Barrio Voices

Presented by Velaz and guest starred by Armando Gonzalez, "Our Motivation" captures how his experience motivates him, shapes his journey, and inspires him to further develop himself as a leader, mentor, and coach within the community.  Please feel free to contact me if you'd like for me to support your event, would like to be a guest, or would like to collaborate in any other way. Email: varriovoi...

Presented by Velaz and guest starred by Emerald "Emmy" McColey, "Embracing Your Creativity" expresses how one may use arte for self-exploration and as a tool to engage others in conversation and dialogue. Email:  varriovoices@gmail.com Instagram: @varriovoices @velazporvida GoFundMe:  www.gofundme.com/f/varriovoices

Presented by Velaz, "Lowrider Leadership" goes to highlight how different car clubs, bike clubs, and other clubs give back to the community.  Please feel free to contact me if you'd like for me to support your event, would like to be a guest, or would like to collaborate in any other way. Email: varriovoices@gmail.com Instagram: @varriovoices GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/varriovoices  

Presented by Velaz, this episode goes to highlight how the community's love goes to support us, and how our love for the community goes to motivate us in the work we do. Recordings took place in both Salinas and Stockton, at Salad Bytes Media and at a Joven Noble Training by National Compadres Network.

Presented by Velaz, this episode took place during a Joven Noble training with folks who shared how they use cultura in their leadership roles, with the sole purpose to cultivate change for the next seven generations.

This episode presented by Velaz, guest stared by Professor Dr. Maria Villaseñor, goes to detail the importance of celebrating Dia de Los Muertos. The introductory segment of community voices includes students who have taken the Dia de Los Muertos course at California State University of Monterey Bay as well as community members of East Side San Jose.

Within this episode, Velaz's abuelita goes to share her experience on how she got involved with huelgas as a response to unjust behavior within work environments.