Morado Lens
95 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 5 years ago - ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsA feminist podcast hosted by two childhood friends who discuss embracing our #innerbruja, sex & culture — always funny, always real.
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(Part 2) Rebecca Gitana Talks About Her Upcoming Trip to Puerto Rico Post Maria & How You Can Donate to the Cause
July 22, 2019 17:47 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MBWe needed some more Rebecca Gitana loving on Morado Lens and so this time we paid her a visit at her pad in Manhattan. Rebecca dives into her anxiety on going back to her tierra of Puerto Rico post Hurricane Maria. She also gives us some insight on what is desperately needed in Puerto Rico right now and how you can donate to her relief fund. You can hear it all on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher and more. You can also follow our visual journey via Instagram or Facebook @moradolens.
Rebecca Gitana of Lifestyle Remix on Being an Intimate Healer, Spiritually Raunchy, & Her Drag Queen Alter Ego
July 22, 2019 17:46 - 58 minutes - 54 MBJoin us as we discuss the inner workings of Lifestyle Remix's Rebecca Gitana as a healer through the home space, spirit guide, earth angel, gentle warrior and certified firecracker who believes she is on this planet to help people remember who they are. We talk about how she prayed for a breakthrough in her early 20's and the process of becoming a healer. Because while we would love to wake up one day and just be one, that's not the case. There is serious work involved. Rebecca reveals how s...
Fellow Podcasters of Real Me In Talk About Their Experience With Microaggression, Colorism & Much More
July 22, 2019 17:45 - 58 minutes - 53.3 MBWe joined forces with fellow podcasters Katherine and Tina from Real Me In and we got super real on our personal experiences from micro-aggression to colorism and even dive into the difference between intention and impact. You don't want to miss it! You can hear it all on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher and more. You can also follow our visual journey via Instagram or Facebook @moradolens.
MiTu's Kat Lazo Joins Us to Talk Catcalling, Lucid Dreaming & Latinx in the Media
July 22, 2019 17:44 - 52 minutes - 47.9 MBWe're officially reclaiming the word "catcall" in honor of our special guest Kat Lazo of TheeKatsMeow who also happens to be a kick-ass video producer at MiTu. Kat shares the insanely creative way she combats catcalling in the streets! You don't want to miss this. We also went in on lucid dreaming, cultural appropriation, being children of immigrant parents, and how to make space for ourselves in media. She's got the special sauce to tackle tough subjects like colorism and white privilege wi...
Annie The Alchemist Talks About Her Experience With Hurricane Irma & How She Mentally Prepared to Overcome Her Biggest Fear
July 22, 2019 17:43 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBAnnie The Alchemist gets super vulnerable in this episode as she dives into her experience with a category 5 hurricane by the name of Irma. She describes mother nature's turbulence and how she mentally prepared for a life changing catastrophe. You can hear it all on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher and more. You can also follow our visual journey via Instagram or Facebook @moradolens. And, don't forget to follow Annie the Alchemist on Instagram.
Tatianna Tarot on Intuitive Pregnancy Vibes, Her Bruja Story, & Reading Cindy's Tarot Cards
July 22, 2019 17:42 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MBTatianna Tarot on knowing she had a gift ever since she was kid, her pregnancy increasing her intuitive vibes, and what she does before every reading to ensure only positive spirits come through. And, she even reveals a super fun fact about yet another creative skill she has and her baby's middle name ⭐️ Then, Cindy gets her tarot cards read asking Tatianna a super personal question. Things get vulnerable, brujas. You can also follow our visual journey via Instagram or Facebook @moradolens.
This Week's Episode Brings You An Entrepreneur + Writer And Overall Badass Latina Vivian Nunez
July 22, 2019 17:37 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBThis week's episode brings you an entrepreneur and overall badass Latina by the name of Vivian Nunez. She is the host of a Latina-driven podcast called Creating Espacios. She is also the founder of a community called Too Damn Young, a resource for teens who are grieving and figuring out life after loss. Viv opens up about her own personal loss as a teen and how she coped with it as well as how she hopes to inspire the future presidential candidate. You don't want to miss it!
#TBT to When Morado Lens Was at Premios Tu Mundo Award Show in Miami
July 22, 2019 17:36 - 32 minutes - 30 MBWe bring you a bonus episode to when we flew out to Miami and interviewed some really amazing women at Premios Tu Mundo. From Rashel Diaz of the daytime show Un Nuevo Dia to the three beauties of Suelta la Sopa. And, we were even blessed to have an intimate conversation with Rosie Rivera, icon Jenni Rivera's only sister. They dive into their current projects, how they landed there and even give all us women (and men) a dose of empowerment. You don't want to miss it! Available on iTunes, Spot...
Annie The Alchemist on How to Manifest and What to Expect Along the Way
July 22, 2019 17:35 - 44 minutes - 41 MBAnnie the Alchemist is back this month to talk about going for your goals, no matter how big or unattainable they may seem. We dive into narrowing down your big idea, get real about the self-discipline you need to keep going, and the emotional roller coaster that comes when launching anything. We each share our intimate stories with Annie on what we went (and still go through sometimes!) when trying to figure out what projects speak to our soul. We hope in sharing our stories, they inspire y...
Political Activist Dolores Huerta Discusses Dolores the Movie, Motherhood, Intuition & More
July 22, 2019 17:35 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MBAmerican labor leader and civil rights activist Dolores Huerta sits down with Morado Lens to talk about her latest endeavor - Dolores the movie. She gets into why it took so long for this to come to fruition, being a mother of eleven children and why it is okay for women to ask for help and make mistakes. Dolores gives all women (and men) inspiration to persevere regardless of the hurdles or as she puts it - Si Se Puede (Yes You Can)! Be sure to check out DoloresHuerta.org to find a screenin...
The Latinos Who Lunch Podcast on Faux Brujas, Mexican Ceviche, and Cultural Appropriation
July 22, 2019 17:34 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MBFavyFav and Babelito of the Latinos Who Lunch podcast joined us to talk about the behind-the-scenes of creating a podcast, the rise of faux brujas a.k.a. cultural appropriation, if and how they embrace their inner bruja. They even opened up about why at first they chose to use nicknames instead of using their real names when launching and how liberating it's been in committing to being vulnerable on the show. This honest conversation on culture, politics, and importance of visibility in the ...
Morado Lens Duo Get Into the BTS of Starting Their Podcast, Energy Vampires, & Sage for the Shade
July 22, 2019 17:34 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MBIn this episode, Nat & Cindy get into how it all began for them when deciding to launch a podcast. They also get super real on energy vampires that are no good for you and how to cope with idea stealers, being resourceful and saging the shit out of shade you may get when exposing yourselves to the world. Please remember to subscribe and review Morado Lens on #itunes. We're also available on #spotify, #stitcher, #iheart #googleplay and God knows where else.
Mestiza Magic Founder Valeria on Why Coming Out as a Bruja Was Harder Than Coming Out As Queer
July 22, 2019 17:33 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBValeria of Mestiza Magic is not a traditional woman. As she puts it, she’s “that bruja that has really long armpit hair and likes to cuss out loud.” We were instantly attracted to her knowledge of Mexican curanderismo, owning her bruja identity as a form of healing and complicated but touching journey on coming out as a bruja to her mother. Her mom tries to sway her to not identify as a bruja because as she put it, "it's not something that's embraced in her family.” The Massachusetts-based q...
Annie The Alchemist Talks About Grieving in Waves
July 22, 2019 17:30 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MBAnnie the Alchemist joins us again after a short hiatus and gets into her past life as a grade-school teacher, her former relationship and why embracing the different stages of grieving is key to overall growth. Be sure to follow our journey on Instagram @moradolens. #innerbruja
Cuban Illustrator Cristy C. Road on Growing up Queer in Miami, Creating her Own Tarot Cards, and Resistance Through Art
July 22, 2019 17:29 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MBCuban-American illustrator Cristy C. Road is unlike any other artist you've ever met before. Her vivacious attitude isn't just contagious but endearing. This Miami-based gemini is nothing short of spectacular as she spills on her toughest experiences proving that vulnerability is in fact a strength. Cristy, whose real name is Cristina Carrera, also dives into what it was like to come out to her conservative Latino family, using art as an escape in her teens through zines, and how proud she i...
LGBTQ Activist And Founder of Fuerza Festival Talks Gay issues And #Innerbruja
July 22, 2019 17:28 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBWe sat down with LGBTQ activist and founder of Fuerza Festival, Mario Colon. He talks about growing up as a gay, brown-skinned Latino man in Puerto Rico and what he endured from his own father through this journey. He also offers great advice to the LGBTQ community on how to push forward in life and even lets us in on his secret on how to tap into your #innerbruja. *FUERZAfest is supported by the Hispanic Federation and highlights stage and film work, art exhibitions, workshops and panel dis...
Part 2 of WNYC's Sassy Joanna Solotaroff on Tinder, Minneapolis & Podcasting
July 22, 2019 17:27 - 32 minutes - 30 MBWe couldn't get enough of Joanna Solotaroff so we are back with part 2 of our conversation with the producer of 2 Dope Queens and sidekick on Sooo Many White Guys podcast. She shared her thoughts on keeping your day job when attempting to dive into a creative field and the power of really telling the people you work with what you're passionate about. We even, ahem Cindy, talks about her undying love for Louis C.K. and what she plans to do if they ever meet. Joanna shared her thoughts on Tind...
WNYC Producer Joanna Solotaroff on 2 Dope Queens, Ecuadorian Ceviche and Her Bruja Mother
July 22, 2019 17:27 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBJoanna Solotaroff is a producer at WNYC Studios in NYC who currently produces the 2 Dope Queens and Sooo Many White Guys podcast. In this episode, she sits down with us and talks about life behind-the-scenes, dating a Latino man, and her parents. Spoiler alert! Her mom is a fellow bruja (aka witch) who reads the tarot cards. #innerbruja This is part 1 of our awesome conversation with her. Look out for part 2 next week! In the meantime, follow Joanna on Twitter (@joannna).
Anxiety Coach Palak Vani on the Shame Behind the Disorder & how Spirituality Helps Cope
July 22, 2019 17:26 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBOn our continuous mission to practice self-love, we talk to anxiety coach Palak Vani who launched CuratedGoals.com, an affordable anxiety coaching service offered over the phone, email, text message or in-person. She breaks down the different types of anxiety, how she got her Indian family to own the once taboo conversation, how to deal with it in the moment and even opens up about how she handles her own anxiety. We also get into how we've dealt with our own anxiety and how tapping into our...
Annie The Alchemist Speaks on Her Daily Dose of Palo Santo + Sexual Energy Cords
July 22, 2019 17:25 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBAnnie The Alchemist dials in to discuss why she is dedicated to daily palo santo cleanses - sometimes even more than once! And, you don't want to miss as she gets super real on what a sexual energy cord is and how to rid yourself of negative energy you picked up from your last lover.
Puerto Rican Transgender Advocate Ericka Florenciani on HIV, Intersectionality, and the Spiritual World
July 22, 2019 17:24 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBIn honor of LGBT Pride Month, we talked to transgender and human health rights advocate Ericka Florenciani. This feminista breaks down her advocacy work with PrEP, a daily HIV-preventative tool. All in the name of the helping promote health towards love. And, of course, she's an empowered bruja, who talks about how she uses tarot cards and astrology to express herself and connect with the spiritual world.
Fellow Bruja And Founder of Modern Curandera Talks About Honoring Her Ancestors And Assimilation
July 22, 2019 17:23 - 32 minutes - 30 MBPriscilla Klock is a fellow bruja, podcaster of Feminine and founder of Modern Curandera. She dives into how she had to assimilate because her ethnicity was looked down on and how through that pain she birthed the Modern Curandera - a safe place that unites the modern and ancient cultures of her heritage all while helping bruja entrepreneurs get their businesses off the ground. Listen as we get into what all this meant for a fellow Latina and what this means for modern brujas today.
How Embracing Our Inner Darkness Has Changed Our Lives And Helped See The Light
July 22, 2019 17:22 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MBOn our journeys to self-love, we've both come across a sort of darkness that at first made us uncomfortable. But we learned that in order to truly explore, accept and love ourselves we had to acknowledge and embrace the dark parts as well. Psychologists refer to that dark side, or shadow self, as repressed ideas, impulses, weaknesses, desires, and even embarrassing fears. The wild and chaotic side that for many of us are the source of our creative energy. But, remember, shadow cannot exist w...
Kathleen Pagan of Endlessly Elated Spills on Her Side Hustle + Leaving Corporate America + Trusting Her Third Eye
July 22, 2019 17:21 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBWe sat down with Kathleen Pagan from the very successful lifestyle blog Endlessly Elated and chatted on what made her take the leap from financier to a full-time entrepreneur. Kathleen tells us about how her "third eye don't lie" rule and even gives us tips on how to make your blog stand out above the rest. Be sure to subscribe to her Youtube page @Endlesslyelated and get all the great tips on being the hostess with the mostess.
Mother’s Day Special: OG Bruja Yolanda (Cindy's Mom) on Reading Cigars, Baños + Motherhood
July 22, 2019 17:19 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBCindy’s mom, Yolanda, aka an OG bruja, makes a special appearance in honor of Mother’s Day. She opens up about how she tapped into her intuition more than ever once she immigrated to the U.S., how she came to read cigars, and shares special baños for when you feel super cargarda (heavy). This particular show is mostly in Spanish and Spanglish, so tune in with your mom, abuela or tia. Happy Mother’s Day, brujas!
Annie The Alchemist aka The Fashion Poet is Back to Discuss Love + What to Take on Your Spiritual Journey
July 22, 2019 17:17 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MBAnnie The Alchemist aka The Fashion Poet is back to discuss love and the best ways to cleanse away any brujeria that does not serve you. She also shares with us her spiritual journey to Iceland and what items to pack when traveling. Be sure to follow her spiritual journey on IG @anniethealchemist.
How This "Nasty Woman" Is Making Wine With a Purpose
July 22, 2019 17:15 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBWith high hopes that she would see her first female president, winemaker Meg Murray went with her instincts and started producing Nasty Woman Wines. She was passionate about turning a once used negative turn by a certain president-elect on it's head. And, with that, make sure that 20% of her net profits would go to organizations that help put women in positions of power worldwide. She shares with us how her daughter inspired her, challenges in distribution, and how she tapped into her inner ...
Morado Lens Duo Discuss Their Darkest Fears
July 22, 2019 17:14 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBCindy & Nat discuss their biggest fears, when they came about and how they're facing them with courage present day. What are your fears?
Meet The Badass Leading Packs of Women For The Sake of Social Good
July 22, 2019 17:13 - 22 minutes - 21 MBHeidi Hackemer is a forced to be reckoned with. You feel it when you meet her and your inner bruja will confirm it the moment she speaks to you. Personally, she's in tuned with her empowered herself. Professionally, she's leading packs of smart and savvy women (and a couple of guys too!) at Wolf & Wilhelmine, a New York based brand shop. Heidi breaks down what "bad ass" means and how it relates to womanhood, her pet wolf, and why she needs to recharge by driving on her Harley in the mountain...
Annie The Alchemist Serves Us With Spells & Potions
July 22, 2019 17:10 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MBMiami-based fashion blogger Annie Vazquez is back to give us spiritual advice as she's been embracing her inner bruja on her new blog as Annie The Alchemist. From how to use palo santo, herbs, and sage to baños, clearing out negative energy and how to get past relationships that no longer serve us. All with good vibes because we truly believe that everything can be resolved with positive love and energy.
The Meaning of Womanhood, a Simulcast with Duhmericana Podcast
July 22, 2019 17:09 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBWe wrap up Women's History Month with a collaboration with fellow Latina podcasters Benzy and Wilx of Duhmericana Podcast. This simulcast couldn't have come at a better time, especially since we believe that empowered women empower women. We got into what womanhood means to us, what we do in our own lives to empower other women and how the ladies of Duh Americana embrace their inner Bruja. If you’d like to connect with Duhmericana Podcast, you can find them anywhere you prefer to listen to p...
Cindy & Nat on Dating, Love & Sex
July 22, 2019 17:09 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBAfter popular demand, Cindy + Nat revisit the topic on dating, love and sex and how Cindy is tired of using dating apps but still wants to find her ideal partner to have more sex with, while Nat realizes she may have a "republican" pu$$y after all.
Our Latino Accents and How Sofia Vergara Plays a Role In It
July 22, 2019 17:08 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MBWe get into our Latino "accents", what motivated us to own them, or lack there of (as in, "Why are you talking white?"). And, how to deal with non-Latinos who aren't too keen on our accents. Plus, how Sofia Vergara needs to step up her accent game after her blunder.
How Standing Rock Changed Our Lives
July 22, 2019 17:04 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBNat and Cindy finally talk about their experience at Standing Rock, North Dakota. Why they decided to go, being welcomed by Natives, and how they are still standing with the water protectors as they prepare to march in Washington D.C. even though the camp is now gone.
Cindy & Nat Go to The Women's March 2017 in Washington, DC
July 22, 2019 17:03 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MBWelcome back! Morado Lens takes you through their journey at the historical Women's March in Washington, D.C. 2017
Season Finalé
July 22, 2019 17:00 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBOn our final episode for the season we share personal stories on dating older (and younger) men and the pros and cons that come with that.
Feminist Leader Fran Luck on Why Hillary Clinton for President
July 22, 2019 16:59 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBElder Fran Luck dissects feminism from her lens and why she believes Hillary will carry the torch for women.
Self-love, Family Expectations, and What All That Means in the Latinx Community
July 22, 2019 16:57 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBWhat does self-love mean to you? Does putting yourself at the top of your to-do list make you feel guilty? We get into how our families and significant others play into that.
Domestic Violence Survivor Zayda Rivera on Her Struggles and How She Overcame Them
July 22, 2019 16:57 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBWe sit down with domestic violence survivor Zayda Rivera and discuss her history with domestic violence, how she overcame it and why shame is still associated to people going through this.
Fashion blogger Annie Vazquez opens up about her inner bruja, love, & baños
July 22, 2019 16:53 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBWe talk to creative spirit, storyteller, and fashion blogger Annie Vazquez on what tragic moment motivated her to embrace her inner bruja, the power of attraction and energy, & baños for those looking for love.
Clinical Social Worker Dolly Sacristan on Working with Sexual Abuse Survivors
July 22, 2019 16:52 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MBCheck out our interview with clinical social worker Dolly Sacristan where we dive into some deep topics like sexual abuse survivors, being connected to someone even after they die, & mourning a loved one.
ESPN's Sarina Morales on Being Latina, Co-ed MLB, & Journey to Her Now Dream Job
July 22, 2019 16:52 - 29 minutes - 55.6 MBESPN's Sarina Morales broke down her journey to the sports channel for us, spilled on what it's like to be the only Latina in the room, and how she hopes the MLB will recruit her to play center field. Because if her attitude matches her skill set, she's totally got this.
Nina Sky at the Afro-Latino Festival on Being Latina & Their OG Bruja Abuela
July 22, 2019 16:50 - 6 minutes - 13.1 MBYour favorite twins Nina Sky talked to us about what individuality means to them, how their grandma helped them tap into their inner bruja, and introduced us to their new single "Champion Lover".
Model and Peruvian chef Franco Noriega of Baby Brasa on How He Embraces His Inner Bruja
July 22, 2019 16:50 - 5 minutes - 10.3 MBWe got up close and personal with hot model and Peruvian chef Franco Noriega of Baby Brasa in New York City to talk about how he embraces his inner bruja and what it's like for Latinos living in two worlds in the United States.
Cindy & Nat on Insecurities, Plastic Surgery, & How Our Opinion Has Evolved Recently
July 22, 2019 16:49 - 13 minutes - 24.9 MBHas your perspective on plastic surgery changed over the years? If so, why? Would you ever get plastic surgery? We share some of our personal experiences with plastic surgery and confess our insecurities.
On Dating Latino Men Versus Non-Latino Men and What Dating on Tinder Is Really Like
July 22, 2019 16:48 - 11 minutes - 22.7 MBAre you a Latina who has dated outside her culture? Or a Latina who prefers to only date Latina men? Why or why not? Is there a difference? Dive into this little debate from two women who have had super distinct experiences in dating Latino and non-Latino men.
On Sex Toys & Does Culture Play a Part in Having Healthy Boundaries With Mother-In-Laws?
July 22, 2019 16:46 - 14 minutes - 27 MBWe get to the bottom of sex toys in and outside of a relationship, then somehow we segway into having healthy boundaries with mother-in-laws and if culture plays a part. Check out the full episode on SoundCloud: http://bit.ly/1Yojg9c Morado Lens is a podcast hosted by two childhood friends who discuss embracing your inner bruja, sex, and culture - always funny, always real.
On Relationships, Cheating, Sexual Fluidity, and Embracing Your Inner Bruja
July 22, 2019 16:43 - 23 minutes - 43.8 MBCheck out our debut episode where we get into how we met, relationships, cheating, and sexual fluidity.
Ep. 95: 2018 Highs and Lows, What We Learned, and What’s Next for Morado Lens
December 26, 2018 23:00 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MBPop that bottle of champagne because we get into what 2018 brought us and how we grew as women. As Nat said, this year “was very interestingly painful.” Cheers to that, brujas, because out of pain comes growth and we are about that life. We started the year off strong with actress Rosario Dawson who broke news on our podcast about the sexual assault she experienced as a child and interviewing badass Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, to name a few. We even talk sex and whether or not Nat has finally ...
Ep. 94: Carolina Rubio-MacWright on Asylum Seekers, Their Border Stories & How You Can Help Them Get Justice
December 19, 2018 23:00 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MBImmigrations Lawyer, Activist and Artist. All descriptions of Carolina Rubio-Macwright who we had the pleasure of interviewing for the second time on Morado Lens. Last time Carolina stopped by the studio, we discussed immigration law and the Dream Act. This time around we dived into the asylum seekers coming mostly from Central America, the detention centers privately owned (and making a shit ton of $$ from detaining asylum seekers), the ground work in Dilley, TX, border issues and so much m...