What is Yo Soy Ella?
-Undocumented women
-Stands out from other organizations by using empowerment and spirituality.
- The term "Yo Soy Ella"
-The importance of spirituality in the Latino community
Trauma from Trump administration
-"I think" (awareness of what is going on at home.)
-Knowing the difference between abuse and cultural norms
Today's episode is one where we are joined again by Roberto Perez of Urban Pilon and Piro Lopez of Buya to discuss the current issues in Puerto Rico. We discussed the Trump visit, some of the lies being spread around, and with what people can send to Puerto Rico. The main discussion is around the "Rican-Struction" BBQ for Boriken event on Oct 22, 2017 at 4pm in Chicago.
Read MoreHurricane Maria recently caused major damages in Puerto Rico and many people are wondering what they can do to help. Today we are joined by George "Urban Jibaro" Torres who first appeared in episode 33 focusing on Latino Tech & Community Building. We cover topics like:
Everyone loved him as our second podcast episode "The Rise of La X Tropical" and this time we have Luis Guillermo breaking down some more Chicago radio history! Topics include:
Rafael Martinez is a PhD student and instructor at the University of New Mexico. He joins us to talk about key questions people have regarding DACA. Topics include:
Today's guest is actor, comedian, and lead singer/founder of La Obra Matthew "Lyon" Montalvo. We talk about a lot of things including:
Gentrification has been a major topic the past few years. Today's guest - Hilario Dominguez - is actively involved in the battle against this phenomenon in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood. Our topics of discussion vary, but include:
Read MoreToday's episode is a real relevant one considering what recently went down in Charlottesville, VA. We are joined once again by Rene Garcia from the Chubby Therapist Podcast. Rene is a Licensed Professional Counselor based in Houston and joined Christian to talk about topics like:
Read MoreIt has been a while since the group just chatted on our own so we're bringing back a Group Talk! Familiar voices (Christian & VFig) and a few newer members (Marissa & April) sit down to talk about the podcast and a few other things.
Read MoreEducation is a major topic on our show and our guest today has a lot to add on the subject. Ray "White Rhino" Salazar is a Chicago based educator and writer who joins the team to talk about things like:
Episode 50 focuses on a conversation we have been wanting to have with a guest for a while now. Today's show features Chicago based Angie Galván-Rodriguez, who is the creator of AfroLatina Natural. We discuss the beginnings of her project being rooted in her daughter getting made fun of at school and how they now embrace natural hair.
Read MoreChicago is one of our main homes as La Verdad and we love to show fellow entrepreneurs some love. Today is no different as we present an insightful interview with the crew behind No Manches Clothing Co. They are a creative brand based in Chicago and gave us a dope breakdown on how they started and where they plan to go. Topics include:
Read MoreEpisode 48 is an insightful one where we interview Chicago based actor, playwright, comedian, dancer, and activist Melissa Duprey. We talk about a variety of things like:
Episode 47 welcomes Omar Torres-Kortright who is a heavily involved Boricua now based in Chicago. Omar is Executive Director of the Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center and founder/CEO of Aguzate. Conversation includes:
Read MoreLatin America has some of the best food in the world, but a lot of it tends to be unhealthy. Roberto Pérez noticed this and teamed up with Angel Fuentes to form Urban Pilon. Roberto joins us to explain how this project is a "culinary movement to share knowledge with the masses about the great foods of Puerto Rico, the Caribbean and Latin America."
Read MoreThere is a lot of controversy about Puerto Rico and its political status. Are they a country? Is it a colony? Are they a state? People also wonder what all the protests are about. Today we bring in a Chicago based group called Chicago Boricua Resistance that is hoping to answer those questions and bridge the gap between Boricuas on the island and in the mainland. Topics include:
Read MoreEpisode 44 is a fun and insightful one where we chop it up with Cesar "Visual" Zamudio. Cesar is a Chicago based Rapper, Writer, Director, Actor, Artist, and overall Creative! Our conversation covers a variety of topics the include:
Read MoreThinking of buying a home? Its a tough decision people face everyday and we've got some answers for you! Topics of this episode include:
Read MoreToday we are joined once again by Rene Garcia - a Houston based Licensed Professional Counselor, Marriage and Family Therapist, and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor. We received multiple messages and great feedback the last time he came on the show so we will try to bring him back from time to time. Topics on this episode include:
Read MoreAll of our long term listeners know that the show takes a break every once in a while when life catches up with us and this time was no different. Everyone was excited to get back to the podcast and we cover a bunch of things. Topics include the release of our new Dad Hat design and comedian Chente Ydrach giving us a shout out at his show! Other fun topics include Nati doing a triathlon and Christian being a semi-hoarder!
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