What happens when a story inspired by real events brings the courage of everyday heroes to the world stage?

In this episode of AW Confidential, Yvette Bodden sits down with actor Allan Durell, who portrays Ortega in Netflix's La Captura (Facing El Chapo), the Mexican thriller inspired by the capture of Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán.

With the film reaching millions of viewers worldwide, Allan takes us beyond the action to explore the humanity behind the characters, the responsibility of bringing real-life events to the screen, and the importance of telling stories that shine a light on the everyday heroes of Mexico whose courage often goes unrecognized.

In this energetic and candid conversation, Allan shares his mindset as an actor, the power of authentic representation, and why stories like La Captura matter far beyond entertainment.

An honest conversation about courage, humanity, representation, and the stories that deserve to be told.

This episode is presented in Spanish.

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Learn more about Allan, visit Instagram @allandurell

Chef, author, entrepreneur and television personality Mika Leon joins AW Confidential for a conversation about culture, family, identity and finding your way back to what matters most.

Mika reflects on growing up in a big Cuban family in Miami, the traditions passed down through generations, and what it means to honor where you come from while still making your own way.

She also opens up about finding her spark again, learning to say no to what no longer fills her cup, raising a family of her own, and the legacy she hopes to pass forward.

Her debut cookbook, Cuban Soul: 100 Vibrant Recipes from Mi Cocina, is out October 6 and brings together the food, memories and family stories that have shaped her journey.

In this episode, we talk about Cuban identity, family traditions, reinvention, belonging, and the truth about staying connected to your roots while becoming your own person.

AW Confidential, where truth transforms.

Learn more about Mika, visit Instagram @mikabites or www.mikaleon.com

In this special AW Confidential kitchen episode, Yvette Bodden steps away from the studio and into her kitchen to cook, reflect, and talk about food, family, culture, and growing up Latina.

Inspired by chef and author Mika Leon’s new cookbook, Cuban Soul: 100 Vibrant Recipes from Mi Cocina, Yvette prepares one of Mika’s recipes while sharing personal memories of her mother, the role cooking played in her childhood, and the way food becomes part of how Latino families preserve culture, identity, and tradition.

This episode is a personal reflection on Latinidad, family recipes, generational traditions, and the memories we carry forward, especially during Hispanic Heritage Month.

It also sets the table for the AW Confidential conversation with Mika Leon, who joins Yvette to talk about Cuban culture, family legacy, finding her way back to her roots, and the story behind Cuban Soul.

Because food is rarely just food. Sometimes it’s memory, identity, family and a connection to where we come from.

AW Confidential — where truth transforms.

Learn more about Yvette, visit www.awconfidential.com or Instagram @awconfidential