You ever feel like everyone's ahead of you, and you're just trying to figure it out? This episode's for you.

In this week's episode, we're sitting down with one of our favorite content creators, Christine Cruz. This Brooklyn-born Dominicana, went from shy girl in East New York to working with top beauty brands and building an IG community of over 100K.

From working graveyard shifts at JFK to becoming a full-time content creator, Christine took a leap of faith. With a little push from her cousin Monica Style Muse, she moved to LA with no camera, no real plan, and nothing but the belief that she was meant for more and that God's timing is always better than our own.

In this honest and inspiring convo, you'll also hear:

• What it really took to grow her platform from scratch
• How her first brand deal with Bomba Curls became a full-circle moment
• Dealing with imposter syndrome
• The ups and downs of content creation when you're self-taught and self-funded
• Building confidence
• And how growing up around powerhouse mujeres shaped her hustle

If you've ever second-guessed yourself, this episode will remind you to bet on yourself even when the path isn't clear. You're already that girl — you just need to see it for yourself.

Familia, get ready for this one! On this episode of Growing Up Latina, We’re sitting down with Christina Vidal, the iconic trailblazer who made history 20 years ago as Nickelodeon’s FIRST Latina lead, paving the way for some of our other favs like Ariana Grande and Selena Gomez.

Christina shares the highs and lows of being a Latina in Hollywood, from childhood stardom to navigating the industry's challenges. She talks about how faith, resilience, and finding inner peace have kept her grounded through it all. If you’ve ever faced doubt or felt like giving up, this episode will remind you that your strength is unstoppable. Trust me, this is one you don’t want to miss.

Welcome back to the sala, mi gente!

In this week’s emotional episode, we’re joined by Dominican-Mexican indie-pop artist Ambar Lucid, the voice behind Garden of Lucid and her upcoming EP El Jardín de Lágrimas, dropping May 9. She opens up with us about growing up between New Jersey and the Dominican Republic, her father’s deportation, and how music became her way to heal.

“Music is how I survive — it’s how I process the things that were too heavy to speak out loud.”

In this heartfelt and powerful conversación, you’ll hear:

• How her father’s deportation impacted her identity and shaped her music career
• Her journey with mental health, therapy, and healing generational trauma
• How she built a loyal fanbase by sharing her story through bilingual indie-pop
• The lessons she’s learned navigating the music industry while staying grounded in her truth

Pull up a seat, press play, y suelta lo que ya no te sirve.