So excited to have had the chance to speak with Elyse and Marcos from Brown Issues. We discuss our activism journey and how we plan on navigating this space during the next four years. Be sure to check them out on IG. Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/oquela.podcast/
Mar 27, 2025•56 min•Season 3Ep. 7
This week we discuss our feelings about giving second chances. or 3rd. or 4th. We all know it depend on the situation and the person but there are some universal truths that take place in that conversation as well. Also, Erica basically converts Nicole into a healed queen! lol Don't forget to rate and subscribe and share out! Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/oquela.podcast/
Mar 21, 2025•36 min•Season 3Ep. 6
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Mar 13, 2025•33 min•Season 3Ep. 5
The Trump administrations ICE raids have been super heavy on our hearts. We wanted to share our thoughts and more importantly provide recourses for those in our community. Please reach out and check out the listed recourses below. ilrc.org @norcalresist | Linktree visaproim.com Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/oquela.podcast/...
Feb 20, 2025•46 min•Season 3Ep. 4
This week we discuss what accountability means to us. Are we responsible for holding people accountable? If not who is? Also basically we are ranting. lol Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/oquela.podcast/
Jan 23, 2025•31 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Today’s episode we have an imperfect conversation about colorism. We highly encourage you to share this episode to help start the convo in your community. Harvard Implicit Bias Test: https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/takeatouchtest.html Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/oquela.podcast/
Jan 16, 2025•34 min•Season 3Ep. 2
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Jan 09, 2025•30 min•Season 3Ep. 1
This episode we are sharing the drama of Christmas Eve, and our plans or lack of plans for the New Year. We are so thankful for you being here with us for another year! Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/oquela.podcast/
Jan 02, 2025•26 min•Season 2Ep. 8
It's been too long and so how else would we come back then with a random rambles. We discuss our mood going into the holidays, Selena Gomez and Eugenio Derbez drama. And Luigi the kid that killed a healthcare CEO. We hope you enjoy. Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/oquela.podcast/
Dec 19, 2024•40 min•Season 2Ep. 7
This was an off the wall episode where we mostly talk about what the role of Padrinos and Madrinas are. We think we were a bit harsh but we are speaking from our own experience. Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/oquela.podcast/
Nov 21, 2024•31 min•Season 2Ep. 6
We are back and we wish it was with better news. We have a raw unedited conversation about the 2024 election. We are angry, and sad, and numb. Are Latinos to blame for Trump 2025? Again this is a raw conversation. We may come of a little aggressive or mean but we thought it was important to be completely authentic. Please consider following us on IG to be a part of the conversation. Community is more important than ever. Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/oquela.podcast/...
Nov 07, 2024•36 min•Season 2Ep. 5
We discuss whether it is important for celebrities to endorse politicians, or anyone with a platform. Is it important for those people to have an opinion on real life, real world issue. Article 1: https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/music/story/2024-09-18/pharrell-williams-celebrity-political-endorsements-nobody-asked-you Article 2: https://www.newsweek.com/chappell-roan-election-fans-president-1960188 Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/oquela.podcast/...
Oct 03, 2024•37 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Today we discuss our thoughts on all things gun control. We both have different experiences with guns and gun safety and are tired of reading about the tragedy of mass killings. We need change!!! Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/oquela.podcast/
Sep 26, 2024•35 min•Season 2Ep. 3
We discuss how back to school has been and we kind of talk crap about some of our bad experiences. On a broader scale we discuss the impact on the type of education you get, and how we think the whole education system could use a reset! Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/oquela.podcast/
Sep 19, 2024•27 min•Season 2Ep. 2
We are back for season 2!!!! and we are pumped! We had to come back with a random rambles to kick off the season and get us all caught up with life! Listen to Erica on the Watch Us Thrive Podcast: link Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/oquela.podcast/
Sep 12, 2024•22 min•Season 2Ep. 1
It's the end of Season 1 and we are so happy you have been here with us. Today we remind you that there is still a genocide happening in Gaza. We take about some of the bad ass women in the House of Representatives and we answer the viral bear or man questions. Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/oquela.podcast/
May 31, 2024•40 min•Ep. 29
Can you have real relationships with people with opposing beliefs? The answer depends on your hard lines, your morals, and how you are able to communicate with others. We share our growth in navigating tricky relationships and get your very important input. Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/oquela.podcast/
May 23, 2024•26 min•Ep. 28
Mother’s Day is not our favorite day! We love being mothers but is Mother’s Day even about mothers? We discuss what we’d like to do instead and what kind of mothers we are. Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/oquela.podcast/
May 16, 2024•22 min•Ep. 27
How to deal with grief? We don't have all the answers, but we hope sharing how we managed grief can provide some comfort. Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/oquela.podcast/
May 08, 2024•40 min•Ep. 26
Does cancel culture work?! We discuss our opinions on cancel culture and its intended impact versus its actual impact. Thanks for being here for our 25th episode!!!! Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/oquela.podcast/
Apr 25, 2024•33 min•Ep. 25
Body image, diet culture, and the toxicity surrounding it. Body positivity and having a healthy self-image starts with thought work. Buckle in as we unpack our body issues! Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/oquela.podcast/
Apr 18, 2024•42 min•Ep. 24
Latino family dynamics! We share what it was like to grow up im a Mexican family! Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/oquela.podcast/
Apr 11, 2024•41 min•Ep. 23
We want to promote women supporting women, especially as Latina women! We hold a lot of value in women empowerment. Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/oquela.podcast/
Apr 04, 2024•36 min•Ep. 22
Latina parenting! We talk how we were parented, and the kind of parents we strive to be. We are breaking generational traumas through our parenting. Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/oquela.podcast/
Mar 28, 2024•37 min•Ep. 21
Hot topics: We talk Love is Blind, our unpopular opinions on Beyonce, Easter, and Bernie's bill for a 4-day work week! Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/oquela.podcast/
Mar 21, 2024•24 min•Ep. 20
Latina reproduction rights. Alabama has declared that a frozen embryo is a child. Nicole shares her own experience with infertility and IVF. Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/oquela.podcast/
Mar 14, 2024•26 min•Ep. 19
Latinas get confrontational! We share how we've both grown to have a much healthier relationship with confrontation. Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/oquela.podcast/
Mar 07, 2024•32 min•Ep. 18
In todays episode we have our first and most special guest...our dad. We hear his perspective on the lowriding community now versus then. He shares his lowriding journey with us, and we get to here stories we had never heard before. Growing up lowriding was just a normal part of our lives, it wasn't until we were adults that we realize how special growing up in the culture really is! Resources The Vibrant History of Lowrider Car Culture in L.A. | Travel | Smithsonian Magazine Residents want to m...
Feb 29, 2024•30 min•Ep. 17
We have a conversation around our guilt with self-care. We love a good spa day just like the next person but it's also about doing the hard work. Understanding that as Latinas it's ok to ask for help, and to acknowledge that it's not healthy to try to do it all alone! Please don't forget to subscribe and leave us a 5-star review! Gracias Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/oquela.podcast/...
Feb 22, 2024•32 min•Ep. 16
Who were we in high school? Well...let us tell you. We get real vulnerable talking about our high school experiences. We share some crazy stories! How we would do it differently, and what we want high school to be for our kids! Thank you for those who shared their experiences with us! We love you guys! Don't forget to subscribe, rate and share!!! Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/oquela.podcast/...
Feb 08, 2024•36 min•Ep. 15