šĀ Episode Title: Healing Your Inner Child & Celebrating Queer Latinx JoyĀ
Welcome back toĀ The Queer Magic Podcast! In this episode, hostĀ Luis Cornejo (He/They)Ā sits down withĀ Angel FabiĆ”n Rivera, an actor, host, and Latino content creator reshaping narratives in entertainment. Youāve seen Angel inĀ Planealongside Gerard Butler,Ā West Side Story, andĀ Border Baby, as well as on stage inĀ Shrek the Musical,Ā Little Shop of Horrors, and more. In 2024, he took on a major role as the host of theĀ New York Latino Film Festival, leading him to launchĀ Lights Camera Latino, a podcast amplifying Latino voices in media.
Together, Luis and Angel dive into a powerful and deeply personal conversation about:
āØĀ Healing the Inner ChildĀ ā Navigating childhood experiences of suppression, shame, and resilience as queer Latinx individuals
šĀ The Power of JoyĀ ā Finding moments of self-expression despite societal and cultural expectations
š§”Ā Family, Identity & Generational HealingĀ ā Understanding parental grief, cultural expectations, and creating space for authenticity
šĀ Survival & Self-DiscoveryĀ ā How creativity, performance, and passion helped them reclaim their narratives
This episode is a heartfelt journey through both the struggles and the triumphs of growing up queer and Latinx. Angel and Luis reflect on what they would tell their younger selves, the ways they found joy even in difficult times, and how they continue to embrace their full, unapologetic selves today.
šĀ Tune in now and join us in this conversation on queer joy, healing, and self-expression!
š Follow Angel:
š²Ā Instagram & TikTok:Ā @AngelFabianRivera
š¬Ā Watch Angel in Plane on Amazon Prime!
šĀ Check out Lights Camera Latino Podcast
š Stay connected withĀ The Queer Magic PodcastĀ for more conversations that empower, inspire, and celebrate our community!

