Welcome to VNP

Chicago's only Latina lesbian-hosted podcast!

No Straight Lines.
Just Real Talk.
And you're invited.

Unfiltered conversations for women who are as unapologetic as we are - where nonsense meets real talk.

We uplift and celebrate diverse women, sharing laughs, and breaking stereotypes through lived experiences - one episode at a time.

Join us for open discussions, real emotions, and genuine connections. Get ready to dive deep into the nonsense that makes life valuable - because sometimes the nonsense of life is where lessons are learned.

Your co-hosts Alicia & Dee

The Valuable Nonsense Podcast (VNP) Crew

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The Friendship Rewrite

Once upon a time (aka high school @NDHS), these two girls were not enemies… but let’s be clear - they were definitely not friends.

Think: polite hallway nods. Strategic eye contact avoidance. Knowing each other’s names only because someone else said them out loud. That kind of relationship. One thought the other was “too much.” The other thought the first was “deeply allergic to fun.” And honestly? Both assessments were accurate.

Fast-forward 10 years.

Life does its thing. Personalities marinate. Trauma enters everyone's life. And somehow - against all logic - they cross paths again. This time, instead of silent judgment, they talk. Like… actually talk. Suddenly it’s: “Oh wait… you’re funny.” ---> “Oh WAIT… you’re unhinged, but in a comforting way.”

What started as a casual catch-up spirals into hours of laughing, trauma-bonding, and asking, “Why weren’t we friends back then?”
(Answer: “Oh wait. You were annoying.” —both laugh, because...growth.)

Now?

They’re the kind of friends who finish each other’s sentences, know exactly when to text “Are you free? I need to unpack something,” and have officially gone from mild high-school disdain to chosen family.

Consider this podcast living proof that sometimes the universe waits until you’re both less annoying before introducing you properly. Welcome to our corner of real talk, zero BS, and a whole lot of wisdom we lovingly refer to as nonsense. Because if we took ourselves too seriously… this podcast wouldn’t exist!

About

Meet the Team

Get to know the creative minds behind VNP.

Our crew is passionate about delivering entertaining and insightful content to our listeners.

Co-Host

Alicia C. Figueroa

Chi-Town bred and fueled by Boricua fire, Alicia is a first-gen doc who doesn’t do sugarcoating, because...honesty saves time, and time shouldn't be wasted. She does love an old-school idiom not everyone gets... like "you are the Wi-Fi you connect to", "the proof is in the pudding" or "don’t put the cart before the horse", etc. Friendships resemble rare vinyl records: nostalgic, mildly scratched, and promptly returned if the effort isn’t mutual. Life, to her, is like trying to type a novel on a typewriter while riding a rollercoaster: chaotic, jumbled, but strangely exhilarating. Sarcastic, witty, and blunt by default, she navigates life defying epilepsy and proving that destiny answers to no one but you. She runs on café con ron, because we all need balance. This Aries thrives on newness, so "stay on your Ps and Qs" or the novelty will wear off and "she gone!"

Co-Host

Doris (aka Dee) Luna

A proud Chicago native, Doris was born and raised to Colombian immigrants. She is rooted deeply in her culture, family, and community. Diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) in 2001, she didn't just adapt, she rose and turned her journey into purpose and challenges into strength. A true believer that obstacles are here to build us, even when they try us, Doris approaches everything with humor, love, and support. Because sometimes laughter is medicine and love a part of healing. As an MS advocate, she is dedicated to raising awareness, uplifting others, and reminding people they are never alone in their fight. Dee infuses her work and life with resilience and warmth, proving that strength can still smile.

Behind the Scenes