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DIFERENTE

DIFERENTE

Maribel Quezada Smith

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The bilingual podcast that celebrates and explores the complexities of living life between two (or more) cultures. Host, Maribel Quezada Smith presents stories and interviews about cultural identity, questioning the norm, and becoming empowered, among other topics that relate to the bicultural experience.
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DIFERENTE - The Perfect American (Mexican) Girl
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08/01/21 • 13 min

Ever since I applied to become an American citizen, I've been thinking a lot about what it means to be the "perfect" American. To answer this question I have to face a childhood trauma before I take my oath.

This is the final episode of season two. Stay close to me on social media or my website for details on the next season! ¡Hasta pronto!

ABOUT THE SHOW:

Latina media producer and curiosity expert Maribel Quezada Smith brings you the bilingual podcast, DIFERENTE. Where we celebrate and explore the complexities of living life between two (or more) cultures. Learn, grow and be inspired by stories and interviews about cultural identity, questioning the norm, and becoming empowered, among other topics that relate to the bicultural experience.

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EPISODE CREDITS

Producer, Maribel Quezada Smith

Editor: Julian Rodriguez

Diferente theme music by Andres Sierra

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#156 - In this Spanish-speaking episode of DIFERENTE, I catch up with my BFF from Aguascalientes, Mexico Stephania Ramos, after more than 20 years of not seeing or speaking to one another. (That's a story for the next episode.) Steph and I talk about the multiple culture shocks we lived when we moved to the U.S., each of us at a different age, and how these experiences taught us how to love ourselves and our accents.

En este episodio de DIFERENTE, me vuelvo a conectar con mi BFF de Aguascalientes, Mexico-Stephania Ramos-después de mas de 20 años de no saber nada de ella. Platicamos sobre las adversidades que vivimos debido al choque cultural de mudarnos a Estados Unidos, y cómo estas experiencias nos enseñaron a amarnos a nosotros mismos y a nuestros acentos.

JOIN ME ON INSTAGRAM or TWITTER: @Maribel_QS. And learn more about me at maribelqs.com

ABOUT THE SHOW:

Latina media producer and curiosity expert Maribel Quezada Smith brings you the bilingual podcast, DIFERENTE. Where we celebrate and explore the complexities of living life between two (or more) cultures. Learn, grow and be inspired by stories and interviews about cultural identity, questioning the norm, and becoming empowered, among other topics that relate to the bicultural experience.

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Producer, Maribel Quezada Smith

Editor: Julian Rodriguez

Diferente theme music by Andres Sierra

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#155 - Arianna Davis, Senior Director of Editorial & Strategy at Oprah and Hearst Magazine's New Multiplatform Lifestyle Brand, and the author of "What Would Frida Do, A Guide to Living Boldly", joins me for this DIFERENTE conversation. We talk about the things we've learned, through Frida Kahlo's story, about sex, feminism and how not to be in a toxic relationship.

This Women's History Month, Frida's story reminds me that it's important to continue the discussion on intersectional feminism and feeling safe in our bodies regardless of sexual orientation.

JOIN ME ON INSTAGRAM or TWITTER: @Maribel_QS. And learn more about me at maribelqs.com

ABOUT THE SHOW:

Latina media producer and curiosity expert Maribel Quezada Smith brings you the bilingual podcast, DIFERENTE. Where we celebrate and explore the complexities of living life between two (or more) cultures. Learn, grow and be inspired by stories and interviews about cultural identity, questioning the norm, and becoming empowered, among other topics that relate to the bicultural experience.

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Producer, Maribel Quezada Smith

Editor: Dimitrios Mylis

Diferente theme music by Andres Sierra

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#133: This is the second episode in a special six-episode series on Entrepreneurship. My guest this episode is Creative Strategist and founder of Social Mosaic Communications, Alex Santiago. Alex has been living his motto of "rebeldia" and creating with a purpose for many years. He works with brands with the goal to Transform Moments. Challenge the Norm and Make a Statement. And he believes in revolutionizing culture and the power of inspiring people through meaningful, branded experiences.

Alex is a native of Puerto Rico, and in this episode, he shares how his childhood struggles and experiences helped him become a unique kind of marketer, who understands American culture as a mosaic of cultures rather than a melting of identity to fit in. He knows the value of being diferente as a person and a brand.

Follow Diferente on Instagram, Facebook, or find us online at diferentepodcast.com

EPISODE CREDITS:

Producer/Host - Maribel Quezada Smith

Associate producer & Editor - Ricardo Pujol

Diferente theme Music by Keagan Stromberg

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DIFERENTE - We all need therapy! Throwback episode.
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07/22/19 • 40 min

SPECIAL THROWBACK EPISODE. As promised, here's one of my favorite episodes from season one with Licensed Clinical Therapist, Adriana Alejandre. We talked about how fear and not dealing with our baggage can really hold us back. Stay tuned for season dos of DIFERENTE! Here's the full episode description: Feeling Stuck. How to not let fear hold you back.

In this episode of Diferente podcast, I wanted to explore the topic of fear and how it affects our confidence. And I invited Adriana Alejandre, a Licensed Clinical Therapist in California, to join us for the ride!

Adriana specializes in helping people get through trauma, grief, and loss. Most recently, she has become a disaster mental health worker to assist in national disaster relief efforts, including helping survivors of Hurricane Harvey and the Las Vegas massacre.

If you’ve ever experienced self-doubt, which most humans do, or if you’re wanting to make a change in your life and fear is stopping you, then this episode is for you!

Come chat about all things Diferente with me on Instagram and Facebook

EPISODE CREDITS:

Producer/Host - Maribel Quezada Smith

Editor - Mauricio Mozo

Diferente theme Music by Keagan Stromberg

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#126: This episode is all about the struggle of chasing a dream and the opportunities that come when you’re down and out. Just when you feel like the journey is over, and you’re ready to give it all up. Because the pain from continuing the chase feels impossible and it is no longer worth it.

My guest this episode is my friend, Ervin Ross. Ervin and I go WAYYY back. And when we had a chance to sit down while I was in LA, we talked about his experience in pursuing his passion for the arts as an actor. Ervin talks about something that is VERY familiar to many of us, learning to adapt and code switch between cultures without losing your unique personality. Ironically, Ervin spent much of his childhood trying really hard not to stick out but his uniqueness eventually led him to his career today! Sound familiar? This funny man is a ninja at life and a great example of what life looks like when you don’t waste opportunities. And when the opportunities don't present themselves, Ervin likes to create his own. Follow Diferente on Instagram, Facebook, or find us online at diferentepodcast.com

EPISODE CREDITS -

Produced by Maribel Quezada Smith

Editor, Ricardo Pujol

Production Assistant, Paola Chueca

Original Music by Keagan Stromberg - Check out his track "Silent Killers"

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My guest Denise Soler Cox, filmmaker, top 100 podcaster, two-time TEDX speaker and coach, who produced a short film called "Being Eñye", the stories about American-born Latinos who don't feel Latino enough or American enough. Sound familiar? I thought so!

We chatted about finding our way around the world when you're someone who lives within two cultures, feeling like you have to justify who you are, and what it means to belong in this ever-evolving global culture.

JOIN ME ON INSTAGRAM AND TWITTER: @Maribel_QS

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EPISODE CREDITS

Producer, Maribel Quezada Smith

Editor: Julian Rodriguez

Diferente theme music by Andres Sierra

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#103: According to data released last year by the Census Bureau, 21% of Americans don’t speak English at home. My guest in this episode is Maribel Lara, you read that right! You get the two-for-one deal! In Spanish, we use the term, TOCAYA for when you have the same name as another person. And let me tell you, she does the name justice! I am a fan of Maribel’s calm wisdom and diplomatic view of the world. Ever heard of Gary V? She works with him as a VP of Special Projects at Vayner Media in NYC. Talking to Maribel is both refreshing and awakening. We discussed our experiences as Spanish-speakers in the U.S.A. and the criticism that often follows in public, as well as the importance of rising above hate, broadening our view of the world and living a proud multi-lingual life.

FOR MORE DETAILS AND HIGHLIGHTS FROM THIS EPISODE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AdiferenteLife.com/Podcast

Find Maribel on Instagram or twitter @latina_sweetie. You can also find her latest post on Beget Love at https://medium.com/@maribellara. JOIN US ON INSTAGRAM @Diferente_Podcast AND FACEBOOK @AdiferenteLife EPISODE CREDITS: Created and Produced by Maribel Quezada Smith. Editor, Mauricio Mozo. Original Music by, Keagan Stromberg.
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#114: It’s easier to hide behind inaction for fear of failing or being embarrassed when you fail. But without the experience of falling and having the courage to get up again, we would never accomplish anything past ordinary. Remember what I said on episode 101? I said this show is for people who want to make an impact... And when you decide to make an impact, you must be prepared to face trying times... that’s where perseverance comes in. My guest in this episode of Diferente is Christian Heavens, a guy who embodies the meaning of perseverance. Christian is a professional golfer, who’s spent the greater part of his 20’s on a rollercoaster ride of wins and losses, as he continues his journey to earn the chance to play on the PGA tour. He’s one of the nicest, most genuine people out there, and I’m so excited to share his story with you! Trust me, we can all learn from Christian’s perspective and the lessons that have shaped the guy he is today. He reminds us how to stay positive through the inevitable hardships that come our way in life. Connect with us @Diferente_Podcast on Instagram and @AdiferenteLife on Facebook. And join our Facebook network here. Connect with Christian on Instagram @i_am7heavens

EPISODE CREDITS: Created and Produced by Maribel Quezada Smith. Editor, Mauricio Mozo. Original Music by, Keagan Stromberg. Production Assistant, Marijose Muñoz.

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DIFERENTE - Making Rich White Lady Decisions
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01/06/21 • 42 min

Let's kick off the New Year with real talk that might make some of you uncomfortable.

As a person of color, I deal with "buyers remorse" whenever I'm called to invest in myself or my business. Things like hiring help, paying a business coach, going to therapy, even upgrading my sheet thread count have made me feel bougie, or like an impostor.

Raise your hand if you've heard or have said these words out loud: "Therapy's for white people", "coaching is for rich people", or my own version: "nannies are for rich white ladies".

The sad truth is that we keep participating in this narrative as if the world wasn't already constantly telling us that we're not good enough to have these things.

For so many people I know, that's often the perception. Well I say F*CK PERCEPTION. ¡NO MAS! I will not hold myself back by these limiting beliefs, and neither should you!

That's why I asked, Transformation Coach, and fellow podcaster, Tangia Renee Estrada to join me in dismantling these lies, by exploring the cultural nuances that make it so difficult for us to wash away the impostor syndrome, and the fear of making "rich white lady decisions".

JOIN ME ON INSTAGRAM AND TWITTER: @Maribel_QS. And learn more about me at maribelqs.com

ABOUT THE SHOW:

Latina media producer and curiosity expert Maribel Quezada Smith brings you the bilingual podcast, DIFERENTE. Where we celebrate and explore the complexities of living life between two (or more) cultures. Learn, grow and be inspired by stories and interviews about cultural identity, questioning the norm, and becoming empowered, among other topics that relate to the bicultural experience.

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EPISODE CREDITS

Producer, Maribel Quezada Smith

Editor: Julian Rodriguez

Diferente theme music by Andres Sierra

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FAQ

How many episodes does DIFERENTE have?

DIFERENTE currently has 67 episodes available.

What topics does DIFERENTE cover?

The podcast is about Society & Culture, Podcasts, Self-Improvement and Education.

What is the most popular episode on DIFERENTE?

The episode title 'Culture Shock. El Choque Cultural De Emigrar a Estados Unidos.' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on DIFERENTE?

The average episode length on DIFERENTE is 36 minutes.

How often are episodes of DIFERENTE released?

Episodes of DIFERENTE are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of DIFERENTE?

The first episode of DIFERENTE was released on May 31, 2018.

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