Hola mi gente! Welcome to Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward . I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré . Gracias for listening. Everything about my next guest is Golden. He captures timeless moments through a lens, leaves his mark through graffiti, moves the crowd on the 1’s and 2’s, and serves up mouthwatering delicacies. He moves with the rhythm of the times, evolving, ascending—always one step ahead. Just when you think you’ve caught up, he shifts and levels up again. Oh, and did I mention? He’s not...
Jun 12, 2025•46 min•Season 3Ep. 10
Hola mi gente! Welcome to Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward . I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré . Gracias for listening. We’re back to bless you with more episodes for Season 3. And what better way to get back into Cultura, Familia and Legacy than our next guest who is releasing his memoir on July 1. He's a pioneer who revolutionized basketball and sneaker culture, and left his mark on music. A sage of our time and true visionary, he’s crafted unforgettable experiences that have changed lives ar...
May 22, 2025•46 min•Season 3Ep. 9
Hola mi gente! Welcome to Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward . I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré . Gracias for listening. You know we couldn’t close out 2024 without a special episode that will connect you instantly to the word legacy. Our next guest was conceived in San Antonio de los Baños, Cuba and born in Ponce, Puerto Rico. Dedicating over 60 years to baseball, he shows no signs of slowing down. His faith and connection to God are his foundation providing you front-row seats via his writing ...
Dec 31, 2024•50 min•Season 3Ep. 8
Hola mi gente! Welcome to a special edition of Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward . I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré . Gracias for listening. To everyone who has supported me on this journey, I appreciate you. You’ve taken time to listen, share, and celebrate culture with me. Cultura Live! proved there is a need to amplify voices that are making positive moves, uplifting and empowering humanity. The final installment for this edition of Cultura Live! is not the end but the beginning of what live...
Dec 13, 2024•17 min•Season 3Ep. 7
Hola mi gente! Welcome to a special edition of Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward . I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré . Gracias for listening. Last week you got a taste of what Cultura Live! Is all about. The vibes are on a frequency that got everyone tuned in. Listen closely. Something special awaits for you. It’s that cultural blessing you're about to receive. So get comfortable, sit back, relax and enjoy the show. Daso El Afro Caribeño CEO, Dekora Digital; Founder & Owner, Piragua Art Spac...
Dec 06, 2024•17 min•Season 3Ep. 6
Hola mi gente! Welcome to a special edition of Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward . I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré . Gracias for listening. On November 2, El Dia de los Muertos, Day of the Dead. We launched our first live event - Siempre Pa’lante! presents Cultura Live! Honoring Our Ancestors through Music & Art. The event was held at Piragua Art Space in the legendary barrio of Loisaida, the Lower East Side, en Nueva York, New York City. I’m proud to say the event sold out. Curious to kno...
Nov 30, 2024•17 min•Season 3Ep. 5
Hola mi gente! Welcome to Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward . I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré . Gracias for listening. Our guest this week is a Latina that has defied the odds for over two decades providing hope & inspiration to immigrants. In 2010, alongside three undocumented students, she led the Trail of Dreams, a remarkable four-month walk from Miami to Washington, DC. Two years later, she spearheaded efforts to establish the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program . On ...
Nov 01, 2024•49 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Hola mi gente! Welcome to Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward . I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré . Gracias for listening. Our guest this week is a visionary heroine with a passion for storytelling highlighting Filipino heritage. Her talent for building meaningful connections with guests as a co-host on Future Ancestors is both empowering and a form of healing. Her documentary, A Passage to Hope and book Kalayaan: Filipina Heroines of WWII honor women who provide a source of strength and inspirati...
Oct 25, 2024•27 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Hola mi gente! Welcome to Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward . I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré . Gracias for listening. Our guest this week is a proud nuyoriqueña with roots in la Republica Dominicana. Her parents' influence and belief in the power of education combined with her journey through college put her on a path to becoming the leader she is today. As an accomplished brand builder, she involves the community and educates them, fostering a sense of pride in their shared identity. She des...
Oct 18, 2024•48 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Hola mi gente! Welcome to Season 3 of Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward . I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré . Gracias for listening. This season, we’re elevating culture to new heights. From pioneers to emerging voices, we're celebrating artists, activists, authors, innovators and leaders in the community. They don’t just set the trend, they forge their path on the road less traveled. To kickoff Season 3, our guest is an unstoppable force that radiates energy fueled by her ancestors. The unwaver...
Oct 11, 2024•33 min•Season 3Ep. 1
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 delicious meals. What were your favorites? We want to hear from you. Send me your favorite recipe via the comments section, email, and DM’s. Don’t forget ...
Nov 11, 2023•22 min•Ep. 8
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 con habichuelas, red beans and rice, cafe con leche, frijollas de la olla slow-cooked in a clay pot, french bread, mariquitas some plantain chips and...
Nov 04, 2023•31 min•Ep. 7
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 recognized as staple dishes. Tienes hambre, you hungry? We got you covered. Up next on the menu we got baked mac and cheese, fried bread, blutwurst ...
Oct 27, 2023•35 min•Ep. 6
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 and connected with. Stay tuned for that fresh content. Now lets get into the second half the Aguacate Chronicles. Last episode, aguacate, flan y plata...
Oct 20, 2023•33 min•Ep. 5
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 meal. Don’t forget gallo pinto to complete your breakfast. El desayuno completo. If you don’t know by now, we take this food thing serious. You need to ...
Oct 06, 2023•28 min•Ep. 4
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 good chuleta? I know I do. There’s nothing wrong with some fried food. All in moderation. We also left you dreaming of arepas. Whether you like to have...
Sep 30, 2023•25 min•Ep. 3
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 and I will discuss clips featuring The King of Latin Soul, Joe Bataan and Award Winning Journalist, Speaker, Author and Founder of GoLike, Mariana Ate...
Sep 22, 2023•20 min•Ep. 2
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, you can’t talk about culture without food. It’s everything and more. Food unites us, it brings us together. I invited mi hermana Renata Sampaio , a ren...
Sep 15, 2023•30 min•Ep. 1
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 is no stranger to uplifting the community by repping her culture and empowering the next generation of leaders. Lah Tere is a humanitarian, organize...
May 19, 2023•56 min•Season 2Ep. 28
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 bodies of culture. A community that was and still is familia. Whether he is acting in the latest tv sitcom, discussing his latest book Brown Enough, i...
May 12, 2023•31 min•Season 2Ep. 27
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 creating in spaces like photography, videography, painting, sculpture, glassblowing and performance arts. She thrives in multiple realities which include...
May 05, 2023•34 min•Season 2Ep. 26
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 taught our guests the value of work ethic, honesty and selflessness. Their support provided the foundation to the success they have today. From abuelita...
Apr 28, 2023•30 min•Season 2Ep. 25
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 Sandy, the Fotografiska Museum exhibition- Hip-Hop Conscious, Unconscious, Chocolate Cortes Chocobar in the BX, the Universal Hip-Hop Museum 1986 - 1990 ...
Apr 21, 2023•28 min•Season 2Ep. 24
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 - Uplifting hearts through art. It’s worth the listen. Once again, you're getting a two-for-one special. This is part one and next week will be dropping pa...
Apr 15, 2023•46 min•Season 2Ep. 24
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 bond he has with his familia keeps him moving forward no matter what. He’s faced rejection, but it motivated him to keep going. He believes no means ...
Apr 07, 2023•33 min•Season 2Ep. 23
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 coaching on and off the field. He’s not afraid to roll up his sleeves and put in the work. He leads a team responsible for the most popular video s...
Mar 31, 2023•39 min•Season 2Ep. 22
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 special conversation. It’s important we document our story and celebrate the key moments in our life. This not only helps us keep growing, but serv...
Mar 23, 2023•30 min•Season 2Ep. 21
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 champion of the people. Always moving forward. Pa’lante como un elefante. From park jams to arenas, she brings that sofrito to every mix leaving the peopl...
Mar 17, 2023•Season 2Ep. 20
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 brings flavor adding sazón to every conversation she’s part of. Heartwork is what she does by paying it forward to the Latino community. If there is ...
Mar 10, 2023•32 min•Season 2Ep. 19
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 all with culture at the forefront. The audio covering just the recap of the episodes is available now on all major podcast platforms. The exten...
Mar 03, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 18
