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AW Confidential
AW Confidential is an award-winning self-discovery and culture podcast exploring identity, healing, reinvention, celebrity interviews, and unfiltered conversations that go beyond the surface. Hosted by Yvette Bodden, the show features raw conversations with Hollywood actors, entrepreneurs, and cultural voices on resilience, personal growth, purpose, and transformation. Winner of the 2025 Latin Podcast Award for Best Podcast – Estados Unidos, AW Confidential is where truth, culture, and powerful…
Episodes
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The Truth About Friendship, Competition & $3 Million | Gabrielle Wright & Sasha Brenden
What happens when 21 years of friendship meets a $3 million competition? Gabrielle Wright, winner of Netflix's Wonka's The Golden Ticket, and her lifelong best…
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Why Men Don’t Talk: Masculinity & Emotional Suppression | Gbenga Akinnagbe
What does it really mean to be a strong man? And what happens when everything you've been taught about strength begins to work against you? Acclaimed actor and…
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Allan Durell on Netflix’s La Captura: The Untold Stories of Mexico’s Everyday Heroes
What happens when a story inspired by real events brings the courage of everyday heroes to the world stage? In this episode of AW Confidential, Yvette Bodden…
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Cuban Food, Family & Identity | Chef Mika Leon on Cuban Soul
Chef, author, entrepreneur and television personality Mika Leon joins AW Confidential for a conversation about culture, family, identity and finding your way…
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Food, Family & Growing Up Latina: In the Kitchen with Yvette Bodden
In this special AW Confidential kitchen episode, Yvette Bodden steps away from the studio and into her kitchen to cook, reflect, and talk about food, family…
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Isabel Allende on Love, Writing & the Stories That Shape Our Lives | Story Telling: A Writing Life
One of the world’s most celebrated authors, Isabel Allende is the internationally bestselling author of 30 books, including The House of the Spirits, Paula…
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La Verdad Sobre la Igualdad Salarial y el Fútbol Femenino | Bruninha de Gotham FC
🎙️ Este episodio de AW Confidential es en español. * ¿Qué se necesita realmente para convertirse en campeona? Bruninha, futbolista brasileña, dos veces…
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The Truth About Building a Business: What No One Sees | Annie Gamez, Cultura Takeover & Emily Perez, Latinas in Beauty Official
What does it really take to build a business when no one sees the sacrifices behind the success? On this episode of AW Confidential, Host and Founder, Yvette…
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What Fear Reveals About Us | Aaron Dominguez on The Prowler & Psychological Horror
Actor Aaron Dominguez joins AW Confidential to discuss his latest psychological horror short, The Prowler, an official selection of the Academy…
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LEON on The Five Heartbeats, Music, Longevity & His Cultural Legacy
Actor, musician, producer and performer LEON joins AW for a candid conversation about an extraordinary career spanning more than three decades and the man…
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Dr. Yan Katsnelson: The Truth About Fibroids, Women's Health & Informed Care
What if understanding your healthcare options could change your life? Millions of women live with uterine fibroids, yet many spend years searching for answers…
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Cynthia Bailey: Actor, Model, RHOA on Breaking the Silence Around Women's Health, Fibroids & Self Advocacy
What happens when a personal health journey becomes a mission to help others? In this special episode of AW Confidential, Yvette Bodden sits down with model…
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Lindsay Weisberg: The Truth About Reinvention, Resilience & Purpose | Lethia, GANGLAND & All the Sinners Bleed
Success rarely follows a straight line. In this episode of AW Confidential, actress Lindsay Weisberg shares her unexpected journey from competitive downhill…
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Christopher Piñero, Puerto Rican Film Director on Fear, Identity & The Prowler
What if fear wasn't the monster... but the villain? In this episode of AW Confidential, host Yvette Bodden sits down with Puerto Rican filmmaker Christopher…
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Danny Miro-Chinea: Creator Economy, Charging Your Worth & Building Ownership
In this episode of AW Confidential, AW sits down with Danny Miro-Chinea, the Founder of Comprende and Partnerships Manager at Famosos, for a powerful…
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Shelley Zalis: Founder and CEO of The Female Quotient, Talks the Power of the Pack, Leadership & Building a Global Movement
What does it take to build a movement instead of just a business? In this episode of AW Confidential, Yvette sits down with Shelley Zalis, Founder and CEO of…
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I Almost Broke: The Truth About Taking a Step Back
We live in a world that celebrates doing more. But what happens when doing more comes at the expense of yourself? In this solo episode, AW opens up about the…
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Jaklyn Bejarano: Survival, Humanity & the Story Behind Broken Land
"Because at its core, Broken Land isn't just a story about borders. It's a story about humanity."Actress Jaklyn Bejarano joins AW Confidential to discuss her…
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Rama Montakhabi, Actress, BMF on Following Her Dream & Stepping into Daughters of Dolemite
Actress Rama Montakhabi, known to audiences for her role as Peaches on the hit series BMF, joins AW Confidential for a powerful and deeply human conversation…
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Joe Taslim, Actor on The Furious, Fatherhood & What Makes Us Human
What happens when pain, loss, and vengeance push people to their limits? In this episode of AW Confidential, AW sits down with Joe Taslim (Mortal Kombat, The…
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Bobbie Lee Jr.: The Grit Behind the Spotlight and the Courage to Be Seen
In this powerful interview, actor Bobbie Lee Jr. joins AW Confidential to discuss his journey from athletics to acting and the mental toughness that shaped his…
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Coral Peña, Actress on Survival, Identity & Hope in Apple TV's "For All Mankind"
In this episode of AW Confidential, actress Coral Peña joins the conversation to explore the emotional truths behind For All Mankind season five. While the…
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Jonathan Blair on A Great Awakening, Faith, Purpose & the Awakening
In this episode of AW Confidential, AW sits down with actor and writer Jonathan Blair to discuss A Great Awakening, the powerful new historical drama inspired…
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Pili Montilla: Emmy Award winning TV Host & Producer Shares the Truth About Latina Beauty Standards & Selena Gomez' Rare Beauty Campaign
What does “Latina beauty” actually look like—and who decided that in the first place? In this episode of AW Confidential, Emmy Award-winning host, producer…
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Dr. Jacquie Del Rosario: Dating Fatigue, Emotional Guardedness, and Why Modern Love Feels Exhausting
Modern dating is not simple. It is layered. In this episode of AW Confidential, Dr. Jacquie Del Rosario, relationship expert featured on CNN, Fox News, Bravo…
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Two Generations, One Job Market: The Truth About Work Today
Nearly half of 2025 college graduates are underemployed or struggling to find work, and many Gen Z graduates are entering one of the toughest job markets in…
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Renny Harlin & Gene Simmons on Deep Water, Survival, Instinct & the Human Story
What happens when survival is no longer a concept but a reality? In this episode of AW Confidential, AW sits down with director Renny Harlin and producer Gene…
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Cush Jumbo: Truth, Power & Bias in Apple TV+ "Criminal Record"
Cush Jumbo (The Good Wife, The Good Fight) is an award-nominated actress and executive producer of Criminal Record. In this episode, she joins AW Confidential…
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Ashley Madison’s Paul Keable, Chief Strategy Officer, on Ethical Discretion, Modern Dating & the Future of Privacy
Ashley Madison is making headlines again, but this time, it’s not about a scandal. The company widely associated with married dating is repositioning itself…
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Sergio Vizuete: Writer, Director on Risk, Reinvention, and Refusing to Play It Safe
In this episode of AW Confidential, Writer, Director Sergio Vizuete joins us to unpack the heart behind Becoming Vera — a quietly powerful story of an…
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Daniel MacPherson Talks Lionsgate film, BEAST, Mindset & What It Really Takes to Win
Daniel MacPherson on BEAST, discipline, and the truth about the fight within. This conversation goes beyond the film into mindset, pressure, and facing…
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Luke Hemsworth on BEAST, Pressure, and the Fight You Can’t Walk Away From
In this episode of AW Confidential, Luke Hemsworth joins us to talk about his role as Gabriel Stone in the upcoming Lionsgate film BEAST, a character who…
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Plane Jane (House of Villains, RuPaul's Drag Race) on Owning the Villain Label & Unapologetic Truth
Warning: Some adult language Plane Jane has never been afraid to say exactly what’s on her mind, and now she’s bringing that unapologetic energy to House of…
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Gary Hilborn, Actor, Netflix’s The Night Agent on Power, Leadership & Playing the Head of the Secret Service
Night Agent, and his work across powerhouse shows, including Blue Bloods, FBI: Most Wanted, and Law & Order: Organized Crime. In this grounded and…
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Danica Jones & Clyde Berning on Hunting Jessica Brok: How Far Would a Mother Go to Survive?
In this episode of AW Confidential, AW sits down with Danica Jones and Clyde Berning, stars of the action thriller Hunting Jessica Brok, for a conversation…
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Gabriel Sloyer (The Protector, Griselda, Narcos, Better Sister) on Playing Power, Villains & the Psychology Behind Mr. Chairman
Actor Gabriel Sloyer is known for his roles in Netflix’s hit series Griselda, Narcos, and Prime Video’s The Better Sister. The actor joined AW Confidential to…
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Katelyn McCullough: When Everything Crashes - The $40 Dream That Nearly Fell Apart
When circus-performer-turned-filmmaker Katelyn McCulloch lost her entire first short film in a hard-drive crash, it should’ve been the end of the story…
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Carolina Rodriguez, VP Marketing, World Emblem: The Only Woman in the Room - Leading with Empathy in Corporate Culture
What does it take to lead with empathy in environments built on pressure, power, and performance? In this powerful episode of AW Confidential, Yvette sits down…
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Jarrett Austin Brown on Peacock’s STUMBLE, Ego, Belonging, and Redefining Strength
In this episode of AW Confidential, actor Jarrett Austin Brown joins the show to talk about Peacock’s new mockumentary STUMBLE — and the deeper story beneath…
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Astrid Rotenberry: From Casting Desk to Netflix's "His & Hers" — Power, Boundaries & Knowing Your Worth
In this episode of AW Confidential, actress Astrid Rotenberry (Netflix’s His & Hers) joins us for a deeply honest conversation about seeing the industry from…
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Renny Harlin: From Die Hard 2 to The Strangers — Reinvention in Hollywood
In this powerful episode of AW Confidential, AW sits down with iconic Hollywood director Renny Harlin, whose legendary career spans genre-defining classics…
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Russell Thomas: Beyond Tyler Perry's "The Oval" - The Man Behind the Mantle
What does power look like when it’s rooted in self-awareness… not ego? What does leadership feel like when you’re still finding your footing? And how does a…
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Sandra Delgado: Power Book IV: Force Actress & Acclaimed Playwright on Immigration, Identity & the Stories That Change Us
In this episode of AW Confidential, AW sits down with acclaimed Colombian-American playwright, actor, singer, and producer Sandra Delgado — a woman New City…
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Al Madrigal: The Daily Show, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Lopez vs Lopez & St. Denis Medical
This week on AW Confidential, we sit down with the brilliant and beloved Al Madrigal — comedian, actor, writer, executive producer, and former Senior Latino…
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Keylyn, Julia & Mari: Inside AFAM Wives Club, Love, Identity & the Truth Bombs these Filipina Housewives Didn’t Hold Back
This week on AW Confidential, we’re going behind the scenes of AFAM Wives Club, iWant’s boldest reality-drama yet — with three of the women who are redefining…
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Family Secrets, Cultural Identity & Healing: Growing Up Latino and Breaking Cycles
In this episode of AW Confidential, host Yvette Bodden sits down with her cousin for an honest conversation about family, cultural identity, and healing while…
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Josh Webber: The Heart Behind Dog Patrol: Operation Santa Paws — Courage, Loyalty & Hope for 2025
In this special holiday episode of AW Confidential, AW sits down with director, producer, and co-writer Josh Webber, the creative force behind Dog Patrol…
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Chad Duell: Beyond the Script on Purpose, Power & Starting Over after General Hospital
After fifteen years on General Hospital, Daytime Emmy winner Chad Duell steps out from behind the script to talk identity, purpose, and life beyond the camera…
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Zack Quin: Nuyorican Prince Unmasked - Comedy, Culture & Healing Out Loud
Zack Quin — the Nuyorican comedian whose 694K-strong community and 75M TikTok likes have made him one of the most influential Latino voices online — joins AW…
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Dani Deetté: From Courtrooms to Hollywood, Talks Prime Video's "The Runarounds," Mental Health & Raw Truth
What does it take to walk away from the safe path and chase a dream? Actress Dani Deetté knows. She left the Michigan Circuit Courts behind to reinvent her…
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Belissa Escobedo & Pablo Castelblanco, NBC's Happy's Place Talk Culture, Comedy, and Claiming Space
In this episode of AW Confidential, AW sits down with Belissa Escobedo (Blue Beetle, Hocus Pocus 2, The Baker and the Beauty) and Pablo Castelblanco (Alaska…
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Laraine Newman: Comedy Legend from SNL to Sisters Grimm, Talking Storytelling, & the Power of Fantasy
In this episode of AW Confidential, we step into the magical world of Apple TV+’s The Sisters Grimm. Based on Michael Buckley’s New York Times bestselling book…
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Sam Morelos on Colleen Hoover’s "Regretting You": Finding Light in the Wreckage
In this episode of AW Confidential, host Yvette Bodden sits down with actress Sam Morelos, who stars as Lexi in Regretting You — the upcoming film adaptation…
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Yeniffer Behrens: Actor, Writer, Producer, Director on Latina Legacy, Owning Her Story, Her Voice, Her Power
Actress. Writer. Producer. Director. Latina powerhouse. In this soulful and unfiltered episode, Yeniffer Behrens sits down with Yvette for a conversation that…
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Taboo Talks Latina Ed: Heritage, Taboos & Truth Bombs-Latina Voices Unleashed with Jeanette & Cynthia
TRIGGER WARNING: NOT SUITABLE FOR ALL AUDIENCES. To close out Hispanic Heritage Month, AW Confidential goes in-studio with Cynthia Martinez and Jeanette…
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Tonatiuh: Variety’s Actor to Watch on Love, Vulnerability & Kiss of the Spider Woman
In this episode of AW Confidential, we sit down with Tonatiuh, whose credits include Carry-On, Vida, Promised Land, and Angelyne. In 2025, he was named to…
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Marko Zaror: Chilean Action-Star from John Wick to Affinity, Talks Surrender, Vulnerability & Connection
In this episode, we sit down with international action star Marko Zaror (John Wick: Chapter 4, Undisputed 3) to talk about his latest film, Affinity — a…
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David Caro Levy: Singer, Actor, TikTok Creator Talks Life, Culture, Creativity, and the Journey
In this episode of AW Confidential, we sit down with Mexican actor, artist, and TikTok creator David Caro Levy—a storyteller rewriting the rules on culture…
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Robert Port: Oscar®-winning Director, on Twin Towers: Legacy, 9/11, and the Weight of Memory
In this powerful episode of AW Confidential, AW sits down with Oscar®-winning director Robert Port to discuss his latest film, Twin Towers: Legacy. A follow-up…
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George Torres: Truth Over Trend - Urban Jibaro on Storytelling, Culture & the Fight for Legacy
George Torres is a cultural disruptor known as Urban Jibaro. He’s a digital OG whose mission has always been clear—tell the truth, build community, and protect…