From Devastated to Dreaming
Volume 16 of ¡El Playlist! features Latinas spotlighting deep issues
Now that last week’s high 🌿😮💨has (hopefully) worn off, here are 2 shows that are both helmed by Latinas and doing amazing work bringing their respective issues and stories to audiences.
The American Dream in The Eyes of Immigrants
Description: The American Dream in The Eyes of Immigrants is about sharing the stories of Immigrants. Their first memory of the US, the culture shocks they experienced, and their journey learning to navigate a whole new country. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/intheeyesofimmigrantstheamericandream/support
🎧Listen to The American Dream in The Eyes of Immigrants here
Episode recommendation: There are so many rich and varied stories to choose from on this podcast. But if you were curious about the origin story to my own origin story, then From Mexico to the US to Pack Tomatoes with Rosalba (English), which features my own mother, is a great place to start. And probably also explains why I love a good garden fresh tomato.🍅🍅🍅
From Devastated to Divorced
Description: Facing an unwanted end to a marriage can be one of the most challenging experiences for many women. Join Josie Falcon, a separation survival specialist and podcast host, as she offers a blend of emotional support and practical guidance in navigating this difficult transition. This podcast is ideal for any woman grappling with the complexities of an unexpected marital breakup, seeking to rebuild her life with strength and resilience.
🎧Listen to From Devastated to Divorced here
Episode recommendation: Josie recently rebranded the show, which used to be called Heavy Pages, to reflect the true focus of the podcast. The full title includes the tagline: Your guide through the unwanted end of a marriage. Even if you’re not a divorcee, the process of separating is challenging. She recommends starting with her episode describing the 5 chapters of surviving a separation, the aptly named From DEVASTATED to DIVORCED, a guide.
I met Josie personally at a podcast conference last year where she defended my childfree Latina podcast to an asshole dad from New York. The video I made retelling that story is below:
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Which one is your favorite? Know of any other Latine-led or focused podcasts? If so, share them in the comments🔽🔽🔽
Catch up on all the ¡El Playlist recommendations here!
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