Best Gabriel García Márquez Podcasts (2024)

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Grief, Meaning, and Section Breaks in Molly 1:30:45

16d ago1:30:45

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Blake Butler's Molly is a memoir about the suicide of his late wife, poet and memoirist Molly Brodak. It's one of the most controversial alt lit book of the past year – rightfully! – and, with photographs integrated and no line or chapter breaks, it's also a fascinating work of art. (New tardiness record: we recorded this in April.) Good Writing is…

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Special Episode: The Best Books of the 21st Century 41:11

2M ago41:11

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In this special episode, we move the discussion out of the Stardust Lounge and into the soulless void of a podcast studio... mostly to address the first three seasons' alcohol budget imbalance. We share our thoughts about the New York Times "Best Books of the 21st Century." A list which includes works by Alison Bechdel and Cormac McCarthy. (Does Mc…

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Happy Valley Strawberry Festival! 15:47

5M ago15:47

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Send us a text On May 25th, 2024, I had the pleasure of attending the Happy Valley Strawberry Festival in Northern California. The festival, organized by the Happy Valley Community Foundation, supports local elementary and high schools, the school's GEAR-Up program, the Fire Department, FFA, 4H Club, Farm Trail, and Community Pride organizations. I…

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Dialogue and Description in Suttree 55:14

6M ago55:14

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Haha this was recorded like months ago. Please excuse the mess. More Good Writing coming on a reliably unreliable schedule. Good Writing is a podcast where two MFA friends read like writers and lay out craft ideas for fellow writers to steal. Co-hosted by Emily Donovan and Benjamin Kerns. Twitter: @goodwritingpod Email: goodwritingpodcast@gmail.com…

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Asphalt Cowboys Pancake Breakfast: A Community Tradition. 19:30

6M ago19:30

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Send us a text On May 18th, 2024, I attended the Asphalt Cowboys Pancake Breakfast, the largest outdoor community breakfast in the United States. The event started in 1954 during Rodeo Week in Redding, California. It began small, serving about 700 people, and then grew to over 1,000 participants by the late 1950s. The Cowboys, who organized the bre…

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Facts in Fiction in The Book of X 1:07:31

8M ago1:07:31

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What are more tools we can use to further develop theme and the point-of-view character's worldview? In her novel The Book of X, Sarah Rose Etter regularly breaks the action with lists of facts. Find the photo of Ben that reminded Emily of Edward Cullen in the Two Dollar Radio Tattoo Club Don't Let Me Be Lonely by Claudia Rankine Louie Zong's new a…

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Exploring Chapter 4 of Gabriel Garcia Marquez's '100 Years of Solitude': Analysis and Discussion 18:44

8M ago18:44

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Send us a text To start this episode, we'll recap the first three chapters of Gabriel Garcia Marquez's "100 Years of Solitude" before delving into chapter four. Chapter one introduces us to Macondo, a town that initially lacks names for things and resembles the Garden of Eden. Chapter two reveals the tragic founding of Macondo, with townsfolk leavi…

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Exploring 100 Years of Solitude - A Review of Chapter 3 15:02

8M ago15:02

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Send us a text This episode delves into Gabriel Garcia Marquez's literary masterpiece, 100 Years of Solitude. Our primary focus is on Chapter 3, but we'll also provide a brief recap of Chapters 1 and 2 for those who need to catch up. Join us as we discuss this chapter's characters, themes, and symbolism and how they contribute to the overall story.…

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Personal Growth and Literature: A Discussion on One Hundred Years of Solitude. 13:02

9M ago13:02

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Send us a text Welcome to today's episode! In this episode, we will be discussing various topics such as self-improvement, literature and more. I will share some of my recent accomplishments and exciting activities that I look forward to doing this week. Additionally, I will provide my thoughts and insights on a literary masterpiece that has captur…

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Dreams and Connections: Exploring Life's Lessons in Tavito Stories Podcast 19:54

9M ago19:54

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Send us a text Greetings, everyone, and welcome to the Tavito Stories Podcast. I am excited to be here today and hope this episode finds you well. In this episode, I'd like to start by sharing a significant dream I had that left a lasting impact on me. It has some valuable lessons that I believe we can all learn from. After that, I would like to di…

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From Personal Stories to K-Drama Reviews: A Radio Host's Journey 16:46

9M ago16:46

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Send us a text Hello, and a warm welcome to all the lovely people out there! I am delighted to kickstart a brand new series on the Tavito Stories Podcast, and this one will be different from all my other podcast series. This time, I'll be taking on the role of a radio host, where I'll be sharing with you a myriad of intriguing and heartwarming pers…

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Insights on Mind and Body from Fitness Expert Tone. 32:57

9M ago32:57

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Send us a text Hello and welcome to Tavito Stories! In this episode, Tone will share insightful tips on how he takes care of himself after a competition show and what it takes to become a successful bodybuilder. We will delve deep into the essence of maintaining a healthy body, mind, and spirit. I am confident that you will find this discussion inf…

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Navigating the world of bodybuilding: Tone's Journey 20:30

10M ago20:30

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Send us a text Today, we'll discuss Tone's incredible journey in the bodybuilding industry. He'll share the lessons he's learned along the way, and you'll hear his passion for this sport. Prepare yourself for an extraordinary and uplifting conversation that will ignite a profound sense of inspiration within you this episode; we are thrilled to welc…

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Chapter 3: "Discovering Passion and Learning" An Inspiring Conversation with Aerialist Teacher Ember 18:32

10M ago18:32

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Send us a text We are privileged to have Ember as our guest today, who is enthusiastic about teaching and helping others discover their passion for aerialism. Throughout the episode, Ember will share her journey as an aerialist teacher and discuss how engaging in sports can teach us valuable life lessons. She will also provide insights on how learn…

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Chapter 2: "Embracing Fear and Living Fully" - An Interview with Ember on Life in Northern California 20:16

10M ago20:16

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Send us a text In this episode, Ember will delve into what she loves most about living in Northern California. She'll take us on a journey through the breathtaking natural landscapes that make this region so special and share some of the unique aspects of the local culture. Ember will also open up about her struggles with anxiety, a topic that many…

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The Final Episode?!?... or not (Season 3 Recap) 33:45

10M ago33:45

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We talk about our favorite reads in 2023 and the conversations they inspired. We discuss changes (Gordon in NYC, Zac in lawful marriage) and brainstorm tentative plans for the future of the podcast. We speculate why no one listened to our Death Wish episode (an episode no one asked for and certainly no one wanted), congratulate ourselves on some tr…

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The Sky’s the Limit: Ember’s Journey as an Aerialist 20:06

11M ago20:06

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Send us a text Happy New Year and welcome to the first episode of the year. In today's episode, we are excited to have Ember as our guest, a talented aerialist and a passionate teacher at Rebel Fit gym. Ember will take us on a journey through her life as an aerialist and share with us the valuable lessons she has learned along the way. Her unwaveri…

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Merry & Bright: Exploring the Magic of Christmas with Emerson 45:29

11M ago45:29

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Send us a text Hello everyone, it is that time of the year again! The snow is falling and the lights are twinkling, signaling the arrival of Christmas. Whether you celebrate the holiday religiously or just enjoy the general merriment, there is no denying that Christmas is a special time of the year. In this podcast, we will explore different aspect…

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Chapter 3: A Journey of Heartfelt Stories, Gratitude, and Major Setback with Caroline - A Memoir 17:05

11M ago17:05

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Send us a text We're delighted to have you here for our final episode featuring Caroline's story. In this episode, Caroline will share her experience of a significant setback and how it influenced her perspective on life. As the episode unfolds, we will explore family relationships and listen to some heartfelt family stories. Caroline will also ref…

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Chapter 2: Exploring Books, Family History, and Work Environment with Caroline 23:33

11M ago23:33

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Send us a text It's a pleasure to have you all join us today on the Tavito Stories podcast. In this episode, we have Caroline as our special guest, and together we will be discussing some exciting topics. Firstly, we will be talking about one of the most recent books we've read - its storyline, themes, and overall impression. Secondly, we will delv…

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Book 5: A conversation about running, liberal studies, and personal stories with Caroline. 17:36

11M ago17:36

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Send us a text I am thrilled to introduce Caroline, who will share her inspiring story throughout December on this podcast. The episode was recorded on a snowy day in Northern California. I have had the honor of working with Caroline at a restaurant where I witnessed her determination. During a 5K event at school, I had the chance to run with Carol…

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"The Great Gatsby," by F. Scott Fitzgerald 47:34

11M ago47:34

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25+ years of friendship, 3 years of co-hosting a podcast, and we finally reached the pinnacle of the craft when it comes to literary conversation: that is to say, talking about a book without really talking much about the book. We close out our third season with one of the Great American Novels-- and true to Fitzgerald's artistic vision, we use the…

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Chapter 9: George shares the life lessons he has learned. 18:50

12M ago18:50

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Send us a text I feel grateful to have had the opportunity to learn about Coach George's story. I was thrilled to interview him, as he has been someone I have wanted to talk to for a long time, just like Timea. During the final segment of the podcast, he'll explain how the principles of wrestling have assisted him in overcoming numerous obstacles. …

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Why I Left my six-figure remote tech job feat. Hugo Castellanos | Season 4 Finale 44:55

11M ago44:55

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We made it to episode 50! Thank you for sticking around. I share the story of why I left a very lucrative, very toxic, tech job, some perspective from having achieved my FIRE number, my personal values, and how I like to make career decisions at this point of my life. It's been 1.5 years since I left that corporate gig, and I find myself so much at…

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Thanksgiving Week Special! 19:18

12M ago19:18

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Send us a text Thank you for joining our Thanksgiving special today! During this episode, I will be interviewing Maria and Alondra who are in the women's wrestling team at Simpson University. They will share how this holiday is celebrated at home with their family and what they are grateful for today. I am also very grateful to share with all of yo…

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Chapter 8: A conversation with Coach George about technique, women's wrestling, and leadership 20:11

12M ago20:11

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Send us a text One of the most outstanding coaches I have ever met has been Coach George. You can always count on him to provide excellent advice when you ask him for it. In addition to being a student and teacher of the sport, he is passionate about wrestling and health. During this episode, he will share insights into how to study wrestling, the …

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Chapter 7: A conversation with Coach George about his wrestling journey and the California wrestling scene 22:21

12M ago22:21

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Send us a text Currently, we are on the fourth book titled Fresno City College Wrestling, where I am sharing the story of Paul Keysaw, Miguel Ruiz, and George Moreno. Coach George is our last guest for this book. We met in 2018 at the Fresno City College wrestling room. During that year, when I joined the wrestling team, there were a few things tha…

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Chapter 6: A conversation with Miguel Ruiz about friendship, careers, and gratitude 30:54

1y ago30:54

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Send us a text It has been great to know a small part of Miguel’s life here in Tavito Stories. He has been someone who has raised the bar higher for me when it comes to leading by example. I am thrilled that as a first-generation college student, Miguel obtained his Bachelor's degree and has begun a career in Wall Street and a life in New York City…

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"The Killer Angels," by Michael Shaara 52:39

1y ago52:39

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As a man, how often do you think about... The Civil War? Well, if you've joined us on this season three book club, the answer is likely often. Join us as we discuss the Pulitzer Prize-winning classic from author Michael Shaara, about the generals of Gettysburg and the brooding, emo moods that define them…

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Chapter 5: Miguel Ruiz, 173rd Airborne Brigade 15:38

1y ago15:38

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Send us a text During the team's runs with the wrestling at Fresno City College. Miguel and his brother Daniel would often be one of the top runners on the team. They would usually finish among the first runners. For me, it was always good to be surrounded by the Ruiz brothers because they shared a strong sense of leadership and a brotherhood that …

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How LATAM developers can work for US companies feat. Gino Ferrand, Founder @ TECLA 38:14

1y ago38:14

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In this episode we spoke with Gino Ferrand. Founder @ TECLA a company that helps tech professionals in LATAM get the tools they need to work with U.S. companies remotely. Sign up for our meetup in Salt Lake City during the SHPE 2023 Conference: https://forms.gle/Eg2pz58udkS2CVN59 Sign up for our online speed networking meetups here: https://lwt-ema…

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Chapter 4: Miguel Ruiz "What's in the water?" 13:45

1y ago13:45

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Send us a text Miguel Ruiz is someone who I have looked up to since the first time I met him at Fresno City College. He was like an older brother on the wrestling team, with much knowledge, wisdom, and life experience. Getting Miguel to the podcast to share his life story with us is an honor. In our first episode, he is going to be sharing about hi…

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"The Tell-Tale Heart," by Edgar Allan Poe 32:55

1y ago32:55

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A dramatic reading of a Halloween classic from the father of the short story, the inventory of horror, and the progenitor of the modern mystery! He also married his cousin and died wearing another man's clothes for some mysterious reason... Edgar Allan Poe did it allBy Men's Book Club

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Chapter 3: Paul Keysaw “What are you grateful for?” 16:36

1y ago16:36

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Send us a text As a wrestler for Coach Keysaw, I learned so many things from him and all the coaching staff. I have enjoyed the ups and downs of the journey. They made my college experience as a student-athlete memorable. Many first-generation college grads have wrestled for coach Keysaw and have taken a step forward to building a career and a drea…

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Fruiting Bodies and Being Mean to a Child 58:24

1y ago58:24

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Point-of-view characters. You love them. You understand them. They still do mean things. How can you keep your reader empathizing with your point-of-view character even if they do something villainous? Also: Ben (a philosophy major) and Emily (an outdoor enthusiast) interpret the climax pretty differently. Read this short story before listening to …

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The Collected Works of Dashiell Hammett 42:26

1y ago42:26

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The Maltese Falcon! The Thin Man! Nick and Nora Charles, Sam Spade, The Continental Op... even Noir as a genre... so much greatness to come out of one author with such a small, but refined, body of work. Join us as we fanboy more than usual over one of our shared favorite authors. Pour your favorite style of martini into a Nick and Nora glass, and …

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Chapter 2: Paul Keysaw Creating an Impact 21:42

1y ago21:42

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Send us a text Coach Keysaw has had a tremendous influence on my life. He has shown me not to give up on my dreams, which I have learned through pure example and excellence. Around the end of the spring semester of 2019, I lost my job and apartment and had no financial support to afford another semester at Fresno City College. I remember going to c…

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Chapter 1: Paul Keysaw "Tradition Continues" 12:20

1y ago12:20

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Send us a text During the summer of 2018, my high school coach, Josue Cruz, arranged a date to visit Fresno City College, where I would take some English and math examinations. When I saw the library and the wrestling room during the trip to Community College, I fell in love with it the first time. The old-school style of the library made me feel l…

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Book 4: Fresno City College Wrestling 9:33

1y ago9:33

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Send us a text Since my Sophomore year of high school, It had been a dream of mine to go to the CIF State Championships and compete against the best wrestlers in the State of California. Yet, I knew third place at the LA City Sections did not qualify me for the Wrestling CIF State tournament. After placing third at the tournament, I sat down with A…

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5 use cases for ChatGPT you can try right now 22:23

1y ago22:23

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Do you enjoy this kind of format? Let me know your thoughts via LinkedIn clicking here What content do you want to hear in the podcast? Fill out this 2 minute survey and let me know clicking here Do you want to attend virtual speed networking meetups with other latinos in tech? Sign up for our mailing list right here ## Connect Connect with Hugo Ca…

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Chapter 3: New Location! 20:50

1y ago20:50

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Send us a text Since I was in high school, I always wanted to experience what having curly hair is like. I shared this dream of mine with Delilah, and she suggested the idea of getting a perm. A perm is a hairstyle where the barber makes your hair curly for a few months. When I first got my first perm with Delilah, I was happy to have accomplished …

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How to Write Non-Chronologically in Enjoy Me Among My Ruins 55:15

1y ago55:15

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Do you have to write about a topic in the chronological order that it happened in to understand it better? No, definitely not. In fact - maybe you shouldn't? This episode, we discuss Enjoy Me Among My Ruins by Juniper Fitzgerald (2022). It's a memoir that uses 3 forms (diary entry, flash about an influential woman in her life, and essays) to explor…

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Top 10 Literary Men 41:16

1y ago41:16

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We've caved under our own pressure for content and a few too many boozy Manhattans... here's our contribution to the ubiquitous world of ranked lists on the internet: the literary men we admire most. (It's only 10 because we'd be hard pressed to even name 15... virtue, integrity, and general self-awareness typically don't make for interesting chara…

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Chapter 2: Balancing work time and family time 17:35

1y ago17:35

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Send us a text When I first met Delila, I noticed she set herself apart from other barbers by offering one-on-one haircut appointments at a studio she rented. I liked the way she ran her business because the haircut felt more personal to me. Throughout my time as a customer of Delila's, one thing I've admired about her has been how she balances wor…

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"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee 46:54

1y ago46:54

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How much can we pack into one episode? Southern race relations? Gender identity? Paragons of masculine virtue? Great literary drinking buddies? *A bonus 90 second rant on "Go Set a Watchman" WITH cursing* This episode is crammed with some of our favorite topics, suitable for our Back to School special as we both revisit this icon of American Litera…

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The Energy of Youth in Burn You the Fuck Alive 1:16:48

1y ago1:16:48

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In this episode we consider what it takes to write young people in a way that feels both honest and honoring with a difficult piece of fiction by B.R. Yeager from his newest collection, Burn You the Fuck Alive. Burn You the Fuck Alive by B.R. Yeager Good Writing is a podcast where two MFA friends read like writers and lay out craft ideas for fellow…

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Chapter 1: One-on-one 22:26

1y ago22:26

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Send us a text At traditional barbershops, I often felt under pressure when getting a haircut. The open space where you see customers sitting down and barbers taking walks in can be unpleasant for some people. At least, that is how it always felt to me because it often is an open space where you can see all the customers who walk in. It can be a gr…

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Book 3: One-on-one with Delila! 3:23

1y ago3:23

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Send us a text "To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment." -Ralph Waldo Emerson There are people in this world who just know how to do things well. Delilah is one of those I have met who knows how to do that well. She is disciplined, creative, and organized. She is someone who lov…

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How to build a career in Customer Success feat. Monica Perez - Head of Customer Success, Americas @ Notion 50:31

1y ago50:31

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What content do you want to hear in the podcast? Fill out this 2 minute survey and let me know 👉🏼 https://forms.gle/FKHU7VHeQ9hyGFNL9 Do you want to attend virtual speed networking meetups with other latinos in tech? Sign up for our mailing list right here ## Connect Connect with Hugo Castellanos https://www.linkedin.com/in/hugocastellanos Connect …

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Chapter 4: The dream I was given by my mother is becoming a reality! 15:27

1y ago15:27

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Send us a text The time that I spent with Timea recording the podcast was amazing. As mentioned before, since I first met her, I knew I wanted to interview her and bring her to Tavito Stories to share her life story. I am grateful to know that I was able to build a friendship with her before we recorded the podcast. The classes we had together, her…

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