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This edition: May 2022

Episode Details

Original tape date: April 22, 2022. First aired: May 10, 2022.

On this episode of LATiNAS we celebrate all things Mamá! Producer Diana Vargas introduces us to 2 women who didn’t follow the traditional path to motherhood; correspondent Elena Romero sits down with a Latina Midwife who combines indigenous traditions with western midwifery and we’ll meet a few other Latinas from CUNY who recall the best advice their Moms or Abuelas ever gave them!

Plus – you’ll learn about the alternative band LADAMA who empowers women thru their songs and educational workshops; you’ll meet Latina on the rise Bianka Widakay the creator of Salsa Stories; and, find out if there’s a right age to dress a certain way on this episode’s Caliente Caliente! Stay tuned for those segments and so much more! #wepa

Guest List

Mafer Bandola Singer / Founder / Member, LADAMA Project

Rosse Cruz-Acosta Make Up Artist

Alex Oriana De La Pava

Diana De La Pava Activist/Mom/Eternal Student

Judith R. Escalona Filmmaker

Melissa Garay Video Editor

Lisa Gosselin Audio Engineer

Joe Grafals Salsa Dancer

Frances Latalladi Podcast Host

Lily Mortazavi Salsa Dancer

Luz Reyes Production Associate

Daniela Serna Singer/Member, LADAMA Project

Rosemary Severino Writer/Actor/Comedienne

Rachel Strauss Comedienne/Producer/Writer, The HERlarious Show

Dr. T'Karima Ticitl Certified Midwife and Partera, Cihuapahtli Midwifery

Ivana Vargas Speech Pathologist

Miss YaYa Vargas Grammy Nominated Singer- Songwriter/ Actress

Bianka Widakay Creator, Salsa Stories

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