Flava Podcast

Carlos Ivan Arroyo jr
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Chicago Flava Squad interviewing Chicago Entertainers - Politicians - Motivators - Influencers - Trendsetters and getting up close and Personal.

  1. 10 Jun

    Street Shooter - He Could’ve Chosen Any Path—Instead, He Chose Chicago’s Youth | Dre Rodriguez | EP.97

    What does it take to make a real difference in the lives of Chicago’s youth? In this powerful episode of the Flava Podcast, Los and Liz sit down with Dre Rodriguez, a community leader dedicated to serving young people through nonprofit work and mentorship. Dre shares his personal journey, the challenges facing today’s youth, and the lessons he’s learned while working on the front lines of community development. From overcoming obstacles to creating opportunities, this conversation dives deep into purpose, leadership, and the importance of giving back. If you care about the future of Chicago, empowering young people, or learning how one person can create lasting impact, this episode is for you. 🎙️ Topics Discussed: ✅ Dre Rodriguez’s life story ✅ Working in the nonprofit sector ✅ Challenges facing Chicago youth ✅ Mentorship and leadership ✅ Community impact and giving back ✅ Creating opportunities for the next generation This is more than an interview—it’s a conversation about hope, resilience, and building a stronger Chicago. 📍 Flava Podcast Studio 6055 W. Addison St. Chicago, IL 60634 🌐 Website: Flava Podcast Studio⁠ 🎧 Subscribe for more conversations with entrepreneurs, community leaders, creators, and changemakers. 🤝 Sponsored by La Sandwishera 📍 2311 N. Pulaski Rd., Chicago, IL ☕ Powered by Gano Excel Gano Excel with Flava Taste Testers⁠ #FlavaPodcast #Chicago #Nonprofit #YouthMentorship #CommunityLeadership #ChicagoYouth #DreRodriguez #Los #Liz #FlavaPodcastNetwork #PodcastInterview #GivingBack #ChicagoPodcast #CommunityImpact And remember… you have FLAVA! 🎤🔥

    1hr 16min

  2. 13 May

    Liz Got PERSONAL… Family Drama, Secrets & Truth Finally Revealed! | EP. 96

    What started as a regular conversation turned into one of the MOST personal episodes of the Flava Podcast Network 👀 This time, Los sits down with his own co-host Liz as she opens up about family secrets, personal struggles, childhood memories, and truths she’s never shared publicly before. 😳 From emotional moments to unexpected stories, this episode shows a whole different side of Liz that the audience has never seen before. 🔥 REAL conversations 🔥 REAL emotions 🔥 REAL family stories This might be one of the deepest Flava Podcast episodes yet. ⸻ 🎥 WATCH. COMMENT. SHARE. Drops Wednesday at 11:30AM CST SUBSCRIBE HERE: Flava Podcast Network YouTube 🌐 BOOK YOUR PODCAST TODAY: Flava Podcast Studio 👕 FAITHSTRONG 413 APPAREL: FaithSTRONG 413 🍄 GANO EXCEL: Gano Excel 🥪 POWERED BY LA SANDWISHERA 📍 2721 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622 📍 Flava Podcast Studio 6055 W Addison Ave Chicago, IL 60634 #FlavaPodcast #FamilySecrets #ChicagoPodcast #Podcast #Drama #Relationships #ViralPodcast #StoryTime #Liz #Los #FlavaPodcastNetwork

    49 min

  3. 6 May

    Inside Chicago Politics w/ Ald. Ruth Cruz 🔥 Balancing Power, Family & Real Life | Flava Podcast | EP. 95

    Chicago Alderwoman Ruth Cruz pulled up to the FLAVA Table and kept it 100 on city government, politics, and what it really takes to balance power and family life 💼👩‍👧 From behind-the-scenes in Chicago politics to personal sacrifices nobody talks about… this episode is straight VALUE. Liz was out sick, so shoutout to Josean Daniel for stepping in and holding it down as guest co-host with Los 🎤 If you care about your city, your future, or just want to understand how decisions really get made—this is a MUST WATCH. ⸻ ⏰ Episode Drops Wednesday at 11:30AM 👉 Make sure you SUBSCRIBE, LIKE, COMMENT & SHARE – it keeps us going! ⸻ 🔗 LINKS & STAY CONNECTED 🎙️ Book Your Podcast / Studio Time: 👉 www.flavapodcaststudio.com 👕 FaithSTRONG Apparel: 👉 www.faithstrong413.com 💼 Level Up Your Health & Business (Gano Excel): 👉 https://usa.ganoexcel.... 📺 Subscribe to Flava Podcast Network: 👉    / @flavapodcastnetwork   🎟️ Events / Tickets (Summits, Workshops & More): 👉 https://www.eventbrite... 📩 Business Inquiries / Bookings: 👉 los@flavapodcast.com ⸻ 🔥 Powered By: 🥪 La Sandwishera 📍 2755 W Division St, Chicago, IL 🍝 Bongiorno’s Cucina Italiana & Pizzeria 📍 405 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL ⸻ 🚀 About Flava Podcast Chicago’s #1 Urban Entrepreneurship Podcast bringing you real stories, real people, and real game from the culture.

    1hr 46min

  4. 29 Apr

    Newborn Nurse to Jewelry Entrepreneur 💼👶 | Christina Rivera Tells All | FLAVA | EP. 94

    Christina Rivera pulled up to the FLAVA table and this one is REAL 🔥 She’s a newborn nurse, a mother, and a full-blown entrepreneur building her own clay jewelry business… and in this episode, she breaks down what it really takes to balance it all. Me and Liz sat down with Christina and talked about: 💼 Starting a business from scratch 👶 Life as a nurse working with newborn babies 👩‍👧 Motherhood while chasing your dreams 💯 The sacrifices, the pressure, and the grind nobody talks about If you’ve been thinking about starting something or feel like you don’t have time… this episode is for YOU. ⏰ Premier (CST) 🎥 WATCH & SUBSCRIBE:    / @flavapodcastnetwork   🌐 Book the FLAVA Podcast Studio: www.flavapodcaststudio.com ☕ Support & Shop: https://usa.ganoexcel.... 🍽️ Sponsored by La Sandwishera 📍 2721 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622 — 💬 Comment “FLAVA” if you rocking with this episode 🔁 Share this with someone that needs motivation 👍 Like, Follow & Subscribe — it keeps us going #FLAVAPodcast #Entrepreneur

    1hr 29min

  5. 24 Apr

    He Built Chicago’s Colombian Fest From NOTHING 🇨🇴 | Jorge Ortega on Culture, Hustle & Legacy | Flava Podcast EP. 93

    What does it really take to build something that represents your culture… and STILL thrives years later? In this episode of the FLAVA Podcast, Los and Liz sit down with Jorge Ortega, the founder of Colombian Fest Chicago 🇨🇴, to break down the REAL journey behind one of the city’s most powerful cultural festivals. This is bigger than business. This is about culture, legacy, and building something that lasts. From starting with limited resources… To creating a festival that brings thousands together… Jorge shares the struggles, the wins, and the mindset it takes to keep going. If you’re building something, chasing a vision, or representing your culture—this episode is for YOU. ⸻ ⏰ Premieres Tomorrow at 11:30AM on YouTube ⸻ 🔥 WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: • How Colombian Fest Chicago started • The real struggles behind building a festival • How to grow something from nothing • The importance of culture and community ⸻ 🔗 CONNECT WITH FLAVA PODCAST 👇 🌐 https://www.flavapodca... 📺  / @flavapodcastnetwork  🎧 https://open.spotify.com 🍎 https://podcasts.apple... ⸻ 🇨🇴 COLOMBIAN FEST CHICAGO 👇 🌐 https://colombianfestc... 📲  / colombianfestchicago  ⸻ 🔥 POWERED BY: La Sandwishera 📍 2721 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622 ⸻ 🍝 ALSO SPONSORED BY: Bongiorno’s Cucina Italiana & Pizzeria 📍 405 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60611 ⸻ ☕ SPONSORED BY: Gano Excel 👉 https://usa.ganoexcel.... ⸻ 🚨 SUBSCRIBE + HIT THE BELL + SHARE It helps us grow and keep bringing you real stories from the culture 💯 ⸻ FLAVA Podcast — Powered by the culture. Built for the community.

    1hr 33min

  6. 15 Apr

    Alderman Gilbert Villegas Talks Chicago’s Future, Leadership & Latino Power | FLAVA Podcast | EP. 92

    A major voice in Chicago politics steps into the FLAVA Podcast studio… 🔥 Alderman Gilbert Villegas sits down with Los & Liz for a powerful conversation about Chicago politics, leadership, Latino representation, the future of the city, and what really happens behind the scenes in government. This is more than politics—this is about community, power, leadership, and the future of Chicago. If you care about where Chicago is headed… You need to watch this episode. 👇 TAP IN. COMMENT YOUR THOUGHTS. SHARE THIS WITH SOMEBODY WHO NEEDS TO SEE IT. ⸻ Sponsored By 🥪 La Sandwishera 2721 W Division St Chicago, IL 60622 🍕 Bongiorno’s Cucina Italiana & Pizzeria 405 N Wabash Ave Chicago, IL 60611 ☕ Gano Excel https://usa.ganoexcel.... ⸻ FLAVA Links 🎙 Rent The Studio: www.flavapodcaststudio.com 👕 Purchase FaithSTRONG Gear: www.faithstrong413.com ⸻ Follow FLAVA Podcast Network 📺 YouTube:    / @flavapodcastnetwork   📸 Instagram:   / flavapodcastnetwork   ⸻ Hashtags #FlavaPodcast #GilbertVillegas #ChicagoPolitics #ChicagoPodcast #LatinoLeadership #ChicagoNews #ChicagoAlderman #FaithStrong #ChicagoBusiness

    1hr 8min

  7. 9 Apr

    JOSE GRINGO Echeverría story A Chicago Dancers story | EP. 91

    🔥 AY YO CHICAGO!!! THIS ONE RIGHT HERE IS FOR THE CULTURE 🔥 When you talk about REAL stories… REAL friendships… and the heartbeat of Chicago’s dance scene… this episode hits DIFFERENT. 🎙️ José “Gringo” Echeverría pulls up to the FLAVA Podcast and takes us on a journey through: 💃 The golden era of Chicago dancing 🤝 Brotherhood, loyalty, and lifelong friendships 🌆 The culture that shaped the city 📖 And his NEW BOOK that’s about to inspire a whole generation Sitting down with Los & Guest Co- Host Suli, this ain’t just an interview… 👉 This is HISTORY 👉 This is CULTURE 👉 This is LEGACY If you ever danced… if you ever been part of a crew… if you LOVE Chicago… 🚨 YOU NEED TO WATCH THIS 🚨 👇 TAP IN NOW 👇 🎥 Watch the episode:    / @flavapodcastnetwork   🌐 Website: https://www.flavapodca... 🔥 Support & Products: https://usa.ganoexcel.... 🍽️ Pull up to the culture spot on Division: 📍 La Sandwichera Cafe 📍 2721 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622 💬 COMMENT below: What crew were YOU reppin back in the day? 📲 SHARE this with somebody who was outside in the 70s, 80s, or 90s ❤️ LIKE if you respect the culture #FlavaPodcastNetwork #ChicagoCulture #DanceLegacy #GringoEcheverria #PodcastLife #ChicagoPodcast #LatinoCulture #HumboldtPark #OldSchoolChicago #Flava 👉 WHERE THE FLAVA IS REAL 🎙️

    1hr 30min

  8. 1 Apr

    Struggle to Success in Chicago 🇲🇽🔥| Jessica Perjes (Tacotlan Owner) Shares Her REAL Story | EP. 90

    Ay Yo!!! 🔥 This episode right here… THIS ONE DIFFERENT. Jessica Perjes, owner of the legendary Tacotlan Mexican Restaurant, pulls up to the FLAVA Podcast — and this time it gets even deeper with special guest co-host Paloma Greer alongside Los 💯 This is a powerful conversation about Chicago struggle, family legacy, and turning pain into PURPOSE. From hard times growing up in Chicago… To family battles that could’ve broke everything… To building a name that people RESPECT in the food game 🌮🔥 Paloma brings that real insight, asking the questions that HIT… while Los keeps it raw and authentic like always. This ain’t just a restaurant story… This is about GRIT, CULTURE, FAMILY & ELEVATION 🙏 ⸻ 💥 We talk about: • Growing up through tough times in Chicago • Family history, sacrifice & victories • Turning struggle into success • Building Tacotlan into a respected brand • Real entrepreneurship in the city • Powerful perspective from Paloma Greer as co-host ⸻ 🎙️ WATCH NOW & LEVEL UP YOUR MINDSET 👉 Don’t just watch… SHARE this with somebody grinding right now! ⸻ 🔥 FOLLOW & CONNECT WITH FLAVA 📺 YouTube:    / @flavapodcastnetwork   📸 Instagram:   / flavapodcastnetwork   🌐 Website: https://flavapodcastst... 💻 Register for Events: https://www.eventbrite... 🛍️ FaithSTRONG: https://www.faithstron... 🌿 Gano Excel: https://usa.ganoexcel.... ⸻ 💬 COMMENT BELOW: What part of Jessica’s story hit you the hardest? ⸻ #FlavaPodcast #ChicagoEntrepreneurs #Tacotlan #HumboldtPark #LatinaEntrepreneur #ChicagoBusiness #PalomaGreer #Flava

    1hr 22min
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Chicago Flava Squad interviewing Chicago Entertainers - Politicians - Motivators - Influencers - Trendsetters and getting up close and Personal.

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  • Creator
    Carlos Ivan Arroyo jr
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    102
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
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  • Show Website
    Flava Podcast

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