We are still floating on Planet Renaissance, after attending Beyoncé's Worldwide Tour. In this episode, we reflect on only knowing a world that includes Beyoncé. From Destiny's Child to her solo career, we look back at Beyoncé's cultural impact. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/locatora_productionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Capítulo 173: BEYONCE?!

Have you ever wondered how Locatora Radio survived six years of indie podcasting? For My Cultura's Two Year Anniversary Live Show, we get into how we self-funded Locatora with the help of our listeners for years, before signing with iHeart Radio's My Cultura Podcast Network. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/locatora_productionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Capítulo 172: Podcasting Through IT - How We Survived Our Indie Era

In this week's installment of Locatora Radio, we're joined by Jade Richard Craven, the writer and co-executive producer of the Tubi Original film, Gridiron Grind, a sapphic coming-of-age story for a high school football player.
Gridiron Grind is based on Richard Craven's true experience playing on all-boys football team. We talk to Richard Craven about fact vs. fiction, 22-episode seasons and her journey in Hollywood. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/locatora_productionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Capítulo 171: Sapphic Storytelling with Jade Richard Craven

This is a film retrospective of America Ferrera's work! From the Disney Channel Original Gotta Kick It Up to truly iconic feature films like Real Women Have Curves and Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants and now BARBIE, America Ferrera has brought life to stories about Latinas on the big screen. Playing characters that are often othered, criticized, or ostracized because of their weight or strong sense of self, America is finally getting her flowers for her powerful filmography. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/locatora_productionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Capítulo 170: We Love America

Welcome back to our regularly scheduled programming! This week we discuss: Hurricane Hilary, Mala's city girl era and Diosa's existential dread. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/locatora_productionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Capítulo 169: Hurriquake?!

This is the final episode of our mini-series, Me, My Mental Health & I. We discuss weaponizing "therapy speak" and learning how to set boundaries with Gloria Osborne-Sheeler, founder of Glow In Therapy. 
Vanity Fair Article Here. 
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Capítulo 168: Therapy Speak & Setting Boundaries with Gloria Osborne-Sheeler

In this episode, we dive into the history of hysteria and the concept of being "delulu". We'll explore how these terms have been used in the past and how they continue to affect our understanding of mental health today.
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Capítulo 167: Me, My Mental Health, & I: On Being Delulu

In this 3rd episode of our mental health mini-series, we're joined by two licensed social workers, Mirian Juarez and Sasha Robles, creators of Homegirl Consejos. This new collective aims to create space for homegirls to unpack the bullshit & exchange consejos. We talk about sad girls, mental health myths, and staying healthy when you're forever online. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/locatora_productionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Capítulo 166: Me, My Mental Health & I: Sad Girl Culture with Homegirl Consejos

From Executive Producer Wilmer Valderrama comes a dating show that proves abuelita knows best! Host Vico Ortiz alongside our resident abuelita, Liliana are ready to meet their match! Three single contestants will compete for a date with one lucky guest. Through speed-dating rounds, hilarious games, wildly silly and genuinely heartfelt introspections, and grandmotherly love, one contestant will either be a step closer to love or be sent back to the apps. Abuelita holds all the cupid power, so let the chispas fly!
Listen here and subscribe to Date My Abuelita, First! on the iHeartRadio app or wherever you get your podcasts!Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/locatora_productionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Introducing: Date My Abuelita, First!

In this second episode of our mental health mini-series, we interview Adriana Alejandre, licensed therapist and founder of Latinx Therapy, a therapy directory and podcast. After losing her mother, Adriana made the decision to share about her grieving journey publicly on social media. In this capítulo, we talk about radical vulnerability, storytelling, and how Latinxs cope with loss. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/locatora_productionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Capítulo 165: Me, My Mental Health & I -Grieving Online with Adriana Alejandre

This season we're brining our listeners a mini-series titled Me, My Mental Health, and I. Our first guest is writer, actress, and mental health advocate, Dani Fernandez. We discuss the WGA Writer's Strike, positive affirmations and her healing journey. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/locatora_productionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Capítulo 164: Me, My Mental Health & I with Dani Fernandez

Welcome back to Season 8! In this brand new capítulo, we catch up on local happenings during our time off. We cover the Writer's Strike, Dodger's Pride Night & the Flamin' Hot Cheeto Movie. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/locatora_productionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Capítulo 163: We're Back! Are You Listening?

Hola locamores! We are so excited to bring you Season 8 of our podcast this week. We can't wait for you to join us for more special interviews and hot takes on trending topics. In anticipation for our launch, we've put together an extended trailer for you. We take you on a trip down memory lane and give you a preview of what you can expect starting Wednesday, July 12!Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/locatora_productionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Extended Trailer

Welcome to Locatora Season 8!Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/locatora_productionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Introducing Locatora Season 8

Our first network season comes to an end! In this final capítulo, we recap our first 30-episode season of Locatora Radio and discuss what's stayed the same and what's changed. We covered so much during Season 7, from the decline of feminism to the rise of the conservative Latina. Tune in to hear more about our indie-to-network journey! Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/locatora_productionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Capítulo 162: Thirty, Flirty and Thriving

In this capítulo, we are joined by Wendy Ramirez and Jackie Rodriguez of Spanish Sin Pena, an organization teaching and empowering our community to learn and practice Spanish. Learn about their trajectory and how you can join! 
From the Bay to the Midwest, we also hear more testimonios from listeners from around the U.S. They share their experience with the Spanish language and whether or not they're a No Sabo Kid.
Thank you to Maria Elena Altany, Iris Raza, Alyssa Gonzalez Castañeda, Mae Ramirez & Kay Lopez for contributing to our audio archive! Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/locatora_productionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Capítulo 161: Spanish Sin Pena

After Diosa went VIRAL for discussing the history of language violence, we noticed many people questioning the validity of that history. In this episode, we dive into the history of language violence in the American Southwest, Mexican-only schools, and the modern-day pochos, aka No Sabo Kids.  
Listeners from around the U.S., share their experience with the Spanish language. From reformed no-sabo kids to a transracial adoptee, listeners share their experiences with their cultural identity. 
Thank you to Gia, Paula Zaremba, Doctora Rene Lemus, Breana Quintero (aka Bre Burrito), Jenna Palacios, Marissa Reyes, and Rebeca Ruiz for contributing to our audio archive. 
Articles references in this episode: 
Blackwell School. 
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Capítulo 160: No Sabo Kids

Welcome back, locamores! We are joined by Puerto Rican singer, composer and vocalist iLe. She released her third album, Nacarile in 2022 and collaborated with artists like, Ivy Queen, Natalia Lafourcade and Flor de Toloache, among others. We learn about her creative process, creating feminist anthems and how social movements inspire her work. iLe was also a member of Calle 13 before launching her solo career. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/locatora_productionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Capítulo 159: Mujeres Difíciles with iLe

Stand Up Comedian and writer, Marcella Arguello joins us to talk about her new half-hour HBO Max special, "Bitch, Grow Up!" directed by Aida Rodriguez. Arguello has been in the comedy space for 17 years. We talk about career longevity, her meditation album, and her upcoming comedy album Mercury in Reggaeton. 
Listen to Marcella's past episode. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/locatora_productionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Capítulo 158: "B*tch, Grow Up!" With Marcella Arguello

Jessica Marie Garcia joins Locatora Radio to share her journey balancing motherhood, the Industry, and what it's like having the best eyebrows in Hollywood. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/locatora_productionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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