In this episode, Xoel Cardenas and Yvette Cruz discuss why we mourn celebrities and public figures that we don’t know personally. The two share their own experiences mourning athletes, actors and musicians, and talk about the role social media now plays when someone dies. Follow Cafecito and its hosts on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KSLCafecito Twitter: https://twitter.com/KSLcafecito Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kslcafecito/ Xoel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/XoelCardenas Yvette on Twitter: https://twitter.com/YvyCruz

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Ep. 71: Why we mourn the deaths of celebrities and public figures

In this episode, Xoel Cardenas and Yvette Cruz discuss the emotional and psychological effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The two open up about how they’ve dealt with major changes and what they’ve struggled with the most, as well as some of the positive things that have transpired.

Ep. 70: Pandemic Pains

In this episode, Xoel Cardenas and Yvette Cruz discuss racism and anti-blackness in the Latino community. As the nation grapples with racial inequality and injustices, the two examine the role anti-blackness plays in Latino communities and why it’s necessary to recognize it and call it out.  Follow Cafecito on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KSLCafecito Twitter: https://twitter.com/KSLcafecito Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kslcafecito/ Xoel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/XoelCardenas Yvette on Twitter: https://twitter.com/YvyCruz

Ep. 69: Calling out racism and anti-blackness in the Latino community

How candid are you about your money? In this episode, Xoel Cardenas and Yvette Cruz tackle the taboo of talking money among peers. They discuss how the way our culture talks about money might be changing whether it’s how much we make, spend and even owe — and why that’s a good thing. 

Ep. 68: Why don’t we talk about our money?

In this episode, Xoel Cardenas and Yvette Cruz discuss Shakira and Jennifer Lopez’s historic halftime show at Super Bowl LIV. While some people felt the performance was empowering and celebrated different cultures, others felt the show was not “family-friendly” and took issue with the women’s outfits and dance moves.

Ep. 67: Super Bowl halftime show: Empowering or inappropriate?

Is it ever OK to cry at work? In this episode, Xoel Cardenas and Yvette Cruz talk emotions and their role in the workplace. The two have differing views when it comes to the act of crying and share how they think emotions should be handled at work.

Ep. 66: There's no crying at work — or is there?

As the decade comes to an end, Xoel Cardenas and Yvette Cruz are recapping the 2010s. The two discuss cultural trends — from technology to fashion to viral challenges and (close to) everything in between — while recalling some of the decade’s most defining moments.

Ep. 65: The 2010s: Recapping the good, the bad and the ugly

In this episode, Xoel Cardenas and Yvette Cruz discuss the world of fast fashion. Inspired by an episode of Netflix’s "Patriot Act," the two get a wake-up call on the subject and its negative consequences. They share their own faults and potential solutions.

Ep. 64: The high cost of cheap fashion

In this episode, Xoel Cardenas and Yvette Cruz discuss Instagram’s decision to test hiding “likes” in an effort to make the platform a better place and less of a popularity contest. Follow Cafecito on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KSLCafecito Twitter: https://twitter.com/KSLcafecito Xoel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/XoelCardenas Yvette on Twitter: https://twitter.com/YvyCruz

Ep. 63: Like it or not, Instagram is hiding "likes"

In this episode, Xoel Cardenas and Yvette Cruz talk peer pressure. The two share their own experiences with social pressures and discuss how peer pressure evolves from childhood into adulthood. Follow Cafecito on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KSLCafecito Twitter: https://twitter.com/KSLcafecito Xoel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/XoelCardenas Yvette on Twitter: https://twitter.com/YvyCruz

Ep. 62: Feeling the (peer) pressure

In this episode, Xoel Cardenas and Yvette Cruz are joined by Kim Bojorquez to discuss Latinos and identity. The three explore identifying terms — Hispanic, Latino/a, Latinx, etc. — and share how they each understand and use them. They also talk stereotypes and misbeliefs about what makes someone more or less “Latino.” Follow Cafecito on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KSLCafecito Twitter: https://twitter.com/KSLcafecito Xoel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/XoelCardenas Yvette on Twitter: https://twitter.com/YvyCruz Kim on Twitter: https://twitter.com/kimbojorque

Ep. 61: What makes you Latino/a/x?

In this episode, Xoel Cardenas and Yvette Cruz welcome back Cristobal Villegas to talk mental health and emotional wellbeing among Latinos. The three discuss how mental health was (or was not) addressed in their own homes growing up, what it even means, and explore why the topic seems to be a taboo among many Latino families.

Ep. 60: Let’s (finally) talk about mental health

In this episode, Xoel Cardenas and Yvette Cruz discuss Latinos — or lack thereof — in front and behind the camera in Hollywood films. The two break down Hollywood’s problem when it comes to Latinos, including stereotypical or negative roles, and wonder what it will take for nuestra gente to be better represented on the big screen.

Ep. 59: Hollywood lacks Latinos — what else is new?

In this episode, Xoel Cardenas and Yvette Cruz discuss the evolution of video games and their huge role in society today. From the surprising amount of money the industry makes to how video games went from an after-school activity to someone’s entire life, the two dive into the ins and outs of video game culture.

Ep. 58: Video game nation

There’s exhaustion and then there’s burnout, and the latter is becoming more and more common. In this episode, Xoel Cardenas and Yvette Cruz discuss burnout and how it affects Millennials in particular. The two examine how “hustle culture” and chronic stress plays a role in burnout as well as how — and if — it can be cured.

Ep. 57: Is burnout the new tired?

Join KSL.com's Xoel Càrdenas and Yvette Cruz for some conversation on all things culture over a nice cafecito.

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