#149 - The Secret Origins of Ottawa's Latin Sparks Festival – You Won't Believe How It Started!

In episode 149 of The Johnny Rogers Show, we're diving deep into the vibrant world of Ottawa's Latin Sparks Festival with none other than co-founder Kareem Aly! Join us as we uncover the behind-the-scenes stories of how this incredible festival came to life. From its humble beginnings to becoming one of Ottawa's most anticipated events, Kareem shares the challenges, surprises, and triumphs along the way. But that's not all! Each guest on the show chooses one word to theme the episode, and Kareem's pick was "Welcoming." We explore how this concept has shaped the festival's atmosphere and why it's been so crucial to its success. Whether you're a festival-goer, a lover of Latin culture, or just curious about what it takes to create a large-scale event, this episode is a must-watch! 🔔 Don’t forget to hit subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode! 📅 Mark your calendars: The Latin Sparks Festival is happening on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at LeBreton Flats in Ottawa. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable experience! *This is a paid advertisement* #ad LISTEN AND SUBSCRIBE: PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/Thejohnnyrogers APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-johnny-rogers-show/id1652119790 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2SeYAHbIbsxTf8UChBAUIy YOUTUBE: /@TheJohnnyRogersShow + everywhere podcasts are available Follow The Latin Sparks Festival on social media https://www.latinsparks.ca/ottawa https://www.instagram.com/latinsparksfestival/ https://www.facebook.com/LatinSparksFestival/ https://www.youtube.com/@UC8tX3emW1UJEj9DwrA_X9_w Follow Johnny Rogers on social media https://www.instagram.com/thejohnnyrogersshow/ https://www.twitter.com/TheJohnnyRogers https://www.facebook.com/TheJohnnyRogers https://www.tiktok.com/@johnnylatenight https://www.twitch.tv/thejohnnyrogers https://www.spoti.fi/3uGt9U9 👕 GET MERCH: https://rdbl.co/3CuKoM4 #LatinSparks #OttawaEvents #BehindTheScenes #Podcast #JohnnyRogersShow