Wicked Huercas

(NM=episode with no music) On this episode Cecilia and Dulce share their experience raised by strong willed, Mexican women and share some of their favorite songs by Latina women whose voices are as powerful as their personalities. This is a dialogue only episode. To listen in Music and Talk format, please head to Spotify. _____________________________ Follow us on IG: @wickedhuercas Spotify Playlists: Wicked Huercas Playlists Don't forget to subscribe, review, & share --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wickedhuercas/message

In this episode, Ceci and Dulce talk about their experiences discovering Black artists in a White-centric world, give you advice on how to step out of your typical media comfort zone, & share some of their favorite songs by Black artists. The episode with music included will only appear on Spotify. _____________________________ Follow us on IG: @wickedhuercas Spotify Playlists: Wicked Huercas Playlists Don't forget to subscribe, review, & share --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wickedhuercas/message

(NM= Episode with no music) Dulce & Ceci share their top song picks to listen to while on their cold, main character walks, talk about their weird experience visiting California, and give you advice on how to take care during the cold winter months. The episode with music included will only appear on Spotify. ________________ Follow us on IG: @wickedhuercas Spotify Playlists: Wicked Huercas Playlists Don't forget to subscribe, review, & share --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wickedhuercas/message

(NM= Episode with no music) Ceci and Dulce share their views on the latest Rebelde reboot, feeling the pressure as children of immigrants like Luisa from Encanto, and give you advice on how to stand up for yourself....all mixed with songs fit for each topic. The episode with music included will only appear on Spotify. ________________ Follow us on IG: @wickedhuercas Spotify Playlists: Wicked Huercas Playlists Don't forget to subscribe, review, & share --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wickedhuercas/message

Dulce and Cecilia talk about gender norms in the Latin culture, how that impacted them as Mexican women, and give unsolicited advice on how to stand up for yourself. __________ Check out our Page! https://www.menos-mal.com/​​​ ​​   Conectate: Shop our Etsy: MenosmalMarket Instagram: @menosmal.co Pinterest: menosmal Facebook: menosmal.co Spotify: Menosmal Twitter: @MENOSMALco TikTok: @menosmalco

This week Dulce and Cecilia explore their connection with native identities and question how to continue familial traditions while letting go of harmful practices.   ___________   Check out our Page! https://www.menos-mal.com/​​​ ​​   Conectate: Shop our Etsy: MenosmalMarket Instagram: @menosmal.co Pinterest: menosmal Facebook: menosmal.co Spotify: Menosmal Twitter: @MENOSMALco TikTok: @menosmalco

Dulce is finally 21! In this episode, Ceci and Dulce talk about their love for Taco Bell, celebrating birthdays, and quinceañeras. _______ Check out our Page! https://www.menos-mal.com/​​​ ​​   Conectate: Shop our Etsy: MenosmalMarket Instagram: @menosmal.co Pinterest: menosmal Facebook: menosmal.co Spotify: Menosmal Twitter: @MENOSMALco TikTok: @menosmalco

WE'RE BACK! Better late than never, season 3 is ready to go, and this time we're focusing on traditions- from holidays to cultural norms. In this episode, Ceci & Dulce talk about Halloween & Dia de Los Muertos and how those traditions differ in the U.S. We also talk about daylight savings, our fear of Tim Burton movies, Starbucks, & Taylor Swift's album. Don't forget to share & subscribe! _________________ ____ Check out our Page! https://www.menos-mal.com/​​​ ​​   Conectate: Shop our Etsy: MenosmalMarket Instagram: @menosmal.co Pinterest: menosmal Facebook: menosmal.co Spotify: Menosmal Twitter: @MENOSMALco TikTok: @menosmalco

This is our last episode for this season, and Dulce finally returns to share about her mental health challenges during college and the COVID-19 pandemic. We also have a special guest, Andrea Martinez Cabrera, M.A., QMHP, who talked to us about mental health and culture challenges that first-generation college students face, and how both of those factors intertwine.  ____ Check out our Page! https://www.menos-mal.com/​​​ ​​   Conectate: Shop our Etsy: MenosmalMarket Instagram: @menosmal.co Pinterest: menosmal Facebook: menosmal.co Spotify: Menosmal Twitter: @MENOSMALco TikTok: @menosmalco

In this episode we talk to our friend, Kimberly, who shared her personal story as a first-generation college student and daughter of immigrant parents, including her experience attending Yale, adjusting to East coast culture, and taking time for her mental health.  ____ Check out our Page! https://www.menos-mal.com/​​​ ​​   Conectate: Shop our Etsy: MenosmalMarket Instagram: @menosmal.co Pinterest: menosmal Facebook: menosmal.co Spotify: Menosmal Twitter: @MENOSMALco TikTok: @menosmalco

In this episode, Ceci talks about her experience in applying and finishing graduate school as a first-generation, DACAmented student, shares her friends' experiences, and provides words of wisdom from our friend, Baltzar Hernández, who recently received his master in public policy.     Check out our Page! https://www.menos-mal.com/​​​ ​​   Conectate: Shop our Etsy: MenosmalMarket Instagram: @menosmal.co Pinterest: menosmal Facebook: menosmal.co Spotify: Menosmal Twitter: @MENOSMALco TikTok: @menosmalco

In this episode we talk to our friend, Yaritza, who shares her personal story as a first-generation college student and daughter of immigrant parents, showing us that Southern and California experiences aren't that different after all. You can keep up with Yaritza's work as co-founder of the ING Fellowship on social media platforms as @ingfellowship and their website https://ingfellowship.org/     Check out our Page! https://www.menos-mal.com/​​​ ​​   Conectate: Shop our Etsy: MenosmalMarket Instagram: @menosmal.co Pinterest: menosmal Facebook: menosmal.co Spotify: Menosmal Twitter: @MENOSMALco TikTok: @menosmalco

Our first guest this season is Vanessa Delgado, a Guatemala native and program coordinator at Equal Chance for Education, a non-profit that provides financial support to DACA/TPS students living in Tennessee who are not eligible for student loans or financial aid because of their legal status. She shares her own personal journey as a first-generation immigrant and college student. To learn more about ECE, please visit https://www.equalchanceforeducation.org/ and follow them on Instagram at @equal_chance_for_education.   Check out our Page! https://www.menos-mal.com/​​​ ​​   Conectate: Shop our Etsy: MenosmalMarket Instagram: @menosmal.co Pinterest: menosmal Facebook: menosmal.co Spotify: Menosmal Twitter: @MENOSMALco TikTok: @menosmalco  

In this episode, Ceci and Dulce talk about their high school experiences, including differences and similarities depending on the political climate, and how Taylor Swift helped them get through it all.   This episode was written and produced by Dulce Maciel and Cecilia Maciel and edited by Mario Martinez. Theme music by Mario Martinez. Keep up with episodes by listening on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Google Podcasts, Listen Notes, and the Podbean App.   Check out our Page! https://www.menos-mal.com/​​​ ​ En Español: https://es.menos-mal.com/​​​​   Conectate: SHOP our Etsy: MenosmalMarket Instagram: @menosmal.co Pinterest: menosmal Facebook:menosmal.co Spotify: Menosmal Twitter: @MENOSMALco Tik Tok: @menosmalco

On the first episode of our second season, Ceci and Dulce go back to their elementary school days, including the butchering of their names, interpreting for other students, and their love for the Kumbia Kings.   This episode was written and produced by Dulce Maciel and Cecilia Maciel and edited by Mario Martinez. Theme music by Mario Martinez. Keep up with episodes by listening on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Google Podcasts, Listen Notes, and the Podbean App.   Check out our Page! https://www.menos-mal.com/​​​ ​ En Español: https://es.menos-mal.com/​​​​   Conectate: Instagram: @menosmal.co Pinterest: menosmal Facebook:menosmal.co Spotify: Menosmal Twitter: @MENOSMALco Tik Tok: @menosmalco    

Our second season is finally coming out, and it's time to get back to class. In this season, Ceci and Dulce talk about their experiences with the education system in the Deep South, from elementary school to graduate school.   This episode was written and produced by Dulce Maciel and Cecilia Maciel and edited by Mario Martinez. Theme music by Mario Martinez. Keep up with episodes by listening on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Google Podcasts, Listen Notes, and the Podbean App.   Check out our Page! https://www.menos-mal.com/​​​ ​ En Español: https://es.menos-mal.com/​​​​   Conectate: Instagram: @menosmal.co Pinterest: menosmal Facebook:menosmal.co Spotify: Menosmal Twitter: @MENOSMALco Tik Tok: @menosmalco

Can you believe this is the last episode? To wrap up the first season, Ceci and Dulce reflect on what they've learned and catch up with each other.   This episode was written and produced by Dulce Maciel and Cecilia Maciel and edited by Mario Martinez. Theme music by Mario Martinez. Keep up with episodes by listening on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Google Podcasts, Listen Notes, and the Podbean App.   Check out our Page! https://www.menos-mal.com/​​​ ​ En Español: https://es.menos-mal.com/​​​​   Conectate: Instagram: @menosmal.co Pinterest: menosmal Facebook:menosmal.co Spotify: Menosmal Twitter: @MENOSMALco Tik Tok: @menosmalco

BONUS! Listen to the alternate ending of episode 2 (The Story of Lili'n)   This episode was written and produced by Dulce Maciel and Cecilia Maciel and edited by Mario Martinez. Theme music by Mario Martinez. Keep up with episodes by listening on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Google Podcasts, Listen Notes, and the Podbean App.   Check out our Page! https://www.menos-mal.com/​​​ ​ En Español: https://es.menos-mal.com/​​​​   Conectate: Instagram: @menosmal.co Pinterest: menosmal Facebook:menosmal.co Spotify: Menosmal Twitter: @MENOSMALco Tik Tok: @menosmalco SHOW LESS

In this episode, Ceci and Dulce talk about entertainment in a small town and microaggressions.   This episode was written and produced by Dulce Maciel and Cecilia Maciel and edited by Mario Martinez. Theme music by Mario Martinez. Keep up with episodes by listening on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Google Podcasts, Listen Notes, and the Podbean App. Check out our Page! https://www.menos-mal.com/​​​  En Español: https://es.menos-mal.com/​​​ Conectate: Instagram: @menosmal.co Pinterest: menosmal Facebook:menosmal.co Spotify: Menosmal Twitter: @MENOSMALco Tik Tok: @menosmalco

In this episode, Ceci and Dulce talk about discovering Southern foods and finding appreciation for their family’s cooking. This episode was written and produced by Dulce Maciel and Cecilia Maciel and edited by Mario Martinez. Theme music by Mario Martinez. Keep up with episodes by listening on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Google Podcasts, Listen Notes, and the Podbean App. Check out our Page! https://www.menos-mal.com/​​​  En Español: https://es.menos-mal.com/​​​ Conectate: Instagram: @menosmal.co Pinterest: menosmal Facebook:menosmal.co Spotify: Menosmal Twitter: @MENOSMALco Tik Tok: @menosmalco

We can't keep sharing our stories until we include our sister, Ale, the middle child. In this episode, the three hermanas talk about their differences, social life (or lack thereof), and familial roles as first-generation immigrants. This episode was written and produced by Dulce Maciel and Cecilia Maciel and edited by Mario Martinez. Theme music by Mario Martinez. Keep up with episodes by listening on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Google Podcasts, Listen Notes, and the Podbean App. Check out our Page! https://www.menos-mal.com/​​​  En Español: https://es.menos-mal.com/​​​ Conectate: Instagram: @menosmal.co Pinterest: menosmal Facebook:menosmal.co Spotify: Menosmal Twitter: @MENOSMALco Tik Tok: @menosmalco

In this week's episode, Ceci and Dulce talk about the mysterious character, Lil’n, from their childhood school bus and how difficult it can be to understand southern accents.    Keep up with episodes by listening on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Google Podcasts, Listen Notes, and the Podbean App. Check out our Page! https://www.menos-mal.com/​​​ En Español: https://es.menos-mal.com/​​​ Conectate: Instagram: @menosmal.co Pinterest: menosmal Facebook:menosmal.co Spotify: Menosmal Twitter: @MENOSMALco Tik Tok: @menosmalco This episode was written and produced by Dulce Maciel and Cecilia Maciel and edited by Mario Martinez. Theme music by Mario Martinez.

Alright, Ya'll, before we get this thing rollin', stop by and get to know a bit about your hosts! Keep up with episodes by listening on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Google Podcasts, Listen Notes, & the Podbean App. Check out our Page! https://www.menos-mal.com/​​ En Español: https://es.menos-mal.com/​​ Conectate: Instagram: @menosmal.co Pinterest: menosmal Facebook:menosmal.co Spotify: Menosmal Twitter: @MENOSMALco Tik Tok: @menosmalco Episode is written and produced by Dulce Maciel and Cecilia Maciel and edited by Mario Martinez. Theme music by Mario Martinez.

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