Flava Podcast

Carlos Ivan Arroyo jr

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

  1. 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
  2. 18 MAR

    22 Year Old Chicago Entrepreneur Corey Phillips Is Teaching Financial Literacy & Wealth Building | EP. 88

    Ay Yo!!! Chicago stand up! 🔥 On this powerful episode of the FLAVA Podcast, 22-year-old entrepreneur Corey Phillips pulls up to the FLAVA table with Los and Liz to talk about making BIG moves in Chicago and beyond. Corey is on a mission to teach financial literacy, ownership, and wealth building to the next generation. At only 22 years old, he’s already impacting communities by showing people how to break generational cycles and build real financial freedom. In this episode we talk about: 💰 The importance of financial literacy 📈 How young entrepreneurs can start building wealth 🏙️ Making moves in Chicago’s business scene 🔥 The mindset it takes to succeed young 🚀 Advice for the next generation of entrepreneurs If you’re an entrepreneur, hustler, student, or someone trying to level up financially, this episode is for YOU. 👇 Tap in and join the conversation. ⸻ 🎙️ Subscribe to the FLAVA Podcast Network    / @flavapodcastnetwork   ⸻ 🌐 FLAVA Podcast Studio Record your podcast with us or learn how to start one https://www.flavapodca... ⸻ ☕ Support / Shop Gano Excel https://usa.ganoexcel.... ⸻ 📱 Follow & Connect Instagram   / flavapodcastnetwork   Facebook   / flavapodcastnetwork   ⸻ 🚨 Want to Start a Podcast or Record Your Show? Book studio time at FLAVA Podcast Studio in Chicago 📍6055 W Addison Chicago, IL 60634 ⸻ 🔥 Hashtags #FlavaPodcastNetwork #ChicagoEntrepreneurs #FinancialLiteracy #WealthBuilding #ChicagoBusiness #EntrepreneurMindset

    1hr 16min
  3. 4 MAR

    HUMBOLDT PARK to the BENITO BOWL 🌎🔥 | The Chicago Dancer Who Hit the World’s Biggest Stage | EP. 86

    Chicago, this episode is SPECIAL! Los sits down with world-renowned choreographer Lyrik Cruz — a proud Puerto Rican from Chicago who just touched one of the BIGGEST stages in the world… the BENITO BOWL alongside Bad Bunny and global performers. 🇵🇷🐰🏈 From the streets of Humboldt Park to performing on a historic halftime stage, Lyrik represents CULTURE, GRIND, and PRIDE. His journey proves that a kid from Chicago can go global and still rep the community heavy. Reports highlight his rise from Chicago’s West Side all the way to the “Benito Bowl” stage, showcasing his talent on a massive platform.  This episode is more than dance… It’s about: ✨ Culture ✨ Faith ✨ Hustle ✨ Representing Puerto Rico & Chicago on the world stage Lyrik breaks down what it felt like being part of the Benito Bowl performance, the pressure, the preparation, and how he carried his roots with him on that global spotlight. AY YO!!! This is a MAJOR FLAVA Podcast exclusive. A Humboldt Park legend leveling up and showing the world what Chicago talent looks like! 🎥 WATCH THE FULL EPISODE NOW:    • HUMBOLDT PARK to the B...   Tap in, comment, and SHARE if you’re proud of Puerto Rican excellence and Chicago greatness! 🇵🇷🔥 #FlavaPodcastNetwork #BenitoBowl #LyrikCruz #ChicagoPodcast #PuertoRicanPride #HumboldtPark #BadBunny #ChicagoCreators #FLAVA

    1hr 9min
  4. 25 FEB

    Humboldt Park Boricua becomes Emmy Winner & Community Leader | Adrian Rodriguez | FLAVA Podcast | EP. 85

    Adrian Rodriguez joins Los at the FLAVA Podcast Table for one of the most powerful and emotional conversations yet. Growing up in the streets of Humboldt Park, Adrian opens up about witnessing his first murder as a child, surviving a tough life in the hood, and pushing through trauma, struggle, and adversity to become a leader for his neighborhood and his people. This is a story of survival, growth, and purpose. From dark moments in his childhood to reaching mountaintop moments like winning an Emmy for a documentary, building a beautiful family, and giving back to the community through outreach and leadership — Adrian proves that your past does not define your future. In this episode, we talk about: 🔥 Life growing up in Humboldt Park 💔 Witnessing violence at a young age 🙏 Surviving tough times & personal struggles 🏆 Winning an Emmy for documentary work 👨‍👩‍👧 Family, purpose & happiness 🥊 Community leadership & outreach 🌆 Becoming a champion for his neighborhood This is more than a podcast episode — this is real Chicago, real pain, real growth, and real leadership. Hosted by your favorite podcaster Los from the FLAVA Podcast Network, bringing powerful stories that uplift the culture and the community. 🎥 WATCH, LIKE, COMMENT & SUBSCRIBE: ▶️ YouTube:    / @flavapodcast   🌐 Official Website: https://www.flavapodca... 🎙️ FLAVA Podcast Network: https://www.flavapodca... 📸 Instagram:   / flavapodcast   📘 Facebook:   / flavapodcast   🛍️ Support the Movement & Products: https://usa.ganoexcel.... 📢 CALL TO ACTION: If this story inspired you, drop a comment, hit subscribe, and share this episode with someone from Chicago who needs motivation. Tag someone from Humboldt Park. Let’s continue to uplift the culture, the community, and the next generation through powerful stories with real FLAVA. #FlavaPodcast #HumboldtPark #ChicagoPodcast #EntrepreneurStories #CommunityLeadership #RealStories #FLAVAPodcastNetwork

    1hr 15min

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