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In Exactly Amara, reality star, model, singer and overall boss lady, Amara La Negra gets personal on just about everything! She discusses dating, sex, relationships, social media, plastic surgery, body positivity and everything in between. In each episode of this weekly show, Amara adds her Spanglish sazón, getting raw and real with topics that hit close to home. Prepare for her to show you, Exactly Amara.

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    • Feb 9, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 39m AVG DURATION
    • 49 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Exactly Amara

    Motherhood and the Realities of Postpartum

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2023 25:02


    Amara gives listeners an update on life since becoming a mother and shares personal details about how she struggled with postpartum after giving birth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Throwback Thursday to Nuestra Musica

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2022 30:22


    Amara takes us back to the beginning, sharing the artists and music that influenced her childhood. She pays tribute to some of Latinx music's greatest, and talks about what inspired her passion for entertainment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Real Talk with Jhonni of Love and Hip Hop

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2022 27:21


    Amara is joined by Jhonni, a past cast member of VH1's Love and Hip Hop. The R&B singer-songwriter reveals to Amara that who she is now is an all new Jhonni. Things get real when she opens up about her history of abuse, trauma, and being a victim of sex trafficking.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Amara, Would You Rather…

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2022 30:20


    On this episode things go from silly to spicy when Amara plays the game, Would You Rather.  The new mom is answering questions she's never been asked before and her responses reveal even more surprising details we didn't know. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Lessons Learned From Our Exes

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2022 30:12


    Amara shares some of the most difficult lessons she's learned from past relationships. From not settling to not losing yourself, Amara lets us in on how every ex has taught her something. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Financial Freedom with First Gen Living

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2022 29:12


    Financial educator Maria Melchor of First Gen Living joins Amara to discuss how to break the stereotypes surrounding our community and money. Plus, she provides tips on how to take the first steps to achieve financial freedom and how you can prepare for retirement.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Getting Juicy with Amara

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2022 28:09


    It's no secret that being pregnant has kept Amara out of the dating game, so on this episode she's answering some of the juiciest questions about sex and past partners! From slimy kisses to balancing a sex life while living with your mom, Amara isn't holding back.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Todas Tus Preguntas Answered

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2022 30:10


    This episode is all about the fans! Listeners of the podcast send Amara their must-ask questions on social media, and she holds nothing back while answering them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Pregnant with No Ring

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2022 40:23


    A viral photo of a pregnant woman proposing to her signifiant other hits close to home for Amara who is single and expecting. She shares the highs and lows of what it's been like to be pregnant on her own and opens the conversation up to listeners who had a lot to say about this topic. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

    Women's History Month with Aida Rodriguez

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2022 43:23


    Comedian, writer, activist and star of HBO's comedy special, Fighting Words, Aida Rodriguez joins Amara to celebrate Women's History Month. The longtime friends open up about Afro Latinidad, their absent fathers, and the women that have inspired them, including the female icons that motivated them to get to where they are today.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

    The Babies Are Changing My Body

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2022 38:39


    The twins are almost here! Amara shares some of the most surprising ways her body has changed since being pregnant. Plus, things get real when she opens up about what it's been like to not have a partner by her side through her pregnancy. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

    Hablando Reggaeton con La Gata

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2022 38:31


    Katelina Eccleston, of Reggaeton Con La Gata, joins Amara to discuss how Reggaeton is Black music. La Gata and Amara examine the evolution of the genre, how women were at the forefront, and how white washing the sound has changed. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

    The Royal Baby Shower

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2022 32:11


    Stevey Newnez returns to give a behind the scenes look at Amara's royal baby shower. From the guest list to the cake to the meltdown caught on camera, there is no holding back. Things also get deep when Amara shares her feelings about not having her dad or her daughter's father at the event.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

    Valentines Day Expectations

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2022 38:58


    Amara is joined by Dr. Zhana for a part two of their conversation. This time they're focused on Valentine's Day pressures and expectations. The pair offer advice on things couples can do to make the day special and extend the love all year round. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

    Are We Wired for Monogamy?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2022 40:27


    Dr. Zhana, a sex researcher, joins Amara to talk about whether people are really wired for monogamy. They'll discuss what it means to be in an open relationship, why people cheat, and how we can get our needs met without being judged by society.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

    Workplace Sexual Harassment

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2022 34:23


    Legal analyst and author Adrienne Lawrence joins Amara to discuss sexual harassment in the workplace.  They break down how to keep receipts, the best practices when confronting uncomfortable situations, and how to speak up if you are being harassed.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

    Latinx Parenting and Chancleta Culture

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2022 42:36


    Amara talks to Leslie of Latinx Parenting about how parents in our cultura discipline their children.  They explore where Chancla Culture comes from, how verbal violence is also traumatic, and what parents can do better. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

    Introducing In the Deep: Stories that Shape Us Episode 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2022 31:11


    In the first episode of “In the Deep: Stories that Shape Us,” host Zach Stafford sits with author and activist Frederick Joseph to talk about the power of stories, both told and untold. As a young man growing up between the northeast and the South, Frederick isn't a stranger to heartbreak, sharing how stigmas and traumas couldn't define his life's trajectory. And, despite these moments of deep sadness, he lives a life where he's actively choosing love - which he calls the adversary to trauma. Frederick walks us through his journey, filled with the stories that defined his life - and others that he didn't allow to shape the outcome of his personal and professional road to happiness and health. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

    Wilmer Valderrama's New Role as Dad

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2022 38:48


    This week we welcome Wilmer Valderrama to the show, he shares his advice on fatherhood, his struggles on balancing work and home life, and his thoughts on raising his children with latin values. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

    New Year's Resolutions and Predictions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2022 36:16


    This week we talk about our new year's resolutions for 2022 with our guest Stevey Newnez. We cover what we want to leave behind in 2021 and predict what would be the best moves to make in the new year. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

    Love and Dating in the Pandemic

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2021 39:25


    Amara goes all in this week with guest Enrique Santos to talk about love, the low down on hook ups, and an update on Amara's personal love life. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

    Reflecting on 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2021 40:13


    Amara is joined by friend Stevey Newnez to reflect on the best and most challenging moments of their lives this year. Amara and Stevey share some of their favorite things and some things that really tested them. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

    Selling Tampa Secrets with Sharelle Rosado

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2021 39:49


    Sharelle Rosado, U.S. Veteran and real estate mogul joins us to talk about her new Netflix show Selling Tampa. Sharelle gives us the tea on what goes on while filming and how she started her real estate career during her time in service. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

    Growing Up Without My Dad

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2021 42:21


    Amara opens up about her early childhood, growing up without her dad. She goes deep and personal on how her father's absence led to underlying issues that continue to affect her today. As she prepares to be a mom, Amara talks about the fear she has of repeating the cycle.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

    Single Motherhood

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2021 40:40


    This week's episode is dedicated to all the single parents. As Amara prepares to welcome her twins into the world, as possibly a single mom, she gets advice from her godmother, who was also a single mother and helped raise her while Amara's mother worked tirelessly to give her the best life. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

    Red Table Talk: The Estefans - Black & Latin: Racism Within

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2021 40:02


    Hey, Exactly Amara fans! Since you love this podcast, we think you might like this one as well. No topic is off-limits for Gloria Estefan, her daughter Emily Estefan and her niece Lili Estefan as these three generations bring their own opinions and life experiences to the iconic Red Table. Take a seat at the Estefans table by listening to the Red Table Talk: The Estefans podcast.   About this Episode The Red Table gets heated as the Estefans discuss colorism within the Latin community. 1 in 4 Hispanics identifies as Afro-Latino and many face discrimination from both their Black and Latin sides. Queer Eye's Karamo Brown speaks candidly about how he grappled to accept his Cuban roots as a Black man, while singer and TV star, Amara La Negra, reveals how she experienced racism on the set of a popular television show. Plus, we break down the difference between Race and Ethnicity. Listen and subscribe to Red Table Talk: The Estefans wherever you get your podcasts! https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-red-table-talk-the-estefa-86014254/ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

    Thanksgiving Traditions and Etiquette

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2021 43:33


    Amara shares her Thanksgiving traditions and how she celebrated the holiday growing up. She also gets real on how to act your best when going over your friend or family member's house. Listen to Amara's Thanksgiving rules, like don't show up to someone's house empty handed. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

    Opening Your Mind and Being True to Yourself with Emily Estefan

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2021 48:46


    Amara is joined by long-time friend Emily Estefan to talk about the challenges she endured while coming out to her family. Emily goes deeper into the conversation, she first started on Red Table Talk: the Estefans, and gives advice on how to stay true to yourself. Amara shares her own experience and how her mom reacted. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

    Pregnancy, Infertility, Miscarriages and More

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2021 39:14


    This week special guest Rachel Strauss-Muñiz talks about her struggles to get pregnant, going through several miscarriages, and having her miracle babies. Amara shares her trauma after miscarriages and now being pregnant with twins! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

    Where are We with Cancel Culture?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2021 43:00


    In this week's episode Amara breaks down cancel culture. She talks about celebrities who got canceled, brands who received backlash, and the idea of people rallying around one thing and collectively canceling it. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

    Let's Talk Halloween Fashion and Parties

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2021 36:20


    On this week's episode, Amara and Stevie Newnez give their hot takes on all things Halloween. From crazy fashion to celebrity costumes, to some of their most memorable celebrations. Find out what they've classified as family-friendly costumes, and learn about the scary movies they like to watch on Halloween. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

    Toxic Relationships (Pt.1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2021 56:09


    Keeping it in the My Culture Podcast Network family, Dramos and Amara La Negra come together for part 1 of their crossover episode on toxic relationships/people and have no problem spilling the tea on juicy details from their relationships and times they themselves were toxic. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

    Toxic Relationships with Guest DJ Dramos

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2021 36:21


    In this episode, Amara explores toxic relationships with My Cultura guest, DJ Dramos, of Life as a Gringo podcast. Join them in part two of this conversation. In part one, that started on Dramos's show, he and Amara shared their toxic behaviors and how they've moved forward. Now, they're expanding on all that knowledge. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

    The Business of OnlyFans with Allie Rae

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2021 48:52


    On this week's episode Amara gets personal with OnlyFans creator Allie Rae. They discuss how the former nurse went viral for her OnlyFans page. They also talk about the state of the platform, how to create a business model around OnlyFans, and how Allie's life changed when she was fired from her nursing job. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

    The Impact of Latinos in the Television Industry

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2021 50:59


    In this weeks episode, Amara speaks with longtime television personality Tony Dandrades. He describes his journey of how he came up in the television industry and the importance of representation. Dandrades also offers advice for young Latinos who are interested in a career in journalism. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

    Meet My Mom, Mami Ana La Mamá

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2021 51:52


    In this special episode, Amara's mother opens up about her immigrant journey, from leaving the Dominican Republic, crossing the border, and the sacrifice it took to make a life for herself and her daughter. Amara also shares her memories and the incredible love she has for her mom. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

    We Celebrate Our Cultura All Year Long

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2021 32:17


    We celebrate Latinx/Hispanic Heritage Month to recognize the achievements and contributions of our comunidad. It's something that needs to be celebrated all year long. Amara and Stevey open up the conversation about orgullo (pride) Latino and the impact immigrants have on our nation. Their special guest, an advocate and Haitian immigrant, shares his story and how he's helping others through the organization Hand International Inc. https://handinternationalinc.org/ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

    The Importance of Mental Health Conversations

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2021 41:47


    Do you remember the first time you went to therapy or talked about therapy with your parents? Paulina Roe, the founder of Get Yo' Mind Right talks about the importance of mental health in our Latinx community and why this topic is still taboo. Amara and Stevey share their experiences with therapy. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

    Breaking Into the World of Reality TV

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2021 50:34


    Amara and Stevey talk about the ins and outs of breaking into reality television – and they don't do it alone. Special guest Bobby Lytes of VH1's “Love & Hip Hop” joins in on the conversation. He shares behind-the-scenes stories of what goes on and the drama that unfolds, plus the age old question … is reality TV always scripted? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

    Moving in with Your Significant Other

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2021 54:24


    Do you have to wait until marriage to build a future with your partner? Does Latino culture frown upon couples living together before they're married? Amara and Stevey give their take on cohabitating, building a life with your significant other and doing it all before locking in that ring on that finger. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

    Women in Power: Creating your own wealth

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2021 49:09


    More women are in visible roles of leadership today more than ever. Amara and Stevey talk about the importance of higher education, drive, and the value of having a mentor to help you create generational wealth. Amara shares her new business venture and how the pandemic inspired her to follow her dreams. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

    Trust, Relationships and Cell Phones

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2021 44:55


    Our cell phones are an extension of our lives. They hold our photos, videos, conversations and so much more. Do you give up control of that when you enter a relationship? Is it fair game to ask for your partner's phone passcode and should you give up yours? Is the need to know bigger than the need to have trust, or can they coincide? Amara and Stevey chime in on the issue of trust and how to handle privacy in a relationship. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

    The Amara Transformation

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2021 50:13


    Amara shares her personal struggle with weight and an eating disorder. She opens up about her recent transformation and how that's affected not only her appearance but her well-being. She reveals how she balances a positive and healthy mind-body image. If you or someone you know is suffering from an eating disorder, please seek help. Call or text the N-E-D-A, the national eating disorder association, helpline at 800-931-2237 Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

    This is What I Think about Men

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2021 38:23


    Amara gives her sassy take on what she thinks men want, with a little help from her co-host Stevey. They break down stereotypes and add their own personal perspective on how men behave in and out of relationships. Are men scared of commitment? How does machismo play a role? Don't worry, Amara's got an answer for that and tells it exactly how she thinks it is. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

    Beauty: Has Plastic Surgery Changed Our Standards?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2021 42:51


    The stigma of plastic surgery and cosmetic procedures has gone away, and it's become more and more normal these days. From breast augmentations, BBLs (Brazilian Butt Lifts), nose jobs, to fillers and Botox, it seems a lot of gente are trying to keep up with this new standard of beauty, but has it all gone too far? Special guest and plastic surgeon Michael Salzhauer, aka Dr. Miami, joins the show to gives us his perspective. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

    Social Media and Dating

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2021 41:03


    Is social media making it harder to date and stay in healthy relationships? Thirst traps, sliding into DMs, commenting or liking sexy photos, is this part of our current dating culture? Amara and Stevey talk about the challenges of social media, joint accounts, sharing passwords and how to keep your insecurities in check.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

    Meet Amara La Negra

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2021 48:38


    Meet the woman behind the Exactly Amara podcast, Amara La Negra! Find out what drives her, how she got into the entertainment business and her personal story of being homeless. Listen to her mom tell us what makes her daughter so special, and the sacrifice they both made to get Amara on a show like Sabado Gigante with Don Francisco. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

    Afro Latinidad & Growing up in the Latinx generation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2021 43:50


    On her very first episode of Exactly Amara, Amara La Negra discusses the importance of representation, what it was like growing up and understanding her Afro Latinidad, and how she continues to advocate for Latinos. Amara, along with her co-host Stevey Newnez share their personal stories . They talk about the lack of Afro-Latino representation in the entertainment industry, and address the missed opportunity a film like In The Heights had to create roles and a true-to-life depiction of communities like Washington Heights. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

    Introducing Exactly Amara

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2021 2:06


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