Actress, singer, and Latina powerhouse Myrna Cabello joins AW for a deeply moving episode about the moment that changed everything — the day she woke up and couldn’t move half her face. Diagnosed with Bell’s Palsy, Myrna feared she’d lost her voice, her career, and her identity.

But what followed wasn’t the end — it was a rebirth.

In this raw and inspiring conversation, Myrna opens up about the physical and emotional toll of paralysis, finding healing through music, prayer, and acupuncture, and the unshakable faith that carried her through it all. From sharing the screen with Jon Hamm to being honored with Myrna Cabello Day in Austin, her comeback is a masterclass in grace and grit.

This episode is for every woman who’s ever had to start over, show up scared, or rebuild herself from the inside out.

To learn more about Myrna, visit Instagram@cabello.myrna,

www.myrnacabello.com

Victoria Levert is no stranger to the spotlight. As a seasoned TV host with credits across major networks like NBCUniversal, BET, Viacom, and CBS, she’s known for lighting up red carpets and studio sets with her signature charm and elegance. But when the LA wildfires came roaring through her neighborhood, it wasn’t just her home or possessions that were threatened—it was her identity, her safety, her entire foundation.

In a soul-stirring conversation on the AW Confidential Podcast, Victoria sat down with me to peel back the layers of survival that go far beyond the physical. “People think survival is just about making it out,” Victoria said. “But survival is also spiritual, mental, and emotional. It tests who you are at your core.”

And the fires tested her deeply. Victoria fled her home in Santa Monica with nothing but a laptop, phone, and the clothes on her back. For six hours, she drove through a literal hellscape—gridlocked traffic, flames dancing on both sides of the highway, and no clear plan on what came next.

This episode will remind you of the power of resilience.

Learn more about Victoria, visit Instagram @itsjustvick

Mauricio Mendoza, who stars as Raúl Garcia, leads the Tony-nominated Broadway show Real Women Have Curves. The actor has a recurring role in the new season of Tyler Perry's hit series, THE OVAL. His other credits include MATLOCK, THE ROOKIE, EAST LOS HIGH, THE LAST MAN ON EARTH, CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM, and NCIS.

From center stage to the soundstage, Mauricio opens up about the power of Latinx storytelling, what it means to play a male role in a woman-centered narrative, and the emotional impact of portraying an immigrant story in today’s climate.

With a career that spans everything from East Los High to The Oval, Mauricio shares the truth he had to confront as an artist, an advocate, and a man stepping into a story that challenges stereotypes and uplifts the community.

This isn’t just about representation—it’s about evolution.

To learn more about Mauricio, visit: Instagram@mauriciomendozaofficial or True Forms Films.