Flava Podcast

Carlos Ivan Arroyo jr

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

  1. 31/12/2025

    “Surviving the Storm: Daphne Labault’s Journey from Puerto Rico to Chicago” | EP. 77

    Daphne Labault of Plena Mercancía joins Los and Liz on the Flava Podcast for a powerful and heartfelt conversation about her journey from Puerto Rico to Chicago after Hurricane Maria. Daphne opens up about life on the island, rebuilding after tragedy, navigating a new life in Chicago, and preserving Puerto Rican culture through coffee, community, and entrepreneurship. 🌴☕🇵🇷 This episode is filled with culture, resilience, laughter, and history — as Los and Liz dive deep into Puerto Rican roots, identity, and what it means to build something meaningful far from home. 🔥 Topics include: • Life in Puerto Rico before & after Hurricane Maria • Starting over in Chicago • The story behind Plena Mercancía • Puerto Rican culture & history • Community, resilience & entrepreneurship 👉 Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more real conversations from the Flava Podcast Network. 📍 Follow & Support Plena Mercancía ☕ Coffee. Culture. Community. 🎙️ Hosted by: Los & Liz 📍 Filmed at: Flava Podcast Studio – Chicago For more info on how to get on the show email scooter@flavapodcast.com Book your podcast at Flava Studio www.flavapodcaststudio.com #FlavaPodcast #PlenaMercancia #PuertoRico #ChicagoStories #LatinaEntrepreneur #PuertoRicanPride #CoffeeCulture #HurricaneMaria #LatinoBusiness #CommunityStories Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/flava-podcast/exclusive-content

    1h 47m

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