Best Leo Morejon Podcasts (2024)

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Lizbeth dela Cruz Santana, Alberto Ferreras, Roberto Cardenas 26:16

11d ago26:16

26:16

Baruch Prof. Lizbeth de la Cruz on her El Paso del Norte mural project. Chef Jorge Cardenas of Maya Ix Restaurant was selected by NY Times 100 best recipes. Artist Alberto Ferreras presents his stunning traveling video exhibit, AmericanLatinos 1935-1945

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Nancy Morejon, Nirvana Garcia, Maya Martinez, Giannina Braschi 28:34

30d ago28:34

28:34

Carmen Boullosa interviews Afro-Cuban poet Nancy Morejon. For Pride Month, we highlight trans LaGuardia student Nirvana Garcia and musician/veteran Maya Garcia. Nuyorican writer Giannina Braschi reflects on the cultural impact of Puerto Ricans in NY.

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Mardonio Carballo, Carlos Hernandez, Carmen Linares 25:04

2M ago25:04

25:04

Mardonio Carballo is a Nahua poet/ activist sharing his cultural heritage and passion for social change. Carlos Hernandez on teaching adults in the literacy program at La Jornada; Carmen Linares on being a role model for other women in Flamenco.

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Rojo Robles Havana Film Fest NY Paco de Lucia Loisaida Center 28:28

3M ago28:28

28:28

Writer/professor Rojo Robles of Baruch College explores Afro-Latinos and Spanglish. Havana Film Festival NY celebrates 24 years. Loisaida Center discusses Puerto Rican cultural preservation. Musicians honor legendary flamenco guitarist Paco de Lucia

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Graciela Mochkofsky, Darresa Rodriguez, Maria Cornejo 25:46

4M ago25:46

25:46

We celebrate Women's History Month with remarkable women who have surpassed the standards in their careers and attitudes toward life: Craig Newmark School Dean Graciela Mochkofsky, CCNY Valedictorian Darresa Rodriguez; CFDA's honoree Maria Cornejo

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Ed Morales, Dawer x Damper, Angel Gil- Teatro Thalia 27:05

5M ago27:05

27:05

Honoring BHM: Nuyorican Ed Morales and his book Latinx: The New Force in American Politics & Culture. Hip hop duo Dawer x Damper on their music honoring their Afro-Colombian roots. Angel Gil Teatro Thalia's director of the only bilingual theater in Queens

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Roberto Brodsky, Melissa Montero, LaGuardia Center For Immigrant Education 27:32

6M ago27:32

27:32

Chilean novelist Roberto Brodsky on writing and the Latino voters in 2024; filmmaker/Hunter grad Melissa Montero brings light on being Puerto Rican from NY; LaGuardia College provides non-traditional education at the Center for Immigrant Education CIET

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Mario Obrero, Leo Cerda/Hakhu Amazon, La Jornada Center 27:17

7M ago27:17

27:17

Carmen Boullosa interviews Mario Obrero a laureate poet from Spain; La Jornada, an organization led by Pedro Rodríguez that offers humanitarian aid in Queens; Ecuadorian designer/activist Leo Cerda on the Hakhu Project that empowers women from Amazon

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Claudia Piñeiro Magos Herrera, CUNY GED, Claudy's Restaurant 25:42

8M ago25:42

25:42

In this episode: Carmen Boullosa interviews the award-winning Argentine writer Claudia Piñeiro; we explore City College's Continuing Education Program for GED preparation; and we delve into the career of the extraordinary Mexican jazz singer Magos Herrera

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Patrick Charpenel, Carlina Rivera, Gale, K-efe, Kaly, TPFNY 29:58

9M ago29:58

29:58

El Museo del Barrio's director Patrick Charpenel on its future; CWE's 10 The Americas Poetry Festival; Nuyorican Councilwoman Carlina Rivera on housing; Musicians Gale (Puerto Rico), K-efe, (Chile,) and Lia Kali (Spain) on the #metoo in the music industry

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Carmen Boullosa, Richard Saenz Lambda Legal, Villalobos Brothers 27:45

10M ago27:45

27:45

Multi-awarded Mexican writer Carmen Boullosa on "The Book of Eve", her most recent book. Richard Sáenz is an attorney of the legendary organization Lambda Legal. Alberto “Beto” and Ernesto are two members of the famous trio, the Villalobos Brothers.

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Maria Hinojosa, Rose, Moda Hoy, Tanya Melendez-Escalante 24:44

11M ago24:44

24:44

Carmen Boullosa talks with the renowned journalist María Hinojosa about the importance of the immigrant community. Rose, a trans woman, on her journey to cross the border. FIT' curator Tanya Meléndez-Escalante speaks about FIT's exhibit ModaHoy!

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Felipe Pigna, MoMA PS1, Aliza Nizenbaum, Ivan and Leonardo Santos 26:09

1y ago26:09

26:09

Historian and best-selling author Felipe Pigna about his book Gardel; MoMA PS1 in Queens brings the Aymara cosmogony to the Museum; Mexican-American Aliza Nizenbaum on her exhibit Queens Lindo y Querido. Cousins Ivan y Leonardo on crossing the border.

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Maria Hinojosa, Esterio Segura, Lalo Estrada 24:52

1y ago24:52

24:52

Nueva York celebrates #earthday and the #UNSpanishLanguageDay with a line-up of amazing guests from the #LatinoCommunity: Pulitzer Prize and Emmy Award-winner journalist Maria Hinojosa, Cuban Artist Esterio Segura; Mexican designer/artisan Lalo Estrada

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Veronica Gago, Marta Bautis, Mes de la Mujer 26:30

1+ y ago26:30

26:30

Celebrating Women’s History Month, NYU’s King Juan Carlos Center visiting professor Veronica Gago, a specialist in gender issues/feminism; Latina women speak about women's rights at this moment; Independent filmmaker Marta Bautís on her creative process.

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Raymel Casamayor, Frankie Miranda, Guido Colzani 24:42

1+ y ago24:42

24:42

Cuban Raymel Casamayor shares his reflections on his Afro-Latino roots. Frankie Miranda, president of the Hispanic Federation, tells us about its many programs to help our community nationwide. Guido Colzani on he creation of his alter ego Magic Sandwich.

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Lorine Padilla, Catalina Santamaria, Rosa Marin 25:05

1+ y ago25:05

25:05

Lorine Padilla, godmother of the Bronx, ex-gang member, CUNY alumni and a women's rights advocate Filmmaker Catalina Santamaría on her film about NY Squatters in the '80s; DJ/Drummer Rosa Marín on their relationship with music, immigration and NY at night

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Katherine Jimenez, Elisa Crespo, Cristian Peña Mafer Bandola 26:43

1+ y ago26:43

26:43

Katherine Jimenez was the 1st instructor to teach mambo NY style at the Ailey Extension. Trans Latina Elisa Crespo on education and trans rights; Cristian Peña and his idea of the American Dream and Mafer Bandola on how it is to play a "man's instrument."

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Cristóbal and Juan Gabarrón, Julio Díaz & Nayeli Chávez-Geller 26:18

1+ y ago26:18

26:18

In Lower Manhattan, plastic artist and philanthropist Cristóbal Gabarrón and his son Juan, CEO of The Gabarrón Foundation, talk about their evolution worldwide and the project "Ámbito," with which they celebrate their 30th anniversary. In the subway, Julio Díaz tell us how he became the first artist to invent salsa dancing with a doll tied to his f…

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Alvaro Restrepo, Eduardo Cuenca, Elena Poniatowska and Claudia Sheinbaum 24:51

1+ y ago24:51

24:51

Colombian dancer and choreographer Alvaro Restrepo on El Colegio del Cuerpo as a way to educate low income children; Chef Eduardo Cuenca in what Latin cuisine fusion means. Carmen Boullosa talks to writer Elena Poniatowska and Mexico mayor Claudia Sheinbaum.

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Barbara Kent Isabela Ramirez Toñita Cay Gabriel Garcia Roman 25:00

2y ago25:00

25:00

Makeup artist Barbara Kent on volunteering for 9/11; Toñita Cays and her social club for Latinos in Williamsburg; photographer Gabriel Garcia Roman a voice for the Latino and afro queer community; Isabella Ramirez salsa dancer in breaking stereotypes

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Constanza Ontaneda, Franco Lacosta, Rachel Vallori 23:52

2y ago23:52

23:52

Peruvian teacher and businesswoman Constanza Ontaneda talks about the transformative power of education and her soap business. Puerto Rican designer Franco Lacosta on creating gender-neutral clothes and how to embrace your 'Latinidad'. Cuban model/actress Rachel Vallori on being in control of your destiny and becoming a health-beauty Latino influen…

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Pride Month: Andres Montoya, Diana de la Pava, Barbara Kent 26:37

2y ago26:37

26:37

Celebrating LGBT and gender non-conforming Pride Month with three outstanding guests Andres Montoya on his relationship with religion; Diana de la Pava on being the best possible single mom; Barbara Kent on her journey to become an LGTB American activist.

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Dilson Abreu, Melissa Valencia, Carlos Vaca, Braulio Cuenca 25:04

2y ago25:04

25:04

Dilson Abreu, BMCC's sophomore student, on his mom's influence to keep studying. Melissa Valencia and Carlos Vaca as refugees and their new project, Immigration Legal Services. Braulio Cuenca, on 25 yrs taking photos to the newlyweds in NY City Hall.

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Marcial Gala, Andrea Salazar, Jose y Andres Paella 23:48

2+ y ago23:48

23:48

Cuban writer Marcial Gala on what inspired him to write Call Me Casandra. Andrea Salazar was given a year to live but after 5 years, she sees cancer as an opportunity. Jose and Andres make paella in NY as a way to connect their kids with their roots.

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Jessica Ramos, Ana Carmela Ramirez, Angela Giraldo 25:05

2+ y ago25:05

25:05

On World Women's Month stories of Latinas who've fought and succeeded in battles to achieve a world of equal opportunities and the betterment of humanity: NY State Senator Jessica Ramos, Venezuelan singer Ana Carmela Ramirez, cancer survivor Angela Giraldo

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Franco Lacosta, Ivan Fajardo, David Little, Grace Canahuati 23:25

2+ y ago23:25

23:25

Iván Fajardo and David Little on the challenges as gay, multicultural, interracial couple. Honduran-Palestinian actress Grace Canahuati on her roots and characters. Puerto Rican Franco Lacosta about his decision to design gender-neutral clothes

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LADAMA, Hermes Espinoza, Miguel Sosa 24:22

2+ y ago24:22

24:22

Daniela Serna and Mafer Bandola on their goals with their music band LADAMA; Hermes Espinoza on his journey from an Indigenous community in Mexico to become a fashion designer in NY; Miguel Sosa on the stigma men face on being victims of domestic violence

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Mestiza, Almaluna, Kichwa Hatari 24:29

2+ y ago24:29

24:29

This month, stories that earned Nueva York NY Emmy awards in 2021: The band Almaluna and their virtual serenades; Venezuelan Mestiza, one of the most renowned freestyle rappers and mother of two; Ecuadorian Kichwa Hatari, a weekly radio show that highlights the Kichwa language.

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Pepe Flores, We Have Iré, Movement without borders 24:56

2+ y ago24:56

24:56

Pepe Flores, dancer of bomba and plena on Loisaida, NY and La sala de Pepe. Artists, activists at Movement Without Borders event stand up for the humanization of immigration policies. "We Have Iré" explores stories of Afro-Cuban artists from the diaspora.

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Juan Jose Campanella, Constanza Ontaneda, Rachell Vallori 24:14

2+ y ago24:14

24:14

Peruvian educator, businesswoman Constanza Ontaneda on school's transforming capacity and soap making business. Cuban Rachell Vallori on being a model/actress in pandemic times. Juan Jose Campanella on being a director between Hollywood and Latin America.

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Ella Bric, Socorro Venegas, Jovenes y COVID 24:39

3y ago24:39

24:39

Four young Latinos, ages 13-23, discuss the impact of the pandemic has left in their lives. Mexican writer/publisher Socorro Venegas on why to give visibility to female writers.Venezuelan music composer/producer Ella Bric talks about how she creates music

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Juan Pons, Tania Leon, Carolina Calvache 25:17

3y ago25:17

25:17

Nueva York dedicates this episode to 3 Latino composers/performers who crossed the border with their art: Music Pulitzer Award-winner composer CUNY professor Tania Leon; legendary Spaniard baritone Juan Pons; young, talented pianist Carolina Calvache

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Pedrito Martinez, La Morada, Giannina Braschi, Cesar Vargas 26:33

3y ago26:33

26:33

Cuban percussionist and composer, Pedrito Martinez. Natalia Méndez, owner of the legendary Oaxacan restaurant, "La Morada." Carmen Boullosa interviews Puerto Rican writer Giannina Braschi. The DREAMer César Vargas talks about being in politics as an activist. Peruvian filmmaker Melina León on her first feature film "Song without a Name."…

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Giannina Braschi, Mirror Trans Beauty, Pablo Sáinz-Villegas 26:12

3y ago26:12

26:12

Puerto Rican Giannina Braschi about geometry, poetry, being Boricua in NY. Joselyn Mendoza founder of Mirror Trans Beauty Co-op on creating job opportunities for Latino trans community. Pablo Sainz-Villegas today's foremost master of the classic guitar.

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Juan Pons, Cesar Vargas, Trilce Ortiz 24:23

3y ago24:23

24:23

DREAMer Cesar Vargas on why he's running for the Presidency of Staten Island. Colombian Trilce Ortiz Rodriguez on creating the blogs She and Her Sex & Just Trilce. Spanish opera singer Juan Pons and his 25 seasons at the NY Metropolitan Opera House

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Silvina Moreno, Maria Fernanda Ampuero, Pedrito Martinez 24:50

3+ y ago24:50

24:50

Argentine songwriter Silvina Moreno on producing her latest album Herminia. Ecuadorian writer María Fernanda Ampuero on gender discrimination and writing daringly. Cuban percussionist/composer Pedrito Martinez on Eric Clapton and Acertijos his new album

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Carolina Calvache, Melina Leon, Agustina Bazterrica 24:16

3+ y ago24:16

24:16

Argentinian writer Agustina Bazterrica on her novel Tender is the Flesh; Melina León on her first feature film Song Without a Name Peru's entry for the Oscars; Carolina Calvache on her new album Vida Profunda and her collaboration with Rubén Blades.

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Folklore Urbano, Pepita Sandwich, Janeth Ramirez 24:22

3+ y ago24:22

24:22

Renowned Argentinian illustrator Pepita Sandwich on being creative during a pandemic. Janeth Ramírez on how battling COVID became a family plan. Pianist and composer Pablo Mayor on how Spanish Harlem inspired his new album El Barrio Project-SALSA

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Literalia, Ivan Fajardo, David Little, Natalia Mendez 24:33

3+ y ago24:33

24:33

Iván Fajardo and David Little on being an interracial gay couple for 17 yrs; Natalia Mendez of La Morada Restaurant on helping others during Covid; Carmen Boullosa, Alberto Quintero, Natalia Felipe on Literalia's recent book, Let's Talk About Your Wall

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Javier Castaño, Paula Monaco, Alberto Quintero, Macaco 24:41

3+ y ago24:41

24:41

Javier Castaño on why Queens Latino was the voice for immigrants during COVID. Our host and writer Carmen Boullosa, Alberto Quintero and Paula Monaco discuss Carmen's most recent book Let's Talk About Your Wall. Macaco on diversity and his music project

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Is investing only for the rich? (Ft. Katie Perry, Public.com) 3:09

3+ y ago3:09

3:09

Katie Perry (VP of Marketing at Public.com) says investing is not just for the rich, she thinks investing is for everyone. Public.com is a social investing app that makes the stock market inclusive, educational, and fun. Public is backed by Will Smith's Dreamers VC, Girlboss author Sophia Amoruso, NFL star J.J. Watt, Blavity Inc. CEO Morgan DeBaun,…

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Will we go back to normal after COVID-19? (Ft. Daria (Pace) Lamb) 8:27

3+ y ago8:27

8:27

Will we go back to normal after COVID-19? In this episode Daria (Pace) Lamb, Director Of Partnerships + Ambassador to the Future (Institute for the Future), and Leo Morejon debate both sides of this topic. Daria also talks about what the future holds for businesses and what they should, shouldn't, and should have been be doing pro, prep COVID-19.…

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Nicole Costa, Eury Roman, Estados Alterados, Miguel Rueda 26:16

3+ y ago26:16

26:16

Chilean actress/filmmaker Nicole Costa talks about her career in Spain and US and her film El viaje de Mona Lisa. Estados Alterados pioneers of electronic rock in Colombia and Latin America. Eury Roman talking about lockdown with her autistic son Alex

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Do Extravagant Employee Perks Matter? - Gregarious Narain 2:32

3+ y ago2:32

2:32

Gregarious Narain (Serial Entrepreneur, Startup Mentor, Innovation Advisor) thinks all companies should have extravagant employee perks like unlimited days off, access to chefs, and so on. Gregarious Narain Gregarious “Greg” Narain has been at the forefront of social media marketing, influencer marketing, and product marketing for more than 20 year…

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Can a book teach you Public Relations? - Karen Freberg 4:23

3+ y ago4:23

4:23

Karen Freberg (Associate Professor of Strategic Communication at University of Louisville) wrote a book on PR and she says you can become a PR pro from a PR text book. Sure… Karen Freberg I am an associate professor in strategic communications at the University of Louisville as well as an adjunct instructor for the Integrated Marketing Communicatio…

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Can you Outsource Sales? - Scott Zakheim 3:27

3+ y ago3:27

3:27

Scott Zakheim (General Partner at Landmark Ventures) takes the stance that it’s 100% possible (and beneficial) to outsource your sales. Scott Zakheim Digital marketing executive providing strategic advisory and business development services to Fortune 500 brands and emerging digital marketing technology companies. Landmark Ventures: A leading inves…

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Cenia Paredes, Aida Miró & Amandititita 24:47

4y ago24:47

24:47

Dominican designer Cenia Paredes from being a housewife to the owner of her own brand. Artist Aida Miró began painting graffiti in Ibiza and came to New York to innovate with her live painting. Mexican Amandititita on being an urban singer/chronicler

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Patricio Lerzundi, Maria Ordonez, Gabriel Chakarji 25:45

4y ago25:45

25:45

Nueva York pays tribute to Patricio Lerzundi, CUNY professor & co-host of the show who passed away recently. Venezuelan pianist Gabriel Chakarji on releasing a new album during COVID. Latina Maria Ordonez the youngest candidate for NY City Council.

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Brujas Brooklyn, Miguel Poveda, Guelagetza Familiar, Otura M 26:44

4y ago26:44

26:44

The Brujas of Brooklyn on their healing practices; flamenco singer Miguel Poveda on 30yrs as artist; the Guelagetza familiar a project to reunite Mexican families; Alfaguara Prize winner, writer Juan Gabriel Vasquez, Afro-American musician Otura Mun

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