We Are Latinx with Eduardo Chávez
As a documentary filmmaker, activist, public speaker, and now podcast host, Eduardo Chávez, grandson of civil rights leader Cesar Chávez, has participated in and documented captivating conversations with incredible people around the world and now he wants to share those discussions with you! The goal of We Are Latinx is to convey that Latinx individuals have a "connecting thread," but within that, we have so many unique experiences and it's important that we share our stories.
Episodes
23 episodes
Author - Heloisa Prieto. @heloisa.prieto on Instagram
Eduardo sits down with Heloisa Prieto. She is one of Brazil’s most celebrated children and YA authors. She has sold over two million books in her native country. Her Mano series of YA novels inspired the Warner Brother's movie The Best Thin...
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Episode 23
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55:49
Author - Rudy Ruiz
Eduardo chats with author Rudy Ruiz. They talk about his novel Valley Of Shadows that is set to be released on September 20th. Rudy talks about his multicultural upbringing growing up along the US-Mexico border in Texas. This unique experience ...
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Episode 22
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59:47
Jackie Rodriguez - Communications strategist for sustainale brands. @jacquitabanana on instagram
Eduardo chats with Jackie Rodriguez who is a communications strategist for sustainable brands. In keeping with the theme of last weeks episode, they discuss the voice we have as consumers and the power we have with our purchases. Corporate Amer...
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Episode 21
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43:45
Fashion Designer - Natalia Trevino Amaro @natalia.trevino on Instagram
Eduardo sits down with fashion designer Natalia Trevino Amaro. Natalia talks about her sustainable fashion brand "Natalia Trevino Amaro." She talks what it means to be a sustainable brand as well as the environmental implications of the fast fa...
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Episode 20
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44:54
Human Rights Attorney and Reproductive Rights Activist - Paula Avila Guillen @pauavilg on Instagram
Eduardo sits down with attorney and reproductive rights activist Paula Avila Guillen. They discuss the courts ruling to overturn Roe v Wade. Paula also discusses her experiences in working for abortion rights in Latin America. Specifically in A...
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Episode 19
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1:05:17
Cisco Viera @ ciscoviera on TikTok
Eduardo chats with TikToker Cisco Viera, they discuss his rise to TikTok fame and some of the difficulties that come with that. Cisco discusses how important his Puerto rican culture is to him and why he creates content that Latinx people can c...
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Episode 18
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57:38
Artist Daphne Arthur - @daphnearthurart on Instagram
Eduardo sits down with contemporary artist Daphne Arthur. Daphne talks about her multicultural experience being born in Venezuela yet raised in a Trinidadian house. She talks about her creative process and what inspires her to create through th...
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Episode 17
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58:16
Gun Violence Prevention Activist- Ramon Contreras @ramon.contreras1 on Instagram
Eduardo sits down with gun violence prevention activist Ramon Contreras. Ramon talks about a transformative event that happened to him in high school and how that shaped his narrative as an activist. He also talks about his work with March for ...
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Episode 16
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1:16:23
Founder of Latinos In Action - Dr. Jose Enriquez. @josenriquez21 on Instagram
Founder of Educational non profit Dr. Jose Enriquez joins the show. Jose talks about his early childhood in El Salvador and moving to the United States at a young age. He credits mentors like his mom and high school wrestling coach as key figur...
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Episode 15
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47:18
Artist Aaron De La Cruz- @aarondelacruz on Instagram
Eduardo chats with San Francisco based artist Aaron De La Cruz. Aaron talks about his early influences as a kid growing up in Fresno, CA. He also talks about his formative time at art school during his college years. Aarons works can be seen al...
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Episode 14
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1:18:50
Haley Paez - Food Blogger @MileHighandHungry on Instagram
Eduardo chats with Haley Paez who runs the food blog @MileHighandHungry on Instagram, which showcases some of the coolest spots to try in the Denver area. Haley discusses starting the page in college and what the early days of her food blogging...
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Episode 13
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59:35
My Sister - Paloma Chavez
In this episode, Eduardo sits down with his Gen z sister Paloma. They talk about her being a jack of all trades and a master of none and how she has learned all that she knows from the internet. Paloma talks about her experience at community co...
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Episode 12
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56:52
Legendary Graffiti Artist, Muralist, and Chicano artist - John Zender
In one of the best episodes yet of the We Are Latinx Podcast. Eduardo has iconic artist John Zender on the show. This episode is a history lesson in graffiti art, mural art, the Chicano art scene, and how it all started in the 80's. Zender talk...
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Episode 11
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1:10:20
Photographer - William Camargo. @billythecamera on instagram
If you appreciate art and storytelling then you are not going to want to miss this episode. Eduardo sits down with Anaheim based photographer William Camargo. They talk about Williams transition from photo journalism into art photography. Willi...
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Episode 10
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1:02:05
Tequila Content Creator - Mireille Olivo. @la.tequilana on instagram
If you like Tequila this is the episode for you! Eduardo sits down with Mireille Olivo, the creator of the tequila education page @la.tequilana on instagram. Mireille talks about the complex process of making tequila as well as her opinions on ...
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Episode 9
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53:12
Nicole Ortiz - Founder of Ausome Candle Co and Autism Awareness Advocate
Eduardo sits down with Nicole Ortiz, the founder of Ausome Candle Co. They talk about the stigmas of mental health in the Latinx community and some common misconceptions people have about autism. Nicole discusses how important it is for people ...
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Episode 8
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57:58
Digital Artist - Soni Lopez Chavez
Eduardo talks to digital Artist Soni Lopez Chavez. They talk about her transition from running an art gallery in San Diego to full time digital artist. Soni covers her journey as an artist and what inspires her to create. Eduardo and Soni discu...
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Episode 7
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1:02:17
Professor and Founder of Vela Negra - Dr. Aisha Cort
Eduardo is joined by Dr. Aisha Cort, a professor at Howard University and the founder of candle company Vela Negra. Dr. Cort talks about growing up in a Cuban and Guyanese household and how language has always been an important part of her life...
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Episode 6
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53:53
Loca Lashes Founder - Alexandra Gonzalez Fiaavae
Eduardo is joined this week by Alexandra Gonzalez Fiaavae, founder of Loca Lashes, a Bay Area-based makeup and cosmetics brand. Alexandra talks about her experience launching Loca Lashes and the obstacles she had to overcome. She also emphasize...
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Episode 5
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57:04
GRL Collective Founder - Kristine Rodriguez
Eduardo is joined by Kristine Rodriguez, founder of GRL Collective, a sustainable and ethical lifestyle brand that celebrates Latinx women and women of color. Kristine talks about her experience growing up as a Hispanic woman in a predominately...
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Episode 4
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56:34
Digital Media Expert - Celene Zavala
Eduardo is excited to be joined by Celene Zavala, content programming editor for CNN’s new streaming service, CNN+. They discuss Celene’s professional shift from entertainment journalism to covering hard news during the 2016 presidential electi...
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Episode 3
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1:09:30
Journalist and Producer - Alexis Tirado
In this episode Eduardo Chavez talks to journalist and producer Alexis Tirado. She talks about her time as the producer of BuzzFeeds Latinx channel Pero Like. They also talk about the importance of her Latinx upbringing and how her ...
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Episode 2
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56:31
TikTok Creator - Leo González
In this inaugural episode of We Are Latinx, host Eduardo Chávez talks to Leo González, producer, writer, director, and one of TikTok's most beloved comedy creators. They discuss Leo's start in the industry, the impact he wants to make on the La...
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Episode 1
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