34. Planet Pops: Emilio Estefan
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34. Planet Pops: Emilio Estefan
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Buckle up, Earthlings—because our final guest of the season is none other than the legendary Emilio Estefan. Music pioneer. Freedom fighter. Grammy collector. Cultural icon. And now? The first Cuban in outer space.
With 19 Grammys, a Presidential Medal of Freedom, a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and a lifetime of breaking barriers, Emilio’s legacy is already the stuff of history books—but on this week’s episode, we go way beyond the headlines.
We talk about what it was really like to flee Cuba—and rescue his family. How he survived being lost at sea for seven days with no food. The secret band no one knew about. And the twist of fate (and a lottery ticket) that changed everything.
He opens up about being told he was too Latin to make it in the music industry—and how he turned that rejection into a revolution. Plus, he shares his first impression of Gem (spoiler: it’s sweet), drops timeless wisdom through his iconic “Emiliadas,” and reflects on what it means to be a dreamer, a doer, and most importantly, a dad.
It’s soulful, hilarious, and deeply inspiring. Don’t miss our conversation with the man behind the music—and one of the hearts behind this show.
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