The Modern Latino Podcast Gene & Ivan

Tonight, we’re speaking with Officer Vickie Ojeda of the Nassau County Police Department. She is also the President of the NCPD’s Hispanic Society. Vickie is a wonderful person who is extremely passionate about her community. Raised in Queens, she is of Puerto Rican and Mexican heritage. She shares how she grew up surrounded by friends of all different backgrounds which helped shape the person she is today. We have a great conversation about the importance of recognizing and celebrating ...

In this episode we speak with our friend, Will. He is a former police officer who now spends his time studying and investing in Crypto currency. He helps explain the reasons he became involved with this form of investing and explains the risks and rewards that can be expected. We enjoyed learning about the Crypto market, as well as, Will’s journey towards building generational wealth for his family. This is an important subject given the impact that Crypto has had on the financial market...

In this episode:Gene and Ivan sit down to catch up on what’s been going on lately, including:· The NYC earthquake and stories about the eclipse. · Ivan shares his random thoughts about dinosaur evolution possibilities· Ivan shares his thoughts on Wrestlemania 40 and the new Latino Champions!· The guys talk about Haters and share their thoughts on overcoming adversity. - - Send us feedback by emailin...

In this episode we speak with one of the hottest chefs in NYC today, Derick Lopez, owner of The Freakin Rican restaurant in Astoria, NY.Featuring a menu of traditional Puerto Rican cuisine, Chef Derick delivers a culinary delight to anyone looking for some authentic “Boricua” flavors. The food is delicious and the service and ambience deliver an experience that you will remember and come back for more. However, the food is just scratching the surface about what makes Chef Derick special.Deric...

In this episode we interview NYC based writer and comedian, Miguel Fernandez. Miguel has studied and performed sketch comedy and improv over the past several years. Recently he has performed in groups specializing in Improv en Espanol. We love supporting up and coming artists and we think he is a rising star.Miguel shares his story with us and explains how his journey as a child of Colombian immigrant parents led him on the path to pursue his dream of performing on stage. We go over his...

Welcome to The Modern Latino Podcast!In this episode your hosts, Gene & Ivan, set the stage for what you can expect from this podcast. Our goal is simple: have thoughtful conversations about the issues impacting our lives, highlight individuals doing great things in their communities, and finally, celebrate all of the beautiful cultures that make-up the Latino diaspora. We do this by keeping an open mind, trying to learn something new, and always treating each other with r...