Quick Talks with Kiara

Pat Boy Rap Maya comenzó su carrera presentandose en diferentes escuelas locales de Yucatán hasta lograr tener una de sus canciones originales en la famosa pelicula de Disney "Pantera Negra". Escucha el episodio para saber cómo ha construido una potente trayectoria abriendo nuevos caminos para él mismo y para futuros raperos de su comunidad.    Para ver esta entrevista en video, visita nuestra página de Youtube: Quick Talks con Kiara  No te olvides de seguirnos en redes sociales: @QuickTalksKiara

From being an intern at major companies in entertainment to becoming a writer for children's animation in less than five years, Roma Murphy talks about her journey in the entertainment industry and about her views on diversity and inclusion. Host & Producer: Kiara González Durán Editor: Erin Jimenez

After being rejected from Fashion school, Kriss Munsya decided to pursue a career in what he thought was the complete opposite route: a career as a lawyer. However, it would take a friends and family intervention for Kriss to reconsider pursuing his passion to create art. On today's episode, we learn about Kriss' path to become a visionary multimedia graphic and conceptual artist who creates stories about the human condition but more specifically, the conditions created by supremacy. Make sure to check out the work we talk about on his website: www.krissmunsya.com

Ana Miro, artista originaria de Puerto Rico, nos cuenta a detalle cómo su carrera como maquillista profesional no fue una línea recta pero logró todas las metas que se propuso en el camino. 

Hunter Reese Peña is a multifaceted creative whose vulnerability and openness is impacting the world around them. Seen in Selena The Series and now A Dale Tu Creator for Instagram, Hunter uses comedy to share topics and ideas that matter most to them. Make sure you follow their path on instagram @Hunterreesepena!  

Montserrat Aguilar Ayala es una artivista indisciplinada, poeta/escritora y creativa afrop'urhépecha, estudiante de un doctorado en Estudios e Intervención Feminista. Ayala es creadora del proyecto: Directorio de Mujeres Afromexicanas Artistas de Todas las Disciplinas e Indisciplinas cuyo propósito es visibilizar su trabajo. En este episodio exploramos la trayectoria de la poeta y cómo sus estudios influyen su trabajo como artista indisciplinada. 

Angélica Escoto es fotógrafa y periodista mexicana y ha documentado Quinceañeras en el Sur de California por los Ultimos catorce años. Actualmente tiene una exhibición en el Centro Cultural de Tijuana, titulada, “Ellas No Bailan Solas”. La exhibición esta llena de fotografías brillantes y documenta como el panorama político en los Estados Unidos impactó estos eventos en el transcurso de los años.

Reé Liant, compositor y cantante panameño, nos comparte su experiencia como uno de los pocos autores de R&B en su país y sobre como transforma sus experiencias de vida en profundas canciones que llevan un mensaje más allá de la melodía.

Lilian Santiago shares about her path to becoming a singer and model, and how she has built her network at a young age to secure her future as a multidisciplinary international artist.

Model and Fashion Icon, Destiny Hash, shares about building self confidence from within and her role in rebelling within the fashion industry while also honoring, creating and become art as a model. Follow her work @DestinyHas on insta and don't forget to subscribe!

LA Native, renowned Stylist known as Wednesday shares about her strong and inspiring path to become an expert in her craft and how she built her way to work with major brands such as Footlocker women, Bliz and Parade.

Pili Sanchéz, diseñadora y estilista de Costa Rica, nos platica sobre su trayectoria como estilista profesional desde su país natal cuyo trabajo a viajado internacionalmente y sobre cómo integra la sostenibilidad en todo su trabajo.

Laura Patalano shares how after leaving behind her goal of being an actress, she had a dream one night that inspired her to pursue this career and is now a Hollywood actress with a recurring role in the Netflix series Gentefied.

Zuly de la Rose, Photographer, Creative Director, Producer, among many other creative titles, talks about their journey to define their art and the meaningful stories that defy Europeans standards behind all of their work, always centering all of the beauty and various layers of their community. 

Ana Carolina Francisco is a Brazilian poet and journalist who empowers female writers to share their work and uplift and unite the international community of women in poetry.   Follow her work on the gram: @_Entre_Palavras

From Illustrator to Photographer and Creative Director, Daniel Hermosillo talks about his personal and professional growth and how building self-confidence and trust has taken him further in his professional career. Follow Him on the Gram: @DvnielHermosillo

Pastel is a self taught painter and designer from Los Angeles who has built her path as an artist and has grown to become a recognized painter in her city by painting portraits of people from her community and now creating her own clothing brand with her designs!  Follow her work on the gram: @Pastel.OhWell      

Toni Drums, el baterista de los pioneros del reggaetón, nos platica sobre los ritmos jamaiquinos y panameños de los que se origina el género internacionalmente reconocido, que durante los años 80s consiguen tener un increíble auge en Puerto Rico convirtiéndolo en unos de los ritmos de Latinoamérica mas tocados el día de hoy. 

Abdiel Morales, mejor conocido como "Toni Drums", ha tocado la batería y la percusión con artistas mundialmente reconocidos como Marc Anthony, Sech, Guayna, entre otros, y nos platica como la preparación lo llevó a tener grandes oportunidades para tocar la batería alrededor del mundo. Síguelo en Instagram: @Toni_Drums

Kase Peña talks about her path as a director and writer, the lessons of growth she learned along the way and her upcoming feature film: Trans Los Angeles.  Stay updated on Kase's work on the gram: @Kase_Pena Support Trans Los Angeles on Venmo: @TransLosAngeles

Jennifer Torres talks about her journey as a model and educator, how both identities collide and have ignited an impactful creative career as a Model and future Creative Director.  Check out Jen's work on the gram: @jen4romtheblock