Peruvians of USA

For the next 6 weeks, we will be re-sharing the top 6 episodes of Peruvians of USA Season 1! **************** Segunda parte de mi conversacion con Walter! Aqui esta la lista de libros mencionado en las dos partes del episodio número 31, y algunos libros recomendados para aprender mas sobre la literatura y historia peruana. Fiction: 1. Cesar Vallejo - Trilce (Poesía) 2. Mario Vargas Llosa - Convers...

For the next 6 weeks, we will be re-sharing the top 6 episodes of Peruvians of USA Season 1!  ******* Primera Parte de mi conversacion con Walter Suarez Becerra.  Walter E. Suarez Becerra is a Peruvian musician who performs mostly folkloric/Andean music through wind instruments like the Quena & Zampoña. He has been part of various music groups and performed at the National Geogr...

One this FINAL episode of Season 2, the tables have turned and a former guest, Sissy Paulino (from episode 6), joins me in a conversation where we reflect on one year of Peruvians of USA. Sissy is our first guest host and she is now asking me the questions! In this episode, I get into: Life, Career, and Podcast Updates What was the biggest lesson I learned What's in store for Peruvians of USA and...

Diego Corzo is a Forbes-featured millennial real estate entrepreneur, investor, mentor, and TEDx speaker . Diego was born in Lima, Peru and moved to the United States with his family when he was 9 years old, undocumented. Diego embraced adversity and overcame many obstacles as an undocumented immigrant in the U.S. Diego graduated top 1% from Florida State University with two bachelor's d...

Here is my conversation with Elena, owner of Brooklyn Warmi Designs jewelry line. Elena is an Andean adoptee from Peru. Her family is from Puno, Peru, though she was born and adopted from Lima. Elena was adopted during the Fujimori regime right after Alan Garcia was out of office. Finding community has been a long journey. Reconnecting with her biological family has given Elena a sense o...

Second half of the interview with María Saldana (she/hers/ella).  Also known as, "María pero no santa”, is a bisexual Charapa Peruana scholar-activist puta. She is part of the WELLS Healing and Research Collective, the PUMAS Collective, and the Academics for Black Survival and Wellness team. María is passionate about exploring the many ways Queer, Trans, Black, Indigenous, People of Color (QT...

First half of my interview with María Saldana (she/hers/ella). Also known as, "María pero no santa”, is a bisexual Charapa Peruana scholar-activist puta. She is part of the WELLS Healing and Research Collective, the PUMAS Collective, and the Academics for Black Survival and Wellness team. María is passionate about exploring the many ways Queer, Trans, Black, Indigenous, People of Color (QTBIPOC) m...

New Episode! Second half of my conversation with Mecir Ureta. Un joven peruano, mentor y defensor de estudiantes indocumentados en California. Mecir A. Ureta (He/Him/His) born and raised in Lima, Perú is a Peruanx, First-Generation, Latinx, Indigenous, and Social Justice Advocate in California. He Came to the U.S. in 2003. At an early age, he understood that one day he would face the reality of be...

New Episode! En este episodio conocemos a Mecir Ureta. Un joven peruano, mentor y defensor de estudiantes indocumentados en California. Esta es la primera parte de mi conversación con Mecir donde comparte consejos y una variedad de recursos para estudiantes con indocumentados. La próxima semana compartiremos la segunda parte de la entrevista con Mecir. ¡Espero que les guste! Mecir A. Ureta (He/Him...

Melissa Rivero is the author of The Affairs of the Falcóns, which won the 2019 New American Voices Award and a 2020 International Latino Book Award. The book was also longlisted for the PEN/Hemingway Debut Novel Prize, the Aspen Words Literary Prize, and the Center for Fiction’s First Novel Prize. Born in Lima, Peru, and raised in Brooklyn, she is a graduate of NYU and Brooklyn Law School. Melissa...

Giulietta is a Peruvian-American hypnotherapist & coach helping women overcome anxiety, navigate their emotions healthily, and create deep self-love and self-connection. Born in the San Francisco Bay Area to a multi-racial Peruvian father and a white American mother, she has spent much of her life contemplating race, identity, & belonging. As an adult, she has lived in three countries...

Segunda parte de mi conversacion con Bertha Fabregues. Bertha es madre y maestra con la misión de enseñar a los niños a amar y respetar su cultura y otras culturas. Bertha es orgullosamente peruana. Una de las que se fueron del Perú, pero nunca olvidó de dónde venía.  Ha pasado los últimos 10 años enseñando a los niños a hablar, leer y escribir en inglés y español. Su amor por el bilingüismo...

Primera parte de mi conversacion con Bertha Fabregues. Bertha es madre y maestra con la misión de enseñar a los niños a amar y respetar su cultura y otras culturas. Bertha es orgullosamente peruana. Una de las que se fueron del Perú, pero nunca olvidó de dónde venía. Ha pasado los últimos 10 años enseñando a los niños a hablar, leer y escribir en inglés y español. Su amor por el bilingüismo comenz...

Claudia is a Mental Health Professional and is a Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist. She has worked in Emergency and community settings that have provided support in the Latino community with cultural sensitivity in mental health. Claudia continues to connect with Latino organizations such as ENLACE, a group that connects community leaders to engage the public with cultural events and beyond....

Johny Fernandez is a TV correspondent based in New York City. He currently works as a business correspondent with Debanked news. He’s also a Manhattan real estate agent. Prior to covering business news, Johny worked as a TV correspondent for CBS News. He was based in Manhattan, where he covered national stories for local CBS affiliates. Before heading to New York City, Johny worked in local TV new...

Meyling is a Chinese-Peruvian American, mother of 2, and future Veterinary Technician. Meyling was born in Lima, Peru, and move to the U.S. around the age of 7 years old. Meyling attended the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale and has professional experience in the Hospitality Industry. She is currently pivoting her career and earning her Veterinary Technician degree from Purdue University onli...

Alex Paul Loza (Lima, Perú 1978) is a visual artist based in Chattanooga, TN with his heart for social advocacy and a deep appreciation of figurative narrative art. He received his BFA from the American Academy of Art in Chicago, IL. With almost two decades of experience, Loza has been commissioned to paint portraits and custom wall art for private and public art collectors throughout North & Sout...

Alex Paul Loza (Lima, Perú 1978) is a visual artist based in Chattanooga, TN with his heart for social advocacy and a deep appreciation of figurative narrative art. He received his BFA from the American Academy of Art in Chicago, IL. With almost two decades of experience, Loza has been commissioned to paint portraits and custom wall art for private and public art collectors throughout North & Sout...

Delia Rios was born and raised in Lima, Peru, and moved to the United States at the age of 13. She graduated from Rutgers University with a Bachelor of Science in Industrial and Systems Engineering in May 2009. For various years, she was an active member of SHPE (Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers), where she held various positions including Chapter President at Rutgers University. She wor...

Katie Meza is a Peruvian-American Designer, Typographer, and Creative Director. She received her Bachelor of Fine Arts from Art Center College of Design. Katie’s work has been recognized by Cannes Lions, Fast Company, D&AD, One Club, and Ad age. She has worked at TBWAChiatDay, R/GA, McCann, CP&B, Wieden+Kennedy, DeutschLA, McCann 215, Argonaut, and Tonal. She is currently freelancing...

Joannie Diaz (she/her/hers) is a Peruvian-American who started her career on Wall Street as a Trading Analyst and then pivoted her career to Diversity and Inclusion. In her current role, she helps advance the company’s global D&I initiatives by being a thought leader while providing advice and executing the strategy for D&I in the business to which she is aligned. She has previous experien...

Follow Peruvians of USA Podcast on IG: @peruviansofusa or like our page on Facebook ! Visit our website: https://anchor.fm/peruvians-of-usa Visit our Online Store Conéctate con/ Connect with Jose Karlo on IG:  @jo.kar_88 Temas mencionados / topics mentioned Libro/book:  El Peruano Imperfecto "El Muro de la Vergüenza" (español)  or  Wall of Shame in Lima, Peru Jose Karlos e...

Segunda parte de mi conversacion con Walter! Aqui esta la lista de libros mencionado en las dos partes del episodio numero 9, y algunos libros recomendados para aprender mas sobre la literatura y historia peruana.  Fiction: 1. Cesar Vallejo - Trilce (Poesía)  2. Mario Vargas Llosa - Conversaciones en la Catedral  3. José María Arguedas - Los Ríos Profundos  4. Alfredo Bryce Ech...

Primera Parte de mi conversacion con Walter Suarez Becerra.  Walter E. Suarez Becerra is a Peruvian musician who performs mostly folkloric/Andean music through wind instruments like the Quena & Zampoña. He has been part of various music groups and performed at the National Geographic, The Smithsonian Museum of the American Indian, Peruvian festivals, and various other venues in MD, V...

Ana Isabel was born in Peru and arrived in the US when she was eight years old. She's a professional photographer focusing on social and political events. Most recently, she photographed Secretary Julián Castro and Senator Warren's presidential bid. Ana has photographed over 200 weddings and 500 headshot sessions, along with two presidential candidates. As a photographer, her goal is to help her c...