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Life as a Gringo

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“Life As A Gringo” is a podcast from Z100 On-Air Personality, Dramos. The show represents the voices of American-born Latinos who live their lives existing in a gray area. Those who are looked at as a gringo or “too white” by their family back in their native land, but were constantly reminded that their house smelled different or their parents music was “weird” by the people they grew up with. This is life as seen through our eyes. “...one feels at home in both places, yet at home in neithe ...
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Dramos is joined by filmmaker Michelle Hernandez to discuss her journey on reconnecting with her indigenous culture, the first tribe to get their land back from the US, finding your roots, rejecting capitalism, telling stories that matter, and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Dramos deep dives into trending stories from this week including a Latina running for office going viral for the wrong reasons, Anitta getting backlash for her religion, Latinas In Tech and more! https://fiercebymitu.com/news/latina-republican-candidate-missouri-valentina-gomez/ https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/harrison-butker-kansas-city-chief…
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Dramos is joined by host of the "Watch of Thrive" podcast Lianne Torres to talk about her story as a domestic violence survivor, building the relationship with self, taking accountability, the healing process and more! https://www.instagram.com/watchusthrivepodcast https://wutpodcast.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Dramos deep dives into trending stories including new changes for DACA recepients, gas companies price gouging, Millenials not having children, No Sabo Kids taking over social medi aand more! Just Be Social Club: brenda@mindofayounglord.com https://www.nbcnews.com/news/latino/biden-daca-healthcare-coverage-new-rule-rcna150473 https://www.kcra.com/a…
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Dramos deep dives into trending stories including changes to Marijuana regulations, the "Unseen Missing Latino Children Crisis in the US, Latina activist saving the environment, Lion King music getting some salon and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By My Cultura and iHeartPodcasts
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Dramos is joined by members of the Just Be Social Club to talk about the power in sharing our stories, finding community, the shared struggles that many of us faced growing up, wanting more out of life and more! Interested in joining? Email brenda@mindofayounglord.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Meet our My Cultura content creator, DJ Dramos. He joined our network in 2021, and is now the host of two podcasts; Life as a Gringo and The Street Stoic. Find out how he got his start in podcasting, why he’s focusing on topics like financial literacy and no sabo kids, and his advice for future podcasters See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf…
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Dramos deep dives into trending stories from this last week including a Selena tribute that her family wasn't a fan of, farmchella vs. Coachella, Latinas take the WNBA and more! Join the Just Be Social Club brenda@mindofayounglord.com https://wearemitu.com/wearemitu/entertainment/brewery-selena-quintanilla-family-cesae-and-desist/ https://wearemitu…
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Dramos shares a recording from the Just Be Social Club featuing show runner,actress and film maker Eliana Reyes sharing her journey of making her first documentary about the incarcerations and deportation fo her father. Email brenda@mindofayounglord.com to join the Just Be Social Club See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Dramos dives into trending stories from the week including a new abortion band in Arizona, Biden's new student loan forgiveness plan, J Cole vs. Kendrick Lamar, womens basketball breaking records, an underdog story and more! https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-68781816 https://www.cnbc.com/2024/04/08/biden-will-announce-details-of-new-student-…
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Dramos celebrates Financial Literacy Month and is joined by author of the new book Cultura & Cash, Gigi The First Gen Mentor, to discuss the financial problems that effect the Latin community, setting boundaries with family, preparing for the future, and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Dramos deep dives into trending stories including Shakira's take on the Barbie movie emasculating men, a new abortion ban in Florida, AI and the music industry, a celeb helping prisoners and more! https://fiercebymitu.com/entertainment/shakira-barbie-emasculation-social-media/ https://fiercebymitu.com/news/florida-ban-on-abortion-latinas/ https://w…
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Dramos is joined by VP of Groupe Media and Inclusive Buying Solutions at Publicis Groupe Carlos Sanchez to discuss the world of advertising, Latino's being largely ignored by brands and media, remaining authentic while working in corporate America and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Dramos is joined by host of the O Que La podcast, Nicole Vega, to discuss a new social media ban for teens, Trump's latest merch, Latin American Music Awards 2024, the internets hate for J Lo and more! https://wearemitu.com/wearemitu/news/florida-signs-social-media-ban/ https://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow-show/maddowblog/trump-backed-bibles-are-lat…
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Dramos is joined by therapist Dr. Lisette Sanchez to discuss the stigma around mental health within the Latin community, mental health issues within our community, setting boundaries, the effects of social media and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By My Cultura and iHeartPodcasts
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Dramos deep dives into some trending stories including Latina stereotypes, Latino voter trends, lefto rice being poisonous, a new Frida documentary, Shakira sacrificing her career for her relationship and more! https://wearemitu.com/wearemitu/entertainment/eiza-gonzalez-latina-hollywood/ https://fiercebymitu.com/news/myths-truths-latino-vote-latina…
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Inspired by a recent article on Jay Shetty, Dramos deep dives into the self-help business and the toxic aspects effects of when people use the trauma of others as a means to get money and fame. https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/ng-interactive/2024/feb/29/jay-shetty-self-help-empire See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Dramos tackles trending stories including the potential Tik Tok band, relaxing gun laws in Lousiana, Bad Bunny suing a concert-goer, a Latina moment at the Oscars and more! https://www.npr.org/2024/03/14/1238435508/tiktok-ban-bill-congress-china https://momsdemandaction.org/louisiana-governor-landry-signs-permitless-carry-into-law-despite-objection…
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Dramos is joined by filmmaker Rudy Valdez to discuss his pivot from being an actor to filmmaker, sharing the story of his sisters imprisonment, telling important stories from our community through film, his new documentary "Choir" and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By My Cultura and iHeartPodcasts
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Dramos deeps dive into trending stories from this last week including new laws being proposed targeting migrants, Miami Beach cancels Spring Break, someone makes a life-changing donation, Latina's leading the way in higher learning and more! https://wearemitu.com/wearemitu/trump-mass-deportation-red-states-anti-immigrant-bills/ https://www.nbcnews.…
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Dramos is joined by singer/songwriter to talk about a new controversial Selena documentary, new charges against Diddy, a lawsuit against dating apps, an artist standing for women's reproductive rights and more! https://wearemitu.com/wearemitu/entertainment/oxygen-yolanda-saldivar-doc-selena/ https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/diddy-sued-sexual-ass…
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Dramos is joined by the co-creator of "Gentified" on Netflix and writer of the "Flamin' Hot" movie, Linda Yvette Chavez, to discuss the ups and downs of being a creative, fighting for what you believe in, Hollywood vs. the Latin community, taking risks and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Dramos is joined by content creator and host of the "Mofongo Wars" podcast Luisito Osorio to talk about the effect immigrants are having on the economy, the problem(s) with Biden, Trump's new money grab, dating outside your culture and more! Mofongo Wars Podcast https://www.youtube.com/@itosorio Mofongo Wars ! on Apple PodcastsApplehttps://podcasts…
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Dramos kicks off Season 3 with his parents as they discuss the healing that has gone on in their relationship over the last 3 years, moving past resentment, having empathy for one another, regrets from the past, how they can have the tough conversations and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Will Selva and MJ Acosta-Ruiz are back for another episode of El Huddle! Another week is in the books and the playoff dream is still alive for many teams. First, we look at the Eagles-Cowboys clash and ponder if it’s time for Eagles fans to be worried. We then examine the Chiefs-Bills game along with the call that changed the games trajectory. Next…
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For a special bonus episode Dramos is joined by M Acosta-Ruiz of the El Huddle podcast, an NFL weekly football preview show with a Spanglish twist. The two discuss embracing your otherness, being the representation for an entire community, navigating the world of media, work-life balance and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information…
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Dramos breaks down trending stories from this last week including the new "Show Me Your Papers" bill in Texas, update on the Maine mass shooter, the future of Life as a Gringo and more! Texas Bill: https://wearemitu.com/wearemitu/news/show-me-your-papers-bill-texas/ Maine Shooter Update: https://www.cnn.com/2023/10/31/us/maine-mass-shootings-warnin…
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Dramos is joined by comedian and host of Latinos Out Loud Podcast Rachel La Loca to talk about authenticity, embracing your otherness, finding voids in the marketplace, purpose over paycheck, breaking generational curses and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By My Cultura and iHeartPodcasts
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Dramos breaks down this weeks trending stories including Bad Bunny's high ticket prices, the mass shooting in Maine, the best of Halloween candy and movies, and more! Bad Bunny Ticket Prices: https://wearemitu.com/wearemitu/memes-bad-bunny-tickets-prices/ Mass Shooting: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/maine-lewiston-active-shooter-police/ Assault Weap…
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Dramos keeps it positive with this weeks trending stories including Bad Bunny's new album, Connecticut Karens attacking landscapers, a town paying Latino's to move there, and more! Connecticut Karens: https://wearemitu.com/wearemitu/news/landscapers-respond-connecticut-couple-discriminating/ Topeka Offers $15,000 in Incentives For Latinos Who Want …
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Dramos vents about the war in Israel, feeling helpless during these times, mental health in the Latin community and more. Mental Health Article: https://fiercebymitu.com/wellness/latina-therapist-latino-community-mental-health/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By My Cultura and iHeartPodcasts
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Wilmer Valderrama is joined by actors Adam Rodriguez, Stephanie Beatriz, and Overcomfort Podcast host Jenicka Lopez for a heartfelt and insightful conversation on Latinidad. Listen as the group share their memories on growing up in a Latino household, their experiences with learning (and not learning) Spanish, and how they ended up choosing their c…
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Dramos deep dives into this weeks trending stories including house speaker Kevin McCarthy being ousted, a bed bug outbreak, Becky G' journey with therapy, a new Latin show makes history, and more! https://www.cnn.com/2023/10/05/politics/house-speaker-chaos-what-matters/index.html https://wearemitu.com/wearemitu/news/bed-bug-outbreak-in-france/ http…
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Dramos is joined by immigration attorney Yvette Saddik Jimenez dive into all things related to immigration including DACA, horror stories, the problem with immigration policy, why some have it easier than others, the pathway to citizenship and more! IG: @abogadajimenez http://www.ysjlaw.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Dramos deep dives into trending stories from the week including a school that banned a former homecoming queen for celebrating her culture, gatekeeping in the Latin community, labor crackdowns, Sofia Vergara' new show is a questionable choice, and more! https://wearemitu.com/wearemitu/news/homecoming-queen-mexican-graduation-stole/ https://wearemit…
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Kicking off Latin Heritage Month Dramos is joined by Matthew Torres aka The Story Time Guy to talk about the Latin origins of Batman, Dramos does a deep dive into Puerto Rican hero Pedro Albizu Campos while also sharing celebrities you didn't know were Latino, and Antonio Milian shares a little known alien story that took over a Latin country. @the…
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Dramos breaks down trending stories from this last week including a new study revealing Gen Z's struggle with mental health, a new lawsuit that may stop Trump from being able to run, alleged Alien bodies in Mexico, the Video Music Awards having a heavy Latin presence and more! Gen Z & Mental health: https://www.cnn.com/2023/09/14/health/gen-z-menta…
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Dramos pulls a conversation from a recent Just Be Social Club meetup with his business partner and certified life coach Bren J to discuss how she went from applying to be his intern to becoming his business partner. Topics they touch on are community, mentorship being a mutual transaction, the art of pivoting and more! See omnystudio.com/listener f…
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Dramos deep dives into trending stories from this last week including 2 Idaho school districts targeting Latino's for what they wear, Proud Boys leader gets sentenced for Jan. 6, a debate around not saying your name with an accent, Starbucks highlights a Latino artist, and more! Idaho School Story: https://wearemitu.com/wearemitu/news/idaho-school-…
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Dramos dives into the last pillar of conscious living and talks about the importance of goal setting, having a North Star and the impact always having something to work towards can have on our financial success and mental health. Edfund: Benefits of Long-Term Goals https://edufund.in/blog/benefits-of-long-term-goals See omnystudio.com/listener for …
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