Siempre Pa'lante! Always Forward

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 C...

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 list...

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 fo...

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...

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 doc...

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’lant...

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...

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 audi...

In this episode, our guest is a renaissance man who works on his craft 24/7 making him one of the most talented artists in the industry. His Trininad & Tobago roots instilled in him a Si Se Puede mentality. His humble beginnings in Perth Amboy NJ led him on a musical journey that continues to this day. He’s opened for Public Enemy, worked with BET and has an extensive list of collaborations wi...

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 experienced the true essence of family as a child living in New York, New Jersey and in the country of Suriname located in South America. These humble beginnings cultivated a love for art he would embrace later in life. His paintings and murals a...

Hola mi gente! Welcome to Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward . I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré . Gracias for listening. As we begin the celebration of Black Culture this month, remember, one month only scratches the surface to the contributions black women and men have made in the U.S. and around the world. Take time to read and share stories of pioneers who have laid the foundation to make this...

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 is building on a family legacy that began in Cuba more than 50 years ago. One pastelito at a time, this immigrant story is all about the “American Dream - El Sueño Americano.” He shares his journey on becoming part of the family and learning the...

Hola mi gente! Feliz Año Nuevo, Happy New Year. We are back for the second half of Season 2 for Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward . I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré . Gracias for listening. Before we start, I wish all of you an abundance of health, love, happiness and wealth for 2023 and beyond. Your support has helped this show gravitate to new heights; the best is yet to come. Speaking of the b...

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. Don’t forget to rate, review, follow, like and subscribe. Pa’lante shoutout! To Messi for winning his first World Cup. This episode was recorded prior to the final so I feel good knowing I picked the winn...

Hola mi gente! Giraldo Luis Alvaré here host of Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward . Thanks to my guests and listeners. Your support continues to take Season 2 to new heights. I’m back for another Pa’lante recap just in time for the holidays. You will hear insight on previously released episodes, reviews our listeners have given the show and tres en dos, 3 topics each discussed in 2 minutes by my gu...

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 shares his humble beginnings growing up in Panama. Inspired by his Tio, he found his passion that led him to Nueva York, la gran manzana. New York embraced him because he was relentless in his pursuit for El Sueño Americano. Wu-tang, Jay-Z, Big Pun, Th...

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 shares the challenges she faced early on in life and how this motivated her to strive for more. It wasn’t until she defeated cancer that she became fearless by creating her own path and inspiring others to have a voice. This Afro-Latina is fighting the...

Hola mi gente! Welcome to Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward . I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré . Gracias for listening. I hope everyone enjoyed a relaxing Thanksgiving with the familia. Remember it's about giving thanks for all the blessings we have and the beautiful memories we create. In this episode, our guest talks about how the foundation in faith and food helped shape the woman she is today...

Hola mi gente! Welcome to Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward . I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré . Gracias for listening. In this episode, our guests talk about familia, friendship and heritage. Their bond has led them to creating one of the most entertaining podcasts out today. These two Cubanos out of Westchester, Florida have built something special that will definitely make you laugh and learn....

Welcome back mi gente! to Season 2 of Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward . I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré . Gracias for listening. Hope you got a chance to catch up on the show and if you haven’t already, kindly rate, review, follow, like, subscribe and share. You know those 5 stars and little love go a long way. In this episode, our guest talks about being a proud daughter of immigrants and how...

Hola mi gente! Giraldo Luis Alvaré here host of Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward . Thanks to you, the listener, Season 2 is off to an amazing start and I can’t wait for you to listen to the new episodes coming soon. It’s an honor to highlight these inspiring stories. Gracias to my guests and all of you that have listened. Your love and support is greatly appreciated. I’m taking it a step further t...

¡Bienvenidos mi gente! to Season 2 of Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward . I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré . Gracias for listening. In this episode, our guest takes us through the humble beginnings of Sanguich. From the heartfelt story behind table seven to being recognized as the best Cuban Sanguich you will ever have. The countless awards only scratch the surface to the impact Sanguich is havin...

¡Hola mi gente! welcome to Season 2 of Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward . I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré . Gracias for listening. In this episode, our guest shares with us the cultural values he learned from women in his familia. This along with mentors in the community helped shape the man he is today. When it comes to paying it forward, he takes it to whole new level. His art and stories con...

¡Hola mi gente! Welcome to Season 2 of Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward . I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré . Gracias for listening. In this episode, our guest ensures the Latino community is part of the narrative in every aspect of media. She took a leap of faith successfully launching her own company, GoLike. From Venezuela to the U.S ., please welcome, award-winning journalist, speaker, author...

Bienvenido mi gente! to Season 2 of Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward . I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré . Gracias for listening. In this episode, our guest has dedicated his life to music for more than 50 years. He is a self-taught musician who has earned every accolade that has come his way. From El Barrio in Nueva York to entertaining millions of fans around the world, Please welcome, the King...