In this interview series, host Alicia Menendez talks to remarkable Latinas about making it, faking it, and everything in between. In often-hilarious... more
We are celebrating almost 300 episodes of Latina to Latina! For the first Monday of every month, we are counting... more
To celebrate almost 300 episodes of Latina to Latina, for the first Monday of every month, we are counting down... more
When her parents’ tourists visas expired, and they were no longer allowed entry into the United States, Elizabeth, an American... more
In her new book, Making the Latino South, the Hunt Family Assistant Professor in History at Duke University chronicles the... more
She wrote her book, Self-Care for Latinas: 100+ Ways to Prioritize & Rejuvenate Your Mind, Body, & Spirit, deep in... more
Check out our live recording of Latina to Latina x Poderistas in conversation with Xochitl Gonzalez, author of the new... more
She started her career as a political organizer, launching Mass VOTE, a state-wide voter engagement campaign, then parlayed those skills... more
It's Wednesday, March 27th! Alicia and Juleyka cannot wait to see you at The William Vale for our live recording... more
Tomorrow, Wednesday, March 27th , is our first Latina to Latina x Poderistas live event! If you haven't purchased your... more
The entrepreneur, TikTok star and author of the personal finance book “Cultura and Cash: Lessons from the First Gen Mentor... more
Just a few days left to purchase tickets for our Latina to Latina + Poderistas Live event with NYT Best... more
The prolific author and poet started her career as a community reporter, then pivoted to creative writing. Now, the award-winning... more
When the pandemic hit, she lost her news job and doubled down on creating her own content. Now, as a... more
The Executive Director of The Women's Equality Center shares her insights on the efforts to end El Salvador’s total abortion... more
She went from assistant to creative executive in just a few years, and now at OBB Media, she oversees content... more
The Grio’s VP of Digital Content and Senior Correspondent, and CNN political analyst joins Alicia to talk about blending memoir... more
Have you ever wanted to support Latina to Latina, but weren’t sure how? On March 27th, we are teaming up... more
The celebrity hair stylist, curl expert and owner of 5 Salon Spa shares how a fortuitous offer forced her to... more
The entertainment attorney behind J. Balvin, Juanes, Los Tigres del Norte, Carla Morrison and Snow the Product shares how she... more
The civil rights leader behind Texas’ Workers Defense Project and Jolt, and now NextGen America, shares her insights on organizing... more
The author of Creep: Accusations and Confessions shares the familial roots of her irreverence, the surprising response to her viral... more
She always thought she’d be a doctor, then a college class refocused her on the power of preventative health care.... more
The Columbia University-trained, trauma informed psychologist and practitioner of holistic healing weaves together scientific research, best practices, and personal experience... more
The fashion designer behind Cindy Castro New York shares how her childhood in Ecuador, and the waste and labor practices... more
The captain and quarterback of Mexico's National Flag Football Team shares her journey to winning gold at the 2022 World... more
The actress and singer-songwriter (and Alicia’s one-time babysitting charge!) shares the magic of growing up in a matriarchal home, the... more
She helped launch Uber in her native Sweden, then served as Away’s Director of Brand Marketing before opening her own... more
The DeMartini Family Curator at the Whitney Museum of American Art shares how her career veered away from academia and... more
How much of our relationship to food begins with our parents’ relationships to food? And how much of that is... more
She navigated her way from “wannabe chola” to first-gen college student to White House aide to President Obama. But those... more
The beloved financial educator explores the importance of identifying money wounds, challenges us to rethink "emergency" funds as a form... more
A senior editor for Fodor's Travel and the author of the travel memoir, Call You When I Land, shares how... more
The President and CEO of The Gathering for Justice and Co-Chair of the Women’s March shares an alternate vision of... more
The formerly undocumented Afro-Dominican poet, spoken word artist and cultural expression activist shares her decision to forgo law school in... more
The President and CEO of Consumer Reports, and author of Buyer Aware: Harnessing Our Consumer Power for a Safe, Fair,... more
The beloved comedian shares the pain of growing up without her father, the decision to reunite with him decades later,... more
The health and wellness of Latinas is crucial to the health and wellbeing of the U.S. economy. In 100 Latina... more
The Founder and CEO of Bloomi, a wellness brand focused on clean intimate care essentials, shares how her experience as... more
The Miami-born and based Cuban-Bahamian artist, designer and author shares her insights on the intricacies of brand partnerships, the power... more
The sex therapist and co-author of the New York Times Best-Seller Sex Talks: The 5 Conversations That Will Transform Your... more
The Inside Edition correspondent shares her path from cheerleader to actress and sportscaster, the “dream job” as a Monday Night... more
The CEO of Fenton Communications, the largest public interest communications firm in the country, shares the key to successful social... more
The CEO and founder of Prados Beauty leveraged her skills as a make-up artist and her experience as a cancer... more
The writer, musician and poet shares how her parents’ migration from the Dominican Republic to New York City, and her... more
She grew up listening to her mother’s stories of immigrating from Colombia to the United States, then decided to honor... more
This serial entrepreneur built her firm, French Press Public Relations, after launching two start ups of her own. Candice shares... more
The acclaimed author joins Alicia to talk about her newest novel, Las Madres, how a stroke changed her writing and... more
The newest narrative podcast from LWC Studios is out now! “Still Paying the Price: Reparations in Real Terms” is a... more
The TikTok star’s funny impressions of her Venezuelan mom and her candid insights into motherhood and divorce have earned her... more
The acclaimed novelist began her career in journalism before her first novel, Dreaming in Cuban, cemented her place in the... more
The star of The Horror of Dolores Roach shares the ways her childhood in Chicago prepared her for the ups... more
This thought leader spent more than 20 years in tech and community engagement before founding AI & You, a non-profit... more
The internet personality turned confidence coach and entrepreneur shares how she parlayed a brand into a business, and gets vulnerable... more
On June 6, 2023, the iconic author and advocate joined our host on stage before a live audience at NYC's 92Y.... more
This NBA and WNBA championship ring-holding leadership advisor shares the morning writing ritual that changed her life, an approach to... more
This media-maven turned curandera shares her experience of self-transformation, the loss that defined her early life, and practices you can... more
As she was researching her new cookbook, Asada: The Art of Mexican Style Grilling, the LA restaurateur began to realize... more
The former Pistolera bandleader launched her business, Nopalera, with a bold mission: celebrate and elevate Latino culture...and disrupt an entire industry in... more
As a child growing up in San Jose, California, she wondered why her neighborhood was being sprayed with pesticides. The... more
The Showrunner for the new MSNBC/Peacock docuseries, Leguizamo Does America, pulls back the curtain on how a project goes from... more
This special episode of Latina to Latina is brought to you by Always.The CEO and founder of Rizos Curls returns... more
The educator and author of the new YA novel, “Borderless,” shares the personal conversation that allowed her to break through... more
This serial entrepreneur reflects on the lessons she learned as the co-founder and president of mitú, and how she’s applying... more
The new Executive Director of The Young Center reflects on her own childhood experience of fleeing El Salvador during its... more
Culinary school helped hone her skills, but she still needed to figure out who she was as a chef. That... more
She grew her career as a journalist while serving in the US Army. Now the ABC News Network Correspondent reflects... more
The CEO and founder of Ochenta Studios, a Paris-based podcast company, shares the skills that have allowed her to differentiate... more
The star of NBC’s Grand Crew built multiple careers as a style blogger, filmmaker and actor in tandem, but as... more
She built an impressive career in television costuming before a friendship with a budding actress led her to celebrity styling.... more
This first-generation Latina shares her journey from entry-level employee at a credit union to co-owner of New American Funding, the... more
This serial entrepreneur reflects on the lessons she learned as the co-founder and president of mitú, and how she’s applying those lessons... more