https://simplecast.com Brown Enough What is the role of Brownness in a Black/white world? That's the question Dominican-Colombian-American actor, author and storyteller Christopher Rivas has been navigating his whole life. Listen as Chris discusses identity, careers, and taking up space with other Brown activists, creators and change-makers. Brown Enough is the stories between Black and white. Scroll all the way down to the bottom of the feed to find Rubirosa, a ten-part documentary series about Porfirio Rubirosa, the Dominican diplomat, playboy, and international polo champion who was the inspiration for James Bond. The show tells the true story of Rubi’s incredible and complicated life and Chris learns what it can teach him about love, success, family, Hollywood, code-switching, white-washing, and the roller coaster of finding himself in a world not made for Brown folks like him. BROWNENOUGH en Thu, 2 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0000 Thu, 2 Apr 2026 04:00:18 +0000 https://www.christopherrivas.com Brown Enough https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/00c81e60-45f9-4643-9fed-2184b2b6a3d3/e53c0b64-13e1-4526-9ae8-4c66482508e2/3000x3000/stitcher-cover-brownenough-3000x3000-final.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://www.christopherrivas.com episodic What is the role of Brownness in a Black/white world? That's the question Dominican-Colombian-American actor, author and storyteller Christopher Rivas has been navigating his whole life. Listen as Chris discusses identity, careers, and taking up space with other Brown activists, creators and change-makers. Brown Enough is the stories between Black and white. Scroll all the way down to the bottom of the feed to find Rubirosa, a ten-part documentary series about Porfirio Rubirosa, the Dominican diplomat, playboy, and international polo champion who was the inspiration for James Bond. The show tells the true story of Rubi’s incredible and complicated life and Chris learns what it can teach him about love, success, family, Hollywood, code-switching, white-washing, and the roller coaster of finding himself in a world not made for Brown folks like him. Christopher Rivas true https://feeds.simplecast.com/MztmdlCH arts, identity, culture, race Christopher Rivas c736e506-58cc-47c0-a641-b5d02f1605fa You Mean Bad Bunny This is a Bonus Episode from a talk I gave at a UNIDOS conference. I shared a story that starts with a misname - “Big Bunny” - and opens into something much deeper: what it means to be seen, unseen, and still essential in America. This talk explores how Latino communities have long powered this country while being misunderstood, reduced, or erased—and why that has to change.

Through personal story, cultural critique, and a call to action, this episode is about shifting from being treated like passengers to claiming our role as architects of the future. It’s about naming ourselves correctly, refusing silence, and understanding that our value was never up for debate. Because once we name something clearly, we can finally build with intention.

]]> Thu, 2 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0000 Christopher Rivas https://www.christopherrivas.com This is a Bonus Episode from a talk I gave at a UNIDOS conference. I shared a story that starts with a misname - “Big Bunny” - and opens into something much deeper: what it means to be seen, unseen, and still essential in America. This talk explores how Latino communities have long powered this country while being misunderstood, reduced, or erased—and why that has to change.

Through personal story, cultural critique, and a call to action, this episode is about shifting from being treated like passengers to claiming our role as architects of the future. It’s about naming ourselves correctly, refusing silence, and understanding that our value was never up for debate. Because once we name something clearly, we can finally build with intention.

]]> You Mean Bad Bunny Christopher Rivas 00:09:28 This is a Bonus Episode from a talk I gave at a UNIDOS conference. I shared a story that starts with a misname - “Big Bunny” - and opens into something much deeper: what it means to be seen, unseen, and still essential in America. This talk explores how Latino communities have long powered this country while being misunderstood, reduced, or erased—and why that has to change. Through personal story, cultural critique, and a call to action, this episode is about shifting from being treated like passengers to claiming our role as architects of the future. It’s about naming ourselves correctly, refusing silence, and understanding that our value was never up for debate. Because once we name something clearly, we can finally build with intention. This is a Bonus Episode from a talk I gave at a UNIDOS conference. I shared a story that starts with a misname - “Big Bunny” - and opens into something much deeper: what it means to be seen, unseen, and still essential in America. This talk explores how Latino communities have long powered this country while being misunderstood, reduced, or erased—and why that has to change. Through personal story, cultural critique, and a call to action, this episode is about shifting from being treated like passengers to claiming our role as architects of the future. It’s about naming ourselves correctly, refusing silence, and understanding that our value was never up for debate. Because once we name something clearly, we can finally build with intention. unidos, dc, bad bunny true bonus 79e9f596-6c77-4367-9e3c-1f0521cdcfdf CHIRLA — Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights CHIRLA — the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights — is an organization that has been at the forefront of immigrant justice, advocacy, and community empowerment for decades. This isn’t just about policy, it’s about people. About families, futures, and the fundamental right to belong. We talk about organizing, resilience, and what it means to fight for dignity in a system that too often denies it. This episode is a reminder that behind every headline is a human story, and that real change happens when communities come together to demand something better.

]]> Wed, 25 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000 Christopher Rivas https://www.christopherrivas.com CHIRLA — the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights — is an organization that has been at the forefront of immigrant justice, advocacy, and community empowerment for decades. This isn’t just about policy, it’s about people. About families, futures, and the fundamental right to belong. We talk about organizing, resilience, and what it means to fight for dignity in a system that too often denies it. This episode is a reminder that behind every headline is a human story, and that real change happens when communities come together to demand something better.

]]> CHIRLA — Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights Christopher Rivas 00:21:59 CHIRLA — the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights — is an organization that has been at the forefront of immigrant justice, advocacy, and community empowerment for decades. This isn’t just about policy, it’s about people. About families, futures, and the fundamental right to belong. We talk about organizing, resilience, and what it means to fight for dignity in a system that too often denies it. This episode is a reminder that behind every headline is a human story, and that real change happens when communities come together to demand something better. CHIRLA — the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights — is an organization that has been at the forefront of immigrant justice, advocacy, and community empowerment for decades. This isn’t just about policy, it’s about people. About families, futures, and the fundamental right to belong. We talk about organizing, resilience, and what it means to fight for dignity in a system that too often denies it. This episode is a reminder that behind every headline is a human story, and that real change happens when communities come together to demand something better. true full 83 4154a85a-03dd-4cd8-b000-6a3fd3df830c For All The Corporate Baddies With Maritza Contreras Today we're sitting with Maritza Contreras — community organizer, storyteller, and force of nature. Her work centers joy, justice, and belonging, reminding us that healing is a collective act. This one’s about home, building your very own board of directors and so much more!

]]> Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Maritza Contreras, Christopher Rivas https://www.christopherrivas.com Today we're sitting with Maritza Contreras — community organizer, storyteller, and force of nature. Her work centers joy, justice, and belonging, reminding us that healing is a collective act. This one’s about home, building your very own board of directors and so much more!

]]> For All The Corporate Baddies With Maritza Contreras Maritza Contreras, Christopher Rivas 00:45:56 Today we're sitting with Maritza Contreras — community organizer, storyteller, and force of nature. Her work centers joy, justice, and belonging, reminding us that healing is a collective act. This one’s about home, building your very own board of directors and so much more! Today we're sitting with Maritza Contreras — community organizer, storyteller, and force of nature. Her work centers joy, justice, and belonging, reminding us that healing is a collective act. This one’s about home, building your very own board of directors and so much more! ceo, corporate, christopher rivas, maritza contreras true full 82 d96bbf38-b69c-402e-bb4a-8064ab0834f2 God in Public with Johnny Sibilly Today on Brown Enough we're with Johnny Sibilly — actor, advocate, and full-spectrum joy dealer. You might know him from Pose, Hacks, or Queer as Folk, but Johnny’s real superpower is how boldly he shows up as himself. We talk about confidence, vulnerability, speaking God in public, chosen family, and what it means to take up space without apology.

]]> Wed, 4 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Johnny Sibilly, Christopher Rivas https://www.christopherrivas.com Today on Brown Enough we're with Johnny Sibilly — actor, advocate, and full-spectrum joy dealer. You might know him from Pose, Hacks, or Queer as Folk, but Johnny’s real superpower is how boldly he shows up as himself. We talk about confidence, vulnerability, speaking God in public, chosen family, and what it means to take up space without apology.

]]> God in Public with Johnny Sibilly Johnny Sibilly, Christopher Rivas 00:45:45 Today on Brown Enough we're with Johnny Sibilly — actor, advocate, and full-spectrum joy dealer. You might know him from Pose, Hacks, or Queer as Folk, but Johnny’s real superpower is how boldly he shows up as himself. We talk about confidence, vulnerability, speaking God in public, chosen family, and what it means to take up space without apology. Today on Brown Enough we're with Johnny Sibilly — actor, advocate, and full-spectrum joy dealer. You might know him from Pose, Hacks, or Queer as Folk, but Johnny’s real superpower is how boldly he shows up as himself. We talk about confidence, vulnerability, speaking God in public, chosen family, and what it means to take up space without apology. hbo, johnny sibilly, hacks, pose true full 80 e6fba28f-7eea-4ce9-baef-cfa8301649ca Immigrantly with Saadia Khan Today we're joined by Saadia Khan — founder and CEO of Immigrantly Media. Saadia is building one of the most vital media platforms for immigrant voices today, creating space for stories that are often ignored, flattened, or misunderstood. We talk all about narrative power, nuance, representation, and what it takes to build independent media rooted in truth, dignity, and belonging. This conversation is about leadership, courage, and the responsibility and joy of telling our own stories.

]]> Wed, 28 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Christopher Rivas https://www.christopherrivas.com Today we're joined by Saadia Khan — founder and CEO of Immigrantly Media. Saadia is building one of the most vital media platforms for immigrant voices today, creating space for stories that are often ignored, flattened, or misunderstood. We talk all about narrative power, nuance, representation, and what it takes to build independent media rooted in truth, dignity, and belonging. This conversation is about leadership, courage, and the responsibility and joy of telling our own stories.

]]> Immigrantly with Saadia Khan Christopher Rivas 00:51:29 Today we're joined by Saadia Khan — founder and CEO of Immigrantly Media. Saadia is building one of the most vital media platforms for immigrant voices today, creating space for stories that are often ignored, flattened, or misunderstood. We talk all about narrative power, nuance, representation, and what it takes to build independent media rooted in truth, dignity, and belonging. This conversation is about leadership, courage, and the responsibility and joy of telling our own stories. Today we're joined by Saadia Khan — founder and CEO of Immigrantly Media. Saadia is building one of the most vital media platforms for immigrant voices today, creating space for stories that are often ignored, flattened, or misunderstood. We talk all about narrative power, nuance, representation, and what it takes to build independent media rooted in truth, dignity, and belonging. This conversation is about leadership, courage, and the responsibility and joy of telling our own stories. true full 78 490bf48b-ac5f-4b01-b76a-b70e47268e7d Live with Hella Latina We’re sharing a special crossover episode with Odalys Jasmine, journalist, host, and the voice behind Hella Latina. This conversation comes from a live panel where we gathered in real time to talk culture, identity, visibility, and what it means to claim space unapologetically as Latinas in media. Odalys has built Hella Latina into a bold, honest platform that centers our stories with humor, care, and clarity. This episode captures the electricity of that room — real voices, real questions, and the power of showing up together.

]]> Wed, 21 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Odalys Jasmine, Hella Latina, Christopher Rivas, Farah Fezz https://www.christopherrivas.com We’re sharing a special crossover episode with Odalys Jasmine, journalist, host, and the voice behind Hella Latina. This conversation comes from a live panel where we gathered in real time to talk culture, identity, visibility, and what it means to claim space unapologetically as Latinas in media. Odalys has built Hella Latina into a bold, honest platform that centers our stories with humor, care, and clarity. This episode captures the electricity of that room — real voices, real questions, and the power of showing up together.

]]> Live with Hella Latina Odalys Jasmine, Hella Latina, Christopher Rivas, Farah Fezz 00:57:26 We’re sharing a special crossover episode with Odalys Jasmine, journalist, host, and the voice behind Hella Latina. This conversation comes from a live panel where we gathered in real time to talk culture, identity, visibility, and what it means to claim space unapologetically as Latinas in media. Odalys has built Hella Latina into a bold, honest platform that centers our stories with humor, care, and clarity. This episode captures the electricity of that room — real voices, real questions, and the power of showing up together. We’re sharing a special crossover episode with Odalys Jasmine, journalist, host, and the voice behind Hella Latina. This conversation comes from a live panel where we gathered in real time to talk culture, identity, visibility, and what it means to claim space unapologetically as Latinas in media. Odalys has built Hella Latina into a bold, honest platform that centers our stories with humor, care, and clarity. This episode captures the electricity of that room — real voices, real questions, and the power of showing up together. hella latina, odalys jasmine, live true full 77 e5a3820f-7497-430d-9c32-0d2a4a0f73f9 Life Kit IRL with Marielle Segarra Today we're hanging with Marielle Segarra — journalist, editor, and the host of NPR’s Life Kit. Marielle has a gift for asking the questions we all carry quietly: how do we take care of ourselves, make better decisions, and live with a little more clarity in an overwhelming world. We talk about curiosity as a practice, about translating information into care, and about what it means to meet people where they are — with empathy, honesty, and tools that actually help. This is a conversation about living better, together.

]]> Wed, 14 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Marielle Segarra, npr, lifekit, life kit, christopher rivas https://www.christopherrivas.com Today we're hanging with Marielle Segarra — journalist, editor, and the host of NPR’s Life Kit. Marielle has a gift for asking the questions we all carry quietly: how do we take care of ourselves, make better decisions, and live with a little more clarity in an overwhelming world. We talk about curiosity as a practice, about translating information into care, and about what it means to meet people where they are — with empathy, honesty, and tools that actually help. This is a conversation about living better, together.

]]> Life Kit IRL with Marielle Segarra Marielle Segarra, npr, lifekit, life kit, christopher rivas 00:55:27 Today we're hanging with Marielle Segarra — journalist, editor, and the host of NPR’s Life Kit. Marielle has a gift for asking the questions we all carry quietly: how do we take care of ourselves, make better decisions, and live with a little more clarity in an overwhelming world. We talk about curiosity as a practice, about translating information into care, and about what it means to meet people where they are — with empathy, honesty, and tools that actually help. This is a conversation about living better, together. Today we're hanging with Marielle Segarra — journalist, editor, and the host of NPR’s Life Kit. Marielle has a gift for asking the questions we all carry quietly: how do we take care of ourselves, make better decisions, and live with a little more clarity in an overwhelming world. We talk about curiosity as a practice, about translating information into care, and about what it means to meet people where they are — with empathy, honesty, and tools that actually help. This is a conversation about living better, together. lifekit, life kit, marielle segarra, npr true full 76 331d2337-b3c4-4c78-8941-f581a28e5e76 Mind Your Money with Yanely Espinal Today we're joined by Yanely Espinal - also known as Ms. Be Helpful - financial educator, advocate, and author of Mind Your Money. Yanely is on a mission to make financial literacy clear, compassionate, and actually useful, especially for communities that were never taught the rules of the game. We talk about money as a tool, not a measure of worth. About debt, credit, generational wealth, and unlearning the shame that keeps so many of us stuck. This conversation is about empowerment, access, and how understanding your money can be an act of self-respect and collective care.

]]> Wed, 7 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Yanely Espinal, christopher rivas https://www.christopherrivas.com Today we're joined by Yanely Espinal - also known as Ms. Be Helpful - financial educator, advocate, and author of Mind Your Money. Yanely is on a mission to make financial literacy clear, compassionate, and actually useful, especially for communities that were never taught the rules of the game. We talk about money as a tool, not a measure of worth. About debt, credit, generational wealth, and unlearning the shame that keeps so many of us stuck. This conversation is about empowerment, access, and how understanding your money can be an act of self-respect and collective care.

]]> Mind Your Money with Yanely Espinal Yanely Espinal, christopher rivas 01:13:51 Today we're joined by Yanely Espinal - also known as Ms. Be Helpful - financial educator, advocate, and author of Mind Your Money. Yanely is on a mission to make financial literacy clear, compassionate, and actually useful, especially for communities that were never taught the rules of the game. We talk about money as a tool, not a measure of worth. About debt, credit, generational wealth, and unlearning the shame that keeps so many of us stuck. This conversation is about empowerment, access, and how understanding your money can be an act of self-respect and collective care. Today we're joined by Yanely Espinal - also known as Ms. Be Helpful - financial educator, advocate, and author of Mind Your Money. Yanely is on a mission to make financial literacy clear, compassionate, and actually useful, especially for communities that were never taught the rules of the game. We talk about money as a tool, not a measure of worth. About debt, credit, generational wealth, and unlearning the shame that keeps so many of us stuck. This conversation is about empowerment, access, and how understanding your money can be an act of self-respect and collective care. money, finance, yanely espinal true full 75 d3e4d6e6-7fab-4e82-8d01-ce32e2fd4c13 Long Winter Nights Bonus Episode Today we are sharing 3 short terrific and spooky tales I had the pleasure of voicing from a horror fiction podcast called, Long Winter Nights. Ps. This story is a work of horror fiction and may be triggering for some viewers. For a full list of content warnings, please visit longwinternights.com

Long Winter Nights was co-created and produced by Matt Hill, Chelsea Sutton, and Lisa Sanaye Dring. Listen to all the other episodes wherever you listen, also follow them on Instagram, TikTok, Youtube.  And check them out at longwinternights.com

]]> Wed, 31 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000 Long Winter Nights, Christopher Rivas https://www.christopherrivas.com Today we are sharing 3 short terrific and spooky tales I had the pleasure of voicing from a horror fiction podcast called, Long Winter Nights. Ps. This story is a work of horror fiction and may be triggering for some viewers. For a full list of content warnings, please visit longwinternights.com

Long Winter Nights was co-created and produced by Matt Hill, Chelsea Sutton, and Lisa Sanaye Dring. Listen to all the other episodes wherever you listen, also follow them on Instagram, TikTok, Youtube.  And check them out at longwinternights.com

]]> Long Winter Nights Bonus Episode Long Winter Nights, Christopher Rivas 00:15:01 Today we are sharing 3 short terrific and spooky tales I had the pleasure of voicing from a horror fiction podcast called, Long Winter Nights. Ps. This story is a work of horror fiction and may be triggering for some viewers. For a full list of content warnings, please visit longwinternights.com Long Winter Nights was co-created and produced by Matt Hill, Chelsea Sutton, and Lisa Sanaye Dring. Listen to all the other episodes wherever you listen, also follow them on Instagram, TikTok, Youtube. And check them out at longwinternights.com Today we are sharing 3 short terrific and spooky tales I had the pleasure of voicing from a horror fiction podcast called, Long Winter Nights. Ps. This story is a work of horror fiction and may be triggering for some viewers. For a full list of content warnings, please visit longwinternights.com Long Winter Nights was co-created and produced by Matt Hill, Chelsea Sutton, and Lisa Sanaye Dring. Listen to all the other episodes wherever you listen, also follow them on Instagram, TikTok, Youtube. And check them out at longwinternights.com scary stories, horror, long winter nights, spooky true full 74 3fc71890-da75-4f7e-98e4-4b3c45a0a1e9 Death, Kung Fu, and Courage with Jorge R. Gutierrez Today we're with Jorge R. Gutiérrez - the visionary animator, filmmaker, and storyteller behind The Book of Life, Maya and the Three, and some of the most vibrant, soulful worlds in contemporary animation. Jorge doesn’t just make art, he makes myth. He takes our stories, our ancestors, our jokes, our heartbreaks, our colors, and he turns them into epic universes where brown kids get to be heroes, warriors, lovers, and legends. We talk creativity as devotion, holding onto your roots while dreaming wildly, and what it means to stay true to your corazón in an industry that tries to shape you.

]]> Tue, 23 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000 Jorge R. Gutierrez, Christopher Rivas https://www.christopherrivas.com Today we're with Jorge R. Gutiérrez - the visionary animator, filmmaker, and storyteller behind The Book of Life, Maya and the Three, and some of the most vibrant, soulful worlds in contemporary animation. Jorge doesn’t just make art, he makes myth. He takes our stories, our ancestors, our jokes, our heartbreaks, our colors, and he turns them into epic universes where brown kids get to be heroes, warriors, lovers, and legends. We talk creativity as devotion, holding onto your roots while dreaming wildly, and what it means to stay true to your corazón in an industry that tries to shape you.

]]> Death, Kung Fu, and Courage with Jorge R. Gutierrez Jorge R. Gutierrez, Christopher Rivas 00:45:49 Today we're with Jorge R. Gutiérrez - the visionary animator, filmmaker, and storyteller behind The Book of Life, Maya and the Three, and some of the most vibrant, soulful worlds in contemporary animation. Jorge doesn’t just make art, he makes myth. He takes our stories, our ancestors, our jokes, our heartbreaks, our colors, and he turns them into epic universes where brown kids get to be heroes, warriors, lovers, and legends. We talk creativity as devotion, holding onto your roots while dreaming wildly, and what it means to stay true to your corazón in an industry that tries to shape you. This is a conversation about art, identity, and fighting for the stories you know the world needs — even when the world doesn’t know it yet Today we're with Jorge R. Gutiérrez - the visionary animator, filmmaker, and storyteller behind The Book of Life, Maya and the Three, and some of the most vibrant, soulful worlds in contemporary animation. Jorge doesn’t just make art, he makes myth. He takes our stories, our ancestors, our jokes, our heartbreaks, our colors, and he turns them into epic universes where brown kids get to be heroes, warriors, lovers, and legends. We talk creativity as devotion, holding onto your roots while dreaming wildly, and what it means to stay true to your corazón in an industry that tries to shape you. This is a conversation about art, identity, and fighting for the stories you know the world needs — even when the world doesn’t know it yet animation, maya and the three, book of life, jorge r. gutierrez, mexico true full 73 289cb313-293c-423c-b62a-7d126459145c Stories, Science, & Healing x Books That Shape Us For all my mental health advocates, therapists and those bing therapized! This is a bonus episode from a podcast called, Books That Shape Us: Stories, Science, & Healing  - I had the pleasure of chatting with the host about Brown Enough as a theraputic model. 

]]> Wed, 17 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000 Christopher Rivas https://www.christopherrivas.com For all my mental health advocates, therapists and those bing therapized! This is a bonus episode from a podcast called, Books That Shape Us: Stories, Science, & Healing  - I had the pleasure of chatting with the host about Brown Enough as a theraputic model. 

]]> Stories, Science, & Healing x Books That Shape Us Christopher Rivas 00:13:11 For all my mental health advocates, therapists and those bing therapized! This is a bonus episode from a podcast called, Books That Shape Us: Stories, Science, & Healing - I had the pleasure of chatting with the host about Brown Enough as a theraputic model. For all my mental health advocates, therapists and those bing therapized! This is a bonus episode from a podcast called, Books That Shape Us: Stories, Science, & Healing - I had the pleasure of chatting with the host about Brown Enough as a theraputic model. books, therapy, mental health true full 72 a237f268-cb71-457e-b53e-e7897eca2499 Craft, Community and Legacy with Gina Torres Today we're joined by the incomparable Gina Torres - an icon of stage and screen whose presence has shaped entire worlds. From Firefly to Suits, to 9-1-1, Gina has made a career of playing roles with strength, grace, and depth, roles she often had to fight for long before the industry knew what to do with a woman like her.

We talk about craft, confidence, longevity, and the audacity it takes to build a career on your own terms. We get into representation, resilience, joy, and what it means to hold your power in a business that rarely gives it freely.

This is a conversation about talent, yes - but also about legacy, courage, and the brilliance of a woman who has spent decades expanding what’s possible for the rest of us.

]]> Wed, 10 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000 Gina Torres, Christopher Rivas https://www.christopherrivas.com Today we're joined by the incomparable Gina Torres - an icon of stage and screen whose presence has shaped entire worlds. From Firefly to Suits, to 9-1-1, Gina has made a career of playing roles with strength, grace, and depth, roles she often had to fight for long before the industry knew what to do with a woman like her.

We talk about craft, confidence, longevity, and the audacity it takes to build a career on your own terms. We get into representation, resilience, joy, and what it means to hold your power in a business that rarely gives it freely.

This is a conversation about talent, yes - but also about legacy, courage, and the brilliance of a woman who has spent decades expanding what’s possible for the rest of us.

]]> Craft, Community and Legacy with Gina Torres Gina Torres, Christopher Rivas 00:51:38 Today we're joined by the incomparable Gina Torres - an icon of stage and screen whose presence has shaped entire worlds. From Firefly to Suits, to 9-1-1, Gina has made a career of playing roles with strength, grace, and depth, roles she often had to fight for long before the industry knew what to do with a woman like her. We talk about craft, confidence, longevity, and the audacity it takes to build a career on your own terms. We get into representation, resilience, joy, and what it means to hold your power in a business that rarely gives it freely. This is a conversation about talent, yes - but also about legacy, courage, and the brilliance of a woman who has spent decades expanding what’s possible for the rest of us. Today we're joined by the incomparable Gina Torres - an icon of stage and screen whose presence has shaped entire worlds. From Firefly to Suits, to 9-1-1, Gina has made a career of playing roles with strength, grace, and depth, roles she often had to fight for long before the industry knew what to do with a woman like her. We talk about craft, confidence, longevity, and the audacity it takes to build a career on your own terms. We get into representation, resilience, joy, and what it means to hold your power in a business that rarely gives it freely. This is a conversation about talent, yes - but also about legacy, courage, and the brilliance of a woman who has spent decades expanding what’s possible for the rest of us. fox, gina torres, lonestar, 911 true full 71 350c79c6-787c-43ca-a6a6-23feb4cd618b Refuge In The Soil with Lopez Urban Farms Today on Brown Enough, we’re at Lopez Urban Farms with Bianca Ustrell-Friend - better known as Farmer Bianca, and community organizer Nathaly Moreno. Together, and with many others, they are building a refuge. A place where mutual aid isn’t theory - it’s tomatoes, shade, compost, care, and a free-giving economy rooted in love. Go check them out https://www.lopezurbanfarm.com/

]]> Tue, 2 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000 Lopez Urban Farms, Christopher Rivas https://www.christopherrivas.com Today on Brown Enough, we’re at Lopez Urban Farms with Bianca Ustrell-Friend - better known as Farmer Bianca, and community organizer Nathaly Moreno. Together, and with many others, they are building a refuge. A place where mutual aid isn’t theory - it’s tomatoes, shade, compost, care, and a free-giving economy rooted in love. Go check them out https://www.lopezurbanfarm.com/

]]> Refuge In The Soil with Lopez Urban Farms Lopez Urban Farms, Christopher Rivas 00:52:00 Today on Brown Enough, we’re at Lopez Urban Farms with Bianca Ustrell-Friend - better known as Farmer Bianca, and community organizer Nathaly Moreno. Together, and with many others, they are building a refuge. A place where mutual aid isn’t theory - it’s tomatoes, shade, compost, care, and a free-giving economy rooted in love. Go check them out https://www.lopezurbanfarm.com/ We talk about what it means to feed a community without gatekeeping, how urban gardening becomes a form of resistance, and why creating refuge for one another is some of the most radical work we can do. This episode is a journey through soil, spirit, and solidarity — and a reminder that the world we want is already being grown by people like Bianca and Nathaly. Today on Brown Enough, we’re at Lopez Urban Farms with Bianca Ustrell-Friend - better known as Farmer Bianca, and community organizer Nathaly Moreno. Together, and with many others, they are building a refuge. A place where mutual aid isn’t theory - it’s tomatoes, shade, compost, care, and a free-giving economy rooted in love. Go check them out https://www.lopezurbanfarm.com/ We talk about what it means to feed a community without gatekeeping, how urban gardening becomes a form of resistance, and why creating refuge for one another is some of the most radical work we can do. This episode is a journey through soil, spirit, and solidarity — and a reminder that the world we want is already being grown by people like Bianca and Nathaly. farming, urban farming, bianca ustrell-friend, lopez urban farms, gardening true full 70 4f74c0eb-bad0-4720-962c-6435f97d9e18 The Group Chat, But Make It Revolutionary with Maytha, Nina & Farah in Conversation Today on Brown Enough, we’re doing something special — a roundtable with three powerhouse women whose minds and hearts shape culture in ways you can feel. I’m joined by Maytha Alhassen, Nina Hosseinzadeh, and Farah Fezz for a conversation about story, identity, community, and the work of imagining freer futures.

We get into lineage, belonging, the politics of representation, and what it looks like to build spaces where all of us can be whole. It’s sharp, generous, and full of that kind of truth you can only get when brilliant people sit together and really talk. Let’s get into it.

]]> Wed, 26 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000 Maytha Alhassen, Farah Fezz, Nina Hosseinzadeh, Christopher Rivas https://www.christopherrivas.com Today on Brown Enough, we’re doing something special — a roundtable with three powerhouse women whose minds and hearts shape culture in ways you can feel. I’m joined by Maytha Alhassen, Nina Hosseinzadeh, and Farah Fezz for a conversation about story, identity, community, and the work of imagining freer futures.

We get into lineage, belonging, the politics of representation, and what it looks like to build spaces where all of us can be whole. It’s sharp, generous, and full of that kind of truth you can only get when brilliant people sit together and really talk. Let’s get into it.

]]> The Group Chat, But Make It Revolutionary with Maytha, Nina & Farah in Conversation Maytha Alhassen, Farah Fezz, Nina Hosseinzadeh, Christopher Rivas 01:07:15 Today on Brown Enough, we’re doing something special — a roundtable with three powerhouse women whose minds and hearts shape culture in ways you can feel. I’m joined by Maytha Alhassen, Nina Hosseinzadeh, and Farah Fezz for a conversation about story, identity, community, and the work of imagining freer futures. We get into lineage, belonging, the politics of representation, and what it looks like to build spaces where all of us can be whole. It’s sharp, generous, and full of that kind of truth you can only get when brilliant people sit together and really talk. Let’s get into it. Today on Brown Enough, we’re doing something special — a roundtable with three powerhouse women whose minds and hearts shape culture in ways you can feel. I’m joined by Maytha Alhassen, Nina Hosseinzadeh, and Farah Fezz for a conversation about story, identity, community, and the work of imagining freer futures. We get into lineage, belonging, the politics of representation, and what it looks like to build spaces where all of us can be whole. It’s sharp, generous, and full of that kind of truth you can only get when brilliant people sit together and really talk. Let’s get into it. farsi, syria, language, rami true full 69 96e63d9b-972d-4986-b183-44d98f23d08b The Audacity of Art with Reza Farazmand aka Poorly Drawn Lines Today on Brown Enough, I’m joined by Reza Farazmand, the creator of Poorly Drawn Lines, a comic that’s equal parts funny, tender, and existential. Reza has been making art online for over a decade, turning simple sketches into an entire universe of talking animals, awkward humans, and cosmic jokes about being alive. We talk about what it means to be an audacious artist - discipline, delusion, and the quiet magic of making… and making… and making again.

]]> Wed, 19 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000 Reza Farazmand, Poorly Drawn Lines, Christopher Rivas https://www.christopherrivas.com Today on Brown Enough, I’m joined by Reza Farazmand, the creator of Poorly Drawn Lines, a comic that’s equal parts funny, tender, and existential. Reza has been making art online for over a decade, turning simple sketches into an entire universe of talking animals, awkward humans, and cosmic jokes about being alive. We talk about what it means to be an audacious artist - discipline, delusion, and the quiet magic of making… and making… and making again.

]]> The Audacity of Art with Reza Farazmand aka Poorly Drawn Lines Reza Farazmand, Poorly Drawn Lines, Christopher Rivas 00:34:51 Today on Brown Enough, I’m joined by Reza Farazmand, the creator of Poorly Drawn Lines, a comic that’s equal parts funny, tender, and existential. Reza has been making art online for over a decade, turning simple sketches into an entire universe of talking animals, awkward humans, and cosmic jokes about being alive. We talk about what it means to be an audacious artist - discipline, delusion, and the quiet magic of making… and making… and making again. Today on Brown Enough, I’m joined by Reza Farazmand, the creator of Poorly Drawn Lines, a comic that’s equal parts funny, tender, and existential. Reza has been making art online for over a decade, turning simple sketches into an entire universe of talking animals, awkward humans, and cosmic jokes about being alive. We talk about what it means to be an audacious artist - discipline, delusion, and the quiet magic of making… and making… and making again. animation, cartoon, cartoonist, poorly drawn lines true full 68 6dd5b237-10fe-450e-a0e7-ee2ebef042c3 Tarot, Magic, and Stars with Moon Chola Moon Chola is an astrologer, tarot reader, and cosmic guide. Their work lives at the intersection of intuition and ancestry, blending ancient wisdom with the realities of modern life. We talk about the wounded healer, the stars, self-trust, and how reading the sky can help us better understand what’s happening inside and all around. 

]]> Wed, 12 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000 Christopher Rivas https://www.christopherrivas.com Moon Chola is an astrologer, tarot reader, and cosmic guide. Their work lives at the intersection of intuition and ancestry, blending ancient wisdom with the realities of modern life. We talk about the wounded healer, the stars, self-trust, and how reading the sky can help us better understand what’s happening inside and all around. 

]]> Tarot, Magic, and Stars with Moon Chola Christopher Rivas 00:48:30 Moon Chola is an astrologer, tarot reader, and cosmic guide. Their work lives at the intersection of intuition and ancestry, blending ancient wisdom with the realities of modern life. We talk about the wounded healer, the stars, self-trust, and how reading the sky can help us better understand what’s happening inside and all around. This conversation is about remembering — that our stories are written not in fate, but in choice, and that the universe has always been speaking to us… if we just learn to listen. Moon Chola is an astrologer, tarot reader, and cosmic guide. Their work lives at the intersection of intuition and ancestry, blending ancient wisdom with the realities of modern life. We talk about the wounded healer, the stars, self-trust, and how reading the sky can help us better understand what’s happening inside and all around. This conversation is about remembering — that our stories are written not in fate, but in choice, and that the universe has always been speaking to us… if we just learn to listen. true full 67 112eee08-839f-43b4-a9a6-e7470d69eece Your Move with Terry Hu Today we sit down with Terry Hu - actor, artist, chess player! We talk about self-worth, identity, the theater, and what it means to build a life outside of performance. It’s a conversation about presence, purpose, and the beauty of just being.

]]> Wed, 5 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000 Terry Hu, Christopher Rivas https://www.christopherrivas.com Today we sit down with Terry Hu - actor, artist, chess player! We talk about self-worth, identity, the theater, and what it means to build a life outside of performance. It’s a conversation about presence, purpose, and the beauty of just being.

]]> Your Move with Terry Hu Terry Hu, Christopher Rivas 00:32:24 Today we sit down with Terry Hu - actor, artist, chess player! We talk about self-worth, identity, the theater, and what it means to build a life outside of performance. It’s a conversation about presence, purpose, and the beauty of just being. Today we sit down with Terry Hu - actor, artist, chess player! We talk about self-worth, identity, the theater, and what it means to build a life outside of performance. It’s a conversation about presence, purpose, and the beauty of just being. zombies 3, chess, disney true full 66 c4d12d9e-93c8-4a56-a393-1b5b936b132c Zen Commuter x Brown Enough - Bonus Episode This week, a bonus episode featuring me as the guest. I recently sat down with Zen Commuter to talk about meditation, presence, and what it means to live a mindful life in the middle of chaos. As an avid meditator and Dharma practitioner, I wanted to share this conversation with our Brown Enough community. We get into sitting with discomfort, turning awareness into action, and remembering that peace isn’t a destination, it’s a daily practice. If you’ve ever wondered how meditation shows up in my creative life, or how I balance the noise of the world with the stillness of the cushion — this one’s for you.

]]> Mon, 3 Nov 2025 14:50:00 +0000 Zen Commuter, Christopher Rivas https://www.christopherrivas.com This week, a bonus episode featuring me as the guest. I recently sat down with Zen Commuter to talk about meditation, presence, and what it means to live a mindful life in the middle of chaos. As an avid meditator and Dharma practitioner, I wanted to share this conversation with our Brown Enough community. We get into sitting with discomfort, turning awareness into action, and remembering that peace isn’t a destination, it’s a daily practice. If you’ve ever wondered how meditation shows up in my creative life, or how I balance the noise of the world with the stillness of the cushion — this one’s for you.

]]> Zen Commuter x Brown Enough - Bonus Episode Zen Commuter, Christopher Rivas 00:50:26 This week, a bonus episode featuring me as the guest. I recently sat down with Zen Commuter to talk about meditation, presence, and what it means to live a mindful life in the middle of chaos. As an avid meditator and Dharma practitioner, I wanted to share this conversation with our Brown Enough community. We get into sitting with discomfort, turning awareness into action, and remembering that peace isn’t a destination, it’s a daily practice. If you’ve ever wondered how meditation shows up in my creative life, or how I balance the noise of the world with the stillness of the cushion — this one’s for you. This week, a bonus episode featuring me as the guest. I recently sat down with Zen Commuter to talk about meditation, presence, and what it means to live a mindful life in the middle of chaos. As an avid meditator and Dharma practitioner, I wanted to share this conversation with our Brown Enough community. We get into sitting with discomfort, turning awareness into action, and remembering that peace isn’t a destination, it’s a daily practice. If you’ve ever wondered how meditation shows up in my creative life, or how I balance the noise of the world with the stillness of the cushion — this one’s for you. zen, buddhism, meditation true full 65 154f87df-7229-4f84-b226-42333cac5c89 Ten Toes Down with Aida Rodríguez The one and only Aida Rodríguez, comedian, writer, and truth-teller. Aida’s comedy is fearless and full of heart, weaving stories of family, culture, and survival into punchlines that cut deep. We talk about where humor meets healing, and what it means to speak truth in a world that would rather you stay quiet.

]]> Wed, 29 Oct 2025 04:00:00 +0000 Aida Rodriguez, Christopher Rivas https://www.christopherrivas.com The one and only Aida Rodríguez, comedian, writer, and truth-teller. Aida’s comedy is fearless and full of heart, weaving stories of family, culture, and survival into punchlines that cut deep. We talk about where humor meets healing, and what it means to speak truth in a world that would rather you stay quiet.

]]> Ten Toes Down with Aida Rodríguez Aida Rodriguez, Christopher Rivas 00:48:33 The one and only Aida Rodríguez, comedian, writer, and truth-teller. Aida’s comedy is fearless and full of heart, weaving stories of family, culture, and survival into punchlines that cut deep. We talk about where humor meets healing, and what it means to speak truth in a world that would rather you stay quiet. The one and only Aida Rodríguez, comedian, writer, and truth-teller. Aida’s comedy is fearless and full of heart, weaving stories of family, culture, and survival into punchlines that cut deep. We talk about where humor meets healing, and what it means to speak truth in a world that would rather you stay quiet. aida rodriguez, comedy, comedian true full 64 7e67bcb0-7bb4-4e51-a909-a3be5b8abe28 Love, Language & Leaps of Faith with Stephanie Arcila Today on Brown Enough, I’m joined by actress Stephanie Arcila, a storyteller who’s mastered the art of betting on herself. From telenovelas to Penny Dreadful: City of Angels, to Fire Country, Stephanie brings heart, humor, and courage to everything she does. We talk self-care, language, love, community, having great people, and what it really takes to take a risk on your dreams.

]]> Wed, 22 Oct 2025 04:00:00 +0000 Stephanie Arcila, Christopher Rivas https://www.christopherrivas.com Today on Brown Enough, I’m joined by actress Stephanie Arcila, a storyteller who’s mastered the art of betting on herself. From telenovelas to Penny Dreadful: City of Angels, to Fire Country, Stephanie brings heart, humor, and courage to everything she does. We talk self-care, language, love, community, having great people, and what it really takes to take a risk on your dreams.

]]> Love, Language & Leaps of Faith with Stephanie Arcila Stephanie Arcila, Christopher Rivas 00:45:39 Today on Brown Enough, I’m joined by actress Stephanie Arcila, a storyteller who’s mastered the art of betting on herself. From telenovelas to Penny Dreadful: City of Angels, to Fire Country, Stephanie brings heart, humor, and courage to everything she does. We talk self-care, language, love, community, having great people, and what it really takes to take a risk on your dreams. Today on Brown Enough, I’m joined by actress Stephanie Arcila, a storyteller who’s mastered the art of betting on herself. From telenovelas to Penny Dreadful: City of Angels, to Fire Country, Stephanie brings heart, humor, and courage to everything she does. We talk self-care, language, love, community, having great people, and what it really takes to take a risk on your dreams. stephanie arcila, fire country true full 63 528ff9cb-3fc9-45cc-a74e-30223d919807 The Altar Within with Juliet Diaz Today we sit down with a friend, mentor, best selling author, the person I call when I need a ritual or limpia, and brilliant spark of life, Juliet Diaz, the author of The Altar Within, and other amazing reads. We chat communal liberation, solitude, how words are spells in your mouth, how our stories are our ancestors stories, reciprocity, freedom, radical activism, and that we all have the power to love everybody - no exceptions. It’s a great one! A powerful one! A medicinal one! Enjoy xo

]]> Wed, 15 Oct 2025 04:00:00 +0000 Christopher Rivas https://www.christopherrivas.com Today we sit down with a friend, mentor, best selling author, the person I call when I need a ritual or limpia, and brilliant spark of life, Juliet Diaz, the author of The Altar Within, and other amazing reads. We chat communal liberation, solitude, how words are spells in your mouth, how our stories are our ancestors stories, reciprocity, freedom, radical activism, and that we all have the power to love everybody - no exceptions. It’s a great one! A powerful one! A medicinal one! Enjoy xo

]]> The Altar Within with Juliet Diaz Christopher Rivas 00:54:27 Today we sit down with a friend, mentor, best selling author, the person I call when I need a ritual or limpia, and brilliant spark of life, Juliet Diaz, the author of The Altar Within, and other amazing reads. We chat communal liberation, solitude, how words are spells in your mouth, how our stories are our ancestors stories, reciprocity, freedom, radical activism, and that we all have the power to love everybody - no exceptions. It’s a great one! A powerful one! A medicinal one! Enjoy xo Today we sit down with a friend, mentor, best selling author, the person I call when I need a ritual or limpia, and brilliant spark of life, Juliet Diaz, the author of The Altar Within, and other amazing reads. We chat communal liberation, solitude, how words are spells in your mouth, how our stories are our ancestors stories, reciprocity, freedom, radical activism, and that we all have the power to love everybody - no exceptions. It’s a great one! A powerful one! A medicinal one! Enjoy xo true full 62 4e9e2cd6-3094-4ab0-9f24-12f3f48f1f8b Closer to Self with Vico Ortiz Welcome back for season 3!! Today we are chatting with the incomparable Vico Ortiz — actor, activist, drag king, and joyful disruptor. From swashbuckling on screen to breaking binaries in life, Vico is redefining what it means to take up space with authenticity, be radically honest, have, courage, and play. Enjoy!

]]> Wed, 8 Oct 2025 04:00:00 +0000 Vico Ortiz, Christopher Rivas https://www.christopherrivas.com Welcome back for season 3!! Today we are chatting with the incomparable Vico Ortiz — actor, activist, drag king, and joyful disruptor. From swashbuckling on screen to breaking binaries in life, Vico is redefining what it means to take up space with authenticity, be radically honest, have, courage, and play. Enjoy!

]]> Closer to Self with Vico Ortiz Vico Ortiz, Christopher Rivas 00:57:05 Welcome back for season 3!! Today we are chatting with the incomparable Vico Ortiz — actor, activist, drag king, and joyful disruptor. From swashbuckling on screen to breaking binaries in life, Vico is redefining what it means to take up space with authenticity, be radically honest, have, courage, and play. Enjoy! Welcome back for season 3!! Today we are chatting with the incomparable Vico Ortiz — actor, activist, drag king, and joyful disruptor. From swashbuckling on screen to breaking binaries in life, Vico is redefining what it means to take up space with authenticity, be radically honest, have, courage, and play. Enjoy! polyamory, vico ortiz, drag king, our flag means death true full 61 74725b4c-10ec-43ce-bbf7-06fd3f558137 Betting on Ourselves w/ Jessica Marie Garcia This week, the one and only Jessica Marie Garcia, known for her role as Jasmine in Netflix's "On My Block," plus many more - shares her journey, awakenings, big questions, and mission. We chat the wisdom of motherhood, parenting, the importance of authenticity in storytelling, and her experiences balancing personal identity with professional roles. Jessica Marie Garcia is a force and I can't wait for y'all to dive in. 

]]> Wed, 14 May 2025 15:11:09 +0000 Jessica Marie Garcia, Christopher Rivas https://www.christopherrivas.com This week, the one and only Jessica Marie Garcia, known for her role as Jasmine in Netflix's "On My Block," plus many more - shares her journey, awakenings, big questions, and mission. We chat the wisdom of motherhood, parenting, the importance of authenticity in storytelling, and her experiences balancing personal identity with professional roles. Jessica Marie Garcia is a force and I can't wait for y'all to dive in. 

]]> Betting on Ourselves w/ Jessica Marie Garcia Jessica Marie Garcia, Christopher Rivas 00:47:23 This week, the one and only Jessica Marie Garcia, known for her role as Jasmine in Netflix's "On My Block," plus many more - shares her journey, awakenings, big questions, and mission. We chat the wisdom of motherhood, parenting, the importance of authenticity in storytelling, and her experiences balancing personal identity with professional roles. Jessica Marie Garcia is a force and I can't wait for y'all to dive in. This week, the one and only Jessica Marie Garcia, known for her role as Jasmine in Netflix's "On My Block," plus many more - shares her journey, awakenings, big questions, and mission. We chat the wisdom of motherhood, parenting, the importance of authenticity in storytelling, and her experiences balancing personal identity with professional roles. Jessica Marie Garcia is a force and I can't wait for y'all to dive in. hollywood, liv and maddie, on my block, jessica marie garcia true full 60 4a492050-3148-46d0-b5e0-a7d97fc59901 Virgo and Double Leo Walk into a Bar w/ Curly Velasquez Curly Velasquez is that rare kind of soul who reminds us that showing up as your full self — curls, corazón, cultura and all — is not just powerful, it's necessary. He’s joy wrapped in vulnerability, tradition blended with transformation, and he's been helping so many of us see ourselves with a little more love. Whether he’s sharing stories about growing up, queerness, spirituality, or just everyday life with his signature humor and depth, Curly holds space for truth and I'm grateful to be in conversation with him!

]]> Wed, 7 May 2025 04:00:00 +0000 Christopher Rivas https://www.christopherrivas.com Curly Velasquez is that rare kind of soul who reminds us that showing up as your full self — curls, corazón, cultura and all — is not just powerful, it's necessary. He’s joy wrapped in vulnerability, tradition blended with transformation, and he's been helping so many of us see ourselves with a little more love. Whether he’s sharing stories about growing up, queerness, spirituality, or just everyday life with his signature humor and depth, Curly holds space for truth and I'm grateful to be in conversation with him!

]]> Virgo and Double Leo Walk into a Bar w/ Curly Velasquez Christopher Rivas 01:05:14 Curly Velasquez is that rare kind of soul who reminds us that showing up as your full self — curls, corazón, cultura and all — is not just powerful, it's necessary. He’s joy wrapped in vulnerability, tradition blended with transformation, and he's been helping so many of us see ourselves with a little more love. Whether he’s sharing stories about growing up, queerness, spirituality, or just everyday life with his signature humor and depth, Curly holds space for truth and I'm grateful to be in conversation with him! Curly Velasquez is that rare kind of soul who reminds us that showing up as your full self — curls, corazón, cultura and all — is not just powerful, it's necessary. He’s joy wrapped in vulnerability, tradition blended with transformation, and he's been helping so many of us see ourselves with a little more love. Whether he’s sharing stories about growing up, queerness, spirituality, or just everyday life with his signature humor and depth, Curly holds space for truth and I'm grateful to be in conversation with him! true full 59 68370b72-05f2-490c-a2b8-460d361c658b Uncovering Secrets w/ Ariel Viera Ariel Vera is a Peabody Winner and digital creator with a unique vision and style. Using his channel URBANIST he uncovers the secrets of our cities. He has 1.6M total followers interested in his uncoverings! In this episode we chat history and urbanism, and how their secrets, stories, and magnificent wonders all around us! 

]]> Wed, 30 Apr 2025 04:00:00 +0000 Ariel Vera, Christopher Rivas https://www.christopherrivas.com Ariel Vera is a Peabody Winner and digital creator with a unique vision and style. Using his channel URBANIST he uncovers the secrets of our cities. He has 1.6M total followers interested in his uncoverings! In this episode we chat history and urbanism, and how their secrets, stories, and magnificent wonders all around us! 

]]> Uncovering Secrets w/ Ariel Viera Ariel Vera, Christopher Rivas 00:38:37 Ariel Vera is a Peabody Winner and digital creator with a unique vision and style. Using his channel URBANIST he uncovers the secrets of our cities. He has 1.6M total followers interested in his uncoverings! In this episode we chat history and urbanism, and how their secrets, stories, and magnificent wonders all around us! Ariel Vera is a Peabody Winner and digital creator with a unique vision and style. Using his channel URBANIST he uncovers the secrets of our cities. He has 1.6M total followers interested in his uncoverings! In this episode we chat history and urbanism, and how their secrets, stories, and magnificent wonders all around us! peabody, architecture, urbanism true full 58 6296274e-fcf6-4f3a-926b-b6685bea193c Hopeful For Love w/ Necar Zadegan Necar Zadegan is a force of love and joy. A polyglot, an artist, and an overall joy to be around. In this episode we chat being artist, how we got here, treating every moment like it's our last, and mainly we just laugh. Enjoy xo

]]> Tue, 22 Apr 2025 04:00:00 +0000 Christopher Rivas https://www.christopherrivas.com Necar Zadegan is a force of love and joy. A polyglot, an artist, and an overall joy to be around. In this episode we chat being artist, how we got here, treating every moment like it's our last, and mainly we just laugh. Enjoy xo

]]> Hopeful For Love w/ Necar Zadegan Christopher Rivas 00:55:06 Necar Zadegan is a force of love and joy. A polyglot, an artist, and an overall joy to be around. In this episode we chat being artist, how we got here, treating every moment like it's our last, and mainly we just laugh. Enjoy xo Necar Zadegan is a force of love and joy. A polyglot, an artist, and an overall joy to be around. In this episode we chat being artist, how we got here, treating every moment like it's our last, and mainly we just laugh. Enjoy xo true full 57 d1874090-dd04-4ed7-9a16-8bb44883e2c8 Generational Wealth w/ Pamela Zapata Pamela Zapata is the founder and CEO of Society 18. She is a talent manager disrupting industries, and helping her clients achieve generational wealth. She is a consultant and Forbes Next 1000 Honoree. And every time we link up we get into the real real! This is a beautiful conversation but living life now, not later. 

]]> Tue, 15 Apr 2025 04:00:00 +0000 Pamela Zapata, Christopher Rivas https://www.christopherrivas.com Pamela Zapata is the founder and CEO of Society 18. She is a talent manager disrupting industries, and helping her clients achieve generational wealth. She is a consultant and Forbes Next 1000 Honoree. And every time we link up we get into the real real! This is a beautiful conversation but living life now, not later. 

]]> Generational Wealth w/ Pamela Zapata Pamela Zapata, Christopher Rivas 00:34:55 Pamela Zapata is the founder and CEO of Society 18. She is a talent manager disrupting industries, and helping her clients achieve generational wealth. She is a consultant and Forbes Next 1000 Honoree. And every time we link up we get into the real real! This is a beautiful conversation but living life now, not later. Pamela Zapata is the founder and CEO of Society 18. She is a talent manager disrupting industries, and helping her clients achieve generational wealth. She is a consultant and Forbes Next 1000 Honoree. And every time we link up we get into the real real! This is a beautiful conversation but living life now, not later. society 18, marketing, forbes, social media true full 56 ec1c45cf-08b5-49ca-8646-500d445dc73f Choose an Alternate Lifestyle with Melissa Lozada-Oliva Melissa Lozada-Oliva is a Guatelombian (Guatemalan-Colombian) American writer. Her book Candelaria was named one of the best books of 2023 by VOGUE and USA Today. Her work explores the intersections of Latina identity, feminism, hair removal & what it means to belong. In this incredible convo we chat turning off our phones, bringing back Selena through seance, and paving our own way.   

]]> Wed, 9 Apr 2025 04:00:00 +0000 Melissa Lozada-Oliva, Christopher Rivas https://www.christopherrivas.com Melissa Lozada-Oliva is a Guatelombian (Guatemalan-Colombian) American writer. Her book Candelaria was named one of the best books of 2023 by VOGUE and USA Today. Her work explores the intersections of Latina identity, feminism, hair removal & what it means to belong. In this incredible convo we chat turning off our phones, bringing back Selena through seance, and paving our own way.   

]]> Choose an Alternate Lifestyle with Melissa Lozada-Oliva Melissa Lozada-Oliva, Christopher Rivas 00:39:19 Melissa Lozada-Oliva is a Guatelombian (Guatemalan-Colombian) American writer. Her book Candelaria was named one of the best books of 2023 by VOGUE and USA Today. Her work explores the intersections of Latina identity, feminism, hair removal & what it means to belong. In this incredible convo we chat turning off our phones, bringing back Selena through seance, and paving our own way. Melissa Lozada-Oliva is a Guatelombian (Guatemalan-Colombian) American writer. Her book Candelaria was named one of the best books of 2023 by VOGUE and USA Today. Her work explores the intersections of Latina identity, feminism, hair removal & what it means to belong. In this incredible convo we chat turning off our phones, bringing back Selena through seance, and paving our own way. selena, poetry, poems, melissa lozada-oliva, candelaria, art, book talk true full 54 0f76e640-ed82-46cd-9030-1248487f8d12 You are The Obstacle w/ Anirudh Pisharody This week we are connecting with the one and only Anirudh Pisharody, an Indian American actor from Fox's 911 and Never Have I Ever. We chat all about craft, acting, being role models, taking risks, and being our biggest obstacles! It's a beautiful episode. Enjoy!

]]> Wed, 2 Apr 2025 04:00:00 +0000 Anirudh Pisharody, Christopher Rivas https://www.christopherrivas.com This week we are connecting with the one and only Anirudh Pisharody, an Indian American actor from Fox's 911 and Never Have I Ever. We chat all about craft, acting, being role models, taking risks, and being our biggest obstacles! It's a beautiful episode. Enjoy!

]]> You are The Obstacle w/ Anirudh Pisharody Anirudh Pisharody, Christopher Rivas 00:40:37 This week we are connecting with the one and only Anirudh Pisharody, an Indian American actor from Fox's 911 and Never Have I Ever. We chat all about craft, acting, being role models, taking risks, and being our biggest obstacles! It's a beautiful episode. Enjoy! This week we are connecting with the one and only Anirudh Pisharody, an Indian American actor from Fox's 911 and Never Have I Ever. We chat all about craft, acting, being role models, taking risks, and being our biggest obstacles! It's a beautiful episode. Enjoy! hollywood, acting, anirudh pisharody, never have i ever, 911 true full 55 5efa2148-3e8b-44ba-b8f2-7625a0c55ac6 Sex Ed Without Shame with Mariah Caudillo Mariah Caudillo is the brilliant sex educator behind SexEdFiles, whose motto is simple but revolutionary: “Shame-free, inclusive, and quality sex ed—let’s learn together.” From unlearning the myths we grew up with to understanding why real sex education is about so much more than just sex, Mariah breaks down the barriers that keep us from having open, honest, and necessary conversations. No shame, no awkwardness—just real talk about bodies, pleasure, and everything in between. Tune in, take notes, and let’s learn together!

]]> Wed, 26 Mar 2025 04:00:00 +0000 Mariah Caudillo, Christopher Rivas https://www.christopherrivas.com Mariah Caudillo is the brilliant sex educator behind SexEdFiles, whose motto is simple but revolutionary: “Shame-free, inclusive, and quality sex ed—let’s learn together.” From unlearning the myths we grew up with to understanding why real sex education is about so much more than just sex, Mariah breaks down the barriers that keep us from having open, honest, and necessary conversations. No shame, no awkwardness—just real talk about bodies, pleasure, and everything in between. Tune in, take notes, and let’s learn together!

]]> Sex Ed Without Shame with Mariah Caudillo Mariah Caudillo, Christopher Rivas 00:40:37 Mariah Caudillo is the brilliant sex educator behind SexEdFiles, whose motto is simple but revolutionary: “Shame-free, inclusive, and quality sex ed—let’s learn together.” From unlearning the myths we grew up with to understanding why real sex education is about so much more than just sex, Mariah breaks down the barriers that keep us from having open, honest, and necessary conversations. No shame, no awkwardness—just real talk about bodies, pleasure, and everything in between. Tune in, take notes, and let’s learn together! Mariah Caudillo is the brilliant sex educator behind SexEdFiles, whose motto is simple but revolutionary: “Shame-free, inclusive, and quality sex ed—let’s learn together.” From unlearning the myths we grew up with to understanding why real sex education is about so much more than just sex, Mariah breaks down the barriers that keep us from having open, honest, and necessary conversations. No shame, no awkwardness—just real talk about bodies, pleasure, and everything in between. Tune in, take notes, and let’s learn together! sex-ed, intimacy, sex, sex ed, shame true full 51 799f93bf-9ed8-4beb-ae9d-598a0e579baf The Art of Making What Doesn't Exist… Exist with Pooja Tripathi In this episode of Brown Enough, comedian Pooja Tripathi joins usfor a deep (and hilarious) dive into creativity, art, humor, coffee culture, and all things New York. Her BK Coffee Shop videos have racked up millions of views and a feature in The New York Times. Pooja has mastered the fine line between satire and reality—especially with her viral collaborations that “don’t exist but sort of do.” We unpack the magic of making something from nothing, the absurdity of the internet, and why everyone should probably go buy one of collabs. Tune in for laughs, insights, and a little creative mischief.

]]> Wed, 19 Mar 2025 04:00:00 +0000 Pooja Tripathi, Christopher Rivas https://www.christopherrivas.com In this episode of Brown Enough, comedian Pooja Tripathi joins usfor a deep (and hilarious) dive into creativity, art, humor, coffee culture, and all things New York. Her BK Coffee Shop videos have racked up millions of views and a feature in The New York Times. Pooja has mastered the fine line between satire and reality—especially with her viral collaborations that “don’t exist but sort of do.” We unpack the magic of making something from nothing, the absurdity of the internet, and why everyone should probably go buy one of collabs. Tune in for laughs, insights, and a little creative mischief.

]]> The Art of Making What Doesn't Exist… Exist with Pooja Tripathi Pooja Tripathi, Christopher Rivas 00:48:37 In this episode of Brown Enough, comedian Pooja Tripathi joins usfor a deep (and hilarious) dive into creativity, art, humor, coffee culture, and all things New York. Her BK Coffee Shop videos have racked up millions of views and a feature in The New York Times. Pooja has mastered the fine line between satire and reality—especially with her viral collaborations that “don’t exist but sort of do.” We unpack the magic of making something from nothing, the absurdity of the internet, and why everyone should probably go buy one of collabs. Tune in for laughs, insights, and a little creative mischief. In this episode of Brown Enough, comedian Pooja Tripathi joins usfor a deep (and hilarious) dive into creativity, art, humor, coffee culture, and all things New York. Her BK Coffee Shop videos have racked up millions of views and a feature in The New York Times. Pooja has mastered the fine line between satire and reality—especially with her viral collaborations that “don’t exist but sort of do.” We unpack the magic of making something from nothing, the absurdity of the internet, and why everyone should probably go buy one of collabs. Tune in for laughs, insights, and a little creative mischief. new york times, humor, pooja tripathi, bk coffee shop, comedian, coffee true full 50 4fcdbe3d-4b7e-44a8-9e94-68f8eadba433 You Might Also Like: Story Collider Are we shaped more by nature or nurture? It’s a question science has wrestled with for years. In todays bonus episode, yours truly, Christopher Rivas is on the The Story Collider Podcast, he is diving into family histories to uncover how the past continues to shape the present. Don’t miss this powerful exploration of identity, legacy, and self-discovery. Listen wherever you get your podcasts!

]]> Mon, 17 Mar 2025 04:00:00 +0000 story colider, Mark Pagan, Christopher Rivas https://www.christopherrivas.com Are we shaped more by nature or nurture? It’s a question science has wrestled with for years. In todays bonus episode, yours truly, Christopher Rivas is on the The Story Collider Podcast, he is diving into family histories to uncover how the past continues to shape the present. Don’t miss this powerful exploration of identity, legacy, and self-discovery. Listen wherever you get your podcasts!

]]> You Might Also Like: Story Collider story colider, Mark Pagan, Christopher Rivas 00:11:23 Are we shaped more by nature or nurture? It’s a question science has wrestled with for years. In todays bonus episode, yours truly, Christopher Rivas is on the The Story Collider Podcast, he is diving into family histories to uncover how the past continues to shape the present. Don’t miss this powerful exploration of identity, legacy, and self-discovery. Listen wherever you get your podcasts! Are we shaped more by nature or nurture? It’s a question science has wrestled with for years. In todays bonus episode, yours truly, Christopher Rivas is on the The Story Collider Podcast, he is diving into family histories to uncover how the past continues to shape the present. Don’t miss this powerful exploration of identity, legacy, and self-discovery. Listen wherever you get your podcasts! ancestors, christopher rivas, story collider, science true bonus 2589d645-bc65-40f7-9dc7-64fcdaf4faaa Tech is a Baddie & The Dreamers Playbook: Dellara on Liberation & Manifestation In this electrifying conversation, Dellara breaks down how technology is a tool for liberation, the power of abundance over scarcity, and why confidence is the foundation for creating a better world. She dives into her book The Dreamer’s Playbook, discussing strategies for hacking the education system, cultivating confidence, and using technology to amplify marginalized voices. Together, Dellara and Christopher Rivas explore the intersection of manifestation, purpose, and the radical act of dreaming beyond limitations.

]]> Wed, 12 Mar 2025 04:00:00 +0000 Dellara, Christopher Rivas https://www.christopherrivas.com In this electrifying conversation, Dellara breaks down how technology is a tool for liberation, the power of abundance over scarcity, and why confidence is the foundation for creating a better world. She dives into her book The Dreamer’s Playbook, discussing strategies for hacking the education system, cultivating confidence, and using technology to amplify marginalized voices. Together, Dellara and Christopher Rivas explore the intersection of manifestation, purpose, and the radical act of dreaming beyond limitations.

]]> Tech is a Baddie & The Dreamers Playbook: Dellara on Liberation & Manifestation Dellara, Christopher Rivas 00:43:09 In this electrifying conversation, Dellara breaks down how technology is a tool for liberation, the power of abundance over scarcity, and why confidence is the foundation for creating a better world. She dives into her book The Dreamer’s Playbook, discussing strategies for hacking the education system, cultivating confidence, and using technology to amplify marginalized voices. Together, Dellara and Christopher Rivas explore the intersection of manifestation, purpose, and the radical act of dreaming beyond limitations. In this electrifying conversation, Dellara breaks down how technology is a tool for liberation, the power of abundance over scarcity, and why confidence is the foundation for creating a better world. She dives into her book The Dreamer’s Playbook, discussing strategies for hacking the education system, cultivating confidence, and using technology to amplify marginalized voices. Together, Dellara and Christopher Rivas explore the intersection of manifestation, purpose, and the radical act of dreaming beyond limitations. dreamers playbook, publishing, dellara true full 53 df8b785d-ba5c-4c45-b5fd-0a9c19ccc9dc You Might Also Like" Las Paleteras This is a bonus episode from our friends over at Las Paleteras. Las Paleteras is a fun, energetic, and mindful podcast hosted by Cesar Camacho, Ana Sheila, and Jose Richard Aviles (Nalgona), all three queer Latinx artists. Las Paleteras Podcast centers the lived experience while also engaging with supportive, guiding, and authentic conversations. This podcast celebrates the good, the bad, and the ugly, in the hopes that our conversations create a safe space for anyone seeking wanting to feel seen, liberated, and have fun. We’re challenging systems, the status quo, and ourselves, pero siempre con cariño! Join us for a podcast thats like a paleta para tus oidos - joyful, vibrant, y bien sabrosa.

]]> Mon, 10 Mar 2025 04:00:00 +0000 Las Palateras, sonoro, Christopher Rivas, Jose Richard Aviles, Ana Sheila, Cesar Camacho https://www.christopherrivas.com This is a bonus episode from our friends over at Las Paleteras. Las Paleteras is a fun, energetic, and mindful podcast hosted by Cesar Camacho, Ana Sheila, and Jose Richard Aviles (Nalgona), all three queer Latinx artists. Las Paleteras Podcast centers the lived experience while also engaging with supportive, guiding, and authentic conversations. This podcast celebrates the good, the bad, and the ugly, in the hopes that our conversations create a safe space for anyone seeking wanting to feel seen, liberated, and have fun. We’re challenging systems, the status quo, and ourselves, pero siempre con cariño! Join us for a podcast thats like a paleta para tus oidos - joyful, vibrant, y bien sabrosa.

]]> You Might Also Like" Las Paleteras Las Palateras, sonoro, Christopher Rivas, Jose Richard Aviles, Ana Sheila, Cesar Camacho 01:00:49 This is a bonus episode from our friends over at Las Paleteras. Las Paleteras is a fun, energetic, and mindful podcast hosted by Cesar Camacho, Ana Sheila, and Jose Richard Aviles (Nalgona), all three queer Latinx artists. Las Paleteras Podcast centers the lived experience while also engaging with supportive, guiding, and authentic conversations. This podcast celebrates the good, the bad, and the ugly, in the hopes that our conversations create a safe space for anyone seeking wanting to feel seen, liberated, and have fun. We’re challenging systems, the status quo, and ourselves, pero siempre con cariño! Join us for a podcast thats like a paleta para tus oidos - joyful, vibrant, y bien sabrosa. This is a bonus episode from our friends over at Las Paleteras. Las Paleteras is a fun, energetic, and mindful podcast hosted by Cesar Camacho, Ana Sheila, and Jose Richard Aviles (Nalgona), all three queer Latinx artists. Las Paleteras Podcast centers the lived experience while also engaging with supportive, guiding, and authentic conversations. This podcast celebrates the good, the bad, and the ugly, in the hopes that our conversations create a safe space for anyone seeking wanting to feel seen, liberated, and have fun. We’re challenging systems, the status quo, and ourselves, pero siempre con cariño! Join us for a podcast thats like a paleta para tus oidos - joyful, vibrant, y bien sabrosa. sonoro, paleteras, latinx, queer true bonus 9dd221ed-5304-4380-a339-92e1250163da Lights, Camera, Revolution with Alexis Garcia & Mariana Da Silva What does it take to create meaningful change in an industry that still resists it? How do we reclaim our narratives? In this episode of Brown Enough, we dive in with Alexis Garcia and Mariana Da Silva, two visionary storytellers reshaping Hollywood from the ground up. Alexis and Mariana are committed to amplifying underrepresented voices, creating films and plays that challenge stereotypes, and open doors for other Brown creators. They share the hustle, the heart, and the hard-earned lessons behind their work. We talk representation, authenticity, and why telling our own stories isn’t just art—it’s activism.

]]> Wed, 5 Mar 2025 05:00:00 +0000 Alexis Garcia, Mariana Da Silva, Christopher Rivas https://www.christopherrivas.com What does it take to create meaningful change in an industry that still resists it? How do we reclaim our narratives? In this episode of Brown Enough, we dive in with Alexis Garcia and Mariana Da Silva, two visionary storytellers reshaping Hollywood from the ground up. Alexis and Mariana are committed to amplifying underrepresented voices, creating films and plays that challenge stereotypes, and open doors for other Brown creators. They share the hustle, the heart, and the hard-earned lessons behind their work. We talk representation, authenticity, and why telling our own stories isn’t just art—it’s activism.

]]> Lights, Camera, Revolution with Alexis Garcia & Mariana Da Silva Alexis Garcia, Mariana Da Silva, Christopher Rivas 00:38:50 What does it take to create meaningful change in an industry that still resists it? How do we reclaim our narratives? In this episode of Brown Enough, we dive in with Alexis Garcia and Mariana Da Silva, two visionary storytellers reshaping Hollywood from the ground up. Alexis and Mariana are committed to amplifying underrepresented voices, creating films and plays that challenge stereotypes, and open doors for other Brown creators. They share the hustle, the heart, and the hard-earned lessons behind their work. We talk representation, authenticity, and why telling our own stories isn’t just art—it’s activism. What does it take to create meaningful change in an industry that still resists it? How do we reclaim our narratives? In this episode of Brown Enough, we dive in with Alexis Garcia and Mariana Da Silva, two visionary storytellers reshaping Hollywood from the ground up. Alexis and Mariana are committed to amplifying underrepresented voices, creating films and plays that challenge stereotypes, and open doors for other Brown creators. They share the hustle, the heart, and the hard-earned lessons behind their work. We talk representation, authenticity, and why telling our own stories isn’t just art—it’s activism. hollywood, latinx, theater, movies, latine true full 52 ca93aae3-77af-4f23-a0ff-cb724e3c8a49 Running with the Pack: Lessons from Rancho Luna Lobos What does it mean to live in harmony with nature? In this episode of Brown Enough, we head to the snow-covered trails of Utah to go dog sledding with Dana and Fernando, the founders of Rancho Luna Lobos. More than just a sled dog sanctuary, Rancho Luna Lobos is a way of life—rooted in respect, balance, and deep connection to the land and the animals that call it home. We talk about their journey, the wisdom they've gained from their dogs, and the lessons we can all learn about trust, leadership, and finding our place in the natural world.

]]> Wed, 26 Feb 2025 05:00:00 +0000 Rancho Luna Lobos, Christopher Rivas https://www.christopherrivas.com What does it mean to live in harmony with nature? In this episode of Brown Enough, we head to the snow-covered trails of Utah to go dog sledding with Dana and Fernando, the founders of Rancho Luna Lobos. More than just a sled dog sanctuary, Rancho Luna Lobos is a way of life—rooted in respect, balance, and deep connection to the land and the animals that call it home. We talk about their journey, the wisdom they've gained from their dogs, and the lessons we can all learn about trust, leadership, and finding our place in the natural world.

]]> Running with the Pack: Lessons from Rancho Luna Lobos Rancho Luna Lobos, Christopher Rivas 00:32:03 What does it mean to live in harmony with nature? In this episode of Brown Enough, we head to the snow-covered trails of Utah to go dog sledding with Dana and Fernando, the founders of Rancho Luna Lobos. More than just a sled dog sanctuary, Rancho Luna Lobos is a way of life—rooted in respect, balance, and deep connection to the land and the animals that call it home. We talk about their journey, the wisdom they've gained from their dogs, and the lessons we can all learn about trust, leadership, and finding our place in the natural world. What does it mean to live in harmony with nature? In this episode of Brown Enough, we head to the snow-covered trails of Utah to go dog sledding with Dana and Fernando, the founders of Rancho Luna Lobos. More than just a sled dog sanctuary, Rancho Luna Lobos is a way of life—rooted in respect, balance, and deep connection to the land and the animals that call it home. We talk about their journey, the wisdom they've gained from their dogs, and the lessons we can all learn about trust, leadership, and finding our place in the natural world. rancho luna lobos, dog sledding, sledding, dogs, dog, nature, mushing true full 49 a7bbca18-bbc8-45f4-b45d-cd3a502bb7e4 Book Clubs & Risk Taking with Jeanell English! Jeanell English is the co-founder of Elizabeth and Minnie, a new publishing company that is lifting voices and lifting stories. A community first independent publisher giving power and IP  to underrepresented communities and creators. In this episode we chat books, art, risk taking and how book clubs are a great place to find someone if you are single. Enjoy!

]]> Wed, 19 Feb 2025 05:00:00 +0000 Jeanell English, Christopher Rivas https://www.christopherrivas.com Jeanell English is the co-founder of Elizabeth and Minnie, a new publishing company that is lifting voices and lifting stories. A community first independent publisher giving power and IP  to underrepresented communities and creators. In this episode we chat books, art, risk taking and how book clubs are a great place to find someone if you are single. Enjoy!

]]> Book Clubs & Risk Taking with Jeanell English! Jeanell English, Christopher Rivas 00:44:13 Jeanell English is the co-founder of Elizabeth and Minnie, a new publishing company that is lifting voices and lifting stories. A community first independent publisher giving power and IP to underrepresented communities and creators. In this episode we chat books, art, risk taking and how book clubs are a great place to find someone if you are single. Enjoy! Jeanell English is the co-founder of Elizabeth and Minnie, a new publishing company that is lifting voices and lifting stories. A community first independent publisher giving power and IP to underrepresented communities and creators. In this episode we chat books, art, risk taking and how book clubs are a great place to find someone if you are single. Enjoy! publishing, books true full 47 8e7fc87b-039e-4a93-851d-cb728527247a Free Speech, Censorship, Persecution & Justice at City of Asylum! Today we speak with two artists from City of Asylum - the world's largest sanctuary for artists in exile, facing political persecution. Exiled artists receive financial and medical support for their families and free housing. A safe space to keep being artists. Founded in 2004 by Henry Reese and Diane Samuels, it is The U.S. headquarters for the International Cities of Refuge Network (ICORN), which called the organization a “model for the world.” 

]]> Wed, 12 Feb 2025 05:00:00 +0000 Christopher Rivas https://www.christopherrivas.com Today we speak with two artists from City of Asylum - the world's largest sanctuary for artists in exile, facing political persecution. Exiled artists receive financial and medical support for their families and free housing. A safe space to keep being artists. Founded in 2004 by Henry Reese and Diane Samuels, it is The U.S. headquarters for the International Cities of Refuge Network (ICORN), which called the organization a “model for the world.” 

]]> Free Speech, Censorship, Persecution & Justice at City of Asylum! Christopher Rivas 00:34:35 This is one of the most important conversations we have had on Brown Enough, about free speech, censorship, and justice. Today we speak with two artists from City of Asylum - the world's largest sanctuary for artists in exile, facing political persecution. Exiled artists receive financial and medical support for their families and free housing. A safe space to keep being artists. Founded in 2004 by Henry Reese and Diane Samuels, it is The U.S. headquarters for the International Cities of Refuge Network (ICORN), which called the organization a “model for the world.” This is one of the most important conversations we have had on Brown Enough, about free speech, censorship, and justice. Today we speak with two artists from City of Asylum - the world's largest sanctuary for artists in exile, facing political persecution. Exiled artists receive financial and medical support for their families and free housing. A safe space to keep being artists. Founded in 2004 by Henry Reese and Diane Samuels, it is The U.S. headquarters for the International Cities of Refuge Network (ICORN), which called the organization a “model for the world.” true full 48 5c6a7064-03c7-48a8-a4bb-b5f3a25a2066 Brown Enough Paperback Wassup y’all - this is a little bonus in the feed today. I wanted to share that Brown Enough is officially out in paperback today! It now comes with and includes a study guide and the Enough Workbook  or as we call it - the field guide to enoughness. At a time when the stakes feel impossibly high, I’m reminded of the power of story to connect, heal, and inspire. My hope is that Brown Enough continues to be more than a book. I hope it becomes a tool, a mirror, a bridge—a way for us to see each other and ourselves more clearly. We need that clarity now more than ever.

]]> Tue, 11 Feb 2025 19:38:44 +0000 Christopher Rivas https://www.christopherrivas.com Wassup y’all - this is a little bonus in the feed today. I wanted to share that Brown Enough is officially out in paperback today! It now comes with and includes a study guide and the Enough Workbook  or as we call it - the field guide to enoughness. At a time when the stakes feel impossibly high, I’m reminded of the power of story to connect, heal, and inspire. My hope is that Brown Enough continues to be more than a book. I hope it becomes a tool, a mirror, a bridge—a way for us to see each other and ourselves more clearly. We need that clarity now more than ever.

]]> Brown Enough Paperback Christopher Rivas 00:03:08 Wassup y’all - this is a little bonus in the feed today. I wanted to share that Brown Enough is officially out in paperback today! It now comes with and includes a study guide and the Enough Workbook or as we call it - the field guide to enoughness. At a time when the stakes feel impossibly high, I’m reminded of the power of story to connect, heal, and inspire. My hope is that Brown Enough continues to be more than a book. I hope it becomes a tool, a mirror, a bridge—a way for us to see each other and ourselves more clearly. We need that clarity now more than ever. Wassup y’all - this is a little bonus in the feed today. I wanted to share that Brown Enough is officially out in paperback today! It now comes with and includes a study guide and the Enough Workbook or as we call it - the field guide to enoughness. At a time when the stakes feel impossibly high, I’m reminded of the power of story to connect, heal, and inspire. My hope is that Brown Enough continues to be more than a book. I hope it becomes a tool, a mirror, a bridge—a way for us to see each other and ourselves more clearly. We need that clarity now more than ever. paperback, books, new book, christopher rivas, book, literature, brown enough false bonus 47b268df-db9e-4e07-8e70-74c76cf20331 The Jack Of All Trades with Paola Mendoza Paola and I both got same lesson early on, "the jack of all trades is the master of none," and we both rejected this lesson early on by mastering story! Paola Mendoza is a mother, filmmaker, author and organizer. She has many beautiful books and films in the world. She is also a fierce activist, organizing movements for change wherever possible. This is a beautiful episode - enjoy! 

]]> Wed, 5 Feb 2025 05:00:00 +0000 Paola Mendoza, Christopher Rivas https://www.christopherrivas.com Paola and I both got same lesson early on, "the jack of all trades is the master of none," and we both rejected this lesson early on by mastering story! Paola Mendoza is a mother, filmmaker, author and organizer. She has many beautiful books and films in the world. She is also a fierce activist, organizing movements for change wherever possible. This is a beautiful episode - enjoy! 

]]> The Jack Of All Trades with Paola Mendoza Paola Mendoza, Christopher Rivas 00:37:07 Paola and I both got same lesson early on, "the jack of all trades is the master of none," and we both rejected this lesson early on by mastering story! Paola Mendoza is a mother, filmmaker, author and organizer. She has many beautiful books and films in the world. She is also a fierce activist, organizing movements for change wherever possible. This is a beautiful episode - enjoy! Paola and I both got same lesson early on, "the jack of all trades is the master of none," and we both rejected this lesson early on by mastering story! Paola Mendoza is a mother, filmmaker, author and organizer. She has many beautiful books and films in the world. She is also a fierce activist, organizing movements for change wherever possible. This is a beautiful episode - enjoy! books, film maker, author, films, filmmaking, art true full 46 1614de4c-af1d-4ba3-b643-db312ce1fefb Answering the Call: Stories of Heart, Resilience, and Purpose with Ariell Ilunga, Bety Le Shackelford, & Edith Gutierrez In this inspiring episode we sit down with three phenomenal entrepreneurs: Ariell Ilunga, Bety Le Shackelford, and Edith Gutierrez. Together, they share their journeys of following their hearts, overcoming challenges, and answering the call to create meaningful change in their communities. They explore resilience, purpose, and the power of staying true to yourself when the road gets tough. This episode is a celebration of determination, creativity, and the strength it takes to pursue your dreams. Don’t miss these stories of courage and connection!

]]> Wed, 29 Jan 2025 05:00:00 +0000 Bety Le Shackelford, Edith Gutierrez, Christopher Rivas, Ariel Ilunga https://www.christopherrivas.com In this inspiring episode we sit down with three phenomenal entrepreneurs: Ariell Ilunga, Bety Le Shackelford, and Edith Gutierrez. Together, they share their journeys of following their hearts, overcoming challenges, and answering the call to create meaningful change in their communities. They explore resilience, purpose, and the power of staying true to yourself when the road gets tough. This episode is a celebration of determination, creativity, and the strength it takes to pursue your dreams. Don’t miss these stories of courage and connection!

]]> Answering the Call: Stories of Heart, Resilience, and Purpose with Ariell Ilunga, Bety Le Shackelford, & Edith Gutierrez Bety Le Shackelford, Edith Gutierrez, Christopher Rivas, Ariel Ilunga 00:32:35 In this inspiring episode we sit down with three phenomenal entrepreneurs: Ariell Ilunga, Bety Le Shackelford, and Edith Gutierrez. Together, they share their journeys of following their hearts, overcoming challenges, and answering the call to create meaningful change in their communities. They explore resilience, purpose, and the power of staying true to yourself when the road gets tough. This episode is a celebration of determination, creativity, and the strength it takes to pursue your dreams. Don’t miss these stories of courage and connection! In this inspiring episode we sit down with three phenomenal entrepreneurs: Ariell Ilunga, Bety Le Shackelford, and Edith Gutierrez. Together, they share their journeys of following their hearts, overcoming challenges, and answering the call to create meaningful change in their communities. They explore resilience, purpose, and the power of staying true to yourself when the road gets tough. This episode is a celebration of determination, creativity, and the strength it takes to pursue your dreams. Don’t miss these stories of courage and connection! sucess, money, career, entrepreneurship, business true full 45 767b5cda-6589-46fb-8c98-5ed2c67c9310 Signing Checks and Talking Sports with ESPN Executive Kati Fernandez! Kati Fernandez is a proud born and raised Dominicana and now a top executive at ESPN. On this episode we get into all things pitching, getting things made, being fearless, and how somehow she can read up to 70 books a year!

]]> Wed, 22 Jan 2025 05:00:00 +0000 Kati Fernandez, Christopher Rivas https://www.christopherrivas.com Kati Fernandez is a proud born and raised Dominicana and now a top executive at ESPN. On this episode we get into all things pitching, getting things made, being fearless, and how somehow she can read up to 70 books a year!

]]> Signing Checks and Talking Sports with ESPN Executive Kati Fernandez! Kati Fernandez, Christopher Rivas 00:39:58 Kati Fernandez is a proud born and raised Dominicana and now a top executive at ESPN. On this episode we get into all things pitching, getting things made, being fearless, and how somehow she can read up to 70 books a year! Kati Fernandez is a proud born and raised Dominicana and now a top executive at ESPN. On this episode we get into all things pitching, getting things made, being fearless, and how somehow she can read up to 70 books a year! sports, espn, pitching, pitch, 30 for 30, 30 x 30 true full 44 fb250051-590d-40e0-a22b-e4bb8a883911 Balancing Spirit, Intelligence & Ego with Indya Moore Indya Moore is an American actor and model. They are known for playing the role of Angel Evangelista in the FX television series Pose. Time named them one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2019. In this convo we chat Hollywood, being a revolutionary, mushrooms, joy, and more. 

]]> Wed, 15 Jan 2025 05:00:00 +0000 Indya Moore, Christopher Rivas https://www.christopherrivas.com Indya Moore is an American actor and model. They are known for playing the role of Angel Evangelista in the FX television series Pose. Time named them one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2019. In this convo we chat Hollywood, being a revolutionary, mushrooms, joy, and more. 

]]> Balancing Spirit, Intelligence & Ego with Indya Moore Indya Moore, Christopher Rivas 00:44:14 Indya Moore is an American actor and model. They are known for playing the role of Angel Evangelista in the FX television series Pose. Time named them one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2019. In this convo we chat Hollywood, being a revolutionary, mushrooms, joy, and more. Indya Moore is an American actor and model. They are known for playing the role of Angel Evangelista in the FX television series Pose. Time named them one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2019. In this convo we chat Hollywood, being a revolutionary, mushrooms, joy, and more. hollywood, mushrooms, indya moore, pose true full 43 ee4a5c0a-e147-41ec-9b0b-203fdcc29f29 BALL IS LIFE with Faatimah A Faatimah A is the founder and CEO of the WPBA, The Womens Premier Basketball Association. She plays for the Jamaican National Team, is an incredible mentor, and overall a huge inspiration on what it means to listen to the call and make dreams come true. 

]]> Wed, 8 Jan 2025 05:00:00 +0000 Christopher Rivas https://www.christopherrivas.com Faatimah A is the founder and CEO of the WPBA, The Womens Premier Basketball Association. She plays for the Jamaican National Team, is an incredible mentor, and overall a huge inspiration on what it means to listen to the call and make dreams come true. 

]]> BALL IS LIFE with Faatimah A Christopher Rivas 00:28:26 Faatimah A is the founder and CEO of the WPBA, The Womens Premier Basketball Association. She plays for the Jamaican National Team, is an incredible mentor, and overall a huge inspiration on what it means to listen to the call and make dreams come true. Faatimah A is the founder and CEO of the WPBA, The Womens Premier Basketball Association. She plays for the Jamaican National Team, is an incredible mentor, and overall a huge inspiration on what it means to listen to the call and make dreams come true. basketball, pro sports, wnba, wpba true full 42 a009bf4e-6829-472c-947c-249fccf50f0f The Rent is Too Damn High with Tara Raghuveer! Solidarity is stronger than gravity—and stronger than the corporate greed that’s invaded every aspect of American life. But building it is hard. It requires empathy, commitment, courage, and clarity of vision. From years of experience, I can tell you that housing advocate Tara Raghuveer has done something remarkable. Starting with her neighbors in Kansas City, Mo., she created a tenants union that’s become a leader in the fight for better regulations, protections, and rights for renters. This year she expanded her reach, launching the Tenant Union Federation to help others across the country build power, and forging a movement of working-class solidarity changing the way Americans think about rent, housing, and our basic rights. Her organizing could impact millions and shift our national conversation about housing. And just as important—Tara has helped thousands embrace the power that’s available to all of us through solidarity. 

]]> Wed, 1 Jan 2025 05:00:00 +0000 Tara Raghuveer, Christopher Rivas https://www.christopherrivas.com Solidarity is stronger than gravity—and stronger than the corporate greed that’s invaded every aspect of American life. But building it is hard. It requires empathy, commitment, courage, and clarity of vision. From years of experience, I can tell you that housing advocate Tara Raghuveer has done something remarkable. Starting with her neighbors in Kansas City, Mo., she created a tenants union that’s become a leader in the fight for better regulations, protections, and rights for renters. This year she expanded her reach, launching the Tenant Union Federation to help others across the country build power, and forging a movement of working-class solidarity changing the way Americans think about rent, housing, and our basic rights. Her organizing could impact millions and shift our national conversation about housing. And just as important—Tara has helped thousands embrace the power that’s available to all of us through solidarity. 

]]> The Rent is Too Damn High with Tara Raghuveer! Tara Raghuveer, Christopher Rivas 00:45:17 The Rent is Too Damn High! This episode we're chatting with Tara Raghuveer - a union organizer, housing activist, and a TIME 100 next people to watch for revolutionary change! Her organizing could impact millions and shift our national conversation about housing. The Rent is Too Damn High! This episode we're chatting with Tara Raghuveer - a union organizer, housing activist, and a TIME 100 next people to watch for revolutionary change! Her organizing could impact millions and shift our national conversation about housing. rent control, tenant union, housing, kansas city, advocacy, rent true full 41 bb6711b7-be6f-4a43-b385-cfc7ae30acc6 Brown Enough at City of Asylum! Christopher talks being Brown, Brown Enough, and Making it in America at City of Asylum in Pittsburg, PA. An organization dedicated to providing asylum to artists facing political prosecution... He is in conversation with Betty Cruz. Enjoy!

]]> Fri, 13 Dec 2024 05:00:00 +0000 Christopher Rivas https://www.christopherrivas.com Christopher talks being Brown, Brown Enough, and Making it in America at City of Asylum in Pittsburg, PA. An organization dedicated to providing asylum to artists facing political prosecution... He is in conversation with Betty Cruz. Enjoy!

]]> Brown Enough at City of Asylum! Christopher Rivas 00:48:21 Christopher talks being Brown, Brown Enough, and Making it in America at City of Asylum in Pittsburg, PA. An organization dedicated to providing asylum to artists facing political prosecution... He is in conversation with Betty Cruz. Enjoy! Christopher talks being Brown, Brown Enough, and Making it in America at City of Asylum in Pittsburg, PA. An organization dedicated to providing asylum to artists facing political prosecution... He is in conversation with Betty Cruz. Enjoy! writing, arts, asylum, books, race, brown enough true bonus 29578b4a-07fe-4c6d-a7d3-80e5ab8da724 We Coming Back + RUBIROSA on it's own feed! Brown Enough fam - it has been a LONG time … and after a much needed hiatus I am back with some exciting happenings and news! Yes, we are coming back with new episodes in the new year, with incredible guests and collaborations - but in the meantime - I’m on here to let you know that The RUBIROSA podcast is now on it’s own feed!

Rubirosa - all about Porfirio Rubirosa, the Dominican Diplomat James Bond was based on. If you listened and want o listen again, just loo up RUBIROSA wherever you listen to podcasts, and if you haven’t heard it, now is a great time to deep dive - all 10 episodes are available right now. Share. Rate it. Like and subscribe - you know how it goes.

Love and appreciate you and can’t wait to be back in community with y’all.

Ps. In the meantime, if there is anyone we should be talking to or any conversation/topic you want to be hearing - send us an email at BrownEnoughproductions@gmail.com - again - brownenoughproductions@gmail.co.

Love, blessings, and gratitude - talk soon.

]]> Tue, 3 Dec 2024 11:00:00 +0000 Christopher Rivas https://www.christopherrivas.com Brown Enough fam - it has been a LONG time … and after a much needed hiatus I am back with some exciting happenings and news! Yes, we are coming back with new episodes in the new year, with incredible guests and collaborations - but in the meantime - I’m on here to let you know that The RUBIROSA podcast is now on it’s own feed!

Rubirosa - all about Porfirio Rubirosa, the Dominican Diplomat James Bond was based on. If you listened and want o listen again, just loo up RUBIROSA wherever you listen to podcasts, and if you haven’t heard it, now is a great time to deep dive - all 10 episodes are available right now. Share. Rate it. Like and subscribe - you know how it goes.

Love and appreciate you and can’t wait to be back in community with y’all.

Ps. In the meantime, if there is anyone we should be talking to or any conversation/topic you want to be hearing - send us an email at BrownEnoughproductions@gmail.com - again - brownenoughproductions@gmail.co.

Love, blessings, and gratitude - talk soon.

]]> We Coming Back + RUBIROSA on it's own feed! Christopher Rivas 00:01:35 Brown Enough is coming back! + The RUBIROSA podcast is now on it’s own feed! Brown Enough is coming back! + The RUBIROSA podcast is now on it’s own feed! rubirosa, culture, new season, race, brown enough, welcome back true bonus b6193064-b868-4745-bc7f-9c2dd69318e2 Thank You! Here’s another episode from you, our amazing listeners.

]]> Wed, 28 Jun 2023 04:05:00 +0000 Christopher Rivas https://www.christopherrivas.com Here’s another episode from you, our amazing listeners.

]]> Thank You! Christopher Rivas 00:32:39 Here’s another episode from you, our amazing listeners. Here’s another episode from you, our amazing listeners. true full 40 e55afe6b-0edd-4f53-8878-d551ee0fe0a7 Yoga and Meditation Going Hand in Hand Chris has been practicing meditation for more than ten years now. It’s his daily morning routine to sit and be present in the moment. The practice of meditation has been life changing for him. Today, Chris gets into the roots of yoga and meditation as he speaks with Rosie Acosta and Susanna Barkataki - both women of color in the world of wellness.

]]> Wed, 21 Jun 2023 04:05:00 +0000 Christopher Rivas https://www.christopherrivas.com Chris has been practicing meditation for more than ten years now. It’s his daily morning routine to sit and be present in the moment. The practice of meditation has been life changing for him. Today, Chris gets into the roots of yoga and meditation as he speaks with Rosie Acosta and Susanna Barkataki - both women of color in the world of wellness.

]]> Yoga and Meditation Going Hand in Hand Christopher Rivas 00:35:19 Chris has been practicing meditation for more than ten years now. It’s his daily morning routine to sit and be present in the moment. The practice of meditation has been life changing for him. Today, Chris gets into the roots of yoga and meditation as he speaks with Rosie Acosta and Susanna Barkataki - both women of color in the world of wellness. Chris has been practicing meditation for more than ten years now. It’s his daily morning routine to sit and be present in the moment. The practice of meditation has been life changing for him. Today, Chris gets into the roots of yoga and meditation as he speaks with Rosie Acosta and Susanna Barkataki - both women of color in the world of wellness. true full 39 b2d45c91-a33e-4e19-88c5-f6312040c416 Immigrant Stories with Saadia Khan Saadia Khan knows first-hand what it is to be an immigrant in the United States. She’s an activist, a social entrepreneur, a mother of two and a podcast host of two shows - Immigrantly and Invisible Hate. Today, Saadia chats with Chris about her dual identity as a Pakistani American, how she’s amplifying stories and narratives of immigrant communities and how she feels about America.

]]> Wed, 14 Jun 2023 04:05:00 +0000 Christopher Rivas https://www.christopherrivas.com Saadia Khan knows first-hand what it is to be an immigrant in the United States. She’s an activist, a social entrepreneur, a mother of two and a podcast host of two shows - Immigrantly and Invisible Hate. Today, Saadia chats with Chris about her dual identity as a Pakistani American, how she’s amplifying stories and narratives of immigrant communities and how she feels about America.

]]> Immigrant Stories with Saadia Khan Christopher Rivas 00:34:43 Saadia Khan knows first-hand what it is to be an immigrant in the United States. She’s an activist, a social entrepreneur, a mother of two and a podcast host of two shows - Immigrantly and Invisible Hate. Today, Saadia chats with Chris about her dual identity as a Pakistani American, how she’s amplifying stories and narratives of immigrant communities and how she feels about America. Saadia Khan knows first-hand what it is to be an immigrant in the United States. She’s an activist, a social entrepreneur, a mother of two and a podcast host of two shows - Immigrantly and Invisible Hate. Today, Saadia chats with Chris about her dual identity as a Pakistani American, how she’s amplifying stories and narratives of immigrant communities and how she feels about America. true full 38 3184061c-8c8a-4587-bfdb-5c4139256596 Comedic Stories with Erik Rivera Comedian Erik Rivera has been making audiences laugh for more than a decade. He sits down with Chris to talk about how identity and family life makes it into his jokes, and about creating a supportive and inclusive comedy ecosystem.

]]> Wed, 7 Jun 2023 04:05:00 +0000 Christopher Rivas https://www.christopherrivas.com Comedian Erik Rivera has been making audiences laugh for more than a decade. He sits down with Chris to talk about how identity and family life makes it into his jokes, and about creating a supportive and inclusive comedy ecosystem.

]]> Comedic Stories with Erik Rivera Christopher Rivas 00:37:18 Comedian Erik Rivera has been making audiences laugh for more than a decade. He sits down with Chris to talk about how identity and family life makes it into his jokes, and about creating a supportive and inclusive comedy ecosystem. Comedian Erik Rivera has been making audiences laugh for more than a decade. He sits down with Chris to talk about how identity and family life makes it into his jokes, and about creating a supportive and inclusive comedy ecosystem. true full 37 f0e0c0cd-64f9-48a8-9dc7-a5e15b5eeb21 She’s Bad Cinderella with Linedy Genao A star is on the rise and she’s making her big splash in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s new Broadway show, Bad Cinderella. Her name is Linedy Genao. The Brooklyn native plays the leading role of Cinderella putting her own twist to the character. And this is not the Disney version we all know of.

]]> Wed, 31 May 2023 04:00:00 +0000 Christopher Rivas https://www.christopherrivas.com A star is on the rise and she’s making her big splash in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s new Broadway show, Bad Cinderella. Her name is Linedy Genao. The Brooklyn native plays the leading role of Cinderella putting her own twist to the character. And this is not the Disney version we all know of.

]]> She’s Bad Cinderella with Linedy Genao Christopher Rivas 00:33:25 A star is on the rise and she’s making her big splash in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s new Broadway show, Bad Cinderella. Her name is Linedy Genao. The Brooklyn native plays the leading role of Cinderella putting her own twist to the character. And this is not the Disney version we all know of. A star is on the rise and she’s making her big splash in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s new Broadway show, Bad Cinderella. Her name is Linedy Genao. The Brooklyn native plays the leading role of Cinderella putting her own twist to the character. And this is not the Disney version we all know of. true full 36 0f847a7f-e42b-454e-9778-0c8ad6bda8a0 Taking a Reset This episode is an invitation to pause, take stock and recharge as Chris takes a reset in Napa, California - where he talks to leaders, creatives and disruptors in all fields of work. 

]]> Wed, 24 May 2023 04:05:00 +0000 Christopher Rivas https://www.christopherrivas.com This episode is an invitation to pause, take stock and recharge as Chris takes a reset in Napa, California - where he talks to leaders, creatives and disruptors in all fields of work. 

]]> Taking a Reset Christopher Rivas 00:30:27 This episode is an invitation to pause, take stock and recharge as Chris takes a reset in Napa, California - where he talks to leaders, creatives and disruptors in all fields of work. This episode is an invitation to pause, take stock and recharge as Chris takes a reset in Napa, California - where he talks to leaders, creatives and disruptors in all fields of work. true full 35 20a87ecc-5774-44d8-b2ec-0155c53a298d Trailblazing with Annie Gonzalez Annie Gonzalez is setting fire -- but not literally. The actress is spicing things up in the new movie Flamin’ Hot, playing Judy, the wife and partner of the man who invented one of America’s favorite snacks, the Flamin’ Hot Cheetos. Today, Chris chats with Annie about her acting career, what it was like playing the role of Judy and executive producing a new biopic of the Mexican American singer Jenni Rivera.

]]> Wed, 17 May 2023 04:05:00 +0000 Christopher Rivas https://www.christopherrivas.com Annie Gonzalez is setting fire -- but not literally. The actress is spicing things up in the new movie Flamin’ Hot, playing Judy, the wife and partner of the man who invented one of America’s favorite snacks, the Flamin’ Hot Cheetos. Today, Chris chats with Annie about her acting career, what it was like playing the role of Judy and executive producing a new biopic of the Mexican American singer Jenni Rivera.

]]> Trailblazing with Annie Gonzalez Christopher Rivas 00:24:02 Annie Gonzalez is setting fire -- but not literally. The actress is spicing things up in the new movie Flamin’ Hot, playing Judy, the wife and partner of the man who invented one of America’s favorite snacks, the Flamin’ Hot Cheetos. Today, Chris chats with Annie about her acting career, what it was like playing the role of Judy and executive producing a new biopic of the Mexican American singer Jenni Rivera. Annie Gonzalez is setting fire -- but not literally. The actress is spicing things up in the new movie Flamin’ Hot, playing Judy, the wife and partner of the man who invented one of America’s favorite snacks, the Flamin’ Hot Cheetos. Today, Chris chats with Annie about her acting career, what it was like playing the role of Judy and executive producing a new biopic of the Mexican American singer Jenni Rivera. true full 34 56146a8b-678b-4cee-ad9b-18cc7d969c41 Breasties with Bri Majsiak Bri Majsiak is a journalist, but her work extends beyond that. She’s also a co-founder of a nonprofit called Breasties, an all inclusive organization that creates a community for survivors of breast and gynecologic cancer. But also for previvors, thrivers and caregivers. Today, she chats with Chris about how her mother’s story inspired her to start Breasties, what her nonprofit is doing to support folks impacted by breast cancer and an important decision she made regarding her health.

]]> Wed, 10 May 2023 04:05:00 +0000 Christopher Rivas https://www.christopherrivas.com Bri Majsiak is a journalist, but her work extends beyond that. She’s also a co-founder of a nonprofit called Breasties, an all inclusive organization that creates a community for survivors of breast and gynecologic cancer. But also for previvors, thrivers and caregivers. Today, she chats with Chris about how her mother’s story inspired her to start Breasties, what her nonprofit is doing to support folks impacted by breast cancer and an important decision she made regarding her health.

]]> Breasties with Bri Majsiak Christopher Rivas 00:30:49 Bri Majsiak is a journalist, but her work extends beyond that. She’s also a co-founder of a nonprofit called Breasties, an all inclusive organization that creates a community for survivors of breast and gynecologic cancer. But also for previvors, thrivers and caregivers. Today, she chats with Chris about how her mother’s story inspired her to start Breasties, what her nonprofit is doing to support folks impacted by breast cancer and an important decision she made regarding her health. Bri Majsiak is a journalist, but her work extends beyond that. She’s also a co-founder of a nonprofit called Breasties, an all inclusive organization that creates a community for survivors of breast and gynecologic cancer. But also for previvors, thrivers and caregivers. Today, she chats with Chris about how her mother’s story inspired her to start Breasties, what her nonprofit is doing to support folks impacted by breast cancer and an important decision she made regarding her health. true full 33 46c2f2ef-39cb-40e7-88a0-f7a8d3fbcf92 Brought To You By You Today’s episode is extra special. We’ve been asking for your stories, thoughts, and reactions - and today you’ll get to hear all the beautiful messages you’ve been sending over time.

]]> Wed, 3 May 2023 04:05:00 +0000 Christopher Rivas https://www.christopherrivas.com Today’s episode is extra special. We’ve been asking for your stories, thoughts, and reactions - and today you’ll get to hear all the beautiful messages you’ve been sending over time.

]]> Brought To You By You Christopher Rivas 00:34:38 Today’s episode is extra special. We’ve been asking for your stories, thoughts, and reactions - and today you’ll get to hear all the beautiful messages you’ve been sending over time. Today’s episode is extra special. We’ve been asking for your stories, thoughts, and reactions - and today you’ll get to hear all the beautiful messages you’ve been sending over time. true full 32 0c566142-a10a-47fa-b168-73bed08b241f Architect of Change with Henry R. Muñoz III Henry R. Muñoz III's career has spanned art, architecture and politics and entertainment. And as the the son of a farm labor leader who worked closely with the legendary Cesar Chavez, community-building is in Henry's blood. Today, Chris chats with Henry about lessons Henry took from his parents, how his interest for the arts and advocacy intersect and all the tremendous work he’s done for the Brown community.

]]> Wed, 26 Apr 2023 04:05:00 +0000 Christopher Rivas https://www.christopherrivas.com Henry R. Muñoz III's career has spanned art, architecture and politics and entertainment. And as the the son of a farm labor leader who worked closely with the legendary Cesar Chavez, community-building is in Henry's blood. Today, Chris chats with Henry about lessons Henry took from his parents, how his interest for the arts and advocacy intersect and all the tremendous work he’s done for the Brown community.

]]> Architect of Change with Henry R. Muñoz III Christopher Rivas 00:31:59 Henry R. Muñoz III's career has spanned art, architecture and politics and entertainment. And as the the son of a farm labor leader who worked closely with the legendary Cesar Chavez, community-building is in Henry's blood. Today, Chris chats with Henry about lessons Henry took from his parents, how his interest for the arts and advocacy intersect and all the tremendous work he’s done for the Brown community. Henry R. Muñoz III's career has spanned art, architecture and politics and entertainment. And as the the son of a farm labor leader who worked closely with the legendary Cesar Chavez, community-building is in Henry's blood. Today, Chris chats with Henry about lessons Henry took from his parents, how his interest for the arts and advocacy intersect and all the tremendous work he’s done for the Brown community. true full 31 7f437027-5643-4b2f-9d6e-8372f84eeab8 Breaking the Boxes: Race, Gender and Vulnerability with Chris Rivas Today, we’re bringing you a special episode from The Man Enough Podcast - where our host Chris Rivas shares his journey towards self confidence, education and peace as a brown man in America. Our hosts get intimate about their relationships to privilege, adolescent insecurities and actionable steps they are taking towards being a “good” person. 

 

The video version of every episode will always be available on the @wearemanenough YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/WeAreManEnough

]]> Fri, 21 Apr 2023 04:05:00 +0000 Christopher Rivas https://www.christopherrivas.com Today, we’re bringing you a special episode from The Man Enough Podcast - where our host Chris Rivas shares his journey towards self confidence, education and peace as a brown man in America. Our hosts get intimate about their relationships to privilege, adolescent insecurities and actionable steps they are taking towards being a “good” person. 

 

The video version of every episode will always be available on the @wearemanenough YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/WeAreManEnough

]]> Breaking the Boxes: Race, Gender and Vulnerability with Chris Rivas Christopher Rivas 01:04:41 Today, we’re bringing you a special episode from The Man Enough Podcast - where our host Chris Rivas shares his journey towards self confidence, education and peace as a brown man in America. Our hosts get intimate about their relationships to privilege, adolescent insecurities and actionable steps they are taking towards being a “good” person. The video version of every episode will always be available on the @wearemanenough YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/WeAreManEnough Today, we’re bringing you a special episode from The Man Enough Podcast - where our host Chris Rivas shares his journey towards self confidence, education and peace as a brown man in America. Our hosts get intimate about their relationships to privilege, adolescent insecurities and actionable steps they are taking towards being a “good” person. The video version of every episode will always be available on the @wearemanenough YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/WeAreManEnough true bonus b6a2aacd-b405-4d69-805c-2e7201dd7b9e 99th Floor with Chef Miguel Trinidad When Chef Miguel Trinidad was introduced to cannabis, it was all about getting high. But as he got older and learned about the medicinal benefits of marijuana, he began to think about it differently. Now, he is taking cannabis to the next level. He’s infusing cannabis with food at private dinner parties. These dinners are invite only. Luckily, Chris got his invitation. Today, Chris chats with Chef Miguel about the art of cooking with cannabis, how Chef Miguel got started in the industry and how he is using these dinners to de-stigmatize the stereotype of cannabis.

]]> Wed, 19 Apr 2023 04:05:00 +0000 Christopher Rivas https://www.christopherrivas.com When Chef Miguel Trinidad was introduced to cannabis, it was all about getting high. But as he got older and learned about the medicinal benefits of marijuana, he began to think about it differently. Now, he is taking cannabis to the next level. He’s infusing cannabis with food at private dinner parties. These dinners are invite only. Luckily, Chris got his invitation. Today, Chris chats with Chef Miguel about the art of cooking with cannabis, how Chef Miguel got started in the industry and how he is using these dinners to de-stigmatize the stereotype of cannabis.

]]> 99th Floor with Chef Miguel Trinidad Christopher Rivas 00:33:27 When Chef Miguel Trinidad was introduced to cannabis, it was all about getting high. But as he got older and learned about the medicinal benefits of marijuana, he began to think about it differently. Now, he is taking cannabis to the next level. He’s infusing cannabis with food at private dinner parties. These dinners are invite only. Luckily, Chris got his invitation. Today, Chris chats with Chef Miguel about the art of cooking with cannabis, how Chef Miguel got started in the industry and how he is using these dinners to de-stigmatize the stereotype of cannabis. When Chef Miguel Trinidad was introduced to cannabis, it was all about getting high. But as he got older and learned about the medicinal benefits of marijuana, he began to think about it differently. Now, he is taking cannabis to the next level. He’s infusing cannabis with food at private dinner parties. These dinners are invite only. Luckily, Chris got his invitation. Today, Chris chats with Chef Miguel about the art of cooking with cannabis, how Chef Miguel got started in the industry and how he is using these dinners to de-stigmatize the stereotype of cannabis. true full 30 2cbbc695-a83b-463e-8080-3a086a1e400b Dear Love with Sarah Bahbah If you open your Instagram account and search for the name Sarah Bahbah, you’ll find yourself looking at beautiful images inspired by romance and films. These images -- of loving couples, luxurious bathtubs and platters of food -- are just a glimpse of the world the Palestinian/Jordanian artist Sarah Bahbah has created with her photographs. And today, Chris and her chat about her visual art and identity.

 

You can purchase of book of her copy Dear Love here.

]]> Wed, 12 Apr 2023 04:05:00 +0000 Christopher Rivas https://www.christopherrivas.com If you open your Instagram account and search for the name Sarah Bahbah, you’ll find yourself looking at beautiful images inspired by romance and films. These images -- of loving couples, luxurious bathtubs and platters of food -- are just a glimpse of the world the Palestinian/Jordanian artist Sarah Bahbah has created with her photographs. And today, Chris and her chat about her visual art and identity.

 

You can purchase of book of her copy Dear Love here.

]]> Dear Love with Sarah Bahbah Christopher Rivas 00:29:44 If you open your Instagram account and search for the name Sarah Bahbah, you’ll find yourself looking at beautiful images inspired by romance and films. These images -- of loving couples, luxurious bathtubs and platters of food -- are just a glimpse of the world the Palestinian/Jordanian artist Sarah Bahbah has created with her photographs. And today, Chris and her chat about her visual art and identity. You can purchase of book of her copy Dear Love here. If you open your Instagram account and search for the name Sarah Bahbah, you’ll find yourself looking at beautiful images inspired by romance and films. These images -- of loving couples, luxurious bathtubs and platters of food -- are just a glimpse of the world the Palestinian/Jordanian artist Sarah Bahbah has created with her photographs. And today, Chris and her chat about her visual art and identity. You can purchase of book of her copy Dear Love here. true full 29 ce50ad7f-f4cb-475f-b88b-eb2cd3b37c11 Reimagining the Concept of Masculinity How does masculinity show up in relationships, everyday life and in culture? For this week's episode, Chris gets deep into the topic with Mark Pagan, creator of the Other Men Need Help podcast. And then he welcomes another special guest --  his pops William Rivas. Together they chat about the stereotypes of masculinity that exist in Latin American culture and how William has gone through his own evolution.

]]> Wed, 5 Apr 2023 04:05:00 +0000 Christopher Rivas https://www.christopherrivas.com How does masculinity show up in relationships, everyday life and in culture? For this week's episode, Chris gets deep into the topic with Mark Pagan, creator of the Other Men Need Help podcast. And then he welcomes another special guest --  his pops William Rivas. Together they chat about the stereotypes of masculinity that exist in Latin American culture and how William has gone through his own evolution.

]]> Reimagining the Concept of Masculinity Christopher Rivas 00:35:42 How does masculinity show up in relationships, everyday life and in culture? For this week's episode, Chris gets deep into the topic with Mark Pagan, creator of the Other Men Need Help podcast. And then he welcomes another special guest -- his pops William Rivas. Together they chat about the stereotypes of masculinity that exist in Latin American culture and how William has gone through his own evolution. How does masculinity show up in relationships, everyday life and in culture? For this week's episode, Chris gets deep into the topic with Mark Pagan, creator of the Other Men Need Help podcast. And then he welcomes another special guest -- his pops William Rivas. Together they chat about the stereotypes of masculinity that exist in Latin American culture and how William has gone through his own evolution. true full 28 7c8f4a5f-8d6f-4bbb-99e6-26f65eb2836f Mariachi and Classical Music with Jazmín Morales Classical music is pretty much a space where Black and Brown folks are missing. But there’s someone close to the Brown Enough team who’s shaking things up to make the world of classical music more diverse. She’s Jazmín Morales, chief of staff at the prestigious Juilliard School and partner of executive producer Carlos E. Hernandez. Chris and Jazmín take us on a deep dive into the world of classical music, discuss what it was like playing mariachi growing up and how educational institutions should support the arts.

]]> Wed, 29 Mar 2023 04:05:00 +0000 Christopher Rivas https://www.christopherrivas.com Classical music is pretty much a space where Black and Brown folks are missing. But there’s someone close to the Brown Enough team who’s shaking things up to make the world of classical music more diverse. She’s Jazmín Morales, chief of staff at the prestigious Juilliard School and partner of executive producer Carlos E. Hernandez. Chris and Jazmín take us on a deep dive into the world of classical music, discuss what it was like playing mariachi growing up and how educational institutions should support the arts.

]]> Mariachi and Classical Music with Jazmín Morales Christopher Rivas 00:34:25 Classical music is pretty much a space where Black and Brown folks are missing. But there’s someone close to the Brown Enough team who’s shaking things up to make the world of classical music more diverse. She’s Jazmín Morales, chief of staff at the prestigious Juilliard School and partner of executive producer Carlos E. Hernandez. Chris and Jazmín take us on a deep dive into the world of classical music, discuss what it was like playing mariachi growing up and how educational institutions should support the arts. Classical music is pretty much a space where Black and Brown folks are missing. But there’s someone close to the Brown Enough team who’s shaking things up to make the world of classical music more diverse. She’s Jazmín Morales, chief of staff at the prestigious Juilliard School and partner of executive producer Carlos E. Hernandez. Chris and Jazmín take us on a deep dive into the world of classical music, discuss what it was like playing mariachi growing up and how educational institutions should support the arts. true full 27 d5e1188a-95af-4272-8412-6449fe6c0776 All Things TV with Ashley Ray Chris has a little secret! He’s an actor but he surprisingly doesn’t watch much TV. He’s a busy man. He’s either auditioning for roles, writing and/or hosting this podcast. So for this week’s episode, he chats with television aficionado Ashley Ray. Ashley is the host of TV I Say, an Earwolf podcast that celebrates all things television. Both Chris and Ashley discuss their favorite shows, how Black and Brown representation on TV has evolved, and the insidious role advertising plays in all of this.

 

We need your help. We are looking for YOUR STORIES about meditation. Do you meditate ⁠— or feel that meditation is accessible to you? Have you ever been the only Brown person in a meditation class or space? Have you tried to introduce this practice to your community in an interesting way? Tell us everything. Send your stories in an email or as a voice memo to brownenough@stitcher.com. You could wind up on a future episode! 

]]> Wed, 22 Mar 2023 04:05:00 +0000 Christopher Rivas https://www.christopherrivas.com Chris has a little secret! He’s an actor but he surprisingly doesn’t watch much TV. He’s a busy man. He’s either auditioning for roles, writing and/or hosting this podcast. So for this week’s episode, he chats with television aficionado Ashley Ray. Ashley is the host of TV I Say, an Earwolf podcast that celebrates all things television. Both Chris and Ashley discuss their favorite shows, how Black and Brown representation on TV has evolved, and the insidious role advertising plays in all of this.

 

We need your help. We are looking for YOUR STORIES about meditation. Do you meditate ⁠— or feel that meditation is accessible to you? Have you ever been the only Brown person in a meditation class or space? Have you tried to introduce this practice to your community in an interesting way? Tell us everything. Send your stories in an email or as a voice memo to brownenough@stitcher.com. You could wind up on a future episode! 

]]> All Things TV with Ashley Ray Christopher Rivas 00:36:36 Chris has a little secret! He’s an actor but he surprisingly doesn’t watch much TV. He’s a busy man. He’s either auditioning for roles, writing and/or hosting this podcast. So for this week’s episode, he chats with television aficionado Ashley Ray. Ashley is the host of TV I Say, an Earwolf podcast that celebrates all things television. Both Chris and Ashley discuss their favorite shows, how Black and Brown representation on TV has evolved, and the insidious role advertising plays in all of this. We need your help. We are looking for YOUR STORIES about meditation. Do you meditate ⁠— or feel that meditation is accessible to you? Have you ever been the only Brown person in a meditation class or space? Have you tried to introduce this practice to your community in an interesting way? Tell us everything. Send your stories in an email or as a voice memo to brownenough@stitcher.com. You could wind up on a future episode! Chris has a little secret! He’s an actor but he surprisingly doesn’t watch much TV. He’s a busy man. He’s either auditioning for roles, writing and/or hosting this podcast. So for this week’s episode, he chats with television aficionado Ashley Ray. Ashley is the host of TV I Say, an Earwolf podcast that celebrates all things television. Both Chris and Ashley discuss their favorite shows, how Black and Brown representation on TV has evolved, and the insidious role advertising plays in all of this. We need your help. We are looking for YOUR STORIES about meditation. Do you meditate ⁠— or feel that meditation is accessible to you? Have you ever been the only Brown person in a meditation class or space? Have you tried to introduce this practice to your community in an interesting way? Tell us everything. Send your stories in an email or as a voice memo to brownenough@stitcher.com. You could wind up on a future episode! true full 26 73f6ee06-affb-41f7-a6f4-56a9b7e39fc8 Latinx and the Myths of Assimilation with Julissa Arce There've been a slew of terms used to identify people of Latin American heritage over the years: Hispanic, Latino, Latina, and Latinx. That last one -- Latinx -- has sparked controversy, headlines and even political fights recently. So this week, Chris dives deeper into the conversation of assimilation, self identity, census checkboxes and who gets to police language. He's joined by fellow writer Julissa Arce, author of You Sound Like a White Girl: The Case For Rejecting Assimilation, who has her own thoughts on the term Latinx.

]]> Wed, 15 Mar 2023 04:00:00 +0000 Christopher Rivas https://www.christopherrivas.com There've been a slew of terms used to identify people of Latin American heritage over the years: Hispanic, Latino, Latina, and Latinx. That last one -- Latinx -- has sparked controversy, headlines and even political fights recently. So this week, Chris dives deeper into the conversation of assimilation, self identity, census checkboxes and who gets to police language. He's joined by fellow writer Julissa Arce, author of You Sound Like a White Girl: The Case For Rejecting Assimilation, who has her own thoughts on the term Latinx.

]]> Latinx and the Myths of Assimilation with Julissa Arce Christopher Rivas 00:25:13 There've been a slew of terms used to identify people of Latin American heritage over the years: Hispanic, Latino, Latina, and Latinx. That last one -- Latinx -- has sparked controversy, headlines and even political fights recently. So this week, Chris dives deeper into the conversation of assimilation, self identity, census checkboxes and who gets to police language. He's joined by fellow writer Julissa Arce, author of You Sound Like a White Girl: The Case For Rejecting Assimilation, who has her own thoughts on the term Latinx. There've been a slew of terms used to identify people of Latin American heritage over the years: Hispanic, Latino, Latina, and Latinx. That last one -- Latinx -- has sparked controversy, headlines and even political fights recently. So this week, Chris dives deeper into the conversation of assimilation, self identity, census checkboxes and who gets to police language. He's joined by fellow writer Julissa Arce, author of You Sound Like a White Girl: The Case For Rejecting Assimilation, who has her own thoughts on the term Latinx. true full 25 ff378827-3f8a-49f9-8642-e15f90591eb9 Makeup Artistry with Kweli Calderon Kweli Caldereon has been a makeup artist for more than 20 years. She's often called when films, tv shows or music videos need someone to take care of hair and makeup for Black creatives. She even did host Chris' makeup once, on the set of Call Me Kat. Today, Chris chats with Kweli about how she got started working in Hollywood, what changes she’s seen in the industry, why segregation in the beauty industry persists, and the changes she wants to see.

]]> Wed, 8 Mar 2023 05:00:00 +0000 Christopher Rivas https://www.christopherrivas.com Kweli Caldereon has been a makeup artist for more than 20 years. She's often called when films, tv shows or music videos need someone to take care of hair and makeup for Black creatives. She even did host Chris' makeup once, on the set of Call Me Kat. Today, Chris chats with Kweli about how she got started working in Hollywood, what changes she’s seen in the industry, why segregation in the beauty industry persists, and the changes she wants to see.

]]> Makeup Artistry with Kweli Calderon Christopher Rivas 00:28:33 Kweli Caldereon has been a makeup artist for more than 20 years. She's often called when films, tv shows or music videos need someone to take care of hair and makeup for Black creatives. She even did host Chris' makeup once, on the set of Call Me Kat. Today, Chris chats with Kweli about how she got started working in Hollywood, what changes she’s seen in the industry, why segregation in the beauty industry persists, and the changes she wants to see. Kweli Caldereon has been a makeup artist for more than 20 years. She's often called when films, tv shows or music videos need someone to take care of hair and makeup for Black creatives. She even did host Chris' makeup once, on the set of Call Me Kat. Today, Chris chats with Kweli about how she got started working in Hollywood, what changes she’s seen in the industry, why segregation in the beauty industry persists, and the changes she wants to see. true full 24 38cdb0e2-3cd0-4134-87cd-a5e5dba14571 My Name Is… When Chris interviewed his dad for the Rubirosa podcast, he found out a secret about his dad's real name. That story inspired today's episode, which is all about names. And the special guest is YOU! Tune in for stories about beautiful, Brown names: what you were named after, whether people can pronounce your name and how some of y’all are reclaiming your names.

]]> Wed, 1 Mar 2023 05:00:00 +0000 Christopher Rivas https://www.christopherrivas.com When Chris interviewed his dad for the Rubirosa podcast, he found out a secret about his dad's real name. That story inspired today's episode, which is all about names. And the special guest is YOU! Tune in for stories about beautiful, Brown names: what you were named after, whether people can pronounce your name and how some of y’all are reclaiming your names.

]]> My Name Is… Christopher Rivas 00:30:35 When Chris interviewed his dad for the Rubirosa podcast, he found out a secret about his dad's real name. That story inspired today's episode, which is all about names. And the special guest is YOU! Tune in for stories about beautiful, Brown names: what you were named after, whether people can pronounce your name and how some of y’all are reclaiming your names. When Chris interviewed his dad for the Rubirosa podcast, he found out a secret about his dad's real name. That story inspired today's episode, which is all about names. And the special guest is YOU! Tune in for stories about beautiful, Brown names: what you were named after, whether people can pronounce your name and how some of y’all are reclaiming your names. true full 23 bf712591-d486-4c5d-93ec-506ebf4471a1 Aprendiendo Español with Spanish Sin Pena Chris speaks very little Spanish. A fact he's been ashamed of for quite some time since his parents and sister are fluent. But a little while back, he enrolled in a program called "Spanish Sin Pena" that aims to empower folks with Latin American heritage to speak Spanish confidently. Today, he chats with the founders of Spanish Sin Pena about how it started, the impact they are making and why so many people feel shame and embarrassment about not knowing their parents' first language.

]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2023 05:00:00 +0000 Christopher Rivas https://www.christopherrivas.com Chris speaks very little Spanish. A fact he's been ashamed of for quite some time since his parents and sister are fluent. But a little while back, he enrolled in a program called "Spanish Sin Pena" that aims to empower folks with Latin American heritage to speak Spanish confidently. Today, he chats with the founders of Spanish Sin Pena about how it started, the impact they are making and why so many people feel shame and embarrassment about not knowing their parents' first language.

]]> Aprendiendo Español with Spanish Sin Pena Christopher Rivas 00:37:39 Chris speaks very little Spanish. A fact he's been ashamed of for quite some time since his parents and sister are fluent. But a little while back, he enrolled in a program called "Spanish Sin Pena" that aims to empower folks with Latin American heritage to speak Spanish confidently. Today, he chats with the founders of Spanish Sin Pena about how it started, the impact they are making and why so many people feel shame and embarrassment about not knowing their parents' first language. Chris speaks very little Spanish. A fact he's been ashamed of for quite some time since his parents and sister are fluent. But a little while back, he enrolled in a program called "Spanish Sin Pena" that aims to empower folks with Latin American heritage to speak Spanish confidently. Today, he chats with the founders of Spanish Sin Pena about how it started, the impact they are making and why so many people feel shame and embarrassment about not knowing their parents' first language. true full 22 28c2c5c7-3ee3-4f17-8be9-8cbdb263e6e7 "Queens Get the Money" with State Senator Jessica Ramos Before moving to LA, Chris was born and raised in Queens, New York. He remembers visiting his abuela in Jackson Heights, where more than 150 languages are spoken. Today, he talks to the New York State Senator who reps Jackson Heights, Jessica Ramos, about her career serving one of the most diverse communities in the world.

]]> Wed, 15 Feb 2023 05:00:00 +0000 Christopher Rivas https://www.christopherrivas.com Before moving to LA, Chris was born and raised in Queens, New York. He remembers visiting his abuela in Jackson Heights, where more than 150 languages are spoken. Today, he talks to the New York State Senator who reps Jackson Heights, Jessica Ramos, about her career serving one of the most diverse communities in the world.

]]> "Queens Get the Money" with State Senator Jessica Ramos Christopher Rivas 00:32:28 Before moving to LA, Chris was born and raised in Queens, New York. He remembers visiting his abuela in Jackson Heights, where more than 150 languages are spoken. Today, he talks to the New York State Senator who reps Jackson Heights, Jessica Ramos, about her career serving one of the most diverse communities in the world. Before moving to LA, Chris was born and raised in Queens, New York. He remembers visiting his abuela in Jackson Heights, where more than 150 languages are spoken. Today, he talks to the New York State Senator who reps Jackson Heights, Jessica Ramos, about her career serving one of the most diverse communities in the world. true full 21 e1c5863e-6d96-43df-842e-38ba47c74c44 Please Don’t Hate Me Chris wrote an essay for Modern Love in 2019 about dating—and breaking up with—white women that went viral. Hear all about the essay, its aftermath and how friend-of-the-show Grasie Mercedes had a similar experience that led to her reaching out to Chris! This episode was originally aired as part of Chris' documentary podcast, Rubirosa. To hear more, scroll down to the bottom of this feed and click on "Rubirosa Episode 1: Haunted." 

To read Chris' Modern Love essay, click here.

]]> Wed, 8 Feb 2023 05:00:00 +0000 Christopher Rivas https://www.christopherrivas.com Chris wrote an essay for Modern Love in 2019 about dating—and breaking up with—white women that went viral. Hear all about the essay, its aftermath and how friend-of-the-show Grasie Mercedes had a similar experience that led to her reaching out to Chris! This episode was originally aired as part of Chris' documentary podcast, Rubirosa. To hear more, scroll down to the bottom of this feed and click on "Rubirosa Episode 1: Haunted." 

To read Chris' Modern Love essay, click here.

]]> Please Don’t Hate Me Christopher Rivas 00:26:48 Chris wrote an essay for Modern Love in 2019 about dating—and breaking up with—white women that went viral. Hear all about the essay, its aftermath and how friend-of-the-show Grasie Mercedes had a similar experience that led to her reaching out to Chris! This episode was originally aired as part of Chris' documentary podcast, Rubirosa. To hear more, scroll down to the bottom of this feed and click on "Rubirosa Episode 1: Haunted." To read Chris' Modern Love essay, click here. Chris wrote an essay for Modern Love in 2019 about dating—and breaking up with—white women that went viral. Hear all about the essay, its aftermath and how friend-of-the-show Grasie Mercedes had a similar experience that led to her reaching out to Chris! This episode was originally aired as part of Chris' documentary podcast, Rubirosa. To hear more, scroll down to the bottom of this feed and click on "Rubirosa Episode 1: Haunted." To read Chris' Modern Love essay, click here. true full 20 c391553d-1a2a-4afc-9cad-431a3a520f25 Getting Cast, with Grasie Mercedes and Victor Vazquez Today, we’re listening to actor Grasie Mercedes, who stars in NBC’s Grand Crew. Though she identifies as Afro Latina, she's never been cast as such. We go deep into why that might be. Plus, casting director Victor Vazquez tells us about why it’s important to see ourselves reflected on more creative projects. And how that representation can’t be monolithic

]]> Wed, 1 Feb 2023 05:00:00 +0000 Christopher Rivas https://www.christopherrivas.com Today, we’re listening to actor Grasie Mercedes, who stars in NBC’s Grand Crew. Though she identifies as Afro Latina, she's never been cast as such. We go deep into why that might be. Plus, casting director Victor Vazquez tells us about why it’s important to see ourselves reflected on more creative projects. And how that representation can’t be monolithic

]]> Getting Cast, with Grasie Mercedes and Victor Vazquez Christopher Rivas 00:30:00 Today, we’re listening to actor Grasie Mercedes, who stars in NBC’s Grand Crew. Though she identifies as Afro Latina, she's never been cast as such. We go deep into why that might be. Plus, casting director Victor Vazquez tells us about why it’s important to see ourselves reflected on more creative projects. And how that representation can’t be monolithic Today, we’re listening to actor Grasie Mercedes, who stars in NBC’s Grand Crew. Though she identifies as Afro Latina, she's never been cast as such. We go deep into why that might be. Plus, casting director Victor Vazquez tells us about why it’s important to see ourselves reflected on more creative projects. And how that representation can’t be monolithic true full 19 00152268-115e-402f-b051-5145a637b78e Shaping a National Latino Museum What and who do you include in a national Latino museum?

That’s a question that many have been asking since late 2020, when Congress green-lit the creation of The National Museum of the American Latino. It’s a new addition to the Smithsonian Institution’s roster of national museums, many of which intend to preserve the history and culture of the United States.

The fight to create The National Museum of the American Latino spans across decades. The idea was sparked by a damning 1994 report, commissioned by the Smithsonian itself, which concluded that the institution had a pattern of systematically excluding Latinos and Latinas from its programming and its staff. One of its top recommendations? To create a museum highlighting Latinos and Latinas in this country.

 

Now, in 2022, the museum is making moves. Even though there’s no building to house it yet, the National Museum of the American Latino has appointed a board, hired an inaugural director, and has even debuted its first show in the National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C. In the midst of all this, many are beginning to wonder what the vision of this museum will be, and how it plans to capture the wide diversity of Latino history and culture in the United States.

 

Show page: https://www.latinousa.org/2022/09/02/latinomuseum/

Apple Podcast Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shaping-a-national-latino-museum/id79681317?i=1000578129968

]]> Fri, 27 Jan 2023 05:00:00 +0000 Christopher Rivas https://www.christopherrivas.com What and who do you include in a national Latino museum?

That’s a question that many have been asking since late 2020, when Congress green-lit the creation of The National Museum of the American Latino. It’s a new addition to the Smithsonian Institution’s roster of national museums, many of which intend to preserve the history and culture of the United States.

The fight to create The National Museum of the American Latino spans across decades. The idea was sparked by a damning 1994 report, commissioned by the Smithsonian itself, which concluded that the institution had a pattern of systematically excluding Latinos and Latinas from its programming and its staff. One of its top recommendations? To create a museum highlighting Latinos and Latinas in this country.

 

Now, in 2022, the museum is making moves. Even though there’s no building to house it yet, the National Museum of the American Latino has appointed a board, hired an inaugural director, and has even debuted its first show in the National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C. In the midst of all this, many are beginning to wonder what the vision of this museum will be, and how it plans to capture the wide diversity of Latino history and culture in the United States.

 

Show page: https://www.latinousa.org/2022/09/02/latinomuseum/

Apple Podcast Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shaping-a-national-latino-museum/id79681317?i=1000578129968

]]> Shaping a National Latino Museum Christopher Rivas 00:43:10 What and who do you include in a national Latino museum? That’s a question that many have been asking since late 2020, when Congress green-lit the creation of The National Museum of the American Latino. It’s a new addition to the Smithsonian Institution’s roster of national museums, many of which intend to preserve the history and culture of the United States. The fight to create The National Museum of the American Latino spans across decades. The idea was sparked by a damning 1994 report, commissioned by the Smithsonian itself, which concluded that the institution had a pattern of systematically excluding Latinos and Latinas from its programming and its staff. One of its top recommendations? To create a museum highlighting Latinos and Latinas in this country. Now, in 2022, the museum is making moves. Even though there’s no building to house it yet, the National Museum of the American Latino has appointed a board, hired an inaugural director, and has even debuted its first show in the National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C. In the midst of all this, many are beginning to wonder what the vision of this museum will be, and how it plans to capture the wide diversity of Latino history and culture in the United States. Show page: https://www.latinousa.org/2022/09/02/latinomuseum/ Apple Podcast Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shaping-a-national-latino-museum/id79681317?i=1000578129968 What and who do you include in a national Latino museum? That’s a question that many have been asking since late 2020, when Congress green-lit the creation of The National Museum of the American Latino. It’s a new addition to the Smithsonian Institution’s roster of national museums, many of which intend to preserve the history and culture of the United States. The fight to create The National Museum of the American Latino spans across decades. The idea was sparked by a damning 1994 report, commissioned by the Smithsonian itself, which concluded that the institution had a pattern of systematically excluding Latinos and Latinas from its programming and its staff. One of its top recommendations? To create a museum highlighting Latinos and Latinas in this country. Now, in 2022, the museum is making moves. Even though there’s no building to house it yet, the National Museum of the American Latino has appointed a board, hired an inaugural director, and has even debuted its first show in the National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C. In the midst of all this, many are beginning to wonder what the vision of this museum will be, and how it plans to capture the wide diversity of Latino history and culture in the United States. Show page: https://www.latinousa.org/2022/09/02/latinomuseum/ Apple Podcast Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shaping-a-national-latino-museum/id79681317?i=1000578129968 true bonus ad5d565c-aa16-42e7-a0dc-21d6a2e91bdf Dyckman Beer with Juan Camilo What started off as a hobby crafting beer at home turned into a real business for Juan Camilo, who’s now the founder and owner of Dyckman Beer Company in New York. Juan was born in the Dominican Republic and at the age of five he came to the U.S., where he grew up between Washington Heights and the Bronx. Using his cultural influences, Juan infuses Dominican flavors to make unique craft beer. Listen to learn more about Juan and the secret recipes he's working on.

]]> Wed, 25 Jan 2023 05:00:00 +0000 Christopher Rivas https://www.christopherrivas.com What started off as a hobby crafting beer at home turned into a real business for Juan Camilo, who’s now the founder and owner of Dyckman Beer Company in New York. Juan was born in the Dominican Republic and at the age of five he came to the U.S., where he grew up between Washington Heights and the Bronx. Using his cultural influences, Juan infuses Dominican flavors to make unique craft beer. Listen to learn more about Juan and the secret recipes he's working on.

]]> Dyckman Beer with Juan Camilo Christopher Rivas 00:24:22 What started off as a hobby crafting beer at home turned into a real business for Juan Camilo, who’s now the founder and owner of Dyckman Beer Company in New York. Juan was born in the Dominican Republic and at the age of five he came to the U.S., where he grew up between Washington Heights and the Bronx. Using his cultural influences, Juan infuses Dominican flavors to make unique craft beer. Listen to learn more about Juan and the secret recipes he's working on. What started off as a hobby crafting beer at home turned into a real business for Juan Camilo, who’s now the founder and owner of Dyckman Beer Company in New York. Juan was born in the Dominican Republic and at the age of five he came to the U.S., where he grew up between Washington Heights and the Bronx. Using his cultural influences, Juan infuses Dominican flavors to make unique craft beer. Listen to learn more about Juan and the secret recipes he's working on. true full 18 1b0964f5-21d3-4cea-adcb-e560c5fdf794 Kalchē Wine with Justine Belle Lambright Did you know that wine actually has roots that date back to Asia? There's a lot we get wrong about wine, according to our guest Justine Belle Lambright, a co-founder of Kalchē Wine Cooperative and expert on all things food & beverage. Listen to learn about Justine's experience in the industry and how they're changing the game with their own business.

]]> Wed, 18 Jan 2023 05:00:00 +0000 Christopher Rivas https://www.christopherrivas.com Did you know that wine actually has roots that date back to Asia? There's a lot we get wrong about wine, according to our guest Justine Belle Lambright, a co-founder of Kalchē Wine Cooperative and expert on all things food & beverage. Listen to learn about Justine's experience in the industry and how they're changing the game with their own business.

]]> Kalchē Wine with Justine Belle Lambright Christopher Rivas 00:31:06 Did you know that wine actually has roots that date back to Asia? There's a lot we get wrong about wine, according to our guest Justine Belle Lambright, a co-founder of Kalchē Wine Cooperative and expert on all things food & beverage. Listen to learn about Justine's experience in the industry and how they're changing the game with their own business. Did you know that wine actually has roots that date back to Asia? There's a lot we get wrong about wine, according to our guest Justine Belle Lambright, a co-founder of Kalchē Wine Cooperative and expert on all things food & beverage. Listen to learn about Justine's experience in the industry and how they're changing the game with their own business. true full 17 ca2ffefa-63d8-4f9c-9fcb-797341ffd51d Being Your Own Artistic Director with Brita Filter Growing up, Jesse Havea didn’t see themselves represented on screen or on stages of Broadway shows. But everything changed when they started doing drag under the name Brita Filter. Being the first Polynesian queen on RuPaul's Drag Race inspired Brita to carve out their own space in the performance world through drag and find ways to bridge divides with their conservative Mormon family members.

]]> Wed, 11 Jan 2023 05:00:00 +0000 Christopher Rivas https://www.christopherrivas.com Growing up, Jesse Havea didn’t see themselves represented on screen or on stages of Broadway shows. But everything changed when they started doing drag under the name Brita Filter. Being the first Polynesian queen on RuPaul's Drag Race inspired Brita to carve out their own space in the performance world through drag and find ways to bridge divides with their conservative Mormon family members.

]]> Being Your Own Artistic Director with Brita Filter Christopher Rivas 00:35:30 Growing up, Jesse Havea didn’t see themselves represented on screen or on stages of Broadway shows. But everything changed when they started doing drag under the name Brita Filter. Being the first Polynesian queen on RuPaul's Drag Race inspired Brita to carve out their own space in the performance world through drag and find ways to bridge divides with their conservative Mormon family members. Growing up, Jesse Havea didn’t see themselves represented on screen or on stages of Broadway shows. But everything changed when they started doing drag under the name Brita Filter. Being the first Polynesian queen on RuPaul's Drag Race inspired Brita to carve out their own space in the performance world through drag and find ways to bridge divides with their conservative Mormon family members. true full 16 c797083f-9992-4c44-b8b5-5c98777a206a Waking Up to Race with Dr. Kira Hudson Banks New Year got you feeling reflective? Us, too. So today we're bringing you a conversation between Chris and Dr. Kira Hudson Banks, an expert on race and how humans make meaning out of it. Chris walks through the steps of what called "Racial Identity Development Theory" with Dr. Banks -- from the first time he noticed his own race to the moments in his life that have changed how he thinks about his place in the world. 

Learn more about Dr. Banks' work and listen to her podcast: Raising Equity

 

We are looking for stories about your names. Do you have a name that’s unique, one that’s hard for others to say? Do you have a funny story, an origin story? What do you think is special or beautiful about your name? Let us know! Send us an email or voice memo to BrownEnough@stitcher.com. You could wind up on a future episode.

]]> Wed, 4 Jan 2023 05:00:00 +0000 Christopher Rivas https://www.christopherrivas.com New Year got you feeling reflective? Us, too. So today we're bringing you a conversation between Chris and Dr. Kira Hudson Banks, an expert on race and how humans make meaning out of it. Chris walks through the steps of what called "Racial Identity Development Theory" with Dr. Banks -- from the first time he noticed his own race to the moments in his life that have changed how he thinks about his place in the world. 

Learn more about Dr. Banks' work and listen to her podcast: Raising Equity

 

We are looking for stories about your names. Do you have a name that’s unique, one that’s hard for others to say? Do you have a funny story, an origin story? What do you think is special or beautiful about your name? Let us know! Send us an email or voice memo to BrownEnough@stitcher.com. You could wind up on a future episode.

]]> Waking Up to Race with Dr. Kira Hudson Banks Christopher Rivas 00:34:58 New Year got you feeling reflective? Us, too. So today we're bringing you a conversation between Chris and Dr. Kira Hudson Banks, an expert on race and how humans make meaning out of it. Chris walks through the steps of what called "Racial Identity Development Theory" with Dr. Banks -- from the first time he noticed his own race to the moments in his life that have changed how he thinks about his place in the world. Learn more about Dr. Banks' work and listen to her podcast: Raising Equity We are looking for stories about your names. Do you have a name that’s unique, one that’s hard for others to say? Do you have a funny story, an origin story? What do you think is special or beautiful about your name? Let us know! Send us an email or voice memo to BrownEnough@stitcher.com. You could wind up on a future episode. New Year got you feeling reflective? Us, too. So today we're bringing you a conversation between Chris and Dr. Kira Hudson Banks, an expert on race and how humans make meaning out of it. Chris walks through the steps of what called "Racial Identity Development Theory" with Dr. Banks -- from the first time he noticed his own race to the moments in his life that have changed how he thinks about his place in the world. Learn more about Dr. Banks' work and listen to her podcast: Raising Equity We are looking for stories about your names. Do you have a name that’s unique, one that’s hard for others to say? Do you have a funny story, an origin story? What do you think is special or beautiful about your name? Let us know! Send us an email or voice memo to BrownEnough@stitcher.com. You could wind up on a future episode. true full 15 67e98dd6-d0db-4413-8648-154358b02598 Celebrating Brown with Lisa Solomon Lisa Solomon is a mixed media artist and author obsessed with color. So who better than her to explain the beauty behind the color Brown?

 

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]]> Wed, 28 Dec 2022 05:00:00 +0000 Christopher Rivas https://www.christopherrivas.com Lisa Solomon is a mixed media artist and author obsessed with color. So who better than her to explain the beauty behind the color Brown?

 

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]]> Celebrating Brown with Lisa Solomon Christopher Rivas 00:24:48 Lisa Solomon is a mixed media artist and author obsessed with color. So who better than her to explain the beauty behind the color Brown? We are looking for stories about your names. Do you have a name that’s unique, one that’s hard for others to say? Do you have a funny story, an origin story? What do you think is special or beautiful about your name? Let us know! Send us an email or voice memo to BrownEnough@stitcher.com. You could wind up on a future episode. Lisa Solomon is a mixed media artist and author obsessed with color. So who better than her to explain the beauty behind the color Brown? We are looking for stories about your names. Do you have a name that’s unique, one that’s hard for others to say? Do you have a funny story, an origin story? What do you think is special or beautiful about your name? Let us know! Send us an email or voice memo to BrownEnough@stitcher.com. You could wind up on a future episode. true full 14 149b459a-0582-4a58-8149-31a09f61fbe8 30 Feet From an Oil Well with Nalleli Cobo Twenty one year-old Nalleli Cobo spent more than a decade fighting to shut down an oil well across the street from her home in South Los Angeles. Nalleli says it's no coincidence that this well, and thousands of others like it, exist primarily in communities of color. Tune in to hear about the activism that won Nalleli the 2022 Goldman Environmental Prize -- aka the Green Nobel Prize -- and what she says we can all do in the fight against climate change.

]]> Wed, 21 Dec 2022 05:00:00 +0000 Christopher Rivas https://www.christopherrivas.com Twenty one year-old Nalleli Cobo spent more than a decade fighting to shut down an oil well across the street from her home in South Los Angeles. Nalleli says it's no coincidence that this well, and thousands of others like it, exist primarily in communities of color. Tune in to hear about the activism that won Nalleli the 2022 Goldman Environmental Prize -- aka the Green Nobel Prize -- and what she says we can all do in the fight against climate change.

]]> 30 Feet From an Oil Well with Nalleli Cobo Christopher Rivas 00:32:52 Twenty one year-old Nalleli Cobo spent more than a decade fighting to shut down an oil well across the street from her home in South Los Angeles. Nalleli says it's no coincidence that this well, and thousands of others like it, exist primarily in communities of color. Tune in to hear about the activism that won Nalleli the 2022 Goldman Environmental Prize -- aka the Green Nobel Prize -- and what she says we can all do in the fight against climate change. Twenty one year-old Nalleli Cobo spent more than a decade fighting to shut down an oil well across the street from her home in South Los Angeles. Nalleli says it's no coincidence that this well, and thousands of others like it, exist primarily in communities of color. Tune in to hear about the activism that won Nalleli the 2022 Goldman Environmental Prize -- aka the Green Nobel Prize -- and what she says we can all do in the fight against climate change. true full 13 ebe717f0-72b9-4735-8a66-bb62182bd9b2 A Storytelling Masterclass with Martina Castro Chris gets a storytelling masterclass from Martina Castro, the founder and CEO of Adonde Media, a multilingual podcast company. Martina is the host of several shows including the Duolingo Spanish Podcast. But you’ll be surprised to hear that speaking Spanish at home was a challenge for her growing up. Now, she is an amazing storyteller both in English and Spanish on a mission to make stories that reach global audiences.

]]> Wed, 14 Dec 2022 05:00:00 +0000 Christopher Rivas https://www.christopherrivas.com Chris gets a storytelling masterclass from Martina Castro, the founder and CEO of Adonde Media, a multilingual podcast company. Martina is the host of several shows including the Duolingo Spanish Podcast. But you’ll be surprised to hear that speaking Spanish at home was a challenge for her growing up. Now, she is an amazing storyteller both in English and Spanish on a mission to make stories that reach global audiences.

]]> A Storytelling Masterclass with Martina Castro Christopher Rivas 00:33:25 Chris gets a storytelling masterclass from Martina Castro, the founder and CEO of Adonde Media, a multilingual podcast company. Martina is the host of several shows including the Duolingo Spanish Podcast. But you’ll be surprised to hear that speaking Spanish at home was a challenge for her growing up. Now, she is an amazing storyteller both in English and Spanish on a mission to make stories that reach global audiences. Chris gets a storytelling masterclass from Martina Castro, the founder and CEO of Adonde Media, a multilingual podcast company. Martina is the host of several shows including the Duolingo Spanish Podcast. But you’ll be surprised to hear that speaking Spanish at home was a challenge for her growing up. Now, she is an amazing storyteller both in English and Spanish on a mission to make stories that reach global audiences. true full 12 b17c6ed2-06f1-4c95-b43d-57305020a1dd Chris Rivas Embraces the Middle Space on Some of My Best Friends Are I’m excited to bring you a special episode of Some of My Best Friends Are, a podcast from Pushkin Industries I recently had the pleasure of joining. On Some of My Best Friends Are, Harvard professor Khalil Gibran Muhammad and journalist Ben Austen, two best friends who grew up together on the South Side of Chicago in the 1980s, discuss their experiences with the absurdities and intricacies of race in America. I joined Khalil and Ben to talk about my own racial awakening – which I attribute to the moment I learned the “real” James Bond, Porfirio Rubirosa, was Dominican. And I share what it means, to me, to be Latinx in a country where most conversations about race are divided into black and white. You can hear more from Some of My Best Friends Are at https://podcasts.pushkin.fm/sbfs2?sid=enough

]]> Tue, 13 Dec 2022 19:12:56 +0000 Christopher Rivas https://www.christopherrivas.com I’m excited to bring you a special episode of Some of My Best Friends Are, a podcast from Pushkin Industries I recently had the pleasure of joining. On Some of My Best Friends Are, Harvard professor Khalil Gibran Muhammad and journalist Ben Austen, two best friends who grew up together on the South Side of Chicago in the 1980s, discuss their experiences with the absurdities and intricacies of race in America. I joined Khalil and Ben to talk about my own racial awakening – which I attribute to the moment I learned the “real” James Bond, Porfirio Rubirosa, was Dominican. And I share what it means, to me, to be Latinx in a country where most conversations about race are divided into black and white. You can hear more from Some of My Best Friends Are at https://podcasts.pushkin.fm/sbfs2?sid=enough

]]> Chris Rivas Embraces the Middle Space on Some of My Best Friends Are Christopher Rivas 00:47:45 I’m excited to bring you a special episode of Some of My Best Friends Are, a podcast from Pushkin Industries I recently had the pleasure of joining. On Some of My Best Friends Are, Harvard professor Khalil Gibran Muhammad and journalist Ben Austen, two best friends who grew up together on the South Side of Chicago in the 1980s, discuss their experiences with the absurdities and intricacies of race in America. I joined Khalil and Ben to talk about my own racial awakening – which I attribute to the moment I learned the “real” James Bond, Porfirio Rubirosa, was Dominican. And I share what it means, to me, to be Latinx in a country where most conversations about race are divided into black and white. You can hear more from Some of My Best Friends Are at https://podcasts.pushkin.fm/sbfs2?sid=enough I’m excited to bring you a special episode of Some of My Best Friends Are, a podcast from Pushkin Industries I recently had the pleasure of joining. On Some of My Best Friends Are, Harvard professor Khalil Gibran Muhammad and journalist Ben Austen, two best friends who grew up together on the South Side of Chicago in the 1980s, discuss their experiences with the absurdities and intricacies of race in America. I joined Khalil and Ben to talk about my own racial awakening – which I attribute to the moment I learned the “real” James Bond, Porfirio Rubirosa, was Dominican. And I share what it means, to me, to be Latinx in a country where most conversations about race are divided into black and white. You can hear more from Some of My Best Friends Are at https://podcasts.pushkin.fm/sbfs2?sid=enough true bonus 68348373-19ab-4d28-b203-fc9af0942e8a The Caucacity of Privilege with Mandi Woodruff-Santos “The caucacity!” says Mandi Woodruff-Santos, co-host of the finance podcast Brown Ambition, when Black and Brown communities are hit with 6 figures of debt by corporate banks after graduating college. In this episode, Chris chats with Mandi to understand why Black and Brown families are lagging behind in building wealth and what they can do to start changing the narrative.

]]> Wed, 7 Dec 2022 05:00:00 +0000 Christopher Rivas https://www.christopherrivas.com “The caucacity!” says Mandi Woodruff-Santos, co-host of the finance podcast Brown Ambition, when Black and Brown communities are hit with 6 figures of debt by corporate banks after graduating college. In this episode, Chris chats with Mandi to understand why Black and Brown families are lagging behind in building wealth and what they can do to start changing the narrative.

]]> The Caucacity of Privilege with Mandi Woodruff-Santos Christopher Rivas 00:37:29 “The caucacity!” says Mandi Woodruff-Santos, co-host of the finance podcast Brown Ambition, when Black and Brown communities are hit with 6 figures of debt by corporate banks after graduating college. In this episode, Chris chats with Mandi to understand why Black and Brown families are lagging behind in building wealth and what they can do to start changing the narrative. “The caucacity!” says Mandi Woodruff-Santos, co-host of the finance podcast Brown Ambition, when Black and Brown communities are hit with 6 figures of debt by corporate banks after graduating college. In this episode, Chris chats with Mandi to understand why Black and Brown families are lagging behind in building wealth and what they can do to start changing the narrative. true full 11 2128cf8d-7594-4520-ac21-d5222c07953b A Right to Laugh with Zarna Garg Brown women have a right to laugh and they need to express it, says Indian immigrant and comedian Zarna Garg. Zarna went from being a lawyer, to a stay at home mom to her three kids, to a stand-up comedian and Tik Tok star. Today, she chats with Chris about how her kids convinced her to start a career in comedy, how she mines her culture for jokes, and what it means to be a Brown woman in the world of comedy.

]]> Wed, 30 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000 Christopher Rivas https://www.christopherrivas.com Brown women have a right to laugh and they need to express it, says Indian immigrant and comedian Zarna Garg. Zarna went from being a lawyer, to a stay at home mom to her three kids, to a stand-up comedian and Tik Tok star. Today, she chats with Chris about how her kids convinced her to start a career in comedy, how she mines her culture for jokes, and what it means to be a Brown woman in the world of comedy.

]]> A Right to Laugh with Zarna Garg Christopher Rivas 00:33:43 Brown women have a right to laugh and they need to express it, says Indian immigrant and comedian Zarna Garg. Zarna went from being a lawyer, to a stay at home mom to her three kids, to a stand-up comedian and Tik Tok star. Today, she chats with Chris about how her kids convinced her to start a career in comedy, how she mines her culture for jokes, and what it means to be a Brown woman in the world of comedy. Brown women have a right to laugh and they need to express it, says Indian immigrant and comedian Zarna Garg. Zarna went from being a lawyer, to a stay at home mom to her three kids, to a stand-up comedian and Tik Tok star. Today, she chats with Chris about how her kids convinced her to start a career in comedy, how she mines her culture for jokes, and what it means to be a Brown woman in the world of comedy. true full 10 c5467d43-27f7-4a31-8750-a61685757463 Tasting Culture with Mayukh Sen Writer Mayukh Sen didn't always like to cook. But he found his way into the kitchen when he discovered seven inspiring women who changed the world of food by making an impact in American cuisine. Mayukh is the author of Tastemakers: Seven Immigrant Women Who Revolutionized Food In America, a book that profiles women of diverse countries and cultures. Chris chats with Mayukh about how these seven women helped Americans transform how they cook and eat.

 

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]]> Wed, 23 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000 Christopher Rivas https://www.christopherrivas.com Writer Mayukh Sen didn't always like to cook. But he found his way into the kitchen when he discovered seven inspiring women who changed the world of food by making an impact in American cuisine. Mayukh is the author of Tastemakers: Seven Immigrant Women Who Revolutionized Food In America, a book that profiles women of diverse countries and cultures. Chris chats with Mayukh about how these seven women helped Americans transform how they cook and eat.

 

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]]> Tasting Culture with Mayukh Sen Christopher Rivas 00:34:03 Writer Mayukh Sen didn't always like to cook. But he found his way into the kitchen when he discovered seven inspiring women who changed the world of food by making an impact in American cuisine. Mayukh is the author of Tastemakers: Seven Immigrant Women Who Revolutionized Food In America, a book that profiles women of diverse countries and cultures. Chris chats with Mayukh about how these seven women helped Americans transform how they cook and eat. We are looking for stories about your names. Do you have a name that’s unique, one that’s hard for others to say? Do you have a funny story, an origin story? What do you think is special or beautiful about your name? Let us know! Please, send us an email or a voice memo to BrownEnough@stitcher.com. Writer Mayukh Sen didn't always like to cook. But he found his way into the kitchen when he discovered seven inspiring women who changed the world of food by making an impact in American cuisine. Mayukh is the author of Tastemakers: Seven Immigrant Women Who Revolutionized Food In America, a book that profiles women of diverse countries and cultures. Chris chats with Mayukh about how these seven women helped Americans transform how they cook and eat. We are looking for stories about your names. Do you have a name that’s unique, one that’s hard for others to say? Do you have a funny story, an origin story? What do you think is special or beautiful about your name? Let us know! Please, send us an email or a voice memo to BrownEnough@stitcher.com. true full 9 61cc4f86-50a0-4194-b6a4-6373dab7f7fc “What Are You?” with Malaka Gharib "What are you?" That’s a very tricky question journalist and cartoonist Malaka Gharib is super familiar with as a first generation Filipino-Egyptian-American. Malaka grew up navigating three different cultures and two religions...something Chris can relate to as a Dominican-Colombian-American who grew up in the vibrant city of Queens, New York. Listen to learn more about how Malaka’s thinking about the question "What are you?" evolved and inspired her to write her first graphic memoir I Was Their American Dream. Her latest book It Won't Always Be Like This is out now.

]]> Wed, 16 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000 Christopher Rivas https://www.christopherrivas.com "What are you?" That’s a very tricky question journalist and cartoonist Malaka Gharib is super familiar with as a first generation Filipino-Egyptian-American. Malaka grew up navigating three different cultures and two religions...something Chris can relate to as a Dominican-Colombian-American who grew up in the vibrant city of Queens, New York. Listen to learn more about how Malaka’s thinking about the question "What are you?" evolved and inspired her to write her first graphic memoir I Was Their American Dream. Her latest book It Won't Always Be Like This is out now.

]]> “What Are You?” with Malaka Gharib Christopher Rivas 00:28:54 "What are you?" That’s a very tricky question journalist and cartoonist Malaka Gharib is super familiar with as a first generation Filipino-Egyptian-American. Malaka grew up navigating three different cultures and two religions...something Chris can relate to as a Dominican-Colombian-American who grew up in the vibrant city of Queens, New York. Listen to learn more about how Malaka’s thinking about the question "What are you?" evolved and inspired her to write her first graphic memoir I Was Their American Dream. Her latest book It Won't Always Be Like This is out now. "What are you?" That’s a very tricky question journalist and cartoonist Malaka Gharib is super familiar with as a first generation Filipino-Egyptian-American. Malaka grew up navigating three different cultures and two religions...something Chris can relate to as a Dominican-Colombian-American who grew up in the vibrant city of Queens, New York. Listen to learn more about how Malaka’s thinking about the question "What are you?" evolved and inspired her to write her first graphic memoir I Was Their American Dream. Her latest book It Won't Always Be Like This is out now. true full 8 164b4bf9-68a7-4eb5-b56d-dece5daf2966 Beware the Donkeys with Kyla Pratt Listen to this episode to find out exactly who in your life is a donkey and how to pay them no mind. Chris chats with actress and friend of show, Kyla Pratt, about growing up inside the entertainment industry and her long career on groundbreaking shows for Black and Brown folks.

]]> Wed, 9 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000 Christopher Rivas https://www.christopherrivas.com Listen to this episode to find out exactly who in your life is a donkey and how to pay them no mind. Chris chats with actress and friend of show, Kyla Pratt, about growing up inside the entertainment industry and her long career on groundbreaking shows for Black and Brown folks.

]]> Beware the Donkeys with Kyla Pratt Christopher Rivas 00:39:38 Listen to this episode to find out exactly who in your life is a donkey and how to pay them no mind. Chris chats with actress and friend of show, Kyla Pratt, about growing up inside the entertainment industry and her long career on groundbreaking shows for Black and Brown folks. Listen to this episode to find out exactly who in your life is a donkey and how to pay them no mind. Chris chats with actress and friend of show, Kyla Pratt, about growing up inside the entertainment industry and her long career on groundbreaking shows for Black and Brown folks. true full 7 2e67be77-6ce4-4896-b1e8-14429fbeffe3 Examining the Latin in Latin American with Saudi Garcia Last time, we started to unpack the complicated history of how Dominicans think about race. Today, we keep that conversation going with Dr. Saudi Garcia, a writer born in the DR who identifies not as white, or latina, or afro-caribbean... but Black. She tells me about the bent towards whiteness she's been trying to fight for most of her life.

 


 

 

 

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]]> Wed, 2 Nov 2022 04:00:00 +0000 Christopher Rivas https://www.christopherrivas.com Last time, we started to unpack the complicated history of how Dominicans think about race. Today, we keep that conversation going with Dr. Saudi Garcia, a writer born in the DR who identifies not as white, or latina, or afro-caribbean... but Black. She tells me about the bent towards whiteness she's been trying to fight for most of her life.

 


 

 

 

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]]> Examining the Latin in Latin American with Saudi Garcia Christopher Rivas 00:29:24 Last time, we started to unpack the complicated history of how Dominicans think about race. Today, we keep that conversation going with Dr. Saudi Garcia, a writer born in the DR who identifies not as white, or latina, or afro-caribbean... but Black. She tells me about the bent towards whiteness she's been trying to fight for most of her life. Did you grow up in Haiti or the DR? Or maybe in another place with a similar history of antiblackness? What have you learned and unlearned? Send your thoughts in an email or voice message to brownenough@stitcher.com. Last time, we started to unpack the complicated history of how Dominicans think about race. Today, we keep that conversation going with Dr. Saudi Garcia, a writer born in the DR who identifies not as white, or latina, or afro-caribbean... but Black. She tells me about the bent towards whiteness she's been trying to fight for most of her life. Did you grow up in Haiti or the DR? Or maybe in another place with a similar history of antiblackness? What have you learned and unlearned? Send your thoughts in an email or voice message to brownenough@stitcher.com. true full 6 f125044c-b47f-4ad5-9124-64936e180af3 Decolonizing Hispaniola with France Francois How can people from two countries in conflict come together? Well that's exactly what today's guest, France Francois, helps facilitate between Haitian- and Dominican-Americans.  France's organization runs workshops called Decolonizing Hispaniola, where they deconstruct historical myth and help everyone reimagine a conflict-free future.  Today, she chats with Chris about how she got into this work and what Haiti and DR have in common. Plus, producer Baudelaire reports back from one of France's workshops!

 

Did you grow up in Haiti or the DR? Or maybe in another place with a similar history of violence and antiblackness? What have you learned and unlearned? Send your thoughts in an email or voice message to brownenough@stitcher.com"

]]> Wed, 26 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +0000 Christopher Rivas https://www.christopherrivas.com How can people from two countries in conflict come together? Well that's exactly what today's guest, France Francois, helps facilitate between Haitian- and Dominican-Americans.  France's organization runs workshops called Decolonizing Hispaniola, where they deconstruct historical myth and help everyone reimagine a conflict-free future.  Today, she chats with Chris about how she got into this work and what Haiti and DR have in common. Plus, producer Baudelaire reports back from one of France's workshops!

 

Did you grow up in Haiti or the DR? Or maybe in another place with a similar history of violence and antiblackness? What have you learned and unlearned? Send your thoughts in an email or voice message to brownenough@stitcher.com"

]]> Decolonizing Hispaniola with France Francois Christopher Rivas 00:36:16 How can people from two countries in conflict come together? Well that's exactly what today's guest, France Francois, helps facilitate between Haitian- and Dominican-Americans. France's organization runs workshops called Decolonizing Hispaniola, where they deconstruct historical myths and help everyone reimagine a conflict-free future. Today, she chats with Chris about how she got into this work and what Haiti and DR have in common. Plus, producer Baudelaire reports back from one of France's workshops! Did you grow up in Haiti or the DR? Or maybe in another place with a similar history of violence and antiblackness? What have you learned and unlearned? Send your thoughts in an email or voice message to brownenough@stitcher.com" How can people from two countries in conflict come together? Well that's exactly what today's guest, France Francois, helps facilitate between Haitian- and Dominican-Americans. France's organization runs workshops called Decolonizing Hispaniola, where they deconstruct historical myths and help everyone reimagine a conflict-free future. Today, she chats with Chris about how she got into this work and what Haiti and DR have in common. Plus, producer Baudelaire reports back from one of France's workshops! Did you grow up in Haiti or the DR? Or maybe in another place with a similar history of violence and antiblackness? What have you learned and unlearned? Send your thoughts in an email or voice message to brownenough@stitcher.com" true full 5 3cc896fa-812e-4e38-a3db-7c5fcd9997c5 The Study of Tacos with Steve Alvarez This episode is going to make you hungry. Because it's all about tacos! Chris chats with taco expert and professor Steve Alvarez about how cultures mix through their food by looking at one of Chris' favorite cross-cultural tacos: Tacos Arabes. Plus, the best tacos from LA to Queens!

]]> Wed, 19 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +0000 Christopher Rivas https://www.christopherrivas.com This episode is going to make you hungry. Because it's all about tacos! Chris chats with taco expert and professor Steve Alvarez about how cultures mix through their food by looking at one of Chris' favorite cross-cultural tacos: Tacos Arabes. Plus, the best tacos from LA to Queens!

]]> The Study of Tacos with Steve Alvarez Christopher Rivas 00:36:51 This episode is going to make you hungry. Because it's all about tacos! Chris chats with taco expert and professor Steve Alvarez about how cultures mix through their food by looking at one of Chris' favorite cross-cultural tacos: Tacos Arabes. Plus, the best tacos from LA to Queens! This episode is going to make you hungry. Because it's all about tacos! Chris chats with taco expert and professor Steve Alvarez about how cultures mix through their food by looking at one of Chris' favorite cross-cultural tacos: Tacos Arabes. Plus, the best tacos from LA to Queens! true full 4 70725b0d-ca45-41d8-a3f5-36009fe7f54a Brown(ie) Points with Claudia Forestieri Scoring all the right points in Hollywood ain't easy -- especially as a Brown person. Claudia Forestieri learned that first hand when creating her hit TV series Gordita Chronicles for HBO. The show was widely acclaimed and popular... but got cancelled after just one season. Chris chats with Claudia about the lessons she learned from pitching and creating Gordita Chronicles, and what Hollywood is failing to do for Brown communities.

]]> Wed, 12 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +0000 Christopher Rivas https://www.christopherrivas.com Scoring all the right points in Hollywood ain't easy -- especially as a Brown person. Claudia Forestieri learned that first hand when creating her hit TV series Gordita Chronicles for HBO. The show was widely acclaimed and popular... but got cancelled after just one season. Chris chats with Claudia about the lessons she learned from pitching and creating Gordita Chronicles, and what Hollywood is failing to do for Brown communities.

]]> Brown(ie) Points with Claudia Forestieri Christopher Rivas 00:38:00 Scoring all the right points in Hollywood ain't easy -- especially as a Brown person. Claudia Forestieri learned that first hand when creating her hit TV series Gordita Chronicles for HBO. The show was widely acclaimed and popular... but got cancelled after just one season. Chris chats with Claudia about the lessons she learned from pitching and creating Gordita Chronicles, and what Hollywood is failing to do for Brown communities. Scoring all the right points in Hollywood ain't easy -- especially as a Brown person. Claudia Forestieri learned that first hand when creating her hit TV series Gordita Chronicles for HBO. The show was widely acclaimed and popular... but got cancelled after just one season. Chris chats with Claudia about the lessons she learned from pitching and creating Gordita Chronicles, and what Hollywood is failing to do for Brown communities. true full 3 a07197c8-af60-4ec2-afcf-9b783687a6db Steal Brown Enough with Rebekah Borucki Row House is on a mission to reshape the book publishing world. And its founder, Rebekah Borucki, has made it her business to welcome new authors of various backgrounds into it. Today, she talks to Christopher Rivas about stealing a book that changed her life, and how she infiltrated a white industry with her progressive agenda. Plus, we hear the backstory of how that led her to Chris, who has a new book out October 11th called Brown Enough. 

]]> Wed, 5 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +0000 Christopher Rivas https://www.christopherrivas.com Row House is on a mission to reshape the book publishing world. And its founder, Rebekah Borucki, has made it her business to welcome new authors of various backgrounds into it. Today, she talks to Christopher Rivas about stealing a book that changed her life, and how she infiltrated a white industry with her progressive agenda. Plus, we hear the backstory of how that led her to Chris, who has a new book out October 11th called Brown Enough. 

]]> Steal Brown Enough with Rebekah Borucki Christopher Rivas 00:33:44 Row House is on a mission to reshape the book publishing world. And its founder, Rebekah Borucki, has made it her business to welcome new authors of various backgrounds into it. Today, she talks to Christopher Rivas about stealing a book that changed her life, and how she infiltrated a white industry with her progressive agenda. Plus, we hear the backstory of how that led her to Chris, who has a new book out October 11th called Brown Enough. Row House is on a mission to reshape the book publishing world. And its founder, Rebekah Borucki, has made it her business to welcome new authors of various backgrounds into it. Today, she talks to Christopher Rivas about stealing a book that changed her life, and how she infiltrated a white industry with her progressive agenda. Plus, we hear the backstory of how that led her to Chris, who has a new book out October 11th called Brown Enough. true full 2 7ef587e5-f7c0-4e9c-84cd-db15fa78e790 ¡Comete Ese Miedo! with Maria Hinojosa Comete ese miedo -- or eat your fear -- is what Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Maria Hinojosa's husband told her to do when imposter syndrome sneaks up on her. But across her decades long career, she's learned to embrace the pressure. Today, she talks to Christopher Rivas about how her parents' experience in the US shaped how she thinks about this country. Plus, what she hopes for the next generation of Brown journalists. Her new young adult book Once I Was You: Finding My Voice and Passing the Mic is out now. 

]]> Wed, 28 Sep 2022 04:00:00 +0000 Christopher Rivas https://www.christopherrivas.com Comete ese miedo -- or eat your fear -- is what Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Maria Hinojosa's husband told her to do when imposter syndrome sneaks up on her. But across her decades long career, she's learned to embrace the pressure. Today, she talks to Christopher Rivas about how her parents' experience in the US shaped how she thinks about this country. Plus, what she hopes for the next generation of Brown journalists. Her new young adult book Once I Was You: Finding My Voice and Passing the Mic is out now. 

]]> ¡Comete Ese Miedo! with Maria Hinojosa Christopher Rivas 00:37:03 Comete ese miedo -- or eat your fear -- is what Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Maria Hinojosa's husband told her to do when imposter syndrome sneaks up on her. But across her decades long career, she's learned to embrace the pressure. Today, she talks to Christopher Rivas about how her parents' experience in the US shaped how she thinks about this country. Plus, what she hopes for the next generation of Brown journalists. Her new young adult book Once I Was You: Finding My Voice and Passing the Mic is out now. Comete ese miedo -- or eat your fear -- is what Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Maria Hinojosa's husband told her to do when imposter syndrome sneaks up on her. But across her decades long career, she's learned to embrace the pressure. Today, she talks to Christopher Rivas about how her parents' experience in the US shaped how she thinks about this country. Plus, what she hopes for the next generation of Brown journalists. Her new young adult book Once I Was You: Finding My Voice and Passing the Mic is out now. true full 1 7df4e561-5371-40c8-b2d3-267de045974e Introducing: Brown Enough with Christopher Rivas Sad that Rubirosa is over? Well, guess what: Chris isn't going anywhere! Stay tuned for a new conversation every week about what it means to be BROWN ENOUGH. 

]]> Wed, 21 Sep 2022 04:05:00 +0000 Christopher Rivas https://www.christopherrivas.com Sad that Rubirosa is over? Well, guess what: Chris isn't going anywhere! Stay tuned for a new conversation every week about what it means to be BROWN ENOUGH. 

]]> Introducing: Brown Enough with Christopher Rivas Christopher Rivas 00:03:19 Sad that Rubirosa is over? Well, guess what: Chris isn't going anywhere! Stay tuned for a new conversation every week about what it means to be BROWN ENOUGH. Sad that Rubirosa is over? Well, guess what: Chris isn't going anywhere! Stay tuned for a new conversation every week about what it means to be BROWN ENOUGH. true trailer 8b619bb8-179f-450b-92d4-4a013aef4d01 Rubirosa Episode 10 | Nos Vemos In this last episode of the series, I visit the Dominican Republic for the first time ever. A trip I think will be about finding closure with Rubi ends up becoming a family reunion I’ll never forget.

]]> Wed, 21 Sep 2022 04:00:00 +0000 Christopher Rivas https://www.christopherrivas.com In this last episode of the series, I visit the Dominican Republic for the first time ever. A trip I think will be about finding closure with Rubi ends up becoming a family reunion I’ll never forget.

]]> Rubirosa Episode 10 | Nos Vemos Christopher Rivas 00:39:25 In this last episode of the series, I visit the Dominican Republic for the first time ever. A trip I think will be about finding closure with Rubi ends up becoming a family reunion I’ll never forget. In this last episode of the series, I visit the Dominican Republic for the first time ever. A trip I think will be about finding closure with Rubi ends up becoming a family reunion I’ll never forget. true full bded4e5e-4a2d-4144-808d-46f6c6320cf1 Rubirosa Episode 9 | The Last Sprint The last years of Rubi’s life are as action-packed as the rest. But the mysterious circumstances of his death leave me with some uncomfortable questions.

]]> Wed, 14 Sep 2022 04:00:00 +0000 Christopher Rivas https://www.christopherrivas.com The last years of Rubi’s life are as action-packed as the rest. But the mysterious circumstances of his death leave me with some uncomfortable questions.

]]> Rubirosa Episode 9 | The Last Sprint Christopher Rivas 00:35:25 The last years of Rubi’s life are as action-packed as the rest. But the mysterious circumstances of his death leave me with some uncomfortable questions. The last years of Rubi’s life are as action-packed as the rest. But the mysterious circumstances of his death leave me with some uncomfortable questions. true full 4fe238c8-fe50-4a23-a14c-359f88253715 Rubirosa Episode 8 | The Play Rubi’s story inspires me. It’s also a warning to me. And when I finally share his story onstage, I find that it’s bigger than just Rubi and me.

]]> Wed, 7 Sep 2022 04:00:00 +0000 Christopher Rivas https://www.christopherrivas.com Rubi’s story inspires me. It’s also a warning to me. And when I finally share his story onstage, I find that it’s bigger than just Rubi and me.

]]> Rubirosa Episode 8 | The Play Christopher Rivas 00:33:49 Rubi’s story inspires me. It’s also a warning to me. And when I finally share his story onstage, I find that it’s bigger than just Rubi and me. Rubi’s story inspires me. It’s also a warning to me. And when I finally share his story onstage, I find that it’s bigger than just Rubi and me. true full 5eb78fde-50f8-4d67-8856-315c3a094240 Rubirosa Episode 7 | Please Don't Hate Me Turns out, most of Rubi’s lovers were white women. Looking at my own life, I realized we had that in common. Things get pretty interesting when I start asking questions out loud.

]]> Wed, 31 Aug 2022 04:00:00 +0000 Christopher Rivas https://www.christopherrivas.com Turns out, most of Rubi’s lovers were white women. Looking at my own life, I realized we had that in common. Things get pretty interesting when I start asking questions out loud.

]]> Rubirosa Episode 7 | Please Don't Hate Me Christopher Rivas 00:37:48 Turns out, most of Rubi’s lovers were white women. Looking at my own life, I realized we had that in common. Things get pretty interesting when I start asking questions out loud. Turns out, most of Rubi’s lovers were white women. Looking at my own life, I realized we had that in common. Things get pretty interesting when I start asking questions out loud. true full c27e8e0b-f6b4-4f02-8587-bdacd0eed5c5 Rubirosa Episode 6 | Big Tíguere Energy A Tíguere ⁠— a tiger ⁠— is Dominican slang for a smooth-talking ladies' man who gets what he wants. A guy like Rubi. But what does a Tíguere leave in his wake?

]]> Wed, 24 Aug 2022 04:00:00 +0000 Christopher Rivas https://www.christopherrivas.com A Tíguere ⁠— a tiger ⁠— is Dominican slang for a smooth-talking ladies' man who gets what he wants. A guy like Rubi. But what does a Tíguere leave in his wake?

]]> Rubirosa Episode 6 | Big Tíguere Energy Christopher Rivas 00:35:50 A Tíguere ⁠— a tiger ⁠— is Dominican slang for a smooth-talking ladies' man who gets what he wants. A guy like Rubi. But what does a Tíguere leave in his wake? A Tíguere ⁠— a tiger ⁠— is Dominican slang for a smooth-talking ladies' man who gets what he wants. A guy like Rubi. But what does a Tíguere leave in his wake? true full aeca19f0-4c61-4c99-baab-3b9e8fad5e78 Rubirosa Episode 5 | The Gap Forget about the white guy in the tux with the British accent. Imagine it’s Jaime Bond, Javi Bond, Bondissimo. Why haven’t Latin Americans gotten to see ourselves up on the big screen?

]]> Wed, 17 Aug 2022 04:00:00 +0000 Christopher Rivas https://www.christopherrivas.com Forget about the white guy in the tux with the British accent. Imagine it’s Jaime Bond, Javi Bond, Bondissimo. Why haven’t Latin Americans gotten to see ourselves up on the big screen?

]]> Rubirosa Episode 5 | The Gap Christopher Rivas 00:37:16 Forget about the white guy in the tux with the British accent. Imagine it’s Jaime Bond, Javi Bond, Bondissimo. Why haven’t Latin Americans gotten to see ourselves up on the big screen? Forget about the white guy in the tux with the British accent. Imagine it’s Jaime Bond, Javi Bond, Bondissimo. Why haven’t Latin Americans gotten to see ourselves up on the big screen? true full 0d8c4d58-fa36-4d5b-8ef7-1b9c2662c4fe Rubirosa Episode 4 | What's In My Blood What does it mean to be Dominican? The good, the bad. I wanna know what’s in my blood. Today, I ask my pops about it. And then I get a lesson on the dark side of Dominican history.

]]> Wed, 10 Aug 2022 04:00:00 +0000 Christopher Rivas https://www.christopherrivas.com What does it mean to be Dominican? The good, the bad. I wanna know what’s in my blood. Today, I ask my pops about it. And then I get a lesson on the dark side of Dominican history.

]]> Rubirosa Episode 4 | What's In My Blood Christopher Rivas 00:41:22 What does it mean to be Dominican? The good, the bad. I wanna know what’s in my blood. Today, I ask my pops about it. And then I get a lesson on the dark side of Dominican history. What does it mean to be Dominican? The good, the bad. I wanna know what’s in my blood. Today, I ask my pops about it. And then I get a lesson on the dark side of Dominican history. true full e9e21911-65be-4567-9bbf-b09ebdc03a84 Rubirosa Episode 3 | Just a Gigolo? A lover. A race car driver. A polo player. An international jetsetter. One of Rubi’s best friends tells me all about the playboy’s lifestyle. Plus, I look a little deeper into whether the most famous playboy on the silver screen--James Bond--was based on our Rubi.

]]> Wed, 3 Aug 2022 04:00:00 +0000 Christopher Rivas https://www.christopherrivas.com A lover. A race car driver. A polo player. An international jetsetter. One of Rubi’s best friends tells me all about the playboy’s lifestyle. Plus, I look a little deeper into whether the most famous playboy on the silver screen--James Bond--was based on our Rubi.

]]> Rubirosa Episode 3 | Just a Gigolo? Christopher Rivas 00:38:26 A lover. A race car driver. A polo player. An international jetsetter. One of Rubi’s best friends tells me all about the playboy’s lifestyle. Plus, I look a little deeper into whether the most famous playboy on the silver screen--James Bond--was based on our Rubi. A lover. A race car driver. A polo player. An international jetsetter. One of Rubi’s best friends tells me all about the playboy’s lifestyle. Plus, I look a little deeper into whether the most famous playboy on the silver screen--James Bond--was based on our Rubi. true full 815bba12-683c-4a06-b5e3-bcda4c685736 Rubirosa Episode 2 | Pretenders Meet Rubi ⁠— a bold and bright young man, raised in Paris, who gets close with one of the most dangerous figures in Dominican history. He learned early the benefits of fitting in and playing pretend…and so did I.

]]> Wed, 27 Jul 2022 01:05:00 +0000 Christopher Rivas https://www.christopherrivas.com Meet Rubi ⁠— a bold and bright young man, raised in Paris, who gets close with one of the most dangerous figures in Dominican history. He learned early the benefits of fitting in and playing pretend…and so did I.

]]> Rubirosa Episode 2 | Pretenders Christopher Rivas 00:43:41 Meet Rubi ⁠— a bold and bright young man, raised in Paris, who gets close with one of the most dangerous figures in Dominican history. He learned early the benefits of fitting in and playing pretend…and so did I. Meet Rubi ⁠— a bold and bright young man, raised in Paris, who gets close with one of the most dangerous figures in Dominican history. He learned early the benefits of fitting in and playing pretend…and so did I. true full 22dd176a-f796-41a2-8d54-809c03a15854 Real James Bond Was Dominican - 1 | Haunted The real James Bond was Dominican. No, really! When I found out about Porfirio Rubirosa from a Vanity Fair article in college, I had no idea he would change my life forever.

]]> Wed, 27 Jul 2022 01:00:00 +0000 Christopher Rivas https://www.christopherrivas.com The real James Bond was Dominican. No, really! When I found out about Porfirio Rubirosa from a Vanity Fair article in college, I had no idea he would change my life forever.

]]> Real James Bond Was Dominican - 1 | Haunted Christopher Rivas 00:33:20 The real James Bond was Dominican. No, really! When I found out about Porfirio Rubirosa from a Vanity Fair article in college, I had no idea he would change my life forever. The real James Bond was Dominican. No, really! When I found out about Porfirio Rubirosa from a Vanity Fair article in college, I had no idea he would change my life forever. 007, porfirio rubirosa, james bond true full d231d3eb-3aeb-446a-ab19-9227871a987d Introducing: Rubirosa Imagine instead of James Bond it was…Jaime Bond, Javi Bond, Bondissimo.  Well, guess what, y’all? The white, British character at the center of Ian Fleming’s super-successful franchise was actually based on a Dominican man. This podcast is the true story of Porfirio Rubirosa’s life, told by me, Christopher Rivas. 

]]> Mon, 11 Jul 2022 13:00:00 +0000 Christopher Rivas https://www.christopherrivas.com Imagine instead of James Bond it was…Jaime Bond, Javi Bond, Bondissimo.  Well, guess what, y’all? The white, British character at the center of Ian Fleming’s super-successful franchise was actually based on a Dominican man. This podcast is the true story of Porfirio Rubirosa’s life, told by me, Christopher Rivas. 

]]> Introducing: Rubirosa Christopher Rivas 00:02:35 Imagine instead of James Bond it was…Jaime Bond, Javi Bond, Bondissimo. Well, guess what, y’all? The white, British character at the center of Ian Fleming’s super-successful franchise was actually based on a Dominican man. This podcast is the true story of Porfirio Rubirosa’s life, told by me, Christopher Rivas. Imagine instead of James Bond it was…Jaime Bond, Javi Bond, Bondissimo. Well, guess what, y’all? The white, British character at the center of Ian Fleming’s super-successful franchise was actually based on a Dominican man. This podcast is the true story of Porfirio Rubirosa’s life, told by me, Christopher Rivas. true trailer