Meera Ramanathan joins us on the newest edition of Catanation Studios after a 2 week break.

Meera is an art teacher for arts at Zamorano Fine Arts Academy. We get to hear about her journey wanting to pursue art as a career, we hear about her life moving from in India to San Diego and even get to hear about her 2022 award for Outstanding Elementary Visual Art Educator award by the California Art Education Association.

This is a great story and an awesome comeback to the show that I hope all you beautiful people get to hear.

#WeAreCatanation #CatanationStudios #ArtEducator #LocalArt #SanDiego #MeeraRamanathan #Radio #Podcast #CaliforniaArtEducation Association #ElementarySchool

Luz Orozco has been a music writer for years, and now she is on Catanation Studios to talk about the journey she's had writing music. We learn about the beauty of how music can be incredibly healing for Luz.

It was great to have Luz talk about her journey making music as well as sharing how much she has inspired her family. Outside of music we talk about Luz's life in farming. This was overall a great podcast you don't want to miss.

#WeAreCatanation #CatanationStudios #LuzOrozco #Radio #Podcast #Music #SelfHealing #Farming #SanDiego

David Sledge Jr. joins us on the show, he shares about The Love Project collective and wants to give people in San Diego a chance to be encouraged and help people learn to love themselves. He has really inspired me on this show, and I can't wait to see what the future brings for The Love Project Collective.

I won't be alone as Mary of The Resourceful Hub joins to co-host this podcast as she help coordinate this podcast, and she was a huge help. She is continuing to do amazing things in San Diego which you'll hear about in this podcast. I was beyond grateful for this podcast, and reminded us to work together.

#WeAreCatanation #CatanationStudios #TheLoveProject #TheResourcefulHub #SanDiego #Radio #Podcast #Collaborations

Yvette Roman is an artist here in San Diego who has had many collaborations in the past, but how did we get here?

On this podcast, Yvette joins us to share great stories on her start as an artist, going to collage, murals she has worked on, Collective Memory, growing up in San Ysidro, Cuenteme Project, and even shares about a brief time she's spent in Egypt. With all the projects Yvette has done, there is much more she wants to achieve, and we'll hear all about it on this podcast.

#WeAreCaranation #CatanationStudios #YvetteRoman #Artist #SanDiego #SanYsidro #CollectiveMemory #College #Murals #LoacalArt #Radio #Podcast

Sofía Carrillo is joining us on this episode of Catanation Studios. Sofía is an actress, producer, writer, and a host of Mi Gente podcast.

We hear her journey in the acting business and lessons she learned, including starring role in Slap Worthy. Aside from that we also hear about her work in the Mi Gente Show podcast that she hosts with along Luis Martinez.

I hope you all hear this & get some inspiration on what Sofía shares with us.

#WeAreCatanation #CatanationStudios #SofiaCarrillo #SlapWorthy #AListActor #MiGenteShow #Radio #Podcast #Artist #Acting #Latinx

We are kicking off Season 7 of Catanation Studios with Jordan Jacobo of Jordan Loves & Jordan Hates. He has been very involved as a media content creator in the movie industry and has an incredible knowledge on a lot of behind the scenes stories in that world.

The biggest thing we have gotten coming out of this story is staying humble in your journey and taking a chance in your own path no matter what it is. It was incredible to see all the amazing things Jordan has done, but more importantly, his journey. 

Stay tuned for this podcast and get to know about the upcoming projects Jordan has in stored for you all, including a movie he is working on as of right now.

#WeAreCatanation #CatanationStudios #JordanJacobo #JordanLoves #JordanHates #KPBS #Movies #SanDiego #LatinoFilmFestival #Latinx #Movies #FilmMakers #Radio #Podcast

We have finally aired the final podcast of 2023, and what better way to cap off a year than with an individual who has been a great resource for the community in San Diego, and the would be my good friend, Mary.

I was very thankful that Mary wanted so share about what inspired her to want to start being that resource for San Diego, but also I was very thankful that she came on the show and was very outgoing and sharing her life and challenges she went through along the way.

We also share fun stories of how we met, and also more importantly, the plans for Mary with her process as The Resourceful Hub continues to grow.

It is truly incredible what Catanation Studios has done for San Diego, and the people who have been found and heard here, and if anyone would like finding a person with great knowledge on what and who to find here in San Diego, Mary is your person.

#WeAreCatanation #CatanationStudios #TheResourcefulHomie #Connections #Radio #Podcast #Artist #NonProfits #SanDiego #California #Family #NewYear #Goodbye2023

Luis Martinez joins the show on this week on Catanation Studios.

Luis  went from growing up in Queens, New York to coming to California and perusing his passion of film making and turning that dream into a reality. You can currently see his filmography on https://www.2amburrito.com/

Following the pandemic, not a lot was able to be done, and in the process Mi Gente Show Podcast was created. As well as creating a podcast, Luis became the owner of a tattoo shop called SoCal Tattoo on Main St San Diego 92113.

Listen to this podcast and hope you get a chance to see the incredible things Luis will be working on next!

#WeAreCatanation #CatanationStudios #MiGenteShow #2AMBurrito #LuisMartinez #LatinoFilmFestival #SanDiego #SoCalTattoo #Artist #Radio #Podcast

After 100 Episodes and a brief hiatus, Catanation Studios comes with a new episode and a brand new guest, Barbara Gonzalez.

Barbara is a local artist in San Diego who in the last few months decided to make this her art her full time job. At first started as black and white pieces, Barbara shares about the art she creates now, such as hearts, Mexican culture, and even her mental health.

Aside from that, Barbara will also talk about being a Catrina for Día de los Muertos, but also her involvement now in pop up events, including SoCal Tattoo where she and I officially met.

#WeAreCatanation #CatanationStudios #Radio #Podcast #BarbaraGonzalez #DiaDeLosMuertos #Art #LocalArt #MexicanCulture #GonzalezArt #BlackAndWhite #Catrina

We finally did it, after 100 Podcast we are here to celebrate this incredible achievement. I was beyond fortunate to gather at least one individual from every Season, including Catanation En Español. Thanks to Ady Spellman, we were able to improvise and create this incredible show.

We share about the experience of my first ever pop-up event which featured Foodshed Inc., Vecinos De City Heights, Chicanalilly, El Borrego Restaurant, TIKA Oaxaca, The Heartful Truth, Isa's Sweets, PinaArt73, & Sweets By Victoria. Alongside all of them, we also got special visits during the event from other returning guests, such as Arelí Hernández, Yanelle Ruelas, & Ines Nefzi.

While not being able to appear on this podcast, City Heights CDC are to thank for sharing the space with me, both Sonia Jimenez & Ranielle Cunanan were to thank for Catanation Studios being opened to Tierra Central.

I just want to say thank you for the love and support I received throughout this journey, everyone who came, everyone who messaged me during the event showing love, and to every single listener throughout the last three years. 

#WeAreCatanation #CatanationStudios #100Podcast #SanDiego #CityHeightsSD #FoodShedInc #VecinosDeCityHeights #SweetsByVictoria #ElBorregoResturant #IsasSweets #YanelleR #TIKAOaxaca #CityHeightsCDC #TheHeartfulTruth #AdySpellman #ChicanaLilly #AreliHernandez #TierraCentral #PinaArt73 #InesNefzi #Radio #Podcast

Galina Marcus from In The Art Scene Podcast returns to Catanation Studios to share about San Diego Art Directory.

Galina has out herself out there public speaking and web designing, sharing her story to try and connect different artists to San Diego. A lot has changed since the last time Galina appeared on the show, and I can't wait for all of you to hear about it.

This podcast is also the first show to appear on YouTube, which you can listen to here:
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJ3egajqbYY

#WeAreCatanation #CatanationStudios #GalinaMarcus #InTheArtScene #SanDiegoArtDirectory #Podcast #Radio #Art #LocalArtist #SanDiego

After seven years away from Chicago, Isabel Rosales comes to San Diego and starts Isa's Sweets.

Isabel has plan parties, weddings, among other public events. Isabel has a huge passion and commits to her work, and share about the joy it brings to her seeing people's faces when they see her final product, but also shares the joy of being able to work with her kids from home.

Along with Isa's Sweets, Isabel shares about her past life in her abusive marriage and talk about the help and programs she was involved, and it was heartwarming to know this show is allowing more people to come and share these stories.

#WeAreCatanation #CatanationStudios #RoadTo100 #IsasSweets #Strawberries #PartyPlanning #Tamales #Strawberries #SmallBusiness #SanDiego #Radio #Podcast

Ines Nefzi joins us on Catanation Studios for this edition of the show.

Ines works on Acrylic Art after being inspired by friends and other locally grown artists here in San Diego. Ines comes to share about projects she has worked on with fellow artists, including an art piece in honor of her late grandfather, Damacio Sanchez.

Ines has also been involved in many organizations in San Diego, from SDRACC to even Movement BE. Take a listen and hear how she has been able to manage and balance all of these amazing thing, and also more importantly, be a mother.

#WeAreCatanation #CatanationStudios #RoadTo100 #Radio #AcrylicArt #LocalArt #NomadicArtista #Radio #Podcast #BarrioLogan #CityHeights

No so calladita now as she shares her story on this edition on Catanation Studios.

Yanelle R. is my next guest, who is helped get into marketing and creating content to promote other businesses for San Diego while getting involved in the community.

Yanelle and I met doing what we do best, and that is creating a community with fellow business people and entrepreneurs. Given my previous work in music back in High School as The Double X Prince, I was up to help Yanelle give her advice on getting into the music business.

With the podcast getting very close to the epic 100th podcast, I was thankful enough do have Yanelle help with the marketing, so it won't be the last you hear from Yanelle on this show.

#WeAreCatanation #CatanationStudios #RoadTo100 #YanelleR #DigitalMarketing #Podcast #Radio #ContentCreator #Music #Singing

Eric D. Luna is a starting off musician on the starting point of having his band in the works. Eric shares amazing music knowledge and share about he has been able to combine the Latinx Culture to his music.

Eric also shares about the photoshoot he did with one of our previous guest, Fedella Lizeth on "If It's Goya, It Has To Be Mierda". If you are wanting to start in music, check out this podcast and learn with Eric.

#WeAreCatanation #CatanationStudios #RoadTo100 #EricDLuna #Music #RockBand #Goya #RockEnEspanol #Radio #Podcast

Wretched Threads comes to Catanation Studios.

James Jordan shares about how he began his clothing line that was inspired by his surroundings as well as the message he gives out to San Diego. James also gets personal as he shares how he overcame alcohol, drugs, and even homelessness throughout his journey.

This podcast wouldn't have happened without the help of Ady Spellman, a returning guest who introduced me to James, and she joins me on this podcast as a co-host for this show.

#WeAreCatanation #CatanationStudios #RoadTo100 #Podcast #WretchedThreads #ClothingMerch #SupportLocal #SanDiego #Art #AdySpellman #JamesJordan #Radio

Melody De Los Cobos shares about the start of her art and some of her most recent accomplishments here on Catanation Studios.

Melody got massive inspiration from Vincent van Gogh growing up, as you could see through some of her work. In this podcast we learn about some of the struggles Melody had gone through with mental health, anxiety, and even a stroke. She shares about how she is continuing her path as an artist here in San Diego, while also learning living in Temecula.

To me and many others, Melody is a true inspiration. I can't wait for you all to here about all the great thing she's doing.

#WeAreCatanation #CatanationStudios #RoadTo100 #MelodyDeLosCobos #Artist #SanDiego #Temecula #CityHeights #MentalHealth #VincentVanGogh #Radio #Podcast

Artist, muralist, and good friend from a while back, Josue Baltezar comes to Catanation Studios.

Josue is a passionate artist who got a big break during the pandemic. Josue has been given the chance to teach art to other upcoming artists, and he has even created incredible murals in San Diego, one of which was at his own High School. Josue and I met through Cafeina, and its so cool to see how far we both came.

I can't wait for what next project Josue will be doing next, but as he says in this podcast, stay tuned!

#WeAreCatanation #CatanationStudios #RoadTo100 #Muralist #JosueBaltizar #ThisIsntJosue #Artist #ChulaVista #TeachingArt #Art #Latinx #Radio #Podcast

On this week of Catanation Studios, Prizilla Videl joins the show. Prizilla has been involved in San Diego as an activist for Foster Youth, LGBTQIA, and even HIV/Aids. A lot of her personal life has played a role into who has Prizilla become and how she is involved with San Diego.

In this podcast, Prizilla talks about the organizations she’s been a part of. Prizilla will also share her life living with HIV for 20 years, but also her life being a Trans woman. Hear what Prizilla has to share about herself and what she gives to the community of San Diego.

#WeAreCatanation #CatanationStudios #RoadTo100 #Radio #Podcast #HIV #Aids #FosterYouth #LGBTQIA #TransCommunity #NonProfits

Catanation Studios bring you the story and the start of Bernzwood.

Lilian shares about the importance of her business, which was initially started from her brother Bernardo, who unfortunately past away years back. In this podcast, Lilian shares to us how much it means to create wood carving pieces of art, as well as how she began carving art, while keeping Bernardo's legacy out for the people. 

Find more on the work put by Bernzwood on https://www.bernzwood.com/

 #WeAreCatanation #CatanationStudios #RoadTo100 #BERNZWOOD #Art #WoodCarving #Radio #Podcast #Legacy