Latina To Latina

After decades of beaming into our homes from her perch on the Univision anchor desk, Maria Elena Salinas is enjoying finally speaking for herself and pursuing her own ideas and work. She jokes that she didn’t want her legacy to be that “I worked at Univision and then I died,” but Alicia also gets her to open up about that lingering doubt we all feel, the hard choices of being a working mom, and the freedom that comes with stepping boldly into your destiny.Follow Maria @MariaESalinas on Twitter and IG. If you loved this episode, listen to Ilia Calderón, Mariana Atencio and Cristina Costantini on paths into journalism. Show your love and become a Latina to Latina Patreon supporter!

As a child, Christy Haubegger knew what she wanted to be when she grew up: a boss. As the founder of the iconic Latina magazine, a film producer, and now an agent at one of the most powerful talent agencies in Hollywood, Creative Artists Agency, Christy is more than a boss; she's a force to be reckoned with. Born to a Mexican-American mother, and then adopted and raised by non-Latino parents, Christy talks about her unique take on the shared struggle of existing between cultures, the merits of a white sense of entitlement, and why impact is more important than money or titles.Follow Christy @_christyhaubegger on Instagram. If you loved this episode, listen to Gloria Calderón-Kellett, Linda Yvette Chavez and Gina Torres on the power and importance of inclusion in Hollywood. Show your love and become a Latina to Latina Patreon supporter!

Film director and activist Paola Mendoza embodies today's political resistance. As Creative Director of the Women's March, her visionary work helped galvanize millions around the world, and continues with the "I Am a Child" campaign and efforts to stop the latest Supreme Court nominee. Paola was raised by a single mother, and, as a rebellious teen, found salvation in the arts. She talks with Alicia about gaining strength from her mother's difficult choices and why for her joy is an act of resistance.Follow Paola @paolamendoza on Twitter and IG. If you loved this episode, listen to Nelini Stamp, Jess Morales Rocketto and Cristina Jiménez on advocacy and organizing. Show your love and become a Latina to Latina Patreon supporter!

A rising star in Netflix’s Orange is the New Black as Maritza Ramos, Lina in Jane the Virgin, and Sofia in Superior Donuts, Diane Guerrero embodies quintessential Latina powers. She's grounded in her strong family roots but still shaped by the trauma that separated them apart when she was a teenager. Somehow she harnessed the loss and pain into unmatched self-determination and drive. She opens up in this intimate convo with Alicia.Follow Diane on Twitter @dianguerrero__ and IG @dianexguerrero. And buy her book, In the Country We Love. If you loved this episode, listen to Daniela Pierre-Bravo, Karla Cornejo Villavicencio and Cristina Jiménez on owning your own narrative. Show your love and become a Latina to Latina Patreon supporter!

We're baaaack!!! And we're now a Latina-owned podcast. For months, we've been talking to incredible women who inspire us, and have been itching to get these fresh episodes to you. So, settle in for your weekly dose of Latina realness.   

US Senator. Mentor. Deal-maker.  How Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto drives Washington D.C. into the next era of politics.Follow Catherine on Twitter @CatherineForNV and Instagram @catherinecortezmastoforny. If you loved this episode, listen to UN President María Fernanda Espinosa Garcés, Mayor Carmen Yulín Cruz and Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez for more on paths into service. Show your love and become a Latina to Latina Patreon supporter!

Strategist. Connector. Talent magnet. How Daisy Auger-Dominguez creates a space in corporate America for the rest of us.Follow Daisy on Twitter @DaisyAD and Instagram @daisyaugerdominguez. If you loved this episode, listen to Christy Haubbeger. Show your love and become a Latina to Latina Patreon supporter!

Singer. Broadway star. Revolutionary. How Mandy Gonzalez commands — and captivates — on stage and in person.Follow Mandy on Twitter @_mandygonzalez and Instagram @mandy.gonzalez. If you loved this episode, listen to Quiara Hudes, Dessa and Stephanie Beatriz for more on finding a place for yourself in the performing arts. Show your love and become a Latina to Latina Patreon supporter!

CEO. Coach. Boundary breaker. How Natalia Oberti Noguera disrupts the world of angel investing.Follow Natalia on Twitter @nakisnakis and Instagram @nataliaobertinoguera. If you loved this episode, listen to Gia Morón, Annie Elainey, Nathalie Molina-Niño for more on disrupting industries. Show your love and become a Latina to Latina Patreon supporter!

Writer. Actor. Trailblazer. How Cristela Alonzo makes room for stories like hers in every medium.Follow Cristela on Twitter @cristela9 and Instagram @cristela9. If you loved this episode, listen to Gina Brillón, Ilana Peña and Linda Yvette Chavez for more on comedy and story telling for television. Show your love and become a Latina to Latina Patreon supporter!

The View host. Former federal prosecutor. Future politician. How Sunny Hostin takes on today’s most controversial topics — on live TV.Follow Sunny on Twitter @Sunny and IG @Sunny. If you loved this episode, listen to Ilia Calderón, María Elena Salinas, and Gina Torres for more on stepping into your moment. Show your love and become a Latina to Latina Patreon supporter!

Actor. Musician. Activist. How Jackie Cruz creates her own path (in and out of the spotlight).Follow Jackie on Twitter @MsJackieCruz and IG @JackieCruz. If you loved this episode, listen to iLe, Scherezade Garcia, and Latashá for more on finding your creative voice. Show your love and become a Latina to Latina Patreon supporter!

In this new interview series, host Alicia Menendez talks to remarkable Latinas about making it, faking it, and everything in between. In often-hilarious and always-revealing episodes, Alicia and her guests take on the challenges of existing, and then thriving, as women of color.