PODCAST

The Wonder of Anime

Lisa De La Cruz

The Wonder Of Anime Podcast, is a weekly sometimes biweekly, look at anime with the host, Lisa.

leisure animation & manga

All Episodes

54:31

Getting Well ft Jessica Fernandez

The Wonder of Anime ·

2019/06/05

The wellness industry is currently at the forefront of all media, including social media. Everywhere you go, you hear about natural remedies, juices, cleanses, detox, and the like. But what do those things really mean? And do they work? This week, I’m joined by Jessica Fernandez, founder of Get Well With Jess. She walks me through all this “detox and cleanses” stuff, finding her voice for social media, living a healthy life, finding a balance, and so much more! Follow Jessica:

01:09:54

Feeding Your Soul ft Jeffery Dorestant

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2019/05/21

Fitness and wellness can be a sore subject for people. Many have horror stories of being shamed by personal trainers or coaches that have shaped their experience with fitness. However, Jeffery Dorestant is a game changer. Jeffery, of Kingdom Warriors, is a personal trainer which a completely different approach to fitness and wellness. Jeffery schooled me on healthy eating, changing your lifestyle, and so much more. Listen now on your favorite podcast app. Follow Jeffery:

01:08:22

For The Vintage Culture ft Zach Lee

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2019/05/07

For Zach Lee, the word “vintage” isn’t just a trend or a hashtag. It’s his lifestyle and his passion. What started as a way to make some money on the side on eBay, has turned into something that has allowed Zach to learn, make connections, and channel his creativity. Zach joined me on the podcast to let me in on the “vintage” resell world. He shares some valuable tips for those who may be interested in thrifting for vintage pieces, along with some tricks for the trade. Listen now on your favorite

01:02:25

Taking Risks ft Anthony Orozco (Glyph)

The Wonder of Anime ·

2019/04/30

Anthony Orozco recently did something many want to do but aren’t ready yet: he left his “comfy” 9-5 job as a journalist for the Reading Eagle after 7 years. Not only did he leave, but he didn’t have “a job” lined up. However, Anthony is going to be far from relaxing as he dives full time into freelancing and his personal passion projects. In this episode of The Wonder of Ivy podcast, Anthony joins me to discuss working in journalism, deciding to quit, as well as his love of poetry under the name

58:16

I Feel Like Living ft Bri Tyson

The Wonder of Anime ·

2019/04/16

When the going gets tough, the girls get tougher. You may know Brianna Tyson from her blog (pushabri.com,) being a co-host on DearRDG, or just from Twitter. She’s funny, smart, and confident. But in this weeks episode of The Wonder of Ivy podcast, Bri gets realer than ever before. Bri and I talk social media, faith, suicidal thoughts, and so much more. Follow Bri: https://pushabri.com/ https://twitter.com/PUSHABRI https://www.instagram.com/93pushabri/ https://www.instagram.com/dearrdg/ Follow me:

55:40

Music is Passion ft JRod

The Wonder of Anime ·

2019/04/09

This week on The Wonder of Ivy podcast, I sat down with Jarrod Brown (aka J-Rod.) If Jarrod sounds familiar it is because he was on The Wonder of Ivy’s 2019 “Who To Watch” list. He is also the owner of Music Is Passion studios, the audio engineer for the podcast, the official “SOiL DJ,” and that is barely scratching the surface. This episode discussing his background, ghost writing, local talent, and much more. Follow JRod: https://www.facebook.com/jarrod.brown710

51:40

The Black Botanist ft Tiana Lopez

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2019/04/02

This week on The Wonder of Ivy podcast, I’m joined by my twin soul Tiana. Tiana Lopez does it all. She writes, she runs businesses, and she’s the Black Botanist. This episode we chat it up about so-called “gurus,” holistic living, running businesses, college, and more! Follow Tiana: https://www.instagram.com/creativetiana/ https://www.instagram.com/pottedpoetry/ https://twitter.com/CreativeTiana https://twitter.com/PottedPoetry https://pottedpoetry.com/ Follow me: thewonderofivy.com

01:02:55

Elevate Yourself ft Jorel Petit-Homme

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2019/03/26

On this week’s episode of the podcast, I am joined by Jorel Petit-Homme. Jorel and I met a few years ago through our mutual friend and ever since, he’s been someone I have always admired. In this interview, Jorel shares with us about his mindset, going for a new opportunity, how he keeps his “cup full” and so much more. Follow Jorel: https://www.instagram.com/supermansfatah/ Follow me: thewonderofivy.com https://www.instagram.com/thewonderofivy/ https://www.facebook.com/Thewonderofivy

01:20:52

slAy Day ft Alethea

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2019/03/19

On this week’s episode of the podcast, I am joined by the amazing Alethea. The universe definitely conspired to have us join forces. In this interview, Alethea walks us through how slAy Day was born, why it is so important for women to attend, and is transparent in how much this event and organizing it changed her life. Click to listen now! https://goo.gl/YwEAHV Follow Alethea: https://www.instagram.com/a_babii5/ Register for slAy Day: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/slay-day-tickets-54736471259 Events

01:00:41

Go Inspire Others ft Gio Negron-Garcia

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2019/03/05

On this week’s episode of the podcast, I am joined by Gio Negron-Garcia. A Reading native, this college sophomore is making waves locally and at Kutztown University just by being himself. Gio is a self-taught motivational speaker who uses his voice to empower people to follow their dreams and to go inspire others (#TheGIOEffect.) In our chat, Gio and I discuss what led him to become a motivational speaker, his involvement with MOVE and WAVE at Kutztown, the downsides to this path, and much more

01:03:30

Model Behavior ft Keilah Freytiz

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2019/02/20

You might recognize Keilah Freytiz from the VISIONARE campaigns, on the pages of your favorite local photographers, and on her own Instagram. At just 20 years old, she’s steady making her mark on the modeling niche here in Reading,PA. But she’s not stopping there. This week Keilah joined me on the podcast to discuss getting into modeling, the modeling business in and out of Reading, and the not so pleasant side behind the scenes. Follow Keilah Freytiz: https://www.instagram.com/keilahfreytiz/

48:54

Representation Matters ft Natan Pulido

The Wonder of Anime ·

2019/02/12

This week joining me on the podcast is Natan Pulido. If you live in Reading, he’s definitely not hard to miss. You can catch him at almost every creative event in the city, involved in the Reading Pride, or at your favorite Latinx food spots. In this episode, Natan and I discuss the limitations of his old corporate life, his involvement in the LGBTQ+ scene in Reading, and so much more. Follow Natan Pulido: https://www.facebook.com/natan.p.p.5 https://www.instagram.com/natanpupe/

01:25:24

The Question Game ft Dear Reading

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2019/01/29

The Wonder of Ivy and Dear Reading are back at it again! This week 3 of the Dear Reading co-hosts join me for The Question Game. Listen as Marquise gets messy, D-Will gets deep, and Marie keeps it real! It gets so spicy that even producer Jarrod Brown jumps in at times. If you liked this episode and the others, please be sure to review and rate if you’re listening on Apple Podcasts! It helps The Wonder of Ivy Podcast grow! DearRDG Podcast: Follow Dear Reading Podcast: https://twitter.com/DearRDG

01:10:05

The Drag Scene ft Carlos Gonzalez

The Wonder of Anime ·

2019/01/22

For most of us, the drag community is not something we have a lot of knowledge on. We may see a drag queen on tv or know of Ru Paul’s Drag Race. However, the drag community in Reading has been alive for years. I had the honor of interviewing Carlos Gonzalez, an active member of Reading’s drag community as Lola Cha Cha Amore. In this episode we discuss how he got into drag, the local Reading drag scene, being a Latino Drag Queen, and much much more! Follow Lola Cha Cha Amore on Instagram:

34:20

Let's Get Digital ft John Nunez

The Wonder of Anime ·

2018/12/04

You’d be hard press to find a home without a video game system. From mobile games, consoles, and pcs, video games have taken over. This week, I had the pleasure of interviewing up and coming streamer John Nuñez, from Reading, PA about video games. John gave me the inside on streaming, we talked favorite games, and much more. If you liked this episode and the others, please be sure to review and rate if you’re listening on Apple Podcasts! It helps The Wonder of Ivy Podcast grow! Follow John:

24:06

The Podcast Podluck (Bonus Episode)

The Wonder of Anime ·

2018/11/22

Happy Thanksgiving Y’all. The show will be back in its entirety next week but in the meantime enjoy this Podcast Potluck with some of your faves! If you liked this episode and the others, please be sure to review and rate if you’re listening on Apple Podcasts! It helps The Wonder of Ivy Podcast grow! Follow Taliah: http://taliahvibes.com/ https://twitter.com/taliahvibes https://www.instagram.com/taliahvibes/ https://soundcloud.com/taliah_vibes Follow Marquise:

32:09

HAIRStory (pt 2)

The Wonder of Anime ·

2018/11/13

Natural hair is everywhere! But it isn’t always so easily accepted. We’ve seen people be fired for rocking theirs or school girls being expelled for not following “policies” regarding hair. In this episode of The Wonder of Ivy podcast, I dive deep into the Natural Hair movement with the help of Maria Zabala and Raquel Capellan. If you liked this episode and the others, please be sure to review and rate if you’re listening on Apple Podcasts! It helps The Wonder of Ivy Podcast grow! In this episode:

29:00

HAIRStory (pt 1)

The Wonder of Anime ·

2018/11/06

Hair is a big deal, especially in Dominican culture. Long or short, “good or bad,” curly or straight, it seems like someone always has an opinion about it. This week, I deep dive with Raquel Capellan and Maria Zabala about how our culture has defined our feelings with our hair, the big chop, and so much more. This is only part one so buckle up, it’s going to be a great ride. In this episode: Weekly Shoutouts: Happy birthday Roxy! The Poet Tree https://www.facebook.com/events/2085725088408779/ Ariana

36:46

Rock The Vote

The Wonder of Anime ·

2018/10/30

The Midterm Elections are next week! Are you prepared? Do you why the midterms matter? Do you know who you’re voting for? Do you know who’s on the ballot? Do you know where you are supposed to go? If you answered “no” to any of these questions, don’t worry. In this latest podcast episode, I dive into the midterm elections and provide some insight on how you can navigate the election this year. Be sure to check all the resources linked below. Weekly Shoutouts: Jason Hugg, www.readingmagazine.com

48:47

The L Words ft Beldy Ramos

The Wonder of Anime ·

2018/09/23

The L words: Latina and Lesbian. While being a member of the LGBTQ+ community is becoming more and more acceptable in America, some cultures still view it as a sin or something that morally wrong. So when you are Latina and a lesbian, it can be hard to be open at home with your family. On this week’s episode of The Wonder of Ivy Podcast, I am joined by a great friend Beldy Ramos to discuss this very thing. We talk about being gay in a conservative family and coming out, the biases we have towards

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