Mija On The Mike
Mija Podcast presents: Mija on the Mike
A season of reflection on our experiences as daughters of immigrants.
We're back! This is Mija on the mike a season reflection on our shared experiences as daughters of immigrants. Over the next couple of weeks I’ll be sharing stories like these, and inviting guests to share theirs. Follow us on instagram @mijapodcast and leave us a note if you liked this story. Tune in every wednesday for a new story. This is production of Studio Ochenta, a latina-owned multilingual podcast studio dedicated to raising voices across cultures. For more from Studio Ochenta, follow us @ochentapodcasts on instagram!
PS: Don’t forget this season is also about you! if you have a story you’d like to share, I invite you to reach out on instagram @mijapodcast and leave us a message with a short story or memory of yours that warms your heart. We’ll read it out loud on the show.
Mija on the Mike with: La Gorda Feminista
Welcome back to Mija on the Mike, where Me, Mija interviews daughters of immigrants who are making moves in their industries around the world. Today we have Miriam Lara-Mejia AKA LA Gorda Feminista!
Miriam is a leading voice on body positivity for the latino community, she creates content on tiktok and instagram in English and Spanish, addressing issues around fatphobia and empowering women and girls with messages around self love and self care! You can follow her on instagram, twitter and tiktok @lagordafeminista and you can check out video clips from this interview on our account @mijapodcast on instagram.
Thanks for listening. In case you've just tuned in! This is Mija on the mike a season reflection on our shared experiences as daughters of immigrants. Over the next couple of weeks we’ll be sharing stories like these, and inviting guests to share theirs. Tune in every wednesday! This is production of Studio Ochenta, a latina-owned multilingual podcast studio dedicated to raising voices across cultures. For more from Studio Ochenta, follow us @ochentapodcasts on instagram!
P.S. Don’t forget this season is also about you! if you have a story you’d like to share, I invite you to reach out on instagram @mijapodcast and leave us a message with a short story or memory of yours that warms your heart. We’ll read it out loud on the show.
Mija on the Mike Solo: Alo? Mami?
Every week we're bringing you new stories, hosted by Mija. This week we're doing a solo episode. A real story about a daughter and her mom connecting across an ocean. This is "Alo, Mami?" Thanks for listening. In case you've just tuned in! This is Mija on the mike a season reflection on our shared experiences as daughters of immigrants. Over the next couple of weeks we’ll be sharing stories like these, and inviting guests to share theirs.
Tune in every wednesday! This is production of Studio Ochenta, a latina-owned multilingual podcast studio dedicated to raising voices across cultures. For more from Studio Ochenta, follow us @ochentapodcasts on instagram!
Mija on the mike with: Jacqueline Pereda
Welcome back to Mija on the Mike. This week our guest is a quadruple threat: Writer, actor, director, editor and overall super talented Cuban American mija, Jacqueline Pereda. Jackie is the writer, star and creator of the HBO series: Generation Porque, a comedy series about a Cuban American girl trying to make it in the big city, with and without the help of her familia. Jackie was also our Story Editor on Spotify’s La Cabina Telefonica, Studio Ochenta’s Web nominated audio novela. In this episode,we talk about finding inspiration in being a fish out of water, honoring your family, and your characters and the power of telling your own story through fiction. Enjoy!
You can follow her on instagram @thejacquelinepereda, watch her show «Generation por qué?» is now streaming on HBOLatino and MAX. Check out video clips from this interview over at @mijapodcast on instagram.
Thanks for listening.Over the next couple of weeks we’ll be sharing stories like these, and inviting guests to share theirs. If you’re enjoying this season, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! We’ve been around for almost 4 years here at Mija and it’ll give us a boost to help new folks discover the show.
P.S. Don’t forget this season is also about you! if you have a story you’d like to share, I invite you to reach out on instagram @mijapodcast and leave us a message with a short story or memory of yours that warms your heart. We’ll read it out loud on the show.
Mija on the Mike Solo: ¡Soñar no cuesta nada!
Hi! For this week's solo episode, I want to talk about dreams. I like to ask my guests, what's their most embarrassing dream?, What is something you'd do if nothing could stop you? So here goes the true story of my most embarrassing dream.
Thanks for listening. In case you've just tuned in! This is Mija on the mike a season reflection on our shared experiences as daughters of immigrants. Over the next couple of weeks we’ll be sharing stories like these, and inviting guests to share theirs. Tune in every wednesday! This is production of Studio Ochenta, a latina-owned multilingual podcast studio dedicated to raising voices across cultures. For more from Studio Ochenta, follow us @ochentapodcasts on instagram!
P.S. Don’t forget this season is also about you! if you have a story you’d like to share, I invite you to reach out on instagram @mijapodcast and leave us a message with a short story or memory of yours that warms your heart. We’ll read it out loud on the show.
Mija on the mike with : Saadia Khan aka @immigrantlypod
Welcome back to Mija on the Mike. This week our guest is an immigrant herself: Saadia Khan, the creator and EP behind the community and podcast: immigrantlypod. The series shares stories from immigrants at the intersection of different cultures and discusses the joys and struggles of their experiences. As the mother of two American-born daughters, Saadia faced cross-cultural challenges that will resonate with our Mija listeners as they connect with their family’s culture. As she explains in our chat: this experience, is an « evolution » of the self. Enjoy!
You can follow her on instagram @immigrantlypod, and listen to the podcast on your favorite podcast app. Check out video clips from this interview over at @mijapodcast on instagram.
Thanks for listening.Over the next couple of weeks we’ll be sharing stories like these, and inviting guests to share theirs. If you’re enjoying this season, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! We’ve been around for almost 4 years here at Mija and it’ll give us a boost to help new folks discover the show.
P.S. Don’t forget this season is also about you! if you have a story you’d like to share, I invite you to reach out on instagram @mijapodcast and leave us a message with a short story or memory of yours that warms your heart. We’ll read it out loud on the show.
Mija on the Mike solo: Volar
Hí! For this week's solo episode, I want to talk about flying. When was the first time you flew in a plane? Do you remember the feeling?
Thanks for listening. In case you've just tuned in! This is Mija on the mike a season reflection on our shared experiences as daughters of immigrants. Over the next couple of weeks we’ll be sharing stories like these, and inviting guests to share theirs. Tune in every wednesday! This is production of Studio Ochenta, a latina-owned multilingual podcast studio dedicated to raising voices across cultures. For more from Studio Ochenta, follow us @ochentapodcasts on instagram!
P.S. Don’t forget this season is also about you! if you have a story you’d like to share, I invite you to reach out on instagram @mijapodcast and leave us a message with a short story or memory of yours that warms your heart. We’ll read it out loud on the show.
Mija on the mike with Tsippora Sidibe aka @tantaquejeserainoire
Welcome back to Mija on the Mike. This week our guest is French daughter of immigrants: Tsippora Sidibé, the creator and EP behind the community and podcast: @tantquejeserainoire which provides a space for Black women to share intimate and personal reflections around the topic of motherhood. In this episode,we talk about the 1st gen immigrant experience in France, how to break generational curses, and how to have hope for the future.
You can follow her on instagram @tantquejeserainoire, and listen to the podcast on your favorite podcast app. Check out video clips from this interview over at @mijapodcast on instagram.
Thanks for listening. Over the next couple of weeks we’ll be sharing stories like these, and inviting guests to share theirs. If you’re enjoying this season, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! We’ve been around for almost 4 years here at Mija and it’ll give us a boost to help new folks discover the show.
P.S. Don’t forget this season is also about you! if you have a story you’d like to share, I invite you to reach out on instagram @mijapodcast and leave us a message with a short story or memory of yours that warms your heart. We’ll read it out loud on the show.
Mija on the Mike solo: Mi amiga Mona
Since we've just heard a Parisian daughter of immigrants with Tsippora Sidibe's story, I'd like to share a story about Mija in Paris this week. This is the story of my relationship with mi amiga Mona: "the girl that has it all figured out".
P.S. Don’t forget this season is also about you! if you have a story you’d like to share, I invite you to reach out on instagram @mijapodcast and leave us a message with a short story or memory of yours that warms your heart. We’ll read it out loud on the show.
Mija on the mike with: Anna Hossnieh
Welcome back to Mija on the Mike. This week our guest is daughter of immigrants: Anna Hossnieh, director, writer, comedy producer and co-host of: Ethnically Ambiguous podcast, which provides a space for BIPOC first and second generation immigrant kids to discuss their origins. In this episode, we talk about owning your voice, the power of making art for yourself and your community and taking up space.
You can follow her on instagram @ethnicallyambig and on twitter @annahosnieh, and listen to the podcast on your favorite podcast app. Check out video clips from this interview over at @mijapodcast on instagram.
Thanks for listening.Over the next couple of weeks we’ll be sharing stories like these, and inviting guests to share theirs. If you’re enjoying this season, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! We’ve been around for almost 4 years here at Mija and it’ll give us a boost to help new folks discover the show.
P.S. Don’t forget this season is also about you! if you have a story you’d like to share, I invite you to reach out on instagram @mijapodcast and leave us a message with a short story or memory of yours that warms your heart. We’ll read it out loud on the show.
Mija on the Mike solo: Estoy bien
This is an episode about having faith.
Thanks for listening. Over the next couple of weeks we’ll be sharing stories like these, and inviting guests to share theirs. If you’re enjoying this season, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! We’ve been around for almost 4 years here at Mija and it’ll give us a boost to help new folks discover the show.
P.S. Don’t forget this season is also about you! if you have a story you’d like to share, I invite you to reach out on instagram @mijapodcast and leave us a message with a short story or memory of yours that warms your heart. We’ll read it out loud on the show.
Mija on the Mike with: Carmen Rita Wong
Welcome back to Mija on the Mike. This week our guest is a Dominican Mija whose search into her background inspired a memoir: Carmen Rita Wong is an American radio, television and online journalist, personal finance expert and author of the brand new book: ‘Why didn’t you tell me’ which explores her journey to finding out more about her own cultural origins after the passing of her mother. In this episode, we talk about the stories we tell ourselves and each other, family legends and staying true to yourself.
You can follow her on instagram @carmenritawong. Check out video clips from this interview over at @mijapodcast on instagram.
Thanks for listening.Over the next couple of weeks we’ll be sharing stories like these, and inviting guests to share theirs. If you’re enjoying this season, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! We’ve been around for almost 4 years here at Mija and it’ll give us a boost to help new folks discover the show.
P.S. Don’t forget this season is also about you! if you have a story you’d like to share, I invite you to reach out on instagram @mijapodcast and leave us a message with a short story or memory of yours that warms your heart. We’ll read it out loud on the show.
Mija on the Mike solo: Castles in the sky
This is an episode about castles in the sky. Have you ever dreamed of one?
Thanks for listening. Over the next couple of weeks we’ll be sharing stories like these, and inviting guests to share theirs. If you’re enjoying this season, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! We’ve been around for almost 4 years here at Mija and it’ll give us a boost to help new folks discover the show.
P.S. Don’t forget this season is also about you! if you have a story you’d like to share, I invite you to reach out on instagram @mijapodcast and leave us a message with a short story or memory of yours that warms your heart. We’ll read it out loud on the show.
Mija on the Mike with: Kim Gerlach
Welcome back to Mija on the Mike. This week our guest is a FILIPINA daughter of immigrants: Kim Gerlach, a scent practitioner and breathworker. Her olfactive work is focused on the cultivation of presence and the creation of new pathways our bodies and minds can follow to heal. Through her work she addresses the topics of finding intuition and inner guidance, multiculturalism, and the power of breath. In this episode, we talk about the power of the breath, healing generational trauma, and moving forward in peace and mindfulness.
You can follow her on instagram @kim.gerlach.sunandrise and learn more about her services at sunandrise.com. Check out video clips from this interview over at @mijapodcast on instagram and the full video episode on our YouTube channel.
Thanks for listening.Over the next couple of weeks we’ll be sharing stories like these, and inviting guests to share theirs. If you’re enjoying this season, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! We’ve been around for almost 4 years here at Mija and it’ll give us a boost to help new folks discover the show.
P.S. Don’t forget this season is also about you! if you have a story you’d like to share, I invite you to reach out on instagram @mijapodcast and leave us a message with a short story or memory of yours that warms your heart. We’ll read it out loud on the show.
Mija on the Mike solo: Home
This is an episode about a question that a lot of Mija's ask themselves: What am I?
Thanks for listening.Over the next couple of weeks we’ll be sharing stories like these, and inviting guests to share theirs. If you’re enjoying this season, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! We’ve been around for almost 4 years here at Mija and it’ll give us a boost to help new folks discover the show.
P.S. Don’t forget this season is also about you! if you have a story you’d like to share, I invite you to reach out on instagram @mijapodcast and leave us a message with a short story or memory of yours that warms your heart. We’ll read it out loud on the show.
Mija on the Mike with: Sangeeta Pillai
Welcome back to Mija on the Mike. This week our guest is a south asian daughter of immigrants: Sangeeta Pillai, an activist, writer and speaker. Sangeeta is the creator of the Spotify award-winning ‘Masala Podcast’, nominated for two British Podcast awards. The show for South Asian women deals with sex, sexuality, shame, periods & other taboos. Sangeeta is also the creator of the Masala Monologues series of writing workshops & theatre shows in the UK & the US. She has been featured in the Evening Standard, Eastern Eye, Huffington Post, BBC Asian Radio, Brown Girl Magazine and has been a writer for over 20 years.
You can follow her on instagram @soulsutras and listen to Masala Podcast on your favorite podacasts app. Check out video clips from this interview over at @mijapodcast on instagram.
Mija on the Mike solo: Escargot my car go
This is an episode about...Escargot (my car go!) Thanks for listening.Over the next couple of weeks we’ll be sharing stories like these, and inviting guests to share theirs. If you’re enjoying this season, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! We’ve been around for almost 4 years here at Mija and it’ll give us a boost to help new folks discover the show.
P.S. Don’t forget this season is also about you! if you have a story you’d like to share, I invite you to reach out on instagram @mijapodcast and leave us a message with a short story or memory of yours that warms your heart. We’ll read it out loud on the show.
Mija on the Mike with Dr. Kiona
Welcome back to Mija on the Mike. This week our guest is a Korean-Austrian daughter of immigrants raised in Hawaii: Dr Kiona, Kiona is the voice of How Not To Travel podcast, and is the founder and creator behind Doctor Kiona, a digital platform offering education through travel. You can follow her on instagram @doctorkiona. Check out video clips from this interview over at @mijapodcast on instagram.
Thanks so much for listening.Over the next couple of weeks we’ll be sharing stories like these, and inviting guests to share theirs. If you’re enjoying this season, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! We’ve been around for almost 4 years here at Mija and it’ll give us a boost to help new folks discover the show.
Mija on the Mike with: Sadia Azmat
Welcome back to Mija on the Mike. This week our guest is a british, south-asian daughter of immigrants and comedian raised in London:Sadia Azmats, she is the author of the book Sex Bomb on her experience as a single hijabi woman in the UK, and is the voice behind the hit BBC Sounds 'No Country for Young Women' which explores the explores the experiences of people of color in the UK. You can follow her on instagram @sadia_azmats. Check out video clips from this interview over at @mijapodcast on instagram.
Thanks so much for listening. If you’re enjoying this season, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! We’ve been around for almost 4 years here at Mija and it’ll give us a boost to help new folks discover the show.
Mija on the Mike solo: Hispanic Heritage month
For this special solo episode dedicated to Hispanic Heritage month. Mija talks about her roots. Thanks so much for listening. If you’re enjoying this season, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! We’ve been around for almost 4 years here at Mija and it’ll give us a boost to help new folks discover the show.
Mija on the Mike with Heidy de la Cruz
This week our guest is Heidy De La Cruz is a freelance writer and podcaster. She writes the weekly newsletter Into My Thoughts on Substack where she shares her opinion on different topics and her life. Heidy is the host of "The American Dream in The Eyes of Immigrants Podcast" where immigrants share their stories about moving to the United States. Check out video clips from this interview over at @mijapodcast on instagram.
Thanks so much for listening. If you’re enjoying this season, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! We’ve been around for almost 4 years here at Mija and it’ll give us a boost to help new folks discover the show.
Mija on the Mike solo: Happy Birthday Mija
For this special solo episode marking the 4 year anniversary of the start of our podcast adventure, Mija talks about growing up. Thanks so much for listening. If you’re enjoying this season, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! We’ve been around for almost 4 years here at Mija and it’ll give us a boost to help new folks discover the show.
Mija on the Mike with: Rachel la Loca
Welcome back to Mija on the Mike. This week our guest is the Dominican-New-yorker writer, producer comedian, actor and voice talent Rachel Strauss aka Rachel la Loca. She is the host of the award winning "Latinos out loud" podcast and she's also the Creator and Producer of the “The HERlarious Show”. You can follow her on instagram @rachellaloca. Check out video clips from this interview over at @mijapodcast on instagram.
Thanks so much for listening. If you’re enjoying this season, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! We’ve been around for almost 4 years here at Mija and it’ll give us a boost to help new folks discover the show.
Mija on the Mike with: Pam Covarrubias from Café con Pam
Welcome back to Mija on the Mike. This week our guest is Pam Covarrubias, the Mexican-American host and producer of "Cafe con Pam", a podcast where Latine/x are able to share their stories and inspire one another through conversations about mindful productivity, business, and liberation.You can follow her show on instagram @cafeconpampodcast. Check out video clips from this interview over at @mijapodcast on instagram. Thanks so much for listening. If you’re enjoying this season, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! We’ve been around for almost 4 years here at Mija and it’ll give us a boost to help new folks discover the show.
Mija on the Mike with: Liz Alarcón
Welcome back to Mija on the Mike. This week our guest is Liz Rebecca Alarcón, a Venezuelan-American speaker, entrepreneur, and political analyst. Liz is the Founder & Executive Director of Pulso, a non-profit media outlet reaching more than 1 million Latinos across the United States, she is also the co-host of The Pulso Podcast. Her writing and commentary on Latinos, Latin America, and US-Latin American relations has been featured in The New York Times, MSNBC, & The Atlantic, among others.
Mija on the Mike with: Brenda Sterns
Welcome back to Mija on the Mike. This week our guest is Brenda Rivera Stearns, a first-generation Mexican American, mother of six who passionately homeschools her children. With over 117k Instagram followers, she shares raw motherhood moments and insights into large family life, inspiring moms to embrace their changing bodies along the way.
Thanks so much for listening. If you’re enjoying this season, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! We’ve been around for almost 4 years here at Mija and it’ll give us a boost to help new folks discover the show.