For this episode of Locatora Radio, we continue our coverage of the crisis in Palestine. We're joined by Loren Medina, founder of Guerrera Marketing & PR. Medina is of Cuban and Palestinian descent and for her, the personal IS political. She breaks down how we can all join movements and what solidarity looks like.  Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/locatora_productions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information ..read more

In this episode of Locatora Radio, Catalina Garcia of Monsieur Perine joins us to discuss their latest album, Bolero Apocaliptico. We discuss music as a tool for activism, resistance and healing.   Note: Bolero Apocaliptico won a Latin Grammy for Best Alternative album after we recorded this episode.  Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/locatora_productions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information ..read more

Welcome to the Locaversary episode! We've been producing our Radiophonic Novela since November 2016. In this special anniversary episode, we reflect on this podcast journey and what we've learned along the way. We also hear from our listeners at the end.  Thank you to Jenn, Jackie, Erika, Caroline, Lala, and our audio editor, Stephanie for contributing to this episode.  Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/locatora_productions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information ..read more

In this episode, we dive into decolonial frameworks, personal and political praxis, and historical and current Latin American and Palestinian solidarity.  Works Cited: Ethnic Cleansing Translation Guide Palestine x Puerto Rico Connections Somos Sur: Mapuche and Palestinian Chileans Stand in Solidarity with Gaza Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/locatora_productions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information ..read more

In this capítulo, Jean Guerrero, columnist for the Los Angeles Times joins us to discuss the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Palestine. How does misinformation threaten democracy during times of global conflict? We discuss the digital economy, the algorithm, how the billionaire class depends on us, and how to cultivate empathy.  Read her column here. Find/Call your representative. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/locatora_productions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information ..read more

In this episode of Locatora Radio, we sit down with Jasmine Maldonado, founder of Persona The Shop and co-founder of Midcity Mercado. We learn about her entrepreneurial family and what inspired her to take a leap of faith when launching her businesses.  Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/locatora_productions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information ..read more

Las Locatoras traveled to Perú for Diosa's 30th birthday! They recount their experience doing the Inca Trail, Mala trying cuy for the first time, and Diosa visiting her family! For the second half of this episode, we discuss LA news and formerly elected officials.  Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/locatora_productions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information ..read more

Wilmer Valderrama is joined by actors Adam Rodriguez, Stephanie Beatriz, and Overcomfort Podcast host Jenicka Lopez for a heartfelt and insightful conversation on Latinidad. Listen as the group share their memories on growing up in a Latino household, their experiences with learning (and not learning) Spanish, and how they ended up choosing their career paths. They also talk about the importance of traditions, better representation, and what advice they have for the next generation of Latinos. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/locatora_productions See omnystudio.com/listener for privac ..read more

The four women behind LA-founded, Radical Clothing Swap, are on a mission to normalize radical sustainability by providing free clothes for all. They host a monthly free clothing swap, where anyone can find a new look while slowing down overconsumption.  Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/locatora_productions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information ..read more

In this capítulo, we're joined by Tejana songwriter and musician, Veronique Medrano. We discuss the release of her new album titled, MexiAmericana, the current soundscape of Tejano music, and how creative writing fuels her music.  Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/locatora_productions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information ..read more