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The Global Latin Factor Podcast
by Crispin Valentin
The Global Latin Factor Podcast celebrates Latino culture, identity, and the global impact of our community. Through conversations with entrepreneurs, creators, leaders, and changemakers, we share real stories about heritage, immigrant journeys, business, community, and the experiences shaping Latino life today. Each episode highlights the voices, values, and contributions that continue to move our culture forward. Our mission is to honor our roots, amplify Latino voices, and create a space where stories from our community are heard, respected, and celebrated. Follow and join us for conversations that inspire pride, connection, and a deeper appreciation for the power of the Latino experience. “Here to Participate"
Episodes
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FadesxDre Part 1: From Max Security Prison to the Barber Chair
Send us Fan Mail Before she ever picked up the clippers, Andrea, known as FadesxDre, worked inside a male maximum security prison in Texas. In Part 1, Crispin sits down with Andrea for her second time on the show. She was one of the very first guests ever, but technical difficulties meant a redo....
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She Grew Up Surrounded by the Streets… Then Founded Sabor Puro Part 2
Send us Fan Mail Before she was Sabor Puro, she was a girl in Webb Chapel, Dallas, walking past a trap house on her way to the bus stop, and dancing to Selena in her living room like nobody was watching. In this episode, Sylvia Paola of Sabor Puro sits down with The Global Latin Factor Podcast to...
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Kava Bartender and Sold-Out Artist: JD's Human Story
Send us Fan Mail JD sat alone in an empty room for the first hour of his debut art show. Then the room filled up — and his pieces started selling. In this episode of The Global Latin Factor Podcast, host Crispín Valentín talks with JD, a self-taught Salvadoran American artist and Kava bartender...
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Sylvia (Sabor Puro) on Growing Up Mexican-American in Dallas
Send us Fan Mail There was a trap house across the street and prostitutes on the corner two blocks from her school bus stop — and Sylvia says she never felt scared, because that neighborhood also taught her who she is. In Part 1 of this two-part conversation, singer Sylvia of the band Sabor Puro...
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Mexico's 36 UNESCO World Heritage Sites — More Than Any Country in the Americas
Send us Fan Mail Mexico has 36 UNESCO World Heritage Sites — more than any other country in the Americas. In this solo episode of The Global Latino Factor Podcast, host Crispin Valentin explains what UNESCO World Heritage status actually means, why one Mexican site is currently on the endangered...
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De Vender Gelatinas en la Calle a Recorrer EE.UU. en RV: La Historia de Julio The Foodio
Send us Fan Mail A los 11 años, Julio cruzó la frontera sin papeles con su familia. Hoy es el creador detrás de Julio de Foodio, recorre Estados Unidos en su RV y ayudó a intentar salvar el restaurante de su mamá cuando las ventas cayeron de $85,000 a $18,000 al mes. ¿Alguna vez has tenido que...
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From an $80 Brand Deal to Coca-Cola and the World Cup
Send us Fan Mail Before Coca-Cola and the FIFA World Cup, Paloma Díaz Rivas was crying through her first call center shift. In this episode, the Mexican content creator shares how an $80 first brand deal, a viral Shein haul video, and business books her dad paid her to read as a kid built a…
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The First World Cup Champion Spoke Spanish | The Latino History of Fútbol
Send us Fan Mail The first World Cup champion in history spoke Spanish — Uruguay, 1930. The Latino history of fútbol, from Aztec stone courts to the Estadio Azteca. Ask most people who won the very first World Cup and they'll say Brazil, Italy, or England. They're wrong. And the real answer says...
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La Catrina Mexican Shop Owner on Immigration and Business
Send us Fan Mail What does it take to turn a candy stand in a nearly empty mall into a full Mexican gift shop with a loyal following? Giovana, owner of La Catrina Mexican Shop, walks through exactly how she did it — and the identity questions she had to work through along the way. Giovana was…
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De limpiar casas y vender salsas a construir alianzas entre México y EE. UU. La historia de resiliencia y reinvención de Mayela García, de Chihuahua a Fort Worth
Send us Fan Mail De limpiar casas y vender salsas y tortas… a construir alianzas de negocio y abrir puertas para los nuestros. Esta es la historia de Mayela García. 🇲🇽💧 De Chihuahua a Fort Worth, Mayela nos abre su vida sin filtros: su niñez, el banco donde vivió un asalto, la maquila, el…
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Carnaval de Barranquilla in Dallas: Inside the World's #2 Carnival
Send us Fan Mail The Carnaval de Barranquilla is the second-largest carnival on the planet, and it's alive and dancing in Dallas, Texas. In this special on-location episode, host Crispin Valentine takes you inside Carnaval de Barranquilla Dallas to experience the color, the cumbia, the champeta,...
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From Dishwasher to Award-Winning Tacos: The Los Guapos Story with Angel
Send us Fan Mail Angel didn't grow up dreaming about a restaurant. He studied programming and computers back home in Monterrey, Mexico — but the kitchen had been calling his whole life without him noticing. On this episode of The Global Latin Factor, we sit down on location at Los Guapos off 7th...
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The Untold History of Rice & Beans: Indigenous Roots, African Knowledge & Latino Identity
Send us Fan Mail Rice and beans isn't just a side dish — it's one of the most powerful cultural staples in Latino and Caribbean life. In this solo episode, Christine traces the real history behind the plate: how indigenous communities cultivated beans in the Americas centuries before…
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De Bogotá a Dallas: Laura Mejía Construye TO.GATHER, una Empresa de Experiencias Artísticas para Familias Latinas | The Global Latin Factor
Send us Fan Mail ¿Qué pasa cuando llegas a un país sin papeles, sin familia cerca, con un hijo pequeño y un sueño que no puedes explicar con palabras? Laura Mejía lo vivió — y lo convirtió en To.Gather. En este episodio de The Global Lighting Factor en Español, Laura comparte su camino desde los...
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The Global Latin Factor Podcast | Carnaval de Barranquilla en Dallas, Texas 🎉🇨🇴
Send us Fan Mail What happens when the #2 biggest carnival in the world lands in North Texas? We went live from the Carnaval de Barranquilla in Dallas to find out. In this bilingual (English/Spanish) episode, we hit the floor talking to vendors, performers, and community members who are keeping...
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Ep.255 | She Knew at 13 & Built It Anyway | Jenny of Pasteles Y Más
Send us Fan Mail Jenny is the founder of Pasteles Y Más, makes custom cakes in DFW specializing in elevated Mexican-American-inspired desserts. Host Crispin Valentin sits down with Jenny to unpack her full journey — from Mexico City to Los Angeles, culture shock in Rowlett, Texas, at 17, dropping...
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Ep. 254 | De Michoacán a empresaria en EE.UU.: LLC, impuestos, salsa macha y resiliencia — Noemí Moreno
Send us Fan Mail Noemí Moreno llegó a Estados Unidos desde Morelia, Michoacán, con un inglés oxidado, una hija con necesidades especiales y la determinación de comenzar de cero. Hoy es fundadora de la Cámara de Comercio Hispana de Lewisville y creadora de Brava Foods, una salsa macha gourmet...
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Ep. 253 | Hispanic Chambers of Commerce Explained for Latino Entrepreneurs
Send us Fan Mail Hispanic chambers of commerce can be valuable resources for Latino entrepreneurs, small business owners, and minority-owned businesses in the United States. In this episode of The Global Latin Factor Podcast, we explain how chambers of commerce work, what Hispanic chambers do…
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Ep. 252 | Latinos Help Built Hip Hop: The Untold History of the 4 Elements of Hip Hop
Send us Fan Mail In this special episode of The Global Latin Factor Podcast, host Crispin Valentin sits down with Claudia Tiffany Rodriguez, also known as Tiffany Folklore, for a powerful conversation on the Latino roots of hip-hop. Together, they explore the 4 elements of hip-hop—DJing, MCing,...
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Ep. 251 | Gabriela Deantoni on Building Gdeantoni Social Co & DFW Event Experiences
Send us Fan Mail Gabriela Deantoni joins The Global Latin Factor Podcast to share how she built Gdeantoni Social Co, a DFW event experience business known for interactive social bars, catering carts, workshops, and creative event experiences. In this episode, Gabriela talks about starting with...
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Ep. 250 | The Sweet Potato Mystery: How It Reached Polynesia Before Europe
Send us Fan Mail Sweet Potato History: How It Reached Polynesia Before Europe The Hidden History of the Sweet Potato How the Sweet Potato Traveled From the Americas to Polynesia The Sweet Potato: Indigenous Roots, Global Journey, and the Polynesian Mystery Sweet Potato History, Indigenous…
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Ep. 249 | Dolores Huerta: The Real Story Behind Sí Se Puede and the United Farm Workers
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Global Latin Factor Podcast, we break down the real story of Dolores Huerta — the labor leader, civil rights icon, and co-founder of the farmworker movement that became the United Farm Workers. Most people know the phrase “Sí se puede,” but far fewer know…
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Christian Rocha: de la lucha al emprendimiento latino | resiliencia, negocios y propósito
Send us Fan Mail En este episodio de Global Latin Factor Podcast en Español, conversamos con Christian Rocha, estratega de marketing, emprendedor y líder comunitario en Dallas–Fort Worth, sobre su historia de vida, su crianza en Pleasant Grove, Dallas, el sacrificio de su familia y los retos...
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History of Tamales: Ancient Origins, Indigenous Roots & Global Reach
Send us Fan Mail Tamales are more than food — they are one of the deepest living cultural traditions in the Americas. In this episode of The Global Latin Factor Podcast, Crispin Valentin traces the history of tamales from ancient Mesoamerica to Mexico, Central America, the United States, the...
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Latina Entrepreneurship, Artisan Jewelry & Healing | My Silver Linings Boutique
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Global Latin Factor Podcast, we speak with the founder of My Silver Linings Boutique, a women-owned artisan jewelry brand rooted in culture, resilience, and purpose. She shares her journey from growing up Mexican-American in Dallas and Garland to becoming a...
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Hilda La Tamalera: From Spiritual Healing to Tamales and Latina Tradition
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Global Latin Factor Podcast, Chris sits down with Hilda “La Tamalera” for a powerful conversation about identity, healing, tradition, and purpose. Hilda shares her journey growing up as a proud Mexican-American, the challenges she faced as a young mother…
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From Guatemala to U.S. Success | Immigrant Story, Latino Leadership & Entrepreneurship
Send us Fan Mail Isabel Cable: From Guatemala City to Fort Worth | Immigrant Story, Latino Leadership & Entrepreneurship Isabel Cable—Vice President of Member Services & Strategic Growth at the Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (FWHCC)—joins The Global Latin Factor to share an honest,...
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De vender paletas a guiar a más de 150 food trucks | David Cázares
Send us Fan Mail En este episodio de The Global Latin Factor Podcast en Español, converso con David Cázares, asesor de food trucks, autor y mentor de negocios que ha ayudado a más de 150 emprendedores a lanzar sus food trucks en Estados Unidos. David comparte su historia desde Oaxaca, donde…
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Dr. Angelina Ix-Ik’ Londoño: From Cancer Research to COMMUNITY Wellness ( BURNOUT Recovery, Health Equity)
Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to The Global Latin Factor Podcast—where we talk Latino everything. Today’s guest is Dr. Angelina Ix-Ik’ Londoño (PhD, NBC-HWC), founder of Ix-Ik Health & Wellness. Her story is the definition of resilience: she grew up between cultures (“Made in Peru,” born in...
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The $4.1T Latino Economy: What the Numbers Actually Say
Send us Fan Mail Latinos are one of the biggest growth engines in the U.S. economy—and the numbers prove it. In this episode of The Global Latin Factor Podcast, host Crispin Valentin breaks down publicly available data that shows the scale of Latino economic impact, including: U.S. Latino GDP:...
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A Feliz Navidad Premiere Night: Pablo De León (Fort Worth Community Special)
Send us Fan Mail Hello, my people—welcome back to The Global Latin Factor . This is a special on-the-streets episode from Fort Worth's Historic Northside at Artes de la Rosa, covering the premiere of A Feliz Navidad: A Family's Journey to Reconnection by Lúcido Films. You'll hear real…
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De Cero a Mentor: Misael Díaz y la Fórmula para Romper Ciclos (Resiliencia + Liderazgo)
Send us Fan Mail Misael comparte su historia desde La Romana y Santo Domingo (República Dominicana): crecer entre hambre, escasez y presión familiar, y cómo esas experiencias moldearon su mentalidad. Hablamos de romper ciclos, reprogramación mental, sanar heridas del pasado y construir una nueva...
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Why Real Tortillas Taste Different: Nixtamalization (Ancient Indigenous Food Technology)
Send us Fan Mail ortillas aren’t just food — they’re Indigenous technology. 🌽🔥 In this 13-minute episode of The Global Latin Factor Podcast, Crispin Valentin explains nixtamalization (how corn becomes masa) and why it changed tortillas, tamales, and nutrition across Mexico and Central America....
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State of the Podcast 2025: Small Team, Big Growth | Identity, Healing & Giving Back
Send us Fan Mail State of the Podcast 2025—recorded on location at The Kava Bar Oakcliff (Dallas). In this short behind-the-scenes update, host Crispin Valentin shares how The Global Latin Factor Podcast has grown this year, what we’ve learned from highlighting Latino stories, and where we’re...
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Adrianna Diaz: DFW Mariachi Vocalist + National Anthem Singer | Spain-to-Texas Story
Send us Fan Mail Adrianna Diaz joins Crispin Valentin on The Global Latin Factor Podcast to share her journey as a DFW mariachi vocalist, Mexican-American singer, and U.S. National Anthem performer at high-energy events. Raised in a military family, Adrianna was born near St. Louis, Missouri…
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DJ Sólsis (Dallas/DFW): Latina Open-Format DJ + House Music Journey (DJ School, LLC)
Send us Fan Mail DJ Sólsis is a Dallas–Fort Worth (DFW) Latina DJ known for high-energy open-format sets with a love for house music, plus deep roots in cumbia, reggaetón, salsa, bachata, and merengue. In this episode of The Global Latin Factor Podcast, host Crispin Valentin explores her journey...
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From El Paso to Oakcliff: Nancy’s Yoga + Sound Bath Journey (Serpent Says Yoga)
Send us Fan Mail What happens when yoga becomes more than a workout—and turns into a way to come back to yourself? In this episode of The Global Latin Factor Podcast, we sit down with Nancy (Serpent Says Yoga)—a Dallas yoga teacher and sound healing guide—to share her journey from El Paso to...
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La Cabrona Cocina Mexicana (Fort Worth): Leena on Family Legacy, Leadership & Holiday Buñuelos
Send us Fan Mail 🎄 Christmas Special—On Location in Fort Worth, Texas! In this holiday episode of The Global Latin Factor Podcast, we visit La Cabrona Cocina Mexicana—a must-try Fort Worth Mexican restaurant in the DFW food scene—for an on-location conversation with Leena (COO). Leena shares her...
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Latino Barber Culture Uncut: Manny Blendz on Hustle, Clients & Craft
Send us Fan Mail Latino barber culture, real hustle, and the craft behind every fade. 💈🔥 In this episode of The Global Latin Factor Podcast, we sit down with Manny Blendz (aka Screw Da Barber / @blessed_myhustle)—a Latino professional barber who turned cutting hair into a real career, a brand,...
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Cómo Construir Riqueza Siendo Latino | Omar Aguilar, Blue Ladder Financial Planning
Send us Fan Mail En este episodio de The Global Latin Factor Podcast, Crispin Valentin conversa con Omar Aguilar, fundador de Blue Ladder Financial Planning y miembro de la Air Force Reserve, sobre educación financiera para latinos, cómo empezar a invertir desde cero, y cómo construir riqueza...
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The Latino Scientists Who Saved Millions | Finlay, Leloir & Benacerraf Explained
Send us Fan Mail Latinos have changed global science in extraordinary ways—and most people never learned their names. In this episode of The Global Latin Factor Podcast, Crispin Valentin highlights three groundbreaking Latino scientists whose discoveries reshaped public health, immunology, and...
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Ramiro Luna-Hinojosa: How Somos Tejas Builds Latino Power, Grassroots Leadership & Texas Civic Change
Send us Fan Mail 🔥 COMING IN HOT — Crispin Valentin sits down with Ramiro Luna-Hinojosa, Executive Director of Somos Tejas, to expose the real blueprint behind grassroots organizing, Latino civic power, voter mobilization, and what it actually takes to create sustainable community change in…
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From Shy Latina to Influencer: Vicki Rodriguez on Confidence, Mental Health & Building a Social Media Career
Send us Fan Mail In this inspiring episode of The Global Latin Factor Podcast, influencer and content creator Vicki Rodriguez shares her powerful story — from growing up in a small Texas town to building a meaningful career in social media, brand partnerships, and Latina entrepreneurship. Vicki...
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Healing Generations: Dr. Norma García on Latino Mental Health, Play Therapy & Breaking Family Cycles
Send us Fan Mail In this inspiring episode of The Global Latin Factor Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Norma García, LCSW, Registered Play Therapist, and founder of Centro de Consejería Familiar in Arlington, Texas. Dr. García shares her powerful journey—from her early roots and her family’s move to...
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Alejandra Garcia | Founder of Latina Social Club DFW | Latina Leadership, Empowerment & Community Building
Send us Fan Mail In this inspiring episode of The Global Latin Factor Podcast, Alejandra Garcia shares her journey from Matamoros, Mexico, to Dallas, Texas—and how her passion for community, culture, and connection led her to create Latina Social Club DFW. Through her story, Alejandra opens up...
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Mental Health • Latino Empowerment • Addiction Recovery | Jesse Cordova on The Global Latin Factor Podcast
Send us Fan Mail Join us on The Global Latin Factor Podcast as Jesse Cordova—Latino advocate, mental-health professional, and recovery expert—shares his powerful journey from Grandview, Texas & Fresnillo, Zacatecas, Mexico, to helping the Latino community heal and thrive. In this episode: Why...
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El poder sanador de la risa | La historia de Payasito Pichelín desde Guatemala hasta Dallas 🎙️✨
Send us Fan Mail 🎧 Descripción para Buzzsprout Palabras clave en los primeros 200 caracteres: Payasito Pichelín, podcast latino, cultura guatemalteca, identidad latina, risa y esperanza, Guatemala, Dallas, The Global Latin Factor Podcast, humor latino, inspiración latina, comunidad. 🎙️ En este...
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Special Edition — Los Primos Career Fair Dallas | Mentorship & Representation
Send us Fan Mail In this special on-location episode of The Global Latin Factor Podcast, we join the Los Primos Career Fair in Dallas to highlight how Latino mentorship and representation open doors for the next generation. 🎓✨ Hosted by Crispin Valentin, this episode features inspiring...
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DJ Chamuko Fort Worth 🎧 | Servicios de DJ, Cabina 360 y Renta de Equipos para Eventos
Send us Fan Mail En este episodio de The Global Latin Factor Podcast (en español), DJ Chamuko, reconocido DJ latino de Fort Worth (DFW), comparte su inspiradora historia: desde vender cassettes en Zacatecas hasta dirigir DJ Chamuko Events, una empresa que ofrece servicios para quinceañeras, bodas…
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Migraine Relief & Prenatal Massage with Alyssa Salinas, LMT
Send us Fan Mail Massage therapy for migraine relief, prenatal support, lymphatic drainage, deep tissue, and trigger point—Fort Worth LMT Alyssa Salinas shares client-first bodywork, Latina roots, and practical self-care. A superb conversation with Alyssa Salinas, LMT on healing through hands-on...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The Global Latin Factor Podcast celebrates Latino culture, identity, and the global impact of our community.
Through conversations with entrepreneurs, creators, leaders, and changemakers, we share real stories about heritage, immigrant journeys, business, community, and the experiences shaping Latino life today. Each episode highlights the voices, values, and contributions that continue to move our culture forward.
Our mission is to honor our roots, amplify Latino voices, and create a space where stories from our community are heard, respected, and celebrated.
Follow and join us for conversations that inspire pride, connection, and a deeper appreciation for the power of the Latino experience.
“Here to Participate"
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Crispin Valentin
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