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Episode 17 with Oscar López Rivera had an error and cut off around the 15 minute mark. This is the full and complete interview. We apologize for the error. Hope you enjoy!

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For today’s episode Jessica had the honor to speak with Oscar López Rivera. Oscar is a Puerto Rican nationalist who is the longest held Puerto Rican political prisoner having served over 35 years. In 2016, President Obama commuted his sentence. 

In this talk you’ll hear about his hope for PR in the wake of hurricane Maria, how people in the Puerto Rican diaspora can help, if he harbors any anger for spending 35 plus years in prison and how he hopes history will remember him.

Today we're talking with the fabulous Julissa Calderon. Julissa is a Dominican writer and actor bringing her comedic flair to Buzzfeed’s Latin channel, Pero Like. She's passionate about Afro-Latino representation and challenging Latino stereotypes. Through her art, Julissa is committed to bringing the Afro-Latino community to the forefront and opening doors that were never meant to be closed. It's impossible to listen to Julissa and not be infected with her optimism. This conversation will inspire you to quit waiting for the perfect opportunity to pursue your dream because (spoiler alert!) there's never a perfect time. 

Follow Julissa: IG: @lajulissa ; Twitter: @la_julissa

Follow the pod: @waitholduppod | @yarel_ramos | @heyjessmolina

Today we're talking with the fabulous Julissa Calderon. Julissa is a Dominican writer and actor bringing her comedic flair to Buzzfeed’s Latin channel, Pero Like. She's passionate about Afro-Latino representation and challenging Latino stereotypes. Through her art, Julissa is committed to bringing the Afro-Latino community to the forefront and opening doors that were never meant to be closed. It's impossible to listen to Julissa and not be infected with her optimism. This conversation will inspire you to quit waiting for the perfect opportunity to pursue your dream because (spoiler alert!) there's never a perfect time. 

Follow Julissa: IG: @lajulissa ; Twitter: @la_julissa

Follow the pod: @waitholduppod | @yarel_ramos | @heyjessmolina

For today’s episode Jessica had the honor to speak with Oscar López Rivera. Oscar is a Puerto Rican nationalist who is the longest held Puerto Rican political prisoner having served over 35 years. In 2016, President Obama commuted his sentence. 

In this talk you’ll hear about his hope for PR in the wake of hurricane Maria, how people in the Puerto Rican diaspora can help, if he harbors any anger for spending 35 plus years in prison and how he hopes history will remember him.

Follow the pod: @waitholduppod | @heyjessmolina | @yarel_ramos

For today’s episode Jessica had the honor to speak with Oscar López Rivera. Oscar is a Puerto Rican nationalist who is the longest held Puerto Rican political prisoner having served over 35 years. In 2016, President Obama commuted his sentence. 

In this talk you’ll hear about his hope for PR in the wake of hurricane Maria, how people in the Puerto Rican diaspora can help, if he harbors any anger for spending 35 plus years in prison and how he hopes history will remember him.

Follow the pod: @waitholduppod | @heyjessmolina | @yarel_ramos

Beautiful people! On this episode we're joined by the talented journalist and author Daniel Hernandez. Daniel has worked for outlets like Vice, The Los Angeles Times, LA Weekly, and is the current editor of L.A. Taco. Back in December of 2017, Daniel wrote an op-ed for the LA Times called "The Case Against Latinx" and the backlash soon followed. In this episode we get into what prompted Daniel to write that piece, his feelings about the response he received, and how we can continue to have civil discourse (even when we disagree). 

Follow Daniel: @LongDriveSouth

Follow the Pod: @waitholduppod | @heyjessmolina |@yarel_ramos

Beautiful people! On this episode we're joined by the talented journalist and author Daniel Hernandez. Daniel has worked for outlets like Vice, The Los Angeles Times, LA Weekly, and is the current editor of L.A. Taco. Back in December of 2017, Daniel wrote an op-ed for the LA Times called "The Case Against Latinx" and the backlash soon followed. In this episode we get into what prompted Daniel to write that piece, his feelings about the response he received, and how we can continue to have civil discourse (even when we disagree). 

Follow Daniel: @LongDriveSouth

Follow the Pod: @waitholduppod | @heyjessmolina |@yarel_ramos

Ellen Pompeo recently got a BIG pay day and will be making $20 million per year on Grey's Anatomy, but overall women in Hollywood are still get screwed out of equal pay. And if it's bad for them, we know it's bad for the rest of us. On this episode, Jess and Yarel hash out the struggles of asking for what you're worth and we get tips from salary negotiator Alana Peralta, who lets us know the three things everyone should do before heading into a pay negotiation. 

Follow the hosts & the pod: @waitholduppod | @yarel_ramos | @heyjessmolina

Ellen Pompeo recently got a BIG pay day and will be making $20 million per year on Grey's Anatomy, but overall women in Hollywood are still get screwed out of equal pay. And if it's bad for them, we know it's bad for the rest of us. On this episode, Jess and Yarel hash out the struggles of asking for what you're worth and we get tips from salary negotiator Alana Peralta, who lets us know the three things everyone should do before heading into a pay negotiation. 

Follow the hosts & the pod: @waitholduppod | @yarel_ramos | @heyjessmolina

This week we are talking to fashion stylist, hairstylist, and MUA, Carlos Amaro. At a young age Carlos faced countless obstacles: his mother was addicted to drugs, leaving him to move out on his own at 13 and fend for himself. But his story is one of a true conquerer. Hear how he's combined ambition, grit, and talent to create a name for himself in the beauty and fashion world in Hollywood. 

Follow Carlos: @carlos_amaro

Follow the pod & the hosts: @waitholduppod | @yarel_ramos | @heyjessmolina