Natalia Figueroa on Her Debut Novel and Writing Between Cultures | Ep. 32

In this episode of The Amiga Mía Talk Show, host Michelle sits down with Uruguayan-Australian author Natalia Figueroa to talk all things identity, language and storytelling. Her debut novel Hailstones Fell Without Rain is more than just fiction it’s a reflection of migration, memory, and what it means to grow up between cultures. 🇺🇾🇦🇺 They chat about: Navigating cultural identity as a bicultural woman The power of writing in two languages Why Latin representation in Australian media matters How family history shapes personal voice And why storytelling is a radical, healing act This is an honest, warm and deeply inspiring convo for writers, creatives, and anyone who’s ever felt “in-between.” 🔗 More stories and articles: www.amigamia.com.au 🧡 Follow us on Instagram: @soy_amigamia 🎧 Listen to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aES3cq... 📩 Join the comunidad: www.amigamia.com.au/newsletter 00:00 Introduction to Natalia Figueroa Barroso 02:33 Cultural Identity and Language 07:00 Early Schooling Experiences in Uruguay and Australia 15:52 Family Dynamics and Migration Stories 20:03 Returning to Uruguay: A Journey of Connection 23:55 Navigating the Creative Industry 32:34 Love and Cultural Roots in Uruguay 35:12 Cultural Connections and Family Dynamics 40:47 Experiences of Violence and Community Resilience 41:28 Navigating the Film Industry and Career Changes 42:16 The Inspiration Behind the Novel 52:05 Migration, Identity, and Historical Context #spanglish #author #novel #spanglishnovel #latinaustralian #latina #uruguaya