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The Global Latin Factor Podcast is your top source for all things Latino culture and its global impact. We are dedicated to celebrating and showcasing the diverse culture and contributions of Latinos through interviews with influential figures, discussions of Latino culture, and more. Our mission is to promote understanding and appreciation for the vibrant and influential Latino community. Follow us on social media and subscribe to stay updated on the latest episodes and join us in celebrating Latino culture and contributions on a global scale. Tune in for engaging content and thought-provoking insights on the latest trends and happenings in the Latino world.Don't miss out on our signature mix of culture, entertainment, and inspiration. Make sure to subscribe to our channel Feedspot's 100 Best Latino Podcasts. Follow the link 👉🏼 https://blog.feedspot.com/latino_podcasts to see us on the list.“Here to Participate
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Send a text Welcome back to The Global Latin Factor Podcast—where we talk Latino everything. Today’s guest is Dr. Angelina Ix-Ik’ Londoño (PhD, NBC-HWC), founder of Ix-Ik Health & Wellness. Her story is the definition of resilience: she grew up between cultures (“Made in Peru,” born in Honduras, raised in Chicago with Colombian parents), navigated dyslexia, earned her PhD, worked in cancer research, and later made a bold pivot into community wellness—especially for Spanish-speaking commun...
Send a text Latinos are one of the biggest growth engines in the U.S. economy—and the numbers prove it. In this episode of The Global Latin Factor Podcast, host Crispin Valentin breaks down publicly available data that shows the scale of Latino economic impact, including: U.S. Latino GDP: $4.1T (2023)Latino consumption: $2.7T (2023)Workforce impact: 19% of the U.S. civilian labor force / 31.8M (2023)Latino purchasing power: $4.1TWe also connect the dots on why major brands and sports leagues ...
Send a text Hello, my people—welcome back to The Global Latin Factor . This is a special on-the-streets episode from Fort Worth's Historic Northside at Artes de la Rosa, covering the premiere of A Feliz Navidad: A Family's Journey to Reconnection by Lúcido Films. You'll hear real conversations with: Pablo De León on grief, forgiveness, and turning a personal story into filmJulio César Cedillo on humanity over labels, cultural accuracy, and why our stories are universalCast, community leaders,...
Send a text Misael comparte su historia desde La Romana y Santo Domingo (República Dominicana): crecer entre hambre, escasez y presión familiar, y cómo esas experiencias moldearon su mentalidad. Hablamos de romper ciclos, reprogramación mental, sanar heridas del pasado y construir una nueva historia sin quedarse atrapado en lo que ya fue. También exploramos su camino profesional: aprender inglés desde cero, graduarse en Estados Unidos, decirle NO al dinero fácil por principios, y su evolución...
Send a text ortillas aren’t just food — they’re Indigenous technology. 🌽🔥 In this 13-minute episode of The Global Latin Factor Podcast, Crispin Valentin explains nixtamalization (how corn becomes masa) and why it changed tortillas, tamales, and nutrition across Mexico and Central America. Comment: Did you know “nixtamalization” before this? What’s your favorite masa-based food? #Nixtamalization #Tortillas #Masa #LatinoCulture #foodscience Support the show Social Media: Facebook: https...
Send a text State of the Podcast 2025—recorded on location at The Kava Bar Oakcliff (Dallas). In this short behind-the-scenes update, host Crispin Valentin shares how The Global Latin Factor Podcast has grown this year, what we’ve learned from highlighting Latino stories, and where we’re headed next. 📈 Year highlights: 90K+ YouTube views • 8.6K downloads • 600K impressions • +300 subscribers • TikTok: 5K followers / 70K likes. More than numbers, this episode breaks down the biggest themes we ...
Send a text Adrianna Diaz joins Crispin Valentin on The Global Latin Factor Podcast to share her journey as a DFW mariachi vocalist, Mexican-American singer, and U.S. National Anthem performer at high-energy events. Raised in a military family, Adrianna was born near St. Louis, Missouri, spent her early childhood in southern Spain, then moved to Dallas–Fort Worth before third grade. She picked up guitar at 6–7, learned early that “the show must go on,” and built the discipline that took her f...
Send a text DJ Sólsis is a Dallas–Fort Worth (DFW) Latina DJ known for high-energy open-format sets with a love for house music, plus deep roots in cumbia, reggaetón, salsa, bachata, and merengue. In this episode of The Global Latin Factor Podcast, host Crispin Valentin explores her journey from family dance culture and a first-generation upbringing to building a real DJ career. DJ Sólsis breaks down what it takes to improve fast—DJ training, learning phrasing and transitions, reading the cro...
Send a text What happens when yoga becomes more than a workout—and turns into a way to come back to yourself? In this episode of The Global Latin Factor Podcast, we sit down with Nancy (Serpent Says Yoga)—a Dallas yoga teacher and sound healing guide—to share her journey from El Paso to building a wellness community in Oak Cliff, Dallas. Nancy breaks down yoga for real life: movement + breathwork + mindset + connection—and how sound baths/sound healing can support calm, focus, and balance. ...
Send a text 🎄 Christmas Special—On Location in Fort Worth, Texas! In this holiday episode of The Global Latin Factor Podcast, we visit La Cabrona Cocina Mexicana—a must-try Fort Worth Mexican restaurant in the DFW food scene—for an on-location conversation with Leena (COO). Leena shares her journey rooted in Mexican and Lebanese heritage, how her family built a family-owned restaurant legacy, and what it really takes to run a restaurant behind the scenes—from hospitality leadership and kitch...
Send a text Latino barber culture, real hustle, and the craft behind every fade. 💈🔥 In this episode of The Global Latin Factor Podcast, we sit down with Manny Blendz (aka Screw Da Barber / @blessed_myhustle)—a Latino professional barber who turned cutting hair into a real career, a brand, and a whole vibe. Manny shares how he found his lane in barber life, built loyal clients through consistency and service, and why his motto is “I don’t just cut hair, I give you a vibe that can’t be touched....
Send a text En este episodio de The Global Latin Factor Podcast, Crispin Valentin conversa con Omar Aguilar, fundador de Blue Ladder Financial Planning y miembro de la Air Force Reserve, sobre educación financiera para latinos, cómo empezar a invertir desde cero, y cómo construir riqueza generacional con hábitos simples y disciplina. Con raíces mexicanas y mentalidad militar, Omar comparte una guía directa para mejorar tu relación con el dinero: por qué muchos latinos batallan con las finanza...
Send a text Latinos have changed global science in extraordinary ways—and most people never learned their names. In this episode of The Global Latin Factor Podcast, Crispin Valentin highlights three groundbreaking Latino scientists whose discoveries reshaped public health, immunology, and modern medicine. 🇨🇺 Dr. Carlos J. Finlay solved the mystery of yellow fever transmission, launching the foundation of modern epidemiology. 🇦🇷 Dr. Luis Federico Leloir—Nobel Prize chemist who uncovered how t...
Send a text 🔥 COMING IN HOT — Crispin Valentin sits down with Ramiro Luna-Hinojosa, Executive Director of Somos Tejas, to expose the real blueprint behind grassroots organizing, Latino civic power, voter mobilization, and what it actually takes to create sustainable community change in Texas. This episode breaks down: • Latino grassroots organizing in Texas (2025+) • The psychology of movement-building • How organizers galvanize neighborhoods and cities • Why political systems resist...
Send a text In this inspiring episode of The Global Latin Factor Podcast, influencer and content creator Vicki Rodriguez shares her powerful story — from growing up in a small Texas town to building a meaningful career in social media, brand partnerships, and Latina entrepreneurship. Vicki opens up about: ✨ Battling anxiety and shyness as a young Latina ✨ Overcoming bullying and cultural expectations ✨ Becoming a mother, finding her voice, and rebuilding confidence ✨ C...
Send a text In this inspiring episode of The Global Latin Factor Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Norma García, LCSW, Registered Play Therapist, and founder of Centro de Consejería Familiar in Arlington, Texas. Dr. García shares her powerful journey—from her early roots and her family’s move to the United States to discovering social work, overcoming academic challenges, and earning her PhD. She breaks down what it truly means to support Latino families through culturally sensitive therapy, play...
Send a text In this inspiring episode of The Global Latin Factor Podcast, Alejandra Garcia shares her journey from Matamoros, Mexico, to Dallas, Texas—and how her passion for community, culture, and connection led her to create Latina Social Club DFW. Through her story, Alejandra opens up about her immigrant roots, her background in public health, and her mission to empower Latinas by building safe spaces for growth, healing, and leadership. 🌎✨ 🎧 Listen now to discover: How Alejandra overcame...
Send a text Join us on The Global Latin Factor Podcast as Jesse Cordova—Latino advocate, mental-health professional, and recovery expert—shares his powerful journey from Grandview, Texas & Fresnillo, Zacatecas, Mexico, to helping the Latino community heal and thrive. In this episode: Why Latino mental health matters and how addiction recovery reshapes livesJesse’s 13 years of experience in behavioral-health, residential treatment, and community careBreaking stigma in Latino culture: body ...
Send a text 🎧 Descripción para Buzzsprout Palabras clave en los primeros 200 caracteres: Payasito Pichelín, podcast latino, cultura guatemalteca, identidad latina, risa y esperanza, Guatemala, Dallas, The Global Latin Factor Podcast, humor latino, inspiración latina, comunidad. 🎙️ En este episodio de The Global Latin Factor Podcast En Español, descubrimos la inspiradora historia de Payasito Pichelín (@payasopichelin) — un artista guatemalteco que convirtió la risa en una forma de sanar, cone...
Send a text In this special on-location episode of The Global Latin Factor Podcast, we join the Los Primos Career Fair in Dallas to highlight how Latino mentorship and representation open doors for the next generation. 🎓✨ Hosted by Crispin Valentin, this episode features inspiring conversations with Alicia (Fundadora de Los Primos Dallas), students, mentors, and community leaders shaping future careers in media, podcasting, business, education, banking, and more. You’ll hear stories about: &n...
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