Culture as Anchor: Suanny on Music, Honduras & Representation

What parts of yourself did you learn to silence to be accepted?

In this episode of Hella Latin@, I sit down with Honduran-American singer, songwriter, and actress Suanny Serpas. As a Catracha navigating the music industry, Suanny has been intentional about bringing Honduras into spaces where our stories and culture are often overlooked. But this conversation goes far beyond music.

Suanny opens up about immigrating to the United States as a child, growing up watching her mother carry the weight of raising a family, and the childhood experiences that shaped how she expresses herself today. We talk about what happens when our voices are silenced early on, the pressure to fit into other people's expectations, and the journey of learning to feel safe taking up space.

We also make room for the complicated truths we don't always feel allowed to say out loud: loving our parents while grieving what we needed, recognizing the sacrifices they made without dismissing our own pain, and understanding how the experiences of one generation shape the next.

Together, we reflect on what it means to reclaim our stories, reconnect with the younger versions of ourselves, and give ourselves permission to be multifaceted. Because sometimes, the work isn't becoming someone new. It's remembering who you've always been.

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