Salvis Unidos Podcast
86 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsBilingual interviews with remarkable people highlighting El Salvador, its people, and culture. Connecting Salvadorans to each other and the world!
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The Villaltas and the Search for Jose Napoleon Senior
March 04, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 55.9 MBWe never imagined that we’d make such a big impact with this podcast. This episode we’ll explore how Elisabeth Villalta and her family had their lives changed forever in a way they never expected. This is a story about the search for family and identity. It’s also a story about the power of community and how it can help overcome the impossible and reunite long lost families. Who are you? Where do you come from? The need to find and define our identity is innate in all of us. We don’t nee...
Salvadorans Around the World Pt. 2
February 12, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBIn the second part of Salvadorans Around the World, we visit exotic locations like California and North Carolina, but we’re also visiting Poland, the Philippines, South Korea, and the UK ! We’ll hear from Camila, Roberto y Lilian, Kenia, Milly, David, Mauricio, and Natalie! Join us as we listen to stories about all kinds of journeys, from adventures to foreign lands to the search for home and family. Camila Amaya Navarrete Roberto Alvarado Y Lilian - Soccer and Smiles https://www.socc...
Salvadorans Around the World Pt. 1
January 29, 2024 08:00 - 50 minutes - 46.8 MBIt’s finally here! The first part of our collection of stories of Salvadorans Around the World. In the final episodes of Season 4, we hear stories from Salvadorans from all walks of life. In part one, we’ll hear Jennifer , Mardoqueo, Johanna, Kenya, and Klara share their stories. We’ll hear about the migration trail from El Salvador to the US, the meaning of the American Dream, and ponder deep questions about Salvadoran identity. Jennifer Sandoval Mardoqueo Arteaga Johanna Roman Ken...
"Your Favorite Cipota Traveler" - Analucy Benavides
January 15, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 41.9 MBEl Salvador has always been a beautiful place and Analucy has known it since birth. Analucy writes about her travels, family, and the identity crisis the Salvadoran diaspora faces. We talk about the importance of loving one’s own country, travel recommendations for El Salvador, and reframing how we think about helping underserved communities at home. Analucy Benavides is a Salvadoran-American travel blogger and content creator from Maryland. Her writing focuses on travel tips, lessons le...
La Manplesa with Quique Avilés and Cindy Centeno
January 01, 2024 08:00 - 57 minutes - 34.3 MBIn 1991, a Salvadoran man is shot by the police in Mount Pleasant, Washington DC. A community fed up with police brutality and lack of resources rises up. “La Manplesa” tells the story of the uprising and how Salvadoran immigrants made an impact in the nation’s capital via protest, art, and activism. Quique Avilés and Cindy Centeno tell us the history and process behind this art-focused documentary. Quique Avilés is a poet, actor and community activist whose work is dedicated to addressi...
"The People's Hospital" with Ricardo Nuila
December 18, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 68.6 MBIn “The People’s Hospital,” Ricardo Nuila sheds light on the challenges in US healthcare but also shares that there’s hope. Children of immigrants grappling with the complexities of healthcare for their loved ones will resonate with Ricardo’s unique perspective. Informed by both his medical expertise and Salvadoran background, we discuss the human side of healthcare and navigating “Medicine Inc.” with cultural and linguistic barriers. Ricardo Nuila is a writer, teacher, and practicing do...
Endocipota - Nathali Zamora
December 04, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 53.6 MBAs if debilitating pain is not enough, endometriosis patients must also contend with being dismissed by doctors and maybe even family. Nathali fought for years to get diagnosed and treated. Now she fights as the Endocipota so that others, specially Central Americans, can find the help they need Nathali Zamora is a Brooklyn born first-generation American of Central American descent. She manages a finance career by day and endometriosis advocacy as the EndoCipota by night. What is endometr...
Yonkers Salvadorian Group con Armando Rivas
November 20, 2023 08:00 - 59 minutes - 41.4 MBPor décadas la presencia Salvadoreña en Yonkers crecía pero no se veía. Armando Rivas, con la ayuda de la comunidad hispana en Yonkers, dio el primer paso y formo el Group Salvadoreño de Yonkers. Marchan en desfiles, disfrutan en eventos, y ayudan a nuestra comunidad en la cuarta ciudad mas grande en Nueva York. Armando y el grupo esperan unir toda la comunidad centroamericana en el condado de Westchester y mas allá. Armando Rivas es un immigrate Salvadoreño y residente de Yonkers. Es el...
Making an Audiobook with Bitextuales feat. Diego Murcia and Carmen Molina-Tamacas
November 06, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 44.3 MBSalvi Yorkers bridges the past and present with powerful narratives about the Salvadoran diaspora in New York. Diego Murcia, from Bitextuales, helps author, Carmen Molina-Tamacas, cross one additional bridge by producing the audiobook version of her work. Now our stories can reach even more people and Diego can help tell your story too. Diego Murcia is an author, journalist, and podcast/audiobook producer. His work spans from El Salvador to Mexico to the United States. His podcast “Secre...
The Space Latina - Zaida Hernandez
October 23, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 45.5 MBYou made it. You’re a successful engineer at a prestigious organization. What do you do now? Zaida Hernandez decided to help other underrepresented groups get into engineering through her social media platform, The Space Latina. She tells us how she went from looking up at the stars during visits to rural El Salvador to working on sending humans to the moon in the Artemis program. Zaida Hernandez also known as “The Space Latina,” is a spacecraft engineer and subsystem manager at NASA ...
Consent Parenting with Rosalia Rivera
October 09, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 45.2 MBRosalia Rivera says consent is the greatest virtue of a civilized society. This episode we explore the vital topic of teaching body rights and consent culture to children. Rosalia, founder of Consent Parenting, equips parents and caregivers with the tools they need to raise better informed children, break cycles of abuse, and create a safer future for us all. Rosalia Rivera is a consent educator, child sexual abuse prevention specialist, and sexual literacy advocate. She’s the founder of ...
Treat Yourself and Heal - Overcoming with Gabi Mira Brown and Ale Mejia
September 25, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 45.5 MBIt’s easy to fall into the hustle culture trap and to never face our traumas, specially as an immigrant. Gabi and Ale, co-founders of Treat Yourself and Heal (TYSAYH) seek to change all that. TYSAH’s mission is to heal the world with self care, community, and overcoming while partnering with underrepresented solo-preneurs and empowering causes. Gabriela Mira Brown is a mental health advocate and co-founder of TYSAH. Her first-hand experiences have shaped her career and passion for partic...
Filmmaking and Identity with Maria Servellón
September 11, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 46.7 MBIn a world with endless sequels, reboots, and multiverses, Maria makes original, heartfelt films. She directs movies that speak to the Salvadoran experience yet connect to a global audience. We speak about her creative process, her leadership philosophy, easter eggs, and the art of storytelling. Maria Servellón is an award-winning filmmaker, multimedia artist, educator, and arts advocate from Boston, MA. She was named one of 2018's "Latinos 30 Under 30" by El Mundo Boston. Her most la...
Café Zelaia with Kim Zelaya
August 28, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 44 MBIt’s surprising that some Salvadorans don’t know that El Salvador has great coffee. Kim from Cafe Zelaia is on a mission to change that. She shares some coffee drinking pro-tips, talks about the ups and downs of owning your own business, and the difficulty of getting immigrant parents to understand the risks we take to follow our dreams. Kimberly Zelaya is a bi-coastal entrepreneur and founder of Café Zelaia, Salvadoran specialty coffee and mobile coffee bar. She grows all her coffee at h...
Salvi Hip-hop in Montreal with Tony Dez and Chele Chellz
August 14, 2023 07:00 - 59 minutes - 42.4 MBMontreal based Salvadoran hip-hop artists Tony Dez and Chellz have been through a lot. Their family's journey to the Great North inspires them to write deep and personal music that speaks to the soul of the Salvadoran Diaspora. Their work recognizes the trauma and strength of our community and celebrates our heritage with Latin-infused hip-hop. Tony Dez and his family fled the Salvadoran Civil War as refugees, an experience that forms a powerful motif in his music. His independent ful...
After Stories - Postwar El Salvador with Prof. Lotti Silber
July 31, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 58.9 MBImaginense, an interdisciplinary, intergenerational, international bloom period for El Salvador. Prof. Lotti wonders if we may be in a bloom period now as we talk about her research in postwar El Salvador in the early 90s. Can we avoid the desencanto she describes in her first book “Everyday Revolutionaries”? Or are we continuing La Lucha like the 1.5 insurgent generation in her third book “After Stories”? Irina Carlota (Lotti) Silber is Professor and Chair of the Department of Anthropolog...
Xinca Foods with Cynthia Duran
July 17, 2023 07:00 - 57 minutes - 42.1 MBBig name competition may have more resources, but Cynthia, owner of Xinca Foods, has the passion to bring authentic-tasting Salvadoran frozen foods to supermarkets everywhere. But this path is not without challenges like being a one-person show and critics from her own community. Cynthia Duran is a Salvadoran-American and owner of Xinca Foods, selling authentic Salvadoran frozen food Xinca name based on small indigenous community in Guatemala and El Salvador First frozen food line to r...
Bonus! Entrevista en Proyecto Chachalaca Podcast!
July 10, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBHola Salvis, hoy si que se la calaron. Dos episodios bonus en una temporada! Lo que sigue es una entrevista que me hicieron en Proyecto Chachalaca, un podcast grabado en El Salvador que explora la identidad Centroamericana a traves de varios invitados y temas. Escuchen la entrevista y despues escuchen el resto de los episodios de Proyecto Chachalaca! Show Resources: Proyecto Chachalaca en Apple Podcasts Proyecto Chachalaca en Spotify
Carol Hills - Compositora Salvadoreña
July 03, 2023 07:00 - 57 minutes - 37.2 MBSer un artista en El Salvador viene con una gran responsabilidad. Carol Hills nos cuenta como empezó creyendo que Salvadoreños no escuchan música en español y como ahora canta en tres lenguas, gana premios , y trabaja para cambiar la perspectiva de la música nacional. Carol Hills es una compositora con mas de 10 anos de carrera, miembro de la Academia Latina de la Grabación, y ganadora en los premios Música 503. Premios Música 503 La ultima década en la industria musical de SV Indie ...
Popular Education with Stephanie Huezo
June 19, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 44.3 MBDuring the Salvadoran Civil War, being a teacher meant you were risking your life. Professor Stephanie Huezo talks to us about doing research in Latin America, popular education during the war, and how these ideas cross the border and impact organizing efforts in the United States for TPS recipients and day laborers. Stephanie Huezo is an Assistant Professor of History at Fordham University. Her research focuses on community organizing, Central American revolutions, and immigrant activis...
La Galli - Cantautora y música Salvadoreña
June 05, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 52.1 MBLas canciones de La Galli son sencillas pero profundas, igual a su determinación y amor por sus gatos. La Galli nos cuenta de su carrera como cantautora, como logro tocar con la orquesta filarmónica de El Salvador, y la inspiración que surge de esa nostalgia agridulce por amores perdidos. La Galli es una cantautora única con una voz cautivadora, melodías contagiosas, y letras que pintan cuadros, cuentan historias, y evocan nostalgia. Aprendiendo con la abuelita Estudiando en UES y en CE...
Radio Cachimbona Collaboration!
May 29, 2023 07:00 - 40 minutes - 29.1 MBHello, everyone! We have a special treat for you! Last year Yvette Borja and I spoke on her podcast, Radio Cachimbona. We talked Salvis Unidos and CentralAmerican podcasts and content. While we wait for Season 4 of Salvis Unidos to launch, take a listen to our conversation here. Afterward, check out her other podcast episodes and find her on Instagram at Radio Cachimbona! Featured in Apple’s 2022’s “tbh” collection! How Salvis Unidos started Creating a safe space to have conversations...
Season 4 Coming Soon!
May 22, 2023 07:00 - 2 minutes - 4.64 MBThis season we’re bringing you more things than ever! Our mission has always been to find ways to connect Salvadorans everywhere and we’ve been hard at work to find ways to make that happen. First, we have a brand new Discord server for Salvis Unidos. Discord servers are community spaces where you can chat with friends and like-minded people. Join the conversation and stay in touch with other Salvis on our server! We’re also bringing back our world Salvis stories for this season! We are ...
Salvadorans Around the World - Part 2
June 13, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 97.6 MBIn the conclusion of our season finale, we continue our journey around the world to meet more Salvadorans. This time we listen to stories in English. We travel to Australia, Singapore, Finland, the United Kingdom, and Spain. Salvadorans are a global community and it’s about time we connect to our cousins beyond the United States. Rafael - @the90sdude - Australia Karla - @bikeswimcookies - Singapore Julian - @eljuliam - Finland Elisabeth - @elisabethvillalta -Spain David - @mbj_503 ...
Salvadoreños por el Mundo - Parte 1
May 30, 2022 07:00 - 38 minutes - 22.7 MBEn el final de nuestra tercera temporada, viajamos por el mundo para conocer a Salvadoreños en todos los rincones del globo. En esta primera parte escucharemos historias en español de cuatro continentes. Conoceremos a Astrid en Argentina, Eduardo en Canadá, Walter en España, Daniel en Sri Lanka, y Edwin en Japón. La comunidad Salvadoreña es global y ya es tiempo que nos conectemos con nuestros hermanos lejanos más allá de los Estados Unidos. Show resources: Astrid - @rosalbabarillas - Arge...
Hablemos de Cine with José Mario Rosales
May 16, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 40.2 MBLooking for a single source of information that captures the resurgence of film in El Salvador? Hablemos de Cine, founded by Jose Rosales, is a podcast and documentary that delves into the world of film in El Salvador from regulations, to finances, to the challenges women face. But that’s not all, Hablemos de Cine is also striving to enable anyone in the world to support the film industry in El Salvador via a digital platform with three main objectives: education, community and service. Show ...
Ana Margarita Gasteazoro
May 02, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 44.3 MBAna Margarita Gasteazoro fue una activista, militante, y organizadora durante la Guerra Civil de El Salvador. Cuenta su historia en el libro “Diganle a mi Madre que estoy en el Paraíso.” Falleció en los 90s pero su amiga Judy Blankenship guardó su historia y con la ayuda de MUPI, Tania Primavera, y otros, publicaron su libro en español en 2019 y en inglés en 2022. Hablamos del proceso de publicar el libro y de la importancia de resaltar historias de mujeres en la guerra. Show resources: M...
Art and Children's Literature with Steve Moises
April 18, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 51.9 MBAt an early age Steve was taught that artistic talent is not enough, you need to unlock the power to tell your own stories. This drives his passion to advocate for the importance of children’s literature and stories that reflect our own culture. He hopes to influence younger generations to find their own voice, write their own tales, and represent themselves in their art, just as he strives to do. Show resources: TropicSalvi.com LatinoStories.com Tropic Salvi on Instagram Salvadoran W...
Podcasting Mentor Elsie Escobar
April 04, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 44.3 MBIf you have a podcast, want to start one, or just love listening, then Elsie is the voice to follow. Elsie is a Salvadoran podcasting mentor, thought leader, and hall-of-famer. We talk about the latino podcast audience and why it’s important to create content that reflects our communities. We also talk about the cultural and economic barriers of entry into the world of podcasting for women and immigrants. Elsie Escobar is podcasting veteran and inductee to the Academy of Podcasters Hall o...
Fencing in El Salvador with Joaquin Tobar
March 21, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 43.8 MBWhen it comes to sports, Salvadoran athletes don’t always have the most resources or support, but what they lack in sponsorship, they make up for in heart and dedication. Joaquin tells us about his fencing journey on and off the strip, the challenges he faced as a Salvadoran and the doors he had to knock on to keep his dream alive.
Música de El Salvador con Carlos Galicia
March 07, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 43.3 MB¿Quién dice que el Salvador no tiene música? En los 90s, artistas rebeldes como Carlos Galicia gozaban de la escena musical surgente en los bares de San Salvador. Desde Broncco hasta Carrot y Snif, Carlos nos cuenta de la música original Salvadoreña y de la importancia de tener orgullo de nuestra propia música. Artistas Salvadoreños: Broncco Boneyard (Jardín de Huesos) Prueba de Sonido Jhosse Lora Ovni Crisol Roberto Salamanca Alvaro Torres Rafael Alfaro Nativa...
Delicious El Salvador with Alica Maher
February 21, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 44 MBSome of us are lucky to have a mom or an abuelita to teach us how to cook food from home. For the rest of us, there’s “Delicious El Salvador,” an award-winning Salvadoran cookbook by Alicia Maher. Alicia’s mission is to preserve our culture and teach the next generation of the diaspora that our food can compete on a world stage. Alicia was born in Santa Ana, El Salvador and moved to Los Angeles when she was 19. She learned to cook from her mother, grandmother, aunts and friends. She is an ...
Biking the Americas with Andrea Molina
February 07, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 54 MBWhen people say they’ll pursue something to the ends of the earth, it’s usually hyperbole. Not so when you’re talking to Andrea. She learned to ride a bike as an adult and loved it so much she decided to ride thousands of miles to the tip of South America. She is hoping to reach Ushuaia, also known as the end of the world. Show resources: Andrea's Instagram Capital Bike Share - DC Public Bike Rentals Citi Bikes - NYC Public Bike Rentals BikePacking.com for bike routes and community ...
Superestar Short with Daniel Larios
January 24, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 50.5 MBTwo women, two generations, and the common human struggle. Daniel Larios’s short films explore the subtleties of human emotion, memory, and connection. His latest, Superestar, shows us the world of a pop star and a bathroom attendant are not so different after all. Show resources: DanielLarios.com Daniel's Instagram "De Nada" on Vimeo "Memorama" on Vimeo
Jocelyn Rivas
January 10, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 38.9 MBHad you met Jocelyn as a baby with a broken neck, back, and feet you might not have said she was born to run. However, what is undeniable is that she was born to be a warrior. She overcame her injuries to become a world record marathon runner. Now she’s inspiring girls, women, and humanity to reach their goals by simply putting one foot in front of the other.
Don Leo Coffee
December 27, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 46.9 MBThere’s nothing like waking up to a cup of coffee. Why not use coffee to wake up the world to the wonder that is El Salvador? Cristian hopes to do just that with Don Leo Coffee, the only one hundred percent Salvadoran produced coffee in the world. Forget the chains and the instant stuff, grab some Don Leo and see what El Salvador is made of.
Kelmari Designs
December 13, 2021 16:25 - 59 minutes - 44.7 MBKelli looks to her past, her culture, and her community to build something much bigger than just another jewelry boutique. The collaborative space she’s created bridges the gap between the world and artists in El Salvador. Whether you miss home or want to learn more about our beautiful country, Kelmari Designs brings El Salvador to you with amor, alegría, y cultura.
Republica Perruna
November 29, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBCampos abiertos, volcanes, y montañas. Nada te para cuando corres con tu mejor amigo. En Canicross un humano y un perro forman un equipo inquebrantable que corre en un ambiente natural al aire libre. Escuchen y aprendan cómo llegó este deporte al Salvador y a donde llevará nuestra comunidad.
Hoozay
November 15, 2021 18:11 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBToday we're taking you to Los Angeles to talk with comedy expert Hoozay. We're talking about what it takes to make it on the comedy stage and how to become a Tiktok star. We talk about how comedy can cross boundaries and bring people together because funny is funny in any language. ¡N’ombre, este bicho si es chistoso!
Rinconcito Salvadoreño
November 01, 2021 15:54 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBLike your favorite memory of El Salvador, El Rinconcito in Portchester aims to replicate that feeling of home and comfort. El Rinconcito is a family-owned restaurant that serves traditional Salvadoran food, builds community with social media, showcases Salvadoran art, and gives back to people in El Salvador. Music courtesy of Sonderbar SV
Brooklyn Chunches
October 22, 2021 23:17 - 53 minutes - 48.1 MBWe are our ancestors’ wildest dreams, but what do we dream of? Thanks to Karla of Brooklyn Chunches, we can dream of a future where we combine traditional Salvadoran styles, textiles, and accessories with modern street and office wear. Inspired by her grandma, Mama Yolanda, Karla brings us little pieces of home to show off our heritage.
Normandie Records
October 04, 2021 14:21 - 1 hour - 59 MBYou’ve played a couple of shows. You have some original songs in your back pocket. You’re ready to grow, but how? Normandie Records, founded by Erick Sanchez, is an independent record company that strives to help artists navigate the complex music industry. Erick talks to us about the music industry, Somos Arte, and collaborating with creatives in El Salvador. Erick Sanchez is a Los Angeles based creative and founder of Normandie Records. Erick is also the Creator and Producer of the Somos...
100 Años de Salvi Yorkers
September 20, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 53.9 MBLa gente camina por las calles con máscaras, las reuniones públicas están restringidas, y los hospitales están llenos de víctimas de la pandemia cuando Angel Lopez, un Salvadoreño, cruza la frontera de México a Texas en el año 1918. En este primer episodio hablamos con Bernie Lopez cuyo padre empieza un siglo de historias contadas por Carmen Molina Tamacas en su libro: Salvi Yorkers.
Season 3 Introduction!
September 14, 2021 10:00 - 2 minutes - 3.21 MBI’m Carlos Guadron, a Salvadoran-American living in New York. I’m on a journey to meet remarkable Salvadorans around the world. I want to see what makes us tick, not as individuals, but as a culture. What happens when you take a Salvadoran out of El Salvador? How do we confront the world and how does the world perceive us? I want to see all the amazing things Salvadorans have accomplished and how our culture has helped us or held us back. Welcome to Season 3 of Salvis Unidos Podcast! Thi...
Cáthia Sings!
March 08, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 62.2 MBIn season 2’s last episode, we talk to Cáthia, an accomplished Salvi singer that has traveled the world and shared the stage with big names like Prince Royce and Jennifer Lopez. She talks to us about her career, her parent’s influence, and growing up Salvadoran in the multicultural neighborhoods of New York City!
Mental Health
February 22, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 54.2 MBIn today’s show, we talk with two professionals in the mental health field about the importance of maintaining a healthy headspace, seeking help when you need it, and dispelling the stereotypes about therapist offices. We also discuss the stigma with mental health in the Salvadoran community.
Maura Clarke's Story with Eileen Markey
February 08, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 64.9 MBIn episode 18, Eileen Markey tells us about Maura Clarke, one of four U.S. women killed in 1980 by the Salvadoran military. Her radical solidarity with the Salvadoran people ultimately led her, Ita Ford, Dorothy Kazel and Jean Donovan to share the same fate as so many Salvadorans. The killing of the churchwomen drew the attention of North Americans to the struggles of Salvadorans and forced many to face the U.S. role in the war.
Hoy - Película Salvadoreña
January 25, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 64.6 MBEn el episodio número 17, Ricardo B’atz nos cuenta del proceso para crear “Hoy,” una película independiente en El Salvador. También nos cuenta del reto para encontrar fondos, los que critican la representación negativa del Salvador, y como empezó su carrera en el cine.
Breaking and Hip hop
January 11, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 51.6 MBIn season 2’s episode number 16, Prevail talks to us about breaking, the origins of hip hop and his efforts to highlight Salvadoran culture in something we’ve always been a part of. We also talk about breaking making it into the next Olympic games and why you should never call someone a “break dancer.”
La SalvadoReina
December 28, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 52.5 MBIn this episode we talk with La SalvadoReina, a Salvi creative. She tells us about her father’s work helping people back in El Salvador through music, her challenges with producing music and her creative outlets of singing, songwriting, and fashion design.