Las Paleteras is a fun, energetic, and mindful podcast hosted by Cesar Camacho, Ana Sheila, and Jose Richard Aviles (Nalgona), all three queer latinx artists. Las Paleteras Podcast centers the lived experience while also engaging with supportive, guiding, and authentic conversations. This podcast celebrates the good, the bad, and the ugly, in the hopes that our conversations create a safe space for anyone seeking wanting to feel seen, liberated, and have fun. We’re challenging systems, the status quo, and ourselves, pero siempre con cariño! Join us for a podcast thats like a paleta para tus oidos - joyful, vibrant, y bien sabrosa.
Hosts
Ana Sheila Victorino is a queer latinx activist and creative who works on issues related to social justice, LGBTQ+ rights, and the intersection of identities within the Latinx community. In addition to her activism, she co-hosts Las Paleteras Podcast, a show that focuses on the lived experiences of queer latinx people, while also exploring topics such as identity, social justice, and mental health from an authentic and accessible perspective.
César Camacho is a queer latinx artist and activist dedicated to social justice, LGBTQ+ rights, and the representation of diverse identities within the Latinx community. He is a co-host of Las Paleteras Podcast, where, along with his fellow hosts, he addresses personal and collective experiences of queer latinx people. Through the podcast, César contributes to authentic and thoughtful conversations about identity, equity, and mental well-being, always with an inclusive approach and a touch of humor.
José Richard Avilés, also known as Nalgona, is a queer latinx poet, dancer, social worker, and activist of Salvadoran descent. Avilés is a prominent figure in social justice, LGBTQ+ rights, and racial equity, with a particular focus on the intersection of identity, gender, and culture within Latinx communities. They use their artistic work and activism to challenge social norms and create inclusive spaces, especially for queer, trans, and people of color. Avilés is a co-host of Las Paleteras Podcast, where, alongside their co-hosts, they explore the lived experiences of queer latinx people. On the podcast, Avilés (Nalgona) brings a unique perspective, weaving together topics of social justice, cultural identity, and emotional well-being with humor and authenticity.