Siempre Pa'lante! Always Forward

Siempre Pa'lante! Always Forward

By Giraldo Luis AlvaréSociety & Culture
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  • 11 - Capturing & Celebrating Culture through my Lens feat. Danny Hastings

    Hola mi gente! Welcome to Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening. In this episode, our guest shares his humble beginnings growing up in Panama. Inspired by his Tio, he found his passion that led him to Nueva York, la gran manzana. New York embraced him because he was relentless in his pursuit for El Sueño Americano.

    Wu-tang, Jay-Z, Big Pun, The Lox, Gang Starr, House of Pain, you heard that right, those are just a few of more than 150 album covers, countless magazines and events his photography has blessed with his talents. As the creator of the Official Latino Film & Arts Festival, he is dedicated to ensure the Latinx community is well represented in Hollywood. This Panameño Can’t Stop and Won’t Stop. Please welcome Creative Director, Filmmaker, Photographer - Danny Hastings.

    Gracias for listening. Don't forget to rate, review, follow, subscribe, like and share. Check out my Linktree for more info. Pa'lante! https://linktr.ee/sp.alwaysforward

    Danny Hastings

    Creative Director | Filmmaker | Photographer
    Founder of the Official Latino Film and Arts Festival
    Danny Hastings site | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook
    Official Latino Film & Arts Festival site | Official Latino Film & Arts Festival - Ticket info
    https://www.psmuseum.org/events/official-latino

    • Danny Hastings site - https://dannyhastings.com/
    • IG - https://www.instagram.com/dannyhastings/
    • Twitter - https://twitter.com/dannyhastings
    • FB - https://www.facebook.com/dannyhastingsnyc
    • Official Latino Film & Arts Festival - https://officiallatino.com/

      • NOTABLE MENTIONS

      Official Latino Film & Art Festival, Palm Springs Art Museum, Panama, Panama Canal, 9 de Enero, Nicaragua, Elvis, I Love Lucy, Ricky Ricardo, Puerto Rico, Chespirito, Indigenous, Latino, Latina, Latinx, Latine, Hispanic, Chicano, Chicana, Nuyorican, Balboas, Soberana, Medalla, New York, Jackson Heights, DJ Camilo, Merengue, Salsa, Fania, Fernando Villalona, Calypso, Reggae, Hip-Hop, Eric B & Rakim, Paid in Full, Kool G Rap, Boogie Down Prod., The Clash, Sex Pistols, Iron Maiden, Metallica, Kool Moe Dee, LL Cool J, NWA, Bönz Malone, Wu-tang, U2, ACDC, Annie Leibovitz, David LaChapelle, 3rd Bass, Rush Management, EMI, RCA, Run DMC, House of Pain, Source Magazine, RZA, Gang Starr, Guru, DJ Premier, Jeru the Damaja, Raekwon, The Lox, Big Pun, Beatnuts, Terror Squad, Ol' Dirty Bastard, Busta Rhymes, Jack the Rapper, Death by Rock And Roll, The Pretty Reckless, Rolling Stones Magazine, Gordon Parks, Alfonso Cuarón, Mexico, Gravity, George Clooney, Sandra Bullock, Wednesday, Jenna Ortega, Luisa Heredia, Adam Lerner, Pepe Serna, Elizabeth Rodriguez, Las Jefas, Allswell

      45 min
    • 10 - Learning from the Past by Living in the Present for the Future feat. Natasha Galano

      Hola mi gente! Welcome to Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening.

      In this episode, our guest shares the challenges she faced early on in life and how this motivated her to strive for more. It wasn’t until she defeated cancer that she became fearless by creating her own path and inspiring others to have a voice.

      This Afro-Latina is fighting the good fight, la buena pelea. Please welcome Actress and Director of Media & Communications for Nosotros, Natasha Galano.


      Gracias for listening. Don't forget to rate, review, follow, subscribe, like and share. Check out my Linktree for more info. Pa'lante! https://linktr.ee/sp.alwaysforward

      Natasha Galano

      Actress, Director of Media & Communications, Nosotros
      Nosotros site | Linktree Nosotros |
      Natasha - Instagram | Twitter | Facebook

      • Nosotros site - https://nosotrosorg.com/
      • Linktree Nosotros - https://linktr.ee/nosotrosorg
      • IG - Natasha - https://www.instagram.com/natashagalano/
      • Twitter - Natasha - https://twitter.com/NatashaGalano
      • FB - Natasha - https://www.facebook.com/natasha.galano.1

        • NOTABLE MENTIONS

        Nosotros, Ricardo Montalbá, Rosie Perez, White Men Can’t Jump, Afro-Latina, Los Angeles, New York, Miami, Jacksonville, Cuban, Bohío, José Martí, Bongos, Maracas, Meryl Streep, Jessica Chastain, Leonardo DiCaprio, True Lies, Sylvester Stallone, General Hospital, Hodgkin's lymphoma

        30 min
      • 9 - Hustle, Happiness & Healing through Comfort Food feat. Amy Rivera-Nassar

        Hola mi gente! Welcome to Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening.

        I hope everyone enjoyed a relaxing Thanksgiving with the familia. Remember it's about giving thanks for all the blessings we have and the beautiful memories we create.

        In this episode, our guest talks about how the foundation in faith and food helped shape the woman she is today. Her mom’s recipes are remembered by smelling and tasting the food she currently makes. This not only honors her mom’s legacy but creates a new one for her family. The hustle is on full display via pop-ups offering authentic Puerto Rican comfort food throughout Philly. Please welcome the founder & owner of Amy’s Pastelillos, Amy Rivera-Nassar.

        Gracias for listening. Don't forget to rate, review, follow, subscribe, like and share. Check out my Linktree for more info. Pa'lante! https://linktr.ee/sp.alwaysforward


        Amy Rivera-Nassar
        Founder & Owner, Amy’s Pastelillos
        Instagram

        • IG - https://www.instagram.com/amys_pastelillos/
        • Al Día - https://aldianews.com/en/leadership/entrepreneurs/taste-puerto-rico
        • Philadelphia Inquirer - https://youtu.be/o5YCmIc8OEs
        • 6 ABC Philadelphia - October 2021- https://6abc.com/amy-pastelillos-philadelphia-foods-hispanic-heritage-month/11041029/
        • 6 ABC Philadelphia - August 2021 - https://6abc.com/amys-pastelillos-philadelphia-fishtown-amaryllis-rivera-nassar/10955388/
        • Billy Penn - https://billypenn.com/2021/07/10/philadelphia-pastelillo-amys-pop-up-puerto-rican-food/

          • NOTABLE MENTIONS

          Amy’s Pastelillos, Pastelillo Lady, Puerto Rico, Philadelphia, Philly, New York, U.S., Happiness, Hustle, Comfort Food, Pandemic, Healing, Billy Penn, Alisha Miranda, Gusto Philly, Garage Fishtown, Sorullos, Surullitos, Pastors Kids, Peru, Ropa Vieja, Vegan, Flan, Ground Beef, Picadillo, Chicken, Pizza, Seafood, Guava BBQ, Pork, Pollo Guisado, Yuca, Gandules, Crab, Shrimp, Coconut, Pastelón, Plantain, Cazuelas, Pots, Ancestors, Latino Representation, Diaspora, Sazón, Adobo

          36 min
        • 8 - Listen, Laugh & Learn feat. Darien Borges (DJ) and Ismael Llano (Ish)

          Hola mi gente! Welcome to Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening.

          In this episode, our guests talk about familia, friendship and heritage. Their bond has led them to creating one of the most entertaining podcasts out today. These two Cubanos out of Westchester, Florida have built something special that will definitely make you laugh and learn. Please welcome the hosts of Pero…Let Me Tell You!, DJ & Ish.

          Gracias for listening. Don't forget to rate, review, follow, subscribe, like and share. Check out my Linktree for more info. Pa'lante! https://linktr.ee/sp.alwaysforward

          Darien Borges (DJ) and Ismael Llano (Ish)

          Hosts of Pero…Let Me Tell You!
          Pero...Let Me Tell You! site | IG Pero | IG Pollo | Youtube | Facebook | Twitter

          • Pero…Let Me Tell You! site  - https://linktr.ee/peroletmetellyou
          • IG Pero - https://www.instagram.com/peroletmetellyou/
          • IG Pollo- https://www.instagram.com/pinpanpollomia/
          • Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaKS17ehEZM-y4pyblK7zXQ
          • Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100039759888270
          • Twitter - https://twitter.com/peroletmetell

            • NOTABLE MENTIONS

            Pero…Let Me Tell You!, Listen, Laugh, Learn, Miami, Westchester, Florida, Miami, Cuban, ¿Qué Pasa, USA?, Pandemic, Dos Croquetas, Sanguich, Nite Owl Cookies, Ron Pa’lante, Pin Pan Pollo, Guayaba y Queso, Korean BBQ, Lechon Life, Pin Pan Pun, Tripas, Spanglish, Luis Santeiro, Carnaval on the Mile, NPR, CBS Sunday Morning, The View, Jane Pauley, Latinos, Asian, Ancestors, Immigrant Archive Project, Aids Memorial, Noche Buena, Heritage, Culture

            43 min
          • 7 - Leading by example through Cultura & Inclusion feat. Carolina Espinal

            Welcome back mi gente! to Season 2 of Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening.

            Hope you got a chance to catch up on the show and if you haven’t already, kindly rate, review, follow, like, subscribe and share. You know those 5 stars and little love go a long way.

            In this episode, our guest talks about being a proud daughter of immigrants and how the cultural influences at home from Nicaragua, Republica Dominicana y Mexico helped shape the inspiring Latina she is today. The insight she gives is a masterclass you don’t want to miss. Please welcome the Founder and CEO of Mozaic Strategies, Carolina Espinal.

            Gracias for listening. Don't forget to rate, review, follow, subscribe, like and share. Check out my Linktree for more info. Pa'lante! https://linktr.ee/sp.alwaysforward

            Carolina Espinal

            Founder of Mozaic Strategies
            Mozaic Strategies | LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter

            • Mozaic Strategies - https://mozaicstrategies.com/
            • LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolinaespinal
            • IG - https://www.instagram.com/caritozway/
            • Twitter - https://twitter.com/CaritozWay

              • NOTABLE MENTIONS

              Mozaic Strategies, UnidosUS, NAACP, Nicaragua, Republica Dominicana, Mexico, United States, Au pair, Germany, Washington D.C., Santiago, Barbershop, Dominicana, Mexican, Latino Culture, Immigrant, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, DEI, Civil Rights, Social Justice, Equity, Humanity, Latin American, Latina, Merengue, Cumbia, Sonora Dinamita, Civil War, Conservative, Liberal, Far Left, Hard Right, Partido Liberal, Somoza, Sandinista Movement, Charytín, Arroz con Habichuelas, George Floyd, Racism, Elections, Voto Latino, Mi Familia Vota, Virginia Commonwealth University, Virginia University, Harvard University, Schott Foundation

              44 min
            • 6 - Pa'lante Recap (Episodio 1 - 5)

              Hola mi gente! Giraldo Luis Alvaré here host of Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. Thanks to you, the listener, Season 2 is off to an amazing start and I can’t wait for you to listen to the new episodes coming soon. It’s an honor to highlight these inspiring stories. Gracias to my guests and all of you that have listened. Your love and support is greatly appreciated. I’m taking it a step further though and giving you the Recap.

              So what’s the Recap? It's about giving you a little insight into the previously released episodes. We go into some current events and wrap up the show with a few shoutouts. There might be a special guest or two joining us so don’t forget to tune in to the show

              We’ll be back in a few weeks with new guests and inspiring cultural content. So relax and enjoy this Pa’lante Recap.

              Gracias for listening. Don't forget to rate, review, follow, subscribe, like and share. Check out my Linktree for more info. Pa'lante! https://linktr.ee/sp.alwaysforward

              Giraldo Luis Alvaré

              Host of Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward
              Linktree | Instagram | TikTok | Twitter | Facebook

              • Linktree - https://linktr.ee/sp.alwaysforward
              • IG - https://www.instagram.com/sp.alwaysforward/
              • TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@sp.alwaysforward
              • Twitter - https://twitter.com/SPalwaysforward
              • FB - https://www.facebook.com/sp.alwaysforward77/
              • FB - https://www.facebook.com/galvareSPAF/ 

                • Special guest - Crazy Freddy Rivera

                Founder of Crazyz Domino Tables, Promoter, Radio Host, OG B-boy
                TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter

                • TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@crazyfreddy71
                • IG - https://www.instagram.com/crazyfreddy_as6/
                • FB - https://www.facebook.com/CrazyFreddy1111
                • Twitter - https://mobile.twitter.com/CrazyFreddy1135


                  • 39 min
                • 5 - Preserving La Tradición feat. Daniel Figueredo

                  ¡Bienvenidos mi gente! to Season 2 of Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening.

                  In this episode, our guest takes us through the humble beginnings of Sanguich. From the heartfelt story behind table seven to being recognized as the best Cuban Sanguich you will ever have. The countless awards only scratch the surface to the impact Sanguich is having around the world. Grab your cafecito and join me in welcoming the co-founder of Sanguich, Daniel Figueredo.

                  Gracias for listening. Don't forget to rate, review, follow, subscribe, like and share. Check out my Linktree for more info. Pa'lante! https://linktr.ee/sp.alwaysforward

                  Daniel Figueredo

                  Co-founder of Sanguich
                  Sanguich | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | TikTok

                  • Sanguich - https://sanguich.com/
                  • IG - https://www.instagram.com/sanguichdemiami/
                  • FB - https://www.facebook.com/sanguichdemiami/
                  • Twitter - https://twitter.com/SanguichDeMiami
                  • TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@sanguichdemiami

                    • NOTABLE MENTIONS

                    Sanguich de Miami, Taste La Tradición, The Bastards Lunch, Padrón Cigars, Meltwich, Cuban, Identity, Nature vs. Nurture, Discipline, Respect, Dignity, Humble, CornelI, UF, Loom, Engineering, Architecture, Unapologetic, Harina y Huevo, Albondigas, Frijoles, Bar, Hansel y Raul, Willy Chirino, Sacrifice, Chicago, Table 7, Calle Ocho, Miami, Coral Gables, Las Vegas

                    32 min
                  • 4 - Representation Matters feat. Edgardo Miranda-Rodriguez

                    ¡Hola mi gente! welcome to Season 2 of Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening.

                    In this episode, our guest shares with us the cultural values he learned from women in his familia. This along with mentors in the community helped shape the man he is today. When it comes to paying it forward, he takes it to whole new level. His art and stories continue to raise cultural awareness educating the masses on Puerto Rico.

                    Please welcome, award-winning graphic novelist, philanthropist and creative director of Somos Arte, Edgardo Miranda-Rodriguez.

                    Gracias for listening. Don't forget to rate, review, follow, subscribe, like and share. Check out my Linktree for more info. Pa'lante! https://linktr.ee/sp.alwaysforward

                    Edgardo Miranda-Rodriguez

                    Creative Director of Somos Arte, Graphic Novelist, Philanthropist, Creator and Writer of La Borinqueña,
                    Somos Arte | La Borinqueña | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | TikTok

                    • Somos Arte site - https://www.somosarte.com/
                    • La Borinqueña - https://www.la-borinquena.com/
                    • FB - https://www.facebook.com/LaBorinquenaComics
                    • FB - https://www.facebook.com/mr.edgardo
                    • IG - https://www.instagram.com/laborinquenacomics/
                    • IG - https://www.instagram.com/mredgardonyc/
                    • Twitter - https://twitter.com/LaBorinquena_GN
                    • Twitter - https://twitter.com/mredgardonyc
                    • TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@laborinquenacomics?lang=en

                      • NOTABLE MENTIONS

                      New York City, Operation Bootstrap, Puerto Rican Diaspora, Puerto Rico, Caguas, San Lorenzo, Las Piedras, Reading, Pennsylvania, Syracuse, Colgate University, Liliana De Jesus, Tostones, East Harlem Music School, Cultural Arts, El Barrio, South Bronx, Washington Heights, Williamsburg, Brooklyn, Loisaida, New Brunswick, New Jersey, El Yunque, Code Switch, Bruce Lee, Be Water My Friend, River, Pandemic, FanGirl, Philanthropy, La Borinqueña, Kyung Jeon-Miranda, La Borinqueña Grants Program, Black Panther, NAACP, Disney, Latinx, Chocolate Cortés, Chocolate Bars, Comics, Cacao, La Confederación Antillana, Haitian, Haiti, Spain, Puerto Rico, Cuba, Republica Dominicana, El Grito de Lares, Ramón Emeterio Betances, Lola Rodríguez de Tió, The Federation of the Antilles, Luis Cardenas Acosta, Madonna, Ancestors, Taínos

                      46 min
                    • 3 - Look Up. Speak Up. Pull Up. feat. Mariana Atencio

                      ¡Hola mi gente! Welcome to Season 2 of Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening.

                      In this episode, our guest ensures the Latino community is part of the narrative in every aspect of media. She took a leap of faith successfully launching her own company, GoLike. From Venezuela to the U.S., please welcome, award-winning journalist, speaker, author and spokesperson for the American Latino Museum, Mariana Atencio.

                      Gracias for listening. Don't forget to rate, review, follow, subscribe, like and share. Check out my Linktree for more info. Pa'lante! https://linktr.ee/sp.alwaysforward

                      Mariana Atencio

                      Founder of GoLike, Award-Winning Journalist, Speaker, Author
                      GoLike Mariana site | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Youtube

                      • GoLike Mariana site - https://www.golikemariana.com/
                      • FB - https://www.facebook.com/MarianaAtencio
                      • IG - https://www.instagram.com/marianaatencio/
                      • Twitter - https://twitter.com/marianaatencio
                      • YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/mariatencio/featured

                        • NOTABLE MENTIONS

                        American Latino Museum, Our Story, Nuestra Historia, America, Estuardo V. Rodriguez, Lili Gil Valletta, National Mall, African American Museum, Latino, Culture, Next Generation, Sueño Americano, American Dream, Venezuela, Univision, NBC, Honduras, Traditions, Music, Sports, Spain, Portugal, Cuba, Colombia, Peru, Amazon, Caracas, Christmas, New Years, Ancestors, Empanada, Ocean, La Sardina de Naiguatá, Simón Bolívar, Dad, Unconditional Love, American TV, Frida Kahlo, Artists, Show Me You Can, Con Grandes Privilégio Viene Grandes Responsabilidad, Simple to the Extraordinary, Manners, Buenos Días, At the Table, Positive Influence, In the Room Where it Happens, 3 Up Method, Look Up, Speak Up, Pull Up, Sponsorship, Pandemic, Microsoft, Tell Me Award, Webby Award, Perseverance, Creativity, Energy, Jorge Drexler, Ni Pa'tras Ni Pa' Coger Impulso', Legacy

                        33 min
                      • 2 - King of Latin Soul feat. Joe Bataan

                        Bienvenido mi gente! to Season 2 of Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening.

                        In this episode, our guest has dedicated his life to music for more than 50 years. He is a self-taught musician who has earned every accolade that has come his way. From El Barrio in Nueva York to entertaining millions of fans around the world, Please welcome, the King of Latin Soul, Joe Bataan.


                        Gracias for listening. Don't forget to rate, review, follow, subscribe, like and share. Check out my Linktree for more info. Aguacate! https://linktr.ee/sp.alwaysforward

                        SPECIAL GUEST

                        Joe Bataan
                        Musician, Band Leader, Singer & Songwriter
                        Joe Bataan site | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Youtube

                        • Joe Bataan site - https://www.joebataanmusic.com/
                        • FB - https://www.facebook.com/joe.bataan
                        • IG - https://www.instagram.com/therealjoebataan/?hl=en
                        • Twitter - https://twitter.com/JOE_BATAAN
                        • YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3hEeXdGmXCK19HNso5epoA/featured

                          • NOTABLE MENTIONS

                          El Barrio, New York, Nueva York, Streetology, Afro-Filipino, Puerto Ricans, Portoros, Spofford, Bridges Detention Center, Spirit, Health, Knowledge, Three notches above the rest, The Godfather, Machiavelli Theory, Latin Soul, Cinderella Story, Peace, Joe Cuba, Shaft, Isaac Hayes, La Lupe, Tito Puente, Triad, C Major, D Minor, E Minor, Ralfi Pagan, Saint Cecilia’s Church, Saint Cecilia, Patron Saint of Music, Our Father, Lord’s Prayer, Shanghai, Australia, Japan, France, Germany, Mother’s Day, Marshall & Wendell Piano, West Coast, La Raza, Ballads, Uptempo, Davinci Code, James Brown, Smokey Robinson, Frankie Lymon, George Gershwin, Cole Porter, Judy Garland, Frank Sinatra, Perry Como, Nat King Cole, Sammy Davis Jr., George Washington, Roosevelt, Pedro Albizu Campus, Cha-Cha-Cha, Mary Wells, Hector Rivera, Johnny Colon, Boogaloo, Ordinary Guy, Ricardo Ray, Chicago, R&B, Ghetto Records, Drug Story, Gypsy Women, Cotique Records, Morris Levy, Jerry Masucci, Boricua Theatre, Dick (Ricardo) Sugar, Johnny Pacheco, Red Garter, Marvin Gaye, Our Latin Thing, Fania, Sweet Soul, St. Latin’s Day Massacre, Shea Stadium, Yankee Stadium, SalSoul, Rap-O-Clap-O, RCA Records, Larry Levan, Paradise Garage, El Avion, The Riot, Grace, Mercy, Peace

                          55 min

                        About Siempre Pa'lante! Always Forward

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                        Welcome to Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward and The Aguacate Chronicles. A movement built on Culture, Familia, Legacy and of course, Aguacate!