Best Marlene Vega Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 211 – Interview with Dr. Marlene Carson, U.S. Advisory Council on Trafficking Chair 32:33

24d ago32:33

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Send us a Text Message. Episode 211 – Interview with Dr. Marlene Carson, Chair of the U.S. Advisory Council on Trafficking at the White House In the realm of childhood, where laughter echoes freely and innocence reigns supreme, lies an unthinkable darkness: the theft of joy, playfulness, and innocence itself. This grim reality often unfolds when ch…

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Episode 214 – Xander Marshall: From Undocumented Child to Sobriety Champion 30:34

2d ago30:34

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Send us a Text Message. Episode 155 – Xander Marshall: From Undocumented Child to Sobriety Champion Xander's journey began when he crossed the Mexican border with his mother as a child, only to lose her due to death soon after and become an orphan. Adopted by a couple, Xander struggled during his early teen years, enduring hardship and isolation wh…

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Episode 213 - Understanding and Practicing Step Eleven 24:03

9d ago24:03

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Send us a Text Message. "We sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God, praying only for knowledge of His will for us and the power to carry that out.” In Step 10, the focus is largely on keeping your thoughts and emotions in check, this step guides you to look at the very foundation of your restoration and recov…

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Episode 212 – Jeremy Weintraub, Economic Empowerment & Poverty Alleviation Professional 17:16

17d ago17:16

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Send us a Text Message. Episode 212 – Jeremy Weintraub, Economic Empowerment & Poverty Alleviation Professional My guest for this episode is Jeremy Weintraub, a Berkeley, California metro area resident. He recently celebrated 23 years of sobriety, getting sober at the young age of 22 – following six years of battling to be clean and sober. Today, h…

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EPISODE 210 – NATE, GOD REWARDED HIS BELIEFS 31:03

1M ago31:03

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Send us a Text Message. Nate Maliscke (his nickname and stage name is Nate Crash) started Break Dancing in 2012 and he was able to take his passion global. Nate grew up in Western North Dakota, his parents divorced when he was very young, and along with his two younger sisters, they ultimately ended up in the foster care system. As he was finishing…

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Episode 209 – Chris Terzakos, On a Mission to Empower & Uplift Lives 30:25

1M ago30:25

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Send us a Text Message. Episode 209 – Chris Terzakos, On a Mission to Empower & Uplift Lives Chris, the founder and leader of “The Healing Warrior,” is driven by a powerful passion and on a quest for well-being. He envisions a world where young and older men walk through the fields of life, carrying a kind of strength that creates purpose, inner pe…

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Episode 208 – Interview with Charles Meyer, Porn Addiction Recovery Coach 32:43

2M ago32:43

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Send us a Text Message. Episode 208 – Interview with Charles Meyer, Porn Addiction Recovery Coach Charles is on a mission to end fatherlessness in American homes, and eventually worldwide. Based on the West Coach of Florida, Charles Meyer became a Porn Addiction Recovery Coach because of his own struggles with addiction and a strong sense of purpos…

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Episode 207 – Step 5 – We Admitted 32:40

2M ago32:40

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Send us a Text Message. Episode 207 – Step 5 – We Admitted Step 5 in faith-based recovery programs outlines how you will grow by admitting to God, oneself, and another person the exact nature of your wrongs. This step is pivotal as it embodies the principles of confession and accountability, which are foundational in Biblical teachings and essentia…

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A quick overview of the book " God Took Me to Las Vegas To Get Sober" 6:23

2M ago6:23

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Send us a Text Message. A quick overview of the book " God Took Me to Las Vegas To Get Sober" acourageousrecovery.comBy Randy Mortensen

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Episode 205 – Crushing the Stigma: Saving Lives & Restoring Relationships 25:19

2M ago25:19

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Send us a Text Message. Episode 205 – Crushing the Stigma: Saving Lives & Restoring Relationships As the host of this podcast, I’m often recognized as a passionate influencer who is on a mission to “Crush the Stigma” surrounding mental health and substance abuse. With my deep-rooted belief that mental health-related challenges are not a sign of wea…

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Episode 204 Interview with Jewels, author of “The Making of a Woman” 24:22

3M ago24:22

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Send us a Text Message. Episode 204 Interview with Jewels, author of “The Making of a Woman” Jewels is an award-winning author, speaker, and bodybuilder and hope to inspire others to push forward, no matter the challenges. Jewels describes herself as a woman who has lived two lives in one lifetime. The first part was a life of childhood abuse and t…

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Episode 203 – The release of my memoir: “God Took Me to Las Vegas….to Get Sober! 15:29

3M ago15:29

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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to today's episode, where we dive into a remarkable journey of personal growth, redemption, and professional success. The focus is on Randy Mortensen's transformative story as detailed in his compelling memoir, "God Took Me to Las Vegas...To Get Sober." The narrative is not just about overcoming the clutches of addic…

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Episode 202 – Gerry Wagner interview, with the theme of “What Is Love?” 30:37

3M ago30:37

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Send us a Text Message. Episode 201 – Gerry Wagner interview, with the theme of “What Is Love?” Gerry Wagner is on a mission of “Spreading LOVE to those who may feel unloved”. He recently claimed 32 years of being clean and sober. Gerry lives in Central Pennsylvania, he serves as the Vice President of Business Development for a global HVAC company …

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Episode 201 - Interview with Richard Grahn, a Producer, Screenwriter, Author and Coach 31:47

3M ago31:47

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Send us a Text Message. Episode 200 – Richard Grahn, is a producer, screenwriter, author, and a coach Richard was born and grew up in California, the youngest of six children in the family, before relocating to Eastern Tennessee. During one of the darkest times of his life, he told God, “I don’t care if I go to Hell, you either kill me or do someth…

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Back to God with Randy 28:11

3M ago28:11

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Send us a Text Message. This is an episode with Randy Mortensen as a guest on Back to God Radio. acourageousrecovery.comBy Randy Mortensen

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Interview with Aimee Eddy - A survivor of mental illness, bullying, breast cancer & abuse 29:09

4M ago29:09

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Send us a Text Message. Aimee Eddy is a survivor! She's a survivor of mental illness, bullying, breast cancer, and abuse. One of her quotes touts the "Light of Recovery", she said, "Climb out of the dark hole and into the light. Dance, rejoice and stand within the light of recovery from mental illness and breast cancer." Aimee is an author, a motiv…

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Episode 198 - Interview with Coach David Greer 36:40

4M ago36:40

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Send us a Text Message. Episode 198 Interview with Coach David Greer Coach David is a life-long sailor, an author, a speaker, an entrepreneurial coach, and an alcoholic who has been in recovery since January of 2009. His mission is to take his thirty-five years of entrepreneurial experience and share it with others, in order to accelerate their suc…

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Episode 197 – Coach Chrystal, a mentor to women seeking an alcohol-free lifestyle 30:10

4M ago30:10

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Send us a Text Message. Episode 197 – Coach Chrystal, a mentor to women seeking an alcohol-free lifestyle Chrystal is based in San Antonio, Texas and she’s dedicated to working as an alcohol-free coach specializing in guiding women through the transition to a sober lifestyle. With a passion for empowering individuals, she helps women not only embra…

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Episode 196 Interview with Jim Noone, He Believes in Sobriety Through Action 29:55

4M ago29:55

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Send us a Text Message. Episode 196 – Interview with Jim Noone, He Believes in Sobriety Through Action James (Jim) Noone, was born and raised in Bronx, New York, he has traveled to 43 states and four continents. Jim prides himself in being a storyteller, and a musician, and excels in relating to many different cultures around the globe. He now resi…

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Episode 195 – Gerry Wagner interview, with the theme of “What Is Love?” 30:37

5M ago30:37

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Send us a Text Message. Episode 195– Gerry Wagner interview, with the theme of “What Is Love?” Gerry Wagner is on a mission of “Spreading LOVE to those who may feel unloved”. He recently claimed 32 years of being clean and sober. Gerry lives in Central Pennsylvania, he serves as the Vice President of Business Development for a global HVAC company a…

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Dear [Draws in Spanish] Listeners 3:43

10M ago3:43

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Take the Listener Survey! DrawsInSpanish.com/survey Listen to Extended Episodes on Patreon.com/DrawsInSpanishBy Fabiola Lara

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Leave Fireworks to the Professionals! 21:17

1y ago21:17

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Join MySafe:LA's David Barrett and our special guest La'Veyah Mosely and her mother to discuss the life changing fireworks can have on a person. La'Veyah - a talented 7th grade student in L.A. - and an athlete playing for the L.A. Watts Rams youth league lost all of the fingers on her left hand when she was handed a firework device on the 5th of Ju…

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S2 Minisode 04: Should You Find Your Niche as an Artist? 26:57

1y ago26:57

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[SEASON 2 FINALE] In this mini episode, I'm excited to share with you the concept of "niche-ing down" as an artist. Have you ever struggled to find your focus as a creative? Do you feel like you're trying to appeal to everyone and ending up pleasing no one? Then this episode is for you! I'll be exploring the benefits and drawbacks of niche-ing down…

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S2 E15: Cuban & Egyptian American Muralist Symone Salib 56:20

1y ago56:20

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In this episode, I'm talking to Egyptian and Cuban American street artist Symone Salib. Symone is a Philadelphia-based artist that I connected with here, and i'm so thrilled to bring this conversation to you all. Through acrylic paint and illustration, Symone works to highlight the lives of people, with an emphasis on Black Indigenous People of Col…

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S2 Minisode 03: How to Collaborate with Other Artists 23:48

1y ago23:48

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On today's Minisode, I'm talking about collaboration — something that's super important but overlooked by artists! I've collaborated with a lot of artists through the podcast, and I wanted to share my four stages of collaboration with you all. First up, we have outreach — make sure you're genuine friends with the person you want to work with, or at…

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S2 E14: Community is Everything with Venezuelan Illustrator Andrea Cáceres 56:39

1y ago56:39

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In this episode, i'm talking with Venezuelan illustrator Andrea Caceres. Andrea is both an illustrator and Art Director based in New York City. She's illustrated children's books, comics, and textile designs for brands like Microsoft, Snapchat, and JCrew. She got her start sharing dog illustrations on her instagram with her "a dog a day keeps the s…

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S2 E13: Dreaming Together with Grupo De Autoayuda de Dibujo aka Iván Mayorquín & Raúl Pardo 50:06

1y ago50:06

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It's the first crossover episode! Today on the show, Raúl Pardo and Iván Mayorquín are tuning in from Ciudad de Mexico and i'm super excited to share this conversation with you. In case you're not familiar, Raúl & Iván host a podcast called Grupo de Autoayuda de Dibujo which is available on YouTube and Spotify and everywhere else you get podcast…

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S2 Minisode 02: Tips for Diversifying Revenue Streams & More 24:36

1y ago24:36

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In this episode, I answer your calls about why I make the show, what i've learned about myself, and a few tips for diversifying your revenue streams as an artist! If you want to have your questions answered next — call or text (305) 985-3729. EPISODE LINKS - Watch this Episode on YouTube - Join the FREE Discord - Join the Patreon - Follow Fabiola o…

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S2 E12: Post Whatever You Want with Puerto Rican Designer Carlos Oliveras Colom 59:03

1+ y ago59:03

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In this episode, I'm speaking with Puerto Rican brand designer, lettering artist, and illustrator Carlos Oliveras Colom. Carlos is a queer artist that was born on the Caribbean island of Puerto Rico and brings to life letters and illustrations that are fuller than life. His expressive style is meant to be seen, but also felt. His work is rooted in …

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S2 E11: Overthinking Destroys with Mexican Paper Artist Andrea Cira 1:03:12

1+ y ago1:03:12

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In this episode, I'm talking to Mexican paper artist Andrea Cira based in Kansas City. Andrea designs and cuts together vibrant and intricate compositions that are infused with her Mexican culture. She's currently working an a paper cut project where she redesigns the Loteria images with her papercut creations. She's worked with brands like Starbuc…

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S2 E10: Being a Part-Time Artist with Mexican-American Illustrator Marlene Vega 58:33

1+ y ago58:33

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In this episode, I'm chatting with self-proclaimed "part-time" Mexican-American artist Marlene Vega! Marlene actually has a master's degree in physics, but found her way back into art after graduation. She started off painting watercolor pieces just three years ago as a hobby and now has an amazing online shop and over 95,000 Instagram followers. S…

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S2 E09: We're Always Performing with Boricua Video Artist Molly Soda 1:01:32

1+ y ago1:01:32

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In this episode, I'm taking a departure from our usual illustration guests to chat with Tumblr famous video performance artist Amalia Soto aka Molly Soda. Molly works primarily with non-physical mediums publishing videos, photos, and streaming her work across the internet at large. She uses her digital performance work to reflect on the ways we all…

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S2 Minisode 01: What I've Learned? Creative Community? Freelance vs Corporate? 32:00

1+ y ago32:00

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In this episode, I answer your calls! We've got such amazing questions for our first mini-episode, if you want to have your questions answered next — call (305) 985-3729. EPISODE LINKS - Watch this Episode on YouTube - Join the FREE Discord - Join the Patreon - Follow Fabiola on Instagram, YouTube, TikTok - Danny Brito Episode & Instagram - Hallye …

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S2 E08: Following the Thread with Argentinian Illustrator Sebastian Curi 1:04:08

1+ y ago1:04:08

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In this episode, I chat with Argentinian illustrator, painter, graphic designer Sebastian Curi. Sebastian works in a pop style using cartoonish figures, playful compositions and bright colors to depict every day. Since he recently collaborated on a clothing collection with Zara and has worked with clients like Apple, Spotify and many more. Keep on …

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S2 Bonus: 2 New Show Updates! 3:23

1+ y ago3:23

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Two major new show updates! Listen to this episode to find out why: 1. Call me with your questions at (305) 985-3729 2. Join the FREE discord at drawsinspanish.com/chatBy fabiola lara

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S2 E07: Fangirling with Chilean Motion Designer Cristo Saez 58:02

1+ y ago58:02

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In this episode, I chat with Chilean Motion Graphic Designer and Illustrator Cristobal Saez. Cristo was raised in Chile and eventually made his way to New York City to attend FIT where he studied graphic design. He quickly realized that branding and logo work just wasn't for him and started creating illustrated GIFs of pop culture moments on his of…

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S2 06: From Printmaking to Creative Direction with Colombian Illustrator Daniela Jordan-Villaveces 1:03:43

1+ y ago1:03:43

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In this episode, I chat with Colombian Creative Director and Illustrator Daniela Jordan-Villaveces. Daniela is a US and Colombian Dual Citizen who was raised in Colombia up until high school before moving to Naples, FL. Her work injects joy and happiness through her use of punchy bold colors and vivid patterns. Keep on listening to hear us chat abo…

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S2 05: Salvadorian & Mexican-American Illustrator Iliana Galvez 1:09:00

1+ y ago1:09:00

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In this episode, I chat with Mexican & Salvadorian American illustrator Iliana Galvez. Iliana is a Latinx illustrator born and raised in the San Fernando Valley who creates bright, bold, and unapologetic art celebrating people of all sizes. Her work is extremely empowering and unapologetic and she really creates work that uplifts black and brown fe…

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S2 04: Mexican-American Interdisciplinary Artist Tamara Santibañez 45:56

1+ y ago45:56

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In this episode, I chat with Mexican-American interdisciplinary artist and oral historian Tamara Santibañez. Tamara is a queer and trans artist whose work is rooted in storytelling and the visual language of identity construction, exploring subcultural semiotics and the meanings we make from bodily adornment. Listen to this episode to hear us chat …

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S2 03: Mexican-American Illustrator Marisol Muro 1:05:56

1+ y ago1:05:56

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In this episode, I chat with Mexican-American illustrator Marisol Muro. Marisol is an LA-county-born and raised illustrator who creates 60 & 70s inspired illustrations that just take you back in time into a retro world full of kitschy imagery and nostalgic color palettes. Marisol originally went to school for Fashion Design and worked in the Fast-F…

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S2 02: Argentinean Illustrator & Cartoonist Eugenia Viti 53:29

1+ y ago53:29

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In this episode, I chat with Argentinean illustrator, writer, and comic artist Eugenia Viti. Eugenia lives in Chicago with her husband and toddler, while working as an artist and a part-time HR rep. She's been published in The New Yorker and is the author of Be Pregnant: An Illustrated Companion for Moms-to-Be. I'm so excited for this conversation,…

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S2 01: Salvadoran Illustrator & Tattoo Artist So Lazo 52:19

2y ago52:19

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In this episode, I chat with Salvadoran illustrator So Lazo. So is an Illustrator and tattoo artist from tiny, tropical El Salvador who immigrated to Berlin, Germany in 2021. They're also the author of two illustrated books and have had their own brand of illustrated products available on Etsy since 2016. I'm really excited to have So on the show, …

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BAM! The issue of illegal fireworks in Los Angeles 1:14:20

2y ago1:14:20

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In the City of Los Angeles, ALL fireworks are illegal. In the County of Los Angeles, it depends on which city you're talking about. Many cities offer "Safe and Sane" fireworks for sale on and around the 4th of July. The lack of consistency from city to city complicates the public's understanding of fireworks and the law. Join host David Barrett as …

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Are You Ready For Wildfire? 29:24

2y ago29:24

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Join MySafe:LA's David Barrett as he covers the ongoing threat of wildfires in California generally, and in Southern California more specifically. Los Angeles City Fire Department Deputy Chief Trevor Richmond shares insight in what to expect this year and unveils a new collaboration between the LAFD and MySafe:LA - the Los Angeles Wildfire Resilien…

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18: Colombian Illustrator Natalia Cardona Puerta 55:35

2y ago55:35

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Sometimes one decision can completely change the trajectory of your life! That’s what happened to Natalia Cardona Puerta when she decided to follow her dreams of being an illustrator and uproot her life in Colombia. In this episode, I chat with Colombian illustrator Natalia Cardona Puerta who creates colorful and playful illustrations inspired by h…

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17: Cuban-American Illustrator Danny Brito 44:41

2y ago44:41

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If you feel that running an online shop isn’t a solid long-term plan, today’s guest is about to blow your mind! In this episode, I chat with Cuban-American illustrator Danny Brito, who has run a successful and sustainable online shop for over a decade. Danny originally went to college for Graphic Design, but eventually dropped out to pursue illustr…

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16: Mexican-American Illustrator & Graphic Designer Itzel Islas 1:07:50

2y ago1:07:50

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Did you ever feel like you didn’t fit in with the Latinx kids at your school? This week’s guest experienced just that after moving from Tijuana to San Diego for her Sophomore year of high school. In this episode, I chat with Mexican illustrator and designer Itzel Islas who’s worked with brands like Nickelodeon, GoFundMe, and for her own brand @YAYI…

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Making L.A. Safer in 2022 14:28

2y ago14:28

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Join MySafe:LA Executive Director David Barrett as he discusses the challenges in public safety and resilience for 2022. David shares some of the new initiatives at MySafe:LA and how the public may benefit from the programs being offered by the recognized, award-winning community resilience organization. This episode focuses on the upcoming wildfir…

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15: Afro-Colombian Cartoonist & Illustrator Arantza Peña Popo 51:50

2y ago51:50

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This week’s guest grew up drawing book covers and joining competitive reading bowls just for fun! In this episode, I chat with Afro-Colombian cartoonist and illustrator Arantza Peña Popo who’s created comics for publications such as The New Yorker, title slides for Cartoon Network, and editorial illustrations for Refinery29. Arantza and I talk abou…

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14: Cuban Bahamian Illustrator and Artist Reyna Noriega 52:18

2+ y ago52:18

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This week’s guest believes making money from art isn’t harder than any other career. In this episode, I chat with Cuban-Bahamian artist and author Reyna Noriega who’s worked with clients such as Apple, Old Navy, and The New Yorker. Reyna and I talk about the complexities of being Afro-Latina, why NFTs are dumb, and why she ultimately decided to lea…

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