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. Oct 7

    Chicago’s Empanada Queen Opens Up: Coming Out, Childhood Trauma, Family & Victory | Flava Podcast | EP.110

    🥟 You may know the empanadas… but you probably don’t know the woman behind them. Doris Luna, owner of DeLuna Empanada — Empanadas Caseras, steps into the Flava Podcast Studio for a powerful conversation that goes WAY beyond food and entrepreneurship. Doris opens up about her journey coming out of the closet, difficult experiences and trauma from her childhood, healing and acceptance, and the emotional responsibility of caring for her father as he lives with dementia. She also shares her personal victory over illness and how she continues moving forward through everything life has put in front of her. This episode has laughter, food, vulnerability, pain, family, entrepreneurship, resilience and VICTORY. And joining Los at the table is our special guest co-host Leticia Andrade, helping us dig deeper into the woman behind the business and the story behind the empanadas. 🎙️ This isn’t just the story of Chicago’s Empanada Queen. This is the story of Doris Luna. If Doris’ story touches you, LIKE, COMMENT, SHARE & SUBSCRIBE. Somebody else may need to hear her story too. 🥟 CONNECT WITH DORIS LUNA / DeLUNA EMPANADA 📲 Instagram: @deemoonchicago⁠ Follow Doris for DeLuna Empanada updates, events, food and contact information. 🎙️ CONNECT WITH FLAVA ▶️ Flava Podcast Network on YouTube⁠ 🏠 Leticia Andrade — Fulton Grace Realtor⁠ 🙏 FaithSTRONG 413⁠ ☕ Gano Excel — Flava Taste Testers⁠ ⭐ Flava Podcast Exclusive on Patreon⁠ And remember… YOU HAVE FLAVA! 🎙️🔥 #FlavaPodcast #DorisLuna #DeLunaEmpanada #ChicagoEmpanadas #ChicagoPodcast #ComingOutStory #DementiaAwareness #CaregiverStory #ChildhoodTrauma #Resilience #Entrepreneurship #LeticiaAndrade #ChicagoSmallBusiness

  2. Sep 30

    🍋 Cindy Flores-Negron Brings the FLAVA! | The Story Behind Windy City Limonada | EP. 109

    🍋 Chicago flavor is in the building! Cindy Flores-Negron of Windy City Limonada pulls up to the Flava Podcast and chops it up with Los about her journey, entrepreneurship, building her brand, and putting her own FLAVA on Chicago. This isn’t just about limonada — it’s about vision, hustle, community, and turning an idea into something people remember. If you’re an entrepreneur, dreamer, or somebody who loves seeing Chicago businesses doing their thing, this episode is for you. 🔥 WATCH • LIKE • COMMENT • SHARE • SUBSCRIBE And drop a 🍋 in the comments if you’re rocking with Windy City Limonada! 🎙️ Hosted by Los 📺 Flava Podcast Network And remember… YOU HAVE FLAVA! 🔗 TAP IN WITH THE FLAVA FAMILY ▶️ Flava Podcast on YouTube Subscribe to the Flava Podcast Network⁠ ⭐ Flava Podcast Exclusive on Patreon Join the Flava Podcast Patreon⁠ ☕ Gano Excel Shop Gano Excel with Flava Taste Testers⁠ 🙏 FaithSTRONG 413 Visit FaithSTRONG 413⁠ 🏡 Leticia Andrade — Realtor | Fulton Grace Connect with Leticia Andrade⁠ #FlavaPodcast #WindyCityLimonada #CindyFloresNegron #ChicagoEntrepreneurs #ChicagoBusiness #LatinoEntrepreneurs #PuertoRicanEntrepreneurs #SmallBusiness #Entrepreneurship #ChicagoPodcast #FlavaPodcastNetwork #YouHaveFlava

  3. Sep 23

    Jason Dónes: From CPS Student to School Board Candidate | Flava Podcast | EP. 108

    What does the future of Chicago Public Schools look like — and who gets a voice in shaping it? On this episode of the Flava Podcast, Los sits down with Jason Dónes, who is running for the Chicago Board of Education, Subdistrict 3B. Jason joins us to share his story, his connection to Chicago and its communities, and why he decided to step forward and run for School Board. We get into the issues affecting Chicago students, parents, educators, neighborhood schools, and the future of our young people. This isn’t just about politics — it’s a conversation about education, community, leadership, opportunity, and making sure our young people have the resources they need to succeed. At the Flava Podcast, we give people a platform to tell their stories, explain what they stand for, and have conversations that matter to our communities. Subscribe, share, and join the conversation. 🎙️ Hosted by Los | Flava Podcast Network AND REMEMBER… YOU HAVE FLAVA! CONNECT WITH US ▶️ Flava Podcast Network — YouTube⁠ 🔥 Flava Podcast Exclusive — Patreon⁠ ☕ Gano Excel — Flava Taste Testers⁠ 🙏 FaithSTRONG 413⁠ 🏠 Leticia Andrade — Realtor | Fulton Grace Realty⁠ #FlavaPodcast #FlavaPodcastNetwork #JasonDones #ChicagoSchoolBoard #ChicagoPublicSchools #CPS #Chicago #ChicagoYouth #Education #CommunityLeadership #YouHaveFlava

  4. Sep 9

    You’ve Seen Her Outside… But Do You Know WHY? | Ali Outsidee | EP.107

    You may have seen Ali Outsidee all over Chicago — but there’s a bigger story behind why she stays OUTSIDE. Ali Outsidee sits down with Los on the Flava Podcast for a conversation about community, influence, giving back, and using your platform for something bigger than likes and followers. As a Chicago community organizer and influencer, Ali has made it her mission to highlight people, businesses, organizations and movements making a difference throughout the city. Los gets into the story behind Ali Outsidee — what motivates her, why community matters to her, and what happens when influence becomes impact. If you love conversations about Chicago, community, entrepreneurship, giving back and people doing real work in our neighborhoods, this episode is for you. Watch until the end and tell us in the comments: What Chicago person, organization or business should Ali Outsidee and the Flava Podcast highlight next? 👍 LIKE 💬 COMMENT 🔔 SUBSCRIBE 📲 SHARE this episode with somebody who loves Chicago. CONNECT WITH FLAVA 🎥 Flava Podcast Network on YouTube Subscribe to the Flava Podcast Network⁠ ☕ Gano Excel / Flava Taste Testers Check out Flava Taste Testers⁠ 🎬 Exclusive Flava Podcast Content on Patreon Join the Flava Podcast Exclusive Patreon⁠ 💪 FaithSTRONG 413 Visit FaithSTRONG 413⁠ And remember… YOU HAVE FLAVA! #AliOutsidee #FlavaPodcast #FlavaPodcastNetwork #Chicago #ChicagoInfluencer #ChicagoCommunity #CommunityOrganizer #ChicagoPodcast #ChicagoCulture #ChicagoBusiness #CommunityImpact #SupportLocal #GivingBack #ChicagoPeople #Los #YouHaveFlava

  5. Sep 2

    Los Finally Answers the Tough Questions | The Story Behind Flava Podcast | EP. 106

    This time, the host is in the hot seat! Leticia Andrade and Alex Garcia interview Carlos “Los” Arroyo Jr. about his life, the experiences that shaped him, and the real reason he started the Flava Podcast. There are no easy questions—and Los can’t hide behind the microphone. He opens up about his personal journey, his purpose, the obstacles he has faced, and his vision for creating a platform where people can share their stories and receive their flowers. Whether you have followed the Flava Podcast from the beginning or you’re discovering it today, this conversation will help you get to know the man behind the mic on a deeper level. Watch until the end, then answer this in the comments: What answer surprised you the most? 🎙️ Interviewers: Leticia Andrade and Alex Garcia 🔥 In the Hot Seat: Carlos “Los” Arroyo Jr. 🎥 Recorded at the Flava Podcast Studio in Chicago SUBSCRIBE TO THE FLAVA PODCAST NETWORK:    / @flavapodcastnetwork   BOOK YOUR PODCAST SESSION: https://www.flavapodcaststudio.com EXCLUSIVE FLAVA PODCAST CONTENT: https://patreon.com/FlavaPodcastExclu... GANO EXCEL: https://usa.ganoexcel.com/flavatastet... FAITHSTRONG 413: https://www.faithstrong413.com Leticia Andrade Real Estate Advisor Soldbyleticia@gmail.com Please LIKE, COMMENT, SHARE and SUBSCRIBE—and remember, you have Flava! #FlavaPodcast #LosArroyo #PodcastInterview #ChicagoPodcast #LifeStory #BehindTheMic

  6. Aug 26

    Why Leticia Andrade Refuses to Look Away | Helping Chicago’s Homeless Friends | EP. 105

    What happens when you see someone struggling on the streets of Chicago — do you keep walking, or do you stop and help? On this episode of the Flava Podcast, Los sits down with Leticia Andrade for a powerful conversation about her organization, the work she is doing for our homeless friends in Chicago, and why this mission became personal to her. This isn’t just about handing someone food or supplies. It’s about compassion, dignity, human connection, and reminding people that they haven’t been forgotten. Leticia shares the stories behind the mission, what she’s witnessed on the streets of Chicago, the challenges people experiencing homelessness are facing, and why she believes ordinary people can make an extraordinary difference. ❤️ One person. One act of kindness. One life at a time. If this conversation touches you, LIKE, COMMENT, SHARE & SUBSCRIBE. Sharing this episode may help Leticia’s message reach someone who wants to get involved and make a difference. 🎙️ Hosted by Los 🎥 Flava Podcast Network ▶️ WATCH & SUBSCRIBE TO FLAVA PODCAST NETWORK    / @flavapodcastnetwork   🔥 EXCLUSIVE FLAVA PODCAST CONTENT — JOIN US ON PATREON https://patreon.com/Fl... ☕ GANO EXCEL — FLAVA TASTE TESTERS https://usa.ganoexcel.... 💪 FAITHSTRONG 413 https://www.faithstron... 📧 FLAVA PODCAST STUDIO Los@flavapodcast.com 🌐 BOOK / LEARN MORE ABOUT FLAVA PODCAST STUDIO www.flavapodcaststudio.com Ready to start your own podcast? Contact the Flava Podcast Studio and let us help you bring your voice, your story, and your vision to life. And remember… YOU HAVE FLAVA! 🎙️🔥 #LeticiaAndrade #FlavaPodcast #FlavaPodcastNetwork #Chicago #HelpingTheHomeless #Homelessness #ChicagoCommunity #GivingBack #CommunityOutreach #MakingADifference #ChicagoPodcast #Podcast

  7. Aug 20

    They WON Boricua’s Got Talent… Now What? 🇵🇷 | Flava Podcast | EP.104

    🇵🇷 THE WINNERS ARE HERE! The winners of 2026 Boricua’s Got Talent pull up to the Flava Podcast for a special conversation about their talent, their journey, what it took to stand out, and what comes NEXT! Lyrik Cruz joins Los as co-host as we sit down with these talented Boricuas and get the story behind the performances. You saw the talent — now meet the people behind it. What does it take to step onto that stage, believe in yourself, compete, and come out a WINNER? 🎙️ On this episode: The story behind the Boricua’s Got Talent winnersTheir road to the competitionWhat winning means to themThe sacrifices behind their talentWhat’s next for their careersPuerto Rican culture, music and talentAnd plenty of Flava along the way! 🔥 WATCH THE FULL EPISODE — and don’t leave early. If you support Puerto Rican talent, independent artists, entrepreneurs and people chasing their dreams, LIKE this video, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE. Every subscription helps us continue giving amazing people a platform to tell their stories. ▶️ Subscribe to the Flava Podcast Network:    / @flavapodcastnetwork   🎬 Exclusive Flava Podcast content: https://patreon.com/Fl... ☕ Support Flava / Gano Excel: https://usa.ganoexcel.... And remember… YOU HAVE FLAVA! #BoricuasgotTalent #BoricuasGotTalent2026 #PuertoRico #PuertoRican #Boricua #FlavaPodcast #FlavaPodcastNetwork #LyrikCruz #LatinoPodcast #ChicagoPodcast #PuertoRicanTalent

  8. Aug 12

    SUSANA MENDOZA THE BATTLE FOR CHICAGO’S FUTURE | Susana Mendoza Makes Her Case for Mayor | EP. 103

    Chicago is approaching another defining moment. What kind of leadership does the city need next? Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza sits down with Los on the Flava Podcast for an in-depth conversation about her campaign for Mayor of Chicago and the experiences she believes have prepared her to lead one of America’s greatest cities. Mendoza discusses public safety, the challenges facing Chicago neighborhoods, city finances, accountability in government, economic opportunity, and what she believes needs to change at City Hall. She also talks about her record as Illinois Comptroller and makes the case for why her experience managing Illinois’ finances can translate to Chicago. But this conversation goes beyond a résumé. Los asks about the woman behind the campaign — her upbringing, the experiences that shaped her, her family, her connection to Chicago, and why she believes this is the moment to seek the mayor’s office. And then comes the question Chicago voters ultimately have to answer: Can Susana Mendoza deliver the leadership Chicago needs? Watch the full conversation and decide for yourself. 🎙️ FLAVA PODCAST WITH LOS REAL CONVERSATION. REAL CHANGE. ▶️ Subscribe to the Flava Podcast Network: Flava Podcast Network on YouTube⁠ 🔥 Behind-the-scenes & exclusive content: Flava Podcast Exclusive on Patreon⁠ ☕ Gano Excel / Flava Taste Testers: Flava Taste Testers⁠ 👕 FaithSTRONG 413: FaithSTRONG 413⁠ #SusanaMendoza #ChicagoMayor #ChicagoMayoralRace #ChicagoPolitics #Chicago #FlavaPodcast #FlavaPodcastNetwork #Los #PublicSafety #ChicagoCommunity #ChicagoPodcast #ChicagoElection #RealConversationRealChange

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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
    115
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
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  • Show Website
    Flava Podcast