The Boricua Culture Mix

When Diaspora Shows Up: A Light in the Dark

Esta semana hacemos un rewind especial — y te prometemos que vale cada segundo. Back in January, nos sentamos con Karina Garcia de PRAHD (Puerto Rican Association for Human Development, Inc.) to talk about algo que nos llegó al alma: un programa piloto donde un grupo de mujeres de la diáspora viajaron por toda la isla de Puerto Rico to personally deliver solar generators to families in need. Familias que todavía están lidiando with an energy crisis that never really went away after María. A few weeks ago, nos invitaron a la premiere de su documental — A Light in the Dark — y girlll, we were not ready. Desde las velas encendidas en la oscuridad hasta las frases en las paredes de las familias que recibieron esos generadores, to hearing about every twist, every breakdown (el truck se dañó three times, okay), y cada momento de girl power que tomó hacer esto realidad — we left that room emotional, inspired, y más claras que nunca on why we do this podcast. También hablamos de lo que fue para nosotras estar en un cuarto lleno de profesionales, networkiando por el podcast — not our nine to fives — and the little imposter syndrome moment that came with it. Porque yes, we're still getting comfortable saying "we have a podcast" con todo el pecho. Plus, the car ride conversation we definitely should have recorded. Y antes de cerrar, mandamos amor y oraciones a Venezuela after the recent earthquake, and share how you can help. En este episodio: La premiere de A Light in the Dark de PRAHD Generadores solares, ayuda intencional & las mujeres que lo hicieron posible La crisis de energía en Puerto Rico & por qué sigue importando Networkiando por el pod (con su poquito de imposter syndrome incluido) El terremoto en Venezuela — cómo puedes ayudar Conversaciones en el carro, titi cups & showing up for the culture Si quieres conectar con PRAHD o apoyar A Light in the Dark, visita prahd.org [http://prahd.org]. Su 38vo Gala Anual Roberto Clemente es el 17 de septiembre — https://prafhdi.givecloud.co/38th-annual-roberto-clemente-gala-5xa1pugfy [https://prafhdi.givecloud.co/38th-annual-roberto-clemente-gala-5xa1pugfy] Como siempre, wherever you are on this earth — you are Boricua enough. 🇵🇷☕

Nueva Yol, La Isla & Fiji: We Celebrated, We Cried, We Watched the Villa

Nos fuimos de viaje, bueno a nuestro estilo. This week on Boricua Culture Mix Pod, we're making three stops and we're not slowing down. Primera Parada: Nueva Yol 🗽 New York was in full Boricua mode — the Puerto Rican Day Parade took over 5th Ave while the Knicks ended a 53-year championship drought. And right in the middle of it all? José Alvarado — Brooklyn-born, Puerto Rican by heart, draped in la bandera on the podium. We talk about what it means to be a diasporican to win an NBA title, and why his story is the living definition of you are Boricua enough. Segunda Parada: La Isla 🇵🇷 While New York was celebrating, Puerto Rico was in crisis. We sit down with Bianca from @ThisLatinaTravels, a resident of the island, to talk about what the water crisis actually looks like day to day — 15-minute water windows, eating out because you can't wash dishes, and neighbors in desperation. This isn't just a headline. It's somebody's real life. We also break down the Superacueducto failures, what the government is and isn't doing, and how the diaspora can help right now. Última Parada: Fiji 🌴 Because every now and then you gotta put your brain on pause. Love Island USA Season 8 has been... villa-ing. We give our takes on the couples, who needs to go home immediately, and why we're actually here for the Aftersun glow-up this season. New episodes every week. Leave us a review — it means more than you know. And remember: You are Boricua enough.

Jay Wheeler, Love Island & Unsolicited Opinions

Esta semana nos sentamos a hablar de todo lo que ha estado viviendo rent-free en nuestro group chat — desde chisme cultural hasta las conversaciones que tienen a Puerto Rico y la diáspora on fire. Arrancamos con Jay Wheeler. We're sharing our thoughts on the conversations sparked by his recent appearances, cómo los fanáticos reaccionaron, y lo que pasa cuando las expectativas que le ponemos a los artistas chocan con lo que las redes sociales amplifican. Porque en 2026, the internet doesn't just talk — it decides. Then we got into it. The comments from Carlos Vives abrieron una conversación más grande sobre colonización, identidad, raza y representación en Latinoamérica. As Boricuas navigating life from the diaspora, compartimos nuestras perspectivas on how history, privilege, and culture still shape the conversations we're having today — and why these topics aren't going anywhere. And because we needed a palate cleanser — Love Island. Desde nuestros contestants favoritos hasta el drama, los red flags, y los momentos que nos tuvieron gritando frente al televisor, we had all the opinions nobody asked for and we gave them anyway. Before we wrapped up, tocamos el tema de la crisis de agua en Puerto Rico. Because staying informed and showing up for our community matters — siempre. En este episodio: ✨ Jay Wheeler, fan culture & social media expectations 🎵 Carlos Vives y la conversación sobre colonización, raza e identidad 🇵🇷 Boricua perspectives from La Isla to the diaspora 📺 Love Island drama, favorite contestants & reality TV takes 💧 Puerto Rico's water crisis and why it matters ☕ Chisme, cultura, laughter & real conversations As always, we're bringing nuestra perspectiva boricua, a little Spanglish, and the kind of conversation that feels like catching up con tus primas over a strong cafecito. Where La Isla meets the diaspora, solos has que 100 x 35. 🇵🇷☕

Life Be Lifin’: Mudanzas, Karol G, Coachella & Boricua Pop Culture Catch-Up

After a much-needed pause, We are back behind the mic for a long-overdue cafecito catch-up. From home-buying adventures, moving boxes, work transitions, family life, grief, wellness journeys, and the realities of balancing a passion project with everyday responsibilities, this episode is all about keeping it real. We also dive into some of the biggest conversations happening in Latino pop culture, including Karol G’s appearance on Call Her Daddy, her Coachella performance, Latino visibility in mainstream spaces, IShowSpeed’s visit to Puerto Rico, Eladio Carrión’s latest album, and Don Omar’s upcoming tour. Along the way, We unpack authenticity, representation, community, and what it means to show up as your full self. This episode is equal parts catch-up, cultura, and conversation—just like sitting down with your primas after way too long apart. In this episode: ✨ Life updates & why we've been away 🏡 Homeownership, moving & adulting adventures 🎤 Karol G, Coachella & Latino representation 🇵🇷 IShowSpeed’s Puerto Rico experience 🎧 Eladio Carrión’s new album & Don Omar’s tour ☕ Community, authenticity & life be lifin' Where La Isla meets the diaspora. #BoriquaCultureMix #PuertoRico #DiasporaVoices #LatinoPodcast #KarolG #EladioCarrion #DonOmar #BoricuaCulture #SpanglishPodcast

One Year of Boricua Culture Mix | Un año de cultura, comunidad y conexión

En este episodio celebramos un año de Boricua Culture Mix y reflexionamos sobre todo lo que este podcast nos ha enseñado: identidad, comunidad, cultura, advocacy, y el puente entre Puerto Rico y la diáspora. Compartimos cómo comenzó este proyecto, lo que hemos aprendido en el camino, nuestros momentos favoritos, las personas que soñamos entrevistar, y por qué contar nuestras historias matters so much. This is a heartfelt, conversation about what it means to create from love, show up for our culture, and keep building spaces where Boricuas on the island and in the diaspora can feel seen, heard, and connected. Si alguna vez te has preguntado si eres “Boricua enough,” este episodio es para ti.