Adrian Rodriguez joins Los at the FLAVA Podcast Table for one of the most powerful and emotional conversations yet.

Growing up in the streets of Humboldt Park, Adrian opens up about witnessing his first murder as a child, surviving a tough life in the hood, and pushing through trauma, struggle, and adversity to become a leader for his neighborhood and his people.

This is a story of survival, growth, and purpose. From dark moments in his childhood to reaching mountaintop moments like winning an Emmy for a documentary, building a beautiful family, and giving back to the community through outreach and leadership — Adrian proves that your past does not define your future.

In this episode, we talk about:

🔥 Life growing up in Humboldt Park

💔 Witnessing violence at a young age

🙏 Surviving tough times & personal struggles

🏆 Winning an Emmy for documentary work

👨‍👩‍👧 Family, purpose & happiness

🥊 Community leadership & outreach

🌆 Becoming a champion for his neighborhood

This is more than a podcast episode — this is real Chicago, real pain, real growth, and real leadership. Hosted by your favorite podcaster Los from the FLAVA Podcast Network, bringing powerful stories that uplift the culture and the community.

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Iraida Andrade, known as “The Tax Lady,” sits down with Los at the Flava Podcast Studio to drop real game on taxes, entrepreneurship, and how business owners can prepare for the future.

If you’re an entrepreneur with big ideas, side hustles, or a growing business — this episode is a MUST WATCH. Iraida breaks down taxes in a simple way, talks about financial growth, and gives powerful insight for business owners who want to level up in 2026 and beyond.

This is not just about taxes… this is about building smart, future-ready entrepreneurs. 💼🔥

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• Taxes for entrepreneurs

• Business mindset & preparation

• Financial growth strategies

• The future of small businesses

• Turning ideas into real income

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Chicago politics just got REAL.

On this episode of the Flava Podcast, Jessie Fuentes returns for her second appearance — and she’s not holding back.

She talks about:

• Her personal encounter with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)

• What’s really happening in Chicago

• The state of the country

• New businesses and economic growth in her ward

• Community leadership and accountability

And surprise… SULI is back in the co-host seat holding it down while Liz is on vacation. The energy is different on this one.

If you live in Chicago, care about politics, entrepreneurship, or the future of our communities — this episode is for you.

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Chef Yari Vargas is BACK — and this chapter hits different.

After unforeseen circumstances forced the closing of her restaurant on Fullerton, Chef Yari didn’t fold. She leaned into her faith, trusted God’s plan, and came back stronger. Now, her extremely famous restaurant is reopening on Paseo Boricua, and the community is buzzing with excitement.

On this powerful episode of the FLAVA Podcast Network, Chef Yari sits down with Chicago’s favorite podcaster Los to talk about:

• Her childhood journey

• Losing it all and rebuilding through faith

• The emotional comeback

• What this new Paseo Boricua location means to the culture and the community

This is more than food — this is purpose, resilience, and Puerto Rican pride 🇵🇷

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Cesar Rolon pulls up to the Flava Podcast Network and drops real gems from the fashion industry 💎

With years of hands-on experience, Cesar Rolon is a seasoned creative who’s lived the reality of the fashion world — from the grind behind the scenes to the discipline it takes to stay relevant. Known for his eye, creativity, and industry knowledge, Cesar shares powerful lessons on branding, consistency, relationships, and staying true to your vision in an industry that’s always changing.

He sits down with Los, alongside Flava Podcast alumni and Guest co-host Paloma Greer, for a real conversation about fashion, entrepreneurship, growth, and what it truly takes to survive and thrive long-term.

If you’re a creative, entrepreneur, designer, or someone chasing purpose through passion — this episode is for you.

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Chicago breaking legends Sergio Rodríguez (Beast Boy) and CJ Williams (Black Attack) pull up to the FLAVA Podcast and really chop it up with Los 💥

This episode is BIG CULTURE.

We talk about:

🔥 How breaking saved lives

🔥 Teaching discipline, respect, and confidence to Chicago’s youth

🔥 Traveling the WORLD through breaking

🔥 Bringing Hip-Hop culture to the masses the RIGHT way

🔥 The responsibility of OGs in the culture

🔥 And why breaking is more than dance — it’s a lifestyle

These brothers aren’t just dancers — they’re mentors, leaders, and culture carriers doing REAL work in the community and inspiring the next generation to dream bigger.

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Dr. Jesus Vishnivetskiy stops by Flava Podcast Studio and sits down with Los and Nissa for one of the most powerful conversations we’ve had.

Born and raised in Puerto Rico, Dr. Vishnivetskiy opens up about the heartbreaking murder of his sister — a victim of domestic violence — and the terrifying days of a manhunt as his family lived in fear while the killer was still on the run. He shares how that tragedy shaped his life, his purpose, and his commitment to healing.

We also talk about:

 • His journey as a doctor and healthcare professional working with the U.S. government

 • Navigating identity, culture, and faith

 • Becoming an award-winning drag queen

 • Opening Ya Ready Store in Humboldt Park

 • Turning pain into power and purpose

This episode is raw, real, emotional, inspiring — and a reminder that healing can take many forms.

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Daphne Labault of Plena Mercancía joins Los and Liz on the Flava Podcast for a powerful and heartfelt conversation about her journey from Puerto Rico to Chicago after Hurricane Maria.

Daphne opens up about life on the island, rebuilding after tragedy, navigating a new life in Chicago, and preserving Puerto Rican culture through coffee, community, and entrepreneurship. 🌴☕🇵🇷

This episode is filled with culture, resilience, laughter, and history — as Los and Liz dive deep into Puerto Rican roots, identity, and what it means to build something meaningful far from home.

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• Life in Puerto Rico before & after Hurricane Maria

• Starting over in Chicago

• The story behind Plena Mercancía

• Puerto Rican culture & history

• Community, resilience & entrepreneurship

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Actor, producer, and photographer Ivan Vega stops by the Flava Podcast to hang with Los and Liz for a powerful Chicago conversation.

Ivan breaks down what it was like growing up on the South Side of Chicago as a Puerto Rican in a predominantly Mexican community, being raised in a blended family, and how those life experiences shaped his purpose. As the Co-Founder & Executive Director of UrbanTheater Company, he shares his passion for creating beautiful, brilliant plays, telling authentic stories, and giving back to the community he loves.

From acting on hit shows like Chicago P.D. and Chicago Fire to building culture through theater — this episode is about identity, family, ambition, and legacy.

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