In this episode, we speak with David Smith, an educator and coach who has experienced all levels of education and was one of the pioneers of the Whitwell Middle School Holocaust Project—a project that gained international recognition and even reached the White House. Part 2 is dedicated to the incredible story of the Whitwell Middle School Paperclip Project. We dive into how the project started, how it grew, and how a small community’s commitment turned it into a global movement—long before “goi...
Mar 04, 2025•16 min•Season 4Ep. 3
In this episode, we speak with David Smith, an educator and coach who has experienced all levels of education and was one of the pioneers of the Whitwell Middle School Holocaust Project—a project that gained international recognition and even reached the White House. In Part 1, we discuss what it takes to transform a struggling football program into a competitive one, the current challenges in education, and how federal funding impacts both public and private schools. Don’t miss this insightful ...
Mar 04, 2025•26 min•Season 4Ep. 3
En este episodio hablamos con César Martínez, creador digital, inversionista y emprendedor. Ha logrado acumular más de 600K seguidores entre sus páginas de Instagram y TikTok. ¡Acompáñanos para aprender sobre negocios, inversión y cómo construir una comunidad fiel en redes sociales! En la segunda parte, exploramos cómo la inteligencia artificial está transformando el mundo empresarial, los criterios clave para invertir en un negocio, cómo vencer el miedo a emprender y la mejor manera de conectar...
Mar 04, 2025•22 min•Season 2Ep. 2
En este episodio hablamos con César Martínez, creador digital, inversionista y emprendedor. Ha logrado acumular más de 600K seguidores entre sus páginas de Instagram y TikTok. ¡Acompáñanos para aprender sobre negocios, inversión y cómo construir una comunidad fiel en redes sociales! En la primera parte, César nos cuenta su historia de cómo se convirtió en influencer, la estrategia más efectiva para ganar seguidores y la importancia de las relaciones para el éxito de un negocio. ¡No te lo pierdas...
Mar 04, 2025•26 min•Season 2Ep. 2
English: In Part 2 of Episode 2, we explore travels and lessons learned, the importance of having an open mind, what it’s like to travel to Latin America for the first time, US international relations with Latin America, work-life balance in the USA vs. Colombia, and much more! Don’t miss this insightful conversation—come share your thoughts and join us! Español: En la Parte 2 del Episodio 2, exploramos viajes y lecciones aprendidas, la importancia de tener una mente abierta, cómo es viajar a Am...
Feb 25, 2025•23 min•Season 4Ep. 2
Hoy le entrevistamos a Andrés, un profesor de inglés en Colombia! Today, we interview Andres who’s a teacher in Colombia! Español: En este episodio de El Propio Rocky (Temporada 4, Episodio 2 - Parte 1), exploramos distintos aspectos de la educación: la adaptación como docente, las dificultades de los estudiantes, historias del extranjero y la importancia de estar abiertos al cambio. La educación está en constante evolución, ¡y queremos conocer tu opinión! Ven, comparte tus ideas y únete a la co...
Feb 25, 2025•25 min•Season 4Ep. 2
In Part 2 of our conversation with Alexus @coachdukes on TikTok, we dive deeper into the realities of teaching. We discuss how each class has its own personality and how teachers constantly adapt their lesson plans—and even their own personalities—to fit the dynamic. We tackle the lack of respect many educators feel, the challenges of curriculum development, and handling unexpected situations in the classroom. Plus, we play a round of Would You Rather? with common teacher dilemmas and wrap up wi...
Feb 18, 2025•24 min•Season 4Ep. 1
In this episode of El Propio Rocky, two experienced teachers sit down for a real talk about the state of education. @coachdukes, a TikToker and educator, joins El Propio Rocky—also a seasoned teacher—to share their perspectives on curriculum development, the role of coaching, and the challenges teachers face today. Why are so many educators leaving the field, and what can be done to support those who stay? Tune in for an honest and insightful conversation about the realities of teaching in today...
Feb 18, 2025•26 min•Season 4Ep. 1
Welcome to Season 2 of El Propio Rocky! This season, we’re shifting gears to focus on businesses and business advice—spotlighting entrepreneurs who’ve built their dreams from the ground up. Whether you’re looking to invest, expand, or just survive in the business world, we’ve got real stories and expert insights to help you make your next big move. In this episode of El Propio Rocky, we delve into the entrepreneurial journey of Christopher Henderson, the visionary behind Craven Adventures, Carta...
Feb 12, 2025•40 min•Season 2Ep. 1
In this episode of El Propio Rocky, we bring in a special guest of Dominican descent to chop it up about everything from the streets to the boardroom. We kick things off with a little backstory—who we are, where we come from, and what makes us tick. Then, we get real about loyalty: when does “snitching on the bros” cross the line, and when is it just holding people accountable? We also tackle cancel culture, breaking down whether it’s holding people responsible or just silencing opinions. On the...
Feb 11, 2025•56 min
Bicultural, bilingual, and full of laughs! 🇨🇴🇺🇸 Join us on El Propio Rocky as we dive into culture shocks between Colombia & the USA, unpack race & identity, and test our language skills with fun games. Spanglish guaranteed! 🎙️🔥 Don’t miss this episode
Feb 08, 2025•1 hr 46 min
This week on El Propio Rocky Podcast, we take a hard look at the realities of jail and the corrections system, breaking down stereotypes and misconceptions. From the perspective of correctional officers (COs) and inmates, we explore topics like training to become a CO, the day-to-day life behind bars, the challenges women COs face, and prison culture. We also dive into sensitive issues like contraband, technology, and even murder in prison. Whether you’re curious about the justice system, lookin...
Jan 26, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Hola mi gente! En este episodio tenemos una invitada especial, Heissell, mi esposa! Hablamos de muchas cosas como: 1 . Como es acostombrarse a Estados Unidos (EEUU) como inmigrante recien llegado 2. Shock de Cultura 3. El tema de la seguridad en Colombia y EEUU 4. Como nos conocimos etc..... Que Disfruten!!
Jan 29, 2023•17 min•Season 1Ep. 2
On this episode I talk with @kenngwa about a little of everything not limited to: filmmaking, the struggles of Afro Colombians, subsistence living, sustainable development, study abroad and how to live abroad for free, investing advice, and so much more!! Enjoy and Suscribe!!
Jan 29, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Welcome to the El Propio Rocky Podcast! In this first episode you guys get to know a little bit about me: 1. My Background 2. Stories from military school 3. My opinion about the BG situation 4. Everything IS bigger in Texas 5. Caught with girls in the dorm 6. How to plan an engagement
Jan 24, 2023•38 min•Ep. 4
Hey People!! Today I had the honor of interviewing one of the most influential people within the black hair community @myfluffypuffs. If you know anything about black people it's that we love taking care of our skin and hair. She's been all over social media for the past few years because of her soaps and more recently many versions of her own creation of "Wave Slime" for wavers. As what started as products for only women turned into something much larger that expanded to men as well, we discuss...
Jan 08, 2023•46 min•Season 1Ep. 3
