Hablemos de Cine with José Mario Rosales – S03E18

Hablemos de Cine with José Mario Rosales – S03E18

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 all, Hablemos de Cine is also striving to enable anyone in the world to support the film industry in El Salvador via a digital platform with three main objectives: education, community and service.

Ana Margarita Gasteazoro – S03E17

Ana Margarita Gasteazoro – S03E17

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, y otros, publicaron su libro en español en 2019 y en inglés en 2022. Hablamos del proceso de publicar el libro y de la importancia de resaltar historias de mujeres en la guerra.

Art and Children’s Literature with Steve Moises – S03E16

Art and Children’s Literature with Steve Moises – S03E16

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 their own voice, write their own tales, and represent themselves in their art, just as he strives to do.

Podcasting Mentor Elsie Escobar – S03E15

Podcasting Mentor Elsie Escobar – S03E15

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 also talk about the cultural and economic barriers of entry into the world of podcasting for women and immigrants.

Fencing in El Salvador with Joaquin Tobar – S03E14

Fencing in El Salvador with Joaquin Tobar – S03E14

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 to knock on to keep his dream alive.

Delicious El Salvador with Alicia Maher – S03E12

Delicious El Salvador with Alicia Maher – S03E12

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 food can compete on a world stage.

Biking the Americas with Andrea Molina – S03E11

Biking the Americas with Andrea Molina – S03E11

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 known as the end of the world.

Jocelyn Rivas – S03E09

Jocelyn Rivas – S03E09

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 reach their goals by simply putting one foot in front of the other.