What does it mean to "belong" in media — especially as a 22-year-old woman in talk radio? In this debut episode of Between Takes, Adrianna — a college senior, broadcast professional, and first-generation Latina creative — responds to a question that lit a fire under her: "What is she even doing there?" After a caller questioned her presence on a talk radio station, Adriana unpacks what it means to take up space in male-dominated media, stand firm in your values, and lead with compassion in today's cultural climate.

This episode explores:

• Being a young woman in talk radio and broadcasting
• Feminism and women's representation in media
• Gen Z perspectives on compassion, inclusion, and freedom
• Finding your purpose in your early 20s
• Choosing positivity in a polarized world
• Senior year reflections, graduate school decisions, and career growth in communications
• Multicultural identity (Mexican, Puerto Rican, and Polish heritage)
• Building confidence when people question your voice

If you're navigating college, considering graduate school, entering media or communications, or learning how to confidently own your voice in uncomfortable spaces, this episode is for you. Between Takes is a raw and authentic podcast about identity, media, culture, personal growth, and finding purpose in your 20s —
recorded between radio shifts, real life, and big dreams.

Because sometimes when people ask, "What are you even doing here?"

The real answer is: Changing the conversation.