América Castillo es “La Chismosa Del Valle”, a first-gen valley girl chismeando her way through tech, culture, mental health, entertainment, immigration, and politics, with just enough journalism training to sound legit. Her storytelling is rooted in lived experience and made for anyone who wants to learn more about the culture. Whether you grew up in it or you're just curious and open. You never know, we might relate more than we think. It’s where critical thinking meets the “dumb valley girl” stereotype and proves there’s a lot more going on than you expect.
Finding Home: Real Estate, Identity, and Small-Town Roots with Casa Casttaneda
Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to La Chismosa del Valle! Host America Castillo kicks off a brand-new second season with a deeply personal catch-up before diving into an insightful interview with real estate duo and brothers, Alex and Humberto Castaneda. From navigating career shifts and mental health struggles to moving past the "fame game" of activism, America sets the stage for a conversation about what it truly means to search for "home." Then, she sits down with the brothers behind the Cas...
25 Apr 2026
Faith, Fine Art, and the Founder Journey
Send us Fan Mail This week, we’re exploring what happens when personal reflection meets professional ambition. I share a candid look at my experience with Lent discussing the specific habits I stepped away from and the surprising lessons that surfaced when I cleared the air. That mental clarity couldn't have come at a better time, as I’m officially pulling back the curtain on two major milestones: the launch of my dedicated art account and the beginning of my entrepreneurial journey. From the...
21 Nov 2025
Uncle Sam’s Reality TV Game Show: Starring Erika Perez Pt. 2
Send us Fan Mail America dives into the world of surveillance, showing how constant monitoring shapes fear, behavior, and memory. From Erika Perez’s mother, who had to check in regularly with immigration, to America herself, triggered by everyday sounds like a doorbell, this episode exposes how tech, government systems, and societal pressure turn lives into a high-stakes game. A look at privacy, trauma, and what it really means to live under watch. Help shape future episodes! Leave a voicema...
21 Nov 2025
Uncle Sam’s Reality TV Game Show: Starring Erika Perez Pt. 1
Send us Fan Mail When personal data becomes public drama, where do you draw the line between community and control? America unpacks a digital unraveling from online stalking to realizing her digital paranoia was the truth then turns to Erika Perez’s story to reveal how surveillance and systemic power shape real lives. The players are everywhere, the rules are unclear and the algorithm is watching you. Help shape future episodes! Leave a voicemail or shoot us a text. I actually wanna hear fro...
2 Jul 2025
Vanesa Carrillo: From the Border to Tech and the Start of Latinas & Lattes
Vanesa Carrillo discusses her journey as a first-generation Latina in tech and the creation of Latinas & Lattes in an interview with the host, exploring themes of identity, career navigation, and overcoming imposter syndrome.
20 Jun 2025
Undocumented Creatives: We Build the Brand but It Wasn’t Built For Us.
America Castillo interviews Miriam Frutos, an influencer marketer and DACA recipient, about the challenges and contributions of undocumented creatives in the media and marketing industries.
23 May 2025
América, Where The Hell Have You Been Loca?
América from La Chismosa Del Valle shares a personal update about her hiatus, revealing her recent activities and renewed focus despite ongoing mental health challenges.
17 May 2023
“You sound like a valley girl”
Stephanie and America discuss the Writer's Guild of America strike and explore the misrepresentation of valley girls in the media.
9 May 2023
Stepping Out of the Shadows
Host America discusses healthcare expansion for DACA recipients and Florida's anti-immigration bill, sharing personal experiences as an undocumented student in this interview episode.
5 Apr 2023
Puro Lousy Chisme
Hosts America and Stephanie explore the definition of chisme, debating whether gossiping holds positive or negative connotations in this introductory episode.
22 Feb 2023
El Trailer
Sisters America Castillo and Stephanie Zuniga discuss pop culture, politics, and true crime, offering their unique perspectives on current events in this interview.
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4 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 18 / 100
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25
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YouTube
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Engagement
30
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Who hosts La Chismosa Del Valle?
America and America Castillo and Stephanie host the show. Published by America Castillo-Martinez.
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