Mijo Podcast

Mijo Podcast

The go-to podcast for first-gen stories, Mijo Podcast is here for all the messy, funny, and hella real parts of figuring it out. Host Axel Perez dives into what it means to grow up caught between cultures, expectations, and your glow-up. From deep talks to laugh-out-loud moments, no topic is off limits. New episodes every other week. Follow along @mijopodcast, because being first-gen is confusing AF, but you’re not alone.

Episodes

January 21, 2026 55 mins

Axel sits down with Carlo Lupercio, a first-gen creative who went from corporate PR to building his own influencer management agency. They talk about growing up first-gen, navigating college and corporate spaces without a roadmap, and the pressure to chase stability over passion. Carlo opens up about losing a job, redefining success, and choosing to build something rooted in his values. Today, he’s the founder of Lupercio ...

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Axel gets into Latino holiday chisme, the loud, loving, slightly toxic kind we all know too well. He talks chaotic family questions, unsolicited opinions, dinner debates, and the unspoken rules that somehow show up every year. Through listener stories and hot takes, he unpacks the humor and the holiday traditions, especially through a first-gen lens. It’s funny, honest, and reflective, a reminder that messy families can st...

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December 10, 2025 60 mins

Axel dives into the world of job interviews through a first-gen lens, where “bragging” feels wrong and confidence feels complicated. From researching companies to negotiating salaries, he unpacks the lessons, small wins, and quiet power of owning your story. It’s real, insightful, and a reminder that you’re not just getting the job, you’re breaking ceilings every time you show up as yourself.

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Axel sits down with Jasmine Minchez Lopez, a first-gen poet who turned her story into art. They talk about growing up between cultures, discovering poetry as a way to heal, and finding power in spaces like Get Lit. From family reactions to building her own path, Jasmine opens up about identity, courage, and the magic of using your voice when the world doesn’t expect you to. It’s honest, soulful, and a reminder that your st...

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November 12, 2025 40 mins

Axel tries speed dating for the plot, and for the podcast, obviously. He shares the highs, the awkward, the cute moments, and the chaos of meeting guy after guy in rapid-fire rounds. He talks about what the experience taught him about connection, presence, and letting himself be seen. It’s vulnerable, funny, and a reminder that sometimes the best stories happen when you stop swiping and just show up.

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October 29, 2025 41 mins

Axel shares his experience growing up first-gen, from navigating college culture and family expectations to finding belonging and pride in his story. He opens up about the challenges, the culture shocks, and the moments of resilience that shaped him along the way. Axel also reflects on what it means to carry family dreams while creating your own path, a heartfelt tribute to identity, growth, and everyone building the bluep...

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October 29, 2025 43 mins

Axel talks about what it’s really like dating in today’s world. The apps, the “hey” messages, and the situationships that never stood a chance. He opens up about why finding real connection feels harder than ever, what he’s learned about dating with intention, and why he still believes love isn’t dead… it’s just taking its time.

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October 29, 2025 51 mins

Axel shares what it was like being chosen as the commencement speaker for his graduation at California State University, Fullerton. He opens up about the inspiration behind his speech, a heartfelt tribute to his culture, his upbringing, and the people who shaped him. Axel also reflects on how the speech unexpectedly went viral, reaching thousands online, including, surprisingly, his own therapist.

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