Cristina Saralegui habla sin filtros sobre su salida de Univisión | En Positivo con Lourdes Del Río

In this episode of En Positivo, the legendary Cristina Saralegui speaks candidly about her career, her departure from Univision, the discrimination against Cuban accents, and how The Cristina Show was born. Cristina recalls when she was advised to take diction classes because she “spoke too Cuban,” and how she defended her Caribbean identity to avoid losing her essence on television. She also reveals how her experience at magazines like Cosmopolitan helped her develop a “neutral” Spanish that resonated with all of Latin America. 00:00 - Chapters 00:01 - They asked her to change her accent 01:32 - Her culture shock upon leaving Cuba 03:10 - What it was like writing for all of Latin America 05:56 - Her departure from Univision Lourdes Del Río is a Puerto Rican journalist with over three decades of experience in the media and one of the most respected voices in the Hispanic community in the United States. For over 20 years, she has been part of the Univision News team, where she serves as National Correspondent for the Univision Newscast. Throughout her career, she has covered the most important events in the country and the world, building a reputation based on credibility, journalistic rigor, and a commitment to public service. Her work has been recognized with three National Emmy Awards. In addition to her journalistic work, Lourdes has developed a strong digital platform with her podcast and YouTube channel, En Positivo con Lourdes Del Río (In a Positive Light with Lourdes Del Río), one of the pioneering Spanish-language projects led by a high-profile journalist in the United States. The show is dedicated to emotional well-being, personal growth, and in-depth conversations with influential figures in entertainment, media, health, and human development. En Positivo has been recognized with five Latin Podcast Awards and has built a loyal community—mostly female—characterized by a high level of trust, engagement, and affinity with brands that add real value to their lives. As a breast cancer survivor, Lourdes also shares her experience from a place of honesty and responsibility, offering practical tools such as meditation, faith, emotional discipline, and a positive attitude. This personal experience strengthens her connection with the audience and reinforces a message of authentic resilience, free from empty rhetoric. Today, Lourdes Del Río represents a rare combination in the Spanish-language digital ecosystem: the authority of an established journalist and the approachability of a content creator who inspires trust. A credible voice for an audience that listens, trusts, and acts. Visit my website: http://www.lourdesdelrio.com Follow me: Instagram:   / lourdes_delrio   Twitter: https://x.com/lourdes_delrio?s=21 Facebook:   / lourdesdelriooficial   TikTok:   / lourdes_delrio   🔔 Subscribe for more real stories 👍 Like if this episode resonated with you 💬 Let me know: What part of this conversation touched you the most? 🎧 Also available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music #Positive #LifeStories #NoFilter Cristina Saralegui: "I had to speak a kind of Spanish that isn't spoken anywhere" | Lourdes Del Río    / @lourdesdelrioenpositivooficial