Host Mando Fresko and Jenny69 on the set of Mando & Friends / Photo courtesy of Marvin Gordon
Riverside’s own Jenny Ruiz, famously known as Jenny69 becomes Mando & Friends’ most streamed episode yet with over 10 million impressions and streams across all social media and streaming platforms. M&F season 2 in partnership with Verizon is bringing in more viewers and listeners than some popular late night talk shows on network television.
"Mando & Friends was created to highlight the journeys of successful talent who have climbed to the top against all odds. All their stories are different yet so relatable," says host and show creator Mando Fresko.
The tone of the show is very relatable to anyone who has struggled in life and has overcame. It's also a career masterclass that's filled with key life lessons, all within a 60-90 minute show. "Mando & Friends was created to highlight the journeys of successful talent who have climbed to the top against all odds. All their stories are different yet so relatable," says host and show creator Mando Fresko. Jenny69's episode is an example of that. On social media we see this flashy, high energy and highly confident woman. What we see in Jenny's M&F episode is a more humble and sweet creative who is just trying to reach her next level of success — while aiming to inspire her family and her millions of followers. That's what sets this show apart from the rest. Mando has found a way to strip down the walls of his guest and as a result we get honest, transparent and inspiring stories told by star trailblazers. The show features world-renowned Latinx artists musicians, high-level athletes changing the game, award winning actors, top market broadcast professionals — and social media stars breaking the internet. The stories being told have never been shared on any other platform. Talks about growing up in a Latinx household, inspiring career journeys, discussions on why representation matters, their latest projects and how technology plays a vital role in their daily lives. You can listen to Mando & Friends season 1 and 2 here — or binge watch them on youtube.