Hola mi gente, welcome to the “The Aguacate Chronicles”, I’m your host Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening. This season of the Aguacate Chronicles proved that the “Avocado Moment”, “El Momento del Aguacate” is here to stay. Renata and I are grateful for you taking time out to learn about food and culture. The menu was fully loaded with delic…

Hola mi gente, welcome to the “The Aguacate Chronicles”, I’m your host Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening. Last episode, baked mac and cheese, sopa, black beans and rice, lemon, spices, pernil, mojo cooked up rice, mangu y arroz con leche. It’s been a flavorful experience and we got two more episodes to go. Up next on the menu we got arroz …

Hola mi gente, welcome to the “The Aguacate Chronicles”, I’m your host Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening. Last episode, ceviche, mango salad, pineapple, fish and cornbread provided a fresh and wholesome take to comfort food you can enjoy any time of the day. Aguacate, platanos, arroz, tostones, frijoles negros keep making their point to be…

Hola mi gente, welcome to the “The Aguacate Chronicles”, I’m your host Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening. We took a little break to get that exclusive content at NYCC. It was everything and more. I even made the news thanks to the good people at CBS. Pa’lante shoutout to Jusscope for the access and to all the amazing people I interviewed a…

Hola mi gente, welcome to the “The Aguacate Chronicles”, I’m your host Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening. Last episode, Renata and I left you wanting more with all things platanos. I mean who doesn’t like tostones, maduros, mofongo and then switching it to the versatility of arroz. You can add cornmeal and a fried egg, boom! That’s one mea…

Hola mi gente, welcome to the “The Aguacate Chronicles”, I’m your host Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening. Last episode, Renata and I touched on the importance of a balanced diet and food from the source minus the preservatives. Keep in mind, It’s good to live a little and have some pork chops and chicharrones. I mean, who doesn’t like a go…

Hola mi gente, welcome to the “The Aguacate Chronicles”, I’m your host Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening. Our first episode was the icebreaker, el rompe hielo. Cafecito, Caipirinha, Feijoada y Flan gave you a perfect start to the season. We’re only getting started and we got more in store for you to put your tastebuds in overdrive. Renata …

Hola mi gente, we are back for Season 2 of “The Aguacate Chronicles”, I’m your host Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening. A big Aguacate shoutout goes to all the amazing guests in Season 2. Thank you for sharing your favorite foods and beverages you loved growing up and enjoy to this day. This is what inspired the Aguacate Chronicles. Now, yo…

Hola mi gente! Welcome to Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening. As we wrap up Season 2, Episode 28 is not just a recap but the 50th episode overall for Siempre Pa’lante. To celebrate this amazing milestone, I invited someone special whose faith and energy alone move mountains. This Afro-Latina …

Hola 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 bo…

Hola mi gente! Welcome to Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening. In this episode, our guest is a proud Latina repping Mexico. Her inspiration began at an early age from her abuelita and great-grandfather who were artists in the familia. She embraced her ancestor's love for nature and art by crea…

Bienvendio mi gente! Welcome to Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening. In this episode, our guests, started with Dos Croquetas and a dream. In a crowded field of croquetas, they are Miami’s first Croqueta bar leading the way with nothing but flavors that keep you coming back for more. Familia ta…

Hola mi gente! Giraldo Luis Alvaré here host of Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. As I mentioned last week, this recap is a two-for-one special. You heard part one, now get ready for the sequel. In this recap, we will be getting into my birthday celebration, Cubita Cafe, Michelinos Pizzaria, A memorable trip to Nueva York with my brother-in-law San…

Hola mi gente! Welcome to Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening. We’re back for another recap and joining me is artist and muralist from the 305, Miss Lushy. She’s a Pa’lante All-Star from the show's inaugural season. Need a refresher? Check out episode 9, Season 1, Arriba Los Corazones - Uplift…

Bienvenido mi gente! Welcome to Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening. In this episode, baseball is el sueño americano for our guest. His roots go back multiple generations playing the sport in Venezuela. The journey to the U.S. presented challenges but nothing his family couldn’t overcome. The …

Hola mi gente! Welcome to Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening. In this episode, family origins for our guest begin in Mexico and lead to the U.S. His familia instilled in him discipline, work ethic and the power of education. His love for the game of baseball has made a positive impact through…

Hola mi gente! Welcome to Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening. Today is 3.23.23 and I’m celebrating my birthday, mi cumpleaños with you. It's my 21st anniversary of turning 25. Do the math and you’ll figure it out. I invited mi hermano, Michael J. Scott, a mentor and friend to be part of this …

Hola mi gente! Welcome to Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening. In this episode, our guest is a Badass Bori from the Boogie Down Bronx. A self-taught DJ who moves the crowd from el corazón. Her relentless pursuit of perfecting her craft is the reason why she’s one of the best to do it. A champi…

Bienvenido mi gente! Welcome to Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening. In this episode, our guest’s humble beginnings go back to the Upper West Side of Manhattan with roots en la Republica Dominicana. Familia y amor mixed with She Si Puede makes this Afro-Latina the Poderista she is today. She b…

Hola mi gente! Welcome to Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening. I’m back for another recap and who better to join me than Los Primos, Cousin Oz & Tone, hosts of the Cousins Collectibles Podcast. In this recap, you will hear insight on previously released episodes, life topics and current events…

In this episode, our guest is a renaissance man who works on his craft 24/7 making him one of the most talented artists in the industry. His Trininad & Tobago roots instilled in him a Si Se Puede mentality. His humble beginnings in Perth Amboy NJ led him on a musical journey that continues to this day. He’s opened for Public Enemy, worked with BET …

Bienvenido mi gente! Welcome to Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening. In this episode, our guest experienced the true essence of family as a child living in New York, New Jersey and in the country of Suriname located in South America. These humble beginnings cultivated a love for art he would e…

Hola mi gente! Welcome to Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening. As we begin the celebration of Black Culture this month, remember, one month only scratches the surface to the contributions black women and men have made in the U.S. and around the world. Take time to read and share stories of pio…

Bienvenido mi gente! Welcome to Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening. In this episode, our guest is building on a family legacy that began in Cuba more than 50 years ago. One pastelito at a time, this immigrant story is all about the “American Dream - El Sueño Americano.” He shares his journey …

Hola mi gente! Feliz Año Nuevo, Happy New Year. We are back for the second half of Season 2 for Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening. Before we start, I wish all of you an abundance of health, love, happiness and wealth for 2023 and beyond. Your support has helped this show gravitate to new hei…

Hola mi gente! Giraldo Luis Alvaré here host of Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. As I mentioned last week, this recap is a two-for-one special. You heard part one, now get ready for the sequel. Don’t forget to rate, review, follow, like and subscribe. Pa’lante shoutout! To Messi for winning his first World Cup. This episode was recorded prior to t…

Hola mi gente! Giraldo Luis Alvaré here host of Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. Thanks to my guests and listeners. Your support continues to take Season 2 to new heights. I’m back for another Pa’lante recap just in time for the holidays. You will hear insight on previously released episodes, reviews our listeners have given the show and tres en d…

Hola mi gente! Welcome to Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening. In this episode, our guest shares his humble beginnings growing up in Panama. Inspired by his Tio, he found his passion that led him to Nueva York, la gran manzana. New York embraced him because he was relentless in his pursuit for…

Hola mi gente! Welcome to Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening. In this episode, our guest shares the challenges she faced early on in life and how this motivated her to strive for more. It wasn’t until she defeated cancer that she became fearless by creating her own path and inspiring others t…

Hola mi gente! Welcome to Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening. I hope everyone enjoyed a relaxing Thanksgiving with the familia. Remember it's about giving thanks for all the blessings we have and the beautiful memories we create. In this episode, our guest talks about how the foundation in fa…

Hola mi gente! Welcome to Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening. In this episode, our guests talk about familia, friendship and heritage. Their bond has led them to creating one of the most entertaining podcasts out today. These two Cubanos out of Westchester, Florida have built something specia…

Welcome back mi gente! to Season 2 of Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening. Hope you got a chance to catch up on the show and if you haven’t already, kindly rate, review, follow, like, subscribe and share. You know those 5 stars and little love go a long way. In this episode, our guest talks ab…

Hola mi gente! Giraldo Luis Alvaré here host of Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. Thanks to you, the listener, Season 2 is off to an amazing start and I can’t wait for you to listen to the new episodes coming soon. It’s an honor to highlight these inspiring stories. Gracias to my guests and all of you that have listened. Your love and support is gr…

¡Bienvenidos mi gente! to Season 2 of Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening. In this episode, our guest takes us through the humble beginnings of Sanguich. From the heartfelt story behind table seven to being recognized as the best Cuban Sanguich you will ever have. The countless awards only scr…

¡Hola mi gente! welcome to Season 2 of Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening. In this episode, our guest shares with us the cultural values he learned from women in his familia. This along with mentors in the community helped shape the man he is today. When it comes to paying it forward, he take…

¡Hola mi gente! Welcome to Season 2 of Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening. In this episode, our guest ensures the Latino community is part of the narrative in every aspect of media. She took a leap of faith successfully launching her own company, GoLike. From Venezuela to the U.S., please wel…

Bienvenido mi gente! to Season 2 of Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening. In this episode, our guest has dedicated his life to music for more than 50 years. He is a self-taught musician who has earned every accolade that has come his way. From El Barrio in Nueva York to entertaining millions of…

Oye mi gente! Welcome to Season 2 of Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Thank you for listening. We’re back with another season filled with more inspiring stories that contribute to a positive narrative highlighting culture, familia, overcoming adversity and legacy. Setting the tone for the new season is an Afro-L…

Gracias mi gente for joining me on this journey of the “The Aguacate Chronicles”, I’m your host Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Over the past few weeks Daso and I were able to break bread with our listeners around the world. This limited series proved that food is culture. It unites us. It’s a common thread we have with one another. Our final episode gives us…

Welcome mi gente to the “The Aguacate Chronicles”, I’m your host Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Thank you for listening. Last week Daso and I talked about enough to feed a small village. Quite a few Pork Chops and Croquetas were consumed to stop the cravings I had. For real. The Piragua and Cortadito came in handy to wash it down. This week’s menu doesn’t di…

Bienvenidos mi gente to “The Aguacate Chronicles”, I’m your host Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening. Hope you’ve had a chance to digest all the food from last week. I’m still recovering from all the Pernil and Tostones I ate. Thank God for Piraguas to help me wash it down. On the menu for this week is Inca Cola, Arroz, Salmon Croquettes, Co…

Gracias mi gente for tuning in to “The Aguacate Chronicles”, I’m your host Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Last week you got to hear about Arepas - Corn Pancakes, Arroz con Bistec - Steak with Rice, Ensalada - Salad, Sopa - Soup y Arroz con Leche - Rice Pudding. On this week's menu we got Arroz con Habichuelas - Rice and Beans, Pernil - Pork Shoulder, Tostone…

Welcome back mi gente to “The Aguacate Chronicles”, I’m your host Giraldo Luis Alvaré. I hope you got your plate ready for another serving of some delicious food. This week's specials include Arepas, Rice, Steak, Ensalada y Arroz con leche. Cojelo con take it easy and enjoy the Aguacate Chronicles. Arepas y Arroz con Leche con un cafecito. Now that…

Hola mi gente, welcome to “The Aguacate Chronicles”, I’m your host Giraldo Luis Alvaré. You know I’m all about celebrating cultura and one thing at the center of it is food. Arroz - Rice, Pernil - Pork, Frijoles - Beans, Tostones - Plantains and the inspiration to the show Aguacate, Avocados. A favorite in the Alvaré household. I’m going to stop he…

In this episode, we learn about our guest and the love she has for her family, humanity and social justice. The positive influence her parents and abuelos had on her helped shape her passion and purpose creating the inspiring leader she is today. Please welcome, Best-Selling Author, Life and Career Coach, Dr. Colleen Georges. GUEST Dr. Colleen Geor…

In this episode, we learn about how our guests took the pain of their daughter transitioning to heaven as a result of colon cancer. They channeled their grief into a journey of helping others by honoring her legacy. I’m grateful to introduce, the founders of M2 Life Coaching for Discovery, Gwen & Doug Bryant. GUEST Gwen & Doug Bryant Life Coaches F…

Feliz Año Nuevo mi gente! Wishing you an abundance of health, wealth, love and happiness in the new year. This episode is just what you need to break through on those resolutions. Our guest embraced the power of faith, love y familia by detoxing myths and creating healthy boundaries. As a Life Coach, she helps Moms get their lives back and realize …

In this episode, you will hear about how art means everything to our guest. It’s a lifeline that provides therapy helping him overcome anything that comes his way. Familia and community are the foundation as he uses life lessons to help others. He is a beacon of light for every generation bringing out the best in humanity everywhere he goes. His mo…

In this episode, you will hear about how music and art inspired our guest to follow her purpose connecting the two. Salsa and Hip-Hop proved to be the catalyst for her art and murals throughout the community. The women in her familia planted the seeds of motivation making her dreams become a reality. Abuelita’s support gave our guest the fuel to be…

In this episode, our guest followed his passion on the road less traveled. A tight-knit familia, inspiration from cousin Dame and Casper the Friendly Ghost are some of the many things that have fueled his love for art. Helping others is in his DNA and the universe has blessed him every step of the way. Please welcome illustrator, concept artist, an…