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Growing Up Latina

Oct 14, 2025

What does “Growing up Latina” look like when you’re Afro-Colombian, first-gen, and now starring on Broadway? Actress Jackie León sits with me to talk la sala memories, tough love, Spanish stigma, anti-Blackness in our communities, coming out, and building a career that demands everything. From Alicia Keys’...


Oct 2, 2025

Familiaaa, for the first time in GUL history we’re bringing you a 2-part episode! 🎉 We welcome back the inspiring and multi-talented media journalist Kim Osorio. In this conversation, Kim opens up about stepping into leadership roles at a young age, the honor of being Puerto Rican representation for her students, and...


Sep 24, 2025

Familia Latinaaaa! 🎙️ This week we sit down with the legendary Kim Osorio — journalist, media executive, and the first female Editor-in-Chief of The Source.

Kim opens up about growing up mixed (Black, Chinese, Puerto Rican), moving out at 17, and going from camp counselor to club nights that landed her dream...


Sep 10, 2025

What’s up GUL fam! 🌎 Straight from Mexico City’s alt-R&B scene, we have the amazing Girl Ultra. From boleros and classical music to blasting My Chemical Romance in her lively chilango sala, music has always been a core part of Mariana’s world.

She created Girl Ultra as a canvas to push boundaries and fill the...


Sep 3, 2025

Mi gente Latinaaa, two-time Latin Grammy nominee and Dominican rap phenom J Noa is here! She opens up about everything—from her viral Tiny Desk performance to the deep roots of her confidence and creativity.

Raised in a home full of laughter and El Chavo del Ocho vibes, J Noa credits her unapologetic drive to the...