Former soccer Olympian Melissa Ortiz and bilingual fitness professional Camila Ramón team up for weekly conversations about sports, mental health, Latinidad and the power of music, with guest appearances from inspiring athletes, artists and changemakers

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WHAT: “Hasta Abajo with Cami and Meli” premieres today from iHeart Women’s Sports, the first-ever audio platform dedicated exclusively to amplifying women’s sports. Former pro soccer player and Olympian, Melissa Ortiz, will team up with bilingual fitness professional and Latin music advocate, Camila Ramón, to bring an honest and empowering take on life as Latina athletes and entrepreneurs. 

From mental health, body image and the pressure of failure to the power of mindset, music as therapy and the realities of Latinidad, Meli and Cami will dive deep into their journeys. Featuring special guests from entrepreneurs, influencers, inspiring artists and fellow athletes, they will spark real-life conversations while embracing their identities as two Latinas in sports, fitness and media. Listeners are invited to grab a cafecito, vibe to some Latin music recommendations and tune-in to this uplifting duo.

WHEN: “Hasta Abajo with Melissa Ortiz and Camila Ramón” premieres today April 1, 2025, with new episodes weekly on Tuesdays.

WHERE: “Hasta Abajo with Melissa Ortiz and Camila Ramón” is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and is available on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard. 

SHOW PAGE: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-hasta-abajo-with-cami-mel-270921696/ 

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WHO: Melissa Ortiz is a former professional soccer player and Olympian turned broadcaster, analyst, on-camera host, entrepreneur, and social media influencer. Born in West Palm Beach, Florida, to Colombian parents, she proudly embraces her Colombian-American heritage. Her soccer career includes representing the Colombian Women's National Team in the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup, Olympics, Copa America, and professional leagues in Iceland, the United States, and Colombia. After retiring in 2017, Melissa transitioned to a successful broadcasting career with Warner Bros Discovery as a sideline reporter and analyst on TNT for US Women’s and Men’s National Team matches, and hosts U.S. Soccer Stories on TruTV. She has also covered two FIFA World Cups with Fox Sports, earning a Webby Award. As an entrepreneur, Melissa co-founded Kickoff Coffee Co, a specialty coffee brand that donates 10% of its profits to soccer foundations promoting social justice and development. Driven by the motto "Inspire a Generation," Melissa is dedicated to empowering young girls, inspiring others, and being a role model for future generations.

Camila Ramón is a Peloton Instructor and bilingual Latinx trainer. Camila was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina and moved to the United States at age seven to Miami, Florida with her mom, dad, and brother. Camila developed a love for athletics early in her life and danced both in college and professionally before working in international relations representing global businesses throughout Latin America and the Caribbean. In 2016, she moved to Los Angeles with her husband, a military officer who served in the U.S. Coast Guard. Once in California, Camila decided to ditch the business path and dive back into fitness, training in a variety of modalities including cycling and strength. 

In October 2020, Camila built and launched her own fitness app: POWER by Camila. In November 2021, Camila became Peloton's first cycling and tread instructor to teach classes both in Spanish and English on the platform. With a background in fitness and professional dance, she brings entertainment, motivation, and creativity to her classes. Camila is dedicated to promoting inclusivity, healing relationships with bodies, and creating an enjoyable space for lifelong movement. Camila Ramón is a Peloton Instructor and bilingual Latinx trainer. Camila was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina and moved to the United States at age seven to Miami, Florida with her mom, dad, and brother. Camila developed a love for athletics early in her life and danced both in college and professionally before working in international relations representing global businesses throughout Latin America and the Caribbean. In 2016, she moved to Los Angeles with her husband, a military officer who served in the U.S. Coast Guard. Once in California, Camila decided to ditch the business path and dive back into fitness, training in a variety of modalities including cycling and strength.