Episode 29 is a pretty chill session. Natif, VFig, and Christian start of with a conversation about Christmas traditions and Santa Claus. They also talk about Latino traditions like Dia de Los Reyes, Mexican Posadas and Puerto Rican Parrandas.
Read MoreFrenchi is a 25 year old Boricua from Chicago who is making moves in the field of education within Chicago Public Schools. She started working with at risk youth that are Wards of the State, but then transitioned to a role as Dean of Students at a high school. We discuss her experiences working with high school students as a young professional and the importance of caring for students. The crew also gets into a good convo regarding mental health and depression in Nuestra Comunidad.
Enjoy the podcast Familia!
Read MoreCarlos and Christian get together to catch up after Thanksgiving break! The conversation goes from light to deep as they cover a few topics starting with food stories and an update on the first Meet and Greet! They end the show with a talk on Fidel Castro's legacy.
Listen up and give us some feedback on what you think of the show!
Read MoreWe kept getting the requests so Girl Talk is back for a second edition! VFig and Nati spend some time hanging out and talking about a few different things. Topics include VFig and Christian's Baecation in DR and Trump winning the presidency. They also touched on Thanksgiving coming up and their thoughts on politics as women.
It's a fun episode so listen up and share with friends!
Read MoreThe whole squad gets together for the first time in about a month and it's just like old times. They talk about transitioning to the Audioboom platform, the Cubs winning the World Series, and our viral post about Halloween Racism at Michigan State University.
Read MoreOur latest episode is short, but very important. We welcome Ashley and Gabriela to the studio. They are the founders of Two Girls & Some Pads - A Chicago based organization that is organizing ways to get free toiletries and feminine products in the hands of homeless Chicago women. There is a tremendous need for this considering nearly half of Chicago's 20,000 homeless youth are women. The first product distribution date is November 11 so we still have plenty of time!!
Read MoreThis week we are joined by Chicago Hip Hop artist and community advocate Pinqy Ring! We talk about her being a Latina rapper in a male dominated industry, the use of KickStarter to fund her upcoming projects, and the importance of giving back to the youth in urban communities. Pinqy's episode is full of inspiration and insight on working hard to reach our dreams!
Read MoreThis week's show is full of inspiration! The team sits down with Richard Brown who is a founder of the organization Hope For A Better Tomorrow in Chicago. Christian and Richard reminisce about their friendship in college and the challenges of transitioning back to life in the inner city after attending a small private school in the suburbs. They also discuss the similarities of Black and Brown communities, along with the ways mentors can help improve the lives of our youth.
Read MoreThis episode is a special one with a well rounded conversation. Our guest is Jay Caves - the Founder and Creative Director of Heart of The City TV (Linked Below) in Chicago. We talk about his origins as a filmmaker and advice for fellow creatives. The crew also dives into the topic of violence in Chicago and how people are using religion and art to help create a different narrative.
Read MoreOn today's podcast we are joined by regulars Nati and Vfig along with a new special guest. Lulu is the creator of Lulusinsights.com and sits down to talk with us about her start in media and connecting with a few well known figures. The group talk then goes into a few different topics including Colin Kaepernick and Puerto Rico's Promosa bill.
Read MoreFamilia we are back at it with another episode! Christian and Vfig sit down to talk about some of the people who inspire them. Ramonita Bartolomei is Christian's grandmother who was a community leader and has a playground named after her at Chicago's James Monroe Elementary School. Vfig shares some insight about a college roommate that was a major inspiration. The pair also dive into some more education and Olympic talk!
It's a short, but really insightful episode!
Read MoreWe are back again with another Group Talk! Nati, Vfig, and Christian are joined by good friend Shadey to talk about a few different things. Topics include Puerto Rico winning Olympic Gold, diversity in the US gymnastics team, and the upcoming football season! They also took some time to talk about relationships in the upcoming cuffing season!
Read MoreThis week's episode is completely different. Christian had some last minute meetings come up so Carlos held it down by himself. He discusses a book by James Altucher that discourages young people from attending college. Specifically, Carlos breaks down how the advice in the book applies to Black, Brown, low income, or first generation students.
Read MoreThe guys are back from a mid-summer break recharged and ready for more podcasts! Christian and Carlos cover a few topics like the excellent feedback on the Abel Muhammad and Adriana Almanza episodes. They also discuss why Carlos doesn't like KRS One and thinks Tupac is overrated! Things are wrapped up with a talk on Instagram adding stories and how we're going to use that for a new Salsa showcase on social media!
Read MoreWe took a week off, but are now back stronger than ever. Student Minister Abel Muhammad joins La Verdad and we talk about different topics regarding the Nation of Islam. Did you know the Honorable Elijah Muhammad had some early Latino followers? What does it mean to be one of the Spanish speaking representatives of Minister Louis Farrakhan? How is the Nation of Islam different from what is accepted by most to be orthodox Islam?
Read MoreYou might remember this week's guest from a viral Facebook post last year. Adriana Almanza wrote an open letter to Donald Trump last summer that ended up getting shared over 143,000 times. It also resulted in news articles and follow up interviews seen by millions around the world. She sits down with the guys to discus the original post and her experiences after getting thrown into the public light. We also catch up on some of her future plans.
Read MoreNelson Rios has been making Reggaeton and Hip Hop beats for over ten years. He's also an old friend from Carlos' youth. The team gets all together to talk about the creative process and art of music production. They also answer the question: "Is Reggaeton dead??" and name their top five artists in the genre...sort of.
Read MoreThis episode is a full podcast takeover where two of our more popular guests have an honest girl talk session. Nati and Vfig been friends since being babies and talk about everything from friendship to online dating. Expect the unexpected and enjoy!
Read MoreToday is a special episode where we have a group of guests that join us all the way from Houston, Texas!! Aliss and Paloma do some excellent work helping organize unions in Houston. We talk about some of their organizing strategies and the way subcontractors make it difficult to fight for fair wages. They also shed light on injustices faced by labor workers in the workplace.
Read MoreFamilia, epsiode 10 is full of great conversations again. We are joined by Christian's brother Anthony and his fiance Carla. Nati and Vanessa also join the crew making it the much requested Group Talk #2! They talk about Carla's experiences becoming a teenage mother with her first child and also about their transition process when incorporating Anthony into their life as a stepfather. Should you date with a child? When do you introduce your kids to the new significant other? What about handling custody with the former partner?
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