This week's guest is former Texas State Representative, Celia Israel. Alejandro and Celia discuss what led Celia to public service and what motivates her to continue her fight for equality in our community. Celia discusses her recent campaign l

Yo Soy Curly Velasquez (Revisited)

Sep 25th, 2023 43m 58s

Yo Soy is back!! After a year hiatus to deal with life changes, your host, Alejandro Victoria is back with a brand new guest for a new season of Yo Soy! Alejandro sits down with Curly once again to discuss those big life updates and the very im

"For Good"

Aug 30th, 2022 51m 5s

It's been a while since we recorded an episode and so many life updates to give everyone! From Alejandro's wedding to Maria getting a new job! In this special episode we share with you the future of Yo Soy Podcast and what to expect for future

Monster Mash

Oct 29th, 2021 47m 57s

It's the Halloween episode!! Maria and Alejandro talk about their favorite halloween memories, their favorite horror films and how Halloween means it's closer to Christmas! Join us for for a fun conversation surrounding the spooky season!

"September"

Oct 5th, 2021 45m 43s

Your favorite duo is back!! After ghosting everyone for the entire month of September, we are back at recording new episodes! We have so much to catch up on! This episode we loop y'all in on the entire month of September, Alejandro's trip to Mi

"I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do"

Aug 17th, 2021 46m 19s

This week Maria has exciting news to share with everyone...she got engaged! This week she shares her engagement story and Alejandro discusses beginning his own wedding planning process. Alejandro and Maria also share a college story that you're

"Maria Se Fue"

Aug 11th, 2021 48m 45s

This week Maria and Alejandro have their first guest! They sit down with Daniel Leon-Davis to discuss his coming out experience as both being gay and undocumented. Daniel shares his story and the impact that stories have on social justice movem

"Color Esperanza"

Jul 27th, 2021 45m 38s

This week Maria and Alejandro discuss what is happening in Cuba and dictatorships in Latin America. We dive into issues affecting so many and Maria shares her and her families experience in Venezuela.

"Livin La Vida Loca"

Jul 20th, 2021 40m 49s

This week Maria and Alejandro discuss Maria's vacation to Belize and how we all prepare differently for vacations. We take it back to the 90's and reminiscence about Power Rangers, Fruit Gushers, Lunchables and so much more. In this episode, we

"This is America"

Jul 13th, 2021 48m 39s

This week Maria and Alejandro discuss the funk that they have been in the past couple of weeks. They also discuss Republican's attempt in many states to pass legislation to ban Critical Race Theory. This is an episode you don't want to miss!

"A Quien Le Importa"

Jul 6th, 2021 50m 23s

It's their 10th episode together! Alejandro and Maria catch up after 4th of July celebrations and family gatherings. Alejandro discusses a private message he received about one of his photos he posted on instagram and his response. They also di

"No Me Diga"

Jun 22nd, 2021 41m 6s

This week Maria and Alejandro discuss the new movie "In the Heights", Latinidad and telenovelas. They answer a personal question of what it means to be Latine and their own experiences growing up.

"I'm Coming Out"

Jun 15th, 2021 42m 29s

This week Alejandro and Maria are celebrating Pride Month! Alejandro shares his coming out story and discuss how to support local queer artists in your local community. Maria discusses what Pride means to her and the power of having supportive

"Ain't No Mountain High Enough"

Jun 8th, 2021 42m 54s

After a 2 week hiatus from the show, Maria and Alejandro are back! In this week's episode, Alejandro shares stories from his week long trip in an RV, they both discuss relationships and Latinidad in the media. This is an episode you do not want

"La Bomba"

May 18th, 2021 44m 35s

This week Maria and Alejandro chat about the lifting of mask mandates around the country and Alejandro shares his story of going out for the first time in over a year! Maria shares her experience of dancing on stage as a 7 year old in Venezuela

"Let it Be"

May 11th, 2021 40m 2s

On this week's episode, Alejandro and Maria discuss friendship, social media and their AOL screen names. Maria also discusses her new business, Miami Escapes Travel Itinerary and being a new Latina Business owner!

"El Noa Noa"

May 4th, 2021 42m 41s

This week Maria and Alejandro simply catch up on life. This episode goes everywhere from some ASMR, to Juan Gabriel to catching up on seasons of the Amazing Race and Naked and Afraid. Join us for a fun and light hearted catch up session!

"If I Could Turn Back Time"

Apr 27th, 2021 44m 40s

This week we discuss turning that big 3-0. If you're a millennial and are coming up on your 30's, this episode is for you. Maria and Alejandro discuss what it means to them to grow older and what they are looking forward to the most in the comi

"Black Lives Matter"

Apr 20th, 2021 40m 51s

Maria and Alejandro discuss Black Lives Matter, the Chauvin trial, Adam Toledo and much more in this week's episode of Yo Soy. We discuss white privilege that exists in the Latinx Community and the deep rooted racism that exists in our country.

"A New Chapter"

Apr 13th, 2021 50m 30s

This week is the debut episode with Co-hosts Maria Villalobos and Alejandro Victoria! This week we discuss the vaccine roll out and our own personal Fauci Ouchie's. You'll hear us talk about our good ol college days and what we hope to accompli

S4E6: Yo Soy Maria Villalobos

Apr 7th, 2021 47m 8s

This week we sit down with Maria Villalobos, the new co-host for the Yo Soy Podcast! We talk about our friendship, life updates and the future of the Yo Soy Podcast!

S4E5: Yo Soy Leia Bellinger

Apr 6th, 2021 47m 49s

This week we sit down with Leia Bellinger, an old friend and trans advocate to discuss everything from Star Wars, her own personal transition and much more! You will want to listen to this episode and share far and wide!

Yo Soy Nathan Barrera-Bunch

Nov 3rd, 2020 51m 27s

It's Election Day so don't forget to vote!! My guest this week is Nathan Barrera-Bunch. We chat about the election, his activism in Washington DC and much more. While you wait in line at the poll, make sure to listen to this episode!

Yo Soy Equality Texas

Oct 27th, 2020 41m 2s

This week I sit down with Ricardo Martinez and Rachel Hill from Equality Texas in a roundtable discussion episode. The election is 1 week away and we chat about the importance of the election and how the work will continue after November 3rd. W

Yo Soy Ricardo Martinez

Oct 20th, 2020 43m 35s

This week I sit down with Ricardo Martinez, the CEO of Equality Texas. We discuss the importance of the upcoming election, the work that Equality Texas does at a state level, what led him to do this work and much more.