Siempre Pa'lante! Always Forward

Hola mi gente! Welcome to Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening.  As we wrap up Season 2, Episode 28 is not just a recap but the 50th episode overall for Siempre Pa’lante. To celebrate this amazing milestone, I invited someone special whose faith and energy alone move mountains. This Afro-Latina is no stranger to uplifting the community by repping her culture and empowering the next generation of leaders.  Lah Tere is a humanitarian, organizer, activist, emcee, songstress, proud BBW, and visionary speaker for the 21st Century. That’s only scratching the surface of what she brings to the table. Get ready to be inspired mi gente.  For more info on this episode and our guest, check the show notes. Remember, don’t forget to rate, review, follow, like, subscribe and share. It only takes a few minutes and goes a long way in contributing to the show's growth. So sit back, relax and enjoy this season's finale. Gracias for listening. Don't forget to rate, review, follow, subscribe, like and share. Check out my Linktree for more info. Pa'lante! https://linktr.ee/sp.alwaysforward Giraldo Luis Alvaré Host of Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward Linktree | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Twitter | Facebook Linktree - https://linktr.ee/sp.alwaysforward  YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@siemprepalante/featured  IG - https://www.instagram.com/sp.alwaysforward/  TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@sp.alwaysforward  Twitter - https://twitter.com/SPalwaysforward  FB - https://www.facebook.com/sp.alwaysforward77/  FB - https://www.facebook.com/galvareSPAF/   Lah Tere Humanitarian, Organizer, Activist, Emcee, Songstress, Proud BBW, Visionary Speaker for the 21st Century Lah Tere site | Instagram | Youtube | Facebook | Twitter  Lah Tere site - https://www.lahtere.com/  IG - https://www.instagram.com/lahtere/   Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/user/lahterequeen/videos  FB - https://www.facebook.com/lahterequeen/   Twitter - https://twitter.com/lahtere  NOTABLE MENTIONS Dos Croquetas, Croquetas, Alec y Vicky, Creatress Sarai Mora, VR, Performance Artist, Christopher Rivas, Brown Enough, Ikigai Management, Miami, Florida, Mexico, Maui, Hawaii, Los Angeles, California, Chicago, Illinois, Dominican Republic, Colombia, Porfirio Rubirosa, James Bond, Lah Tere, Puerto Rico, Afro-Latina, Hip-Hop, Momma’s Hip-Hop Kitchen, Kathleen Adams, ARTivist, Carefront, Divine Download, Self Justice, Healing Space, Daso El Afro Caribeño, Jengibre, Piragua Artspace, Angie Hernandez, Suliman Onque, Sano-In, Victor Rosa, Ancestors, New York Comic-Con, Apple, Nike, She Se Puede, Si Se Puede, Mofongo, Sazón, Boricua, Social Emotional Learning, Power of Storytelling, Culture, Family, Legacy, Argentina, Guatemala, Venezuela, India, France, Pakistan, Sweden, New Zealand, Netherlands, Trinidad y Tobago, Santiago Ramones --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spalwaysforward/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spalwaysforward/support

Hola mi gente! Welcome to Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening.  In this episode, our guest ensures we are presente in every conversation. Roots in La Republica Dominicana y Colombia are not the only thing that has shaped him. 102-17 64th road in Queens, NY gave him priceless experiences with bodies of culture. A community that was and still is familia.   Whether he is acting in the latest tv sitcom, discussing his latest book Brown Enough, interviewing a guest on his show or reminding people that Porifirio Rubirosa was the real James Bond, he is creating spaces for bodies of culture too.  Please welcome, Actor, Author, Podcaster and Storyteller, Christopher Rivas. Gracias for listening. Don't forget to rate, review, follow, subscribe, like and share. Check out my Linktree for more info. Pa'lante! https://linktr.ee/sp.alwaysforward Christopher Rivas Actor, Author, Podcaster, Storyteller  Christopher Rivas site | IMDb | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | TikTok  Christopher Rivas site - https://www.christopherrivas.com/  IMDb - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3656182/  IG - https://www.instagram.com/christopher__rivas/  Twitter - https://twitter.com/chris__rivas      FB - https://www.facebook.com/ChristopherWRivas  TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@christopher__rivas   NOTABLE MENTIONS Christopher Rivas, Bodies of Culture, Dominican, Colombian, Brown Enough, Queens, New York, John Leguizamo, Porfirio Rubirosa, James Bond, Buddha, Sazon, Mexico City, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Hamilton, James Baldwin, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Santo Domingo, Medellin, Bogotá --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spalwaysforward/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spalwaysforward/support

Hola mi gente! Welcome to Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening.  In this episode, our guest is a proud Latina repping Mexico. Her inspiration began at an early age from her abuelita and great-grandfather who were artists in the familia. She embraced her ancestor's love for nature and art by creating in spaces like photography, videography, painting, sculpture, glassblowing and performance arts. She thrives in multiple realities which include tangible creations like wearable art and virtual reality 3D sculptures that can be experienced both in the physical and virtual realms. There's no doubt that arte is in her DNA. Please welcome, VR Sculptor, Performing Artist and Speaker, Creatress Sarai Mora. Gracias for listening. Don't forget to rate, review, follow, subscribe, like and share. Check out my Linktree for more info. Pa'lante! https://linktr.ee/sp.alwaysforward Creatress Sarai Mora VR Sculptor, Performance Artist, Speaker Creatress Art site | Linktree | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | Youtube | LinkedIn Creatress Art site - https://creatressart.com/   Linktree - https://linktr.ee/creatressart  IG - https://www.instagram.com/creatressart/  Twitter - https://twitter.com/creatressart     FB - https://www.facebook.com/CreatressArt  Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCItq0gFKmV7EA8SviuHTx9Q  LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarainataliemora   Known Origin - https://knownorigin.io/collections/creatress/live-vr-performances  NOTABLE MENTIONS Creatress Sarai, California, Hawaii, Butterflies, Extra Solar Butterfly, Mars, Blockchain, Virtual Reality, VR, NFTs, Border Kindness, Bondad Frontera, Mexico, Mariachi, Woodcarving, Museum School, Ceramics, Pottery Wheel, Community, Empty Bowls, Échale Ganas, Glassblowing, Frida Kahlo, Contemporary Museum, San Diego, Rococo, European, Metaverse, Science Fiction, San Diego State --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spalwaysforward/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spalwaysforward/support

Bienvendio mi gente! Welcome to Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening. In this episode, our guests, started with Dos Croquetas and a dream. In a crowded field of croquetas, they are Miami’s first Croqueta bar leading the way with nothing but flavors that keep you coming back for more.  Familia taught our guests the value of work ethic, honesty and selflessness. Their support provided the foundation to the success they have today. From abuelitas influence in the kitchen to Sunday morning visits at la ventanita in Miami, please welcome, the founders and owners of Dos Croquetas, Alec y Vicky. Gracias for listening. Don't forget to rate, review, follow, subscribe, like and share. Check out my Linktree for more info. Pa'lante! https://linktr.ee/sp.alwaysforward Alec Fernandez y Vicky Carballo Founders and Owners, Dos Croquetas Dos Croquetas | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook  Dos Croquetas site - https://www.doscroquetas.com/   IG - https://www.instagram.com/doscroquetas/  Twitter - https://twitter.com/doscroquetas FB - https://www.facebook.com/doscroquetas NOTABLE MENTIONS Dos Croquetas, Dame Dos Croquetas, Croqueta Bar, Craft Croqueta, Comfort Dishes, Miami, Hialeah, Bird Road, Medley, Doral, Ventanita, Colada Boyz, Islas Canarias, Croquetas, Ham, Carne con Papas, Meat and Potatoes, Cafecitos, Medianoche, Mac and Cheese, Bacon Cheddar Burger, Buffalo Crack Chicken, Roasted Chicken, 305, Creamy Spinach Vegan, Mexican Street Corn Vegetarian, Coconut Curry, Croq n’ Tots, Toston Preparada, Areparada, Rice Bowl, Maduros, Rice and Beans, Fried Egg, Croqueta Wraps, Dale Sauce, Dos Ranch, Mango Lime, Guava Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Orea, Lit Slushies, Guavarita Lemonade, Jupiña Margarita, Beer, Narnia Effect, Strip Mall, Tropical Design, Arroz con Pollo a La Chorrera, Cuban Bread, Empanadas --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spalwaysforward/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spalwaysforward/support

Hola mi gente! Giraldo Luis Alvaré here host of Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. As I mentioned last week, this recap is a two-for-one special. You heard part one, now get ready for the sequel.  In this recap, we will be getting into my birthday celebration, Cubita Cafe, Michelinos Pizzaria, A memorable trip to Nueva York with my brother-in-law Sandy, the Fotografiska Museum exhibition- Hip-Hop Conscious, Unconscious, Chocolate Cortes Chocobar in the BX, the Universal Hip-Hop Museum 1986 - 1990 Golden Era exhibit and a really cool story about the Willy Chirino’s mural in Calle Ocho done by Miss Lushy. Remember, don’t forget to rate, review, follow, like and subscribe. So sit back, relax and enjoy the recap. Gracias for listening. Don't forget to rate, review, follow, subscribe, like and share. Check out my ⁠Linktree⁠ for more info. Pa'lante! ⁠https://linktr.ee/sp.alwaysforward⁠ Giraldo Luis Alvaré Host of Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward ⁠Linktree⁠ | ⁠YouTube⁠ | ⁠Instagram⁠ | ⁠TikTok⁠ | ⁠Twitter⁠ | ⁠Facebook⁠ Linktree - ⁠https://linktr.ee/sp.alwaysforward⁠  YouTube - ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@siemprepalante/featured⁠  IG - ⁠https://www.instagram.com/sp.alwaysforward/⁠  TikTok - ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@sp.alwaysforward⁠  Twitter - ⁠https://twitter.com/SPalwaysforward⁠  FB - ⁠https://www.facebook.com/sp.alwaysforward77/⁠  FB - ⁠https://www.facebook.com/galvareSPAF/⁠   Miss Lushy Artist, Muralist, Art Designer ⁠Miss Lushy site⁠ | ⁠Instagram⁠ | ⁠Youtube⁠ | ⁠Facebook⁠ | ⁠Celia Cruz Calle Ocho Mural⁠ | ⁠Hope Murals ⁠ Miss Lushy site - ⁠https://www.misslushyart.com/⁠  IG - ⁠https://www.instagram.com/misslushy/⁠  Youtube - ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfFgsnKp5zo89hTrX0ozLbw/featured⁠  FB - ⁠https://www.facebook.com/misslushyart/?ref=page_internal⁠  Celia Cruz Mural - ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jXsKF7t7qNs⁠  Hope Murals - ⁠https://www.hopemurals.org/murals⁠  NOTABLE MENTIONS Giraldo Luis Alvaré, Miss Lushy, Cuban Sanguich, Cubita Cafe, Hudson Chef, Chef Guiterrez, Fotografiska, Hip-Hop Conscious Unconscious, Chocolate Cortes, Chocobar BX, Bronx, La Borinqueña, Edgardo Miranda-Rodriguez, Universal Hip-Hop Museum, Eric Orr, Michelinos Pizzeria, Rahway, Willy Chirino, Miami, New Jersey, New York, PATH: Preserving Archiving & Teaching Hiphop, Inc., Temple of Hip-Hop, KRS-One, Notorious BIG, Biggie Smalls, Eli, Calle Ocho, CYST, Desire Nobility --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spalwaysforward/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spalwaysforward/support

Hola mi gente! Welcome to Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening. We’re back for another recap and joining me is artist and muralist from the 305, Miss Lushy. She’s a Pa’lante All-Star from the show's inaugural season. Need a refresher? Check out episode 9, Season 1, Arriba Los Corazones - Uplifting hearts through art. It’s worth the listen. Once again, you're getting a two-for-one special. This is part one and next week will be dropping part two. This week, you will hear insight on previously released episodes and reviews from Apple Podcasts. Next week we will touch on current events by yours truly, a few more shoutouts and some exclusive stories from Miss Lushy. The audio covering just the recap of the episodes is available now on all major podcast platforms. The extended version will be coming soon to my Youtube channel. Don’t forget to rate, review, follow, like and subscribe. For more info on this episode and our guest, check the show notes. So sit back, relax and enjoy the recap.  Gracias for listening. Don't forget to rate, review, follow, subscribe, like and share. Check out my Linktree for more info. Pa'lante! https://linktr.ee/sp.alwaysforward Giraldo Luis Alvaré Host of Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward Linktree | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Twitter | Facebook Linktree - https://linktr.ee/sp.alwaysforward  YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@siemprepalante/featured  IG - https://www.instagram.com/sp.alwaysforward/  TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@sp.alwaysforward  Twitter - https://twitter.com/SPalwaysforward  FB - https://www.facebook.com/sp.alwaysforward77/  FB - https://www.facebook.com/galvareSPAF/   Miss Lushy Artist, Muralist, Art Designer Miss Lushy site | Instagram | Youtube | Facebook | Celia Cruz Calle Ocho Mural | Hope Murals  Miss Lushy site - https://www.misslushyart.com/  IG - https://www.instagram.com/misslushy/  Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfFgsnKp5zo89hTrX0ozLbw/featured  FB - https://www.facebook.com/misslushyart/?ref=page_internal  Celia Cruz Mural - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jXsKF7t7qNs  Hope Murals - https://www.hopemurals.org/murals  NOTABLE MENTIONS Yvette Peña, AARP, DJ Perly, DMC Champion, Giraldo Luis Alvaré, Jason Villa, MLB the Show, Luis Dorante Jr., Miami Marlins, Sanguich de Miami, Cuban Sanguich, Nas, King's Disease III, Cubita Cafe, Hudson Chef, Chef Guiterrez, Fotografiska, Hip-Hop Conscious Unconscious, Chocolate Cortes, Chocobar BX, Bronx, La Borinqueña, Edgardo Miranda-Rodriguez, Universal Hip-Hop Museum, Eric Orr, Martín Dihigo Foundation, MLB the Show 23, Bob Kendrick, NLBM, Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, Gilberto Dihigo, Danny Torres, Talkin21 Podcast, Cousins Collectibles, Los Primos, Michelinos Pizzeria, Rahway, NJ, Maleet, KBanger, Keith Salandy, Willy Chirino, Miami, New Jersey, New York, Kobe --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spalwaysforward/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spalwaysforward/support

Bienvenido mi gente! Welcome to Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening.  In this episode, baseball is el sueño americano for our guest. His roots go back multiple generations playing the sport in Venezuela. The journey to the U.S. presented challenges but nothing his family couldn’t overcome. The bond he has with his familia keeps him moving forward no matter what.  He’s faced rejection, but it motivated him to keep going. He believes no means you're one step closer to a yes. No one comes close for his love of the game as he’s constantly working towards greatness. Please welcome, Player/Alumni Relations Liason, Spanish Media Liasion and Interpreter for the Miami Marlins, Luis Dorante, Jr. Gracias for listening. Don't forget to rate, review, follow, subscribe, like and share. Check out my Linktree for more info. Pa'lante! https://linktr.ee/sp.alwaysforward Luis Dorante Jr. Player/Alumni Relations Liaison, Spanish Media Liaison, Team Interpreter  Miami Marlins site | LinkedIn | YouTube | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | TikTok  Miami Marlins site - https://www.mlb.com/marlins/team/front-office  LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/luisdorantejr  YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/Lado21   IG - https://www.instagram.com/ladojr21/  Twitter - https://twitter.com/ladojr21    FB - https://www.facebook.com/luis.dorante  TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@luisdorante90?lang=en   NOTABLE MENTIONS Venezuela, La Guaira, Caracas, United States, Luis Dorante Sr., Napoleón Dorante, MLB, Major League Baseball, Miami Marlins, Player Development, Alumni Relations, Spanish Media Liaison, Boston Red Sox, Minor League Baseball, Weston, Westonzuela, Florida, Friends TV Series, Trenton Thunder, New York Yankees, Pittsburgh Pirates, Umpire, Alex Bregman --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spalwaysforward/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spalwaysforward/support

Hola mi gente! Welcome to Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening. In this episode, family origins for our guest begin in Mexico and lead to the U.S. His familia instilled in him discipline, work ethic and the power of education. His love for the game of baseball has made a positive impact through coaching on and off the field. He’s not afraid to roll up his sleeves and put in the work. He leads a team responsible for the most popular video simulation game on the market exclusively for Major League Baseball. Please welcome, Director of Product Development for MLB the Show, Jason Villa. Gracias for listening. Don't forget to rate, review, follow, subscribe, like and share. Check out my Linktree for more info. Pa'lante! https://linktr.ee/sp.alwaysforward Jason Villa Director of Production, PlayStation Studios, MLB The Show MLB The Show 23 | YouTube | Instagram | Twitter | Twitch | TikTok | Discord MLB The Show 23 - https://theshow.com/  YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9N9mZrlPKIjvPH_9fI20jQ   IG - https://www.instagram.com/MLBTheShow/  Twitter - https://twitter.com/MLBTheShow   Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/sonysandiegostudio TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mlbtheshow?lang=e Discord - https://discord.com/invite/mlbtheshow NOTABLE MENTIONS MLB The Show, Negro Leagues Storylines, Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, Sony PlayStation Studios, San Diego Studios, Cal State San Marcos, Tony Gwynn, Aaron Judge, Fernando Tatís Jr., Jalisco, Guadalajara, Mexico, UCLA, Harvard Law School, Ibarra Chocolate --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spalwaysforward/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spalwaysforward/support

Hola mi gente! Welcome to Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening. Today is 3.23.23 and I’m celebrating my birthday, mi cumpleaños with you. It's my 21st anniversary of turning 25. Do the math and you’ll figure it out. I invited mi hermano, Michael J. Scott, a mentor and friend to be part of this special conversation. It’s important we document our story and celebrate the key moments in our life. This not only helps us keep growing, but serves as a guide for others to learn and overcome. You're going to hear me reflect on what inspired me to create this show. My parent's journey from Cuba to the U.S., legacy and a special message to my little bean Arianna Mae. This one was special. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.  I’ll be back next week with more inspiring cultural content. Remember, Paso a paso, Si Se Puede, Hasta la proxima. Pa’lante! Gracias for listening. Don't forget to rate, review, follow, subscribe, like and share. Check out my Linktree for more info. Pa'lante! https://linktr.ee/sp.alwaysforward Giraldo Luis Alvaré Host of Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward Linktree | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Twitter | Facebook Linktree - https://linktr.ee/sp.alwaysforward  YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@siemprepalante/featured  IG - https://www.instagram.com/sp.alwaysforward/  TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@sp.alwaysforward  Twitter - https://twitter.com/SPalwaysforward  FB - https://www.facebook.com/sp.alwaysforward77/  FB - https://www.facebook.com/galvareSPAF/   Michael J. Scott Coach, Mentor, Speaker, Trainer John Maxwell Certified  LinkedIn  https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-j-scott-28a305b4 NOTABLE MENTIONS Alvaré Family, Cuba, US, America, Perth Amboy, New Jersey, Miami, Spain, Legacy, Siempre, Pa’lante, Culture, Familia, American Dream, Sueño Americano --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spalwaysforward/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spalwaysforward/support

Hola mi gente! Welcome to Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening. In this episode, our guest is a Badass Bori from the Boogie Down Bronx. A self-taught DJ who moves the crowd from el corazón. Her relentless pursuit of perfecting her craft is the reason why she’s one of the best to do it. A champion of the people. Always moving forward. Pa’lante como un elefante. From park jams to arenas, she brings that sofrito to every mix leaving the people wanting more. please welcome, two-time DMC US Champion, the Queen of the 1’s & 2’s, DJ Perly. Gracias for listening. Don't forget to rate, review, follow, subscribe, like and share. Check out my Linktree for more info. Pa'lante! https://linktr.ee/sp.alwaysforward DJ Perly Artist DJ Perly site | Linktree | YouTube | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | Soundcloud DJ Perly site - https://www.djperlymusic.com/ Linktree - https://linktr.ee/djperly YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/djperly IG - https://www.instagram.com/djperly/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/djperly FB - https://www.facebook.com/DJPerly/ Soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/djperly Frosted Perlz Snow Vid - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2kwnH-b_vtg 2017 DMC USA Finals - https://youtu.be/mD6ws_c9nXo 2022 DMC USA Finals - https://youtu.be/-T5r7kfJo-o NOTABLE MENTIONS DJ Perly, Badass Bori, Puerto Rico, Technics, DMC USA National Championship, Spanish Harlem, Fania All-Stars, Johnny Pacheco, Ray Barretto, La Lupe, Héctor Lavoe, Willie Colón, Marc Anthony, Studio 54, Elvis, Motown, Diana Ross, The Beatles MTV, TRL, Hot 97, Hip-Hop, Salsa, Park Jams, Native New Yorker, Odyssey, Frankie Avalon, Can’t Take My Eye’s Off You, Deee-lite, Groove is in the Heart, Q-Tip, Bootsy Collins, De La Soul, Trugoy the Dove, 3 Feet High and Rising, Delorean, Wu-Tang, A Tribe Called Quest, J Dilla, Lady Gaga, Madison Square Garden, MSG, EDM, Mark Ronson, A-Trak, Aaron LaCrate, Milkcrate Athletics, Kobe Bryant --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spalwaysforward/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spalwaysforward/support

Bienvenido mi gente! Welcome to Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening. In this episode, our guest’s humble beginnings go back to the Upper West Side of Manhattan with roots en la Republica Dominicana. Familia y amor mixed with She Si Puede makes this Afro-Latina the Poderista she is today. She brings flavor adding sazón to every conversation she’s part of. Heartwork is what she does by paying it forward to the Latino community. If there is a resource that can help someone, you better believe our guest will connect them to it. Please welcome, VP of Audience Strategy at AARP, Yvette Peña. Gracias for listening. Don't forget to rate, review, follow, subscribe, like and share. Check out my Linktree for more info. Pa'lante! https://linktr.ee/sp.alwaysforward Yvette Peña Vice President, Audience Strategy, AARP AARP site | YouTube | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | TikTok AARP site - https://www.aarp.org/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@AARP IG - https://www.instagram.com/aarp/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/AARP FB - https://www.facebook.com/AARP TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@aarp NOTABLE MENTIONS AARP, Salud, Dinero, Amor, Dominican Republic, New York City, Upper West Side, Manhattan, Poderosa, Poderistas, American Dream, Sueño Americano, Ancestors, Heartwork, Financial Security, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Millennials, USHLI, Dr. Juan Andrade Jr., Chicago, Afro-Latina, Afro-Latino, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, UnidosUS, Hispanic Federation, Hispanic Heritage Foundation, Las Tres Estrellas Bakery, Pastelitos de Carne, Pollo Guisado, Pernil, Flan --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spalwaysforward/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spalwaysforward/support

Hola mi gente! Welcome to Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening. I’m back for another recap and who better to join me than Los Primos, Cousin Oz & Tone, hosts of the Cousins Collectibles Podcast. In this recap, you will hear insight on previously released episodes, life topics and current events all with culture at the forefront. The audio covering just the recap of the episodes is available now on all major podcast platforms. The extended version will be coming soon to my Youtube channel. Show love by subscribing today, liking an episode and saying hola in the comment section. For more info on this episode and our guests, check the show notes. We’ll be back next week with more inspiring cultural content. One more thing, don’t forget to rate, review, follow, like and subscribe. Every little bit helps mi gente. So sit back, relax and enjoy the Recap. Gracias for listening. Don't forget to rate, review, follow, subscribe, like and share. Check out my Linktree for more info. Pa'lante! https://linktr.ee/sp.alwaysforward Giraldo Luis Alvaré - Host of Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward Linktree - https://linktr.ee/sp.alwaysforward YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@siemprepalante/featured IG - https://www.instagram.com/sp.alwaysforward/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@sp.alwaysforward Twitter - https://twitter.com/SPalwaysforward FB - https://www.facebook.com/sp.alwaysforward77/ Special guests - Cousins Collectibles Podcast, Cousin Oz & Tone - Podcasters, Card Connoisseurs Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cousins-collectibles-podcast/id1604404368 YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@cousinscollectiblespodcast IG - https://www.instagram.com/cousins_collectibles/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/cousins_podcast NOTABLE MENTIONS Victoria Eady Butler, Uncle Nearest, Alex Santiago, Vicky Bakery, Jamie Broadnax, Black Girl Nerds, Albertus Joseph, Keith Salandy, K Banger, Fawn Weaver, Whiskey, Bourbon, Hip-Hop, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Cortadito, Sanguich de Miami, Cuban Sanguich, Danny y Rosa, Calle Ocho, Ismael Llano, Darien Borges, Pero…Let Me Tell You!, Pin Pan Pollo, Miss Lushy, Idris Elba, Cousins Collectibles, Cousin Oz, Cousin Tone, Les Brown, The Hobby --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spalwaysforward/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spalwaysforward/support

In this episode, our guest is a renaissance man who works on his craft 24/7 making him one of the most talented artists in the industry. His Trininad & Tobago roots instilled in him a Si Se Puede mentality. His humble beginnings in Perth Amboy NJ led him on a musical journey that continues to this day. He’s opened for Public Enemy, worked with BET and has an extensive list of collaborations with some of the best to do it. These are just a few of the many accolades he’s received. He navigates life persevering through the beautiful struggle it is. There’s levels to this, he knows it and continues to level up. I’ve known my guest for more than 30 years and I’m honored to have him on my show. Please welcome, Artist, Producer and Educator, Keith Salandy aka K Banger. Gracias for listening. Don't forget to rate, review, follow, subscribe, like and share. Check out my Linktree for more info. Pa'lante! https://linktr.ee/sp.alwaysforward Keith Salandy aka K Banger Artist, Musician, Educator K Banger site | YouTube | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | TikTok | Cloud 9 | 4 Jersey Remix K Banger site - https://mistersalandy.com/home YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/kbanger IG - https://www.instagram.com/keith_k_banger/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/kbanger FB - https://www.facebook.com/kbangermusic TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@kbangerdotcom Cloud 9 feat. K Banger - https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/kbanger/cloud-9 4 Jersey Remix feat. Cymarshall Law, Hakim Green, K Banger - https://cymarshalllaw.bandcamp.com/track/4-jersey-remix NOTABLE MENTIONS Trinidad & Tobago, Perth Amboy, Elizabeth, New Jersey, New York, Brooklyn, Uprock, Calypso, Dancehall, Reggae, Salsa, Son, Merengue, Bachata, Hip-Hop, Latin Percussion, Powerhouse Records, Curry, Buss Up Shut, Salandy, We Are the Salandy, We Are Free People, FRESH, George Lamond, Big L, Nice & Smooth, BET, KRS-One, Nature Born, Shakim, Supreme, Triplebeam, Precise, Chilly C, Delaney Homes, New Orleans, Code Switching, T.D. Jakes, Robert Kiyosaki, The G.O.A.T. Squad, Cymarshall Law, TruWerdz, Yours Truly The Poet, Hakim Green, Source, DJ Kool Herc, Waterfront Brotherhood, Vida Guerra, Mental Health --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spalwaysforward/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spalwaysforward/support

Bienvenido mi gente! Welcome to Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening. In this episode, our guest experienced the true essence of family as a child living in New York, New Jersey and in the country of Suriname located in South America. These humble beginnings cultivated a love for art he would embrace later in life. His paintings and murals are masterpieces featuring icons in music, culture and sports with most of them highlighting women. One thing you will notice is the majority of women are Black, Indigenous, Latina and Asian. Each work of art is carefully crafted making it a timeless classic. Please welcome, Artist, Painter and Muralist, Albertus Joseph. Gracias for listening. Don't forget to rate, review, follow, subscribe, like and share. Check out my Linktree for more info. Pa'lante! https://linktr.ee/sp.alwaysforward Albertus Joseph Artist, Painter, Muralist Instagram | Facebook | TikTok IG - https://www.instagram.com/albertusjoseph/ FB - https://www.facebook.com/Burgerman599 TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@albertusjoseph NOTABLE MENTIONS Art, East Elmhurst, Queens, South Plainfield, New Jersey, New York, The Mosquito Coast, Suriname, South America, Rain Forest, Brazil, Guyana, 1974, Rutgers University, Engineering, Black, Indigenous, Latina, Asian, Viola Davis, EGOT, Maya Salam, New York Times --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spalwaysforward/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spalwaysforward/support

Hola mi gente! Welcome to Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening. As we begin the celebration of Black Culture this month, remember, one month only scratches the surface to the contributions black women and men have made in the U.S. and around the world. Take time to read and share stories of pioneers who have laid the foundation to make this world a better place. Listen and learn from history so that we can right the wrongs and improve on the accomplishments. Pray to our ancestors so that they may give us strength to overcome no matter what comes our way. This month I invite you to hear about how our guests take their craft to another level. In this episode, our guest took the leap of faith creating one of the biggest movements in media. Her work has been recognized by Shonda Rimes, Melissa Harris-Perry and Idris Elba. That’s just a few of the tastemakers that our guest and her team has interviewed. She has garnered the respect of fans and industry professionals with content that connects with the community. From red carpets to current events, get your wireless earbuds ready. Please welcome, the CEO of Black Girl Nerds, Jamie Broadnax. Gracias for listening. Don't forget to rate, review, follow, subscribe, like and share. Check out my Linktree for more info. Pa'lante! https://linktr.ee/sp.alwaysforward Jamie Broadnax Founder & CEO - Black Girl Nerds Black Girl Nerds site | Podcast | YouTube | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | TikTok Black Girl Nerds site - https://blackgirlnerds.com/ Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/black-girl-nerds/id1056793768?ign-mpt=uo%3D4&mt=2 YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/FlixGrl/videos IG - https://www.instagram.com/blackgirlnerds/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/BlackGirlNerds FB - https://www.facebook.com/blackgirlnerds TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@blackgirlnerds?lang=en NOTABLE MENTIONS Black Girl Nerds, BGN, Black Culture, Black History Month, Marvel, DC, X-Men, Shonda Rhimes, Melissa Harris-Perry, Idris Elba, Comic-Con, Morticia Addams, Wednesday Addams, Jim Carrey --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spalwaysforward/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spalwaysforward/support

Bienvenido mi gente! Welcome to Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening. In this episode, our guest is building on a family legacy that began in Cuba more than 50 years ago. One pastelito at a time, this immigrant story is all about the “American Dream - El Sueño Americano.” He shares his journey on becoming part of the family and learning the business. From pastelitos to cangrejitos (meat pastries), get your cafecito (coffee) ready. Please welcome, the CEO of Vicky Bakery, Alex Santiago. Gracias for listening. Don't forget to rate, review, follow, subscribe, like and share. Check out my Linktree for more info. Pa'lante! https://linktr.ee/sp.alwaysforward Alex Santiago CEO - Vicky Bakery Vicky Bakery site | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Vicky Bakery site - https://vickybakery.com/ IG - https://www.instagram.com/vickybakery/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/vickybakery/ FB - https://www.facebook.com/VickyEnterprises NOTABLE MENTIONS Vicky Bakery, Antonio y Gelasia Cao, La Vencedora, Havana, Cuba, American Dream, El Sueño Americano, Pastelitos, Cangrejitos, Cuban Pastry, Palitroques, Nochebuena, Christmas Eve, Easter, New Year’s Eve, Caja China, Pig Roast, Arros con Frijoles, Black Beans, Rice, Pork, Cafe con Leche, Cafecito, Tostada --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spalwaysforward/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spalwaysforward/support

Hola mi gente! Feliz Año Nuevo, Happy New Year. We are back for the second half of Season 2 for Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening. Before we start, I wish all of you an abundance of health, love, happiness and wealth for 2023 and beyond. Your support has helped this show gravitate to new heights; the best is yet to come. Speaking of the best, this next episode is a story about familia that inspires everytime it's told. Have you heard about Nathan “Nearest” Green? He’s a former slave who became Tennessee’s premier whisky distiller and taught Jack Daniels how to make whiskey. Yes, you heard that right. He taught Jack Daniels how to make whiskey. In 2016, On the 150th anniversary of Jack Daniels Tennessee Whiskey, Clay Risen wrote an article for the NY Times about Nathan “Nearest” Green. Fawn Weaver, an author and entrepreneur, was in Singapore when she read the article. This marked the beginning of something special. How special? Let’s just say the spirits industry has been introduced to a legacy that is rewriting history. A history ensuring the story is being told straight from the source. Our guest is part of the team behind the most awarded American Whiskey or Bourbon since its launch in 2017. She is the great-great-granddaughter of Nearest Green and as a master blender for Uncle Nearest, she has reshaped the whiskey and bourbon industry. Please welcome, Victoria Eady Butler. Gracias for listening. Don't forget to rate, review, follow, subscribe, like and share. Check out my Linktree for more info. Pa'lante! https://linktr.ee/sp.alwaysforward Victoria Eady Butler Master Blender Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey Uncle Nearest site | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | Youtube The Story of Nearest Green Uncle Nearest site - https://unclenearest.com/ IG - http://www.instagram.com/unclenearest/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/UncleNearest FB - https://www.facebook.com/unclenearest Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcfM0XBsHSQRB18ssOImb_g The Story of Nearest Green - https://vimeo.com/325286687 NOTABLE MENTIONS Nathan “Nearest” Green, Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey, Uncle Nearest Distillery, Nearest Green Foundation, 1884 small batch, Master Blend, Love, Honor, Respect, Fawn Weaver, Clay Risen, NY Times, Singapore, Jack Daniels, Master Blender, Grandma, Shero, Faith, African American, Whiskey, Bourbon, Lincoln County Process of Filtering, Moore County High School, Tennessee State University, Lynchburg, Department of Justice --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spalwaysforward/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spalwaysforward/support

Hola mi gente! Giraldo Luis Alvaré here host of Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. As I mentioned last week, this recap is a two-for-one special. You heard part one, now get ready for the sequel. Don’t forget to rate, review, follow, like and subscribe. Pa’lante shoutout! To Messi for winning his first World Cup. This episode was recorded prior to the final so I feel good knowing I picked the winner. So sit back and enjoy your beverage of choice and bring in the new year listening to part two of the show. Gracias for listening. Don't forget to rate, review, follow, subscribe, like and share. Check out my Linktree for more info. Pa'lante! https://linktr.ee/sp.alwaysforward Giraldo Luis Alvaré Host of Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward Linktree | Instagram | TikTok | Twitter | Facebook Linktree - https://linktr.ee/sp.alwaysforward IG - https://www.instagram.com/sp.alwaysforward/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@sp.alwaysforward Twitter - https://twitter.com/SPalwaysforward FB - https://www.facebook.com/sp.alwaysforward77/ FB - https://www.facebook.com/galvareSPAF/ Special guest - Santiago Ramones Composer, Podcaster, Producer, Songwriter, Performer Santiago Ramones site | Instagram | Facebook Site - https://santiagoramones.com/ IG - https://www.instagram.com/santiagoramonesmusic/ FB -  https://www.facebook.com/SantiagoRamonesMusic/ NOTABLE MENTIONS Carolina Espinal, Mozaic Strategies, Ismael Llano, Darien Borges, Pero…Let Me Tell You!, Amy-Rivera Nassar, Amy’s Pastelillos, Natasha Galano, Nosotros, Danny Hastings, Official Latino Film & Arts Festival, Latina/o/x Representation, 2022 Fifa World Cup, Qatar, Holidays --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spalwaysforward/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spalwaysforward/support

Hola mi gente! Giraldo Luis Alvaré here host of Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. Thanks to my guests and listeners. Your support continues to take Season 2 to new heights. I’m back for another Pa’lante recap just in time for the holidays. You will hear insight on previously released episodes, reviews our listeners have given the show and tres en dos, 3 topics each discussed in 2 minutes by my guest and I. This recap was so good we’re giving you a two-for-one special. Part one drops this week and part two right before we bring in the new year. We’ll be back in January with new guests and inspiring cultural content. Don’t forget to rate, review, follow, like and subscribe. Sit back, enjoy that coquito, relax and enjoy with the familia this Pa’lante Recap. Gracias for listening. Don't forget to rate, review, follow, subscribe, like and share. Check out my Linktree for more info. Pa'lante! https://linktr.ee/sp.alwaysforward Giraldo Luis Alvaré Host of Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward Linktree | Instagram | TikTok | Twitter | Facebook Linktree - https://linktr.ee/sp.alwaysforward IG - https://www.instagram.com/sp.alwaysforward/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@sp.alwaysforward Twitter - https://twitter.com/SPalwaysforward FB - https://www.facebook.com/sp.alwaysforward77/ FB - https://www.facebook.com/galvareSPAF/ Special guest - Santiago Ramones Composer, Podcaster, Producer, Songwriter, Performer Santiago Ramones site | Instagram | Facebook Santiago Ramones Site - https://santiagoramones.com/ IG - https://www.instagram.com/santiagoramonesmusic/ FB -  https://www.facebook.com/SantiagoRamonesMusic/ NOTABLE MENTIONS Carolina Espinal, Mozaic Strategies, Ismael Llano, Darien Borges, Pero…Let Me Tell You!, Amy-Rivera Nassar, Amy’s Pastelillos, Natasha Galano, Nosotros, Danny Hastings, Official Latino Film & Arts Festival, Latina/o/x Representation, 2022 Fifa World Cup, Lionel Messi, Qatar, Holidays --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spalwaysforward/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spalwaysforward/support

Hola mi gente! Welcome to Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening. In this episode, our guest shares his humble beginnings growing up in Panama. Inspired by his Tio, he found his passion that led him to Nueva York, la gran manzana. New York embraced him because he was relentless in his pursuit for El Sueño Americano. Wu-tang, Jay-Z, Big Pun, The Lox, Gang Starr, House of Pain, you heard that right, those are just a few of more than 150 album covers, countless magazines and events his photography has blessed with his talents. As the creator of the Official Latino Film & Arts Festival, he is dedicated to ensure the Latinx community is well represented in Hollywood. This Panameño Can’t Stop and Won’t Stop. Please welcome Creative Director, Filmmaker, Photographer - Danny Hastings. Gracias for listening. Don't forget to rate, review, follow, subscribe, like and share. Check out my Linktree for more info. Pa'lante! https://linktr.ee/sp.alwaysforward Danny Hastings Creative Director | Filmmaker | Photographer Founder of the Official Latino Film and Arts Festival Danny Hastings site | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Official Latino Film & Arts Festival site | Official Latino Film & Arts Festival - Ticket info https://www.psmuseum.org/events/official-latino Danny Hastings site - https://dannyhastings.com/ IG - https://www.instagram.com/dannyhastings/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/dannyhastings FB - https://www.facebook.com/dannyhastingsnyc Official Latino Film & Arts Festival - https://officiallatino.com/ NOTABLE MENTIONS Official Latino Film & Art Festival, Palm Springs Art Museum, Panama, Panama Canal, 9 de Enero, Nicaragua, Elvis, I Love Lucy, Ricky Ricardo, Puerto Rico, Chespirito, Indigenous, Latino, Latina, Latinx, Latine, Hispanic, Chicano, Chicana, Nuyorican, Balboas, Soberana, Medalla, New York, Jackson Heights, DJ Camilo, Merengue, Salsa, Fania, Fernando Villalona, Calypso, Reggae, Hip-Hop, Eric B & Rakim, Paid in Full, Kool G Rap, Boogie Down Prod., The Clash, Sex Pistols, Iron Maiden, Metallica, Kool Moe Dee, LL Cool J, NWA, Bönz Malone, Wu-tang, U2, ACDC, Annie Leibovitz, David LaChapelle, 3rd Bass, Rush Management, EMI, RCA, Run DMC, House of Pain, Source Magazine, RZA, Gang Starr, Guru, DJ Premier, Jeru the Damaja, Raekwon, The Lox, Big Pun, Beatnuts, Terror Squad, Ol' Dirty Bastard, Busta Rhymes, Jack the Rapper, Death by Rock And Roll, The Pretty Reckless, Rolling Stones Magazine, Gordon Parks, Alfonso Cuarón, Mexico, Gravity, George Clooney, Sandra Bullock, Wednesday, Jenna Ortega, Luisa Heredia, Adam Lerner, Pepe Serna, Elizabeth Rodriguez, Las Jefas, Allswell --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spalwaysforward/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spalwaysforward/support