The Amiga Mía Talk Show

In this episode of the Amiga Mìa Talk Show the host Michelle features a exploration of Latin American art and culture in Australia.

She shares her experiences attending the Muy OLA pop-up art exhibition in Sydney, where she met and interviewed Latin American artists Rodrigo Salvadorian-Australian from Canberra, Chela Peruvian-Australian and Chilean Australians Maria Del Carmen from Sydney & Andrea Vargas from Melbourne .

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In this episode of The Amiga Mía Talk Show, Michelle sits down with unapologetically fierce Colombian-Australian entrepreneur and DJ, Lina Zabaleta, better known as DJ Zalina.

From Bogotá to Melbourne, Lina shares her journey of navigating Australia’s music industry, touring with international artists, and building Chuleo, a Latinx music movement, community, and brand that redefines the scene.Lina opens up about her challenges, win...

In this episode of The Amiga Mía Talk Show, host Michelle sits down with Uruguayan-Australian author Natalia Figueroa to talk all things identity, language and storytelling 💬📚

Her debut novel Hailstones Fell Without Rain is more than just fiction it’s a reflection of migration, memory, and what it means to grow up between cultures. 🇺🇾🇦🇺

They chat about:

• Navigating cultural identity as a bicultural woman
• The power of writing i...

🎙️ Amiga Mía Talk Show – Ep #5: Who is ALELD?
In this episode, your host Michelle from Amiga Mía sits down with Sam Bissett, CEO of ALELD (Australia Latin America Emerging Leaders Dialogue), to explore how this powerful initiative is building bridges between two regions.

We chat all things ALELD’s mission since its 2018 launch, its evolution, and how it's shaping the next wave of changemakers across Australia and Latin Ameri...

In this ep, I chat with Bianca, a multi-talented actress, writer, and director (a queen!), who shares about her journey in the creative industry, her cultural heritage, and the inspiration behind her production company and the series 'Miss Vanguard.' She discusses the importance of representation, empowerment, and the challenges faced in the creative field, while encouraging authenticity and self-expression among individual...

What happens when a Colombian-Australian journalist sees injustice in the global coffee trade?

She builds a movement — from her kitchen bench.In this inspiring interview, Jacqueline Arias, the founder of República Coffee, shares how her Colombian roots, Sydney upbringing, and journalistic grit led her to create Australia’s first organic, Fair trade certified coffee brand.

✨ From identity to entrepreneurship, from ABC newsrooms t...

In this episode of the Amiga Mia Talk Show, host Amiga Mia speaks with Alejandra Angeles (Ale), co-founder of Gals en Australia, a community dedicated to supporting Latin women in their professional and personal journeys.

They discuss the challenges faced by Latina professionals in Australia, the importance of community, language, and the initiatives Gals en Australia has implemented to empower women, including the Gals Tribe mento...

In this episode, I sit down with the incredible Lucerito León, artist, salsera, and community leader to talk about música, identidad, and what it means to chase dreams in Australia. ✨

We get into:

• The fusion of salsa & reggaetón (and how Bad Bunny’s new album hits different for immigrants)
• The rise of mujeres in salsa and why representation matters
• How music connects us across cultures & continents
• The power o...

In this final EP, I change the format and invite 3 Latinas from Australia to a studio in Sydney to chat all-things Latin Christmas with me. From traditional food, to typical latin Christmas music, to what we wear and everything in-between.

Hear from Ariane, Brazilian Australian, Actor, Juiliana, Australian Colombian, Latin Advocate, Garcia, Peruvian Australian, Latin Music Consultant and Michelle (and host) Australian Chilean, Lati...

In this ep, I sit down with Laura Vazquez, an Argentinian-Australian actress who you might remember from the iconic Aussie TV show Home and Away back in the 90s. We get into all the things — her multicultural upbringing, what it was like navigating the Aussie entertainment scene, and how she keeps her Latina roots alive in her fam.

Laura gets real about being a proud Latina in the media, why representation matters, and the impact i...

In this ep, three Colombianas in Australia and I chat about the controversial lyrics of a new reggaeton song +57 "Mamacita desde 14" , exploring the impact of beauty standards and hypersexualization on young women.

Guests:

• Diana Paez, Colombian Australian, Documentary Filmmaker
• Romina Aranzola, Colombian Mexican Australian, TV Presenter
• Emmaleen Diaz, Australian Colombian, Emerging Artist

They share experiences and ...

In this ep, I chat with Cindy Flores, a prominent figure in the Mexican Australian community and a passionate advocate for authentic Mexican cuisine.

Cindy shares her journey from Guadalajara to Australia, her experiences in the culinary world, and her mission to promote la cultura Mexicana through food. The conversation delves into the challenges and opportunities she faced in the Australian food scene and her vision for the futur...

In this episode, I reflect on recent adventures, starting with my time in Bali, where I explored two incredible Latin-owned gems: Motel Mexicola in Canggu and Chinchorro in Ubud.

Back home in Sydney, I attend of a few Latin community events, including:

✨ The Cuauhtémoc Mexican Tall Ship Gala Night

👑 The Multiverse Pageant 2024, cheering on a Latin contestant

🌄 Magia de los Andes, a cultural celebration in Western Sydney

Jo...

In this ep I chat with Milena Sanchez, a London-based British Latina singer, songwriter, and podcaster who has amassed 44k following on Insta and 100k on TikTok.

We chat all-things unique experiences of Latinas living in Australia and the UK, the challenges of cultural identity, and the importance of community.

Milena shares her journey from childhood dreams of stardom 'mini Shakira' to navigating motherhood and her successful po...

This podcast series celebrates Latin Australians who are breaking barriers.

In this ep, I chat with Mariafe Artacho del Solar, an Australian volleyball 3 x Olympian with Peruvian heritage. She shares her journey from Peru to Australia at 11 years old, cultural shocks (e.g missing typical domingos con la familia in Peru) and her experience of the Olympics, including the atmosphere in the athletes' village.

We also chat cultura...

In this ep, I chat with Jess the Co-Founder of Yo Soy Collective, a movement in Australia formed in 2018 that breaks creative barriers for the Latin American community. We chat about Yo Soy Collective's initiatives, including the Latinx Artist Directory, the 'Here We Are Now' documentary and Jess introduces a new initiative called Sobremesa!

In our chat we talk through the importance of paid opportunities for artists a...

In this ep, I chat with Luz Restrepo, Co-founder & Director of Migrant Women in Business Australia, shares her journey as a Colombian migrant in Australia. She arrived in Australia seeking political asylum and within 4 years built and became the CEO of SisterWorks, (Yas reina!) a social enterprise that supports migrants and refugee women, AND that has been endorsed by UN Women.

In 2020, she co-founded Migrant Women in Business...

In this ep, I chat with Olivia Vasquez & Olivia Dacal, talented Latina performers and we chat about their roles in the musical 'In the Heights' at the Sydney Opera House. The conversation revolves around familia, pressure, support, representation, and la comunidad latina en Australia.

Olivia Vasquez plays Vanessa, a dreamer who wants to leave the barrio but realises that her home and community are important to her....

In this episode, I chat with Liliana Sanchez Founder of Moving Cultures, Moving Stories about all-things microaggressions and their impact on marginalised groups, including the Latin community. She shares examples of microaggressions she has personally experienced.

Lily shares her personal journey as a Chilean political refugee and explains how microaggressions manifest within the Latin Australian community. We discuss the importa...