drake and the state of hip hop.

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]]> 3750 no Bucky Dent Park https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growingupspanglish/episodes/Bucky-Dent-Park-e2n5pqe In this episode, Roxy and KJ talk with Mario De Los Santos, aka Telescope Thieves, about his Dominican heritage, growing up in the Hialeah park system, and his diverse musical journey from rap group to dance-rock band member. The conversation also delves into Mario’s transition from music to software development, spurred by the pandemic as well as the decision to step back from his DJ career to finding happiness and balance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 14 Aug 2024 03:37:16 -0000 full 2 6 Roselyn Cornier <p><br></p><p>In this episode, Roxy and KJ talk with Mario De Los Santos, aka Telescope Thieves, about his Dominican heritage, growing up in the Hialeah park system, and his diverse musical journey from rap group to dance-rock band member. The conversation also delves into Mario’s transition from music to software development, spurred by the pandemic as well as the decision to step back from his DJ career to finding happiness and balance.</p> In this episode, Roxy and KJ talk with Mario De Los Santos, aka Telescope Thieves, about his Dominican heritage, growing up in the Hialeah park system, and his diverse musical journey from rap group to dance-rock band member. The conversation also delves into Mario’s transition from music to software development, spurred by the pandemic as well as the decision to step back from his DJ career to finding happiness and balance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Roxy and KJ talk with Mario De Los Santos, aka Telescope Thieves, about his Dominican heritage, growing up in the Hialeah park system, and his diverse musical journey from rap group to dance-rock band member. The conversation also delves into Mario’s transition from music to software development, spurred by the pandemic as well as the decision to step back from his DJ career to finding happiness and balance.

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]]> 3692 no Aliens in Miami https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growingupspanglish/episodes/Aliens-in-Miami-e2mmlth Wendy Giovanna shares her life story of moving from Colombia to the U.S. at the age of six, dealing with the challenges of undocumented status, family separation, and growing up mostly alone. Wendy discusses the strain her parents' pursuit of the American dream placed on their marriage, her subsequent spiritual journey and passion for art. We touch on Christina Aguilera and Shakira, contextualizing their artistic journeys within broader discussions about identity and heritage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 01 Aug 2024 05:13:31 -0000 full 2 6 Roselyn Cornier Wendy Giovanna shares her life story of moving from Colombia to the U.S. at the age of six, dealing with the challenges of undocumented status, family separation, and growing up mostly alone. Wendy discusses the strain her parents' pursuit of the American dream placed on their marriage, her subsequent spiritual journey and passion for art. We touch on Christina Aguilera and Shakira, contextualizing their artistic journeys within broader discussions about identity and heritage. Wendy Giovanna shares her life story of moving from Colombia to the U.S. at the age of six, dealing with the challenges of undocumented status, family separation, and growing up mostly alone. Wendy discusses the strain her parents' pursuit of the American dream placed on their marriage, her subsequent spiritual journey and passion for art. We touch on Christina Aguilera and Shakira, contextualizing their artistic journeys within broader discussions about identity and heritage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 3702 no La Doña https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growingupspanglish/episodes/La-Doa-e2m4q5d Melissa Marin discusses her Colombian heritage, life in West Palm Beach, and her diverse career from soccer to the music industry to motherhood. We explore the intersection of cultural identity, dating interracially, and the balance between artistic integrity and modern marketing techniques like TikTok. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 17 Jul 2024 14:53:42 -0000 full 2 5 Roselyn Cornier Melissa Marin discusses her Colombian heritage, life in West Palm Beach, and her diverse career from soccer to the music industry to motherhood. We explore the intersection of cultural identity, dating interracially, and the balance between artistic integrity and modern marketing techniques like TikTok. Melissa Marin discusses her Colombian heritage, life in West Palm Beach, and her diverse career from soccer to the music industry to motherhood. We explore the intersection of cultural identity, dating interracially, and the balance between artistic integrity and modern marketing techniques like TikTok. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 4405 no Slinging Tacos & Pupusas https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growingupspanglish/episodes/Slinging-Tacos--Pupusas-e2lb2fr Meet Ricky Perez, a Salvadoran-American from West Palm Beach. Ricky discusses his journey from graphic design to owning Zipitios, a Mesoamerican taqueria. He shares his experiences hosting 'Tacos & Hip Hop' parties and his family's immigration story. Listen as he highlights his culinary inspirations from Mexico and his plans to open a restaurant in a now safer El Salvador. The episode underscores his passion for food, culture, and community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 26 Jun 2024 13:01:18 -0000 full 2 4 Roselyn Cornier Meet Ricky Perez, a Salvadoran-American from West Palm Beach. Ricky discusses his journey from graphic design to owning Zipitios, a Mesoamerican taqueria. He shares his experiences hosting 'Tacos & Hip Hop' parties and his family's immigration story. Listen as he highlights his culinary inspirations from Mexico and his plans to open a restaurant in a now safer El Salvador. The episode underscores his passion for food, culture, and community. Meet Ricky Perez, a Salvadoran-American from West Palm Beach. Ricky discusses his journey from graphic design to owning Zipitios, a Mesoamerican taqueria. He shares his experiences hosting 'Tacos & Hip Hop' parties and his family's immigration story. Listen as he highlights his culinary inspirations from Mexico and his plans to open a restaurant in a now safer El Salvador. The episode underscores his passion for food, culture, and community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 2877 no Pura Vida https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growingupspanglish/episodes/Pura-Vida-e2kqe5v This episode we sit down with Shanice, an Afro-Latina of Costa Rican descent. The discussion delves into personal experiences with colorism and racism, reflecting on family dynamics, societal expectations, ethical travel, and the importance of community. Additionally, it highlights the pivotal role of nurturing young black girls and preserving cultural legacies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 12 Jun 2024 17:08:16 -0000 full 2 3 Roselyn Cornier This episode we sit down with Shanice, an Afro-Latina of Costa Rican descent. The discussion delves into personal experiences with colorism and racism, reflecting on family dynamics, societal expectations, ethical travel, and the importance of community. Additionally, it highlights the pivotal role of nurturing young black girls and preserving cultural legacies. This episode we sit down with Shanice, an Afro-Latina of Costa Rican descent. The discussion delves into personal experiences with colorism and racism, reflecting on family dynamics, societal expectations, ethical travel, and the importance of community. Additionally, it highlights the pivotal role of nurturing young black girls and preserving cultural legacies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 5175 no Second 2 None https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growingupspanglish/episodes/Second-2-None-e2k8e0h This week’s podcast episode features guest Kangela (a.k.a. Kangie). We delve into Kangie's experiences of growing up as an immigrant from Peru, adopting a new cultural identity in America, and her creative journey. The conversation also highlights significant moments like Kangie's name change, her community-building efforts through art and music collectives like X-Laced, and the emotional impact of returning to Peru after many years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 29 May 2024 13:30:22 -0000 full 2 2 Roselyn Cornier This week’s podcast episode features guest Kangela (a.k.a. Kangie). We delve into Kangie's experiences of growing up as an immigrant from Peru, adopting a new cultural identity in America, and her creative journey. The conversation also highlights significant moments like Kangie's name change, her community-building efforts through art and music collectives like X-Laced, and the emotional impact of returning to Peru after many years. This week’s podcast episode features guest Kangela (a.k.a. Kangie). We delve into Kangie's experiences of growing up as an immigrant from Peru, adopting a new cultural identity in America, and her creative journey. The conversation also highlights significant moments like Kangie's name change, her community-building efforts through art and music collectives like X-Laced, and the emotional impact of returning to Peru after many years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 3834 no From DR to Co.Lab Studios https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growingupspanglish/episodes/From-DR-to-Co-Lab-Studios-e2jjpcb Angel Martinez recounts his transition from the Dominican Republic to the United States, exploring the impact of his family connections, cultural changes, and personal growth influenced by his father's choices. Through discussions on resilience and changing identities, he presents a modern view on love and family relationships. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 13 May 2024 15:47:04 -0000 full 2 1 Roselyn Cornier Angel Martinez recounts his transition from the Dominican Republic to the United States, exploring the impact of his family connections, cultural changes, and personal growth influenced by his father's choices. Through discussions on resilience and changing identities, he presents a modern view on love and family relationships. Angel Martinez recounts his transition from the Dominican Republic to the United States, exploring the impact of his family connections, cultural changes, and personal growth influenced by his father's choices. Through discussions on resilience and changing identities, he presents a modern view on love and family relationships. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 3874 no Gus Villa - Part 1 https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growingupspanglish/episodes/Gus-Villa---Part-1-e2dl9sk Wrapping up season 1 with Hialeah's finest, Gustavo Villalobos. We dive into his Colombian and Argentinian summers as a kid, the controversy behind how Latino's identify and Roxy's beef with Rosalia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 25 Dec 2023 15:04:53 -0000 full 10 9 Roselyn Cornier Wrapping up season 1 with Hialeah's finest, Gustavo Villalobos. We dive into his Colombian and Argentinian summers as a kid, the controversy behind how Latino's identify and Roxy's beef with Rosalia. Wrapping up season 1 with Hialeah's finest, Gustavo Villalobos. We dive into his Colombian and Argentinian summers as a kid, the controversy behind how Latino's identify and Roxy's beef with Rosalia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 3348 no Up 2 Aldhair https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growingupspanglish/episodes/Up-2-Aldhair-e2ao3g3 In this episode we sit down with Aldhair, creative director and founder of Up 2 Something Studios. We discuss his mother's influence in his creative career, the responsibility of providing for family back home in Venezuela and his love for zombie movies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 18 Oct 2023 13:52:21 -0000 full 1 8 Roselyn Cornier In this episode we sit down with Aldhair, creative director and founder of Up 2 Something Studios. We discuss his mother's influence in his creative career, the responsibility of providing for family back home in Venezuela and his love for zombie movies. In this episode we sit down with Aldhair, creative director and founder of Up 2 Something Studios. We discuss his mother's influence in his creative career, the responsibility of providing for family back home in Venezuela and his love for zombie movies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 2566 no "Are you Cuban? Say something!" https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growingupspanglish/episodes/Are-you-Cuban--Say-something-e299245 Reyna Noriega, multihyphenate creative and Afro-Latina, gives us insight into her Caribbean upbringing, the complexity of defining and defending your ethnicity and creative process behind her feminine and colorful art. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 13 Sep 2023 20:45:36 -0000 full 1 7 Roselyn Cornier Reyna Noriega, multihyphenate creative and Afro-Latina, gives us insight into her Caribbean upbringing, the complexity of defining and defending your ethnicity and creative process behind her feminine and colorful art. Reyna Noriega, multihyphenate creative and Afro-Latina, gives us insight into her Caribbean upbringing, the complexity of defining and defending your ethnicity and creative process behind her feminine and colorful art. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 2242 no "my name ain't baby!" https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growingupspanglish/episodes/my-name-aint-baby-e27llql A true pillar of the community, Vivian Azalia shares how her mother’s deliberate decision to raise their Peruvian family in the mixed neighborhoods of Miami influenced her art and her philanthropy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 02 Aug 2023 15:04:58 -0000 full 1 6 Roselyn Cornier A true pillar of the community, Vivian Azalia shares how her mother’s deliberate decision to raise their Peruvian family in the mixed neighborhoods of Miami influenced her art and her philanthropy. A true pillar of the community, Vivian Azalia shares how her mother’s deliberate decision to raise their Peruvian family in the mixed neighborhoods of Miami influenced her art and her philanthropy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 2297 no We're Not In Miami Anymore https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growingupspanglish/episodes/Were-Not-In-Miami-Anymore-e2627s2 In this episode we chat with Mimi Davila, known as part of Miami legends "The Chonga Girls". Going viral is the goal for many, but Mimi breaks down what happens when that stigma follows you everywhere, even after you leave the 305. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 22 Jun 2023 13:36:44 -0000 full 1 5 Roselyn Cornier In this episode we chat with Mimi Davila, known as part of Miami legends "The Chonga Girls". Going viral is the goal for many, but Mimi breaks down what happens when that stigma follows you everywhere, even after you leave the 305. In this episode we chat with Mimi Davila, known as part of Miami legends "The Chonga Girls". Going viral is the goal for many, but Mimi breaks down what happens when that stigma follows you everywhere, even after you leave the 305. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 2138 no La Cura https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growingupspanglish/episodes/La-Cura-e25cq84 We know Safe Stadick as a staple in Shoe Gallery with his Deep City Vintage collection, but his stamp on the culture was cemented long before that. In this episode, Safe dives into his introduction to music, vinyls and a legendary moment in reggaeton history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 07 Jun 2023 13:26:06 -0000 full 1 4 Roselyn Cornier We know Safe Stadick as a staple in Shoe Gallery with his Deep City Vintage collection, but his stamp on the culture was cemented long before that. In this episode, Safe dives into his introduction to music, vinyls and a legendary moment in reggaeton history. We know Safe Stadick as a staple in Shoe Gallery with his Deep City Vintage collection, but his stamp on the culture was cemented long before that. In this episode, Safe dives into his introduction to music, vinyls and a legendary moment in reggaeton history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 1650 no "It's Miami nightlife, but like alt" https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growingupspanglish/episodes/Its-Miami-nightlife--but-like-alt-e24k4c7 In this episode we sit down with Pancho aka Manuvers, Miami nightlife staple and DJ. With classics like Chocolate Sundays at Purdy Lounge and The Love Below, Pancho has made space for those looking to escape the glitz & glamour that Miami is infamous for. Listen as he shares his Chilean upbringing and how hip hop changed his life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 24 May 2023 13:31:46 -0000 full 1 3 Roselyn Cornier In this episode we sit down with Pancho aka Manuvers, Miami nightlife staple and DJ. With classics like Chocolate Sundays at Purdy Lounge and The Love Below, Pancho has made space for those looking to escape the glitz & glamour that Miami is infamous for. Listen as he shares his Chilean upbringing and how hip hop changed his life. In this episode we sit down with Pancho aka Manuvers, Miami nightlife staple and DJ. With classics like Chocolate Sundays at Purdy Lounge and The Love Below, Pancho has made space for those looking to escape the glitz & glamour that Miami is infamous for. Listen as he shares his Chilean upbringing and how hip hop changed his life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 2016 no MariAngel - The OG Sneakerhead https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growingupspanglish/episodes/MariAngel---The-OG-Sneakerhead-e23qpa9 In this episode we sit down with stylist and creative director MariAngel, as she shares her journey from Nicaragua to Miami and how she got into the sneaker game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 10 May 2023 12:47:52 -0000 full 1 2 Roselyn Cornier In this episode we sit down with stylist and creative director MariAngel, as she shares her journey from Nicaragua to Miami and how she got into the sneaker game. In this episode we sit down with stylist and creative director MariAngel, as she shares her journey from Nicaragua to Miami and how she got into the sneaker game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 1764 no Intro to Roxy https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growingupspanglish/episodes/Intro-to-Roxy-e231g4n ¡Hola! I'm Roxy and I’m the host of Growing Up Spanglish, a podcast by and for Latine's navigating culture and assimilation in the US. In the first episode, producer KJ and host Roxy, discuss the inspiration for this podcast and explore growing up in Miami as a Puerto Rican kid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 26 Apr 2023 12:08:57 -0000 full 1 1 Roselyn Cornier ¡Hola! I'm Roxy and I’m the host of Growing Up Spanglish, a podcast by and for Latine's navigating culture and assimilation in the US. In the first episode, producer KJ and host Roxy, discuss the inspiration for this podcast and explore growing up in Miami as a Puerto Rican kid. ¡Hola! I'm Roxy and I’m the host of Growing Up Spanglish, a podcast by and for Latine's navigating culture and assimilation in the US. In the first episode, producer KJ and host Roxy, discuss the inspiration for this podcast and explore growing up in Miami as a Puerto Rican kid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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