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América Castillo es “La Chismosa Del Valle”, a first-gen valley girl chismeando her way through tech, culture, mental health, entertainment, immigration, and politics, with just enough journalism training to sound legit. Her storytelling is rooted in lived experience and made for anyone who wants to learn more about the culture. Whether you grew up in it or you're just curious and open. You never know, we might relate more than we think. It’s where critical thinking meets the “dumb valley girl” stereotype and proves there’s a lot more going on than you expect.
Say hi or share a story! Undocumented creatives have helped shape the American brand but we’re only good for the brand until we speak up. Rarely are we trusted to shape our own narratives. In this episode, America Castillo si...
Say hi or share a story! América has been on a long hiatus. It’s a long story, but she won’t trauma dump or bore you with it today. She’s here to give a quick update and let her friends know what she’s been up to. Even though...
Say hi or share a story! Stephanie is back and listens to America discuss the Writer’s Guild of America strike. Then they, like, talk about what being a valley girl is and the misrepresentation in the media. Help shape futur...
Say hi or share a story! In this episode, America discusses the health care expansion to include DACA recipients and Florida’s new anti-immigration bill. Then, she proceeds to dive into the topic of DACA by sharing her perso...
Say hi or share a story! What is Chisme? In this first episode America and Stephanie discuss what it means to be a chismosa and whether gossiping is good or bad. Help shape future episodes! Leave a voicemail or shoot us a tex...
Say hi or share a story! Every other week, America Castillo tries to convince her sister Stephanie Zuniga into having a conversation about things going on in the world. Whether it’s about pop culture or politics, I can guaran...
Artist, Podcast Producer, Writer, Host
**About the Artist**
America Castillo is a Mexican immigrant artist, podcast producer, writer, and host. Her journey into storytelling began with a passion for art and design, which led her to pursue a degree in Broadcast/Radio Journalism at California State University, Northridge. Through her work, America brings a unique voice to her projects, blending cultural narratives with modern-day themes.
When she's not working on Las Chismosas del Valle, you can find her brainstorming new comic ideas or hanging out with her beloved cat, always fueled by her love for creativity and connection.
