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Salvis Unidos PodcastFriends of El Salvador - Real Community EngagementSubtítulos 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 making content! By supporting us on Patreon you help keep the show going and you help us support Salvadoran musicians and artists - https://www.patreon.com/SalvisUnidos == Help us keep making content! By supporting us on Patreon you help keep the show going and...2025-04-2152 min
Salvis Unidos PodcastMúsica y Cine: El Proceso Creativo de Mauricio Trabanino, Compositor de Bandas SonorasEnglish 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 on Patreon you help keep the show going and you help us support Salvadoran musicians and artists. ¡Ayúdanos a seguir creando contenido! Al apoyarnos en Patreon, nos ayudas a mantener el programa y a apoyar a músicos y artistas salvadoreños. 2025-03-1749 min
Salvis Unidos PodcastOne Paso - Culturally Relevant Mental Health with Maria AlfaroSubtítulos 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 destigmatizing mental health through culture, education, and healing spaces. Help us keep making content! By supporting us on Patreon you help keep the show going and you help us support Salvadoran musicians and artists - https://www.patreon.com/SalvisUnidos == Help us keep making cont...2025-03-0348 min
Salvis Unidos PodcastPreservando el Náhuat con Hector MartinezEnglish 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 Náhuat y Wikipedia en Náhuat, y fue reconocido en 2024 como Héroe de la Resistencia Indígena por el Parlamento Centroamericano. == Help us keep making content! By supporting us on Patreon you help keep the show going and you help us support Salvadoran musicians and artis...2025-02-171h 00
Salvis Unidos PodcastDiscover Surfing & Immigration in DelMar by Lucy Morales CarlisleSubtítulos 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 immigration. Lucy shares insights on navigating the evolving world of digital filmmaking and the timeless power of a good story. == Help us keep making content! By supporting us on Patreon you help keep the show going and you help us support Salvadoran musicians and artists. ¡...2025-02-0357 min
Salvis Unidos PodcastThe 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 community and how it can help overcome the impossible and reunite long lost families. Who are you? Where do you come from? The need to find and define our identity is innate in all of us. We don’t need it t...2024-03-041h 15
Salvis Unidos PodcastSalvadorans 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 to stories about all kinds of journeys, from adventures to foreign lands to the search for home and family. Camila Amaya Navarrete Roberto Alvarado Y Lilian - Soccer and Smiles https://www.soccerandsmiles.org/ in English https://www.futbolysonrisas.org/ en Español ...2024-02-121h 08
Salvis Unidos PodcastSalvadorans 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 the migration trail from El Salvador to the US, the meaning of the American Dream, and ponder deep questions about Salvadoran identity. Jennifer Sandoval Mardoqueo Arteaga Johanna Roman Kenya Arevalo Alfaro Klara Hernandez - Eko Social...2024-01-2950 min
Salvis Unidos Podcast"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 we think about helping underserved communities at home. Analucy Benavides is a Salvadoran-American travel blogger and content creator from Maryland. Her writing focuses on travel tips, lessons learned, embracing solo travel, and returning to your roots. She has spearheaded various projects to help develop rural communities abroad and...2024-01-151h 09
Salvis Unidos PodcastLa 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 activism. Quique Avilés and Cindy Centeno tell us the history and process behind this art-focused documentary. Quique Avilés is a poet, actor and community activist whose work is dedicated to addressing social issues through performance and poetry. A native of El Salvador, Quique ha...2024-01-0157 min
Salvis Unidos Podcast"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 expertise and Salvadoran background, we discuss the human side of healthcare and navigating “Medicine Inc.” with cultural and linguistic barriers. Ricardo Nuila is a writer, teacher, and practicing doctor. He is an associate professor of medicine, medical ethics, and health policy at Baylor College of Medicine, where he directs the Hum...2023-12-181h 06
Salvis Unidos PodcastEndocipota - 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 Nathali Zamora is a Brooklyn born first-generation American of Central American descent. She manages a finance career by day and endometriosis advocacy as the EndoCipota by night. What is endometriosis? Links between cancer and Endo Lack of Endo research Outdated theories about causes for Endo Endometriosis...2023-12-041h 02
Salvis Unidos PodcastYonkers 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 grande en Nueva York. Armando y el grupo esperan unir toda la comunidad centroamericana en el condado de Westchester y mas allá. Armando Rivas es un immigrate Salvadoreño y residente de Yonkers. Es el fundador y presidente del Grupo Salvador...2023-11-2059 min
Salvis Unidos PodcastMaking 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 people and Diego can help tell your story too. Diego Murcia is an author, journalist, and podcast/audiobook producer. His work spans from El Salvador to Mexico to the United States. His podcast “Secreto a Voces” won the 2019 Latin Podcasts Awards in the Education category. A first for a Salvadoran podcast. 2023-11-061h 02
Salvis Unidos PodcastThe 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 to rural El Salvador to working on sending humans to the moon in the Artemis program. Zaida Hernandez also known as “The Space Latina,” is a spacecraft engineer and subsystem manager at NASA supporting the Artemis missions. She has a Bachelor of Science in Mecha...2023-10-231h 07
Salvis Unidos PodcastConsent 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 children, break cycles of abuse, and create a safer future for us all. Rosalia Rivera is a consent educator, child sexual abuse prevention specialist, and sexual literacy advocate. She’s the founder of CONSENTparenting™ and the host of the AboutCONSENT™ podcast. Consent culture - lack or violation of body r...2023-10-091h 02
Salvis Unidos PodcastTreat 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 underrepresented solo-preneurs and empowering causes. Gabriela Mira Brown is a mental health advocate and co-founder of TYSAH. Her first-hand experiences have shaped her career and passion for participating in programs that create access to resources for under-invited communities. Alejandra Mejia is co-fo...2023-09-251h 00
Salvis Unidos PodcastFilmmaking 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. Maria Servellón is an award-winning filmmaker, multimedia artist, educator, and arts advocate from Boston, MA. She was named one of 2018's "Latinos 30 Under 30" by El Mundo Boston. Her most lauded work to date is the magic-realist short film, Hyphen (2018). Getting a camera from her father at he...2023-09-111h 03
Salvis Unidos PodcastCafé 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 understand the risks we take to follow our dreams. Kimberly Zelaya is a bi-coastal entrepreneur and founder of Café Zelaia, Salvadoran specialty coffee and mobile coffee bar. She grows all her coffee at her family’s coffee farm, Finca San Pedro, in El Salvador. Fin...2023-08-281h 01
Salvis Unidos PodcastSalvi 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 celebrates our heritage with Latin-infused hip-hop. Tony Dez and his family fled the Salvadoran Civil War as refugees, an experience that forms a powerful motif in his music. His independent full-length album, "El Viaje: Alma Ambulante," released in 2021, serves as a testament to his unique vision a...2023-08-1459 min
Salvis Unidos PodcastAfter Stories - Postwar El Salvador with Prof. Lotti SilberImaginense, 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 Revolutionaries”? Or are we continuing La Lucha like the 1.5 insurgent generation in her third book “After Stories”? Irina Carlota (Lotti) Silber is Professor and Chair of the Department of Anthropology, Gender Studies, and International Studies at CCNY where she also holds the position of Director of Strategic Initiatives at the Coli...2023-07-311h 10
Salvis Unidos PodcastXinca 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 a Salvadoran-American and owner of Xinca Foods, selling authentic Salvadoran frozen food Xinca name based on small indigenous community in Guatemala and El Salvador First frozen food line to represent El Salvador in The Fancy Food Show Striving to make frozen taste homemade Finalist in Best New Frozen...2023-07-1757 min
Salvis Unidos PodcastBonus! 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 escuchen el resto de los episodios de Proyecto Chachalaca! Show Resources: Proyecto Chachalaca en Apple Podcasts Proyecto Chachalaca en Spotify2023-07-101h 04
Salvis Unidos PodcastCarol 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 compositora con mas de 10 anos de carrera, miembro de la Academia Latina de la Grabación, y ganadora en los premios Música 503. Premios Música 503 La ultima década en la industria musical de SV Indie Collective Lo egoísta contra lo colecti...2023-07-0357 min
Salvis Unidos PodcastPopular 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 recipients and day laborers. Stephanie Huezo is an Assistant Professor of History at Fordham University. Her research focuses on community organizing, Central American revolutions, and immigrant activism. Lack of representation in Latin American History Grants for research about Latin American History Memory and Commemoration in Chile a...2023-06-191h 01
Salvis Unidos PodcastLa Galli - Cantautora y música SalvadoreñaLas 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 Galli es una cantautora única con una voz cautivadora, melodías contagiosas, y letras que pintan cuadros, cuentan historias, y evocan nostalgia. Aprendiendo con la abuelita Estudiando en UES y en CENAR Re-encontrando el amor por la música en NY Las libretas perdid...2023-06-051h 04
Proyecto ChachalacaEp36: Uniendo Culturas, Compartiendo historias, La travesía de los Salvis Unidos ft. Carlos Guadrón, Salvis UnidosEn el episodio 36 de Proyecto Chachalaca, "Uniendo culturas, compartiendo historias: La travesía de los Salvis Unidos", nos sumergimos en un emocionante viaje junto a nuestro invitado Carlos Guadrón, del movimiento Salvis Unidos. Exploramos cómo este movimiento ha logrado unir a la comunidad salvadoreña en el extranjero, compartiendo historias, experiencias y celebrando nuestra cultura.
En la primera parte del episodio, descubrimos el propósito y los objetivos de Salvis Unidos, un espacio de conexión para los salvadoreños en todo el mundo. Exploramos cómo este movimiento ha creado lazos más fuer...2023-06-011h 04
Salvis Unidos PodcastRadio 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 out her other podcast episodes and find her on Instagram at Radio Cachimbona! Featured in Apple’s 2022’s “tbh” collection! How Salvis Unidos started Creating a safe space to have conversations about complex topics Salvadorans aren't just trauma, we deserve levity too We need more Salvadoran podcast and cont...2023-05-2940 min
Salvis Unidos PodcastSeason 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 you can chat with friends and like-minded people. Join the conversation and stay in touch with other Salvis on our server! We’re also bringing back our world Salvis stories for this season! We are searching for Salvadorans in the furthest reaches of the...2023-05-2202 min
Radio CachimbonaSalvis UnidosWE'RE BACK! On this collaboration interview, Yvette and Carlos Guadron, creator and host of the Salvis Unidos podcast, discuss their experiences as Salvadoran-Americans hosting Cent-Am-focused podcasts. Carlos shares how rare it is to find fellow Salvis in New York, explains how his podcast came about, and shares why creating both political and social spaces for Salvis is important. To support the podcast, become a patron and get access to patron-exclusive content like the #litreviews: https://www.patreon.com/radiocachimbona?fan_landing=true&view_as=publicFollow the podcast @radiocachimbona on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook and r...2023-03-2045 min
Salvis Unidos PodcastSalvadorans Around the World - Part 2In 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 cousins beyond the United States. Rafael - @the90sdude - Australia Karla - @bikeswimcookies - Singapore Julian - @eljuliam - Finland Elisabeth - @elisabethvillalta -Spain David - @mbj_503 - England Caroline - @itscarocaro - Australia ...2022-06-131h 05
Salvis Unidos PodcastSalvadoreños por el Mundo - Parte 1En 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, y Edwin en Japón. La comunidad Salvadoreña es global y ya es tiempo que nos conectemos con nuestros hermanos lejanos más allá de los Estados Unidos. Show resources: Astrid - @rosalbabarillas - Argentina Eduardo - @eduardo.hernandez.__ - Canadá Walter - @walter...2022-05-3038 min
Salvis Unidos PodcastHablemos de Cine with José Mario RosalesLooking 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. Show resources: Hablemosdecinesv.com Lienzo en Blanco - articulo en español Polvo de Gallo, dir. Juli...2022-05-161h 00
Salvis Unidos PodcastAna Margarita GasteazoroAna 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. Show resources: Museo de la Palabra y de la Imagen Judy Blankensh...2022-05-021h 07
Salvis Unidos PodcastArt and Children's Literature with Steve MoisesAt 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. Show resources: TropicSalvi.com LatinoStories.com Tropic Salvi on Instagram Salvadoran Writer’s Path SalvisWhoLunch Music: "BLÖD" by Sander2022-04-181h 08
Salvis Unidos PodcastPodcasting Mentor Elsie EscobarIf 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. Elsie Escobar is podcasting veteran and inductee to the Academy of Podcasters Hall of Fame. She is a podcasting advocate, pundit, and mentor to primarily women podcasting leaders. She...2022-04-041h 04
Salvis Unidos PodcastFencing in El Salvador with Joaquin TobarWhen 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.2022-03-211h 03
Salvis Unidos PodcastMúsica 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 propia música. Artistas Salvadoreños: Broncco Boneyard (Jardín de Huesos) Prueba de Sonido Jhosse Lora Ovni Crisol Roberto Salamanca Alvaro Torres Rafael Alfaro Nativa Geranio Adrenalina Protocolo 2 Natalia Cantalejo Camelo Ran42k La Iguana La Pepa Adhesivo Los Tachos Nadine Ma...2022-03-071h 12
Salvis Unidos PodcastDelicious El Salvador with Alica MaherSome 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. Alicia was born in Santa Ana, El Salvador and moved to Los Angeles when she was 19. She learned to cook from her mother, grandmother, aunts and friends. She is an award-winning author, a food historian...2022-02-211h 06
Salvis Unidos PodcastBiking the Americas with Andrea MolinaWhen 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. Show resources: Andrea's Instagram Capital Bike Share - DC Public Bike Rentals Citi Bikes - NYC Public Bike Rentals BikePacking.com for bike routes and community Andrea Molina in the Surly Bike B...2022-02-071h 13
Salvis Unidos PodcastSuperestar Short with Daniel LariosTwo 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: DanielLarios.com Daniel's Instagram "De Nada" on Vimeo "Memorama" on Vimeo 2022-01-241h 04
Salvis Unidos PodcastJocelyn Rivas - 100th Marathon FinisherHad 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.2022-01-101h 05
Salvis Unidos PodcastDon Leo CoffeeThere’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 some Don Leo and see what El Salvador is made of.2021-12-271h 06
Salvis Unidos PodcastKelmari DesignsKelli 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, Kelmari Designs brings El Salvador to you with amor, alegría, y cultura.2021-12-1359 min
Salvis Unidos PodcastRepublica PerrunaCampos 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.2021-11-291h 05
Salvis Unidos PodcastHoozayToday 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 bicho si es chistoso!2021-11-151h 06
Salvis Unidos PodcastRinconcito SalvadoreñoLike 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 El Salvador. Music courtesy of Sonderbar SV2021-11-011h 07
Salvis Unidos PodcastBrooklyn ChunchesWe 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 pieces of home to show off our heritage.2021-10-2353 min
Salvis Unidos PodcastNormandie RecordsYou’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 industry, Somos Arte, and collaborating with creatives in El Salvador. Erick Sanchez is a Los Angeles based creative and founder of Normandie Records. Erick is also the Creator and Producer of the Somos Arte documentary series.2021-10-041h 00
Salvis Unidos Podcast100 Años de Salvi YorkersLa gente camina por las calles con máscaras, las reuniones públicas están restringidas, y los hospitales están llenos de víctimas de la pandemia cuando Angel Lopez, un Salvadoreño, cruza la frontera de México a Texas en el año 1918. En este primer episodio hablamos con Bernie Lopez cuyo padre empieza un siglo de historias contadas por Carmen Molina Tamacas en su libro: Salvi Yorkers.2021-09-201h 01
Salvis Unidos PodcastSeason 3 Introduction!I’m Carlos Guadron, a Salvadoran-American living in New York. I’m on a journey to meet remarkable Salvadorans around the world. I want to see what makes us tick, not as individuals, but as a culture. What happens when you take a Salvadoran out of El Salvador? How do we confront the world and how does the world perceive us? I want to see all the amazing things Salvadorans have accomplished and how our culture has helped us or held us back. Welcome to Season 3 of Salvis Unidos Podcast! This season we'll bring you more...2021-09-1402 min
Salvis Unidos PodcastCáthia Sings!In season 2’s last episode, we talk to Cáthia, an accomplished Salvi singer that has traveled the world and shared the stage with big names like Prince Royce and Jennifer Lopez. She talks to us about her career, her parent’s influence, and growing up Salvadoran in the multicultural neighborhoods of New York City!2021-03-081h 08
Salvis Unidos PodcastMental HealthIn today’s show, we talk with two professionals in the mental health field about the importance of maintaining a healthy headspace, seeking help when you need it, and dispelling the stereotypes about therapist offices. We also discuss the stigma with mental health in the Salvadoran community.2021-02-221h 09
Salvis Unidos PodcastMaura Clarke's StoryIn episode 18, Eileen Markey tells us about Maura Clarke, one of four U.S. women killed in 1980 by the Salvadoran military. Her radical solidarity with the Salvadoran people ultimately led her, Ita Ford, Dorothy Kazel and Jean Donovan to share the same fate as so many Salvadorans. The killing of the churchwomen drew the attention of North Americans to the struggles of Salvadorans and forced many to face the U.S. role in the war.2021-02-081h 11
Salvis Unidos PodcastHoy - Película SalvadoreñaEn el episodio número 17, Ricardo B’atz nos cuenta del proceso para crear “Hoy,” una película independiente en El Salvador. También nos cuenta del reto para encontrar fondos, los que critican la representación negativa del Salvador, y como empezó su carrera en el cine.2021-01-251h 08
Salvis Unidos PodcastBreaking and Hip hopIn season 2’s episode number 16, Prevail talks to us about breaking, the origins of hip hop and his efforts to highlight Salvadoran culture in something we’ve always been a part of. We also talk about breaking making it into the next Olympic games and why you should never call someone a “break dancer.”2021-01-111h 00
Salvis Unidos PodcastLa SalvadoReinaIn this episode we talk with La SalvadoReina, a Salvi creative. She tells us about her father’s work helping people back in El Salvador through music, her challenges with producing music and her creative outlets of singing, songwriting, and fashion design.2020-12-281h 01
Salvis Unidos PodcastCuidando a las Que Nos CuidanThe 1932 massacre of indigenous people nearly brought an end to our ancient language and culture. In the shadows, our matriarchs preserved and took care of our connection to our past. Noemi and Luz say it’s now our turn to take care of them. In this episode learn about the work these women are doing to pass our culture on to a new generation.2020-12-141h 06
Salvis Unidos PodcastSalvi Film History with GladysEl Salvador has almost a century of film history. In episode 13, Gladys, a film history hobbyist, will take us through the country’s involvement in film from the late 1800s to 2020. Whether it’s Salvadoran acting talent, directors, or on-location filming, our Pulgarcito has a long history on the silver screen.2020-11-301h 07
Salvis Unidos PodcastSeñora JuanaQuien dijo que las mujeres Salvadoreñas son fuertes estaba pensando en Señora Juana. En el episodio número 12 nos cuenta de su experiencia creciendo en El Salvador durante la guerra y todas las lecciones de vida que aprendió de sus papás. Cierren los ojos y viajen. Oigan todas estas historias que así es como uno aprende.2020-11-161h 07
Salvis Unidos PodcastRandy Jurado ErtllWhat are the biggest problems facing the Salvadoran community in the US? In episode 11, Randy Jurado Ertll, the author and activist, talks to us about his literature, his journey, and his analysis of the current state of Salvadoran identity. The Salvadoran community has a dark, violent past but Randy says there’s hope for our future generations.2020-11-021h 01
Salvis Unidos PodcastJuan Carlos Guerra - CompositorEn el episodio número 10 Juan Carlos Guerra nos cuenta como un niño rebelde llegó a ser compositor y por qué la música clásica es para todos. Nos cuenta de la gran obra de crear obras, la importancia de conocer nuestra propia cultura, y que la música se escucha con el corazón.2020-10-191h 08
Salvis Unidos PodcastPuppetry with David BizzaroPuppets help us see the magic all around us no matter our age. Today, David Bizzaro talks to us about his journey from production into puppetry. He explains how his mother’s grit and a little lie eventually led him to be an Emmy winning puppeteer.2020-10-051h 10
Salvis Unidos PodcastMuseo de la Palabra y la ImagenEl Museo de la Palabra y la Imagen, también conocido como MUPI, trabaja para preservar la historia y memoria histórica de El Salvador. En el episodio número ocho, Tania nos cuenta un poco de su trabajo y de la historia del museo También nos relata de la Matanza de 1932 y de Salarrué, uno de los artistas más importantes del Salvador.2020-09-211h 05
Salvis Unidos PodcastGuanaco To EnglishPuchica, que yuca es el caliche. Pero no se preocupen. En el episodio número siete hablamos con Diego Argueta, el autor de Guanco to English, un diccionario ilustrado. Con Humberto Perez, el protagonista del diccionario, llegamos a entender que los Salvadoreños somos bien cachimbones y que el español guanaco es bien chivo.2020-09-071h 00
Salvis Unidos PodcastHerencia CookbookThe matriarchs in our lives pass on more than recipes. They inspire us, teach us strength, grit and ensure our heritage survives through generations. Herencia Cookbook is a Salvi-Mex cookbook written by Benadettte Molina to honor the matriarchs in her family and to pass down our food heritage to future generations.2020-08-241h 02
Salvis Unidos PodcastSomos Arte DocumentarySomos Arte: The Creative Movement of El Salvador is a documentary series highlighting contemporary artists in post-war El Salvador. Erick Sanchez and Jonathan Barrera, both Salvadorans, are the creators behind the project. In this episode they talk about all the love, passion, and work that went into creating this love letter to El Salvador.2020-08-101h 11
Salvis Unidos PodcastMario Arévalo - TenorLa ópera es para todos y Mario sueña con hacerla accesible a todo el mundo. En este episodio Mario nos cuenta de su trayectoria como tenor, su trabajo humanitario, y su orgullo como representante de El Salvador. También nos cuenta de el esfuerzo para la reconstrucción del Teatro Jiboa en San Vicente, un gran logro para la cultura y arte en nuestro pulgarcito.2020-07-271h 05
Salvis Unidos PodcastBelu CacaoBienvenidos al tercer episodio de la segunda temporada! Este episodio está completamente en español! Hoy hablamos con Emily Urias de Belu Cacao. No es solo una empresa de chocolate artesanal, si no que todo un esfuerzo para poner El Salvador en grande a nivel mundial. Escucha y ayuda a Emily convertir a El Salvador al país del chocolate!2020-07-131h 08
Salvis Unidos PodcastKaren Vasquez-O'DonnellToday we’re talking to the author of Pepe and Pako - Cross Country Adventure, a book to inspire curiosity in children of all ages. From a disheveled child with coal on her face to the elegant Salvadoran mom she is today, Karen speaks about the importance of imagination and following your dreams.2020-06-291h 03
Salvis Unidos PodcastAFJAWelcome to the first episode of season 2. In this episode we talk about the potential a simple game can have in connecting people and lifting up communities. AFJA is a non-profit created by Steven Levy to harness the power of play in El Salvador and Central America. Join him and board member Diana Ruano as we talk about giving back to the homeland.2020-06-151h 06
Salvis Unidos PodcastSeason 2 IntroductionWelcome new listeners and loyal followers to the second season of Salvis Unidos Podcast.2020-06-1101 min
Salvis Unidos PodcastCipotesThe feeling of not belonging here nor there, a lack of positive representation of Salvadorans is what drove Niko to start Cipotes. A New York City based online community dedicated to uniting Salvadorans and showcasing our accomplishments around the world for over 7 years. In this episode, turn up that pride to eleven, embrace our accomplishments, and show off our positivity with Niko from Cipotes.2020-04-2750 min
Salvis Unidos PodcastHazel HernandezFinding yourself as a teenager is a strenuous process. It’s even harder when you have to hide the most important aspects of who you are. As a queer undocumented Salvadoran, Hazel hid the best parts of herself until theater allowed her to open up. Get artsy, don a black turtleneck, a beret, and get up on stage or behind it with Hazel Hernandez.2020-04-1357 min
Salvis Unidos PodcastSalviSoulKarla feels most at home surrounded by family at the dinner table sharing Salvadoran food and stories. Her project SalviSoul aims to document both the recipes and the legacy of Salvadoran women. So grab a plate, share some stories, and nourish your belly and your soul with Karla Vasquez of SalviSoul!2020-03-301h 08
Salvis Unidos PodcastVanessas GutierrezPerseverance, grit, creativity, these are all Vanessa’s middle names. When most fear to take the first step, Vanessa takes off running. This single mother of three will find a way to swim when the world is sinking. Find out how Vanessa, despite life obstacles, built an organization to create a better future for young women in El Salvador. Take action, free minds in your free time, and get it done with Vanessa Gutierrez.2020-03-161h 05
Salvis Unidos PodcastSueey GutierrezTo get to know the different sides of Sueey, you need a little bit of caution and intuition, but la experiencia will leave you with an authentic sense of the beauty of El Salvador and her people. Powered by her indigenous roots, committed to helping out her community, Sueey explains why it’s important to work for the next generation. Dust off that easel, sharpen those colored pencils, and leave your mark with Sueey Gutierrez.2020-03-021h 08
Salvis Unidos PodcastThese Days MovieHow many of us have been one bad choice away from going down the wrong path? Growing up Salvi in the US has its risks and challenges. In this political climate, we often feel alone and unwanted. It’s not always pretty, but this is our home. So let’s seek support from friends and family as we all try to understand these days.2020-02-171h 12
Salvis Unidos PodcastSalvi History - AndreeIt’s another hot and humid afternoon in El Pulgarcito, and a lone man looks through yellowed papers in a dark, muggy archive room. Exasperated he pushes back his chair and looks up. He knows the stories he’s looking for aren’t written down yet. Grab your grandma, a notebook, and get ready to create memoria historica with Andree Pena. Andree is a radical, anti-capitalist, anarchist organizer from South Central, Los Angeles. Inspired by the different ideologies he believes popular education is a necessary ingredient in social movements. The son of Salvadoran war refugees and Guatemalan politi...2020-02-031h 02
Salvis Unidos PodcastUlises CartagenaWearing a tuxedo at a gala, rowing across the Long Island sound . . . no, I’m not talking about James Bond. Ulises dedicates his energy and passion to serving others whether he’s doing work for adults with intellectual disabilities or children in El Salvador. In this episode, strap on some cleats and score some goals with Ulises Cartagena. Ulises is a first generation Salvadoran-American from Long Island, New York. His parents come from San Miguel, El Salvador. He served in the United States Marine Corps, served as an educator and advocate for a family violence and rape cris...2020-01-2059 min
Salvis Unidos PodcastCarmen Molina-TamacasTodo buen cuento necesita alguien quien lo cuente. Carmen se ha dedicado a descubrir las historias de inmigrantes Salvadoreños en Nueva York de los últimos 90 años. Y está a punto de publicar su libro: Salvi Yorkers. Así que agarren sus libretitas de periodista, su curiosidad y prepárense para contar nuestras historias con Carmen Molina-Tamacas. Carmen Molina Tamacas es una periodista salvadoreña que vive en Nueva York desde casi 10 años. En El Salvador trabajo desde 1994 en periódicos como La Prensa Gráfica, El Mundo, El Diario de Hoy y a colaborado con medios dig...2020-01-061h 04
Salvis Unidos PodcastMimster Shop - NormaBolados, chunches, y otras babosadas. As our mothers would say, ustedes solo son inventos. When Norma didn’t find ways to represent her pride, she decided to create them. She became an entrepreneur and launched an online store to sell Salvadoran themed pins, socks, and apparel. Pull on those pupusas sock, put on those boss pants and get ready to start a small business with Norma Rivas. Norma is the creative bicha behind Mimster Shop. She was born and raised in the San Fernando Valley about 30 minutes outside Los Angeles. Norma grew up in a very loving and...2019-12-2359 min
Salvis Unidos PodcastCarlos and Erica VivarWhile most of us struggle to get out of bed, Carlos soars and flips through the air straight onto the podium with gold medals and championships. A 14 year old gymnast that only started three years ago shows us what can be accomplished with talent, courage, and a wonderfully supportive mother. So wear that Salvi flag as a cape, get a running start, and stick the landing with Carlos and his mother Erica. Carlos Deleon Vivar is a vivacious 14 year old boy with dreams of Olympic gold. He’s currently a level 8 junior gymnast slated to represent El Sa...2019-12-0958 min
Salvis Unidos PodcastThe Salvi VeganSometimes you need a fire to clear away the brush so new plants can grow. This cipota didn’t let a medical crisis slow her down. Going from dance teacher to vegan chef, Norma reinvented herself and Salvadoran cuisine. Settle in, grab some quesadillas, atol de calabaza, and explore the vegan lifestyle with Norma Perez! Norma Pérez is an Afro-Salvadoran and the proprietor of The Salvi Vegan, an all Salvadoran food, all vegan pop up restaurant. For two decades she worked as an international dance teacher and choreographer until a medical condition ended her career. She dis...2019-11-251h 07
Salvis Unidos PodcastRandy and Allison - Cabalito Restaurant“Cuantas va querer mi amor? Ya le van a salir.” These and other similar phrases may have been uttered by Randy and Allison, a pupuseros that sought to put pupusas on the map in Manhattan’s lower east side with his restaurant Cabalito. Put on your delanal, grab a bit of masa and get ready to echar pupusas with Randy Rodriguez and his wife Allison Sebastiani. Randy Rodriguez is a Salvadoran enthusiast, restaurateur, and storyteller. Born in Pasadena and raised in Vermont, he made the move to Manhattan in 2010, where he reconnected with his latinidad and fell in lov...2019-11-111h 08
Salvis Unidos PodcastNatalie LazoAh, yes, the starving artists. Earning pennies drawing portraits of tourists in Times Square. But wait, if you believe in that myth, you might as well believe in the Chupa Cabra. Natalie says that as long as we live in a visual world, there will be jobs for artists. In this episode, grab some art supplies, connect with your indigenous roots, and get ready to create with Natalie Lazo. Natalie Lazo is a first-generation Salvi-American based in the tri-state area. She has a bachelor's in Fine Arts from Ithaca College and is a classically-trained artist who specializes i...2019-10-281h 08
Salvis Unidos PodcastDJ Loup RougeThe bass is booming, the crowd is dancing, and drinks are flowing as you sit high on your throne spinning those turntables. But being a DJ is not all about parties. Raul finds ways to inspire others and give back to aspiring artists in Central America. In this episode, keep the crowd and our people going, drop that beat with DJ Loup Rouge. Raul aka Loup Rouge is a DJ, producer, and musician from El Salvador who blends a global sensibility with a contemporary edge. As part of La Causa NYC, he promotes cultural awareness of the...2019-10-1558 min
Salvis Unidos PodcastJaneth PerlaWhat do you get when you grab a pinch of the Bronx, a dash of Puerto Rico, and a whole lot of Salvi? Find out in this episode. Bring an empty pansa, leave those knives and forks at home, and take a tasting tour of the Salvi Yorker experience with Janeth Perla. Janeth Perla is a multi-cultural Salvi mom and Salvadorian culture ambassador. She’s always searching for the best pupuseria in NYC, especially the ones with pink curtido. She’s a cosmetologist and salon receptionist and dreams of starting her own restaurant and making documentaries about Salva...2019-09-301h 04
Salvis Unidos PodcastAmy EspinozaNot all that glitters is gold but that’s quite alright according to Amy. Beautiful jewelry is accessible, easy to care for and comes in all types of finishes and styles. Want to get a ring for that special someone? Need a new piece to express your personality? Well, grab your favorite rings, necklaces, and polishing cloth and get ready to shine and sparkle with Amy Espinoza. Amy Espinoza is a Salvadoran-American jewelry enthusiast. Born and raised in Long Island, she started out buying jewelry books and tools as a kid to make her own pieces, including th...2019-09-161h 04
Salvis Unidos PodcastSalvador EspinozaWhat do you think about when you think about New York? Odds are hip hop, b-boys, and graffiti come to mind. Salvador is as much Salvadoran as he is a New Yorker and capturing life on the streets with his camera is his passion. Grab your old-timey film camera, hop on the 7 train, and keep your eyes open for the perfect city shot in this photo session with Salvador Espinoza. Salvador Espinoza is a photographer born and raised in New York City. Primarily a documentary photographer and photojournalist he focuses on social issues by shooting realistic slices o...2019-09-021h 09
Salvis Unidos PodcastJessica MongeShake it like a rattlesnake? More like shake like an earthquake and move mountains or maybe just climb them. The power of compassion can accomplish either when Jessica is involved. Whether it’s therapy for kids with autism or keeping youth soccer alive in El Salvador this colocha has the passion. Get inspired to change the world, pasito a pasito, with Jessica Monge. Jessica is a Salvadoran - American born and raised on Long Island. Her parents are from La Paz, El Salvador. She currently works with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder as an ABA therapist. She’s al...2019-08-191h 01
Salvis Unidos PodcastJeremy LugoThe year is 1999, baggy jeans are in, the Backstreet Boys are at the top of the charts, and Tony Hawk is becoming a household name. A young Salvadoran living in one of the most dangerous housing projects in Yonkers discovers his love of skateboarding. Join us, Strap on your skate shoes, grab your board, and watch out for ripped laces on this skate session with Jeremy Lugo. Jeremy Lugo is a writer and marketing specialist, born and raised in Yonkers, New York. He gained notoriety when he launched his magnum opus, Ripped Laces, which built a loyal...2019-08-051h 10
Salvis Unidos PodcastSalvis Unidos IntroductionHello and welcome to Salvis Unidos Podcast! Let’s go back in time real quick. It’s the mid to late 90s. Not everyone owns a computer. The world wide web is not yet widely accessible. Smart phones? Forget about it. Your best chance of learning about where you came from is the stories your parents tell you. Maybe you’ve never been to El Salvador or tasted the food. You’ve never smelled the tropical air or heard the señoras in the local mercado. Maybe you have and you miss the mango verde y minutas...2019-07-2101 min