The Multilingual Project Podcast

The Multilingual Project
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Creating a more robust and responsive multilingual education system, one word and one voice at a time.

Episodes

  1. APR 30

    Episode 4: Social, Emotional, & Multilingual

    What does it mean to take a conscientious approach to multilingualism?Not just in a feel-good advocacy sense, but in a way that’s embodied, stabilizing, and impactful long-term?How does an intimate and integrated understanding of the self in relation to others—and an unbreakable sense of justice—contribute to one’s multilingual impact?On Episode 4 of The Multilingual Project Podcast, “Social, Emotional, & Multilingual”, we’re joined by Lexi Pacheco, a bilingual learner, educator, and community leader whose conscientious approach to multilingualism—and to life—grounds her in her pursuit of better outcomes for multilingual learners, parents, and families.In her role as Director of Community Inclusion at Rocky Mountain Prep—and in numerous other roles throughout her career in education— Lexi’s persistence in leading with deep listening, compassion for herself and others, and anchoring it all in an indomitable sense of justice, continues to create spaces where students, parents, and families are heard, respected, and celebrated for their uniqueness.And that impact didn’t emerge by chance. It was built deliberately: through the choices she makes in how to listen, how to respond, and how to show up for others in multilingual spaces. Over time, those choices compound—shaping not only individual interactions, but the conditions under which entire communities are able to engage, belong, and move forward.In Lexi’s case, a conscientious approach to multilingualism becomes more than practice; it becomes a commitment to ensuring that language—in all its forms—is used in the service of something larger than oneself. Beyond Words, Into Worlds.

    56 min

  2. APR 30

    Episode 4: Social, Emotional, & Multilingual

    What does it mean to take a conscientious approach to multilingualism? Not just in a feel-good advocacy sense, but in a way that’s embodied, stabilizing, and impactful long-term? How does an intimate and integrated understanding of the self in relation to others—and an unbreakable sense of justice—contribute to one’s multilingual impact? On Episode 4 of The Multilingual Project Podcast, “Social, Emotional, & Multilingual”, we’re joined by Lexi Pacheco, a bilingual learner, educator, and community leader whose conscientious approach to multilingualism—and to life—grounds her in her pursuit of better outcomes for multilingual learners, parents, and families. In her role as Director of Community Inclusion at Rocky Mountain Prep—and in numerous other roles throughout her career in education— Lexi’s persistence in leading with deep listening, compassion for herself and others, and anchoring it all in an indomitable sense of justice, continues to create spaces where students, parents, and families are heard, respected, and celebrated for their uniqueness. And that impact didn’t emerge by chance. It was built deliberately: through the choices she makes in how to listen, how to respond, and how to show up for others in multilingual spaces. Over time, those choices compound—shaping not only individual interactions, but the conditions under which entire communities are able to engage, belong, and move forward. In Lexi’s case, a conscientious approach to multilingualism becomes more than practice; it becomes a commitment to ensuring that language—in all its forms—is used in the service of something larger than oneself. Beyond Words, Into Worlds.

    56 min

  3. APR 15

    Episode 3: From Michoacán to the Mountainside: The Multilingual Community That Unites Us

    Have you ever wondered what it means to truly operate multilingually? Not just in the words you speak, but in the community you surround yourself with, the culture and traditions you participate in— and, perhaps most excitingly, the food you consume? If you've ever had to stay positive while experiencing setbacks, then you probably understand— at least in part— how difficult it can be to remain engaged in advocacy work when things aren't going your way. And in multilingual spaces, where that advocacy is largely rooted in lived experience, how does one remain joyful and in pursuit of a better world—however that may look to them—when surrounded by obstacles that would crush nearly anyone? On Episode 3 of The Multilingual Project Podcast, "From Michoacán to the Mountainside: The Multilingual Community That Unites Us", we're joined by Felipe Vieyra Jr., a Mexican-American immigrant, multilingual advocate, and social entrepreneur who combines a mix of his lived experience, educational advocacy, love of soccer, and passion for the outdoors to define his unique multilingual impact. As a co-founder of his company, Oso Adventure Meals, Felipe and his team have made it their mission to diversify the outdoors with tasty, delicious Mexican food—bringing culture, community, and multilingualism into spaces where they’re often left out. What's more, in his role as Director of Programs & Advocacy at Denver Families for Public Schools, Felipe's work reflects that same commitment to community, culture, and language accessibility— helping countless community members and multilingual learners alike operate multilingually, beyond words and into worlds. Felipe's answer to staying positive when the advocacy gets hard? To remember the people you love. To remember the reasons why you continue to fight for a better world. To be in community— especially when it comes with great scenery and food that doesn't sacrifice flavor just because you're outside.

    36 min

  4. APR 15

    Episode 3: From Michoacán to the Mountainside: The Multilingual Community That Unites Us

    Have you ever wondered what it means to truly operate multilingually? Not just in the words you speak, but in the community you surround yourself with, the culture and traditions you participate in— and, perhaps most excitingly, the food you consume? If you've ever had to stay positive while experiencing setbacks, then you probably understand— at least in part— how difficult it can be to remain engaged in advocacy work when things aren't going your way. And in multilingual spaces, where that advocacy is largely rooted in lived experience, how does one remain joyful and in pursuit of a better world—however that may look to them—when surrounded by obstacles that would crush nearly anyone? On Episode 3 of The Multilingual Project Podcast, "From Michoacán to the Mountainside: The Multilingual Community That Unites Us", we're joined by Felipe Vieyra Jr., a Mexican-American immigrant, multilingual advocate, and social entrepreneur who combines a mix of his lived experience, educational advocacy, love of soccer, and passion for the outdoors to define his unique multilingual impact. As a co-founder of his company, Oso Adventure Meals, Felipe and his team have made it their mission to diversify the outdoors with tasty, delicious Mexican food—bringing culture, community, and multilingualism into spaces where they’re often left out. What's more, in his role as Director of Programs & Advocacy at Denver Families for Public Schools, Felipe's work reflects that same commitment to community, culture, and language accessibility— helping countless community members and multilingual learners alike operate multilingually, beyond words and into worlds. Felipe's answer to staying positive when the advocacy gets hard? To remember the people you love. To remember the reasons why you continue to fight for a better world. To be in community— especially when it comes with great scenery and food that doesn't sacrifice flavor just because you're outside.

    36 min

  5. APR 1

    Episode 2: All Roads Lead to Conversation

    If you've spent any amount of time in a traditional language classroom, you've probably seen it too. Endless verb charts, conjugation and sentece exercises that never quite meet the mark, and students so disconnected from the experience that they don't retain their language gains years later. It begs the question... what are we doing this for? What's the purpose of language acquisition? On Episode 2 of The Multilingual Project Podcast, "All Roads Lead to Conversation", we're joined by David (El Profe) Stevens, a local Denver-based language educator and entrepreneur on a mission to unite English and Spanish speakers through conversation. David's response to that question? Put simply: to speak. To exchange dialogue. To experience the world through each other's eyes— through language. And as the Executive Director of The Language School, he's made it his mission to facilitate that for his students. What's more, David's approach— grounded in a 5-part framework he describes as a mechanism to help students become conversational in 90 days or less— has gotten results. In 2025, The Language School was rated Denver’s Best Language School by BusinessRate, highlighting its innovation and reinforcing the idea that perhaps the only thing required to learn another language is the curiosity, bravery, and systems to support conversation.

    36 min

  6. 09/01/2025

    Episode 1: Multilingual Learners & Afterschool Programs

    At The Multilingual Project, our mission is to create a more robust and responsive multilingual education system across K-12 and higher ed. In a rapidly evolving world where student wellbeing is paramount to academic success, multilingual learners need increased access to the supports most impactful to their development. Afterschool programs are critical to student growth. They promote holistic development, provide students with a safe place to learn, grow, and connect with others, and provide incredible support along pathways to upward economic mobility. In this episode, TMP’s joined by Kelly Streck, the Executive Director of Colorado Afterschool Partnership (CAP), an organization that advocates for equitable funding for afterschool programs and provides professional development, resource sharing, and recognition to afterschool professionals throughout Colorado.

    1h 8m
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