Holi Listeners!

This week, we are releasing the audio from Welcome to El Barrio's OnAir Fest panel last month.

Using Welcome to El Barrio as a jumping-off point, Becca gathered some of the best of the best industry professionals who specialize in Latinx storytelling and media to discuss what we can learn from Bad Bunny’s meteoric rise and cultural impact regarding authentic representation.

Becca moderated the panel with three incredible guests: Briana Mendez, Mark Pagán, and Tess Garcia.

Substack subscribers got this last month, with additional bonus content! So if you want more of this, be sure to subscribe to the show’s substack.

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This week, Becca chats with fashion and lifestyle influencer Miranda Sanchez! The two chat representation in the influencing world, growing up in Upstate New York, the struggles of learning Spanish in adulthood, and more.

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This week Becca chats with writer, producer, film critic, and published poet -- Josie Melendez! The two chat representation in film/books/etc., the 2026 oscar race, Josie's Film Poser's podcast, and more!

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ALSO -- WTEB's editor @markpagan wrote a piece about the trailblazing career of Beni and his impact on changing Latino roles. Perfectly paired with our latest Oscar themed episode!

https://thelatinonewsletter.org/p/benicio-del-toro-quietly-disrupted-latin-lover-trope

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This week is a very special episode -- as it's the LIVE episode with Ana Macho from the Welcome to El Barrio launch party! Becca interviews Ana Macho where they chat moving to NYC, going from drag to full-blown reggaeton / pop star, the realities of living in PR, and more.

If you enjoyed this episode and want more live experiences, comment / like /etc to let us know!

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This week Becca chats with community builder and culture writer -- Ale-Marie Figueroa! The two chats being perceived in the diaspora, boozy book club, politics and higher education, and more!

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This week Becca chats with actor, activist, drag king extraordinaire -- Vico Ortiz! The two chat, representation in hollywood, drag, fluidity of language, and more!

Those in the NYC area, join us for our launch party Feb 21st in partnership with Lighthouse Campus! RSVP for your spot below:
https://posh.vip/e/welcome-to-el-barrio-launch-party

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Welcome BACK to another episode of Welcome to El Barrio, where this week Becca Ramos chats with authors, historians, and activists Jorell Melendez-Badillo and Aurora Santiago-Ortiz.

The three chat challenges of living in Puerto Rico, Aurora and Jorell’s barrio stories, Venezuela and its relation to Puerto Rico, their program Puerto Rican Studies Hub, and more!

Follow Aurora and Jorell here:
@sant_aurora_
@jmelendezbadillo

And follow the Puerto Rican Studies Hub here:
@prstudieshub

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In this inaugural episode of 'Welcome to El Barrio,' host Becca Ramos shares the personal journey that led to the podcast's creation!

Tune in next week for the first chat-show episode with Jorrell Melendez-Badillo and Aurora Santiago-Ortiz.

Also don’t forget to email us at welcometoelbarrio@gmail.com, or DM the show page @welcometoelbarrio for submissions!

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