Rays Talk Show Episode 245: Host Ray Collazo and Co-Host Elbert Garcia discuss how we can’t get distracted by Trump’s Schizophrenia and the real take away from Trump’s speech to joint session of Congress. Collazo and Garcia also update us on the latest mischief being done by Trump’s Cabinet of Deplorables. Is DeVos serious about her ignorant comments about the HBCU? Thomas Perez made history this past weekend becoming the Chair of the Democratic National Committee. Collazo shares his thoughts on...
Mar 02, 2017•56 min
Rays Talk Show Episode 243: Hosts Ray Collazo and Elbert Garcia discuss headlines from Latino perspective as the global warming of politics continues. Collazo and Garcia react to the incident in Anaheim, CA as an off duty police officer shoots a gun at end of confrontation with a 13 year old child over kids running on his lawn. How do activists mobilize to hold law enforcement officials accountable to the over-policing of our communities and why didn’t an off duty police officer just talk to the...
Feb 24, 2017•1 hr 2 min
Rays Talk Show, Episode 242: Host Ray Collazo and guest Elbert Garcia break down this week’s hottest political headlines from the streets. The week has been marred by mass ICE raids. How are these raids impacting families across the country and Collazo explains why he believes that Russian submarine off the coast is a lot more of a danger than #GuadalupeGarcia or #DanielRamirezMedina. Daniel’s case is particularly troubling since he is in the United States legally as a DACA student. What now def...
Feb 17, 2017•1 hr 13 min
Rays Talk Show Episode 241: Host Ray Collazo is joined by labor leader and political strategist Patricia Campos and Educator Shirley Santos to discuss the political headlines of the week. Campos shares how we can all channel our anger into positive action to contribute to a stronger country. Santos analyzes the impact of the confirmation of Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos and what should be the priorities for education advocates in this environment, especially to support Latino students. Coll...
Feb 10, 2017•1 hr 21 min
Rays Talk Show Episode 240: Host Ray Collazo reviews why the 2017 #Resist movement is right on track and why we need to incorporate movement building into larger four point strategy. Collazo interviews Miami activist Tomas Kennedy who is organizing efforts to call on Mayor Carlos Gimenez to rescind agreement to corporate with President Trump’s Executive Action to target cities that support Sanctuary for immigrants. How is Miami reacting to being only major city complying with Trump’s Executive A...
Feb 07, 2017•43 min
Rays Talk Show Episode 239: Host Ray Collazo discusses the hottest political issues of the day as we get ready for the Christmas holidays. Collazo lays out why the #Trumpliction is a disease in plain site, the latest political Bochinche taking place with the Democratic National Committee and why the Hamilton MixTape is so dope. Collazo also reveals why the agenda of the nation’s largest law enforcement labor union is so terrifying. #RIPFranciscoSerna #FreeOscarLopezRivera Check out Facebook Live...
Dec 20, 2016•51 min
Rays Talk Show Episode 238: Host Ray Collazo is joined by Mi Tu's Jenny Lorenzo. Jen Lo is a YouTube star who has struck a cord with Latinos everywhere through her "Cuban Abuela" character. Lorenzo shares her journey to comedy and becoming a viral sensation. As a Cuban-American comedian, Lorenzo received a strong reaction from both sides of the debate on Fidel Castro's legacy after releasing her video responses to news of his death. Listen to how Lorenzo reflects on the entire experience of crea...
Dec 08, 2016•55 min
Rays Talk Show Episode 237: Host Ray Collazo analyzes what we learned about Trump's incoming administration from the Carrier deal and his Cabinet of Deplorables. Collazo also breaks down why the mainstream media's fascination with the disgruntled 'white working class' is dangerous and why Congressman Xavier Becerra's powermove is important for Latinos everywhere. Cuban-Americans Jenny Lorenzo, Ric Herrero and Nissim Leon also share their thoughts on what Fidel Castro's death means to the Cuban-A...
Dec 05, 2016•45 min
Rays Talk Show Episode 236: Social Media Influencer Rachel Matos joins Host Ray Collazo to discuss her journey from The Art Muse to the #WeAllGrow Latina Network . Rachel provides insights on how she has leveraged per passion for art, blogging, social media and collaboration for a fulfilling career and life. She also provides an overview of the #WeAllGrow Latina Network and how Ana Flores and her team are creating a supportive online community for Latina content creators. Subscribe to Rays Talk ...
Nov 30, 2016•43 min
Rays Talk Show Episode 235: Host Ray Collazo and guests Venessa Rivera and Charlie Ramos discuss political headlines of the week.
Nov 23, 2016•36 min
Rays Talk Show Episode 234: Host Ray Collazo is joined by the CEO of Social Vibes Media Vicky Llerena . Vicky shares how she has overcome the ups and downs of entrepreneurship and the keys to building your online brand, regardless of budget. Highlights of this episode of Rays Talk Show with Vicky Llerena of Social Vibes Media (timestamp in parentheses): Three Keys to engaging your audience (4:30) What people are most drawn to in marketing (7:00) Top free resources to research viability of your b...
Nov 16, 2016•39 min
Rays Talk Show Episode 233: Host Ray Collazo breaks down the questions "What The Heck Happened?" and "What Do We Do Next?" following this shocking and to many horrific result of last Tuesday's Presidential Election. Collazo dives into the mental state of Latino voters now that President Elect Donal J. Trump remains in all of our lives. Collazo addresses nuances of the Latino election results, potential Democratic opponents in 2020 and why he isn't apologizing for how he feels. And would Bernie h...
Nov 11, 2016•1 hr 21 min
RP232: Host Ray Collazo is joined by political analysts and wise Latinas Georgie Aguirre Sacasa and Claudia Granados to provide the final word on this historically maddening election cycle. Aguirre and Granados share how this Presidential election has impacted them as activists and as Latinas. Our guests also provide insight on how we move forward as a community and as a country win or lose on Tuesday. Ray then reveals his election predictions. Who will become the President elect on Tuesday and ...
Nov 07, 2016•1 hr 16 min
Rays Talk Show Episode 231: Business Consultant Ivette Mayo joins Rays Talk Show to help all of us turbo boost our businesses. Ivette gives us tough love advice to help us transition from being a ‘Wantapreneur’ to a ‘POWERpreneur.’ Mayo’s provides critical lessons on creating a business and life for yourself that brings you satisfaction, fulfillment and purpose. You can learn more about Mayo’s services and Bilingual Christmas Card Line at Yo Soy I Am . Subscribe to Rays Talk Show on iTunes or we...
Oct 26, 2016•53 min
Rays Talk Show Episode 230: Host Ray Collazo is joined by guest Elbert Garcia to discuss what voters are talking about and what mainstream media is missing after the last Presidential election debate. Highlights of this ‘Latinos Talk Politics’ edition of Rays Talk Show (timestamp in parentheses): (1:35) Why Trump’s ‘Bad Hombres’ comment is so harmful to Latinos (6:45) The real threats to voter and election integrity (20:25) Does Clinton really have Florida locked up? (23:50) Evolution of Cuban-A...
Oct 21, 2016•48 min
Rays Talk Show Episode 229: Host Ray Collazo is joined by legendary author, broadcaster and political analyst Ray Suarez to discuss the state of the Presidential Race. The tocayos analyze how Donald Trump’s unpredictable campaign has changed our political culture and why the mainstream media pays little attention to the Latino perspective. Ray Suarez also pointedly describes why Trump’s rhetoric places Mexicans in a no-win political relationship with many Americans and wonders aloud why Canada n...
Oct 13, 2016•48 min
Rays Talk Show Episode 228: Host Ray Collazo continues his coverage of the 2016 Presidential Election with guest Monica Parrilla. Ray and Monica decompress about the last several days of this electoral novella starting with the infamous #TrumpTape and the thugged out 2nd Presidential debate. Ray and Monica also review what makes this election so crazy and what Latino voters really want to hear more about for the next month. Monica also reports in about her work mobilizing Latino voters in the ke...
Oct 11, 2016•18 min
Rays Talk Show Episode 227: Rays Talk Show continues its Election Coverage as Ray Collazo is joined by political analysts Charlie Ramos, Jr. and Marcos Villar. Listen to the panel’s reaction to this week’s Vice Presidential debate and how #ThatMexicanThing will impact the Presidential race and the Latino Vote. Collazo, Ramos and Vilar take a deep dive into how the Puerto Rican vote will save Florida and change the state for the better. And did California Congresswoman and Senate candidate Lorett...
Oct 07, 2016•55 min
Rays Talk Show Episode 226: Host Ray Collazo debuts a special Rays Talk Show series of political talk episodes gearing us up for the upcoming election. Collazo lays out his biggest takeaway from the first Presidential debate, analysis of the state of play, the bochinche of the week and a shoutout to a recent victory for workers rights. Send Ray ideas for show topics or guests you want to hear on these special political episodes of Rays Talk Show by via email at podcastrays@gmail or via Twitter ....
Sep 30, 2016•31 min
Rays Talk Show Episode 225: A special simulcast episode of Rays Talk Show with host Ray Collazo and Potencial Millonario with Felix Montelara live from Miami during the Hispanicize Conference. Collazo and Montelara are joined by Cindy Y. Rodriguez and Nathalie Farfan of The Morado Lens Podcast. The women of Morado Lens share the keys to releasing your inner bruja for career and personal satisfaction. Enjoy Ray and the crew’s raucous conversation about sugar mommies, ceviche, abuelas’ sex lives a...
Sep 15, 2016•32 min
Rays Talk Show Episode 224: Host Ray Collazo is joined by Social Media Consultant and Leader Natascha Otero-Santiago to discuss all things Puerto Rico. The Founder of NOS Communications and Paranda.org briefs us on what 2016 has taught her about organizing the Puerto Rican diaspora online during the island’s economic crisis and the subsequent PROMESA debate. Natascha is also finding success offering her services to Puerto Rican and culturally oriented businesses in South Florida. Learn how Natas...
Sep 08, 2016•59 min
Rays Talk Show Episode 223: Host Ray Collazo is joined by Co-Host Maria Florio and guest Del Gerard revealed the “Hustlers Time Management Guide” for people that are looking to squeeze more time out of their day to pursue their passions. Your Virtual Big Brother also shares how you can find 5 months a year of more time to build the life you have always wanted. For more Rays Talk Show, visit RaysPodcast.com or subscribe to Rays Talk Show on iTunes , Google Play or Soundcloud ....
Sep 01, 2016•1 hr 3 min
Rays Talk Show Episode 222: Blogger and Activist Lola Acevedo joins Host Ray Collazo to assure us ‘dreams don’t have an expiration date.’ The author of The Lola Chronicles shares her journey to understand the beauty in emotional scars that led her to establish an award winning blog and lose over 150 pounds after her divorce.
Aug 25, 2016•45 min
Rays Talk Show Episode 221: Live Streaming Guru and Sales Expert Tony R. Sanders visits Rays Talk Show to share how he created the hottest live streaming morning show 'Good Morning, God Bless.' The “Creator of Dope Things” reveals the keys to his content creation journey and gives marketing tips for building your audience through live streaming. Tony and Host Ray Collazo talk shop about the live streaming landscape and why Facebook Live is the big dog in the game until further notice. Support th...
Aug 17, 2016•56 min
Rays Talk Show Episode 220: Bilingual Blogger, Author and Producer of Viva Fifty platform Lorraine C. Ladish visits Rays Talk Show to share her journey from divorced single mother on welfare to leading social media influencer, Lorraine and host Ray Collazo discuss the path to entrepreneurship through personal fulfillment, strategies for online platform building at any age and her new book Reach: From Single Mom on Welfare to Digital Entrepreneur. A leading voice for Latina social media content c...
Aug 12, 2016•58 min
Rays Talk Show Episode 219: Host Ray Collazo is joined by Brenda Gonzalez of the Tamarindo Podcast to discuss their reflections on the Latino community's energy during these turbulent political times. Brenda and Ray discuss how Latino leaders throughout the country are channeling the power of resilience to combat anti-Latino rhetoric. Ray and Brenda recorded this episode in Orlando, Florida during the National Council of La Raza Conference. Ray and Brenda share the significance of Latinos coming...
Aug 03, 2016•19 min
Rays Talk Show Episode 218: Host Ray Collazo is joined by Brenda Gonzalez and Luis Octavio from the Tamarindo Podcast . The hottest new Latino podcasters visit Ray to discuss politica, media images, personal identity and Colombian food. We first learn how the Tamarindo Podcast crew birthed the show and how it has become the hottest new podcast in the Latino digital space. This leads to a great conversation about the mainstream media coverage of Latino perspective during major events like the 201...
Aug 01, 2016•46 min
Rays Talk Show Episode 217: Ray Collazo is joined by author and activist Sulma Arzu-Brown to discuss her recently published children’s book “Bad Hair Does Not Exist/Pelo Malo No Existe.” Sulma and Ray talk about what inspired her to create a book that affirms the beauty of our children, regardless of skin tone and hair texture. Sulma shares her journey from concerned mother to author and best practices on developing creative marketing strategies for independent publishers. Sulma, Ray and guest R...
Jul 15, 2016•1 hr 3 min
Rays Talk Show Episode 216: Host Ray Collazo is joined by blogger and digital organizer Sili Recio of The MamiHood . Recio was recently named one of Latina Magazine’s “Most Influential Bloggers” and talks to Ray about how blogging has led her to career growth and personal fulfillment. Sili and special guests Dr. Vibe and Cynthia from Moms Winning discuss keys to building a successful blog platform while continuing to provide ones audience maximum value. Subscribe to Rays Talk Show as a podcast o...
Jul 04, 2016•59 min
Rays Talk Show Episode 215: Host Ray Collazo is joined by heath care professional and activist Venessa Rivera. The ‘Madrina of Health’ shares her journey as a promotora de salud . Rivera’s activism began as a small girl helping farmworker families and has continued to become a leading voice for equitable culturally competent health care and health advocacy for everyone regardless of background. Notable Quote from Episode 215: “We are not experts…the community are the true experts.”—Venessa River...
Jun 27, 2016•57 min
