
Everyone has a story — and I want to listen.
I’m Kiki, a storyteller, journalist, and proud Latina from Chicago. This podcast is a space to share authentic conversations with everyday people who shape our communities — from creatives and professionals to parents, organizers, and dreamers.
Rooted in my experience as a first-generation Mexican and Indigenous woman, I explore stories of resilience,... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 23 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Society & Culture | |||

In this bonus episode, Pablo Serrano reflects on his time at the University of Illinois, the ways history continues to echo through our communities, and what it means to stand in conviction.
It's a conversation about culture, belonging, courage, and... more
For as long as I've known Leticia Andrade, she's been a hustling real estate broker, helping families achieve their dream of homeownership while making a meaningful impact in her community.
In this episode, Leticia shares her journey of becoming a y... more
In this episode of What It’s Like to Be Here, I sit down with longtime friend and community leader Heidy Mendez Grimaldo. Heidy shares her incredible journey from arriving in Chicago as a seven-year-old immigrant from Guatemala to becoming a "powerho... more
In this lively and personal episode, I sit down with two of my closest friends, Roho Garcia and Ricardo Gonzalez, to reflect on how our paths first crossed and what sparked the creation of EXPO Collective. We revisit the journey of building a collabo... more
In this episode of What It’s Like To Be Here, I sit down with spoken word artist and poet Luis Tubens—also known as LoganLu—for a conversation rooted in art, identity, and community. We explore his life in Pilsen, how he turned storytelling into a ca... more
In this episode, I sit down with Jose Alfredo Guerrero, a Chicago-based educator, musician, and vocalist whose voice you might recognize from across the Chicagoland area. I first met José about 15 years ago during a karaoke night—honestly, I noticed ... more
In this episode of What It’s Like To Be Here, I sit down with my dear friend Silvia Rivera — a leader in public media and a passionate advocate for community storytelling. From our early days working in Chicago media to her impactful work at Vocalo, ... more
In this episode, I sit down with Pablo Serrano, Cultural Worker here in the city of Chicago, for a deep conversation about what it's like to be here and how he sees himself and his role within the complex and dynamic society we're living today.
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