Ep 132: I Was Born In A Country That No Longer Exists ft Alvaro A. Ayo

Alvaro A. Ayo was born in what used to be known as East Germany, a country that's no longer in existence due to the unification of East and West Germany. It is always an experience meeting and hearing from someone with ties to a country that officially isn't in existence anymore. I hope to get more guests from other countries and even East Germany to share their stories as there is plenty for us to learn about. Alvaro's story only began in East Germany, for the most part, Bolivia shaped him and that's where we spend the vast majority of his episode. Then he arrives in the United States and another chapter begins. Interestingly, Alvaro might be one of the guests whose last name can be found Ayo can be found on all the continents of the planet. It was amazing to see how many meanings in different languages the name Ayo had, and I am pretty sure that we have only scratched the surface. Way before Facebook groups became infamous as meeting places for extremists, and all manner of toxicity. Alvaro and I would meet in one founded by an amazing man who is no longer with us today. Thus began our friendship which has lasted well over a decade. This story begins in a country that no longer exists to one that's way up there, the amount of different geographical terrains and climates in this episode is just pure fun. Hey there! We're so glad you're interested in joining the conversation. Plus, you can also check out our special The Last of Us discussion. https://www.patreon.com/whitelabelamericanpod   Not only that, but you can also show your support for the podcast by picking up some awesome merch, making a one-time donation, or giving us a 5-star review. www.whitelabelamerican.com   And the best part? You can listen to your favorite podcast anytime, anywhere with our free app, available on the Google Play Store. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=hr.apps.n245148&pli=1   So what are you waiting for? Join the conversation now and download the app! Check out Infrared_Krypto's latest album https://linktr.ee/ahmad_infraredkrypto   We need 5-Star reviews, not 4-stars (you don't love us). So go through our website or your favorite podcast platform and spare two minutes. Share with your friends, lovers, secret families, and enemies. Thank you!