Rocio and Mercedes Podcast - Afrolatinx Podcast

Jun 28 2022 26 ep. 55 mins 1

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Amplifying the Afro in Afro-Caribbean. We are on a journey of embracing our Blackness as Dominicans - from a place of love and celebration. Please join us on this journey of self-discovery and embracing our blackness. Our podcast will be a platform to explore topics such as hair, history, Immigration, Colorism, Body Image, Caribbean culture in the arts, and more.

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How to tap into our Divine Feminine and all things Cuba!

Jun 28 2022 41 mins

We chat with Maya Louisa to chat about the Divine Feminine. How do we tap into it more? How can we connect to ourselves more? Maya has also spent extensive time in Cuba and shares how it has influenced her life. She also chats about the deep meaning of waist beads. Guest IG: https://www.instagram.com/maya_louisa/Become a Patreon Supporter Here! www.patreon.com/rocioandmercedesWe'd

Afro Dominican Roots Music with Yasser Tejeda

Jun 07 2022 45 mins

We chat with Yasser Tejeda, an award-winning Dominican composer, guitarist, vocalist, and producer. We talk about Dominican roots music and how music can connect us to our Afro Dominican heritage. Yasser Tejeda is an award-winning Dominican composer, guitarist, vocalist, and producer. According to Billboard, Yasser is giving traditional folkloric music a new spin with jazz, rock, a

Getting laid off, quitting and how to make a career change

May 17 2022 79 mins

We sit down with Catalina Pena from Catalyst Creations and discuss career changes, getting let go, and how to pivot during difficult times. Catalina shares how getting fired opened up opportunities. She talks about mentorship, how job descriptions are created, and how to write your own job description. We also talk about her identifying as a Colombian Afro-Latina. We dive deep and

90 Day Fiance with Anny Francisco!

Apr 18 2022 27 mins

We sit down with reality TV star Anny Francisco from 90 Day Fiance. She shares how life has changed for her since being on the show, what she misses most about the Dominican Republic as well as her journey to being an entrepreneur. Guest IG: anny_dr02 We'd love to hear from you!Follow Rocio and Mercedes on IG: Rocio and Mercedesemail us at [email protected] rate, sub

Negra Aqui, Negra Alla -Embracing being Afrolatina

Apr 05 2022 39 mins

We have a very candid and honest chat with Rosalyn Damiana Lake Montero, an educator in the DC area who was raised to celebrate her Blackness and love the skin she's in. She talks about the differences between being raised in the Dominican Republic and the states. She shares her struggles within her own community with how she identifies. She talks about her work with the youth and

Dominican History with Anthropologist Dr. Ryan Mann-Hamilton

Mar 22 2022 66 mins

In this episode, we speak with Anthropologist and assistant professor Dr. Ryan Mann- Hamilton and discuss the complex history of the Dominican Republic. He discusses his research in Samana and our close connection to African American history. He also shares some tools we can use to research our own family history and the dangers of just using a DNA test.Guest Info:IG: @antilleanrou

Season 2 Trailer

Dec 31 2021 1 mins

Season 2 Trailer! This Season we explore Blackness in other Latinx countries celebrating the Afro in Afrocarribean! Join us! Enjoy! follow us! IG@rocioandmercedesTwitter: randmpodcastwww.rocioandmercedes.comBecome a Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/RocioandMercedesSupport the show

Being 1st Generation

Apr 06 2021 63 mins

We chat with actor, writer Nabil Vinas about being 1st generation. He talks about his upbringing, connecting to his roots and the language, and how to make a mean mangu!Please rate, subscribe, and review the show.It really makes a difference!About Nabil Nabil Viñas (AEA) is an actor, screenwriter, and producer born and raised in Washington Heights, New York City to parents from Mo

Acting is Activism

Mar 17 2021 50 mins

Franceli Chapman-Varela is an Afro-Latina(Dominican) actor, host, writer, and producer. She is a member of 3 guilds; Writers Guild of America, SAG-AFTRA and Actor's Equity. We talk about her journey and how Art is a form of Artivism.Please rate, subscribe, and review the show.It really makes a difference!We love to hear from you!email us at [email protected] A PATREON SU

Dominicans do love Haitians

Mar 03 2021 34 mins

Clarivel Ruiz is the founder of Dominicans love Haitians. We talk about how the organization started, why it's so important, and the Black Doll Movement. GUEST INFO:Instagram: dominicanslovehaitianswebsite: https://www.dominicanslovehaitians.com/BE A PATREON SUPPORTERwww.patreon.com/rocioandmercedesPlease rate, subscribe, and review the show!Spread the love!Dominican Studies book c