Salvis Unidos Podcast

Carlos Guadron

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Salvis Unidos Podcast Podcast

Bilingual interviews with remarkable people highlighting stories about El Salvador, its people, and culture. Our mission is to connect Salvadorans to each other and the world!

4 MAR

The Villaltas and the Search for Jose Napoleon Senior

We never imagined that we’d make such a big impact with this podcast. This episode we’ll explore how Elisabeth Villalta and her family had their lives changed forever in a way they never expected. This is a story about the search for family and identity. It’s also a story about the power of community and how it can help overcome the impossible and reunite long lost families. Who are you? Where do you come from? The need to find and define our identity is innate in all of us. We don’t need it to live, to eat, to reproduce. Still, we can’t ignore it. You need to know your story and the stories of all the people it took to make you. This is where Elisabeth Villalta finds herself and this is where this story will take us. (00:00:00) Start (00:01:35) Intro (00:04:10) Napo’s Background (00:08:25) Elisabeth’s Curiosity and the trip to Berlin (00:34:55) Unexpected Message (00:46:45) Zoom Call and New Relatives (01:01:41) The Search Continues (01:11:29) Calling all listeners (01:13:41) Close out - Season End Music: “La Alegría del Encuentro” by Mauricio Trabanino “Canción de Cuna” by Mauricio Trabanino

1h 15m
12 FEB

Salvadorans Around the World Pt. 2

In the second part of Salvadorans Around the World, we visit exotic locations like California and North Carolina, but we’re also visiting Poland, the Philippines, South Korea, and the UK ! We’ll hear from Camila, Roberto y Lilian, Kenia, Milly, David, Mauricio, and Natalie! Join us as we listen to stories about all kinds of journeys, from adventures to foreign lands to the search for home and family. Camila Amaya Navarrete Roberto Alvarado Y Lilian - Soccer and Smiles https://www.soccerandsmiles.org/ in English https://www.futbolysonrisas.org/ en Español Kenia Calderon Milly Guardado David Aguiluz Mauricio Roque Natalie Silva Thank you to everyone that took part in this months-long project. In our community, there is a prevailing sense of invisibility. That the challenges we face are often overlooked. Many Salvadorans navigate through life overcoming hardships, confronting traumas, and cherishing small victories, all while feeling isolated in their struggles. This is why we feel it’s so important to share our stories—both monumental and everyday. Thank you to the Salvadorans willing to share their story with us. It takes courage to open up and we want to acknowledge your gift of authenticity. It may not feel like a lot, but sharing your stories helps us all feel more connected to each other. Also thank you for listening and sharing our work. It’s thanks to your support that our community feels seen. Together, we’re making our stories less invisible with each shared moment. Music: “Fiel” by Vibrass Ska Ensemble

1h 9m
29 JAN

Salvadorans Around the World Pt. 1

It’s finally here! The first part of our collection of stories of Salvadorans Around the World. In the final episodes of Season 4, we hear stories from Salvadorans from all walks of life. In part one, we’ll hear Jennifer , Mardoqueo, Johanna, Kenya, and Klara share their stories. We’ll hear about the migration trail from El Salvador to the US, the meaning of the American Dream, and ponder deep questions about Salvadoran identity. Jennifer Sandoval Mardoqueo Arteaga Johanna Roman Kenya Arevalo Alfaro Klara Hernandez - Eko Social Justice Music: “Nahuaterique” by Manyula Dance Club

51 min
15 JAN

"Your Favorite Cipota Traveler" - Analucy Benavides

El Salvador has always been a beautiful place and Analucy has known it since birth. Analucy writes about her travels, family, and the identity crisis the Salvadoran diaspora faces. We talk about the importance of loving one’s own country, travel recommendations for El Salvador, and reframing how we think about helping underserved communities at home. Analucy Benavides is a Salvadoran-American travel blogger and content creator from Maryland. Her writing focuses on travel tips, lessons learned, embracing solo travel, and returning to your roots. She has spearheaded various projects to help develop rural communities abroad and foster cultural exchanges. Growing up Salvi in the DMV Adobo DMV Tia Chingona pupusas in DMV Feeling rejected by El Salvador Growing up outside of American Culture in the US “White tax” and “Yankee privilege” in El Salvador Starting a blog that better reflected the immigrant reality for grief and travel The impact of the first trip abroad outside the US and El Salvador Visit Cuba! Moving to work remotely in El Salvador Budgeting to live at the average Salvadoran wage The sense of community in El Salvador vs New York/US Lodging tips (links below) Regions/places to visit in El Salvador (links below) Carnaval de San miguel Dealing with getting upcharged as a tourist Operation Christmas Holiday baskets that really meets people’s needs Show Resources: Adobo DMV: https://www.adobodmv.com/ Tia Chingona Food: https://www.instagram.com/tiachingona/ Places to stay in El Salvador Finca Campo Bello: https://hotelfincacampobello.com/en/home/ Nawi Beach House: https://www.nawibeachhouse.com/ Casa 1800 (Suchitoto): https://casa1800elsalvador.com/suchitoto-el-salvador-travel/ Places to Visit Usulután Puerto Barillas: https://www.puertobarillas.com/welcome/ Paradise San Lorenzo: https://www.instagram.com/paradisesanlorenzo/ Alegria, Usulután 100 Steps: https://elsalvador.travel/experience/mirador-de-las-100-gradas/ Finca Rauda: https://www.instagram.com/fincarauda.sv/ Berlin, Usulután Café El Portal: https://www.instagram.com/cafeelportal9/ Suchitoto - Museo Alejandro Coto: https://www.ccsa.edu.sv/index.php/cultural/museo-alejandro-cotto Apaneca - Cafe Albania: https://laberintoalbania.com/ Apaneca - Cafe Axul: https://www.instagram.com/axulartesania/ Music: “Despertar” by Clément

1h 9m
1 JAN

La Manplesa with Quique Avilés and Cindy Centeno

In 1991, a Salvadoran man is shot by the police in Mount Pleasant, Washington DC. A community fed up with police brutality and lack of resources rises up. “La Manplesa” tells the story of the uprising and how Salvadoran immigrants made an impact in the nation’s capital via protest, art, and activism. Quique Avilés and Cindy Centeno tell us the history and process behind this art-focused documentary. Quique Avilés is a poet, actor and community activist whose work is dedicated to addressing social issues through performance and poetry. A native of El Salvador, Quique has been writing and performing about issues of race, identity, and the plight of poor people in the US for 30 years. Cindy Centeno is a creative producer who works to share purposeful stories that inspire and build people up. A proud daughter of Salvadoran immigrants, Cindy's background is in film and video, photography, and impact production. 1991 Mount Pleasant Uprisings in Washington DC Arriving in Mt. Pleasant in the 70s and 80s Seeing the US through the lens of Hollywood and TV 1969 Riots after assassination of MLK 1980s Salvadorans arrive by 1000s into mostly black city Political movement, street theater, marches against the war The triggering conditions that led to the uprisings Was it a riot or was it an uprising? What is taught about the history of the uprisings? What was the impact of the uprisings in DC? Bringing Puerto Rican cops to fill in the spanish-speaking need Strong community reactions to the film Opening space for younger generations to ask their parents about history Where to see the film - see our links below “Las Muertes mas Bellas del Mundo” - new project from Quique Salvadorans are hard workers, but they’re also artists Archival footage collected will be available as research materials at the MLK Library Show Resources: Stream La Manplesa on America ReFramed (WORLD Channel): https://worldchannel.org/episode/america-reframed-la-manplesa/ La Manplesa Film website: https://www.lamanplesafilm.com/ La Manplesa on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lamanplesafilm/ Cindy Centeno on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cindycenteno/ Las Muertes Más Bellas del Mundo Rough Cut: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rMRWi2LIYas GoFundMe for Las Muertes Más Bellas del Mundo: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-us-finish-las-muertes-mas-bellas-del-mundo Music: “Aerolinea” by Machetres

58 min
18/12/2023

"The People's Hospital" with Ricardo Nuila

In “The People’s Hospital,” Ricardo Nuila sheds light on the challenges in US healthcare but also shares that there’s hope. Children of immigrants grappling with the complexities of healthcare for their loved ones will resonate with Ricardo’s unique perspective. Informed by both his medical expertise and Salvadoran background, we discuss the human side of healthcare and navigating “Medicine Inc.” with cultural and linguistic barriers. Ricardo Nuila is a writer, teacher, and practicing doctor. He is an associate professor of medicine, medical ethics, and health policy at Baylor College of Medicine, where he directs the Humanities Expression and Arts Lab (HEAL) program. The importance of human contact Writing for a broad audience, not doctors Showing people they have power in their healthcare Seeing hope in Ben Taub hospital Great healthcare in a public hospital Healthcare now is geared toward making money Fee for service care motivates doctors to provide more services for more patients What is Medicine Inc? An industry at war with each other Almost impossible for patients to be good consumers of healthcare The US spends double of what some comparable European countries pay Public healthcare patients pay reasonable costs because there’s no profit incentive Teaching doctors how to better communicate with patients Challenging a doctor’s authority to get better information How can we maintain our cultural identity and still be healthy? Algorithmania - how strict adherence to protocol blinds us to the humanity of patients The pressure of first gen and second gen immigrant children providing help to the family How immigrant families care for their sick loved ones The impact of the busy American lifestyle on health and care How can we better consumers of medical care for ourselves and our family Show Resources: RicardoNuila.com “The People’s Hospital” at Barnes and Noble “The People’s Hospital” on Amazon Ben Taub Hospital Baylor College of Medicine Music: “Midnight Sunshine” by Robbie Velasquez

1h 6m
04/12/2023

Endocipota - Nathali Zamora

As if debilitating pain is not enough, endometriosis patients must also contend with being dismissed by doctors and maybe even family. Nathali fought for years to get diagnosed and treated. Now she fights as the Endocipota so that others, specially Central Americans, can find the help they need Nathali Zamora is a Brooklyn born first-generation American of Central American descent. She manages a finance career by day and endometriosis advocacy as the EndoCipota by night. What is endometriosis? Links between cancer and Endo Lack of Endo research Outdated theories about causes for Endo Endometriosis symptoms Diagnosing Endometriosis - laparoscopic surgery Period pain should not be debilitating/disrupt your life Most Endo specialists are out of network for health insurance Endo surgery can run thousands of dollars Ablation for Endo - not effective The long process of getting diagnosed with Endo Repairing the fallout from Endometriosis after excision Endo pain keeps you from living the life you want The unique challenges of endo advocacy for Central Americans Be an ally - learn about Endo to support loved ones that are suffering from it Show Resources: Endocipota.com Endocipota on Instagram Googling Endometriosis by Dr. Redwine Dr. Sampson’s outdated theory on Endometriosis What to Expect from Laparoscopy for Endo Nancy’s Nook Endo - Endo info and support Dr. Sallie Sarrel - Pelvic Floor Therapist The Endometriosis Summit Dr. Ken Sinervo - Thoracic and Lung Endo specialist - GA Dr. Andrea Vidali - Endo Excision Specialist - NY Dr. Lora Liu - Endo Excision Specialist - NY Below the Belt - Documentary about Endometriosis Center for Endo Endo Girl Blog In Sixteen Years - Endo Support Music: “Girl You Can” by Gaby Tobar

1h 2m
20/11/2023

Yonkers Salvadorian Group con Armando Rivas

Por décadas la presencia Salvadoreña en Yonkers crecía pero no se veía. Armando Rivas, con la ayuda de la comunidad hispana en Yonkers, dio el primer paso y formo el Group Salvadoreño de Yonkers. Marchan en desfiles, disfrutan en eventos, y ayudan a nuestra comunidad en la cuarta ciudad mas grande en Nueva York. Armando y el grupo esperan unir toda la comunidad centroamericana en el condado de Westchester y mas allá. Armando Rivas es un immigrate Salvadoreño y residente de Yonkers. Es el fundador y presidente del Grupo Salvadoreño de Yonkers. Sirvió en la junta ejecutiva del Yonkers Hispanic Cultural Foundation y es miembro del Salvadoran American Chamber of Commerce en Brentwood, NY. Fundando el Grupo Salvadoreño de Yonkers Salvadoreños no participaban en eventos de Yonkers Marchando en el desfile Hispano de Yonkers Trayendo el consulado móvil a Yonkers Creando la organización sin fines de lucro Westchester Salvadoran Association - coming soon Planes para el futuro Preservando nuestra cultura para la juventud en EEUU El apoyo de los negocios Salvadoreños y centroamericanos El apoyo de la comunidad hispana Levantando la bandera Salvadoreña en la alcaldía de Yonkers El reto de atraer a jóvenes a eventos culturales Eventos que podemos esperar de la asociación salvadoreña El Salvadoreño es penoso Disfrutar sanamente en eventos familiares sin licor Consejos para organizar un group de comunidad Show Resources: Yonkers Salvadorian Group Instagram The Yonkers Hispanic Cultural Foundation Sazón Centroamericano Restaurant Dos Marias Restaurant Cuscatlán Grocery Music: “La Cumbia del Perro” by Inflorescencia

59 min

Bilingual interviews with remarkable people highlighting stories about El Salvador, its people, and culture. Our mission is to connect Salvadorans to each other and the world!

Creator

Carlos Guadron
Years Active

2019 - 2024
Episodes

86
Rating

Clean
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