Franky Carrillo was just 16 years old when he was wrongfully convicted of a murder he did not commit. With no physical evidence and a case built entirely on flawed eyewitness identification, Franky spent nearly 20 years behind bars before finally being exonerated in 2011.In this episode of Vivamos Podcast: Latino Stories of Success, host Eric Castelblanco sits down with Franky Carrillo to talk about surviving two decades in prison, teaching himself law from behind bars, and rebuilding his life after walking free — eventually winning a $10.1 million settlement and becoming a national voice for criminal justice reform.This is a story about injustice, resilience, and reclaiming your life after the system fails you.Subscribe to Vivamos Podcast for more stories of resilience, justice, and success from the Latino community.Like this video if Franky's story moved you.Share your thoughts in the comments — what part of his story impacted you most?Follow us on social media for more episodes and updates.About Eric Castelblanco:Eric Castelblanco is the founder and managing attorney of Castelblanco Law Group, APLC, based in Studio City, California. A native of Bogotá, Colombia, Eric earned his degree from Loyola Marymount University and his Juris Doctorate from Harvard Law School. For over 25 years, he has represented tenants and families across California in habitability, personal injury, and wrongful death cases, securing more than $350 million in settlements and verdicts for his clients. Eric is also the host of Vivamos Podcast: Latino Stories of Success, which has garnered over 3 million views on YouTube.About Castelblanco Law Group:Castelblanco Law Group is a bilingual (English/Spanish) law firm dedicated to protecting tenants and families across California. The firm handles cases involving cockroach and bed bug infestations, lead and carbon monoxide exposure, injuries on rental properties, and auto and personal injury accidents. Clients pay nothing unless the firm wins their case.If you or your family are living in unsafe housing conditions, or have been injured due to someone else's negligence, contact Castelblanco Law Group today for a free consultation.castelblanco.com | (213) 388-6004Tags: Franky Carrillo, wrongful conviction, exonerated, Innocence Files, criminal justice reform, Vivamos Podcast, Eric Castelblanco, Castelblanco Law Group, tenant attorney, Latino success stories, true crime podcast

He's not only a Stanford graduate, he was a Stanford professor. But as a young Latino, Dr. Nick Valenzuela never imagined that kind of success was possible for him.On this episode of Vivamos Latino Stories of Success, host Eric Castelblanco (Harvard Law graduate and founder of the Castelblanco Law Group) sits down with Dr. Nick as he opens up about a difficult diagnosis later in his life, and how, despite his adversities, he became a Fulbright scholar with a career that's included working alongside pioneers who've changed the world through technology.Today, Dr. Nick is invited to share his story across the country. It's a story that needs to be told, and one that's changing the way young Latinos think about what's possible.🎙️ Subscribe to Vivamos Latino Stories of Success for more inspiring conversations with Latino leaders breaking barriers in business, education, and beyond.

One of the most sought-after motivational speakers in America sits down with Eric Castelblanco for a deep, candid, and riveting conversation that you will not forget.Ovi Vásquez arrived in the United States at 15 years old, alone, fatherless, and without a single word of English. Growing up swinging a machete in the sugarcane fields of rural Guatemala, the system labeled him "at-risk" and wrote his ending before his story even began.He rewrote it.Today Ovi is a 6-time author, a #1 bestselling author, entrepreneur, television personality, and one of the most powerful Latino voices inspiring millions of young people across America, with over 27 million views on social media. His mission is simple: make sure the next generation of Latino youth never feels invisible.This is not just a success story. This is a blueprint.🎙️ Vivamos, Latino Stories of Success with Eric Castelblanco📺 Subscribe to our channel @tenantlawyer🔔 Hit the bell so you never miss an episode▶️ Watch on YouTube🎧 Listen on Spotify🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Amazon PodcastsAll links in bio 🔗🎬 Executive Producer: Sandy Castelblanco✂️ Editor: Aurelio Hernandez\#Vivamos #OviVasquez #LatinoSuccess #EricCastelblanco #LatinoPodcast #ImmigrantStory #LatinoLeaders #Motivacion #YoungLatinos #LatinoExcellence #HispanicHeritage #MotivationalSpeaker #InspiringMillions

From Homeless to Hollywood and Fast and a Furious fame. You’ve seen him in Fast & Furious, Training Day, and over 150 films and TV shows. But you’ve never seen Noel G like this.In this first of its kind interview, Noel sits down with host Eric Castelblanco on Vivamos: Latino Stories of Success, and opens up about the life behind the legend.At 13 years old, Noel was abandoned by his parents with $500 and left to survive on the streets of Santa Monica. No home. No school. No plan. What followed was years of homelessness, gang life, and survival, a story that Hollywood never tells.But this isn’t just a story about falling.This is a story about getting back up.In this raw and powerful conversation, Noel takes us through it all, the streets, the struggle, the accidental discovery of acting, and the eight years of rejection before the world finally took notice. He also shares how faith, community, and one act of kindness from a stranger changed the entire direction of his life.Today, Noel G is not just an actor. He’s a voice for the Latino community, speaking at schools, mentoring youth, and proving that where you start does not define where you end up.This episode is for every Latino who has ever felt forgotten. For every family fighting to survive. For every kid who can’t see a way out.Your story isn’t over. And Noel G is proof.🎙️ Vivamos. Real Stories. Real Struggles. Real Success.👇 Watch the full interview and share it with someone who needs to hear this today.Sandy Castelblanco Bonaccorsi Executive Producer /Creator #vivamospodcast #noelg #fastandfurious #latinopodcast #successstory #fromthestreets #latinosuccess #inspiration #castelblancalawgroup #ericcastelblanco #latino

Toda su vida, Cristal Alférez sintió que algo era diferente… hasta que descubrió que era parcialmente sorda y solo estaba escuchando una parte del mundo.Pero ese diagnóstico no la detuvo. Dejó México, enfrentó nuevos retos en Estados Unidos y, gracias a su aparato auditivo, comenzó no solo a escuchar de una forma distinta, sino también a reconocer su propio valor.Hoy, Cristal es ingeniera mecatrónica, autora del libro “Mil mujeres en mí” y una mujer que inspira a otras latinas a creer en sí mismas.En este episodio de Vivamos Podcast, Cristal nos comparte una historia de resiliencia, propósito y superación.Véalo ahora en YouTube o escúchelo en Spotify, Amazon y Apple Podcasts.🔔 Suscríbase para más historias que inspiran.📖 Conozca el libro de Cristal: Mil mujeres en mí. https://www.amazon.com/dp/1961083752/?bestFormat=true&k=mil%20mujeres%20en%20mi&ref_=nb_sb_ss_w_scx-ent-bk-v2_k0_1_17_di&crid=2H7397GGQVM25&sprefix=mil%20mujeres%20en%20mi⚖️ ¿Problemas con su apartamento? Eric puede ayudarle. https://castelblanco.com/#VivamosPodcast #EricCastelblanco #CristalAlferez #MilMujeresEnMi #PodcastLatino #Latinas #MujeresQueInspiran #HistoriasDeSuperacion #CastelblancoLawGroup

Imagine growing up as a first-generation Latino and having to care for your ill mother while trying to achieve your goals. That is part of Rosario Aranda’s story. She shares it beautifully on Vivamos Podcast, Latino Stories of Success with Eric Castelblanco.A candid conversation about her parent’s sacrifices from Mexico to the U.S. to build an American dream, only to be faced with the same struggles many immigrants and first-generation Latinos face.Rosario Aranda is the author of She Found a Way: A First-Gen Story from Sacrifice to Success, a book our Latino youth must read.Watch now on YouTube or listen on Spotify, Amazon and Apple Podcasts#VivamosPodcast #Podcast #PodcastLatino #Latina #CastelblancoLawGroup

Hernany Perla is our guest on Vivamos: Stories of Success with Eric Castelblanco. He has built an impressive career as a film producer and award-winning screenwriter, working on numerous major motion pictures in Hollywood.But Hernany’s own life story is powerful enough to be a film itself. Born in El Salvador, tragedy struck early in his life. As an infant, his father was kidnapped and killed, and soon after, his young mother brought Hernany to the United States in search of safety and a new beginning.Today, his journey is one of perseverance and inspiration. With deep gratitude for the support of his mother, stepfather, and an uncle who encouraged him to pursue his dream, Hernany followed his path to Hollywood—where he has gone on to win awards for his screenwriting and is currently completing two films that will soon be released.His story is a testament to resilience, family, and the power of believing in a dream.Executive Producer Sandy Castelblanco Bonaccorsi Producer Video Editor Aurelio Hernández Vivamos Podcast Casting Producer Diana Sarmiento #vivamospodcast #latinopodcast #ericcastelblanco #hernanyperla #latino #tenantlawyer #habitabilitylaw #elsalvador #dianasarmiento

Yazmin Gutierrez, founder of Sentinium Design, tells young Latinos, “Don’t be afraid to dream big.”She is an interior designer and entrepreneur, and our next guest on the Vivamos Podcast with Eric Castelblanco, which has garnered more than 1 million views on YouTube.

It’s a podcast sharing stories of success meant to uplift and inspire the Latino community and beyond.Yazmin’s story has connected with many first-generation daughters of immigrant parents. She grew up with humble beginnings and watched her parents work tirelessly in a new country to give their family a better life. That gave her the strength to believe in herself, dream big, and set high goals without fear.

Today, she shares her journey from struggle to success on Vivamos Podcast.

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On this episode of the Vivamos Podcast, hosted by Eric Castelblanco, we sit down with the incredible Erica Alfaro, international keynote speaker, author, entrepreneur, and powerful voice in the Latino community.From the fields where her parents worked as farmworkers to global stages around the world, Erica’s journey is nothing short of extraordinary. Her iconic graduation photo — taken in the same fields where her parents labored — was meant to honor them… and ended up inspiring the world.You’ll hear her raw, real story: becoming a mother at 15, dropping out of high school, finding the courage to leave an unhealthy marriage, and rebuilding her life from the ground up. Today, she’s an international motivational speaker, a successful author, an entrepreneur helping other Latinos become published authors, and a proud, powerful mother.This is more than an interview — it’s a story of resilience, faith, courage, and transformation.Erica Alfaro, on the Vivamos Podcast with host Eric Castelblanco.Sandy Castelblanco-Bonaccorsi, an Emmy Nominated News Anchor and Reporter is the Executive Producer and Creator of Vivamos Podcast with 1 million views on YouTube. A podcast she started with her brother, Eric Castelblanco, Host, Harvard Law Attorney, an entrepreneur who built a $300 million law firm, protecting tenants' rights. Vivamos is a bilingual podcast on Spotify and Apple. The podcast has more than 1 million views on YouTube. A dynamic interview style show that brings successful guests, CEOs, Film Producers, International Motivational Speakers, and beyond, whose immigrant life stories uplift, inspire, and show the very best of the Latino community. Eric Castelblanco has his own immigrant story, the first in his family to go to college, and graduate from Harvard Law School, founded Castelblanco Law Group, a $300 million firm, obtaining large settlement amounts for tenants living in unsafe housing.

Produced by: Sandy Castelblanco BonaccorsiAurelio Hernández Guerrero

Join Attorney and entrepreneur Eric Castelblanco, a Harvard Law graduate who built a $300 million law firm, as he takes you on an inspiring journey through the real stories of people who turned adversity into achievement. With a lifelong commitment to helping families and underserved communities, Eric dives deep into conversations that explore resilience, passion, and the pursuit of purpose.

In each episode of Vivamos: Stories of Success, Eric sits down with remarkable guests who have overcome challenges and built meaningful lives through dedication and perseverance. Their stories remind us that with hard work and faith, it’s possible to rise above any obstacle and create lasting change.

In this episode, Eric speaks with Crystal Guzman, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and founder of Find Your Balance Center of Growth & Change. Coming from an immigrant family with limited resources, Crystal’s path was far from easy. She faced personal and professional setbacks that tested her strength and determination—but each challenge became a stepping stone toward growth. Today, she leads a successful mental health practice dedicated to helping others find healing and balance. Her journey is a powerful testament to perseverance, self-belief, and the transformative impact of turning pain into purpose.

Vivamos: Stories of Success is a podcast about people who prove that dreams can become reality. Each story is a reminder that success is not just about what we achieve, but how we use our journey to inspire others.

Produced by:Sandy Castelblanco BonaccorsiAurelio Hernández Guerrero