This one's a special one for us Bautista sisters! Today, we're sitting down with our lovely mother who also happens to be the OG lady of LA SERRANITA & proud owner of Royalty Cleaners LA. During this hour, we talk all about her childhood and educational goals back in Oaxaca, her migration journey to LA and into independent entrepreneurship, and her newest venture into acting/modeling!

BTW, this isn't the first episode we've recorded with our mom here at LA SERRANITA! You can listen to our Mother's Day conversation with her here: https://rss.com/podcasts/laserranita/

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Director and photographer Brittany Bravo has spent her career telling stories rooted in love, family, and culture. In this conversation, the Bravo Studios founder shares her path into photography and explains how she pulls from her Mexican and Costa Rican roots for artistic inspiration. From campaigns with Rare Beauty, Apple, and Nike to her deeply personal project Immigration Is Sacred, Brittany continues to use her lens to advocate for several communities. We also get a first look at what's next: her debut narrative short film, Parí, releasing late 2026.

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Join us as we sit down with Salma Perez (writer, model, and Oaxacan creative) to talk about her experience growing up in a culturally-affirming home and how that upbringing shaped her confidence as an Indigenous woman navigating creative industries. We dig into several of her projects celebrating Indigenous culture and talk about her most recent casting in Rare Beauty's "Every Story Belongs" campaign.

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Barrio Drive was launched back in 2017 by “Jacks” and “Yaya”, two undocumented Latina sisters who built a business to support their community. As a community-rooted streetwear and lifestyle brand, they focus on producing empowering and culturally rooted apparel and accessories that celebrate their immigrant background. Barrio Drive also runs a DACA Fund that helps provide financial relief to DACA recipients.

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Welcome to Las Voces Del Pueblo! We’re excited to kick off this segment with our dear friend, Lino Perez (aka Linoskiii). We originally connected with Lino during his time as an emcee with the LA based hip-hop collective, ON A HIGH NOTE. Today, we welcome him back for a conversation around music, identity, and Oaxacan culture. Connect with Lino here: https://www.instagram.com/linoskiii/

Join Anahi and Melina Cruz Bautista as they welcome back listeners with a new season.

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Welcome to "Las Voces Del Pueblo," where we cultivate intergenerational conversations that celebrate our rich cultural heritage. In Episode 3, "La Música De Oaxacalifornia," LA SERRANITA is joined by special guests Estanislao Maqueos and Eder Hernandez to explore the profound connection between music, community, and cultural identity. Together, they discuss their deep love for Oaxacan music, the role of trust and tradition in sustaining community bonds over the years, and the vital importance of cultural recognition in today's world. Tune in for an inspiring conversation that honors the vibrant musical heritage of Oaxacalifornia.

Bienvenidos a "Las Voces Del Pueblo," donde cultivamos conversaciones intergeneracionales que celebran nuestra rica herencia cultural. En el Episodio 3, "La Música De Oaxacalifornia," LA SERRANITA se une a los invitados especiales Estanislao Maqueos y Eder Hernández para explorar la profunda conexión entre la música, la comunidad y la identidad cultural. Juntos, conversan sobre su profundo amor por la música oaxaqueña, el papel de la confianza y la tradición en el sostenimiento de los lazos comunitarios a lo largo de los años, y la importancia vital del reconocimiento cultural en el mundo actual. Únete a esta inspiradora conversación que honra la vibrante herencia musical de Oaxacalifornia.

Bienvenidos a "Las Voces Del Pueblo," donde cultivamos conversaciones intergeneracionales que celebran nuestra rica herencia cultural. En el Episodio 3, "La Música De Oaxacalifornia," LA SERRANITA se une a los invitados especiales Estanislao Maqueos y Eder Hernández para explorar la profunda conexión entre la música, la comunidad y la identidad cultural. Juntos, conversan sobre su profundo amor por la música oaxaqueña, el papel de la confianza y la tradición en el sostenimiento de los lazos comunitarios a lo largo de los años, y la importancia vital del reconocimiento cultural en el mundo actual. Únete a esta inspiradora conversación que honra la hermosa herencia musical de Oaxacalifornia.

In the premiere episode of "Las Voces Del Pueblo," the Bautista sisters, Aní and Melly, attempt to bridge generations through heartfelt conversations. Join them as they sit down with Oaxacan scholars and close friends, Lino Perez, Dr. Luis Sánchez-López, and Dr. Brenda Nicolas. Together, they talk about the unique experiences Indigenous scholars face when navigating the world of higher education. Be sure to tune in to this inspiring conversation as they share stories of resilience, cultural pride, and the challenges they face in academia.

A HUGE thank you to the Biz Stoop and our film crew for making this episode possible!

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