OtraXFavor

By Ricardo Contreras PlazaSociety & Culture

OtraXFavor episodes

November 01, 2021 Otra X Favor Episode 26: Sonny Guadarrama (Part One)
Part 1 of two episode series with professional soccer player Sonny Guadarrama.
Sonny is an Austin native, graduated from Cedar Park HS, attended to Campbell University and played for several teams such as Santos Laguna, Mérida F.C, Necaxa, Dorados de Sinaloa, San Antonio FC & Austin Bold.
In this episode he shared his experience of how he grew up playing soccer in Austin and when he decided to move to Mexico to chase his dreams.
1 hr 16 min
October 25, 2021 Otra X Favor Episode 25: Filmmaker/Director David Blue Garcia (Part Two)
Part 2 of two episode series with Filmmaker/Director David Blue Garcia.
We discussed more about the making of "Tejano" and how David was hired to direct "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre".

1 hr 26 min
October 18, 2021 Otra X Favor Episode 24: Filmmaker/Director David Blue Garcia (Part One)
Part 1 of two series episode with Filmmaker/Director David Blue Garcia.
David is originally from the Rio Grande Valley region in Texas.
He shared his beginnings as a cinematographer and discussed the arduous process of directing "Tejano".
52 min
October 09, 2021 OtraXFavor Episode 23: Austin FC Talk & "Welcome Koke".
We discussed Austin FC's current state after completing most of the season & welcomed our new host Jorge Martinez Jr. (Koke).
1 hr 15 min
September 23, 2021 OtraXFavor Episode 22: (Bilingual) Guests: Edgar Argumedo (Olde Soul Barbershop)
"if it's working, why break it?".
Guest Edgar Argumedo discussed his experience as how he grew up in Los Angeles, California, became a barber and embarked his journey as an entrepreneur after relocating to Austin by founding Olde Soul Barbershop.

1 hr 38 min
September 09, 2021 OtraXFavor Episode 21: (English) Michael Chabala (2x MLS Champion & Founder of Sphere) "Training in the Worst Case Scenario"
"Training in the Worst Case Scenario" Michael Chabala played for the Houston Dynamo, Portland Timbers, & DC United.
After retirement he became an entrepreneur and founded of Sphere, a soccer inspired fitness program. Michael shared his experiences as a professional soccer player and his motivation to assimilate the energy of playing with a team into his business.
He wants to authentically connect people through soccer and welcomes everyone that is interested into his community of Sphere.
51 min
August 26, 2021 OtraXFavor Episode 20: (Bilingual) Vanessa Fuentes (Austin City Council) "I Feel Very Hopeful"
"I Feel Very Hopeful" Vanessa Fuentes is the Austin City Council and represents District 2.
She is the only sixth Latina to ever run for city council and second to be elected.
Vanessa shared her experience as a servant to the community and how her humble upbringings molded the leadership role.

1 hr 10 min
August 19, 2021 OtraXFavor Episode 19: (Bilingual) Jessica Smith Bodadilla "Case of Olympian Luis Miguel Grijalva"
"Case of Olympian Luis Miguel Grijalva"
In the 2nd part of discussion with Attorney Jessica Smith Bobadilla, she explained why an immigration reform shouldn't be so leftist or pro-immigrant. Also, Luis Grijalva's case got the attention of people would never opened an article about DACA.
Aside from this particular case, there's stories of many DACA recipients that aren't told and how these restrictions are taking a negative effect because of the lack of permanency & travel permits.
1 hr 6 min
August 12, 2021 OtraXFavor Episode 18: (Bilingual) Jessica Smith Bodadilla (Immigration Attorney) "Immigrant Experience is Multi-Layered"
"Immigrant Experience is Multi-Layered" Jessica Smith Bobadilla is an immigration attorney in Fresno, CA. She represents Luis Grijalva, the Guatemalan Olympian with DACA that was granted Advanced Parole for him to compete in Tokyo.
Jessica shared stories about her paternal grandparents that migrated to Mexico following the Armenian Genocide in the 1910's after the fall of Ottoman Empire and Italian heritage from maternal grandparents.
Growing up on a diverse background, she was motivated to become an attorney and represent clients that are seeking to contribute to the US.
59 min
August 07, 2021 OtraXFavor Episode 17: (Bilingual) Michelle Sanchez (Producer for Telemundo Austin) "It's Like Glamour, Nope, No It Isn't"
"It's Like Glamour, Nope, No It Isn't" Michelle Sanchez is a producer for Telemundo Austin.

Michelle shared her experiences of working the mass media industry and how she is striving to be a pioneer for women in sports.

We also discussed Austin FC's current situation and how the fans are adjusting to the city having a new soccer team.
1 hr 40 min