Hoy hablamos con Carlos Urquijo de Fotos Mentales desde la Ciudad de Mexico sobre el tema de fotografía  y siguiendo tus pasiones. Carlos es fotógrafo especializado en fotografía gastronómica publicitaria. Para ver sus fotos gastronómicas sigue a Carlos en Instagram a @fotosmentales y ve más contenido en su página web www.fotosmentales.com 

Today on the show we hear from writer and avid traveler Johnica Rivers* and her perspective on travel, identity, and sense of place. Johnica has written for such as Essence, Ebony, and Huff Post to name a few.

Keep up with Johnica on Twitter or Instagram @johnica

Shoutout to GDT studios for allowing us to record this podcast in their studio space.

*Note: Since the recording of this podcast, Johnica has married, hence the name change from Johnica Reed as you will hear her introduced in the episode.

Today on the show we hear from Rubén Leal of Caramelo Tortillas about Sonoran style flour tortillas and food. If you haven’t tried Sonoran style tortillas, they will change your life. Not even exaggerating. We also talk about how his business got started, the Sonora-Kansas connection, and more. If you want to try some for yourself, you can order them on-line 24/7 at www.CarameloTortillas.com and check out all the mouth-watering photos on their Instagram @caram3lo

Today on the show we hear from Guillermo Tapia, artist and owner of GDT Art Studios in Fort Worth, TX.  We talk about the art scene, the trials and pitfalls of entrepreneurship, and creating the wave you want to ride. You can follow Guillermo and find more information about GDT Studios’  events and art shows on Instagram @gdt.studios  or visit their website GDT Studios

En el programa de hoy hablamos con chef y artesano Damián Labarrère desde la Ciudad de Mexico. Hablamos de la ciudad, de la cocina, del arte de crear cosas de calidad, y de la alegría de comer. Si quieren seguir las aventuras y el trabajo de Damián vayan a ver su Instagram @damian.labarrere y su marca de products prácticos de piel, denim, y canvas elaborados a mano @_labarrere_

Welcome to Season 2 of the WERO Podcast! I hope you all enjoyed season 1, and I’m really excited for this season. Kicking things off we hear from Jorge Gonzalez about entering into and exploring food cultures that you’re not born into. We also talk about travel, and how to be an explorer in your own community. 

Keep up with Jorge on Instagram @jorgeivxn 

This week on the show we hear from NASA Solar System Ambassador and hot chocolate lover Debbie Montenegro. We talk about science (in a way the rest of us can understand!), space travel, Guatemalan food, and how NASA research relates to all of us. 

You can contact Debbie via her Solar System Ambassador profile and keep up with her adventures on Instagram @renegade_chemist

Update: Since we recorded, one of the studies Debbie was waiting for has been released. You can read the NASA Twin Study here.

Today on the show we hear from Jaime Fernandez, mastermind behind pop-up concept turned brick and mortar Black Cat Pizza. We talk pizza, restaurant life in Spain, what it’s like living in a school bus, Luciérnaga, and more. Keep up with Black Cat Pizza on Instagram or Facebook and keep an eye out for the SOON TO BE ANNOUNCED grand opening date. 

This week on the show we are talking to Gerald & Elena Flores about their brands Taco Gear and Sew Bonita, Texas culture, tacos, and the side hustle life.  You can keep up with them on Instagram at @tacogear and @sewbonita and be sure to check out their podcast Sew Taco! 

En el programa de hoy hablamos con César Valdivia, director en REM Cine y Jefe de carrera del área de Comunicación Audiovisual digital en IP Santo Tomás, Concepción Chile.

Today on the show we are talking to cinematographer and creative director César Valdivia from Concepción, Chile. You’ll notice that this week’s episode is entirely in Spanish (sorry non-Spanish speakers!), each season there will be episodes in Spanish so get a bi-lingual friend to catch you up! 

You can see some of César’s work on his website, and keep up with his adventures on Instagram @negrovaldivia.