Carlos Barquin and Armando Pico

Storytellers Cafecito Break

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Most content fails before the camera even turns on. Storytellers: Cafecito Break is where real-world filmmakers, producers, and creatives break down how storytelling actually works not in theory, but in the field. Hosted by an Emmy Award-winning producer and director of photography, this podcast pulls from decades of experience in television news, corporate production, and high-level shoots to unpack what makes content effective and what quietly kills it. Each episode is a candid conversation about the decisions behind the scenes the ones clients never see, but that make all the difference.

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Carlos Barquin and Armando Pico

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Storytellers Cafecito Break Ep. 6 "The Yes Behind the No" 02.07.2026 1:07:04

From surviving childhood bullying to becoming one of the most recognized voices in Spanish-language media, Alberto Sardiñas shares an extraordinary story of resilience, reinvention, and the power of human connection. In this episode of Storytellers, Alberto takes us through his journey from a 17-year-old radio enthusiast in Venezuela to a successful broadcaster, television personality, author, ent...

Storytellers Cafecito Break Episode 5 "Your Brain Decides Before You" 02.07.2026 55:06

What makes someone stop scrolling? According to digital marketing strategist and educator Nathalia Bogani, your brain makes that decision before you're even aware of it. In this episode of Storyteller's Cafecito Break, we dive into the psychology behind attention, content strategy, social media growth, AI tools, and what brands must understand to stand out in an increasingly crowded digita...

Storytellers Cafecito Break Ep. 4 "Build Relationships: The Power of Old School Connection" 02.07.2026 40:49

What makes a story actually get media attention? In this episode of Storytellers Cafecito Break, we sit down with veteran South Florida journalist and PR strategist Carlos Espinosa to talk about what really happens behind the scenes in newsrooms, press conferences, and media pitches. After more than 30 years in television news working at Telemundo, NBC6, and Univision 23, Carlos now works on the P...

Storytellers Cafecito Break "TV executives knew JACK SHIT" 12.05.2026 1:03:27

From the golden era of Spanish-language television to the chaos of modern content culture, this episode of Storyteller’s Cafecito Break is an unfiltered masterclass in storytelling, television production, creative leadership, and surviving decades in media. Veteran television executive producer Maria Lopez joins Carlos Barquin and the Storyteller’s Cafecito Break crew for a brutally honest convers...

Storytellers Episode 2 Teri Arvesu 29.04.2026 58:35

What’s really happening to storytelling, marketing, and human connection in today’s digital world? In this episode of Storytellers, we sit down with media veteran, professor, and entrepreneur Terry Arvesu to break down the reality behind modern content, AI, and the attention economy. From decades in television to teaching the next generation, Terry shares what most creators, marketers, and busines...

From Newsrooms to Brands: Why Most Content Fails and What we do Differently 16.04.2026 32:58

Most content fails before the camera even turns on. In this first episode, we break down the gap between what brands think they need and what actually drives results. Drawing from decades in television news and real-world production, we share how a newsroom mindset translates into content that’s clear, strategic, and built to perform. This isn’t about better cameras or bigger crews. It’s about mak...