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Lin-Manuel Miranda: In the Heights May 17, 2023

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Let's give a big bienvenida to the newest icon on our roster, the one and only Lin-Manuel Miranda! The multi-talented creative who is just one O away from a PEGOT has been changing the way we experience musical theater be it on the stage or on the screen, and Joseph and Lilliana are huge fans! So, today, join us as we kick off our time with Lin-Manuel Miranda by looking back at where it all started, In the Heights, and how it came to be.

Lilliana Vázquez and Joseph Carrillo are the hosts of Becoming an Icon with production support by Juan Carlos Arenado, Josie Meléndez, Daniela Sarquis, and Santiago Sierra of Sonoro Media in partnership with iHeart Radio's My Cultura Podcast network. If you want to support the podcast, please rate and review our show.

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Cardi B: Best Life May 10, 2023

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It's time to say goodbye to lil mamacita Cardi B. We know, we're sad about it too! From the Bronx to the Met Gala, we've seen her through it all, but before we officially close this chapter on the icon that gave us WAP, Lilliana and Joseph are joined once again by Time music writer Moises Mendez II. Join them as they chat about Cardi B as a changemaker, why she's so important for Afro-Latinx representation, and what they think the future holds for her.

Lilliana Vázquez and Joseph Carrillo are the hosts of Becoming an Icon with production support by Juan Carlos Arenado, Josie Meléndez, Daniela Sarquis, and Santiago Sierra of Sonoro Media in partnership with iHeart Radio's My Cultura network. If you want to support the podcast, please rate and review our show.

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Cardi B: Money Bag May 02, 2023

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Last episode we told you all about Cardi’s rise to the top. Today, it’s about how she’s managed to stay perched on the throne, and how her breakthrough makes a statement to women everywhere to go after what they want. From the success of Bodak Yellow to WAP, this is how Cardi cements herself as the reigning Queen of Hip Hop.

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Cardi B: I Like It Apr 26, 2023

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Today another NYC diva takes the stage ! Our next Icon: Cardi B! Joseph and Lilliana will tell you all about her journey from stripping to making eating Halal in a Lamb! The charisma, talent and hustle of Cardi B on today's Becoming an Icon!

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Jennifer Lopez: Marry Me Apr 19, 2023

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This is the episode you've been waiting for! Today we take a deep dive into the most famous love life of the last twenty-five years! From her high school sweetheart to finding love with Ben again and everything in between! This is the story of how Jennifer found "True Love"!

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Jennifer Lopez: Acting Like That Apr 12, 2023

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On today's episode it's all about the drama!! On screen, but plenty of off-screen drama too! This is the story of how Jennifer became one of the world's most famous actors! From her role in a little seen Sundance film from the 80's all the way to Hustlers this is J-Lo the movie star!

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Jennifer Lopez: Dance Again Apr 05, 2023

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On today's episode it's time to dance! We finish discussing Jennifer's incredible music career and jump into Jennifer's very first love, dancing! From being inspired by Rita Moreno to her time as a Fly Girl on 'In Living Color'', today we have all of the moves and steps J-LO took to becoming a dance icon!

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Jennifer Lopez: Let's Get Loud Mar 29, 2023

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In this episode we try to squeeze a 20+ year musical career into a 30 minute show!! A look back at J-Lo’s discography and all of the songs that have made us dance throughout the years, highlighting all of the influences that led to each album and showing how J-Lo evolved from the girl on the 6 to the woman on the Super Bowl stage!

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Jennifer Lopez: Expertease Mar 22, 2023

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Our second icon: Jennifer Lopez! We are diving into all of the looks and fashion from this multi-hyphenate star! From the Versace dress all the way through Hustlers and the Super Bowl, this is how J-Lo has impacted style and haute couture.

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Bad Bunny: Por Siempre Mar 15, 2023

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Our last episode with Bad Bunny! Liliana and Joseph discuss their impressions of Bad Bunny and what they've learned from their deep dive into the artist. Then, Time music writer Moises Mendez II joins the show to discuss the future of Bad Bunny, we play a lyric guessing game, and we answer questions from you!

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