Latino stereotypes
In this episode we share the Latino stereotypes we've heard of most, the ones that’ve been told to us personally, and whether we think there's any truth to each of them.
Actor, producer, beauty queen with Karla Bacigalupo
Whether it’s writing scripts, producing short films, waitressing or being Miss Peru, Karla Bacigalupo is doing what it takes to get her acting and producing careers off the ground in LA.
Our favorite famous immigrant women
In honor of International Women’s Day, in this episode we discuss our favorite famous ladies that immigrated to a foreign country. From Sofia Vergara and Dua Lipa, to Shakira and Lupita Nyong'o, we share what we admire about these women.
One Battle After Another: hilarious antics meet dark and timely subject matter l Just Us
In this episode we discuss Paul Thomas Anderson’s Oscar nominated film: One Battle After Another. A movie set in the backdrop of a government-waged war on immigration and the revolutionaries fighting to stop it.
High achiever, low profile with Camila Vidal
Camila Vidal is a Peruvian filmmaker based in LA. In this episode she shares how she broke into the industry and now makes a living as a writer-director-editor in Hollywood.
Marcello Hernández: a Latino ‘American Boy’ with jokes l Just Us
In this episode we discuss Marcello Hernández’s debut comedy special American Boy (on Netflix). Marcello was born and raised in Miami. The son of immigrant parents: immigrant and multicultural themes are at the heart of his comedy special.
Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl l Just Us
In this episode we discuss everything we loved about Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show performance: the song selection, the cameos, and our own feelings as Peruvians watching along, dancing and cheering him on.
Passion for entertainment and taking big swings with Hanna Bergström
Originally from Sweden, Hanna Bergström moved to LA to do a semester abroad in college and never left. After falling in love with the entertainment industry she hustled to get her work visa and is now Marketing Manager at Redrock Entertainment.
Bad Bunny: Puerto Rican roots and Latin American Pride l Just Us
In honor of Bad Bunny’s upcoming Super Bowl halftime show performance we dive into his six-time Grammy nominated album Debí Tirar Más Fotos (I should’ve taken more pictures), its themes of identity and immigration.
Heated Rivalry: hot boys and multicultural dating l Just Us
In this episode we’re breaking down the hot, Canadian breakout hit: Heated Rivalry. We discuss dating a guy from another country, Ilya navigating his immigration status and his complicated relationship with his home country of Russia.
New year, old traditions l Just Us
In this episode we share the Peruvian New Year traditions we’ve participated in over the years, from burning life-size dolls to flowering baths, we get into all of it.
Mission-driven work & two kids with Claudia Helms
Originally from Peru, Claudia Helms has been in the US for over a decade. Claudia shares how her career led her to immigrate, how a planned move to Australia was thwarted by a trip to D.C. and how a planned move to Boston was derailed when she met her husband.
Where We Land in 2025 l Just Us
To close out the year, we share the origin story of the podcast. We also talk about unexpected moments, what made us the most nervous, our favorite episodes to record and many more behind the scenes details.
Coalescing identities with Farrah Daniel
After spending her childhood in Haiti, Farrah Daniel moved with her family to the US. It took several years, but Farrah has managed to navigate her way through, sort, and reckon with all the cultural identities that collided within her as an 8 year old when she first arrived in Florida.
Far from home for the holidays l Just Us
As immigrants living in the US, we haven’t always been able to go home to Peru for the holidays. In this episode we share our experiences spending the holidays far from home, and even family.
Immigrating for a relationship with Marianna De Luca
Marianna De Luca, a successful lawyer in Costa Rica, had just purchased a new apartment and had no plans to immigrate. Until, during a girls trip visiting a friend in DC, she fell in love. But how do you leave your life behind for a shot at something new?
Nobody Wants This: adult relationships and cultural differences l Just Us
We explore the complicated nature of dating someone with a different cultural background and what we enjoyed so much about the series Nobody Wants This.
Sneaking your way into Hollywood with Carlos Meléndez
Carlos Meléndez is a writer/director of film and television. Born in Mexico City, Carlos sneakily made his way to film school in LA at 18. But after finishing his studies he didn’t feel quite prepared to take Hollywood on just yet.
Friendship among immigrants l Just Us
In this episode we talk about making friends in a new country. Specifically, making immigrant friends when you yourself are also living abroad.
Feeling behind and catching up with Miguel Angel Hito
Miguel Angel Hito has a successful career in marketing at Google, but at 26 he had yet to attend college. He left his home country of Peru at 16, but delaying college made him feel like he'd fallen behind. Miguel shares the story of how he finally 'caught up', a journey that includes Japan, Miami and San Francisco.