The media is oversaturated with negative representations of the Latin community. They portray us as criminals or “illegals” who do nothing but steal from this country, but that's not at all true.
I want to amplify the voices of my community and offer a glimpse into the real work lives of the Latin community, specifically women who are following their dreams and showing younger generations that they can follow their passions despite what society thinks and expects of them.
Unstereotyping Passions in Paris ft. My Sister - Season 2 Episode 2
Welcome to another episode of Unstereotyped: Real Life!!! Today's guest is my sister, Jennifer Hernandez, and she is here to help us unstereotype passions and what it means to be passionate in your career.
Jennifer is a Senior Medicare Product Specialist/Marketing Manager at The Brokerage, Inc. There, she manages agent and agency relationships, works closely with major insurance carriers to resolve complex issues, and supports marketing campaigns, communications, and educational resources.
Hopefully, she inspired you to follow your passions, or maybe you learned something about yourself and your career. Either way, I'm glad you gave this episode a chance.
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8 Oct 2026
Special Episode: Midterm Elections - Episode 1
Welcome to season two of Unstereotyped: Real Life!!!
We're starting with an extra special episode about the upcoming Midterm Elections. Some of you may not know about the midterms or what positions and candidates are being voted for -- but we are here to make sense of it all!
Returning to URL and helping me co-host today is Penelope Rivera, the Tarrant County Accountability Reporter for KERA, NPR North Texas. A lot has changed since she was last on the podcast, and we are going to dissect it all, from Dallas City Hall news to election candidates.
Hopefully, we taught you something and inspired you to research candidates and cast your vote! Thank you for listening, and remember, these are the real lives of real people who will be affected by the outcome of these midterms.
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Midterm Election Resources:
Voting info:
First day of early voting: Monday, October 19 to Friday, October 30.
Last day to apply for a ballot by mail (received, not postmarked): Friday, October 23.
Election day: Tuesday, November 3.
Polling centers will be open from 7 am - 7 pm, if you get there at 7 pm stay in line and cast your vote!
Check voter status:-
Dallas County: https://www.dallascountyvotes.org/voters/registration/lookup/#VoterEligibilitySearch
Tarrant County: https://gisit.tarrantcounty.com/TCVL/
Or visit: https://www.vote.org/
U.S. Senate (six-year term):
James Talarico (D): https://jamestalarico.com
Ken Paxton (R): https://www.kenpaxton.com
Governor (four-year term):
Gina Hinojosa (D): https://ginafortexas.com/
Greg Abbott (R): https://www.gregabbott.com/
Attorney General (four-year term):
Nathan Johnson (D): https://nathanfortexas.com/
Mayes Middleton (R): https://mayesmiddleton.com/
Lieutenant Governor (four-year term):
Vikki Goodwin (D): https://www.vikkigoodwin.com/
Dan Patrick (R): https://www.danpatrick.org/
Comptroller (four-year term):
Sarah Eckhardt (D): https://www.saraheckhardt.com/
Don Huffines (R): https://donhuffines.com/
Land Commissioner:
Dawn Buckingham (R): https://dawnbuckingham.com/
Benjamin Flores (D): https://www.letsgowithben.com/
Agriculture Commissioner:
Clayton Tucker (D): https://www.claytontuckertx.com/
Nate Sheets (R): https://natesheets.com/
Railroad Commissioner:
Bo French (R): https://bofrench.com/
Jon Rosenthal (D): https://jonrosenthaltx.com/
Texas Supreme Court Chief Justice:
Maggie Ellis (D): https://ballotpedia.org/Maggie_Ellis
Jimmy Blacklock Incumbent (R): https://ballotpedia.org/Jimmy_BlacklockTexas
Supreme Court Place 2:
Chari Kelly (D): https://ballotpedia.org/Chari_Kelly
James P. Sullivan, Incumbent (R): https://ballotpedia.org/James_Sullivan_(Texas)
Texas Supreme Court Place 7:
Kristen Hawkins (D): https://ballotpedia.org/Kristen_Hawkins
Kyle Hawkins Incumbent (R): https://ballotpedia.org/Kyle_HawkinsTexas
Supreme Court Place 8:
Brett Busby, Incumbent (R): https://ballotpedia.org/Brett_Busby
Gisela D. Triana (D): https://ballotpedia.org/Gisela_TrianaTexas
Texas Court of Criminal Appeals Place 3:
Okey Anyiam (D): https://ballotpedia.org/Okey_Anyiam
Thomas Smith (R): https://ballotpedia.org/Thomas_Smith_(Texas)Texas Court of
Criminal Appeals Place 4:
Audra Riley (D): https://ballotpedia.org/Audra_Riley
Kevin Yeary, Incumbent (R): https://ballotpedia.org/Kevin_Patrick_YearyTexas
Court of Criminal Appeals Place 9:
John Messinger (R): https://ballotpedia.org/John_Messinger
Holly Taylor (D): https://ballotpedia.org/Holly_Taylor_(Texas)
U.S. House:https://ballotpedia.org/United_States_House_of_Representatives_elections,_2026Texas
House of Representatives:
https://www.texastribune.org/2026/10/06/texas-2026-elections-competitive-races-us-congress-state-legislature/- https://ballotpedia.org/Texas_House_of_Representatives_elections,_2026
12 Aug 2026
Talking To A Latina DJ - Episode 12
Wrapping up season one of Unstereotyped: Real Life is Crystal Hueso, a Salvadoran queer Latina DJ based in Dallas-Fort Worth. We talked about her experiences being a Latina DJ in the entertainment industry in DFW and how she has grown since moving here. Tune in to hear more about how she navigates being a woman in a male-dominated industry.
Hopefully, she inspired you to follow your passions, or maybe you learned something about what it is like to be a Latina DJ. Either way, I'm glad you gave this episode a chance.Stay up to date with all things URL by following all our social media and platforms:Instagram: / unstereotypedreallife Tiktok: / url_melaniehernandez Spotify Link: Like and subscribe, and remember, these are real lives of real people who deserve to be unstereotyped.
30 Jul 2026
Talking To A Latina Fitness Entrepreneur - Episode 11
I had the opportunity to speak with Claudia Zelaya, the Latina fitness coach and entrepreneur behind Ready Set Fitness. Dive into her world as she navigates being a fitness entrepreneur as well as her identity as a Latina woman in the fitness industry. Hopefully, she inspired you to follow your passions, or maybe you learned something about what it is like to be a Latina entrepreneur. Either way, I'm glad you gave this episode a chance.Stay up to date with all things URL by following all our social media and platforms:Instagram: / unstereotypedreallife Tiktok: / url_melaniehernandez YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/ZpgiZb5lFdELike and subscribe, and remember, these are real lives of real people who deserve to be unstereotyped.
11 Jul 2026
Talking To A Latina Content Creator - Episode 10
I had the opportunity to speak with Paloma Diaz Rivas, a Latina content creator based in DFW.
Dive into her world as she navigates being an influencer/entrepreneur as well as her identity as a Latina woman in a new industry. Hopefully, she inspired you to follow your passions, or maybe you learned something about what it is like to be a Latina entrepreneur.
Either way, I'm glad you gave this episode a chance.
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24 Jun 2026
SPECIAL EPISODE: Talking To An Ambitious Latina - Episode 9
This is a very special episode because of our guest, Amaris Espinoza. She is a 19-year-old Latina woman currently in college and is involved in a multitude of career-related internships, activities, and businesses.
Dive into her world as she navigates being a young, aspirational Latina who is still figuring out her future and gaining experience. Hopefully, she inspires you to follow your passions, or maybe you learned something about what it is like to be a Latina actively pursuing her passions. Either way, I'm glad you gave this episode a chance.Stay up to date with all things URL by following all our social media and platforms:Instagram: / unstereotypedreallife Tiktok: / url_melaniehernandez Like and subscribe, and remember, these are real lives of real people who deserve to be unstereotyped.
10 Jun 2026
Talking To A Latina Marketing Entrepreneur - Episode 8
I got to speak with Elva Chavez Ramirez, the founder and CEO of Bull & Crow, a Dallas marketing agency. Dive into her world as she navigates being a buisness owner as well as her identity as a queer Latina woman.Hopefully, she inspired you to follow your passions, or maybe you learned something about what it is like to be a Latina entrepreneur. Either way, I'm glad you gave this episode a chance.Stay up to date with all things URL by following all our social media and platforms:Instagram: / unstereotypedreallife Tiktok: / url_melaniehernandez Like and subscribe, and remember, these are real lives of real people who deserve to be unstereotyped.
30 May 2026
Talking to a Latina Painter - Episode 7
I got to speak with Reyna Ramirez, a painter based in Dallas. Dive into her art world as she navigates being a painter as well as her identity as a Latina woman.
Hopefully, she inspired you to follow your passions, or maybe you learned something about what it feels like to be a Latina painter. Either way, I'm glad you gave this episode a chance.
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13 May 2026
Talking To A Latina Teacher - Episode 6
I had the opportunity to speak with Ingrid Ramirez De La Rosa, a Bilingual Educator in DFW. Dive into her world as she navigates being a teacher as well as her identity as a Latina woman, given the current political climate.
Hopefully, she inspired you to follow your passions, or maybe you learned something about what it feels like to be a Latina business owner.
Either way, I'm glad you gave this episode a chance. Stay up to date with all things URL by following all our social media and platforms:
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YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/wuRbAGGIwnI
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29 Apr 2026
Talking to a Latina Coffee Entrepreneur - Episode 5
I had the opportunity to speak with Jackie Hernandez, the woman who started Tejana Coffee. Dive into her world as she navigates her work life as well as her identity as a Latina woman, given the current political climate. Hopefully, she inspired you to follow your passions, or maybe you learned something about what it feels like to be a Latina business owner. Either way, I'm glad you gave this episode a chance.Stay up to date with all things URL by following all our social media and platforms:Instagram: / unstereotypedreallife Tiktok: / url_melaniehernandez Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/show/4uTsC6Z...Like and subscribe, and remember, these are real lives of real people who deserve to be unstereotyped.
15 Apr 2026
Talking to a Latina Florist - Episode 4
I had the opportunity to speak with Ashley Baltz, the florist who created Red Oak Studios. Dive into her world as she navigates her work life as well as her identity as an indigenous Peruvian woman, given the current political climate.
Hopefully, she inspired you to follow your passions, or maybe you learned something about what it feels like to be a Latina business owner. Either way, I'm glad you gave this episode a chance.
Stay up to date with all things URL by following all our social media and platforms:Instagram: / unstereotypedreallife Tiktok: / url_melaniehernandez Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/show/4uTsC6Z...Like and subscribe, and remember, these are real lives of real people who deserve to be unstereotyped.
31 Mar 2026
Talking To A Latina Exercise Physiologist - Episode 3
I got to speak to Karen Diaz, an Exercise Physiologist in DFW. Let's learn more about how she navigates working as a Latina in the healthcare field.
18 Mar 2026
Talking To A Latina Social Worker - Episode 2
I had the opportunity to speak with Jennifer Segura, a Social Worker working in higher education as a Student Care Coordinator for a Dallas College campus. She speaks about her work experiences and how she navigates her identity as a Latina social worker.
4 Mar 2026
Talking To A Latina Journalist - Episode 1
I got to speak to Penelope Rivera, the Tarrant County Accountability Reporter for KERA. Dive into her world as she navigates her worklife as well as her identity as a Mexican woman, given the current political climate. Hopefully, she inspired you to follow your passions, or maybe you learned something about what it feels like to be a Latina in journalism. Either way, I'm glad you gave this episode a chance.
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Youtube: https://youtu.be/61VdKyCH-Ms (https://youtu.be/61VdKyCH-Ms)
25 Feb 2026
Unstereotyped: Real Life Trailer
Latinas lack adequate media representation. Let's fix that!
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