Episodes
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More Than a Cookbook - SalviSoul Returns
What happens when a cookbook becomes a vessel for cultural memory, not just recipes, but grief, migration, and resistance? Today, Salvi Soul's Karla Vásquez returns to the podcast to break down the emotional labor behind documenting a community's untold stories and why finishing a project can...
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"Who Are We?" La gran pregunta salvadoreña | Proyecto Chachalaca
¿Quién lo diría? En la cuna misma de nuestra cultura, los salvadoreños aún nos seguimos preguntando: ¿quiénes somos? Amaru, conductor de Proyecto Chachalaca, explora esta pregunta a través de la historia, la música, la ciencia, y mucho más - una invitación a redescubrir El Salvador con ojos…
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Bonus! Un Salvi por Aquí un Salvi por allá - Colaboración con Proyecto Chachalaca
Special collaboration episode with @proyecto chachalaca! En este episodio especial de Proyecto Chachalaca nos reencontramos con Carlos Guadrón, creador de Salvis Unidos, para conversar sobre los caminos, dilemas y afectos que recorren los salvadoreños fuera del país. Hablamos de identidad,...
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Friends of El Salvador - Real Community Engagement
Subtítulos en español disponibles en YouTube! Dr. Juan Antonio Sorto, co-founder of Friends of El Salvador, shares how they're bridging the Salvadoran experience between the US and ES, and why cultural reconnection and community engagement is just as important as infrastructure. Help us keep…
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Música y Cine: El Proceso Creativo de Mauricio Trabanino, Compositor de Bandas Sonoras
English Subtitles available on YouTube! ¿Cómo se cuenta una historia a través de la música? En este episodio, hablamos con Mauricio Trabanino, compositor de cine, sobre su enfoque minimalista y cómo crea emociones poderosas con pocos instrumentos. == Help us keep making content! By supporting us…
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One Paso - Culturally Relevant Mental Health with Maria Alfaro
Subtítulos en español disponibles en YouTube! Mental health matters, but for many in our community, it's still a tough conversation. Maria Alfaro, founder of One Paso, is changing that. Inspired by her own journey as a first-gen Salvadoran-American, she created a non-profit dedicated to...
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Preservando el Náhuat con Hector Martinez
English subtitles available on YouTube! En este episodio exploramos la importancia del idioma náhuat y el esfuerzo por revitalizarlo con Héctor Martínez, docente y activista salvadoreño. Héctor es fundador de Timumachtikan Nawat y Ne Ichan Safoura, lidera proyectos como la Biblioteca Virtual…
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Discover Surfing & Immigration in DelMar by Lucy Morales Carlisle
Subtítulos en español disponibles en YouTube! This episode we sit down with Lucy Morales Carlisle to uncover her incredible path from creative beginnings to award-winning filmmaker. We dive into the making of Del Mar, her acclaimed documentary that sheds light on Salvadoran surf culture and...
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The Villaltas and the Search for Jose Napoleon Senior
We never imagined that we'd make such a big impact with this podcast. This episode we'll explore how Elisabeth Villalta and her family had their lives changed forever in a way they never expected. This is a story about the search for family and identity. It's also a story about the power of...
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Salvadorans Around the World Pt. 2
In the second part of Salvadorans Around the World, we visit exotic locations like California and North Carolina, but we're also visiting Poland, the Philippines, South Korea, and the UK ! We'll hear from Camila, Roberto y Lilian, Kenia, Milly, David, Mauricio, and Natalie! Join us as we listen…
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Salvadorans Around the World Pt. 1
It's finally here! The first part of our collection of stories of Salvadorans Around the World. In the final episodes of Season 4, we hear stories from Salvadorans from all walks of life. In part one, we'll hear Jennifer , Mardoqueo, Johanna, Kenya, and Klara share their stories. We'll hear about...
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"Your Favorite Cipota Traveler" - Analucy Benavides
El Salvador has always been a beautiful place and Analucy has known it since birth. Analucy writes about her travels, family, and the identity crisis the Salvadoran diaspora faces. We talk about the importance of loving one's own country, travel recommendations for El Salvador, and reframing how…
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La Manplesa with Quique Avilés and Cindy Centeno
In 1991, a Salvadoran man is shot by the police in Mount Pleasant, Washington DC. A community fed up with police brutality and lack of resources rises up. "La Manplesa" tells the story of the uprising and how Salvadoran immigrants made an impact in the nation's capital via protest, art, and...
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"The People's Hospital" with Ricardo Nuila
In "The People's Hospital," Ricardo Nuila sheds light on the challenges in US healthcare but also shares that there's hope. Children of immigrants grappling with the complexities of healthcare for their loved ones will resonate with Ricardo's unique perspective. Informed by both his medical...
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Endocipota - Nathali Zamora
As if debilitating pain is not enough, endometriosis patients must also contend with being dismissed by doctors and maybe even family. Nathali fought for years to get diagnosed and treated. Now she fights as the Endocipota so that others, specially Central Americans, can find the help they need...
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Yonkers Salvadorian Group con Armando Rivas
Por décadas la presencia Salvadoreña en Yonkers crecía pero no se veía. Armando Rivas, con la ayuda de la comunidad hispana en Yonkers, dio el primer paso y formo el Group Salvadoreño de Yonkers. Marchan en desfiles, disfrutan en eventos, y ayudan a nuestra comunidad en la cuarta ciudad mas…
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Making an Audiobook with Bitextuales feat. Diego Murcia and Carmen Molina-Tamacas
Salvi Yorkers bridges the past and present with powerful narratives about the Salvadoran diaspora in New York. Diego Murcia, from Bitextuales, helps author, Carmen Molina-Tamacas, cross one additional bridge by producing the audiobook version of her work. Now our stories can reach even more…
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The Space Latina - Zaida Hernandez
You made it. You're a successful engineer at a prestigious organization. What do you do now? Zaida Hernandez decided to help other underrepresented groups get into engineering through her social media platform, The Space Latina. She tells us how she went from looking up at the stars during visits...
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Consent Parenting with Rosalia Rivera
Rosalia Rivera says consent is the greatest virtue of a civilized society. This episode we explore the vital topic of teaching body rights and consent culture to children. Rosalia, founder of Consent Parenting, equips parents and caregivers with the tools they need to raise better informed...
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Treat Yourself and Heal - Overcoming with Gabi Mira Brown and Ale Mejia
It's easy to fall into the hustle culture trap and to never face our traumas, specially as an immigrant. Gabi and Ale, co-founders of Treat Yourself and Heal (TYSAYH) seek to change all that. TYSAH's mission is to heal the world with self care, community, and overcoming while partnering with...
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Filmmaking and Identity with Maria Servellón
In a world with endless sequels, reboots, and multiverses, Maria makes original, heartfelt films. She directs movies that speak to the Salvadoran experience yet connect to a global audience. We speak about her creative process, her leadership philosophy, easter eggs, and the art of storytelling....
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Café Zelaia with Kim Zelaya
It's surprising that some Salvadorans don't know that El Salvador has great coffee. Kim from Cafe Zelaia is on a mission to change that. She shares some coffee drinking pro-tips, talks about the ups and downs of owning your own business, and the difficulty of getting immigrant parents to…
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Salvi Hip-hop in Montreal with Tony Dez and Chele Chellz
Montreal based Salvadoran hip-hop artists Tony Dez and Chellz have been through a lot. Their family's journey to the Great North inspires them to write deep and personal music that speaks to the soul of the Salvadoran Diaspora. Their work recognizes the trauma and strength of our community and...
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After Stories - Postwar El Salvador with Prof. Lotti Silber
Imaginense, an interdisciplinary, intergenerational, international bloom period for El Salvador. Prof. Lotti wonders if we may be in a bloom period now as we talk about her research in postwar El Salvador in the early 90s. Can we avoid the desencanto she describes in her first book "Everyday...
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Xinca Foods with Cynthia Duran
Big name competition may have more resources, but Cynthia, owner of Xinca Foods, has the passion to bring authentic-tasting Salvadoran frozen foods to supermarkets everywhere. But this path is not without challenges like being a one-person show and critics from her own community. Cynthia Duran is…
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Bonus! Entrevista en Proyecto Chachalaca Podcast!
Hola Salvis, hoy si que se la calaron. Dos episodios bonus en una temporada! Lo que sigue es una entrevista que me hicieron en Proyecto Chachalaca, un podcast grabado en El Salvador que explora la identidad Centroamericana a traves de varios invitados y temas. Escuchen la entrevista y despues...
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Carol Hills - Compositora Salvadoreña
Ser un artista en El Salvador viene con una gran responsabilidad. Carol Hills nos cuenta como empezó creyendo que Salvadoreños no escuchan música en español y como ahora canta en tres lenguas, gana premios , y trabaja para cambiar la perspectiva de la música nacional. Carol Hills es una…
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Popular Education with Stephanie Huezo
During the Salvadoran Civil War, being a teacher meant you were risking your life. Professor Stephanie Huezo talks to us about doing research in Latin America, popular education during the war, and how these ideas cross the border and impact organizing efforts in the United States for TPS...
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La Galli - Cantautora y música Salvadoreña
Las canciones de La Galli son sencillas pero profundas, igual a su determinación y amor por sus gatos. La Galli nos cuenta de su carrera como cantautora, como logro tocar con la orquesta filarmónica de El Salvador, y la inspiración que surge de esa nostalgia agridulce por amores perdidos. La…
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Radio Cachimbona Collaboration!
Hello, everyone! We have a special treat for you! Last year Yvette Borja and I spoke on her podcast, Radio Cachimbona. We talked Salvis Unidos and CentralAmerican podcasts and content. While we wait for Season 4 of Salvis Unidos to launch, take a listen to our conversation here. Afterward, check...
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Season 4 Coming Soon!
This season we're bringing you more things than ever! Our mission has always been to find ways to connect Salvadorans everywhere and we've been hard at work to find ways to make that happen. First, we have a brand new Discord server for Salvis Unidos. Discord servers are community spaces where…
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Salvadorans Around the World - Part 2
In the conclusion of our season finale, we continue our journey around the world to meet more Salvadorans. This time we listen to stories in English. We travel to Australia, Singapore, Finland, the United Kingdom, and Spain. Salvadorans are a global community and it's about time we connect to our...
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Salvadoreños por el Mundo - Parte 1
En el final de nuestra tercera temporada, viajamos por el mundo para conocer a Salvadoreños en todos los rincones del globo. En esta primera parte escucharemos historias en español de cuatro continentes. Conoceremos a Astrid en Argentina, Eduardo en Canadá, Walter en España, Daniel en Sri Lanka…
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Hablemos de Cine with José Mario Rosales
Looking for a single source of information that captures the resurgence of film in El Salvador? Hablemos de Cine, founded by Jose Rosales, is a podcast and documentary that delves into the world of film in El Salvador from regulations, to finances, to the challenges women face. But that's not…
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Ana Margarita Gasteazoro
Ana Margarita Gasteazoro fue una activista, militante, y organizadora durante la Guerra Civil de El Salvador. Cuenta su historia en el libro "Diganle a mi Madre que estoy en el Paraíso." Falleció en los 90s pero su amiga Judy Blankenship guardó su historia y con la ayuda de MUPI, Tania Primavera…
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Art and Children's Literature with Steve Moises
At an early age Steve was taught that artistic talent is not enough, you need to unlock the power to tell your own stories. This drives his passion to advocate for the importance of children's literature and stories that reflect our own culture. He hopes to influence younger generations to find...
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Podcasting Mentor Elsie Escobar
If you have a podcast, want to start one, or just love listening, then Elsie is the voice to follow. Elsie is a Salvadoran podcasting mentor, thought leader, and hall-of-famer. We talk about the latino podcast audience and why it's important to create content that reflects our communities. We…
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Fencing in El Salvador with Joaquin Tobar
When it comes to sports, Salvadoran athletes don't always have the most resources or support, but what they lack in sponsorship, they make up for in heart and dedication. Joaquin tells us about his fencing journey on and off the strip, the challenges he faced as a Salvadoran and the doors he had…
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Música de El Salvador con Carlos Galicia
¿Quién dice que el Salvador no tiene música? En los 90s, artistas rebeldes como Carlos Galicia gozaban de la escena musical surgente en los bares de San Salvador. Desde Broncco hasta Carrot y Snif, Carlos nos cuenta de la música original Salvadoreña y de la importancia de tener orgullo de nuestra...
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Delicious El Salvador with Alica Maher
Some of us are lucky to have a mom or an abuelita to teach us how to cook food from home. For the rest of us, there's "Delicious El Salvador," an award-winning Salvadoran cookbook by Alicia Maher. Alicia's mission is to preserve our culture and teach the next generation of the diaspora that our...
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Biking the Americas with Andrea Molina
When people say they'll pursue something to the ends of the earth, it's usually hyperbole. Not so when you're talking to Andrea. She learned to ride a bike as an adult and loved it so much she decided to ride thousands of miles to the tip of South America. She is hoping to reach Ushuaia, also…
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Superestar Short with Daniel Larios
Two women, two generations, and the common human struggle. Daniel Larios's short films explore the subtleties of human emotion, memory, and connection. His latest, Superestar, shows us the world of a pop star and a bathroom attendant are not so different after all. Show resources…
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Jocelyn Rivas
Had you met Jocelyn as a baby with a broken neck, back, and feet you might not have said she was born to run. However, what is undeniable is that she was born to be a warrior. She overcame her injuries to become a world record marathon runner. Now she's inspiring girls, women, and humanity to…
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Don Leo Coffee
There's nothing like waking up to a cup of coffee. Why not use coffee to wake up the world to the wonder that is El Salvador? Cristian hopes to do just that with Don Leo Coffee, the only one hundred percent Salvadoran produced coffee in the world. Forget the chains and the instant stuff, grab…
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Kelmari Designs
Kelli looks to her past, her culture, and her community to build something much bigger than just another jewelry boutique. The collaborative space she's created bridges the gap between the world and artists in El Salvador. Whether you miss home or want to learn more about our beautiful country,...
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Republica Perruna
Campos abiertos, volcanes, y montañas. Nada te para cuando corres con tu mejor amigo. En Canicross un humano y un perro forman un equipo inquebrantable que corre en un ambiente natural al aire libre. Escuchen y aprendan cómo llegó este deporte al Salvador y a donde llevará nuestra comunidad.
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Hoozay
Today we're taking you to Los Angeles to talk with comedy expert Hoozay. We're talking about what it takes to make it on the comedy stage and how to become a Tiktok star. We talk about how comedy can cross boundaries and bring people together because funny is funny in any language. ¡N'ombre, este...
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Rinconcito Salvadoreño
Like your favorite memory of El Salvador, El Rinconcito in Portchester aims to replicate that feeling of home and comfort. El Rinconcito is a family-owned restaurant that serves traditional Salvadoran food, builds community with social media, showcases Salvadoran art, and gives back to people in…
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Brooklyn Chunches
We are our ancestors' wildest dreams, but what do we dream of? Thanks to Karla of Brooklyn Chunches, we can dream of a future where we combine traditional Salvadoran styles, textiles, and accessories with modern street and office wear. Inspired by her grandma, Mama Yolanda, Karla brings us little...
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Normandie Records
You've played a couple of shows. You have some original songs in your back pocket. You're ready to grow, but how? Normandie Records, founded by Erick Sanchez, is an independent record company that strives to help artists navigate the complex music industry. Erick talks to us about the music...
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Bilingual interviews with remarkable people highlighting stories about El Salvador, its people, and culture. Our mission is to connect Salvadorans to each other and the world!
Hosted by
Carlos Guadron
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