Cafecito Podcast

In this episode, Xoel Cardenas and Yvette Cruz discuss today’s use of the exclamation point in emails and text messages. The two talk what’s good, what’s bad and what’s confusing about using — or not using — a “!” in and out of the workplace.

In this episode, Xoel Cardenas and Yvette Cruz are discussing ego and what it means to have to check it sometimes.

In this episode, Xoel Cardenas and Yvette Cruz are talking about fear and the effects that come with it. The two share their own fears — both physical and mental — while questioning where and why certain fears are born.

Cars, homes, even scooters — We’re sharing everything these days. In this episode, Xoel Cardenas and Yvette Cruz are discussing the pros and cons of a shared economy. The two break down their overall experiences and question what else may be up for shared use in the future.

In this episode, Xoel Cardenas and Yvette Cruz discuss the ins and outs of friendship. The two talk about the influence friends can have and share what they value about their own friendships.

Student debt + game show = a chance at a better life? In this episode, Xoel Cardenas and Yvette Cruz discuss a new game show aimed at helping people pay off their student loan debt. The two also chat about our society’s high interest [or obsession] with game shows and what it means for viewers to tune into the possibility of winning.

We’re never finished evolving. In this episode, Xoel Cardenas and Yvette Cruz discuss the past, present and future as they examine the actions of different generations — from fashion choices to social issues — in response to HBO host Bill Maher saying “every generation could be considered the ‘what were you thinking?’ generation.”

We all do it — but are we bad people for it? In this episode, Xoel Cardenas and Yvette Cruz talk lying. The two discuss white lies versus bigger lies and try to determine if lying is ever really OK.

In this episode, Xoel Cardenas and Yvette Cruz discuss a 30-day “screen fast” they’re taking part in. The two chat about the most challenging — and rewarding — parts of limiting one’s time looking at phones, tablets and TVs.

In this episode, Xoel Cardenas and Yvette Cruz tackle happiness and how it can be both simple and difficult to obtain. The two also discuss the success of recent TV shows featuring all — or mostly — Latinx casts and react to the storylines and issues these shows focus on.