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.

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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.

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Darien Borges (DJ) and Ismael Llano (Ish)

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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.

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Carolina Espinal

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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.

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Giraldo Luis Alvaré

Special guest - Crazy Freddy Rivera

¡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.

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Daniel Figueredo

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¡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.

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Edgardo Miranda-Rodriguez

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¡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.

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Mariana Atencio

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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.

SPECIAL GUEST

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Oye mi gente! Welcome to Season 2 of Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Thank you for listening. We’re back with another season filled with more inspiring stories that contribute to a positive narrative highlighting culture, familia, overcoming adversity and legacy.

Setting the tone for the new season is an Afro-Latina who is always representing la cultura. She’s an entrepreneur, tv host, author, lifestyle and travel writer, social activist and stylist. It doesn’t stop there mi gente. She’s a 3x winner of The Taste Awards for her show “The Culture Kitchen” on CleoTV. Please welcome, Bren Herrera.

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Gracias mi gente for joining me on this journey of the “The Aguacate Chronicles”, I’m your host Giraldo Luis Alvaré.

Over the past few weeks Daso and I were able to break bread with our listeners around the world. This limited series proved that food is culture. It unites us. It’s a common thread we have with one another.

Our final episode gives us the most basic but essential foods. The specials for today are Ketchup, Hotdogs, Eggs and Rice. Mi gente, unwind and enjoy “ The Aguacate Chronicles”.

I got options. A perro caliente con kachu y arroz con huevo frito.. Translation - hot dog with ketchup with a side of eggs and rice. Definitely a few go-to meals to keep the hunger pains at bay.

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Special thanks to all my Season 1 guests featured in the final episode which include Chris Torres, Gwen and Doug Bryant y Daso El Afro Caribeno. Don’t forget to check the show notes for more information about the episode.

Next week we kickoff Season 2 of Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward, with TV host, chef, author, and life style expert on food, travel, fitness, and fashion, Bren Herrera. Be ready because this afro-latina throws it down.

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ORIGINS, FUN FACTS AND VARIETIES

Hot Dogs (Perro Caliente)

Eggs & Rice (Arroz con Huevo)