" The lie is that cruelty equals strength... that harshness is required to be effective... and that suffering is an effective deterrent to immigrants."

In this chat We are addressing the killing of Alex Pretti, the unrest unfolding in Minnesota, and what this moment reveals about fear, power, and humanity in America today.

This chat isn't about outrage for outrage's sake. It's about the moral cost of violence, the normalization of cruelty, and the responsibility we share when grief is replaced by narratives and slogans.

Friend, now is the time to chat candidly about immigration enforcement, due process, protest, and the danger of turning human lives into symbols instead of honoring their dignity. I'm asking us to slow down, sit with the weight of what’s happening, and examine how empathy, justice, and moral responsibility must remain central to who we are, even in times of fear and division.

We’re chatting about:

• The death of Alex Preti and why grief must come before politics
• What the Minnesota protests reveal about fear, power, and unrest
• Immigration enforcement versus human dignity and due process
• How cruelty and intimidation are being normalized in America
• Why empathy and moral responsibility still matter in hard times

This is not light listening. It’s an honest chat about loss, accountability, and the kind of country we are becoming. Thank you for being here.

Come chat with me over on Threads where you always get spicy Nicole at

https://threads.net/nicolewalters and WATCH the show on YT at http://nicolewalters.com/youtube

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“We are so much more than our stereotypes... and our identity is not defined by those stereotypes.”

Latino actor and filmmaker Eric Delgado is here to share his lived experience with identity, belonging, and what it means to live between cultures.

From Hollywood typecasting to being told he’s “not Latino enough” or “too American,” Eric shares his experiences that inspired his acclaimed web series Gringo Latino — a comedy that uses humor to challenge stereotypes, expose bias, and spark deeper reflection.

This chat explores the quiet moments that make you question where you fit, the exhaustion of having to prove your identity, and why laughter can be both a survival tool and a form of resistance.

We’re chatting about:

• What it actually feels like to be told you’re “not Latino enough”
• Growing up between cultures and never fully belonging to either one
• The microaggressions of being asked to prove your culture, language, or legitimacy
• How humor can challenge stereotypes and create real change
• Reclaiming identity on your own terms, not the world’s expectations

If you’ve ever felt othered, caught between worlds, or questioned your place within your own community, this conversation will resonate deeply.

Watch Gringo Latino at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CSjpUToSrnw and connect with Eric on IG @itsEricDelgado

Come chat with me over on Threads where you always get spicy Nicole at https://threads.net/nicolewalters and WATCH the show on YT at http://nicolewalters.com/youtube

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" I was knocking things off my to-do list and then I was like, wait, no this is like a really big deal... I need to make an entire list."

What happens when your relationship ends, your money runs out, and the only place left to go is back home?

It’s been six months since we last chatted with MidTiny, my daughter Kris, and she’s back with some big updates. The last time she was here, things in her life had fallen apart and she has spent the last 6 months rebuilding (and adulting) while living at home.

We're chatting about:

• Moving back home after a long-term breakup and what it’s really like to reset your life as a Gen Z adult
• Navigating burn out, depression, and emotional exhaustion after pushing through school, work, and a failing relationship
• Learning how to “adult” for real, including health insurance, medical care, credit cards, and financial independence
• Why so many young adults feel behind even when they’re doing everything right
• How small wins like getting medical care, building credit, and saving money actually matter

If you’ve ever felt behind, stuck, or embarrassed about starting over in your 20s… this chat will feel comfortably familiar. This chat is for Gen Z, for parents of Gen Z, and for anyone who has ever had to hit reset on their life and rebuild from scratch.

Come chat with me over on Threads where you always get spicy Nicole at

https://threads.net/nicolewalters and WATCH the show on YT at

http://nicolewalters.com/youtube

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