Sobre Mesa

Happy Holidays mi gente! Today the jefas reunite for a bonus Holiday Coquito Friday as this year comes to a close. They gab about Noche Buena, silly New Year's Eve traditions, and bridging the gap between a Latinx and a traditional American holiday season. Join the girls as they talk about the growth of the last year and what the future holds for Mi Latinidad in 2022

In our last episode of this inaugural season, Viv, Alix, and Jalbelly sit down with the lovely Katia Ellise to discuss life, Latinidad, and her creative journey. Katia is a light of love that aims to share and spread love to all in whichever way she can, which is evident in this episode. Join us at our mesa and be sure to check out our photoshoot with miss Katia on our website, Instagram, and Facebook.

Welcome to another Vinito Friday! This week we're getting real about dating, love, and relationships inside and outside tú cultura. Get a snack, make yourself a drink, and join in on the chisme as we discuss Latinx dating culture and its impact on our love lives.

Hoy en las mesa Viv and Alix have an open and honest chat with actor and Chicago native, Victor Musoni. They talk all things gentrication, Afro-Latinidad, and life as an artist in the city. Join the jefas at the table as they explore the history and culture of Chicago's black and brown communities from a certified hometown hero.

It's Vinito Friday! Join el chisme as Jalbelly and Viviana discuss different slang terms used all across Latin America. The chaotic jefas talk about the origins of some of these terms and how they relate to the humor, cadence, and culture of the country they pertain to. And grab a glass of your favorite vinito, because you deserve it.

Tatie interviews Brazilian Indie Game Developer, João Brant of Long Hat House. Together they discuss his award-winning 2D metroidvania platformer Dandara, inspired by the Afro-Brazilian warrior and historical figure by the same name. João dives deep into the history, storytelling, art, and mechanics that make his game unique. João also explores industry topics and shares his advice to aspiring Indie Game Developers. Dandara: Trials of Fear Edition is available on mobile, console, and PC.

Mi Latinidad sits down with licensed mental health counselor Jennifer Miranda to talk about the effects that mental illness has on the latin community. Join the team as they acquire more insight into the world of counseling and the importance of mental health awareness.

Las 4 jefas reunite to discuss the importance of labels as they pertain to our community. How do we identify, and are these labels relevant to us, or to the people who interact with us from the outside? Join the team as they explore what the impact of these terms have been in the past and what they can potentially mean for the Latinx/e community in the future.

Our hosts Alix and Jalbelly talk with the founders of the new clothing brand "Posh Palma Styles," Gelsandra Guzman and Valerie Diaz. Posh Palma just celebrated it's first anniversary in business, and the discussion follows the journey of these two incredible Latina Entrepreneurs as they create space para cultura, herencia, y amor. Be sure to check out Poshpalmastyles.com for all types of one-of-a-kind pieces that will make you smile, and fulfill every confident piece of yourself!

Tatie interviews 3 of the founders of Latinx in Gaming, a 501c3 non-profit that serves as a platform to connect Latinos/latinx/latines across the gaming industry, promote cultural appreciation & representation in games/game-related content, and provide a platform for the Latinx community to elevate each other and themselves. Guests include event-manager Cristina Amaya, game designer Elaine Gomez, and Emmy award-winning narrative designer Juan Vaca. Together they discuss industry topics such as accessibility, representation, storytelling, and more. They also promote their event CONEXION, a job fair to connect Latinx gamedevs with top companies in gaming.

In this inaugural episode, las 4 jefas welcome all the world to Mi Latinidad, a Chicago-based multimedia company that challenges traditional Latinx narratives, uplifts marginalized voices, and celebrates stories from across the spectrum of Latin American culture. Tatie, Jalbelly, Viv, & Alix talk about their origin stories, what brought them together, and how Sobre Mesa came to be. They discuss the future of Mi Latinidad as they step into their entrepreneurial roles and share some laughs and stories along the way!