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Brown EnoughYou Might Also Like: Story ColliderAre we shaped more by nature or nurture? It’s a question science has wrestled with for years. In todays bonus episode, yours truly, Christopher Rivas is on the The Story Collider Podcast, he is diving into family histories to uncover how the past continues to shape the present. Don’t miss this powerful exploration of identity, legacy, and self-discovery. Listen wherever you get your podcasts!
2025-03-1711 minBrown EnoughTech is a Baddie & The Dreamers Playbook: Dellara on Liberation & ManifestationIn this electrifying conversation, Dellara breaks down how technology is a tool for liberation, the power of abundance over scarcity, and why confidence is the foundation for creating a better world. She dives into her book The Dreamer’s Playbook, discussing strategies for hacking the education system, cultivating confidence, and using technology to amplify marginalized voices. Together, Dellara and Christopher Rivas explore the intersection of manifestation, purpose, and the radical act of dreaming beyond limitations.
2025-03-1243 minBrown EnoughBrown Enough at City of Asylum!Christopher talks being Brown, Brown Enough, and Making it in America at City of Asylum in Pittsburg, PA. An organization dedicated to providing asylum to artists facing political prosecution... He is in conversation with Betty Cruz. Enjoy!
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RubirosaIntroducing: Brown Enough with Christopher RivasSad that Rubirosa is over? Well, guess what: Chris isn't going anywhere! Stay tuned for a new conversation every week about what it means to be BROWN ENOUGH.
NOW ON IT'S OWN FEED.... Originally on the Brown Enough podcast feed. Imagine instead of James Bond it was…Jaime Bond, Javi Bond, Bondissimo. Well, guess what, y’all? The white, British character at the center of Ian Fleming’s super-successful franchise was actually based on a Dominican man. This podcast is the true story of Porfirio Rubirosa’s life, told by me, Christopher Rivas. 2024-11-2903 minRubirosaRubirosa Episode 10 | Nos VemosIn this last episode of the series, I visit the Dominican Republic for the first time ever. A trip I think will be about finding closure with Rubi ends up becoming a family reunion I’ll never forget. NOW ON IT'S OWN FEED.... Originally on the Brown Enough podcast feed.
Imagine instead of James Bond it was…Jaime Bond, Javi Bond, Bondissimo.
Well, guess what, y’all? The white, British character at the center of
Ian Fleming’s super-successful franchise was actually based on a
Dominican man. This podcast is the true story of Porfirio Rubirosa’s
life, told by me, Christop2024-11-2739 minRubirosaRubirosa Episode 9 | The Last SprintThe last years of Rubi’s life are as action-packed as the rest. But the mysterious circumstances of his death leave me with some uncomfortable questions.
NOW ON IT'S OWN FEED.... Originally on the Brown Enough podcast feed. Imagine instead of James Bond it was…Jaime Bond, Javi Bond, Bondissimo. Well, guess what, y’all? The white, British character at the center of Ian Fleming’s super-successful franchise was actually based on a Dominican man. This podcast is the true story of Porfirio Rubirosa’s life, told by me, Christopher Rivas. 2024-11-2735 minRubirosaRubirosa Episode 8 | The PlayRubi’s story inspires me. It’s also a warning to me. And when I finally share his story onstage, I find that it’s bigger than just Rubi and me.
NOW ON IT'S OWN FEED.... Originally on the Brown Enough podcast feed. Imagine instead of James Bond it was…Jaime Bond, Javi Bond, Bondissimo. Well, guess what, y’all? The white, British character at the center of Ian Fleming’s super-successful franchise was actually based on a Dominican man. This podcast is the true story of Porfirio Rubirosa’s life, told by me, Christoph...2024-11-2733 minRubirosaRubirosa Episode 7 | Please Don't Hate MeTurns out, most of Rubi’s lovers were white women. Looking at my own life, I realized we had that in common. Things get pretty interesting when I start asking questions out loud.
NOW ON IT'S OWN FEED.... Originally on the Brown Enough podcast feed. Imagine instead of James Bond it was…Jaime Bond, Javi Bond, Bondissimo. Well, guess what, y’all? The white, British character at the center of Ian Fleming’s super-successful franchise was actually based on a Dominican man. This podcast is the true story of Porfirio Rubirosa’s life, told b...2024-11-2737 minRubirosaRubirosa Episode 6 | Big Tíguere EnergyA Tíguere — a tiger — is Dominican slang for a smooth-talking ladies' man who gets what he wants. A guy like Rubi. But what does a Tíguere leave in his wake?
NOW ON IT'S OWN FEED.... Originally on the Brown Enough podcast feed. Imagine instead of James Bond it was…Jaime Bond, Javi Bond, Bondissimo. Well, guess what, y’all? The white, British character at the center of Ian Fleming’s super-successful franchise was actually based on a Dominican man. This podcast is the true story of Porfirio Rubirosa’s life, told by me, Christop2024-11-2735 minRubirosaRubirosa Episode 5 | The GapForget about the white guy in the tux with the British accent. Imagine it’s Jaime Bond, Javi Bond, Bondissimo. Why haven’t Latin Americans gotten to see ourselves up on the big screen?
NOW ON IT'S OWN FEED.... Originally on the Brown Enough podcast feed. Imagine instead of James Bond it was…Jaime Bond, Javi Bond, Bondissimo. Well, guess what, y’all? The white, British character at the center of Ian Fleming’s super-successful franchise was actually based on a Dominican man. This podcast is the true story of Porfirio Rubirosa’s life, told b...2024-11-2737 minRubirosaRubirosa Episode 4 | What's In My BloodWhat does it mean to be Dominican? The good, the bad. I wanna know what’s in my blood. Today, I ask my pops about it. And then I get a lesson on the dark side of Dominican history.
NOW ON IT'S OWN FEED.... Originally on the Brown Enough podcast feed. Imagine instead of James Bond it was…Jaime Bond, Javi Bond, Bondissimo. Well, guess what, y’all? The white, British character at the center of Ian Fleming’s super-successful franchise was actually based on a Dominican man. This podcast is the true story...2024-11-2741 minRubirosaRubirosa Episode 3 | Just a Gigolo?A lover. A race car driver. A polo player. An international jetsetter. One of Rubi’s best friends tells me all about the playboy’s lifestyle. Plus, I look a little deeper into whether the most famous playboy on the silver screen--James Bond--was based on our Rubi.
NOW ON IT'S OWN FEED.... Originally on the Brown Enough podcast feed. Imagine instead of James Bond it was…Jaime Bond, Javi Bond, Bondissimo. Well, guess what, y’all? The white, British character at the center of Ian Fleming’s super-successful franchise was actually based on a Dominic...2024-11-2738 minRubirosaRubirosa Episode 2 | PretendersMeet Rubi — a bold and bright young man, raised in Paris, who gets close with one of the most dangerous figures in Dominican history, Rafael Trujillo. He learned early the benefits of fitting in and playing pretend…and so did I.
NOW ON IT'S OWN FEED.... Originally on the Brown Enough podcast feed. Imagine instead of James Bond it was…Jaime Bond, Javi Bond, Bondissimo. Well, guess what, y’all? The white, British character at the center of Ian Fleming’s super-successful franchise was actually based on a Dominican man. This podcast is the true st...2024-11-2743 minRubirosaRubirosa Episode 1 | HauntedThe real James Bond was Dominican. No, really! When I found out about Porfirio Rubirosa from a Vanity Fair article in college, I had no idea he would change my life forever.
NOW ON IT'S OWN FEED.... Originally on the Brown Enough podcast feed. Imagine instead of James Bond it was…Jaime Bond, Javi Bond, Bondissimo. Well, guess what, y’all? The white, British character at the center of Ian Fleming’s super-successful franchise was actually based on a Dominican man. This podcast is the true story of Porfirio Rubirosa’s life, told by me...2024-11-2733 minRubirosaIntroducing: RubirosaImagine instead of James Bond it was…Jaime Bond, Javi Bond, Bondissimo. Well, guess what, y’all? The white, British character at the center of Ian Fleming’s super-successful franchise was actually based on a Dominican man. This podcast is the true story of Porfirio Rubirosa’s life, told by me, Christopher Rivas.
NOW ON IT'S OWN FEED.... Originally on the Brown Enough podcast feed. Imagine instead of James Bond it was…Jaime Bond, Javi Bond, Bondissimo. Well, guess what, y’all? The white, British character at the center of Ian Fleming’s super-successf...2024-11-2702 min
Let’s Talk TRIO"Motivated" - Dr. Christopher Baca - TRIO Staff
In this podcast episode: Dr. Christopher Baca, TRIO Staff with Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell's TRIO Educational Opportunity Center.
Dr. Christopher Baca is on the podcast to discuss his personal, educational, and professional journey. Listen as Dr. Baca shares about his own experiences in higher education, preparing for college, pursuing a doctoral degree, and being a TRIO professional.
A HUGE thank you to our patrons and sponsors: Angelica Vialpando, Rosario Riley, Angelica Valdez, Dr. Jamie Motley, Dr. Ryan Barone, Dr. Jeff Nepute, Felicia Rivera, Jaded Electronics, TRIOjoblist.com, NOSOTROS Education Center (ad within the podcast), Cambridge...2024-09-131h 01
Opportunity Knocks by EmpowHer PurposeE95: Brown Enough? Choose Consciousness with Christopher RivasExciting News! As they say, SAVE THE BEST FOR LAST and THIS IS THE LAST release and 95th episode of the Opportunity Knocks podcast for 2023! ✨Do you feel like you are ENOUGH? We all have had experiences in our lifetime where we were not only told we are not ENOUGH but we also don’t feel as if we fit in certain communities whether it be cultural, color, gender, race etc👨🏿👨🏾👨🏼 And let’s just say that some people feel this more than others to their core. I was blessed to meet Christopher Rivas at the Latino Hive IConnexcion a commu...2023-12-111h 04Brown EnoughTrailblazing with Annie GonzalezAnnie Gonzalez is setting fire -- but not literally. The actress is spicing things up in the new movie Flamin’ Hot, playing Judy, the wife and partner of the man who invented one of America’s favorite snacks, the Flamin’ Hot Cheetos. Today, Chris chats with Annie about her acting career, what it was like playing the role of Judy and executive producing a new biopic of the Mexican American singer Jenni Rivera.
2023-05-1724 min
Siempre Pa'lante! Always Forward27 - Presente for Bodies of Culture feat. Christopher RivasHola mi gente! Welcome to Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening.
In this episode, our guest ensures we are presente in every conversation. Roots in La Republica Dominicana y Colombia are not the only thing that has shaped him. 102-17 64th road in Queens, NY gave him priceless experiences with bodies of culture. A community that was and still is familia.
Whether he is acting in the latest tv sitcom, discussing his latest book Brown Enough, interviewing a guest on his show or reminding people that Porifiri...2023-05-1231 minBrown EnoughBreasties with Bri MajsiakBri Majsiak is a journalist, but her work extends beyond that. She’s also a co-founder of a nonprofit called Breasties, an all inclusive organization that creates a community for survivors of breast and gynecologic cancer. But also for previvors, thrivers and caregivers. Today, she chats with Chris about how her mother’s story inspired her to start Breasties, what her nonprofit is doing to support folks impacted by breast cancer and an important decision she made regarding her health.
2023-05-1030 minBrown EnoughBrought To You By YouToday’s episode is extra special. We’ve been asking for your stories, thoughts, and reactions - and today you’ll get to hear all the beautiful messages you’ve been sending over time.
2023-05-0334 minBrown EnoughArchitect of Change with Henry R. Muñoz IIIHenry R. Muñoz III's career has spanned art, architecture and politics and entertainment. And as the the son of a farm labor leader who worked closely with the legendary Cesar Chavez, community-building is in Henry's blood. Today, Chris chats with Henry about lessons Henry took from his parents, how his interest for the arts and advocacy intersect and all the tremendous work he’s done for the Brown community.
2023-04-2631 min
The Man Enough PodcastBrown Enough Presents: Rubirosa by Christopher RivasEpisode Description: Man Enough is proud to introduce Rubirosa, a podcast by Brown Enough host and Man Enough guest host, Christopher Rivas, in partnership with Stitcher. Rubirosa is a documentary podcast produced by Stitcher and hosted by Christopher Rivas (Call Me Kat) in which Rivas explores the life of Porfirio Rubirosa, the man who inspired the character of James Bond. Besides being a Dominican diplomat, Porfirio was an international polo champion, a race-car driver, and a pilot. He was a renowned casanova, who was married five times to women including Barbara Hutton and Doris Duke. H...2023-04-2436 minBrown EnoughBreaking the Boxes: Race, Gender and Vulnerability with Chris RivasToday, we’re bringing you a special episode from The Man Enough Podcast - where our host Chris Rivas shares his journey towards self confidence, education and peace as a brown man in America. Our hosts get intimate about their relationships to privilege, adolescent insecurities and actionable steps they are taking towards being a “good” person. The video version of every episode will always be available on the @wearemanenough YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/WeAreManEnough
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Florida Book ClubRyan Rivas and "Nextdoor in Colonialtown" - Season 7, Episode 8Nextdoor.com (specifically the Colonialtown North forums of Nextdoor.com) serves as the raw material for Ryan Rivas' fascinating collage of neighborhood photos and excerpted, rearranged, and reassembled posts from the site. He joins us to discuss his creative process, among other things, in our season 7 finale.2023-04-1941 minBrown Enough99th Floor with Chef Miguel TrinidadWhen Chef Miguel Trinidad was introduced to cannabis, it was all about getting high. But as he got older and learned about the medicinal benefits of marijuana, he began to think about it differently. Now, he is taking cannabis to the next level. He’s infusing cannabis with food at private dinner parties. These dinners are invite only. Luckily, Chris got his invitation. Today, Chris chats with Chef Miguel about the art of cooking with cannabis, how Chef Miguel got started in the industry and how he is using these dinners to de-stigmatize the stereotype of cannabis.
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Hella Latin@Alchemy of Brownness with Christopher RivasToday I'm talking to Christopher Rivas — a storyteller, actor, social commentator, podcast host, speaker and filmmaker. He's the writer behind the Brown Enough book and voice behind the Brown Enough and Rubirosa podcast. He's also the creator of "The Real James Bond... Was Dominican!"Christopher has a breadth of experience amplifying stories that matter and spark conversation, one that we unpack in this episode is his work in creating Brown Enough. He openly talks about his journey with Brownness, identity, and the struggle to be “perfectly” Latinx. For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagra...2023-04-1749 minBrown EnoughDear Love with Sarah BahbahIf you open your Instagram account and search for the name Sarah Bahbah, you’ll find yourself looking at beautiful images inspired by romance and films. These images -- of loving couples, luxurious bathtubs and platters of food -- are just a glimpse of the world the Palestinian/Jordanian artist Sarah Bahbah has created with her photographs. And today, Chris and her chat about her visual art and identity. You can purchase of book of her copy Dear Love here.
2023-04-1229 minBrown EnoughReimagining the Concept of MasculinityHow does masculinity show up in relationships, everyday life and in culture? For this week's episode, Chris gets deep into the topic with Mark Pagan, creator of the Other Men Need Help podcast. And then he welcomes another special guest -- his pops William Rivas. Together they chat about the stereotypes of masculinity that exist in Latin American culture and how William has gone through his own evolution.
2023-04-0535 minBrown EnoughMariachi and Classical Music with Jazmín MoralesClassical music is pretty much a space where Black and Brown folks are missing. But there’s someone close to the Brown Enough team who’s shaking things up to make the world of classical music more diverse. She’s Jazmín Morales, chief of staff at the prestigious Juilliard School and partner of executive producer Carlos E. Hernandez. Chris and Jazmín take us on a deep dive into the world of classical music, discuss what it was like playing mariachi growing up and how educational institutions should support the arts.
2023-03-2934 minBrown EnoughAll Things TV with Ashley RayChris has a little secret! He’s an actor but he surprisingly doesn’t watch much TV. He’s a busy man. He’s either auditioning for roles, writing and/or hosting this podcast. So for this week’s episode, he chats with television aficionado Ashley Ray. Ashley is the host of TV I Say, an Earwolf podcast that celebrates all things television. Both Chris and Ashley discuss their favorite shows, how Black and Brown representation on TV has evolved, and the insidious role advertising plays in all of this. We need your help. We are looking...2023-03-2236 minBrown EnoughLatinx and the Myths of Assimilation with Julissa ArceThere've been a slew of terms used to identify people of Latin American heritage over the years: Hispanic, Latino, Latina, and Latinx. That last one -- Latinx -- has sparked controversy, headlines and even political fights recently. So this week, Chris dives deeper into the conversation of assimilation, self identity, census checkboxes and who gets to police language. He's joined by fellow writer Julissa Arce, author of You Sound Like a White Girl: The Case For Rejecting Assimilation, who has her own thoughts on the term Latinx.
2023-03-1525 minBrown EnoughMakeup Artistry with Kweli CalderonKweli Caldereon has been a makeup artist for more than 20 years. She's often called when films, tv shows or music videos need someone to take care of hair and makeup for Black creatives. She even did host Chris' makeup once, on the set of Call Me Kat. Today, Chris chats with Kweli about how she got started working in Hollywood, what changes she’s seen in the industry, why segregation in the beauty industry persists, and the changes she wants to see.
2023-03-0828 minBrown EnoughMy Name Is…When Chris interviewed his dad for the Rubirosa podcast, he found out a secret about his dad's real name. That story inspired today's episode, which is all about names. And the special guest is YOU! Tune in for stories about beautiful, Brown names: what you were named after, whether people can pronounce your name and how some of y’all are reclaiming your names.
2023-03-0130 minBrown EnoughAprendiendo Español with Spanish Sin PenaChris speaks very little Spanish. A fact he's been ashamed of for quite some time since his parents and sister are fluent. But a little while back, he enrolled in a program called "Spanish Sin Pena" that aims to empower folks with Latin American heritage to speak Spanish confidently. Today, he chats with the founders of Spanish Sin Pena about how it started, the impact they are making and why so many people feel shame and embarrassment about not knowing their parents' first language.
2023-02-2237 minBrown Enough"Queens Get the Money" with State Senator Jessica RamosBefore moving to LA, Chris was born and raised in Queens, New York. He remembers visiting his abuela in Jackson Heights, where more than 150 languages are spoken. Today, he talks to the New York State Senator who reps Jackson Heights, Jessica Ramos, about her career serving one of the most diverse communities in the world.
2023-02-1532 minBrown EnoughPlease Don’t Hate MeChris wrote an essay for Modern Love in 2019 about dating—and breaking up with—white women that went viral. Hear all about the essay, its aftermath and how friend-of-the-show Grasie Mercedes had a similar experience that led to her reaching out to Chris! This episode was originally aired as part of Chris' documentary podcast, Rubirosa. To hear more, scroll down to the bottom of this feed and click on "Rubirosa Episode 1: Haunted." To read Chris' Modern Love essay, click here.
2023-02-0826 min
Live Through Love with Ruben RojasLiving Unapologetically, Breaking Societal Norms, and Overcoming Identity Struggles with Christopher RivasChristopher Rivas sits down with Ruben to talk about the importance of showing yourself enough love so that you can take up space in this world, walk towards your dreams unapologetically, and live a life outside of the boxes society tries to put us in. He discusses how he became the successful author, podcaster, actor and storyteller he is today. It took Christopher some time to overcome the challenges he faced with his identity, and there were times that he molded himself into what others thought he should be. “At the end of the day i...2023-02-0155 minBrown EnoughGetting Cast, with Grasie Mercedes and Victor VazquezToday, we’re listening to actor Grasie Mercedes, who stars in NBC’s Grand Crew. Though she identifies as Afro Latina, she's never been cast as such. We go deep into why that might be. Plus, casting director Victor Vazquez tells us about why it’s important to see ourselves reflected on more creative projects. And how that representation can’t be monolithic
2023-02-0130 minBrown EnoughShaping a National Latino MuseumWhat and who do you include in a national Latino museum?That’s a question that many have been asking since late 2020, when Congress green-lit the creation of The National Museum of the American Latino. It’s a new addition to the Smithsonian Institution’s roster of national museums, many of which intend to preserve the history and culture of the United States.The fight to create The National Museum of the American Latino spans across decades. The idea was sparked by a damning 1994 report, commissioned by the Smithsonian itself, which concluded that the institution had a...2023-01-2743 min
No Straight PathThe Power of Storytelling with Christopher RivasDuring today’s episode, we welcome our first visiting actor to the show! Christopher Rivas is quickly becoming one of the most sought-after multi-hyphenates - an actor, author, podcaster, and storyteller to watch. His goal is to create art that facilitates spaces of belonging, and he is deeply motivated by his own experience of finding connection through art. Chris believes that we are all creatives in one way or another, and shares his story of pursuing his dream. He also reveals a pivotal moment in his life where he realized that the character of James Bond is bas...2023-01-2530 minBrown EnoughDyckman Beer with Juan CamiloWhat started off as a hobby crafting beer at home turned into a real business for Juan Camilo, who’s now the founder and owner of Dyckman Beer Company in New York. Juan was born in the Dominican Republic and at the age of five he came to the U.S., where he grew up between Washington Heights and the Bronx. Using his cultural influences, Juan infuses Dominican flavors to make unique craft beer. Listen to learn more about Juan and the secret recipes he's working on.
2023-01-2524 minBrown EnoughKalchē Wine with Justine Belle LambrightDid you know that wine actually has roots that date back to Asia? There's a lot we get wrong about wine, according to our guest Justine Belle Lambright, a co-founder of Kalchē Wine Cooperative and expert on all things food & beverage. Listen to learn about Justine's experience in the industry and how they're changing the game with their own business.
2023-01-1831 minBrown EnoughBeing Your Own Artistic Director with Brita FilterGrowing up, Jesse Havea didn’t see themselves represented on screen or on stages of Broadway shows. But everything changed when they started doing drag under the name Brita Filter. Being the first Polynesian queen on RuPaul's Drag Race inspired Brita to carve out their own space in the performance world through drag and find ways to bridge divides with their conservative Mormon family members.
2023-01-1135 minBrown EnoughWaking Up to Race with Dr. Kira Hudson BanksNew Year got you feeling reflective? Us, too. So today we're bringing you a conversation between Chris and Dr. Kira Hudson Banks, an expert on race and how humans make meaning out of it. Chris walks through the steps of what called "Racial Identity Development Theory" with Dr. Banks -- from the first time he noticed his own race to the moments in his life that have changed how he thinks about his place in the world. Learn more about Dr. Banks' work and listen to her podcast: Raising Equity We are looking fo...2023-01-0434 minBrown EnoughCelebrating Brown with Lisa SolomonLisa Solomon is a mixed media artist and author obsessed with color. So who better than her to explain the beauty behind the color Brown? We are looking for stories about your names. Do you have a name that’s unique, one that’s hard for others to say? Do you have a funny story, an origin story? What do you think is special or beautiful about your name? Let us know! Send us an email or voice memo to BrownEnough@stitcher.com. You could wind up on a future episode.
2022-12-2824 minBrown Enough30 Feet From an Oil Well with Nalleli CoboTwenty one year-old Nalleli Cobo spent more than a decade fighting to shut down an oil well across the street from her home in South Los Angeles. Nalleli says it's no coincidence that this well, and thousands of others like it, exist primarily in communities of color. Tune in to hear about the activism that won Nalleli the 2022 Goldman Environmental Prize -- aka the Green Nobel Prize -- and what she says we can all do in the fight against climate change.
2022-12-2132 min
Latinos Out LoudChristopher Rivas Out Loud: Revisited
This episode is supported by Topo Chico Hard SeltzerVisit www.topochicohardseltzerusa.com/lol today!LOL'ers! Here's another one of our favorite episodes of the year! Christopher Rivas: On this episode, the LOL crew interviews actor, author, storyteller and now creator of the new Stitcher podcast, "Rubirosa with Christopher Rivas": Christopher Rivas. Christopher talks about the challenges of creating a documentary style podcast about the life of "the Dominican James Bond" Porfirio Rubirosa, his debut book "Brown Enough" which will also have its own corresponding podcast, and acting opposite Mayim Bialik in the Fox sitcom...2022-12-201h 35Brown EnoughA Storytelling Masterclass with Martina CastroChris gets a storytelling masterclass from Martina Castro, the founder and CEO of Adonde Media, a multilingual podcast company. Martina is the host of several shows including the Duolingo Spanish Podcast. But you’ll be surprised to hear that speaking Spanish at home was a challenge for her growing up. Now, she is an amazing storyteller both in English and Spanish on a mission to make stories that reach global audiences.
2022-12-1433 minBrown EnoughChris Rivas Embraces the Middle Space on Some of My Best Friends AreI’m excited to bring you a special episode of Some of My Best Friends Are, a podcast from Pushkin Industries I recently had the pleasure of joining. On Some of My Best Friends Are, Harvard professor Khalil Gibran Muhammad and journalist Ben Austen, two best friends who grew up together on the South Side of Chicago in the 1980s, discuss their experiences with the absurdities and intricacies of race in America. I joined Khalil and Ben to talk about my own racial awakening – which I attribute to the moment I learned the “real” James Bond, Porfirio Rubirosa, was Dominica...2022-12-1347 minBrown EnoughThe Caucacity of Privilege with Mandi Woodruff-Santos“The caucacity!” says Mandi Woodruff-Santos, co-host of the finance podcast Brown Ambition, when Black and Brown communities are hit with 6 figures of debt by corporate banks after graduating college. In this episode, Chris chats with Mandi to understand why Black and Brown families are lagging behind in building wealth and what they can do to start changing the narrative.
2022-12-0737 minBrown EnoughA Right to Laugh with Zarna GargBrown women have a right to laugh and they need to express it, says Indian immigrant and comedian Zarna Garg. Zarna went from being a lawyer, to a stay at home mom to her three kids, to a stand-up comedian and Tik Tok star. Today, she chats with Chris about how her kids convinced her to start a career in comedy, how she mines her culture for jokes, and what it means to be a Brown woman in the world of comedy.
2022-11-3033 min
BYLATINMEN: The PodcastS3:E37: Brown Enough w/ Christopher RivasThis week, Kevin & Anthony honor the lives of the victims of the Club Q tragedy as well as the life of a local NYC community member. Later, Kevin interviews author, actor, writer and podcaster Christopher Rivas to chat about his new book 'Brown Enough: True Stories About Love, Violence, the Student Loan Crisis, Hollywood, Race, Familia and Making It in America'BYLATINMEN The Podcast is produced by BYLATINMedia and is sponsored by:MANSCAPED: Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code BYLATINMEN at Manscaped.com. Be thankful this holiday season for the best gift of all from...2022-11-231h 04BYLATINMEN The PodcastS3:E37: Brown Enough w/ Christopher RivasThis week, Kevin & Anthony honor the lives of the victims of the Club Q tragedy as well as the life of a local NYC community member. Later, Kevin interviews author, actor, writer and podcaster Christopher Rivas to chat about his new book 'Brown Enough: True Stories About Love, Violence, the Student Loan Crisis, Hollywood, Race, Familia and Making It in America'BYLATINMEN The Podcast is produced by BYLATINMedia and is sponsored by:MANSCAPED: Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code BYLATINMEN at Manscaped.com. Be thankful this holiday season for the best gift of all from...2022-11-231h 06Brown EnoughTasting Culture with Mayukh SenWriter Mayukh Sen didn't always like to cook. But he found his way into the kitchen when he discovered seven inspiring women who changed the world of food by making an impact in American cuisine. Mayukh is the author of Tastemakers: Seven Immigrant Women Who Revolutionized Food In America, a book that profiles women of diverse countries and cultures. Chris chats with Mayukh about how these seven women helped Americans transform how they cook and eat. We are looking for stories about your names. Do you have a name that’s unique, one that’s hard fo...2022-11-2334 minBrown Enough“What Are You?” with Malaka Gharib"What are you?" That’s a very tricky question journalist and cartoonist Malaka Gharib is super familiar with as a first generation Filipino-Egyptian-American. Malaka grew up navigating three different cultures and two religions...something Chris can relate to as a Dominican-Colombian-American who grew up in the vibrant city of Queens, New York. Listen to learn more about how Malaka’s thinking about the question "What are you?" evolved and inspired her to write her first graphic memoir I Was Their American Dream. Her latest book It Won't Always Be Like This is out now.
2022-11-1628 min
Hello Monday with Jessi HempelBrown Enough with Christopher RivasActor and author Christopher Rivas has written a lyrical, literary, and emotional new memoir: Brown Enough: True Stories About Love, Violence, the Student Loan Crisis, Hollywood, Race, Familia, and Making It in America. He joins Jessi to talk about the complexity of identity, our cultural obsession with “fairness,” and what it’s like to navigate this world in a brown body.Follow Christopher Rivas on LinkedIn and check out his memoir, podcast, and acting.Follow Jessi Hempel on LinkedIn and order her debut memoir.Join the Hello Monday community: Subscribe to the Hello Monday news...2022-11-1430 minBrown EnoughBeware the Donkeys with Kyla PrattListen to this episode to find out exactly who in your life is a donkey and how to pay them no mind. Chris chats with actress and friend of show, Kyla Pratt, about growing up inside the entertainment industry and her long career on groundbreaking shows for Black and Brown folks.
2022-11-0939 min
FANTIBrown Enough (ft. Christopher Rivas)Mentioned in the show:Guest: Christopher RivasChris’ book: Brown Enough: True Stories About Love, Violence, the Student Loan Crisis, Hollywood, Race, Familia, and Making It in AmericaBrown Enough podcastDIS/Honorable Mentions JH:hm: jamal “even a fucknigga pastor can have a word” bryanthm: Ashanti Blaize-Hopkinsbackgroundfirst black woman to serve as veep, their vp becomes presidenthm: karlton clay and his 10th feature For the Love of ChristmasbackgroundTA: Gabrielle Union and Tracee Ellis Ross both celebra...2022-11-0358 min
TamarindoBeing Enough with Christopher RivasOn this episode of Tamarindo, we talk to Christopher Rivas, an actor, author, podcaster, who recently released his book first book Brown Enough, part memoir and part social commentary, which explores what it means to be Brown in America.
We talk about storytelling, feeling enough in light of our intersectional identities, and antiblackness and anti-indigenous sentiments in our communities. If you want to hear more from Chris, check out his new podcast also called “Brown Enough”.
Links referenced:
https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/a-better-way-to-worry/
About TamarindoTamarindo podcast is the Latinx show where hosts d...2022-11-0247 minBrown EnoughExamining the Latin in Latin American with Saudi GarciaLast time, we started to unpack the complicated history of how Dominicans think about race. Today, we keep that conversation going with Dr. Saudi Garcia, a writer born in the DR who identifies not as white, or latina, or afro-caribbean... but Black. She tells me about the bent towards whiteness she's been trying to fight for most of her life. Did you grow up in Haiti or the DR? Or maybe in another place with a similar history of antiblackness? What have you learned and unlearned? Send your thou...2022-11-0229 min
Circle Round The Wheat and the Chaff feat. Christopher Rivas In this tale with Finnish roots, Christopher Rivas (Call Me Kat, Brown Enough) plays a sly fox who tricks a pair of bullies into reaping what they sow.2022-11-0125 min
That One Audition with Alyshia OchseCHRISTOPHER RIVAS: Making Space for the UnknownChristopher Rivas is an actor, author, podcaster, and storyteller best known for his on-screen work on the Fox series, CALL ME KAT. In addition, he hosts two podcasts on SiriusXM's Stitcher: Rubirosa, a limited series about the life of Porfirio Rubirosa, and a weekly show, Brown Enough (premieres September 28, 2022). Rivas is simultaneously authoring a book, BROWN ENOUGH, that Row House Publishing is slated to release on October 11, 2022. He is a Ph.D. Candidate in Expressive Arts for Global Health & Peace Building from The European Graduate School and a Rothschild Social Impact fellow. Rivas resides in Los Angeles, CA. 2022-11-0150 min
The Spiritual Perspective127: Christopher Rivas on Being Brown Enough and How to Tell a Story that Inspires and ConnectsGrowing up as a Dominican-Colombian in Queens, Christopher Rivas didn’t feel the weight of his difference in the world until he was introduced to the real James Bond. Learning about Porfirio Rubirosa, the Dominican diplomat on whom the famously white character was based, changed everything for him and informed the culture-centered trajectory of his career. Christopher is a professional storyteller, podcaster, actor, and author. In this episode, we learn about the most pivotal moments of his childhood, his path to becoming an actor, and the serendipitous tale of how he landed on the art of storytelling. ...2022-10-261h 17Brown EnoughDecolonizing Hispaniola with France FrancoisHow can people from two countries in conflict come together? Well that's exactly what today's guest, France Francois, helps facilitate between Haitian- and Dominican-Americans. France's organization runs workshops called Decolonizing Hispaniola, where they deconstruct historical myth and help everyone reimagine a conflict-free future. Today, she chats with Chris about how she got into this work and what Haiti and DR have in common. Plus, producer Baudelaire reports back from one of France's workshops! Did you grow up in Haiti or the DR? Or maybe in another place with a similar history of violence and antiblackness? Wha...2022-10-2636 minBrown EnoughThe Study of Tacos with Steve AlvarezThis episode is going to make you hungry. Because it's all about tacos! Chris chats with taco expert and professor Steve Alvarez about how cultures mix through their food by looking at one of Chris' favorite cross-cultural tacos: Tacos Arabes. Plus, the best tacos from LA to Queens!
2022-10-1936 min
The Radically Well PodcastS9: Episode 479. Brown Enough: Unplugging and Taking Back Space with Christopher RivasThis week on Radically Loved, Rosie speaks with Christopher Rivas about the lessons from his book, Brown Enough. What does it mean not to be part of the conventional space society has created for us? Where does it leave you if you don’t have a place in this conversation? Unplugging systemic beliefs and beginning self-inquiry takes a massive amount of work. But it’s the first step to taking back your worth and finding your place from this noise. This episode is brought to you by: BiOptimizers www.bioptimizers.com/radicallyloved Use Code: radicallyloved10 for 10% OFF your first purchase Reme...2022-10-1447 minThe Radically Well PodcastS9: Episode 479. Brown Enough: Unplugging and Taking Back Space with Christopher RivasThis week on Radically Loved, Rosie speaks with Christopher Rivas about the lessons from his book, Brown Enough. What does it mean not to be part of the conventional space society has created for us? Where does it leave you if you don’t have a place in this conversation? Unplugging systemic beliefs and beginning self-inquiry takes a massive amount of work. But it’s the first step to taking back your worth and finding your place from this noise. This episode is brought to you by: BiOptimizers www.bioptimizers.com/radicallyloved Use Code: radicallyloved10 for 10% OFF your first purchase Reme...2022-10-1447 min
Brown AmbitionEp 329: Caught Up In The American Dream ft. Actor/Storyteller Christopher RivasTiffany kicks off the episode by sneezing and coughing, Oh no! Unfortunately, Tiffany is under the weather after her fabulous company trip to New Orleans. The ladies do a quick catch up and Tiffany logs off to get some much need rest. Feel better Tiffany !After the break, we are joined by the illustrious Christopher Rivas. Christopher Rivas is quickly becoming one of the most sought after multi-hyphenates as an actor, author, podcaster, and storyteller. He will soon release his book Brown Enough, which explores what it means to be Brown in America.Pre-Order Chris's boo...2022-10-1249 minBrown EnoughBrown(ie) Points with Claudia ForestieriScoring all the right points in Hollywood ain't easy -- especially as a Brown person. Claudia Forestieri learned that first hand when creating her hit TV series Gordita Chronicles for HBO. The show was widely acclaimed and popular... but got cancelled after just one season. Chris chats with Claudia about the lessons she learned from pitching and creating Gordita Chronicles, and what Hollywood is failing to do for Brown communities.
2022-10-1238 min
Listen With Your Imagination, Free Audiobook Are Your DestinationBrown Enough: True Stories About Love, Violence, Race, Familia and Making It in America Audiobook by Christopher RivasListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 616655
Title: Brown Enough: True Stories About Love, Violence, Race, Familia and Making It in America
Author: Christopher Rivas
Narrator: Christopher Rivas
Format: Unabridged
Length: 07:05:39
Language: English
Release date: 10-11-22
Publisher: Findaway Voices
Genres: Non-Fiction, Social Science
Summary:
Brown Enough, Christopher Rivas's first book, is a literary memoir about what it truly means to be Brown in America. Holding the weight of being a Latino man, Christopher wonders where he falls on the color line, widened through his experience as an ethnically ambiguous actor of color in Hollywood...2022-10-117h 05
Brown EnoughSteal Brown Enough with Rebekah BoruckiRow House is on a mission to reshape the book publishing world. And its founder, Rebekah Borucki, has made it her business to welcome new authors of various backgrounds into it. Today, she talks to Christopher Rivas about stealing a book that changed her life, and how she infiltrated a white industry with her progressive agenda. Plus, we hear the backstory of how that led her to Chris, who has a new book out October 11th called Brown Enough.
2022-10-0533 min
Embodied with Elizabeth DiAltoBrown Enough with Christopher RivasChristopher Rivas is a multi-talented, multi-dimensional writer, speaker, and storyteller to name just a few of his skills. He’s the author of the soon-to-be published book Brown Enough and creator of the Rubirosa podcast. His work encourages us to ask deeper questions about our culture, our histories, and our relationships to the people in our lives. Today, he’s the first man I’ve had on the Embodied podcast in two years. Christopher and I talk about how we both relate to our Brownness, how whiteness and capitalism have, intentionally or not, separated us from aspects of our...2022-10-031h 05
Brown Enough¡Comete Ese Miedo! with Maria HinojosaComete ese miedo -- or eat your fear -- is what Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Maria Hinojosa's husband told her to do when imposter syndrome sneaks up on her. But across her decades long career, she's learned to embrace the pressure. Today, she talks to Christopher Rivas about how her parents' experience in the US shaped how she thinks about this country. Plus, what she hopes for the next generation of Brown journalists. Her new young adult book Once I Was You: Finding My Voice and Passing the Mic is out now.
2022-09-2837 min
Brown EnoughIntroducing: Brown Enough with Christopher RivasSad that Rubirosa is over? Well, guess what: Chris isn't going anywhere! Stay tuned for a new conversation every week about what it means to be BROWN ENOUGH.
2022-09-2103 min
Brown EnoughRubirosa Episode 10 | Nos VemosIn this last episode of the series, I visit the Dominican Republic for the first time ever. A trip I think will be about finding closure with Rubi ends up becoming a family reunion I’ll never forget.
2022-09-2139 min
Brown EnoughRubirosa Episode 9 | The Last SprintThe last years of Rubi’s life are as action-packed as the rest. But the mysterious circumstances of his death leave me with some uncomfortable questions.
2022-09-1435 min
Brown EnoughRubirosa Episode 8 | The PlayRubi’s story inspires me. It’s also a warning to me. And when I finally share his story onstage, I find that it’s bigger than just Rubi and me.
2022-09-0733 min
First Gen FriendsThis is Christopher RivasIn this episode, Christopher Rivas joins me to discuss just a few of the amazing projects he's been working on, his new book Brown Enough and his latest podcast called Rubirosa with Christopher Rivas. We get into the inspiration behind the phenomenal work he's been doing, the space being created for more first generation storytelling, the work that needs to be done today in the world by sharing our own experiences and THAT article he published in 2019. A first generation Dominican Colombian American, this is actor, author, storyteller, Christopher Rivas!
Brown Enough:
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Brown EnoughRubirosa Episode 7 | Please Don't Hate MeTurns out, most of Rubi’s lovers were white women. Looking at my own life, I realized we had that in common. Things get pretty interesting when I start asking questions out loud.
2022-08-3137 min
Brown EnoughRubirosa Episode 6 | Big Tíguere EnergyA Tíguere — a tiger — is Dominican slang for a smooth-talking ladies' man who gets what he wants. A guy like Rubi. But what does a Tíguere leave in his wake?
2022-08-2435 min
Brown EnoughRubirosa Episode 5 | The GapForget about the white guy in the tux with the British accent. Imagine it’s Jaime Bond, Javi Bond, Bondissimo. Why haven’t Latin Americans gotten to see ourselves up on the big screen?
2022-08-1737 min
Brown EnoughRubirosa Episode 4 | What's In My BloodWhat does it mean to be Dominican? The good, the bad. I wanna know what’s in my blood. Today, I ask my pops about it. And then I get a lesson on the dark side of Dominican history.
2022-08-1041 min
Latinos Out LoudChristopher Rivas Out Loud
This episode is supported by Topo Chico Hard SeltzerVisit www.topochicohardseltzerusa.com/lol today!On this episode, the LOL crew interviews actor, author, storyteller and now creator of the new Stitcher podcast, "Rubirosa with Christopher Rivas": Christopher Rivas. Christopher talks about the challenges of creating a documentary style podcast about the life of "the Dominican James Bond" Porfirio Rubirosa, his debut book "Brown Enough" which will also have its own corresponding podcast, and acting opposite Mayim Bialik in the Fox sitcom: Call Me Kat. The crew also speaks about the recent cancellation of the...2022-08-091h 37
Brown EnoughRubirosa Episode 3 | Just a Gigolo?A lover. A race car driver. A polo player. An international jetsetter. One of Rubi’s best friends tells me all about the playboy’s lifestyle. Plus, I look a little deeper into whether the most famous playboy on the silver screen--James Bond--was based on our Rubi.
2022-08-0338 min
Brown EnoughRubirosa Episode 2 | PretendersMeet Rubi — a bold and bright young man, raised in Paris, who gets close with one of the most dangerous figures in Dominican history. He learned early the benefits of fitting in and playing pretend…and so did I.
2022-07-2743 min
Brown EnoughReal James Bond Was Dominican - 1 | HauntedThe real James Bond was Dominican. No, really! When I found out about Porfirio Rubirosa from a Vanity Fair article in college, I had no idea he would change my life forever.
2022-07-2733 min
Brown EnoughIntroducing: RubirosaImagine instead of James Bond it was…Jaime Bond, Javi Bond, Bondissimo. Well, guess what, y’all? The white, British character at the center of Ian Fleming’s super-successful franchise was actually based on a Dominican man. This podcast is the true story of Porfirio Rubirosa’s life, told by me, Christopher Rivas.
2022-07-1102 min
The Lovetoday Podcast12: The Heart of Surrender with Christopher RivasHello Lovetoday Community!This week’s guest is my dear friend and close mentor, the wondrous and vibrant Christopher Rivas. Chris is a multi-hyphenate actor, author, podcaster and storyteller. he currently co-stars in the second season of the Fox series, CALL ME KAT opposite Mayim Bialik, Leslie Jordan, Kyla Pratt and Cheyenne Jackson. Rivas is simultaneously authoring a book, BROWN ENOUGH that Row House Publishing is slated to release September 2022, as well as two podcasts with SiriusXM's Stitcher: the first, a limited series on the life of Porfirio Rubirosa, and the second, a 40-episode talk back by th...2022-01-141h 12
Florida Book ClubRyan Rivas of Burrow Press - Season 3, Episode 6Orlando's Burrow Press has published some of Florida's most well-known and renowned authors -- Kristin Arnett, Laura van den Berg, Sarah Gerard, and John Henry Fleming among them. Today I’m joined by the founder and publisher of Burrow Press, Ryan Rivas, to talk about the early years of the press, how its mission has evolved, and his views on the changing Florida literary scene.2021-09-2235 min
The Book StoopChristopher Rivas: The Importance of Safety in Order to Create, and the Art of StorytellingChristopher Rivas shares how his personal practices and ability to observe the world around him keep him inspired. He shares his perspectives and life experiences that have helped him create his upcoming book, Brown Enough, and how important it's been for Christopher to meet himself where he is at, in any given moment. As a creator, Christopher talks about the importance of safety and feeling safe in order to create, and why storytelling and community are so important. -----Christopher Rivas on Instagram: @christopher__riv...2021-09-0731 min
Out of the Rehearsal HallEpisode 3-1: Christopher RivasChristopher Rivas is an incredible storyteller in any medium, and in this episode, he talks about the climate crisis and the beauty of this world, Porfirio Rubirosa (inspiration for James Bond) and just how vital it is to see people who look like you in stories that inspire you, and the power of telling stories from the heart. Geva's company manager Angela Giuseppetti co-hosts.2021-04-2653 min
The Mindful Rebel® Podcast: Your Refuge for Personal GrowthEpisode 91 | The Power of Storytelling, Disruption, and Rest with Christopher RivasEpisode 91 | The Power of Storytelling, Disruption, and Rest with Christopher Rivas, Storyteller, Actor, Essayist
Website:
Christopherrivasstorytelling.com
Instagram:
@christopher__rivas
Christopher Rivas is an award-winning storyteller, actor, essayist with work on platforms such as The New York Times, Modern Love, SwipeLife, Level and Medium. He is also Rothschild social impact fellow, filmmaker, speaker, disruptor, and creator of “The Real James Bond… Was Dominican!”
His mission is to create and share stories that propel society forward and move humanity beyond where we thought we could be moved, by challeng...2020-08-1950 min
A Moment of Your Time29 - "The Rim of the Wound" by Christopher RivasA statement from Christopher: “This piece was created a couple days ago during the Global Pandemic and quarantine day number 3.457.... This image of The Rim of The Wound came to me during a mediation. This time at home has been a time to really see myself and heal and not distract myself from that healing. As the piece says ‘Place me at the rim of the wound. The tender holy space. The space where it meets health and possibility and begins to heal. A trembling space that meets, sees, needs, and must bring everything into harm...2020-05-0102 min
Desde El Sofá con Ale4. Yo me atreví y soy feliz -Christopher BasterisEn este capítulo platicamos con el auténtico de Christopher Basteris que nos platicó de su comienzo como creador de contenido en redes sociales y como fue para él el salir del closet... ponte cómod@ y platiquemos2019-07-2425 min
The Manifester's JourneyThe Importance of Telling Your Own Story with Christopher RivasChristopher Rivas is an award-winning storyteller, Rothschild fellow for social entrepreneurship, two-time Moth winner, actor (as seen in Grey’s Anatomy, Shameless, Rizzoli & Isles, 2 Broke Girls, Rosewood, and more), social activist, published writer, coach, speaker, and educator. His mission is to create and share stories that propel society forward and move humanity beyond where we thought we could be moved; by challenging assumptions, sparking dialogue, and demanding conversation.
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The Shek CheckEpisode 18: Special Guest Christopher Rivas Originally Aired Live on Left of Str8 Network on Blog Talk Radio. January 17, 2019 Speaking with Christopher Rivas is a breath of fresh awareness. He is a 2018 Ariane De Rothschild Social Entrepreneurship fellow. He’s a two-time Moth winner, published writer, actor (GLOW, Grey’s Anatomy, For The People, SEAL Team, Shameless, Rizzoli & Isles, 2 Broke Girls, Rosewood). As a speaker and … Continue reading Episode 18: Special Guest Christopher Rivas →2019-01-1953 min
The Shek CheckEpisode 18: Special Guest Christopher Rivas Originally Aired Live on Left of Str8 Network on Blog Talk Radio. January 17, 2019 Speaking with Christopher Rivas is a breath of fresh awareness. He is a 2018 Ariane De Rothschild Social Entrepreneurship fellow. He’s a two-time Moth winner, published writer, actor (GLOW, Grey’s Anatomy, For The People, SEAL Team, Shameless, Rizzoli & Isles, 2 Broke Girls, Rosewood). As a speaker and … Continue reading Episode 18: Special Guest Christopher Rivas →2019-01-1953 min