In the Season 3 premiere, Roselyn sits down with Puerto Rican multidisciplinary artist D’ana, aka COVL, to talk about growing up in Miami, navigating the in-between of cultural identity, and creating art that heals. From the word of the day (mudanza) to the challenges of being “Latina enough,” this episode is full of laughter, love, and real talk about the diaspora experience.
⏱️ Episode Highlights:
00:00 – Welcome back! Duolingo owl is dead, and Roselyn is teaching us Spanish now
01:45 – Word of the Day: Mudanza – what does it mean and why it matters
04:00 – Meet D’ana / COVL – Miami-born, Puerto Rican artist redefining creativity
06:00 – The Miami that raised us: salsa, color, chaos, and community
10:00 – Navigating identity as a Boricua not from the island or New York
13:00 – The pain of not being “Puerto Rican enough” — diaspora tensions
16:00 – “No sabo” kids and owning your Spanglish experience
19:00 – Where is the Puerto Rican community in Miami?
22:00 – Orlando, Kissimmee, and the realest Puerto Rican parties in Florida
26:00 – Growing up Latina in a predominantly white Florida town
30:00 – Culture, pride, and plastic couches — childhood stories from PR
36:00 – Creating from inner child healing and the emotional weight of art
41:00 – Breaking free from brand validation and finding creative freedom
48:00 – How D’ana negotiates with brands (and when she walks away)
51:00 – Manifesting a collab with Bad Bunny 👀
53:00 – Building in the metaverse — bringing la isla into digital worlds
56:00 – Chosen family, deep friendships, and safe spaces
1:00:00 – Giving back to our communities and showing up with purpose
1:02:00 – Who gets to decide if you’re Latina enough? (Hint: not them.)
1:06:00 – Final thoughts on unity, heritage, and creating your own story
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