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.

If you care about:

✔️ Hip-Hop culture

✔️ Chicago youth

✔️ Breaking history

✔️ Community impact

✔️ Real conversations

👉 THIS EPISODE IS FOR YOU.

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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.

🎙️ Watch, listen, and share this story. You never know who needs it.

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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.

🔥 Topics include:

• 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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Julio Gonzalez Jr. stops by the Flava Studio and sits down with Los and Liz for a powerful conversation about giving back to the community through food, service, and heart.

From feeding neighborhoods to supporting families and uplifting Chicago one block at a time — Julio breaks down his mission, his hustle, and why serving others is his purpose.

This episode is full of gems, inspiration, and real talk that will motivate you to do more for your community.

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Join host Los on the Flava Podcast as he sits down with an extraordinary 10-year-old hero: Zoe. After conquering her kidney cancer battle—35 rounds of chemo, 6 rounds of radiation—Zoe became a published author and now shares her story to bring comfort, courage and hope to every child facing medical challenges.

She opens up about how when she’s not reading or writing her story, she loves playing make-up and nails with her brother Lehman, praising God at church, and living life with joy and unstoppable power. Zoe wants every child to know they are strong, loved, and never alone.

👉 Tune in for this inspiring chat, full of faith, resilience, and celebration of a little girl with a big smile and even bigger courage.

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On this episode of the Flava Podcast Network, Los and Liz sit down with Sachayra Cintron, owner of Churcheria Tropical Creations. She shares her inspiring story of bringing Puerto Rico’s traditional pastries and Flava’s to Paseo Boricua, and her journey from Chicago to Puerto Rico and back to the city she loves. Tune in for laughter, culture, and a whole lot of FLAVA— straight from the heart of the island to the streets of Chicago!

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Margarita Vazquez, creator of The Marinated Kitchen, joins Los on the Flava Podcast to share her incredible journey — from cooking up her mouthwatering sofrito and garlic paste that’s taking the food world by storm, to stepping into food demos and advocating against domestic violence after the tragic loss of her sister.

Margarita is more than a chef — she’s a community leader, giver, and voice for change. Tune in as she opens up about her mission, her passion for culture and flavor, and her dedication to empowering others through food and love.

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Marisel Melendez, co-owner of Chicago’s famous Ponce Puerto Rican Restaurant and one of the hosts of Boricua Talks, pulls up to the Flava Podcast Studio to chop it up with LOS! 🇵🇷🔥 They talk about life in Chicago, balancing motherhood while chasing education, and the hustle of running one of the city’s most loved Puerto Rican spots.

PLUS — her co-host Elizabeth Colon-Rivera joins the convo, bringing extra laughs, insight, and Boricua energy!

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In this episode of The Flava Podcast, Los sits down with Tatiana Torres — a school teacher, dancer, and host of the Never Too Shy Podcast. Tatiana opens up about her life journey, dating experiences, childhood memories, and the strong bond she shares with her mom and grandmothers. She also talks about her passion for helping kids, what drives her as an educator and creator, and how she’s inspiring others to speak their truth.

🎧 Tune in, subscribe, and catch the vibes with Los and Tatiana as they keep it real and heartfelt.

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