What does it actually mean to be “Latina enough”? In this vulnerable and validating episode, Melisa and Christy unpack their own complex journeys navigating bicultural identity, language, and the unspoken rules of Latinidad.

From growing up with varying levels of Spanish, to battling imposter syndrome and cultural expectations, they explore how identity and mental health are deeply intertwined — especially for first-gen Latinas trying to find belonging in every room they're in.

This episode blends reflection, humor, and heart to ask: Who gets to define what being Latina means? And how can we stop shrinking ourselves to fit into someone else’s version of authenticity?

Whether you’ve ever felt like you’re not “Latina enough,” not American enough, or just too much, Melisa and Christy remind us that your identity is yours to own — and that is more than enough.

Information Links for Today's Show:

• Gina Rodriguez To Those Saying She's 'Not Latina Enough' - HuffPost Live Online
• The Cuban Exception: How Colonialism, Capitalism, and White Supremacy Manufactured Cuban American Conservatism - by Christian Ortiz
• You are the love your life - Viola Davis (excerpt from Chaplin Award acceptance speech)

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