The Queer Mercado Podcast

Season 2 is here!We are looking for Season 3's host of the Queer Mercado Podcast! This season, each episode is hosted by a leading contestant who interviews one special guest.Listen and be inspired!VOTING IS NOW CLOSEDThe voting period ran from September 1 to September 30, 2025. Host: Luis Cornejo Guest: David Lyons, aka Doctor HomieProduction CrewDirector: Xavier Mejia1st AD: Alba SanchezSound Mixer: Xavier MejiaProduction Designer: Diana DiazSet Decorator: Diana DiazScript Supervisor: Alba SanchezVoice Talent:Trailer: Alejandro ChavezOutro: Alejandro ChavezQueer Mercado Theme Song: El Mercado by Hector Jose Ortiz and Rachael RodriguezProduced by mejia.tvBrought to you by The Goddess MercadoThank you to our project sponsors, SoCalGas, Kaiser Permanente, and the office of Hilda Solis. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thequeermercado.substack.com

Season 2 is here!We are looking for Season 3's host of the Queer Mercado Podcast! This season, each episode is hosted by a leading contestant who interviews one special guest.Listen and be inspired!VOTING IS NOW CLOSEDThe voting period ran from September 1 to September 30, 2025. Host: Cinnamon Rivera Guest: Charlie Delira-ZepedaProduction CrewDirector: Xavier Mejia1st AD: Alba SanchezSound Mixer: Xavier MejiaProduction Designer: Diana DiazSet Decorator: Diana DiazScript Supervisor: Alba SanchezVoice Talent:Trailer: Alejandro ChavezOutro: Alejandro ChavezQueer Mercado Theme Song: El Mercado by Hector Jose Ortiz and Rachael RodriguezProduced by mejia.tvBrought to you by The Goddess MercadoThank you to our project sponsors, SoCalGas, Kaiser Permanente, and the office of Hilda Solis. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thequeermercado.substack.com

Season 2 is here!We are looking for Season 3's host of the Queer Mercado Podcast! This season, each episode is hosted by a leading contestant who interviews one special guest.Listen and be inspired!VOTING IS NOW CLOSEDThe voting period ran from September 1 to September 30, 2025. Host: Chichi Guest: Alejandro ChavezProduction CrewDirector: Xavier Mejia1st AD: Alba SanchezSound Mixer: Xavier MejiaProduction Designer: Diana DiazSet Decorator: Diana DiazScript Supervisor: Alba SanchezVoice Talent:Trailer: Alejandro ChavezOutro: Alejandro ChavezQueer Mercado Theme Song: El Mercado by Hector Jose Ortiz and Rachael RodriguezProduced by mejia.tvBrought to you by The Goddess MercadoThank you to our project sponsors, SoCalGas, Kaiser Permanente, and the office of Hilda Solis. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thequeermercado.substack.com

Season 2 is here!We are looking for Season 3's host of the Queer Mercado Podcast! This season, each episode is hosted by a leading contestant who interviews one special guest.Listen and be inspired!VOTING IS NOW CLOSEDThe voting period ran from September 1 to September 30, 2025. Host: Jackie Garcia Guest: Cynthia GonzalezProduction CrewDirector: Xavier Mejia1st AD: Alba SanchezSound Mixer: Xavier MejiaProduction Designer: Diana DiazSet Decorator: Diana DiazScript Supervisor: Alba SanchezVoice Talent:Trailer: Alejandro ChavezOutro: Alejandro ChavezQueer Mercado Theme Song: El Mercado by Hector Jose Ortiz and Rachael RodriguezProduced by mejia.tvBrought to you by The Goddess MercadoThank you to our project sponsors, SoCalGas, Kaiser Permanente, and the office of Hilda Solis. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thequeermercado.substack.com

Season 2 is here!We are looking for Season 3's host of the Queer Mercado Podcast! This season, each episode is hosted by a leading contestant who interviews one special guest.Listen and be inspired!VOTING IS NOW CLOSEDThe voting period ran from September 1 to September 30, 2025. Host: Alejandro ValtierraGuest: Joaquin GutierrezProduction CrewDirector: Xavier Mejia1st AD: Alba SanchezSound Mixer: Xavier MejiaProduction Designer: Diana DiazSet Decorator: Diana DiazScript Supervisor: Alba SanchezVoice Talent:Trailer: Alejandro ChavezOutro: Alejandro ChavezQueer Mercado Theme Song: El Mercado by Hector Jose Ortiz and Rachael RodriguezProduced by mejia.tvBrought to you by The Goddess MercadoThank you to our project sponsors, SoCalGas, Kaiser Permanente, and the office of Hilda Solis. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thequeermercado.substack.com

Season 2 is here!We are looking for Season 3's host of the Queer Mercado Podcast! This season, each episode is hosted by a leading contestant who interviews one special guest.Listen and be inspired!VOTING IS NOW CLOSEDThe voting period ran from September 1 to September 30, 2025. Host: Jimaye Nguyen Guest: David VelaProduction CrewDirector: Xavier Mejia1st AD: Alba SanchezSound Mixer: Xavier MejiaProduction Designer: Diana DiazSet Decorator: Diana DiazScript Supervisor: Alba SanchezVoice Talent:Trailer: Alejandro ChavezOutro: Alejandro ChavezQueer Mercado Theme Song: El Mercado by Hector Jose Ortiz and Rachael RodriguezProduced by mejia.tvBrought to you by The Goddess MercadoThank you to our project sponsors, SoCalGas, Kaiser Permanente, and the office of Hilda Solis. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thequeermercado.substack.com

Season 2 VOTING IS NOW CLOSEDThe voting period ran from September 1 to September 30, 2025. We are looking for Season 3's host of the Queer Mercado Podcast! This season, each episode is hosted by a leading contestant who interviews one special guest.Listen, be inspired, and cast your vote!Voice Talent:Trailer: Alejandro ChavesProduced by mejia.tvBrought to you by The Goddess MercadoThank you to our project sponsors, SoCalGas, Kaiser Permanente, and the office of Hilda Solis. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thequeermercado.substack.com

¡Vámonos! Because in this podcast, you will be listening to LGBTQ+ vendors, artists, & creators that make up the Queer Mercado Community. You will get to hear their stories, motivations, and the many ways they contribute to their local communities. They are the magic of the Queer Mercado (QM).Get ready to listen to the love, passion, and dedication behind the QM with your host Gaudencio Márquez.In this season one finale episode, you will hear from Diana Diaz the founder of the coveted Queer Mercado and Goddess Mercado. Diana Diaz was born and raised in East Los Angeles, and she is the daughter of Mexican immigrants that introduced her to the world of street vending. These intersectionalities inspired her to dream big when she founded The Goddess Mercado and The Queer Mercado Nonprofit Collectives.Diana lives and works in East Los Angeles as a school counselor. She also sits on the board of the East Los Angeles Artwalk and In The Making Nonprofit. Diana is also the creator of Mexichic Crafts, the first luxury leather brand from East Los Angeles. Mexichic Crafts products are available at MOLAA, La Plaza de Cultura y Arte, Casita del pueblo in Uptown Whittier, Mercadito Monarda in Pasadena, and Adelitas Revenge. Diana Diaz Instagram: @mexichiccraftsThe Goddess Mercado Instagram: @thegoddessmercadoThe Goddess Mercado Boutique Instagram: @thegoddessmercadoboutiq Thank you for listening! This podcast has been made possible by the incredible leadership of our producer Xavier Mejia, our sponsors, Kaiser Permanente, REACH LA & a list of community backers, which you will see in the show notes.   Queer Mercado Theme Song:El Mercado by Hector Jose Ortiz and Rachael RodriguezRead about the Queer Mercado hereEmail: [email protected] us on Instagram @thequeermercadoTo tip The Queer MercadoTo tip mejia.tvPodcast Backers:Jessica AnconaAmy YeagerRachel BarbosaXimena MartinAaron SaenzMelissa DeSimoneMichelle RodriquezVictoria MartinezChris Garcia and Mick Ramos-GarciaLaw Office of Mario TrujilloMarisa MejiaAnnie MartinezArturo AviñaMario MontezMonique ManningJackie VarelaRobbin HuntingdaleMario CeballosTHANK YOU!!!!For those who haven't experienced the QM, we are a permanent market in EAST LA that happens every 3rd Saturday (10 - 4 pm) at the Hilda Solis Learning Academy. We are a vendor community composed of LGBTQ + artists, creators & business owners where we This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thequeermercado.substack.com

¡Vámonos! Because in this podcast, you will be listening to LGBTQ+ vendors, artists, & creators that make up the Queer Mercado Community. You will get to hear their stories, motivations, and the many ways they contribute to their local communities. They are the magic of the Queer Mercado (QM).Get ready to listen to the love, passion, and dedication behind the QM with your host Gaudencio Márquez.In this episode, you will meet Yvonne & Marina, a Chicana lesbian power couple who are the owners of Adelitas Revenge - and who recently opened a brick & mortar - A Queer, Indigenous, Chicana tiendita in the ❤️ of LB. Hear about their creations, commitment to our cultural, women, and the queer community.Instagram:@adelitas_revenge*This episode was recorded on location: 4005 E 4th St, Long Beach, CA 90814Thank you for listening! This podcast has been made possible by the incredible leadership of our producer Xavier Mejia, our sponsors, Kaiser Permanente, REACH LA & a list of community backers, which you will see in the show notes.   Queer Mercado Theme Song:El Mercado by Hector Jose Ortiz and Rachael RodriguezRead about the Queer Mercado hereEmail: [email protected] us on Instagram @thequeermercadoTo tip The Queer MercadoTo tip mejia.tvPodcast Backers:Jessica AnconaAmy YeagerRachel BarbosaXimena MartinAaron SaenzMelissa DeSimoneMichelle RodriquezVictoria MartinezChris Garcia and Mick Ramos-GarciaLaw Office of Mario TrujilloMarisa MejiaAnnie MartinezArturo AviñaMario MontezMonique ManningJackie VarelaRobbin HuntingdaleMario CeballosTHANK YOU!!!!For those who haven't experienced the QM, we are a permanent market in EAST LA that happens every 3rd Saturday (10 - 4 pm) at the Hilda Solis Learning Academy. We are a vendor community composed of LGBTQ + artists, creators & business owners where we not only celebrate our cultura & our queerness, but we are also here to uplift and create economic opportunities for each other.   This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thequeermercado.substack.com

¡Vámonos! Because in this podcast, you will be listening to LGBTQ+ vendors, artists, & creators that make up the Queer Mercado Community. You will get to hear their stories, motivations, and the many ways they contribute to their local communities. They are the magic of the Queer Mercado (QM).Get ready to listen to the love, passion, and dedication behind the QM with your host Gaudencio Márquez.In this episode, you will meet Paul, founder of Inti Threads. Established in 2015, Inti Threads is an LGBTQIA+ and Latinx brand that celebrates a rich Ecuadorian tradition of weaving textiles and creating beautiful, colorful designs that are ethically sourced. In 2022, they launched a first-of-its-kind limited edition rainbow pride blanket.Instagram: @inti_threadswww.intithreads.comThank you for listening! This podcast has been made possible by the incredible leadership of our producer Xavier Mejia, our sponsors, Kaiser Permanente, REACH LA & a list of community backers, which you will see in the show notes.   Queer Mercado Theme Song:El Mercado by Hector Jose Ortiz and Rachael RodriguezRead about the Queer Mercado hereEmail: [email protected] us on Instagram @thequeermercadoTo tip The Queer MercadoTo tip mejia.tvPodcast Backers:Jessica AnconaAmy YeagerRachel BarbosaXimena MartinAaron SaenzMelissa DeSimoneMichelle RodriquezVictoria MartinezChris Garcia and Mick Ramos-GarciaLaw Office of Mario TrujilloMarisa MejiaAnnie MartinezArturo AviñaMario MontezMonique ManningJackie VarelaRobbin HuntingdaleMario CeballosTHANK YOU!!!!For those who haven't experienced the QM, we are a permanent market in EAST LA that happens every 3rd Saturday (10 - 4 pm) at the Hilda Solis Learning Academy. We are a vendor community composed of LGBTQ + artists, creators & business owners where we not only celebrate our cultura & our queerness, but we are also here to uplift and create economic opportunities for each other.   This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thequeermercado.substack.com