Bronx Heroes Podcast

Episodes

1. 10

   Episode 10: Brand Torres & Alec Castro - Multicultural Music Group

   “The Bronx is like the music I love. We have the responsibility to preserve the richness of the Bronx.” -Alec Castro (@aleccastromusic) “The Bronx, I think, welcomes. None of us here were born there, but it welcomes us; it’s a welcoming place.” -Brand Torres (@wordsbybrand) Brand Torres and Alec...

   May 17, 2023

   1h 14m
2. 9

   Episode 9: Andrew So

   Back in 2009, Andrew So took the leap from public school educator to co-founder of South Bronx United, a nonprofit using soccer as a vehicle for youth empowerment and development. Fourteen years later, Andrew is still as dedicated as ever to giving disadvantaged students in the Bronx education...

   May 3, 2023

   1h 09m
3. 8

   Episode 8: Tomas Ramos & Jason Autar - The Oyate Group

   “If I can sum up The Bronx in one word it would be authentic. There is a level of authenticity that you get in our community, there’s a lot of authenticity that you get from the people.” -Jason Autar "There’s also a lot of family, community, a lot of love, a lot of culture. It is inspiring for me...

   Apr 26, 2023

   2h 05m
4. 7

   Episode 7: Live from the Bronx - Kevin Acosta & Jason Brooks

   "The Bronx is very much so part of my identity. It's not just where I grew up. And I wear that as a badge of honor to this day." -Kevin Brooks "From the food to the people to the music, all these experiences are rooted in love. To the Bronx: I love you. Don’t ever change." -Jason Acosta It's not...

   Apr 12, 2023

   1h 17m
5. 6

   Episode 6: Ron Kavanaugh - Literary Freedom Project

   "People are beautiful people as is...there is no ideal." Meet Ron Kavanaugh, founder and executive director of the Literary Freedom Project. Born and raised in the South Bronx, Ron never thought he'd start a nonprofit. Now, he spends his life building community through literature. Tune in to join...

   Apr 5, 2023

   1h 29m
6. 5

   Episode 5: Joshua Rivera

   "I dont think people understand how brave someone has to be to get up in front of people and tell them, 'I'm having a hard time feeding my family.'" Tune in for episode 5, with Bronx native Joshua Rivera! Joshua shares about his passion for fighting food insecurity and the experiences and...

   Mar 29, 2023

   56m
7. 4

   Episode 4: John Sanchez

   “Success stories in the Bronx aren’t diamonds in the rough, the Bronx is a field full of diamonds.” Meet John Sanchez, lifelong Bronx resident, who takes us on a journey through the rich culture, talent, and community spirit of the borough he calls home. Hosted by Rina Madhani of Start Lighthouse...

   Mar 22, 2023

   57m
8. 3

   Episode 3: Mary E Cronin

   Author and educator Mary E. Cronin was born and raised in the Bronx, where she fell in love with reading, writing, and libraries. Tune in to hear Mary recount her life's journey in and out of the borough she calls home. Visit Mary's site here!

   Mar 16, 2023

   40m
9. 2

   Episode 2: Esmeralda Herrera

   Growing up in the Bronx wasn't always easy for Esmeralda Herrera. But her resilience pushed her to absorb information and travel to new places to feed her need for knowledge. Throughout her journey, Esmeralda learned about what the Bronx meant to her. She questioned her belonging in the areas she...

   Mar 9, 2023

   55m
10. 1

    Episode 1: Sol Cacao

    Meet the Maloney Brothers, founders of Sol Caco - the first black owned Bean to Bar Chocolate Factory in the United States!

    Feb 19, 2023

    1h 19m