LatinachikaSpeaks Magazine

Meet the Artist: @Myletw.Art

Welcome back to another interview for our “Meet the Artist” series! We are so excited to bring you this interview with an amazing artist, @Myle.Art !!! When we first approached @Myle.Art for an animation of their art, they were so kind and supportive that we had to interview them! Our collaboration was of this beautiful…

Meet the Cosplayer: @mayan.goddess

Welcome back to another interview for our “Meet the Artist” series! Today, we have a super special interview with an amazing cosplayer, @mayan.goddess !!!! We originally did her first animation when we collaborated with @portraits.n.cosplay and animated this awesome photo!: From this collaboration, we were introduced to @mayan.goddess and she was such a sweet and…

Meet the Artist: @Tea.Doorante

Welcome back to our “Meet the Artist” series! Today, we bring you an interview with the artist, @tea.doorante! We had the opportunity to animate this great piece and now we have the opportunity to introduce to this fun artist! In the following pages, you will get to see more of their art while also getting…

PODCAST: EP01- How did you find your passion?

In this episode, Latinachika and IbarriaPhoto answer the question: How did you find your passion as a person of color in the U.S.? They share their stories and journey in this episode and you don’t want to miss it! Also, don’t forget to check out edgaribarria.com! Available in all these platforms: Spotify Anchor Google Podcasts…

Garden With Me: Best Locations to Grow Veggie Plants

Living in Southern California, my biggest problem has been keeping plants safe from being sunburned. Yes, it happens!! The plant that has shocked me the most in the process of being sunburned has been my Aloe Vera plants! I thought the sun was perfect for these plants who, for the most part, really enjoy the…

Garden With Me: Biodegradable Starter Pots

As we all prepare to start or continue our harvest for the year (and what a year it has been at that!), we start to wonder what are the best ways to grow one’s food? What worked for you last year? Or maybe, we want to grow beautiful flowers for our gardens this summer! Whatever…

HELLOKETOME: Broccoli Bacon Salad

Today, we are making a Broccoli Bacon salad, YUM! I am so excited to share this simple and easy recipe! Let’s get started!

HELLOKETOME: Churro Cheesecake

Today, we are making a mix between a Churro and Cheesecake, but Keto style! I was inspired by @xo__kim’s recipe and I hope you love it! This is definitely a mix between cultures influenced by my Mexican heritage and my American nationality! Now, let’s get started!

HELLOKETOME: Chocolate Chip Cookies

Welcome HELLO KETO ME to our magazine!! Today, we are making a super easy and very loved recipe in my household! I love grabbing these on the go and they taste so good in bite sizes! We are making Chocolate Chip Cookies! I am so excited to share this simple and easy recipe! And you…

IBARRIA PHOTO: Creating Concrete Dreams

Concrete Indigenous is a lyrical documentary of environmental portraiture of Chicanos indigenous people. In the project, I explore the life of indigenous people living in Los Angeles and the Bay Area. The project is intended to expand the conversation regarding Chicano’s of indigenous descent; to communicate the intersectionality of Chicano identity and their relationship to…

IBARRIA PHOTO: In Times of the Rona

In the Times of Rona is a linguistic-based concept that narrates the experience of working-class people during the Covid19 pandemic. The inspiration came from my own isolation and contemplation during the Coronavirus. As a natural observer of life, I was curious about what was actually happening to other people. Sympathetic to everyone’s coping process, I…

IBARRIA PHOTO: The Broadway Project

The Broadway Project is a photo documentary that narrates the stories of residents in South Central Los Angeles. The work is motivated by the testimonies and history of 3rd, second and first-generation African Americans and Latinos living on Broadway. In learning and exploring the accounts of these individuals, we find the in-depth climate of trauma,…

PoKETO de Keto: Cauliflower Mexican Rice

Welcome back to PoKETO de Keto !! Today, we have one of my favorite dishes growing up! I love this dish so much, it was one of the meals I had a hard time letting go!! That is why, I have made my own version of Mexican rice using cauliflower! My family loves it! I…

PoKETO De Keto: Cauliflower Fried Rice

Welcome back to PoKETO de Keto !! Today, we have a familiar dish with a twist! My family loves fried rice! Naturally, I had to find a replacement to such a delicious plate without losing the yumminess! We hope you join us in making these delicious meals for you and your loved ones! This recipe…

PoKETO De Keto: Chile Relleños

Welcome to our first ever PoKETO de Keto recipe!! We are so excited to welcome our new team member PoKeto de Keto! We hope you all enjoy this new addition to our digital magazine! We hope you join us in making these delicious meals for you and your loved ones! Our first recipe today will…

Meet the Artist: @akramness

Welcome back everyone to another amazing interview with an artist who leaves you wondering if it is really a painting or an actual photo! The artist we will be interviewing today is @akramness and their art is mixed with various styles. One of our favorite style of art coming from this artist is what is…

I TRIED IT… APOTHECARE ESSENTIALS’ PhytoYoung Firming Day Lotion SPF 30

We are back with another product review for our “I TRIED IT” SERIES! Today, we will be reviewing Apotyecare Essentials’ PhytoYoung Firming Day Lotion SPF 30, specifically the Blackberry Leaf Ginkgo Leaf product. THE PRODUCT: The product’s website claims that their product will stimulate skin’s moisture barrier renewal and will also help reduce the appearance…

Meet the Cosplayer: @aquamanlives

Welcome back to another fun interview for our “Meet the Artist” series! This time, we have an interview with a cosplayer who shares great resemblance to a well known actor named Jason Momoa. Jason Momoa has done an incredible job bringing to life characters that comes from comic books and this holds true for one…

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PODCAST: EP04- Learning About Kids Can Cosplay with Ixchel aka Mayan Goddess

In this episode, Ixchel from Kids Can Cosplay tells us more about this amazing non-profit organization that began in Southern California and has now become a national success! Ixchel also tells us about her experiences at KCC. Learn more at kidscancosplay.org ! Also, check out Ixchel’s social media and other amazing projects: “My Instagram is…

PODCAST: EP03 – What was your experience like getting Bachelor’s in your respective field as a person of color?

In this episode, Latinachika and Gee discuss the question, “What was your experience like getting Bachelor’s in your respective field as a person of color?” In this episode, we discuss our academic journey in high school and in the university. There is hardships along the way, but also a lot of resilience! So please check…

PODCAST: EP02- What was your college experience like as a queer Latinx?

In this episode, Latinachika and Latinochiko answer the question: “What was your college experience like as a queer Latinx student?” They share some of their personal stories and academic experiences in this episode. Let us know what you think! Also, don’t forget to check our website at latinachikaspeaksmagazine.com ! Available in all these platforms: Spotify…

Garden With Me: Should You Soak Your Seeds?

Here, we were will discuss the process of soaking seeds and the precautions one can take to make sure we do not plant bad seeds. Growing up, I remember seeing my family soak seeds and leaving them on a napkin to sprout. I also remember the infamous at-home science projects at home that most of…