Global Flow

What happens when the internet rallies behind your business—but the bills, self-doubt, and pressure keep coming? Dramos sits down with Rachel, co-founder of Buddies Coffee, to unpack her journey from selling cars to building one of New York City’s most talked-about coffee shops. The Puerto Rican entrepreneur opens up about teaching herself to roast coffee, navigating industry gatekeeping, and the landlord conversation that sparked her viral breakdown. They discuss the reality behind internet success, rebuilding in the East Village, and creating a business rooted in culture and community. Plus, in “Put You On,” Dramos shares lessons from Seth Godin’s The Dip on knowing when to persevere and when to pivot.

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What happens when you know how to make hits for everyone else, but refuse to chase a formula for yourself? COASTCITY joins Dramos to talk about staying true to their sound while building careers behind some of music’s biggest names. From passing on *NSYNC to helping Beyoncé sing in Spanish on “Mi Gente,” the duo shares the stories behind an unconventional journey through the industry.

They also get into AI’s growing role in music, blending their Puerto Rican roots with R&B and alternative influences, and their album Soñar Despierto. Plus, an honest conversation about defining success on your own terms and paying the bills without putting all that pressure on your passion.

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Chiquis joins Dramos for an honest conversation about building a career on her own terms, trusting her instincts and refusing to let fear stop her. They discuss entrepreneurship, creating from a place of purpose, overcoming bullying, her children’s book The Girl Who Sings to Bees and the new chapter she’s stepping into.

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What does it take to become the first, and what changes for everyone who comes after you? Dramos kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month with the stories of Bad Bunny, Rita Moreno, Arnaldo Tamayo Méndez, and Roberto Clemente. From Grammy history and Hollywood stereotypes to space exploration and humanitarian work, we dig into the obstacles behind their achievements, the doors they opened, and the work still left to do. Plus, a conversation about identity, the pressure to assimilate, and using your success to give back.

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Global Flow begins with Colombian singer-songwriter Sebastián Yatra, who joins Dramos for a candid conversation about building a career without following a formula.

Yatra opens up about being dismissed as a “gringo” and “rich kid” when he returned to Colombia, the discomfort that helped him find his identity, and the silent meditation retreat in India that changed the way he sees life. He also breaks down why he refuses to be defined by genre, the deeper writing behind Milagro, recording with his father, and how “Dos Oruguitas” became part of Disney and Latin history through Encanto.

Plus, Yatra shares what Colombia’s global music takeover reveals about hard work, authenticity, and betting on yourself. His biggest lesson: life is on the other side of fear.

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Life as a Gringo is evolving into Global Flow.

Hosted by Dramos, Global Flow is a new podcast featuring the disruptors setting today’s trends and the rising voices building what’s next across music, entertainment, business and tech. Through honest conversations with people like Sebastián Yatra, Chiquis, WizTheMC, Buddies Coffee co-founder Rachel, and more, we’ll break down what they’re building, how they got there and the setbacks they overcame when everyone counted them out.

This is the next chapter: going beyond the headlines, getting the blueprint and finding the inspiration to stop waiting for a seat at the table and build your own.

New episodes every Tuesday starting September 8th on the iHeartRadio App, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.

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What does it really mean to be “the man”? In many Latino communities—and beyond—men are taught that having lots of sexual partners is proof of status, strength, and masculinity. In this special episode, Dramos unpacks that toxic message, sharing personal stories about chasing validation, peer pressure, and the role of machismo culture in shaping harmful expectations. He explores why this obsession with “numbers” can lead to dishonesty, emptiness, and broken trust, and why true masculinity means respect, empathy, and protecting the people you’re intimate with—including their sexual health. Dramos also gets real about what he’s learned from his own past, and why having tough, honest conversations is the foundation of healthy relationships and healthy sexuality.

This episode is brought to you by Healthysexual from Gilead Sciences.

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Growing up in a Latino household, real conversations about sex often felt one-sided—or didn’t happen at all. In this special episode, Dramos opens up about how that silence made it harder to talk openly with friends and partners about sex, intimacy, and boundaries. He explores the fears and cultural pressures that make these talks intimidating, from worries about inexperience to the weight of tradition. Dramos also shares why learning to be vulnerable with peers and partners is so important for sexual health and building real trust. From navigating dating and safe sex to getting tested regularly, this episode breaks down why these “hard conversations” matter—and how having them can help protect yourself and others, emotionally and physically.

This episode is brought to you by Healthysexual from Gilead Sciences.

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Cultural taboos around sex and sexuality run deep in many Latino households, often shutting down important conversations before they even start. In this special episode, Dramos opens up about how religion, gender roles, and family expectations shaped his own understanding of sexual health—or lack of it. He explores how these cultural norms can leave young people unprepared, misinformed, and anxious about their own well-being. Plus, Dramos shares what he wishes he'd learned growing up, why sexual health is about so much more than just sex, and how we can start having the hard conversations to better support the next generation.

This episode is brought to you by Healthysexual from Gilead Sciences.

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Hi, Life as a Gringo Fans! We want to share a new show you might like, You vs You with Lex Borrero

About the show: In the podcast "You vs You," host Lex Borrero dives into the personal battles and triumphs of entertainment's most accomplished figures. Through candid discussions, the show aims to unveil the human side of these celebrated individuals, stripping away their heroic facades. By sharing their stories of vulnerability and resilience, "You vs You" seeks to motivate listeners to confront their own challenges, unlock their potential, and pursue their dream lives with newfound freedom and inspiration.

Listen here and subscribe to You vs You on the iHeartRadio app or wherever you get your podcasts!

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