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Sep 2019
10m 32s

01: Mija

STUDIO OCHENTA
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Mija is a young Latina growing up in New York City. She is the daughter of Colombian immigrants, and this is her story.


For more information about Studio Ochenta's original programs and to check out the other language versions of the show in French and Spanish, visit ochentastudio.com.


CREDITS: This episode was produced by Studio Ochenta. Our Executive Producer is Lory Martinez. Our associate producers are Laura Ubaté and Rebecca Seidel. Our theme music is by Gabriel Dalmasso and our art is by Tiffany Delune. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @mijapodcast.


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