What It’s Like To Be Here

Everyone has a story — and I want to listen.

I’m Kiki, a storyteller, journalist, and proud Latina from Chicago. This podcast is a space to share authentic conversations with everyday people who shape our communities — from creatives and professionals to parents, organizers, and dreamers.

Rooted in my experience as a first-generation Mexican and Indigenous woman, I explore stories of resilience, identity, and belonging through the lens of our lived experiences. These are the untold stories — of those who may not be famous but are the heartbeat of our neighborhoods.

Join me as we reflect on what it means to live, grow, and thrive in today’s world — with honesty, humor, and a whole lot of corazón.

This is ... What It's Like To Be Here.

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Episodes

Oct 27, 2025

Ep. 2: Rooted in La Villita | Lau Vee

Oct 27, 2025

43 min

I talk with Lau Vee, a Creative from Little Village (La Villita), about the art that defines her neighborhood and how she found her place as a Creative Director. We also dive into her deep roots in the community — as a Scout Leader, volunteer, and resident — and how family and creativity shape her life. It’s a personal and heartfelt conversation with someone I’ve known and admired for years.

Connect with Clique Communications:
📧 Email: CliqueCommunications@gmail.com
📸 Instagram: @clique_communications
📘 Facebook: Clique
Website: https://cliquecommunications.wordpress.com/what-its-like-to-be-here/

Oct 27, 2025

Ep. 1: So Tell Me… What It's Like to Be Here

Oct 27, 2025

16 min

In this first episode, I sit down with my sister Caroline to talk about why I created this podcast — to share our stories as Latinos, as creatives, as community members — and why it matters now more than ever. We talk about storytelling, identity, and what I hope this space becomes: a place for honest, heartfelt conversations that reflect who we are and where we come from.

Connect with Clique Communications:
📧 Email: CliqueCommunications@gmail.com
📸 Instagram: @clique_communications
📘 Facebook: Clique
Website: https://cliquecommunications.wordpress.com/what-its-like-to-be-here/