#56 DACA FAQ - Rafael Martinez

#56 DACA FAQ - Rafael Martinez

Rafael Martinez is a PhD student and instructor at the University of New Mexico. He joins us to talk about key questions people have regarding DACA. Topics include:

  • DACA and the history of Executive Order
  • Current issues with DACA and what to do if you are a beneficiary
  • General tips regarding renewal
  • Different ways we can all defend DACA
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#53 Is Racism a Cause of Trauma? - Rene Garcia

#53 Is Racism a Cause of Trauma? - Rene Garcia

Today's episode is a real relevant one considering what recently went down in Charlottesville, VA. We are joined once again by Rene Garcia from the Chubby Therapist Podcast. Rene is a Licensed Professional Counselor based in Houston and joined Christian to talk about topics like:

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#46 Cultura, Comida, y Pilón - Urban Pilón

#46 Cultura, Comida, y Pilón - Urban Pilón

Latin America has some of the best food in the world, but a lot of it tends to be unhealthy. Roberto Pérez noticed this and teamed up with Angel Fuentes to form Urban Pilon. Roberto joins us to explain how this project is a "culinary movement to share knowledge with the masses about the great foods of Puerto Rico, the Caribbean and Latin America." 

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#22 Hope For A Better Tomorrow - Richard Brown

#22 Hope For A Better Tomorrow - Richard Brown

This week's show is full of inspiration! The team sits down with Richard Brown who is a founder of the organization Hope For A Better Tomorrow in Chicago. Christian and Richard reminisce about their friendship in college and the challenges of transitioning back to life in the inner city after attending a small private school in the suburbs. They also discuss the similarities of Black and Brown communities, along with the ways mentors can help improve the lives of our youth.

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