Just Words – Exploring Second-Generation Latino Identity in America with Gabriel Irizarry

Season 2 Episode 02 | 202 Special Guest: Gabriel Irizarry aka The Poet G aka Gabe Website/Information: https://linktr.ee/thepoetg You can purchase his book "I Soy Latino" by Gabriel Irizarry Amazon https://amazon.com/dp/B0BT7BHG26 Episode Description: In this episode of "Just Words Nobody Cares", we have a special guest Gabriel Irizarry, a Latino poet and the author of "I Soy Latino: Second Generation Bilingufication". Gabriel joins us to discuss his experience as a second-generation Latino in corporate America and his overall life in the United States. Gabriel delves into the challenges he faced while navigating his identity as a second-generation Latino in a predominantly English-speaking environment. He talks about how his book, "I Soy Latino: Second Generation Bilingufication", explores the complex experience of growing up Latino in America and the importance of bilingualism in bridging cultural gaps. Gabriel shares his insights on the role of identity and language in corporate America and how he has managed to navigate through the challenges of being a person of color in a predominantly white workplace. He also touches on the importance of diversity and inclusion in the workplace and the steps that companies can take to create a more inclusive environment. Throughout the episode, Gabriel's passion for poetry shines through, and he shares some of his works that explore the themes of identity, culture, and language. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the experiences of second-generation Latinos in America and the importance of cultural diversity in the workplace. __________________TABLE OF CONTENTS____________________ 00:0000:01:20 Daylights Saving conversation 00:04:30 Mosquito Situation 00:05:04 Wild Life Conversation 00:11:17 Border Crossing Conversation 00:15:54 Latino Pride 00:17:15 Guest Intro 00:19:32 Nurturing Creativity 00:21:02 Mention - Carl Foreman 00:22:03 NYC Rat Apartment 00:26:50 Discussing the book 00:29:01 Subway Love 00:33:05 Chapter of Pride 00:34:49 Caps N Curls Mention 00:35:21 PR Rep Hard 00:36:07 Be Careful Where you are Latino 00:36:55 Adopting and feeling like we are one 00:40:12 Push Potential 00:41:46 Parents shoutout 00:43:03 I am Here 00:43:42 Tuck in your Chains 00:45:00 Unification 00:46:02 Knowledge Is Power 00:47:45 Spanglish 00:50:42 Learning Spanish will set you back 00:52:52 Tragedy/Celebration 00:55:12 Habit of starting something 00:56:45 Shoutout to Anastacio 00:59:17 Shoutout To Mike Diaz 01:00:26 Shoutout to Homeboy Sandman 01:01:34 Shoutout To Ant Morales 01:03:36 Wooden Ring Story - by Ron 01:06:02 As Latinos we Love Hard 01:07:49 Last Call For Words Record date: 03.17.23 LINK IN BIO ON MOST PODCAST APPS STREAM VIDEO ON @spotify | @youtube Guest Social | IG @gabe_tupoeta | @isoylatino Host Social | IG @ron.kain | @dre.drizzo | @just.ladyh