The Latinx Chronicles with Hip and Erika

14/10/2024

The countdown has begun and my favorite event of the season is almost here! It takes hours, a ton of dedication, and lots of love to put together a local event of this size but it will be all worth it and I can't wait to see a community come together to celebrate the life of our loved ones!

Follow the event page for updates: https://www.facebook.com/events/3808753092737433/

09/04/2024

Our newest episode of The Latinx Chronicles with Hip and Erika is ready for all of our listeners. Jona Gamboa shares his amazing story of success, that anything is possible with the right mindset and some real estate!

Listen here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1938199/14843128

31/12/2023

The last episode of 2023 of The Latinx Chronicles with Hip and Erika is out and we can't wait for you to listen to it this weekend. Rodolfo Cuadros is an amazing chef of not one but four amazing restaurants in the city Amaru Restaurant, Bloom Plant Based Kitchen, Lil Amaru and Don Bucio's Taqueria.

We were so excited about this episode so listen to this episode but most importantly check out his restaurants!

Listen here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1938199/13987007

Happy New Year and we can't wait to share 12 new episodes in 2024!

At the young age of 17 years old Rodolfo started his culinary journey in his native Colombia which then took him to Miami, London, Philadelphia, and New York which then brought him sweet home Chicago. We dive into his journey to open Amaru, Bloom ...

20/11/2023

Alicia Ponce-Nuñez has been breaking barriers and changing the landscape (literally) in the architecture world. I was nervous and excited to have her on our podcast The Latinx Chronicles with Hip and Erika. She shares her story of familia, the importance of uplifting other women, sustainable and resilient architecture and so much more!
Listen in and I hope you enjoy this episode as much as Hipolito Garcia Jr and I recording it: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1938199/13986382

25/10/2023

We have been supporting the arts for many years and specifically look for programming with Latinx artists, directors, actors, musicians, etc so here's your chance to score some main level tickets at a fantastic price.

Thank you to Chicago Latino Theater Alliance - CLATA for offering $30 main floor seating with code CLATA

Here is a quick video with some of the actors
https://www.nbcchicago.com/top-videos-home/lucha-teotl-a-spectacular-collision-of-lucha-libre-and-theater-at-the-goodman/3249190/

20/05/2023

Buenos Dias!
Get your day or weekend started by listening to our latest episode of The Latinx Chronicles with Hip and Erika. We had a super special guest last week and you're in for a treat so listen to the end because we have a special dedication to all Mothers since we are celebrating them all month!
Listen here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1938199/12884996
Que placer fue el tener al Dr. Luis Samuel Abreu- Garcia join us all the way from La Isla del Encanto. We talked about his beautiful and very large family, his grit to achieve his personal and professional goals and the importance of giving back.
He is an example of a leader that rose to the top and is constantly mentoring others specifically making sure the younger generation has a road to achieve a degree in pharmaceutical because when he wanted to achieve that goal he had to leave the island.
We also dived into his love for the island and why YOU should visit!

11/05/2023

Jose Rico shares the truth of the journey of finding his way back home. We talk a lot about healing and the process of staying true to yourself without giving up the culture, the language, and his love for el barrio. He has helped people and many organizations navigate hard conversations about race, urban equality, and public policy. One of his dreams was to build a high school but instead, he became the Principal of the Little Village High Schools.

What are transformational relationships? We dive in and talk about building relationships that can help transform and reach your goals. One of those transformational relationships landed him one of the most interesting jobs of working with The Obamas and serving in the White House leading the Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanics.

As the Director of the Truth Racial Healing and Transformation Greater Chicago, he has assisted in over 9,000 healing circles which have helped over 20,000 people come together to talk about loss, and grief, and share their stories and their hope. If you want to learn more please reach out to him.

Listen here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1938199/12822689

10/05/2023

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Jose Rico shares the truth of the journey of finding his way back home. We talk a lot about healing and the process of staying true to yourself without giving up the culture, the language, and his love for el barrio. He has helped people and many organizations navigate hard conversations about race, urban equality, and public policy. One of his dreams was to build a high school but instead, he became the Principal of the Little Village High Schools.

What are transformational relationships? We dive in and talk about building relationships that can help transform and reach your goals. One of those transformational relationships landed him one of the most interesting jobs of working with The Obamas and serving in the White House leading the Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanics.

As the Director of the Truth Racial Healing and Transformation Greater Chicago, he has assisted in over 9,000 healing circles which have helped over 20,000 people come together to talk about loss, and grief, and share their stories and their hope. If you want to learn more please reach out to him.

18/01/2023

Our first episode of The Latinx Chronicles with Hip and Erika of 2023 is out and we can't wait for you to listen to the story of my friend Jesús Iniguez " and his success story of the well-loved and delicious Back of the Yards Coffee . Jesse is one of the many changemakers I know and he wanted something more for the Back of the Yards neighborhood so he brought his love for coffee and his love for the community into one space. I hope you enjoy this episode with the southside master of coffee as much as Hipolito Garcia Jr and I loved recording it!

You can listen to this episode on your favorite platform or here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1938199/12061047

Back of the Yards coffee is expanding to the old Goldblatt's building on 47th and Ashland and is soon to open in Pilsen. In the meantime check out their website and place an order here:backoftheyardscoffee.com

As you may hear, BOTY has a special place in my heart not only for me but for my family since we grew up there 💓and my favorite taquerias and bakery are still there!

03/11/2022

A new month means we have a new episode of The Latinx Chronicles with Hip and Erika for you to listen to. The lovely and chingona Evelia Torres from De Mi Tierra shares her story and how she is changing the beauty industry with her all-natural, organic and simple beauty and body products!
🔊Listen to the episode here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1938199/episodes/11619697

For more details on her crowdfunding campaign click here: https://lnkd.in/dEyc_wDb

23/08/2022

I am so proud of this episode of The Latinx Chronicles with Hip and Erika and to be able to share with the world the story of the wonderful Isabel Gonzalez-Smith. She has made a huge difference in my life and in the life of so many women. She is the founder of Chicago Latina Moms Group., a group like no other where women support, lift, encourage and help each other. She is also a doula and she was present at my birthing journey of Mateo so take a listen and let me know what you think of this episode!

Listen here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1938199/11180009

08/08/2022

It's a gloomy day but the new episode of The Latinx Chronicles with Hip and Erika is out and ready to inspire you!

🎤📢 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1938199/11089894

Our guest Carmen Navarro Gercone did a fantastic job sharing her journey. We talked about her childhood and the trauma of losing her brother to gun violence, the universe having a plan for her to become a Cook County Sheriff and then run for office - the democratic party nearly made it impossible but this lit a new fire in her and you will hear and see more of her in the future!
I learn from every story and with every recording, I take something away to use in my life. Carmen Navarro Gercone mentioned that her dad would always tell her "learn while doing" and I was reminded that without inclusion there is no diversity.

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