Central American Voices

Episode #60 - Reconnecting through Filmmaking

In this episode, we talk with filmmaker and screenwriter Marlon Vladimir Rodriguez about his filmmaking journey and his reconnection to his culture and home country, El Salvador. Guest/Invitado: Marlon Vladimir Rodriguez: https://www.instagram.com/m_vladimir_r/ Lunar Fragments: https://www.instagram.com/lunarfragments/ Language/Idioma: Bilingual: English Social Media Website: www.centralamericanvoices.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/centamvoicespodcast/ Facebook: htt...

Episode #59 - Central Americans & the Music Industry

In this episode, we have a conversation with Marvin Garcia, an expert in US Latin / LATAM Music Marketing. Our discussion revolves around Central American Music, the Music Industry, and exploring ways to support artists from Central America. Language/Idioma: English Guest: Marvin Garcia https://www.instagram.com/asap.marvin/ Support Central American Voices Podcast: Become a : www.patreon.com/centamvoicespodcast Donate to CAVP: https://www.centralamericanvoices.com/donate Donate to ou...

Episode #58 - Beyond Status & Searching...

Beyond Status is a series of short form films produced by The Center for Cultural Power, written and directed by migrant storytellers who, in their own artistic expression and method of storytelling, aim to construct new narratives about who they are as migrants in today’s political and personal contexts. In this Episode, Alejandra (Our Host) talks about her film Searching… with Cultural Power and Beyond Status Representative / Advisor Jesus Iñiguez and Actress Graciela Maria Campos RSVP t...

Episode #57 - Reconnecting and Healing

In this episode, we talk with Erika Tenorio about reconnecting with your central American and indigenous identity and the healing process of reconnecting. Guest: Erika Tenorio https://www.instagram.com/nveri_fineart/ Language/Idioma: English / Spanish Support Central American Voices Podcast: Become a Patreon: www.patreon.com/centamvoicespodcast Donate to CAVP: https://www.centralamericanvoices.com/donate Donate to our Scholarship https://linktr.ee/CentAmVoicesPodcast Forms:  Guest ...

Episode #56 - Reproductive Justice in Central America

“Reproductive Justice is centered around human rights and social justice, creating a feminist vision that emphasizes the experiences of women of color, trans women, and other femme marginalized communities. All humans should have the right to make their own decisions, with the right tools, care, knowledge, resources, and understanding regarding their reproductive lives. “ - Edith Romero In this episode, we talk with Edith Romero about Reproductive Justice around Central America Guest: E...

Episode #55 - Abrazando una Rosa

En el primer episodio del 2023, compartimos la conversación que tuvimos con Allan Osorto a finales del 2022. Hablamos sobre su libro; Abrazando una Rosa: Poemas, Anécdotas de Reitoca, el pueblo donde el invitado y Alejandra comparten en común. Abrazando una Rosa: Poema - BUY HERE Guest: Allan Osorto https://www.instagram.com/osmanyosorto/ Language/Idioma: Spanish Support Central American Voices Podcast: Become a Patreon: www.patreon.com/centamvoicespodcast Donate to CAVP: https://ww...

Episode #54 - Growing up Central American

In today's episode, we have Osirus Polachart, a UC Berkeley Student share about his experience growing up as Central American and the importance of Central American Studies. Guest: Osirus Polachart IG https://www.instagram.com/osiruspolachart/ CAFE at UC Berkeley https://www.instagram.com/cafeucb/ Language/Idioma: English Support Central American Voices Podcast: Become a Patreon: www.patreon.com/centamvoicespodcast Donate to CAVP: https://www.centralamericanvoices.com/donate Do...

Episode #53 - Desde Chiquitos

In today's episode, we have Oscar Acevedo Montes, founder of Desde Chiquitos, and Co-author Maribel Plans. Originally from Quetzaltenango, Montes moved to the states and shared his journey of finding community in a new place. Realizing the cultural differences, Montes decided to use his privilege to provide support and donate books to kids that don't have access to it. Montes believes literacy that will help mold young minds and opens up their imagination to new possibilities. Maribel Plans ...

Episode #52 - Central American TikTok II

This week we continue talking about the Central American side of TikTok with Anthony Guevara, a Honduran Salvadoran content creator from Virginia that focuses on Latin America education with humor. Guest: Anthony Guevara IG https://www.instagram.com/itonyvara/ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@varatony Central American Creators Jeisy https://www.tiktok.com/@jeybenz13 Tally https://www.tiktok.com/@tally.dilbert Sky https://www.tiktok.com/@cielitto1 Vanessa https://www.tiktok.com/@cutcr...

Episode #51 - Central American TikTok

Tiktok, in the latest year, has been one of those platforms that people have used to share various topics and interests. Today we talk with Andrea Beltrami about the Central American side of Tiktok. Guest: Andrea Beltrami IG https://www.instagram.com/dreaabb/ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@dreaatheb Language/Idioma: English Support Central American Voices Podcast: Become a Patreon: www.patreon.com/centamvoicespodcast Donate to CAVP: https://www.centralamericanvoices.com/donate D...

Episode #50 - Music Therapy

What is Music Therapy? - We talk with Sarai Benitez, a CSUN Music Therapy student, to talk about Music Therapy and how our community can benefit from it. Guest: Sarai Benitez https://www.instagram.com/spring_sinfonia/ Language/Idioma: English / Spanish Support Central American Voices Podcast: Become a Patreon: www.patreon.com/centamvoicespodcast Donate to CAVP: https://www.centralamericanvoices.com/donate Donate to our Scholarship https://linktr.ee/CentAmVoicesPodcast Forms:  Guest...

Episode #49 - Encolochadas

Hablamos con Encolochadas, Bea & Stephanie acerca del proceso de aceptación de cabello colocho y de su plataforma en Instagram, Encolochadas. Guest: Encolochadas https://www.instagram.com/encolochadas/ Brea https://www.instagram.com/by_beamar/ Stephanie https://www.instagram.com/beajaimess_/ Language/Idioma: Español Support Central American Voices Podcast: Become a Patreon: www.patreon.com/centamvoicespodcast Donate to CAVP: https://www.centralamericanvoices.com/donate Donate to o...

Episode #48 - La Manplesa

On May 5th, 1991, people took to the streets of Washington D.C.’s Mount Pleasant neighborhood to protest the police shooting of Daniel Gomez, a young man from El Salvador. Through testimony, song, poetry, and street theatre, La Manplesa weaves together the collective memory of one of D.C.’s first barrios and dives into the roots of the ‘91 rebellion. As people across the world take to the streets to demand an end to police brutality, the film honors the largely untold stories that have come ...

Episode #47 - Let's talk about Travel!

Today we are talking with Bianca Alba voice and creator behind “This Latina Travels Podcast” to share about traveling, our personal experiences, and tips about traveling! Guest: Bianca Alba https://linktr.ee/ThisLatinaTravels https://www.instagram.com/thislatinatravels/ https://twitter.com/thislatinaviaja NEW MERCH IS NOW AVAILABLE!!!! https://www.centralamericanvoices.com/shop PRE-SALE UNTIL JULY 1ST!!!!! Language/Idioma: Bilingual: English & Español Support Central American V...

Episode #46 - Latinas with Masters

Today we are talking with Christina Rodriguez about her platform, Latinas with Masters, and her experiences in navigating academia as Latinx Central American. Guest: Christina Rodriguez https://www.instagram.com/latinaswithmasters/ Language/Idioma: Bilingual: English & Español Support Central American Voices Podcast: Become a Patreon: www.patreon.com/centamvoicespodcast Donate to CAVP: https://www.centralamericanvoices.com/donate Donate to our Scholarship https://linktr.ee/CentAmVoi...

Episode #45 - Voices Scholarship

Today I sit down to talk about Voices Scholarship, how it started, a breakdown of the application process, future goals, and how you can continue to support the education program. APPLY TO VOICES SCHOLARSHIP https://www.centralamericanvoices.com/voices-scholarship Language/Idioma: Bilingual: English & Español Support Central American Voices Podcast: Become a Patreon: www.patreon.com/centamvoicespodcast Donate to CAVP: https://www.centralamericanvoices.com/donate Donate to our Schol...

Episode #44 - Afro-Salvadorans

Welcome to 2022!!!! In our first episode of the year we had the honor to talk with Danielle Parada about Afro-Salvadorans history and erasure within their own community. Guest/Invitado: Danielle Parada https://www.instagram.com/sadgirldanny Language/Idioma: Bilingual: English & Español Support Central American Voices Podcast: Become a Patreon: www.patreon.com/centamvoicespodcast Donate to CAVP: https://www.centralamericanvoices.com/donate Donate to our Scholarship https://linktr....

Episode #43 - Honduras Elections

Episode Description: Today is Elections day in Honduras; we talk with journalist, writer and storyteller about todays elections and what does this elections means so much to Honduras. Guest/Invitado: Tomas Ayuso www.Instagram.com/tomas_ayuso Language/Idioma: Bilingual: English & Español Support Central American Voices Podcast: Become a Patreon: www.patreon.com/centamvoicespodcast Donate to CAVP: https://www.centralamericanvoices.com/donate Forms:  Guest Form: https://www.central...

Episode #42 - Central American Media

Episode Description: Los medios de comunicación son parte de nuestra vida cotidiana, ya sea televisión, filmación, radio o en las redes sociales. Hoy hablamos con Lidieth Arevalo una Activista y Cineasta acerca de la representación y acceso a filmación en Centro América. Support/Apoya: Lidieth Newest Film https://www.instagram.com/mojositoandme/ Guest/Invitado: Lideth Arevalo https://twitter.com/LidiethArevalo https://www.instagram.com/lidietharevalo/ Language/Idioma: Bilingual: ...

Episode #41 - Central American News

Episode Description: Central American News is a weekly newsletter that condenses the news of every Central American country and the migration of its people. We talk with the Founder, Melissa Vida about not only Central American News but about Journalism in Central America. SIGNED UP TO THEIR NEWSLETTER SUPPORT CENTRAL AMERICAN NEWS CENTRAL AMERICAN NEWS PODCAST Guest/Invitado: Melissa Vida https://twitter.com/melissavidaa Language/Idioma: Bilingual: English & Español Mentioned/Menci...

Episode #40 - Rain Revolutions

Episode Description: Author and Writer Bessie Flores Zaldivar come back to the show to talk about her new book; Rain Revolutions. We talk about the current situation of the country in relation to the stories of the book and recounting stories from Host and Bessie's hometown; Tegucigalpa, Honduras. BUY THE BOOK!!! (Link below) Rain Revolution https://longdaypress.square.site/product/rain-revolutions/50?cs=true&cst=custom Guest/Invited: Bessie Flores Zaldivar : https://www.instagram.com...

Episode #39 - We're Back + Update with Host

Episode Description: After 3 Month I wanted to update everyone on what I have been doing and the future projects!!! Language/Idioma: Bilingual: English & Español Support Central American Voices Podcast: Become a Patreon: www.patreon.com/centamvoicespodcast Donate to CAVP: https://www.centralamericanvoices.com/donate Forms:  Guest Form: https://www.centralamericanvoices.com/guest-form Request Form: https://www.centralamericanvoices.com/topicguest-request YouTube Channel: https://ww...

Episode #38 - Let's Talk about Imposter Syndrome

Episode Description: Based on the definition, Imposter syndrome is loosely defined as doubting your abilities and feeling like a fraud. It disproportionately affects high-achieving people, who find it difficult to accept their accomplishments. Many questions whether they're deserving of accolades. However, Imposter syndrome affects women, especially women of color, harder; because we tend to self-doubt when we don't see ourselves represented in those succeeding positions or careers. In this...

Episode #37 - The Central American Experience

Episode Description: When we talk about the Central American Experience, we don't just talk about the millions of migration stories and war trauma. We talk about our stories of resilience and how our experiences shape the visibility of Central Americans around the world. Gustavo Guerra Vasquez and Alejandra Quiroz talk about the experiences in the 80s and present times as Central Americans. Guest/Invitado: Gustavo Guerra Vasquez https://www.instagram.com/idealbridges/ https://www.instagr...

Episode #36 - Let's take the first step!

Episode Description: As our Mental Health series comes to an end, we talk with Katherine Najera, about the first step into our healing journey and the importance of reflection within ourselves. Guest/Invitado: Katherine Najera https://www.instagram.com/empowerwithkat/ De Manos Con Amor https://www.instagram.com/demanosconamor/ Language/Idioma: Bilingual: English & Español Panel: Let's talk about Mental Health as a continued and conclusion to The Mental Health Series by Central Ameri...

Episode #35 - Mental Health for Immigrants

Episode Description: We continue our Mental Health series, and we talk with Dr. Janina founder of La Cocina. Dr.Janina talks about the importance of Mental Health within the Immigrant community and what other non-traditional approaches are beneficial for our community Mental Health Guest/Invitado: La Cocina https://www.lacocinahome.org/ Language/Idioma: Bilingual: English & Español Panel: Let's talk about Mental Health as a continued and conclusion to The Mental Health Series by Centr...

Episode #34 - Trauma Healing in our community

Episode Description: We continue our Mental Health series, and we talk with Eddy Monge, Founder of Tu Lider. Eddy, shares the importance of healing and how trauma looks different from different individuals, as well as his mission with Tu Lider and Salvadoran youth! Guest/Invitado: Eddy Monge: https://www.instagram.com/eddyamonge/ Tu Lider: https://www.tulider.org/ My Healing Journey Podcast: https://www.tulider.org/podcast Language/Idioma: Bilingual: English & Español Panel: Let's ...

Episode #33 - What is Mental Health Awareness?

Episode Description: This Episode is our introduction to our first series, Mental Health Awareness Series. We talk with Maria Alfaro, founder of Que Paso Latinx about the importance of Mental Health Awareness and why is so important to talk about it! Guest/Invitado: Maria Alfaro https://www.instagram.com/imariaalfaro/ Language/Idioma: Bilingual: English & Español Mentioned/Mencionado: Que Paso Latinx https://www.quepasolatinx.org/ Panel: Let's talk about Mental Health as a continued...

Episode #32 - #SOSNICARAGUA

Episode Description: Today turns three years after April 19th, 2018. As we remember this day together with the Nicaraguan community, we talk with Activist Anais Gonzalez about the current stage of Nicaragua and the future with elections. Guest/Invitado: Anais Gonzalez https://twitter.com/_AnaisCat Language/Idioma: Bilingual: English & Español Support Central American Voices Podcast: Become a Patreon: www.patreon.com/centamvoicespodcast Donate to CAVP: https://www.centralamericanvoice...

Episode #31 - AMA y No Olvida, Museum of Memory against Impunity

Episode Description: “AMA Y NO OLVIDA – Museum of Memory against Impunity” was built with the purpose of contributing to dignify the victims of state violence in Nicaragua as of April 2018, and to honor their memory. The museum disputes the official narrative that criminalizes citizens who participated in civic protests and opposes the climate of impunity fostered by the Nicaraguan government. In the museum, there are portraits of the victims, as well as information and accounts of the even...

Episode #30 - El universo no es el límite

SPANISH EPISODE Episode Description: Gender, class and location inequalities are big factors that contribute to the inequality gap. Roxy talks about the gender inequality within the science and technology branch, while also discussing how society place a huge role on what studies and education opportunities are accessible in Nicaragua and around the world specially when it comes to aerospace opportunities in Central America Guest/Invitado: Roxy Williams https://twitter.com/Astro_Roxy_ La...

Episode #29 - Central American Studies

Episode Description: How can we make Central American Studies accessible? In this episode, we cover education perspectives in Central America and the U.S. and the connection between Central American studies with Activism. Guest/Invitado: Javier Lopez https://www.instagram.com/chapingacho/ Language/Idioma: Bilingual: English & Español Become a Patreon: www.patreon.com/centamvoicespodcast Support CAVP: https://www.centralamericanvoices.com/donate Social Media Website: www.centralamer...

Episode #28 - God in me Designs

Episode Description: We talked with Alicia Echevarria founder and creator of God in me Designs about the inspiration behind God in me Designs, her unique Guatemalan Loteria, and undocumented scholarships. APPLY TO HERE TO STAY SCHOLARSHIP https://www.instagram.com/p/CL0LmTJgsy9/ Guest/Invitado: Alicia Echevarria https://www.instagram.com/alicia13eche/ God in me Designs https://www.instagram.com/godinme_designs/ Language/Idioma: Bilingual: English & Español Become a Patreon: www.patre...

Episode #27 - Central Americans in Media

Media representation nowadays influences how communities interact with one another. When we talk about Central American representation in media, we do not talk about the general Latinx representation. But how our actual diversity and stories are portrayed in Film, TV, Radio, and more. Guest/Invitado: Andres Guillen LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/andres-guillen-77b0a3110 Instagram: https://instagram.com/andrespabloguillen?igshid=1pry90qwvi21i Language/Idioma: Bilingual: English & E...

Episode #26 - Lineage of Rain

Episode Description: Lineage of Rain traces histories of Salvadoran migration and the US-sponsored civil war to reimagine trauma as a site for transformation and healing. With a scholar’s caliber, Pineda archives family memory, crafting a collection that centers intergenerational narratives through poems filled with a yearning to crystallize a new world—one unmarked by patriarchal violence. At their heart, many of these poems are an homage to women: love letters to mothers, sisters, and dau...

Episode #25 - A Central American in the Legal Field

Jencey Paz an NYU Law Student talks about her experiences as a Central American in the Legal Field. Guest/Invitado: Jencey Paz https://www.instagram.com/jncpz/ Language/Idioma: Bilingual: English & Español Mentioned/Mencionado: Rebeca Lane https://www.instagram.com/rebecalane6/ Become a Patreon: www.patreon.com/centamvoicespodcast Support CAVP: https://www.centralamericanvoices.com/donate Social Media Website: www.centralamericanvoices.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cent...

Episode #24 - Environmental Justice

Episode #23 - Identity, Family and COVID-19

In the last episode of 2020, we talk with Marla Diaz about her identity and her experiences of growing up in a diverse Hispanic community. Marla shared with us the story of her dad and how COVID-19 not only affected her family but communities of color across the world. Guest/Invitado: Marla Diaz https://www.instagram.com/marlad_/ Language/Idioma: Bilingual: English & Español Music: Vlad Gluschenko — Forest https://soundcloud.com/vgl9 License: CC BY 3.0: https://creativecommons.org/license...

Episode #22 - The importance of Mental Health in our community

In our community, often we don’t talk about Mental Health; in this episode, Alejandra and Pablo have a conversation about personal experiences that connects to their personal Mental Health while creating a guide for seeking help. Guest/Invitado: Pablo Arauz Peña https://twitter.com/pabloaarauz?lang=en Language/Idioma: Bilingual: English & Español Music: Vlad Gluschenko — Forest https://soundcloud.com/vgl9 License: CC BY 3.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en Website...

Episode #21 - Amor J'chelle Cosmetics

Amor J'chelle Cosmetics is a new Garifuna-owned cosmetic brand that embraces the beauty of Afro-Latinx and, at the same time, educate others about the Garinagu culture. Guest/Invitado: Naya J'chelle https://www.instagram.com/n.exquisite/ Amor J'chelle Cosmetics https://www.instagram.com/amorjchelleco/ Tik Tok: @amorjchelle Twitter: https://twitter.com/AmorJchelleCo Language/Idioma: Bilingual: English & Español Mentioned/Mencionado: Amor J'chelle Cosmetics https://www.instagram.com/amorj...

Episode #20 - Fragmented Family Structures

As an immigrant/first-gen our family plays a big role in our lives. In this episode, we discuss with Amanda Obando the structure of families and how it affects an individual living far from their nuclear family. Guest/Invitado: Amanda Obando https://www.instagram.com/aopanda/ Language/Idioma: Bilingual: English & Español Music: Vlad Gluschenko — Forest https://soundcloud.com/vgl9 License: CC BY 3.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en Website: www.centralamericanvoices.co...

Episode #19 - Project Olas

Project Olas was Founded at Georgetown University in 2020, Project Olas began as a student-led social impact venture and has quickly expanded across state lines and national borders. They provide sustainable income opportunities for moms in Central American communities, by offering Spanish language lessons live via WhatsApp. Guest/Invitado: Project Olas https://www.projectolas.com/ Language/Idioma: Bilingual: English Mentioned/Mencionado: DC SCHOOLS https://dcps.dc.gov/ Camino Seguro http...

Episode #18 - Imperialism in Central America

We talk with Ramiro Funez from Anticonquista about the history of Imperialism in Central America and how modern Imperialism is showed in a different strategy; however, it continues to affect Central America today. Guest/Invitado: Ramiro Funez Language/Idioma: Bilingual: English & Español Mentioned/Mencionado: Anticonquista https://anticonquista.com/ Prision Verde novel by Amaya Amador https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/9337832-prisi-n-verde Inevitable Revolutions: The United States I...

Episode #17 - Advocacy Sector and Migration Policy

Gabriela Casco shares with us why she decided to commit herself to the advocacy sector and how migration policies have been changing in the last months, and many of us haven't noticed. Guest/Invitado: Gabriela Casco https://www.instagram.com/gabycascox/ Language/Idioma: Bilingual: English & Español Music: Vlad Gluschenko — Forest https://soundcloud.com/vgl9 License: CC BY 3.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en Website: www.centralamericanvoices.com Instagram: https://w...

Episode #16 - Pandemics in Honduras

With a collapsed health system, Honduras continues to battle towards COVID-19, Dengue, a corrupt government, and a new codigo penal. Guest/Invitado: Bessie Flores Zaldivar https://www.instagram.com/bfzaldivar/ https://www.bessiefzaldivar.com/ Language/Idioma: Bilingual: English & Español Mentioned/Mencionado: Jaliheh Garcia https://twitter.com/jalilehg Central American News https://www.instagram.com/centralamericannews/ CNA https://www.cna.hn/ Contra Corriente https://contracorriente.red...

Episode #15 - Conflicted: Voices of Central American Migrants

Conflicted: Voices of Central American Migrants is a book by Catalina Rodriguez Tapia that talks about the strife and struggles of Central Americans who have been unprotected from the state, and forced to take the difficult decision of migrating out of their country. Because sometimes it is their only choice. BOOK PRE-SALE: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/conflicted-by-catalina-rodriguez-tapia#/ Guest/Invitado: Catalina Rodriguez Tapia https://www.instagram.com/author_catalina.rt/ Langu...

Episode #14 - Discrimination words, why are they normalized?

Language is part of our daily communication; however, in our vocabulary, we have normalized words that affect how our society divides us. In this episode, we not only go over some words we have normalized, but we also share how impacted it has been for decades to our communities of color. Language/Idioma: Bilingual: English & Español Mentioned/Mencionado: Earth Daughters https://www.instagram.com/earth_daughters/ Yalitza Aparicio https://www.instagram.com/yalitzaapariciomtz/ Tally Dilbert h...

Episode #13 - Anti-Blackness in our communities

For decades Anti-Blackness has been normalized in our daily lives. After the death of George Floyd and the Black Liberation Movement across the United States, we want to talk to our non-black people, as we have seen multiples statements that erase our Black Communities in Central America. Sussan and Alejandra discuss why those statements are problematic and why we should do more than talking about it at home. Blackness in Central America Google Drive: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1...

Episode #12 - C.A.F.E

Johanna Moncada Sosa, founder of C.A.F.E at UVA, narrates how with the help of others has created a significant step for the East Coast communities. Johanna explained the motivation behind C.A.F.E and how other organizations on the west coast played an important role. Guest/Invitado: Johanna Moncada Sosa https://www.instagram.com/johannaxmoncada/ Language/Idioma: Bilingual: English & Español Mentioned/Mencionado: C.A.F.E at UVA https://www.instagram.com/cafe_at_uva/ C.A.F.E at UCB https://...

Episode #11 - Rosalia

Christine Osoria, the author of Rosalia, talks about the importance of been represented not only in literature but in school spaces. Identity and acknowledging ourselves is what the figure of Rosalia, a Honduran-American girl in the US education system, represent. Rosalia Book in Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Rosalia-Honduran-American-Christine-Osoria/dp/0578625091/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8 Guest/Invitado: Christine Osoria https://www.instagram.com/christyosoria/ https://www.chr...