Axel explores the evolution of personal 'types' in relationships, emphasizing how they change with personal growth and life experiences. He discusses the difference between superficial attractions and deeper values, and offers insights on redefining what we seek in partners.

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Axel sits down with Giselle​ Carrillo, an East LA native whose journey into community empowerment is as inspiring as it is transformative. They talk about overcoming early challenges, navigating expectations, and what it took to finally embrace her passions and choose a different path. Giselle shares how that decision led to the creation of Los Courage Camps, an organization helping youth build confidence, courage, and connection through the ocean. Today, she’s creating life-changing experiences for communities that have often been left out. It’s uplifting, empowering, and a reminder that following your passion can create impact far beyond yourself.

RESOURCES
www.loscouragecamps.org
www.instagram.com/couragecamps/
www.instagram.com/gisellecc/

MIJO PODCAST
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Axel sits down with Amy Duarte, a first-gen advocate whose journey through the foster care system is as powerful as it is eye-opening. They talk about navigating life without stability, the emotional weight of growing up in the system, and how those experiences shaped her identity and purpose. Amy opens up about the challenges foster youth face, the gaps within the system, and what it means to turn pain into purpose. Today, she’s using her voice to advocate for foster youth and push for meaningful policy change. It’s honest, emotional, and a reminder that your story can become your power.

RESOURCES
https://nfyi.org/
https://www.childrennow.org/
https://www.plannedparenthood.org/

MIJO PODCAST
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Axel shares personal insights and practical strategies for navigating difficult conversations with immigrant parents, emphasizing vulnerability, timing, and understanding cultural differences.

MIJO PODCAST
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AXEL
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Axel dives into some of the most unhinged Reddit confessions about relationships, exploring the wildest stories and the lessons they reveal about trust, boundaries, and human nature.

*Learn more about domestic violence resources available in your area.*

MIJO PODCAST
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AXEL
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Axel discusses Bad Bunny's groundbreaking Super Bowl halftime performance, highlighting its cultural significance, visual elements, and community representation. He explores the themes of identity, activism, and the impact of guest performers, ultimately reflecting on the performance as a historic moment for Latino culture and its representation in America.

MIJO PODCAST
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Axel talks about therapy through a first-gen Latino lens, not as an expert, but as someone who needed help and finally asked for it. Growing up with “échale ganas”, therapy felt unfamiliar, scary, and even shameful. Axel shares what pushed him to start, the fear before the first session, and how therapy gave him language, boundaries, and permission to rest. This conversation is for anyone who’s been curious about therapy but unsure if it’s “for them.” You’re not weak, you’re human, and you deserve support.

MIJO PODCAST
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AXEL
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Axel sits down with Carlo Lupercio, a first-gen creative who went from corporate PR to building his own influencer management agency. They talk about growing up first-gen, navigating college and corporate spaces without a roadmap, and the pressure to chase stability over passion. Carlo opens up about losing a job, redefining success, and choosing to build something rooted in his values. Today, he’s the founder of Lupercio Media, an agency centered on uplifting Latino, women, and LGBTQIA+ creators. It’s honest, grounding, and a reminder that trusting yourself can be the biggest pivot of all.

MIJO PODCAST
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AXEL
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